Jan 25, 2008

Issue #975

Cover Story

Conan O'Brien's strike diary

by Conan O'Brien | Jan 18, 2008
A chimp. A strike beard. Lychee Green Tea. How one host stranded in a world without writers survives Read it
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EW.COM

Five fun things online

Jan 18, 2008
Sexy aliens, Oscars, the '70s, and more Read it

Feedback

Feedback from our readers

Jan 18, 2008
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Monitor

Monitor

by Adam Markovitz | Jan 18, 2008
Celebrity news for the week of January 25, 2008 Read it

Spotlight

Spotlight on Clark Johnson

by Ken Tucker | Jan 18, 2008
''The Wire'''s newsman talks about ending the critically acclaimed drama Read it

Book Article

Robin Williams and Richard Pryor's unfunny pasts

by Brian M. Raftery | Jan 18, 2008
See how much you know about stand-up comedians from the 70s Read it

Stephen King's latest thriller

by Kate Ward | Jan 18, 2008
Stephen King's latest thriller -- The writer reveals how his own memory loss inspired ''Duma Key'' storylines Read it

Start a club to combat strike boredom

by Nicholas Fonseca | Jan 18, 2008
Why reading ''Lamb in His Bosom'' and other Pulitzer Prize winners is as fun as watching TV Read it

Book Review

A Rush of Wings

by Abby West | Jan 18, 2008

My Revolutions

by Jennifer Reese | Feb 08, 2008

Beautiful Children

by Tina Jordan | Feb 08, 2008

The Unnatural Inquirer

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jan 18, 2008

The Commoner

by Jennifer Reese | Jan 18, 2008

Sword Song

by Adam B. Vary | Jan 18, 2008

Glamour, Interrupted

by Annie Barrett | Feb 08, 2008

Hunter's Run

by Will Boisvert | Jan 18, 2008

Ellington Boulevard

by Jessica Shaw | Jan 18, 2008

Riding Toward Everywhere

by Gilbert Cruz | Jan 18, 2008

Gas City

by Tina Jordan | Feb 08, 2008

The Secret Between Us

by Tina Jordan | Jan 18, 2008

Atomic Lobster

by Kate Ward | Jan 18, 2008

Cover Story

Conan O'Brien's strike diary

by Conan O'Brien | Jan 18, 2008
A chimp. A strike beard. Lychee Green Tea. How one host stranded in a world without writers survives Read it

WGA strike: Any end in sight?

Jan 19, 2008
We've got (some) answers to this and other burning questions about the writers' work stoppage Read it

DVD Review

The New Adventures of Old Christine

by Ken Tucker | Jan 18, 2008

The Ritz

by David Barbour | Jan 18, 2008

The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter

by Sean Howe | Jan 18, 2008

The Hunting Party

by Ty Burr | Jan 18, 2008

Payday

by Ken Tucker | Jan 18, 2008

Hit List

Scott Brown's Hit List

by Scott Brown | Jan 18, 2008
The 10 hottest topics for the week of January 25, 2008 Read it

Movie Article

''Juno'' has moviegoers talking

by Nicole Sperling | Jan 18, 2008
The Ellen Page comedy has reignited the topic of teenage pregnancy Read it

A ''Mad Money'' showdown

by Kate Ward | Jan 18, 2008
Diane Keaton's new movie has more in common with Jim Cramer's TV show than just the name Read it

Oscar buzz-o-meter

by Dave Karger | Jan 18, 2008
We look award chances for Cate Blanchett, ''Atonement,'' and other contenders Read it

Movie News

''Cloverfield'': Making a monster

by Jeff Jensen | Jan 21, 2008
Inside J.J. Abrams' buzz movie about hot young hipsters and the thing that ate Manhattan Read it

Movie Review

Cloverfield

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 16, 2008

Cassandra's Dream

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 16, 2008

Mad Money

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 16, 2008

First Sunday

by Chris Nashawaty | Jan 16, 2008

Teeth

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 16, 2008

Taxi to the Dark Side

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 16, 2008

Day Zero

by Gregory Kirschling | Jan 16, 2008

Beaufort

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 16, 2008

Summer Palace

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 16, 2008

Music Article

Tiffany's comeback

by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 18, 2008
The details on the '80s pop star's new movies, ''The Isolationist'' and ''Necrosis'' Read it

Jack Johnson's community service

by Clark Collis | Jan 18, 2008
We look at the artist's involvement in charities and benefit shows Read it

Jack Johnson's rising career

by Clark Collis | Jan 18, 2008
We chat with the musician about his laid-back image, the new direction of his music, and his reluctant celebrity status Read it

New music for January 25, 2008

by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 18, 2008
The latest singles from Jack Johnson and British Sea Power Read it

Wild Sweet Orange: Your next favorite band

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jan 18, 2008
Why you will love the Alabama folk band heard on ''Grey's Anatomy'' Read it

Music to survive the strike

by Nicholas Fonseca | Jan 18, 2008
Download Album of the year Grammy winners like U2, Kim Carnes, and Michael Jackson Read it

