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POPSHow John Cassavetes' Shadows changed American movies forever more at clip source The movie immerses you in its world from the get-go. The opening credits scroll over a raucous rave-up in a cramped apartment, with revelers—white and black—boozing and singing along to an impromptu jam. Without a word of dialogue the demimonde is established—this is not Don Draper's Manhattan. Shadows centers on three siblings: Benny (Ben Carruthers), a brooding beatnik and unemployed trumpet player; Lelia (Lelia Goldoni), the innocent little sister who puts up a worldly front; and Hughie (Hugh Hurd), the oldest and a struggling jazz musician. The three are African-American, but only Hughie looks it—both Benny and Lelia are light-skinned enough to pass for white.
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POPSWhy Precious Should Have Been Taught Math Instead of Journaling Anyone who has taught adult-literacy classes knows that inexperienced writers' efforts are more often clichéd, vague, and confusing than searingly original and profound. And that's just the work of students with an aptitude to write... Maybe writing in her journal allowed Precious to conceive of a better life for herself and her children; maybe creating a persona on the page enhanced her self-worth. But, contrary to what Hollywood would have us believe, the world does not reward self-expression as readily or consistently as it rewards a good head for numbers. It's hard for any writer to support herself writing. Precious's teacher should have known that, and given her a calculator along with that journal.
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POPSJosh Duhamel & Fergie's Date Night Down South , told us today Amidst rumors of her husband's fling with a stripper, Fergie is standing by her man...and flying to his side, joining Josh Duhamel in Georgia, where he's filming Life As We Know It with Katherine Heigl Just last night, she was spotted dining with Josh at Atlanta hot spot Chops Steakhouse and Seafood. And while the Duchess is now on the scene, locals say Josh is usually out solo... The actor has been spotted frequenting bars in the Buckhead area with groups of guys and girls during his downtime. "That boy likes to put down a few cold ones and party up a storm," one scenester tells E! News. "I see him out all of the time." Now that Fergie's in town, maybe she'll be joining Josh on his outings. Or they'll get smart and stay holed up in the hotel—making up for time spent apart.
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POPSKardashian on Boxing Beat-Down: "It Was Absolutely Insane!" The Hot News Keeping Up With the Kardashians we can get behind. But beating up on the Kardashians? That's taking things a bit far. The Kardashian Charity Knock Out took place last night at the Commerce Casino outside of Los Angeles. The event was supposed to be a fun way to raise money for the Dream Foundation, in which potential pugilists bid in an auction to box against the E! reality stars. That's when things went downhill, especially for Kim and Rob Kardashian... on Boxing Beat-Down: "It Was Absolutely Insane!"
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POPSHollywood film Vampire Wars: Who's the Best Evil (Yet Hot) Vampire? "And you’re what, shocked and disappointed? I’m evil." —Spike Vampire Wars continues! As we explained earlier this week, we've decided that, structurally speaking, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, True Blood and The Vampire Diaries are all the same show. Girl meets soft-hearted vampire, girl enters bizarre world of the occult, girl gets mixed up in some stuff, girl hooks up with hard-bodied other vampire, wackiness (and bloody good scandal) ensues. But which of those wicked, supersexy vamps is the best? It’s time to decide who’s the best evil (yet hot) TV series vampire, and you have to make the nearly impossible choice between James Marsters‘ bitingly funny Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Alex Skarsgård’s Viking vampire Eric Northman on True Blood, and Ian Somerhalder’s devilish Damon on The Vampire Diaries. So…who do you love? Tell us in the poll below!
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POPSHollywood Actor Robert Pattinson Can't Compete With Edward Cullen Ready to get up close with Robert Pattinson? Don't break your necks shaking your head too vigorously, ladies. The actor is featured in USA Weekend, a USA Today-sponsored section that appears in multiple newspapers nationwide. Not bad for a guy almost no one had heard of two years ago.] On New Moon: "Making this movie, it's almost as if people have become more concerned with what the fans want the more successful it becomes. The first one seemed more relaxed than this one, and that one wasn't particularly relaxed." On fame: On his fame: "I'll probably realize afterward how I could have controlled it a little bit more. But I am still like a deer in
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POPSMovie SingerTaylor Swift Album Update: Cover Art, Release Date, Track List Great news, Taylor Swift fans: The release date for the expanded edition of the singer's smash hit CD, Fearless, has been moved up... from October 27 to October 26! In November 2008, the original album debuted at number-one on the Billboard 200. Fearless Platinum Edition, meanwhile, features six new singles from the wildly popular star. The complete track list is below. Check out the songs that will be available on this CD now:
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POPSAngelina Jolie = Susie Homemaker???? Who would have guessed that Santa Angelina bakes cakes??? Well, she doesn't bake them, per se… But she prepares them! Sandra Lee, star of the Food Network's Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee revealed to reporters that Angie used one of Lee's famous recipes to make Maddox's birthday cake! The "No Bake birthday cake" involves buying a white sheet cake at the store, topping it with a white round cake and the surrounding the massive pile of cakey goodness with cupcakes and and cookies! Delicioso!
