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Andrew Gold, Songwriter Behind Golden Girls Theme, Dies at 59

Andrew Gold

Andrew Gold the singer-songwriter behind The Golden Girls theme song "Thank You for Being a Friend," has died. He was 59.

Gold died in his sleep Friday from an heart attack, his sister, Melani Gold Friedman, told the Los Angeles Times. She said he had been responding well to... read more

Who's Who on American Idol?

American Idol's Taylor Hicks, Ayla Brown and David Radford

"Scorecards here! Get your American Idol scorecards here!" Now that all — OK, most — of the screamers and howlers have been shown the door, Season 5 of Fox's ratings-magnet reality competition is all set to really begin. As you settle in front of the tube for the first two nights, print out this page and keep it handy for the skinny on who's who among the 24 semifinalists. The male singers scheduled to perform tonight at 8 pm are: BOBBY BENNETT (19, Denver, Colo.) has been singing since the age of 7. He dreams of becoming a performer so he can make people forget about their troubles for a little while. Before making the Final 24, Bobby worked at Target. KEVIN COVAIS (16, Levittown, N.Y.), a junior at Isla read more

Get Your American Idol Scorecard Here!

American Idol's Taylor Hicks, Ayla Brown and David Radford

"Scorecards here! Get your American Idol scorecard here!" Now that all — OK, most — of the screamers and howlers have been shown the door, Season 5 of Fox's ratings-magnet reality competition is all set to really begin. Before you settle in front of the tube for these first two nights, print out this page and keep it handy for the skinny on who's who among the 24 semifinalists. The female singers scheduled to perform tonight at 8 pm/ET are: PARIS BENNETT (17, Fayetteville, Ga.) began singing at the age of 4. She has performed in numerous concerts and has opened for many groups, including Bow Wow. Paris is a skilled dancer in hip-hop, jazz and modern African dance.  AYLA BROWN (17, Wrentham, Ma read more

THE HONEYMOONERS

"I now pronounce y'all husband and wife." With those words, country greats Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were hitched Saturday in an intimate ceremony at their home in Oklahoma. It's her third marriage but only his second, meaning that, gosh dern it, he still falls two ceremonies shy of the four required for Kay Jewelers' bulk discount on wedding bands.

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