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'Jurassic Park' Author Michael Crichton, 66 - Washington Post Posted: 05 Nov 2008 10:33 PM CST Times Online 'Jurassic Park' Author Michael Crichton, 66 Washington Post - 1 hour ago By Adam Bernstein Michael Crichton, 66, a writer and filmmaker whose enormously popular and entertaining novels such as "Jurassic Park" and "The Andromeda Strain" explored the limits and consequences of science, and who also created the long-running ... An Appraisal Michael Crichton Builder of Windup Realms That ... New York Times LA art community remembers Michael Crichton as collector, LACMA ... Los Angeles Times Entertainment Weekly - Kansas City Star - Chicago Tribune - Reuters all 1,133 news articles

Election night draws record viewership - Los Angeles Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 09:15 PM CST E! Online Election night draws record viewership Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago By Matea Gold REPORTING FROM NEW YORK -- President-elect Barack Obama's historic win Tuesday night captured the attention of a record 71 million television viewers, a fitting conclusion to a presidential campaign that saw interest in political news ... A Soaring Number of Viewers New York Times Election-Night Broadcasts Grab 71.5 Million Viewers Wall Street Journal MediaPost Publications - The Associated Press - E! Online - Variety all 736 news articles

Tina Fey vs. Fred Armisen - USA Today Posted: 05 Nov 2008 09:45 PM CST Telegraph.co.uk Tina Fey vs. Fred Armisen USA Today - 1 hour ago No entertainer got a bigger boost from this election than Tina Fey. Her hilariously, witheringly precise SNL imitation of Sarah Palin set the Alaskan governor's public image before Palin had a chance to do it herself, while certifying Fey as a genuine ... Video: McCain Mocks Campaign's Cash on 'SNL' AssociatedPress Tina Fey says she's retiring Sarah Palin impersonation Entertainment Weekly New York Daily News - Washington Post - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - MLive.com all 1,743 news articles

Elisabeth Hasselbeck eats post-election crow on 'The View' - Entertainment Weekly Posted: 05 Nov 2008 04:35 PM CST eFluxMedia Elisabeth Hasselbeck eats post-election crow on 'The View' Entertainment Weekly - 7 hours ago I know. The election is over, there's hope in the air, and it's time for conciliation and unification. So is it wrong that I got more than a little personal glee out of watching Elisabeth Hasselbeck, a (frequently irritatingly) vocal McCain supporter, ... 'The View': Guess who's praising Barack Obama? Los Angeles Times Elisabeth Hasselbeck Pledges To Support President Obama Actress Archives eFluxMedia - Seattle Post Intelligencer - Star Magazine - KTAL all 72 news articles

Deftones bassist reported to be in coma - Los Angeles Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 01:23 PM CST Deftones bassist reported to be in coma Los Angeles Times - 10 hours ago Deftones bassist Chi Cheng has been hospitalized following a serious car accident, according to a statement from Warner Bros. Records, and is reported to be in a coma. Deftones bassist in coma after car crash Reuters Arts, Briefly Deftones Bassist Injured in Car Crash New York Times MTV.com - LiveDaily.com - TMZ.com - BBC News all 260 news articles

High court conservatives favor indecency rule - Los Angeles Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 04:06 AM CST The Money Times High court conservatives favor indecency rule Los Angeles Times - 19 hours ago US Solicitor General says the strict regulation of broadcast TV preserves a 'safety zone' for families with children. By David G. Savage Reporting from Washington -- For the first time in 30 years, the Supreme Court took up the issue of indecency on ... Justices Ponder TV's 'Fleeting Expletives' New York Times Supreme Court hears Fox, FCC arguments Hollywood Reporter USA Today - The Associated Press - Variety - San Jose Mercury News all 583 news articles