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POPSParis' Precious Diamonds Returned! It only took a year, but Paris' jewels have been returned! The hotel heiress' McMansion was broken into last December (by Rachel Lee and crew), and over $2 million in jewelry was lifted from Hilton's home! Paris updated her Twitter on Saturday to tip her hat to the LAPD for finding and returning her valuable jewels: "I want to say thank you to The LAPD, I am so happy and grateful that they caught the robbers from my burglary and returned my jewelry to me," writes P.
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POPSLiz Taylor:Michael Jackson Film Is Greatest Movie Ever Made! Liz Taylor saw an advanced screening of the Michael Jackson docu-film "This Is It" last night -- and to say she liked it could be the biggest understatement of all time. Taylor went to Twitter just moments ago where the star of such Hollywood classics like "Cleopatra," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" and a ton of other iconic films wrote the following statement about "This Is It": "It is the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen." Liz continued, "I wept from pure joy at his God given gift. There will never, ever be the likes of him again." UPDATE: Taylor is blasting Tweet after Tweet ... she just referred to Michael as a "modern day prophet."
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POPSMaria Shriver Apologizes -- Oops, I Did It Again! Maria Shriver is sorry. Again. The First Lady of California released a statement through her office this afternoon, apologizing for her latest driving gaffe — parking in a red zone this weekend for over an hour. The First Lady of California released a statement through her office this afternoon, apologizing for her latest driving gaffe -- parking in a red zone this weekend for over an hour. Maria Shriver is sorry. Again. The First Lady of California released a statement through her office this afternoon, apologizing for her latest driving gaffe — parking in a red zone this weekend for over an hour.
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POPSRosie O'Donnell Thinks She and Angelina Jolie Almost Happened ROSIE: Let’s just get this out here — we are generally a pro-Rosie O’Donnell lesbian website. We don’t agree with everything she says or does, but we think she’s funny, we admire her bravery to speak out on unpopular points of view and most of all we respect the heaps of charity work she does. She’s a responsible citizen, and we salute her for that So Rosie was on Howard Stern’s Sirus Radio Show! I know! For a whole 90 minutes! Wanna listen? As for her thoughts on Oprah's relationship with her BFF, Rosie and Howard think there may be some sparks. "I don't know that she and Gayle are necessarily doing each other," Rosie said, "but I think they are the emotional equivalent of…"
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POPSHow Can Tweens Think Miley's Worse Than Kanye? Why have the tweens suddenly turned on Miley Cyrus? There was just a survey calling her a bad influence. —Forlu, via the Answer B!tch inbox Like I KNOW, RIGHT? Especially because every single one of the people who voted in that survey on AOL is probably listening to "Party in the USA" right now. (And yes, Madison, Hailey, Breanna, Chloe and Zoe—I am talking to you.) Cyrus, meanwhile, has had a string of no-nos, including those photos in Vanity Fair, the controversial slanty-eye snapshot, a brief flirtation with a stripper pole during an awards show, and dating an older guy (in tweenie world, 20 is like, geriatric—like Olsen twins old!).
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POPSSarah Palin's high-risk, high-reward strategy Washington (CNN) -- When Sarah Palin weighed in last week on the contentious special congressional election in New York, she did so in her trademark way: unconventionally. While other potential 2012 presidential contenders largely stayed quiet on the divisive congressional race that has exposed fault lines in the party, Palin delivered a slap in the face to Republican Party leadership in Washington when she offered a full-throated endorsement of third-party conservative Doug Hoffman over the GOP's anointed candidate, Dede Scozzafava. The CNN poll also shows Palin has lost support among independent voters over the last year, drawing approval from 41 percent of them now, 10 points lower than that group's approval last year. She fares even worse with self-identified moderate voters, drawing only a 34 percent approval rating.
