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Jennifer Lawrence pulled in $46 million, which is far less than the highest-paid actor, according to a new Forbes list.

Actress Melissa McCarthy in Manhattan, New York, April 26, 2016, Actress Jennifer Lawrence in Beverly Hills, California February 8, 2016 and Scarlett Johansson in Shepherds Bush, London April 21, 2015, (L-R). REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/Mario Anzuoni/Stefan Wermuth/File Photos

He drew from jazz, classical music, samba and African percussion to help forge the ‘new tango’ sound.

Mr. Fields melded Jewish tunes and Latin rhythms in the 1959 album ‘Bagels and Bongos.’

Ms. Thomas, who won the National Book Award, drew on her childhood to create resilient African American characters.

From the wires

US judge: Renowned artist didn’t create disputed painting

A U.S. judge said Tuesday that a celebrated artist was right when he insisted he didn’t paint a work now owned by a retired prison worker, a finding that likely ensures the piece will now be worth a fraction of the previous estimated value of $10 million or more.

Nick Cannon begins freshman year at Howard University

Nick Cannon’s got talent — and homework.

#SoGoneChallenge gives Monica and 13-year-old hit a boost

R&B singer Monica says she’s happy to see her 13-year-old hit “So Gone” trend heavily on social media, spike in sales and streams, and find a new audience with younger kids.

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016 | Luann confronts Tom over cheating rumors in the ‘RHONY’ finale.

“If I Only Had a Duke,” “Rookie Move” and “Fresh Romance.”

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Former Fox News host Andrea Tantaros filed a lawsuit against the network, becoming the second host in two months to accuse former network chairman Roger Ailes of sexual harassment.

Who wants to read when you can color? Ron Charles does a deep dive into the joys of adult coloring books.

‘Grover Cleveland, Again!’ skirts the full story on Jefferson and Hemings

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Here is how the nation's political cartoonists are painting both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump as liars in recent days.

The third novel in the Sully Carter series spins off a shooting in the Capitol.

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The Atlanta rapper delighted his target audience at U Street Music Hall.

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Graham Moore’s novel looks at the inventor and his rivalry with George Westinghouse

Donna Johnson Wold dated Charles Schulz for about 24 months. Years later, she inspired the Little Red-Haired Girl, the object of Charlie Brown's affection.

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016 | A stronger ‘Halt and Catch Fire’ returns to AMC.

In his acceptance speech, Gaiman scolds fan groups for fueling a voting controversy.

He portrayed the grumpy, self-absorbed Mr. Carlin on “The Bob Newhart Show.”

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TV REVIEW | Season 3 finally fixes some bugs in AMC’s 1980s-era computer tech drama.

The bracing wisdom of Decca Aitkenhead’s powerful memoir.

From 'Captain America' to 'Ben-Hur,' here are the biggest winners and losers of the summer box-office season.

He jammed with Charlie Parker and appeared on “Midnight Cowboy” and “Sesame Street” soundtracks.

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