End of 'ER' marks end of era

End of 'ER' marks end of era
When the series "ER" airs its finale on Thursday, the event will not only mark the completion of one of NBC's most successful shows, but it can also be viewed as the end of an era for the network.
Mower enjoys camaraderie on tour
While they represent different musical genres, acts on (hed) p.e.'s "N.W.O. Tour 2009" share some things in common.For instance, all four are label mates on Suburban Noize Records. In addition to punk, hip-hop and hardcore hybrid (hed) p.e., the tour includes rapper The Dirtball, punk-rock/hip-hop act DGAF, and Mower, which plays hardcore music with elements of modern rock, metal and punk rock.

'Arabia,' 'Zhivago' composer dies

'Arabia,' 'Zhivago' composer dies
Academy Award-winning composer Maurice Jarre, who scored movies including "Doctor Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia" among others, died Sunday from cancer in Los Angeles, according to French media.

Jolie and Pitt 'sleeping apart'

ANGELINA Jolie's health is causing concern for the producers of her latest film, amid reports she is sleeping apart from Brad Pitt and their family.

'I've Loved You So Long' made to near perfection
Her pinched features devoid of makeup, draped in shapeless sweaters, gazing into space as if listening to a distant voice, Juliette has a hard time relating to people.She comes off as cold, silent, indifferent.Of course, if you'd just finished a 15-year jail term for killing your 6 -year-old son, you'd be preoccupied, too.

It's Time To Green This Old (White) HouseAgain

President Barack Obama will find out two things as he studies how to make the White House more environmentally friendly: No.

Tony Soprano does comedy and then some

Iranian film industry thriving, Hollywood learns
It appeared an unlikely meeting: Earlier this month, representatives from Hollywood, home of the anything-goes lifestyle and anything-can-happen film, traveled to Iran, where censorship and constant government supervision are a fact of life for the film industry.
ShamWow Guy Now Cleaning Up Spills in Jail
This could be the end of the ShamWow Guy's career. Also known as Vince Shlomi, he's the ad pitchman who you've probably seen on TV on those ShamWow ads. He was also arrested last month.

Tony Soprano does comedy and then some
You can count me in the minority when it comes to "God of Carnage," the apparent run-away hit of the current Broadway season. I have the greatest respect for the performances of the four actors who keep this puny play afloat, and the unflagging efforts of the director to breathe real comedy into a crass work masquerading as social comment.

T.I. sentenced to a year and a day, fined

T.I. sentenced to a year and a day, fined
Rap star T.I. was sentenced in Atlanta federal court Friday to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a $100,300 fine on weapons charges related to purchasing machine guns and silencers.

Eye on the sky in Ridgefield

T.I. sentenced to one year, fined $100,300
Rap star T.I. was sentenced in Atlanta federal court Friday to one year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a $100,300 fine on weapons charges related to purchasing machine guns and silencers.
| EUR This N That: Obama's Laughter During '60 Minutes' Sparks GOP & Media Tizzy
Here we are again people! Another chance for Obama to say he's sorry for something. It's monotonous and asinine the way the media over at conservative Fox News and other conservative outlets that support the GOP, make a living. Although, I do admit, when he started to laugh during the interview, right at that moment, I was confused at the chuckle, but he immediately explained himself and it was done. Plus, the man has a set of the whitest, straightest teeth you've ever seen on a President. He may have been showing off. But, what I'm trying to convey is this ... when is Obama going to use his executive order and crack down on these media outlets like Moses or something, hold up his cane and say, "Enough is enough. The next time I'm held to public ridicule or even checked for behavior that's not even a mild case of the scenarios we have been subjected to under Bush's rule, the very mess you claim I'm laughing about now, I will shut you down!" Could you imagine THAT as your townhall meeting? That would be a wish come true.

Eye on the sky in Ridgefield
Ridgefield has set its sights on the stars (and planets). The town is celebrating all things celestial with a series of events in honor of the International Year of Astronomy.The events, which kick off Sunday, include everything from stargazing and photo exhibits to concerts, lectures and movies.

3-D film stars blob, giant woman

3-D film stars blob, giant woman
The latest 3-D animated movie involves the possible extinction of the human race and features a mad scientist with the head of a cockroach, a prehistoric half-ape/half-fish, a 50-foot-tall woman (OK, 49-foot-11), and a blue brainless blob named B.O.B. And they're the heroes.

