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Songwriters Charles Strouse , Alan Menken and David Zippe will be among those featured in the December 8th benefit concert, SONGS OF OUR LIVES: PERFORMED BY THE SONGWRITERS WHO WROTE THEM.

Syracuse rapper Chris Leonard, who performs as Oxburg, shows his swag in The Post-Standard photo studio with his Love & Loyalty Records partners Arion 'Millz' Mims, left, and Arrone 'Kilo' Funderburg, right.

Choose your favorite Halloween Pittsburgh Pet Photo! 1. "GRRR" by Julie Bemben 2. "Pumpkin Scooter" by Julie Bemben 3. "Taffy the Steelers Cheerleader" by Donna Gamrod 4. "Squirrel Boy Kane" by Samantha Cable 5. "Pulimalu" by Kate 6. "Fluffo" by Michael Ann Sitzman 7. "Bandit" by Michael Ann Sitzman 8. "Mr. Lop" by Michael Ann Sitzman 9. "Little ...

Police say murder suspect Richard Samuel McCroskey III, who went by the name Syko Sam, knew one of the victims.

Dan Deacon plays at Eyedrum on Oct. 2. From monsters of metal to retro resurrections, the unofficial beginning of the Halloween season includes a variety of musical acts.

THE LOST SYMBOL , by Dan Brown 1 2 A GATE AT THE STAIRS , by Lorrie Moore 1 3 3 THE HELP , by Kathryn Stockett 2 25 4 THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE , by Stieg Larsson 5 8 5 SOUTH OF BROAD , by Pat Conroy 8 6 6 THE ANTHOLOGIST , by Nicholson Baker 2 7 THAT OLD CAPE MAGIC , by Richard Russo 9 7 8 HOMER & LANGLEY , by E.L. Doctorow 6 2 9 THE WHITE ...

Wynton Marsalis plays with the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra on main stage at the Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey, Calif.

The author, playwright and political commentator will receive an honorary National Book Award medal this fall for "Distinguished Contribution to American Letters." Vidal, who turns 84 next month, is known for such best sellers as "Burr" and "Lincoln," and for the play "The Best Man." Award organizers also announced Tuesday that Dave Eggers, 39, ...

Former white-collar types switching to blue-collar skills are finding the going tough.

Russian-bred, classically trained New York piano popster Regina Spektor is a little too cute and precious on her third album, "Far," but look for her humor and cabaret instincts to prevail in concert.

The Troubles, Northern Ireland's 30-year cycle of sectarian violence, seems to be catching up with the Holocaust for the sheer number and range of movies it has inspired.

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"Aliens' Apatow comedy arrive on screens. Apatow comedy, "Aliens" arrive on movie screens July 31, 2009 Here's a roundup of new films: "FUNNY PEOPLE" Director: Judd Apatow.

Here's a roundup of new films: Director: Judd Apatow. Stars: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann.

"Aliens' Apatow comedy arrive on screens. Apatow comedy, "Aliens" arrive on movie screens July 31, 2009 Here's a roundup of new films: "FUNNY PEOPLE" Director: Judd Apatow.

Throw yer hands in the air like you you just don't care. Meaning -- turn the dance floor into one big blur.

There's only a handful of performances left of A Chorus Line , presented by Dallas Summer Musicals at Fair Park.

The Oscar-winning Dame Helen Mirren stars in RacineA's A'PhedreA' alongside Dominic Cooper, in a Nicholas Hytner-directed performance that will be staged at the Epidaurus Ancient Theater tonight and tomorrow.

Moby Wait for Me It's tempting to feel a bit sorry for Moby these days. It has now been a decade since his 10 million-selling career peak, Play, made him a household name.

Some of us who have lived on the plateau are familiar with parts of the story of the Reard-Freed Farmstead, particularly the Freed half, which we will also review here.