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• 'American Idol': Crystal and Lee, stubborn spirits for the win
• VIDEO: Idol Confessions with Bo Bice
• 'Sex and the City 2' review: Sarah Jessica Parker and Co. return in a needless, heedless sequel
• Album review: Sleigh Bells' 'Treats'
• 'The Biggest Loser': We have both a winner and a record-setter
• Bono's surgery pushes U2 tour's North American leg into 2011
• The Gores brothers, already seeking Starz Media, now back in hunt for Miramax
• Aaron Carter on Lindsay Lohan's legal woes: 'She deserves it'
• Note to Beyoncé: Reba McIntyre liked it, so she put a country spin on it
• On the Media: Are Gustavo Dudamel critics showing their East Coast bias?

'American Idol': Crystal and Lee, stubborn spirits for the win Posted: 25 May 2010 09:10 PM PDT Ann Powers: The crowning contest between Bowersox and DeWyze left the distinct impression that Simon Cowell's influence has already waned in the Idol universe.

VIDEO: Idol Confessions with Bo Bice Posted: 26 May 2010 09:14 AM PDT

'Sex and the City 2' review: Sarah Jessica Parker and Co. return in a needless, heedless sequel Posted: 26 May 2010 12:00 AM PDT Sarah Jessica Parker and Co. return in a needless, heedless sequel. If only they'd called it "Almost No Sex and Very Little City."

Album review: Sleigh Bells' 'Treats' Posted: 25 May 2010 07:04 PM PDT How unusual is it when one of the year's most difficult records is also its most flagrantly pleasurable? How unusual is it when one of the year's most difficult records is also its most flagrantly pleasurable?

'The Biggest Loser': We have both a winner and a record-setter Posted: 26 May 2010 05:48 AM PDT Shay Sorrells of Newport Beach, a fan favorite from last season, also weighed in after an enviable challenge from Subway to lose weight to the tune of $1,000 a pound.

Bono's surgery pushes U2 tour's North American leg into 2011 Posted: 26 May 2010 12:00 AM PDT The group's frontman will need eight weeks to recover from the back procedure, postponing June 6-7 dates in Anaheim. He singer had been in severe pain, with paralysis in his lower leg. Perhaps we shouldn't be surprised that U2 singer Bono's back gave out last week. Just look at what's been riding on it since the band launched its 360° Tour last year.

The Gores brothers, already seeking Starz Media, now back in hunt for Miramax Posted: 25 May 2010 05:15 PM PDT Now that exclusive negotiations between Walt Disney Co. and Ron Burkle and the Weinstein brothers to acquire Miramax Films for $625 million have collapsed. Now that exclusive negotiations between Walt Disney Co. and Ron Burkle and the Weinstein brothers to acquire Miramax Films for $625 million have collapsed.

Aaron Carter on Lindsay Lohan's legal woes: 'She deserves it' Posted: 25 May 2010 05:21 PM PDT As Lindsay Lohan's ankle adjusts to its new accessory, an ex-flame of the notorious starlet is getting some screen time.

Note to Beyoncé: Reba McIntyre liked it, so she put a country spin on it Posted: 25 May 2010 05:14 PM PDT These days it seems everyone is covering Beyoncé songs.

On the Media: Are Gustavo Dudamel critics showing their East Coast bias? Posted: 26 May 2010 12:00 AM PDT Harsh critiques plus back-handed praise out of New York, Chicago and elsewhere suggest the L.A. Phil's young music director may be upsetting the traditional pecking order. Harsh critiques plus back-handed praise out of New York, Chicago and elsewhere suggest the L.A. Phil's young music director may be upsetting the traditional pecking order.

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