TODAY articles 2004 november

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Movies for people who hate ChristmasUsher, Keys lead Billboard finalistsWhy gourmet-coffee numbers continue to perk‘Today Book Club’ selection: 'Be More Chill'Cook up this Italian feast for ChristmasNichols doesn't worry about pleasing everyone‘Sideways’ picks up six Indie Spirit nods‘House of Flying Daggers’ soarsSpacey acts, directs, sings in Darin biopicHit or Miss? Brownies, salad dressing, moreElton John blames Victoria BeckhamLawyers suspend action vs. ‘Alexander’Rush’s challenge: Being Peter Sellers‘Jeopardy’ streak comes to end'Street's Disciple' Nas a reflective family manCandace Bergen joins ‘Boston Legal’ castUpdated ‘Christmas’ single hits British storesStewart reportedly to do reality show for NBCTavis Smiley leaving NPR in DecemberTest Pattern: Five-link FridayDan Aykroyd is a real-life GrinchMake magic for the kids with these great giftsGodzilla receives star on Walk of FamePenn Jillette marries in Las VegasHey, kids, let’s go to the movies!Can Apprentices say ‘you’re fired’?Taylor keeps spirits up despite health troublesGeorge Clooney sidelined by ruptured diskJohn Barrymore Jr. dies at age 72Stars will fill Sundance screensJackson defense suffers another setbackCapote’s abandoned novel to be auctionedFa la la la la, and turn up the musicYour nominees for least talented are:Diana suggested loverwas ‘bumped off’Drescher throws ‘Nanny’ reunion partyEverybody is kung fu fightingJude Law is more than a pretty faceArtists offer birthday surprises for DavidGive your child a book this holiday season‘Project Runway’tests clothing designers‘GWTW’ is most-watched film in BritainMy doctor says I have fibroids. Should I worry?Nichols triumphs with ‘Closer’Roberts gives birth to twins‘National Treasure’ keeps box-office fortunesCan nightly news survive beyond star anchors?Schoolkids want Pink Floyd royaltiesNovelist Arthur Hailey dies in Bahamas at 84Make your taste buds celebrateAuthor Larry Brown dead at 53Why am I always struggling to make ends meet?Alison Krauss loves sad songsBeatles’ guitar, Cobain letter up for auctionFantasia does one for the ‘baby mamas’How a fan club left fans in the lurchBrokaw exits as nation’s favorite anchorRather successor to be named in 2005Three years later, Nirvana box set finally outMarilyn Manson, philosophy professor?Robert Conrad sentenced for DUI accidentMuslim rappers combine beliefs with hip-hopJimmy Buffett's mystery is set — where else? — in the Caribbean‘Sex and the City’ ads replaced in IsraelResources to help fight hunger in the U.S.Is Britney Spearsin the family way?Phil Lempert’s Top 10 Thanksgiving tipsPhil Lempert’s Top 10 Thanksgiving tipsHit or Miss? Juice, soup, candy and moreLisa Kudrow to star in HBO sitcomLet there be peace … at your holiday gathering!Spruce up your style for the sparkle seasonJudge gives $300,000 fine in screener caseTop 10 most overrated starsDozens picked for Blake murder trial pool‘A Long Very Engagement’ worth keeping‘What Not to Wear’dons $50,000India’s in harmony with local ‘Idol’Trio regroups after Beyonce’s breakoutAl be home for Christmas‘Maria Full of Grace’ packs an emotional punchInvestigation into Oasis brawl closedCharge dropped against Vines lead singerGrammer takes onclassic role of ScroogeRuben Studdard is hospitalized‘Seinfeld Story’ tells improbable tale‘Alexander’ is an epic disappointment’Tis the season for musical boxed sets’Tis the season for musical boxed setsRather to step down as CBS News anchorOsbournes plead for return of stolen jewelsWhen should teen have first gynecologist visit?U2 plays surprise show under Brooklyn BridgeTest Pattern: Pop culture to be thankful forMariah? Now it’s ‘Mimi’Oscar race is still up for grabsStern sidekick Robin Quivers signs TV dealU2 hit the streets of New YorkSheryl Crow testifies against alleged stalkerMichael Moore voted ‘least intriguing’U2’s ‘Bomb’ is solid but unsurprisingTautou and Jenet are magnifiqueWhich ‘Idol’ singers can make it in music?‘Idol’ fans overwhelmingly favor ClayTelevision gravitatesto the coastsOsbournes awake to find burglars in English homeWe name reality TV’s turkeys of the yearCNN hires former CBS exec to top postNothing wrong with ‘Seinfeld’ special, DVDNew holiday albums to ring in the seasonThe links between ‘Alexander’ and BushBale lost 63 pounds for ‘Machinist’Poison singer seeks stolen guitarA gift that says thank you to your hostOliver Stone does it his way...