Pop Culture

'Oxford English Dictionary' Adds New Entries Including 'Hangry'

6:46am February 12, 2018

Hangry is one of the newest entries. It's defined as "bad tempered or irritable as a result of hunger." Also added mansplain: when a man explains "needlessly, overbearingly or condescendingly."

On Broadway, Daniel Breaker shines as Alexander Hamilton's greatest rival, Aaron Burr. In the kitchen, he also creates a stir, sir. But whether acting or cooking, both require perseverance and experimentation.

Hamilton's Aaron Burr Has Some Culinary Advice: Talk Less, Cook More (Creatively)

8:00am February 11, 2018

by Kristen Hartke

On Broadway, Daniel Breaker shines as Alexander Hamilton's greatest rival. In the kitchen, he also creates a stir, sir. But whether acting or cooking, both require perseverance and experimentation.

YouTube Pulls Ads From Vlogger Logan Paul After He Uses Taser On Dead Rats

7:11pm February 09, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The video platform has temporarily shut off his revenue stream, citing a "pattern of behavior" that the company says is potentially damaging to other creators.

In 'Basmati Blues,' Brie Larson Plays A White Savior. Indians Are Annoyed

2:28pm February 09, 2018

by Kamala Thiagarajan

There's Bollywood-style singing, dancing and a scene of the Oscar-winning actress riding a white horse. Indians are calling out its stereotypes and cliched portrayals of their customs and culture.

Ordinary ingredients like fortune cookies, mushrooms, and noodles can become the exotic dishes from Star Trek: Discovery. Just add blue Romulan ale.

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Pass The Fortune Cookies, Hold The Ganglia: Feasting On Star Trek's Discovery

11:02am February 09, 2018

by Kristen Hartke

If you're looking to throw a space-themed dinner party this weekend, the season finale of Star Trek: Discovery on Sunday is a good place to go for intergalactic inspiration.

Janie Glenn (second from left) is assisted by friends as the coffin of her son, William Barrett, is carried into an Atlanta church on May 16, 1981. Barrett was the 27th young person killed in the Atlanta murders.

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'Atlanta Monster' Podcast Hopes To 'Close The Door' On 1970s Child Murders

7:18pm February 08, 2018

by Mary Louise Kelly

The true-crime series re-examines the killings of 28 young black males. "It was the largest task force ever assembled ... it ended up getting the nation's attention," co-creator Donald Albright says.

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The Sankuanz shoes for shoes are meant to protect the first pair of sneakers from dirt and damage.

In True Meta Fashion, These Are Shoes For Your Shoes

9:43am February 08, 2018

These shoes for shoes latch onto your first pair via Velcro straps. The brand's publicist says they are practical, not just fashion for fashion's sake.

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John Mahoney, best known as Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce's curmudgeonly father on Frasier, has died. He was 77.

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'Frasier' Star John Mahoney Dies at 77

8:36pm February 05, 2018

The actor was best-known for his 11-year stint on the NBC hit, but he was a veteran of the Chicago theater scene before making his way to the New York stage.

Justin Timberlake performs onstage during the Super Bowl LII halftime dhow at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis.

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Super Bowl Wrap: Philadelphia Had A Much Better Night Than Justin Timberlake

4:26pm February 05, 2018

by Linda Holmes

The Eagles won a thrilling victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday night, to the delight of Philadelphians everywhere. Tom Brady of the Patriots proved fallible, while Justin Timberlake was ... just fine.

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Nicholas the rescued dolphin at Clearwater Marine Aquarium chose the New England Patriots on Jan. 29, 2018 to win Super Bowl LII.

Elephants For Eagles, Puppies For Patriots: Animals Predict Super Bowl LII

4:50pm February 03, 2018

by Linda Wang

The New England Patriots face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on Sunday. Who will win? These animals make their highly educated guesses.