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What do you love about 'Shrek?'
The fourth and final 'Shrek' arrives May 21. Tell us what the big green animated ogre and his films have meant to you. Please include full name, city and contact number.
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On tour, Whitney Houston is hitting some sour notes
Will fans always love you? Whitney Houston, photographed performing in Milan on May 3, has disappointed fans on her Nothing But Love tour.
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It's Wednesday, so let's talk 'Lost.'
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Jamie Foxx teaches the Idols a thing or two about movie music.
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Get your pop culture news on the go with the USA TODAY app for iPad.
Final Word
Craig Wilson says he's been there, done that, whatever 'that' is.
Fashion Forward
This week: Designer Jonathan Adler takes a stylish step for All Mankind.
Idol Chatter
What do you think about Tuesday's performances? Share your opinions in our blog.
Idol Meter
There's no scientific approach to predicting 'Idol' results. But it's fun to pretend.
'Lost' quiz No. 12: 'The Candidate'
Sixteen question in honor of candidate No. 16, Sayid.
Listen Up
Dead Weather goes bobbing through a choppy 'Sea of Cowards.'
Interactive calendar: May books
Our critics offer a baker's dozen of must-reads.
Birthdays
Actor Ving Rhames turns 51.
Critic's Corner
Robert Bianco answered your TV questions; read transcript.
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reunite in 'Uni-5.'
Red carpet review: Awards season
Photos: Track your favorite stars' fashion statements from each red carpet.
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See who's topping the charts in 12 different radio formats.
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Did dogs run off hubbie?
A tattoo model who had an affair with Jesse James says too many dogs sleep in Sandra Bullock's bed.
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Lifeline Live: Another 'Dancing' star goes home
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'Idol' performance: Who was a hit on Movie Night?
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Fewer big-budget movies at Cannes film fest
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Nielsen ratings: Tough times on CBS, NBC, Fox
By Gary Levin, USA TODAY
'The Big Bang Theory,' 'CSI: Miami,' 'Chuck,' 'House,' 'NCIS,' 'NCIS: Los Angeles' and 'American Idol' all hit lows.
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Critic's Corner Wednesday: 'Old Christine,' 'Criminal Minds'
By Robert Bianco, USA TODAY
Sure, Old Christine is engaged, but with both Christines, Old and New, engagements don't always lead to weddings. The latest romantic...
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Final Word: Been there, done that, whatever 'that' is
By Craig Wilson, USA TODAY
What does it take to cross a state or country off your "to-visit" list?
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Bob Woodward's new book to show Obama fighting for agenda
Bob Woodward's upcoming book on the Obama administration will portray the president struggling for control of his domestic agenda,...
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The Ray and Diana Harryhausen Foundation, A.M.P.A.S.
Ray Harryhausen's models scale the heights of history
By Anthony Breznican, USA TODAY
The special-effects pioneer will be honored in Beverly Hills this summer with an exhibit of his work.
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Dad/son duo James and Scott Caan have 'Mercy'
By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY
When Scott Caan, 33, wrote the script for 'Mercy,' he handpicked his famous dad, James, 70, to play his on-screen father in the romance.
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Woman says Sammi from 'Jersey Shore' attacked her
A 24-year-old woman said Tuesday that she was attacked by a female cast member of MTV's Jersey Shore at a South Beach nightclub.
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Pet Talk: 'Kindest Kid' Hannah Blaze is a hero to Ohio animals
By Sharon L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY
Sometimes a girl's just got to step in and get things done. Even if she's only 10 years old.
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'The Lost Girls' of New York learn to embrace the journey
By Bob Minzesheimer, USA TODAY
Three women take a trip around the world and chronicle their adventures in a book, out Tuesday.
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Swift to receive award at Songwriters Hall of Fame
She's only 20, but Taylor Swift is getting in the hall of fame.
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Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton get engaged
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, two of country music's hottest singles, are off the market.
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Tyra Banks writing fantasy series for young people
Tyra Banks wants to spread some truth, and a little fantasy.
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By David Swanson
Listen Up: Dead Weather goes bobbing through choppy 'Sea'
By Edna Gundersen, Elysa Gardner, Jerry Shriver and Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY
Jack White's latest side project fails to equal last year's impressive 'Horehound.'
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Aldean joins Swift, Underwood in hunt for CMT awards
Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood have each received three nominations for June 9's CMT Awards. Ten other...
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By Tim Hetherington, Outpost Films
What's Sebastian Junger's 'War' good for? Quite a bit
By Bob Minzesheimer, USA TODAY
Author of the best-selling "Perfect Storm" reports from the trenches of Afghanistan.
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First look: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops' swoops into action
By Mike Snider, USA TODAY
The Cold War generates heat anew in the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops, the latest title in a multibillion-dollar video game franchise.
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Any shot at No. 1 for 'Idol' final four?
By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY
Last year, Idol producers 19 Entertainment signed the show's final four to record deals. This year, Idol expert Richard Rushfield sees as...
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Rapper Common gets 'Wright' with his dreams
By Cindy Clark, USA TODAY
He's the leading man opposite Queen Latifah in the movie Just Wright, opening Friday, and he plays a basketball player.
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The life and times of musical legend Lena Horne
By Elysa Gardner and Robyn Abzug, USA TODAY
Over a career spanning decades of social turbulence, Lena Horne, who died Sunday at age 92, helped break down racial barriers for...
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Judge refuses to unseal testimony in Polanski case
A judge in Los Angeles has refused to unseal secret testimony given by the original prosecutor in Roman Polanski's 33-year-old sex case.
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