Studio Ghibli Co-Founder Isao Takahata Dies At 82
Takahata founded Japan's film and animation house Studio Ghibli with Hayao Miyazaki in 1985.
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Netflix Banks On Hip-Hop's Mass Appeal With 'Rapture'
The streaming giant hooks up with another veteran hip-hop journalist in Sacha Jenkins to add to its expanding roster of rap-related explorations.
George Frideric Handel's Passacaglia
George Frideric Handel's Passacaglia is a series of wonderfully distinctive variations showing that the composer was all about that bass.
Fizza-Ma-Wizza-Ma-Dill: The Elegance Of Trap And Dr. Seuss
Pop culture and music critic Stephen Thompson ponders the connection between Migos' signature flow and hallowed children's' literature.
Julie Lythcott-Haims: What's The Harm In Overparenting?
Former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims says overinvolved parents prevent kids from developing agency. She urges parents to focus on what's more important: unconditional love ... and chores.
Caroline Paul: How Can We Instill Bravery In Girls?
Writer and former firefighter Caroline Paul argues that in order to raise confident girls, parents must encourage them to take risks and have the same kinds of adventures boys do.
Peggy Orenstein: How Should We Talk To Our Kids About Sex?
Author Peggy Orenstein warns if parents don't educate kids about sex — the media will. She says that leads to risky behavior — and keeps young women from expecting equality in sexual relationships.
Aala El-Khani: How Do You Help Kids Cope With Trauma?
Children in war zones experience unimaginable hardship, says Dr. Aala El-Khani. She says parents must play a major role in helping children survive — even thrive — in the wake of trauma.
Sarah Kay: What Advice Would You Give Your Future Daughter?
Spoken word poet Sarah Kay imagines what it would like to raise a child in a world of happiness, heartache, and everything in between.
Perfectly Preserved And Wallpapered With Nostalgia, 'Trading Spaces' Returns
TLC's room-renovation show returns this weekend, almost unchanged after a decade off the air.