'Soul Men's' Affion Crockett tips his hat to the late Bernie Mac - Los Angeles Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 08:45 PM CST Los Angeles Times 'Soul Men's' Affion Crockett tips his hat to the late Bernie Mac Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago By Michael Ordoña "It was an honor for me to be the next guy in line to get beaten up by Sam Jackson," says an affable Affion Crockett. Jackson: It's weird Mac didn't see 'Soul Men' The Associated Press Not enough soul in 'Soul Men' Towerlight Seattle Medium - TheCelebrityCafe.com - Reuters - Current World News all 226 news articles

Buyers cool to private-collection art at Christie's - Reuters Posted: 05 Nov 2008 10:17 PM CST CBC.ca Buyers cool to private-collection art at Christie's Reuters - 1 hour ago NEW YORK (Reuters) - Top works went unsold and prices were off for art that found buyers on Wednesday at Christie's auction of two prestigious private collections. Russian masterpiece fails to sell at NYC auction The Associated Press Auction Season Opens With Little Enthusiasm New York Times Artnet - Reuters UK - Bloomberg - Conde Nast Portfolio all 535 news articles

What swastikas?? - Boston Herald Posted: 05 Nov 2008 11:13 PM CST Current World News What swastikas?? Boston Herald - 31 minutes ago By Inside Track And speaking of the Pats, the 18-year-old cheerleader who was booted off the Gillette Stadium squad after a penis-and-swastika Facebook fiasco, yesterday said she never saw the Nazi symbols that got her canned. Penis Cheerleader: I Did 'Not See' the Swastika TMZ.com Teen cheerleader pens her dismissal from Patriots USA Today Boston Channel.com - RightFielders Women in Sports - Mom Logic - NBC30.com all 70 news articles

Kate Winslet bares it all for Vanity Fair, 'furious' over airbrush ... - China Daily Posted: 05 Nov 2008 10:00 PM CST Telegraph.co.uk Kate Winslet bares it all for Vanity Fair, 'furious' over airbrush ... China Daily - 1 hour ago Titanic star Kate Winslet looks amazing in the December issue of Vanity Fair! The 33-year-old actress and mother of two says that sometimes she thinks she looks "a little bit wrong. Kate Winslet is a furious faux fat kid Beanstockd Kate Winslet could hit an Oscar double USA Today E! Online - TheCelebrityCafe.com - eFluxMedia - Boston Herald all 241 news articles

It’s back to daytime for ‘Dancing's’ Susan Lucci - MSNBC Posted: 05 Nov 2008 08:42 PM CST ABC News It's back to daytime for 'Dancing's' Susan Lucci MSNBC - 3 hours ago By Ree Hines Back to daytime for the diva: Her paso doble was a hit with the judges this week, but it wasn't enough to keep Susan Lucci dancing with the other stars. Lucci eliminated from 'Dancing with the Stars' The Associated Press Dancing Says Cha-Cha-Ciao to Another Star E! Online TVGrapevine.com - Access Hollywood - United Press International - OCRegister all 154 news articles

Christopher Mintz-Plasse is everywhere - Los Angeles Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 07:35 PM CST Los Angeles Times Christopher Mintz-Plasse is everywhere Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago By Robert Abele > > > He has a name, people. ¶ It's Christopher Mintz-Plasse, and yes, you may go to see the new comedy "Role Models" -- in which he plays Augie, a medieval-role-playing teen in desperate need of a mentor -- hoping for another helping ... Review: Don't use these characters as 'Role Models" San Jose Mercury News 'Models' provides smart, realistic comedy The Daily Beacon San Antonio Express - Scripps News - CanMag - St. Louis Post-Dispatch all 53 news articles

'Grey's Anatomy' Cuts Gay Storylines Even Further - BuddyTV Posted: 05 Nov 2008 06:16 PM CST ABC News 'Grey's Anatomy' Cuts Gay Storylines Even Further BuddyTV - 5 hours ago Grey's Anatomy fans were caught off guard this week when ABC abruptly fired Brooke Smith, who plays Dr. Erica Hahn, from the show. Brooke Smith's 'Grey's Anatomy' ouster is not right and not okay Entertainment Weekly 'Grey's Anatomy' abruptly gets rid of a gay character Chicago Tribune E! Online - Arizona Republic - Hollywood.com - The Associated Press all 331 news articles

