Cultural Catch-Up: The Week’s 10 Things To Read, See And Hear This Weekend

Posted by , on September 20, 2012 at 6:00 pm
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My Mother Was Nuts by Penny Marshall comes out this week. The legendary Hollywood director opens up about her fascinating life in this memoir. 

Nelly Furtado dropped her fifth album Spirit Indestructible on September 18th to rave reviews. Remember when her hit was "I'm Like a Bird"? She's come a long way. 

Joseph Anton: A Memoir by Salman Rushdie allows Rushdie to push his alias aside and reveal secrets of life under fatwa following some of his controversial works, and gossipy items regarding his love [...]

Joseph Anton: A Memoir by Salman Rushdie allows Rushdie to push his alias aside and reveal secrets of life under fatwa following some of his controversial works, and gossipy items regarding his love life. A must-read.

In case you missed it, check out highlights of London Fashion Week as we gear up for Milan and Paris. 

Beyoncé and hubby Jay-Z showed their support for democratic candidate President Barack Obama by holding a fundraiser for him this week in NYC. Check out an adorable photo opp here

House at the End of the Street stars big screen favorite Jennifer Lawrence in her first attempt at horror. Let's see how her bow and arrows can save her against evil spirits ...

Brooklyn-based band Grizzly Bear's latest album Shields came out on September 18th, and if you're a fan of their art-rock tunes, this may be their best album yet. 

Trouble with the Curve stars Amy Adams and Clint Eastwood in a story of a father-daughter baseball duo. Here's hoping this film is better received than his performance at the Republican National [...]

Trouble with the Curve stars Amy Adams and Clint Eastwood in a story of a father-daughter baseball duo. Here's hoping this film is better received than his performance at the Republican National Convention. 

Even though the scandal caused by Kristen Stewart cheating on Robert Pattinson has cooled down, the duo have made no official statements regarding their relationship. However, this week many outlets have [...]

Even though the scandal caused by Kristen Stewart cheating on Robert Pattinson has cooled down, the duo have made no official statements regarding their relationship. However, this week many outlets have reported that they're getting back together. Stay up to date on your Robsten gossip here

From Nickelodeon to mug shots: Amanda Bynes has found her name splashed in the headlines this week, and while many are uninterested in her current shenanigans, they're actually quite fascinating. Read a [...]

From Nickelodeon to mug shots: Amanda Bynes has found her name splashed in the headlines this week, and while many are uninterested in her current shenanigans, they're actually quite fascinating. Read a timeline of horrendous driving issues here

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In terms of celebrity headlines, this was a big week. Everything from high-profile Obama fundraisers to tried-and-true hot messes kept us glued to the gossip columns, and we’re all about taking the weekend to catch up on it all.

In the music and film world, it’s been a week of comebacks: Can Clint Eastwood redeem himself from his questionable routine at the Republican National Convention with his new baseball flick? Will radio embrace Nelly Furtado‘s new album?

Click through the gallery for the week’s ten must-know pop culture highlights.


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