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TV review: ‘Family Guy’ has lost its comedic spark
Fox's "Family Guy" is paradoxically under- and over-rated at the same time. Haters accuse the show of being a bunch of random and lazy tangents built around broad and unfunny characters without any real story. "Family Guy" lovers claim the show is edgy, innovative and politically aware.
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Book review: Michael Moore – Saint and a Boor
Here Comes Trouble: Stories from My Life Michael Moore 448 pp. Grand Central Publishing. $26.99. Few men are as reviled as Michael Moore.
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“Shark Week” producer sheds insight into TV phenomenon
Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” is about more than just shark bites. Shark Week Executive Producer Brooke Runnette spoke about the balance between maintaining the show’s 30-million-strong audience and promoting the conservation of sharks during her speech at American U. on Feb.7.
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Whitney Houston dies at Beverly Hills Hotel
Iconic singer Whitney Houston was found dead at a Beverly Hills hotel on Saturday, her rep confirmed. Houston was staying at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to attend the Grammys tomorrow night.
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Adele, Kanye West predicted to be big winners at 2012 Grammy Awards
2012 Grammy predictions
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TV review: “Survivor” returns to CBS with plenty of twists for the new season
"Survivor" returns for its 24th season next Wednesday, Feb. 15 with a whole new cast of characters and interesting twists to spice things up. Although last season featured Redemption Island and some familiar faces, this season will be taking a different route.
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Album review: Of Montreal reinvents itself
The band known as Of Montreal has existed since 1996, which makes it over 15 years old at the time of its latest release, "Paralytic Stalks." Most bands with that kind of longevity re-invent themselves at least once to avoid growing musically stale, and Of Montreal is no different.
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TV review: NBC’s ‘The Voice’ offers a better option to traditional talent shows
NBC deciding to air the second season premiere of “The Voice” directly after the Super Bowl, which was the most watched program in United States history, was probably one of the most genius moves NBC executives could have ever made.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt making directing debut
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is planning on climbing into the director’s chair this year. The young actor has written, will star and also direct a feature film that will star Scarlett Johansson.