May 15, 2009

Issue #1047

Cover Story

Adam Lambert: Shaking up 'Idol'

by Mark Harris | May 08, 2009
Huge voice, over-the-top theatrics...and that whole ''Is he gay?'' thing. He's just what ''Idol'' needed Read it
Magazine Cover (May 15, 2009)

Feedback

Feedback from our readers

May 08, 2009
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't, on Hugh Jackman and Stephen King Read it

Monitor

Monitor

by Kate Ward | May 08, 2009
Dom DeLuise's death and Woody Allen's lawsuit made news the week of May 15, 2009 Read it

Book News

'My Favorite Place on Earth': Celebrity getaways

by Kate Ward | May 08, 2009
Will Ferrell, Tom Brokaw, Natalie Portman, and others share their favorite global destinations in National Geographic's new book Read it

Book Review

The Sweetness At the Bottom Of the Pie

by Julia Holmes | May 06, 2009

Sunnyside

by Tina Jordan | May 06, 2009

Brooklyn

by Aly Semigran | May 06, 2009

Cover Story

Adam Lambert: Shaking up 'Idol'

by Mark Harris | May 08, 2009
Huge voice, over-the-top theatrics...and that whole ''Is he gay?'' thing. He's just what ''Idol'' needed Read it

DVD Commentary

'Star Trek': New DVD releases

by Alynda Wheat | May 08, 2009
''The Original Series,'' ''The Next Generation,'' and other discs related to the space drama are out now Read it

DVD News

TV on DVD: Now in stores

by Alynda Wheat | May 08, 2009
''Two And A Half Men: Season 5,'' ''Crusoe: The Complete Series,'' and ''American Dad!: Volume 4'' are now out Read it

DVD Review

Taken

by Chris Nashawaty | May 06, 2009

Galaxy Quest: Deluxe Edition

by Chris Nashawaty | May 06, 2009

Personal Effects

by Chris Nashawaty | May 06, 2009

The Dana Carvey Show

by Alynda Wheat | May 06, 2009

Diablo Cody: Binge Thinking

Diablo Cody: All a-Twitter

by Diablo Cody | May 10, 2009
A deli, ''Daisy of Love,'' and Twitter on a lazy weekend point up a thinning line between real life and entertainment Read it

Internet Commentary

Twitter's recipes for disaster

by Adam Markovitz | May 08, 2009
Maureen Evans chops recipes into 140 characters or fewer -- maybe she shouldn't Read it

Foodie sites

by Beth Johnson | May 08, 2009
Great Depression Cooking, This is Why You're Fat, and more are some of our favorite culinary-minded websites Read it

Internet News

Web hits: Jazz hands

May 08, 2009
''Hey Jude,'' ''Single Ladies,'' and ''Do-Re-Mi'' have all been subjects of public musical stunts Read it

The five best horse racing finishes

by Michael Slezak | May 08, 2009
Check out Mine That Bird's Kentucky Derby win and four other exciting races on YouTube Read it

Movie Commentary

Scott Brown's hit list

by Scott Brown | May 15, 2009
The 10 hottest topics for the week of May 15, 2009 Read it

Movie News

Hollywood and the Church

by Josh Rottenberg | May 07, 2009
''The Da Vinci Code'' sequel sparks renewed discussion of Hollywood's relationship with Christian audiences Read it

Faith on film

by John Young | May 08, 2009
''The Passion of the Christ,'' ''The Chronicles of Narnia'' and ''Evan Almighty'' are just a few films that have hit at the box office Read it

Taylor Kitsch: Gambit in the new 'X-Men' film

by Whitney Pastorek | May 08, 2009
The ''Friday Night Lights'' star breaks out as Gambit in ''Wolverine'' Read it

Movie Review

Star Trek

by Owen Gleiberman | May 08, 2009

Little Ashes

by Owen Gleiberman | May 08, 2009

Julia

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | May 08, 2009

Outrage

by Owen Gleiberman | May 08, 2009

Objectified

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | May 08, 2009

Adoration

by Owen Gleiberman | May 08, 2009

Rudo y Cursi

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | May 08, 2009

Music News

Justin Guarini dreams of 'Twilight' glory

by Tim Stack | May 08, 2009
The ''American Idol'' runner-up launched a campaign to land his new single on the ''New Moon'' soundtrack Read it

