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MICHAEL STRAHAN VISITS "GOOD MORNING AMERICA"
NEW YORK (AP) —It's hard to deny rumors that Michael Strahan is joining "Good Morning America" when he shows up on the set. Strahan paid a visit to "GMA" this morning to accept an alarm clock and a coffee cup from the "GMA" staff. Robin Roberts says Strahan will be there "a couple of days a week" and Strahan himself promised he'll be back next week. Strahan has said his part-time gig with "GMA" will not affect his regular job on "Live With Kelly And Michael."
BRANDY CALLS OFF ENGAGEMENT
NEW YORK (AP) — After more than a year of being engaged, Brandy is calling off her wedding. Her representative tells People magazine Brandy and music executive Ryan Press are splitting by mutual agreement. The rep says there's nothing malicious or negative about their breakup. Press proposed to Brandy in late 2012.
''DRAFT DAY" -- JENNIFER GARNER
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jennifer Garner was a true football fan before she was cast in "Draft Day," but she admits to being fuzzy on football as a teenager. Garner grew up in West Virginia, where high school football is a passion. She went to every game because she was in the marching band. Her senior year she caused a scandal by quitting the band and becoming the team's water girl. Garner says she didn't necessarily know what was going on, but she cared about which end of the field they were on with her heart and soul. Garner says she still likes football but her main job on Sundays is to run after the kids so her husband, Ben Affleck, can watch the Patriots.
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Jennifer Garner, actress
Jennifer Garner says she got to shadow Megan Rogers, the cap specialist for the Cleveland Browns, for her character in "Draft Day."
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Jennifer Garner, actress
Jennifer Garner says she modeled her "Draft Day" character after Megan Rogers, the cap specialist for the Cleveland Browns.
<<CUT *011 (04/15/14)>> 00:12 "for the team"
Jennifer Garner, actress
Jennifer Garner says she grew up in West Virginia, where high school football was a way of life.
<<CUT *012 (04/15/14)>> 00:11 "heart and soul"
Jennifer Garner, actress
Jennifer Garner says she became the water girl for her high school football team.
''SOUL TRAIN" COMING TO THE STAGE
NEW YORK (AP) — The man who helped create "Rock of Ages" now hopes to do the same for "Soul Train." Stage and film producer Matthew Weaver has acquired the rights to do a Broadway version of "Soul Train." He doesn't say when he hopes the show will open except to say, "When the story's right." Weaver's next step is to hire a writer and get music rights. He says the music will depend on the story, but he promises the music and fashion will be great.
SEAN COMBS WILL SPEAK AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of Howard University's most prominent students will come back to speak to its graduating class. Sean Combs will speak at the school's commencement on May 10. He had been a business major there before dropping out to pursue a music career. Combs will receive an honorary doctorate in the humanities. CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer and jazz legend Benny Golson are also among those who will receive honorary degrees.
''THE VOICE"
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's Usher's turn tonight on "The Voice" to get his team in place. He has five singers who will compete for three slots to go into next week's live rounds. The other three coaches' teams are already set.
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Kat Perkins, performing "Open Arms"
Kat Perkins performing "Open Arms." COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
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Usher and Kat Perkins
The other coaches have nothing but praise for Team Adam's Kat Perkins. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
<<CUT *008 (04/15/14)>> 00:12 "huge, thank you (laughs)"
Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Kat Perkins
Blake Shelton says Kat Perkins is too good for Team Adam. COURTESY: NBC ((mandatory on-air credit))
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