(hed) p.e. brings N.W.O. Tour to Hartford

'Monsters' promotes girl power, friend power
The latest 3-D animated movie involves the possible extinction of the human race and features a mad scientist with the head of a cockroach, a prehistoric half-ape/half-fish, a 50-foot-tall woman (OK, 49-foot-11), and a blue brainless blob named B.O.B.
Bob Barker returns to 'The Price is Right'

Bob Barker returned to "The Price Is Right"and this time he was the showcase.

(hed) p.e. brings N.W.O. Tour to Hartford
"We travel back in time and we're trying to create an alternate reality. We're just trying to create a reality where everybody has food to eat, clothes to wear, people don't have to pay for energy because free energy exists, peace on earth. We're crazy like that.

Bread-making for busy people

'We're sort of a hootenanny bar band'
The Indigo Girls navigate the challenges of today's recording environment with their new two-disc album, "Poseidon and the Bitter Bug." After being dumped by their former label, the folk-rockers decided to release the album independently -- and they recorded it in a mere three weeks.
Radio Host Tammy Bruce Calls Michelle Obama 'Trash In The White House'
*While filling in for conservative radio host Laura Ingraham, fellow radio personality Tammy Bruce launched a verbal attack against Michelle Obama, referring to her as "trash" and mocking her message to kids about the importance of good grades. [Click over to EURweb to listen.] "This is what we've got -- you know what we've got? We've got trash in the White House, Bruce said. "Trash is a, is a thing that is color blind, it can cross all eco -- ecosocionomic kind of categories, you can work on Wall Street or work at the Wal-Mart. Trash are people who use other people to get things, who patronize others, who consider you bitter and clingy."

Bread-making for busy people
It was not your usual homework assignment.Maureen Wilson asked her students to line up and help themselves to a few cups of the King Arthur unbleached white bread flour she'd set out, plus a small amount of quick yeast."I want you to take home the flour and yeast and make a loaf of bread," she said, adding, "Oh, and don't forget to bring your bread to class next week.

Danica McKellar from 'The Wonder Years' marries music composer
U.S. actress Danica McKellar, known for her role as Winnie Cooper in the TV show "The Wonder Years," married long time boyfriend Mike Verta on Sunday, a music composer.

Optimism shadowed by uncertainty at SXSW

Optimism shadowed by uncertainty at SXSW
CD sales are down. Digital hasn't caught up. Record companies are consolidating. New bands are trying to find their own way.

Ticket prices affect bands in tough economy

Ticket prices affect bands in tough economy
On a warm night in Atlanta, the progressive bluegrass string band Trampled by Turtles quietly unloads its instruments from a modest van. The band members are hoping to draw a few new fans in what's been a challenging economic environment.
Depression: Olympic champion in psychiatric ward

OLYMPIC gold medal diver Chantelle Newbery is admitting herself to a psychiatric hospital in a desperate bid to beat chronic depression that has seen her attempt suicide twice this year.

YouTube sensation aims for big time

YouTube sensation aims for big time
The members of the band Naturally 7 are experts at blowing their own horns -- and they do it without a trumpet or trombone in sight. In fact, you won't see a single instrument when they hit the stage. They are the instruments.

Tragic poet Sylvia Plath's son kills himself

Tragic poet Sylvia Plath's son kills himself
The family history of poets Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath took another tragic turn Monday when it was revealed that their son had committed suicide after battling depression.
Tribune sues Warren Beatty over Dick Tracy

Tribune Media Services has filed a lawsuit against Academy-award winning director and actor Warren Beatty to recover motion-picture and television rights to iconic comic-strip character Dick Tracy, according to court documents.

The science of 'unfriending' on Facebook

Reports: Reality TV star Jade Goody dies
British reality TV celebrity Jade Goody died in her sleep this weekend, British media reported, following a public battle with cancer.
Movie Releases Direct to DVD and BitTorrent Simultaneously
Don't consider this movie to be the quality of say "Titanic," but it does have an interesting twist. In addition to being direct-to-DVD, it's also direct-to-BitTorrent. The movie, Blank, written, produced, and directed by Rick L. Winters, released Saturday via DVD, streaming, and P2P.

The science of 'unfriending' on Facebook
First, he was leaving comments about girls he claimed to have hooked up with in high school.OK.Then he started ranking them.Weird.Then, I think, he started leaving anonymous messages on a Web site I created after I got engaged.Creepy.I drew the line at the neo-Nazi garbage.

