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Why 'Mulan' makes me believe I can honor my family by being myself
Watching the new 'Mulan' succeed in balancing her love for her family and her own identity is what makes her story such an inspiring fairy tale to me.
Happy birthday, Idris Elba: His life in photos
Idris Elba turns 48 on Sep. 6, 2020. To celebrate his big day, we're looking back at the actor's rise to stardom.
Lady Gaga waitressed, Tom Cruise was a bell hop, and more jobs celebs had before fame
What did celebrities do before they became the stars we know and love? We rounded up some of the jobs celebs had before fame.
Try these easy mind games to improve your brain function and help prevent disease
Staying Apart, Together: How to spend Labor Day weekend like no other
Celebrating safely, and honoring the true meaning of the holiday, is more important than ever this Labor Day Weekend.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson nearly played Willy Wonka? Stars who missed out on major roles
You win some, you lose some - and the same goes for the stars! We've rounded up a list of celebrities who have lost out on or turned down major roles.
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John David Washington reveals his favorite film that his father, Denzel, starred in
John David Washington talked with USA TODAY's Brian Truitt about working with Christopher Nolan on the new film "Tenet."
Hard seltzer, once believed a fad, is showing no signs of fizzling
How did we get to a place where hard seltzer is now vying for its own category in the alcohol world? Here's what's next for the popular fizzy drink.
Carol Burnett gains temporary custody of grandchild while daughter recovers from addiction
Carol Burnett and her husband received temporary custody of her teenage grandson. Burnett says his mother, Carol's daughter, is battling addiction.
We tried the diapers backed by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard—here's what we thought of them
We tried the diapers backed by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard—here's how they stacked up
'Someone I could relate to': COVID-19, social unrest increase need for therapists of color
The demand for therapists of color historically surpassed the supply. Current events, including the coronavirus pandemic and social unrest, have made the need greater.
How the new 'Mulan,' Yifei Liu, literally found her voice for the role
USA TODAY's Bryan Alexander chatted with "Mulan" star Yifei Liu about how she brought the iconic character to life.
What is Lewy body dementia, the disease Robin Williams' widow called 'the terrorist' inside his brain?
Awareness of Lewy body dementia has spiked since Robin Williams' death in 2014. But it's a complicated, often misunderstood neurological disorder.
Pandemic, social unrest increase need for therapists of color, accentuate shortage
The demand for therapists of color historically surpassed the supply. Current events, including the coronavirus pandemic and social unrest, have made the need greater.
How Adele's Instagram sparked a debate about cultural appreciation versus appropriation
USA TODAY's Rasha Ali talks about Adele's latest Instagram post, which sparked a larger conversation about cultural appropriation versus appreciation.
Staying Apart, Together: A whole new kind of September in 2020
COVID-19 has interrupted so much of normal life, but there are some constants that won't go away. I'm grateful for them.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists share stories behind their stories
USA TODAY Network journalists will share the work behind their Pulitzer Prize-winning stories during livestreamed event on Sept. 3.
MTV VMAs 2020: The Weeknd, BTS, Lady Gaga highlight virtual award show
Lady Gaga was the big winner at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home five awards. Other highlights included The Weeknd and BTS.
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