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It takes all kinds, as they say, and most of them were at the Hard Rock Cafe Tuesday, trying to get a glimpse of Poison singer Bret Michaels.
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Holmes to make cameo on 'So You Think You Can Dance’
Katie Holmes will show off her skills on live TV. Nigel Lythgoe, the show's producer, confirms the actress will perform on the 100th episode, airing July 23. (AP)

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Kevin Jonas and girlfriend get engaged
The 21-year-old eldest Jonas brother and his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa were engaged Wednesday. (AP)

'Gossip Girl' recruits Duff
Hilary Duff will guest-star next season as "a movie star looking for a typical college experience," says the series' spokeswoman. (AP)

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97
The actor died of natural causes surrounded by his family at his Brentwood home, his family said. (AP)
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Franken the senator could be 'SNL' spoof material
As a former "SNL" cast member headed to the U.S. Senate, Al Franken could be a target for his former show. (AP)
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