Winslet takes Joan Crawford role in new Mildred Pierce

Kate Winslet in a scene from HBO miniseries Mildred Pierce. The Oscar winner felt that watching the classic film noir version of Mildred Pierce was the worst kind of preparation for stepping into Joan Crawford's shoes.

Kate Winslet felt that watching the classic film noir version of Mildred Pierce was the worst kind of preparation for stepping into Joan Crawford's shoes in the HBO TV miniseries version of Mildred Pierce.

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Jackson Browne on songwriting, his upcoming tour and 'Friday'

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Will Toffan holds a photo of himself with Elizabeth Taylor and Carol Burnet in the early 1980's when he was her body guard and press agent. Toffan has fond memories of the actress who passed away today on Mar. 23, 2011.

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Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Academy Award winning actress is interviewed by talk show host Larry King (L) on the CNN program Larry King Live, January 15, 2001, at the CNN studios in Los Angeles.

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Celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay their respect to the legendary actress.

Lady Gaga performs onstage during The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

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Vancouver native Bryan Adams poses as he is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, California, on March 21, 2011.

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Charlie Sheen greets Jimmy Kimmel on last night's show.

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Happy 80th birthday William Shatner

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Charlie Sheen may be returning to Two and a Half Men, sources say.

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Google went oh la la over Lady Gaga during an hour long interview with the megastar. Watch the video here.

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Google goes Gaga

Google went oh la la over Lady Gaga during an hour long interview with the megastar. Watch the video here.

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Liz Taylor dies at 79

A publicist says actress Elizabeth Taylor died Wednesday in LA of congestive heart failure at age 79.

It may be hard to believe but everyone’s favourite starship commander, William Shatner, turns the big 8-0. The Montreal-born star is best known for his classic portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the science fiction television show, “Star Trek: The Original Series.” Global News takes a look at some Shatner career classics.

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Classic Shatner

Canadian star William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in 'Star Trek,' turns 80. We take a look at some of his most memorable moments.