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Martin Bernheimer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning music and dance critic who recently left his longtime post at The Times, is interviewed on KCRW-FM’s (89.9) “Politics of Culture” today at 4:30 p.m. . . . Libby Weaver starts work today as weekend anchor for the syndicated newsmagazine “Extra,” replacing Maureen O’Boyle, who is preparing to host a daytime talk show. Weaver has been a senior correspondent on “Extra” since August. . . . “George & Alana,” the low-rated talk show starring George Hamilton and ex-wife Alana Stewart, has been canceled by syndicator Rysher Entertainment. KCAL-TV Channel 9, which broadcasts the show locally at 10 a.m., plans to keep it on through at least the end of the month. . . . (888) 4-SELENA, the number published in Friday’s Calendar for “Selena” movie casting calls, is correct. However, callers may have trouble getting through due to the volume of calls being placed. In one 20-minute period Friday, nearly 2,500 calls were received. Calling capacity on the lines is being increased.