Movies

For Disney's New Princess, Short Courtiers Swarm()  

Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen as a Frog

November 24, 2009 Lots of young fans — and many of their moms and dads — are excited about the arrival of Tiana, the heroine of The Princess and the Frog, the latest animated Walt Disney film. It's more than just a new movie to many: Tiana is Disney's first African-American princess, a role model many parents have been waiting for for a long time.

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Politics

For First Lady, Protocol Critical For State Dinner()  

November 24, 2009 The Obamas host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night at the most formal of all dinners. First lady Michelle Obama said she and the president will be like swans, gliding with poise and serenity — while paddling furiously to get things right.

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Television

Larry David's Dysfunctional Family Reunion()  

Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander and Larry David in 'Curb'

November 23, 2009 The seventh season finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm capped a year-long storyline about Larry finally agreeing to a produce a reunion episode of Seinfeld which he co-created with Jerry Seinfeld. TV critic David Bianculli explains how both programs — the show and the show within the show — were a comedic coup and a perfect end to the season.

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The Two-Way

NPR's Kasell Leaving Newscasts; Remains On 'Wait Wait'()  

Carl Kasell

November 23, 2009 NPR's Carl Kasell announces he's leaving the network's newscasts Dec. 30. But he'll still be on Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me.

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Strange News

Jackson Moonwalk Glove Sells For $350K In NYC()  

November 22, 2009 The shimmering, white glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 was auctioned off for $350,000 — plus tax — on Saturday.

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Television

James Franco Checks In To 'General Hospital'()  

Actor James Franco

November 20, 2009 The star of Milk and Pineapple Express — and a little movie franchise called Spider-Man — will be spending some time in Port Charles over the next couple of months. His guest-starring stint may help "freshen the image of daytime," says the soap opera's executive producer.

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