http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:20:33 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-4908-Twilight-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Twilight-soundtrack-wins-favorite-album-at-American-Music-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment To no one's surprise, the Twilight soundtrack picked up the award for "Favorite Album" at the 2009 American Music Awards event yesterday. While the day might've been dominated by songstress Taylor Swift (who picked up awards for "Artist... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:04:22 GMT Amanda Bell - Twilight Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4908-Twilight-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Twilight-soundtrack-wins-favorite-album-at-American-Music-Awards?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-27432-Tonight-on-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-nightmare-is-over-Tonight-is-the-last-episode-of-Jon--Kate-Plus-8-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment "Jon & Kate Plus 8," the TLC reality show that the Associated Press called "our national nightmare," is ending tonight. The show that began as a charming look at life with eight children turned into the seedy story of Jon and... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:00:24 GMT Liz Barrett - Tonight on TV Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27432-Tonight-on-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-nightmare-is-over-Tonight-is-the-last-episode-of-Jon--Kate-Plus-8-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-30998-Urban-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Will-Smith-death-rumors-are-false?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment It is mind-boggling the amount of free time some people have on their hands to sit around twiddling their thumbs deciding who they should cyber-kill next. Will Smith became the latest celebrity to fall victim to cyber pranksters when rumors were spread... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:51:40 GMT Samantha Greaves - Urban Pop Culture Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30998-Urban-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Will-Smith-death-rumors-are-false?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Downstream-may-be-the-best-postapocalyptic-film-ever?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Downstream may be the best post-apocalyptic film ever. It takes us past the end of the world as we know it, focusing on an atypical road-warrior-esque hero trying to find a utopian territory aptly called "Plutopia," where a new, rebuilt... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:47:22 GMT Charles F. Rosenay aka Cryptmaster Chiller Chucky - Horror Happenings Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9764-Horror-Happenings-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Downstream-may-be-the-best-postapocalyptic-film-ever?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-28937-Young-Adult-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d23-James-Camerons-Avatar-on-60-Minutes-and-CNN-VIDEOS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment James Cameron's upcoming movie Avatar (20th Century Fox) was recently featured on 60 Minutes and CNN. The movie, with Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, and Giovanni Ribisi, opens in conventional 3D theaters and... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:44:25 GMT Romina Massa - Young Adult Movies Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28937-Young-Adult-Movies-Examiner~y2009m11d23-James-Camerons-Avatar-on-60-Minutes-and-CNN-VIDEOS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-567-Comics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Thanksgiving-brings-out-the-turkey-slaughterers-in-all-of-us?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Lest we forget as we eat ourselves into a tryptophan coma, turkeys really have something of a problem around this time of year. While"Curtis" tries to ignore the violence of the holiday by focusing on how its self-loving protagonist loves... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:43:02 GMT Brian Steinberg - Comics Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-567-Comics-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Thanksgiving-brings-out-the-turkey-slaughterers-in-all-of-us?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-27066-Christian-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d23-CS-Lewis-week-The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Four siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy Pevensie go to stay at the home of an old professor in the country during World War two. While there Lucy discovers an old wardrobe which is a doorway to the magical land of Narnia ruled by the wicked White... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:38:32 GMT Christin Dicker - Christian Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27066-Christian-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d23-CS-Lewis-week-The-Lion-the-Witch-and-the-Wardrobe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-6788-TV-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Adam-Lambert-calls-discrimination-on-AMA-censorship?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert's first major post-Idol performance certainly got everyone talking last night, as his romp at the American Music Awards was the main topic of discussion this morning on talk radio and television. I wrote earlier today... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:34:31 GMT Reid Kerr - TV Trends Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6788-TV-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Adam-Lambert-calls-discrimination-on-AMA-censorship?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26487-Intervention-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Struggling-with-Sex-Addiction-Sex-Rehab-with-Dr-Drew-cast-today-on-Oprah-sneak-peek?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Drew Pinsky, MD and some of the cast of "Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew" - "Penny Flame" Jennifer Ketchum, Phil Varone, and Amber Smith, will be taking the Oprah stage,  today to discuss what sex addiction is all about,... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:25:46 GMT Lori Koff - Intervention Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26487-Intervention-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Struggling-with-Sex-Addiction-Sex-Rehab-with-Dr-Drew-cast-today-on-Oprah-sneak-peek?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-5292-Celebrity-News-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jessica-Simpson-hits-back-at-Perez-Hilton?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Blogger Perez Hilton is not exactly known for his friendly posts on celebrities, instead he often lambasts them, makes up nicknames, and draws on their photos.  In the past he has needled the Simpson family quite a bit, including Jessica, her... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:51:53 GMT Brittny Nielsen - Celebrity News Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5292-Celebrity-News-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Jessica-Simpson-hits-back-at-Perez-Hilton?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29946-Kidd-Kraddick-in-the-Morning-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kidd-Kraddicks-Brown-Bag-Turkey-Recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment Anyone who has been listening to Kidd Kraddick in the Morning for awhile knows about the Kidd's famous Brown Bag Turkey recipe. This recipe has been the source of many many conversations, listener phone calls, blog discussions and feedback (both... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:49:30 GMT Shelly Miller - Kidd Kraddick in the Morning Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29946-Kidd-Kraddick-in-the-Morning-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Kidd-Kraddicks-Brown-Bag-Turkey-Recipe?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4886-Stephen-King-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-pop-of-King-archive-Head-Bangors-ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment King throws his two cents in on the whole American Idol phenomenon in this 2 page article.  Oddly enough, he spends very little time talking about the show, and only uses that as a segue to deliver his thoughts on the state of radio.  He,... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:42:31 GMT David Finniss - Stephen King Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4886-Stephen-King-Examiner~y2009m11d23-The-pop-of-King-archive-Head-Bangors-ball?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4819-Cable-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Taylor-Swift-and-Michael-Jackson-big-winners-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 ceremony recognized fan favorites, as fans were able to vote for their favorite nominees in the days prior to the airing of the event. Taylor Swift was... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:41:32 GMT Christine Nyholm - Cable TV Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4819-Cable-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Taylor-Swift-and-Michael-Jackson-big-winners-at-AMA?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-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 addresses 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... 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