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James Corden talks Netflix's 'The Prom' and being pushed in a wheelchair by Meryl Streep
TV host and actor James Corden chats with USA TODAY's Brian Truitt about Netflix's adaptation of the Broadway musical "The Prom."
Hanukkah 2020: When it is and what to know (no, it's not the 'Jewish Christmas')
If Hanukkah isn't all that religious, what's all the fuss about? The annual celebration begins Dec. 10 and runs through Dec. 18.
5 simple and inexpensive Christmas decorating tips from Netflix's Mr. Christmas
On Dasher, Dancer, Prudent, Vixen, Comet, Frugal, Donner and Blitzen for budget-friendly ideas for decorating your home this Christmas.
'I have not had a good year': Children pen heartbreaking letters to Santa sharing hardships faced during pandemic
In 2020, kids have more than toys on their Christmas lists, with many letters to USPS' Operation Santa reflecting hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic.
'The shine of acting wore off': Gwyneth Paltrow explains why she moved away from acting
Gwyneth Paltrow isn't on screen as much these days, and she explained why during a recent interview on SiriusXM.
Ultimate Gray, Illuminating are both Pantone's 2021 Color of the Year: 'Essential to the human spirit'
2020 may have felt bleak, but Pantone's 2021 Color of the Year picks are here to remind us there is strength and joy to be found in the world still.
Is it Hanukkah or Chanukah? Why the Jewish holiday has multiple spellings
The holiday Hanukkah begins on Dec. 10. Or does it start with a C? End with an A or H? Is there one K or are there two? Let's explain.
4 questions answered about kosher wine and where to find it for Hanukkah
Wine expert Pavle Milic of FnB in Scottsdale, Arizona helps answer questions about kosher wine ahead of Hanukkah 2020.
Staying Apart, Together: Amazon boxes under the tree
My socially distant Christmas begins with trying not to accidentally open my gifts when they arrive at my door.
Taraji P. Henson, Tracie Jade talk mental health misconceptions, new Facebook Watch show
Taraji P. Henson and Tracie Jade chat with USA TODAY's David Oliver about "Peace of Mind," their new Facebook Watch show that covers mental health.
Happy, birthday Nicki Minaj! Here's the queen of rap through the years
Happy birthday, Nicki Minaj! To celebrate Minaj turning 38 on Dec. 8, here are photos of the queen of rap through the years.
Holly, Jolly New York
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays in and around the Big Apple with ideas in this special issue.
Melania Trump Style Diary
A guide for a fun, safe holiday baking party
No Christmas is complete without a delicious batch of festive, sugary cookies. Even during a pandemic.
Small holiday celebrations just might be better than large ones. Here's why
Rashida Jones named president of MSNBC, becoming first Black leader of cable news network
Rashida Jones will become the next president of MSNBC and, in doing so, the first Black female leader of a cable news network.
Matthew McConaughey's latest political comments on the 'far left' lead to internet divide
Matthew McConaughey's comments on Russell Brand's podcast about the politically left and right meeting "in the middle" stir even more internet debates.
Yes, Mario Lopez is starring as Colonel Sanders in a 'suspenseful' Lifetime romance movie
KFC teamed up with Lifetime and announced the "first-of-its kind" Lifetime Original Mini Movie: "A Recipe for Seduction," premiering Sunday.
Stories from troubled Christmases past can give us hope this year in a pandemic holiday
Sometimes, Christmas has to be improvised. In hospitals, prisons, submarines — or even under COVID lockdown.
Staying Apart, Together: A Christmas tree metaphor for pandemic life
Like so much else in 2020, our Christmas tree is a pandemic compromise. But I can wait for a better Christmas next year.