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Michael Solomon is the executive editor of Byliner and the former features director of The Daily Beast. His writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, Esquire, Elle, and The Guardian, and he is the author of several books, including I Hope Like Heck: The Selected Poems of Sarah Palin

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Today Show: The Movie

Casting Couch

Who should play Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Meredith Vieira, and other network stars in the movie version of the morning-show wars? The Daily Beast visits the casting couch.

Michael Solomon | Published Apr 24, 2013

Guess Who’s Coming to Seder?

Passover Stars

From Jerry Seinfeld to Minka Kelly and the Dalai Lama, see stars having Passover dinner.

Michael Solomon | Published Mar 25, 2013

Kim Kardashian’s Motherhood Guide

Klassy With a K

What kind of mom will she be to Kimye? The reality queen’s advice—in her own words. By Michael Solomon.

Michael Solomon | Published Jan 04, 2013

Eight Epic Chanukah Songs

Kvell Worthy

<p>Who needs Christmas carols when there’s so much catchy Chanukah music? From Adam Sandler to Tom Lehrer to <i>South Park</i>, a playlist to lighten up the Festival of Lights.</p>

Michael Solomon | Published Dec 08, 2012

David Petraeus: The Movie

Casting Couch

It’s got sex, soldiers, and state secrets! But who will star in the Hollywood version of the scandal?

Michael Solomon | Published Nov 13, 2012

Obama’s Going to Lose!

Redskins Rule

The Redskins Rule, which predicted 17 of the last 18 presidents, says Romney will win. By Michael Solomon.

Michael Solomon | Published Nov 04, 2012

London Olympics: The Movie

CASTING COUCH

Now that the games have ended, who will play the other star athletes of the XXX Olympiad? See our picks.

Michael Solomon | Published Aug 13, 2012

News of the World: The Movie

Casting Couch

Who’ll play Rebekah Brooks and others in the U.K. hacking scandal? The Daily Beast bugs the casting couch.

Michael Solomon | Published May 18, 2012

Silvio Berlusconi: The Movie

Dream Cast

<p>The ex-Italian prime minister <a target="_blank" href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/silvio-berlusconi-biopic-film-actor-casting-304779">reportedly</a> wants to make a biopic of his life, but who should play him—and his many ladies? The Daily Beast has a bunga-bunga party on the casting couch.</p>

Michael Solomon | Published Mar 31, 2012

Final Four: It’s Judd vs. Rudd!

Celebrity March Madness

Not sure who to pick in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament? It’s as easy as choosing your favorite star alumni.

Michael Solomon | Published Mar 20, 2012

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