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Mythology from all over the world is full of fairy tales about childless folk who pray to the gods, unwisely invoke fate, or bargain with the supernatural for a child — only to wind up raising ...

Taylor Swift reimagines the fate of the tragic “Hamlet” heroine on her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” But did she really need saving? By Lindsay Zoladz “No one likes a mad woman,” Taylor Swift ...

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Welcome to The A.V. Club’s monthly comics preview, where we recommend new books to check out over the next few weeks. This month, we’ve got five exciting picks, including a YA take on a Norwegian ...

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Apple TV+’s “The Sisters Grimm,” based on the same-named Michael Buckley books, intends to act as an entry point for viewers too young for “Harry Potter” and “The Chronicles of Narnia” who still yearn ...

A lakeside castle that’s been in the same family since it was built is on the market in Fort Worth, Texas, for $4.75 million. Named Facade Nord, the castle was built in the mid-1990s by the late ...

In the rarefied world of the Cheng family, one of the wealthiest clans in Hong Kong, staff spoke of the unwritten rule: Never say no to the boss. So lieutenants were hesitant to disagree when the ...

The iconic actress died at age 52 after suffering a stroke while driving Prior to her death, Kelly talked to PEOPLE about whether or not she missed the big screen and what she hoped for in the future ...

After the original "Golden Bachelor" stole our hearts and reminded us that true love and fairy tale romance aren't reserved for those under 40, ABC couldn't wait to bring the cheesy-in-a-good-way ...