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The A.V. Club interviews Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Is JK Rowling working on a new Harry Potter book?

Flavorwire lists some of the most controversial band names in history.

NPR excerpts the latest novel from Dennis Lehane (of Mystic River fame).

Real-life Rocketeer planning on taking flight over the California coast.

Is the bacon shortage really A Thing?

The Record explores the economics of Spotify.

Retired generals say Americans are too fat for war.

Check out Rihanna's new single, "Diamonds," and the latest from The Dum Dum Girls, "Lord Knows."

Always Sunny has completely re-cast the show for the new season:

Lana Del Rey has released a weird trailer for her latest album:

14-year-old Jaden Smith has a new rap song, "The Coolest":

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This Week's Hot Headlines

Popular steakhouse's affordable reboot leads Houston's top 5 stories

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Editor's note: It's time to recap the top stories on CultureMap from this past week. Our top news includes a Houston restaurant's affordable reboot and lots of holiday cheer in the form of festive bars and dazzling light displays. Looking for the best things to do this long holiday weekend? Find that list here.

1.Houston steakhouse reboots as a more affordable neighborhood restaurant. Fine-dining steakhouse Andiron is now Andiron Grille & Patio, a more affordable neighborhood eatery with a big patio to boot.

2. New York's science-themed holiday bar shakes up the Museum District. The LIT-Mas Spectacular holiday pop-up is shaking up science and cocktails through the new year.

3. Only one Houston eatery makes the cut on OpenTable's top 100 restaurants. In more steakhouse news, River Oaks' Steak 48 made the cut as the only Houston restaurant to land on OpenTable's latest list.

4. Houston’s 12 most festive holiday bars serve lots of Christmas cheer. You can't help but get into the holiday spirit at these Houston bars.

5. 13 festive light displays illuminating Houston this holiday season. The most spectacular holiday light displays for 2024 include old favorites and newcomers.

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