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‘Tell me why’ we're still so crazy about the BeatlesRon Howard's new documentary 'The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years' chronicles the explosion of Beatlemania. How did those four lads from grungy Liverpool manage this kind of staying power?
Rapid ratatouilleWith a bounty of harvest vegetables, it's easy to pull together a thrifty ratatouille meal.
Sofia Vergara highest-paid TV actress: Why there's less of a pay gap for TVSofia Vergara and Kaley Cuoco top the TV pay scale for women. The difference between the highest-paid actors and actresses on TV is less glaring than for film stars.
'America's Got Talent': Who won, how it finds success during the summerA winner was crowned during the most recent season finale of 'Talent,' which appears to have become a summer staple for many viewers, judging from its ratings success.
Verbal EnergySome gentle notes for the mean seasonA look at how two identical words of very different origin drifted into one – and provided a perfect term for just this time of year.
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.
Our barn and BeethovenDesigned to hold livestock, it has now done everything but.Â
Report finds little change in TV's diversity behind the camera this yearThe Directors Guild of America revealed that women and minorities have gained ground only slightly this past year in their share of television director positions.
Kale black bean quesadillaKeep quesadillas on hand as a kitchen staple and you'll never be left wondering what to whip up fast again.
SNL gets Latina cast member – 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 – known as the 'Peruvian songbird' – 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.Â
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.