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'Avengers: Infinity War' keeps the top spot for the second consecutive weekend. Big surprise, right?
Avengers: Infinity War is the No. 1 movie in North America for a second weekend after earning an additional $112.5 million in receipts, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday.
The Disney and Marvel collaboration earned a record $258 million in opening week.
Coming in at No. 2 this week is Overboard with $14.8 million, followed by A Quiet Place at No. 3 with $7.6 million, I Feel Pretty at No. 4 with $4.9 million and Rampage at No. 5 with $4.6 million.
Rounding out the top tier are Tully at No. 6 with $3.2 million, Black Panther at No. 7 with $3.1 million, Truth or Dare at No. 8 with $1.9 million, Super Troopers 2 at No. 9 with $1.81 million and Bad Samaritan at No. 10 with $1.76 million.
I haven't seen 'Avengers: Infinity War', but I did watch "Captain America: The Civil War" and "Doctor Strange" over the weekend. I'm playing a bit of Marvel Movie catch-up.
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Perry, Bryan, Richie returning for another season of 'American Idol'
Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie will return as judges for another season of American Idol on ABC.
Ryan Seacrest will also be back to host the singing-competition show for a second year on the network.
It previously aired for 15 seasons on Fox.
"Y'ALL! I'm having TWO much fun to stop now... so why don't we keep it going!? EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that @lukebryanofficial, @lionelrichie, @ryanseacrest and yours truly will be BACK with another season of #AmericanIdol," Perry tweeted Friday.
"We knew that American Idol on ABC would unleash an opportunity for singers from all walks of life to realize their dreams and that these incredible contestants would have America rooting for their success," Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment, said in a statement. "I am thrilled that Katy, Luke, Lionel and Ryan will be back to once again embark on this Idol journey with us to discover the next crop of inspiring talent."
Taylor Swift holds private concert for foster and adoptive families
Taylor Swift hosted a private concert for foster and adoptive families before her Reputation stadium tour kicks off in Glendale, Ariz. on Tuesday.
The singer performed in front of over 2,000 foster and adoptive families at the University of Phoenix stadium located in Glendale, E! News reported. The event was held in conjunction with the Arizona Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents.
Swift presented attendees with her final dress rehearsal for the tour and held a pizza party. The star was also seen bringing everyone onstage and staying behind to take pictures and meet with all the families.
The Reputation tour will feature Camila Cabello and Charli XCX as opening acts. The tour will conclude on Oct. 6 in Arlington, Texas, at AT&T Stadium after the pop star makes stops in cities such as Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Toronto, Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans and Houston, among others.
Swift, on Saturday, also visited an 8-year-old fan in Phoenix who is in the hospital recovering from burn injuries. The young girl had recorded a video of herself asking Swift to visit her since she wouldn't be able to make her concert.
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"It was one of awe and extreme concern. Obsession and yet at the same time, I don't know, I was really worried - mainly for him. Love is quick and hard."
--Sebastian Stan, on his reaction to seeing pal Tom Hiddleston in the iconic "I Heart T.S." tank top at the singer's Fourth of July party, on Watch What Happens Live
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Which singer celebrated her 30th birthday with a 'Titanic'-themed party?
Ken Jeong gives medical attention to fan during stand-up show
Ken Jeong provided medical attention to an audience member in the middle of his stand-up comedy show in Phoenix.
The actor, a trained physician and former star of ABC's Dr. Ken, hopped off the stage and rushed over to a woman who appeared to be suffering from a seizure, TMZ reported. Jeong first believed he was being heckled by someone from the audience, but then realized what was happening and quickly provided aid.
Jeong was joined by an EMT who was also in the audience and stayed with the woman until paramedics arrived. He then continued on with his stand-up show.
"It's a wonderful story. It was such perfect timing: Ken just jumped from the stage to help," audience member Heather Holmberg said in an interview with USA Today.
"He couldn't see what was going on with the lights. He thought he was being heckled. He was playing with them from the stage for a second," Holmberg continued "And it was like, 'No, no, no. We need you!' He realized there was an issue, and he came over."
NBC announces ABBA tribute for December
NBC has announced it is planning a 2-hour special called ABBA: Thank You for the Music, An All-Star Tribute, in December.
The Swedish pop stars -- who are known for hits like "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "The Winner Takes It All" and "Take a Chance On Me" -- announced last month they had reunited after years of estrangement and recorded new music.
"There is a lot of music in the DNA of NBC and we are so proud that the iconic members of ABBA and world-class producer Simon Fuller chose us to bring this incredible tribute special to the world," Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment, said in a statement.
The program is to be produced and directed by Johan Renck and executive produced by Simon Fuller, with Es Devlin working as set designer.
ABBA broke up more than three decades ago, but its music remains popular. Its songs make up the foundation for the stage musical Mamma Mia! and its film adaptation, as well as the upcoming movie musical Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again.
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Which singer celebrated her 30th birthday with a 'Titanic'-themed party?
Adele celebrated her 30th birthday Saturday at an elaborate Titanic-themed party.
The British singer said in an Instagram post Sunday that she spent the "best night" of her life at the epic celebration with family and friends.
Adele channeled Kate Winslet's character, Rose DeWitt Bukater, in a ball gown with beaded embellishment. Photos also show the star and her guests wearing life vests on the dance floor.
"Dirty 30! I'm not sure what I'm going to do for the next 30 years as I've been blessed beyond words in my life so far," Adele captioned a slideshow. "Thank you to everyone for coming along for the ride the last 11 years with me. My family and friends for entertaining my super fandom of the Titanic movie. Last night was the best night of my life."
"Ps Childish Gambino how the hell do you have time to offer us so much greatness on so many platforms. I adore you x," she added, referencing rapper Childish Gambino, who reportedly performed.
Titanic, starring Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, opened in theaters in 1997. Adele wished DiCaprio good luck at the 2016 Oscars by posting a photo of herself on the ship's staircase from the film.
"Good luck Leo! Everyone loves you because you're the best. Meet me at the clock anytime bruv X," she tweeted.
Adele last released the album 25 in November 2015. The album includes the singles "Hello," "Send My Love (To Your New Lover" and "Water Under the Bridge."