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How Dean Dillon Made It From Strumming To Stardom In Nashville

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My Big Break

How Dean Dillon Made It From Strumming To Stardom In Nashville

When country songwriter Dean Dillon was 7, he got his first guitar: a tiger-striped Stella. He played at the county fair and mobile-home lots before setting out to take his chances in Nashville, Tenn.

How Dean Dillon Made It From Strumming To Stardom In Nashville

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What Is Courage?: 'Korengal' Breaks Down War In Afghanistan

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Movie Interviews

What Is Courage?: 'Korengal' Breaks Down War In Afghanistan

The documentary follows up on Sebastian Junger's Oscar-nominated film Restrepo. Junger says, "I'm hoping as the soldiers understand their experience better through this film, civilians will as well."

What Is Courage?: 'Korengal' Breaks Down War In Afghanistan

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In Hollywood, 50 Is The New 80: What Happens When 'It Girls' Get Old

Author Interviews

In Hollywood, 50 Is The New 80: What Happens When 'It Girls' Get Old

"Being a woman over 50 in Hollywood I could commit any crime with impunity, because I'm completely invisible," says actress Annabelle Gurwitch. Her new book is called I See You Made an Effort.

In Hollywood, 50 Is The New 80: What Happens When 'It Girls' Get Old

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In Confronting Poverty, 'Harvest Of Shame' Reaped Praise And Criticism

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War On Poverty, 50 Years Later

In Confronting Poverty, 'Harvest Of Shame' Reaped Praise And Criticism

The 1960 documentary examined the plight of America's migrant farmworkers. It was praised as groundbreaking, but others called it an "exaggerated portrait" and even some migrants took issue with it.

In Confronting Poverty, 'Harvest Of Shame' Reaped Praise And Criticism

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Friday

Not My Job: No Longer 'Clueless,' Alicia Silverstone Gets Quizzed On Parenting
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Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!

Not My Job: No Longer 'Clueless,' Alicia Silverstone Gets Quizzed On Parenting

If you were a teenager around 1995, prepare to feel old: Silverstone, who played peppy, pampered Cher Horowitz, is now a mother and has written a book about parenting called The Kind Mama.

Not My Job: No Longer 'Clueless,' Alicia Silverstone Gets Quizzed On Parenting

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Bustin' Into June With Sweet, Silly Poetry

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This Week's Must Read

Bustin' Into June With Sweet, Silly Poetry

Today we're anticipating the month of June — and the start of summer fun — with the poetic stylings of one of history's most creative duos: Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II.

Bustin' Into June With Sweet, Silly Poetry

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Ralph Ellison: No Longer The 'Invisible Man' 100 Years After His Birth

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Ralph Ellison: No Longer The 'Invisible Man' 100 Years After His Birth

Ellison's exploration of race and identity won the National Book Award in 1953 and has been called one of the best novels of the 20th century.

Ralph Ellison: No Longer The 'Invisible Man' 100 Years After His Birth

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James McAvoy As A Creep? In 'Filth,' The Anti-Typecasting Works

Filth is based on a novel by Irvine Welsh — who also wrote the profane, drug-fueled epic Trainspotting. James McAvoy plays Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson — a bigoted junkie cop — with enough foul-mouthed sleaze to be thoroughly off-putting. Neil Davidson/Magnolia Pictures hide caption

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Movie Reviews

James McAvoy As A Creep? In 'Filth,' The Anti-Typecasting Works

The indie drama Filth, McAvoy makes a departure from his usual good-guy roles and plays Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson — a bipolar, bigoted, junkie cop.

James McAvoy As A Creep? In 'Filth,' The Anti-Typecasting Works

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A Satire Of Literary Prizes Reveals A World Of Insanity

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Books

A Satire Of Literary Prizes Reveals A World Of Insanity

Edward St. Aubyn is no stranger to losing out on awards. In 2006 his novel was shortlisted for the Man Booker. But in 2011 he didn't even make the longlist. Now he's getting his revenge.

A Satire Of Literary Prizes Reveals A World Of Insanity

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Movies

With Possible Theme Park, 'Hunger Games' May Live Beyond Final Film

The movie studio Lionsgate is exploring the possibility of a theme park based on The Hunger Games films and books.

With Possible Theme Park, 'Hunger Games' May Live Beyond Final Film

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Richard III: Not The Hunchback We Thought He Was?

King Richard III, seen here portrayed by actor Paul Daneman in 1962, has often been described as a hunchback. A new study of his skeleton seeks to set the record straight about the monarch's condition. John Franks/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Richard III: Not The Hunchback We Thought He Was?

Scientists say 3-D skeletal modeling shows the English monarch had a common form of scoliosis. The physical condition of King Richard III has been a subject of debate for centuries.

Recycling Franchises And Judging Books By Their Covers
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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Recycling Franchises And Judging Books By Their Covers

The scheduled return of Sailor Moon inspires the gang to discuss the way franchises keep coming back around for new generations. Then it's on to book and album covers — and what's making us happy.

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