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An Ear for the Lyrical Voice of Everyman - Washington Post Posted: 31 Oct 2008 11:16 PM CDT ABC News An Ear for the Lyrical Voice of Everyman Washington Post - 24 minutes ago By Paul Farhi Much of what's important to know about Studs Terkel could be shorthanded in that nickname. Who calls anyone "Studs" anymore? Voices -- Studs Terkel, May 17, 1987 Los Angeles Times We'll miss Studs Chicago Tribune Bloomberg - Winston-Salem Journal - ABC7Chicago.com all 439 news articles

'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' - Los Angeles Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 10:53 AM CDT Vancouver Sun 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' Los Angeles Times - 12 hours ago Darren Michaels / AP Kevin Smith's raunchy romp has Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks as a pair of amateur porn-film makers. By Michael Phillips "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" goes roughly the direction you'd expect it to go. Ex-XXX star Traci Lords Bubbles with enthusiasm about 'Porno' Boston Herald 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' 2 ½ stars Kansas City Star Washington Post - Houston Chronicle - Chicago Tribune - Newsday all 911 news articles

Getting better all the time for Beatles fans - Financial Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 09:12 PM CDT Getting better all the time for Beatles fans Financial Times - 2 hours ago By Kenneth Li and Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson in New York With a splashy exclusive agreement to show up in their own music video game behind them, fans of the Fab Four can be forgiven for shouting: "You say you want a [digital] revolution. Music Shuffle: October 31 Crave Online New Beatles rhythm game in development GamesAreFun.com New York Times - New York Daily News - Entertainment Weekly - Variety all 868 news articles

NBC More Conservative Than McCain (When It Comes to Confirming ... - Washington Post Posted: 31 Oct 2008 11:16 PM CDT New York Daily News NBC More Conservative Than McCain (When It Comes to Confirming ... Washington Post - 24 minutes ago So it's the laughter we will remember whenever we remember the way we were: McCain sang a Streisand medley when he hosted "SNL" in 2002. McCain to appear on 'Saturday Night Live' Kansas City Star Live From New York, McCain's Last Grasp? E! Online AceShowbiz - People Magazine - BuddyTV all 570 news articles

Public Memorial Set for Jennifer Hudson's Family - People Magazine Posted: 31 Oct 2008 04:34 PM CDT CBS News Public Memorial Set for Jennifer Hudson's Family People Magazine - 7 hours ago By Jeff Truesdell A public memorial service allowing the community to mourn the losses of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew is planned for Sunday at the South Side Chicago church where the Oscar-winner grew up singing. Police: Gun found in lot used in Hudson slayings The Associated Press Public Memorial Service for Jennifer Hudson's Family Set for Nov. 2 AceShowbiz CNN - San Francisco Chronicle - E! Online - Chicago Tribune all 1,381 news articles

Obama infomercial tops network prime-time ratings - Reuters Posted: 31 Oct 2008 12:17 PM CDT Vancouver Sun Obama infomercial tops network prime-time ratings Reuters - 11 hours ago By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Barack Obama's campaign "infomercial" was the most-watched telecast in US prime time on Wednesday, drawing an "American Idol"-size audience that easily eclipsed even the climax to baseball's World Series. Ratings: Barack Obama, World Series hit it big Entertainment Weekly Infomercial for Obama Is Big Success in Ratings New York Times Los Angeles Times - New York Daily News - The Associated Press - Washington Post all 977 news articles

Eastwood alchemy produces gold - San Jose Mercury News Posted: 31 Oct 2008 07:51 PM CDT Vancouver Sun Eastwood alchemy produces gold San Jose Mercury News - 3 hours ago By Kenneth Turan Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) seeks help from a police detective (Jeffrey Donovan) after her son is abducted in Clint Eastwood's "The Changeling. Pickle: Ambitious 'Changeling' works Knoxville News Sentinel Marion boy's disappearance part of 'Changeling' Gazette Online Play by Play - Providence Journal - Worcester Telegram - WZZM all 225 news articles

