Dec 29, 2006

Issue #913-914
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2006

EW reminds us of the events of March and April 2006

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
''Crash'' wins big, Naomi Campbell, Suri Cruise and more Read Article

Book Commentary

Max Allan Collins remembers Mickey Spillane

by Max Allan Collins | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the brash pulp fiction author Read Article

Book News

Remembering those who left us this year

Dec 22, 2006
We recall the lives of Ahmet Ertegun, Betty Friedan, Wendy Wasserstein, Bruno Kirby, and more Read Article

The year's best literature: Jennifer Reese's list

by Jennifer Reese | Dec 22, 2006
From a bleak Corman McCarthy novel to an openhearted memoir, here are the 20 books that most impressed EW's critic Read Article

The year's worst books: Jennifer Reese's list

by Jennifer Reese | Dec 22, 2006
EW's critic sums up the biggest literary disappointments of 2006 Read Article

DVD News

The top DVDs of 2006: Ken Tucker's list

by Ken Tucker | Dec 22, 2006
From TV collections like ''The Comeback'' and ''South Park'' to a box set of Sam Peckinpah westerns, here are the EW critic's 10 best Read Article

The year's worst discs: Ken Tucker's list

by Ken Tucker | Dec 22, 2006
EW's critic sums up the biggest DVD disappointments of 2006 Read Article

Internet News

2006: The year online

by Wook Kim | Dec 22, 2006
From iTunes to Britney, our list of 2006's biggest hits of the internet Read Article

Movie Commentary

Paul Mazursky remembers Shelley Winters

by Paul Mazursky | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the fiercely principled actress Read Article

Daniel Stern remembers Jack Palance

by Daniel Stern | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the rugged actor Read Article

Paul Haggis remembers Robert Altman

by Paul Haggis | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the maverick director Read Article

Movie News

The year's best films: Lisa Schwarzbaum's list

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 07, 2007
From a stunning Clint Eastwood drama to a deceptively crude comedy, here are the 10 movies that most impressed EW critic Lisa Schwarzbaum in 2006 Read Article

A second opinion: Owen Gleiberman's top 10 list

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 07, 2007
See the 10 movies Owen Gleiberman loved this year, from a revamped Bond to a Pixar treat Read Article

2006: The Year in Sound Bites

Dec 22, 2006
We remember quotes from Danny DeVito, Dave Chappelle, Eva Longoria and others that got us talking Read Article

EW reminds us of the events of January and February 2006

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
''American Idol,'' Jessica Alba, Mariah Carey and more Read Article

EW reminds us of the events of May 2006

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
Al Gore, ''The West Wing,'' Shiloh Pitt-Jolie and more Read Article

EW reminds us of the events of June 2006

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
Jay-Z celebrates, Boy George pays, Britney's toxic year and more Read Article

EW reminds us of the events of July and August 2006

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
Lance Bass, ''Snakes on a Plane,'' Viacom ditches Cruise and more Read Article

EW reminds us of the events of September and October 2006

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
Superdome Reopens, CBGB, Flavor Flav and more Read Article

EW reminds us of the events of November and December 2006

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
Celeb splits, the Tomkat wedding, Emmitt Smith and more Read Article

2006: The year in style

by Josh Wolk | Dec 22, 2006
Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba, and Gwen Stefani model the best and worst fashions of 2006 Read Article

The year's worst films: Lisa Schwarzbaum's list

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 22, 2006
EW's critic sums up the year's biggest movie disappointments Read Article

The worst of 2006: Owen Gleiberman's list

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 22, 2006
EW's critic names his five biggest movie disappointments of the year Read Article

Music Commentary

Rakim Allah remembers Ruth Brown

by Rakim Allah | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the Queen Mother of rhythm and blues Read Article

The worst records of 2006

Dec 22, 2006
Kevin Federline and Janet Jackson make the list Read Article

Music News

Records of the Year 2006

by Clark Collis | Dec 22, 2006
From ''St. Elsewhere'' to ''Hell Hath no Fury,'' here are the 10 records that most impressed EW critics in 2006 Read Article

Chris Willman lists his top 10 records of 2006

by Chris Willman | Dec 22, 2006
From ''St. Elsewhere'' to ''Hell Hath no Fury,'' here are the 10 records that most impressed EW critics in 2006 Read Article

Stage Commentary

The worst shows of 2006

Dec 22, 2006
Elton John's ''Lestat'' and a Johnny Cash revue make the list Read Article

Stage News

Shows of the year 2006

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Dec 22, 2006
From ''The History Boys'' to ''Company,'' here are the 10 shows that most impressed EW critics in 2006 Read Article

Television Commentary

Steve Kroft remembers Ed Bradley

by Steve Kroft | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the caring TV newsman Read Article

Tori Spelling remembers Aaron Spelling

by Tori Spelling | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the prolific television producer Read Article

Ron Howard remembers Don Knotts

by Ron Howard | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the bumbling comedic icon Read Article

Jack Hanna remembers Steve Irwin

by Jack Hanna | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the great wildlife communicator Read Article

Ray Romano remembers Peter Boyle

by Ray Romano | Dec 22, 2006
Here's what the entertainment world will miss about the versatile acting veteran Read Article

Television News

TV series of the year: Gillian Flynn's picks

by Gillian Flynn | Dec 22, 2006
From ''The Wire'' to ''Heroes,'' here are the 10 TV shows that most impressed EW's critic in 2006 Read Article

A second opinion: Ken Tucker's top 10 series of 2006

by Ken Tucker | Dec 22, 2006
From ''24'' to ''The View,'' here the 10 series EW's editor-at-large loved this year Read Article

The worst TV shows of 2006

by Gillian Flynn | Dec 22, 2006
''Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip'' and ''My Super Sweet 16'' make the list Read Article

The cast of ''Grey's Anatomy'' is the entertainer of the year 2006

by Jennifer Armstrong | Dec 22, 2006
EW decides the medical drama's ensemble deserves the title Read Article

Year in Review

2006's brightest new stars

Jan 09, 2007
Get to know Masi Oka, America Ferrera, Panic! At the Disco, Abigail Breslin, and five other new faces who stepped into the spotlight this year Read Article

Editors pick: 2006's best performances

Dec 22, 2006
We name our picks for the most memorable moments of 2006 Read Article