Swift, Smith get Grammy nods; Cosby's Walk of Fame star defaced

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Taylor Swift was among the early Grammy nominees in the top categories announced by the Recording Academy on Friday (December 05). The country-turned pop star picked up nods for Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Shake It Off." Also leading early nominations was Sam Smith, who earned five nods, including Record of the Year for his song "Stay with Me" and Best New Artist. The nominees for the top Grammy prize - Album of the Year - will be revealed during a Grammy Christmas telecast on Friday night.

Bill Cosby's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized with the word "rapist" written over it. A worker spent Friday morning buffing the comedian's plaque to remove the graffiti. The vandalism comes following weeks of allegations from various women that Cosby sexually assaulted them decades ago. Cosby has never been charged with any sexual assaults, and has denied the claims.

Veteran actress Gena Rowlands had her hands and feet placed in cement in front of the

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