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Column: ‘Sesame Street’ moves to Nigeria
It is hard to imagine being HIV positive. This issue, however, is almost commonplace in parts of the world. In some regions, children are subject to the disease.
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Editorial: MTV town hall avoids real issues
President Barack Obama's sit-down for his MTV "youth town hall" this Thursday might as well be played out by actors. The audience of young people who will ask the questions in this played-out debacle will be gathered by a casting call.
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One-on-one with Barbara Walters
Albany Student Press: What advice do you have for today's college students hoping to be successful? Barbara Walters: Well the first thing, and it's cliché but it's true, is follow your bliss. What do you want to do? What do you really love?
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‘Community’ star discusses past and present roles
Yevette Nicole Brown stars as Shirley in the NBC sitcom, “Community.” Brown has had many different acting jobs working in anything from movies to family television shows.
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Western Illinois U. alum melts Oprah’s heart
Erin Merryn made Oprah cry. There were not just a few tears. Oprah, the seemingly invincible media guru, had tears pouring down her face, and so did the audience. "Now that Erin has me and all of you in the audience crying, I need my make-up team out here," Oprah said during a commercial break.
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Column: Guide to selling out
I never realized how cool Aston Martins are until I saw Daniel Craig drive one off a cliff as James Bond in "Quantum of Solace." I never realized how refreshing Coca-Cola is until I watched Simon Cowell sip a big red cup of it on "American Idol.
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Column: In defense of ‘Jersey Shore’
When I tell people about my favorite television show, I'm tired of being received with groans, raised eyebrows and rolling eyes. I'm tired of being judged for watching "Jersey Shore." The show gets criticized on many fronts.
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Column: Poehler’s ‘SNL’ sketch helps Perry get revenge after ‘Sesame Street’ pulls appearance video
Pseudo-bi-curious and newly "Brand-ed" singing sensation Katy Perry re-made a video of her hit song "Hot 'N Cold" with her very ticklish friend Elmo. (Sound dirty yet?) But Perry didn't dress the part, according to parents, and the infamous clip will only make it as far as the Internet.
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Television: ‘Boardwalk Empire’ showcases 1920s version of ‘Jersey Shore’
One of the main criticisms my pop culture views have received thus far is how incompatible they are with those of my peers. I must admit: The claims of being old fashioned and out of touch with current trends may be somewhat accurate.