Kurt Loder Reviews Guy Ritchie’s ‘RocknRolla’ - MTV.com Posted: 31 Oct 2008 10:15 AM CDT MTV.com Kurt Loder Reviews Guy Ritchie's 'RocknRolla' MTV.com - 13 hours ago FROM MTV.COM How bad can the world economy be if people are still giving Guy Ritchie money to make movies? On the 10th anniversary of his breakthrough with "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" - a film about the near-incomprehensible doings of a group ... Movie review: 'RocknRolla' chaos with gangsters San Francisco Chronicle 'RocknRolla': Guy Ritchie's latest gangster flick is a stylish rehash Seattle Times Chicago Tribune - The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com - Boston Herald - The Patriot Ledger all 209 news articles

'The Haunting of Molly Hartley' - Los Angeles Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 06:48 PM CDT E! Online 'The Haunting of Molly Hartley' Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago The whimpers won't be prompted by fear. A first-time director delivers aural jolts but little real suspense in this lifeless thriller. Hartley's life far from 'Haunting' Boston Herald The Haunting of Molly Hartley E! Online MSNBC - Seattle Times - Cinematical - Variety all 33 news articles

'Spider-Man 4,' 'Twilight,' Superman vs. Brainiac in Everyday Hero ... - Los Angeles Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 11:19 AM CDT MTV.com 'Spider-Man 4,' 'Twilight,' Superman vs. Brainiac in Everyday Hero ... Los Angeles Times - 12 hours ago Everyone knows that Spider-Man is going to the theater stage, but now it appears the theater is also coming to Spider-Man. Work continues on the Spidey musical for Broadway (which at a reported $40 million will be the most expensive production in the ... Arts, Briefly Screenwriter Announced for Spider-Man 4 New York Times Pulitzer Prize Winner David Lindsay-Abaire To Write 'Spider-Man 4′ MTV.com TheCelebrityCafe.com - Zap2it.com - United Press International - eFluxMedia all 56 news articles

Tales of addiction - Los Angeles Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 10:41 PM CDT Reuters Tales of addiction Los Angeles Times - 59 minutes ago Two items today involving well-known figures and the battle against addiction. From City News Service: Sports agent Leigh Steinberg, the inspiration for the title character in "Jerry Maguire," was arrested in Newport Beach for public intoxication, ... Mackenzie Phillips Pleads Guilty to Felony Cocaine Possession FOXNews Phillips Ordered Into Drug Diverson Program San Francisco Chronicle People Magazine - Monsters and Critics.com - NBC Chicago - MyFox Los Angeles all 180 news articles

Gang That Robbed Drug Dealers Included a Real Police Officer ... - New York Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 08:26 PM CDT Gothamist Gang That Robbed Drug Dealers Included a Real Police Officer ... New York Times - 3 hours ago By CHRISTINE HAUSER When federal prosecutors earlier this year accused a gang of robbers of abducting, torturing and stealing from dozens of drug dealers, they said some of the robbers posed as police officers. Kelly: Officer committed 'highest form of betrayal' Newsday NYC police officer charged in drug robbery ring The Associated Press New York Daily News - myfoxny.com - Gothamist - NY1 all 132 news articles

Legendary director Raimi ‘Seeker’ of truth - Boston Herald Posted: 31 Oct 2008 11:07 PM CDT New York Magazine Legendary director Raimi 'Seeker' of truth Boston Herald - 33 minutes ago By Bill Burke You've directed the mind-bogglingly successful "Spider-Man" films, allowing you the creative freedom to take your pick of high-profile Hollywood projects. TV series "Seeker" looks to revive fantasy genre Reuters 'Legend of the Seeker' Los Angeles Times Zap2it.com - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - Show Patrol - IGN all 20 news articles

Bruce Springsteen unleashes Halloween tune - Los Angeles Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 12:24 PM CDT BBC News Bruce Springsteen unleashes Halloween tune Los Angeles Times - 11 hours ago This morning, the New Jersey rocker unveiled a Halloween-inspired blues rave-up, a song that comes days after the artist announced he would not be able to have his annual Halloween display at his Rumson, NJ, mansion because of too many visitors. Bruce Springsteen's Halloween Treat: 'A Night With The Jersey Devil' MTV.com Bruce Springsteen posts free Halloween musical 'treat' NME.com E! Online - Boston Music Spotlight - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - San Diego Union Tribune all 301 news articles

