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'The Lady in the Van' is a showcase for a great performance by Maggie SmithSmith stars in 'Van' as a homeless woman known as Miss Shepherd who begins living in a van that is parked in the driveway of a celebrated playwright (Alex Jennings).
Coldplay to perform at Super Bowl 50. Who might join them at halftime?The NFL has announced that Coldplay will perform at next February's Super Bowl and other artists may sign on, as well. The choice of Coldplay is an interesting one, considering past Super Bowl halftime shows.
'The Wiz Live!': Viewers and critics respond to NBC's latest live musicalNBC's newest live musical aired on Dec. 3 and starred Shanice Williams, Ne-Yo, and David Alan Grier. Critics were impressed and the network is no doubt looking for the show to do better in the ratings than their 2014 live musical outing 'Peter Pan.'
Top Picks: 'Frank Sinatra: A Voice On Air (1935-1955),' the movie 'Winter Sleep,' and moreExperience world-class ballet at the movie theater with Fathom Events' 'George Balanchine鈥檚 The Nutcracker,' singer Adele has returned with a new album, '25,' and more top picks.
Tomato fennel sausage stewA hearty, meaty stew made perfect with a drizzle of black truffle oil.
Looking for Prince Charming? There's a Disney dating site for thatMouseMingle offers Disney devotees a place to find romance.
Lady Gaga as Billboard Woman of the Year: Why it matters that she was chosen nowGaga had become a pop success in the traditional sense after releasing hit albums like 2009's 'The Fame Monster' and 2011's 'Born This Way,' but Billboard has chosen her as Woman of the Year after a somewhat unusual time for the artist.
'Sisters': Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's upcoming movie and the state of women in film comedy'Sisters' stars Fey and Poehler as siblings who decide to throw a party.
'Batman v Superman' trailer: How the movie will differ from previous adaptations about the superheroes'Batman' stars Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill. Stories about both superheroes have been made for the big screen over the last several decades, though these new versions are markedly different than their predecessors. Why?
Verbal EnergyPunctuation that maybe packs more punchThe ordinary period, which for centuries has been simply ending sentences, has lately acquired a reputation for real aggression.
Creamy tomato soupA creamy, creamless tomato soup from America's Test Kitchen.
'Captain America: Civil War': Where does Marvel go from here?'Civil' stars Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. and the movie marks a new part of Marvel's movie plan. Can the massively successful movie studio maintain its momentum?
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': Generations of fans unite for the new movieThe first 'Star Wars' movie having debuted in 1977 means that multiple age groups are now participating in 'Star Wars' activities like having lightsaber battles and, of course, going to see the new movie.
'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve': How the show stays a successSingers including Demi Lovato and Luke Bryan will perform on the ABC program. How has 'Rockin'' remained such a popular program over the decades?- How well do you know holiday music? Take our quiz.
As you hang those lights and bake cookies, you may find yourself humming a holiday tune. Sure, you probably know the words to 'Jingle Bells' and 'White Christmas,' but how about the later verses or more obscure songs? Prove you're a holiday expert with our music quiz!
National Board of Review picks 'Mad Max' as best film. Will Oscars agree?'Mad Max' stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron and became a smash hit at the box office this summer. The 'Best Film of the Year' choice by the Board is a surprise.
The road from DamascusA Syrian doctor is the latest in a long line of immigrants in my life.
Lin-Manuel Miranda鈥檚 contribution to 'Star Wars鈥� and how he's changing entertainmentAccording to 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' director J.J. Abrams, 'Hamilton' composer Miranda helped out with the soundtrack to the upcoming movie. Miranda has already had a huge influence on musical theater, with 'Hamilton' becoming a phenomenon.
Cranberry almond cookiesThese fresh cranberry almond soft batch cookies will get you in the mood for holiday baking.
How 'Star Wars' director J.J. Abrams sees greater role for women in sagaAbrams singled out mothers and their daughters in his hopes for who would go see his upcoming 'Star Wars' film. While the perception lingers that science fiction and fantasy are men-only zones, female moviegoers are making up a big part of the audiences for these films.