Media Errors Galore
Lauryn Canna in Scarsdale, New York, writes: Recently, I heard a news report that stated that the average interest rate for new 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the U.S. rose from 3.76 percent to 3.87...
View ArticleCelebrities Share their New Year’s Resolutions
The new year is here! Perhaps Ralph Waldo Emerson had the right idea when he said, “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” And Oprah Winfrey wisely stated, “Cheers to a new...
View ArticleElizabeth McGovern Talks About Lady Cora’s Evolution and Being the American...
This month, I had the opportunity to catch up with the stars of Downton Abbey when they arrived in New York City to talk about the sixth and final season of the Masterpiece drama airing on PBS January...
View ArticleCelebrities Welcome the New Year on Twitter
Happy New Year! Celebrities turned to the Twittersphere to share their New Year’s love. Check out their tweets and photos. Wishing everyone a happy new year and best wishes for the future X — John...
View ArticleDownton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery Talks About Lady Mary’s Psychological...
This month, the stars of Downton Abbey landed in New York City to talk about the sixth and final season of the Masterpiece drama which begins airing on PBS January 3, 2016. I had the pleasure of...
View ArticleA Great Candidate for President
Russ Conn in Eagle, Idaho, writes: Your reply to the question about why you don’t run for president makes you a perfect candidate. (November 1, 2015) President Bush the elder said, “Read my lips: No...
View ArticleWhy Do Calendars Start on Sunday?
Why do our calendars start the week with Sunday, yet we call Saturday and Sunday weekend days? —Margot Guenther, Boulder City, Nev. Many other countries start with Monday, in accordance with...
View ArticleREVIEW: Will Smith Tackles the NFL in Concussion
Concussion Starring Will Smith, Alec Baldwin & Albert Brooks Directed by Peter Landesman Rated PG-13 Release date: December 25, 2015 Will Smith has fought zombies, space aliens and killer robots....
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Downton Abbey’s Season 6 Opener Highlights Competency and Wisdom of Women
Spoiler Alert: If you have yet to begin Season 6 of Masterpiece’s Downton Abbey on PBS, skip this article and read why you should watch soon. Last night, the upstairs and downstairs were buzzing at...
View ArticleMore on the Four-Child Family Problem
Tom Siegler in Charlotte, North Carolina, writes: I disagree with your reply to the question about the most common distribution of boys and girls in a four-child family. (November 8, 2015) Birth order...
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The Parade Preview: What to Watch, Rent or Buy Jan. 4 – 10
TV shows, new DVDs, movies and books you’ll want to check out this week! (All times Eastern.) MONDAY, Jan. 4 Superhuman Twelve ordinary people use their extraordinary skills—including memory, hearing,...
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Photos: Meet The Bachelor‘s Ben Higgins’ 28 Bachelorettes
When Ben Higgins opens the doors to The Bachelor mansion to begin his search for The One, he will have 28 Bachelorettes from whom to pick when the 20th season of the matchmaking series premieres....
View ArticleFive Ways In the Heat of the Night Shined the Light on Racism
The popular TV series, In the Heat of the Night, which was based on the 1967 Sidney Poitier film of the same name, became a groundbreaking, water-cooler show when it debuted in 1988. For seven years,...
View ArticleHappy 85th Birthday, Robert Duvall! 10 of His Best Quotes
Beloved actor Robert Duvall’s career spans seven decades, during which he starred in To Kill a Mockingbird, The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Lonesome Dove, The Judge and countless other titles. Celebrate...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Bradley Cooper! Celebrate the Actor with Our Favorite Quotes
Bradley Cooper turns 41 on January 5. Over the years, when asked about women and relationships, he’s refreshingly thoughtful. Maybe this is why we love him so much? Celebrate the actor, who currently...
View ArticleDo You Have an Open Mind?
Jim Terry in Tucson, Arizona, writes: In your opinion, which is the more intellectual: an open mind or a skeptical mind? Marilyn responds: No question! A skeptical mind is the more intellectual. Open...
View ArticleLili Taylor Talks the ‘Thrilling’ New Season of ABC’s American Crime
American Crime returns for its second season, and while the majority of the cast is the same, the story and the characters they play is brand new. Season 2 is set in the Midwest, and looks at issues of...
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Dermot Mulroney Talks Music and Mozart in the Jungle
Courtesy of Amazon Studios Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney guest stars on Amazon's Mozart in the Jungle 1 of 5 Courtesy of Amazon Studios Dermot Mulroney Dermot Mulroney guest stars on Amazon's Mozart...
View ArticleShowbiz Analysis: Mat Franco Makes Big Magic in Vegas
Mat Franco has been mesmerized by magic since age 4. In fact, he’d been planning on a career in the field long before occupational questions ever came up in conversation. So perhaps we shouldn’t be...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Eddie Redmayne! 10 of Our Favorite Redmayne Quotes
Eddie Redmayne turns 34 on January 6. Last year, this gifted actor won an Oscar for playing Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. Now he’s getting raves and Oscar buzz for his portrayal of...
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