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MINEOLA, N.Y. - Professor Alan Alda has a homework assignment for scientists. Yes, that Alan Alda. The actor known for portraying Capt.

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Luke Bryan didn't want the American Country Awards to end. He cleaned up during the fan-voted show, earning nine awards, including artist and album of the year.

Green Day "Uno," ''Dos" and "Tre" (Reprise Records) As record sales continue to wane, one has to wonder the logic behind separately releasing a trilogy of albums over the course of three months.

TORONTO - It's become a standard scenario before the curtain opens on a live theatre performance: patrons receive written requests in programs, or oral warnings via the sound system, to turn off cellphones.

The Game, "Jesus Piece" (Interscope Records) The Game returns with a heavy dose of guest appearances on his fifth offering, including Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx and 2 Chainz. But like his last album, "The R.E.D.

"Political Suicide" (St. Martin's Press), by Michael Palmer Michael Palmer brings back his doctor-hero, Lou Welcome, from "Oath of Office," to help a friend involved in a huge scandal in his new novel, "Political Suicide.

Big Boi, "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors" (Def Jam) Big Boi is artistic throughout his sophomore solo album, taking risks by meshing electro sounds with his raps and singing. But this collection doesn't sound like Flo Rida or Pitbull.

Bruno Mars, "Unorthodox Jukebox" (Atlantic Records) Bruno Mars likes to mix it up.

"Two Graves" (Grand Central), by Preston & Child The names Preston & Child on the cover of a book promise a unique reading experience unlike any other, and "Two Graves" delivers the high thrills one expects from the two masters.