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Updated: July 29, 2010 12PM

POPWRAP

Exclusive Sneak Peek: 'The Extra Man'

11:28 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

Actors could learn a lot from Kevin Kline, but no one should really take any advice from his latest on screen persona, "The Extra Man's" Henry Harrison. Greedy, misogynistic and completely devoid of the social...  Read on

POPWRAP

Chace Crawford looks to the future

11:03 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

While I can't foresee Chace Crawford's career ever including arthouse films like "Trainspotting," genre crossing hits like "Moulin Rouge" or runaway blockbusters like "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones," it seems like...  Read on

MOVIES

Giamatti as Kruschchev? Genius!

10:24 AM, July 29, 2010 | Lou Lumenick

  It's not a theatrical movie, but I can't wait to see "K Blows Top,'' a planned HBO movie...  Read on

METS

Mets sit Wright for Cardinals finale

10:15 AM, July 29, 2010 | By DAN MARTIN

David Wright gets the day off against the Cardinals, with Mike Hessman, who filled in at first base...  Read on

GIANTS

Giants' Phillips not ready to practice

10:09 AM, July 29, 2010 | By PAUL SCHWARTZ

When the Giants hit the field Sunday afternoon in Albany for the first practice of training camp...  Read on

POPWRAP

Tim Gunn thinks the 'Runway' judges are smoking cra...

10:00 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

Prepare for a whole new Tim Gunn this year -- since "Project Runway's" first season the magnamious mentor has stayed behind the scenes, only offering advice during the couture construction stages. "I'm a believer in...  Read on

POPWRAP

Hilary Swank stars in the world's longest Brink's H...

9:42 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

There are two kinds of Hilary Swank movies -- the ones that aim to make her an awards darling and the ones that aim to make her box office royalty. The two-time Oscar winner is endlessly successful with the first...  Read on

CAPITOL PUNISHMENT

A "View" To A Thrill

9:17 AM, July 29, 2010 | Robert A. George

On Wednesday, President Obama taped ABC's "The View" (to air today) -- the first president to...  Read on

POPWRAP

Yes, Zac Efron did indeed make it rain

9:13 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

Yesterday PopWrap's pals over at Page Six dropped an item that included the words Zac Efron, strip club and two grand. I think we all let out a collective, "whaaaaaaat?" Either you felt the "High School Musical"...  Read on

POPWRAP

Can't stop thinking about, talking about, spinning ...

12:06 PM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

I am by no means a professional film critic -- sure, I can tell you how much I loved a movie, but dissecting it based upon a hundred years of cinematic grandfathers is not my strong suit. But I simply can't stop...  Read on

NEWS

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Updated: July 29, 2010 12PM

KNICKERBOCKER: NY POLITICS

Paterson threatens sessions 'til Nov'

8:51 AM, July 29, 2010 | By BRENDAN SCOTT

ALBANY – Lawmakers better get comfortable in Albany. Gov. Paterson threatened this morning to call...  Read on

KNICKERBOCKER: NY POLITICS

Poll: NY voters opposed Obama's efforts to strike d...

6:33 AM, July 29, 2010 | By FREDRIC U. DICKER, STATE EDITOR

ALBANY -- New York voters opposed President Obama's efforts to strike down Arizona's tough new...  Read on

THE HOMEPAGE

This week's calendar, July 29 to August 4

11:49 AM, July 28, 2010 | J. Ceaser

Thursday, July 29 Rising Currents Boat Tour The Center for Architecture and the Museum of...  Read on

THE SPREAD: BUSINESS BLOG

EXCLUSIVE: NY private-equity firm in advanced talks...

10:43 AM, July 28, 2010 | By JOSH KOSMAN

California Pizza Kitchen appears close to a deal that has been cooking for more than four months,...  Read on

KNICKERBOCKER: NY POLITICS

Buffalo developer gaining on Lazio for governor's n...