‘The Kranks’ will make you crankySave money on your home heating costsShow about nothing was really somethingCojocaru needs kidney transplantIt's holiday time — and the kids won't sleep!Priceless gems are the center of new Higgins Clark holiday mysteryWhich album is best?U2 creates perfect soundtrack for lifeProducer, songwriter Terry Melcher diesBen Affleck won’t enrollat ‘Degrassi’I’m 50. Is it too late to save for retirement?‘National Treasure’ grabs box-office goldWhy you should REALLY listen to your kidsD’Onofrio treated for exhaustionGibson takes Oscar high road for ‘Passion’Bargain buys: Try these top toys for under $20Finding a festive $10 bargainTV station rejects ‘Kinsey’ promoFamed Christmas poem to be auctionedMake your kitchen into a French bistroKids, sleep and the holidaysSmart gifts: Try these toys that make the gradeIllness delays Clay Aiken’s tourNZ retailer won’t display Eminem’s CD‘Sweet Charity’ composer diesHoliday films should warm filmgoers’ heartsResolution: Pay off holiday debt in the new yearGreeks say Alexander was not bisexualSeinfeld’s puffy shirt in SmithsonianAl Roker's hassle-free holiday recipesHow to deal with a case of the holiday bluesHow to head off holiday stress (and have fun)Candy-toting Grandma is spoiling my kids!Don’t let family tensions ruin the holidaysHow to avoid packing on those holiday poundsGet this great gear for your trip to the beachHere's how to avoid a holiday lawsuitSarah Vowell: From NPR to ‘Incredibles’Vanilla Ice wants his wallaroo backFund raiser honors Christopher ReeveHow to make your holiday hound feel at homeFurniture store sues Michael JacksonThe ‘Today’ show's 11th annual holiday toy driveAll about T’giving, a uniquely American holidayDon't imperil your pet during the holidaysCheers! Bubbly basics for the holidaysAdd some holiday sparkle … to yourself!You’re fired! And ... so are you!Add some holiday sparkle … to yourself!Trial begins for alleged Crow stalkerAttorney says rapper will surrenderRapper’s mother sayshe isn’t violentKristen Bell’s star qualityis no mysteryGolden Globes to honor Robin WilliamsHelp for your holiday meal? Class is in session!Dress up your turkey with Nigella’s recipesHey, let's have some traditional T'giving dishes!Give your holiday dinner party a worldly flairDon’t accidentally poison your holiday guests!How to make your turkey the best it can beJust so — the art of Japanese gift wrappingThe right way to wrap (no Eminems need apply)Give Santa a hand with this great guide to toysHoliday gift ideas for the hostess with the mostessHow to help kids create extra holiday cheerGreat looks for festive holiday occasionsTimber! How to pick a great holiday treeDe Havilland remembers ‘Gone with the Wind’Colin Firth would consider BondHollywood’s odd couple: Cage and BruckheimerStefani’s solo album is pointless kitschFinding her religion‘Doonesbury’ creator to be honoredLawyer says Polanski being denied justice‘Super Size Me’ among Oscar doc hopefulsLily Tuck wins National Book Award‘She's the strongest person I have ever seen’Elton John blasts offat George BushCheck out our top-rated video games for kidsBob Dylan tops greatest-song listFans, family attend O.D.B. wakeFake R. Kelly story published in paperRichie’s estranged wife faces chargesJa Rule’s manager arrestedBeaujolais nouveau? Them’s fightin’ wordsJude Law dubbed ‘sexiest man alive’Limbaugh case sent to Fla. Supreme CourtOutKast picks up three MTV Europe awards‘SpongeBob’ works better on the small screenThey say I’m ‘going too fast’ with my boyfriend‘National Treasure’ is fool’s goldWidow says Reeve’s death has left ‘huge void’Mickey Mouse to lead 2005 Rose ParadeKitty Kelley sued for alleged plagiarismMinnelli says bodyguard, Gest ganged up on herMichael Jackson sued for $3 millionBritney's marriage is now official‘I didn’t test myself as often as I should have’Is Fergie the latest Kabbalah recruit?Holiday hints: Super toys for the school-age setTimeless blues performances out on DVDMaking ‘Whoopi’ a hit, maybeVincent D’Onofrio back in hospitalTwo casts compete on ‘Real Gilligan's Island’Disney to make ‘Toy Story 3’ without PixarLil Jon is the king of crunkHow to make your turkey the best it can beIt’s time to stop blaming the editingTV On The Radio wins Shortlist