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Modern Family, ABC Pay for New York City Marriage Licenses

Are you in love, on a budget and living in New York City? Then get yourself over to the City Clerk’s office ASAP! As promoted today by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet on Good Morning America, ABC is footing the bill (typically $35) for all marriage licenses and wedding ceremonies that take place inside this building on Monday. They are doing so in promotion of the  Modern Family Season 5 finale, which focuses on their characters of Cam and Mitch finally getting tying the knot after years of dating and raising a daughter. “It’s a rare opportunity as actors… to finally get a gig like that that is really, truly – and not to put too much importance on it – but owning it a little bit, having social impact, cultural impact,” Stonestreet said. “We hear that from kids, we hear that from parents, so we know it’s real. It’s an honor.” Watch Cam and Mitch exchange vows during Modern Family’s final two episodes of the season, the first of which airs Wednesday (9/8c) on ABC. 26 Celebrities Who Are Out and Proud 1. Ellen Page Ellen Page made a major announcement in early 2014: She’s gay. We applaud her for it. NOTE: And you can always watch Modern Family online via TV Fanatic to catch up on the Emmy-winning sitcom.

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Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea to Perform at 2014 Billboard Music Awards

Sure, Rihanna laughed at Ariana Grande during a recent performance, but that embarrassing incident aside, Ariana has been crushing it career-wise lately and it was announced today that she’ll be performing her hit song “Problem” along with Iggy Azalea at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Ariana is a natural choice for the show, as “Problem” debuted at number one on Billboard ‘s digital songs chart and is currently number three on the magazine’s Hot 100. The first single from Grande’s forthcoming studio album has been such a success that even a teaser for the “Problem” video became a viral sensation online. Ariana and Iggy join a list of previously announced performers that includes Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Jason Derulo.  In addition to performing at the show, Ariana is nominated for Top New Artist. No slouch in her own right, Azalea is scheduled to perform her solo hit “Fancy.” The success of that single makes Iggy the first female rapper with two songs concurrently in the Billboard Top 5. Not too shabby. We get the feeling you’ll be hearing a lot of these two this summer. The BBMAs will be held on Sunday, May 18th. Give a listen to Ariana and Iggy’s “Problem” below: Ariana Grande – Problem (ft. Iggy Azalea)

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Keith Crisco Dies; Congressional Opponent of Clay Aiken Was 71 Years Old

Keith Crisco, the Democratic candidate running against Clay Aiken in North Carolina’s Second Congressional District, died at his home in Asheboro on Monday. He was 71 years old. Initial reports indicate Crisco suffered injuries from a fall at his house around 1 p.m. today. He was announced dead at the scene. At the time of Crisco’s passing, the District 2 race was considered “too close to call,” though Aiken lead Crisco by 369 votes at last count. “I am stunned and deeply saddened by Keith Crisco’s death,” the former American Idol runner-up said in a statement. “He was a gentleman, a good and honorable man and an extraordinary public servant. I was honored to know him.” Aiken added that he is “suspending all campaign activities as we pray for his family and friends.” Crisco served as Secretary of the North Caroline Department of Commerce before leaving his post in 2012 and taught Sunday school at First United Methodist Church in Asheboro. It is now expected that Aiken will face Republican incumbent Renee Ellmers for the seat in Congress. Celebrities We Lost in 2014 1. Philip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P. Philip Seymour Hoffman (1967-2014). He will forever be missed!

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Casey Kasem Removed from Country, Whereabouts Unknown

Casey Kasem, a famous radio personality in declining health, has been removed from the country and his whereabouts are unknown at this time. According to WTAE in Pittsburgh, a judge has ordered an investigation into the location of Kasem after a lawyer for his wife expressed concern over where he was being treated. Kasem, 82, suffers from advanced Parkinson’s disease and has lost the ability to speak. Of late, he has been in various medical facilities chosen by his wife, Jean Kasem, who continues to clash with her stepchildren. They have complained on multiple occasions that they have been barred from seeing their father in accordance with an agreement they had reached with Jean. In October, Kasem’s kids asked a court  for assistance in gaining access to their dad. Earlier today, however, Craig Marcus – an attorney for Jean Kasem – told a judge that he has “no idea” where Kasem is and that he believes Kasem has been taken off U.S. soil, an admission that stunned two of Casey Kasem’s daughters who were at the hearing. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Daniel S. Murphy has appointed a doctor to look into Kasem’s care and ordered a court-appointed lawyer to find out his whereabouts as soon as possible. He also appointed daughter Kerri Kasemher as her father’s temporary caretaker. “We’ve been troubled for a long time,” Kerri Kasem said after Monday’s court hearing. “Justice has been served today.”

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