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POPSAttention, True Blood Fans: You'll Get Your Werewolves After All 
Crisis averted. After we fans got our first glimpse at True Blood season three earlier this week, there was widespread concern that werewolf Alcide Herveaux, a major fan fave character from the third book, would not be part of season three. Well, we caught up with True Blood boss Alan Ball last night, and he assures us that Alcide is present and accounted for in season three. (Woo!) News for Team Everybody Else: Season three will be about "identity," as the various characters figure out who they are: Sam Merlotte (Sam Trammell) investigates his biological parents and his shapeshifter heritage, Sookie (Anna Paquin) "gets closer to the answer" of why she has that flashy fairy power—and why bro Jason (Ryan Kwanten) doesn't; and Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) explores her newfound vampirism. As producer Raelle Tucker told us, "Jessica's going through an identity crisis, and needing to suck blood to survive doesn't make any easier. But she's really
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POPSHollywood Actor Dennis Hopper Takes a Break to Battle Cancer LOS ANGELES — Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is canceling all travel plans to focus on treatment, his manager said Thursday. The 73-year-old actor and artist is being treated through a "special program" at the University of Southern California, said Sam Maydew. Asked about Hopper's prognosis, Maydew said, "We're hoping for the best." He would not elaborate on the actor's condition. Hopper was hospitalized in New York earlier this month and treated for dehydration. The "Easy Rider" star recently finished shooting the second season of "Crash," a TV version of the Oscar-winning 2004 film. He plays maniacal music producer Ben Cendars on the series, which airs on the Starz network. Hopper also has several film projects in the works.
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POPSOrlando Bloom’s Model Girlfriend Forgets Her Victoria’s Secret Panties It's been a bit chilly the last few days in Los Angeles, but that doesn't mean Orlando Bloom 's girlfriend Miranda Kerr has been wearing layers. In fact, she left the house the other night without any underwear on. How do we know? Read on to find out... One of our eagle-eyed sources spotted Bloom, 32, and his Victoria's Secret model ladylove, 26, earlier this week enjoying an evening stroll down a Los Angeles street. Orlando Bloom’s Model Girlfriend Forgets Her Victoria’s Secret Panties And the bare buttocks show didn't stop there.
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POPSJudge orders Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend, two doctors to stand trial A judge ordered Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend and two doctors to stand trial on charges of illegally funneling prescription drugs to the former Playboy model. The ruling Friday followed a three-week preliminary hearing to determine if there was enough evidence to try lawyer Howard K. Stern, Dr. Sandeep Kapoor and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich. The charges included providing drugs to an addict. The defe
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POPSRitchie gets a restraining order against 2 paparazzi Two photographers have been temporarily ordered to stay 100 yards away from Nicole Richie, a Los Angeles judge ruled Friday. The order also protects her two children, Harlow, 2, and Sparrow, 6 weeks. In her filing, Richie states that photographers Eduardo Arrivebene and Ivon Miguel daily "stalk" Richie and her family, and that they "sit outside my house, waiting for me to leave." She alleges that they "scream at me in an attempt to get my reaction, scare me, follow me, chase me in vehicle," causing her "severe emotional distress."
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POPSKing of Pop Michael Jackson's This Is It Has $101 Million Reasons to Live On Sony announced today the Michael Jackson concert movie, originally billed as a two-week-only event, will stay in theaters through Thanksgiving weekend. The un-surprise move comes after This Is It led the box-office competition with an estimated $21.3 million Friday-Sunday, and upped its five-day worldwide haul to $101 million. Even in success, though, the film didn't thoroughly dominate Miley Cyrus. Much less Paranormal Activity.
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POPSGallery: It's Alive! Nick & Vanessa Scare Us Back-from-the-dead couple Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo threw a private Halloween bash (put together with party planner Marley Majcher), which was monstrously successful. At least, at least if the guest list is any indication. Joining Mr. & Mrs. Stein (see above) at their bash were Kate Beckinsale, Tommy Lee, Stacy Keibler, Kara DiGuardi and Wilmer Valderrama. At one point Hilton, who was dressed like Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz (as was boyfriend Doug Reinhardt), grabbed the microphone and announced to partygoers, "This is the sickest Halloween party in the world, I love you guys!"
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POPSFlu Knocks Out Elton's Tour Ticket holders for Elton John's Red Piano Tour will have to have to wait a little longer to see the Grammy winner tickle his famed ivories. The 62-year-old "Rocket Man" crooner was forced to cancel several concerts in the U.K. and Ireland and postpone three stateside gigs after he was doubly hit with an E-coli bacterial infection and the flu (the normal, not swine, variety) last week. Sir Elton is being treated at King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone London, according to the Daily Mail. The veteran performer was taken there Friday after his condition worsened and he was forced to cancel another performance in Dublin.
