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Martin, Baldwin keep the Academy loose Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:21AMNEW YORK - Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin just might have a future in show biz. Teamed up to co-host this year's Oscar broadcast, they offered a happy reminder that an often overstuffed, overwrought TV shindig can be lighthearted fun.
Martin, Baldwin prove 2 Oscar hosts better than 1 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:49PMNEW YORK (AP) — Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin just might have a future in show biz. Teamed up to co-host this year's Oscar broadcast, they offered a happy reminder that an often overstuffed, overwrought TV shindig can be lighthearted fun.
Martin, Baldwin prove 2 Oscar hosts better than 1 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:09AMPublished: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 9:22 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 8, 2010 at 9:22 a.m. NEW YORK — Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin just might have a future in show biz.
BBC will prioritise live news video online, says newsroom head Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:44AMThe BBC will experiment with more livestreaming and short-form video on its website as part of its developments in multimedia news journalism, the head of its multimedia newsroom said today.
Martin and Baldwin prove 2 Oscar hosts are better than 1 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:05AMAssociated PressHost Alec Baldwin, right, and Steve Martin are seen on stage at the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday, March 7, 2010, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES -- Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin just...
TV review: Martin, Baldwin prove two Oscar hosts are better than one Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:58AMNEW YORK - Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin just might have a future in show biz. Teamed up to co-host this year's Oscar broadcast, they offered a happy reminder that an often overstuffed, overwrought TV shindig can be lighthearted fun. Of course, the looming, white-knuckle suspense of Oscar night focused on "Avatar" vs. "The Hurt Locker," and their respective directors (and ex-spouses), James ...
'Locker' puts the hurt on 'Avatar' at Oscars Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:32AM“The Hurt Locker,” the realistic drama depicting a bomb-disarming unit in Iraq, shocked fans of the science-fiction blockbuster “Avatar” by taking home six Oscars, including best picture and director, during the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday...
Martin, Baldwin prove 2 Oscar hosts better than 1 Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 10:23PMSteve Martin and Alec Baldwin just might have a future in show biz. Teamed up to co-host this year's Oscar broadcast, they offered a happy reminder that an often overstuffed, overwrought TV shindig ca
Tom Izzo vows 'fun' is on way for Spartans Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:17AMA week ago, things were looking up after Michigan State took to the road and put itself in position for a Big Ten title after defeating Purdue.
'You want them to look' Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:52PMAldwyth. It's a singular name for an artist who lives alone in a "treehouse" on Hilto
A taste of Azerbaijani soul Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:12PMA woman’s mournful, ululating voice rises with a sound as lonely as the desert. A sorrowful tenor echoes her lament. The drums quicken. An oboe-like balaban wails, and soon the voices merge into one intensifying cry curling in upon itself, rising higher, modulating faster, and channeling a centuries-old music steeped with melancholy, unrequited love, and wisps of hope. Such is ...
Henry Rollins wants you to pack your bags Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 9:10PMIf Henry Rollins has earned new credibility as a serious-minded and uniquely expressive artist, his punk-inspired anti-establishment cred remains intact. by T. Ballard Lesemann Once celebrated and feared for his raw aggression and smart anger as a punk-rock frontman, Henry Rollins became a counter-cultural jack-of-all-trades over the last two decades. Most widely known in the music world as the ...
What's Wrong With Reporting on the 'Broke Niggas Thievin'?' Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:34PMSan Francisco reporters faced a conundrum yesterday when DA Kamala Harris announced the grand jury indictment of the self-proclaimed Broke Niggas Thievin' gang. What do you do when ...
Eve Transforms Into "Post-Apocalyptic Medusa" For "My Chick Bad" Remix Video Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:02PMWith Ludacris ’ “My Chick Bad” video making waves, fans of the much-talked-about clip, which features rap’s current it-girl Nicki Minaj , have also been buzzing about its reported all-star sequel, the audio of which was released earlier today.
A Funny Thing Happened to Me on the Way to Mental Illness (in News) Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:39AMDavid Granirer's comedy training for the mentally ill is proving to be a hit.
