Flavorwire

Books – In case you needed one more reason to love NORMAN MAILER — his FBI file [American Fiction Notes]
Dance/Opera - Is CITY OPERA just a lost K-MART looking for its MARTHA STEWART? [WNYC]
Design - Public art in Brussels bridges the gap between the Flemish Parliament and the House of Flemish Representatives [MoCo Loco]
Film - Was BAZ LUHRMANN forced by FOX to make a happier ending for his new flick AUSTRALIA? [Cinematical]
Music - BILLY JOEL + ELTON JOHN = global domination or the weirdest crowd you’ll ever see at a show [Idolator]
Television - BERNADETTE PETERS will try to make you remember to DVR UGLY BETTY. [TV Squad]
Theatre - MERYL STREEP’s daughter gets groped on stage without preparing for the role [Vulture]
Visual Arts - Photographer RICHARD RENALDI asks people to touch strangers in a new photo project [Andrew Sullivan]
Web – Guns ‘N Roses leaker KEVIN COGILL has agreed to plead guilty [Billboard]