Magazine Archive
Aug 09, 1996
Issue #339
Cover Story
Heroin becomes the cocaine of the '90s
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Aug 09, 1996
Hollywood is in the grips of a heroin addiction, with Robert Downey Jr. as its latest casualty
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Encore
Billy Joel rocked the USSR in 1987
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Aug 09, 1996
The Piano Man won the heart of a nation starved for western rock Read it
Legacy
Claudette Colbert's best performances on video
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Aug 09, 1996
Introductions to ''Cleopatra,'' ''It Happened One Night,'' ''The Palm Beach Story,'' and more Read it
Style
Vivica Fox's wedding ring inspires a new trend
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Aug 09, 1996
''Independence Day'' dolphin ring gets a lot of screen time Read it
Trends
Ballroom dancing becomes a hot new trend
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Aug 09, 1996
Hollywood takes notice and develops dance-themed films like ''Let It Be Me,'' ''Tango,'' and ''Tropicana'' Read it
Book Article
Roderick Abscombe's new novel has Hollywood's attention
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Aug 09, 1996
Kevin Costner is already being considered for the lead of ''Shank'' Read it
Patricia Cornwall lived through real-life drama
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Aug 09, 1996
A hostage situation involving a former FBI agent doesn't hold back the best-selling author Read it
Book Review
Burning Question
Cover Story
Heroin becomes the cocaine of the '90s
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Aug 09, 1996
Hollywood is in the grips of a heroin addiction, with Robert Downey Jr. as its latest casualty Read it
Internet Review
Movie Article
New ''Lolita'' struggles to find a U.S. distributor
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Aug 09, 1996
Director Adrian Lyne's film version of the classic book has raised a few eyebrows Read it
Movies about gay relationships still rare
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Aug 09, 1996
Despite the success of ''The Birdcage,'' getting money for movies is still an uphill battle Read it
Parents' guide for summer movies
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Aug 09, 1996
''Emma,'' ''Kazaam,'' and more are reviewed with kids in mind Read it
Jennifer Lopez met backlash for her role as ''Selena''
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Aug 09, 1996
Actress was accused of being the ''wrong kind'' of Latino Read it
Movie Review
Music Article
LeAnn Rimes has a big voice for a young girl
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Aug 09, 1996
Newest country star has big plans for her first record, ''Blue'' Read it
Sting mellows in his solo career
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Aug 09, 1996
Singer's new album, ''Mercury Falling,'' will be a test of his ability to win over audiences Read it
Music Review
News Article
''The McLaughlin Group'' makes a habit out of cameos
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Aug 09, 1996
Political commentator John McLaughlin gets screen time in ''Dave,'' ''Mission: Impossible,'' and ''Independence Day'' Read it
Burt Fershners plan to shake up New York comedy
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Aug 09, 1996
Group from Wisconsin plans to liven up sketch comedy Read it
Mail from our readers
Aug 09, 1996
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it
Tony Bennett talks to us about Winslow Homer
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Aug 09, 1996
Singer's upcoming coffee table book, '' What My Heart Has Seen,'' gives him the authority to play art critic for the day Read it
Wendy Liebman looks to animate Comedy Central
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Aug 09, 1996
Stand-up comedian has big plans for a new show, album, and movies Read it
Regional stars who are poised to break out
Aug 09, 1996
We give you the heads up on the best regional singer, band, storyteller, and more Read it
CD-ROM games might have wider appeal on the big screen
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Aug 09, 1996
''Fox Hunt,'' ''Spycraft,'' and more are being considered for wider release with a much higher cost Read it
Entertainment news for the week of August 9
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Aug 09, 1996
Jennifer Aniston, Molly Ringwald, and Jason Alexander made the news this week Read it
Anton Corbijn turns his lens on celebs
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Aug 09, 1996
Jodie Foster, Johnny Depp, Kurt Cobain, and more are exposed as humans in the his new book ''Star Trak'' Read it
Three Stooges now on tape
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Aug 09, 1996
Anarchy reigns with Larry, Moe, Curly, and slapstick Read it
Random Quote
Overheard at the TV Critics press tour
Aug 09, 1996
Words of wisdom from Jeff Foxworthy, Larry Hagman, and more Read it
Sound Bites
Sound Bites: the week's best TV quotes
Aug 09, 1996
TV's funniest lines from August 2 to August 9 Read it
TV Article
TV networks stage their fall preview
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Aug 09, 1996
The stars of ''Cosby,'' ''Spin City,'' ''Suddenly Susan,'' and more make an appearance at the Television Critics Association press tour Read it
