Entertainment & Pop Culture
Apps of the Week
Sifting through the thousands of new apps that come out every month can be overwhelming. Apps of the Week from our partner Appolicious.com breaks down the latest and greatest software offerings for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android. This expert editorial team details pricing, special features and everyday usefulness for a weekly, topical selection of apps.
Apps of the Week appears weekly and is available to be used in print or online.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Film Clips
From independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, Film Clips offers a complete guide to current movie releases. It features full-length and capsule reviews of new movies from the Chicago film staff.
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Liz Smith
The "Grande Dame of Dish," Smith offers intimate insights into the worlds of show business, politics, publishing and media. Her meticulous reporting and candid approach have earned her a reputation as solid as her sources.
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Rolling Stone
From the epicenter of the pop culture universe, Rolling Stone gives readers information on what's hot and what's happening right now in the worlds of music, film and politics. Regular features include national affairs reports, entertainment personality profiles and reviews of the latest music releases and movies. Reach readers 18-34. www.rollingstone.com
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Scopin' the Soaps
Help readers find out what's happening on their favorite daytime soap with “Scopin’ the Soaps,” a column that offers compact, weekly summaries that reveal storylines and interesting plot twists for the top daytime serial programs. Also included with “Scopin’ the Soaps” is “Soap Scene,” a weekly roundup of character changes, behind-the-scenes news and program updates. Both columns are for print and web usage and carry strict embargo dates.
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SoundScan
SoundScan offers the most comprehensive listing of music best sellers, tracking 85 percent of all retail music sales. Charts track the 20 Most Popular Albums and 20 Most Popular Singles in the United States through register sales from more than 15,000 music outlets. The feature also ranks the top 10 albums in Country-Western, Extended Play Singles, Hard Rock and Metal, Classical, Jazz, New Artists, Rap and Rhythm & Blues. Localized music rankings, based on local retail sales, are also available for any city in the United States. Great for local business and entertainment pages. Reach readers 18-34.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Us Weekly
Us Weekly, one of the most popular gossip magazines in the United States, provides up-to-the minute features on top personalities, events and developments in film, video, television and contemporary music. Our editors assemble a collection of prime stories that are currently making Hollywood sizzle, along with celebrity news and insider gossip. Reach readers 18-34.
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USA Today Celebrity Profile Package
Give your readers an early scoop on the biggest movies and the biggest stars with USA Today’s Celebrity Profile Package. USA Today’s veteran journalists interview the top names in Hollywood -- Will Smith, Kate Winslet, Russell Crowe, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman and many more -- about their lives, careers and latest projects. The package includes an average of eight intelligent, stylishly written profiles each month with an accompanying photo.-- Will Smith, Kate Winslet, Russell Crowe, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman and many more -- about their lives, careers and latest projects. The package includes an average of eight intelligent, stylishly written profiles each month with an accompanying photo.
Available: International
Variety Entertainment News Service
Variety Entertainment News Service provides entertainment and feature sections with worldwide entertainment coverage from Variety's daily, weekly and on-line publications. Our web-based service offers breaking news and an array of articles, profiles and photos on the hottest developments in television, film, music, theater and the celebrity world. Variety has been the leader in the field for 100 years-they're experts even for insiders.
Available: International, U.S. & Canada
Video Games
GamerLive, a leading online provider of video game, entertainment and lifestyle content at its GamerLive.tv website, delivers a weekly video-game review/preview column. The GamerLive team of experienced game journalists offers the most up-to-date content on the latest games, platforms and trends. GamerLive's deep editorial bench of games journalists provide independent, intellectual and entertaining coverage of the video game landscape, as well as insightful tips and tactics. Package includes screen grabs of gameplay.
Available: U.S. & Canada
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