Five Questions for British singer Adele
Sassy singer Adele answers five questions for USA TODAY. By Rene Alston and Todd Plitt
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Singer Glen Campbell on his recent Alzheimer's diagnosis
Glen Campbell went public in June with the news that he has Alzheimer's disease, and he's marking the twilight of his life with a surprisingly ambitious project. The country singer's final, revealing album, 'Ghost on the Canvas,' is out on August 30. By Rene Alston and Dan Macmedan.
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Kevin and Danielle Jonas
Newlyweds Kevin and Danielle Jonas talk to USA TODAY about living together on tour. By H. Darr. Beiser and Rene Alston, USA TODAY.
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Kevin and Danielle Jonas on tour
Newlyweds Kevin and Danielle Jonas give USA TODAY a personal tour of their tour bus. By H. Darr. Beiser and Rene Alston, USA TODAY.
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Taylor Swift at The CMAs
Country star Taylor Swift is keeping a video diary for USA TODAY as she gets set to release her new album Fearless. In this installment, Taylor travels to the 'Country Music Awards' in Nashville. Produced by Rene Alston, USA TODAY
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Taylor Swift heads to New York
Country star Taylor Swift is keeping a video diary for USA TODAY as she gets set to release her new album Fearless. In this installment, Taylor travels from Nashville to New York City. Produced by Rene Alston, USA TODAY
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Jerry Lee Lewis: Not ready to retire
50s rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis has a new album coming soon featuring a bunch of collaborations. USA TODAY vsited Jerry Lee at his home to talk with him about 'Mean Old Man', his latest project. By H. Darr Beiser and Rene Alston, USA TODAY
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Rock Band 3 - Exclusive First Look!
Some of the development team at video game studio Harmonix recently demonstrated the new game Rock Band 3 for USA TODAY's Mike Snider. Here's what happened when they brought the game to his home and let him test out the game's new keyboard controller. By René Alston and Mike Snider, USA TODAY
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A day and night in the life of Ludacris
In a USA TODAY exclusive, we spend the day with rapper Ludacris, in his mobile 'crib', as he tours and performs from NYC to the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Ct. Produced by René Alston and Todd Plitt, USA TODAY.
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Taylor Swift's desert photo shoot
Country star Taylor Swift is keeping a video diary for USA TODAY as she gets set to release her new album Fearless. In this installment, Taylor goes to the desert for a photo shoot to promote a new line of sundresses. Produced by René Alston, USA TODAY
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Michael Jackson's album-cover art
Jackie Jackson and illustrator Kadir Nelson talk about the painting, 'King of Pop'. The painting is the source for the new CD cover for Michael Jackson's new release, 'Michael'. By Rene Alston and Bob Riha, Jr.
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Alan Jackson gives Zac Brown a Cadillac
Alan Jackson surprised Zac Brown with a vintage white convertible 1966 Cadillac El Dorado before a recent performance in Nashville. Zac asked country superstar Alan Jackson to be his special guest and they sang their hit, 'As She's Walking Away'. By Rene Alston
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For Manny Pacquiao: No Floyd Mayweather, no problem
Boxer Manny Pacquiao is focused on his next opponent, Antonio Margarito. They will meet Nov. 13 for the vacant WBC light middleweight title at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas (HBO pay-per-view). By Rene Alston, USA TODAY
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Jackie Jackson's holiday memories of Michael
Jackson Five member Jackie Jackson answers five questions for USA TODAY and reminisces about the holidays with his brother Michael Jackson. By Rene Alston and Bob Riha, Jr.
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Five Questions with Kerry Washington and mom
Actor Kerry Washington and mom Valerie answer five questions for USA TODAY. By René Alston, USA TODAY.
Rock Band 3 Exclusive - Pro guitar!
