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The final season of HBO's "The Sopranos" earned 15 Emmy nominations yesterday. ABC's "Ugly Betty" followed with 11, including a nod for star America Ferrera as Best Actress in a Comedy Series.

A report released by a criminal justice think tank argues that "Los Angeles and Chicago are losing the war on gangs because they focus on law enforcement and are short on intervention."

Gwen Stefani is suing beloved fashion retailer Forever 21 for stealing designs from her Harajuku Lovers fashion label. (via Pink is the New Blog)

Saúl Hernández, vocalist for the Mexican rock band Jaguares, is recuperating after an operation on his vocal chords.

Jennifer Lopez' new video, "Me Haces Falta." (via Kevipod Music)

A trailer for "Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games" – yes, the plumber and the hedgehog. For the Nintendo Wii.

Director Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) says he'd be "kind of flabbergasted" if Rosario Dawson doesn't accept the lead role of "Miri" in his next movie, Zack and Miri Make A Porno.