Is God Necessary?
Writer (and atheist) Kenan Malik asks a roomful of theology students: “Who Needs God?”
The Who2 Blog
The Charles Dickens – Amy Winehouse Connection
What do they have in common? Crazy old Camden Town.
60 Years as The Queen
Queen Elizabeth II was in Kenya when she found out her father King George VI had died. That was 60 years ago, and 2012 brings her Diamond Jubilee.
Eli Manning Biography and Photos
Just in time for Super Bowl XLVI: a new biography of Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
3 Out of 4 Fortune Tellers Agree: The Super Bowl’s in the Bag for the Patriots
The Knight of Swords card says victory for Tom Brady… but only after three bad calls from referees.
Black History: Odetta
In honor of Black History Month, we’ve added another activist-entertainer to our files: Odetta, the folk singer who came to fame in the 1960s for her powerful voice in protest songs.
Donald Trump Endorses Mitt Romney: Six Photos
The many faces of Donald Trump were on display as he endorsed Mitt Romney for president in the lobby of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas.
Groundhog Day 2012: Punxsutawney Phil Saw His Shadow!
Punxsutawney Phil saw “many shadows” and scurried back to his burrow. Six more weeks of winter, kids.
Tom Brady Likes New Socks
Truer words were never spoken by any philosopher: “I love new socks.”
Don Cornelius and the Soul Train Dance Line
In honor of the late Don Cornelius: Great moments from the Soul Train dance line.
The Vampire Novel of the Century
What’s the most influential vampire novel from the last 100 years? The Horror Writers of America have narrowed it down to six nominees. Hint: Twilight isn’t one of them.
Does Mitt Overdo It?
Mitt Romney is trying to seem more warm and friendly with voters. But is he trying too hard?
Black History Month Biographies for 2012
Black History Month is here! We’ve got your guide to biographies of great black figures from the past and present.
Djokovic vs. Nadal in the Australian Open: By the Numbers
It took nearly six hours for Novak Djokovic to beat Rafael Nadal in a five-set classic at the Australian Open 2012.
Secret Symbols in ‘The Shining’: What Was Stanley Kubrick On About?
The Shining: is it about American Indians, the Holocaust, or the faked Apollo moon landing?
Star Wars: The Crowdsourced Version
What happens when hundreds of people send in homemade 15-second clips from Star Wars and it all gets stitched together? Magic! Sort of.
Edgar Allan Poe’s Wife
The Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia currently has an exhibit that includes a rare photo of his young wife, Virginia. At least they think it’s her.
James Cromwell on ‘The Artist’
James Cromwell (“That’ll do, pig”) is one of the many faces in the Oscar-nominated film The Artist. He explains to Moviefone why.
Meryl Streep: Why The Academy Just HAD To Nominate Her Again
What if they gave an Academy Awards and Meryl Streep wasn’t nominated?
Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address: Transcript
President Barack Obama has delivered his State of the Union address for 2012. We have the transcript, plus a plea for an end to ‘Skutniks.’