Apr 21, 2000

Issue #536

Cover Story

Natalie Portman steps out on her own

by Jeff Jensen | Apr 21, 2000
The queen of ''Star Wars: Episode I'' carries her own film, ''Where the Heart Is,'' and tackles college life Read Article
Magazine Cover (Apr 21, 2000)

Cybertalk

Cybertalk

Apr 21, 2000
John Cusack and Sandra Bullock are this week's quotable stars on the Internet Read Article

Encore

The ''Flashdance'' phenomenon

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Apr 21, 2000
When the movie premiered 17 years ago, movies and music were welded together Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Ann Limpert | Apr 21, 2000
Celebrity news for the week of April 21, 2000 Read Article

Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes of ''The Three Stooges''

by Lynette Rice | Apr 21, 2000
ABC's upcoming biopic, produced by Mel Gibson, offers up more than slapstick Read Article

Between the Lines

The inside scoop on the book world

by Matthew Flamm | Apr 21, 2000
Ronan Tynan, Gene Simmons, and Erik Larson's ''The Devil in the White City'' made book news April 21, 2000 Read Article

Book News

Author promotes ''States of Mind'' on game show

by Clarissa Cruz | Apr 21, 2000
Contestant sees book sales rise after a plug on ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'' Read Article

Book Review

The Nick Tosches Reader

by Tom Sinclair | Apr 21, 2000

The Devil and Sonny Liston

by Tom Sinclair | Apr 21, 2000

Relative Heroes

by Jeff Jensen | Apr 21, 2000

House of Leaves

by Troy Patterson | Apr 21, 2000

Dating Big Bird

by Daneet Steffens | Apr 21, 2000

Being Dead

by Charles Winecoff | Apr 21, 2000

Burning Questions

Anticipating ''Episode II''

Apr 21, 2000
We pump filmmakers on information about the second ''Star Wars'' movie, but only get so far Read Article

Cover Story

Natalie Portman steps out on her own

by Jeff Jensen | Apr 21, 2000
The queen of ''Star Wars: Episode I'' carries her own film, ''Where the Heart Is,'' and tackles college life Read Article

DVD Commentary

New to DVD

Apr 21, 2000
EW recommends ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'' and ''Gen-X Cops'' Read Article

Digital News

Personality tests online

by Ann Limpert | Apr 21, 2000
The Web reveals the real you with hot personality tests Read Article

Q&A with a cyber-assistant

by Noah Robischon | Apr 21, 2000
We talk to Motorla's animated spokesperson, voiced by ''90210'' star Gabrielle Carteris Read Article

Gimme Shelter

Renee Zellweger's roost

by Tricia Johnson | Apr 21, 2000
The star of the upcoming ''Bridget Jones's Diary'' closed on a home in the Hollywood Hills Read Article

Internet Capsule Review

Internet Commentary

Oscar winner lives up to its name

by Noah Robischon | Apr 21, 2000
'My Mother Dreams the Satan's Disciples in New York'' is well deserving of best live action short Read Article

Movie sites

by Caren Weiner Campbell | Apr 21, 2000
We grade web pages and societies for Stanley Kubrick, Wes Craven and more Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Apr 21, 2000
The 15 hottest topics the week of April 21, 2000 Read Article

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Apr 21, 2000
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie Commentary

Awards-show clothing (or lack thereof)

by Nancy Miller | Apr 21, 2000
From Jennifer Lopez to Mariah Carey to Cameron Diaz, flesh-baring fashions rule the red-carpet Read Article

Movie News

Paper or plastic?

Apr 21, 2000
With April 22 approaching, we ask celebs like George Clooney, Sara Gilbert, and Carrie Fisher how they carry their groceries Read Article

Taking a closer look at ''Star Wars''

Apr 21, 2000
'The Phantom Menace'' home video (and the pause button) provides ample opportunity to delve deeper into the trilogy Read Article

First look at ''The Perfect Storm''

by Steve Daly | Apr 21, 2000
Armed with pricey F/X wizardry and stars George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg, the new film is sure to take audiences on a wild ride Read Article

Behind the scenes of ''U-571''

by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 21, 2000
The controversial submarine thriller starring Matthew McConaughey has caused some international intrigue Read Article

Sneak peak at the MTV Movie Awards

Apr 21, 2000
Categories include ''best kiss'' and ''best duo'' Read Article

Movie Review

28 Days

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 21, 2000

East Is East

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 21, 2000

East-West

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 21, 2000

Keeping the Faith

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 21, 2000

Joe Gould's Secret

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 21, 2000

Me Myself I

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 21, 2000

Where the Money Is

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 21, 2000

Third World Cop

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 21, 2000

Music Commentary

Parents' guide to new music

by Lois Alter Mark | Apr 21, 2000
We analyze the content of new albums from Sisqo, 'N Sync, Faith Hill, No Doubt, and Pantera Read Article

