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Thursday Jul 17 | Radar Online

The Depressing World of the Professional Autograph Signer

Collecting autographs from your favorite stars is good fun when you're a kid, but it gets kind of depressing - if not downright creepy - when full-grown adults start doing it.

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Related Topix: Burbank, CA, Micky Dolenz, The Monkees, Pop/Rock, Lou Ferrigno, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

Thu Jul 10, 2008

Pennlive.com

SCREEN: Indie watch

Catch a glimpse here. Miles to pedal Bidding on Kit's House Building castles in the sand Backstage with Audrey II Bocce Italiana! MORE VIDEOS >> AP VIDEO ALL VIDEOS >> SCREEN: Indie watch by Todd Hill Thursday ...

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY, Jack Nicholson, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Entertainment

Fri Jun 27, 2008

Rome News - Tribune

Davy Jones, Blind Boys of Alabama to kick off season in Cedartown

The 2008-2009 season of the Cedartown Performing Arts Center opens Sept. 27 with 1960s heartthrob Davy Jones.

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Related Topix: Cedartown, GA, Gospel, Davy Jones, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

Tue Jun 24, 2008

SavannahNow

Veto all beer, even Barack Light, that is less change, less fulfilling: I want the real deal

Were he today a beer Obama would be called Barack Light, less change, less fulfilling.

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Related Topix: Jack Nicholson, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, 2008 Presidential Election

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Cape Cod Times

CapeCast: On the rebound

Head into the Celtics Cellar and crack up while we break down the forthcoming Finals fiesta, featuring lots of tall guys and Jack Nicholson! Send comments and show ideas to capecast@capecodonline.com. See ya! ...

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Related Topix: Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Jack Nicholson

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Billboard

The Tings Tings, "We Started Nothing"

With lead vocalist Katie White, U.K. duo the Ting Tings have themselves a cheerleader more than a singer.

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Related Topix: Toni Basil, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

Mon May 26, 2008

hosted Blogcritics | Blogcritics

Music Review: The Monkees' Head Soundtrack Remains A Worthy Trip

This week's column uncovers The Monkees' unjustly overlooked film soundtrack, a collection of solid 60s rock and pop. It also shows the group at their most cohesive and polished.

How bad is The Monkees' 1968 film Head? The movie begins with the group jumping off a bridge, apparently committing suicide. Davy Jones engages a waitress in witty repartee by telling her "I'd like a glass with a hair in it, please." A shirtless Micky Dolenz crawls across the desert, ending up in fierce battle with a Coke...

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Related Topix: Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, The Monkees, Pop/Rock, Music, Entertainment

Mon May 19, 2008

JamBase

Sunday Spin: Headquarters

Headquarters On May 22, 1967, The Monkees released Headquarters , their declaration of musical independence. via JamBase

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Related Topix: Michael Nesmith, Comedy, The Monkees, Pop/Rock, Entertainment, Television, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, The Hollies

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Las Vegas Sun

Impressionist Tom Stevens impersonates Dean Martin at Le Bistro Theatre at the Riviera in

“When they do, they'll bring their families here. I already have a huge fan base here in town. A lot of locals come to the Strip to see me.”

Impressionist Tom Stevens impersonates Dean Martin at Le Bistro Theatre at the Riviera in "An Evening with Dean and Friends." Impressionist Tom Stevens You need to upgrade your Flash Player If you go What: "An ... via Las Vegas Sun

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Related Topix: Steubenville, OH, Jack Nicholson, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

Fri Apr 25, 2008

Mount Vernon News

Micky Dolenz of The Monkees to Perform at Festival

“In fact, I auditioned for The Monkees singing Chuck Berry's Johnny B. Goode.”

The Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival is pleased to announce Micky Dolenz of The Monkees will be performing at the 2008 Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival on Saturday evening, Aug. via Mount Vernon News

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Related Topix: Micky Dolenz, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Los Angeles, CA

Tue Apr 22, 2008

People

Ashlee's New CD Draws Mixed Reviews | Ashlee Simpson

“You won't be able to get a song like 'Outta My Head outta yours”

Photo by: Lester Cohen / WireImage At its best, Ashlee Simpson 's much-hyped new album Bittersweet World - released Tuesday - is "catchy" and "sweet" to the critics' ears. via People

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Related Topix: Retail, Tuesday Morning, Texas, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, People

Thu Mar 13, 2008

Fayetteville Free Weekly

Highlights

Joseph Israel and the Jerusalem Band will play George's Saturday night. The band has just completed an East Coast tour that included a performance at the Caribbean Festival in Miami Fla. via Fayetteville Free Weekly

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Related Topix: Annette Funicello, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Life, St. Patrick's Day, Holidays

Sat Mar 08, 2008

BaltimoreSun.com

Monkees reunion? Don't bet a banana on it

The question vexes and dogs the national conscience. In polite circles, the question is only whispered. via BaltimoreSun.com

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Related Topix: Peter Tork, Davy Jones, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Watches, Entertainment

Wed Mar 05, 2008

411mania.com

The Furious on Film Movie News Report 03.05.08

The Furious on Film Movie News Report 03.05.08 Posted by Arnold Furious on 03.05.2008 A special Jack Nicholson edition with triple Jack reviews. via 411mania.com

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Related Topix: Jack Nicholson, Horror, Five Easy Pieces, The Raven, Short, Comedy Movies, Music!, Drama, Biography Movies, Musical Movies, Movies, Entertainment

Wed Feb 27, 2008

Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch

Live blogging the Oscars telecast

“I'm really happy and proud to be here. Bye.”

Look at Jon Stewart, clutching that statue like it might have the power to fill 3.666-repeating hours with funny filler. via Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch

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Related Topix: Jack Nicholson, Blog News, Oscars, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

Mon Feb 25, 2008

The Toronto Star

Haunted by ghosts of the strike

A Strong Start Best Monologue Line By Host Jon Stewart: "All I can say is thank God for teen pregnancy," referring to Juno in the context of its more psychopathic competition. via The Toronto Star

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Related Topix: Oscars, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Golden Globe Awards, Family

Tue Feb 05, 2008

Pajamas Media

Super Tuesday Showdown: Voters Head to the Polls

“One irony of this race is that the male candidate has co-opted, and embodies, the lexicon of the feminist movement: change, hope, optimism.”

Looking to wrap it up From California to New York and from Alaska to Georgia, Republicans and Democrats in two dozen states will cast votes for their party's nomination today. via Pajamas Media

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Related Topix: Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

Mon Feb 04, 2008

WHVO-AM Cadiz

Doo-Wop Oldies Quiz

“Why's everybody always pickin' on me?”

Take the quiz and see how you score as a true "Oldies Fan". Write down your answers and check them with the answers below. via WHVO-AM Cadiz

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Related Topix: Rebel Without a Cause, Drama, Music!, Rock Around the Clock, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

Sat Feb 02, 2008

Trinidad & Tobago Express

So easy to forget --

Seems that since my 20's the remembrance of things present, as well as things past, was being steadily compromised, and the slow leach of brain content had already begun its unerring course: you start ... via Trinidad & Tobago Express

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Related Topix: Diane Keaton, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies, Opinion

Tue Dec 25, 2007

Bloomberg Business News

Muhammad Ali's Trainer Looks Back on 1967 Draft Scandal, Sport's Mob Ties

Everything about ``My View From the Corner,'' the great boxing trainer Angelo Dundee's memoir of his career in the sport, is old-fashioned. That's what's wonderful about it. via Bloomberg Business News

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Related Topix: Sonny Liston, Horror, Short, Comedy Movies, Musical Movies

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