Feb 12, 2010

Issue #1089-1090
Magazine Cover (Feb 12, 2010)

Features

J.D. Salinger (1919 - 2010)

by Michael Sauter | Feb 05, 2010
A tribute to the reclusive author of ''The Catcher in the Rye'' who wanted no part of the culture he helped shape Read it

J.D. Salinger's life and legacy

by Keith Staskiewicz | Feb 05, 2010
''The Catcher in the Rye'' author's pop culture legacy Read it

Feedback

Feedback: TV's Biggest Bombs

Feb 05, 2010
Readers list their favorite bad TV ideas, from canceling ''Star Trek'' to greenlighting ''Joey'' Read it

Monitor

Monitor: Rip Torn enters rehab after alleged bank break-in

by John Young | Feb 05, 2010
Plus Will Ferrell, Samantha Harris, and more stars making news the week of Feb. 5, 2010 Read it

20 Years Ago

20 Years Ago: Paula Abdul hits no.1 with 'Opposites Attract'

by Tanner Stransky | Feb 05, 2010
Teaming up with MC Skat Kat helped the singer win her lone Grammy Read it

Book Review

The Postmistress

by Karen Valby | Feb 03, 2010

Rick Riordan: 7 questions

by Tina Jordan | Feb 05, 2010
''The Lightning Thief'' author talks about ''Lord of the Rings,'' ''Charlotte's Web,'' ''Great Expectations,'' and his other favorites Read it

Hit List

Dan Snierson's Hit List

by Dan Snierson | Feb 05, 2010
10 hot topics for the week of Feb. 5, 2010 Read it

Movie Article

Oscars 2010: Going for gold

by Dave Karger | Feb 05, 2010
''Avatar'' vs. ''The Hurt Locker,'' Sandra Bullock vs. Meryl Streep, and more exciting showdowns at this year's Academy Awards Read it

What's The Secret of Kells?

by Keith Staskiewicz | Feb 05, 2010
Best Animated Feature race includes a little-known Irish indie Read it

Oscars 2010: Best Actress nominees

Feb 05, 2010
Front-runner Sandra Bullock up against past winners Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep Read it

Oscars 2010: Best Actor nominees

Feb 05, 2010
Jeff Bridges, George Clooney, and Colin Firth are among the five hopefuls Read it

Oscars 2010: Best Supporting Actress nominees

Feb 05, 2010
Mo'Nique, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick are among this year's hopefuls Read it

Oscars 2010: Best Supporting Actor nominees

Feb 05, 2010
Christopher Plummer, Matt Damon, and Christoph Waltz are among this year's hopefuls Read it

Oscars 2010: Best Director nominees

Feb 05, 2010
Kathryn Bigelow, Jason Reitman, and James Cameron are among this year's hopefuls Read it

Oscars 2010: Secrets revealed

by Nicole Sperling | Feb 05, 2010
Academy Awards show producers share their plans for Hollywood's biggest night Read it

An Oscar insider tells all

by Adam B. Vary | Feb 05, 2010
Bruce Vilanch gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Academy Awards Read it

Oscars' Best Song race: Out of tune?

by Clark Collis | Feb 05, 2010
How nominees went from being popular hits to lesser-known tunes Read it

Producer David Brown dies

Feb 05, 2010
Four things to know about the man behind ''The Sting,'' ''A Few Good Men,'' ''Jaws,'' and more Read it

'Avatar' vs. 'Gone With the Wind'

by John Young | Feb 05, 2010
Have James Cameron's blue people sold more tickets than Rhett Butler? Read it

Sundance highs and lows: Owen Gleiberman's take

by Owen Gleiberman | Feb 05, 2010
A look at Kristen Stewart's ''The Runaways,'' Ryan Gosling's ''Blue Valentine,'' and more Read it

Sundance highs and lows: Lisa Schwarzbaum's take

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Feb 05, 2010
A look at Julianne Moore's ''The Kids Are All Right,'' Jesse Eisenberg's ''Holy Rollers,'' and more Read it

Sundance Film Festival deal report

Feb 05, 2010
Ryan Reynolds, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Jessica Alba movies were sold in Park City Read it

Movie Review

From Paris with Love

by Owen Gleiberman | Feb 06, 2010

Movie on DVD Review

Hunger

by Chris Nashawaty | Feb 03, 2010

Music Article

Grammy style: Lady Gaga, Lea Michele

by Archana Ram | Feb 05, 2010
Check out our full report of the fashion hits (Keri Hilson!) and misses (Katy Perry!) on the red carpet Read it

Grading Grammy performances

by Leah Greenblatt | Feb 05, 2010
Lady Gage and Elton John shine, Beyonce rocks, and Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks struggle Read it

