'Unexpected' Stardom
Shiri Appleby began her acting career at the tender age of 3, starring in cheery commercials for breakfast cereals and fast-food chains. More »

Asking and Telling
Bobby Steggert says playing narrator and lead in the new musical "Yank!" is no easy feat. Indeed, he says, "It's a delicate balance between the fun and the responsibility of hosting the night." More »

Bridge Builders
Plain old exhaustion—as well as exhilaration—is a repeated theme among four actors performing in the Bridge Project's second season. More »

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Spirit Awards
With the Spirit Awards airing this Friday, Jenelle sits down to talk to Film Independent Executive Director Dawn Hudson about the exciting changes in store for the show. More »

Phantom of Opera Sequel Opens Amid "Phan" Disquiet
The sequel to "Phantom of the Opera", one of the biggest musicals of all time, opens in London on Tuesday amid disquiet among die-hard "phans" who have been posting opinions online since previews began two weeks ago. More »

Andy Richter Calls 'Tonight' Exit Frustrating
Andy Richter, Conan O'Brien's sidekick at "The Tonight Show," is acknowledging some ill will toward NBC and Jay Leno in the wake of the network's late-night upheaval. More »

How 'Avatar' Lost Best Picture
In what will go down as one of the more controversial Academy votes for best picture, Kathryn Bigelow's "The Hurt Locker" ran roughshod over James Cameron's "Avatar" on Sunday night. More »

Fourth Arts Block Offers Ticket Discounts
Fourth Arts Block announced on March 8 that it will offer tickets to more than 30 performances from its 20-plus member organizations for $20 or less between now and March 31. More »