Obama's slip teaches how words hurt

Obama's slip teaches how words hurt
In a quick and clearly unscripted moment, President Obama exhibited the power of words during his history-making visit Thursday with Jay Leno. But the head of the Special Olympic also says the president has provided a "an incredibly important and seriously teachable moment."
Playboy Posts Free, Unedited Searchable Web Archive

It's sex. It's free. What more could you want?

Admittedly, it's soft-core, but Playboy and parnter Bondi Digital Publishing have unveiled PlayboyArchive.com. It's a 53-year archive, with one issue from each year, completely digitized (including ads), viewable and searchable.

Rudd, Segel elevate 'I Love You, Man"
The newly minted "bromance" genre, with its now-familiar mix of the sweet, awkward and raunchy, has entered the cultural consciousness through comedies like "Superbad," "Pineapple Express" and "Role Models." But it reaches its zenith with "I Love You, Man," starring Paul Rudd and Jason Segel as completely different guys who form an unlikely friendship.

Broadway dims lights for Richardson

Broadway dims lights for Richardson
Broadway dimmed its lights Thursday night to honor actress Natasha Richardson, who died after suffering a brain injury while skiing at a Canadian resort.
Kent Film Festival announces feature lineup
The fourth annual Kent Film Festival features a unique collection of independent feature films. While some were shot right here in the U.S., others are from around the globe, including China, France and Australia.There's something for everyone ­-- crime-noir thrillers, sci-fi fantasy, a comedic love story, politico- and psychological dramas, experimental narratives, and a futuristic rock-u-drama.

At-home entertainment, family bonding booms

At-home entertainment, family bonding booms
When Christopher Moore isn't jumping rope, shooting baskets or playing the board game Chutes and Ladders, the 8-year-old can often be found at home using his ninja fighting skills, protecting the world from would-be enemies.
Obama Has Oops Moment On Leno: He apologizes for Special Olympics gaffe.
*President Barack Obama has apologized to the chairman of the Special Olympics for his late-night talk show quip equating his bowling skills to those of athletes with disabilities. Appearing on "The Tonight Show" Thursday, the president told host Jay Leno he'd been practicing at the White House's bowling alley but wasn't happy with his score of 129. Then he remarked: "It was like the Special Olympics or something." The audience laughed, but the White House quickly recognized the blunder.

This comedy-drama is about a queasy subject
Let me candidly admit that I have never been as bowled over by the work of Paula Vogel as many critics. Her plays, including "How I Learned to Drive," currently at the Ridgefield Theater Barn, "The Baltimore Waltz" and "A Civil War Christmas" have always seemed longer on concept than on solid theater.

Family devastated by Richardson's death

Family devastated by Richardson's death
Natasha Richardson, a film star, Tony-winning stage actress and a member of the famed Redgrave acting family, has died after suffering injuries in a ski accident. She was 45.

Obama to appear on 'Tonight Show'

Obama to appear on 'Tonight Show'
Guests on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" usually appear to promote a movie, TV show, book or album, but President Obama will visit the NBC show Thursday to make the case for his financial rescue plans.
- EUR This N ThatDishin' Dirt on Mariah and Nick, Coolio, Natasha Richardson and more ...
I want to start today's Dishin' Dirt off with condolences to the family of the late, GREAT actress Natasha Richardson. She died after a skiing accident in Canada. Many of us (with children) know her from Disney's "The Parent Trap" where she played Lindsey Lohan's mother. Natasha was the wife of actor Liam Neeson and the daughter of Vanessa Redgrave. In addition to her husband and mother, she leaves behind two teenaged sons.

Manet painting film to be shown at Danbury Library
Richter Association for the Arts continues its film series "The Private Life of a Masterpiece" on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. through next week. Films are shown in the Farioly Room at Danbury Library.Each film focuses on the interesting and little known background of one famous piece of art.

Family visits Natasha Richardson after ski fall

Family visits Natasha Richardson after ski fall
Actress Natasha Richardson was reportedly recovering in a New York City hospital on Wednesday, the day after she was seriously injured during a ski lesson in Canada.
Group raises money to free O.J.; they believe he was wrongly convicted of robbery and kidnapping.
*A new website is asking people to donate money toward funding an appeal in O.J. Simpson's robbery and kidnapping case. The Society Against Legal Injustice created the website because it believes the case was mishandled, according to CNN.com.

