Review: David Mamet play shines a revealing spotlight on A Life in the Theatre
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The new season kicks off with a terrific little tribute to the art and craft of the stage. 1 hour ago | The Vancouver Sun |  
Rockers KISS still giving it all
Is veteran hard rock act KISS recession-proof? Singer-rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley certainly seems to think so. 4 hours ago | Toronto Sun |  
In a Forest of Instruments, Signs of Evolution
For many composers, synthesizers are last decade. Innovations like the mutantrumpet and the flute with a glissando headjoint are expanding the range of concert sounds. 5 hours ago | The New York Times |  
Theater review: 'Titus Redux' at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
Anyone expecting a by-the-book revenge tragedy in "Titus Redux" is in for some shell shock.Anyone expecting a by-the-book revenge tragedy in "Titus Redux" is in for some shell... 5 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |  
OnMedia: No labor = more TV
Rerun marathons have become a holiday TV tradition ... Channel 12 replaces Lyra O'Brien ... A look back at the Jerry Lewis-Dean Martin telethon reunion. 5 hours ago | OnMilwaukee.com |  
WPIX/Channel 11 to launch 6 pm weekend newscast on Sept. 11
WPIX/Ch. 11 is getting back into the early evening weekend news business. 5 hours ago | Daily News |  
Kat Von D and James go public with romance?
Tattoo artist Kat Von D and Jesse James, Sandra Bullock's ex, pose on the red carpet at the opening of her Wonderland gallery in West Hollywood on Sept 2, 2010. 5 hours ago | Toronto Sun |  
Milwaukee Film Festival Schedule comes out Saturday
"Blue Valentine" will open the 11-day Milwaukee Film Festival, which begins Sept. 23. 5 hours ago | OnMilwaukee.com |  
Poll: Is 'Avatar,' 'Inception, 'True Blood' or 'Twilight: Eclipse' the Ultimate Scream?
Not surprisingly, the tough guy tube channel Spike has dubbed its annual kudos the Scream Awards. 1 hour ago | Los Angeles Times |  
On stage this week
"Annie Get Your Gun": Musical about the best shot around, Annie Oakley. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 12. Tickets: $28/adults, $15/... 1 hour ago | The Commercial Appeal |  
Music review: 'Candide' at the Hollywood Bowl
"Candide" opens on Dec. 1, 1956 in New York and closes two months later after 73 performances. A flop? We know better."Candide" opens on Dec. 1, 1956 in New York and closes two... 1 hour ago | Los Angeles Times |  
I’ve had my fun and I’ve had enough
Was it something he said? When asked about former BoLth singer Jayess’ new project “elle”, he had this to say, “I mean there’s a shield with L’s on it… if you were paying... 1 hour ago | NUVO |  
Arts & Leisure Preview: 'Boardwalk Empire,' Harvey Pekar, Cherry Jones and More
Wisdom, insights and observations from this weekend's Arts & Leisure section. 3 hours ago | The New York Times |  
Kat Von D 'in love' with James
Tattoo artist-to-the-stars Kat Von D has fallen head over heels for TV mechanic Jesse James, confessing she's already "in love" with Sandra Bullock's cheating ex after just weeks... 3 hours ago | Toronto Sun |  
Woo awarded Golden Lion for lifetime achievement
Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as "Mission Impossible II." 3 hours ago | Los Angeles Times |