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Stay Tuned: 'Veep' is fun politics

HBO's new comedy “Veep” will probably not inspire you, but it will make you laugh. Julia Louis-Dreyfus is Selina Meyer, the well-meaning vice president who, along with her equally well-meaning but bumbling staff, is trying to navigate the stormy seas of Washington politics without sinking. Selina wants to be an agent of change in perhaps the most ineffectual political office in the American government. It's a good set-up for laughs, and Louis-Dreyfus puts her talent for physical comedy to good use.

What to watch: Katherine Jenkins suffers back injury

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, the Preakness horse race this weekend and an update on what happened in the latest "Dancing with The Stars."

Book Notes: Biography of Clarence Birdseye

The first thing I see when I open Mark Kurlansky’s entertaining new biography, “Birdseye: The Adventures of a Curious Man,” is a portrait of Clarence Frank Birdseye II sitting at his desk in September 1943. By the end of the book you have to wonder when he ever sat down. The small, wiry genius didn’t stop till his heart gave out.

Jambalaya Festival Band Schedule

 

Thursday, 
May 24
Eatel Sound Stage(outside)
Boogie All Stars
7:00pm-11:00pm
 
Friday, May 25
Eatel Sound Stage(outside)
Hai Karate
6:30pm-9:30pm
Wayne Toups
10:00pm-12:00am
 
Saturday, May 26 
Eatel Sound Stage(outside)
Lil Bayou Band
10:30am-1:30pm
Ampersand
2:00pm-5:00pm
Blue Eyed Soul Revue
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Chee Weez
9:00pm – 12:00am
 

 

Hot Online: Verizon to nix unlimited data plans

Daily roundup of what's hot online right now with the latest news from Verizon, expensive racing pigeons in China and a trending video.

5 Things to Do This Weekend (May 18-20)

This week’s suggestions include watching the Preakness, observing National Bike to Work Day, seeing “Battleship” and more.

What to watch: Britney, Demi as 'X Factor' judges

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, a new website to check out and a video of Britney, Demi as the new 'X Factor' judges.

Hot Online: Most popular baby names

Daily roundup of what's hot online right now with the most popular baby names of 2011, Kim Spradlin reflecting on her "Survivor" win and more.

Movie review: 'The Dictator' a wildly uneven comedy

When Sacha Baron Cohen is good, he’s very, very good, and when he’s bad, he’s horrid.

What to watch: 'Desperate Housewives' finale recap

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, a recap of the final episode of "Desperate Housewives" and more.

Hot Online: 'Swamp People' cast member dies

Daily roundup of what's hot online right now with the death of a cast member from "Swamp People," an update on the condition of a young girl with a flesh-eating bacteria infection and more.

Bobcat Goldthwait takes a shot at pop culture’s assault on civility in 'God Bless America'

Comedian-turned-director Bobcat Goldthwait talks about his latest film, "God Bless America," which opens May 18.

 

Get Reel: Confessions of a film critic

Have you ever read a film review, gone to a film based on that review, seen the movie and then walked out of the theater, shaking your head in dismay and muttering, “What the hell was that critic thinking? That film was a steaming pile of excrement.” Or words to that effect.

What to watch: The best TV moms

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, someone new to follow on Twitter and a video of TV's best moms.

What to watch: 'Dark Shadows' movie trailer

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, the "Dark Shadows" movie trailer and more.

What to watch: 'American Idol' announces top three

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, why Bristol Palin is trending and the latest on "American Idol."

Hot Online: Surfer recognized for riding biggest wave

Daily roundup of what's hot online right now with a video of a surfer riding the biggest wave, free app of the day and a new Facebook feature in beta phase.

'First Position' tells the story of dedicated dancers

The most poignant moment in the ballet documentary “First Position” comes when the camera stops on the face of Aran Bell, an 11-year-old boy who has just danced his heart out.

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