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Natalie Portman: What she said in her Harvard commencement speechPortman said of her time making the movie 'Black Swan,' which won her a Best Actress Oscar, 'If I had known my own limitations, I never would have taken the risk. And the risk led to one of my greatest personal and professional achievements.'
'Mad Max: Fury Road': A look at what Tom Hardy said about gender in the movie'Max' has drawn praise from many for its lead female character, portrayed by Charlize Theron. Theron is joined this summer by other female leads like Scarlett Johansson in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' Emilia Clarke in 'Terminator: Genisys,' and Melissa McCarthy in 'Spy.'
'San Andreas': Why Hollywood went ahead with an original movie this summerConventional wisdom would dictate that a movie without brand name recognition would get lost in the noisy summer movie season. Here's why movie executives most likely went ahead with the disaster movie.
Salted chocolate oat fudgeMade with chocolate, nut butter, and oat flour you could easily convince yourself you need this as a healthy go-to snack.
Verbal EnergySecrets of champion spellers revealedAs the excitement over this year鈥檚 National Spelling Bee builds, a look at what orthographic advice the best contestants have for the rest of us.
'Aquarius': How NBC is experimenting with binge-watching'Aquarius' stars David Duchovny as a police detective working in the 1960s whose investigation leads him to Charles Manson. The show's first season episodes will all be put online following the premiere of the show in addition to airing weekly.
Thai eggplant saladStart with a bed of fresh greens and a generous amount of fresh herbs 鈥� basil, cilantro, and mint. Then add some sliced scallions, top with roasted eggplant and toss in a sweet and spicy dressing.
Strawberry iced teaA pitcher of fresh strawberry iced tea beats any 'flavored' mix, hands down.
Here's how Jessica Lange's coming back to BroadwayLange will appear on Broadway in one of the most acclaimed plays of all time. She's coming back to a Broadway which recently experienced its most financially successful and well-attended season ever.
'Point Break': A look at the trailer and why it's being remadeA trailer has been released for the remake of the Patrick Swayze movie 'Point Break.' The original movie's resemblance to a certain box office-topping franchise may have been what made movie executives go ahead with a 'Point' remake.
Absorbed, not transmittingStudents with downcast eyes are mostly focused on a screen. Not this one.
The memorable scent of lavenderBeloved for its fragrance for millenniums, it鈥檚 still a charmer.
Organic meal kits help out frazzled home cooksLocal and organic meal kits that are delivered to your door are a growing trend among consumers聽who care about where their food comes from and like to cook but are pressed for time to actually plan and prepare a meal from fresh ingredients.
Cannes Film Festival: Here are the movies you need to know aboutFilms like 'Carol' and 'Inside Out' are ones you'll be hearing about come awards season. Here are some of the other movies that were screened at Cannes Film Festival and got attendees buzzing.
Is Hugh Jackman going to be in the 'Deadpool' movie?'Deadpool' actor Ryan Reynolds recently said in an interview that 'it seems like [Jackman] is open to' appearing in the film. Movie executives would most likely like to see Jackman in the film as introducing new characters with old ones has been a successful move for various superhero films.
Jon Stewart: Here's how he's taking 'concrete action' to aid veterans'The Daily Show' host Jon Stewart recently revealed that he runs a boot camp for veterans who want to get involved in TV.
Anne Meara leaves a 60-year legacy in comedy, theater, films, and TVAnne Meara, an accomplished actress and comedian who was nominated for four Emmy Awards, leaves behind husband Jerry Stiller, son Ben Stiller, and daughter Amy.
Get ready to grill: Mediterranean burgersIt's Memorial Day weekend and time to kick-off the outdoor grilling season. Here's how to use Mediterranean flavors to beef up regular burgers.
'Tomorrowland' aims to bring the fun back to the future'We're not afraid to make a movie that could be perceived by some as corny or hopeful or unrealistic,' 'Tomorrowland' director Brad Bird said. The film stars Britt Robertson as teenager Casey Newton, who teams up with a scientist (George Clooney) to travel to Tomorrowland.
Reese Witherspoon as Tinkerbell: How the 'Peter Pan' character should be updatedThe 'Wild' actress is reportedly set to star as Peter Pan's sidekick in an upcoming live-action take on the fairy's story. Why a new spin on the character is welcome, and how the upcoming movie could be a good way to make that happen.