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By Julie Andrews Julie Andrews' early life wasn't exactly Dickensian. It was, however, filled with trauma, drama and colorful -- often tragic -- characters. via The Indianapolis Star

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Cabaret favorite Michael Feinstein celebrates the work of Academy Award-winning lyricists Marilyn and Alan Bergman during his latest run at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, which begins May 8. Feinstein presents ... via Playbill

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The city of Greenville's summer outdoor movie series begins tonight on the Peace Center Amphitheater, officials said. via The Greenville News

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“The whole thing is being blown out of proportion. It was a live show, she made a mistake. The year [Idol] becomes normal is probably the year I will leave. Genuinely, I like it when it is a bit loopy.”

Meeting the press to promote the new season of NBC's America's Got Talent , Simon Cowell inevitably was swarmed with Idol-related queries. via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

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WE MIGHT joke about "the uncultured yanks", but South Africans imbibe American culture from a young age from television shows, movies and mainstream music. via Business Day

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“I didn't know if I could or would write an autobiography or if my day job would get in the way.”

When Julie Andrews was 14, her mother took her to a party at the home of a man in a nearby town. via Palm Beach Post

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“I guess it's a prestige thing because traditionally, this has been a woman's role. But it's been a great program. I think I grew more patient. And I got a broader perspective of things.”

There's a certain amount of video-game-playing and wrestling and exuberance and high volume levels that come with the territory in the Kern household. via Arizona Republic

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“I would have stayed true to what I initially wanted to do.”

Actor and singer Terrence Howard looks through CDs at a Virgin Megastore in New York. via Slam Sports

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“I don't think Harry Potter is appropriate. It may be enjoyable but I don't think we are just trying to keep people occupied.”

Harry Potter has invaded British schools. Children will have to study the tales of the boy wizard alongside the works of William Shakespeare and Charles Dickens. via Hindustan Times

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Harry Potter has taken his place alongside such greats of English literature as Shakespeare's Hamlet and Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre and is required reading for A-level English students. via Book trade news from Book2book

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