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Zach Sobiech garnered worldwide fame for his battle against Cancer. He died May 20. (J. Dunn Photography)

Video Teen Dies of Cancer After Touching Millions With Song

Minnesota native Zach Sobiech became famous for 'Clouds', his song about facing death More

The famed Martin Droeshout engraving of William Shakespeare, printed on the cover of Shakespeare's first Folio, or first complete collection of his plays, printed in 1623.

Shakespeare's Sonnets Come to Life in New App

Created by Britain's Touch Press, the app features commentary, information, and aims to bring the bard's sonnets to the masses More

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai poses as she arrives at the evening's gala of the film "Bombay Talkies" celebrating a hundred years of Indian cinema, during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 19, 2013.

Indian Cinema on Mission to Dispel Bollywood Image

The largest Indian contingent to date is on the French Riviera at the Cannes film festivalMore

Winner of the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest Emmelie de Forest of Denmark who sang Only Teardrops, celebrates with the trophy after the final at the Malmo Arena in Malmo, Sweden, May 18, 2013.

Denmark's Emmelie De Forest Wins Eurovision Contest

Danish singer crowned newest winner of annual song contest, with 'folky' pop song called Only Teardrops More

Journalists stand outside Novotel hotel, where jewels meant for film stars were stolen, Cannes, France, May 17, 2013.

Jewels for Cannes Movie Stars Stolen from Hotel

Jewels were in safe of a room rented by an employee of Chopard, a luxury jeweler, in Cannes More

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Actress Emma Watson poses for photographers during a photo call for the film The Bling Ring at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, May 16, 2013.

Emma Watson Turns to Crime in Celebrity-Obsessed Film at Cannes

'The Bling Ring', written and directed by Sofia Coppola, is based on a real-life teenage gang robbing their Hollywood idols' homes
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Director Lars Von Trier poses during an interview with Reuters in Mougins, France, May 21, 2011.

Von Trier's Hotly-Awaited Film Gets December Launch

Provocative director's 'Nymphomaniac'' one of the most hotly anticipated movies of 2013 for its erotic content and all-star cast, opens Christmas day
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La Ruya is a California band with a unique flamenco style which incorporates Moorish and Arabic rhythms and instruments. (VOA/L. Shavelson)

Flamenco Band Has Arabic, Islamic Influences

La Ruya incorporates Moorish and Arabic rhythms and instruments
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Tripoli, Libya map

Young Libyans Find Escape in 'Secret' Cinema

Screenings in a Tripoli basement feature American film classics
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Video Artist J R Occupies Times Square

From making a name as a street artist in Paris to painting Times Square, J R has been creating interest and new cityscapes of sorts
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US actress and humanitarian campaigner Angelina Jolie leaves a G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting in London April 11, 2013.

Video Angelina Jolie Has Double Mastectomy to Prevent Breast Cancer

Star, who went public in New York Times article, made decision to have surgery after learning she had 87% chance of developing breast cancer
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A banner depicting Mohammed Assaf, a contestant in the TV talent show

Palestinians Unite Behind Gaza Strip 'Arab Idol' Star

Gaza refugee wows judges, fans in pan-Arab singing contest
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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield sings aboard the International Space Station, May 12, 2013.

Video Astronaut's 'Space Oddity' Music Video Goes Viral

A music video shot aboard the International Space Station turns Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield into an overnight music sensation
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