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Stallone, tourists take selfie at ‘Rocky’ steps

From Wire Reports

A group of tourists who ran up the “Rocky” steps got a knockout photo at the top – a selfie with Rocky himself.

Peter Rowe said he and two friends had just finished racing up the staircase at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday when they saw Sylvester Stallone.

“He said to us, ‘Man, you guys are fast. You’re making me look bad!’ ” Rowe said Tuesday.

Stallone then posed for a selfie with the trio, putting up one fist.

“Look tough, guys!” he said, according to Rowe.

Stallone made the art museum’s steps famous in his first turn as fictional boxer Rocky Balboa, who used them as part of his training regimen.

Stallone is in Philadelphia for the shooting of “Creed,” the latest installment in the series.

Linkin Park is canceling the rest of its U.S. tour after its lead singer injured his leg.

Chester Bennington said in a statement Tuesday he needs immediate medical attention and it is impossible for him to perform. Bennington did not say how he injured his leg. Linkin Park’s “The Hunting Party” tour kicked off last week and the rock band only performed three concerts. Bennington appeared onstage with crutches at the band’s Sunday concert in Indianapolis.

Ronaldo breaks up with girlfriend

Portugal and Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed Tuesday he has broken up with his longtime girlfriend, Russian model Irina Shayk.

“After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end,” Ronaldo said in a written statement sent exclusively to the Associated Press. “We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now.”

Ronaldo said he was making the statement to end speculation about their relationship, and to end recent rumors about his private life.

Opera singer-conductor Placido Domingo is 74. Actor-director Robby Benson is 59. Actress Geena Davis is 59. Singer Emma Bunton (Spice Girls) is 39.