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Capsule reviews of 'Brave' and other new films
Pixar is long overdue for a feature with a strong female character at its center. Now that she's arrived, it's clear that she deserves better. "Brave" is beautiful to look at, as you would expect... Read more »
Leading film critic Andrew Sarris dies at 83
Andrew Sarris, a leading movie critic during a golden age for reviewers who popularized the French reverence for directors and inspired debate about countless films and filmmakers, died Wednesday.... Read more »
WWE superstar John Cena grants 300th Make-A-Wish
WWE superstar John Cena granted his 300th wish to a 7-year-old Pennsylvania boy with a spinal condition, continuing his streak as the most popular celebrity granter in Make-A-Wish Foundation history. Read more »
'Sister Act' to go to Broadway theatrical heaven
God is having a tough month on Broadway — "Godspell" is closing, "Jesus Christ Superstar" is on life support and now comes word that "Sister Act" is going to theatrical heaven. Read more »
Yahoo, Liquid set to publish motion comics
Yahoo said Wednesday it is expanding its original offerings, partnering with Liquid Comics to offer motion-comics. Read more »
Snooki: 'I laugh all the way to the bank'
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi says she doesn't care what anyone says, she's ready to be a parent. Read more »
Could duck be the new chicken? Try it on the grill
tly spent two glorious barbecue-filled weeks in Austin, where I happily cooked for 1,200 hungry folks at a food festival. Read more »
Wynonna Judd marries drummer Cactus Moser
Country singer Wynonna Judd has tied the knot. Read more »
Starbucks to open its first Tazo tea shop
Starbucks Corp. is planning to open its first tea shop, under its Tazo brand. Read more »
'The Newsroom': Sorkin writes the media's wrongs
"The Newsroom" has a reassuring mantra: "We can do better." Read more »
Right at Home: indoor plants with pizzazz
indoor gardening stage, plants such as peace lily, Boston fern and sansevieria are veterans, tried-and-true performers that require little fussing over. Read more »
Review: No good guys in 'The Bad and the Better'
If anyone can create a graphic novel onstage, it's the irreverent downtown troupe The Amoralists. As the title implies, good guys will be scarce in "The Bad and the Better," a typically outrageous... Read more »
Underwood talks gay marriage backlash, London show
Carrie Underwood is all about the music, not politics. Read more »
Hugh Jackman to host free short film fest in NYC
Hugh Jackman is sharing his plans for the upcoming weekend. He's hosting New York City's first installment of Tropfest, billed as the world's largest short film festival. It's taking place at... Read more »
SPOTLIGHT: Cairo toll house becomes museum
The confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers at Cairo has seen its share of American history travel past its banks. Read more »
Without Michael, Jacksons prepare to tour
Guided by a thumping bass line from their backing band, the Jackson brothers strut forward to a row of four microphones, thrusting their pelvises along the way, before launching into "Can't Let Her... Read more »
Marana pilot helps military as tiny human target
Tucsonan Bob Bishop has traded a hall-of-fame career as an air show pilot for a new job: human target. Read more »
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei barred from court
Police barred artist Ai Weiwei from attending the hearing of a lawsuit his company brought against Beijing tax authorities and blocked filming at the courthouse Wednesday as part of an intimidation... Read more »
Experts say science lacking on 9/11 and cancer
Some scientists are disputing a decision to link 50 kinds of cancer to exposure to World Trade Center dust. The experts say that there's little research to prove that exposure to the toxic dust on... Read more »
Review: No good guys in 'The Bad and the Better'
If anyone can create a graphic novel onstage, it's the irreverent downtown troupe The Amoralists. As the title implies, good guys will be scarce in "The Bad and the Better," a typically outrageous... Read more »
Jury selection begins in Auburn tree poison trial
Nearly half of the prospective jurors in the trial of an Alabama fan accused of poisoning two trees at the famed Toomer's Corner next to Auburn University said they, close friends or family have... Read more »
Susan Tyrrell, known for offbeat film roles, dies
Oscar-nominated actress Susan Tyrrell, known for roles in offbeat films including John Waters' "Cry-Baby," has died. She was 67. Read more »
Romney stays mum on Rubio's status in veep race
Mitt Romney is staying mum on whether Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a rising star in Republican politics, has been cut from his short list of potential running mates. Read more »
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