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Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal in Hulu's Normal People.

'Normal People'—author Sally Rooney's novel-to-Hulu hit series—follows the love story of Irish teenagers Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal), who begin a secret tryst that evolves into a four-year love affair.

Kinsey Gidick
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When famed composer Ennio Morricone passed away on July 6, 2020, he left behind a body of work that eclipses the idea of “productivity” itself. In addition to composing thousands of hours of music for hundreds of movies, he created several indelible momen

Todd Gilchrist


Bella Abzug in the 1970s.

“Larger than life” sums up Bella Abzug. The New York-based Democratic congresswoman gained 1970s notoriety with her big hats and bold feminist voice.

Lucas Aykroyd






Zach Tyler in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

The mature-for-kids action cartoon 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' has become the hit of the summer, thanks to Netflix. But we have Nickelodeon to thank for its creation ... a full 15 years ago.

Scott Beggs








Phoebe Waller-Bridge stars in Fleabag.

In just two short seasons, British sitcom 'Fleabag'—created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge—has made a lasting mark on television.

Escher Walcott