Apr 20, 2007

Issue #930

Cover Story

Melinda? Blake? Sanjaya?! Who will win ''Idol''?

by Dave Karger | Apr 12, 2007
Go behind the scenes of the wackiest season ever, including our closeup look at the final eight singers standing Read it
Magazine Cover (Apr 20, 2007)

Feedback

Letters from our readers

Apr 13, 2007
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Monitor

Celebrity news for the week of April 20, 2007

by Lindsay Soll | Apr 13, 2007
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read it

Book Article

Turning points in history

by Karen Leigh | Apr 13, 2007
Three new books claim different years Read it

Book Review

Gertrude Bell

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 13, 2007

Shakespeare's Kitchen

by Tina Jordan | Apr 13, 2007

When a Crocodile Eats the Sun

by Tina Jordan | Apr 13, 2007

Empire of Blue Water

by Gilbert Cruz | Apr 13, 2007

Einstein

by Thomas Hayden | Apr 13, 2007

The Good Husband of Zebra Drive

by Tina Jordan | Apr 13, 2007

The Visible World

by Karen Leigh | Apr 13, 2007

The Custodian of Paradise

by Daniel Nemet-Nejat | Apr 13, 2007

Season of the Witch

by Hannah Tucker | Apr 13, 2007

Without a Map

by Alanna Nash | Apr 13, 2007

White Night

by Neil Drumming | Apr 13, 2007

The Name of the Wind

by Polly Shulman | Apr 13, 2007

Einstein

by Thomas Hayden | Apr 13, 2007

Because a Fire Was in My Head

by Leah Greenblatt | Apr 13, 2007

Quantico

by Gilbert Cruz | Apr 13, 2007

White Walls

by Troy Patterson | Apr 13, 2007

The Woods

by Paul Katz | Apr 13, 2007

Ghettonation

by Laini Madhubuti | Apr 13, 2007

Zig Zag

by Marc Bernardin | Apr 13, 2007

Cover Story

Melinda? Blake? Sanjaya?! Who will win ''Idol''?

by Dave Karger | Apr 12, 2007
Go behind the scenes of the wackiest season ever, including our closeup look at the final eight singers standing Read it

DVD Article

''Greys Anatomy'' girls on DVD

by Tanner Stransky | Apr 13, 2007
Ellen Pompeo, Katherine Heigl, and Sandra Oh on the big screen before they were stars Read it

Is ''Spider-Man 2.1'' worth the dough?

by Nisha Gopalan | Apr 13, 2007
The special edition of the webslinging sequel fails to capture our critic Read it

DVD Review

Notes on a Scandal

by Jeff Labrecque | Apr 13, 2007

The Last King of Scotland

by Ty Burr | Apr 13, 2007

Night at the Museum

by Adam Markovitz | Apr 13, 2007

The Odd Couple: Season 1

by Paul Katz | Apr 13, 2007

Le Petit Lieutenant

by Missy Schwartz | Apr 13, 2007

Ella Fitzgerald: The Legendary First Lady of Song

by Andrew Clevenger | Apr 13, 2007

Freedom Writers

by Kirven Blount | Apr 13, 2007

Pulp

by Tim Purtell | Apr 13, 2007

Daniel Deronda

by Aubry D'Arminio | Apr 13, 2007

Smokin' Aces

by Clark Collis | Apr 13, 2007

Thieves Like Us

by Gilbert Cruz | Apr 13, 2007

True Confessions

by Neil Drumming | Apr 13, 2007

The History Boys

by Kirven Blount | Apr 13, 2007

Deal Report

The Deal Report: April 20, 2007

by Gregory Kirschling | Apr 13, 2007
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read it

Hit List

Scott Brown's Hit List

by Scott Brown | Apr 13, 2007
The 10 hottest topics for the week of April 20, 2007 Read it

Movie Article

My resume: Alfonso Cuaron

by Adam B. Vary | Apr 13, 2007
The acclaimed Mexican director reflects on his filmography Read it

The EW Pop Culture Personality Test: Molly Shannon

by Lindsay Soll | Apr 13, 2007
The ''Year of the Dog'' star says she wants to be Bono Read it

Why there's so much buzz about ''Hot Fuzz''

by Clark Collis | Apr 18, 2007
The blokes behind ''Shaun of the Dead'' hit our shores again with a merry ode to buddy-cop flicks Read it

As ''Grindhouse'' flops, the Weinstein Co. regroups

by Missy Schwartz | Apr 15, 2007
How the longtime indie titans aim to recapture that old Miramax magic Read it

Why can't the director or editor see the boom mic?

