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We're talking about France, dear. Cannes, if you haven't heard, is a lawless and cruel wasteland when it comes to observations of an American star's rank. ... Full Article
Look who's all grown up now
indianexpress.com –
2009-05-21
America was always wearing a big smile when it strode into our living room in damp and ghostly England: Lucille Ball, the Beach Boys, a shining young president with two small kids, all stepped down from the screen in the... ... Full Article
Dan Brown's America
nytimes.com –
2009-05-19
The movie treatment of his novel, "Angels and Demons," is cleaning up at the box office this week. The sequel to "The DaVinci Code," due out in November, might buoy the publishing industry through the recession. ... Full Article
BB King sits back on the tan leather banquette, legs splayed, plump fingers resting on his knee, diamond rings sparkling under the light. 'There's no hurry,' he says. ... Full Article
'I showed America we could do it'
yahoo.com –
2009-05-14
Anoop Desai aka Noop Dogg shook up American Idol before his recent exit, and he thinks his Indian origin set him apart during the auditions. ... Full Article
Eminem a triple threat on late-night US TV
3news.co.nz –
2009-05-11
Eminem will follow U2, Prince and the White Stripes by staging a residency on late-night TV in America. The rapper will appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 15 May and the 19 and 22 May to promote his new album... ... Full Article
It's only 'Rock 'n' Roll,' but Stoppard play at Goodman covers a lot of ground
chicagotribune.com –
2009-05-11
THEATER REVIEW: "Rock 'n' Roll" ★★★ Through June 7 at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; $25-$75 at 312-443-3800 and www.goodmantheatre.org . Starring Timothy Edward Kane and Mary Beth Fisher . ... Full Article
Mexico isn't doing so hot on the PR these days. Not only does the country have an out-of-control drug cartel problem, but now there's this whole swine flu thing, which many people in the world are even calling "Mexican flu." ... Full Article
Michelle Hits Her Stride
newsweek.com –
2009-05-02
There have been plenty of un-veiling ceremonies for new statues at the U.S. Capitol. But when Michelle Obama peeled the cover off the bronze bust of abolitionist Sojourner Truth last week, the moment was heavy with symbolism. ... Full Article
New CD compilation celebrates Pete Seeger's all-American folk recordings
nydailynews.com –
2009-05-01
Folk forms die out if someone doesn't decide to carry them forward. Luckily for our nation's musical heritage, Pete Seeger decided to play just that role. ... Full Article