But that didnt make sense if the rest of the world hadnt yetheardthose songs. But he soon changed course. It really hit her hard, he says. I may never write a song that good again, he says. Finding a singer who could keep the tension between the melody and rhythm was crucial. Ushers vocals are just incredible, Miranda says. He really makes the song his own. While he might resurrect that piece forThe Hamilton MixtapeVol....

Their destinies further entwine as a comet passes over Japan, potentially ending their identity-altering escapade. I personally am not very interested in awards or the awards circuit, Shinkai admits. Your Names success told me movies still have the power to connect with society. FUNimation; Courtesy Everett Collection As a medium, it still has a power that resonates, he says. FUNimation; Courtesy Everett Collection

With his and Amber Roses elimination behind him, Maks brings us into season 23, episode 9. On last nights performances: From a behind-the-scenes standpoint, it was very interesting to see a few things. First, the judging panel that involved aDWTSalum. Credit: ABC/Craig Sjodin It was sort of like three generations ofDWTS, if you will. And its just such a testament to the show weve all done well. On Marilu and Dereks exit:...

We stood there last night in jeopardy, and she started crying. I was like, Wait, what are you doing?? And Amber was like, I have no idea, Im not a crier! Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC Im not that girl! That was one of the sweetest moments Ive had with a celebrity. It was such a human reaction to something so innocent that then becomes meaningful. Eric McCandless/ABC We put in so much effort and time, so it becomes important....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. What a way to go. I mean, a terrible way to be sure, but what a way. Malcolm Freberg on ‘Survivor: Game Changers’.Credit: Timothy Kuratek/CBS Malcolm Freberg ended up being the big casualty from themost chaotic Tribal CouncilinSurvivorhistory. and Hali both appeared to defect to the other team. But Brad then ignored J.T. Here are a few highlights from our chat....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. WHY I TOOK ACTIONI was studying to become a child psychologist, says Akerman. I just fell in love with their format. Malin Akerman.Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images WHY ITS IMPORTANTThis is the future, says the actress. Opportunity gives loans and savings accounts to women around the world who dont have that kind of access. All of that builds a foundation for change and makes a huge difference....

In an era where every new pop in culture is deemed either total escapism! Gimme!, and Does Your Mother Know to their most effective degree. Its in these core songs and the iconic titular paranoia pop number thatMamma Mia!lives or dies. Credit: Craig T. Mathew and Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging Craig T. Mathew and Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging Craig T. Mathew and Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging

When you start a decade with a badWall Streetsequel and a worseTransformerssequel, going anywhere counts as up. Consider, like, Jai Courtney, the star of the worstDie Hardand the worstTerminatorand whateverInsurgentwas. LaBeouf plays Gabriel, a marine struggling to find his family in a wasteland while also struggling through PTSD. Courtney plays Devin, Gabriels best friend with a secret. Gabriel is the introvert. But the performance feels familiar in the worst way....

TheBingeworthyhosts have spoken about Matt LeBlancsMan With a Plan, and it isnt pretty. I need a word deeper than that because I hate it more than you do! The only bright light for Shaw was Liza Snyder, who plays a thankless role as LeBlancs wife. For a series set in modern day, it seems to pull away from showing the new social norms. How can I be disgustingly sexist and homophobic in 22 minutes?...

We realized that we had been getting the greatest hits of our own kids, Jackie Filgo explains. A lot of the comedy in the show comes from Adams traditional approach clashing with a more contemporary one. It helps when you have an experienced sitcom actor filling the lead. Credit: Darren Michaels/CBS He can be hilarious when hes angry, sad, frustrated, happy. Theres not a thing we found that he cant do and make funny and real....

Rolling Stones Peter Travers agrees. No film this year has moved me more with its humor, heart and humanity, his reviewreads. Engrave the name Casey Affleck on the Oscar for Best Actor right now… His tendency to be mumbly and awkward and withholding fits his character perfectly. Credit: Claire Folger If all of this makes Manchester sound like a three-hankie bummer, it isnt. There are unexpected moments of humor, redemption, and grace....

It seemed to be the right fit. It felt like a good fit to start with some of these melodies and develop themes from them. So that was something I locked into. Credit: Claire Folger He really gives me a lot of room to develop ideas and to create music, she said. Sometimes with other filmmakers, youre checking in right away with very undeveloped sketches. It was amazing, she said of that experience....

Some writer-directors, like Woody Allen, manage to crank out a film a year like clockwork. Others, like Kenneth Lonergan, take their sweet time. Its a responsibility he has no interest in taking on. Credit: Claire Folger Through a carefully measured series of layer-peeling flashbacks, we slowly discover why that is. The town holds nothing but painful memories for Lee a past hed prefer to move on from but cant. Affleck has never had a role that matches his minimal, anti-charisma style like this one....