'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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ArtsBeat: We Could Not Possibly Be More Excited for the 'Rocky Horror' Episode of 'Glee' by Dave Itzkoff

An early look at McKinley High's take on the "Time Warp."

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We Could Not Possibly Be More Excited for the 'Rocky Horror' Episode of 'Glee' by Dave Itzkoff

An early look at McKinley High's take on the "Time Warp."

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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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