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Preview David Tennant's 'End' on 'Doctor Who'
I know we've had a long time to prepare, but I'm still not quite ready to say goodbye to David Tennant on Doctor Who. He has been my favorite Doctor -- and I'm not just saying that because we wear the same shoes.
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'People' names the sexiest, most predictable men alive
This week People magazine announced its pick for 2009's "Sexiest Man Alive." And the winner is ... Johnny Depp.
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The week in Pop: My fave movies, TV shows, music, etc.
I'm not sure if I accomplished everything I wanted to this week, but isn't that always the case? Here's a quick rundown of stuff I read, heard and did when I wasn't blogging my little fingers to the nubs.
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Plan your T-giving holiday viewing
Last Thanksgiving I downed a gigantic meal (required) then went to the movie theater and watched Quantum of Solace with a bunch of other folks who were too stuffed to move.
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Today's Pop Five: NateFromSyracuse's five fave pop-culture diners
The Pop Five is a series of reader-created top five lists. Today's contribution comes from Nate M. (aka NateFromSyracuse) in Syracuse, N.Y.:
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Early Buzz: 'Chuck,' IKEA, Franco, 'Christmas Story' and more
Check out Whitney's pop-culture links for Friday, Nov. 20. They're magically delicious.
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Attention, 'Lost' fans: We know the premiere date!
Well, here's a sweet present for a Thursday afternoon: We now know when Lost returns.
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Happy 50th anniversary, Rocky and Bullwinkle
Rocky and Bullwinkle turn 50 years old today. And either they look smashing for their age, or they've had a lot of work done.
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Jason Segel joins the Swell Season onstage -- and asks for a date
Last night folks who attended The Swell Season's show at The Wiltern in Los Angeles were treated to a very special guest: Jason Segel.
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End of an era: Artist Jeanne-Claude dies
I am so sad to hear Jeanne-Claude has died.
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The Woodies: A night of Death Cab, Dead Weather and more good stuff
It's not often I get invited to parties where the entertainment includes Death Cab for Cutie, The Dead Weather, Matt & Kim and Passion Pit, so I figured I should check out last night's Woodie Awards ceremony.
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R.E.M. heads back into the studio
I still feel terrible about the time some of you watched that shaky video I shot in Austin -- I promise my skills are improving!
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Today's Pop Five: Rita Skeeter's hopeful hockey guests
The Pop Five is a series of reader-created top five lists. Today's contribution comes from Kara K. (aka Rita Skeeter) in St. Louis:
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How far could you fling a pumpkin?
There's an association for everything, and the World Championship Punkin Chunkin Association is more popular than you might think. Each year the Punkin Chunkin world championship takes place -- and raises money for charity -- in Sussex County, Del. Participants are challenged to launch a pumpkin ...
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Celebrating the art of Tim Burton
Tim Burton's movies were an essential part of my youth. I can't tell you how many times I watched Pee-wee's Big Adventure, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands and Batman. And even though I have nearly every line memorized from those films, I could still see them all today and enjoy them just as ...
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Steven Seagal's new job: 'Lawman'?
Steven Seagal never ceases to surprise me.
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'Weeds' reopens its University of Andy
Since Weeds is through until 2010, I'm a little surprised Showtime is still cranking out the University of Andy webisodes.
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Gordon Ramsay wants to cook with you
"I'm in a pretty intense Gordon Ramsay phase right now."
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Today's Pop Five: Elana_g's bad Hebrew movie translations
The Pop Five is a series of reader-created top five lists. Today's contribution comes from Elana Grushka, aka Elana_g. She lives in Tel Aviv, Israel.
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