7:52 AM, July 28, 2010 | By FREDRIC U. DICKER, STATE EDITOR

ALBANY – Controversial multi-millionaire Buffalo builder Carl Paladino is making gains against former U.S. Rep. Rick Lazio in the battle for the Republican nomination for governor, a new poll out today showed. The...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

City set to approve Domino plan -- without guarante...

5:07 AM, July 27, 2010 | By RICH CALDER

It’s a gamble that, if it goes sour, could potentially cost the city 220 affordable housing units. For years, a development team proposing to build a $1.5 billion luxury apartment complex on the former Domino Sugar factory...  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Brooklyn’s Barclays Center gets sponsor for private...

6:34 PM, July 26, 2010 | By RICH CALDER

The planned Brooklyn arena has attracted a naming-rights partner for its private Loge Box area....  Read on

THE BROOKLYN BLOG

Brooklyn arena will host boxing

5:35 PM, July 26, 2010 | By RICH CALDER

Brooklyn isn’t just getting the Nets, it’s getting big-time boxing. Golden Boy Promotions, whose...  Read on

KNICKERBOCKER: NY POLITICS

Paterson: Too busy for 'Jersey Shore.'

12:32 PM, July 26, 2010 | By BRENDAN SCOTT, Post Correspondent

ALBANY – Gov. Paterson passed up an opportunity this morning to trade blame with Gov. Christie for...  Read on

KNICKERBOCKER: NY POLITICS

Paterson '100%' behind Rangel

11:19 AM, July 26, 2010 | By BRENDAN SCOTT

ALBANY – Gov. Paterson - in his first public comments since a U.S. House Rangel announced ethics charges against U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel - the longtime said this morning he supports the longtime congressman "100 percent"....  Read on

Updated: July 29, 2010 12PM

POPWRAP

Can't stop thinking about, talking about, spinning ...

12:06 PM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

I am by no means a professional film critic -- sure, I can tell you how much I loved a movie, but dissecting it based upon a hundred years of cinematic grandfathers is not my strong suit. But I simply can't stop...  Read on

POPWRAP

Exclusive Sneak Peek: 'The Extra Man'

11:28 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

Actors could learn a lot from Kevin Kline, but no one should really take any advice from his latest on screen persona, "The Extra Man's" Henry Harrison. Greedy, misogynistic and completely devoid of the social...  Read on

POPWRAP

Chace Crawford looks to the future

11:03 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

While I can't foresee Chace Crawford's career ever including arthouse films like "Trainspotting," genre crossing hits like "Moulin Rouge" or runaway blockbusters like "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones," it seems like...  Read on

POPWRAP

Tim Gunn thinks the 'Runway' judges are smoking cra...

10:00 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

Prepare for a whole new Tim Gunn this year -- since "Project Runway's" first season the magnamious mentor has stayed behind the scenes, only offering advice during the couture construction stages. "I'm a believer in...  Read on

POPWRAP

Hilary Swank stars in the world's longest Brink's H...

9:42 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

There are two kinds of Hilary Swank movies -- the ones that aim to make her an awards darling and the ones that aim to make her box office royalty. The two-time Oscar winner is endlessly successful with the first...  Read on

POPWRAP

Yes, Zac Efron did indeed make it rain

9:13 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

Yesterday PopWrap's pals over at Page Six dropped an item that included the words Zac Efron, strip club and two grand. I think we all let out a collective, "whaaaaaaat?" Either you felt the "High School Musical"...  Read on

POPWRAP

'Step Up 3D' star Rick Malambri, just cuz

8:59 AM, July 29, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

<span style="font-size:8px; font-style:italic;">Photo: Walt Disney</span>...  Read on

POPWRAP

Kathy Griffin will make you cry ... if you're lucky...

