'Wasn't He Gay?': A Revealing Question About Mister Rogers
"Wasn't he gay?" That's what people often ask me when they learn that I'm working on a book about Fred Rogers -- the beloved creator, writer, and host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. I've come to...
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My Dream Duets: Chatting with Barry Manilow, Andre Cymone and Carroll...
A Conversation with Barry Manilow Mike Ragogna: First off, thanks for the interview and it's a true blue spectacle that I landed it, Barry! Barry Manilow: [laughs] Sure, sure. MR: The concept for the...
View ArticleThis 'Star Wars' Recut Lets You Watch The Prequel Trilogy In Under Three Hours
"Star Wars VII" isn't out until December of next year, but you might as well get started on your marathons now. Yet rather than watch the much-derided prequel trilogy, we've got a solution: "Star Wars...
View ArticleKim Kardashian Celebrating Birthday On Vacation With Kanye West
Happy Birthday! Kim Kardashian's one lucky lady -- the reality star has been whisked away by hubby Kanye West on a surprise getaway for her 34th birthday, sources tell Us Weekly.
View ArticleLena Dunham, Natasha Lyonne Lip-Sync To 'You Don't Own Me' In PSA
Fifty years ago, Lesley Gore released “You Don’t Own Me,” a feminist anthem that includes lines like, “don’t tell me what to do, don’t tell me what to say.” Now, the song is being re-purposed for a PSA...
View ArticleAnne Hathaway's Hair Is Getting Longer
We haven't seen Anne Hathaway on the red carpet since the 2014 Met Gala in May, and it looks like the actress is taking on a new style!
View ArticleChris Martin And Gwyneth Paltrow Figured Out The Whole Divorce Thing
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow may have figured out the whole divorcing thing ... figured it out better than most, because they still genuinely seem to have affection -- if not love -- for each other.
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Chef Duff Goldman's 7 Simple Ingredients to Running a Successful Biz
You probably know chef Duff Goldman from his very successful cake show, Ace of Cakes and irreverent style as one of The Food Network's biggest stars. But you may not know about Duff's humble...
View Article22 Ryan Reynolds Moments You May Have Forgotten
Nowadays, Ryan Reynolds is one half of a crazy-cute Hollywood couple, but Ryan first found fame in the '90s, long before he became Blake Lively's significant other.
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The Kinetic Presence of Alexis Gregory
Alexis Gregory (photo by Jay Barry Matthews) Alexis Gregory is one of the most electric and versatile young actors working today. As a favorite in seminal British filmmaker and playwright Rikki...
View ArticleTaylor Swift Unveils '1989' Tracklist
Taylor Swift finally debuted the tracklist for "1989," due out Oct. 27. Earlier this week, a version of the tracklist leaked online, but the only differences were where a few songs stood in relation to...
View ArticleMovie Review: John Wick...Ouch!
Lordie, lordie what an ex-hit man won't do for the love of his dog. Keanu Reeves is back in this slam-bam-thank-you-mam kind of violent, IMAX, computer game film with witty dialogue. As bloody as this...
View ArticleThis Viral Short Film In India Makes A Strong Statement On Women's Safety
WASHINGTON -- Can India, a country struggling to combat an increasingly high-profile rape culture, envision a society where women feel safe in the company of unknown men? A new short film on women's...
View ArticleOpen Letter to Kanye West: Ferguson Is Happening. Where Are You?
Dear 'Ye, You have spent much of your career defying naysayers and the standards people have set for you. You refused to be intimidated by guys on the South Side of Chicago for your creativity. You...
View ArticleStill They Rise Against the Machine
For the last 15 years, Chicago's Rise Against has been bringing a fury and thunder to punk and rock and roll. This past year, the band released seventh album, The Black Market to critical and...
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'Avengers: Age Of Ultron' Trailer Has No Strings
The first trailer for "Marvel's The Avengers: Age of Ultron" leaked online on Wednesday evening. But in a baller move presumably out of Tony Stark's playbook, Disney and Marvel decided to combat the...
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'The League,' Season 6, Episode 8 Recap: Man Land
The drinks are flowing at Gibson's, like always, and everyone's hating on Kevin. Pete's feeling really pleased with himself, not only for having his prank with Andre's cat go swimmingly, but also...
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Photo Of President Xi Jinping Holding Umbrella Wins China's Top...
Umbrellas have figured prominently in Chinese politics in recent weeks. On Wednesday, a photograph of President Xi Jinping standing in the rain, pants rolled up above the ankles, protected by the...
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The 10 Sexiest Scary Movies
A lot of horror movies just throw in the obligatory topless scene and consider that "sexy." We're raising the bar here. All the movies below (except one) receive fresh ratings on RottenTomatoes.com's...
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Leslye Headland Is The Next Big TV Writer For The Modern Woman (And Everyone...
Television has never been an amazing source of three-dimensional female characters. For decades, the medium has relied on one-note stereotypes: the good girl, the temptress, the rebel, the know-it-all....
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