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'Lopez Tonight' bandleader Michael Bearden finds solace after 'This Is It'
The music director for Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback tour now heads up the music on George Lopez's new TBS talk show.
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" Lopez Tonight " is only a few weeks old, but host ...
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Elisabeth Soderstrom dies at 82; versatile Swedish soprano
She had a refined, delicately shaded voice, and was known for her nuanced operatic performances in a distinguished career that spanned more than five decades.
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Ladies' night at the AMAs
Sure, the guys performed on the show Sunday evening, but it was the women who blazed.
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Are guys even making relevant pop music right now? That's a ...
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'Fela!' and the risks of a firebrand
Jay-Z and Will and Jada Pinkett Smith have lent their clout to the new Broadway musical depicting a defiant African pop star-activist.
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Wes Anderson and the Cast of Fantastic Mr. Fox
"It was not only the first Roald Dahl book I ever read, it was the first book I ever owned," Wes Anderson says of the novel, Fantastic Mr. Fox . "I loved the character of Mr. Fox, this sort of heroic and slightly vain animal. And I also loved the ...
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Disney Studios drama might alter the industry
Chairman Rich Ross has begun restructuring operations and set in motion a plan that could pit the film unit against business partners.
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Lochte ends Phelps's reign as swimmer of year (AFP)
AFP - Ryan Lochte beat out superstar Michael Phelps and veteran Aaron Peirsol for male swimmer of the year Sunday at USA Swimming's Golden Goggles awards.
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Cuba film institute founder looks back on 50 years (AP)
AP - Fidel Castro was 32 and building his new government on the fly.
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Music Review | Cameron Carpenter: A Showman of the Organ Pulls Back the Curtain
Everything the organist Cameron Carpenter did during his concert was meant to show his audience exactly what he was up to, without compromising the serious music he played.
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New Writers in Talks for Uncharted
Latino Review has learned that Joshua Oppenheimer and Thomas Dean Donnelly, the writing duo behind Sahara and Sound of Thunder , as well as the upcoming Dead of Night and Conan , are coming aboard to pen the big screen adaptation of Sony's hit ...
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Music Review | Steve Grossman: A Stylistic and Geographic Traveler Savors His Homecoming
Mr. Grossman set a low-key tone for his official re-emergence.
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Adam Lambert's AMAs Moves: Too Hot For TV?
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adam Lambert's show-stopping performance at the 2009 American Music Awards shocked the crowd - and not because of his trademark rock 'n' roll wail.
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Music Review | Bang on a Can All-Stars and the Trio Mediaeval: The John Henry Who Might Have Been
The Bang on a Can All-Stars and the Trio Mediaeval performed Julia Wolfe’s “Steel Hammer.”
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Music Review | 'Too Marvelous for Words': Those Amorous Lyrics, Borrowed From the Birds
The singer Ann Hampton Callaway brought the house to its feet as the New York Pops orchestra celebrated the centennial of the songwriter Johnny Mercer.
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Television Review | 'The Lost JFK Tapes': In Small Details, a Day That Stunned the Nation
This program creates a moment-by-moment account of the shooting of President John F. Kennedy from numerous film and photographic sources.
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Exclusive: Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively on Pippa Lee
ComingSoon.net talked exclusively to Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively, who both play the title character--one the older, one the younger version--in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee , coming to limited theaters on Friday, November 27. The film is ...
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Taylor Swift and MJ Take Top Awards at AMAs
By Wrap Staff Michael Jackson, post-mortem, took home top awards at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, as did Taylor Swift, who won five awards including Artist of the Year.
Michael Jackson, who died at age 50 this fall just ...
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Arts, Briefly: Justin Bieber Fans in Melee at a Mall
A Long Island mall appearance by the 15-year-old pop singer Justin Bieber ended in minor injuries and one arrest after fans became unruly, The Associated Press reported.
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Arts, Briefly: Dreamworks Looks ‘Under the Dome’
Steven Spielberg and DreamWorks Television are teaming up with the author Stephen King to produce a limited series for cable based on Mr. King’s latest novel, “Under the Dome,” Variety reported.
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Television Review | 'Find My Family': Reuniting Lost Relations, Leaving Time for Tears
Based on the first episode of “Find My Family,” soul means tears.
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Music Review | 'Il Trittico': Desperate Woman Times 3
Patricia Racette, a versatile, dramatically astute performer, tackled all the heroines of Puccini’s three one-act operas.
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"Brothers" remake admirable but loses some impact (Reuters)
Reuters - The simple yet powerful story of the Prodigal Son was given a vigorous new interpretation in the 2004 Danish film "Brothers," directed by Susanne Bier.
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Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson Win Big at AMAs
Plus: A glammed-out Adam Lambert triggers a Twitter debate over his suggestive show-closing performance
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William Kunstler's daughters make a case for him
In a new film, Emily and Sarah Kunstler reflect on the controversial attorney's trials, including the Chicago Seven, and his legacy.
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Oscilloscope starting DVD club
Oscilloscope is pulling a Columbia House. The quirky indie film label founded by Beastie Boy Adam Yauch and ThinkFilm veteran David Fenkel is starting a direct-mail DVD club.
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New Moon Director to Helm Gardener
The Twilight Saga: New Moon director Chris Weitz is reteaming with Summit Entertainment for his next project, titled The Gardener , written by Eric Eason.
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The Howling to be Reborn
Producers Joel Kastelberg and Moonstone Entertainment's Etchie Stroh are re-launching the "Howling" franchise as The Howling: Reborn . Variety says that former studio marketing executive Joe Nimziki will make his feature directorial debut from his ...
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Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson Big Winners At American Music Awards
Whitney Houston also took home the International Artist of the Year trophy at the ceremony. By Eric Ditzian
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year Award during the 2009 American Music Awards on Sunday
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Alex Remington: The Host: A Decent Monster Flick, But Nothing More
Bong Joon-ho's recent monster movie The Host was greeted with plaudits normally reserved for a master of the French New Wave, with an average Metacritic score of 85. It had a budget of $11,000,000, quite high for a non-American film, and special ...
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Rihanna makes big splash at AMA
Rihanna took the red carpet and stage by storm Sunday night, nine months after she was severely beaten by boyfriend Chris Brown on the eve of the Grammys. Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift won multiple awards.
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Wino: First a boob job, now a nose job!
Nov 23 2009 3:41PM Inspired by her newly inflated boobs and lips, Amy Winehouse has booked herself into a London clinic to have her nose done as well.
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10 closest Oscar races in the past 20 years
How Gandalf lost an Oscar and other tight races.
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Joshua Jackson to Star in UFO
Variety reports that Joshua Jackson (Fox's "Fringe") will star in UFO , the feature adaptation of the British TV series to be directed by visual effects guru Matthew Gratzner.
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Mike Ragogna: HuffPost Reviews: Beyoncé, Rihanna, Buddy Holly, The Doors, Susan Boyle, and More
Beyoncé - I Am...Yours
"You had me at hello," sings Beyoncé Knowles as the soul-pop diva embraces scores of outreached hands while working her way to the stage through a crowd of 1500 at the Wynn Hotel's Encore Theater in Las Vegas. Thus ...
Swift and Jackson Win Big at AMAs
Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five awards including artist of the year.
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How I Met Your Mother: Preview of Episode 5.9 "Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap"
After learning everything about how to hook up with women a la Barney on How I Met Your Mother last week, it's time see Barney live in constant fear as the countdown for the next slap bet begins tonight in "Slapsgiving 2: Revenge of the Slap." ...
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Heroes: Preview of Episode 4.11 "Thanksgiving"
It's Thanksgiving on Heroes and Noah has a few surprises for his guests. If you recall, Noah didn't really do anything on last week's episode but this week he'll be hosting an untraditional dinner for the timely occasion which includes ex-wife ...
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Adam Lambert FALLS At AMAs, Simulates Sex, Kisses Band Member, Flips Bird (PHOTOS)
He's not on "Idol" anymore!
Adam Lambert, last season's runner up, performed a raunchy performance at the American Music Awards Sunday night, interrupted by a quick tumble on stage.
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Disney takes 'High School Musical' to China (AP)
AP - How do you say school's out in Chinese?
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Disney takes 'High School Musical' to China (AP)
AP - How do you say school's out in Chinese?
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Fergie, Rihanna & Whitney Houston Storm AMA Stage with Triumphant Performances
The "2009 American Music Awards" boasted many amazing performances by the biggest musicians of the year, including headline-grabbing ladies Fergie, Rihanna and Whitney Houston . ET has all the AMA details after the jump... ...
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Taylor Swift Wins 5 AMAs; Michael Jackson wins 4
Taylor Swift received five awards at the 2009 American Music Awards, including artist of the year, to beat the late Michael Jackson at Sunday's ceremony.
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Watch 60 Minutes' Avatar Profile!
CBS' 60 Minutes profiled director James Cameron and Avatar on Sunday night and you can now watch the segment using the player below!
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Taylor Swift Beats Michael Jackson For AMAs Artist of The Year
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Taylor Swift isn't just "Fearless" - at the 2009 American Music Awards, she was almost unstoppable. The country star won five of the six awards she was nominated for, even beating out Michael Jackson for Artist of the Year ...
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Winners at the American Music Awards (AP)
AP - • Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
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Michael Jackson Wins 4 at American Music Awards
19-year-old Taylor Swift took the top award Sunday night, giving Jackson his only loss of the night, and five trophies in all.
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50 Cent's American Music Award Date: Val Kilmer
50 Cent brought an unexpected date to the American Music Awards Sunday night -- Val Kilmer. It isn't as strange as it may first appear. 50 Cent, nee Curtis Jackson, has written a screenplay and has reportedly gotten Kilmer to star alongside him. ...
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2009 AMAs Red Carpet Report Card
Shakira, Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, and more strut their stuff at the Nokia Theatre in downtown LA.
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