Manet painting explored in film today at Danbury Library
Richter Association for the Arts continues its film series "The Private Life of a Masterpiece" on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. through the month of March. Films are shown in the Farioly Room at the Danbury Library.Each film focuses on the interesting and little known background of one famous work from 17th century artists to the Impressionists.

Amy Winehouse in court over assault claim

Amy Winehouse in court over assault claim
Singer Amy Winehouse appeared in court Tuesday, charged with common assault over an incident late last year.
Rihanna Denies 'Bodyguard' Remake Rumor
*There are varied reports about the real reason for Rihanna's sudden weekend trip to New York, where she was photographed over the weekend hanging out with Brandy and en route to a dinner with Jay-Z and Beyonce. The New York Daily News reported she was in town to meet with industry execs about several film projects, including a starring role in a remake of 1992's "The Bodyguard," which starred Whitney Houston as a starlet and Kevin Costner as her protector.

Chamber music with a touch of jazz at WestConn
DANBURY -- Where does one draw the line between jazz and classical music? "Why ask?" you may ask.The Department of Music at Western Connecticut State University is more concerned with expanding into the gray area between jazz and classical than worrying about boundaries.

Don Imus Has Stage II Prostate Cancer
Don Imus, who created huge amounts of controversy with his comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team in 2007, is facing a new battle, this one with cancer.

Jewish Comic Jackie Mason Calls Obama 'Schwartza': Some say it's Yiddish for the N-word

Don Imus battles prostate cancer
Radio host Don Imus has prostate cancer.
Jewish Comic Jackie Mason Calls Obama 'Schwartza': Some say it's Yiddish for the N-word
During a performance at Feinstein's at Loews Regency in NYC Friday night, Jewish comedian Jackie Mason used the term "schwartza" to describe President Barack Obama. Depending on who you ask, the term is either a literal Yiddish translation of the word "black," or it's a racial epithet that is equivalent to the N-word in the Yiddish culture.

Widow of Sammy Davis Jr. dies

Widow of Sammy Davis Jr. dies
Altovise Davis, the widow of entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., has died. She was 65.
Martin to Ore. troupe: Show will go on, on my dime

Steve Martin has offered to pay for an off-campus production of his play 'Picasso at the Lapin Agile,' which was banned from a high school because parents objected to what they called adult content.

The actor and comedian said in a letter to a newspaper that he wants to keep the play, conducted in other high schools without controversy, 'from acquiring a reputation it does not deserve.'

The 1993 play imagines a meeting between Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein in a Paris bar as they are on the verge of great achievements in painting and physics.

Idyllic Southern life is shattered
If you're only going to write one book in your lifetime, you might as well make it a masterpiece. That's what Harper Lee did in 1960 with her one and only effort, "To Kill a Mockingbird." "Mockingbird" went on to win the Pulitzer Prize and scores of other awards, including those for a film adaptation.

Anna Nicole Smith's Boyfriend, Doctors Charged Over Drug Facilitation

Anna Nicole 'drugged near to stupefaction'
Anna Nicole Smith's longtime partner and attorney, Howard K. Stern, and a doctor were jailed Thursday in connection with a scheme to furnish drugs to her before her death in 2007, authorities said.
Anna Nicole Smith's Boyfriend, Doctors Charged Over Drug Facilitation
Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend / lawyer Howard K. Stern (no, not that Howard Stern) as well as two doctors, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich have been charged with conspiracy to provide the former Playboy Playmate with thousands of prescription pills before her 2007 fatal overdose at the age of 39.

St. Patrick's Day events

Stewart slings barbs face-to-face with Cramer
After a week of pointed verbal barbs, host Jon Stewart sat face-to-face with financial analyst Jim Cramer on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" and continued the assault Thursday. Stewart blamed Cramer and cable network CNBC for being irresponsible cheerleaders in the lead-up the the stock market meltdown.
Comedian/Radio Host Steve Harvey Has Advice For Rihanna: Tells singer 'you are not to blame.'
*Steve Harvey, author of the relationship book "Think Like a Man, Act Like a Lady," sat down with Essence.com to discuss the reported reconciliation of Chris Brown and Rihanna, despite allegations that he abused her. ESSENCE.COM: You've been extremely vocal about the Rihanna and Chris Brown debacle on your syndicated radio show. If you could say anything to Chris Brown, what would you say? HARVEY: First to Chris, any young man or my sons, I'd say there is no reason to ever put your hands on a woman. Unless you're defending yourself because your life is in jeopardy-like a guy who called my show and told me his girl stabbed him, then okay, I believe you have a right to defend yourself if you're under attack that could possibly be fatal.