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POPSNorton, Morissette, Masekela and More Race to NYC Marathon Finish Line Edward Norton took home the gold medal at the New York City Marathon today—in the actors, musicians and performers category, that is. Norton finished the 26-mile race in an astonishing 3 hours, 48 minutes and 1 second. The 40-year-old Fight Clubber referred to his first experience as "phenomenal," participating on behalf of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, a Kenya-based charitable organization. The Strokes bass player Nikolai Fraiture and The Biggest Loser record-breaker Tara Costa both pounded the New York pavement as well, finishing just 26 seconds apart at the 4-hour, 23-minute mark.
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POPSHow Ashlee and Mischa Can Get Their Groove Back It's raining pink slips over at The CW: a round of network firings have left starlets Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Mischa Barton jobless. Simpson-Wentz's contract was not renewed on L.A. soap update 'Melrose Place,' and Barton's 'The Beautiful Life' was canceled before it even got going. PopEater examines what the two starlets can do next. So who's likely to be more affected by the pair of sackings? Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's got a triple platinum album under her belt and a son, Bronx Mowgli, with Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz. With 'Melrose' out of the picture, Simpson-Wentz will have more time to focus on raising her tot, and maybe even to work on a new album.
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POPSKim Kardashian and her mom Kris Jenner seen leaving The Ivy By The ... Teaming up for a relaxing midday meal, Kim Kardashian and her mom, Kris Jenner, made their way over to the Ivy at the Shore restaurant in Santa Monica on Monday (November 2). Upon finishing up their lunch outing, the E! reality beauties gave one another a hug and kiss goodbye before heading off on their separate ways. Meanwhile, Miss Kardashian enjoyed a fun-filled Halloween weekend with boyfriend Reggie Bush and her family, dressing up as a sexy Princess Jasmine for a photo shoot.
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POPSEmmy Rossum: Honored at Savannah Film Festival Your webmaster search is: Emmy Rossum: Honored at Savannah Film Festival Doing her best to urge on and give advice to future filmmakers, Emmy Rossum answered questions from students while teaching a masters class during the 12th Annual Savannah Film Festival in Savannah, Georgia on Monday (November 2). Dressed in a cute green-based ensemble, the 23-year-old actress was joined by Zach Gilford and Ashley Springer as they chatted with the collegians at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). All of the day’s action preceded a
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POPSMarvelous in Manhattan:Carrie Underwood Looking quite the fashionista, Carrie Underwood was spotted out and about in Midtown Manhattan on Monday night (November 2). The country singing cutie is in the Big Apple tending to promotional duties, fresh off of a stop at the “Late Show with David Letterman” earlier in the day. As previously reported by Gossip Center, Miss Underwood’s third album, “Play On,” debuts this week and is still very much country complete with banjo, pedal steel and mandolin, although the album is said to have different musical textures adding a level of maturity to it. Of her newest project, Carrie tells press, “This has been kind of my first attempt at love songs and I think there’s a reason for that. I think it’s because I’m a private person anyway, and I’m not so great with emotions.
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POPSKeepin’ Fit and Fine:Paris Hilton Putting in a little work to keep her slender figure just that, Paris Hilton was spotted arriving at the gym in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (November 2). Decked out in a sporty blue ensemble with a “Have a Nice Day” t-shirt, the heiress strutted past following paparazzi as she readied for the day’s sweat session. Meanwhile, Miss Hilton has been doing her best to play down the drama surrounding her Halloween night on the town - during which time she reportedly got into a bit of a fracas with boyfriend Doug Reinhardt. She tells of the evening’s happenings, “For Halloween we went to my neighbor Slash’s house, it was a very rock and roll theme. Then went to Heidi Klum’s party at Voyeur and then ended up at Jeff Beacher’s Madhouse at Th
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POPSZac Efron and Ashley Tisdale: Paty’s Pair BFFs Zac Efron and Ashley Tisdale get ready to leave their fave diner Paty’s after lunching together in Toluca Lake, Calif., on Monday afternoon (November 2). Ashley, 24, tweeted, “Eating lunch with my Zachary!!! Wishin Nessa was here! Its been too long.” The outing comes just one day after Zac arrived back in the States after a lengthy stay up in Vancouver, Canada. The “Me and Orson Welles” stud happened to be busy working on a new project called “The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud”.
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