Dec 29 Baby boomers start turning 80 in 2026. Can you ace this pop culture quiz? By Mike Schneider, Associated Press Here are 20 questions to see how well you know — or remember — about the indelible imprint made on pop culture by and for baby boomers. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 8:05 A look back at 2025's chart-toppers, best songs and standout artists By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery Music in 2025 has had it all, from breakout new artists and big stars continuing to top the charts, to AI-generated artists igniting fierce debate online. To help us sift through the year in music, Stephanie Sy speaks with freelance… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 8:48 Film critics look back at 2025 and name their picks for the year's best By Jeffrey Brown, Simon Epstein The holidays are a great time to catch up on the year’s best films, whether streaming at home or heading to the theater. Jeffrey Brown sat down with two film critics who shared their top picks. It’s part of our… Continue watching
Dec 26 Watch 3:48 British panto production blends holiday tradition with Muslim culture and humor By Kayan Taraporevala and Minnie Stephenson, Independent Television News Pantomime, or panto, is a family comedy filled with fairy tales, music, slapstick and audience participation and is a holiday season staple across the UK. This year, one production is selling out a retelling of “Snow White” that blends classic… Continue watching
Dec 26 14 favorite movies of 2025, according to these critics By Simon Epstein, Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport If you’re searching for what to watch over a long, home-bound holiday weekend, these critics have a few ideas of where to start. Continue reading
Dec 25 Watch 5:44 How the character and traditions of Santa Claus evolved over centuries By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau This Christmas, many children welcomed a familiar visitor – a jolly man in a red suit and a sleigh full of gifts. But the bearded figure Americans recognize today as Santa Claus is a relatively modern creation, shaped over centuries… Continue watching
Dec 25 Watch 3:46 The Rockettes celebrate 100 years as a holiday season favorite By Julia Griffin A beloved symbol of the holiday season, The Rockettes are celebrating a big anniversary. Founded in 1925, the famous dance company is marking 100 years on stage. Julia Griffin reports. Continue watching
Dec 25 Mohammad Bakri, renowned Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72 By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Over the years, Bakri made several films that spanned the spectrum of Palestinian experiences. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch 8:23 How author David Baldacci and his wife are working to counter toxic political discourse By Geoff Bennett, Mike Fritz David Baldacci has written more than 50 suspense and legal novels. His latest is “Nash Falls,” a story about a successful businessman recruited by the FBI to expose a global crime network. But Baldacci and his wife are now tackling… Continue watching
Dec 24 Watch 7:27 Why Christmas carols endure as popular music changes By Stephanie Sy, Sarah Clune Hartman, Jenna Bloom, Mary Fecteau From “Silent Night” to “Jingle Bells,” Christmas carols are some of the most familiar songs of the season, and some of the oldest. Stephanie Sy explores why most popular music changes with time, but many of these old tunes have… Continue watching