All Culture Cafe
- Lady Gaga's national anthem: Her vocal prowess wows
Lady Gaga's rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl 50 was just the most recent performance in which she's gotten the attention of critics with her powerful vocals.
- 'Deadpool': Can an R-rated superhero movie succeed?
'Deadpool' stars Ryan Reynolds as a wisecracking superhero of the same name. Unlike such fellow superhero movies as the Marvel films and the 'X-Men' series, 'Deadpool' is rated R. Will that deprive the film of some of its box office potential?
- 'The Good Wife' will end: What made the CBS drama great?
CBS announced during the Super Bowl that the current season of 'The Good Wife' will be its last. What made this show great?
- 2016 Grammy Awards: Will Taylor Swift win?
Swift is set to perform at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 15, but will she win such prizes as the album of the year award? Critics say it's not a sure thing as she goes up against acts like Kendrick Lamar and Alabama Shakes.
- Super Bowl halftime shift? Beyonce pop vs. Coldplay rock
Coldplay was the headliner act at Super Bowl 50. So, why is everyone talking about Beyonce, and Bruno Mars?
- 'Orange Is the New Black': Here's how many more seasons of the show we'll see
Multiple new seasons have reportedly been ordered for the Netflix show. The TV program recently won the best comedy cast award at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, with actress Laura Prepon saying of the show during her acceptance speech, 'this is what we talk about when we talk about diversity.'
- 'The Choice': How movies based on Nicholas Sparks books have become a cottage industry
'Choice,' which stars Benjamin Walker and Teresa Palmer, is the eleventh movie to be based on a novel by Sparks. The film is now in theaters.
- Miley Cyrus will advise on 'The Voice': What role do music stars play on the show?
Miley Cyrus recently appeared on Netflix's Bill Murray holiday special and will appear on an Amazon TV show from Woody Allen.
- 'Hail, Caesar!': Will the Coen brothers' latest movie survive Super Bowl weekend?
The new movie centers on several people working at a Hollywood studio in the 1950s. Can the movie find an audience or will the film's opening weekend be affected by Sunday's game?
- 'Deadpool': What did 20th Century Fox learn from 'Guardians of the Galaxy'?
The movie 'Deadpool' arrives on Feb. 12. Like some other recent comic book movies, including 'Guardians' and 'Ant-Man,' 'Deadpool' draws on humor. Is this a formula for success?
- 'Gilmore Girls' revival: Why the show is coming back
Like fan favorites 'The Mindy Project' and 'Family Guy,' 'Gilmore Girls' got enough streaming attention to prove the show's popularity and spark a revival.
- 'Fast and the Furious 9' and '10': Is the movie series a model of Hollywood diversity?
The smash success of 'Furious 7,' the most recent movie in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise, was attributed in part to the series' diverse cast.
- 'Hamilton' at the Grammys: Why the performance will be unusual
The cast of 'Hamilton' will reportedly perform as part of this month's Grammy Awards. Music from a Broadway show being performed at the Grammy Awards is a rarity and shows just how big the production has become.
- James Corden will host 2016 Tony Awards. Will viewers tune in?
'Late Late Show' host James Corden starred in the big-screen musical 'Into the Woods' and won a Tony Award for his work in 'One Man, Two Guvnors.'
- Super Bowl 50 halftime show: Will Bruno Mars join Coldplay and Beyoncé?
How often does mixing genres and eras of music work for the Super Bowl?
- 'Hail, Caesar!': Here's why Hollywood loves movies about Hollywood
'Caesar' is the newest movie from the Coen brothers and stars George Clooney, Ralph Fiennes, and Scarlett Johansson, among others. It will be released on Feb. 5.
- 'Kung Fu Panda 3' tops box office – how DreamWorks is winning with the 'Panda' franchise
'Panda' came in first place at the box office this past weekend, while the sea drama 'The Finest Hours' had more trouble financially. The 'Kung Fu Panda' movies star Jack Black.
- SAG Awards: Why everyone is so confused about what will win the Best Picture Oscar
The cast of 'Spotlight' won the best cast performance prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, while actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Brie Larson won prizes for their work in 'The Revenant' and 'Room,' respectively.
- 'Grease: Live': Are these TV musicals getting better?
'Grease: Live' aired on Fox on Jan. 31 and seems to have won over many viewers and critics, echoing the critical and ratings success of NBC's latest effort, 'The Wiz.' How are networks continuing to try to bring in viewers with these live events?
- How 'Grease: Live' can win over viewers and critics
Fox is attempting to capitalize on a new live musical trend with 'Grease,' which airs on Jan. 31. What lessons can those working on the musical learn from recent NBC productions like 'The Wiz Live!'?