2015-11-20 ‘Trumbo’ Tells the Story of Blacklisted Screenwriter
In 1950, the United States Congress tried to end the career of Dalton Trumbo, the highest-paid screenwriter in Hollywood. Now, that story is being told in the new movie, “Trumbo.”…
2015-11-13 ‘Spectre’ Begins New Era for Bond Films
Many critics consider “Skyfall” the greatest of James Bond films. But, the latest in the series, “Spectre,” may be a strong competitor for that title. “Spectre” steps into new territory,…
2015-11-07 Lambert, Stapleton Win Big at CMA Awards
Country music singer Miranda Lambert has a great career going for herself. The key word being “herself.” Miranda Lambert accepts the award for female vocalist of the year at the…
2015-10-31 American Halloween Goes to the Dogs
In America, Halloween is a big deal. Americans spend $7.4 billion on Halloween — and $350 million of that is for costumes for their pets, reports the National Retail Federation.…
2015-10-30 International Players to Watch in the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is arguably the best basketball league in the world. Some of the most famous teams are the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls.…
2015-10-30 The Boy on Graves-End Road by Caty Weaver
Editor’s Note: This is a weekly multimedia series of American short stories for English language learners. Each story has video, audio, quizzes, and a lesson plan for teachers. Hope you…
2015-10-26 What Makes Beauty So Appealing?
Every year the entertainment magazine People publishes a list of who it considers the most beautiful people in the world. How do the editors choose from the 7 billion people…
2015-10-28 World Series Teams Last Won in 1980s
The last time the Kansas City Royals won baseball’s championship – the World Series – it was 1985. Ronald Reagan was the U.S. president. The rock band Wham!, led by…
2015-10-21 ‘Back to the Future’ Celebrates 30 Years
Thirty years ago, Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled in time “back to the future” in the film “Back to the Future II.” The characters, played by actors Michael J.…
2015-10-18 Route 66: ‘The Highway That’s The Best’
On November 11, 1926, a 3,900-kilometer long highway was established in the United States. It was not the first American highway. It was not the longest either. And it might…
2015-10-10 Who Goes to a Rock Concert With Their Mother? Millennials!
When musicians over the age of 50 are the star performers, you expect to see many baby boomers cheering them on. Aging rock music stars usually have baby boomer fans.…
2015-10-04 California Dogs Riding The Waves
Some people enjoy the water sport of surfing. Many others enjoy watching those surfers riding the waves. And still others enjoy watching when dogs ride the waves. A canine competitor…
2015-09-19 Two-Step Dancing with Ghosts at Arizona Club
The students have returned to classes at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. But they cannot spend all their time just studying. On Wednesday nights, many of the students like to…
2015-09-10 Oklahoma Rodeo Celebrates Western Traditions
Rodeos are hugely popular sport events in the Western states of America, where horseback riding, livestock animals and fancy rope skills are featured. Thousands of cowboys and cowgirls compete to…
2015-09-12 Sam Smith To Sing for New James Bond ‘Spectre’
When it comes to a James Bond movie, we all have been taught that there are at least two things it must have. One is a 007 British secret agent.…