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King Of Pop Makes History (Again)!

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THRILLER REMAINS THE BIGGEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME, TOPPING 100 MILLION SALES WORLDWIDE      NEW YORK , Dec. 16, 2015 /The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Estate of Michael Jackson , Epic Records and Legacy Recordings announced today that Michael Jackson's THRILLER is the first album in RIAA Gold & Platinum Program history to be certified 30X Multi-Platinum for U.S. sales, continuing The King of Pop's reign as the biggest selling artist of all time with worldwide sales of over 100 million for Thriller and 1 billion overall.    "RIAA has awarded Gold & Platinum records on behalf of the music business for nearly 60 years, but this is the first time an artist has crossed the 30X multi-Platinum plateau," said Cary Sherman , Chairman & CEO, RIAA. "We are honored to celebrate the unique status of Thriller in Gold & Platinum history. What an exceptional achievement and testament to Thriller 's enduring spot in o

Diane Keaton Talks About Raising Kids at 69

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WASHINGTON , Dec. 1, 2015 - Academy Award® winning actress Diane Keaton grew up the oldest of four in a neighborhood surrounded by orange groves in Santa Ana, California . From a young age, Keaton was inspired to dream by her mother, who ran the household but carefully nurtured her children's creative sides. In an insightful interview with AARP The Magazine , Keaton reveals how she wanted to be a movie star from a young age and uprooted her life at age 19, moving to New York to study under the famous acting coach Sandy Meisner . While Keaton was a hard worker, she credits luck for her early breaks. After decades in show business, Keaton, now 69, acknowledges that she has become more content with herself and has a newfound appreciation for enjoying life with her two children. She also discusses her motivations for renovating at least a dozen houses in the last 25 years, all part of her search for the home.