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Scorsese's Favorite Gangster Films

The Troubled Douglas Dynasty

10 Hottest Movies From Toronto

The New Jews

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Scorsese's Favorite Gangster Films

By Martin Scorsese

Before his epic new HBO series Boardwalk Empire premieres, director Martin Scorsese revisits the gangster films most influential on his career. Watch classic scenes from his picks.

The Troubled Douglas Dynasty

By Nicole LaPorte

Kirk and Michael Douglas have had parallel lives—mega-watt careers, women problems, and later-in-life peace. But Michael's fight against cancer is the latest tragedy to strike the family.

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10 Hottest Movies From Toronto

By Marlow Stern

From Ben Affleck's The Town starring Jon Hamm to Natalie Portman's buzzed-about performance as a twisted ballerina in Black Swan, see what movies to take notice of at this month's Toronto International Film Festival.

The New Jews

By The Daily Beast

In celebration of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, The Daily Beast gathered celebrities who've chosen to get connected to the Chosen People—from Chelsea Clinton's interfaith wedding to LeBron James' idolizing a Talmudic scholar.

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Red Carpet - Who, Where & What They Wore

Summer Red Carpet
Stars outdid themselves in gorgeous gowns and suits this summer at the openings of films, shows, and awards ceremonies.

Incredible Emmy Fashion
Claire Danes is lovely in Armani Privé, True Blood’s couple donned Alexander McQueen, and the cast of Mad Men can do no wrong. View the best looks from the Emmy red carpet.

Summer Concert Style
Stars weren't afraid of short shorts at this summer’s music festivals. From Katy Perry's neon camouflage to Beyoncé's Coachella cut-offs, view the best concert fashion.

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Joaquin Phoenix's Gonzo Act

Gina Piccalo

A new documentary chronicles the gifted actor's strange transformation into hip-hop artist and pop culture monster. But the real villain is the self-righteous entertainment press.

Night Out

Gisele and Naomi leading a cavalcade of 150 models at New York's biggest ever public fashion show, Anna Wintour without sunglasses, celebrities aplenty—Claire Howorth reports from Fashion's Night Out.

Good Cop

Eight years ago, Shawn Ryan changed cable TV with his gonzo cop show, The Shield. But with the stakes higher now, can his new show—less violent, awkward name—live up to it? By Jace Lacob

On Deck

Given the obstacles David Westin's successor faces, the usual suspects may not suffice. We round up some unconventional nominees, from Barbara Walters to Andrew Breitbart.

Where George Clooney Is King

Since he arrived in Lake Como, this tiny village has made a local sport out of chasing the actor and his Italian girlfriend all over town. Barbie Latza Nadeau gets in on the game.

Ciao Bellas

Natalie Portman was radiant in Rodarte at the opening of the Venice Film Festival this week. Ben Affleck, Naomi Campbell, and more celebrities descended on the Italian city in style for some highly-anticipated world premieres.

Hot Shots

Venus Williams again wowed U.S. Open spectators this week in her flashiest ensemble yet, going overboard with the BeDazzler. Check out good, bad, and ugly tennis looks from the current competition and throughout past matches.

Jersey Shore

Martin Scorsese's big budget mobster series Boardwalk Empire is HBO's attempt to create a crime thriller that measures up to The Wire and The Sopranos. Jace Lacob says they pulled it off.

Network Turmoil

David Westin may have had friction with Disney/ABC president Anne Sweeney, but things had been tense with Disney CEO Bob Iger for years. Peter Lauria and Lloyd Grove go inside his resignation.

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Gabrielle Revere's Intimate Collection

Close Ups

The acclaimed fashion photographer's new exhibition, I Remain, You Desire features the young model Lindsey Wixson, who has one of the most distinguished mouths in the industry since Lauren Hutton. View Gallery

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