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‘American Idiot’: Plenty of energy, but not much electricity

The cast, full of recent college grads making tour debuts, is competent but rarely commanding.

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Michelle Obama goofs with Jimmy Fallon on ‘Tonight Show’

Michelle Obama goofs with Jimmy Fallon on ‘Tonight Show’

The first lady joins the new host and Will Ferrell for a teen talk-show spoof.

‘House of Cards’ recap Season 2, Episode 4: ‘I won’t feel ashamed’

The star of this episode was the all-powerful Claire Underwood.

LuPone, Patinkin fill Kennedy Center with mature energy

LuPone, Patinkin fill Kennedy Center with mature energy

The veteran stage stars keep their performance simple, and scintillating.

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Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’: Where everyone gets a trophy

Fallon’s ‘Tonight Show’: Where everyone gets a trophy

TV REVIEW | In a post-cynical age, the host is a little too eager to please. But somehow that’s pleasing.

Broadway’s ‘Bridges of Madison County’ opens

Broadway’s ‘Bridges of Madison County’ opens

Kelli O’Hara adds emotional crescendos to a far sexier telling of “Bridges of Madison County” than was illuminated in the 1995 movie.

White House staffer tasked with pitching polarizing health-care law

White House staffer tasked with pitching polarizing health-care law

For one White House staffer, campaign tactics for a health-care pitch prove tricky.

Finding consolation in breakup of the struggling Corcoran

Finding consolation in breakup of the struggling Corcoran

Some take comfort in the idea that the mission will carry on even without something called “the Corcoran.”

FCC backs off on survey of news media

Questions about newsroom decisions could intimidate reporters or organizations, critics said.

Best of #TrueDetectiveSeason2 ideas: HBO better be listening

The Internet has some ideas about who should replace Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.

Getty Images explains why it’s leaning in

Getty Images explains why it’s leaning in

The photo agency is offering a new look at contemporary womanhood.

The surprising sociology of selfies

The surprising sociology of selfies

A new project called “Selfie City” defends self-portraits as a lens for global culture.

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‘3 Days to Kill’ is two bad movies in one

‘3 Days to Kill’ is two bad movies in one

Part spy thriller, part family drama, this Kevin Costner vehicle never coalesces into a coherent film.

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Less taste, more fill-in

Less taste, more fill-in

We give a partially finished crossword grid; you make new words and clues. Plus winning bogus sports trivia.

Need short stories? There’s an app for that.

Connu presents unknown authors recommended by famous ones.

Kanye headlines Bonnaroo, take 2. How’s this going to go?

Kanye headlines Bonnaroo, take 2. How’s this going to go?

The Post’s pop critic says: ‘His performance alone might be worth the entire Bonnaroo ticket price.’

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