PrizeYour favorite Chick Flicks‘American Dreams’ relevant to today's news‘Raymond’ revelry unleashes regretsBuckley receives Thurber prize for humorReality TV show follows the unfaithfulDavid Lee Roth goes from No. 1 to 911Police hunt for Vibe awards suspectLohan’s hissyfit just didn’t flyChingy says, ‘I ball for real’Almodovar gets an A with ‘Bad Education’‘CSI: NY’ interruption results in fired producerToby Keith doesn’t strayfar from his rootsTop toys: See our best bets for the preschool setChingy is a one-trick ponyHit or Miss? Fish sauce, cookies and moreAnne Tyler's novel gets Hallmark treatment‘Gilligan's Island’ comes to reality TVThe Who may make new studio albumBlake jurors told victim ‘not Mother Teresa’Ten secrets of the SpongeBob movieMellow Snoop Doggreturns with new album‘Polar Express’ sets Imax recordAre you ready to face Black Friday?Author’s suicide raises question of history’s tollTres ChickReaders cringe at‘Swan’ reveals, Aiken performanceMoMA reopens after dramatic renovationHere’s why your pregnancy test may be wrongTest Pattern: Five-link FridayMarilyn Monroe,vixen and victim‘Apprentice’ project managers doomed?Vote for the songs you want to hear on ‘Today’Britney a poet? Don’t you know it!Need a gift? Try these top toys for toddlersJury selection continues in Blake trialSweet! Tasty trends in the world of chocolateUsher wins four American Music AwardsStar Jones wedding star-studded bashSteve Martin honored for his work in cinema‘Space Patrol’ actor Ed Kemmer dies at 84‘Incredibles’ rules the box office againCreator of superhero 'The Flash' diesRapper O.D.B dead at 35Well, blow me down - Popeye turns 75Stewart ordered to pay for cancellationSuccess was part of group’s DestinyLohan, Valderrama call it quitsItalian-style Thanksgiving recipesSixty-six A-B-C affiliates chose not to run "Saving Private Ryan"‘Seed of Chucky’ plays it for laughsBon Jovi marks 20-year milestoneSix writers honored with Nicholl awardJosh Lucas takes his shot with ‘Glory Road’Got high phone bills? Dial for a bargainMichael Jackson, Queen, Stones honoredTrick or treating for a Pinot NoirHow to get your children to do their choresEminem’s new CD deliversBono doesn't go gently into UK Hall of fameAllaying fears about hormone replacementAddictive, vital pop that burns pureTrouble selling your home? Try these tipsWho will win ‘The Apprentice’?Great looks for festive holiday occasionsCojo: Coffee-bean beauty routines and more!‘Nanking’ author commits suicideCosby to critics: Let them stay madBill Maher sued by ex-girlfriendBig-bottomed mannequins shake their bootyBlake murder to be subject of TV biopicBob Vila comes ‘Home Again’Moore to shoot sequel to ‘Fahrenheit 9/11’More documents seized in Jackson caseBrits would like to see Winslet as ‘Bridget Jones’Hugh Grant wants to retire from actingClaudia Schiffer gives birth to a daughterDestiny's Child releases lackluster albumVincent D’Onofrio taken to hospitalPink Martini stirring those thirsting for joyThe bottle and the birdTwo photographers sue Diaz, TimberlakeJohnny Carson gives $5.3 mil to universityMadonna writes that wealth is overrated‘Surreal Life’ announces new castTackle those grade-school and tween challengesRein in your toddlers and preschoolersEarly viewers stone ‘Alexander’Candy-toting Grandma is spoiling my kids!Bodyguard: Minnelli forced sex on meMinnelli accused of sexual harassment66 ABC affiliates didn't show ‘Ryan’Elvis sightings abound at open casting callJustin Guarini has left Broadway showSarsgaard makes roles memorable‘Apprentice’ stars hit the booksCourtney Love pleads not guilty to assaultHugh Laurie has just the right look for ‘House’Own James Bond’s moon buggyPatty Duke released from hospital50 Cent pleads innocent to assault chargeMadonna’s manager moves onSweet! Tasty trends in the world of chocolateMoore, Gibson films ineligible for prizeCourt upholds Beasties’ musical sampling‘Fade to Black’ a treat for Jay-Z fans‘Law & Order’ takes on political scandalAlmodovar looks back in ‘Bad Education’Chesney, McGraw score big at CMAsEvanovich moves to the fast laneNicky Hilton ends brief marriage‘Gone With the Wind’ will make you swoonPlaying dead is an art on ‘CSI’Tommy Lee hits the books for reality TVCat Stevens named ‘Man of Peace’Brad Pitt travels to AfricaTest Pattern: Weird new foodsSecond time around ‘Bridget Jones’ not so funTop literary