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'Home Alone' celebrates 25th anniversary – what keeps viewers coming back?'Home' stars Macaulay Culkin as a young boy who is accidentally left behind when his family goes on vacation for the holidays. He must soon contend with bumbling burglars.
SAG and Golden Globe nominations point to Oscar contendersNow that nominations for major awards shows like the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Golden Globes have been announced, we have a better idea of what movies could be Oscar contenders.
Could 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' be an Oscar contender?The American Film Institute put 'Force' on its list of the top 10 best movies of the year, while those behind the Critics' Choice Awards recently added it to their list of contenders for the best picture prize. Could 'Force' succeed at the Oscars, too?
Here's where you'll be able to stream the music of the BeatlesThe Beatles recently announced that their music will be arriving on multiple streaming services on Dec. 24.
Why Adele's '25' came in at number one for the fourth week in a rowThe singer's album continued to dominate sales charts weeks after its release. Adele's '21' is also selling well following the success of her new album.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': How it scored big box office numbers'Force' was released on Dec. 18 and has experienced record-breaking box office success since. The movie stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill.
'The Voice': Who won and how the new winner can succeed in the music industryThe hit NBC singing competition 'The Voice' has crowned its newest winner. The show is the dominant show of its genre now that shows like 'The X Factor' and 'American Idol' have left or are soon departing the scene.
'House of Cards' returns: How the show changed NetflixThe show is one of Netflix's most acclaimed offerings – has the streaming service been able to produce other shows that are also perennial awards season favorites since?
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': How sci-fi and fantasy films have changed since 1977The 1977 movie 'Star Wars' changed cinema forever. Here's how the fantasy and science fiction movie genres have changed since the first film debuted.
Adele concert special: How it won over critics, viewersAs the singer's album '25' continues to have massive sales, Adele's NBC concert special was well received. The singer will embark on a North American tour later this year.
'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' trailer: What the new clip set in the world of 'Harry Potter' revealsThe upcoming movie stars Eddie Redmayne and will be released in November 2016. It's written by 'Potter' author J.K. Rowling.
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens': Fans react to its premiere'Force' premiered in Los Angeles on Dec. 14. The movie features the return of original 'Star Wars' actors like Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill as well as new actors like Daisy Ridley and John Boyega.
Critics' Choice Awards: Is 'Mad Max' next 'Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'?More than a decade ago, 'King' became the first fantasy movie to win the Oscar Best Picture. What's changed since 'King' won? Can 'Max' succeed like 'King' did?
Weekend box office: Why 'In the Heart of the Sea' won't stay afloatThe Ron Howard film 'Heart of the Sea' debuted this past weekend but didn't make a splash. The final 'Hunger Games' movie topped the box office once again. Why was 'Sea''s opening so mediocre?
Adele tickets: Check out the US cities she will visitThe British singer has announced the itinerary for her upcoming North American tour, which will kick off this summer. What part does touring play for successful artists in the current music industry?
'X-Men: Apocalypse': A new trailer and how the franchise has revitalized itselfThe 'X-Men' movies seemed to run out of steam with the release of 2006's 'X-Men: The Last Stand.' But like other movie series, it's been reborn creatively with new movies like 'X-Men: Days of Future Past.'
Golden Globe nominees: Will box office champs succeed during awards season?Nominations for the Golden Globes this year include box office champions like 'Mad Max: Fury Road' and 'The Martian.' Will financially successful films be forces during the awards season?
Golden Globes nominees: TV nods demonstrate changing TV landscapeThis year, broadcast networks were almost completely shut out of both the best comedy series and best drama series categories. Cable networks and streaming services continue to have a reputation as a place for quality TV.
'The BFG': Steven Spielberg's newest family-friendly film gets a trailerSpielberg has established a reputation as a creator of classic family movies. Where else are viewers of all ages finding quality films today?
Golden Globe nominations: Box office champs and movies with female protagonists lead the wayThe movies nominated in some of the major categories for the Golden Globes include 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' 'Carol,' and 'Room.'
