Cultural Catch-Up: 10 Things to Read, See and Hear This Weekend

Posted by , on October 5, 2012 at 10:15 am
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Liam Neeson's latest film is the second installment of well-received "Taken," following the story of his daughter's kidnapping and ultimate saving. The second film flick what happens next in his life as [...]

Liam Neeson's latest film is the second installment of well-received "Taken," following the story of his daughter's kidnapping and ultimate saving. The second film flick what happens next in his life as a retired spy.

Hipster fave Matt & Kim's new album, Lightning dropped October 2, and we're all loving the upbeat tunes.

Muse's newest album, The 2nd Law, came out October 2. It's nice to hear Kate Hudson's baby daddy (lead vocalist Matt Bellamy) show off his skills. 

Arnold Schwarzenegger's memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story came out on October 1, and the media is going crazy over his admission that he stepped out on Maria Shriver with their [...]

Arnold Schwarzenegger's memoir, Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story came out on October 1, and the media is going crazy over his admission that he stepped out on Maria Shriver with their longtime maid and had a love child. Classy. 

As some of you may know, Yves Saint Laurent has just gone through a major overhaul since creative director Hedi Slimane was hired. Slimane has gone head to head this week with fashion critic Cathy Horyn. [...]

As some of you may know, Yves Saint Laurent has just gone through a major overhaul since creative director Hedi Slimane was hired. Slimane has gone head to head this week with fashion critic Cathy Horyn. Check out details from their feud here. 

Cult-favorite director Tim Burton's latest, "Frankenweenie" follows the death and resurrection of a young boy's dog just in time for the Halloween season. In theaters October 5.

Bill O'Reilly's first book chronicled Presiden Lincoln's assassination. His second, releasing October 2, follows the Kennedy legacy and untimely death of John F. Kennedy in Killing Kennedy: The End of [...]

Bill O'Reilly's first book chronicled Presiden Lincoln's assassination. His second, releasing October 2, follows the Kennedy legacy and untimely death of John F. Kennedy in Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot.

Paris Fashion Week wrapped us this week. If you missed it, check out the collections online. 

Rumor has it that it-couple George Clooney and Stacy Keibler have called it quits. And then they were spotted on the red carpet... Stay up-to-date on this A-list couple's exploits here. When will the [...]

Rumor has it that it-couple George Clooney and Stacy Keibler have called it quits. And then they were spotted on the red carpet... Stay up-to-date on this A-list couple's exploits here. When will the break-up madness calm down a little? 

This week, California governor Jerry Brown instated a law that bans therapy which attempts to change a minor's sexual orientation, deeming the practice destructive. A big victory, to say the least. To [...]

This week, California governor Jerry Brown instated a law that bans therapy which attempts to change a minor's sexual orientation, deeming the practice destructive. A big victory, to say the least. To read up on other political news for the week, click here. 

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While this week has been fairly tame on the celebrity gossip front (minus of course Hulk Hogan‘s disgusting and bizarre sex tape involving a canopy bed, and Kanye West deleting his Twitter account), there are plenty of film and book releases that have us excited.

This was a major week in politics — thanks not only to the Presidential Debate, but also a book about John F. Kennedy‘s legacy and a tell-all memoir by estranged Kennedy hubby Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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

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