October Pop Culture Roundup

In case you might have missed some of the recent stories in popular culture, check out the following links from around the Internet:

In TV-related news . . .

– Conan O’Brien returned to NBC to pick up Triumph the Insult Comic Dog on Jimmy Fallon’s show.

Homer Simpson Halloween Mask

– “Woo Hoo! I outlasted Andy Rooney!” — Homer Simpson, in Fox statement announcing The Simpsons has been renewed.

– Sorry Homer, the #1 choice for Halloween costume is. . . Charlie Sheen.

In Music news. . .

– Bids may go “high.” Willie Nelson’s tour bus is for sale.

– Coldplay will stream a live concert on YouTube on Oct. 26 (4 p.m. ET).

In Movie news. . .

– “I hear it’s happening. I think it’s got a ways to go.” — Laura Dern on Jurassic Park 4 sequel.

– A new book recounts the story of Rin Tin Tin in the context of Hollywood and U.S. culture.

– Arnold Schwarzenegger attended the opening of an Austrian museum dedicated to . . . Arnold Schwarzenegger.

– Are the “Toy Story” writers working on a Farmville movie?

– The popularity of this Audrey Hepburn classic film, which turned 50 years old this month, prompted a run on ginger tomcats when the film was released.

– After eighteen years in prison, The West Memphis 3 reunited this week for a screening of the films that helped secure their release.

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Any thoughts on the pop culture events of this month? Leave a comment.

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  • 80 Years of Willie: From Opry Singer to Outlaw to Wizard
  • Three Unusual (But Awesome) Coldplay Covers
  • Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Visits Presidential Debate
  • This Week in Pop Culture Roundup (Nov. 12, 2011)
  • Willie Nelson, Coldplay, and . . . Chipotle?
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