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Jennifer Coolidge stars in 'The White Lotus.'

Jennifer Coolidge won an Emmy for her role on 'The White Lotus,' but she has been a mainstay of American comedy for decades—long before she ever checked in to the eponymous luxury resort.

Skylar Baker-Jordan








Films like "Frances Ha" help capture the nuance and uniqueness of the Big Apple.

You don't have to be in the Big Apple to love these films set in New York City, like “Saturday Night Fever,” “Frances Ha,” and more.

Chris Wheatley
















Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in 'Men in Black.'

Forget everything you thought you knew about the Oscar-winning alien comedy franchise, which premiered 25 years ago.

Garin Pirnia
The legendary parodist helped change pop culture forever.

Since first getting national airplay on the Dr. Demento radio show, "Weird Al" Yankovic has spent decades building his reputation as America's preeminent parody songwriter.

Roger Cormier