St. Patrick's Day events
St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated locally with parades, flag-raising ceremonies and traditional dinners, not to mention the Hibernians' annual ball, set for Saturday in Danbury.DanburyFestivities planned by The Ancient Order of Hibernians include three open house events at the Hibernians Hall, March 13, 15 and 17.

| EUR This N That: Bristol Palin and Fiance, Levi Johnston, Break Things Off

Jasmine Guy finds joy in 'Miss Evers' Boys'
Actress Jasmine Guy looks for the joy in bad times.
| EUR This N That: Bristol Palin and Fiance, Levi Johnston, Break Things Off
Did you awaken this morning to the shocker that Bristol Palin and her supposed fiance' are breaking off their engagement? They haven't had that baby five minutes and they've gone from happily ever after to Britney Spears and Kevin Federline in 60 seconds. The whole thing probably started with his mother being arrested on drug charges last year. Now fast forward to his sister Mercede weighing in on the situation. She told Star magazine ...

Production is beautifully cast and sung
Memo to producers: Many of us, probably legions, still believe that musicals are about the music. You can save the helicopters, chandeliers and dancing cups and saucers for those who equate musical comedy with musical circus. For me -- send in the songs and the songbirds.

Jimmy Fallon Meets the Palm Pre
I know Sprint higher-ups who haven't touched the Palm Pre yet, but somehow on Monday enGadget editor-in-chief Joshua Topolsky managed to sneak a Palm Pre out of the sight of Palm guards and get it onto the set of NBC's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

Diddy says sex act in 'Ready to Die' skit was the real thing.

Whatever happened to 'Idol's' Mandisa?
Simon Cowell may not recognize "American Idol" alumna Mandisa the next time he sees her. The woman about whom the acerbic judge once said, "We're going to have to get a bigger stage," has lost 75 pounds. Her new album, "Freedom," is due out later this month.
Diddy says sex act in 'Ready to Die' skit was the real thing.
*Sean "Diddy" Combs offers revelations about one of the interludes on Notorious B.I.G.'s first album, "Ready to Die," in which the rapper appears to be engaged in a sexual act. Diddy confirmed in an interview with Huffington Post blogger Barry Michael Cooper that the oral sex heard on the album was, indeed, authentic.

Frothy 1930s comedy playing at Schoolhouse Theater
S.N. Berman's frothy 1932 comedy, "Biography," now in a smart and stylish production at the Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls, N.Y., is a good example of what the theater lost when they "stopped writing them like that.""Biography" is a solid, three-act play that runs for about two and a half hours compared to today's average of 90 minutes (or less).

YouTube unplugs music videos in the UK

YouTube unplugs music videos in the UK
YouTube began pulling music videos from its United Kingdom Web site Monday after talks with Britain's music licensing group collapsed in a dispute over how much the video-sharing site should pay to host the songs.
'Private Life of a Masterpiece' screening is Wednesday at Danbury Library
Richter Association for the Arts continues its film series, "The Private Life of a Masterpiece," on Wednesday, March 11, at 3 p.m., in the Farioly Room at the Danbury Library.Each film focuses on the interesting and little known background of one famous work from 17th century artists to the Impressionists.

Natasha Bedingfield has designs on marriage

Natasha Bedingfield has designs on marriage
It's a good time to be British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield. The U.S. has embraced her music, she's getting married and major designers want to dress her. Add to that: She's gorgeous. And nice. So nice that you feel a little sad to see her leave when the interview is over.
TMZ says Chris Brown will consider plea deal, but only to a misdemeanor and with no jail time.
*TMZ.com is quoting sources who say Chris Brown's camp is hoping for a plea deal in his assault case, but only to a misdemeanor charge and with no time behind bars. Brown is currently charged with two felonies stemming from the Feb. 8 altercation with his girlfriend Rihanna: one count of assault and one of making criminal threats.

Danbury Symphony concert to feature tango contest
DANBURY -- Ariel Rudiakov will conduct the Danbury Symphony Orchestra in a program titled "Music of the Americas" Sunday at 3 p.m., which will include a tango-style dance contest.The concert will be in Ives Concert Hall on Western Connecticut State University's midtown campus, White Street and Fifth Avenue.

