But he didn't compare to singer Beyonce, who closed Sunday's star-studded Lincoln Memorial concert and drew giggles and shouts.

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The A39 at Porlock Hill and the A38 at Star are closed while gritting crews say Cheddar Gorge, Shipham Hill and Monument Hill at Wellington are impassable.

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Last year, the Israeli-Dutch chef closed his Michelin two-star, 't Brouwerskolkje, outside of Amsterdam, and moved to a duplex space in the city's Oosterdokseiland district.

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Their defence, anchored by middle-linebacker Sam Huff, closed down Cleveland's star runner, Jim Brown, (the future Hollywood actor) who recorded the worst performance of his career.

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Two police officers are stationed by the closed wrought iron gates outside the star's home.

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Paul George, Indiana's All-Star, managed just four points on 2-of-10 shooting as the Pacers closed out the Hawks on Friday in Atlanta.

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It was closed for six years after weathering Soviet-era neglect, a late 90s economic crisis, and a resulting diminished star quality.

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