Captain America: Civil War is rolling in much more than cash these days. It’s also rolling in controversy. Not because of any external conflict, but because
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When I heard that Prince had passed, my first thought was a hope that he had finally found true peace. My second was to wonder
Every now and then when I’m reviewing music for Plugged In, I’ll come across a lyric from an artist that succinctly encapsulates some aspect of
My kids have probably heard me say this sentence hundreds of times: “I just need to check one more thing.” I’m talking, of course, about
American Idol wrapped up its awe-inspiring 15-season run on Fox last night, crowing a final Idol, Trent Harmon, in an emotional two-hour finale that featured
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