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Newcomer Gabourey Sidibe shines in the movie 'Precious'
Meet Gabourey Sidibe, the breakout star of 2009. Sidibe, 26, had little acting experience when she landed the title role in "Precious," Lee Daniels' harrowing drama of an illiterate and abused Harlem teenager. Now, she's got Oscar buzz following her everywhere she goes.

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	This week in entertainment: Oscar-buzzed film 'Precious' hits theaters Want more doom and gloom? Check out these prophesies Newcomer Gabourey Sidibe shines in the movie 'Precious' Review: 'Christmas Carol' saved by Jim Carrey, visual razzmatazz Review: Cameron Diaz, James Marsden's 'Box' is empty Review: Clooney's 'Goats' balks at getting giddy

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	Celeb Pix: 'Twilight: New Moon' hotties now on tour People: Joe Jackson accused of harrassment in San Francisco court Celeb Pix: Charlize Theron goes retro, Beyonce spices up MTV awards show

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	Country Music Awards: A Swift sweep of it? Review: Vampire Weekend rocks Contra Costa Review: Delayed passion finally delivered in Philharmonia Baroque's 'Dido' This week in entertainment: Oscar-buzzed film 'Precious' hits theaters

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	daytime dramas Barney: Did Oscars make right choice with Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin? Television ratings Around the Remote: Chuck Barney's TV Picks for Nov. 8-14

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	Hayward libraries to borrow Netflix model Review: A slightly softer Rapp still on a roll in Vince Flynn's 'Pursuit of Honor" Review: 'Lady Queen' bio wrests forgotten female monarch from the dustbins of history Review: Chabon's 'Manhood' a worthy addition to the fatherhood-memoir genre

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	Valley Life: A thriller of a Christmas ghost story Review: Dancer Gregory Maqoma's rich performance mesmerizes Weekend Top 10: Jewish Book and Arts Fest opens Nov. 7 Danville debuts new Village Theatre

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	Winners in the autumnal haiku contest Runners up in the Autumnal haiku contest Winners in the Labor Day haiku contest Runners up in the Labor Day haiku contest Winners in the Raiders haiku contest

Review: Vampire Weekend rocks Contra Costa

Music lovers living in Contra Costa County are used to driving over to Oakland and San Francisco to see the hottest young rock bands in concert. On Saturday, however, it was a reverse commute.

'Pearls Before Swine,' 'Candorville' artists to speak in Walnut Creek

Top 5: Norton Buffalo's memorable collaborations

Barney: Did Oscars make right choice with Steve Martin, Alec Baldwin?

Review: All the trademark Irving elements turn up in 'Twisted River"

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Disney museum in S.F.

Our slide show gives you a sneak peek of the new Disney museum in S.F. Watch a video of the spiffy new museum here.

'American Idiot' in Berkeley

Berkeley Rep hosts the world premiere of "American Idiot" -- the play. Check out these shots taken from a dress rehearsal. Then watch a slide show featuring Green Day in concert.

"Survivor: Samoa"

Watch a slide show of the hotties on "Survivor: Samoa" and read a rundown on who they are.

Fall Arts Guide

Our staff highlights the season's don't-miss events in theater, pop music, dance, art, books, and classical music. Check out our comprehensive -- and very handy -- Fall Arts Calendar.

The Screen Scene

Catch up on the hottest new movie trailer action and find out what's hot and what's flopped at the box office by visiting Hollywood Previews

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	Restaurant and club pitched for downtown Hayward Recent restaurant reviews Cheap Eats: Cafe Aquarius, JD's Restaurant & Pies, Haveli Indian Cuisine and Saul's are delicious finds Recent restaurant reviews

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	Review: 'Dragon Age: Origins' a long journey worth taking 'DJ Hero' could inspire a new generation of DJs Review: 'DJ Hero' is A-plus entertainment Review: You don't have to be a metal fan to enjoy 'Brutal Legend"

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