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Tonight marks the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, which is, unless I'm wildly off, an awards ceremony where gigantic sentient billboards get together for epic jam sessions and give out awards to each other. This year the

Lil Wayne and Chris Brown followed the footsteps of such early winners as Justin Bieber, Wiz Khalifa and LMFAO at Billboard Music Awards by collecting one coveted prize each. The rapper and the R&B singer got their first awards of the evening roughly

By Andrea Reiher The 2012 Billboard Music Awards "honored" the late singer Donna Summer, who passed away three days ago from lung cancer. And we say "honored" because it felt like they decided to squeeze it into the show about 10 minutes before it

However, we could not help but notice how smashing Kelly looked at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. She took to the stage to perform her new single "Dark Side" in a red dress that made us do a double-take because of its plunging neckline and very low

Tonight marks the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, which is, unless I'm wildly off, an awards ceremony where gigantic sentient billboards get together for epic jam sessions and give out awards to each other. This year the

Kristen Wiig will be busy after 'SNL'

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Quickly becoming an unofficial "SNL" cast member a la Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin and Justin Timberlake, the great Jon Hamm stopped by Studio 8H once again to appear in the "Lawrence Welk Show" cold open with his "Bridesmaids" co-star Kristen Wiig.

Getty Images AP entertainment writer Kristen Wiig became a star after “Bridesmaids,” despite stealing scenes on “Saturday Night Live” for years. Will she be back next season? / Getty Images How can “Saturday Night Live” possibly replace (fill in the

By Scott Bowles, USA TODAY Kristen Wiig's tears during her departure from Saturday Night Live over the weekend may not last long. She's got a full big-screen slate in front of her. By Evan Agostini, AP Kristen Wiig's movie prospects have gone way up

Last night's season finale of NBC's Saturday Night Live featured an emotional send-off to key cast member Kristen Wiig, making her departure after seven se.

NEW YORK (AP) — Kristen Wiig got a musical sendoff on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” as the popular and versatile cast member made her exit after seven years. In the show's final sketch, guest host Mick Jagger played the principal at a

Heat 101, Pacers 93

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Indiana looks to keep their edge in their semifinals series against Miami as they host Game 4 of the best of seven series.

James scored 40 points, Wade added 30 — 22 in the second half — and Miami's dynamic duo took over after halftime to get the Heat even in the series with a 101-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday.

James scored 40 points, Wade added 30 — 22 in the second half — and Miami's dynamic duo took over after halftime to get the Heat even in the series with a 101-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday.

Pacers have seen improved odds thanks to their work in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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It's been a bad few months for music. The 2012 Billboard Music Awards will pay tribute to Whitney Houston, Donna Summers, and Beastie Boys' rapper Adam MCA.

Whoa! Who's that hot MILF on the 2012 Billboard Music Awards red carpet? Oh, wait… that's 19-year-old mother of zero, Miley Cyrus. Always a head-turner, Miley's all-white ensemble seems to be taking a page from

LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 20: NHL hockey player Mike Fisher and Singer Carrie Underwood arrive at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 20, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABC) (2012

It's been one fashion surprise after another on the 2012 Billboard Music Awards red carpet — and Nelly Furtado is no exception. The Canadian chanteuse not only nixed her “Big Hoops” for a pair of big mirrored studs, the pop star also opted for an

It's been one fashion surprise after another on the 2012 Billboard Music Awards red carpet — and Nelly Furtado is no exception. The Canadian chanteuse not only nixed her “Big Hoops” for a pair of big mirrored studs, the pop

NATO March Turns Violent in Chicago

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CHICAGO — President Obama was struggling to manage key shifts in the relationships with his two South Asia counterparts on Sunday, as a deal to reopen supply lines through Pakistan to Afghanistan appeared stalled just as Mr. Obama began talks on

By JACK NICAS CHICAGO—An anti-war march turned ugly here Sunday when a group of anarchist protesters charged a line of riot police blocking the road to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit. Dozens of police dressed in riot gear pushed back

By Matt Pearce It's been a busy 24 hours in Chicago as protests against the NATO summit continued for a second day. Two more activists faced terror-related charges on Sunday, a police van apparently struck a protester Saturday night, and activists said

CHICAGO — President Obama was struggling to manage key shifts in the relationships with his two South Asia counterparts on Sunday, as a deal to reopen supply lines through Pakistan to Afghanistan appeared stalled just as Mr. Obama began talks on

Three protesters at the NATO summit in Chicago have been charged with terrorism conspiracy stemming from allegations that they planned to make Molotov cocktails. The three were being held on charges of conspiracy to

Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck on 'SNL': Some NBC stations censor song

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If you're going out, go out big! That's exactly what the season finale of 'Saturday Night Live' did with its musical guests (and farewell to cast member Kristen Wiig). Rock legend Mick Jagger served as 'SNL' host, but the Rolling Stones frontman

