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Charlie Sheen's Media Tour Continues, But His Publicist Isn't On Board

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Charlie Sheen's Media Tour Continues, But His Publicist Isn't On Board

February 28, 2011 • Charlie Sheen's interview parade continued today as he threatened lawsuits, discussed "winning," and demanded a raise. What in the world is going on here?

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Five Oscar-Night Lessons, From Moms To Under-The-Chin Shots

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Five Oscar-Night Lessons, From Moms To Under-The-Chin Shots

February 28, 2011 • You can learn a lot from Oscar night: apologizing to older viewers, shooting everyone from the side, and always thanking Mom are among the most important lessons.

A Few Thoughts On Oscar Night Fashions And Other Foolishness

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Oscars 2011: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

A Few Thoughts On Oscar Night Fashions And Other Foolishness

February 28, 2011 • We eagle eye some of the Academy Award red carpet fashions and add commentary despite the fact that we aren't very fashionable.

Oscars 2011: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

'King's Speech' Shines, But Oscar Show Stutters

February 28, 2011 • The odds-on favorite won Best Picture and dominated Sunday night's Oscars — but the telecast itself suffered from lackluster hosting, odd musical numbers and disjointed production.

Oscars 2011: The 83rd Annual Academy Awards

And The Oscars Go To ...

February 27, 2011 • The King's Speech took home best picture, plus trophies for star Colin Firth and director Tom Hooper. Here's the complete list of winners at the 2011 Oscars.

Oscar Night: Chasing Perfection On A Night That Celebrates Its Opposite

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Oscar Night: Chasing Perfection On A Night That Celebrates Its Opposite

February 27, 2011 • The Oscars will show off various artists' attempts at red-carpet perfection — even as the awards celebrate films that are all about the acceptance of imperfection.

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The PS22 Chorus Goes To The Oscars

February 26, 2011 • The Academy Award show is Sunday night, and excitement is growing. There is one group performing you've probably never heard of: The PS22 Chorus, a fifth-grade glee club from Staten Island.

The PS22 Chorus Goes To The Oscars

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The Love Story Behind Oscar Nominee 'Sun Come Up'

February 26, 2011 • Sun Come Up is the first film by Jennifer Redfern and Tim Metzger, and it's nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary, Short Subject category. It tells the story of the Cartaret Islanders, whose South Pacific home is being swallowed up by the sea. Redfern and Metzger followed the islanders, and as they searched for a new community to take them in, the two fell in love. Karen Michel has the story.

The Love Story Behind Oscar Nominee 'Sun Come Up'

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Judge: Seinfeld Has Right To Air Grievances

Cookbook author Missy Chase Lapine accused Jessica Seinfeld of stealing her idea for a book on how to get children to eat healthy, but judges ruled against her in the lawsuit. This week another judge found in favor of Jerry Seinfeld in a separate lawsuit brought by Lapine, who alleged her reputation was maligned by comments the comedian made on a late night talk show. Evan Agostini/AP hide caption

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Judge: Seinfeld Has Right To Air Grievances

February 25, 2011 • Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will not have to fork over money in a lawsuit lodged against him by cookbook author, Missy Chase Lapine. Seinfeld was accused of hurting Lapine's reputation with comments he made on a late night talk show in 2007, but this week a judge ruled Seinfeld had a First Amendment right to express his opinion.

Movies

At Oscars, Drama Can Stem From Seating Arrangement

February 25, 2011 • Imagine trying to put together the seating chart for the Academy Awards: You've got ex-wives, decades-old rivals, veterans who just might snooze by the second hour and divas who demand to be close to the stage. Host Michele Norris talks to John Lopez, a contributor to Vanity Fair, about the politics of Oscar theater seating.

At Oscars, Drama Can Stem From Seating Arrangement

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Pop Culture Happy Hour: Why We Keep Our Friends In A Freezer In The Garage

February 25, 2011 • On this week's Pop Culture Happy Hour, we're all over the place — we've got technology terrors, antisocial tendencies, people we're really rooting for, and a game that requires you to consider the popularity of MC Hammer.

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For Location Scouts, It's All About Making The Scene

Rudolph Valentino once entertained girlfriends (and boyfriends) in Room 1202 of L.A.'s Alexandria Hotel. Location manager Doug Dresser scouted the surreal space a decade ago — and recently took NPR's Susan Stamberg back for a visit. Courtesy Doug Dresser hide caption

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For Location Scouts, It's All About Making The Scene

February 25, 2011 • Among the earliest production crew members hired on a film, they help directors turn words into pictures — and help manage the chaos of a movie set. For the second of this year's Hollywood Jobs stories, NPR's Susan Stamberg tags along to see the sites.

For Location Scouts, It's All About Making The Scene

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Citing Charlie Sheen's 'Conduct,' CBS Pulls The Plug On The 'Men' Season

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Music News

Motown Legends Visit White House

February 24, 2011 • The latest White House musical event brought Motown legends to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Thursday. The musicians spoke to children from around the country.

Motown Legends Visit White House

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