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A new test looks at the way Muslim women are portrayed onscreen
The few Muslim women in American television shows or movies tend to be portrayed in contexts of oppression. A new test seeks assess the onscreen representation of Muslim women.
Why Sailor Moon is beloved by so many, 30 years later
30 years ago, Sailor Moon burst onto Japanese television screens and captured the hearts of countless young people around the world. Why does it still endure?
'King Richard' is a quintessential Will Smith movie, 30 years in the making
For more than three decades the actor has cultivated a specific type of on-screen personality, from The Fresh Prince to King Richard.
'The Lost City' is silly, sexy, movie-star fun
The Lost City is mostly a chance to watch Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum be charming and silly together. That turns out to be a pretty good deal.
You voted — here's a ranking of the top movies ever to win an Oscar for best picture
Pop Culture Happy Hour listeners voted on the top movies of all time to win best picture at the Oscars.
In a new streaming series, the familiar world of 'HALO' needs a little space
The Paramount+ series, based on the game franchise, starts off stiff and familiar. It may take some time for the show, and its main character, to loosen up.
Ye, aka Kanye West, is banned from performing at the Grammys
He may have five Grammy nominations this year, including Album of the Year, but his recent clash with Grammys host Trevor Noah and other "concerning online behavior" will keep him off the stage.
What's going on with Ye — and why does it matter?
Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, has been directing abusive and inappropriate behavior at his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her new partner Pete Davidson.
'Maury' ends a 30-year-run, marking the closure of an era
For decades, audiences have loved the chair-throwing, bleeped out antics of Maury Povich's guests. But at the end of this season, viewers will have to be satisfied with reruns.