Seinfeld is back on TV, err, sort of Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:37AMNEW YORK - A few things seem reasonably certain about NBC's new series "Marriage Ref":
Seinfeld is back Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:37AMNEW YORK - Jerry's out of sight on "Marriage Ref"
Seinfeld's back on TV -- sort of -- for 'Marriage Ref' Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:48AMNEW YORK — A few things seem reasonably certain about NBC's new series, "Marriage Ref."
'Marriage Ref' finally hits field after much secrecy Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:05AMNew York -- A few things seem reasonably certain about NBC's new series, "Marriage Ref":
Seinfeld’s back on TV, sort of, for ‘Marriage Ref’ Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:25PMOne sure thing: Jerry Seinfeld is the high-profile draw. Trouble is, Seinfeld will mostly stay out of sight in his primary duties as a co-creator and producer.
Seinfeld Judges "Marriage Ref" Disputes Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:24PMRef, Seinfeld, and Celeb Panel Will Judge Couples' Quarrels On NBC's New "Marriage Ref" Series
question of the week Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:25AMIt probably won't spotlight Snooki from "Jersey Shore." It probably won't get any politicians riled up. It probably won't do any worse in the ratings than most of NBC's shows.
Seinfeld's back on TV, sort of, for 'Marriage Ref' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:58AMA few things seem reasonably certain about NBC's new series, "Marriage Ref": It probably won't spotlight Snooki from "Jersey Shore." It probably won't get any politicians riled up. It probably won't do any worse in the ratings than most of NBC's shows.
Seinfeld's back on TV, sort of, for 'Marriage Ref' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:04AMA few things seem reasonably certain about NBC's new series, "Marriage Ref":
Jerry Seinfeld's back on TV, sort of, for 'Marriage Ref' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:37AMSeinfeld will mostly stay out of sight in his primary duties as a co-creator and producer. Instead, he has bequeathed the on-camera role - the title role of Marriage Ref - to actor/standup/not-a-household-name Tom Papa.
Accidental Laffs -- Defensive Driving by Impov uses Humor to Educate Arizona Drivers with Online Traffic School Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 11:17AMArizona Supreme Court approves humorous online defensive driving program . For a first time in a state Arizona drivers can complete fun online defensive driving course to dissmiss a traffic ticket. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3632354.htm
On ‘Idol,’ Shifts in Power, Not Talent Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:06AMThe true beginning of this season’s competition begins, and again, the show’s star-making potential is in doubt.
Accidental Laffs -- Defensive Driving by Impov uses Humor to Educate Arizona Drivers with Online Traffic School Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:00AMArizona Supreme Court approves humorous online defensive driving program . For a first time in a state Arizona drivers can complete fun online defensive driving course to dissmiss a traffic ticket.
The highs and lows of NBC's Olympic offerings on the Internet Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:31AMLindsey Vonn of the United States races during the slalom portion of the women’s super combined event at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia. While NBC made many events during the Winter Games available online, most of its coverage was reserved for television.
Any Way It’s Sliced, Appeal of Social Media Grows Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 12:50PMYou’ve heard of Meetup, the online social networking portal? A couple of consumer marketers are bringing out campaigns that could be called “meatups.”
Children learn the hard truths of life from Lily Allen Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 6:34AMDavid Cameron has said he thinks Lily Allen's music is “unsuitable” for his six-year-old daughter.
"The Life and Times of Tim" 2nd Season Episodes: Bad Art, Funny Dialog Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 1:33AMThe animated sitcom The Life and Times of Tim caught my eye last year when HBO had free clips of the show on its website. Despite... [read more]
Review: Live video lacking at NBC Olympics site Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 7:03PMOne way to describe NBC's online Olympics efforts is two steps forward, one step back _ at least when it comes to live video.
Goddess in the Bullpen Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 3:17PMIf Barbara Simcoe had her way, she’d put the entire world on mute. Not permanently, of course, but long enough to combat modern culture’s overabundance of stimuli.
