Why I teach ‘Star Trek’ in my class
My children grew up watching the shows that followed the original series, which continued the tradition established by “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry of tackling current events like war, genocide…
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YouTuber Tapes Mentos To His Body, Jumps Into Tub Of Coke Zero (VIDEO)
We’re all fully aware that trivial entertainment can go viral. Last week, it was #TheDress. Now this week’s trend is Hajime, a famous YouTuber whose ridiculous video is going viral….
Lena Dunham Is Going To Be On ‘Scandal’
Hannah Horvath can barely handle a few honest MFA students, but Lena Dunham will take care of business as a guest star on “Scandal” later this season. Entertainment Weekly’s Natalie…
Watch Furbacca, A Furby Chewbacca, Sing The ‘Star Wars’ Theme
The Hasbro showroom at this year’s Toy Fair includes products tied to “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Ant-Man,” “Spider-Man,” “Jurassic World” and “Transformers,” but it’s the tiny Furbacca that was the…
There’s A Big Difference Between Tuco In ‘Breaking Bad’ And ‘Better Call Saul’
“Breaking Bad” fans remember Tuco Salamanca as the violent drug dealer, known for his terrifying outbursts, disdain for chili powder and snorting meth straight out of the bag. Spoiler alert…
‘Better Call Saul’ Needs To Seriously Rethink How It Treats The Working Class
Middlebrow is a recap of the week in entertainment, celebrity and television news that provides a comprehensive look at the state of pop culture. From the rock bottom to highfalutin,…
Watch Taylor Swift Shut Down A Reporter’s Cringeworthy Comment At The Grammys
The 2015 Grammys are over and done with, but this awkward Vine of Taylor Swift and Entertainment Tonight host Nancy O’Dell will leave you with a cringeworthy feeling in your…
‘Empire’ Test Audience Ratings Plummeted After Fox Series Featured A Gay Kiss
Washington Post entertainment reporter Cecilia Kang joined HuffPost Live for a discussion on the hit Fox series, “Empire.” – She went on to cite the discussion with the co-creators, saying…
After Sony Hacking, the M.P.A.A. Considers Major Changes
LOS ANGELES — Fissures revealed by the hacking at Sony Pictures Entertainment have raised the prospect of profound change at one of Hollywood’s oldest institutions: the Motion Picture Association of…
Amy Pascal Leaving Sony Pictures Role To Launch Own Production Company At Studio
Weeks after the Sony hack reached critical mass, Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Thursday that co-chair Amy Pascal would leave her position to launch a “major new production venture at…
Taylor Swift’s Business Strategy ‘Could Show You Incredible Things™’
Middlebrow is a recap of the week in entertainment, celebrity and television news that provides a comprehensive look at the state of pop culture. From the rock bottom to highfalutin,…
LOL So Beyoncé Will Be At The Grammys Too
On Monday, after Taylor Swift announced that she wouldn’t perform at this year’s Grammys, we here at HuffPost Entertainment tweeted the following: – A representative for the Grammys was not…
Drug dealer charged in Fox executive’s killing
He’s accused of killing Gavin Smith, a Fox entertainment executive whose remains were found in a shallow grave last yearmore than two years after he vanished. The Fox executive’s black…
Think Twice Before You Binge Watch All Those Lifetime Movies On Netflix
Middlebrow is a recap of the week in entertainment, celebrity and television news that provides a comprehensive look at the state of pop culture. From the rock bottom to highfalutin,…
Sly Stone Wins $5M In Lawsuit Against Ex-Manager After Period Of Homelessness
Legendary funk artist Sly Stone, who sued his former manager and an entertainment attorney, saying they diverted and misappropriated royalties owed him for more than 20 years, was awarded $5…
Chris Pratt Might Play Indiana Jones Because Fan-Casting Is Maybe Real
From the files of LOL: Deadline.com reports that Disney wants Chris Pratt to play Indiana Jones in the studio’s franchise reboot. A representative for Pratt told HuffPost Entertainment there was…
Is Saul Goodman The New Michael Scott?
Middlebrow is a recap of the week in entertainment, celebrity and television news that provides a comprehensive look at the state of pop culture. From the rock bottom to highfalutin,…
Brooklyn Grammy Award Winner Lisa Fischer Returns To Solo Career
More than 20 years since she hit the charts with the Grammy Award winning single ‘How Can I Ease the Pain,” powerhouse vocalist Lisa Fischer has returned to the solo…
The truth is still out there: Fox eyes ‘X-Files’ reboot
“It’s true that we’ve had some conversations on ‘X-Files,’” Newman said, according to Entertainment Weekly. “We’re hopeful of being able to bring that back at some point.” – The network…
10 top destinations to visit in 2015
Located along Nassau’s famed Cable Beach, Baha Mar is expected to send ripples across the Caribbean when it opens to the public in late spring 2015 with a grand gala…
Brisbane: A guide to one of the world’s most livable cities
If the answer’s yes to either or both, consider Brisbane, Australia, one of the world’s most livable cities, according to a 2014 Monocle Magazine index. Unique among Australia’s major cities,…