Sunday, April 30, 2017

Stars arrive for Trump-less White House press dinner

Journalists, politicians, and celebrities have arrived for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, but there's one person missing: the one who occupies the White House, President Donald Trump. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Saturday, April 29, 2017

Sean "Diddy" Combs calls his Tribeca moment 'surreal'

The rapper hosts a mini Bad Boy reunion at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his new documentary, "Can't Stop Won't Stop: The Bad Boy Story." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Friday, April 28, 2017

Museum of Ice Cream serves up sweet art

The pop-up installation 'Museum of Ice Cream' merges art and dessert. Bob Mezan reports.

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Thursday, April 27, 2017

Orlando Bloom chats Tom Hardy and his new film 'Unlocked'

Orlando Bloom chats about Tom Hardy's recent moped chase while promoting his new film 'Unlocked'. (ROUGH CUT - No reporter narration)

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George Clooney joins Buzz Aldrin for Omega celebration

Hollywood star George Clooney joins astronaut Buzz Aldrin at OMEGA watch celebration in London. Sarah Mills reports.

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Emma Watson at Tribeca promotes 'The Circle'

Social media takes centre stage in 'The Circle', with Emma Watson revealing she has periods of time away from her phone. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Orlando Bloom attends special screening of 'Unlocked' in London

Actor Orlando Bloom discusses spy thriller 'Unlocked'. Jane Witherspoon reports.

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'Silence of the Lambs'' Jonathan Demme dies aged 73

Jonathan Demme, the eclectic movie director whose work ranged from thrillers like "The Silence of the Lambs" to documentaries on leading musicians, died on Wednesday of cancer, his publicist said. (Rollo Ross reports)

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Jessica Biel goes 'deep within' for her new role

The actress shares details about her character in the new television series, "The Sinner," at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Los Angeles mayor declares April 25 'La La Land Day'

Brightly-dressed dancers abseil down Los Angeles City Hall as Mayor Eric Garcetti declares April 25 to be 'La La Land Day,' in honor of the Oscar-winning film. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Serena says pregnant selfie share was accidental

Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but spilled the beans when she accidentally uploaded the '20 weeks' photo of herself on Snapchat, the world number one said on Tuesday.

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Family ties test 'The Guardians of the Galaxy'

The unconventional group of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' who became a family in the first film are back for the sequel with many of the characters now dealing with their blood families. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

"Guardians" cast on joining next "Avengers" movie

The cast of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" talk about the ever expanding Marvel universe at the film's European premiere. Sara Hemrajani reports.

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Zoe Saldana on filming "Avatar" sequels

Actress Zoe Saldana says she doesn't want to "get too old" to film "Avatar 2", which is slated for release in December 2020. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Elton John recovering from 'potentially deadly' bacterial infection

Elton John spent two nights in intensive care with a potentially deadly bacterial infection and has canceled all his concerts for the rest of April and May. Bob Mezan reports.

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Monday, April 24, 2017

Heath Ledger's artistic side is celebrated in a new documentary

The life and career of the later actor is highlighted in the new documentary "I Am Heath Ledger." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Burt Reynolds brings his star power to the Tribeca Film Festival

The veteran actor, Kobe Bryant, Tracy Morgan and others premiere films at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Zac Efron, Baywatch cast host 'SlowMo Marathon'

Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario and Kelly Rohrbach host the first SlowMo Marathon in promotion for the upcoming film 'Baywatch'. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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'Handmaid's Tale's familiar dystopia premieres at Tribeca

The upcoming Hulu TV series, based on Canadian author Margaret Atwood's bleak portrait of a totalitarian near future where women are forced into sexual servitude, is seen as having new relevance at a time when many American women feel their reproductive rights are under threat.

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Saturday, April 22, 2017

TV series 'The Handmaid's Tale' premieres at Tribeca

Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes hit the red carpet for Hulu's new television series "The Handmaid's Tale" at its Tribeca Film Festival premiere. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Friday, April 21, 2017

Family affair as Chris Pratt gets star

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris get emotional as the 'Guardians of the Galaxy' leading man gets his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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North Dakota's 'water protectors' bring their pipeline story to film

Standing Rock protestors have their story shared in the new documentary, "Awake: A Dream From Standing Rock," at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Powerful women unite

Variety magazine honors Jessica Chastain, Blake Lively and others at its annual Power of Women: New York luncheon. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Einstein TV series 'Genius' premieres at Tribeca

Stars of the National Geographic television series "Genius," based on the life of Albert Einstein, hit the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Fans observe anniversary of Prince's death

Tributes pour in on the anniversary of Prince's death, as investigators continue to probe the circumstances behind the drug overdose that caused the pop singer's death. Jillian Kitchener reports.

