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Tony Award nominations 2016: Will anything beat 'Hamilton'?The musical about the Founding Father has now received the most Tony nominations of any show in history. The production has become a phenomenon, with critics praising the show and tickets extremely difficult to obtain.
Warm antidote for reluctant spring: Braised chicken with scallion pur茅eA base of coarsely pur茅ed scallions and potatoes adds a rustic note to this hearty country dish with a French accent.
'The Jungle Book' triumphs again at weekend box officeThe Disney live-action film 'Jungle Book' topped the domestic box office for the third weekend in a row, grossing more than $42 million. The movie stars Neel Sethi, Scarlett Johansson, and Bill Murray.
What does that 'Game of Thrones' twist mean for the George R. R. Martin books?The newest episode of the HBO hit series 'Thrones' included a big revelation.聽
Tsoureki: Greek Easter breadMay 1 marked Greek Orthodox Easter. This traditional yeasty bread is baked and served to break the Lenten fast. Its flavor is enhanced by ground Mahlab 鈥� the seed kernels from inside a cherry stone.
Box Office: 'Jungle Book' Triumphs, 'Keanu' Stumbles, 'Mother's Day' BombsThe live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's Mowgli stories lead ticket sales for the third straight weekend, but the three films are all expected to be blown out the water when "Captain America: Civil War" debuts next weekend.
Elephants to perform for final time at Ringling Bros. circusThe Humane Society says more than a dozen circuses in the United States continue to use elephants. But none tour as widely or are as well- known as Ringling Bros.
'Ratchet & Clank': Video game movie adaptation done right?'Ratchet & Clank,' which is now in theaters, is based on a video game about an alien tinkerer and his robot sidekick. Other video game adaptations coming to movie theaters this year are 'The Angry Birds Movie,' 'Warcraft,' and more.
Working with animals went better than expected for those in the film 'Keanu''Keanu' stars 'Key & Peele' stars Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele as mild-mannered men who are attempting to retrieve their kidnapped cat. 'They blew away my expectations,' 'Keanu' director Peter Atencio said of working with multiple kittens on the film.
'The Family Fang,' the story of an eccentric family, features impressive performances'Fang' stars Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman as siblings whose parents (Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett) corralled them as children into taking part in performance art pieces.
Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft: What's the future of video game adaptations?Vikander will reportedly take on the role for an upcoming 'Lara Croft' film. Angelina Jolie starred as the video game character in two films, the first of which is still the highest-grossing video game film adaptation in the US.
'Vita Activa: The Spirit of Hannah Arendt' presents naysayers and supporters of the philosopherThe documentary centers on the alternately celebrated and reviled German-born philosopher who gave us the phrase 'banality of evil.'聽
'The Man Who Knew Infinity' is tepid and disappointing'Infinity' stars Dev Patel as Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan and Jeremy Irons as his mentor, G.H. Hardy. Ramanujan's life is a gold mine of intellectual and cultural complexity, but the film is a conventional movie about an unconventional subject.
Drake releases 'Views,' connects with fans on Apple's Beats 1 RadioRapper Drake released a new album, 'Views,' on April 28. He recently released mixtapes such as the 2015 work 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' and 'What a Time to Be Alive,' which he worked on with hip-hop artist Future.
Lime marinated steak tacos with charred corn and goat cheesePlan ahead for Cinco de Mayo or simply get ready for a delicious and easy Taco Tuesday with these mouthwatering steak tacos.
Top Picks: 'Merle Haggard 20 Greatest Hits,' the movie 'Son of Saul,' and moreThe documentary 'Everything Is Copy' explores the life of Nora Ephron and the principles that guided her writing, the app Flyover Country tells you more about your airplane voyage, and more top picks.
Is Emma Stone playing memorable villainess Cruella de Vil?Emma Stone may portray the 'Dalmations' character in an upcoming Disney film. The movie would be the newest in a collection of various live-action adaptations of Disney animated films, with recent hits including 'The Jungle Book' and 'Cinderella.'
Beyonce's 'Formation' tour kickoff: What's her strategy for concert success?The singer's 2016 international tour began in Miami on April 27. Critics praised the music, the fast-paced choreography, and pared down effects.
Soft Nutella chocolate chip cookiesWho says you need chocolate chips for a good cookie? Omit the chips completely and swirl in dollops of Nutella instead.
Verbal EnergyThe Panama Papers: losing our inflectionsWhile others sort out the legal and political implications, the Monitor鈥檚 language columnist has her eye on what the megaleak means for adjectives.
