Topic: Shirley MacLaine

Culture Cafe 'Downton Abbey' season 4: Creator and cast talk what's ahead

'Downton Abbey' just finished up its third season, but we already know some crucial information about the British drama's next episodes. Here's a round-up of what we've learned so far as well as the thoughts of the cast and crew on what's coming up.

Downton Abbey: Who's leaving and who's coming?

Downton Abbey will say goodbye to housemaid Sarah O'Brien. But Downton Abbey will welcome New Zealand-born soprano Te Kanawa. Shirley MacLaine will be back to Downton Abbey too.

Downton Abbey: Where would they vacation in America?

Downtown Abbey's Crawley family might have felt at home in the mansions of Newport, R.I. during the Gilded Age in America. Well, maybe not Downton Abbey dowager Countess, played by Maggie Smith. But is anything ever good enough for her? 

'Downton Abbey': Fans struggle to avoid spoilers

'Downton Abbey' coming to the US after it airs in the UK means spoiler-phobic fans have to stay away from news articles and websites.

'Bernie' starring Jack Black: movie review (+trailer)

Jack Black brings his comic timing and hidden talent to the lead role of 'Bernie,' a dark comedy based on a true life story.

Downton Abbey season 2 ends: What's next for season 3?

For those of us mourning the end of season two of Downton Abbey, it’s going to be many months before season three of the British period drama picks up again. How will it turn out?

Bestselling books the week of 4/28/11, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

4/21/11 bestselling book list, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

James Franco and Anne Hathaway: Why are they hosting the Oscars?

James Franco and Anne Hathaway are the youngest to have hosted the Oscars. The choice has people guessing: Why were Franco and Hathaway chosen to host the 83rd annual Academy Awards? And why two hosts?

Valentine’s Day: movie review

Despite a star-studded cast, ‘Valentine’s Day’ stumbles into predictable territory.

Star: How Warren Beatty Seduced America

Does Warren Beatty deserve a spot in the pantheon of Hollywood greats?

Soupy Sales, slapstick pioneer

The pie-in-the-face comic Soupy Sales died in New York Thursday.

Monitor picks

Five things we think you'll really like, from culture made affordable to a day with 'Miss Pettigrew' to a collection of films by Billy Wilder.

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