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Blog posts filed under "showbiz"
Michael Jackson: Carving an icon
June 26 — No Comments
If artist achievement is what endures, then 'Billie Jean' is what I'll remember Michael Jackson for.
'Morning Joe' Scarborough brews up Jon Stewart feud over Starbucks
June 10 — No Comments
Is there any connection between Scarborough picking a fight with the 'Daily Show' host and the launch of his campaign for, uh, his book?
Movie review: 'Searching for Debra Winger' (2002)
April 13 — No Comments
Five breathtaking minutes from Jane Fonda are the treasure in Rosanna Arquette's documentary.
Bizarre Billy Bob Thornton interview with CBC Radio's Q / Qtv
April 9 — 2 Comments
Billy Bob Thornton is one irritated musician. I think it's odd that you have to smoke, period.
Bruce Springsteen to perform on 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' tonight
March 19 — No Comments
Bruce Springsteen will be doing a solo performance of the title track, "Working on a Dream."
Jeff Dowd, inspiration for The Dude in 'Big Lebowski,' joins Peter Himmelman tonight
March 3 — No Comments
The live, one-hour show starts at 7:00 Pacific or 8:00 Mountain or 9:00 Central or 10:00 Eastern.
T.D. Mischke show returning March 4 via CityPages.com webcast (updated)
February 18 — 2 Comments
Great news: Tommy will be heard again beginning the first week of March.
Joaquin Phoenix on 'Late Show with David Letterman'
February 12 — 1 Comment
Was Joaquin Phoenix's disoriented 'Late Show with David Letterman' appearance all part of a "hilarious documentary"?
'Peter Himmelman's Furious World'
February 3 — 7 Comments
A streaming musical variety show, Tuesday nights at 9:00 Central: http://tinyurl.com/furiousworld
L. Randolph Cook hopes to save souls by claiming Oprah freebased crack cocaine
January 17 — No Comments
The 'Chicago businessman' is the subject of the latest National Enquirer exclusive. He says he just seeks closure.
In other news
January 14 — No Comments
Subzero cold kills Hayward, Wisconsin sleepwalker -- "You Light Up My Life" songwriter accused of sex assualts
July 3 at Summerfest
July 6 — No Comments
A full day of music, including Drive-By Truckers, Romantica, Alejandro Escovedo, and Lucinda Williams on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Class reurine
July 2 — 1 Comment
Recognize the voice in the Enablex bladder-balloon commercial? It's SCTV's Andrea Martin.
Book review: 'I'll Sleep When I'm Dead' by Crystal Zevon
April 1 — No Comments
Warren Zevon's former wife has put together a joyous and heartbreaking account of his life -- including, as he requested, the bad parts.
'Shine a Light': Martin Scorsese's new Rolling Stones movie
March 30 — 4 Comments
Yes -- another Stones movie, this time on the big, big screen. It turns out to be a very enjoyable show.
Back Door Slam: British youngsters have got the blues
January 29 — No Comments
This band from the Isle of Man and its 20-year-old guitarist Davy Knowles have some impressive blues chops.
Big music night on TV
November 29 — No Comments
Public TV has the best of 'The Johnny Cash Show,' Bruce Springsteen in Dublin, and Van Morrison on 'Austin City Limits'.
British law to protect religion from hatred -- and laughter?
June 26 — No Comments
Under a new law in Britain, it might be llegal to mock religion.
