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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A coalition of black civil rights activists is calling on the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to remove Bill Cosby's star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The activists, including Earl Ofari Hutchinson, called for the star's removal Thursday. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce released a statement saying it has never removed a star from the Walk of Fame and will not do so in Cosby's case. Most of the activists previously remained largely neutral on Cosby and the allegations against him. But they made the request after recently released court documents from a 2005 disposition, where Cosby  acknowledged buying Quaaludes to drug women he wanted to have sex with. More than 40 women have alleged Cosby sexually assaulted them . The comedian has vehemently denied the accusations.

  California police said Wednesday they are investigating a video that appears to show pop superstar Ariana Grande licking doughnuts. Police in Lake Elsinore, where the donut shop is located, say they and Riverside County public health officials were investigating the leaked video, which appears to show the 22-year-old and a man with her “maliciously lick” the doughnuts on top of a counter. Mayra Solis, 22, a cashier at Wolfee Donuts who was on duty when Grande went into the store, said the singer didn’t purchase any of the doughnuts she appears to lick. "She was really rude," Solis told The Associated Press. Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Vasquez told the Los Angeles Times , they don’t believe a crime was committed, so Grande may not be investigated. In the same video, which was posted by TMZ on Tuesday, also shows Grande blurting out “What the f--k is that? I hate Americans. I hate America." "I am EXTREMELY proud to be an American and I'...

                         FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2014, file photo, comedian and Navy veteran Bill Cosby speaks during a... Read more i By: MARYCLAIRE DALE ( AP ) PHILADELPHIA Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby testified in 2005 that he got Quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with, and he admitted giving the sedative to at least one woman and "other people," according to documents obtained Monday by The Associated Press. The AP had gone to court to compel the release of the documents; Cosby's lawyers had objected on the grounds that it would embarrass their client. The 77-year-old comedian was testifying under oath in a lawsuit filed by a forme...

Now casting kids in the Atlanta area to be movie extras. Sony Pictures “ Miracles From Heaven ” is beginning production in Atlanta this month and looking to cast kids who play soccer, basketball and volleyball. Tammy Smith casting is looking for kids of all ethnicities for scenes that will be filming early next week. “ Miracles From Heaven ” will star Jennifer Garner  and Queen Latifah. According to the films IMDB page, “ Miracles From Heaven ” is about a young girl suffering from a rare digestive disorder finds herself miraculously cured after surviving a terrible accident. The faith based film is inspired by the book  ” Three Miracles From Heaven ”  by Christy Beam.  Sony tapped “ Heaven is For Real ”  producers Joe Roth, Devon Franklin and T.D. Jakes for the new film. Patricia Riggen will be directing the project. “ Miracles From Heaven ”  will be released through TriStar Pictures in March 2016, just in time for the Easter Holiday. The ...

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Auditions Location: Nashville, TN Type: Theater We are touring The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe in the US this coming fall. The tour will play only weekends in six cities and performers will be remunerated. ROLES: Peter, Susan, Lucy, Edmund, White Witch, Tumnus the Fawn, Mr Beaver, Mrs Beaver, Fenris Ulf (Wolf), Unicorn, Centaur, Two people will be required to operate the Aslan the Lion puppet and they will be trained by a professional puppeteer. A dance background would be a help. Auditions will take place at a Nashville location from 5pm on August 5th & 6th. For more information and an audition appointment log on to thelionontour.com. Rehearsals for the show will take place during the evening in Nashville area. Payment: Paid City or Location of call: Nashville, TN Please submit to: nic@davidpaynedrama.com by 2015-08-04 This casting notice was posted by: AnnaGee Harris, David Payne Drama