http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:52:26 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-567-Comics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Doesnt-it-feel-like-every-Crankshaft-could-be-the-last?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Ever since writer Tom Batiuk went cuckoo earlier this year and penned a series of strips showing lovable oldster Crankshaft as a drooling human vegetable, I can't help but wonder when we're going to see the man get hurt or fall during one of his silly-headed... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:33:04 GMT Brian Steinberg - Comics Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-567-Comics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Doesnt-it-feel-like-every-Crankshaft-could-be-the-last?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-11613-Books-on-Film-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-Moon-box-office-numbers-rise-over-Twilights-breaking-more-records?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment 'New Moon' box office numbers rise over 'Twilight's,' breaking more records - The Twilight Saga: New Moon box office stats, according to boxofficemojo.com, shot over the moon and then some, breaking records for first day sales, in particular,... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:30:28 GMT Connie Ann Kirk - Books on Film Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11613-Books-on-Film-Examiner~y2009m11d23-New-Moon-box-office-numbers-rise-over-Twilights-breaking-more-records?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19688-Criterion-Collection-and-Classic-DVD-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kurosawas-Ikiru?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Ikiru is a masterful film by Akira Kurosawa. Many film critics argue that Kurosawa's greatest films were his historical epics. While I've only watched about a third of the man's output, and while Rashomon, Seven Samurai, and Kagemusha... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:23:31 GMT Dan Schneider - Criterion Collection and Classic DVD Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19688-Criterion-Collection-and-Classic-DVD-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kurosawas-Ikiru?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-30998-Urban-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-film-Precious-is-embarrassing-to-the-AfricanAmerican-community-says-critics?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment When news confirming the film adaptation of writer Sapphire’s novel Push was released, it was met with mixed thoughts.  Those who were familiar with the book were excited to see the novel come to life on the big screen; others cringed at... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:23:02 GMT Samantha Greaves - Urban Pop Culture Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30998-Urban-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-film-Precious-is-embarrassing-to-the-AfricanAmerican-community-says-critics?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-6788-TV-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jennifer-Lopez-falls-at-American-Music-Awards-with-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment The American Music Awards last night had their share of "Holy @%$!" moments, with Adam Lambert, Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga all making performances that have people talking and checking Youtube this morning. Jennifer Lopez made her... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:15:16 GMT Reid Kerr - TV Trends Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6788-TV-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jennifer-Lopez-falls-at-American-Music-Awards-with-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-6604-Urban-Pop-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Chris-Brown-upgrades-Graffiti-album-with-special-Deluxe-Edition?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Thirteen songs not enough ? Chris Brown is giving away more via a special deluxe edition of his anticipated album "Graffiti". Due in stores December 8, fans now have a chance to either pick up the original 13-track "Graffiti,"... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:12:54 GMT Njai Joszor - Urban Pop Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6604-Urban-Pop-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Chris-Brown-upgrades-Graffiti-album-with-special-Deluxe-Edition?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5289-Celebrity-Sightings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Meet-the-cast-of-A-Christmas-Sotry-in-Kansas-City?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Did you grow up watching "A Christmas Story" around the holidays like I did? Well this year you'll have the opportunity to meet the cast of one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time. The Kansas City Repertory Theater... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:49:32 GMT Christine Bord - Celebrity Sightings Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5289-Celebrity-Sightings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Meet-the-cast-of-A-Christmas-Sotry-in-Kansas-City?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-25651-Animation-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Was-Walt-racist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment In our second L.A. Times piece of the day, Disney biographer, Neal Gabler address the question of Walt's supposed racism. Here are a couple of quotes: Though Walt was something of a political naïf -- he had no interest in politics before the... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:48:18 GMT Paul Neuhaus - Animation Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25651-Animation-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Was-Walt-racist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-14650-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jessica-Simpson-defends-her-family-on-Twitter?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Jessica Simpson has proven herself capable of withstanding some of the harshest criticisms a celebrity can endure. But Jessica Simpson draws the line when it comes to her family. This weekend the world witnessed an example of such. ... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:44:57 GMT Michael Essany - Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14650-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jessica-Simpson-defends-her-family-on-Twitter?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-15135-Global-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Lady-Gaga-and-Adam-Lambert-AMA-performance-videos-and-recaps?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment The AMA winners have been named and awarded and while there was a surprise or two, it is the performances of the night that will be remembered. And it will be Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert’s performances that will be remembered the most. Lady Gaga,... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:34:25 GMT Kristy Stevens-Young - Global Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15135-Global-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Lady-Gaga-and-Adam-Lambert-AMA-performance-videos-and-recaps?