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Madonna's golden opportunity
50 years old: For some it's a time of reckoning and reflection. Madonna celebrated by giving herself a new body and another dance record.
- Photos Madonna through the years
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He's back
In his new film, "Rachel Getting Married," Jonathan Demme returns to his quirky, clear vision of what we hold most dear.
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'Rachel Getting Married'
All the movie's goodness is ultimately contagious, since director Jonathan Demme makes you feel like you've been cordially invited to sit at the table.Music
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Does that sound familiar?
Blame it on John Mayer.
"Garden-variety" is the term that suits a whole slew of singer-songwriters making the rounds of theaters, airwaves, and soundtracks.
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Delight in detail
Most of Tara Donovan's hypnotic works at the Institute of Contemporary Art are so straightforwardly beautiful, so right, that you have no choice but to submit.
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celebrity quiz
Stage names or given names?
Stars like Miley Cyrus (left) have become household names, but can you match these celebrities with their real names?
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Television review

'Saturday Night Live' cranks up political humor mill
The first of three "Weekend Update Thursday" specials was a welcome fix for anyone who needed to run Tuesday's dull town hall debate through a humor filter.
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Jesus running for president? A divine novelty in 'American Savior'
In Roland Merullo's new novel, "American Savior," Jesus returns to earth to run for president of the United States.














