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Celebs Who Are Secretly Geniuses

Posted 05.25.2012

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Some celebrities are really smart! Before Ken Jeong landed roles on Community, and in The Hangover and Knocked Up, he got his MD from the Universit...

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WATCH: From Radner To Wiig, 'SNL' Does Dancing Right

Huffington Post | Lucas Kavner | Posted 05.21.2012

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For all the wordiness of most "SNL" sketches, some of the most powerful moments in the show's history have involved no talking at all. When the ca...

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WATCH: SNL Makes Fun Of California

The Huffington Post | Sasha Bronner | Posted 05.20.2012

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Totally bro! "The Californians," our favorite daytime soap skit featuring the best of California stereotypes, is back at it. From Kirsten Wiig trying ...

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'SNL' Scorecard: Mick Jagger's Fine Farewell To Kristen Wiig

Mike Ryan | Posted 05.20.2012

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Mike Ryan

This was Kristen Wiig's night. Of the three cast members rumored to be leaving "Saturday Night Live," I think we can go ahead and remove the word "rumored" off of Wiig and Samberg, who said his goodbye with "Lazy Sunday 2."

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Saturday Night Live Post 50s: Where Are They Now?

Posted 05.15.2012

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In honor of next week's Saturday Night Live season finale, we were inspired to check up on a few of our favorite post 50 SNL alums -- the stars baby b...

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Q&A With Jim Gaffigan: 'Hot Pocket' Comedian Reaches Out to Our Wounded Soldiers (VIDEO)

Joshua Kors | Posted 05.08.2012

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Joshua Kors

Jim Gaffigan recently spoke with me about why he's reaching out to military families, why becoming famous has been both a blessing and a curse, and why his stand-up doesn't need swear words to hit home.

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Kathleen Turner, 31 Years Since Body Heat

Felice Arenas | Posted 05.04.2012

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Felice Arenas

Last week, I caught up with Kathleen Turner to talk about going from Broadway to movies and back again, crawling up Steve Martin's leg to get a part, Warren Beatty pursuing her and why she took on her latest role in The Perfect Family.

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An Unbroken Circle: The McEuen Sessions Is the Very Best Kind of Family Album

David Wild | Posted 04.24.2012

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David Wild

The power of The McEuen Sessions has nothing to do with my family, and everything to do with the McEuens, who have created a true family album that reflects the musical experiences of a few lifetime. There are too many highlights here to mention.

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Nicole Kidman: The Moment I Knew I Made It

Posted 04.02.2012

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At this weekend's Academy of Country Music Awards, HuffPost Entertainment and our friends at Entertainment Tonight had one question for the litany of ...

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WATCH: Earl Scruggs' Classic Hits

Posted 03.29.2012

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Earl Scruggs, the Bluegrass legend and banjo master, died Wednesday morning at the age of 88, and he has left his fans quite the musical legacy with h...

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College-Bound in Hollywood

Nancy Berk, Ph.D. | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Steve Martin, Andrew Ferguson, The Middle, College Admissions, Will Ferrell, College, Nancy Grace, Meryl Streep, Demi Moore, Hollywood, Alec Baldwin, Movies, Modern Family, Crazy U, Parents News
Nancy Berk, Ph.D.

Parent-child conflict and higher education anxiety is front and center in Hollywood these days.

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Check Out Hollywood's Smartest Stars

Posted 03.27.2012

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Hollywood's shining stars are usually famous for being beautiful, talented, rich or glamorous. But what about intelligent? Check out this list of cele...

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To Jerry, With Love

Rob Taub | Posted 05.26.2012

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Rob Taub

On my ninth birthday, my parents took me and a group of my friends to see the Jerry Lewis comedy The Disorderly Orderly. It was one of my happiest childhood memories and I've always had a special place in my heart for Jerry Lewis.

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Shakespeare's 'As You Like It,' Scored By This Guy

Posted 03.08.2012

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The Public Theater's 50th Anniversary of Shakespeare in the Park will feature "As You Like It," with music composed by none other than comedic genius ...

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Gary Susman

Rating 60 Years Of Oscar Hosts, From Worst To Best

HuffingtonPost.com | Gary Susman | Posted 04.17.2012

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They've tried everything. One host. Two hosts. Four hosts. 32 hosts. Comic hosts. Serious-thespian hosts. Hollywood-legend hosts. Young hosts. Old hos...

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WATCH: Steve Martin Reveals Why He Loves Twitter

Posted 02.17.2012

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When Steve Martin joined Twitter, his jokes were a revelation -- Martin hadn't done stand-up comedy in decades, and most of his humor was limited to a...

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Amy Adams To Become 'Object Of Beauty'

Posted 04.08.2012

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From dealing with men and Muppets to fine art and internationally renowned artists. Amy Adams will star and produce in "An Object of Beauty," a new fi...

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The Art Of Being Demetri Martin

Claire Brooks | Posted 03.20.2012

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Claire Brooks

Through his wry sense of humor and child-like drawings Demetri Martin easily traverses philosophical questions along with awkward situations of daily life. Two of his biggest fans, Jacob and Claire Brooks (13 and 11, respectively), caught up with him for an interview about his book.

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Father Of The Tide

Posted 03.06.2012

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Beach-bound celebrities are hardly a surprise in the winter, but Steve Martin follows Steven Tyler in the unlikely-celebs-hitting-the-waves category. ...

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We Sing Your Thanksgiving Tweets

Posted 11.23.2011

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Kevyn Smith and Jeremy Johnson, the masterminds behind the entertaining videos We Sing Your Tweets, create musical snippets based on tweets they like....

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13 Quick Airplane Reads

Madeleine Crum | Posted 11.21.2011

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If you're anything like the rest of the country, you'll be spending Thanksgiving in your hometown, happily surrounded by family and food. The only thi...

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A-Sides with Jon Chattman: Triple Play with Wilderness of Manitoba, Crystal Antlers, and Cosmo Jarvis

Jon Chattman | Posted 01.15.2012

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Jon Chattman

This edition of "A-Sides" features three unique artists who will either mellow you out or rock your socks off. Actually, if you're mellowing out - aren't your socks off anyway? That doesn't matter either.

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PHOTOS: The Top 20 Legendary Post50 Men

The Huffington Post | Lucy Blodgett | Posted 11.13.2011

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We brought you our picks for The Top 20 Legendary Females -- now it's time for those XY chromosomes! All candidates for the list actively participa...

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Top Post50 Celebrities To Follow On Twitter

Posted 01.09.2012

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Remember when Facebook was strictly a young person's game, viewed with skepticism and quasi-hostility from everyone over 30? Then, in time, everyone e...

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7 New Movies Open This Weekend For Post50s

Third Age | Posted 12.18.2011

Read More: Steve Martin, Antonio Banderas, Fireflies in the Garden, Christine Baranski, Trespass, Footloose, Nicole Kidman, The Skin I Live In, Julia Roberts, The Big Year, Chalet Girl, Dennis Quaid, Fifty News

At last it's autumn - time to leave the blockbuster action movies and silly romantic comedies behind. This weekend, there are several terrific movies ...

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