The Cricket's Daily 3: Beck's back on TV

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Here's what's happening today in pop culture:

• Just when you thought your TV was safe from paranoia, here comes Glenn Beck and his new TV channel. [The Hollywood Reporter]

• President Barack Obama's campaign finally made a statement in response to Dinesh D'Souza's rant, er, documentary "2016: Obama's America." They're not fans. [Entertainment Weekly]

• Director Joss Whedon's version of "Much Ado About Nothing," which he shot in his house with his actor friends while post-production work for "The Avengers" was being done, has been picked up by Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions. [Vulture]