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'Love' Brings Beatles and Cirque Du Soleil Together

The French-Canadian theatrical company Cirque du Soleil is known for its visually spectacular shows. The company's latest show -- Love -- kicks off Friday night in Las Vegas. It's a fantasy set to 90 minutes of Beatles music.

'Love' Brings Beatles and Cirque Du Soleil Together

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Obituaries

The Legacy of TV's Aaron Spelling

Fresh Air

Critic at large John Powers remembers TV mogul Aaron Spelling, who died last week at age 83. Spelling created such TV classics as Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Charlie's Angels, Dynasty and Melrose Place.

The Legacy of TV's Aaron Spelling

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Cirque du Soleil Interprets the Fab Four

The long awaited Cirque du Soleil production called Love opens this weekend at the Mirage in Las Vegas. The show brings together two powerhouses in popular entertainment: the world famous acrobatic troupe from Canada and the music of the Beatles.

Cirque du Soleil Interprets the Fab Four

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Media

NBC Plugs into YouTube's Viral Growth

YouTube, the wildly popular video-sharing Web site, was an underground phenomenon just a few months ago. Now, with millions of viewers and millions in venture capital, YouTube is entering into a deal with NBC to promote the network's programming on the site.

NBC Plugs into YouTube's Viral Growth

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On Television

Cousteau's Grandson Swims with the Sharks

It's been 25 years since Jacques Cousteau unveiled an undersea adventure on network TV. Now comes a bit of drama from the great adventurer's grandson: Shark: Mind of a Demon with Fabian Cousteau. It's a CBS special. Andrew Wallenstein has a review.

Cousteau's Grandson Swims with the Sharks

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Technology

Video-Game Designers Target World Peace

A group of game designers says taht video-game technology can help save the world by raising humanitarian awareness. The creators of free educational games such as Darfur is Dying and PeaceMaker met with humanitarian activists during the third-annual Games for Change conference in New York.

Video-Game Designers Target World Peace

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The Unger Report

Up in the Sky... It's the 'Superman' Budget!

Superman is returning! And he's really expensive. Humorist Brian Unger puzzles over why Time Warner is spending somewhere in excess of $350 million to produce, distribute and market the superhero epic -- and why the CNN cash cow will be paying for it all.

Up in the Sky... It's the 'Superman' Budget!

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On Television

Summer Previews: Moyers and 'Broken Trail'

Fresh Air

Television critic David Bianculli previews two new TV shows. Broken Trail, a western starring Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church, premieres on the AMC cable channel this Sunday and Monday night at 8 p.m. ET. Bill Moyers: On Faith and Reason debuts Friday night on PBS.

Summer Previews: Moyers and 'Broken Trail'

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Slate's Ad Report Card

Ad Report Card: Apple's Sour Mac Pitch

Filmmaker Phil Morrison has turned his directing skills to a series of new ads for Macintosh computers. But does the match of Mac "coolness" versus IBM-clone "clunkiness" seem too mean-spirited?

Ad Report Card: Apple's Sour Mac Pitch

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Author Interviews

Christopher Hitchens, Literary Agent Provocateur

British writer Christopher Hitchens was once the literary lion of the left. But after Sept. 11, 2001, he surprised many with his robust support for the Bush administration's war on terrorism. It has cost Hitchens friends and allies, and left others wondering how it happened.

Christopher Hitchens, Literary Agent Provocateur

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Diversions

Parkour: An Athletic Art Worthy of Spider-Man

Parkour combines the endurance of a long-distance runner and the moves of a gymnast. Enthusiasts are turning New York City streets into staging areas for their own urban gymnastics meet, vaulting over barriers and climbing bridges.

Parkour: An Athletic Art Worthy of Spider-Man

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