The Happiest Strippers In Film History Dance Through 'Magic Mike XXL'
Magic Mike XXL is not much to look at, plot-wise. But it is a lot to look at happy-stripper-wise.
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In Saudi Arabia, An Uphill Fight To Out-Shout The Extremists
Can satire and commentary win out against ISIS? Some Saudi journalists and comedians are risking their lives to mock and question their country's religious extremists.
How The Entertainment Industry Helped Influence Support For LGBT Issues
Variety Magazine is publishing a special issue devoted to the Supreme Court's decision to legalize gay marriage — and the entertainment industry's role in helping shift public perceptions on this issue.
Pop Culture Happy Hour, Small Batch Edition: Audiobooks
We have a conversation with one of our favorite regular-book enthusiasts about the special matter of the audiobook.
The Cherry Sisters: Worst Act Ever?
How a group of perhaps-clueless farmgirls from Iowa rose to theatrical fame and infamy at the same time.
Judd Apatow: A Comedy-Obsessed Kid Becomes 'Champion Of The Goofball'
When Apatow was a teen he landed interviews with an impressive roster of comics for his high school radio show. Sick in the Head is a collection of those conversations, and more recent ones as well.
Obama Visits Marc Maron's Garage; Cats Annoyed They Were Shut In Bedroom
Several months ago, the White House contacted the comedian to see if he'd be interested in having the president as his guest. "I just didn't think that it would ever happen," Maron says.
The Human Drama Of Hacking Fuels TV Thriller 'Mr. Robot'
The new show, which focuses on a vigilante programmer, has gotten some rave reviews from real-life hackers. But the show's creator, Sam Esmail, says he wasn't inspired by any individuals in the news.
Which Time Of Day Is Both Too Early And Too Late?
Poet Rives explores why 4 in the morning has become popular shorthand for the strangest hour of the day.