Music Review

Pocketful of Sunshine

by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 18, 2008

Brighter Than Creation's Dark

by Mikael Wood | Jan 18, 2008

Love Behind the Melody

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jan 18, 2008

In the Future

by Marc Weingarten | Jan 18, 2008

Jukebox

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jan 18, 2008

Mission Control

by Lesley Savage | Jan 18, 2008

News Article

Results: EW's strike survey

Jan 18, 2008
We asked 1,000 folks across the country what they know about the WGA work stoppage, and how they're coping with it Read it

Globes summary

by Josh Rottenberg | Jan 18, 2008
What happened to the awards show affected by the writers' strike Read it

Pop culture hit and miss

Jan 18, 2008
We rate pop culture for the week of January 25, 2008 including Summer Glau, ''American Gladiators,'' and Tyra Banks Read it

The latest news from Hollywood

Jan 18, 2008
The Grammys, Amy Winehouse, and Ellen Page made news the week of January 25, 2008 Read it

Must see entertainment during the strike

by Ken Tucker, Lisa Schwarzbaum, Owen Gleiberman, Chris Willman | Jan 18, 2008
EW critics list their favorite strike-themed music, movies, and DVD's Read it

Replace TV with online addictions

by Adam B. Vary | Jan 18, 2008
Waste your free time by joining Facebook and playing Scrabulous Read it

Sneak Peek

Sneak Peek: New ''Star Trek''

by Jeff Jensen | Jan 21, 2008
J.J. Abrams talks about the rebirth of the ''Enterprise,'' as a trailer rolls out with ''Cloverfield'' Read it

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes: Pick the week's best

Jan 17, 2008
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read it

Stage Review

The Little Mermaid

by Steve Daly | Jan 18, 2008

The Color Purple

by Chris Willman | Jan 18, 2008

November

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Jan 18, 2008

The 39 Steps

by Thom Geier | Jan 18, 2008

TV Article

What to talk about besides television

by Scott Brown | Jan 18, 2008
When you can't chat about last night's episode, try these topics of discussion Read it

Celebrities reveal how to survive the strike

Jan 18, 2008
Hear from Rainn Wilson, Neil Patrick Harris, Judah Friedlander, and Masi Oka Read it

The latest in online entertainment

by Jessica Shaw | Jan 18, 2008
Why you need to check out fun sites like Penny-Arcade.com and MyDamnChannel.com Read it

Ideas for Oprah's new network

by Tim Stack | Jan 18, 2008
The TV shows we want to see on Winfrey's new network, like ''Gayle and the Gladiators'' Read it

''American Gladiator'' style

by Tanner Stransky | Jan 18, 2008
Hellga and Wolf explore the elements of their steely spandex costumes Read it

What shows to record during the strike

by Ken Tucker | Jan 18, 2008
Set your DVR to watch old episodes of ''Seinfeld'' and ''The X-Files'' Read it

''Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet III'' speculation

by Tim Stack | Jan 18, 2008
Play our match-making game to make predictions on MTV's reality show Read it

How the strike effects your health

by Vanessa Juarez | Jan 18, 2008
''Celebrity Rehab'''s Dr. Drew Pinsky gives tips to TV viewers Read it

Become a movie fan during strike

by Steve Daly, Aubry D'Arminio, Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jan 18, 2008
Get your entertainment fix by watching ''Newsies,'' AFI flicks, and visiting FilmWise.com Read it

The perks of reality TV and old classics

by Missy Schwartz, Dalton Ross, Tim Stack | Jan 18, 2008
Why ''Project Runway,'' ''90210,'' and ''American Gladiators'' are worth watching Read it

Book versions of your favorite shows

by Kate Ward | Jan 18, 2008
Check out the literary adaptations of ''Gossip Girls,'' ''Bones,'' ''Monk,'' and more Read it

Paige Davis' television comeback

by Abby West | Jan 18, 2008
The former ''Trading Spaces'' star re-claims her role as host Read it

Movie and TV locations in NYC

by Lindsay Soll | Jan 18, 2008
Check out where scenes of ''Ugly Betty'' and ''Friends'' were filmed Read it

TV Review

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

by Gillian Flynn | Jan 18, 2008

In Treatment

by Ken Tucker | Jan 18, 2008

The Must List

Must List: 15 faves this week

Jan 21, 2008
What's getting pop-culture buzz, from Mary J. Blige's latest anthem to ''Persepolis,'' plus reader picks See photos

The Pop of King

Stephen King test-drives the Amazon Kindle

by Stephen King | Jan 23, 2008
The new electronic reading device won't replace books, but it's a worthy alternative Read it

The Q&A

Behind the music of ''Juno''

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jan 24, 2008
Meet Kimya Dawson, the singer-guitarist (and SXSW 2008 performer) whose work is the heart and soul of the film's soundtrack Read it

The Scene

Seven days in entertainment

Jan 18, 2008
Last week's biggest events including ''Lipstick Jungle,'' the BET Honors, and more Read it

Writers' Strike 2008

Rachael Ray's strike-survival recipe!

by Mandi Bierly | Jan 18, 2008
Feeling TV-starved? The celebrity chef has a 120-minute meal just for you... Read it

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