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Family Circle magazine will shut down after 87 years of publication

Family Circle, a staple of women-oriented home magazines, will shut down after it publishes its December issue, NBC reported Wednesday.The magazine is owned by Meredith Corp., which also publishes...

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14 great 'Weird Al' Yankovic songs you've missed. And one you didn't.

Enjoy these (mostly) rarely played but great tracks of the pop parody singer, who celebrates his 60th birthday Wednesday.

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Former AP civil rights reporter Kathryn Johnson dies

Kathryn Johnson, a trailblazing reporter for The Associated Press whose intrepid coverage of the civil rights movement and other major stories led to a string of legendary scoops, died Wednesday. She...

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'Supernatural' star Jared Padalecki accused of assault at Austin bar

"Supernatural" actor Jared Padalecki has been accused of assaulting two employees at a downtown Austin bar, court documents say.Austin police officers were flagged down by people who were with a man...

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'Goodness and humor' celebrated as 'Sesame Street' turns 50

NEW YORK (AP) — Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky TV program that featured a bunch of furry puppets."Wow, Wanda the Witch is weird,"...

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Madonna disturbs the peace, enthralls with Madame X Tour

Madonna, in the midst of her Madame X theater tour, continues to follow fellow trailblazer James Baldwin’s philosophy that "artists are here to disturb the peace."In fact, the pop icon opens her...

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'Primal' low-budget but a stronger showing for Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage has found himself starring in a series of low-budget films in recent years that few people have seen. That would include such unforgettable efforts as “A Score to Settle,” “Color Out of...

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'The Little Mermaid Live!': Five very important questions about ABC's bizarre...

ABC finally aired its highly hyped "The Little Mermaid Live!" extravaganza Tuesday night, and, well ... calling it "live" was kind of a big stretch.Nonetheless, #TheLittleMermaidLive was the No. 1...

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Did teenage rappers from Florida write 'Who Let the Dogs Out?'

As New Yorker Ben Sisto undertook a multi-year quest to find out exactly who, who wrote "Who Let the Dogs Out" — the hit tune from 2000 that some call one of the most annoying songs of all time — his...

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Netflix and (literally) chill: Here's what to watch during this week's Arctic...

It's cold pretty much everywhere in the U.S. this week. In honor of this week's cold front, we've rounded up some of the most bingeworthy TV, including new releases and old favorites you can find on...

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In final moment of Final Jeopardy, Brown student turns money into love

Dhruv Gaur, the Brown University student competing in the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions, was eliminated in the semifinals in the episode that aired Monday. But he showed the heart of a champion...

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Kanye West will appear at Joel Osteen's Sunday church service

After launching a "Sunday Service" of his own, rapper Kanye West is headed to Texas to join one of the nation's most popular pastors, Joel Osteen.According to TMZ, West and his traveling choir will...

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Reports: Entire 'Days of Our Lives' cast released from contract

The entire cast of "Days of Our Lives" have been released from their contracts, according to reports.TVLine.com reports the show will go on an indefinite hiatus, but it has not yet been canceled.The...

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New Media, Gannett shareholders clear way for merger

The two biggest U.S. newspaper chains are on the brink of combining, in a deal with repercussions for news consumers and journalists nationwide.New Media Investment Group, which operates under its...

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Netflix plans to amend Holocaust film after Poland complains

Netflix agreed to amend its documentary series "The Devil Next Door" after Poland's prime minster complained that it falsely suggested that his nation's government ran Nazi death camps during World War...

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'The Crown' is back with midlife crises, heavy heads and sterling performances

Netflix's "The Crown" returns for a third season in topmost form Sunday after a wait of two years, which is still not as long as the wait for some kind of solution to Brexit. It has a smashingly good...

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Baltimore Museum of Art will acquire works solely by women in 2020

One major art museum is making a move to prominently highlight women artists for an entire year. The Baltimore Museum of Art announced that all artwork it adds to its collection in 2020 — either...

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'Jeopardy!' champs James Holzhauer, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter to face off...

If you enjoyed watching James Holzhauer's run on "Jeopardy!" this year, you're going to love this.The champion will face off with the show's two other biggest winners, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, in...

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'Snowmen' return to Stroudsburg next week

Back by popular demand will be the original 10 “Snowmen of Stroudsburg” from last year, along with an additional 20 new members.“This year they’ll be displayed along downtown Main Street, but also go...

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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show officially canceled for 2019

The annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show won't be happening this year.L Brands, the parent company of the lingerie retailer, has officially canceled the 2019 show. "We'll be communicating to...

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