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INSIGHT: Happy 91st birthday to UK queen

Artillery gun salutes and a military band mark the 91st birthday of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the world's oldest and longest-reigning monarch.

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"American Gods" TV adaptation premiers in Hollywood

The cast of "American Gods" walked the red carpet at the Hollywood premiere of new television series adapted from Neil Gaiman's 2001 award winning fantasy novel, a dark story that touches on topics such as immigration, racism, and American identity. Rough cut( no reporter narration)

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Lauren Hutton strips down for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign

Director Sophia Coppola calls on the veteran model and others for Calvin Klein's new underwear campaign. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson and others help celebrate Clive Davis at the Tribeca Film Festival

The music legend's documentary, "Clive David: The Soundtrack of our Lives," kicks of the festival with a star-studded concert. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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The New York City skyline gets an artistic touch

Harper's Bazaar celebrates its 150th anniversary with an art installation projected on the side of the Empire State Building. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Volume 2 of Marvel space romp kicks off in Hollywood

Chris Pratt launches the second installment of Marvel's surprise hit 'Guardians of the Galaxy' at the world premiere in the heart of Hollywood. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Julie Roberts sets a record with beauty

The actress is named People's 'most beautiful' for record fifth time. Alicia Powell reports.

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Tennis superstar Serena Williams confirms her pregnancy

Tennis champion Serena Williams on Wednesday confirmed she is pregnant, after posting a photo of herself with the caption, '20 weeks.'

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Tennis star Serena Williams may be pregnant

Tennis superstar Serena Williams on Wednesday appeared to reveal she was pregnant, posting a photo of herself with the caption, '20 weeks.'

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Prince Harry kicks off London Marathon expo

Prince Harry says he wants the UK to be one of the leading countries in the world in removing the stigma around mental health, as he opens this year's Virgin Money London Marathon Expo. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

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Singer Natalie Imbruglia goes back on tour

Singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia talks about her upcoming European acoustic tour, covers and new material. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Thriller genre gets feminine twist in 'Unforgettable'

A mainly female cast and crew come together to make new romantic, revenge thriller "Unforgettable". George Sargent reports.

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Ex-NFL star Hernandez commits suicide in prison: officials

Former U.S. football star Aaron Hernandez was found dead inside his prison cell in an apparent suicide on Wednesday, according to the Massachusetts state Department of Corrections.

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Kevin Spacey to host Broadway's Tony awards

The actor will host the New York based award show for the first time. Alicia Powell reports.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Numerous opioids found in Prince home

Police investigating the death a year ago of pop star Prince found numerous opioids scattered around his home but appear not to have identified where or who supplied the dose of fentanyl that caused his death, according to court documents unsealed on Monday.

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Prince William and Lady Gaga discuss mental health

Mental health charity 'Heads Together' has released a video of the UK's Prince William talking to singer Lady Gaga about their work helping to raise awareness of mental illness. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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Queen announce European tour dates

Queen announce they will perform 25 shows in the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, with former American Idol star Adam Lambert on lead vocals. George Sargent reports.

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The Chainsmokers top Billboard charts

The Chainsmokers top the Billboard album chart with 'Memories... Do Not Open', while Harry Styles debuts at number one on the digital chart with 'Sign of the Times'. Rollo Ross reports.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Opioids found in Prince's home, some in bodyguard's name

Court documents reveal "numerous narcotic controlled substance pills" were found in the singer's home following his untimely death in 2016. Alicia Powell reports.

