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Disney's live-action 'Mulan' hires female director, Niki Caro, in still-rare moveNiki Caro becomes one of the few women to be brought on to helm a movie budgeted at more than $100 million. Caro has previously directed 'Whale Rider' and聽the upcoming film 'The Zookeeper's Wife.'
First LookRumor the German shepherd confirms she is paws above the restRumor the German shepherd came out of retirement to take Best in Show at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. She's the first German shepherd to win the top prize in three decades.
The fight against fake news is putting librarians on the front line 鈥� and they say they鈥檙e readyAs fake news and complex immigration orders have inundated the public sphere, libraries are opening their doors and fact-checking skills to people of all backgrounds seeking information.聽
I keep running into Mary RichardsFirst she was my idol, then my peer, and finally a lesson in grace.
ABC selects first black Bachelorette in move toward diversity for long-running TV franchise'The Bachelor' contestant Rachel Lindsay will star on an upcoming season of 'The Bachelorette.' The 'Bachelor' series began in 2002 but has never had a black bachelor or bachelorette as its star.
Valentine sugar cookie cakeIf you love frosted sugar cookies but are running short on time to roll and cut heart-shaped cookies, here's a simple fix to satisfy your pink frosting fix on Valentine's Day.
Adele dedicates album win to Beyonc茅: Why mega female solo stars are having a momentThe two singers, as well as fellow female singers Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift, have all found massive success. But why there still so few women in the music industry overall?
Baked orecchiette with Italian sausage and taleggio sauceServe some garlic bread and a salad with this meaty, cheesy pasta dish to make the perfect comfort food meal.
Bette Midler, Glenn Close return to Broadway 鈥� here's what else to expect on Great White Way this springMidler will star in a revival of 'Hello, Dolly!,' with previews beginning March 15, while Close will appear in 'Sunset Boulevard,' for which previews have already begun.聽
Pre-Grammys, album forms are fluid, streaming growsAhead of the 2017 Grammys, the form of an album continues to change and streaming services continue to dominate music.聽Beyonc茅 has received the most Grammy nominations with nine.
CNN's 'History of Comedy' keeps the funny in the fundamentals of the comedy it probesThe docuseries debuted on Feb. 9 and will air its next episode on Feb. 16. The program聽bursts with information as well as laughter.
Dark chocolate cranberry sconesDark chocolate and dried cranberries combine for a decadent weekend scone.
First LookCountry at the Grammys: Why nods for singers in new artist, album categories are unusualAhead of the Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, some are intrigued by Kelsea Ballerini and Maren Morris making the cut for the best new artist prize. Meanwhile, Sturgill Simpson's album of the year nod is making others sit up and take notice.
'I Am Jane Doe' lucidly presents important subject'Doe' is about the聽mostly middle- and high-school girls who have been victims of sex trafficking predominantly on the adult classified site Backpage.com.
'The LEGO Batman Movie' is exhilarating and exhaustingAt its best, 'Batman' has the same whiplash wit and inspired freneticism as 'The LEGO Movie,' though it's not quite as good.
'A United Kingdom' simplifies a complex political dynamicThe film, which depicts the mixed-race marriage聽between Seretse Khama (David Oyelowo), the prince of Bechuanaland (and later the first democratically elected president of Botswana), and Ruth Williams (Rosamund Pike), makes its subjects glorified waxworks.
Top Picks: Wolfgang Muthspiel's 'Rising Grace,' 'The History of English Podcast,' and more'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' brings Ransom Riggs' young adult bestseller to the big screen, National Geographic explores the history of ancient windmills, and more top picks.
Netflix's 'Dear White People' arrives in April: Will show tackle race with skill of film?The upcoming TV series 'Dear White People' 聽is based on the well-reviewed 2014 movie of the same name. A trailer was recently released for the show.
Salted dulce de leche blondiesA blondie with a layer of dulce de leche in the middle is finished off with a thin layer of sea salt.
Verbal EnergyMake a name for yourself with onomasticsUnraveling the mysteries of proper names.
