Vera Farmiga’s steely gaze has bewitched Hollywood’s leading directors, all of whom are clamoring to work with the up-and-coming actress. In her new movie, Up in the Air, audiences, too, will fall under her spell.  Read More

Do you ever wonder if George Clooney gets spaghetti sauce on his chin? It’s easy enough to find out … if you know where to look.  Read More

The Mississippi Delta’s history of hard times inspired the art form of blues music. Celebrating that dark legacy may be the region’s ticket to a brighter future.  Read More

House concerts are becoming a popular way for independent artists to get up close and personal with their fans.  Read More

Stretch your budget -- and your body -- with donation-based yoga.  Read More

American teens’ math and science scores are dismally low. Competitions like the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair may be the solution.  Read More

In a tough economy, more businesses are turning to old-fashioned bartering.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

After sifting through hundreds and hundreds of products, we finally narrowed it down to 107 perfect gift ideas that will please even the most difficult on your list.  Read More

Photographer Paul Nicklen braves subzero temperatures and the occasionally overfriendly leopard seal to produce breathtakingly beautiful pictures like the ones in his newest book, Polar Obsession.  Read More

Thomas Mallon excerpts the private letters of notable figures in his book Yours Ever to give readers intimate -- and often surprising -- glimpses into their lives.  Read More

No one does legal drama like Law & Order creator Dick Wolf.  Read More

Avatar star Zoe Saldana may look dainty, but she’s tough as nails -- and now has her own action figure to prove it.  Read More