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  1. Hollywood References Dominate Obama's Speech at White House Correspondents' Dinner (Video)

    9:31 pm PDT 4/27/2013
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    The President quips about Jimmy Fallon, Jay-Z, NBC, the History Channel, Michael Douglas, Taylor Swift, Oprah, Groucho Marx, Aaron Sorkin, Daniel Day Lewis and Steven Spielberg in address to correspondents. READ MORE

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  2. White House Correspondents' Dinner: Live Stream the Event (Video)

    6:07 pm PDT 4/27/2013
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    President Barack Obama and Conan O’Brien celebrate a night of political humor in Washington. READ MORE

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  3. White House Correspondents' Dinner: Where the Stars Are Sitting

    7:49 pm PDT 4/26/2013
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    Psy and Barbra Streisand are the latest additions to the list of stars attending D.C.'s "nerd prom." READ MORE

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  4. Tobey Maguire, Magic Johnson Enlisted for Wendy Greuel Campaign Fundraiser

    3:51 pm PDT 4/26/2013
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    UPDATED: Norman Lear, Bruce Cohen, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Gabe Catone will also cosponsor the May 6 event, held at the Hollywood House of Blues. READ MORE

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  5. Group That Lobbies for Cleaner TV Releases Video of Headquarters Attack

    6:43 pm PDT 4/25/2013
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    Family Research Council, a conservative organization that also opposes same-sex marriage, is trying to shame a rival that has labeled it a "hate group." READ MORE

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  6. David Plouffe's New Gig: Bloomberg TV Contributor and Strategic Adviser

    7:00 am PDT 4/25/2013
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    The ex-senior adviser to President Obama will provide analysis on politics, business and technology, among other topics. READ MORE

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  7. Tribeca: President Clinton Introduces Marriage Equality Doc 'Bridegroom'

    10:35 pm PDT 4/24/2013
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    Linda Bloodworth-Thomason's film tells the moving story of a young Los Angeles gay couple, whose relationship wasn't recognized when one of them died accidentally. READ MORE

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  8. Obama to Attend DNC Fundraiser at Peter Chernin's Home

    11:57 am PDT 4/24/2013
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    Tickets for the event, held June 7, range from $10,000 to $32,400. READ MORE

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  9. The National Singer Matt Berninger: 'Obama Thinks We're the Washington Nationals'

    10:49 am PDT 4/24/2013
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    The frontman for the indie stalwarts says, "He comes and he sees a bunch of weaklings, five weirdos," instead of the baseball team. READ MORE

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  10. Time 100: Joe Biden Predicts 2014 Boston Marathon Will Be 'Biggest' in History

    11:43 pm PDT 4/23/2013
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    At the annual "Most Influential People" party in New York City, Jimmy Fallon gets sentimental about his future "Tonight Show" gig, Lena Dunham mingles with Claire Danes and Harvey Weinstein works the room. READ MORE

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  11. Tribeca: Reporter Arrested After Covering 'Gasland II' Protest (Video)

    3:15 pm PDT 4/23/2013
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    UPDATED: Julia Mineeva says a festival employee took her press pass by force after she interviewed protesters outside the premiere of Josh Fox's anti-fracking documentary sequel. READ MORE

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  12. Anthony Weiner Making Theatrical Debut in 'Hating Breitbart' Doc (Video)

    1:52 pm PDT 4/22/2013
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    The former congressman will be seen via news clips and the filmmakers are using his image to market their project. READ MORE

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  13. GLAAD Awards: Bill Clinton Credits Daughter Chelsea for Turnabout on Gay Marriage

    2:17 am PDT 4/21/2013
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    "Chelsea and her gay friends have modeled to me how we should all treat each other regardless of our sexual orientation," the GLAAD honoree said Saturday. READ MORE

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  14. Koch Brothers' L.A. Times Bid Heating up (Report)

    7:12 pm PDT 4/20/2013
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    A representative for the conservative billionaires is said to have spoken about potential offer with the paper's publisher. READ MORE

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  15. Boston Marathon Bombing: Conservatives See Bias in TV News Coverage

    4:30 pm PDT 4/16/2013
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    Watchdog sites flag remarks by Wolf Blitzer, Chris Matthews and other hosts on network and cable broadcasts. READ MORE

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  16. Hollywood's Top CEOs See Compensation Fall 5 Percent in 2012

    5:00 am PDT 4/16/2013
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    But even the least among them, Time Warner's Jeff Bewkes, who made $25.9 million last year, makes far more than the $12 million that the average CEO of a Fortune 500 company earns. READ MORE

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  17. Boston Marathon Bombing: Obama Says 'We Will Find Out Who Did This and Hold Them Responsible'

    3:36 pm PDT 4/15/2013
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    He stops short of calling the tragedy a terrorist attack, saying, "We still do not know who did this or why." READ MORE

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  18. George Stephanopoulos on a Hillary Clinton Presidential Run: 'It's Hard to Say No' (Video)

    7:42 am PDT 4/15/2013
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    Speaking to THR last week, the "Good Morning America" co-anchor said, "Knowing what I know about the White House, whenever you get that close, it's hard to say no." READ MORE

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  19. Nicole Kidman Added to White House Correspondents Dinner

    4:23 pm PDT 4/12/2013
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    Others signed up for D.C.'s "nerd prom" later this month include Ashley Judd, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, George Lucas and Harvey Weinstein. READ MORE

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  20. TNT's Connection to L.A. Mayor Candidate Eric Garcetti

    10:00 am PDT 4/11/2013
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    Proud papa, the ex-L.A. D.A. Gil Garcetti, produces "Major Crimes" and "The Closer" -- whose showrunner donated to the campaign. READ MORE

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