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‘Ted’ outstrips ‘Magic Mike’ in big box-office weekend

LOS ANGELES

It’s both a bear and bull market for Hollywood.

The bear is “Ted,” Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane’s comedy for Universal Pictures about a talking teddy bear, which opened as the No. 1 movie with $54.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

And the bulls are baring it in the Warner Bros. release “Magic Mike,” Channing Tatum and Steven Soderbergh’s male-stripper tale that debuted a strong No. 2 with $39.2 million.

The two new movies were backed by a deep bench, with Pixar Animation’s Disney fairy tale “Brave” holding up well at No. 3 with $34 million in its second weekend.

“Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection,” the latest from the dependable breadwinner for Lionsgate Films, opened solidly at No. 4 with $26.4 million.

Rounding out the top five was “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” with $11.8 million.

Alec Baldwin marries yoga instructor in NYC

NEW YORK

Alec Baldwin and his yoga instructor fiancee tied the knot Saturday in a New York City church, with a guest list that included family and famous Hollywood pals.

Baldwin, 54, and Hilaria Thomas, 28, married at St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral in a Catholic ceremony performed by the Rev. George Deas. His “30 Rock” co-star Tina Fey, actress Mariska Hargitay, director Woody Allen, environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Baldwin’s actor-brother, Stephen, were among those in attendance.

Baldwin was previously married to actress Kim Basinger; they have a daughter, Ireland, who attended the wedding.

‘Love at first sight’: It’s a boy for Joy from The Civil Wars

NASHVILLE, TENN.

It’s a boy for Joy Williams of The Civil Wars.

Miles Alexander was born Saturday in the Music City. It’s the first child for Williams and her husband, Nate Yetton, the duo’s manager. A statement says mama and son are happy and healthy.

Williams and her musical partner John Paul White officially went on maternity leave after a performance at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in June.

The Grammy Award-winning duo plans to begin recording the follow-up to their surprise hit “Barton Hollow” during the hiatus.

Williams says she “never really knew the meaning of love at first sight until today.”

Associated Press