prizes awarded in FranceBusiness schools use tips from TrumpBookkeeper for Murder Inc. indictedTwain, Keith, Lynn win BMI awardsBrando receives posthumous Stella Adler awardElton John feeling just peachy about his careerRocket Man explodes with profanityCBS protests Janet Jackson fineColin Farrell not interestedin playing James BondTony Bennett still has the pipes‘After the Sunset’ a dreary caper filmShania Twain releases greatest hits CDAnother ‘Billionaire’tries to get realBranson will need more than skydiving‘Live Aid’ concert rereleased on four discsBurt Reynolds sues former girlfriendNASA studying real ‘Rain Man’Dealing with a horrible, ‘hidden’ skin diseaseLetterman gets up early to visit RegisDennis Farina brings experience to his rolesRyan Cabrera is more than Ashlee’s exThe worst (and best)reality TV momentsRaj admits he deservedto be firedHoliday gifts for troops overseasHit or Miss? Low-mercury tuna, coffee, moreJohnny Depp does it better than mostFirth marvels over Zellweger’s weightBritney taking a tour breakHuge opening for 'Incredibles'Belushi Sues Neighbor Julie NewmarFront-running actresses for Oscar‘Finding Neverland’ will enchant you‘Kinsey’ is a special biopic‘Polar Express’ is clever yet cloyingLet us now praise movie freaksRobert Zemeckis receives Walk of Fame starJames Belushi sues ‘Catwoman’ NewmarGary Busey settles lawsuit with landlordClooney to try ‘Luck’ at McCarthy-era picHBO ready to bury ‘Six Feet Under’Actor Howard Keel dead at 85Lost Beatles tape to steal show at AMAP. Diddy's group will stay involvedJessica Simpson sued by cosmetics companyTraditional Thanksgiving dishesJudge won't consider Jackson case delaysCruel reality shows don’t play fair‘Whisperin’ Bill returns to the chartsI’m rich, he isn’t. Should I get a prenup?Why a compassionate family is a happy familyWhich beauty products rated best?Bob Hager, Fred Francis retire from NBC NewsIndie rock superhero kicks out the JamWhen going gets tough, friends make winePotential animated Oscar nominees announced‘Incredibles’ offers ‘normal’ superheroesRaj was just too much like TrumpBrrr! Great coats to beat the chills with stylePianist Joe Bushkin dead at 87Munch Museum will stay closed until ’05Lip-synching has always been standardArtists, musicians lament Bush victoryFreddie Prinze, Jr. wants to do televisionMellencamp to play at Thanksgiving game‘Soft Cell’ singer hopes to make full recoveryJudge rejects request to remove Jackson DACan Jason Alexander conquer the ‘Seinfeld’ curse?Monet painting fetches $20.1 millionImelda Staunton relishes a good partElton John developing rock-star TV comedyThe show must go on for Jay-ZReality contest for ‘Saturday Night Live’ berthCBS narrows search for Kilborn replacementKen Jennings top game-show earner everP. Diddy prepares to celebrate his 35thGeorge Harrison DVD disappointsDon’t let family tensions ruin the holidaysScissor Sisters revitalizing pop music‘Simpsons’ is a well-oiled laugh machineAn outstanding $10 Côtes du RhôneRebel Clapton accepts honor from queenJessica and Nick are happy, honestlyKim Delaney headed for ‘The O.C.’Sunday, funny SundayBritney’s entirely premature greatest hitsTest Pattern: Five-link FridayHere comes the groom ... and the groomBrett Ratner goes for seasoned prosJimmy Breslin signs off at NY’s NewsdayBallet master Basil Thompson diesLil' Kim to visit college classroomPatty Duke in fair condition after bypass surgeryIs the sitcom genre a sinking ship?‘Arrested,’ ‘Gilmore’ bend the fourth wallHit or Miss? Pumpkin snacks, pasta and moreDVDs feature Marx Brothers’ comedy‘The Incredibles’ another Pixar classicDon’t accidentally poison your holiday guests!Sherry Lansing reportedly leaving ParamountHilton spreads rumors, mouths offR. Kelly sues Jay-Z for $75 million‘Survivor’ contestants can get personalFox fielding new team for sweepsDon’t be ashamed to love ‘The OC’Musical veteran Peggy Ryan dies at 80Is it OK to take the Pill while breastfeeding?Topher Grace got last laugh on classmatesBrosnan picks Farrell for next BondTarantino plans new kung fu movieSimple Plan includes DVD with new CDThis year’s hot toys for the holidaysGive Santa a hand with this great guide to toys‘Fahrenheit’ to air on Internet MondayGadgets help seniors enjoy reading, hobbiesMadonna may be new face of VersaceThat’s ‘Incredibles’‘Alfie’ now belongs to Jude Law'Grudge' on top at box office