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'SPECTRE': What has kept the James Bond franchise going strong?'SPECTRE,' the upcoming Bond film, is the twenty-fourth film in the franchise. But the movie series shows no sign of slowing down, with recent entries being particularly praised. How has the movie series stayed popular?
Carrie Underwood on 'New Year's Rockin' Eve': Why this makes senseCarrie Underwood has performed on 'Year' before and her popularity as a singer and the current ubiquity of her genre, country music, makes the selection of her as a headlining performer a no-brainer.
'Our Brand Is Crisis': Can Sandra Bullock's drama succeed at the October box office?With dramas like 'Steve Jobs,' 'Bridge of Spies,' and 'The Martian' already in theaters, industry watchers are doubtful about the chances of 'Crisis' and the Bradley Cooper film 'Burnt' finding much of an audience this weekend. Does releasing too many fall dramas split audiences?
'Wicked City': Why the show's extreme violence has TV critics saying enough'Wicked City' centers on a serial killer in Los Angeles. Violence on cable and even broadcast television is nothing new, but TV critics are saying 'Wicked' is in 'poor taste' and 'vile and sadistic.'
'Supergirl' scores big ratings – here's why'Supergirl' stars Melissa Benoist as Superman's cousin, Kara Zor-El. The new CBS show recently got the highest ratings for a new show this fall. What led to its success?
Why streaming TV depicts more LGBT characters than broadcast TVTransgender characters appear on cable and streaming shows but not broadcast, according to a new GLAAD report, while the most LGBT characters appear on Netflix's 'Orange Is the New Black.' Why?
'Dancing With the Stars': Who was eliminated and are holiday-themed episodes still relevant?The latest episode of 'Dancing' was Halloween-themed, with contestants clad in spooky costumes and some selecting seasonally appropriate songs. But with the increasing popularity of streaming TV shows, do holiday-themed episodes still have a place on television?
'Sherlock': A TV special episode coming to a theater near youA special episode of 'Sherlock' that is set in Victorian times will premiere in both the US and Britain this January. Fans can also view the episode, titled 'Sherlock: The Abominable Bride,' in select movie theaters that same month.
'Supergirl' debut: Can it win over older viewers on CBS?In the past, the network has been home to some of the oldest viewers in primetime. Will 'Supergirl' prove to be a triumph for CBS?
'Rock the Kasbah,' 'Jem and the Holograms' hit wrong notes at box office'The Martian' triumphed at the box office this weekend while new releases like 'Jem,' 'Kasbah,' and 'The Last Witch Hunter' all struggled. What made audiences stay away?
'The Last Witch Hunter' may not a winner, but the fantasy genre is'The Last Witch Hunter' stars Vin Diesel. While the movie isn't winning over critics, executives most likely hoped the film could take advantage of the popularity of the fantasy genre.
Adele's new single and when we'll see her new albumAdele released a new single, 'Hello,' and her new album '25' has a release date. The singer's last album '21' was a smash hit, with such songs as 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Someone Like You' appearing on it.
Switching shows: Where is Simon Cowell judging next?Simon Cowell has judged contestants on 'American Idol' and 'The X-Factor,' and now jumps to a show he helped create: NBC's 'America's Got Talent.'
Laverne Cox will reportedly star in Fox's 'Rocky Horror' productionCox stars on the Netflix TV series 'Orange Is the New Black' and received an Emmy nomination for her work, becoming the first transgender actress to do so.
James Bond in 'SPECTRE': Will the new take on an old plot succeed?Judging by the title, the newest Bond film will involve the villainous SPECTRE organization, one of the most famous parts of Bond lore.
Chris Rock to host 2016 Oscars: Why are hosts always comedians?Rock previously served as host in 2005. To Oscars producers, hosts that have a background in stand-up comedy or live comedy programs may seem more able to think on their feet if something goes wrong and better able to keep the notoriously long Oscars ceremony moving.
Adele offers hints about her next albumAdele's next work will be a follow-up to her 2011 smash hit album '21,' which spawned such hits as 'Rolling In The Deep' and 'Someone Like You.' Adele was also behind the popular James Bond song 'Skyfall.'
'Back to the Future' Day: What's kept the movie series popular with fansMovie fans are celebrating 'Back to the Future' Day on Oct. 21, the day in 2015 in which 'Back' characters arrive in what was then 'the future.' Has the first film's positive message kept the movie series popular with viewers for decades?
'Back to the Future': How the movie's portrayal of the future differed from its 1980s fellowsFans are celebrating Back to the Future Day on Oct. 21, which is the day in which characters Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) arrive in 'the future' in the film 'Back to the Future Part II.'
'Gilmore Girls': Why it's a good choice to bring back on streamingNetflix is reportedly in negotiations with 'Gilmore' creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel to create new content, set in the universe of the show, for the streaming service.