Near the end of Saturday's season finale, the 68-year-old Rolling Stones frontman performed "Tea Party," a bluesy number featuring guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck. Jagger told the audience he wrote the song, which is about the current presidential campaign

Jeff Beck is famed now for his wild whammy pyrotechnics, volume swells and an avant-garde sense of melody, but once upon a time he was a hard-hitting player who expanded on his early love of blues. From the late '60s to mid-'70s, Beck tended to favor

Video: Mick Jagger w/ Arcade Fire & Foo Fighters. Written by Scott Bernstein on 05.20.2012 | Arcade Fire, Foo Fighters, Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Videos From there, Mick teamed up with Jeff Beck for Tea Party…

On Monday Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighter and Arcade Fire for SNL Jam was a top story. Here is the recap: (hennemusic) After a few days of rumors, Saturday Night Live has confirmed the musical guests that will be joining Mick Jagger on the show's

I'll Have Another Could Face Strong Belmont Field

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On Saturday morning at Belmont Park, Godolphin Racing's Alpha turned in his first timed workout since a 12th-place finish in the May 5 Kentucky Derby. The son of Bernardini, a two-time stakes winner at Aqueduct this winter, covered four furlongs over

Since Affirmed last won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1978, 11 3-year-olds have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness– but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another will try to snap that streak on June 9.

I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years. Among the 3-year-olds trying to play spoiler in the June 9 Belmont are Dullahan and Union Rags,

BALTIMORE — I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move. Yes, I'll Have Another came out of his thrilling

12:35 pm Engine 1 was dispatched to Trapelo Road, outside Belmont, to assist with a lockout. Entry was gained through the driver's side door with the lockout kit. 12:56 pm Engine 1 responded to Creeley Road, second floor, for a smoke detector

Shuffled: Miami Heat change starting lineup for fourth straight game in series …

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Following last night's convincing Pacers victory, there's a mini-crisis taking place in Miami Heat land, and the team elected to cancel practice and not face the media today (and, to be fair, Indiana also scrapped their own

(Darron Cummings / AP) Updated at 11:30 am, with Heat canceling practice and media availability Dwyane Wade, the NBA Finals MVP in 2006, did lose it momentarily. Frustrated after his first scoreless half in 95 postseason games, Wade yelled at Coach

Veteran forward Juwan Howard of the Miami Heat confronted Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, according to ESPN.com. The report states that the players had to be separated.

For the past two NBA seasons, the Miami Heat has been harshly criticized for their roster moves. They did not sign a legitimate center in the first season of the Big Three, and instead of pursuing one in free agency this year, they signed perimeter

For the past two NBA seasons, the Miami Heat has been harshly criticized for their roster moves. They did not sign a legitimate center in the first season of the Big Three, and instead of pursuing one in free agency this year, they signed perimeter

Triple Crown? Preakness Winner I'll Have Another is Great for Horse Racing

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Mary Doser rides Preakness Stakes horse Cozzetti before a morning workout at Pimlico Race Course on Friday in Baltimore. Cozzetti, owned by Dennis Albaugh and Jason Loutsch of Ankeny, faces long odds in the Preakness field today.

Having taken both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes from the favored Bodemeister, I'll Have Another will have three weeks to further hone his lethal homestretch kick.

Sports fans will be tuning in to the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes live from Pimlico Race Course Saturday, May 19 to see if I'll Have Another, the upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, can defend his title in the second

Having taken both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes from the favored Bodemeister, I'll Have Another will have three weeks to further hone his lethal homestretch kick.

NBC Sports says it had 170 employees in Baltimore this week to cover the Preakness, and from the looks of the TV package it presented, all of them earned their keep. NBC's network coverage started at 4:30 pm, and it hardly ever sagged for more than a

VIDEO: Kristen Wiig's Teary SNL 'Graduation'

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Getty Images AP entertainment writer Kristen Wiig became a star after “Bridesmaids,” despite stealing scenes on “Saturday Night Live” for years. Will she be back next season? / Getty Images How can “Saturday Night Live” possibly replace (fill in the

Getty Images AP entertainment writer Kristen Wiig became a star after “Bridesmaids,” despite stealing scenes on “Saturday Night Live” for years. Will she be back next season? / Getty Images How can “Saturday Night Live” possibly replace (fill in the

Since "Saturday Night Live" isn't returning until the fall, if you're like us, you were relieved to see beloved recurring "Weekend Update" character Stefon make an appearance on this weekend's finale. As usual, Seth Meyers just wants to hear about

Getty Images AP entertainment writer Kristen Wiig became a star after “Bridesmaids,” despite stealing scenes on “Saturday Night Live” for years. Will she be back next season? / Getty Images How can “Saturday Night Live” possibly replace (fill in the

All year, SNL viewers have had one burning question on their minds. And tonight, we finally got an answer: So that is what Chris Kattan looks like now. Oh, also: Kristen Wiig really is exiting the show.