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The Media Equation: Location Is Being Redefined for the Digital Age

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:00 GMT

Location-based services like Foursquare and Gowalla were the talk of the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference in Austin, Tex.

Link by Link: Advising Recovery Board on Offering Clear Data

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:20 GMT

The information-design theorist Edward Tufte is using his critical eye to improve the recovery.gov Web site.

After WNET Cancels ‘Worldfocus,’ Fans Rally

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:10 GMT

Like a similar campaign to save “Now on PBS,” the efforts for “Worldfocus” seem unlikely to succeed.

‘Madama Butterfly,’ Monteverdi’s 1610 Vespers and Gerald Finley

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:09 GMT

Reviews of “Madama Butterfly,” Monteverdi 1610 Vespers and Gerald Finley and Julius Drake.

Jerry Adler, Harmonica Virtuoso, Dies at 91

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:58 GMT

Mr. Adler’s pure, open sound can be heard on the soundtracks to “Shane,” “High Noon,” “Mary Poppins” and other films.

Less Underground Vibe at South by Southwest

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:48 GMT

The 24th annual SXSW filled every available space in downtown Austin with musicians clamoring for attention.

"Alice" stays atop box offices for third week

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:46 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Disney 3-D adventure "Alice in Wonderland" retained the top spot at North American box offices for a third straight week, collecting $34.5 million and beating three new films including romantic comedy "The Bounty Hunter."

Rosie O'Donnell at work on daytime talk show

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:36 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Rosie O'Donnell is plotting a return to daytime television.

Arts, Briefly: Lady Gaga Hits Back

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:52 GMT

A lawyer for Lady Gaga has responded to a suit filed by her former boyfriend and collaborator, Rob Fusari, who accused her of not giving him his full share of royalties and other fees.

NBC picks up 'Days of Our Lives'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:44 GMT

TV News: Audiences for 45-year-old soap are up 9% -- NBC has picked up "Days of Our Lives" for the 2010-2011 TV season.

Hong Kong festival kicks off

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:24 GMT

Film Festivals: 'Hennessy,' 'Dream' open 24th annual film event -- The 34th Hong Kong Film Festival kicked off Sunday with the twin bows of Ivy Ho's comedy "Crossing Hennessy" and Clara Law's "Like a Dream" at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.

Voices carry 3D 'Moomins'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:19 GMT

Animation: Stellan, Alexander Skarsgard to voice animated pic -- Father and son thesps Stellan and Alexander Skarsgard plus Peter Stormare will voice the lead characters in the English-lingo version of "Moomins and the Comet Chase," the first Nordic 3D toon feature.

Arts, Briefly: ‘Atonement,’ the Opera

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:16 GMT

Ian McEwan’s epic story of love and betrayal during World War II is being rewritten as an opera, according to BBC News.

Musicians pay tribute to Alex Chilton at SXSW

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:07 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (Billboard) - Alex Chilton, who died of a heart attack Wednesday, three days before the scheduled performance of his band Big Star at the South By Southwest music conference, was memorialized at the Austin event by colleagues, friends and admirers, with words and, most important, with music.

Music Review | Michael Bublé: Showing Emotional Depth at Madison Square Garden

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:52 GMT

Michael Bublé‘s sincerity seems rooted in an attitude that might be summed up in a phrase: We’re in this together.

'Mountaintop' tops Olivier awards

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:30 GMT

Legit News: MLK drama defeats heavyweight plays for top prize -- Katori Hall beat heavyweight play contenders "Jerusalem," "Enron" and "Red" to the top play prize.

Music Review | 'At the Hawk's Well': Noh and Celtic Myth at Judson Memorial Church

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:59 GMT

The Seattle composer Garrett Fisher led his ensemble in his ninth and most recent music-theater piece, “At the Hawk’s Well.”

Music Review | Anthony Marwood, Steven Isserlis and Thomas Adès: At Zankel Hall, Subduing the Ravel Trio

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:59 GMT

The English composer Thomas Adès played the challenging piano part of Ravel’s Trio in A minor in a chamber music program with the violinist Anthony Marwood and the cellist Steven Isserlis.

Critics' Choice: New Music by Justin Bieber and Dum Dum Girls

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:58 GMT

New releases from Justin Bieber, Dum Dum Girls and Ken Peplowski.

Predicting Hollywood's fortunes? Don't bet on it

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:30 GMT

Peter Bart: Even showbiz insiders often miss the mark -- I'm going to play -- and I'm sure I'm going to lose.