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  • July 2008

    • Brit Cuts New Album; Madge Touts K-Fed Reunion

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jul 17, 08 11:51 AM CDT

      Brit Cuts New Album; Madge Touts K-Fed Reunion

      (Newser) - Britney Spears is busy rebounding from her yearlong downward spiral by working on a new album, her label says, while Madonna is said to be lobbying Britney and Kevin Federline to put in a live "reunion" appearance on her upcoming tour, the Sun reports. And if that's not enough, a postponement of the latest hearing in her custody battle is fueling speculation that an agreement with Federline is close at hand, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. More »

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      Los Angeles  • Britney Spears  • music industry  • comeback  • album

    • Why Is 'Supermom' Getting the Bonds Treatment?

      Kansas City Star  |  Jul 6, 08 7:29 AM CDT

      Why Is 'Supermom' Getting the Bonds Treatment?

      (Newser) - Some are calling five-time Olympic swimmer Dara Torres "Supermom," but Jason Whitlock of the Kansas City Star thinks that "Wonder Woman" might be more appropriate. Everyone's wondering how a 41-year-old new mother could come back from retirement and surgery to take first place at her fifth qualifiers. Blame the gathering cloud of skepticism on Brian McNamee. More »

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      steroids  • Roger Clemens  • swimming  • Brian McNamee  • asthma  • comeback  • Olympic trials  • Dara Torres

  • June 2008

    • Investors Throw Dice on Jacko's Vegas Comeback

      Wall Street Journal  |  Jun 13, 08 8:46 AM CDT

      Investors Throw Dice on Jacko's Vegas Comeback

      (Newser) - A Las Vegas comeback could be in the cards for Michael Jackson if a private equity firm has its way, the Wall Street Journal reports. A firm that owns the Las Vegas Hilton and a big stake in a casino company bought $23 million of Jackson's debt last month and is now in talks with the singer about an Elvis- or Celine-style residency on the Strip. More »

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      Las Vegas  • private equity  • singer  • Michael Jackson  • private equity firms  • comeback  • Neverland

    • Another Cameo for Britney

      People  |  Jun 6, 08 10:35 AM CDT

      Another Cameo for Britney

      (Newser) - Britney Spears may have a long way to go until her next album, but the comeback kid is trying to stay relevant. Spears filmed a music video cameo this week for the Pussycat Dolls’ latest single, People reports. Next week, the 26-year-old will jet to London to shoot the video for her own single, “Radar,” the Daily Mail notes. More »

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      celebrity  • Los Angeles  • London  • Britney Spears  • music videos  • comeback  • cameo

  • March 2008

    • Michael Jackson Comeback in the Works

      Guardian (UK)  |  Mar 18, 08 8:40 PM CDT

      Michael Jackson Comeback in the Works

      (Newser) - The King of Pop is cooking up what one TV pundit calls "the biggest comeback since Lazarus," the Observer reports. After years of legal and financial woes and self-imposed exile, the Gloved One is forging new material and planning a possible concert tour, reportedly collaborating with pop culture icons like Will.i.am and American Idol creator Simon Fuller. More »

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      celebrity  • pop music  • Michael Jackson  • comeback  • Thriller  • Will.i.am  • Simon Fuller

    • Favre Will Retire: Reports

      Fox News  |  Mar 4, 08 9:38 AM CST

      Favre Will Retire: Reports

      (Newser) - Brett Favre is retiring, Fox Sports reports, capping a gritty 17-year career that saw the Green Bay Packers return to the NFL's elite. The three-time MVP has often reversed course on retirement in the past, but his agent confirmed the report for ESPN, saying the quarterback notified the team last night. His brother Scott confirmed the news to the Biloxi Sun Herald. More »

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      NFL  • Green Bay Packers  • retirement  • Brett Favre  • comeback  • NFC

  • February 2008

    • Smurftastic Comeback in Works

      NPR  |  Feb 21, 08 3:14 PM CST

      Smurftastic Comeback in Works

      (Newser) - At age 50, and after a decade in exile, the Smurfs are planning a comeback, NPR reports, with the original series coming out on DVD and a 3-D movie expected next year. Though today’s kids have more sophisticated options than watching the repair of mushroom houses, “the Smurf village can be a good place to rest," said one marketing type. More »

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      pop culture  • cartoon  • animation  • comeback  • 3D movie  • Smurfs

    • Siegfried & Roy Plan Comeback

      Der Spiegel  |  Feb 12, 08 11:05 AM CST

      Siegfried & Roy Plan Comeback

      (Newser) - A tiger mauling has kept them offstage for over 4 years, but Siegfried & Roy aren’t letting it end their careers. Next February they’ll perform a one-night-only special for charity, reports Der Spiegel, and their publicist says he’d be “very surprised if animals were not part of the performance.” More »

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      Las Vegas  • comeback  • illusion  • tiger attack  • magician  • Siegfried and Roy  • Siegfried Fischbacher  • Roy Horn

  • January 2008

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