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- First LookIs this new A&E documentary helping to normalize the KKK?Might this in-depth look at the Ku Klux Klan be an unintentional step toward normalizing the white supremacy group?
- More gems from a breathtaking year in music2016 has聽been one of the best years in memory for the variety and quality of music produced. Top releases include Childish Gambino's 'Awaken, My Love!' and Xenia Rubinos's 'Black Terry Cat.'
- Molasses crinkle cookiesThese ginger molasses cookies celebrate the Yuletide flavors of the season.
- 'Rogue One' rules weekend box office: More spin-off films on the way?'Rogue' stars Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, who attempts to obtain the plans for the Death Star. The financial success of the film may strengthen Disney's belief in 'Star Wars' spin-off movies.
- Camila Cabello breaks away from Fifth Harmony following big year for music groupThe music group's members posted on social media that Cabello has left the ensemble. Fifth Harmony's highest-charting song yet, 'Work From Home,' was released earlier this year.
- 'Rogue One' actress Felicity Jones on her role: 'She's very true to the other "Star Wars" heroines'Jones portrays Jyn Erso,聽an abandoned child of war who must decide what she believes in as the world devolves into chaos. 'I like her determination,' the actress said of the character.
- 'Rogue One' moves focus away from 'Star Wars' Skywalker familyThe new movie 'Rogue One,' now in theaters, is set in the 'Star Wars' universe but moves the focus from main players like Luke Skywalker to all-new characters.聽
- First LookSonequa Martin-Green cast as 'Star Trek' protagonist as franchise diversity continuesThe 'Walking Dead' actress will reportedly play the main character on the upcoming CBS All Access show 'Star Trek: Discovery.' The casting is the latest way the 'Trek' franchise has practiced inclusion.
- 'Rogue One' brings viewers farther into the galaxy far, far awayThe newest 'Star Wars' movie centers on mostly new characters and could influence plans for the 'Star Wars' franchise. How will audiences respond?
- 'Fences' is strong on acting but overly stagey'Fences' was revived on Broadway in 2010 and several members of that cast reprise their roles in the movie adaptation, including Denzel Washington (who also directs) and Viola Davis.
- 'Accidental Courtesy' lets audience judge the actions of subject'Accidental' centers on Daryl Davis, a聽black man who has made it his mission to befriend members of hate groups such as the Ku Klux Klan.聽He calmly confronts them with the question 'How can you hate me if you don鈥檛 even know me?'
- 'Land of Mine' shows when mercy must overrule hatred'Mine' star聽Roland M酶ller is powerful as a Danish sergeant living in the aftermath of World War II. The film is the Danish entry for the foreign language Oscar.
- Spiced fruitcake barsThese are that kind of Christmas cookie that fill your house with that lovely, spicy holiday smell. The bars are dense and chewy, so cut them into small squares.
- Top Picks: 'Our Little Sister,' the Moasure app, and moreThe novel 'Conclave' by Robert Harris is hard to put down, the podcast 'The Ark' is great for nature fans, and more top picks.
- How SAG nominations may have changed the Oscars race (especially for 'La La Land')The recently announced nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Awards may influence the awards season in interesting ways, especially for the musical 'La La Land,' which was passed over for a major prize.
- The best character in reasonably good 'Rogue One' is robot K-2SOThe new 'Star Wars' movie, which is designed as a lead-in to the events of the 1977 original film, stars Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso, a warrior who teams up with Diego Luna's rebel spy, Cassian Andor,聽to take down the Galactic Empire.
- Soft toffee cookiesThese easy toffee cookie bars will easily feed the crowd at your holiday party.
- Verbal EnergyThat glow from Denmark 鈥 all in our heads?A little hygge may be just what we need as we head into the northern winter.
- With SAG noms, has 'La La Land' stumbled on its dance to the Oscars?The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations favored films like 'Manchester by the Sea' and 'Fences,' while 'La,' which has so far received awards season acclaim, was not nominated for the best ensemble prize (the SAG equivalent of best picture).
- 'The Voice' season 11 winner: How country music rulesAnother winner was named on the NBC reality competition 'The Voice.' Country music, the genre embraced by the show's champion, has continued to be successful in pop culture.