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'Arrow': Season 4 and how the superhero world is getting happier'Arrow' creator Marc Guggenheim has dropped some hints about the upcoming season and says the new episodes will be 'lighter.' Here's how he most likely arrived at that decision and why darker-is-better isn't always the case anymore in the superhero movie world.
'Pan' movie trailer: Why producers and audiences keep returning to this storyA new trailer has been released for the upcoming movie 'Pan,' which is a new take on the story by J.M. Barrie. With the story's current popularity, what makes executives and moviegoers keep returning to the boy who wouldn't grow up?
'Shoegate': Celebrity dress code contretemps at CannesNo high heels? No entry to the premiere of 'Carol.' Cannes unofficial rules are that men must wear tuxedos with bow ties and black shoes, and women are expected to wear dresses with heels. The dress code is enforced by security guards.
Tiny house owners search for an urban roostThe pared-down simplicity of tiny homes has come to embody many things: an oasis in a stormy economy, DIY ingenuity, green living, and, in some cities, the answer to homelessness.
Could smartphone bans help students achieve more?A study from the London School of Economics found that banning smartphones in classrooms can assist in learning. Are kids plugging in too early?Â
'Pitch Perfect 2' soars past 'Mad Max' at the box office'Pitch' bested the action movie 'Mad Max: Fury Road' at the box office this weekend and also grossed more over the weekend than the original film grossed domestically in its entire run.
Taylor Swift at BBMAS: What are the keys to her enduring success?Taylor Swift at BBMAs: Swift dominated the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, again. What makes her such a success year after year?Â
Mad Men finale: What just happened – and why?What was 'Mad Men' creator Matthew Weiner thinking when he created the finale of the critically acclaimed show? Here's a look at what he's said about his conclusion to the AMC TV series.
Black bean curryJamaican black bean curry makes a great vegan entree, or even a delicious side dish for Meatless Monday.- Taylor Swift dominates Billboard Music Awards... againTaylor Swift is now the most decorated artist in the history of the Billboard Music Awards, surpassing Garth Brooks.Â
Mother and daughter reunited after eight-year cross-border custody battleHouston resident Dorotea Garcia and 13-year-old Alondra Diaz were reunited after a judge in Mexico ruled DNA tests that showed they are mother and daughter.
Berry vinaigretteAn easy vinaigrette to brighten up seasonal salad greens.- National Chocolate Chip Day: Overnight chocolate chip cookiesMay 15 is National Chocolate Chip Day. Celebrate by baking a batch of chewy chocolate chip cookies.
Bill Cosby responds to criticisms: The message is more important than the messengerCosby didn't address assault claims made by more than 25 women and has largely maintained his silence since the allegations resurfaced starting last year.Â
'Pitch Perfect 2' is funnier than the originalThe news is all good for this sequel – favorite cast members are back and Elizabeth Banks' scenes as a broadcaster are a highlight. 'Perfect' stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, and Hailee Steinfeld.
'Mad Max: Fury Road' has impressive action but never lightens up'Max' stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron match up well in the movie and the action sequences are mightily impressive, at least as feats of engineering.
'Slow West' has some marvelous black humor'West' stars Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jay, a Scottish boy searching for his girlfriend (Caren Pistorius), while actor Michael Fassbender is the outlaw who helps Jay survive.
'I Am Big Bird' is affectionately saccharine'Bird' tells the story of Caroll Spinney, who portrays the classic Sesame Street character and is, as the documentary reveals, unassuming and gracious.
'King of the Blues' legend B.B. King diesB.B. King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans, died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas.- Asparagus, peas, and bacon spring pastaFresh asparagus, peas, salty bacon, and pasta make this dish an easy weeknight meal. The highlights of lemon enhance the taste of springtime freshness.