4:43 PM, July 28, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

It's understandable to think funny ladies Kathy Griffin and Chelsea Handler are friends. It's also understandable to think they're the same person. However both assumptions are wrong. And you know what they say when...  Read on

POPWRAP

The end of 'Smallville' begins

4:22 PM, July 28, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

We all know that the upcoming tenth season of "Smallville" will be the last -- or maybe not if star Tom Welling is to be believed. But in either case you can be damn sure that it will amplify the action, crank up...  Read on

POPWRAP

Adam Levine performs Kathy Bates' theme song

3:49 PM, July 28, 2010 | Jarett Wieselman

With a new album dropping on September 21, Adam Levine will be on every TV screen, stage and loose woman in the coming months -- which also means his handsome mug will be frequently plastered on PopWrap. Maroon 5...  Read on

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Updated: July 29, 2010 12PM

MOVIES

Giamatti as Kruschchev? Genius!

10:24 AM, July 29, 2010 | Lou Lumenick

  It's not a theatrical movie, but I can't wait to see "K Blows Top,'' a planned HBO movie...  Read on

LIVE: THE TV BLOG

Drama Mama: Needing  'Rescue'

8:57 AM, July 29, 2010 | Tiffany Wendeln Connors

Fins in the water warn Mama to skip the Discovery Channel this week to avoid the soulless creatures...  Read on

MOVIES

Russell mania

6:17 PM, July 28, 2010 | V.A. Musetto

Ken Russell is here and Lincoln Center has him. Nine films directed by the eccentric 83-year-old...  Read on

LIVE: THE TV BLOG

Newest 'Shore' member drops a bomb

12:19 PM, July 28, 2010 | Anthony Sulla-Heffinger

Forget about Jager bombs, the newest member of the “Jersey Shore” is all about dropping a different kind of bomb -- and she's in some hot water because of it. A video on TMZ.com shows Deena Cortese, who has been filming in...  Read on

GAME REPORT

New gameplay footage for Ghosts of Sparta

7:07 PM, July 27, 2010 | By WILLIAM VITKA

It's literally impossible to get too much of Kratos and the God of War games. So, thankfully,...  Read on

GAME REPORT

iPhone deal time: HexaLex $1.99 until the 29th

3:56 PM, July 27, 2010 | By WILLIAM VITKA

HexaLex, which is like Scrabble, except made more awesome and diagonal, recently had an update that adds 'Shuffle Match' (basically allowing for random online matches) -- and is on sale for the next couple days for $1.99....  Read on

FASHION

You could win this

3:25 PM, July 27, 2010 | Anahita Moussavian

This amazing sequined satchel (retail $398) could (and should) be yours. Just sign up on the Angel...  Read on

TRAVEL: ON THE GO

EATS: New Orleans

12:55 PM, July 27, 2010 | David Landsel

You can’t write about New Orleans without talking about food. Well, you can, but it would...  Read on

MOVIES

Toronto: Half a hundred titles listed

11:26 AM, July 27, 2010 | Lou Lumenick

  More than 50 new films, including 25 world premieres, were announced today for this year's Toronto International Film Festival, which runs from Sept 9 to 19. They feature the likes of Robert DeNiro and Edward Norton...  Read on

MOVIES

Oscar Watch: Will Stone sequel get pushed again?

10:47 AM, July 27, 2010 | Lou Lumenick

  You'd better believe our corporate cousins at Twentieth Century Fox are reaching for the Maalox...  Read on

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Updated: July 29, 2010 12PM

BACK PAGE

Fan with LeBron's Heat jersey chased out of Indians...

11:40 AM, July 29, 2010 | POST STAFF REPORT

Too soon? A fan wearing a LeBron James Heat jersey was escorted from Cleveland's game against the Yankees last night after hundreds of angry fans turned on him. NJ.com reports the episode took place in the left-field...  Read on

METS

Mets sit Wright for Cardinals finale

10:15 AM, July 29, 2010 | By DAN MARTIN

David Wright gets the day off against the Cardinals, with Mike Hessman, who filled in at first base...  Read on

GIANTS

Giants' Phillips not ready to practice

10:09 AM, July 29, 2010 | By PAUL SCHWARTZ

When the Giants hit the field Sunday afternoon in Albany for the first practice of training camp...  Read on

SOCCER

Red Bull notes

9:27 PM, July 28, 2010 | By BRIAN LEWIS

Red Bull forward Macoumba Kandji's budding partnership with Thierry Henry started in the Barclays...  Read on

KNICKS

Report: Knicks in running to get guard Fernandez fr...

