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Gérard Depardieu says Chechnya not to blame for Boston marathon bombings

The actor, pictured laughing and joking with Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov, says the Tsarnaev brothers were brought up in America.
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A screengrab from the Instagram page of British actor Elizabeth Hurley, meeting Chechen strongman and accused human rights abuser Ramzan Kadyrov. (Elizabeth Hurley/Screengrab)
Gérard Depardieu has said that Chechnya was not to blame for the Boston bombings because the suspects were brought up in America.
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Gandhi blood fails to sell at London auction, doesn't get high enough bids

Auctioneers thought the famous Indian leader's blood samples would go for $15,200 to $22,800. They were wrong.
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Indian philosopher and nationalist leader Mahatma Gandhi (C) poses with women during a tour of India's Bengal province in 1946. (-/AFP/Getty Images)

During his lifetime, Mahatma Gandhi inspired a movement that gave his country independence and brought the British empire to its knees — at least diplomatically.

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Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies aged 74 after long battle with cancer

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany after a long battle with cancer, aged 74.
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Ray Manzarek (L) and Robby Krieger of The Doors pose at the screening of 'The Doors Mr. Mojo Risin': The Making of L.A. Woman' at the Egyptian Theater on January 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/AFP/Getty Images)
Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of The Doors, died Monday in Germany after a long battle with cancer, aged 74.
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Barbra Streisand to receive Hebrew University doctorate

The legendary Jewish singer will receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.
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Barbra Streisand onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/AFP/Getty Images)
Barbara Streisand to receive an honorary doctorate in recognition of her achievements and dedication to Israel and the Jewish people.
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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson split up

Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have ended their four-year relationship.
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Has Twilight hunk Robert Pattinson forgiven his co-star for cheating on him? (Ian Gavan/AFP/Getty Images)
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart reportedly call it quits.
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Beyoncé slams 'low life people' who spread rumors about her second pregnancy

Beyoncé responded harshly to rumors swirling that she was pregnant with a second child.
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A screengrab of Beyonce's Instagram before it was deleted. (Instagram/Screengrab)
Beyoncé, stop playing with our hearts! The singer responded with uncharacteristic brashness to rumors that she and husband Jay-Z are expecting their second child.
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Cannes shooting sends stars scurrying for cover (VIDEO)

Actor Christoph Waltz among those running after man shoots starter's pistol into the air at film festival stage.
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French actor Daniel Auteuil, centre, and Austrian actor Christoph Waltz, right, flee a stage on May 17, 2013 during the Cannes Film Festival in France. A man was held after shooting a starter's pistol into the air next to an outdoor TV studio, police said. (LOIC VENANCE/AFP/Getty Images)
Man arrested with starter's pistol, pocket knife and plastic grenade.
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George Michael suffers head injuries after car crash

49-year-old former lead singer of Wham! airlifted to hospital after M1 crash.
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George Michael performs during the Closing Ceremony on Day 16 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Olympic Stadium on August 12, 2012 in London, England. (Jeff J. Mitchell/AFP/Getty Images)
Michael, whose real name is Georgios Panayiotou, was a passenger in the vehicle because he’s banned from driving.
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Beyoncé expecting second child with Jay-Z: report

The singer sparked pregnancy rumors after she recently canceled a performance in Antwerp, Belgium due to 'dehydration and exhaustion.'
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Singer Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z are expecting a second child, according to multiple sources. (Win McNamee/AFP/Getty Images)
Knowles is currently on promoting her new album for her "Mrs. Carter World Tour."
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Depardieu stars in new DSK film

The movie portraying former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's fall from grace has proved controversial from the start.
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A man speaks on the phone near the poster of the movie inspired by the story of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn (DSK), 'Welcome to New York,' directed by Abel Ferrara and starring French actor Gerard Depardieu and British actress Jacqueline Bisset on May 16, 2013 during the 66th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes. (Valery Hache/AFP/Getty Images)
We didn't know there was anything too raunchy for the internet, but apparently, the new movie about Dominique Strauss-Kahn's fall from grace is. The trailer for "Welcome to New York," which traces the former International Monetary Fund chief's sexual exploits, was released Thursday, only to be pulled later this morning. Indiewire, which got a sneak peak at the preview before it disappeared, called it "appropriately bombastic."
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