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Neil Diamond at 85: His Songs Still Resonate

Neil Diamond celebrates his 85th birthday — and while the musician himself has long retired from the stage, his music is more present than ever. Few songwriters have created so many distinctive melodies over the decades; tunes with a firm place in the collective memory: "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie," "I'm a Believer," "I Am...

Sinners Sets Oscar Record with 16 Nominations

The horror film "Sinners" by Ryan Coogler broke Oscar history by earning a total 16 Oscar nominations on Thursday for the 98th Academy Awards, which will be presented on March 15. The previous record of 14 had been held by "All About Eve," "Titantic" and "La La Land."

Covert Iranian Film Wins Sundance Ensemble Award

Maryam Ataei and Hossein Keshavarz in Park City, Utah, after the premiere of their film The Friend's House is Here at the Sundance Film Festival. Mandalit del Barco/NPR hide caption toggle caption Mandalit del Barco/NPR A feature film shot covertly in Iran won a jury award for ensemble cast at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

Why Fans Can't Get Enough of Bridgerton

The start of season four of "Bridgerton" marks the return of one of the most successful series of the streaming era. In this season, Benedict, the third of four sons of the widowed Violet Bridgerton, takes center stage. He would much rather continue living a life as an artist and bohemian than engage in romantic pursuits.

Vampires as Mirrors of Society

In the run-up to the Oscars on March 15, all eyes are on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," nominated for a record-breaking 16 Academy Awards.

Catherine O'Hara, Beloved Canadian Actress, Dies at 71

Canadian-born actress Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71, her management agency said on Friday. O'Hara was an Emmy-winner who starred in the series "Schitt's Creek" and the movie "Home Alone." She also starred in the movie "Beetlejuice" and the Hollywood satire show "The Studio."

Melania Documentary Draws Mostly Older White Female Viewers

Ads for the Melania movie at the New York Stock Exchange, where the first lady rang the bell last week. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images First lady Melania Trump's documentary outperformed box office expectations during its opening weekend, bringing in about $7 million domestically.

Hollywood Mourns Rob Reiner as Son Arrested After Brentwood Deaths

Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner arrive on the red carpet at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors gala dinner, Dec. 2, 2023, in Washington. Kevin Wolf/AP hide caption toggle caption Kevin Wolf/AP LOS ANGELES – Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner's son, Nick, has been arrested.

Rob Reiner and wife reported found dead in LA home

American director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife Michele have been found dead at their Los Angeles home, according to media reports. A spokesperson for Reiner's family confirmed the director and his wife died, CNN reported. Earlier, authorities had said that two bodies were found at Reiner's home in the upscale Brentwood neighborhood.

Federal Funding Restored for Libraries and Museums

The building that houses the IMLS. Earlier this year, President Trump issued an executive order dismantling the agency. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/AP The Institute of Museum and Library Services is reinstating all grants that were previously terminated by the Trump administration.

Spotify's Wrapped Assigns Your "Listening Age"

Spotify Wrapped is telling users their "listening age" this year, based on what era of music they listened to more than their peers. Spotify hide caption toggle caption Spotify There's how old you are, and there's how old Spotify thinks you are.