Pop Culture

Hamilton-inspired cupcake toppers. It was only a matter of time before fans of the Broadway hit sought out culinary tributes to their most treasured folk hero.

Feeling 'Young, Scrappy And Hungry'? Have A 'Hamilton'-Inspired Meal

3:21pm July 24, 2017

by Kristen Hartke

It was only a matter of time before fans of the Broadway hit sought out culinary tributes to their most treasured folk hero. Here are historically minded ideas to eat like the Founding Father.

"I was really hoping for more of an open-plan kitchen.": Daenerys (Emilia Clarke), Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), Yara (Gemma Whelan) and Ellaria (Indira Varma) prepare to go House hunting in "Stormborn."

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'Game Of Thrones' Season 7, Episode 2: 'You're A Dragon. Be A Dragon'

12:16pm July 24, 2017

by Glen Weldon

In "Stormborn," lots of long-hoarded information was finally shared, and in a massive sea battle, buckles got gruesomely swashed.

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The Next 'Game of Thrones' Could Be Set In Post-Apocalyptic Africa

7:57am July 23, 2017

by Mako Muzenda

HBO has optioned the novel Who Fears Death by sci-fi writer Nnedi Okorafor. And the man behind GoT — George R.R. Martin — is at the helm.

Tom Hardy plays a Royal Air Force pilot in the new Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk.

Arts

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Dunkirk'

4:49pm July 21, 2017

by Linda Holmes

Christopher Nolan's war drama about the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Allied troops has immediacy, scope, and a sense of the unique terrors inherent in war.

Arts

'Awkward' And 'Insecure' Get To The Root Of Writer Issa Rae's Humor

2:12pm July 21, 2017

As a self-described "awkward black girl," Rae says she often felt that she was straddling two worlds growing up. She created and stars in the HBO series Insecure. Originally broadcast Nov. 8, 2016.

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Tens Of Thousands Of Fans Expected To Attend Comic-Con In San Diego

6:20am July 21, 2017

by Nina Gregory

It's time for the San Diego Comic-Con! Fans of all ages gather in costumes (and not) to get a sneak peek at upcoming books, movies, TV shows and more.

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Actors Daniel Dae Kim (far left) and Grace Park (second from right) appeared alongside Alex O'Loughlin (far right) and Scott Caan in CBS's Hawaii Five-0.

Arts

'Hawaii Five-0' Casting Announcement Doesn't Fix CBS's Larger Diversity Problem

6:45pm July 19, 2017

by Eric Deggans

CBS announced the three new actors who will be joining the cast of its cop drama. To no one's surprise, all are nonwhite. But the network still has work to do.

Internet personality Jake Paul is not being a thoughtful neighbor, according to residents who say his rental house has been the scene of fires and loud antics.

YouTube Star Jake Paul's Neighbors Tell Him: We're Not Jake Paulers

5:17pm July 19, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Residents of the street where Paul rents a large house are meeting with police and city officials to review code requirements after a series of pranks and antics at his West Hollywood home.

The speed with which "Despacito," by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee (pictured behind him), became the most-streamed song points to the increasing popularity of music streaming services.

Music & Culture

'Despacito' Quickly Becomes The Most-Streamed Song Ever

12:24pm July 19, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's hit, with help from the remix including Justin Bieber, has generated more than 4.6 billion plays on digital services in just over six months.

Dave Chappelle begins a month long residency at Radio City Music Hall in August.

Dave Chappelle On Comedy And Politics In The Age Of President Trump

11:52am July 19, 2017

by Sami Yenigun

Preparing for a month-long residency at Radio City Music Hall, Chappelle talks about growing up in D.C. and his decision to host the first SNL after the presidential election.