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Australian school drops ’gay’ from classic song
An Australian school principal has asked students to stop using the word "gay" when singing a classic children’s song, but said Thursday no offense was intended - he was simply trying to keep the kids from laughing.
Movies
The American
George Clooney plays a smart, anxious assassin hiding out in a scenic Italian village in the slow-cooking thriller The American.
Culture
Glenn Beck’s "Dream"
Jeff Glor talks to Senior Political Correspondent Jeff Greenfield for some perspective on the Tea Party
Theatre
Marcy Harriell Hits the Heights
Anyone who’s ever seen Marcy Harriell on stage, television, or the silver screen, knows how she illuminates the space around her. During her two-year run in the Pulitzer Prize-winning production of Rent, the New York Times called her "incandescent."
Celebrities
Meghan McCain opens up about campaign, Palins
John McCain’s daughter says in a new book released Tuesday that Sarah Palin brought drama, stress and uncertainty to her father’s failed bid for the presidency in 2008, but she doesn’t blame the vice presidential nominee for losing the race.
Music
Katy Perry wows them at NYC’s Splash
Katie Perry started last Friday on the Today Show and ended it at Splash. Here’s our report on her last stop of the day.
Television
Discovery Channel hostage-taker hated programming
A gunman police shot to death after he took hostages at Discovery Channel’s headquarters said he hated the company’s shows such as "Kate Plus 8" because they promote population growth and its environmental programming because it did little to save the planet.
Books
Got A Minute? 60 Second Erotica
Got a Minute? is a collection of 60 super-short and sexy stories. Alison Tyler, its editor and an erotica aficionado, has gathered effective writers who know how to find that special spot--uh, that is, get to the point pretty quickly.
Fine Arts
Mike Ruiz :: Much more than meets the eye
High-octane celebrity and fashion photographer Mike Ruiz is having quite a summer: a gallery show of his photography and a reality series. EDGE spoke to the multi-talented Ruiz about his career and interests.

