Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

• "The Simpsons" writer-producer Don Payne dies

  Don Payne, an Emmy-winning writer and producer for "The Simpsons" who also wrote the hit movie "Thor," has died. He was 48. His friend and former ... 

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  Weather's silver lining: coat comfort on runways

  Rain, snow, ice. There's a lot of grumbling about the stiletto-adverse weather as New York Fashion Week hit Day 5 on Monday. But there's a silver ... 

• Armani mixes classic couture with exotic panache

  Only a few living designers can execute a couture show where almost every look glistens as much with classic timelessness as it does with innovation. 

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  'Skyfall,' 'Guardians' duel for box-office win

  James Bond is in a box-office photo finish with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny over what looks to be the last slow weekend of the holidays. 

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  Review: 'Playing for Keeps' one of year's worst

  This is supposed to be the time of year when high-quality movies come out, whether they're potential Oscar contenders or crowd-pleasing family fare.