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Versatile star has proven his abilities in light-hearted and heavy film fare

Gary Collins, an actor, television show host and former master of ceremonies for the Miss America Pageant, died Saturday, authorities said. He was 74.

Liam Nee-son thriller Taken 2 won a battle between two hostage movies over the weekend, holding on to its top box office rankings for a second week with $22.5 million from ticket sales at U.S. and Canadian theatres.

Jamaica's government is honouring firebrand reggae star Peter Tosh, 25 years after his murder. Tosh's daughter Niambe received the posthumous "order of merit" on Monday for her father's musical contributions during a national awards ceremony.

Our So You Think You Can Write judges weigh in on Pat Parker's first-week winning entry, Disarmed. DAVE OBEE This is powerful, taking the reader right to that scary no-man's land between East and West.

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Band made it up as they went along to create first album in seven years

After a night of guard duty, Fusilier George Simpling was weary with itching eyes, tired legs, and aching feet. His rifle hung heavily on its shoulder strap.

Church offers new stage to musicians without a venue

New ABC television drama Nashville takes inspiration from the city's rich history of country music, yet the brightest star may not be the actors but rather a small record label with big ambitions.