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Friday, November 19, 2010

In New Interview, Winfrey and Franzen Trade Hatchets for Hugs by Dave Itzkoff

Jonathan Franzen, the author of "Freedom," taped his first appearance for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" since a previous invitation to the program was rescinded in 2001.

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Allman Brothers Band Plans Announcement at Beacon Theater by Dave Itzkoff

Is the group about to end its rambling ways and return to its homestead on the Upper West Side?

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'30 Rock' Almost Rocks! ('The Office,' Too.) by Dave Itzkoff

Two classic rock covers that don't quite come to fruition, courtesy of Alec Baldwin and Steve Carell.

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

What Would a 'Werewolf Bar Mitzvah' Remix Sound Like? by Dave Itzkoff

Tracy Jordan's "30 Rock" classic gets a new interpretation from the Remix Artist Collective.

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Berlusconi's Statue of Mars and Venus Are Made Whole Again by Dave Itzkoff

Venus was missing one of her hands, and Mars was lacking the very feature that some might say made him such a manly god of war.

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'The 39 Steps' Reaches Its Conclusion by Dave Itzkoff

The quick-change show adapted from the Hitchcock movie will have played more than 1,100 performances at four different theaters when it ends on Jan. 16.

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ArtsBeat: 'The 39 Steps' Reaches Its Conclusion by Dave Itzkoff

The quick-change show adapted from the Hitchcock movie will have played more than 1,100 performances at four different theaters when it ends on Jan. 16.

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ArtsBeat: No Joke: Dane Cook Coming to Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Cook, the standup comedian and actor, will star with Josh Hamilton in a Broadway production of "Fat Pig" that Neil LaBute will direct.

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No Joke: Dane Cook Coming to Broadway by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Cook, the standup comedian and actor, will star with Josh Hamilton in a Broadway production of "Fat Pig" that Neil LaBute will direct.

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Your Moment of Jay-Z: The 'Daily Show' Interview by Dave Itzkoff

Jon Stewart sits down with the rapper and mogul, who's promoting his new book, "Decoded."

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Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Homework Was Never Quite Like This: Gwyneth Paltrow Does 'Glee' by Dave Itzkoff

Our favorite Gwyneth-centric moments from Tuesday's episode, in which she played a substitute teacher with a seriously reckless streak.

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Because the (Late) Night: Springsteen Rocks Jimmy Fallon by Dave Itzkoff

On "Late Night," Mr. Fallon devoted an entire show to interviews with and musical performances by Mr. Springsteen.

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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Governor of Florida Will Seek Pardon for Jim Morrison by Dave Itzkoff

Charlie Crist, the Florida governor said, "The more that I've read about the case and the more I get briefed on it, the more convinced I am that maybe an injustice has been done here."

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'Glee' Reality Show Sets Its Casting Calls and Ground Rules by Dave Itzkoff

Open auditions for "The Glee Project," an Oxygen reality series seeking a new cast member for "Glee," will be held in Chicago and Dallas.

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Alec Baldwin Is Mark Twain: Reports of His Depth Have Been Greatly Exaggerated by Dave Itzkoff

The quintessential American humorist and the "30 Rock" star apparently bore a striking resemblance to each other.

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Suit Accuses 'South Park' of Copyright Infringement by Dave Itzkoff

The makers of a video say a "South Park" episode called "Canada on Strike" was no laughing matter.

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Bill Clinton's Camp Coy About Possible 'Hangover 2' Cameo by Dave Itzkoff

Asked about a possible appearance by Mr. Clinton in the film, his spokesman wrote, "Sorry you got stuck with this one today, but I don't have anything for you."

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Screening of Gay Zombie Film Leads to Police Raid in Australia by Dave Itzkoff

"L.A. Zombie" had been rejected by Australia's film classification board and dropped from the Melbourne International Film Festival but was shown in protest at the Melbourne Underground Film…

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Sugarland Settles Lawsuit With Ex-Founding Member by Dave Itzkoff

Kristen Hall, who founded Sugarland in 2002 with Kristian Bush, was suing Mr. Bush and Jennifer Nettles for profits she said she was owed after leaving the group.

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The Family Business of 'Boardwalk Empire' by Dave Itzkoff

One relationship on HBO's Prohibition-era drama is so unsettling it deserves its own award.

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Friday, November 12, 2010

Kanye West Was Coached for 'Today' Interview Gone Awry by Dave Itzkoff

The rapper hired the public relations firm Rubenstein Communications to help him craft a response to former President George W. Bush, then criticized the NBC morning show for interrupting hi…

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Demi Lovato Leaves Tour for Rehab by Dave Itzkoff

Representatives for Ms. Lovato, the pop singer and Disney Channel star, said she left a tour with the Jonas Brothers to address "emotional and physical issues."

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Crunching the Numbers on Conan O'Brien's 'Show Zero' by Dave Itzkoff

If brevity is the soul of wit, a sneak preview of Mr. O'Brien's new TBS show certainly was brief.

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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

A Date With 'Density': Lea Thompson on Her 'Back to the Future' Experience by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Thompson revisits the multiple incarnations of her "Back to the Future" character, her co-stars and the legacy of Robert Zemeckis's time-traveling fantasy movies.

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'Mad Men' for Children (What Would Dr. Edna Say?) by Dave Itzkoff

A satirical Web site has designed a series of children's books that mashes up "Mr. Men" with "Mad Men."

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Friday, October 22, 2010

I Am A Rock, I Am A Morgan: Chris and Tracy Sing Simon & Garfunkel by Dave Itzkoff

The comedians are upstaged during a performance of "Scarborough Fair" on Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars."

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

No Small Roles: 'The Hobbit' Announces Its First Cast Members by Dave Itzkoff

While news of "The Hobbit" has lately focused on a labor dispute delaying the films, Peter Jackson announced the actor Martin Freeman will play the title character of Bilbo Baggins.

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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010

O'Reilly Comments Lead to Walk Off at 'The View' by Dave Itzkoff

Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar briefly left the set of the show during a heated discussion of the Park51 Muslim community center and mosque.

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