7:31 PM, July 28, 2010 | POST STAFF REPORT

The Knicks are one of three teams in the running to acquire guard Rudy Fernandez from the Portland...  Read on

YANKEES

Cyst limits Posada to DH for Yankees tonight

4:16 PM, July 28, 2010 | By GEORGE A. KING III

CLEVELAND -- A cyst behind Jorge Posada’s left knee forced him to miss Tuesday night’s Yankees game...  Read on

JOEL SHERMAN'S HARDBALL

Be prepared for a quiet trade deadline

3:19 PM, July 28, 2010 | By JOEL SHERMAN

A friend in the business once cautioned me to avoid writing what is not going to happen. He did...  Read on

H.S. SPORTS

  • Dylan Butler
  • Marc Raimondi
  • Joseph Staszewski
  • Zach Braziller
Updated: July 29, 2010 12PM

ZACH BRAZILLER

A look back at the AAU Super Showcase

12:51 AM, July 29, 2010 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

I woke up late Wednesday morning, picked up my BlackBerry, and headed immediately for Twitter. Just hours after landing in Newark International Airport, I was already going through AAU live recruiting period withdrawal. I...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

Braziller's news & notes from AAU Super Showcase Da...

1:13 AM, July 27, 2010 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- Maybe it was my morning coffee or the lack of sleep the last few days, but I was imagining an all-NYC semifinal in the Gold Division. Team Next was all over Team Takeover from Washington D.C. and Long...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

Braziller's news & notes from AAU Super Showcase Da...

2:47 AM, July 26, 2010 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Sure, I was excited for my trip here. I wanted to get out of New York for a few days. But the AAU Super Showcase wasn’t going to be breaking any ground. I’ve been to ABCD Camp and Hoop Group Elite Camp,...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

Raimondi's observations from Saturday's Nike/USJN N...

1:59 AM, July 25, 2010 | By MARC RAIMONDI

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. – The girls basketball marathon is finally over. The Capital Sports Complex,...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

Braziller's news & notes from AAU Super Showcase

1:33 AM, July 25, 2010 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- First, I made my 7 a.m. flight at Newark, which, to those who know me, is a minor miracle. Next, my hotel not only allowed me to check in early, it upgraded my room at no extra cost. I have a living room...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

Raimondi's observations from Friday's Nike/USJN Nat...

12:59 AM, July 24, 2010 | By MARC RAIMONDI

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – I complain about New York City traffic all the time. Sometimes I mutter under...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

Braziller heads to Orlando for AAU Super Showcase

12:41 AM, July 24, 2010 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

At this time last year, I heard all about Las Vegas and the various AAU tournaments from my co-worker Marc Raimondi. He called frequently, asking me boys hoops questions. I gladly answered our girls basketball beat writer's...  Read on

MARC RAIMONDI

Raimondi heads down to D.C. for Nike/USJN National ...

4:59 PM, July 22, 2010 | By MARC RAIMONDI

Much like the majority of high school girls basketball players have been doing all month, I’ll be packing my bags this weekend and heading to a tournament. On Friday, I’ll make the five-hour car ride down to the Washington,...  Read on

ZACH BRAZILLER

City all-star team to make trip to Turkey before FI...

2:02 AM, July 22, 2010 | By ZACH BRAZILLER

New Heights athletic director Kimani Young released the final 20 names that will compete for spots to represent New York City in a trip to Istanbul, Turkey from Aug. 22 to 27, right before the FIBA World Basketball...  Read on

JOSEPH STASZEWSKI

Streetball like it ought to be at Tri-State Classic...

1:26 AM, July 18, 2010 | JOSEPH STASZEWSKI

It all came down to what the standing-room only and star-studded crowd came to see: A-Butta vs. The Executioner. Sure, Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest had just tied the score with a 3-point play on the other end, but...  Read on

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