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John Cusack Is Developing a Biopic About Rush Limbaugh

By Emily Temple on

Just what are you up to now, Lloyd Dobler? According to the AP, John Cusack is developing a film about right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh, set to go into production next year. The movie, which has a working title of Rush, is being produced by Cusack’s production company New Crime Productions, and would star… Read More

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News

The Morning’s Top 5 Pop Culture Stories

By Caroline Stanley on

1. In response to Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue, Tyler Green of Modern Art Notes has decided to compile his own swimsuit publication. We don’t know about you, but we think that Picasso looks kind of airbrushed… [via Kottke]

2. For some reason Rush Limbaugh spent part of yesterday’s show implying that Michelle… Read More

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Music

The Morning’s Top 5 Pop Culture Stories

By Judy Berman on

1. Did you miss last night’s MTV Movie Awards? Spoiler: Teenagers think Twilight was the best movie made last year. But as for what you really care about, you can still check out a preview of Jersey Shore‘s new season online. [via MTV]
2. Nerds, rejoice: Apple‘s Worldwide Developers Conference takes place today… Read More

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Music

The Morning’s Top 5 Pop Culture Stories

By Judy Berman on

1. Miley Cyrus still kinda sorta can’t be tamed: She mimed kissing a girl on Britain’s Got Talent last night… you know, the way you might have done on a middle-school playground. The media is shocked. Shocked! [via Daily Mail]
2. David Carradine‘s widow is suing the company responsible for the film he… Read More

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Design

Guess That Swag Curtain

By Kelsey Keith on

Celebrities and real estate, a one-two punch that makes the real estate blogs go wild. Case in point: this ostentatious 10-room penthouse — located on a prime section of Fifth Avenue facing Central Park — on the market for $13.9 million. Sure, that’s a hefty chunk of change, but check out all the murals that come with! (We’re not sure how much of the velvet furnishings are included.) See if you guess the conservative “man of the people” who decorated this trainwreck, after the… Read More

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Web

Angelina’s Franchise, A Faux Michelangelo, & Mike Tyson’s Comeback [Morning Links]

By Caroline Stanley on

Finally a female franchise?: Angelina Jolie is set to play Patricia Cromwell’s “crusty opera-loving coroner” Dr. Kay Scarpetta in what should turn out to be a series of films. We’re not sure this bodes well; we prefer her in action and/or crazy roles. And the commercials for Cromwell’s books always creep us out. Regardless, FOX has bought the rights to all 16 books featuring the character, meaning this could have an even longer shelf life than Saw if everyone plays their cards right. [Via Guardian] … Read More

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