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Put the Boss (Bruce Springsteen) to work for the inauguration
When you're the Boss, you're the boss -- even when the other guy has been elected.
Next to the Man himself -- and in this case, the "man" is President-elect Barack Obama -- the guy most in demand during the coming inaugural season is Bruce Springsteen,...Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Democratic National Conventions, John Legend, New Jersey, Stevie Wonder
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'Kings of the Evening' stars Linora Washington, Tyson Beckford, Lynn Whitfield, Bruce McGill
Tribune reporterA sweet tale well suited to the holiday season, "Kings of the Evening" makes the most of its Depression-era atmosphere and its able cast. Lynn Whitfield plays Miss Gracie, owner of a boardinghouse that houses seamstress Lucy (Linora Washington),...Tags: Gene Siskel, Ralph Lauren, Texas, Imperial and Royal Matters, Movies
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A party any prez would be proud of
Everyone knows the groom is not supposed to see the bride's dress before the wedding day, but apparently there is nothing wrong with previewing the reception plans.
At least that's what the people at the Creative Coalition must think, because they...Tags: Great Depression, California, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Denzel Washington, Barack Obama
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Gilded in Bronzeville
In the loop Social Studies . Cannes, Sundance, Toronto, Bronzeville. That's right; Chicago's Bronzeville is a player in the nation's film fests. As part of the community's annual cultural celebration, the Bronzeville Film Festival welcomed Chicago...Tags: Culture, Keith David, Illinois Institute of Technology, Pilsen, Ossie Davis
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Kanye West, Spike Lee and more stars gear up for DNC
Los Angeles TimesWho needs bread and circuses when you've got networking and rock 'n' roll? For every Democratic delegate who is bound for the convention in Denver, desperate to influence the platform committee, there are plenty more looking for the best entertainment...Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Ralph Nader, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Gavin Newsom, Arianna Huffington
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Emmy Awards 2008: Facts and Figures
Zap2It.comNON-CABLE NOMINATIONS AND WINS ABC – 76 nominations CBS – 51 nominations CW – 2 nominations FOX – 28 nominations NBC – 50 nominations PBS – 33 nominations CABLE NOMINATIONS AND WINS A&E – 9 nominations AMC – 20 nominations Animal Planet – 1...Tags: Holly Hunter, Police Investigations, Rob Reiner, Bob Balaban, Hugh Laurie
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Perry Anticipates His 'Family Reunion'
Zap2It.comWhen "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" opened last February, more articles were written about a Wes Craven werewolf flick and a supposed comedy pairing Tommy Lee Jones with cheerleaders. After "Diary" scooped up nearly $22 million, Hollywood was stunned....Tags: Firearms, Tommy Lee Jones, Family, Hollywood (Los Angeles, California), Movies
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Madea's Family Reunion
Zap2It.com"Madea's Family Reunion," the follow-up to Tyler Perry's smash "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" has the flat, textureless look of a budget-cable telefilm, a script that over articulates its themes and lessons at every turn and direction by a first-timer...Tags: Celebrity, Family, Celebrity Mothers, Popular Music, Movies
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'Madea' Reunites with Box Office Crown
Zap2It.comIt was only a year ago that box office observers were shocked by the first place performance of Tyler Perry's "Diary of a Mad Black Woman." That film's follow-up, "Madea's Family Reunion," wasn't able to sneak up on anybody. As expected, "Madea" crushed...Tags: Billy Crystal, Gregory Hines, Ang Lee, Steve Martin, Movies
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Movie review: Madea's Family Reunion'
Tribune arts criticYou have to wonder if Tyler Perry is about to kill off that kamikaze grandma known as Madea. Or, at least, finally emerge from under her ample skirts. He sure seems to be getting sick of her whoopings. Perry's much-loved drag alter ego -- a memorable and...Tags: Family, Clint Eastwood, Movies, Maya Angelou
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Cavanagh Not 'Monkey'-ing Around
Zap2It.comTom Cavanagh apparently doesn't have any hard feelings toward CBS. Cavanagh, who starred in the very short-lived "Love Monkey" on the network earlier this season, is back in business at CBS. He's signed on to star in a comedy pilot called "My Ex-Life,"...Tags: James Woods, Heather Locklear, Illeana Douglas, Calista Flockhart, CBS Corp.
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A Stupid Waste
authored the screenplay for "Redemption," starring Jamie Foxx and Lynn Whitfield.I met Stanley Tookie Williams, co-founder of the Crips street gang, at San Quentin. Several times we sat locked together in a metal cage and talked, sharing food I'd purchase from the vending machines. He's the same age I am, early 50s, a big man gone...Tags: Punishment, Crimes, California, Los Angeles, Metal and Mineral
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