Justin Timberlake-Hosted Saturday Night Live Draws Huge Ratings

By Mark Rozeman at 11:05 AM on March 11, 2013

Before he’d even spoken one word, Justin Timberlake’s return to Saturday Night Live was bound to be big.  read more

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Steve Martin: The Television Stuff

By Ted Scheinman at 12:01 PM on September 19, 2012

It’s no secret that retrospective box sets capitalize on boomer nostalgia—after all, if twentysomethings wish to view D.A. Pennebaker’s sprawling film of the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival, their first recourse won’t be to Barnes & Noble but rather to the BitTorrent client of their choice.  read more

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Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Announce Tour

By Hilary Saunders at 10:50 AM on January 19, 2012

Actor/comedian/author/musician Steve Martin just announced a spring tour with his bluegrass band, the Steep Canyon Rangers.   read more

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15 Children Books Written By Celebrities

By Andrea Kszystyniak at 7:00 AM on June 18, 2011

Here's a list of just a few of the musicians and actors who have added author to their already extensive resumes.  read more

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Steve Martin Awards Excellence in Bluegrass

By Beca Grimm at 2:46 PM on September 20, 2010

Banjos don’t come cheap....  read more

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New York Public Library Declares Steve Martin, Ethan Hawke, More "Library Lions"

By Caroline Klibanoff at 11:00 AM on August 9, 2010

The New York Public Library has announced five “Library Lions” to be honored at their Nov. 1 black-tie gala, individuals chosen “for their contributions to the world of ideas.” This year’s gala honors actor and writer Steve Martin, actor/novelist Ethan Hawke, novelist Zadie Smith, author Malcolm Gladwell, and New York Public Library President Paul LeClerc....  read more

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Levon Helm, Avetts, Sharon Jones, Steve Martin, Many More to Play 2010 Newport Folk Festival

By Rachel Bailey at 11:04 AM on March 24, 2010

After the dustbowl that is Bonnaroo wraps up in June, summer festival-goers may be in the mood for a milder climate in which to enjoy their next batch of tunes. Newport, R.I., is off the beaten path for a summer-time music bash, but the line-up for the 51st annual showcase of blues, roots, gospel, country, bluegrass, Cajun and traditional folk at this year’s Newport Folk Festival makes a trip to this year’s festivities worth the trek....  read more

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Alec Baldwin Calling it Quits After 30 Rock

By Gage Henry at 9:55 AM on December 1, 2009

With a couple Emmy’s under his belt as lovable GE tycoon Jack Donaghy, Alec Baldwin plans to hang up his acting career after his 30 Rock role ends in 2012, according to the NY Daily News....  read more

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Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin to Host 2010 Oscars

By Emily Riemer at 11:32 AM on November 5, 2009

Nothing makes four hours fly by like comedy. Clearly, this is the philosophy behind the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ choice of hosts for the 82nd annual Oscars. On Tuesday, MPAAS announced that Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin would host 2010’s awards show....  read more

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Steve Martin and His Banjo Join MerleFest Lineup

By Gage Henry at 4:00 PM on October 28, 2009

That wild and crazy guy Steve Martin is hopping aboard the MerleFest lineup. For those who are perhaps puzzled by the move, Martin knows his way around the banjo, to the point where he released his own record of handcrafted banjo tunes earlier this year....  read more

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