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LONDON (AP) 鈥� The British government's culture secretary has held talks with the BBC as the broadcaster comes under growing scrutiny after one of its TV hosts drew an angry backlash for dismissing sexual misconduct allegations against him.

Celebrity birthdays for the week of Dec. 8-14: Dec. 8: Singer Jerry Butler is 85. Flute player James Galway is 85. Drummer Bobby Elliott of The Hollies is 83. Actor Mary Woronov (鈥淓ating Raoul,鈥� 鈥淭he Munsters鈥� films) is 81.

ATLANTA (AP) 鈥� One of two men who was indicted along with rapper Young Thug and is awaiting a jury verdict was stabbed in jail but is expected to be in court Monday, his lawyer said.

LONDON (AP) 鈥� Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an infection.

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� The Oscar-winning screenwriter Marshall Brickman, whose wide-ranging career spanned some of Woody Allen 's best films, the Broadway musical 鈥淛ersey Boys鈥� and a number of Johnny Carson's most beloved sketches, has died. He was 85.

Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band鈥檚 career-defining rock opera, 鈥淭he Black Parade,鈥� has died, according to the band. He was 44.

Bob Bryar, a former drummer with My Chemical Romance who played on the band鈥檚 career-defining rock opera, 鈥淭he Black Parade,鈥� has died, according to the band. He was 44.

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Christmas came early at the box office this year. 鈥淢oana 2鈥� brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� Christmas came early at the box office this year. 鈥淢oana 2鈥� brought in a tidal wave of moviegoers over the Thanksgiving Day weekend, setting records with $221 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

TOKYO (AP) 鈥� A frog holding a taro-leaf umbrella. A parade of frolicking animals. An Ukiyo-e style Mount Fuji. Giant waves. A Japanese artist who goes by the name Lito carves these delicate designs on fallen leaves, giving life back to them.