Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover By Matthias Galante

CANNES, France (Reuters) - A man was arrested at the Cannes film festival on Friday after firing a starting pistol during a live TV broadcast on the palm-lined waterfront, sending actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil running for cover.

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'The Office' finale draws season high of 5.7 million viewers LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The finale of NBC's The Office drew a season high of 5.7 million viewers, as fans tuned in to see the show's biggest star Steve Carell return for a wedding and nostalgic farewell.

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U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture By Harriet McLeod

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - American Idol winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, comes from a sea island culture made up of descendants of West African slaves.

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Jewels stolen in Cannes, Chopard says not for stars CANNES, France (Reuters) - Chopard jewelry worth $1.4 million intended to adorn movie stars at the Cannes film festival has been stolen, a police source said on Friday, but the company said the value had been exaggerated and the items were not for actresses to use.

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Fox's 'American Idol' brings in record low TV audience LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of Americans who watched vocal powerhouse Candice Glover win the American Idol title sank to 14.2 million, a decline of 31 percent from last year's record low, according to ratings data on Friday.

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U.S.'Idol' winner shines spotlight on South's Gullah Geechee culture By Harriet McLeod

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - American Idol winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, comes from a sea island culture made up of descendants of West African slaves.

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Jackie Chan wants to be serious but will never quit action films By Belinda Goldsmith

CANNES (Reuters) - After countless broken bones and smashed teeth, Jackie Chan has given up doing his own stunts and wants more serious roles but the Kung Fu actor says he will never stop being an action star despite earlier plans to quit big action movies.

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Jewels for red carpet stars stolen from Cannes hotel CANNES, France (Reuters) - Jewelry worth $1.4 million intended to adorn movie stars at the Cannes film festival was stolen from a hotel room in the French Riviera town, a police source said on Friday.

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Singer George Michael gets medical treatment after car crash LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael has received medical treatment after a car crash on Thursday, his publicist said.

The 49-year-old former Wham! frontman was being treated for minor cuts and bruises after the accident, Michael's spokeswoman said.

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Iranian director's taut family saga rivets critics at Cannes By Alexandria Sage

CANNES (Reuters) - Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi premiered his latest tightly wound family drama at Cannes on Friday, confirming critics' advance buzz it would prove a contender for the film festival's top prize.

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