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Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is a 9.
The stress you've been under is easing now. You can make anything happen through strong (not loud) communication. Be thoughtful and considerate, and gently repeat if needed.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 5 You may notice increased pressure (especially finances), but don't worry, you'll think of something. Find support with friends, and let off a little steam.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Today is a 6
Too much of a good thing could cause problems ... the solution of which could serve as a platform to invent unprecedented innovations. Set aside notions of "good" or "bad."
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Today is a 5
Some of the things you try won't work. This is how you find out what does. Don't be too hard on yourself (even if you think you deserve it). Take breaks outdoors.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
You're being challenged. There's a tendency to fall into an argument now. It's best to avoid trouble and continue working towards your common goals.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Listen to the wisdom of your elders. Their experience can save you trouble. Focus your energy towards productive adventure. You may find an answer in a dream.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 7
When things get tough, turn to your friends. Take your time to get it right, and call for reinforcements, if needed. Emotion wins over logic today.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 7
Work quickly (but carefully), so you can focus on family matters today. You're earning brownie points as well as experience and are almost ready to move to the next level.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 7
If there's a solution to the problem, why worry? If there's not a solution, why worry? Apply insights to a family dilemma. Double-check your appointments.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan.19)
Today is an 8
Stick to practical morning routines. Writing or recording projects can be profitable today. Apply your grandmother's wisdom to a problem for smooth results.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is an 8
Things may not go according to plan, so prepare to shift as needed. Trust the structure that you've built. There's more work coming in. Craft your vision statement.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 6
You don't always have to say "yes." Give up a fantasy to discover a new reality that's been hiding there all along. It's better than what you thought you wanted.
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From left, cast members Kenny Wormaid and Julianne Hough pose together at the premiere of "Footloose" in Los Angeles Monday. "Footloose" opens in theaters Oct. 14.
Footloose remakes original soundtrack
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LOS ANGELES — During the 1980s, Kenny Loggins wrote hits for so many popular films that many began referring to him as the "King of the Movie Soundtrack."
At the premiere of the new film Monday evening, Loggins
The musician penned tunes for movies ranging from "Caddyshack" to "Top Gun," though his most recognizable song arguably remains "Footloose," the catchy theme to the Kevin Bacon dance flick.
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On Oct. 14, Paramount is releasing a remake of "Footloose" — one whose soundtrack includes a re-tooled version of Loggins' song from country artist Blake Shelton.
said he thought Shelton did "a good job" with the updated song, though he took issue with the way the tune was produced.
"They paid a lot of attention to the original version, you can tell. I just think they went a little bit crazy with the Pro Tools," he said on the red carpet.
Loggins said he's proud of how the "Footloose" theme has endured over the years, saying it's "become more like (Chuck Berry's) 'Johnny B. Goode.' It's like a classic rock staple."
Nowadays, Loggins has been keeping busy on the oldies circuit; in February, he'll play a gig with the Glendale Pops Orchestra, and will make a stop at a casino in Indiana a few nights later.
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Clooney explores political side in film
David Carpenter
If the lure is political purists, the film can dissect the basic elements of government. Few have done this better than "All the President's Men."
Or, the filmmaker can opt to use politics as a backdrop for the emotional and personal foibles of the participants, which has far more general appeal. Look at the 1998 film "Primary Colors," or even William Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar" as examples.
When it comes to making a political thriller, there generally are two directions to take.
Either approach works as long as the storyline is compelling enough to enthrall the viewer until the last vote is counted or the last lie is told. George Clooney — star, co-writer, director — has chosen option two for his compelling "The Ideas of March." The battle between two Democrats for Ohio's electoral votes is just the scenery for this tale of ambition, loyalty, sex, betrayal and abuse of power.
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In other words, it's a lot like real-world politics.
Ryan Gosling plays a whiz-kid consultant who believes a charismatic governor (Clooney) has the right stuff to be the next president. His beliefs are shattered by events that begin to unravel on
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the campaign trail.
Gosling here returns to the type of role where he shines. His talents were wasted in the forgettable "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and he never looked comfortable in the controlled violence of "Drive". But in this film, he has such a believable wide-eyed look that it's easy to accept that in a world of cynics, he could be the last person with true ideals.
Clooney looks like he could be both a perfect and imperfect candidate for the White House. That duality creates questions that run through the film and bolster the tension.
The supporting cast is loaded with top-notch actors: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti and Evan Rachel Wood. Marisa Tomei turns in one of her better efforts playing a dogged journalist, but the part is too small to create any memorable moments.
The weak link is the script by Clooney and Grant Heslov, which takes several fantastic right turns. That time should have been better used to bring a little more depth to the plot.
When "The Ides of March" stays the political and personal course, it gets my vote. There are only a few moments that will leave you undecided.
TELEVISION
Sisters stay true to values
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LOS ANGELES — The sister act of identical twins Tia and Tamera Mowry has centered on their clean-cut image and bouncy charm. The formula served them well as perky child stars in their '90s sitcom "Sister Sister," their Disney Channel tween vehicle "Twitches" and the more mature "Double Wedding" on Lifetime.
The well-scrubbed image mirrored their off-screen lifestyle. Openly religious, the Murrys were content to seek more uplifting roles rather than emulate their young peers. The sisters stayed true to their values — no trashy horror movies, sex tapes, battles with eating disorders, kids out of wedlock, club-hopping or revolving-door boyfriends.
It's a high ground that would seem to have no place in the arena of reality television, where family dysfunction and hysterical, foul-mouthed fights are often the main attraction. But the sisters have bucked that trend with their Style Network reality series "Tia & Tamera," which in its first season has become the highest-rated program in the cable network's 12-year history, averaging more than 750,000 viewers per week.
Call them the anti-Kardashians: There is no foul language that has to be bleeped on "Tia & Tamera," no provocative emphasis on sex.
In the series, which has just been renewed for a second season, the twins display dynamic chemistry tinged with edginess and more than a little competitiveness that leads to sharp conflicts. But unlike other reality shows, they resolve their differences without disintegrating into outrageous or exaggerated behavior.
"With certain reality shows, you actually see bad acting." Tia said. "If we were going to do that, wed rather be acting as characters. We know there are other sister shows, but we wanted to be different and more positive."
Fueling the interest is a wave of nostalgia that has sparked projects from TV personalities such as Fran Drescher and Roseanne Barr. Nick at Nite even launched a block of shows from the 1990s labeled "The '90s Are All That," featuring hits from that era that include "Clarissa Explains It All" and "All That."
"I'm very surprised," said Tamera, referring to the show's success while relaxing with her sister recently at a Studio City cafe. "We had awesome success with 'Sister Sister' and the movies, but we never thought people would be as interested with who we are as people."
The Style Network reality series follows the 33-year-olds as they confront dramatic life changes — Tamera's marriage to Fox News correspondent Adam Housley and the married Tia's first pregnancy. The first season documents how Tamera's stress in planning her large wedding collided directly with Tia's preparations for motherhood, with Tia's physical condition preventing her from being constantly available to her sister.
Although the twins say they were caught off-guard by the show's popularity, Style Network President Salaam Coleman Smith said she expected the show to hit a chord immediately with its young female demographic.
"We went into this with the intention of it being a big hit," Smith said.