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Gwen Stefani to return to 'The Voice': Are coach shake-ups a good thing?Stefani, who has appeared on the show as a coach in the past, will reportedly be back for the program's next season, while current coach Miley Cyrus will depart. Do these coach changes keep viewers interested or should the lineup be more stable?
Characters' pasts revealed in latest episode of 'This Is Us,' NBC's new hitA new episode of 'Us' explored more of the childhoods of the three characters at the center of the show. The program has become a hit for network NBC, drawing more viewers last week than NBC's success 'The Voice.'
Pumpkin ginger pieGrated ginger amps up the flavor of this prize-winning pumpkin pie.
First LookChuck Berry to release new studio album at 90Berry has music in him yet – not unlike other famous rockers such as Paul Simon and Mick Jagger, who remain creative long past retirement age.Â
First LookWho's on this year's longer list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees?This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees, announced this morning, include Journey, ELO, Yes, the Cars, Pearl Jam, and the J. Geils Band. Voting could be tougher than ever this year.
First LookTo save Wizard of Oz ruby slippers, there's no place like KickstarterWizard of Oz ruby slippers: The Smithsonian has launched a crowdfunding campaign to restore the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in 'The Wizard of Oz.'Â
Chicken and yam bakeThis one pan bake is so simple a traditional recipe isn't really needed. Sometimes that's the best answer for a weeknight meal.
Climate change conveyed through artA growing body of artwork addressing climate change includes exhibits at the Artipelag in Stockholm where sustainable design is used.
Apple cake with vanilla custardA Swedish waitress on a gloomy day in London shared some secret tips for making her mother's favorite apple cake.
First Look'The Walking Dead' renewed for season 8: Have zombies peaked in pop culture?The massive AMC hit 'Walking' will return for at least one more season, with its seventh season set to debut Oct. 23. Are zombies and other supernatural creatures still popular?
First Look'The Accountant' No. 1 at box office on strength of Ben Affleck'Accountant,' which stars Ben Affleck, opened in first place at the box office this past weekend. Many industry observers say the actor was the main reason viewers turned out for the film.
'Kevin Hart: What Now?' needs to reveal more about HartThe film was shot in front of a stadium audience of more than 50,000 people at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia as Hart performed his stand-up routine. The movie co-stars Halle Berry.
'The Accountant' brings together current, future co-stars Ben Affleck, J.K. Simmons'Accountant' stars Ben Affleck as an assassin who has been diagnosed with autism and is also a CPA. J.K. Simmons portrays the federal agent investigating him.
Roger Waters announces 2017 tour as Desert Trip music festival continuesAs the Desert Trip music festival, where Waters is performing as part of an extremely impressive rock lineup, continues, Waters has announced he will tour during the summer of 2017.
Five 'Fantastic Beasts' films, says J.K. Rowling – is there a magic number?The first movie of the 'Fantastic Beasts' series will be released this November. How many movies should a film series consist of to be as successful as possible?
'The Accountant' has confusing twists'The Accountant' stars Ben Affleck as an autistic math whiz accountant with lethal martial arts skills. The film co-stars Anna Kendrick, J.K. Simmons, Jeffrey Tambor, and John Lithgow.
'Newtown' is about people trying to make sense out of senselessnessKim A. Snyder's documentary shows how the Connecticut community coped with the aftermath of the 2012 shooting.
'Christine' is Rebecca Hall's finest movie performance to date'Christine' stars Hall as Christine Chubbuck, a local news reporter in Sarasota, Fla. who shot herself on live television in 1974. The movie co-stars Michael C. Hall and Tracy Letts.Â
Presidential Cookie Poll 2016: The results are in!The Monitor newsroom did a blind taste test of Melania Trump's star-shaped cookies and the Clinton Family's chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. The results were unanimous.Â
Top Picks: 'StarMap 3D' app, 'The Infiltrator' on DVD and Blu-ray, and moreBruce Springsteen's aural history 'Chapter and Verse' is revelatory, PBS's 'Hamilton's America' is a must for fans of the musical and history buffs, and more top picks.