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LOCAL NEWS /
Michigan news

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Michigan woman to stand trial in stabbing of Mary J. Blige's father

Cheryl White of Battle Creek faces up to life in prison if convicted of assault with attempt to murder.

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LIFE /
Health

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Suicide a risk even for beloved characters like Robin Williams

That a 'universally beloved' entertainer like Robin WIlliams could commit suicide 'speaks to the power of psychiatric illness.'

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ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Robin Williams' daughter tweets a moving memorial to her dad

Williams' daughter tweeted an excerpt from French poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 'The Little Prince.'

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ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Robin Williams' co-stars saw loving side until the end

Williams, who was found dead in his home Monday in an apparent suicide, will be appearing in a bevy of upcoming films.

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ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Robin Williams spoke fondly of growing up in metro Detroit

The Marin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of actor/comedian Robin Williams in Tiburon, Calif., north of San Francisco.

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ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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From the archives: Robin Williams talks growing up in Bloomfield Hills

Editor's Note: This interview with Robin Williams was published Sunday, Aug. 4, 1996. Free Press Movie Writer interviewed actor Robin Williams before the release of the film 'Jack.'

Aug. 11, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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'Fault in Our Stars' actors among Teen Choice Awards winners

The actors were honored with several prizes at Sunday's fan-favorite extravaganza.

Aug. 11, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Lawyer: Tracy Morgan struggling after crash

The wreck killed 62-year-old comedian James McNair and injured two others.

Aug. 11, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Harvey Fierstein says he wants to act again

The 60-year-old is looking for a change after coming off a remarkable Broadway season in which three of his works were onstage: Tony winner 'Kinky Boots,' 'Casa Valentina' and 'Newsies.'

Aug. 11, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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David Duchovny, Téa Leoni officially call it quits

Duchovny, 54, and Leoni, 48, reportedly filed divorce papers in June, saying their marriage had 'irretrievably' broken down.

Aug. 9, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Kate Upton explains why she won't pose nude

Kate Upton has made a conscious decision to draw a line between almost-nude photos and going all the way.

Aug. 9, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Music

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Eminem, Rihanna kick off mini Monster Tour with maxi power

The pair is scheduled to perform in Detroit on Aug. 22-23.

Aug. 8, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Joan Rivers clarifies remarks on dead Palestinian civilians

Joan Rivers was caught on tape saying killed Palestinian civilians 'deserve to be dead' and she's seeking to clarify her comments.

Aug. 8, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
TV and Radio

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Lifetime movie clip reveals 'Saved by the Bell' cast hated each other

The young actors of the hit '90s TV show 'Saved by the Bell' weren't exactly as chummy as their characters in real life.

Aug. 8, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Kim Kardashian: 'We're trying' for baby No. 2

Brace yourselves, world, because there could be another Kardashian/West baby in the near future.

Aug. 8, 2014

LIFE /
Relationships

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Names+Faces: Eminem outshines Rihanna as Monster Tour begins

Eminem and Rihanna shared the stage Thursday night in Pasadena, Calif., as they kicked off their six-date Monster Tour.

Aug. 8, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Rapper Wiz Khalifa skips court date on pot charge, arrest warrant issued

A warrant has been issued for rapper Wiz Khalifa's arrest after he skipped a court date on a marijuana possession charge in West Texas.

Aug. 7, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Movies

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Jeff Daniels on living in Michigan: 'I'm very happy there'

Jeff Daniels has thrived in New York and Hollywood, yet has happily kept Michigan as his home.

Aug. 7, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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James Franco responds to 'homophobic' reporting

Franco lives with his 'Child of God' co-star Scott Haze and responded to recent headlines about the relationship in a Franco-esque fashion.

Aug. 7, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Prince William gets a part-time job

William, 32, will begin flying civilian search-and-rescue helicopters for East Anglian Air Ambulance this fall.

Aug. 7, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Music

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Beyoncé to perform, collect Vanguard Award at MTV's VMAs

Beyoncé is the latest addition to the lineup for the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aug. 7, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Names+Faces: Superman and Batman set Detroit on fire — in a good way

Holy smoking vehicles, Batman! Fans circled downtown Detroit streets Thursday afternoon for glimpses of filming under way on 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.'

Aug. 7, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Marianne Faithfull: 'I know who killed Jim Morrison'

Faithfull, 67, says her drug-dealer boyfriend at the time did Morrison in.

Aug. 6, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

Marilyn Burns, 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' star, dies

Burns reportedly died August 5 at her home in Houston. She was 65 years old.

Aug. 6, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

Names+Faces: Comedy fest captures its most-wanted

Though Bill Cosby performed at 2013's Stand Up for Heroes charity showcase, he has never headlined at the festival, running Nov. 5-9, with 200 comedians and panels at 60 venues.

Aug. 6, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Watch: Ever-charming Chris Pratt flawlessly rap an Eminem verse

Chris Pratt stopped by DJ Whoo Kid's show recently and when he gushed about how much he loved Dr. Dre and Eminem, the DJ challenged him to rap a verse on the spot.