Music News

Lionel Richie pairs up with a boy band

by Laura Morgan | Apr 21, 2000
The Backstreet Boys will appear on the ex-Commodore's upcoming album Read Article

A Sheryl Crow sound-alike

by Scott Brown | Apr 21, 2000
Sophie Michalitsianos' vocals on ads for the IRS and Folgers might have you fooled Read Article

Sisqo's smash hit

by Tom Sinclair | Apr 21, 2000
The Dru Hill singer is king of spring break with ''The Thong Song,'' but is there another hit coming? Read Article

Rah Digga's fave CD

by Laura Morgan | Apr 21, 2000
The rapper tells us how Nas' ''Illmatic'' got her through her early days as a struggling MC Read Article

Steely Dan featured in new Farrelly brothers film

by Jeff Gordinier | Apr 21, 2000
Bands such as Wilco and Smash Mouth will record covers for ''Me, Myself, and Irene'' Read Article

Music Review

Figure 8

by David Browne | Apr 21, 2000

Come to Where I'm From

by David Browne | Apr 21, 2000

Down Here

by Chris Willman | Apr 21, 2000

Pink Pearl

by Will Lee | Apr 21, 2000

Punishing Kiss

by Beth Johnson | Apr 21, 2000

Debutante

by Scott Schinder | Apr 21, 2000

Anita

by Alanna Nash | Apr 21, 2000

Boxing Hefner

by Rob Brunner | Apr 21, 2000

Songs From the Red Room

by Brian M. Raftery | Apr 21, 2000

The BBC Sessions

by Tony Scherman | Apr 21, 2000

The Closer You Get

by Laura Morgan | Apr 21, 2000

Let's Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye

by Alanna Nash | Apr 21, 2000

My Name Is Joe

by Matt Diehl | Apr 21, 2000

Oops!...I Did It Again

by David Browne | Apr 21, 2000

On the Air

The latest news from the TV beat

by Lynette Rice | Apr 21, 2000
''Everybody Love Raymond,'' ''WWF Raw on War,'' and ''Survivor'' made TV news for April 21, 2000 Read Article

Pop Culture News

Chlo[u "e"] Sevigny's umlaut

by Nicholas Fonseca | Apr 21, 2000
It's on again and off again for the ''Boys Don't Cry'' star Read Article

Letter from the editor

Apr 21, 2000
EW's managing editor says farewell to our great publisher and welcomes an ''A'' successor Read Article

L.A.'s new networking scene

by Jessica Shaw | Apr 21, 2000
West Hollywood's Crunch gym brokers movie deals while getting stars buff Read Article

H&M takes Manhattan

by Lori L. Tharps | Apr 21, 2000
Thousands poured into the Swedish discount designer's first U.S. store Read Article

Reel World

This week in Hollywood

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Steve Daly | Apr 21, 2000
Ving Rhames, Dennis Quaid, and Omar Epps made movie news April 21, 2000 Read Article

Shaw Report

The Shaw Report

by Jessica Shaw | Apr 21, 2000
What's in and what's out for April 21, 2000 Read Article

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV quotes

Apr 21, 2000
TV's funniest lines from April 14-20 Read Article

TV Review

Daddio

by Bruce Fretts | Apr 21, 2000

Television News

TV's highest salaries

by Lynette Rice | Apr 21, 2000
We compare the price tags for Jennifer Love Hewitt, John Lithgow, Brandy, and more Read Article

''Friends'' demand a raise

by Lynette Rice | Apr 21, 2000
TV's top sitcom stars want another huge pay hike, meaning the future of the show is uncertain Read Article

Gary Coleman says '''Diff'rent Strokes' must die''

by Brian M. Raftery | Apr 21, 2000
The star of the '80s sitcom protests Fox's mini-documentary Read Article

Amy Smart, star on the rise

by Tricia Johnson | Apr 21, 2000
The ''Felicity'' coed goes back in time for NBC's ''The '70s'' Read Article

Video Review

End of Days

by Marc Bernardin | Apr 21, 2000

House on Haunted Hill

by Michael Sauter | Apr 21, 2000

Boys Don't Cry

by Troy Patterson | Apr 21, 2000

See the Sea

by Troy Patterson | Apr 21, 2000

Flawless

by William Stevenson | Apr 21, 2000

Molly

by Daniel Fierman | Apr 21, 2000

The Bachelor

by Gillian Flynn | Apr 21, 2000

Mumford

by Mike Flaherty | Apr 21, 2000

Stuart Little

by Alice King | Apr 21, 2000

Fight Club

by Ty Burr | Apr 21, 2000