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Friday, April 8, 2011

Lennon's Letters to Be Collected in New Book by Dave Itzkoff

A new book containing the correspondence that John Lennon sent "to his friends, family, strangers, newspapers, organizations, lawyers and the laundry," will be released by Little, Brown in O…

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Lil Wayne Cancels European Tour by Dave Itzkoff

The rapper Lil Wayne, who was released from Rikers Island jail in November, had been scheduled to perform a concert in Ireland and was expected to appear at other major European festivals th…

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Finally Understanding Nothing: Gary Busey Redefines the Word Fun by Dave Itzkoff

A "Tonight Show" interview delivers a concentrated, 100 percent pure Gary Busey experience.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Showtime Orders New Series Starring Don Cheadle and Claire Danes by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Cheadle will star in "House of Lies," a comedy about a ruthless management consultant, and Ms. Danes will star in "Homeland," a psychological thriller about a C.I.A. officer.

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F.B.I. Files Reveal Details of Investigation of Notorious B.I.G.'s Killing by Dave Itzkoff

The F.B.I. spent nearly two years investigating whether Los Angeles police were involved with the shooting death of Notorious B.I.G. and conducted surveillance of a suspected gunman, but pro…

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Alec Baldwin Calls for 'Five More Seasons' of '30 Rock' by Dave Itzkoff

Alec Baldwin, the "30 Rock" co-star, said he hoped the show "goes on forever" or "at least as long as everyone involved desires," after he was quoted as saying it would end next year.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

ArtsBeat: What a Drag: Broadway Revival of 'La Cage aux Folles' Is Closing by Dave Itzkoff

The production, a Tony winner for best musical revival, will play its final performance on May 1.

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J. J. Abrams Creates New Novel for Little, Brown by Dave Itzkoff

The publisher of a new novel created by J.J. Abrams, the "Star Trek" director and "Lost" co-creator, offered few details on the project except to say that it will be written by Doug Dorst, t…

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The Times Are Changing Only So Much: Dylan, With Restricted Set List, Plays China by Dave Itzkoff

Bob Dylan's performance in Beijing avoided songs that might overtly offend China's Communist rulers, though it sounds like he was still able to slip in a few of his cryptically critical song…

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Meet the New Boss: Will Ferrell Clocks in at 'The Office' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Ferrell, who is about to begin a four-episode run on "The Office," talks about joining the ranks of Dunder Mifflin as he contemplates his own career and whether he wants to be known as m…

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Athol Fugard and Philip J. Smith to Receive Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement by Dave Itzkoff

Organizers of the Tony Awards also announced special honors for Eve Ensler, Bill Berloni, the Drama Book Shop and Sharon Jensen and Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts.

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Rehearse Me a Little, Wherever You Are by Dave Itzkoff

A new production of "Company" has resorted to a grab bag of strategies, shortcuts and cheats to get its far-flung cast of A-list performers quickly up to speed.

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Mort Sahl, Tammy Wynette and Captain Beefheart Added to National Recording Registry by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Sahl's comedy album "At Sunset," Ms. Wynette's song "Stand by Your Man" and the album "Trout Mask Replica," by Captain Beefheart and His Magic Band, are among the 25 recordings that the …

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Calling Dr. Fine: Sean Hayes to Play Larry in 'Three Stooges' Movie by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Hayes, the star of "Will and Grace" and "Promises, Promises," joins Will Sasso in a film about the slapstick trio that will be directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly.

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Monday, April 4, 2011

A Promising Debut for 'The Killing' on AMC by Dave Itzkoff

The crime drama, adapted from the Danish series "Forbrydelsen," was the network's second-most-watched premiere for an original series.

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Tony Kaye Film and Kings of Leon Documentary Added to Tribeca Lineup by Dave Itzkoff

"Detachment," a new feature from Mr. Kaye ("American History X") chronicles a substitute teacher played by Adrien Brody, while "Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon" follows that Souther…

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Father of 5 Browns Is Sentenced by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Brown pleaded guilty in February to a first-degree felony count of sodomy and two second-degree felony counts of sexual abuse of a child.

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His Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy: George R. R. Martin Talks 'Game of Thrones' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Martin discusses how his career in Hollywood led to his "Song of Ice and Fire" novels, and why he believed "Game of Thrones" could never be filmed.

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

CBS Declares Next Week Is 'Tweet Week' by Dave Itzkoff

The network will have eight nights of programming during which its personalities and performers will post live on Twitter during shows like "NCIS," "Survivor" and "Hawaii Five-0."

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Peabody Awards Go to 'Justified,' 'The Good Wife' and 'Sherlock' by Dave Itzkoff

Raylan Givens, Alicia Florrick and Sherlock Holmes may not share much when it comes to righting wrong-doings, but programs featuring these characters have all won an award for excellence in …

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Future of HBO's 'In Treatment' Is Couched in Mystery by Dave Itzkoff

The network said it had "no plans to continue" the show in its current format, but was seeking ways "to continue telling these rich stories."

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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Judge Says Willie Nelson Won't Have to Sing as Punishment for Pot Bust by Dave Itzkoff

A judge in West Texas said a prosecutor who suggested that Mr. Nelson perform in a courtroom was making a joke that "got out of hand."

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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Look Busy for the Boss: Bruce Springsteen Visits 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Springsteen, who has known and performed with Steven Van Zandt since the early 1970s, will be a guest on Mr. Van Zandt's radio program for a series of broadcasts celebrating the show's n…

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Willie Nelson May Be Able to Sing His Way Out of Pot Bust by Dave Itzkoff

A county attorney in Sierra Blanca, Tex., where Mr. Nelson was arrested on a marijuana possession charge last year, has said that he will allow the singer to plead guilty to a misdemeanor if…

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New Whit Stillman Movie Picked Up by Sony Pictures Classics by Dave Itzkoff

"Violet Wister's Damsels in Distress," which stars Greta Gerwig and Adam Brody, will be the first movie from Mr. Stillman in 13 years.

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Monday, March 28, 2011

New Edward Burns Movie Will Close Tribeca Film Festival by Dave Itzkoff

"Newlyweds," the 10th film written and directed by Mr. Burns, chronicles "a newly wedded couple whose honeymoon period is upended by the arrival of the husband's wild-child baby sister and t…

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Amy Adams to Play Lois Lane in Superman Movie (That Zack Snyder Is Still Directing) by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Adams, a three-time Academy Award nominee, will play the intrepid Daily Planet reporter for Mr. Snyder, the director of "Sucker Punch."

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Friday, March 25, 2011

Relive Through This: A Hole Reunion of Sorts at New Directors/New Films by Dave Itzkoff

Courtney Love, Eric Erlandson, Melissa Auf der Maur and Patty Schemel will gather at the Museum of Modern Art for a screening of "Hit So Hard," a documentary about Ms. Schemel.

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Does He Have Your Full Attention? Aaron Sorkin in the Most Meta '30 Rock' Clip Ever by Dave Itzkoff

The "Social Network" screenwriter (and creator of "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) turns up to parody his signature style and offer Tina Fey some advice on Angry Birds.

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Hold Your Tongue: PG-13 Version of 'King's Speech' Coming by Dave Itzkoff

The Weinstein Company will release a PG-13 version of "The King's Speech," its Academy Award-winning biographical film about King George VI and the speech therapist who helped him tame his s…

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Chris Brown Says 'Good Morning America' Interview Intended 'to Exploit Me' by Dave Itzkoff

Appearing on BET's "106 & Park," Mr. Brown suggested his outburst at "Good Morning America" occurred after its co-anchor Robin Roberts did not follow an agreed-upon set of talking point…

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