Aug. 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Mischa Barton's facing foreclosure on Beverly Hills home

Mischa Barton's in a bit of a pinch when it comes to house payments, apparently.

Aug. 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Christina Hendricks: Agency dropped me over 'Mad Men' role

Most couldn't imagine 'Mad Men' without Hendricks as Joan. But, her agency dropped her over the role.

Aug. 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Movies

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Michael Moore: 10th Traverse City Film Festival most popular

The six-day festival ended Sunday. It included showings of 128 feature films, 85 shorts, 12 film school classes and more.

Aug. 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Sandra Bullock tops Forbes' highest-paid actress list

Forbes has released its latest big money list. This one: Highest-Earning Actresses.

Aug. 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Hearing rescheduled in Justin Bieber DUI case

A Miami-Dade County judge postponed a hearing to determine whether Justin Bieber will be tried on charges of driving under the influence and resisting arrest.

Aug. 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
TV and Radio

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Hangovers? No-shows? Kim Kardashian spills even more wedding details

It's the celebrity wedding that keeps on giving. Kardashian dished about the famous nuptials and the things that went wrong on her special day.

Aug. 5, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Beyonce addresses Solange, Jay Z elevator fight in new 'Flawless' remix

Queen Bey is, of course, alluding to the infamous surveillance footage that leaked of Jay Z and her sister Solange fighting in a hotel elevator post-Met Gala in May.

Aug. 4, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
TV and Radio

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'Big Bang' stars get big pay hike, ending standoff

Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco, all without contracts since May, will make $1 million an episode for the next three seasons, according to Deadline, or a total of $72 million apiece.

Aug. 4, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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7 life lessons from 'DWTS' star Derek Hough

Derek Hough shares lessons from his new book, 'Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion.'

Aug. 4, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Names+Faces: Broadway lines up big names for 'Love Letters' revival

Carol Burnett, Brian Dennehy, Mia Farrow, Alan Alda, Candice Bergen and Martin Sheen are among the stars who will be taking their turns in 'Love Letters,' which opens Sept. 13 at the Nederlander Theatre.

Aug. 4, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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RFK Jr. weds actress Cheryl Hines at Kennedy compound

Robert Kennedy Jr. and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actress Cheryl Hines are now husband and wife.

Aug. 4, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
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'Guardians' actor John C. Reilly sees his latest film in Michigan

Reilly stopped at a movie theater in a small Michigan town to see his latest film, 'Guardians of the Galaxy.' The actor says he has a cottage in the area.

Aug. 2, 2014

LOCAL NEWS /
Obituaries

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'Idol' alum Michael Johns dies from blood clot in ankle, reports say

Michael Johns, the rock 'n' soul singer and Australian heartthrob who was a fan favorite on Season 7 of Fox's 'American Idol,' has died.

Aug. 2, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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'Shield' actor Michael Jace waives hearing in wife's shooting death

Actor Michael Jace, who has been charged with killing his wife, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing.

Aug. 2, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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'Sharknado 2' star Tara Reid launches Shark perfume

Tara Reid wants you to smell like Shark.

Aug. 2, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Names+Faces: 'Guardians' gives fans a quacking good final surprise

Marvel fans speculated for weeks about what the post-credits scene in 'Guardians of the Galaxy' would reveal.

Aug. 1, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Music

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Kiss movie to film in Michigan, Gene Simmons says

A feature film based on the band's 1975 visit to Michigan is fully funded and preparing for production.

Jul. 31, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Names+Faces: Beyoncé posts proof of her happiness with Jay Z, Blue Ivy

Beyoncé took to Instagram to share a heartwarming snapshot of her husband, Jay Z, and adorable 2-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. 'My favorite hue is JayZ Blue,' the singer captioned the photo.

Jul. 31, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
Names & Faces

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Justin Bieber not over feud, taunts Orlando Bloom with Instagram photo

Justin Bieber has posted a taunting Instagram photo of a sad-looking Orlando Bloom, who reportedly threw a punch at the 20-year-old singer while they were at the same club in Ibiza, Spain, early Wednesday morning. (Although we're pretty sure he's just wiping his eyes.)

Jul. 30, 2014

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Ticker: Kate Upton wants a puppy, but Justin Verlander's dog doesn't

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander had a little fun on Instagram this week.

Jul. 30, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
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Stephen Colbert mocks Sarah Palin channel

Sarah Palin's new online channel is ripe for late-night skewering, so it's no surprise that Stephen Colbert went to town.

Jul. 30, 2014

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Filmmaker Michael Moore invests in Michigan-based movie program

The non-profit 'Mike's Movie Night' will feature independent, documentary and foreign films that don't usually play in multiplexes.

Jul. 30, 2014

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Did Orlando Bloom take a swing at Justin Bieber?

Reports say Bloom took a swing at Bieber at a bar in Spain after the pop star said something about Bloom's ex.

Jul. 30, 2014

ENTERTAINMENT /
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Zac Efron opens up about addiction issues

Efron chatted a bit about how his addiction issues were fueled by becoming famous at such a young age.

Jul. 30, 2014

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