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'Kinky Boots' tops field with 13 Tony nominations

New York - Cindy Lauper was having fun as the 67th Annual Tony Award nominations were announced today (April 30) because her "Kinky Boots" led the way with 13. Next up was "Matilda the Musical" with 12.

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'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' gears up while 'The Host' seeks visitors

Now comes a holiday weekend at the box office and the tracking involves wondering if people will actually go to a movie on Easter Sunday.

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Carell, Carrey look to make comedy magic in attempt to oust 'Oz'

If a new release beats "Oz" it would be a huge upset that could redefine the word. It is not likely that the spoof "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" will do it.

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'Ted' and 'Django Unchained' lead MTV Movie Awards nominations

With apologies to Monty Python, "Now for something completely different." In this case, it is the MTV Movie Awards, which were announced on March 6.

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'Iceland' thaws out relationships with money and each other Special

Toronto - 'Iceland' is a Canadian play that premiered last summer to much acclaim. It presents three monologues that examine the banking crisis, revealing our own attitudes to money, opportunity, wealth, and success in the process.

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Next up at the Met: Levine, Russians, The Nose (but no Wagner)

New York - The 2013-2014 Metropolitan Opera season has been announced. With six new productions, twenty revivals, and the return of James Levine, it'll be a season worth watching. General Director Peter Gelb just hopes you do some of that watching in person.

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'Jack' wins but the 'Slaying' part is up for debate

For a movie to win a weekend it would be considered a solid victory. But, in the case of “Jack the Giant Slayer,” it may not be so.

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Clybourne Park offers a poke, not a punch, on race relations Special

Toronto - Pulitzer-winning 'Clybourne Park' recently opened in Toronto. Produced as part of Mirvish's Second Stage Series, it's a tale that touches on many themes, especially race relations and economics. It runs now through March 3rd.

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Oscars: Carpet forms, rehearsals on while gift bag items noted Special

With each passing hour the Oscar red carpet takes shape and forms into a work of art where the best in movies are showcased. And press from all the world gather and take in the spectacle and report on it.

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Directors pick 'Argo'

In a year when nothing is certain, Ben Affleck won the Directors Guild Of America's top pick for motion picture of the year. With this award, and all the others, can it be upset come Oscar time?

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