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Singer Kanye West performs during the last concert on the main stage of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California

Jay-Z & Kanye album on top for second week

In a week that saw other worldwide rulers being run out of their palaces, it was pretty clear that Jay-Z and Kanye West would be keeping their jointly held throne. And, sure enough, the rappers' collaborative album dominated the Billboard/SoundScan album chart for a second week, even with a 59 percent decline in sales.
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Four Cigarette Makers Sue FDA Over New, Graphic Labels

Four big cigarette makers are suing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, seeking to void as unconstitutional new graphic labels and advertising that warn consumers about the risks of smoking and induce them to quit.
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Jay-Z, Not The King of Hip Hop According to Rolling Stone...Who Is?

"Watch the Throne" artist, Jay-Z, was crowned the Hip Hop Cash King by Forbes for 2011. He earned $37 million offer the past year. It is the fourth time in five years that he has taken the number one position on the list. However, in a recent ranking by Rolling Stone, our man Jigga, is not on top.
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'4 Intimate Nights with Beyonce' Sells Out in Less than One Minute

Beyonce's "4 Intimate Nights with Beyonce" show sold out in just 22 seconds after going on sale Wednesday. Columbia Records tweeted, "It's official @Beyonce's 4th & final show at Roseland Ballroom is SOLD OUT! That's a total of 4 sold out shows next week!" This is Beyonce's first show in the concert series, and will open at New York City's Roseland Ballroom on August 14, 16, 18, and 19.
Adele

Adele is this century's chart topping champ

Adele's "21" just set a 21st-century record by topping the Billboard/SoundScan sales chart for a 12th non-consecutive week, it's logged more time at No. 1 than any other album to come out since the turn of the millennium.

China's Aircraft Carrier 'Varyag' Sets Out for Sea Trial

China's first aircraft carrier -- which attracted worldwide attention among fears that the second-largest economic powerhouse in the world is rapidly bolstering its military powers -- set sail on Wednesday for its sea trial.
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"Glee 3D" soundrack akin to Kidz Bop or Stars on 45

In "Saturday Night Live's" last two seasons, one of the best recurring bits has been Nasim Pedrad as Bedelia, the teenaged girl who's a little too eager to be best buddies with her slightly puzzled parents.
Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez Performs At Teen Choice Awards [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

Selena Gomez and the Scene graced the stage Sunday night at the Teen Choice Awards. The young singer and her band performed their latest single, "Love You Like A Love Song," at the Gibson Amphitheatre. The audience was on their feet clapping as she sung her tune. Dancing with the rest of the crowd was Selena's boyfriend, Justin Bieber, and Demi Lovato, in her first award show since her three-month rehab visit and public meltdown.
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Hot Dogs, Other Processed Meat Increase Cancer Risk

Studies show a strong link between different types of cancer and processed meats. Eating 50-grams of processed meat, or one hot dog a day, could give you a 21% risk of colorectal cancer, according to studies at the American Institute of Cancer Research.

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