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"Hairspray"

By Stephanie Zacharek — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

John Travolta is no Divine. And this shiny musical just doesn't have the crazy, messy charm of John Waters' original.

Exclusive Daily Download: "Ain't Got No Home," Clarence "Frogman" Henry

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

A surprisingly classy music pick from John Waters.

Sex crazed!

By Stephanie Zacharek — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Tracey Ullman, Chris Isaak and Selma Blair (fitted with watermelon-size prosthetic bazoongas) play hyper-horny suburbanites in "A Dirty Shame," John Waters' latest naughty, naughty offering.

Art as turn-on

By Glen Helfand — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

A new book, coauthored by John Waters, is like looking behind the scenes at a perverted gallery opening.

Asia Argento's XXX sex dreams

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Diesel's co-star gets wet in slumberland; meow: Justin's granny disses Britney; John Waters' Big Apple pot bust; Paltrow says Brit blokes blow!

Angelina and Billy Bob become parents!

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Jolie and Thornton adopt baby boy; John Waters says Hollywood will go hardcore. Plus: Moby -- "Who else simulates sex with a robot?"

Blue Glow

By Joyce Millman — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Salon's TV picks for Monday, March 12, 2001

Nuts to that!

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Ballsy caddie wants $155 million from Michael Douglas after golfball-testicle accident; reluctant singer Gwyneth Paltrow deprives nation's landfills of precious CDs. Plus: David Bowie and Iman have a baby.

Blue Glow

By Joyce Millman — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Aug. 11-13, 2000

Demented duo

By Jessica Hundley — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Stephen Dorff and Alicia Witt discuss the lens licking and depth of "Cecil B. DeMented," John Waters' most recent lunacy.

"Cecil B. DeMented"

By Stephanie Zacharek — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

John Waters exploits the Patty Hearst story for a billet-doux to movies good and bad, schlock and art.

John Waters

By Daniel Reitz — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

It's been a long, nauseating haul, but the director of "Pink Flamingos" and the new "Cecil B. DeMented" has made it as an American icon.

Blue Glow

By Joyce Millman — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Salon's TV picks for Monday, Aug. 7, 2000

Melanie Griffith's bald vanity

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

John Waters says his perky actress refused the hairless/clumpy look, despite his protestations; Elizabeth Hurley kisses and tells and recants. Plus: Cokie Roberts lives la vida loca.

"But I'm a Cheerleader"

By Stephanie Zacharek — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Even with the outlandish characters, gaudy colors and gay satire, this smug John Waters knockoff can't stand up to the real thing.

Out, out, damned rumor

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Whitney Houston sets the record straight in Out magazine; Ricky Martin chats with his Little Ricky.

Celebs in the dating doldrums

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Yikes! John Waters is coming back and he's bringing a gerbil with him; Peta Wilson chats about lesbian S&M; place your bets: Courtney Love vs. David Geffen. Plus: George Clooney to play Dr. Feelgood?

And now a word from our readers

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Welcome to the First Annual Nothing Personal Readers' Choice Awards! Where you dish the gossip and I go on vacation!

Love, Washington style

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

D.C. insiders in love! Mush and spin from the other Olson twins; Portman keeps her pants on; and Michael Jackson won't stop till he gets enough ... babies.

The final word on Gere and the gerbil

By Amy Reiter — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

The truth about "that rodent"; why Sharon Stone won't do snorkel scenes; Nader endorsing Buchanan? Young Brits blow away the competition in the nookie sweepstakes.

Not a warm puppy

By Jonathan Lethem — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

Jonathan Lethem reviews 'Happiness,' directed by Todd Solondz and starring Jane Adams, Dylan Baker and Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Movie Interview: Peckerhead

By Laura Miller — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

John Waters talks about nude prisoners, illegal pubic hair and the unlikelihood of getting laid at New York art parties.

Newsreal: Chickens have rights too!

By David Wallis — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

They are not dumb, dirty and best served by your local Col. Sanders franchise, says Karen Davis, the Simon Wiesenthal of the poultry kingdom.

Anthem

By Cynthia Joyce — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:07:00 PDT

'Anthem' lets you ride shotgun on a sweet but amateurish road trip in search of the American Dream.