Ciara's all-time favorite videos

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | May 08, 2009
Michael Jackson's ''Remember the Time,'' Usher's ''My Way,'' and her own ''Love Sex Magic'' with Justin Timberlake have all inspired the singer Read it

Music Review

21st Century Breakdown

by Leah Greenblatt | May 06, 2009

Crime Pays

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | May 06, 2009

The Airborne Toxic Event

by Whitney Pastorek | May 06, 2009

Townes

by Greg Kot | May 06, 2009

Actor

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | May 06, 2009

Photo Gallery

'30 Rock': Must-See Finale!

May 08, 2009
Plus: ''Lost'' season finale, Zachary Quinto in ''Star Trek,'' and 12 other gems YOU and EW staff love this week See photos

Pop Culture News

The bullseye: May 8, 2009

May 08, 2009
Leonard Nimoy, Paula Abdul, and Lil' Kim made pop culture news this week Read it

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV quotes

May 08, 2009
TV's funniest lines from May 1 to 7, 2009 Read it

Stage News

Tony Award nominations '09

by Thom Geier | May 08, 2009
''American Idol'''s Constantine Maroulis, James Gandolfini, and Angela Lansbury all scored nods Read it

Dolly Parton rides again

by Chris Willman | May 08, 2009
The self-anointed Backwoods Barbie takes '9 to 5' to Broadway, and opens up about her famous figure, chauvinist bosses, and keeping it real on the inside while living the life of a ''phony'' Read it

Dolly Parton reviews her acting highlights

by Chris Willman | May 08, 2009
From ''9 to 5'' to ''Steel Magnolias'' and ''Hannah Montana,'' the icon reflects on her acting career Read it

Style Hunter

Style Hunter: You liked it? Here's how to get it!

by Lindsay Soll | May 08, 2009
Where you can find Sarah Chalke's bikini from ''Scrubs,'' Keri Hilson's nail polish, and more Read it

TV Review

The Real Housewives Of New Jersey

by Ken Tucker | May 06, 2009

'The Office': 'Blackmail'

by Jeff Labrecque | May 08, 2009

Television News

Jon & Kate sound off

by Lynette Rice | May 08, 2009
The Gosselins, stars of TLC's ''Jon & Kate Plus Eight'' defend themselves against rumors of an alleged affair Read it

A week in Oprah's world

by Tim Stack | May 08, 2009
Kristie Alley, Jenny McCarthy, and James Frey all made headlines with Oprah-related news Read it

'American Idol': Advice for Adam Lambert

May 08, 2009
Colleagues offer words of wisdom Read it

Q&A: Ben McKenzie

by Jennifer Armstrong | May 08, 2009
The former ''O.C.'' star chats about his television roots and playing a more age appropriate character Read it

The Ausiello Files: May 15, 2009

by Michael Ausiello | May 08, 2009
EW's TV scooper on ''Mad Men,'' ''Bones,'' and ''How I Met Your Mother'' Read it

'How I Met Your Mother': Hiding pregnancies

by Lesley Savage | May 08, 2009
A look at some of the creative (and often ridiculous) ways Alyson Hannigan's and Cobie Smulder's pregnancies are covered up Read it

Fauxbituary: 'Lost''s Daniel Faraday

by Dan Snierson | May 08, 2009
A fond farewell to the recently deceased (?) physicist and time-traveler Read it

The Hollywood Insider

The latest news from Hollywood

May 08, 2009
''Saturday Night Live: Weekend Update'' and Natalie Portman were in the news this week Read it

The Must List

The Must List: Week of May 10, 2009

May 08, 2009
Zachary Quinto in ''Star Trek,'' ''Lost'' season finale, more ''Real Housewives,'' and 12 other pop culture gems YOU and the EW staff love this week Read it

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