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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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'Les Misérables': 15 memorable quotes
To mark the Dec. 25, 2012, opening of new 2012 movie new movie adaptation of "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper, here are 15 memorable "Les Mis" quotes.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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Tony Awards: 6 memorable moments
From the emotional to the humorous, here are the highlights of the 2012 Tony Awards ceremony.
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10 sequels based on a classic book
10 authors who wrote a novel based in another author's literary world.
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Culture Cafe Tony Awards: 'Pippin' brings the musical to a new generation
Tony Award nominee 'Pippin' could already have boasted a perfect-fit cast even before it added a circus theme to the show that will make your eyes pop.
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Tony Awards: Why producers are turning to oldies but goodies
Tony Awards producers under pressure to put on a good (ratings) show this year will spotlight material that viewers 'know and love,' not just numbers from nominated plays.
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Neil Patrick Harris will host Tonys for fourth time (+video)
Neil Patrick Harris will serve as Tonys hosts again for the 2013 ceremony. Neil Patrick Harris is a Broadway veteran and currently stars on the CBS comedy 'How I Met Your Mother.'
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American Idol: So close, yet so far (+video)
On Thursday, American Idol bid farewell to one of their remaining four finalists, denying them the coveted opportunity to become hometown heroes for a day. Which Idol is going home to tears rather than fanfare?
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Tony nominations: 'Kinky Boots,' 'Matilda' lead the pack
The musicals 'Kinky Boots' and 'Matilda' earned the most Tony nominations, with 'Boots' scoring 13 and 'Matilda' earning 12. Film star Tom Hanks earned a Tony nomination for his work on the play 'Lucky Guy.'
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Sigourney Weaver having a ball as a 'peacock' in new play
Sigourney Weaver's role in the play wouldn't even be too much of a stretch — she'd be playing a movie star. The sticky part: This movie star was overindulgent, self-centered and unaware she's on the decline.
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Culture Cafe 'Oz the Great and Powerful' takes a gamble with a beloved story (+video)
'Oz the Great and Powerful' stars James Franco as the famous Wizard and Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, and Michelle Williams as a trio of familiar witches.
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Bonnie Franklin played a single mother on the sitcom 'One Day at a Time'
Bonnie Franklin played mom Ann Romano on the TV show 'One Day at a Time.' Bonnie Franklin was a veteran stage and television performer before she took her breakout role on 'Day.'
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John Kerr was a Tony-winning actor for 'Tea and Sympathy'
John Kerr starred in the film version of 'South Pacific' and earned a Tony Award for his stage role in 'Tea and Sympathy.' John Kerr reprised his 'Tea' role for the 1956 film.
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Lena Dunham captures Directors Guild TV award
Lena Dunham won the TV comedy directing prize from the Directors Guild of America for her HBO show 'Girls.' Lena Dunham stars on, directs, writes and produces the show.
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'Smash' revamps its story and characters for its second season
'Smash,' having weathered complaints about some characters like evil assistant Ellis and boring story lines like the family drama of a Broadway lyricist, has made some changes for its new season. 'Smash' airs on NBC.
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Dick Van Dyke is honored with lifetime achievement award at SAG ceremony
Van Dyke is best known for movies such as 'Mary Poppins' and 'Bye Bye Birdie' and his TV show 'The Dick Van Dyke Show.' Van Dyke called his TV show 'the most fun I ever had and the most creative period of my life.'
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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'Les Misérables': 15 memorable quotes
To mark the Dec. 25, 2012, opening of new 2012 movie new movie adaptation of "Les Misérables," directed by Tom Hooper, here are 15 memorable "Les Mis" quotes.
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The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time
Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
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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.
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Chapter & Verse Neil Patrick Harris will release a memoir in 2014
Neil Patrick Harris, multi-hyphenate entertainer, will release a memoir in 2014 about his career so far.
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Kristin Chenoweth thanks fans for 'their prayers'
Kristin Chenoweth, who was released from hospital after being injured on the set of 'The Good Wife, is home resting now. Kristin Chenoweth will have a recurring role as a reporter in the CBS drama.
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Andy Griffith, beloved family TV actor, dies
Andy Griffith, who starred in family TV favorites "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock," died today at age 86. His career spanned more than 50 years, but he was best known as Sheriff Andy Taylor.
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Tony Awards put Broadway's booming box office on display
The Tony Awards showed theater's freshness and creativity, but rampant Hollywood stars and high ticket prices are making Broadway less accessible to the masses, say critics.
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Tony Awards: 6 memorable moments
From the emotional to the humorous, here are the highlights of the 2012 Tony Awards ceremony.
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Who will win at the Tony Awards Sunday night?
There's "Follies" and then there's folly. The first is a winning revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical. The other is any attempt to handicap Sunday's Tony Awards. But here goes.
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'Once' more, as best musical?
When the Tonys roll around, don't count out the heartrending show 'Once.'
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Culture Cafe 'Follies' and 'La Boheme' take Los Angeles by storm
'La Boheme' makes a classic new again, while Sondheim's 'Follies' is a show only now being hailed as a masterwork.
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Culture Cafe Tony Awards will include nominees from the musical 'Newsies'
'Newsies' improves as it makes the jump from 1992 movie flop to the Broadway stage.
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