Reuters - Iconic movie costumes worn by Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe will go up for sale in June from a collection belonging to fellow actress Debbie Reynolds, California auction house Profiles in History said on Thursday.
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Jeff Conaway, of 'Taxi' and 'Grease' fame, dead at 60 (AFP)
AFP - US actor Jeff Conaway, known for his roles in the television series "Taxi" and the movie "Grease," died Friday after being in a coma for several days due to a suspected overdose, local media reported.
"Grease" and "Taxi" actor Jeff Conaway dies at 60 (Reuters)
Reuters - Actor Jeff Conaway, best known for his roles in the movie "Grease" and the 1970s TV series "Taxi", died on Friday at the aged of 60, his manager said.
Lindsay Lohan settles suit over 2007 highway chase (AP)
AP - Lindsay Lohan has settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who was chased by the actress in a pre-dawn pursuit that has haunted the actress in civil and criminal courts for nearly three years.
"Hangover" sequel takes $31 million on first day (Reuters)
Reuters - Raunchy comedy sequel "The Hangover Part II" got off to a roaring start at the North American box office taking in about $31.7 million on its opening day, according to estimates by movie studio Warner Bros on Friday.
U.S. violinist Bell takes over London ensemble (Reuters)
Reuters - American violin virtuoso Joshua Bell was named music director of the world-renowned Academy of St Martin in the Fields chamber orchestra on Friday, replacing Sir Neville Marriner, who founded it half a century ago.
Weather Channel's Bettes image brings home tornado (AP)
AP - The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes arrived in storm-ravaged Joplin, Mo., right after a tornado had ripped through its soul. He looked around, spoke to the camera and began to cry.
Film on Bin Laden, Black Ops set for 2012 release (AP)
AP - Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal's movie about the Black Ops hunt for Osama Bin Laden is set for release next year.
Rep: Amy Winehouse checks into treatment program (AP)
AP - A representative for Amy Winehouse says the singer has checked into a treatment program in London.
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