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TV News: 'ER,' 'Scrubs' among series poised for renewals -- 'Goodbye' is the hardest word in television this year. The writers strike-induced shortened season has everyone rethinking plans for next year -- and the beneficiaries may include aging skeins such as 'ER' and 'Scrubs' and bubble entries like 'Friday Night Lights.'

Jamshied Sharifi One (Ceres Records CER001, 2008)His name is not instantly familiar, but the music of multi-instrumentalist and composer Jamshied Sharifi has graced numerous movie and television soundtracks. He's also won some prestigious awards and taught at respected institutions of higher learning. Nonetheless, his music isn't stuffy or highbrow despite its obvious sophistication. There's a lot of African and Arabic shadings to his latest album One (coming April 8th), and the disc benefits from many talented guests, particularly in the v...

While most television shows leave viewers wondering what will happen next, ABC's 'Lost' takes a more existential approach and leaves its fans wondering, 'What does it all mean?'

Sex and the City is coming to the big screen in a feature film adaptation of the hit HBO television series. The film will follow the continuing adventures of the series four main characters - Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda - as they live their lives in Manhattan four years after the series ended. Stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon are all on board to reprise their roles, while the film will be written and directed by Michael Patrick King, who executive produced the original television series. Additionally, Chris Noth, David Eigenberg, Evan Handler and Jason Lewis will return as the women’s love interests. Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) has also joined the cast of the film and will play Carrie Bradshaw’s assistant, a new character to be introduced in the film. Sex and the City is scheduled for a May 30th release.

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