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The Miss America pageant has just been won by Miss Virginia, Caressa Cameron. The first runner-up at the event, which was hosted by Mario Lopez and held in Las Vegas, was Miss California, Kristy Cavinder.
The marketing campaign for this year’s Sundance Film Festival urges rebellion, renewal, and a return to the aesthetic roots of independent filmmaking, while festival volunteers wear jackets emblazoned with the establishment logo of corporate sponsor Kenneth Cole. In other words, it’s Sundance, Jake. And this year I’ve been wearing the (non-logo) badge that identifies me 
Amazon has pulled books from publishing giant Macmillan, according to the New York Times. Authors — and book buyers — began to notice last night that Amazon was no longer selling any of Macmillan’s titles (although they can still be purchased on the site from third-party sellers). The skirmish is most likely the latest chapter 
If Friday’s numbers hold, Avatar will have held off the competition at the box office for yet another weekend. The James Cameron spectacle earned an estimated $7.3 million yesterday, putting its total domestic gross at $572 million, ahead of second place Edge of Darkness, the R-rated Mel Gibson-starrer, which brought in an estimated $5.7 
The final day of Grammy rehearsals is upon us! Oh, it seems only yesterday that I was fighting to get through security in time for Zac Brown’s rehearsal, but no, that was Thursday. Oh, the memories! (You can read our coverage of previous days here.)
It was a slow Saturday at Staples for me, since only 
Just as we were getting ready to return to an untanned, GTL-free life where “situation” is just another noun, MTV announced that Snooki, the Situation, JWoww, and the rest of the gang will back for another season of Jersey Shore this summer. The catch? The cast will ditch Jersey and “find themselves in a new 
If you’ve seen ”Mad Men” star’s second go-round as host, post comments; Ken Tucker’s recap on the way
There is a lot of photography accessories on the market today – some are very useful, but most of them are a waste of money. Here are five of the most important accessories for landscape photography
Tripod: A tripod is important for one main reason, keeping your images sharp. You?ll want to select a small aperture to maximise depth-of-field, so you should be using a shutter speed of less than 1/60 second. It?s impossible to get a sharp image holding your camera in your hand at these slow speeds.
When choosing a tripod pick one made out of carbon fibres, these are light to carry but are sturdy in the ground. Choose a tripod that the legs will spread out far, this will help to optimise the strength of your support.
Filters: A small selection of filters is well worth packing when heading off for a trip. They don?t take up too much space and will definitely add a bit of spice to your images. A polarizing filter should be top of the list, while a few Neutral Density filters will certainly help with tough exposures. A 0.3, 0.6 and 0.9 will help with exposure without affecting colour.
Bring a few warm-up filters to help when the light is cool. The 81-series are the best choice, which will give your images an extra bit of life. There?s a large amount of filters on the market today; these are the most important filters for landscape photography.
Correct Film: Fuji Velvia is an obvious choice for me when it comes to shooting landscapes. This is a slide film that is high in saturation and is perfect for capturing the colour of all seasons. It comes in two speeds of ISO 50 and ISO 100.
It?s always handy to have a few rolls of Black and White film in the bag. You never know when you see a scene and know that it?s perfect for B/W. Whichever film you choose, bring plenty of rolls; don?t be caught in the middle of nowhere without film.
If you are shooting with a Digital SLR bring plenty of memory.
Cable Release: If your camera has a connection for a cable release you should buy one. It is a perfect accessory to minimise the risk of camera shake – especially if you are taking long exposures. It doesn?t take up too much room and is extremely light.
Light Meter: All modern day cameras have light meters built into them, but if you are serious about landscape photography it?s advisable to have a hand-held light meter. These are small and of light-weight, and when used correctly are extremely accurate.
These are the most important bits and pieces for your camera bag; other important accessories include spare batteries, a grey card and a few spare lenses.
Four days and counting! The geniuses here at EW.com have put together this handy interactive chart of all the big pre-Oscar award winners and nominees. Take a look as you make your last-minute predictions for this Tuesday’s Academy Award nominations. And check out my predictions too! And follow me on Twitter (@davekarger)!
The AP is reporting that Sean “Diddy” Combs, Queen Latifah, and Pharrell will host a two-hour concert and telethon on BET Feb. 5 to benefit Haiti earthquake victims. Among the performers at the concert (entitled SOS Saving OurSelves—Help for Haiti) are Wyclef Jean, Chris Brown, Lil’ Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Drake, and Justin Bieber. The 
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