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Friday, December 10, 2010

Accept It: Dylan's Lyrics Are Sold at Auction by Dave Itzkoff

Sotheby's said Mr. Dylan's original handwritten lyrics to "The Times They Are a-Changin'" were sold for $422,500.

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It's Taylor Swift to the Max in New Pop-Art Portrait by Dave Itzkoff

The country singer is immortalized in a new portrait by Peter Max, whose work she remembers seeing often "as a child and young teen."

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In Comes 'Company,' Starring Neil Patrick Harris, in New York Philharmonic Production by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Harris, the "How I Met Your Mother" star, will play another famous perennial bachelor in a production of the Stephen Sondheim musical this spring.

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ArtsBeat: In Comes 'Company,' Starring Neil Patrick Harris, in New York Philharmonic Production by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Harris, the "How I Met Your Mother" star, will play another famous perennial bachelor in a production of the Stephen Sondheim musical this spring.

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On 'Late Night,' Paul McCartney Looks Back at Days Gone By by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. McCartney performs a unique version of "Yesterday" as well as "Here Today," a tribute to his former band mate John Lennon.

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Jim Morrison Is Pardoned in Indecent Exposure Case by Dave Itzkoff and Gary Fineout

Morrison, the lead singer for the Doors, was convicted in 1970 following a raucous performance where witnesses said they saw him expose himself.

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Stop the Presses: 'Brenda Starr, Reporter' Comic Is Ending by Dave Itzkoff

The serial about a journalist's adventures and romantic entanglements will publish its last installment on Jan. 2.

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On 'Colbert Report,' Steve Martin Interview Is No Paint-By-Numbers Affair by Dave Itzkoff

With the assistance of Frank Stella, Shepard Fairey and Andres Serrano, Mr. Martin tries to determine the value of a portrait of his host.

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Counting Down to 'Parks and Recreation': The Swanson Pyramid of Greatness by Dave Itzkoff

A poster celebrating the virtues and lifestyle of Ron Swanson, director of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

In the Next Broadway Development, Jeffrey Tambor Joins 'La Cage aux Folles' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Tambor, a star of "Arrested Development" and "The Larry Sanders Show," will take over the role of Georges from Kelsey Grammer in February.

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ArtsBeat: In the Next Broadway Development, Jeffrey Tambor Joins 'La Cage aux Folles' by Dave Itzkoff

Mr. Tambor, a star of "Arrested Development" and "The Larry Sanders Show," will take over the role of Georges from Kelsey Grammer in February.

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'Conan' Shows No Signs of Turning Off 'Spider-Man' Parodies by Dave Itzkoff

In the "Conan" crew's latest would-be preview, the cast keeps growing bigger and the injuries keep getting more severe.

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ArtsBeat: 'Conan' Shows No Signs of Turning Off 'Spider-Man' Parodies by Dave Itzkoff

In the "Conan" crew's latest would-be preview, the cast keeps growing bigger and the injuries keep getting more severe.

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'The Insider' Responds to Blogger's Charge of Lifted Material by Dave Itzkoff

A blogger's montage of Mariah Carey's appearances on the HSN cable channel is nearly identical to one shown later on the entertainment-news program "The Insider."

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

For 'The Hobbit,' Peter Jackson Signs Up an Old Friend and a Former 'Doctor Who' by Dave Itzkoff

Cate Blanchett will reprise her "Lord of the Rings" character, Galadriel the elf, and Sylvester McCoy will play the wizard Radagast the Brown.

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Gisele's Eco-Friendly Cartoon Hopes to Teach Some Model Behaviors by Dave Itzkoff

Gisele Bündchen talks about "Gisele & the Green Team," a Web-based animated series intended to teach younger viewers about how they can help save the earth.

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ArtsBeat: TKTS Gets an iPhone App, and Some Extra Human Help, Too by Dave Itzkoff

In addition to the app, which lets users see what tickets are offered at the TKTS booths, visitors to the Times Square booth can seek help from official TKTS Patron Services Representatives.

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TKTS Gets an iPhone App, and Some Extra Human Help, Too by Dave Itzkoff

In addition to the app, which lets users see what tickets are offered at the TKTS booths, visitors to the Times Square booth can seek help from official TKTS Patron Services Representatives.

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Monday, December 6, 2010

'Terriers' Is Put Down, but 'Dexter' Lives On to Kill Again by Dave Itzkoff

"Terriers," about about a former detective and an ex-burglar trying to make it as private investigators, was well reviewed when it made its debut in September.

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How They Got Neil Patrick Harris to Host the Video Game Awards: We Have No Idea by Dave Itzkoff

The "How I Met Your Mother" star, previously an M.C. of the Emmys and the Tonys, will have to wait on fulfilling his dream of hosting the Telemundo awards.

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Meta Alert: Cartoon Comments on Cartoon Feud Between 'Simpsons' and Fox News by Dave Itzkoff

The friendly-ish sibling rivalry between arms of the News Corporation empire is sent up in a Taiwanese computer-generated animation.

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Mobster Mash: Why the 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'Walking Dead' Finales Were the Same Show by Dave Itzkoff

Correspondences and connections between the season-ending episodes of the HBO and AMC series.

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

With Great Satire Comes Great Publicity: 'S.N.L.' Sends Up the 'Spider-Man' Musical by Dave Itzkoff

Will "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" ever catch a break? Not from "Saturday Night Live," it won't.

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ArtsBeat: With Great Satire Comes Great Publicity: 'S.N.L.' Sends Up the 'Spider-Man' Musical by Dave Itzkoff

Will "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" ever catch a break? Not from "Saturday Night Live," it won't.

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Friday, December 3, 2010

The Celebrity Viral Video That Teaches You Norwegian by Dave Itzkoff

Who needs Google Translate when you can watch celebrities lip-sync "Let It Be"?

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Jennifer Jason Leigh Enters 'House of Blue Leaves' by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Leigh, a veteran of "Cabaret" and "Proof," will play a zoo keeper's mistress in the coming Broadway revival of the John Guare comedy.

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ArtsBeat: Jennifer Jason Leigh Enters 'House of Blue Leaves' by Dave Itzkoff

Ms. Leigh, a veteran of "Cabaret" and "Proof," will play a zoo keeper's mistress in the coming Broadway revival of the John Guare comedy.

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Suit Brought By Former 'Dora the Explorer' Star Ends Quietly by Dave Itzkoff

A lawsuit filed by Caitlin Sanchez, a voice actress who was hired at the age of 12 to portray the bilingual title character, has been withdrawn.

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Double Feature (and Then Some) Picture Show: BAM Plans Susan Sarandon Tribute by Dave Itzkoff

The Brooklyn Academy's BAMcinématek will present a four-day-long, 13-film tribute to Ms. Sarandon, including movies like "Dead Man Walking," "Bull Durham" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show…

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The Weirdest '30 Rock' Clip We've Ever Seen by Dave Itzkoff

Whence the soon-to-be immortal exclamation, "I ate my father-pig."

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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Pulled from National Portrait Gallery, Video Emerges Elsewhere in Washington by Dave Itzkoff

Transformer, a Washington-based arts organization, says it will play the David Wojnarowicz video "A Fire in My Belly" on a 24-hour loop until the National Portrait Gallery reinstates it.

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