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Sherlock and its star return to PBS's Masterpiece Mystery for a second season Sunday. The actor talks about his 21st-century Sherlock Holmes — and about his ascendant star in Hollywood.
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Long-Term Investments On Shaky Stocks: 'New Girl' And 'Smash' End Their SeasonsHow two hyped shows paid viewers back for their investment in very different ways.Johnny Carson Gets The 'Masters' TreatmentAmerican Masters serves up a two-hour biography of late-night TV host Johnny Carson.Pounding Away At America's Obesity EpidemicThe dramatic growth of obesity in the U.S is the subject of a new HBO documentary series.NBC Upfronts: Six New Shows, And 'Community' On FridaysWe look ahead to this fall on NBC as upfronts week begins.How TV Brought Gay People Into Our HomesGetting to know gay characters on television has changed Americans' attitudes toward homosexuality.
With Linda on vacation, an all-boys lineup discusses a big movie, bigger stars and happy things.
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On Thursday, some of Hollywood's top stars and deepest pockets will congregate at the Studio City, Calif., home of actor George Clooney to mingle with and raise money for President Obama and his re-election campaign. At least one conservative group is deriding Obama as a "celebrity president." - READ MOREWhat Inspires Singer Simone
Actress and singer Lisa Celeste is better known by her stage name, Simone. She's the daughter of the late legendary singer Nina Simone, and she's appeared on Broadway in musicals such as Rent and Aida. As part of the series, In Your Ear, she shares the songs on her personal playlist. - READ MORE'Dark Shadows': The Birth Of The Modern TV Vampire
When it comes to monsters on television, vampires have the market cornered. And so popular are TV vampires that opening this weekend is a movie based on the grand-sire of all vampire TV shows: Dark Shadows. Elizabeth Blair takes a look at the evolution of a TV character that will never die. - READ MOREHairstylist Vidal Sassoon Was Fashion Revolutionary
The British hairstylist who rode the Mod scene in London to international fame and fortune has died. Vidal Sassoon created the short, angular haircuts that became a rage in the 1960's. His personality and fashion sense helped him create a hair care empire. - READ MORE10 Things I Hate About 'American Idol' (Besides The Singing And The Judging)
As we near the finale of the current season of American Idol, a look at some of the show's annoyances, great and small. - READ MOREMaurice Sendak, 'Really Rosie' and The Intelligence Of Children
On the passing of Maurice Sendak, a look at Really Rosie, his collaboration with Carole King and one of the greatest children's albums ever. - READ MOREWhat HBO And iCarly Can Do To Get Kids Psyched About Veggies
As part of efforts to spotlight obesity, health officials are betting that HBO and Nickelodeon entertainment companies can teach kids it's cool to form healthy eating habits that last a lifetime. - READ MOREReady To Step Into Your Favorite Superhero's Shoes?
The movie The Avengers broke box office records this weekend. That's just one sign of the growing interest in comic book heroes, science fiction, and other fantasy genres. Host Michel Martin speaks with writer George Gonzalez about covering a recent convention for die-hard fantasy fans. - READ MORELena Dunham Addresses Criticism Aimed At 'Girls'
Lena Dunham, creator and star of HBO's new series Girls, addresses the growing backlash against the show, which follows four twentysomethings as they navigate the ups and downs of life in New York City. - READ MOREThe Serious Comic Art Of Daniel Clowes
Comic artist Daniel Clowes never expected to see his cranky, rebellious characters in a museum — in fact, he often uses them to poke fun at the world of fine art. But that didn't deter the Oakland Museum of California, which is now hosting an exhibition of Clowes' work. - READ MORE
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