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Freya PetersenApril 30, 2013 06:44

Dutch King Willem-Alexander takes throne

King Willem-Alexander becomes the first Dutch king in more than 120 years after Queen Beatrix abdicates.

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Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands with King Willem Alexander (L) and Queen Maxima (R) appear on the balcony of the Royal Palace to greet the public after her abdication and ahead of the Inauguration of King Willem Alexander of The Netherlands on April 30, 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Andreas Rentz/AFP/Getty Images)

Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands has abdicated the throne to her son Willem-Alexander, who becomes the country's first Dutch king in more than 120 years.

Talia RalphApril 29, 2013 15:24

Michael Jackson wrongful death trial begins in Los Angeles

Michael Jackson's family is suing the late pop star's tour promoter AEG Live.

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Rebbi Jackson, sister of the late pop star Michael Jackson, arrives at Los Angeles Superior Court where the trial of Katherine Jackson and Michael’s children against concert promoter AEG Live is being held at Los Angeles Superior Court on April 29, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson heirs reportedly will ask the jury for $40 billion in damages against AEG Live. (Joe Klamar/AFP/Getty Images)

Michael Jackson's wrongful death trial began in Los Angeles Monday; his family is suing tour promoter AEG Live for their liability in his death.

Samantha StainburnApril 28, 2013 18:03

Kate Middleton records first public message (VIDEO)

The Duchess of Cambridge asks people to support children’s hospices in the United Kingdom.

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Kate Middleton attends the UK premiere of War Horse at the Odeon Leicester Square on January 8, 2012 in London, England. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

“As patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, I’ve been fortunate enough to see first-hand the work that they do for children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families,” she says in her message, recorded at Clarence House. “It is simply transformational.”

Allison JacksonApril 28, 2013 12:09

Mao a no-show at Andy Warhol exhibition in Shanghai (PHOTOS)

Andy Warhol's famous portraits of former Chinese leader Mao Zedong have been excluded from a retrospective of the American pop artist's work, which opened in Shanghai Sunday.

"We wanted to introduce Andy Warhol's work to China. If those paintings could be a problem in any way, we didn't want them," Warhol museum director Eric Shiner said.

Talia RalphApril 28, 2013 12:01

Obama, Spielberg debut 'Obama' movie spoof at White House Correspondents' dinner (VIDEO)

President Obama was all jokes at the White House Correspondents' dinner.

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President Barack Obama reacts to a joke told by comedian Conan O'Brien during the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) in Washington, District of Columbia, U.S., on Saturday, April 27, 2013. (Pete Marovich/AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama was in fine form at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday night, enlisting Steven Spielberg and other big Hollywood names to "premier" a spoof documentary about him.

Kaitlin FunaroApril 27, 2013 11:24

Johnny Depp to go 'Into the Woods' with Meryl Streep

Depp is in talks to star in Disney's film adaptation of the award-winning Broadway musical 'Into the Woods'.

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Variety reports that Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is in talks to star in Disney's film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'Into the Woods'. (FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images)

It's unclear which role Depp will ultimately play, with Variety suggesting the Baker and Hollywood Reporter claiming he'll be a 'hungry and sexy' wolf.

Amy SilversteinApril 26, 2013 17:35

Kathie Lee Gifford creates pro-Matt Lauer petition

Ann Curry did not sign it.

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An NBC Sports poster board is unloaded from a buggy at the London 2012 Olympic Park, east London, on July 21, 2012. The London 2012 Olympic Games begin on July 27, 2012. (CARL COURT/AFP/Getty Images)

“No one has coerced us to sign this. With our signatures we stand in support of our colleague and friend.”

Talia RalphApril 26, 2013 17:09

'Lil Bub,' Internet cat sensation, wins over Tribeca Film Fest (VIDEOS)

Lil Bub, one of the Internet's favorite cats, is the focus of Vice's award-winning documentary 'Lil Bub & Friendz.'

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Meet Lil Bub, the Internet's new favorite cat. (Facebook)

Internet cat culture, meet Tribeca Film Fest.

Jill LangloisApril 26, 2013 13:12

George Jones, admired country music superstar, dies at 81

Country music superstar George Jones, who was best known for his hit classic "He Stopped Loving Her Today," died Friday at 81.

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Country music legend George Jones and his NATD Award during the 2012 NATD Honors at The Hermitage Hotel on November 14, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. Jones died on Friday after a stay at a hospital. He was 81. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Jones was admitted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on April 18 with high fever and irregular blood pressure.

Kristin DeasyApril 25, 2013 15:22

British taxpayers paid $5.6 million for Thatcher's funeral

Thatcher's memorial cost big money.

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A portrait of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher hangs on the wall at the Conservative Party headquarters in Finchley in north London on April 10, 2013. British lawmakers interrupted their holidays for a special session of parliament on April 10 to pay tribute to Margaret Thatcher, who died on April 8 at the age of 87 after suffering a stroke. (Andrew Cowie/AFP/Getty Images)

Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's funeral cost British taxpayers the equivalent of $5.6 million, the government announced Thursday,according to BBC News.

Thatcher served as prime minister from 1979 to 1990 and died of a stroke on April 8. The former Conservative Party leader was 87 years old, and her death put a spotlight on her controversial legacy.