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Last week, around the time Sting told the AP’s Nekesa Moody how much he loved Barack Obama, he also did something unusual: launched a book of photos by pal Bobby Sager, the Boston mover and shaker wh... Read More

Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” did better than anyone knew. When Sony releases weekend box office figures today, sources say the Kenny Ortega directed concert film/doc will have done $34.... Read More

Just as this column predicted — Michael Jackson’s “This Is It’s” two-week run has been extended through Thanksgiving. I told you back on October 23 that it could get a one or ... Read More

Saturday night: Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” –’ is it a hit or a flop? Let’s put it this way. As a documentary, it’s on track to be the third-largest-grossing do... Read More

Is Bruce Springsteen a man or a machine? Is he Superman? These are the questions that ran through my mind last night as Springsteen and his E Street Band literally picked up the six-hour Rock and Roll Hall... Read More

Friday night: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame show at Madison Square Garden ended at 11:30 p.m., two hours earlier than it did the previous night. Mick Jagger substituted for Eric Clapton’s missing star p... Read More

What if there were ten slots open for Best Picture and not enough entries to fill them? It’s a distinct possibilty. From the poor reviews to the low boxoffice, it does seem, sadly, that Mira NairR... Read More

It’s all how you spin it, right? Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” made $20 million worldwide opening on a Wednesday in October on the first night of the World Series. This is consider... Read More

Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson’s long time dermatologist, is determined to embarrass him today. Yes, Michael is dead, but his movie, “This Is It,” is opening to rave reviews. What can ... Read More

In my favorite “Seinfeld” episode, titled “The Yadda Yadda” ‘ an episode by the way that includes the famous “Yada Yada” ‘ Jerry accuses dentist Dr. Whatley ... Read More