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Ramirez Suspended for 50 Games

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Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Manny Ramirez tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance, incurring an immediate 50-game suspension and serving as the highest-profile reminder yet that the use of such drugs in the testing era may have been reduced, but not eradicated. Ramirez will be able to return to the Dodgers -- who currently have the best record in baseball -- on July 3. He will lose about $7.65 million of his $25 million salary Manny Ramirez is serving a 50-game suspension enforced by Major League Baseball after officials found out he was using a banned substance, one that's used to correct testosterone levels after doing steroids. The other common use for the drug is to increase fertility in women. Needless to say, childbirth isn't on the slugger's to-do list.. Manny was an unexpected gift from Boston in the middle of last season. The Red Sox even paid his salary for the remainder of the year, just to get rid of the guy. Did they know something the Dodg

American Idol "Kris Allen" back in Conway

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Kris Allen is doing his American Idol hometown taping today in Conway and Little Rock, Arkansas, complete with the usual parade and live performances. Kris Allen is a student at the University of Central Arkansas majoring in business. Kris Allen has been singing and playing the guitar since he was 13 years old.He currently lives in Conway, Arkansas but is originally from Jacksonville, Arkansas. He is 23 years old. I gotta tell you, compared to the coverage for Danny Gokey and Adam Lambert, Kris' local Fox affiliate is going all out. He's the biggest thing on their website at the moment, with -- believe it or not -- "Live updates every hour" on the TV station, and a special "Where is Kris?" button on the website. I guess that's the cool thing about "Idol" and smaller towns -- it really becomes a big community pride thing, gets their name on the map. Wonder if Kris will get a sign on the outskirts: "Conway, home of American Idol finalist Kri

Breaking news!!! Azerbaijan overtakes Norway and moves to No.1 in the OGAE Poll for Second Eurovision Semifinal!!!

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The romantic anthem of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 The most beautiful singer of this year’s Eurovision The most awaited Eurovision hit of this spring She is ALWAYS charming He is ALWAYS irresistible Azerbaijan AySel and Arash The absolutely irresistible duet of AySel&Arash will blow your mind away in Moscow on the 14th of May! They ALWAYS sing their hearts and souls out for you! Check out the new video from the Azerbaijani duet now!

Jessica Biel is the New Face of "Revlon"

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Make a little room, Alba, a new Jessica is about to join you as Revlon’s latest face. The cosmetics giant has announced that Jessica Biel will be its newest Global Brand Ambassador, a welcome addition to their roster of gorgeous A-listers like Jessica Alba, Halle Berry and Jennifer Connelly. Jessica Biel: “Revlon represents today’s modern woman. I am honored to be associated with this strong global brand and to be part of a company that has done so much for women around the world” Jessica Alba, Jimmy Fallon, Jennifer Connelly and Jessica Biel host the Revlon Cancer Run/Walk in New York City. Catch the stars launch the runners into Times Square.