Fox's long-running 'King of the Hill' canceled - The Associated Press Posted: 31 Oct 2008 07:21 PM CDT United Press International Fox's long-running 'King of the Hill' canceled The Associated Press - 4 hours ago LOS ANGELES (AP) - "King of the Hill" is over the hill at Fox, which is canceling the long-running animated comedy. Final episodes of the half-hour series, now in its 13th year, likely will air during the 2009-10 season, Fox said Friday. Arts, Briefly Fox Cancels King of the Hill New York Times Fox 'Toons Out King of the Hill E! Online Variety - Zap2it.com - Hollywood Reporter - Animation World Network all 125 news articles

Barack Obama Helps 'Daily Show' Set Records - Zap2it.com Posted: 31 Oct 2008 12:28 PM CDT Zap2it.com Barack Obama Helps 'Daily Show' Set Records Zap2it.com - 11 hours ago The Democratic presidential nominee spurred "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" to record ratings on Wednesday (Oct. 29) night, hooking 3.6 million viewers, 2.2 million in the adult 18-49 demographic. Daily Show Hearts Obama E! Online Check it: Barack Obama on 'The Daily Show' Entertainment Weekly Los Angeles Times - Reuters - Contentinople - The Associated Press all 483 news articles

Bravo whips up a 'Fashion Show' - New York Daily News Posted: 31 Oct 2008 03:34 AM CDT New York Magazine Bravo whips up a 'Fashion Show' New York Daily News - 20 hours ago Bravo officials said Thursday they're casting a new reality competition series entitled "The Fashion Show." The series, which will feature fashion designers competing to have their designs sold in a retail store, will replace "Project Runway" now that ... Bravo adds two fashion shows to catwalk Reuters Bravo sews up projects Variety San Francisco Chronicle - The Associated Press - New York Magazine - World Screen News all 152 news articles

Sony may join Paramount in co-parenting Steven Spielberg's planned ... - Los Angeles Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 11:14 PM CDT New York Times Sony may join Paramount in co-parenting Steven Spielberg's planned ... Los Angeles Times - 26 minutes ago Sony Pictures is close to finalizing a deal to pick up half the cost of the 3-D motion-capture film, which is budgeted at $130 million before marketing expenses. Rivals in Talks to Finance 'Tintin' Films New York Times Sony/Paramount financing 'Tintin' Variety all 9 news articles

Film on horrors of Bosnian war wins Rome festival - Reuters Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:42 PM CDT Film on horrors of Bosnian war wins Rome festival Reuters - 8 hours ago ROME (Reuters) - "Resolution 819," a film about the Srebrenica massacre in the last months of Bosnia's 1992-1995 war, won the top prize at the Rome film festival Friday. Rome Film Fest fetes political titles Variety Afghan and Italian films triumph at Rome film fest (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com Hollywood Reporter - Xinhua - AFP - Adnkronos International Italia all 41 news articles

Love and Pain and the Teenage Vampire Thing - New York Times Posted: 31 Oct 2008 11:18 PM CDT New York Times Love and Pain and the Teenage Vampire Thing New York Times - 22 minutes ago Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, the bloodsucking object of desire in "Twilight," taken from the Stephenie Meyer horror/romance novels. Prophecy: Twilight Box Office Prophets New contest entries: It's embarrassing when your own dad is the ... Kansas City Star Beliefnet.com all 4 news articles

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Dark Knight Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman has been making headway against local crime...until a rising criminal mastermind known as The Joker unleashes a fresh reign of chaos across Gotham City. To stop this devious new menace--Batman's most personal and vicious enemy yet--he will have to use every high-tech weapon in his arsenal and confront everything he believes.

W. Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT W. takes viewers through Bush's eventful life -- his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and his faith, and of course the critical days leading up to Bush's decision to invade Iraq.

Curious Case of Benjamin Button Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT "I was born under unusual circumstances." And so begins "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," adapted from the 1920s story by F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918, into the 21st century, following his journey that is as unusual as any man's life can be.

