The year 2012 was packed full of entertainment stories, from stars who left us and celebrity scandals to new arrivals and award-winning performances. Join us for a look back at the year in entertainment.
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July 20: Gunman goes on rampage at "Batman" screening A gunman opened fire at a suburban Denver movie theater on the opening night of the latest Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," killing 12 people and injuring 58 others. The gunman, James Eagan Holmes, stood at the front of the theater dressed in tactical clothing, set off tear gas grenades and shot into the audience with multiple firearms before turning himself in.