Relay for Life to hold ice cream social

You talkin' to me? Film quotes stir passion
Sometimes, when you need just the right thing to say, it's good to let the movies do the talking. And why not? When some of the funniest, most dramatic, romantic and poignant words are spoken on the big screen, it's no wonder they stick with us long after the movie is finished.
Watch Hilarious SNL Skit As Dwayne Johnson Becomes 'TheRock Obama'
*In perhaps the most memorable "Saturday Night Live" skit since Justin Timberlake's "Single Ladies" dance, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson suited up as a version of President Barack Obama after he had gotten angry and transformed into an Incredible-Hulk-sized creature.

Relay for Life to hold ice cream social
NEW FAIRFIELD -- Are you a cancer survivor? Do you know someone who is?The students of New Fairfield High School invite survivors and their caregivers to their first Relay for Life survivor ice cream social Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Company A Firehouse, 302 Ball Pond Road.

Star Trek Cologne Boldly Smells Like Nothing Has Smelled Before

Star Trek Cologne Boldly Smells Like Nothing Has Smelled Before
Well, you had to figure with a new Star Trek movie coming out this year, that they had to tie-in as many things as they could. But cologne / perfume?

Opening nights
Paula Vogel's Pulitzer-Prize winning drama, "How I Learned to Drive," opens Friday at 8 p.m. at the Ridgefield Theater Barn, 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield.Vogel's play has a disturbing sexual theme -- pedophilia -- and the title of her play and the depiction of driving lessons are metaphors for the difficult emotional problems that arise in dysfunctional families.

Rapper Coolio arrested on drug charges

Rapper Coolio arrested on drug charges
Grammy-winning rapper Coolio was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Friday on suspicion of possessing illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to a spokeswoman for the airport.
Sharon Stone Made a Very Bold Choice for her Oscar dress
Sharon Stone's definitely stole her light. Looks like the 50 year old ladies made the boldest choices at the post-Oscar parties

Relay for Life to hold ice cream social
NEW FAIRFIELD -- Are you a cancer survivor? Do you know someone who is?The students of New Fairfield High School invite survivors and their caregivers to their first Relay for Life survivor ice cream social Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Company A Firehouse, 302 Ball Pond Road.

Victoria Beckham's LookWow or Eww?
Where is the always ultra-fancy Victoria wearing such an attire to? Well, that would be LAX behind her, so I'm guessing... on a plane. Victoria Beckham's LookWow or Eww?

Can Chris Brown's career survive?

Can Chris Brown's career survive?
As details about an alleged assault of Rihanna by her boyfriend, Chris Brown, emerged, fans and the entertainment industry grappled with what it could mean for the future of the young star's career.

Chris Brown Arraingment Moved To April 6: Also, more details regarding altercation with Rihanna.

Michael Jackson sues to stop auction
Pop star Michael Jackson has sued to stop an auction house from selling millions of dollars of the iconic singer's property.
Chris Brown Arraingment Moved To April 6: Also, more details regarding altercation with Rihanna.
*A Los Angeles judge has granted a request from Chris Brown's attorney to postpone his arraignment until April 6 at 8:30 a.m., according to local reports. The 19-year-old pop star was officially charged Thursday morning with assault likely to cause great bodily injury and making criminal threats in connection with the alleged beating of his girlfriend, singer Rihanna. He could face up to four years in prison if convicted of the two felonies.

Clowns, conspirators abound in 'Tempest"
Television's "Fantasy Island" might have borrowed its scenario from Shakespeare's "The Tempest." In both, the magical, restorative powers of an isolated island work wonders on all sorts of emotionally and ethically challenged characters who find themselves on its remote shores.

'The rest of the story': Paul Harvey's impact

'The rest of the story': Paul Harvey's impact
Every day for decades, it was an essential part of the day for millions of listeners. A voice would boom out over the radio airwaves, announcing, "Hello, Americans, this is Paul Harvey! Stand by for news!"

Britney Spears Performs in Tiny Outfits

'Watchmen' stars eagerly await release
Comic book fans have been waiting for years for a film to be made of "Watchmen," the famed graphic novel about a group of misfit crimefighters. Now that the film is set for release Friday, the cast of the adaptation is confident the movie will meet fans' high expectations.
Britney Spears Performs in Tiny Outfits
Finally, Birtney is on tour! Here she is on stage during her concert at the New Orleans Arena, wearing tiny outfits with the ever-present-on-stage fishnets.

