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January 28th, 2012

Etta James’ funeral was held on Saturday, with a number of high-profile entertainers joining the late singer’s friends and family at a Los Angeles church.

Christina Aguilera sang James’ signature song, “At Last.”

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Al Sharpton Cenk Uygur MSNBC PoliticsNation

August 23rd, 2011

Al Sharpton will host “PoliticsNation,” a new weekday show on MSNBC.

It debuts at 6:00 p.m. ET next Monday, August 29.

According to a release, Sharpton “will lead a lively and informed discussion of the top headlines, bringing viewers his take on events in his signature style.”

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Al Sharpton Barry Bonds Berry Gordy Chris Tucker Elizabeth Taylor Gladys Knight King of Pop Lisa Marie Presley Macaulay Culkin Michael Jackson Mila Kunis Quincy Jones

September 4th, 2009

More than two months after he died, Michael Jackson was laid to rest in the presence of family and friends last night at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. While the King of Pop’s public memorial at Staples Center in early July drew an international television audience and tens of thousands of mourning fans, Thursday’s private service was an intimate gathering attended by some of the people who knew him best.

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