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'Moana' premieres at the AFI

Moana is a 2016 American 3D computer-animated musical adventure movie produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 56th Disney animated feature film. Moana was released theatrically in the US to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise going towards its animation, music, and vocal performances. The movie went on to gross over $643 million worldwide.

'Penguins of Madagascar' is released in China

Penguins of Madagascar is an American 3D computer-animated comedy movie, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is a spin-off of the Madagascar film series, and takes place right after the events of Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, following the penguins Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private in their own adventure.

'You da One' is released by Rihanna

You da One is a song by Bajan recording artist Rihanna recorded for her 6th studio album, Talk That Talk. It was co-written by Rihanna with Ester Dean, Henry Walter, John Hill and Lukasz Gottwald. Production of the song was completed by Gottwald, under his production name Dr. Luke, and Cirkut. Kuk Harrell and Marcas Tovar recorded the track at the Sofital Paris Le Laubourg, Room 538, and Westlake Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California.

'Casino Royale' premieres in London

Casino Royale is the twenty-first spy film in the Eon Productions James Bond film series and is the third screen adaptation of Ian Fleming's 1953 novel of the same name. Casino Royale premiered at the Odeon Leicester Square and received a positive critical response.

Carmen Electra marries Dennis Rodman

Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman wed in 1998 at Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nine days later, Rodman filed for annulment, claiming he was of "unsound mind" when the pair wed. The couple reconciled and celebrated New Year's Eve together, but four months later they mutually agreed to end their marriage.

Michael Jackson marries Debbie Rowe in Sydney Australia

While separated but still married to Lisa Marey Presley, Jackson impregnated Debbie Rowe, but she suffered a miscarriage and lost their baby in March 1996. Following the ordeal and the finalization of his first divorce, Jackson wed the pregnant Rowe later that year in Sydney, Australia.

Michael Jackson's 'Black or White' video premieres

"Black or White" is a single by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson. The song was released by Epic Records as the first single from Jackson's eighth studio album, Dangerous. The music video for "Black or White" was the first broadcast on MTV, BET, VH1, and Fox as well as the BBC's Top of the Pops in the UK.

Ray Charles' 'Georgia On My Mind' reaches #1

The song was included on Ray Charles' album The Genius Hits the Road and reached number one for one week on the US Billboard Hot 100. In 2003, the Ray Charles' version of Georgia on My Mind was named the 44th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.

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