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'Shawshank Redemption' oak heavily damaged
Iconic tree from the 1994 drama splits down the middle after a direct hit by high winds.
Neil deGrasse Tyson debuts new PETA ad
Renowned astrophysicist will also host a new television series sequel to Carl Sagan's classic 'Cosmos: A Personal Voyage.'
Oprah's honorary Oscar draws criticism
Winfrey's light film resume has some puzzled over her selection for the Academy's Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.
Shock: Jerry Lewis will not host 2011 MDA telethon
Questions abound as the Muscular Dystrophy Association announces an end to the comedian's 45-year association with the fundraiser.
Gorilla Fund's CEO on 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes'
Clare Richardson, president of the conservation organization, chats about messages in the film — and how she hopes humans will come to value their great ape cousins.
Shark horror flick 'Bait' gets a green light
'American Psycho' writer cooks up tale about a vindictive man who gets his revenge by feeding people to sharks.
How Helen Mirren earned her 'Best Body'
66-year-old actress awarded 'Body of the Year' in L.A. Fitness poll, beating out Pippa Middleton and Jennifer Lopez.
Ian Somerhalder urges Congress to fund species conservation
'Vampire Diaries' actor testifies in support of the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Reauthorization Act of 2011.
Stephen Hawking to launch first segment of Discovery series
World's most famous scientist to tackle the question of creation on first episode of 'Curiosity.'
Can you survive Baltimore's 5K zombie run?
Unique competition has participants racing for the finish line with hordes of brain-hungry, bloody zombies hot on their trail.

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