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"The king is dead!" Yet the cast of this head-scratch-inducing play is alive and well. This fall, the Oregon State University Theatre is presenting its audience with a politically charged production of Jean-Claude van Itallie's "The King of the United States.

Britney and Kev call it quits: It's hard to believe, I know - but Kevin Federline and Britney Spears are getting a divorce. Early this week, Britney filed the papers citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split. She is also asking for legal and physical custody of their two boys.

Ari discovers on Entourage that he's becoming soft and has lost his hardened edge until he talks to his shrink to get it back. Vince continues to be non-committal to his agent, Amanda, regarding a project, until he admits that he finds her attractive. This has now been several episodes that we are still left hanging about whether or not Ari's offer to Vince of the film "Medellin" is real, leading us to believe that Ari will soon represent Vince again.

Sophia Coppola's third film, "Marie Antoinette," brings an imaginative and innovative approach to this historical figure. Her approach, however, doesn't quite meet the mark, despite some great acting and creative looks. Kirsten Dunst ("Spiderman," "The Virgin Suicides") stars as the 14-year-old Austrian princess Marie Antoinette, who is sent off by her family to marry the France dauphin Louis XVI (Jason Schwartzman) in 1768.

Never have I purchased a CD and actually liked every song. John Legend, a present day R&B singer and pianist, blends classic and modern music and vocals to create a fresh, unique sound on his sophomore album "Once Again." While Legend may be a new name as a solo artist, he has worked with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, and Will.

Corvallis Friday, Nov. 10 Sam Kincaid and Friends Bombs Away Café, 9:30 p.m., $5 Falling Closer, My Life in Black and White, Across the Sun Peacock Tavern, 8 p.m. TBA Saturday, Nov. 11 Noah Peterson Big River, 8:30 p.m., free Wednesday, Nov.