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Emmys start with heat, gallows humor

Sep. 20, 2009
Neil Patrick Harris led off the Emmys with a rousing song, and Kristin Chenoweth won the night's first award, as presenters cracked jokes about hoping viewers stayed to watch. Stars are dressed to the nines on a hot evening in L.A. for TV's biggest night.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa