Blue-collar character actor Danny Aiello has died at age 86
Danny Aiello, the blue-collar character actor whose long career playing tough guys included roles in "Fort Apache, the Bronx," "The…
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'Lemonade' by Beyoncé is named the AP's album of the decade
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How streaming, diversity, #MeToo propelled TV decade of change
Nothing is the same, whether it's how much television we consume; how and where we do it; who gets to…
'Purple Rain' and a record number of female-directed films join National Film Registry
The films, chosen in consultation with the National Film Preservation Board and library specialists, also include Spike Lee's 1986 "She's…
'Parasite' and 'Bombshell' get a boost with SAG nominations
The SAG Awards are one of the most closely watched Academy Awards bellwethers because, historically, a best ensemble nomination from…
We read these 29 books in 2019. You should too
As the year draws to a close, PBS NewsHour staff members suggest some of the books that made them slow…
To eat at this Maine restaurant, send a postcard
At The Lost Kitchen, just reserving a table is an event. Last year, about 20,000 people sent postcards to Erin…
Discussion questions for 'Circe'
Madeline Miller's "Circe," which reimagines the story of a minor goddess from the Odyssey, is our December book club pick.
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In Broadway musical, Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill' becomes modern-day metaphor
Alanis Morissette's "Jagged Little Pill," released in 1995, became the angry and raw soundtrack of a generation. Now, the Grammy-winning…
Big Bird, Linda Ronstadt and Sally Field celebrated at Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center Honors are given for lifetime achievement in the arts.
