Los Angeles

Sarah Palin’s ‘Going Rogue’ Has Gone Rogue

by Leah Gillis
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This according to just about everyone that had anything to do with the events in the book.  Seems Mrs. Palin is not consistent with facts in her book; she said last year in an interview that the family had a vote to decide on her taking the nomination, but on Oprah she said the opposite, [...]

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Film

New Moon Premiere November 20: This Teen Vamp Flick Has Drama

by Leah Gillis
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New Moon is to open across the U.S. on November 20th, and the L.A. Premiere happened Monday night to immense throngs of fans and tight security. So tight that Kellan Lutz, the beloved vampire from the film reportedly had a hard time getting into the after-party with a friend.  Shoulda shown the fangs.
For all its [...]

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Music

Too High to Die: Lee “Scratch” Perry Back on U.S. Soil

by Hunter Gorinson
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Lee “Scratch” Perry may be one reggae’s longest-lived patron saints, but he also managed to drive Bob Marley out of his stable of recording artists, clash with The Clash and, not least, burn his own recording studio down to rid it of “unclean spirits.” (They don’t call him “The Upsetter” for nothing.) This winter, a precious few US audiences will have the chance to witness Perry walk the border between madness and genius live on stage.

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National

Broadway During The Holidays 2009: Recommendations for Theater-Going

by Jonathan Mandell
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What are good shows to see on Broadway, especially during the holiday season? I suppose this is the obvious question to ask anybody who sees a lot of theater, even though the answer really depends on your taste.
Looking at the list of shows that have opened this season so far that I have seen, [...]

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National

Jewish Comedians – Lenny Bruce, Woody Allen, Mel Brooks – At The 92nd Street Y

by Jonathan Mandell
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There was a time when “Jewish comedian” was redundant. A good sign this is no longer true is that they are now the subject of a lecture series at the 92nd Street Y, given by Columbia University professor Jeremy Dauber. The one on Lenny Bruce occurred in October. The professor will speak on Woody Allen [...]

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Music

Bob Dylan Concert — tickets still available Nov 17th to Nov 19th

by Jonathan Mandell
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Bob Dylan will be playing the latest (and possibly last) leg of his current tour at the United Palace Theater in New York at 7:30 p.m. from Tuesday, November 17th to Thursday, November 19th. Prices are $59-$129.

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National

Glee Gleeks and Twitterers

by Jonathan Mandell
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Some eight million viewers watch “Glee” every Wednesday night on Fox, but that really doesn’t get at the phenomenon the show has become; it’s not just the numbers, it’s the intensity of the Gleeks, especially those who are also musical theater fans. Even the New York Times is in on it, writing about Glee watching [...]

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Comedy

Days After NYC Walkout, Tracy Morgan Nixes DC New Year’s Date

by Hunter Gorinson
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Just three days after his raunchy riffs on the Obamas‘ sex life caused mass walkouts at his Carnegie Hall show, “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan has canceled his planned New Year’s Eve stand-up performance at Washington’s Warner Theatre — a venue a mere three blocks from the White House.

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Holiday

Black Friday Shopping Deals Now! TV Ads Start Early

by Leah Gillis
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The traditional headstart to the holiday shopping season is the day after Thanksgiving. Still stuffed from dinner and leftovers, millions head out to shops in the early morning hours to put a dent in their shopping and get deals. Lured by the holiday savings people pour into malls and shopping centers and are met with [...]

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Chicago

FREE ice skating in Millennium Park

by Carrie Williams
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Remember Chicago’s Skate on State? Well, about nine years ago, the rink was moved to a bigger location at Millennium Park. And each year, the rink opens in mid-November.

The rink is open every day from November 18 to March 14 (weather permitting, of course). You can even lace up those skates on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, [...]

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Holiday

The Official Christmas Movies Top Ten Best List

by Leah Gillis
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Now this is going to be controversial. Top 10 lists always are and I expect this will be no different.
Some might put forth that I am keeping out stories about Hanukah or Kwanzaa.  But it is a CHRISTMAS movie list I would reply. Religion has nothing to do with it.
But mostly I think it could [...]

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Music

The Future Came True: An Interview with Devo’s Jerry Casale

by Hunter Gorinson
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Thirty odd years ago and long before anyone had heard of New Wave — let alone punk rock — art student Jerry Casale and two of his Kent State classmates founded a band and a philosophy: De-evolution, better known to the world as Devo.

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Film

From Hollywood To Broadway

by Jonathan Mandell
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Comedy

Hollywood Happenings: Oscar hosts Baldwin and Martin, Kathy Griffins New Show

by Leah Gillis
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The Oscars are around the corner so buzz about the new host was building – especially when the brit Gervais was announced as the Golden Globes Host this year (the Foreign Press is really going with the foreign thing, huh. Wonder if it will be a trend??) Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin are on tap [...]

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Dance

‘This Is It’ Michael Jackson Review Round Up

by Leah Gillis
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Elizabeth Taylor wrote on Twitter that it’s, ‘the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen.’  In case her thoughts weren’t clear she added that she, ‘truly thinks it should be nominated in every category conceivable.’
Most people agree that this movie is well made, has heart and gives a view into a world [...]

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