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Iranian father-son musical perform for peace
It's a seemingly simple approach to one of the modern world's most complicated political problems: By marrying the dainty lutes of the East with thrumming violas of the West, composer Hafez Nazeri says he wants to create harmony between the U.S. and his native Iran. (Updated: 11/09/09 3:42 PM )
Book Review: Story of WWII told through 3 generals
"Patton, Montgomery, Rommel: Masters of War" (Crown Publishing, 448 pages, $30), by Terry Brighton: During a dinner in Saigon with some news correspondents in 1971, Gen. Creighton Abrams, the U.S. commander in Vietnam, was asked his opinion of the movie, "Patton." (Updated: 11/09/09 2:52 PM )
Chinua Achebe returns with a collection of essays
"The Education of a British-Protected Child" (Knopf, 208 pages, $24.95), by Chinua Achebe: Nigerian author Chinua Achebe's new book, his first in 20 years, is not especially new. And maybe that's part of the point. (Updated: 11/09/09 2:22 PM )
Review: New bio of Sugar Ray Robinson packs punch
"Sweet Thunder" (Knopf, 464 pages, $27.95), by Wil Haygood: The boxer Sugar Ray Robinson was a man of glittering skill and deep complexity. So complex, in fact, that several writers - including Robinson himself - have tried and failed to render a full portrait. (Updated: 11/09/09 1:52 PM )
A play about coach Vince Lombardi set for B'way
OK, Cheeseheads. Get ready to visit Broadway. (Updated: 11/09/09 1:42 PM )
Music Review: Melanie Fiona's debut CD is solid
Melanie Fiona, "The Bridge" (Universal Motown) (Updated: 11/09/09 1:22 PM )
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Review: Samuel Johnson bio shows man behind text
"Samuel Johnson: A Life" (Henry Holt and Company, 432 pages, $30), by David Nokes: David Nokes, a prominent scholar of 18th-century English literature, takes a fresh look at Samuel Johnson, the man known as the creator of the dictionary. In doing so, Nokes shows a very human side of Johnson, and the perspective of his times. (Updated: 11/09/09 3:32 PM )
Trial over death of James Woods' brother to begin
James Woods has entered a Rhode Island courtroom for a trial in a lawsuit he brought against the hospital where the actor's younger brother died in 2006. (Updated: 11/09/09 2:27 PM )
Comedian Katt Williams jailed in Ga. over burglary
Comedian and rapper Katt Williams remained jailed in suburban Atlanta on Monday after police said they arrested the entertainer for breaking into a home. (Updated: 11/09/09 1:37 PM )
Comedian Katt Williams jailed in Ga. over burglary
Comedian Katt Williams has been jailed in Georgia on charges of burglary and criminal trespassing. (Updated: 11/09/09 9:37 AM )
Simon Rattle, Berlin Philharmonic to tour US
Sir Simon Rattle's new contract with the Berlin Philharmonic is just days old but already he's looking ahead - to the orchestra's coast-to-coast tour U.S. tour starting this week, and to the role that classical music can and will play in 21st century society. (Updated: 11/09/09 2:27 PM )
Taylor made? All eyes on Swift at CMA awards
Kenny Chesney has made the very hard work of dominating country music look easy. (Updated: 11/09/09 10:17 AM )
Bon Jovi circles back to Jersey stadium rock
Bon Jovi, "The Circle" (Island) (Updated: 11/09/09 8:22 AM )
Japan actress Noriko Sakai convicted of drug use
Japanese actress Noriko Sakai, once hugely popular in Asia, was convicted of drug use Monday as thousands of people crowded outside the courthouse in anticipation of the verdict. (Updated: 11/09/09 8:17 AM )
