Conan OBrien prepares to host Tonight Show amid rising pressure
Conan OBrien gears up to take over The Tonight Show on June 1 as Jay Leno shifts to a five night week. The shift sparks questions about ratings and sacred NBC time slot dating back to 1949. Critics wonder if Conan can win over a broad audience without losing his edge.
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George Strait Honored as Artist of the Decade in TV Special
The Academy of Country Music salutes George Strait as artist of the decade in an all star concert aired Wednesday. Garth Brooks presented Strait with the award, joining Marty Loretta and others who have earned the distinction.
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Hoffman to Play Iago in Public Theater Othello Revival
Philip Seymour Hoffman will star as Iago in an off Broadway revival of Othello at NYU Skirball Center from Sept 12 to Oct 4. John Ortiz plays Othello in this joint Public Theater and Labyrinth production. The Public also screens Idiot Savant with Willem Dafoe and Suzan-Lori Parks’s Snake in its 2009 2010 season.
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Adam Lambert Cited as Possible Queen Frontman
Adam Lambert, the American Idol runner up from California, may join Queen as frontman while pursuing a post Idol debut album described as a rock pop electronic dance blend. He respects Freddie Mercury era leadership and would feel torn joining the legendary group.
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California
Eminem Relapse Debuts at No 1 With 608000 First-Week Sales
Eminem’s Relapse tops charts with 608000 copies sold in its first week, the Detroit rapper’s fifth consecutive No 1 album. Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown slips to No 2 after a three day opening.
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Embarrassed Reader Seeks Home Confidence Advice
A reader in Ohio frets that her home and car look lacking for guests and worries about her daughter’s friends visiting. The adviser says home warmth comes from confidence, listening, and a welcoming attitude, not decor or status, and suggests counseling or a spiritual adviser for gratitude and perspective.
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Verbal assault at swim lesson prompts parental action
A concerned grandmother reports a swim instructor threatening to hold an eight year old's head underwater if she did not keep her head down. The guidance suggests speaking with the instructor and management, observing the response, and possibly changing instructors if assurances are not given.
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Gram
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Bridget Fonda
Sleep tips for hormone changes and insomnia relief
Doctors explain insomnia linked to hormonal fluctuations and aging. Rebecca Booth notes sleep aids like melatonin and mindful eating can help, while Suzy Cohen cautions many drugs disrupt sleep. Breus and Mindell advise regular bedtimes, light exposure, and avoiding weekend drift to reset the internal clock.
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