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WOMEN WE LOVE: Amy Sherman-Palladino
Amy Sherman-Palladino is a modern marvel in television, known for her distinctive writing and groundbreaking shows. Discover what makes her one of the industry's most celebrated creators.
ICYMI: Anne Rice Joining Fellow Horror Writer Stephen King at Hulu!
Anne Rice is a prolific horror author who, while perhaps not having as much fame as her fellow horror writing peer Stephen King, is still considered one of the best at her craft…
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Finds A New Place To Start
On July 20, 2017, the world lost music great Chester Bennington, and those he left behind have been struggling to understand his absence ever since. Mike Shinoda is one of those people.
Artist Spotlight: Lauv
Anyone else in love with Lauv lately? Born Ari Staprans Leff, this American singer/songwriter made his debut as Lauv (Latvian for "lion") in 2014 when he wrote and sang “The Other”.
ICYMI: Rashida Jones Working '9 to 5'!
Rashida Jones of “Parks and Rec” fame is racking up another big movie writing gig by co-writing a remake of a classic '80s comedy 9 to 5 with screenwriter Pat Resnick.
Sam Smith dreams of being 'fat and happy' with future beau
Sam Smith is dreaming of being fattened up by a future boyfriend so he can be “happy” for the rest of his life....
HBO Developing Not One But FOUR "Game of Thrones" Spin-offs!
So there I was, indulging in some Star Wars Day festivities, when news from one of my other fandoms dropped into my lap!
Looking Ahead to Star Wars Episode IX: What We Know So Far!
Our tears of joy from from the recently-released teaser for Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi are barely dry and already we’re looking even further in the future for what…
5 Most LOL-Worthy Moments of "Difficult People" (So Far)!
Part of the reason why Hulu's "Difficult People" is such a grippingly hilarious show to watch is because of the craziest predicaments that the two slightly unlikable protagonists…
5 Famous Solo Artists Who Started Out as Songwriters!
Did you know that some of our favorite chart-topping artists got their start as songwriters?
STUDIO SPOTLIGHT: Keke Palmer
"Scream Queens" star Keke Palmer recently swung by the Young Hollywood Studio to discuss her new book I Don’t Belong to You: Quiet the Noise and Find Your Voice.
Sam Smith enjoys Boston vacation with family
Sam Smith had a much more enjoyable visit to Boston, Massachusetts where he underwent vocal surgery a year ago, after taking in the sights on a family vacation....
Catching Up With: Sabrina Carpenter
Disney Channel’s Sabrina Carpenter is only 16 years old and is doing more than I ever did at that age!
Sam Smith defends Oscars speech
Sam Smith has accused critics of missing the point of his Oscars acceptance speech after facing a backlash online....
Sam Smith dedicates first Oscar to LGBT community
British singer Sam Smith dedicated his first Oscar win to the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community at Sunday night's (28Feb16)...
Sam Smith waiting for the right moment to share new music
Sam Smith will be keeping fans waiting for new material while he attempts to discover "the core" of his musical message....
Adele's Skyfall voted best Bond theme
Adele's Oscar-winning song Skyfall has trounced Sam Smith's Writing's On The Wall to be voted fans' favourite James Bond theme tune....
Sam Smith defends his Bond theme
British pop star Sam Smith has spoken out to defend his Bond theme following criticism of the divisive track....
Sam Smith: 'James Bond theme is horrible to sing live'
Sam Smith hates performing his new James Bond theme Writing's on the Wall, because it's "horrible" to sing live....
Sam Smith hopes to help gay community with music
Singer Sam Smith is hoping his music will help stamp out homophobia....
Sam Smith's Bond theme tops U.K. charts
Sam Smith's new James Bond theme has shot to top of the U.K. pop charts....
Sam Smith named GQ's Best Solo Artist
Sam Smith had twice the reason to celebrate on Tuesday (08Sep15), picking up Best Solo Artist honours at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards just hours after it was c...
Neil Gaiman's 'American Gods' Finally Coming to Television!
After much speculation, Neil Gaiman’s novel, American Gods, is finally going to be adapted into a television series! The show version, which will also be called “American Gods”, will appear on Starz.
Q&A: The Young Professionals
The Young Professionals is a Tel Aviv-based band comprised of Johnny Goldstein and Ivri Lider, who are determined to blur the boundaries of music and performance.
ARTIST TO WATCH: Tony Ferrari
New hottie alert! What more do you need other than a guy with good looks, soulful vocals, and an extreme musical talent? Nothing, I tell you! Nothing.
Donald Glover's Long-Awaited FX Pilot Finally Gets Picked Up!
Donald Glover is certainly making waves these days. His latest studio album, because the internet, has been nominated for a Grammy, and now his long-rumored FX TV show, “Atlanta”,…
J.J. Abrams Handing 'Star Trek' Directing Duties to Writer/Producer Roberto Orci
J.J. Abrams is quite busy these days, what with being the new director and writer of the first Star Wars film in ten years.
Harry Potter Prequel Coming!...To the Stage. In the U.K.
You just can't keep a good story down! Coming just off the heals of the announcement that J.K.
Two Thumbs Up for Roger Ebert
It’s not easy being a critic. Just the name itself implies all sorts of negative connotations. “Critic”, as in “one who criticizes”…