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The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
Robert Redford: Our readers' favorite films
In Pictures: Grammy Awards 2011
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Boycott of Israel is small for now, but gets higher profile with Hawking

Many celebrities have ignored boycott appeals, such as Elton John, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Paul McCartney. Some academics say that the impact of the movement has been overstated.
The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
American Idol: Who demonstrated the most girl power?

American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining five female American Idol contestants chose songs from the 'Year You Were Born' and 'Diva Songs.' Did anyone top Candice Glover's performance of 'The Cure' from last week?
Phil Ramone dies, leaving 14-Grammy legacy with biggest stars

Phil Ramone dies: A Grammy-award winning engineer and producer, Phil Ramone worked with some of the biggest names in the music business, including Frank Sinatra, Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles.
Energy Voices IMF: End energy subsidies

Global energy subsidies reinforce inequality by benefiting the wealthiest, largest consumers of energy, the International Monetary Fund says in a new report. But eliminating them is politically difficult, especially in times of economic hardship.
Top Picks: 'Babar: The Movie' on DVD, band Blue Sky Riders' new album, and more

Barbra Streisand's album 'Classical Barbra' comes out with remastered tracks and bonus songs, 'Killing Lincoln' is an informative addition to the Lincoln pop culture frenzy, and more top picks.
Oscars: Producers aim to cut broadcast's boring parts

Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say they watched 40 years of past ceremonies to finds ways to nip and tuck unnecessary moments that can turn the show into a marathon.
Top Picks: A book on the history of Columbia Records, a PBS special that studies the life of Henry Ford, and more

Writer Deon Meyer spin a fascinating South African mystery in 'Seven Days,' PBS honors the astronauts on board the Columbia, and more top picks.
Razzies worst-of list includes 'Twilight,' 'Battleship'

The Razzies worst-of list featured 11 nominations for 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2,' including worst picture and worst actor and actress for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The Razzies worst-of list was announced two days before the Oscar nominations.
Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand star in 'The Guilt Trip' (+video)

In 'The Guilt Trip,' there's little chemistry between Rogen and Streisand and most of the material falls flat.
Culture Cafe 'Les Miserables,' 'The Hobbit,' and 7 of the most exciting movies of December

'Les Miserables' and 'The Hobbit' make the cut for some of the most anticipated films of this month.
Marvin Hamlisch remembered for musical scores on Broadway and film

The composer, who passed away Monday in California, won multiple awards for his music that was heard on stage and screen.
Nora Ephron: Hollywood trailblazer of romantic comedies for smart women

Nora Ephron was a rare woman writing and directing in the male-dominated industry of filmmaking. Nora Ephron wrote romantic comedies for smart women, about smart women.
Obama calls Romney "backwards" on gay rights

He criticized the GOP candidate, saying that he wants to enshrine discrimination.
Decoder Wire Obama event at George Clooney's house: Bad to be 'celebrity in chief'? (+video)

The Hollywood glitterati will be out in force for the sold-out fundraiser at George Clooney's place. The event will be a lucrative one for Obama's campaign, but the GOP is hoping to cash in too.
Mike Wallace, '60 Minutes' interrogator, gave show journalistic heft and a showman's flair (+video)

Wallace had such a fearsome reputation as an interviewer that 'Mike Wallace is here to see you' were among the most dreaded words a newsmaker could hear.
Reactions to Whitney Houston's passing

"My friend Whitney sang better than anyone. She was magnificent. She gave us everything she had. May she rest in peace and may we let her memory rest in peace." – Liza Minnelli
Amanda Knox hires attorney in search of book deal

Amanda Knox was cleared of a murder conviction and released from an Italian prison in October. A Washington, D.C. attorney will represent Amanda Knox in discussions with book publishers.
Robert Redford: Our readers' favorite films

Robert Redford celebrates his birthday today, and we asked the Monitor's followers on Facebook what their favorite films were by the legendary actor and director. Here are the top five:
Monitor picks: Southern recipes, local news online, and movie music

A new Southern cookbook, a website that unites local newspapers, and the thrilling soundtrack to J. J. Abrams' 'Super 8', and more recommendations.
Will and Kate, when in Los Angeles... why not do as the Angelenos do?

Will and Kate are visiting southern California this weekend. Will found time to play polo, but their loaded itinerary had little room for meeting Americans. Want to pencil in some mingling?
Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond head latest class into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Alice Cooper and several other notable musicians were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night. After accepting his latest honor, Alice Cooper performed for the New York audience.
In Pictures: Grammy Awards 2011
Robert De Niro earns DeMille lifetime honor at Globes

Robert De Niro will receive the honor at the Golden Globes awards ceremony Jan. 16, actor Kevin Spacey announced at a news conference Tuesday.
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould: movie review

'Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould' delves deeper into the influential pianist's elusive brilliance than any earlier documentary.