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James Franco, seen at a film awards ceremony in November 2017.

Arts

James Franco Denies Sexual Misconduct Claims, Saying They're 'Not Accurate'

11:43am January 10, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Several claims against Franco have surfaced on Twitter. In a TV appearance Tuesday, he rejected them — but he also said, "I can't live — if there's restitution to be made, I will make it."

Comedian Louis C.K. performs in New York on Nov. 5, 2014. C.K. has admitted to masturbating in front of women without their consent.

For The Men #MeToo Has Toppled, Redemption Will Take More Than An Apology

10:29am January 10, 2018

by Elizabeth Blair

Some see restorative justice as a way forward. But it takes courage to hold yourself accountable, and the men called out by the #MeToo movement might not be there yet.

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Activist Rosa Clemente (far left), actors Susan Sarandon and Michelle Williams and activist Tarana Burke (far right), arrive to the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Clemente is an organizer, political commentator and indep

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At The Golden Globes, Not Just Another Red Carpet

11:20pm January 07, 2018

This year, industry reports of sexual harassment and abuse echoed on the red carpet. Some celebrities chose to wear black to convey their support for people who have reported misconduct.

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Hollywood Women Launch Initiative To Stop Sexual Harassment

6:22am January 02, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Some 300 actresses, writers, producers and talent agents took out a full-page ad in The New York Times to announce the campaign, which includes a $13 million legal defense fund.

Women Star In 2017 Blockbusters

4:42pm January 01, 2018

by Kelly McEvers

Movies starring women did the best at the box office in 2017. The top three spots for highest grossing domestic films featured female lead roles.

In Inside, you play as a boy with no special powers — just the ability to run from the monsters around you.

Arts

Reading The Game: Inside

7:00am December 31, 2017

by Jason Sheehan

In this installment of our occasional series on storytelling in video games, we take a look at the dark puzzle platformer Inside. You play as a boy in a red jacket, with no special powers — so run!

Radio Silence, a cocktail developed by Damon Boelte of the Grand Army Bar in Brooklyn to honor Robert Siegel.

Arts

The Ultimate Cocktail To Send Off An NPR Host: 'Radio Silence'

8:02pm December 29, 2017

by Melissa Gray

For the past few years, bar reviewer Emma Allen has introduced us to great drinks. This year, she surprises retiring host Robert Siegel with a cocktail designed just for him.

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Move Over, 'Despacito.' These Videos Also Ruled YouTube In 2017

3:03pm December 29, 2017

by Linda Poon

To see how the world wastes time ... er, explores cultural phenomena ... check out some of the top videos by country from YouTube Rewind's rankings for 2017.

How Mary Tyler Moore's Career-Woman Role Inspired A Generation

5:28pm December 28, 2017

Mary Tyler Moore is one of the notable people who died this year. She's known for her ground breaking role as career woman Mary Richards on her '70s TV sitcom, but she also chipped away at how women were seen on TV when she played a housewife on The Dick Van Dyke Show years earlier.

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"You can't solve the puzzle if I don't turn the letter," says Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White, 60.

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Want To Buy A Vowel? Vanna White Looks Back On 35 Years At The 'Wheel'

1:49pm December 28, 2017

by David Greene

Vanna White has spent the last 35 years turning letters on the game show Wheel of Fortune. She says her job can seem silly, but she loves it: "You can't solve the puzzle if I don't turn the letter!"

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