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Bill Walton, the red-headed superstar who led UCLA to 73 consecutive wins and two back-to-back championships in the early 1970s before starting an injury-marred NBA career that still saw him become an essential part of world championship teams in Boston and Portland, died at 71 years old after a long battle with cancer. After his…

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“American Idol” recently honored Christian singer Mandisa in a televised performance. Former “Idol” star Melinda Doolittle, Danny Gokey, and Colton Dixon joined together to perform the gospel hit “Shackles (Praise You)” in a heartwarming tribute that received a standing ovation from judges Luke Bryan, Katy Pery, and Lionel Richie and applause from the studio audience.…

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Toby Keith was recently honored at the CMT Music Awards at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Keith died on Feb. 5 after a battle with stomach cancer at 62. Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens introduced the tribute to his “true friend and patriot,” followed by a set with Brooks & Dunn playing a classic Keith hit,…

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The oldest man in the world, who recently died in Venezuela, attributed his longevity in part to his love for God and strong Catholic faith. Juan Vicente Pérez Mora died in Táchira, Venezuela, just weeks shy of his 115th birthday, according to an announcement from Freddy Bernal, the governor of Táchira. Guinness World Records had…

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