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Bow Wow retires from rap and plans to release one final album

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Former child star reveals breast cancer diagnosis

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Entertainment

Shirley Temple and Bill Robinson broke some racial barriers while upholding others

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Shirley Temple, iconic child star, dies at 85

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Ex-child star Alfonso Ribiero stands up for Amanda Bynes

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Rodney Allen Rippy, former child star, runs for mayor of Compton

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Leave Willow Smith alone! 11-year-old pop star doesn't deserve spotlight's harsh glare

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Former 'Hughleys' child star charged with murder

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'Punky' star recalls 'strange,' 'fun' with MJ in Jacuzzi

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Can Raven-Symoné stay forever young?

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Gary Coleman’s life: More tragedy than comedy

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