Broadway’s Rough Road Ahead - New York Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 12:07 AM CST The Leader Newspapers Broadway's Rough Road Ahead New York Times - 23 hours ago Some theaters in the Times Square neighborhood. Nearly every theater on Broadway experienced a dip in ticket sales last week. By PATRICIA COHEN The second-act rendition of "Let's Hang On," in "Jersey Boys," might be Broadway's anthem at the moment. The Revolution Is Silenced: Tale of Two Cities Will Close Nov. 16 Playbill.com 'Cities' to shutter on Broadway Variety The Associated Press - The Leader Newspapers - Broadway.com - Sarasota Herald-Tribune all 46 news articles

Arts, Briefly Hail to the New Chief, With a Music Video - New York Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 05:11 PM CST Washington Post Arts, Briefly Hail to the New Chief, With a Music Video New York Times - 6 hours ago Fresh off his holographic appearance on CNN's election-night coverage, the musician Will.i.am is offering a new song and music video to celebrate the election victory of Senator Barack Obama. Will.I.Am Ready To Release New Barack Obama Song -- If He Wins MTV.com Rapper releasing Obama win song BBC News The Associated Press - The BoomBox - AceShowbiz - NME.com all 178 news articles

Anne Hathaway gets serious - Los Angeles Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 01:25 PM CST China Daily Anne Hathaway gets serious Los Angeles Times - 10 hours ago By Chris Lee Anne Hathaway seemed immensely proud of herself but also reluctant, initially, to make too big a deal of her experience filming the family dramedy " Rachel Getting Married. Anne Hathaway Moves On With New Man eFluxMedia Black sheep returns GoErie.com San Francisco Chronicle - Scripps News - VUE Weekly - Stuff.co.nz all 89 news articles

Taylor Swift Knows Exactly How Many Seconds a Jonas Brother ... - E! Online Posted: 05 Nov 2008 04:50 PM CST New York Daily News Taylor Swift Knows Exactly How Many Seconds a Jonas Brother ... E! Online - 6 hours ago Taylor Swift is dragging out all her Joe Jonas baggage this week. The pair, who were never officially dating until Taylor recently confirmed the split, broke up last month over the phone. Taylor Swift Talks – and Sings – About Her Split with Joe Jonas People Magazine Take that, Joe Jonas! Taylor Swift pokes fun at her ex in new video New York Daily News Los Angeles Times - AceShowbiz - Just Jared - NBC Los Angeles all 26 news articles

Jheryl Busby dies at 59; music executive led revival of Motown Records - Los Angeles Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 11:00 PM CST CTV.ca Jheryl Busby dies at 59; music executive led revival of Motown Records Los Angeles Times - 43 minutes ago Music executive Jheryl Busby led a revival of Motown Records while president and chief executive of the company from 1988 to 1995. Ex-Motown president Jheryl Busby dies at 59 CNN Veteran Label Exec Jheryl Busby Dies Billboard Business News Cinema Blend - Artistdirect.com - Pollstar - Deseret News all 16 news articles

Reeves Not Liable for Injuries - New York Times Posted: 05 Nov 2008 12:07 AM CST BBC News Reeves Not Liable for Injuries New York Times - 23 hours ago A jury ruled on Monday that Keanu Reeves was not liable for injuries sustained by a photographer who said he was struck by Mr. Reeves's car while trying to take pictures of him, Reuters reported. Keanu Reeves cleared in paparazzo lawsuit Los Angeles Times Keanu Reeves not liable for paparazzo injuries Reuters E! Online - BBC News - ABC News - eFluxMedia all 780 news articles