National Book News
Bookshelf: Books on New York History and Sweet-Tooth Outlets
In “City of Ambition,” Mason B. Williams explores what drove a patrician Democrat and a street-smart Republican to revive New York City from the Great Depression.
Source: NYT > Books | 18 May 2013 | 2:50 am
Asghar Farhadi goes for maximum emotional impact in his films
That is again on display in the Iranian writer-director's latest, the domestic drama 'The Past,' which shares similarities with his Oscar-winning 'A Separation.' ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 8:45 pm
'Doctor Who' finale: Jenna-Louise Coleman on the mystery of Clara
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Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 8:28 pm
USA moving past 'blue skies' with 'Graceland,' sitcoms, reality
Over the last few years, as ratings for cable networks like AMC and TLC have surged, their brand identities have shifted just as dramatically. History, the channel that five years ago was known for its ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 8:00 pm
ODB's widow files cease-and-desist order against Rock the Bells
When Tupac Shakur returned from the grave to "perform" at last year's Coachella, fans' jaws dropped. But the family of at least one hip-hop luminary isn't quite as thrilled about the prospect of a post-mortem ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 7:27 pm
Kim Kardashian's shower invites, swollen feet, baby-on-tour plans
Kim Kardashian has reportedly sent out baby shower invitations, furthering rumors that this July she and rapper-boyfriend Kanye West are expecting a baby girl. ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 6:56 pm
Kanye's rant, Armisen's exit and more 'SNL' finale backstory
The 38th season finale of "Saturday Night Live" airs this weekend and with it come more than a few questions about the confirmed departure of one cast member, the possible departure of two others and the ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 6:29 pm
Directors have enjoyed setting movies at the Cannes Film Festival
Not many of us will ever get to the fabulous Cannes Film Festival currently taking place in the glamorous French resort town. But there is a way to enjoy the Cannes experience vicariously via the films ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 6:10 pm
Gunshot scare at Cannes involves 'Django' actor Christoph Waltz
CANNES -- An incident apparently involving a gun briefly interrupted a French television interview with actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday and sent nearby pedestrians ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 5:50 pm
Noted: Making a Word Meme
The title of Sheryl Sandberg’s manifesto, “Lean In,” quickly became ubiquitous.
Source: NYT > Books | 17 May 2013 | 5:36 pm
Critic's notebook: 'The Office' turns out the lights
Steve Carell, and therefore Michael Scott, did show up after all for "The Office" finale, as no one should ever have doubted, and was probably never in serious question, as often as that question had been ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 5:08 pm
'Iron Man 3' makes $1 billion worldwide, $300 million domestically
Iron Man performed a superheroic feat at the box office this week, and now Superman and Wolverine may be trembling in their boots. ...
Source: Entertainment news - latimes.com | 17 May 2013 | 3:59 pm
ArtsBeat: Book Review Podcast: Unusual Immigrants in New York
Helene Wecker discusses her debut novel, “The Golem and the Jinni.”
Source: NYT > Books | 17 May 2013 | 2:00 pm
ArtsBeat: Graphic Books Best Sellers: Humans and Mutants Working Together
“Uncanny Avengers” is No. 2 on the hardcover list.
