While The Vampire Diaries was wildly successful for The CW — the series ran for eight seasons and got two spinoffs — the show was far from perfect. As is the case with most long-running series, The ...

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Punxsutawney Phil — predicted six more weeks of winter after emerging from his Gobbler's Knob burrow and seeing his shadow. To help celebrate the 139-year-old tradition, Gov. Josh Shapiro and ...

Stories about police officers and criminals has long captivated audiences. Often portrayed as fearless and larger-than-life, these characters dominate narratives that highlight their courage and ...

Clear your calendars, this week in Canberra is looking busy! Why? Because there are 40 events happening around town, and ...

We’ve all heard the old cliche, “Man is the greatest monster.” Screenwriters deploy it to shock the audience or make a larger ...

These three novels, although their plots differ widely, offer a lens into the intricate complexities and beauty of everyday ...

The Year of the Child is written by Elizabeth McCulloch, and portrays a 15-year-old girl who is with an older, abusive man.

Kristin Koval’s novel explores the struggles of two families linked by tragedy, guilt and love.

Jennifer Lopez's dramatic entrance with "Kiss of the Spider Woman" turned the festival's attention to dark and funny films ...

A swap on the subway in the Bronx, a nightly ritual in Chelsea and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

A rural woman paid her way through college running an online sugar baby business. A new documentary tells her story.