New Ads For The 2011 Toyota Sienna: Funny, But We've Seen Them Before Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:25PMMinivans and SUVs often tout their safety features, which are big selling points for moms and dads. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata ad Nelson Ireson posted yesterday, for example, was aimed squarely at parents concerned about their kids' well-being. Today, we've run across some clips for the 2011 Toyota Sienna that have a similar slant but sadly fail to...
Gravel talks about views, comedy show Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 2:06AMFormer Alaska senator and 2008 Democratic presidential candidate Mike Gravel spoke Monday night at Pruis to promote the National Initiative for Democracy and his upcoming comedy TV show.
SBIFF Cinema Vanguards Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 2:36PMChristoph Waltz, Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Stanley Tucci, and Virtuoso Gabourey Sidibe are honored at the Lobero Theatre Friday night.
Cool classes: 'The dark side of satire' Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:09AMEnglish 203 offers discussion of all things dark and "unnerving."
Cool Classes: The Dark Side of Satire Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 12:03AMEnglish 203 offers discussion of all things dark and "unnerving."
Current TV and infoMania Install SnapStream, Replace “Messy” DVR Setup Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 1:00AMCurrent, co-founded by former vice president Al Gore, is a cross-platform media company that integrates broadcast television (Current TV) and Web technologies (Current.com).
'The Jay Leno Show' Comes To An End Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 11:02PM"The Jay Leno Show" came to an end with surprise guests Donald Trump and Kurt Warner joining Ashton Kutcher and others to close out Leno's prime-time experiment.
Hints for Better Living From Your Office Supplies (NOT Clippy!) Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 2:29PMWho knew that paper clips and staples could teach such smart life lessons? Everyday objects you might find at your desk are the stars in Hints for Better Living , a short film by Los Angeles-based designer Mike Afsa , who also does work for companies like Chiat\Day and Quiksilver. This is the second film by Afsa (see the first one here ), who had a habit of playing with office supplies at his ...
Watch and Read: Spotlight on Media Tie-ins Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 1:43PMThis loquacious pooch, first introduced in Susan Meddaugh’s beloved Martha Speaks (Houghton, 1992) and five other popular picture books, made her television debut in the fall of 2008. Produced by WGBH in Boston along with Vancouver’s Studio B Productions, the animated series airs daily on PBS Kids and is now in its second season.
Pepper, videos add spice to trial Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 9:29PMNEWARK — A mayor who likes a whole lot of pepper on his potato salad.
Scott recounts days in Negro Leagues with Black Yankees Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 8:00PMCRANFORD — Robert Scott didn't like pitching to Buck Leonard. And he didn't like batting against Satchel Paige. But then, who did?
How to Live Forever Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 8:06AMDocumentary filmmaker Mark Wexler searches for ways to extend his life.
Allen Arts Alliance features Panache Saturday, February 6, 2010 @ 12:38AMOn Saturday, Jan. 23, support the Allen Arts Alliance by attending "Panache 2010" at the inaugural event of Allen's newest hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Dallas/Allen at the John Q Hammons Center, located at 210 E. Stacy Road. This year's celebration includes a mystery guest from New York City. Panache is a major fundraiser for cultural arts organizations that receive support from Allen Arts ...
A writer by accident, whose course is deliberate Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 7:54PMFEB 5 — Don DeLillo, whose new novel, “Point Omega,” came out on Tuesday, is not exactly a Pynchonesque recluse. He travels, sees friends, gives readings occasionally. People know what he looks like: a slight, reserved man, now going gray, with an intense, serious expression. “I only smile when I’m alone,” he said recently, not smiling. But DeLillo, famous for novels about dread, violence, the ...
Friday February 05 2010 Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 7:53PMFEB 5 — Don DeLillo, whose new novel, “Point Omega,” came out on Tuesday, is not exactly a Pynchonesque recluse. He travels, sees friends, gives readings occasionally. People know what he looks like: a slight, reserved man, now going gray, with an intense, serious expression.
Pay it Forward Really Works Thursday, February 4, 2010 @ 8:18AMJust like in a recent TV commercial, seeing someone perform a good dead often leads to another charitable act. That's according to research done by psychological scientists at the University of Cambridge and UCLA.