Entertainment

'Quantum of Solace' yields only a minimum of satisfaction.

Toppman says 'Bland, James Bland'
Movies: Showtimes
Latest Bond missing familiar names, phrases
What it takes to be a 'Bond' girl

Miley Cyrus the victim of Internet death hoax

The Associated Press | 4:05PM

No need to grieve, tweens: Miley Cyrus is not dead.

'Twilight' soundtrack rules the charts

Zap2it.com | November 14, 2008

With new songs from Paramore, Linkin Park and star Robert Pattinson, the "Twilight" soundtrack ended a two-week reign by rock legends AC/DC.

Perfume maker sues Prince over contract in NY | 9:55PM
Report: McCready not proud of ties to Clemens | 7:20PM
Audiences bond $67 million to 'Quantum of Solace' | 7:25PM
Lansbury and company set for 'Blithe Spirit' | 6:05PM
'Bachelor' winner arrested for unruliness | 7:54PM
'Borat' star crashes NBC drama 'Medium' | 9:15PM
Australia hopes Nicole Kidman film spurs tourism | 4:31PM
Political strategist Carville to teach at Tulane | 4:15PM

MUSIC »

The weeks' 12 most promising concerts

Masked hip-hop/rock sextet Hollywood Undead draws on Eminem, the Beastie Boys and boy bands by blending sing-song melodies, rap-rock attitude and snappy electronic beats on its new disc, “Swan Songs.

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Party Pix 11.13.08

Sarah Aarthun»

Eagles coming to Charlotte in January

MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE »

Juanes at Latin Grammys: Sweep, top honors, record

A Colombian rocker who's become a voice for social issues walked away as king of the Latin Grammys.

9th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
Latin music honors Gloria Estefan
En español | Juanes es el rey de los Grammy
List of winners at the Latin Grammy Awards

BOOKS »

King brings horror in neat little slices

Short, haunting tales wander from the aftermath of 9-11 to revenge involving a porta-potty.

Online King video gets more than 1 million hits
Excerpt from ‘Just After Sunset,' by Stephen King

Fascination, violence in new game

Microsoft Game Studio's “Gears of War 2” is a beautiful and violent video game, and it's awfully popular, too. It sold more than 2 million copies, in this terrible economy, in just seven days.

DINING »

A second helping of world flavors

Several noteworthy dishes and restaurants that I discovered while scouring Charlotte for international fare didn't make it onto the big chart we ran in CLT last Friday. Here are a few.

Our guide to Charlotte's international dishes

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Celebrity Roundup 11.13.08