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'Shark Week' lineup to feature Dwayne Johnson as host

Discovery Channel's upcoming "Shark Week" will have some extra muscle.Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will host this year, and has the honor of being first-ever Master of Ceremonies."Our Seven Bucks Productions has partnered with Discovery to bring you a very special…

Lea Michele will replace Beanie Feldstein in 'Funny Girl'

Broadway's next "Funny Girl" will be Lea Michele, who is replacing Beanie Feldstein after the "Booksmart" star announced she'd exit the show earlier than expected.The production revealed Monday that the "Glee" star would succeed Feldstein, whose run will end July…

James Caan receives moving tribute from Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan posted a touching tribute to the late actor James Caan.Brosnan shared a series of photos the set of "Fast Charlie," which will mark Caan's final film role. The movie is due out next year."On the set of the…

Kate Mara and Jamie Bell are expecting baby number two

Congratulations are in order for Kate Mara and her husband, Jamie Bell, who are expecting their second child.The 39-year-old "House of Cards" star subtly announced the baby news on Sunday with a picture posted on Instagram of herself and her…

Vernon Winfrey, Oprah's father and former councilman, has died

Vernon Winfrey, Oprah Winfrey's father, died late Friday after battling cancer, Oprah announced in a statement. He was 89."Yesterday with family surrounding his bedside I had the sacred honor of witnessing the man responsible for my life, take his last…

Shawn Mendes postpones tour to focus on his mental health

Shawn Mendes has postponed his world tour to focus on his health.In an Instagram post on Friday, the Grammy-nominated singer, 23, said he is pushing back the next three weeks of his concert dates "until further notice.""I've been touring since…

Tony Sirico, 'Sopranos' star, dead at 79

Actor Tony Sirico, who is best known for playing henchman Peter Paul "Paulie Walnuts" Gualtieri on HBO's "The Sopranos," has died, according to his manager Bob McGowan.He was 79, according to his IMDB profile.McGowan did not provide a cause of…

Larry Storch, 'F Troop' actor, dead at 99

Larry Storch, a television actor best known for his role in the '60s sitcom "F Troop," died Thursday, according to a statement shared by his family on Facebook. He was 99."It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share…

Martha Stewart discusses her crushes with Chelsea Handler

Martha Stewart has a few crushes, one on a married man she knows.But there's no scandal here. Stewart has assured Chelsea Handler she's no homewrecker, even though she's had the opportunity.The businesswoman and queen of the pool selfie recently joined…