Some of the development team at video game studio Harmonix recently demonstrated the new game Rock Band 3 for USA TODAY's Mike Snider. Harmonix senior designer Sylvan Dubrofsky talks about the new Pro guitar for RB3. By René Alston and Mike Snider, USA TODAY
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Kid Rock: Born Free
Kid Rock is releasing "Born Free', his eighth studio recording. The album produced by Rick Rubin has cameos from Bob Seger, Martina McBride, Cheryl Crow and many others. He talks to USA TODAY about his music, playing for the troops and his hometown. By Jack Gruber and René Alston, USA TODAY
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De La Hoya hypes Mayweather-Mosley
Oscar de la Hoya who is promoting the May 1 fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley in Las Vegas, visit USA TODAY, and announces that the bout will be a "tremendous fight. Produced by Rene Alston, USA TODAY.
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Nick Cannon: TeenNick Halo Awards
Nick Cannon talks with USA TODAY about the TeenNick Halo Awards show, where stars like Justin Timberlake and LeBron James pay tribute to teens who do amazing things for their communities. Video by Rene Alston, USA TODAY
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Ryan Bingham
Singer Ryan Bingham talks about his early days on the road, and about writintg and performing the Oscar nominated song, 'The Weary Kind' for the soundtrack of the movie Crazy Heart'. By Todd Plitt and René Alston, USA TODAY.
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Rapper Common 'Just Wright' for new role
Rapper Common has landed his first leading role in the upcoming film 'Just Wright'. In a USA TODAY exclusive, he talks about his love for basketball, about being a ball-boy for The Chicago Bulls, and about his current love, tennis star Serena Williams. By René Alston, USA TODAY
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Five Questions for Steve Harvey
Comedian and talk-show host Steve Harvey answers five questions for USA TODAY. By Michael Schwarz and Rene Alston
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David James Elliott visits the Big Bambu exhibit
Actor David James Elliott hangs out with USA TODAY at the 'Big Bambu' exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Elliott took his wife, son and daughter to the jungles of Ecuador this spring and lived with an indigenous tribe. By Rene Alston and Mike Roy.
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Five Questions for Rainn Wilson
Actor and author Rainn Wilson is releasing a new book titled "SoulPancake," that looks at "life's big questions." He answers five questions for USA TODAY. By Todd Plitt and Rene Alston
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Five Questions for Jacki Weaver
Academy Award nominated actress Jacki Weaver answers five questions for USA TODAY. By Rene Alston and Dan MacMedan
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Rent-A-Husband
Questions are swirling around Kaile Warren, the 10-year CBS Early Show home-repair contributor, author, three-time Oprah Winfrey Show guest and founder of the Rent-A-Husband chain, a USA TODAY investigation has found. Video shot by Rhyne Piggott and Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY/ Produced and edited by Rene Alston, USA TODAY. Additional video footage courtesy of Rent-A-Husband.
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Kiuic, a Maya Pompeii?
At Kiuic, in the Yucatan foothills, half-built palaces and forgotten burial sites point to a rapid abandonment that may offer clues to the collapse of the classic Maya. By Rene Alston and Dan Vergano, USA TODAY
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Five Questions for Snooki
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi answers five questions for USA TODAY. By Rene Alston and Todd Plitt
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The Monte Vista Garden Club
Students at Monte Vista Elementary School in Santa Barbara, CA, spend their recess time gardening and making healthy snacks. Video by Bob Riha, Jr. and Rene Alston
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Five questions for Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon answers five questions for USA TODAY. Video by René Alston, USA TODAY.
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Behind the scenes with 'Storage Wars'
A behind the scenes visit with Don and Laura Dotson, auctioneers and stars of A&E's hit series 'Storage Wars'. By Dan MacMedan and Rene Alston, USA TODAY
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Q&A with Dick Van Dyke
Comedian Dick Van Dyke talks about his favorite television and film performances. By Dan MacMedan and Rene Alston
Yellowstone in winter
Winter in Yellowstone National Park can be the best time to take a guided tour. The crowds are gone and the wildlife stands out against the stark winter landscape. Produced by René Alston and Jayne E. Clark, USA TODAY.
Guitarist Jeff Beck loves American hot rods
Jeff Beck has released a live CD/DVD tribute to guitarist Les Paul. He's also been recording with singer Rod Stewart. In this interview he shares his love for American hot rods. By Dan MacMedan and Rene Alston
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