Entertainment :: Top Story
Ann-Margret goes for Emmy gold
Recently Ann-Margret received her sixth Emmy nomination for playing a troubled substance-addicted hoarder on Law and Order: SVU. If you missed her performance first time around, it re-airs on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 10pm on NBC. EDGE’s Jim Halterman recently spoke with the legendary performer about taking the role on the edgy series, her admiration of the show’s co-stars and her favorite memories from her more than 50-year career.
Movies
The Man Who Drove With Mandela
This docu-drama traces the impact of a gay white Englishman Cecil Williams on the consciousness of the anti-apartheid movement and eventually on the constitution of South Africa.
Culture
Sacred Intimacy, Compassion Practice :: Kevin Smith is Your ’Snugglebud’
Kevin Smith maintains a touch practice that’s a little different from most bodyworkers. Instead of basing his work on massage, assisted stretching, movement training, or other forms of touch, Smith practices a form of structured holding--a method he developed on his own over time, and which he calls "snuggling."
Theatre
Beth Lapides is happy (most of the time)
California-based artist Beth Lapides brings her latest solo piece 100% Happy 88% of the Time to the East Coast this week for performances in Cambridge, New York City and the Berkshires. EDGE caught up with the "alt-comedy guru" (as described by LA Weekly) earlier this week where she talked about the show, happiness vs. unhappiness, and why she calls herself a "a homolectual."
Celebrities
Polanski free, Swiss reject US extradition request
The Swiss government declared renowned film director Roman Polanski a free man on Monday after rejecting a U.S. request to extradite him on a charge of having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl.
Music
Beyond the Beat: DJ Chris Padilla’s Song Picks, Week of July 25
Wow, it’s hot out there -- and on the dance floor. DJ Chris Padilla picks the songs to make you sweat.
Television
Big Brother 12 Week 3 :: Groundhog Season
Does it seem like we are watching the same Big Brother season over and over again?
Books
The Big Butt Book
A little behind in your reading? You’ll find plenty of it in this enormous new coffee table book that celebrates the female posterior. It’s guaranteed to have you crack a smile.
Fine Arts
Naked Bodies Painted for Art
Artists from around the world flocked to Austria to compete in a body painting competition. CBSNews.com’s Shira Lazar reports.
