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Production of prime-time shows paused

By Gary Gentile · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2007 10:16 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Production of the hit show “Desperate Housewives” and at least six sitcoms filmed before live audiences will be halted as a result of the writers’ strike – developments that raised the stakes Tuesday in the walkout targeting movie studios and TV networks.

Adventurer Bear Grylls returning to TV after his survival show controversy

By Derrik J. Lang · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2007 10:15 p.m.

NEW YORK – Bear Grylls hopes his reputation as a blood-and-mud-covered adventurer hasn’t been tarnished since it was revealed he wasn’t totally roughing it during the previous season of his popular Discovery Channel survival series “Man vs. Wild.”

Le Denier Cri

By Claire Burke · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2007 10:14 p.m.

The leaves are changing color, the wind is blowing and the nail polish is getting darker –autumn is here. The arrival of cold weather means only one thing in the fashion world: fall fashion.

Bloomington Playwrights has a new president

By Nathan Brown · Tuesday, Nov. 6,2007 10:10 p.m.

The Bloomington Playwrights Project recently announced that Sonja Johnson has been elected board president.

Celine Dion and Patti LaBelle honored

By Celia Sankar · Monday, Nov. 5,2007 8:06 p.m.

MONTE CARLO, Monaco – Celine Dion and Patti LaBelle were honored at the World Music Awards for their outstanding careers, while British newcomer Mika took home a clutch of prizes.

Hollywood writers begin first strike since 1988, citing Internet revenue, DVD profits

By Gary Gentile · Monday, Nov. 5,2007 8:05 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Film and TV writers resolved to put down their pens and take up picket signs after last-ditch talks failed to avert a strike. The first picket lines were set to appear Monday morning at Rockefeller Center in New York, where NBC is headquartered.

Landlocked Music’s top-selling albums from last week

Monday, Nov. 5,2007 8:04 p.m.

Landlocked Music’s top-selling albums from last week

Letters from abroad

By Lindsey Landis · Monday, Nov. 5,2007 8:04 p.m.

BOLOGNA, Italy – I have managed to avoid a lot of addictions since I have arrived in Italy.

Graffiti wall offers artistic display of opinions

By Kelly Cochran · Sunday, Nov. 4,2007 11:37 p.m.

Filled with phrases in all languages, meanings and colors, the 20-foot wall that occupies space throughout both the IU campus and Bloomington provides a place for passersby to write down opinions using various artistic mediums.

New Orleans is stage for ‘Waiting for Godot’ ... Or should that be ‘Waiting for Recovery?’

By Cain Burdeau · Sunday, Nov. 4,2007 8:55 p.m.

NEW ORLEANS – An empty intersection. A tree surrounded by hurricane debris. Ruined houses still untouched since they were flooded by roof-deep water. Now they’ve been joined by an outdoor stage, with actors and an audience

Hollywood writers hold last talk about strike

By Gary Gentile · Sunday, Nov. 4,2007 8:54 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood writers and studio representatives began last-ditch negotiations Sunday in an effort to prevent a strike, the writers union said.

‘Over the River’ relates to audience through familiar characters

By Lisa Dorland · Sunday, Nov. 4,2007 8:53 p.m.

Tengo famiglia,” an Italian expression for putting the family first, is the central concept of the Monroe County Civic Theater’s latest production, “Over the River and Through the Woods.”

Oprah cuts 9 inches off Hilary Swank’s hair on segement for show set to air Friday

By Associated Press · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:24 p.m.

NEW YORK – Hilary Swank must really trust Oprah Winfrey. The Oscar-winning actress let the talk-show host chop off a little more than 9 inches of her hair during a segment that was to air Friday on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

J.K. Rowling 1st post-Harry Potter book to be auctioned in December

By Associated Press · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:24 p.m.

- From Associated Press reports LONDON – J.K. Rowling has completed her first book not to feature teen wizard Harry Potter – an illustrated collection of magical fairy stories titled “The Tales of Beedle the Bard.”

Upcoming Auditions

Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:23 p.m.

For Merry Mac Players’ ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

‘Rocky Horror’ patrons shiver with anticipation at Halloween showings

By Nick Mills and Nicholas Mills · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:22 p.m.

On Halloween night, debauchery, sexuality and campiness found their way into the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for the 7:30 p.m. showing of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”, hosted by the Cardinal Stage Company.

Rappers set to entertain at Rhino’s this weekend

By Nathan Brown · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 8:21 p.m.

Fans of hip-hop and rap music will unite at 8 p.m. Sunday at Rhino’s All-Ages Music Club to listen to the rhymes and beats of Grayskul and Mac Lethal.

What is art?

By Ryan Brown · Thursday, Nov. 1,2007 9:44 a.m.

Friday night, I was a heroin addict. Saturday night, I was Andy Warhol and on the great holiday itself, for Halloween, I was an ex-convict.

Hollywood contract talks resume in effort to prolong potential strike

By Gary Gentile · Wednesday, Oct. 31,2007 11:11 p.m.

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood writers have a revision ready for TV and movie producers. Contract talks resumed on Wednesday, with the Writers Guild of America ready to submit a revamped contract proposal with the hope of avoiding a strike after the current pact expires at midnight.

Around the arts

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Oct. 31,2007 11:10 p.m.

Castanets at The Cinemat When: 8 p.m. today Where: The Cinemat, 123 S. Walnut. St. More information: WIUX presents Castenets, with opening bands Make Believe Bombs to Blow Up Make Believe Worlds and Deer Tick. Tickets are $3.

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Graffiti wall offers artistic display of opinions

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‘Over the River’ relates to audience through familiar characters

Oprah cuts 9 inches off Hilary Swank’s hair on segement for show set to air Friday

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Hollywood contract talks resume in effort to prolong potential strike

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