Cultural Catch-Up: 10 Things to Check Out This Weekend

Posted by , on August 16, 2012 at 6:00 pm
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Guess what? "Downton Abbey" is coming back! With Shirley MacLaine! Watch it here and find out more. 

 

British band Blur has had a resurgence thanks to some shout-outs at the Olympics. Now they're back with a new album called Under the Westway, released this past Tuesday. Head to iTunes to scoop it up. 

 

Jennifer Garner stars in The Odd Life of Timothy Green, which you've been seeing previews of for weeks now. It's actually adorable and worth your time this weekend. 

 

Politician Paul Ryan was announced as Mitt Romney's running mate in the upcoming presidential election. Whether you're for him or against him, it's important to be informed. Familiarize yourself with [...]

 

Politician Paul Ryan was announced as Mitt Romney's running mate in the upcoming presidential election. Whether you're for him or against him, it's important to be informed. Familiarize yourself with this candidate here.

 

Sparkle is an uneven film, but a rousing gospel number from the late Whitney Houston is leaving audiences sobbing. 

 

A longtime British favorite, The Inbetweeners is making its way to MTV this Monday at 9 PM. It chronicles the misadventures of high school boys as they deal with their burgeoning transition into [...]

 

A longtime British favorite, The Inbetweeners is making its way to MTV this Monday at 9 PM. It chronicles the misadventures of high school boys as they deal with their burgeoning transition into adulthood. Endearing, funny and not one to miss. 

 

There's a big problem with people who don't vote, and you can find out what that is here. 

 

Looking to enjoy one of the last beach weekends of the summer? Chick-lit master Emily Giffin has you covered with her new book Where We Belong. 

 

You probably remember Daniel Powter from his smash hit single "Bad Day" a few years ago, but he's back with a mature album called Turn on the Lights that guarantees he won't be a one hit wonder. Check it [...]

 

You probably remember Daniel Powter from his smash hit single "Bad Day" a few years ago, but he's back with a mature album called Turn on the Lights that guarantees he won't be a one hit wonder. Check it out on iTunes.

 

We're crazy about the newly relaunched The Cut, and this week one of their most premium pieces of content was about the fifty most scandalous dresses of all time. From biblical paintings to Lady Gaga's [...]

 

We're crazy about the newly relaunched The Cut, and this week one of their most premium pieces of content was about the fifty most scandalous dresses of all time. From biblical paintings to Lady Gaga's infamous meat dress, it has it all. 

 
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It feels like a relief to finally say that the Olympics are officially over, and now, there are plenty of other world occurrences and things that should grab your attention.

We’ve got everything here from intel on the new “Downton Abbey” preview to a new album from Blur. Also, while you may not expect to hear this from a site with a primary focus on style, it’s time to start educating yourself on the upcoming presidential election.With that in mind, click through the above gallery for what you need to be catching up on this weekend.

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