Music Review

Another Round

by Mikael Wood | Feb 03, 2010

Teen Dream

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Feb 03, 2010

Heligoland

by Melissa Maerz | Feb 05, 2010

Odd Blood

by Joe Lynch | Feb 05, 2010

Soldier of Love

by Mikael Wood | Feb 03, 2010

Travelling Like the Light

by Leah Greenblatt | Feb 03, 2010

One Life Stand

by Melissa Maerz | Feb 05, 2010

News + Notes

TV's most wanted: Stars head to the small screen

by Lynette Rice | Feb 05, 2010
Matthew Broderick, Laura Linney, and Zooey Deschanel all sign on for pilots Read it

J. Lo's craziest year yet?

by Tanner Stransky | Feb 05, 2010
Jennifer Lopez's highs and lows from early 2010 Read it

John Edwards and Mark Sanford secrets revealed

by Tina Jordan | Feb 05, 2010
''Staying True'' and ''The Politician'': New political tell-alls highlight men's shocking behavior Read it

'We are the World' cover: Hollywood rerecords song for Haitian relief

by Whitney Pastorek | Feb 05, 2010
Kanye West, Jennifer Hudson, and Miley Cyrus are among nearly 80 performers lending their voices to the cause Read it

'Valentine's Day' all-star cast

by Josh Rottenberg | Feb 05, 2010
Director Garry Marshall on how he landed Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher and more for his new romantic comedy Read it

News Article

Ipad wreaks havoc!

by Margaret Lyons | Feb 05, 2010
Apple’s newest addition has tech fans buzzing Read it

Photo Gallery: "survivor'

'Survivor': Ranking 19 seasons

by Jeff Probst | Feb 11, 2010
Before ''Heroes vs. Villains'' begins, Jeff Probst names the seasons he'd vote out -- and his all-time champ See photos

Photo Gallery: Oscars 2010

Oscars: 18 'Never nominated?!' stars

by Jeff Labrecque and Tim Purtell | Feb 03, 2012
Gary Oldman scored his first nom this year -- exiting distinguished class of pros never to get the call See photos

Reviews: Books

'Game Change': A political thriller

by Keith Staskiewicz | Feb 05, 2010
Journalists Mark Halperin and John Heilemann talk about their new book about the 2008 presidential campaign Read it

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: This week's best TV quotes

Feb 05, 2010
TV's funniest lines for the week of Jan. 19, 2010 Read it

THE OSCARS 2010

Sandra Bullock: Proud to be nominated...twice

by Kate Ward | Feb 05, 2010
The actress on being nominated for an Oscar (''The Blind Side'') and a Razzie (''All About Steve'') in the same year Read it

TV Article

The Hollywood Insider: 'Bachelor' Jason Mesnick ties knot

Feb 05, 2010
Also, Sarah Polley will direct Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen in a romcom, and a top-secret J.D. Salinger documentary will premiere in 2010 Read it

Nick Cannon: His crazy life

by Tim Stack | Feb 05, 2010
An inside look at the 29-year-old's growing empire Read it

'Survivor': The new season

by Dalton Ross | Feb 05, 2010
The info and intel you need for when the show's 20th season begins on Feb. 11 Read it

Stephen King talks about 'The Jay Leno Show'

by Stephen King | Feb 05, 2010
The EW columnist likes Jay Leno personally, but thinks the end of the NBC's 10 p.m. experiment is good for the future of television Read it

''The Amazing Race'' power couple

by Lynette Rice | Feb 05, 2010
''Big Brother 11'' winner Jordan Lloyd and her costar/boyfriend Jeff Schroeder compare their TV experiences Read it

'Lost': Burning questions

by Jeff Jensen and Dan Snierson | Feb 05, 2010
An executive producer sheds light on the shocking premiere episode Read it

TV Review

Kell on Earth

by Ken Tucker | Feb 03, 2010

How to Make It in America

by Ken Tucker | Feb 03, 2010

The Ausiello Files

The Ausiello Files: 'Ugly Betty' Scoop

by Michael Ausiello | Feb 05, 2010
''Ugly Betty'''s creator hints at big changes. Plus scoop on ''The Big Bang Theory'' and ''The Office'' Read it

The Bullseye

The Bullseye: Feb. 12, 2010

Feb 05, 2010
Jimmy Kimmel, Jennifer Lopez, and ''Big Love'' made pop culture news this week Read it

The Must List

The Must List: Week of Feb. 8, 2010

Feb 05, 2010
The top 10 things we loved this week Read it

Videogame Review

Mass Effect 2

by Jeff Jensen | Feb 03, 2010
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