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Deep in the Heart
On May 15, Emmy Award–winning actor Holland Taylor ("Two and a Half Men") stepped onto the stage of the Galveston Ope... More »

Harvey Keitel to Replace Steve Carell on 'The Office'?
Producer Paul Lieberstein tells E! News that Keitel "is probably the only guy who can do it, and he's doing TV now..... More »

SAG Workers Reject Wage-Increase Offer
In a vote Tuesday night, unionized SAG employees turned down a contract offer from the guild that featured 2% annual... More »

Features

Lee Daniels

A Minute With: Director Lee Daniels on 'Broadway'
With some newfound notoriety, Lee Daniels has attached his name to an independent film, "Prince of Broadway," that he first saw as a juror at the Independent Spirit Awards in 2009. More »

Jason Ritter

The Good Guy
Jason Ritter got his first taste of acting when he was a toddler with a predilection for set-crashing. Over the years, he has built a solid career crafting a résumé that marries beloved indies with mainstream fare. More »

Kyra Sedgwick

Taking Charge
For five years, Kyra Sedgwick has thrilled viewers with the glee of swiftly served justice as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, head of the LAPD's Major Crimes Division, on TNT's hit procedural "The Closer." More »

Women of Mad Men

'Mad' for the Women
"Mad Men" may be named for the guys, but the show's women rule the roost. The characters are beautifully written, but these women's masterful and nuanced performances make them come to life. More »

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Glee

'Glee,' American Express Team Up for Social Action
Hit television show "Glee" and credit card company American Express have joined forces on a new social action campaign to inspire viewers to make a difference in their communities. More »

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Zsa Zsa Gabor Returns to Hospital
Zsa Zsa Gabor returned to the hospital on Tuesday for being "not responsive," her spokesman said, following a series of health-related setbacks since breaking her hip in July. More »

Joel More

Four Actors Bite into 'Shark Night 3-D'
David Ellis, who directed "Snakes on a Plane" and two installments of the "Final Destination" movies, and producer Mike Fleiss are assembling their cast for the horror pic "Shark Night 3-D." More »

Twilight

Vampires Bring $7 Bil to Hollywood Economy
Hollywood has repeatedly peddled the apocalyptic threat from aliens, machines, comets, viruses and zombies, but who was watching the vampires? These charming, deadly immortals are everywhere. More »

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Bulletins

SAG Foundation

'Building Your A-Team: Demystifying the Agent, Manager, & Client Relationship'
Back Stage's Los Angeles readers are invited to attend "Building Your A-Team: Demystifying the Agent, Manager, & Clie... More »

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    NYC

    Welcome To New York
    All the inside information you need to live, work, and succeed in the rough and tumble world of New York City. More »

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      Jamie Painter Young

      Letter From the Editor
      It's that time of year when we get to pull our sweaters out of storage, leaves start to change colors—or at least fal... More »

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        Who Got the Part

        Trey Loney

        Trey Loney
        After dabbling in theater, background work, and acting classes, 10-year-old Trey Loney was ready to audition for his... More »

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