Jul 22, 1994

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Encore

Prince's ''Purple Rain''

by Bob Cannon | Jul 22, 1994
The musician's career skyrocketed when his film came out in 1984 Read Article

Flashes

Stone Temple Pilots' Hidden Song

by Tim Appelo | Jul 22, 1994
The band adds a bonus track from a local street musician to their latest album Read Article

Hugh Grant's Book Deals

by Michelle Woodson | Jul 22, 1994
Potential books written by and about the British actor Read Article

Why Tommy Lee Jones Joined ''Batman Forever''

by Cindy Pearlman | Jul 22, 1994
The Oscar-winning actor takes on his son's favorite character Read Article

George Wendt, Rejected

by Kate Meyers | Jul 22, 1994
The ''Cheers'' star's new series gets turned down by his old network Read Article

Action's New Mode of Transportation

by Judy Brennan | Jul 22, 1994
''Under Siege 2'' moves Steven Seagal from ship to train Read Article

Legacy

Remembering Dick Sargent

by Cynthia Littleton | Jul 22, 1994
The ''Bewitched'' star loses his battle with prostate cancer Read Article

Being There

Lollapalooza '94

by Robert Seidenberg | Jul 22, 1994
This year's alternative music festival lacks a little Nirvana Read Article

Book Commentary

Book News

Paula Danzinger and ''Amber Brown''

by Michelle Woodson | Jul 22, 1994
The children's book author uses her 11-year-old niece's experiences [MDASH] and her own [MDASH] in her latest story Read Article

The Comics Code Seal

by Frank Lovece | Jul 22, 1994
The general guidelines for the code, to protect youth corruption, may be a little too general Read Article

Publishing Characters

by Kate Meyers | Jul 22, 1994
How Hollywood depicts members of the book industry Read Article

Daniel Evan Weiss Takes the Roach's Side

by Matthew Flamm | Jul 22, 1994
The author's new novel features a creepy-crawly narrator Read Article

Book Review

Children's Books

by Michele Landsberg, Leonard S. Marcus | Jul 22, 1994

Comic Books

by Frank Lovece | Jul 22, 1994

Last Go Round

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Jul 22, 1994

The Ballroom Dance Pack

by Erica Kornberg | Jul 22, 1994

Rattlebone

by Rhonda Johnson | Jul 22, 1994

The Bird Artist

by D.A. Ball | Jul 22, 1994

Undue Influence

by Gene Lyons | Jul 22, 1994

Freeze That Frame

''In the Name of the Father''

by George Mannes | Jul 22, 1994

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Jul 22, 1994
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie Commentary

Movie News

Explosion of Movie Tie-ins

Jul 22, 1994
From ''The Shadow'' t-shirts to ''Lion King'' sneakers, movie characters are covering all their bases Read Article

Worst Product Ideas

Jul 22, 1994
Some of the best of the bad ideas for movie product tie-ins Read Article

Sandra Bullock's Career Hits High Gear

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jul 22, 1994
After her role in the blockbuster ''Speed,'' the actress is poised to be a big star Read Article

Allison Anders Faces Frustration and Success

by Kelli Pryor | Jul 22, 1994
The director bounces back from a failed project with a story close to home Read Article

Remade as ''True Lies''

by Beth Pinsker | Jul 22, 1994
The new Arnold Schwarzenegger action comedy has a French pedigree Read Article

Music Supervisor Extraordinaire

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 22, 1994
John ''Jellybean'' Benitez talks about his career in Hollywood Read Article

Movie Review

True Lies

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 22, 1994

Mi Vida Loca/My Crazy Life

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 22, 1994

Music Commentary

Music News

A Rolling Stones Tribute Band

Jul 22, 1994
Sticky Fingers talks about the perks of playing Mick and Keith Read Article

The Future of the Rolling Stones

by Michele Romero | Jul 22, 1994
EW predicts what's ahead for Mick Jagger and the rest of the band Read Article

The rock producer behind ''Voodoo Lounge''

by Nisid Hajari | Jul 22, 1994
Don Was convinces the Rolling Stones to let him lend a hand Read Article

Music Review

Voodoo Lounge

by David Browne | Jul 22, 1994

Pop Culture News

The O.J. Simpson Trial, So Far

by Michelle Woodson | Jul 22, 1994
It hasn't even begun, but look who's already winning and losing in the preliminary hearings Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Jul 22, 1994
The 15 hottest topics the week of July 22, 1994 Read Article

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV Quotes

Jul 22, 1994
TV's funniest lines from July 15 to July 21 Read Article

TV Review

Models Inc.

by Ken Tucker | Jul 22, 1994
POORLY DRAWN CHARACTERS, RIDICULOUS LINES, AND A MISCAST LINDA GRAY RENDER AARON SPELLING'S 'MODELS' A PALE IMITATION OF HIS INDELIBLY CAMPY 'MELROSE PLACE.' Read Article

TV Nation

by Ken Tucker | Jul 22, 1994

Absolutely Fabulous

by Ken Tucker | Jul 22, 1994

Television Commentary

Television News

Aaron Spelling's Model Drama

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jul 22, 1994
The prolific producer hopes ''Models Inc.'' continues the success of ''Melrose Place'' and ''90210'' Read Article

Real Models Critique ''Models Inc.''

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jul 22, 1994
Three from a genuine New York agency comment on Aaron Spelling's new drama Read Article

''Thunderbirds'' Return

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jul 22, 1994
The puppet TV series gets revamped for a new generation Read Article

The Biz

Barry ''Killer'' Diller Ready to Return

by Albert Kim | Jul 22, 1994
The inside scoop on what's coming for the TV executive Read Article

The Soap Box

A New Replacement on ''One Life to Live''

by Alan Carter | Jul 22, 1994
Krista Tesreau steps in as one of the soap's beloved characters Read Article

Video News

Construction Videos Aim at Kids

by Lois Alter Mark | Jul 22, 1994
After the success of ''Road Construction Ahead,'' multiple rivals hit video stores Read Article

Ginger Lynn Allen Redefines Herself

by Kate Meyers | Jul 22, 1994
The former porn star looks for different acting roles than she's used to Read Article

Video Review

Children's Videos

by Kenneth M. Chanko | Jul 22, 1994

Angel 4: Undercover

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 22, 1994

Psycho Cop 2

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 22, 1994

Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 22, 1994

Scanner Cop

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 22, 1994

CB4

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 22, 1994

Cabin Boy

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 22, 1994

By the Sword

by Michael Sauter | Jul 22, 1994

Jamon Jamon

by Lawrence O'Toole | Jul 22, 1994

Big Business/Liberty

by Steve Simels | Jul 22, 1994

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

by Steve Daly | Jul 22, 1994

Das Boot

by Steve Simels | Jul 22, 1994

Bank Robber

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 22, 1994

The Ultimate Fighting Championship II

by Michael Sauter | Jul 22, 1994

Groundhog Day

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 22, 1994