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 13, 2007
Check out this week's Ask the Critic question, then post your own Read it

Movie Review

Perfect Stranger

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 11, 2007

Disturbia

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 11, 2007

Year of the Dog

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 11, 2007

Jack Smith and the Destruction of Atlantis

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 11, 2007

Lonely Hearts

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 11, 2007

Private Fears in Public Places

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 11, 2007

Everything's Gone Green

by Gregory Kirschling | Apr 11, 2007

Black Book

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 13, 2007

Firehouse Dog

by Gregory Kirschling | Apr 13, 2007

Grindhouse

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 13, 2007

The Hoax

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 13, 2007

Operation Homecoming

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 13, 2007

The Reaping

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 13, 2007

Sacco and Vanzetti

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 13, 2007

The TV Set

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 13, 2007

Are We Done Yet?

by Gregory Kirschling | Apr 13, 2007

Music Article

Hear hot new tracks from Rihanna, Timbaland, Linkin Park, and more

by Leah Greenblatt, Simon Vozick-Levinson | Apr 13, 2007
Check out links to nine songs we're lovin' these days -- eight from still unreleased CDs Read it

Andre 3000's return to rap

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Apr 13, 2007
The Outkast star reclaims the streets with a series of hot cameos Read it

Catching up with Tim McGraw

by Chris Willman | Apr 13, 2007
The veteran country star talks about a summer tour, his family, and more Read it

Vice Records announces indie rock compilation

by Leah Greenblatt | Apr 13, 2007
The Shins, Bloc Party, and other indie rockers team up to combat plummeting pop sales Read it

A ''Skurban'' fashion special

by Margeaux Watson | Apr 13, 2007
Hip-hop and skateboard chic are mashed-up by the likes of Pharrell Williams and Travis McCoy Read it

The latest in reissues

Apr 13, 2007
We check out the updated albums by Warren Zevon, Leonard Cohen, and Sly & the Family Stone Read it

Music Review

The Best Damn Thing

by Chris Willman | Apr 13, 2007

Year Zero

by Tom Sinclair | Apr 13, 2007

Bucky Covington

by Mandi Bierly | Apr 13, 2007

Make Another World

by Andy Greenwald | Apr 13, 2007

Let's Just Be

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Apr 13, 2007

Get Money Stay True

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Apr 13, 2007

This Is It

by Whitney Pastorek | Apr 13, 2007

What's the Time Mr. Wolf?

by Mandi Bierly | Apr 13, 2007

Unexpected

by Leah Greenblatt | Apr 13, 2007

News Article

The Glutton: Are you a sci-fi geek? Know the signs...

by Dalton Ross | Apr 15, 2007
Plus: the perfect pet for the discerning movie fan, the five worst songs to play while getting it on, and reader mail Read it

Don Imus' racist comments spark a media frenzy

by Josh Wolk | Apr 13, 2007
The shock jock catches a two-week suspension from CBS Radio and MSNBC Read it

Kid-friendly education

May 17, 2007
''High School Musical'''s Corbin Bleu does double dutch, ''Cyberchase'' makes math fun and a new book helps kids learn about Islam Read it

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes: Pick the best

Apr 12, 2006
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read it

TV Article

Spotlight on Rachel Griffiths

by Alynda Wheat | Apr 13, 2007
The ''Brothers & Sisters'' star is perfect at playing imperfect women Read it

Holding court with Jonathan Rhys Meyers

by Karen Leigh | Apr 13, 2007
''The Tudors'' star discusses the lustful pursuits of Henry VIII Read it

''Lost'': Finally, some answers as the producers come clean

by Jeff Jensen | Apr 13, 2007
The show's execs talk sagging ratings, the Nikki/Paulo debacle, and the beginning of the island's end Read it

Does bad press exist for ''The Hills''?

by Margeaux Watson | Apr 13, 2007
Lauren Conrad's alleged sex tape and Heidi Montag's allegedly new boobs create some Season Three buzz Read it

Who gave the best ''Idol'' advice?

by Tim Stack | Apr 13, 2007
Tim Stack rates this season's coaches Read it

Gillian Flynn loves Lifetime

by Gillian Flynn | Apr 13, 2007
Our TV Critic reveals her secret appreciation for the drama-driven network Read it

Why we love Rachel Harris

by Tim Stack | Apr 13, 2007
The ''Notes From the Underbelly'' supporting star on her snarky new role Read it

TV Review

Drive

by Jeff Jensen | Apr 13, 2007

The Conversation

Eavesdropping on ''Entourage'''s Drama and Turtle

by Dan Snierson | Apr 15, 2007
Kevin Dillon and Jerry Ferrara let loose on being golf bros, their off-camera nights out, Mets vs. Yankees, and the trouble with swag Read it

The Must List

The Must List: April 20, 2007

Apr 13, 2007
Ten Things We Love This Week Read it

The Q&A

EW.com Exclusive: Clooney ''felt a little vindicated'' by ''Huckabees'' leak

by Clark Collis | Apr 18, 2007
''Ocean's Thirteen'' star says notorious clips give context to his own run-in with director Russell, but he condemns posting such material online Read it