Nuns sing and dance in shipboard musical
I give in, there's no use struggling. Certain things, like fruitcakes at Christmas and productions of "Nunsense" musicals, are here to stay no matter what critics of either say.Since 1983, Dan Goggin's series of musicals about a quartet of singing, dancing nuns from Hoboken, N.

'Veronica's Room' is a creepy mystery

Chris Isaak is a 'Lucky' new man
Chris Isaak's new show finds him in late-night territory as he interviews and performs with fellow musicians like Trisha Yearwood, Michael Bublé and Smashing Pumpkins. Isaak also has a new album -- called "Mr. Lucky" -- which came out last week to coincide with his new TV project.
MiJac To Announce Comeback: London's 02 Arena shows to be confirmed in Thursday press conference.
*Michael Jackson is set to make a "special announcement" in London Thursday confirming longtime speculation that he will perform a string of concerts at the city's O2 Arena. Celena Aponte, spokeswoman for the venue's operator, AEG Live, said Jackson arrived in London on Tuesday and would appear at a press conference at the arena Thursday afternoon.

'Veronica's Room' is a creepy mystery
Some playwrights make work easy for critics -- especially those who write mysteries with a lot of startling revelations. How much can one report without ruining the shocks the playwright has labored so hard to create? Case in point -- Ira Levin's "Veronica's Room" -- which is playing at the Brewster Theater Company through this weekend.

'Wife Swap' star is latest reality TV villain
After his appearance on ABC's "Wife Swap," a reality television show in which wives from two different families switch places for two weeks, Stephen Fowler seems to have become the most hated man in America.
'Waltz with Bashir' documentary electrifies
If you expect documentaries to be dry doctoral dissertations with talking heads and archival film footage, prepare to be electrified. The Israeli animated war documentary "Waltz with Bashir" is a phantasmagorical record of Mideast chaos, a cartoon that echoes the hallucinatory power of "Apocalypse Now.

50 Cent is looking for revenge

50 Cent is looking for revenge
Most fans picturing rapper 50 Cent operating a joystick would probably envision the hip-hop star blasting away opponents in his latest video game release. Those same fans might be surprised to learn the hardcore rapper also has a soft spot for old-school throwbacks like "Tetris" and "Pac-Man."
RNC Chairman Michael Steele Gets Punked By Rush Limbaugh
*After saying Rush Limbaugh is not the unofficial leader of the Republicans, party chairman, Michael Steele has, in the words of CNN commentator, Roland Martin, "punked out," and taken back his comment. This after getting a mouth-full from Limbaugh in response on Monday. In an interview Saturday with CNN's D.L Hughley, Republican National Committee chairman Steele rejected suggestions that Limbaugh is the "de facto" leader of the party.

Toby Lightman discusses songs spanning her career
Toby Lightman, a New York City-based singer-songwriter-guitarist who plays acoustic rock with soulful vocals, recently discussed with me some of the songs that have shaped her career.From her debut album, 2004's "Little Things," she still likes to play "Devils And Angels," her highest-charting single, as well as two other fan favorites.

Commentary: Paul Harvey, behind the voice

Commentary: Paul Harvey, behind the voice
I've never been one to attend the performances of symphony orchestras, but off and on, for more than 35 years, I gave myself the gift of something even better:

In Wake of Her Reunion With Chris Brown, Rihanna's Dad Behind 'Whatever Road She Takes.'
*Within hours of news that Rihanna and Chris Brown were holed up at Diddy's spread in Miami trying to work things out, reaction has poured in from fans of the singers, domestic violence experts and Rihanna's own father, Ronald Fenty. "I love my daughter with whatever road she takes. I'm behind her win or lose. I will be supportive. If that's the road she wants to choose, I'm behind her," Fenty told Us Weekly from his Barbados home.

Kim Kardashian Poses for New Calendar in a Bikini

Legendary broadcaster Paul Harvey dies
Paul Harvey, the legendary radio host whose career sharing "the rest of the story" with listeners spanned more than 70 years, has died, according to ABC Radio Networks.
Kim Kardashian Poses for New Calendar in a Bikini
Kim Kardashian has posted up photos of a photo shoot she recently did for a calender on her personal blog. Check them out!

Technology, economy alter dating landscape
Finding a boyfriend. Having a girlfriend. Obsessing over a crush. Deciding when, how ­-- or if ­-- to let your crush know.These are all parts of the dating game, but in 2009, some things are different. The way people go about socializing appears to be changing.