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-2623-Swing-and-Big-Band-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-Pied-Pipers-and-Tommy-Dorsey-had-a-blowup-on-Thanksgiving-Day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment   This is a story of singer Jo Stafford and the Thanksgiving Day that changed her life; She and The Pied Pipers were the singing group with Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra. They had a blow-up on Thanksgiving Day 1942 with Tommy Dorsey, who was... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:27:55 GMT Rick Busciglio - Swing and Big Band Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2623-Swing-and-Big-Band-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-Pied-Pipers-and-Tommy-Dorsey-had-a-blowup-on-Thanksgiving-Day?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-27605-Mystery-Series-Examiner~y2009m11d23-2-lippman-mwa-president?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Tess Monaghan series author Laura Lippman has been elected as the next president of the Mystery Writers of America (MWA) reveals a November 21, 2009 Rap Sheet post. Lippman will follow current president Lee Child (Jack Reacher series), whose one-year... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:27:53 GMT Carol Thomas - Mystery Series Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27605-Mystery-Series-Examiner~y2009m11d23-2-lippman-mwa-president?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-27408-Childrens-Comics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Do-kids-need-their-own-comic-books-1-of-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Over the weekend, retailer Chris Butler has a lengthy response on his blog, Comics212 (be warned—while the entry is safe for children, there are flash ads on his site that might be objectionable to some people) to an ongoing discussion that erupted... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:20:26 GMT Wesley Smith - Children's Comics Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27408-Childrens-Comics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Do-kids-need-their-own-comic-books-1-of-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-21799-African-American-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-2009-American-Music-Awards-make-for-an-unforgettable-night-in-music-Photos?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment The 2009 American Music Awards handed out a few trophies and honored the best players in the music business, but it was the standout performances by Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston and more that made the show memorable.... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:16:32 GMT Michael Langston Moore - African American Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21799-African-American-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-2009-American-Music-Awards-make-for-an-unforgettable-night-in-music-Photos?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4205-General-Hospital-Examiner~y2009m11d23-GH-Rumors-and-Spoilers-Thanksgiving-reunions?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Here are the latest spoilers and rumors...or spumors, if you will, that I have picked up recently. If you do not want to know the possible future of the residents of GH, I suggest you stop reading. Please understand that nothing you read here is guaranteed.... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:10:53 GMT Kristle Maxwell - General Hospital Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4205-General-Hospital-Examiner~y2009m11d23-GH-Rumors-and-Spoilers-Thanksgiving-reunions?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4819-Cable-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jennifer-Lopez-takes-tumble-at-AMA?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment The American Music Awards, AMA, were broadcast live on ABC on Sunday night, November 22, 2009. The two most talked about performances were by Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert. Lambert, who shocked the audience with a lewd S&M themed dance, took a... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:08:50 GMT Christine Nyholm - Cable TV Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4819-Cable-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jennifer-Lopez-takes-tumble-at-AMA?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-25757-Paranormal-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Review-The-Twilight-Saga-New-Moon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment In part two of the Twilight saga, the Cullens leave Forks in the hopes of saving Bella from constant danger after one of the Cullens tries to attack her when she cuts her finger. Bella finds solace in the company of her friend, Jacob Black. Even with... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:06:57 GMT Linda Clark - Paranormal Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-25757-Paranormal-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Review-The-Twilight-Saga-New-Moon?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-12788-Frank-Sinatra-Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-to-speak-like-Frank-Sinatra-Part-One?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment     Frank Sinatra was, by all accounts, the "coolest" of men who spoke a unique language many considered gibberish....but, his fans understood. Do you? Here are some of the "words" Frank salted his conversations with;... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:04:45 GMT Rick Busciglio - Frank Sinatra Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12788-Frank-Sinatra-Examiner~y2009m11d23-How-to-speak-like-Frank-Sinatra-Part-One?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-16221-Teen-Celebrities-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Taylor-Swift-Tweets-about-AMAs-hangs-out-with-Justin-Bieber?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Taylor Swift had another big night with five wins at the 2009 American Music Awards, held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 22. The Fearless star nabbed honors for Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock, Favorite Female Artist Country,... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:03:45 GMT Marc Cuenco - Teen Celebrities Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16221-Teen-Celebrities-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Taylor-Swift-Tweets-about-AMAs-hangs-out-with-Justin-Bieber?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-704-Pop-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Janet-Jackson-opens-AMAs-with-high-energy-performance-of-greatest-hits-medley-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Janet Jackson started the American Music Awards last night. The singer took the stage for what was an amazing, and high energy performance of a medley of her greatest hits, as brother Jermaine Jackson proudly watched in the audience. Among the songs... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:56:22 GMT Katrina-Kasey Wheeler - Pop Media Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-704-Pop-Media-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Janet-Jackson-opens-AMAs-with-high-energy-performance-of-greatest-hits-medley-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment