'Cranford' actress stars in 'Masterpiece Mystery!'

Just as the James Bond franchise freshened its image three years ago with actor Daniel Craig, the popular "Masterpiece Mystery!" series "Miss Marple" is breathing new life into Agatha Christie's inquisitive spinster-turned-amateur-detective Sunday with the first of four new thrillers starring the diminutive Julia McKenzie. The 68-year-old has taken over the reins from Geraldine McEwan, who retired as Jane Marple after three seasons.

Separating truth from rumor and figuring out who represents the singer aren't easy in an era of nonstop news.

The past week has been filled with breathless rumors and revelations from supposed intimates of Michael Jackson. Hyper-competitive news outlets are lapping up supposedly inside information from a motley cast of supporting characters, including Deepak Chopra, Lou Ferrigno and Al Sharpton, as well as many lesser lights.

An exclusive interview with the world s richest working teen.

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Resistance is futile: Go ahead, try not to laugh.

The Michael Jackson songbook has been raided less than those of many of his peers.

The Michael Jackson songbook has been raided less than those of many of his peers.

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"Maybe he can be the first to do it back-to-back," says Damon, who gave up the PEOPLE title to the X-Men star

The real excitement was over on the Sunset Strip.

"It hurts to make this choice," says the former vice presidential candidate, who had 18 months left in her first term

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A guitarist tells PEOPLE the pop star – two nights before his death – was "excited, singing and dancing"

Don't count out Amy Poehler just because "Parks" hasn't scored big with TV critics.

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Otis Tobias Maguire, the second child for the actor and his wife, gets his middle name from dad

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Tickets for Tuesday's service at the Staples Center will be free.

Tickets for Tuesday's service at the Staples Center will be free.

Somehow, "Potter" just can't enchant Oscar voters.