http://www.mail.com/people/1244570-lena-dunham.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/1244570-lena-dunham.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/1933498-racial-episodes-shake-ohios-oberlin-college.html OBERLIN, Ohio (AP) — Scrawls of racially offensive graffiti and, more recently, a report of someone wearing what looked like a Ku Klux Klan-type hooded robe on campus have shaken students at historically liberal Oberlin College, one of the nation's first universities to admit blacks. Two students are being investigated for possible involvement in the graf... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 23:05:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1933498-racial-episodes-shake-ohios-oberlin-college.html 2013-03-05T23:05:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1933606-dunham-tweets-alma-maters-racism-troubles.html OBERLIN, Ohio (AP) — Lena Dunham is urging her fellow "Obies" to stick together as her alma mater in Ohio wrestles with reports of racism. The creator and star of HBO's "Girls" wrote on her Twitter account Monday after learning about racist graffiti at famously liberal Oberlin College. The school about 30 miles from Cleveland was among the first to admit ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:56:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1933606-dunham-tweets-alma-maters-racism-troubles.html 2013-03-05T19:56:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1898632-argo-zero-dark-thirty-win-writers-guild.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The CIA thrillers "Argo" and "Zero Dark Thirty" have won top screenplay honors from the Writers Guild of America. The guild's adapted screenplay award Sunday went to Chris Terrio for "Argo," director Ben Affleck's tale of the CIA's daring masquerade of six U.S. diplomats as a Hollywood film crew to rescue them from Iran during the hosta... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:57:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1898632-argo-zero-dark-thirty-win-writers-guild.html 2013-02-18T04:57:52Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year. It was an event that even shocked the London folk-rockers. "We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so," Marcus Mumford ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:31:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1881384-grammy-awards-voters-spread-love.html 2013-02-11T05:31:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1864080-afflecks-argo-wins-directors-guild-top-honor.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ben Affleck has won the top film honor from the Directors Guild of America for his CIA thriller "Argo," further sealing its status as best-picture front-runner at the Academy Awards. Saturday's prize also normally would make Affleck a near shoo-in to win best-director at the Feb. 24 Oscars, since the Directors Guild recipient nearly alw... Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:43:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1864080-afflecks-argo-wins-directors-guild-top-honor.html 2013-02-03T07:43:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1862020-grim-outlook-sitcoms-post-30-rock.html NEW YORK (AP) — The void you're looking at on your DVR is the sitcom landscape post-"30 Rock." When Tina Fey's bright, bouncy, irreverent showbiz send-up aired its last episode Thursday night, a light (Kenneth's toothy grin?) went out in broadcast television. "30 Rock" was not perfect: It sometimes spun its wheels and its writing was often too showy. But ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:21:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1862020-grim-outlook-sitcoms-post-30-rock.html 2013-02-01T17:21:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson is a multiple nominee at next month's Grammy Awards, but what she's really excited about is another event where she'll be joined by Beyonce, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Mana, Usher and Brad Paisley. Oh, and the president. President Barack Obama's inauguration is shaping up to be an event as star-studded as any re... Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1830184-beyonce-katy-perry-star-packed-inauguration.html 2013-01-18T19:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1818302-big-night-cable-tv-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The taut political thriller "Homeland," the coming of age comedy "Girls" and "Game Change," the movie about Sarah Palin's rocky campaign for the vice presidency in 2008, were the big television winners in the Golden Globes. The biggest losers? Commercial broadcast networks ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox — none of which aired those show... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1818302-big-night-cable-tv-globes.html 2013-01-14T08:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1819000-co-hosts-fey-poehler-prove-big-globes-winners.html NEW YORK (AP) — It was elegant, eloquent, genteel and classy. Wait — that was "Downton Abbey," airing Sunday night on another network. On NBC, it was "The 70th Annual Golden Globes Awards" — the yearly televised blowout lubricated by an open bar where party-favor statuettes are distributed to a lucky few. Much about ... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1819000-co-hosts-fey-poehler-prove-big-globes-winners.html 2013-01-14T08:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818980-argo-les-mis-win-golden-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Ben Affleck got some vindication and Jodie Foster made a revelation at the Golden Globe Awards. Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony. The awards came just a few days after Affleck was surprisingly omitted from the best-director category at the Academy Award nomina... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818980-argo-les-mis-win-golden-globes.html 2013-01-14T08:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818284-bits-its-after-party-time.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Show Bits brings you the 70th annual Golden Globes awards through the eyes of Associated Press journalists. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item. Jodie Foster's acceptance speech drew warm praise at one of the night's post-show parties. "It was my... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 06:57:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818284-bits-its-after-party-time.html 2013-01-14T06:57:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1817464-argo-les-miserables-win-best-pic-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — "Argo" is in big with the Golden Globes, but not so much with the Academy Awards. "Lincoln" is sitting pretty with the Oscars but was mostly left out in the cold at the Globes. Sunday's Globes left the Feb. 24 Academy Awards picture still muddled, with the Iran hostage thriller "Argo" winning for best drama and director for Be... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:09:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1817464-argo-les-miserables-win-best-pic-globes.html 2013-01-14T04:09:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818042-chilly-golden-globes-carpet-haute-red.html Jennifer Lawrence and Marion Cotillard were Dior Haute Couture twins on Sunday night's Golden Globe red carpet. Lawrence wore a strapless coral organza gown and metallic belt, and Cotillard was in an orange velvet bustier dress with a silver belt. With all the pressure to strike the right style note at this kickoff to the Hollywood award season, Lawrence ... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818042-chilly-golden-globes-carpet-haute-red.html 2013-01-14T03:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818170-list-golden-globe-winners.html Winners of the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif.: MOTION PICTURES — Picture, Drama: "Argo." — Picture, Musical or Comedy: "Les Miserables." — Actor, Drama: Daniel Day-Lewis, "Lincoln." — Actress, Drama: Jessica Chastain, "Zero Dark Thirty." — Director: Ben Affleck, "Argo." ... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 03:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818170-list-golden-globe-winners.html 2013-01-14T03:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818496-bill-clinton-standing-golden-globes.html BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Who can seize the rapt attention of a room full of A-list movie and TV stars? Try a former U.S. president. When the glitterati gathered at Sunday's Golden Globe awards heard the surprise introduction of Bill Clinton, they leaped to their feet and roared their welcome. No, this wasn't some joke, a comedy spoof by co-hosts Amy P... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 02:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1818496-bill-clinton-standing-golden-globes.html 2013-01-14T02:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1811136-1-girls-zosia-mamet-shines-season-2.html NEW YORK (AP) — There has been a lull. Talk of "Girls" settled down after its bombshell first season as fans took the opportunity to catch their breath. That ends now. "Girls" is returning for its second season, Sunday at 9 p.m. EST. HBO's saga of four young women living in New York will then resume, with their struggles almost certain to inspire another ... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1811136-1-girls-zosia-mamet-shines-season-2.html 2013-01-10T13:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1806244-downton-girls-idol-this-january.html NEW YORK (AP) — Where once the post-holiday schedule was a blizzard of chilly reruns, January is aburst with premieres and finales. Already, the adored British miniseries "Downton Abbey" has made its much-awaited season return Sundays on PBS. On IFC on Fridays, the hilarious "Portlandia" is back for its third season of sketch comedy poking fun at the pecu... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1806244-downton-girls-idol-this-january.html 2013-01-08T23:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1807050-review-girls-soundtrack-full-good-songs.html Various Artists, "Girls Soundtrack Volume 1: Music From the HBO Original Series" (Fueled by Ramen) Lena Dunham's "Girls" is a cult TV phenomenon, so it's only right that the soundtrack matches the quirkiness of the on-screen action. The soundtrack is littered with indie anthems, opening with the dance floor smash "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn, which accomp... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 18:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1807050-review-girls-soundtrack-full-good-songs.html 2013-01-08T18:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1777044-year-enduring-pop-culture-icons-to-shine.html NEW YORK (AP) — Marilyn Monroe. The Rolling Stones. And Bond — James Bond. What do they have in common? Sure, one's long gone, and one's fictional. But all three marked a golden anniversary in 2012. And after a half-century in our pop-culture consciousness, they each displayed a surprisingly enduring appeal. So even though, as a cultur... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1777044-year-enduring-pop-culture-icons-to-shine.html 2012-12-19T17:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1768366-single-women-key-bloc-avoiding-gop.html DENVER (AP) — Sara Stevenson spends her working hours surrounded by Republicans, namely the married men who work alongside her in a Denver oil and gas firm company. But after hours and on weekends, she usually spends her time with other single women, and there's not a Republican in sight among the bunch. "There was just no way I could have supported any R... Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/1768366-single-women-key-bloc-avoiding-gop.html 2012-12-15T14:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1764218-globes-dwell-cable-jilt-broadcast-fare.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Golden Globes have an ear for musical drama, handing two nominations to ABC's new "Nashville" and a nod to NBC's freshman series "Smash." But the broadcast networks were largely overlooked, as usual. They were snubbed entirely in categories such as best actor in a drama series and best actress in a TV film, while the Globes mostly reco... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1764218-globes-dwell-cable-jilt-broadcast-fare.html 2012-12-13T15:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1763974-list-nominees-golden-globe-awards.html Nominees for the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards, announced Thursday in Beverly Hills, Calif.: MOTION PICTURES — Picture, Drama: "Argo," ''Lincoln," ''Life of Pi," ''Django Unchained," ''Zero Dark Thirty." — Picture, Musical or Comedy: "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," ''Les Miserables," ''Moonrise Kingdom," ''Salmon Fishing in the Yemen," ''Silver Lining... Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1763974-list-nominees-golden-globe-awards.html 2012-12-13T15:25:00Z