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Dolly Parton, Katy Perry ACM Awards duet: Why pop stars perform at country awardsPerry and Parton will reportedly take the stage together at next month's Academy of Country Music Awards. Past pop-country collaborations at these awards ceremonies include Justin Timberlake and Fall Out Boy performing at the CMA Awards.
Getting filled in on the art of dealing with potholesAn Illinois-based artist has an idea on how to colorfully and thoughtfully repair the damage city streets incur at the end of each winter.
'Once Upon a Time' delivers another surprising twist for famous charactersThe newest episode of 'Once' included an unexpected revelation about Belle. Can the show continue to change familiar fairy tale storylines with success?
Will 'Batman v Superman' be another 'Man of Steel' at the box office?The 2013 Superman movie 'Man of Steel' performed well at the box office, but didn't do as well with critics and was controversial with fans. Will 'Batman v Superman' be popular enough to launch a DC Comics cinematic universe?
Women in food: home cook, Keo ChoulaphanAn immigrant from northern Laos, she has found her home in a Seattle kitchen and tries to preserve the Khmu language and culture for her grandchildren.
'Zootopia' tramples 'Allegiant,' a 'Divergent' series lowSony's "Miracles From Heaven," took third place this weekend with a $15 million opening, continuing the consistent success of faith-based films.
Superhero TV show 'Daredevil' brings a nifty dimension to new characters Elektra and the PunisherThe Netflix TV series stars Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock, a lawyer who also works as a superhero. The program co-stars Deborah Ann Woll, Jon Bernthal, and Elodie Yung.
What music icon Prince will write about in his memoirPrince聽announced Friday night he is writing his memoir to a crowd of artists, music industry players, and journalists in New York City. His book, currently titled as "The Beautiful Ones," will be released next year.
'The Divergent Series: Allegiant' is a leaden dud'Allegiant' stars Shailene Woodley as Tris, who lives in dystopian Chicago and is planning to escape the city along with Four (Theo James). The film co-stars Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, and Miles Teller.
Will one of these actors play a young Han Solo in a 'Star Wars' film?Actors including Taron Egerton and Emory Cohen are reportedly still contenders for the role of the smuggler. The stand-alone Han Solo movie is scheduled to be released in 2018.
'Remember' is preposterous but Christopher Plummer brings pathos and dignity'Remember' stars Plummer as a widower living in an assisted living facility who attempts to track down an Auschwitz camp commander.
'Sweet Bean' is a delicate little fable held together by actress Kirin Kiki'Bean' stars聽Masatoshi Nagase as Sentaro, who runs a shop that sells the pancake-like Japanese dorayaki. Sentaro hires the elderly woman Tokue (Kiki) to work in her shop.聽
Iggy Pop performs at SXSW. Will new album be his last?Pop took the stage with members of Queens of the Stone Age, Chavez, and Arctic Monkeys in Austin. The musician's new album, 'Post Pop Depression,' is now available.
Voting, Polish sausage sandwiches, and my very American dayThe melting pot of American cuisine in Chicago is a reminder that every American has an ancestor who was an immigrant.
Top Picks: Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall,' Stephen Harrigan's 'A Friend of Mr. Lincoln,' and moreAstronaut Scott Kelly's Twitter account includes glimpses from his time in space, comedian Samantha Bee's TBS program is a stand-out in the post-Jon Stewart late-night TV landscape, and more top picks.
'X-Men: Apocalypse' trailer 鈥� can the movie continue the franchise's success?'Apocalypse' features the return of actors Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, and Michael Fassbender as well as new stars like Sophie Turner and Kodi Smit-McPhee. The film will be released this May.
Cookie Monster makes iPhone commercial. Are Muppets selling out?Cookie Monster makes his first foray into the tech commercial world.
A year in, James Corden has carved out late-night nicheIt's almost the anniversary of Corden's debut as host of the CBS program 'Late Late Show' and on a recent episode, he brought back an idea he had used early on in the show's run, filming an episode at someone's home.
'Daredevil' season two 鈥� why Netflix is a good fit for the superhero showThe second season of the superhero show debuts on March 18. The streaming service seems to be a good place for the program because of the show's approach to storytelling.
St. Patrick's Day recipe: Irish barmbrack (fruit and tea loaf)Barmbrack, meaning 'speckled bread,' is a traditional Irish treat. Bake a loaf today for your St. Patrick's Day tea time.