TV funnyman Conan O’Brien is tapped to host next Oscars
By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A year after turning to comedian Jimmy Kimmel to host their big show, the Academy Awards will pivot to another familiar TV funnyman — Conan O’Brien.“America...
‘St. Denis Medical’ review: New NBC sitcom is ‘The Office,’ but in a hospital
Taking a page from other workplace TV mockumentaries, NBC’s “St. Denis Medical” follows the overburdened staff of a hospital in Scranton. Sorry, I meant small-town Oregon. But if the rhythms and delivery mimic “The...
The 4 most underrated vacation spots in Mexico
Here are four spots that still feel like a secret worth keeping — even if they’re easier to access than ever before. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?...
Holiday flights are cheaper this year — here’s how to book smart
By Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse (TNS)The end-of-year holidays are fast approaching and, whether you’re planning a traditional trip back to the family homestead or an escape to a sun-drenched beach, having the inside track on...
Cookbook alert: ‘100 Afternoon Sweets’ is a snacking paradise
Nicole Hvidsten | (TNS) The Minnesota Star TribuneMINNEAPOLIS — There’s one common ingredient running through the pages of Sarah Kieffer’s fifth cookbook, “100 Afternoon Sweets,” but you won’t find it in any recipes.It simultaneously...
7 ‘Wicked’ good ideas for an Oz-inspired vacation
By Sally French, NerdWalletThe big screen version of the Broadway musical “Wicked” is set to defy more than just gravity; it could break box office records. According to NBCUniversal, “Wicked” is already the No....
Why you should give Myrtle Beach another chance for your beach trip
With these travel tips, you can have a glitzy beach vacation just a few hours away from several major East Coast cities. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed?...
Senior sleuths are the hottest thing in mysteries. Here are 5 who take a...
By Chris Hewitt, The Minnesota Star TribuneEverything old is old again in Richard Osman’s latest comic mystery, “We Solve Murders.”It’s not part of Osman’s “The Thursday Murder Club” series, but his fifth book to...
Netflix might put Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ in Imax theaters. Will it create a streaming...
By Wendy Lee and Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times (TNS)LOS ANGELES — When Netflix releases big movies, even the ones that resemble Hollywood blockbusters, its approach is consistent: Get people to watch them on...