Delgo Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT Animation may be a field dominated by Hollywood companies such as Disney and Dreamworks, but this little-indie-that-could proves that small companies can still draw top stars and animators. In this computer-animated fantasy, SCOOBY DOO's Freddie Prinze Jr. provides the voice for Delgo, a teenage member of the lizard-like Lockni species. When he falls for the princess (Jennifer Love Hewitt) of his enemy race, the Nohrins, he finds trouble and intrigue he never could have imagined.

Notorious Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT This biopic from executive producer Sean "Diddy" Combs explores the life and death of East Coast rapper Notorious B.I.G. Newcomer Jamal Woolard stars as Biggie Smalls, but big names fill out the rest of the cast: Angela Bassett plays the rapper's mother, Derek Luke costars as Combs, and Anthony Mackie plays rival Tupac Shakur. Bassett's real life counterpart, Voletta Wallace, acts as one of the film's producers.

Body of Lies Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT Though this thriller is the fourth collaboration between Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe, it marks the veteran director's first pairing with Leonardo DiCaprio. In this adaptation of a novel by David Ignatius, DiCaprio plays a CIA agent who wants the help of a more experienced agent (Crowe) in his investigation of a Jordanian terrorist.

Bedtime Stories Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:04 AM CDT Adam Sandler stars as a man whose nighttime tales do more than just put his nephew to sleep; instead, his imaginative stories become reality. This fantasy comedy for the whole family is directed by HAIRSPRAY helmer Adam Shankman.

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Terkel dies at 96 Posted: 31 Oct 2008 09:52 PM CDT AP - Studs Terkel, the ageless master of listening and speaking, a broadcaster, activist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author whose best-selling oral histories celebrated the common people he liked to call the "non-celebrated," died Friday. He was 96.

Paparazzo's suit against Keanu Reeves goes to jury Posted: 31 Oct 2008 09:41 PM CDT AP - A Los Angeles jury has begun deliberating a paparazzo's claim that actor Keanu Reeves knocked him down with his Porsche and permanently injured his wrist.

Hillerman remembered as family man at funeral Posted: 31 Oct 2008 09:40 PM CDT AP - Tony Hillerman's fans knew him as a compelling mystery writer who gave readers around the world a glimpse into the land and culture of the Navajo.

Fashion designer's serial rape case goes to jury Posted: 31 Oct 2008 09:33 PM CDT AP - The serial rape case of fashion designer is in the hands of a Angeles jury.

Palin might not be permitted to cash in on fame Posted: 31 Oct 2008 09:32 PM CDT AP - If her bid for vice president fails, Gov. Sarah Palin could almost surely use her sudden fame to obtain a lucrative book deal or high fees on the lecture circuit, or even get her own TV talk show. But Alaska law might not allow it.

Stars Make Scents Posted: 31 Oct 2008 07:45 PM CDT The celebrity fragrance industry is a lucrative one, and stars from the Beckhams to Beyonce are enjoying the sweet smell of success.

Police: Gun found in lot used in Hudson slayings Posted: 31 Oct 2008 07:08 PM CDT AP - Police confirmed Friday they found the gun used in the killings of Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew, as the family's South Side community prepared a public memorial to say goodbye.

Kellie Pickler Offers Prayers For Jennifer Hudson & Family Posted: 31 Oct 2008 07:06 PM CDT LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Former "American Idol" contender Kellie Pickler has joined the ranks of Jennifer Hudson supporters in the wake of the terrible tragedy that befell the Hudson family last week.

Access Star Sightings, Friday, October 31, 2008 Posted: 31 Oct 2008 06:57 PM CDT By Jennifer Zweben NEW YORK, HOLLYWOOD & BEYOND... -- Thursday, October 30 in NYC: Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon dressed as firefighters leaving her apartment and getting onto a fire truck to attend a pre-Halloween bash at club Marquee... Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise wearing matching pumpkin orange Halloween costumes as they left their home... Sarah Jessica Parker making calls on her cell phone to undecided voters at the phone bank at Obama's NY headquarters... Carlos Leon giving fitness tips at the pre-Halloween gala event to promote the Carlos Leon fitness center that he designed at the Crescent Club Luxury Condo in Long Island City, NY... Tons of more sightings... inside!!!

Britney Spears Unveils Album Cover, Reveals Next Single Posted: 31 Oct 2008 06:46 PM CDT "Circus is an up-tempo track," says the singer's official Web site