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Natalie Portman's 'Jackie' coming in December. No awards season shift?The film 'Jackie,' which stars Portman as Jackie Kennedy, will be released in December after screening at the Toronto Film Festival. Traditional release dates are changing for some kinds of movies, but is the awards season for films set in stone?
Who will win 'America's Got Talent' and why do viewers like this format?'Talent' airs the finale of its eleventh season on Sept. 14. The show is one of several long-running American programs that are based on everyday people demonstrating skills on national television.- Big bakery-style peanut butter chunk cookiesA thick, chubby chocolate chip cookie with a big peanut butter taste.
Report finds little change in TV's diversity behind the camera this yearThe Directors Guild of America聽revealed that women and minorities have gained ground only slightly this past year in their share of television director positions.
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SNL gets Latina cast member 鈥� are diversity moves enough?The NBC comedy has taken steps to improve cast diversity in recent years, but critics question what has taken the program so long.
Ryan Lochte on 'Dancing with the Stars': A path to forgiveness?Protesters went onstage during Monday's live episode of the ABC reality competition, apparently objecting to Ryan Lochte's presence on the program. Is appearing on 'DWTS' effective for celebrities looking to change the narrative?
First LookGoogle Doodle honors Peruvian soprano Yma SumacGoogle dedicates its Doodle to Yma Sumac 鈥� known as the 'Peruvian songbird' 鈥� on the singer's 94th birthday.- Quiz: How well do you know 'Hamilton'?
The musical "Hamilton" has become a cultural phenomenon since opening on Broadway in 2015. The show, which depicts the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, won various Tony Awards, including Best Musical for writer and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda and Best Actor in a Musical for Leslie Odom Jr.
How well do you know the popular musical? Try our quiz!
Is Disney using its influence for good?Disney is a hugely powerful force in Hollywood with its acquisitions Pixar, Marvel, and 'Star Wars.' What are Disney movies and TV shows teaching audiences about gender roles and ethics? Part II of a two-part series on Disney.
First LookWhy the Oxford English Dictionary's newest words are more than just slangThe Oxford English Dictionary unveiled its annual additions on Monday, with a usual mix of silly and significant.聽
Kate Beckinsale of 'Love & Friendship' will receive Cinema Vanguard AwardKate Beckinsale will be the latest recipient of the prize following such recent honorees as Adrien Brody and Beau Bridges. Beckinsale starred in the Austen adaptation 'Love & Friendship' earlier this year.
'Sully' wins weekend box office: How it successfully drew older moviegoersThe drama starring Tom Hanks as Cpt. Chesley Sullenberger came in first at the box office in its opening weekend as its message resonated with mature audiences.
Back-to-school family meal: Italian chicken, pasta, and tomato bakeFresh with spinach and herbs, hearty with pasta and chicken, rich with tomatoes and cheesy with mozzarella, this is a great, lighter make-ahead meal.
How Disney dominates the Hollywood landscapeWith its acquisition of Pixar, Marvel, and 'Star Wars,' Disney continues to grow as a massive player in the entertainment industry. Part 1 of a two-part series on Disney.聽
New FX series 'Atlanta' and 'Better Things' examine youth, middle ageThe new programs have rather divergent subject matter, yet聽each is anchored, both behind-the-scenes and on-camera, by a single comedic mind; each is as much about atmosphere and character as it is about humor. Both shows are also notable for fleshing out the typical demographics of cutting-edge comedy in Hollywood, which typically skews white and male.
'Queen Sugar' creator Ava DuVernay: 'I love good family dramas ... and I thought, 'Gosh, I wish I could see that with some black folk''Queen Sugar' stars Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Kofi Siriboe as three聽estranged siblings in a rural Louisiana town as they struggle to make sense of their lives while preserving a family legacy: a failing sugar-cane farm. The series is created by director Ava DuVernay and executive produced by Oprah Winfrey.
Why complaints of Hollywood inaccuracies are unlikely to spoil 'Sully'The NTSB has objected to the film's portrayal of its investigators, but audiences may be more forgiving.
'Magnificent Seven' debuts at Toronto: Newest restart for Western genre?'The Magnificent Seven' stars Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, and Ethan Hawke, and is a remake of the 1960 film. Western movies often seem to be declared gone, yet critically acclaimed entires in the genre have been released in the past decade.
Lady Gaga's 'Perfect Illusion' is latest pop single inspired by rock 'n' rollWhile rock 'n' roll in its traditional format may be absent from many pop charts, critics say some of the highest-charting music acts are still influenced by the genre.
