Harvard acquires Updike papers
BOSTON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Harvard University says its Houghton Library will house the late U.S. author John Updike's manuscripts, photos and correspondence.

The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, who was a member of the Harvard class of 1954, is said to have conducted much of the research for his fiction on the university's campus. He died of lung cancer in January at age 76.

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall got a warm welcome when they arrived in a drizzly British Columbia.
Comedy Central to air 'Goode Family'
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Comedy Central says it will begin airing next year the animated U.S. comedy series "The Goode Family," which started out on ABC.
RFK Center to honor Bono, Jean
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights in New York says it plans to present Bono and Wyclef Jean with its 2009 Ripple of Hope Award.
Brown wishes Rihanna kept beating private
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Chris Brown says he supports Rihanna's right to speak publicly about their infamous altercation, but wishes the details had remained private.
Rich named Nashville parade grand marshal
NASHVILLE, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Recording artist John Rich has agreed to serve as grand marshal for the 57th annual Nashville Christmas Parade, organizers said.
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Nick Counter, retired president of the U.S. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, has died, his family confirmed Friday. He was 69.
Santana booked for first 'Lopez' show
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Carlos Santana is to be the first musical performer on the new U.S. chat show "Lopez Tonight," TBS announced.
LONDON, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Rachel Christie has given up her title of Miss England after being arrested for allegedly assaulting another beauty queen at a costume party.
Newcomer to take lead in 'Spidey' musical
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Singer and actor Reeve Carney has been cast as Peter Parker in the upcoming Broadway musical "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark," the show's producers said.
Green Day, Rihanna to perform at AMAs
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Green Day, Rihanna, Shakira, Mary J. Blige and Keith Urban have been booked to perform at the 37th annual American Music Awards show, ABC said Friday.
Rue McClanahan undergoes heart surgery
NEW YORK, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Television actress Rue McClanahan's publicist said she is doing "great" after undergoing heart bypass surgery in New York.
Jackson family series to premiere Dec. 13
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The new U.S. reality series "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" is to premiere next month, A&E announced Friday.
Usher and Tameka are officially divorced
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- U.S. recording artist Usher's divorce from stylist Tameka Foster, his wife of two years, was finalized this week, court records show.
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Freeman settles car crash lawsuit
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit a woman brought against Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman regarding a 2008 car crash, court records show.
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