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The Dramatic Demise of 'American Idol'

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Today in show business news: Not many people watched the American Idol finale, The Voice is still going strong, and Pete Campbell takes to the stage. 

By Heather Horn

Aug 19, 2010

Newsweek Takes Another Hit as Fareed Zakaria Leaves for Time

The renowned journalist jumps ship

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Aug 19, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

The Merchant of Death, the misconduct of generals and more

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By John Hudson

Aug 18, 2010

Was Erykah Badu's Nude Stunt Worth It?

The singer gets a $500 fine and 6 months probation

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 18, 2010

Media Diet

Chris Anderson: What I Read

Wired's editor-in-chief explains his Media Diet

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By John Hudson

Aug 18, 2010

In Defense of Dr. Laura

After her controversial exit, the talk-show host gains an unlikely support group

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Aug 18, 2010

5 Best Wednesday Columns

How to win the clash of civilizations, the startling Blago verdict and more

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 17, 2010

Twitter Snarks as Brett Favre Predictably Unretires

To the shock of no one, quarterback rejoins the Vikings

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Aug 17, 2010

5 Best Tuesday Columns

Islam's tolerant pose, the Muslims in the middle, and more

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By Heather Horn

Aug 16, 2010

Harvard Ditches Investments in Israel: Politics or Business?

The stocks were trending downwards anyway, but some bloggers are suspicious

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By Benjamin F. Carlson

Aug 16, 2010

Media Diet

Lewis Lapham: What I Read

Lapham's Quarterly's editor explains his Media Diet

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Aug 16, 2010

5 Best Monday Columns

Bumper sticker politics, devastating solar storms, and more

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By Heather Horn

Aug 15, 2010

5 Best Sunday Columns

On languages, emotion, and Google

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By John Hudson

Aug 14, 2010

Why 20% of the Nation's Critics Hate 'Scott Pilgrim'

It's not about the movie--it's about the movie's audience

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 14, 2010

Book vs. Movie: 'Eat Pray Love'

Critics debate the literary and on-screen merits of the bestseller

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 13, 2010

Is 'Expendables' the New 'Dirty Dozen'?

Or perhaps the male equivalent of Sex and the City 2

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 13, 2010

Saying Goodbye to Neurotic, Groundbreaking Cartoon 'Cathy'

After 34 years, the comic strip will be retired October 3rd

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By Erik Hayden and Ray Gustini

Aug 13, 2010

5 Best Friday Columns

America's service economy, the bandwidth wars and more

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By Reihan Salam

Aug 13, 2010

Media Diet

Reihan Salam: What I Read

Writer Reihan Salam explains his Media Diet

Comments | 963 Views

By Erik Hayden

Aug 12, 2010

Best Tweets: Tracing the Arc of a Slow News Day in DC

Top tweeters quip, philosophize and stay out of the rain

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By Erik Hayden , Heather Horn and Ray Gustini

Aug 12, 2010

5 Best Thursday Columns

Gay marriage as a right, the GOP's American Idols, and more

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 11, 2010

Who Should Be Steve Carell's 'Office' Replacement?

Is it best to seek outside help or hire within?

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By Jared Keller

Aug 11, 2010

Media Diet

Peggy Noonan: What I Read

The Wall Street Journal columnist explains her Media Diet

Comments | 5,327 Views

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