Tuesday, March 16, 2010

'American Idol': Season 9

'American Idol' Top 12: Slim pickin's

Star status of contenders looks bleak for Cowell's last go-round

After nine weeks of winnowing down the nationwide competition from tens of thousands of hopefuls we're finally down to ... this? - 03/16/2010

Jay-Z staying on top of his game

A sold-out Palace crowd of 15,000-plus was in a Jay-Z state of mind Sunday night, as rap's top performer brought his rousing BP3 tour to Auburn Hills. - 03/15/2010

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Pop Culture: Adam Graham

Adam Graham: I shot this video last week during a trip to my former stomping grounds at CMU. Full story here. … Continued

Words & Music: Susan Whitall

Susan Whitall: The family has finalized funeral plans for Ron Banks of the Dramatics, who died last week, at 58. Visitation continues Friday from 10 … Continued

Tuned In: TV Blog

Mekeisha Madden Toby: Hattie McDaniel wore blue when she won an Oscar in 1939. She was the first African American to achieve such a thing. McDaniel earned … Continued

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Review: Chilling 'North Face' is modern spin on mountain climbing movie

The loony-to-the-rest-of-us sport of mountain climbing is a natural for film. - 03/11/2010

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