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Another talk show farewell
Album review: Allison Moorer's 'Crows'
'Past Life' needs a different incarnation
Is 'Avatar' a message movie? Absolutely, says James Cameron
Theater review: 'Wrecks' at Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater
Brooklyn Decker, wife of tennis star Andy Roddick, aces SI swimsuit edition cover shoot
Gary Coleman pleads guilty to domestic violence charges
Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun possession case, could get a year in jail
Ed Harris makes a daring return to the stage in Neil LaBute's 'Wrecks'
Alan Alda tips hat to Saints for breaking 'MASH' ratings record

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

When the talk show host signs off Tuesday, it'll be different than when Johnny Carson left. After all, it's not really goodbye.

When Jay Leno signs off Tuesday, it'll be different than when Johnny Carson left. After all, it's not really goodbye.

Album review: Allison Moorer's 'Crows'

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 06:48 PM PST

Moorer and producer R.S. Field go for sonic atmospherics that ideally frame her songs.

Moorer and producer R.S. Field go for sonic atmospherics that ideally frame her songs.

'Past Life' needs a different incarnation

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The Fox show that uses reincarnation as a hook to investigate crime falls short by David Hudgins' ('Friday Night Lights) standards.

The Fox show that uses reincarnation as a hook to investigate crime falls short by David Hudgins' ('Friday Night Lights) standards.

Is 'Avatar' a message movie? Absolutely, says James Cameron

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 11:17 AM PST

THE ENVELOPE: The Oscar-nominated director says he fought for his environmental theme. The special effects are just gravy.

Theater review: 'Wrecks' at Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 08:40 PM PST

Ed Harris has excelled for so long as a Hollywood everyman with a gripping steely-eyed intensity that he doesn't always get enough praise for the finesse of his acting.

Brooklyn Decker, wife of tennis star Andy Roddick, aces SI swimsuit edition cover shoot

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 08:38 AM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — Model Brooklyn Decker landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover this year.

Gary Coleman pleads guilty to domestic violence charges

Posted: 08 Feb 2010 08:32 PM PST

.. after declaring zero supply of (but apparent demand for?) nude photos of himself.

Rapper Lil Wayne to be sentenced in NYC gun possession case, could get a year in jail

Posted: 09 Feb 2010 07:33 AM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — Little more than a week ago, Lil Wayne was reinforcing his place in rap's pantheon with a commanding performance at the Grammy Awards ceremony. His latest album, "Rebirth," was officially released Feb. 2.