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'Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted': 8 stories from the making of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'

Writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong explores what happened behind the scenes of legendary sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Here are eight stories from her book.
The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
Will you remember me?: The greatest one-hit wonders of the 2000s

Check out our picks for the best songs from the 2000s whose artists made the charts with these hits, but never released another successful song.
Evolution of the NFL: 16 ways the game has changed

Forty-seven years after the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles before a less-than-capacity crowd, let’s look back at some of the ways the NFL has changed.
The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time

Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.

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Kellie Pickler freestyle dance wins DWTS title (+video)

Kellie Pickler, a country singer, was crowned champ of Dancing With the Stars, Season16. Kellie Pickler was an American Idol contestant in 2006.
Kellie Pickler: How she won Dancing With the Stars (+video)

Kellie Pickler, a country music singer, won the 16th season of Dancing With The Stars. Kellie Pickler beat out NFL player Jacoby Jones, former Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman, and Disney Channel star Zendaya for the DWTS title.
'Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted': 8 stories from the making of 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'

Writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong explores what happened behind the scenes of legendary sitcom "The Mary Tyler Moore Show." Here are eight stories from her book.
The 25 best movie musicals of all time

The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
Maria Tallchief dies, leaves legacy as first American prima ballerina

Maria Tallchief dies: One of the first native American prima ballerinas, Maria Tallchief was Osage Indian. Tallchief worked with choreographer George Balanchine.
A ballet villain gone bad? Bolshoi dancer accused of planning acid attack

The January attack on the legendary ballet troupe's artistic director was allegedly masterminded by Pavel Dmitrichenko, a dancer who specialized in villainous roles like Ivan the Terrible.
'Dancing With the Stars' performers Julianne and Derek Hough will develop ballroom dancing show

'Dancing With the Stars' performers and siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will create a show that revolves around competitive ballroom dancing in England. The show will air on Starz.
Kellie Pickler joins the new DWTS cast (+video)

Kellie Pickler is one of two country singers in the latest Dancing With The Stars cast. Kellie Pickler was an American Idol contestant in 2005. Wynonna Judd and Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman are also in this DWTS cast.
'Dancing With the Stars': Who's part of the season 16 cast?

'Dancing With the Stars' announced their new celebrity lineup and it consists of pro athletes, singers, and more. Check out some of the new 'Dancing With the Stars' cast members.
Culture Cafe Seth MacFarlane: The reviews of his performance and the moments we actually liked

Seth MacFarlane served as Oscar host for the first time for the 2013 ceremony. Reviews were decidedly mixed, but some of the moments from Seth MacFarlane were actually enjoyable.
Jennifer Lawrence stumbles on way to Best Actress Oscar (+video)

Jennifer Lawrence was tripped up by her Christian Dior gown at the Academy Awards. But Jennifer Lawrence was endearing her acceptance of the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Silver Linings Playbook.'
Sasha Obama recital, Michelle 'mom dancing': A weekend of First Family moves

Sasha Obama recital: President Obama took an hour off to be Dad at his youngest daughter's dance recital while a video of Michelle Obama 'mom dancing' with Jimmy Fallon went viral.
Michelle Obama's 'Evolution of Mom Dancing' rocks YouTube (+video)

First lady Michelle Obama joined late-night TV host Jimmy Fallon in a dance skit to promote her 'Let's Move' anti-childhood obesity program. 'Evolution of Mom Dancing' went viral on YouTube.
Will you remember me?: The greatest one-hit wonders of the 2000s

Check out our picks for the best songs from the 2000s whose artists made the charts with these hits, but never released another successful song.
Evolution of the NFL: 16 ways the game has changed

Forty-seven years after the first Super Bowl was played in Los Angeles before a less-than-capacity crowd, let’s look back at some of the ways the NFL has changed.
Natalie Portman's husband to direct Paris Opera Ballet

Natalie Portman's husband Benjamin Millepied, who transformed the actress into an Academy Award-winning prima ballerina for 'Black Swan,' heads off to Paris.
Top Picks: International light displays, the albums of classical music Grammy nominees, and more

The website Complex provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Amazon's warehouses, PBS airs the history of a renowned ballet company, and more.
The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time

Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
Melissa Rycroft takes DWTS title on second try (+video)

Melissa Rycroft was crowned champion Tuesday on 'Dancing With The Stars: All Stars,' the ABC TV dance competition. Melissa Rycroft and her partner Tony Dovolani dazzled the show's judges with a samba and a freestyle dance.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence strike romantic sparks in 'Silver Linings Playbook' (+video)

Jennifer Lawrence is remarkable in a role that's demanding in its range.
Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics

Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.
Resilience

While some of the language is cumbersome, Andrew Zolli's book is a good place to start to understand the global economy.
Reader recommendation: Mao's Last Dancer

Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Culture Cafe 'Bunheads' star Sutton Foster talks about the new series

'Bunheads' stars Broadway vet Sutton Foster as a ballet teacher in a small town.
Tony Awards: 6 memorable moments

From the emotional to the humorous, here are the highlights of the 2012 Tony Awards ceremony.