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New character, plot hints and trailer revealed at 'Star Wars' celebration event

Fans at a four-day "Star Wars" Fans at a four-day "Star Wars" celebration event in Orlando, Florida, were introduced to a new character on Thursday (April 14), starring in the upcoming film "Star Wars: The Last Jedi".event in Orlando, Florida, were introduced to a new character on Thursday (April 14), starring in the upcoming film "Star Wars: The Last Jedi". Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Sunday, April 16, 2017

Star Wars still the force, 40 years on

Fans of the "Star Wars" saga are gathered in Orlando, Florida this weekend for a convention celebrating the 40th anniversary of the franchise's first installment. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Friday, April 14, 2017

Environment, politics and 'The Godfather' on Tribeca film fest menu

After a roller-coaster start to President Donald Trump's administration, this year's Tribeca film festival comes with a dose of politics. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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"Star Wars" anniversary celebration kicks off

George Lucas, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill launch "Star Wars" 40th anniversary celebration in Orlando. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Disney announce girl power Star Wars spin-offs

Disney expand the Star Wars universe by creating all-female animated shorts and a new line of toys aimed at a female audience. Rollo Ross reports

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Kidman in Cannes spotlight as lineup unveiled

Cannes Film Festival director Thierry Fremaux unveils the official selection of 18 films for the 70th edition of the event, which opens on May 17. Francis Maguire reports.

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Kate del Castillo says she doesn't regret her meeting with "El Chapo"

The actress says her experience with drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman prepared her for her starring role in "Ingobernable." Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Christian Bale and Kardashians attend premiere of "The Promise"

Celebrities attending the Hollywood premiere of period drama "The Promise" say the film, which centers around the massacre of Christian Armenians during WWI, offers lessons from the past. Edward Baran reports.

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Their Finest's Gemma Arterton calls for solidarity among women

Star of new World War Two film says women can be their own biggest enemy and calls for solidarity following Emma Watson Vanity Fair fashion shoot criticism. Rough cut (no reporter narration)

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India's biggest film franchise hot on Hollywood's heels

The highly anticipated second installment of India's "Baahubali" film franchise hopes to measure up to Hollywood blockbusters.

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No charges expected for 1D's Louis Tomlinson

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson is not expected to be charged after getting into a scuffle with a photographer at LAX airport, judicial officials said on Tuesday (April 11). Rollo Ross reports.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

'Stop staring,' says Caitlyn Jenner, announcing genital surgery

Jenner says she feels "not only wonderful but liberated" after genital surgery. Alicia Powell reports.

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'The Philanthropist' returns to the stage

Simon Callow directs model and actress Lily Cole in 70's comedy "The Philanthropist" at Trafalgar Studios in London while voicing his concerns his Brexit concerns. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Monday, April 10, 2017

Diamond earrings on display in London ahead of Geneva sale

Sparkling diamond earrings - 'The Apollo and Artemis Diamonds' - seen fetching up to $70 million at auction - on display in London. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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London's Big Ben clock tower undergoes essential repairs

The three-year, 29 million pound restoration project on London's famed Big Ben clock tower is now underway. Rough cut - no reporter narration

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'Harry Potter' casts a spell at Olivier Awards

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child', a stage adaptation of J.K Rowling's fantastical story of witches and wizards, cast a magical spell at the Olivier Awards on Sunday, scooping nine wins at Britain's big night for theatre. Francis Maguire reports.

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Fox investigating harassment claim against O'Reilly

Fox News parent Twenty-First Century Fox said on Sunday it will investigate a sexual harassment claim against TV anchor Bill O'Reilly, who has seen several companies pull their ads from his top-rated news show in the past week.

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'The Boss Baby' rules the roost for second week

"The Boss Baby" held on to its top spot at the U.S. weekend box office for the second week in a row. Nathan Frandino reports.

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Sunday, April 9, 2017

A Tupac inspired pop-up cafe opens in New York City

Fans line up to buy merchandise featuring the late rapper and eat food at a pop-up cafe derived from his 20-year-old notes on an anticipated restaurant. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Friday, April 7, 2017

Prince Harry attends UK team trials for Invictus Games

Prince Harry attends UK team trials for the Invictus Games Toronto 2017. Rough Cut - no reporter narration

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Harry Styles releases debut solo single

Harry Styles, formally of boy band 'One Direction', releases his debut solo single 'Sign of the Times'. Lisa Giles-Keddie reports.

