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• Commentary: 'Idol' a little bit country with Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina
• Just try saying goodbye to Oprah Winfrey; she'll find you
• Mark Burnett brings 'The Bible' to the History channel
• 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera's Santana comes out to applause
• Music is one big joke to Lonely Island
• Ron Howard looks to digital generation for inspiration
• Album reviews: Brad Paisley, Art Brut, Los Tigres del Norte and more
• Oscar De La Hoya enters rehab, promises swift comeback
• Jessie J pipes up, gets America's attention
• Scotty McCreery vs. Lauren Alaina: Who will win on 'American Idol'?

Commentary: 'Idol' a little bit country with Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina Posted: The teens vying for the top spot may illustrate the South's hold over 'Idol' but they also show how far young artists have traveled from traditional country music. The teens vying for the top spot may illustrate the South's hold over 'Idol' but they also show how far young artists have traveled from traditional country music.

Just try saying goodbye to Oprah Winfrey; she'll find you Posted: 24 May 2011 08:52 AM PDT This woman isn t going anyplace -- at least, anyplace where a camera can t find her.

Mark Burnett brings 'The Bible' to the History channel Posted: 24 May 2011 08:39 AM PDT Behold, the man who brought you "Survivor," "The Voice," and "Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?" has found religion.

'Glee' actress Naya Rivera's Santana comes out to applause Posted: The cheerleader character's sexuality is welcomed by fans who've wanted to see 'Brittana' happen. The actress doesn't mind the detractors. The cheerleader character's sexuality is welcomed by fans who've wanted to see 'Brittana' happen. The actress doesn't mind the detractors.

Music is one big joke to Lonely Island Posted: Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer say they are just having fun with their rap-comedy routine. Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer say they are just having fun with their rap-comedy routine.

Ron Howard looks to digital generation for inspiration Posted: 23 May 2011 09:02 PM PDT As a partner in a photo contest, he seems to be coming into the venture with the hope of finding a new method of adding creative crackle to his own filmmaking.

Album reviews: Brad Paisley, Art Brut, Los Tigres del Norte and more Posted: 23 May 2011 05:26 PM PDT Brad Paisley is one of the savviest guys in country music, often finding crafty ways of pushing the tightly controlled envelope of what reaches the mainstream audience. Brad Paisley is one of the savviest guys in country music, often finding crafty ways of pushing the tightly controlled envelope of what reaches the mainstream audience.

Oscar De La Hoya enters rehab, promises swift comeback Posted: 23 May 2011 07:39 PM PDT The former boxing champion as checked into a California rehab facility to be treated for substance abuse.

Jessie J pipes up, gets America's attention Posted: 23 May 2011 04:40 PM PDT The British singer with the firecracker voice is popping with listeners on both sides of the Atlantic. The British singer with the firecracker voice is popping with listeners on both sides of the Atlantic.

Scotty McCreery vs. Lauren Alaina: Who will win on 'American Idol'? Posted: 23 May 2011 03:34 PM PDT The fate of the contestants is in the hands of "American Idol" voters, who this season have proven highly unpredictable.

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