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How Paul Kantner and Jefferson Airplane influenced the sound of the '60sKantner was a member of the bands Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship and is credited with having helped to popularize the psychedelic rock genre.
'Outlander' casts important role: How the show became a hit for StarzThose behind the Starz TV show 'Outlander' have brought on actress Sophie Skelton in a pivotal part. The program, which debuted in 2014, has become an important part of cable network Starz's current success.
'Billions': Showtime drama will come back for a second seasonShowtime's new program will have a second season. How is the cable network doing against such competition as HBO and Starz?
Rihanna's new album 'Anti': Will any physical copies be released?According to a statement from the streaming service Tidal, Rihanna's new album is 'exclusively available in streaming and downloadable formats.' What does this decision say about music marketing?
Rihanna's new single debuts on Tidal: Is her streaming strategy working?Rihanna's new song 'Work' is available on the streaming service Tidal but not on other services like Spotify. How is Tidal doing almost a year after its launch?
Why Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will be honoring Carol BurnettTina Fey and Amy Poehler will give Carol Burnett the lifetime achievement award at the SAG Awards ceremony on Jan. 30. What is Burnett's legacy?
'Little House on the Prairie' movie: What's behind the series' lasting appeal?A movie based on the 1970s TV adaptation of the bestselling books is reportedly being made. What keeps people returning to Laura Ingalls Wilder's stories?
'The X-Files': Do these good ratings mean more episodes?The first two episodes of the new version of 'The X-Files' have gotten impressive ratings. While other TV 'reboots' like 'Heroes Reborn' have struggled, 'X-Files' is off to a good start so far.
'The Birth of a Nation': Why the new drama has Sundance talking'Birth' stars Nate Parker as Nat Turner, who headed up a slave rebellion in 1831. The film is shaping up to be the hit of the Sundance Film Festival.
Miley Cyrus joins Woody Allen's Amazon show: Only the newest big name to make the jump to TVCyrus, Elaine May, and Allen will reportedly star in the TV show by the 'Irrational Man' director. TV has become the place to find acclaimed actors and behind-the-scenes talent.
How to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Star Trek' this yearThe anniversary of the 1966 debut of the classic science fiction show will include conventions and interactive opportunities as well as a new movie this summer.
#OscarsSoWhite: How Chris Rock is reacting to the diversity discussionRock is hosting the Oscars and is 'writing a new show' following the controversy over the lack of diversity among the acting nominees. How will he skewer Hollywood this time?
'The Big Short': An Oscars dark horse for Best Picture'The Big Short,' a film about those who predicted the 2008 financial crisis, is suddenly the talk of the Oscars race. Why?
Kanye West's new album, 'Swish': Another revolutionary work?Critics hailed West's previous work, the 2013 album 'Yeezus,' as 'the work of one of the greatest creative minds working today' and 'the most musically adventurous album West has ever released.'
'The 5th Wave': What makes a YA movie franchise work?The movie 'Wave,' which is based on the novel of the same name by Rick Yancey, is the newest attempt by Hollywood to make a hit out of a young adult book series. What has made some of these films succeed and some fail?
'Legends of Tomorrow': Is CW the network to beat for superhero TV programming?'Tomorrow' is the third superhero TV show produced by the CW and stars Victor Garber and Wentworth Miller. The CW is also the home of 'Arrow' and 'The Flash.'
'The X-Files': Was the original show an early sign of the decline of the time slot?The 1990s incarnation of 'X-Files' aired on Friday nights yet succeeded anyway. As DVRs maintain their popularity and viewers have multiple online options for catching up with a show later, viewers today are finding shows even if the programs air at an unusual time.
'Baskets': A look at the new FX comedy and the success of the network's original programmingThe Zach Galifianakis comedy 'Baskets' debuts on FX on Jan. 21. Galifianakis is known for the films 'The Hangover' and 'Birdman.'
'Cats' will return to Broadway: How well do revivals do on the Great White Way?The Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'Cats' will debut on Broadway this August. The show originally began there in 1982.
Here's why the release date for 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' has moved'Star Wars: Episode VIII' will come out in December 2017 rather than that spring. Why has the date shifted?