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Impersonators of world leaders gather in Hong Kong

Impersonators of US President Donald Trump, former president Barack Obama and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stop traffic in Hong Kong. Rough cut - No reporter narration

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Thursday, April 6, 2017

Ricky Martin launches Las Vegas residency

Ricky Martin debuts his Las Vegas concert series at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino. Rough cut (no reporter narration).

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Century-old posters of U.S. WWI entry are timely in Trump's America

An iconic finger-pointing Uncle Sam is the centerpiece of a new museum show of patriotic posters to mark the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering World War 1. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Chris Evans talks about celebrity in the digital era

Actor Chris Evans, who has found himself criticised for his opinions on Twitter, talks about being a celebrity in the digital age while promoting his new film, 'Gifted'. (Rough Cut - No reporter narration)

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Brad Pitt makes red carpet return at 'The Lost City of Z' premiere

After a four month hiatus, Brad Pitt makes his red carpet return at 'The Lost City of Z' premiere in Los Angeles. Simon Thompson reports.

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Anne Hathaway back in "Colossal" independent comedy

Anne Hathaway explains why she decided to take on the central role of 'Colossal' about a young woman who believes she may be connected to a monster rampaging its way through Seoul. (Rough Cut. No reporter narration)

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'Your Name' draws modern love film from ancient poem

Makoto Shinkai's "Your Name," an animated story that weaves love and time travel, is set to open in U.S. theaters. Bob Mezan reports.

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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Freeman, Caine talk ageism and 'bromance'

Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine talk about ageism in Hollywood and their 'bromance' at a special screening of 'Going in Style' in London. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Jackie Evancho's message to President Trump

The singer releases her seventh album and asks President Trump to meet regarding transgender rights. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)

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Wolf Erlbruch wins top children's book prize

The world's biggest children and young adult literature award goes to German illustrator and picture book author Wolf Erlbruch. (No Reporter Narration)

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'42nd Street' debuts on West End

Britain's Duchess of Cambridge and Morgan Freeman are among the guests attending the debut of '42nd Street' in London's West End. (No Reporter Narration)

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Spice Girl Mel B files restraining order against husband

Spice Girl Melanie Brown files a restraining order against husband Stephen Belafonte, claiming that he abused her throughout their marriage. Rollo Ross reports.

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Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Orwell's '1984' back in theaters in stand against 'alternative facts'

"They're occurring today, April 4th, because that's the day in 1984 when Winston, the main character, starts his diary, that is his first act of rebellion against the totalitarian state," says a Film Society of Lincoln Center organizer. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Diesel, Theron get Fast and Furious in Berlin

Vin Diesel and Charlize Theron add star power to the European premiere of 'The Fate and the Furious' as it gears up for a global release. Rough Cut - no reporter narration.

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Harrison Ford not disciplined by U.S. agency for pilot mishap

Actor Harrison Ford, the daring space pilot of "Star Wars" fame, will get to keep flying airplanes in real life after federal officials closed a probe of his latest aviation mishap near Los Angeles without fines or other discipline. Sarah Mills reports

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Depeche Mode get political with new album

Depeche Mode reveal hopes for new album, their thoughts on Brexit, plans for the tour - and coping with young children.

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Monday, April 3, 2017

Rap anti-hero Tupac Shakur bigger in death than life

Tupac Shakur's legacy carries him to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rough Cut (no reporter)

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A smiling Cosby returns to court

Comedian Bill Cosby arrives for a court hearing as his lawyers and state prosecutors continue to wrangle over what evidence can be admitted at his June trial. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).

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Prized Warhol's 'Mao' painting sold for US$12.6 million in Hong Kong

An Andy Warhol portrait of former Chinese leader Chairman Mao Zedong is sold in Hong Kong for US$12.6 million. Rough Cut (No Reporter Narration)

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Cast and crew of 'The Beguiled' discuss the remake

Sofia Coppola gives her own interpretation to the classic movie. Rough Cut (No reporter narration)

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Saturday, April 1, 2017

Spanish singer brings sunny catchy song to Eurovision

Young singer from Barcelona dreams of Eurovision success in Kiev. Rough Cut (No reporter Narration)

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Latin singer Maluma eyes English music crossover with upcoming album

Latin singer Maluma reveals he's hoping to find an even larger audience with his upcoming English language album. Rough cut - no reporter narration.

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