Chicago, IL -- "Malcolm In The Middle" is becoming "Malcolm In The Manga." The popular Asian line of graphic novels is releasing a Japanese-style comic book of the long-running sitcom in August. Manga versions of "Family Guy" and "The Simple Life" are also expected to hit store shelves.

LOS ANGELES -- It takes one to know one. Arnold Schwarzenegger has selected actor Dwayne Johnson -- better known as The Rock -- to serve as the National Spokesman for After-School All-Stars, a national provider of after-school programs.

NEW YORK -- Dashboard Confessional, Train and Hoobastank are hopping aboard the summer blockbuster movie train by contributing songs to the soundtrack of "Spider-Man 2." The June 22 album release from Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax comes just a week before the action sequel hits theaters and also includes instrumental compositions by ex-Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman.

NUTLEY, N.J. -- Martha Stewart's childhood home is up for sale, including fig trees planted by the domestic diva and a holly bush she and her father pruned together in the shape of a cone. The Associated Press reports the asking price for the three-bedroom home in Nutley, New Jersey, is $549,000. Stewart lived in the house from age three to 17, and her mother sold it to the current owners in 1987.

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