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Can 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' beat 'Avatar' for the all-time box office title?'Force' has passed 'Titanic' to become the second-highest-grossing film domestically (not adjusted for inflation). How does its cultural impact compare to past box office champions like 'The Sound of Music'?
'Downton Abbey': The newest season premiere and the influence of the showThe premiere for the final season of 'Downton' aired on Jan. 3. As the end of the British program nears, how is its influence being felt in the television industry?
Natalie Cole: Legendary pop singer and Grammy winnerNatalie Cole's greatest success came with her 1991 album, "Unforgettable ... With Love," which paid tribute to her father with reworked versions of some of his best-known songs, including "That Sunday That Summer," ''Too Young" and "Mona Lisa."
Gumbo Z鈥橦erbesEating greens, and this gumbo is full of them, is said to bring prosperity in the New Year.
Black-eyed pea and collard gumboAlso known as "Good Luck Gumbo," this hearty dish served over rice combines black-eyed peas and collard greens, both considered to bring New Year prosperity.
'Sherlock: The Abominable Bride': What's different this time?'Sherlock' stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. The new installment finds Sherlock and Watson living in the late nineteenth century rather than the normal modern setting of the show.
Readers' choice: Favorite recipes of 2015From old-fashioned chocolate buttermilk cake, to fruit salad, to cookies, cakes, and favorite holiday dishes in between, Stir It Up! readers loved these recipes from 2015 the best.
Slow-cooker Southern black-eyed peasEating black-eyed peas for New Year's Day is a Southern tradition. Preparing them in slow-cooker is a low-fuss way to make them the day before.
The 2015 movies that unexpectedly succeeded at the box officeSure things like 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' hit it big, but there were some films that did better than expected to become winners at this year's box office.
'45 Years' has terrific acting, directing, and writing'45' stars Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling as a couple whose marriage is suddenly on the rocks shortly before an anniversary celebration.
'Anomalisa': Puppets are invested with a full range of human emotionThe film features the voice work of David Thewlis as a motivational speaker who encounters a fan (Jennifer Jason Leigh) while staying at a hotel.
Homestyle black-eyed peasEven if you think you don't like black-eyed peas, this homestyle version is sure to win you over. In the South, it's a tradition to eat black-eyed peas on New Year's Day.
'The Revenant': The newest 'true story' film to impress Oscar voters?'Revenant,' which stars Leonardo DiCaprio, is one of the movies this year to have been based on a true story, a genre that's become an awards season staple.
Tomato sausage fennel soupA hearty tomato soup for a day made soggy by a 'wintry mix.'
'Joy': Director David O. Russell melds fact and fiction againOther directors may release historical dramas, but Russell's recent work has often seen him taking inspiration from real events and creating his own story. 'Joy' stars Jennifer Lawrence.
Red lentil soup with a hint of heatRed lentil soup gets extra flavor from spicy chili paste and the bright notes of lemon.
'Sisters': How 'Saturday Night Live' talent continues to fuel the multiplexFormer 'Saturday Night Live' cast members Tina Fey and Amy Poehler star in the comedy 'Sisters.' The two play siblings who decide to throw a party at their parents' house.
2015 in review: Here's what mattered in entertainment this yearFrom actress Viola Davis becoming the first black recipient of the Emmy best actress award to Adele keeping her music off streaming services and Pixar continuing to succeed with original stories, 2015 saw various moments in entertainment that could influence the industry for years to come.
'Force Awakens' becomes fastest movie to $1 billionThe latest Star Wars film crossed the milestone in just 12 days.聽'You almost have to rewrite all the record books for this movie,' says one box office聽analyst.
'Home Alone' celebrates 25th anniversary 鈥� what keeps viewers coming back?'Home' stars Macaulay Culkin as a young boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation for the holidays. He must soon contend with bumbling burglars.