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TV has Christmas movies dialed in

NEW YORK – Have you heard the one about the girl who didn’t care about Christmas but found herself in a small town for the holidays surrounded by decorations, cookies and carolers, and found...

DATE: Nov 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

After making a hit, ‘Making a Murderer’ returns with second season

NEW YORK – The “Making a Murderer” filmmakers were in many ways in a race against the clock to make part two of their series, now available on Netflix. “We were in post-production...

DATE: Oct 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Known for drama chops, Nicole Kidman is dying to do a comedy

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Pratfalls, gags, or dry wit, Nicole Kidman says she’d love to give them a shot. The Oscar-winner says she never gets offered comedic roles and she’d like t...

DATE: Jul 30, 2017 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Cindy Crawford talks selfies, models today and daughter Kaia

NEW YORK – Score one for the selfie stick: Cindy Crawford believes those photos of you by you can help boost self-image. “It’s empowering for kids to take their own image in their...

DATE: Oct 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Many couples find the honeymoon can wait

NEW YORK – “Where are you going on your honeymoon?” It’s one of the most common questions asked of a couple engaged to marry. Another appropriate question these days: ...

DATE: May 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Stiller happy nobody tripped during stunt

NEW YORK – Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson made many “Zoolander” fans giddy when they closed the Valentino runway show during Paris Fashion Week earlier this month as their model characters from...

DATE: Mar 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Lena Dunham sticks to candid style with new book

NEW YORK – In the pilot episode of “Girls,” Lena Dunham’s character, Hannah, tells her parents that she believes she’s meant to share her writing talent with others. “I think I ma...

DATE: Sep 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Books

Ice Bucket standouts — celebrities take on the challenge

NEW YORK – Dozens of celebrities have helped fuel the success of the ice bucket challenge for ALS. Here are a few examples: Rocker Dave Grohl and his band, The Foo Fighters, spoo...

DATE: Aug 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Teen finds meaning in 1950s popularity guide

NEW YORK – Respecting or learning from one’s elders isn’t exactly a top priority for most teens. They’re too busy texting or mastering the latest social-media platform to relate to the idea ...

DATE: May 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Family

De Niro honors late father with documentary

PARK CITY, Utah – Creativity runs in the De Niro family. Robert De Niro’s father, Robert De Niro Sr., was an abstract expressionist painter, part of the post-WWII art scene, whic...

DATE: Jan 20, 2014 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘Catching Fire’ premieres end for cast

NEW YORK – Nine – that’s how many red carpets the stars of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” have walked at premieres around the globe to promote it. Not that they’re complaining ...

DATE: Nov 21, 2013 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

After gripping British viewers, ‘Broadchurch’ coming to U.S.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Another popular British TV series is being exported to the U.S. to hopefully grip American viewers. “Broadchurch” is a murder mystery drama centered on the...

DATE: Jul 25, 2013 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming