5 Thoughts On Trevor Noah Taking Over 'The Daily Show'
South African comedian Trevor Noah was announced Monday as the next host of The Daily Show. It might not be the most obvious pick, but why make the most obvious pick?
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Sandwich Monday: The Passover Sandwich
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we introduce our non-Jewish colleagues to the wonders of the Passover lunch. Manischewitz rules this meal.
Liberte, Egalite, Gastronomie? France Rallies To Defend Its Food's Honor
With fast food now a staple at home and Danish and Spanish chefs in the limelight, France's culinary supremacy is no longer a given. The government has mobilized to save French food traditions.
The Chinese 'Paper Son' Who Inspired The Look Of Disney's 'Bambi'
Tyrus Wong's expressive paintings caught Walt Disney's eye and became the visual guide for Bambi. Born in China, Wong — now 104 — used forged papers to enter the U.S. under the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Not My Job: Richard Price (AKA Harry Brandt) Gets Quizzed On Pseudonyms
For his latest book, The Whites, novelist Richard Price decided to use a pen name. In retrospect, he wishes he hadn't.
'The Precious One' Has Love At Its Heart
Marisa de los Santos' newest novel follows a young woman returning to her home town to confront her shattered family. Reviewer Bobbi Dumas says it'll remind you that love can change the world.
He Just Flew In From South Africa To Join 'The Daily Show'
And boy, are his arms tired. Because he's been holding them up so the U.S. police don't attack him. That joke launched Trevor Noah's "Daily Show" gig — and now he's about to be named the new host.
Palm Springs Celebrates Its Past, And Tourists Arrive In Droves
Palm Springs was the desert playground of golden-era Hollywood. Then its glamour faded. Now its midcentury architecture, its retro style and the allure of its past are fueling a rebirth.
In The TV Show 'Younger,' You're Only 26 Twice
In the new TV Land show, Sutton Foster plays Liza, a 40-year-old who needs to get back into the job market. So she moves to Brooklyn, gets highlights, learns how tweet, and pretends to be in her 20s.