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Once she started having fun onstage, Tiffany Haddish says "People were kind; it was easier to move forward."

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Tiffany Haddish: 'I Know What I'm Supposed To Do Here On This Earth'

8:47am December 14, 2017

by David Greene

The Girl's Trip actress has had what seems like a meteoric rise over the last year: a blockbuster movie, a gig hosting Saturday Night Live, and now a new memoir, The Last Black Unicorn.

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PBS Host Tavis Smiley Suspended After Sexual Misconduct Investigation

10:46pm December 13, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Variety reports Smiley had sexual relationships with subordinates who were afraid their jobs were on the line. Smiley is the second PBS talk show host suspended in the wake of misconduct allegations.

The immortal film poster for The Endless Summer, which you may recognize from New York's Museum of Modern Art, not to mention college dorm room walls across the country.

Remembering Bruce Brown, Whose Search For The Perfect Break Redefined Surfing

5:57pm December 13, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

Brown, who died Sunday at the age of 80, revolutionized how the world viewed the sport with The Endless Summer. But first, he had to struggle to get his beloved movie seen.

Initially, engineer Niniane Wang didn't want to go public with sex harassment allegations because she worried it would jeopardize her relationships with other investors.

How A Female Engineer Built A Public Case Against A Sexual Harasser In Silicon Valley

4:33pm December 13, 2017

by Laura Sydell

Niniane Wang, an experienced engineer with a startup incubator, says she was harassed by a male investor. She wanted to be certain that when she came forward, she wouldn't be ignored.

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'The Last Jedi' Is Not More Of The Same In 'Star Wars' Franchise

4:29pm December 13, 2017

by Bob Mondello

A review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the latest in the intergalactic franchise. Fans are especially excited to see what happens to General Leia, played by Carrie Fisher, who died earlier this year.

A woman photographs inside the "Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity" room during a preview of the Yayoi Kusama's "Infinity Mirrors" exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum on Feb. 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

'I Came, I Saw, I Selfied': How Instagram Transformed The Way We Experience Art

4:13pm December 13, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Immersive exhibits, such as "Infinity Mirrors" and Artechouse, are driving people to museums in search of the perfect snapshot. The craze is changing the way we experience art in the Instagram-era.

The British TV series National Treasure (available on Hulu) features Robbie Coltrane as a beloved comedian who has been accused of sexual assault, and Julie Walters (right) and Andrea Riseborough as his wife and daughter.

Critic's 'Ghost List' Has Books, Music And A TV Show That Deserve A Second Look

2:23pm December 13, 2017

by John Powers

Every year, critic John Powers is haunted by the things he wishes he'd reviewed. The themes his 2017 "Ghost List" range in spirit from cosmic surrealism to ripped-from-the-headlines immediacy.

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Couples therapist Esther Perel says, "Many affairs will remake a relationship. You can renegotiate the entire thing."

As Marriage Standards Change, A Therapist Recommends 'Rethinking Infidelity'

2:23pm December 13, 2017

by Terry Gross

Esther Perel has spent the past six years focusing on couples who are dealing with infidelity. "It's never been easier to cheat — and it's never been more difficult to keep a secret," she says.

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Step by step visual instructions for rolling the pavlova with peaches and blackberries. We use plums instead of peaches for our holiday version.

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Showstopping Holiday Desserts For Home Cooks Of All Skill Levels

9:21am December 13, 2017

by Reena Advani

Want to take your homemade treats to the next level? We've got three recipes to put warmth, color and a little wow on your holiday table from chef Yotam Ottolenghi.

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Deathless Prose Added To Our Collective Memories In 2017

4:34pm December 12, 2017

Fred Shapiro, editor of the Yale Book of Quotations, talks about his top 10 quotes for 2017. The quotes span politics, Hollywood, sports and international affairs.

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