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Why Oxford Dictionaries named an emoji as its 'word' of the yearOxford Dictionary named the 'Face with Tears of Joy' emoji as its 'word' of the year, making emoji critics and supporters alike question the role of texting images in modern language.聽
'Fast and the Furious' movie series: Are prequels or spin-offs on the way?The newest movie in the series, 'Furious 7,' was the highest-grossing film in the franchise so far. Will those behind the movies embrace the 'universe' model that's currently popular in Hollywood?
Here's when ABC midseason shows such as 'The Catch' will debutABC has announced when new midseason programs will premiere as well as when current shows will return from their hiatus. When will your favorite debut?
Adele's new single 'When We Were Young' and where we'll find her albumAdele has released a new single, 'Young,' which will appear on her upcoming album, '25.' Will sales for '25' compare to Adele's previous work '21'? And will the album be available on streaming services?
10 Nutella recipes 10 Nutella recipes from our Stir It Up! bloggers for you to try out in your own kitchen.
Residents of Western states see benefits in an arts taxAfter voters in Denver and surrounding counties approved a tax to support the arts in 1989, several Western states are following Denver鈥檚 lead, and the small arts tax is yielding big results.
Dixie Chicks to tour US in 2016, first time in a decadeThe Dixie Chicks, who last released an album in 2006, have added stops in the US to their upcoming tour. The North American part of their tour will begin next summer.
Homemade masala chaiMake your own homemade masala chai spice mix and keep on hand to warm up on damp autumn days with a hot drink.
Here's why CBS pulled 'Supergirl,' 'NCIS: LA' episodes after Paris attacksCBS took episodes of its shows 'Supergirl' and 'NCIS: Los Angeles' off the air because the stories involved bombings and terrorism. In the past, TV shows' storylines have sometimes uncomfortably echoed real-life events, leading to a schedule change.
Weekend box office: 'Spectre' on top as 'By the Sea' treads waterJames Bond and Charlie Brown were the champions of the box office again this past weekend. What's behind the underwhelming performance of films like 'Sea' and the drama 'The 33'?
'Love the Coopers' is formulaic but heartwarmingIn 'Love,' four generations of a family (the cast includes John Goodman, Diane Keaton, and Olivia Wilde) gather for a Christmas Eve dinner. Not everything works, but the film has a sweet sincerity.聽
鈥婼alted caramel apple cheesecake bites鈥�This bitesized fall treat is sure to be a crowd pleaser at a party or after a meal.
'By the Sea' was inspired by her mother, says Angelina Jolie PittJolie Pitt directs and stars with Brad Pitt in the film 'Sea,' which follows a couple struggling with their marriage who travel to a seaside hotel. 'It was important to try to do it for my mother,' the actress and director said.
'The 33' unearths several thousand tons of clich茅s'The 33' stars Antonio Banderas as one of the Chilean miners who was rescued after being buried inside a gold and copper mine. Other co-stars include Lou Diamond Phillips and Juliette Binoche.
'By the Sea' is a snooze that doesn't do its co-stars any favorsAngelina Jolie (who also directed) and Brad Pitt star in 'Sea' as a couple who are struggling in their marriage and who travel to a seaside hotel in the south of France.
Smokey delicata baked macaroni and cheeseComfort food for autumn: baked macaroni and cheese with delicata squash.
'Song of Lahore' doesn't acknowledge musicians' sacrificesThe documentary 'Lahore,' directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Andy Schocken, follows a group of Pakistani musicians as they prepare to journey to New York to perform.
'Frame By Frame' is an excellent look at how photojournalism can change the world'Frame' looks at four Afghan photojournalists who capture images in war-ravaged, post-Taliban Afghanistan.
'The Big Short': Will the newest adaptation of a Michael Lewis book be a hit?Lewis's books have previously been the basis for such popular Oscar favorites as 'The Blind Side' and 'Moneyball.' Will 'The Big Short,' which stars Brad Pitt and Steve Carell, do similarly well?
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': What a new TV spot revealsA TV spot for 'Force' has some new moments for fans to talk about. The new 'Star Wars' movie will be released on Dec. 18.