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How Reese Witherspoon is shifting film and televisionReece Witherspoon's Pacific Standard has produced such awards season favorites as 'Gone Girl' and 'Wild.' One of the company's upcoming projects is an HBO adaptation of 'Big Little Lies,' which centers on three female friends.
How deaf 'DWTS' contestant Nyle DiMarco impressed judgesDiMarco became the first deaf male contestant to compete on 'Dancing.' Judges called him 'terrific' and 'unbelievable' after he performed with professional dancer Peta Murgatroyd.
Dolly Parton, Katy Perry ACM Awards duet: Why pop stars perform at country awardsPerry and Parton will reportedly take the stage together at next month's Academy of Country Music Awards. Past pop-country collaborations at these awards ceremonies include Justin Timberlake and Fall Out Boy performing at the CMA Awards.
'Once Upon a Time' delivers another surprising twist for famous charactersThe newest episode of 'Once' included an unexpected revelation about Belle. Can the show continue to change familiar fairy tale storylines with success?
Will 'Batman v Superman' be another 'Man of Steel' at the box office?The 2013 Superman movie 'Man of Steel' performed well at the box office, but didn't do as well with critics and was controversial with fans. Will 'Batman v Superman' be popular enough to launch a DC Comics cinematic universe?
Will one of these actors play a young Han Solo in a 'Star Wars' film?Actors including Taron Egerton and Emory Cohen are reportedly still contenders for the role of the smuggler. The stand-alone Han Solo movie is scheduled to be released in 2018.
Iggy Pop performs at SXSW. Will new album be his last?Pop took the stage with members of Queens of the Stone Age, Chavez, and Arctic Monkeys in Austin. The musician's new album, 'Post Pop Depression,' is now available.
'X-Men: Apocalypse' trailer – can the movie continue the franchise's success?'Apocalypse' features the return of actors Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, and Michael Fassbender as well as new stars like Sophie Turner and Kodi Smit-McPhee. The film will be released this May.
A year in, James Corden has carved out late-night nicheIt's almost the anniversary of Corden's debut as host of the CBS program 'Late Late Show' and on a recent episode, he brought back an idea he had used early on in the show's run, filming an episode at someone's home.
'Daredevil' season two – why Netflix is a good fit for the superhero showThe second season of the superhero show debuts on March 18. The streaming service seems to be a good place for the program because of the show's approach to storytelling.
Sneak peak of 'The Flash'/'Supergirl' crossover – why it's happening on CBSSupergirl and the Flash will appear in the same TV episode later this month. The superheroes' TV shows air on CBS and the CW, respectively.
Season four of 'The Americans' – how historical shows can draw or repel viewersThe newest season of the well-received Cold War drama 'Americans' premieres on March 16. The show stars Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell as KGB agents living in America.
Michelle Obama creates song to aid young women's educationObama recently asked Kelly Clarkson, Missy Elliott, and Janelle Monae to work on the song, 'This Is For My Girls.' The track will help raise money for the 'Let Girls Learn' program.
Here's why stories about gifted children like 'Miss Peregrine' appeal to young viewersA new trailer for 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' has been released. The movie is based on the book of the same name by Ransom Riggs and is directed by Tim Burton.
Ford and Spielberg reunite for 'Indiana Jones 5': Lessons from 'Force Awakens'Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg will work on a new 'Indiana' film – No. 5 in the series – which will be released in the summer of 2019.
Sony buys Michael Jackson music rights: Was Jackson a savvy businessman?Jackson's estate is selling his stake in the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog, which is the home of music by acts ranging from the Beatles to Bob Dylan to Taylor Swift.
Lin-Manuel Miranda performs with Obama: How his musical made Alexander Hamilton popular'Hamilton' creator and star Miranda recently performed with Obama at the White House. Miranda's smash hit musical is prompting new interest in the Founding Father.
'Supergirl': How superheroine shows changed the TV landscapeThe cast and crew of 'Supergirl' recently discussed the program at PaleyFest. Actress Chyler Leigh says her husband told her of joining the show, 'Look at our little girls and if you don’t have a resounding yes, then you’re crazy.'
Hillary Clinton on 'Broad City': Why politicians do comedyClinton will appear on an episode of the Comedy Central program. The politician has also appeared on 'Saturday Night Live' and late-night comedy shows including 'The Tonight Show.'
'10 Cloverfield Lane' draws crowds while 'Brothers Grimsby' strugglesThe new Sacha Baron Cohen comedy 'Grimsby' did not do well at the box office after opening this past weekend. Why did audiences stay away from the film?
