Art and Entertainment

Cinco de Mayo—May 5—is a festive, lively Mexican celebration that has become increasingly popular in the United States. These six sites summarize the history of the holiday, highlight some contemporary celebrations and make suggestions as to how and where to enjoy Cinco de Mayo.

When you were a child, you might have given your mom some handpicked flowers and a homemade card for Mother’s Day. Guess what? That’s probably just the sort of thing she’d like to get again this year.

Jerry Seinfeld is most famous for playing himself on the hit TV show “Seinfeld,” as well as in the documentary “Comedian.” “Seinfeld” the show has been off the air since 1999, but it continues to play in syndication and is one of the most popular comedies on DVD. Seinfeld the comedian has continued doing stand-up.

PBS will air a new adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank on Holocaust Remembrance Day, and provides extensive classroom resources to accompany the film. 

In 2004, Suzanne Collins stole onto the children’s book scene with “The Underland Chronicles.” Her cult following expanded after the release of her second series, “The Hunger Games.”

When the cameras stop rolling, sometimes fame can evaporate quickly, or leave a person with more problems than they had before.

With many "Extreme Makeover" homeowners struggling financially, the show has responded by scaling back to better fit the current economic climate.

Challenge and strengthen your brain with simple, free games and exercises on the Web.

Most agree that poetry’s effect is at its fullest when read aloud. Though a poem’s meaning may seem cryptic on the page, when spoken, its meaning can become as clear as conversational prose. In honor of National Poetry month, here are five memorable poems read aloud by their authors.

A documentary revealing Japan's annual dolphin slaughter wins an Oscar for Best Documentary, drawing further attention to a practice both traditional and disturbing.

A new TV series follows celebrities as they trace their family histories, and could prompt greater interest in genealogy and DNA technologies among Americans, including students.

A new HBO film tells the story of Temple Grandin, an uncommonly determined autistic woman whose impact on agricultural techniques defied what experts expected from her life.

Salinger died Wednesday of natural causes in his home in Cornish, N.H., where he had lived for the past 50 years, removed from the public eye.

Spain’s proposed ban on late night beauty ads coincides with fashion industry trends touting healthier, more realistic images of women.

The new MTV series debuts tonight, signifying a new direction for the network and an example of Gen Y’s socially conscious leanings.

Many consider Newbery Medal-winning books to be a “gold standard” for quality children’s literature. This year’s selection has met the expectations of many critics that last year questioned whether the award had lost its value.

Disney is being praised for featuring a black princess in the new animated film “The Princess and the Frog,” but some critics say the setting and characters reinforce stereotypes.

Amazing Christmas trees, brilliant light displays and lovely holiday decorations attract attention from scores of people across the country because of their beauty, and sometimes because of their excess. FindingDulcinea has located some of the most notable.

Have the incessant buzz of Christmas music and twinkling lights made you want to hit the eggnog? Find solace with these cinematic gems, sure to have you saying “Bah, humbug!” with glee.

During these difficult economic times, it’s tempting to forgo tipping. But it’s important to reward the people that provide valuable services year-round. Fortunately, there are a number of Web sites that help clarify the purpose and process of tipping at the holidays.

"Everybody’s Fine” is a new Robert De Niro film that highlights the joys and challenges of train travel, particularly during the holiday season.

Thousands of bands and singer-songwriters are making names for themselves with or without the help of labels. The Web is instrumental in spreading the word, and blogs, aggregators and multimedia sites are king. We spotlight five music sites that everyone should bookmark, and mention several more worthy contenders.

Director Wes Anderson has garnered a cult-like following of fans taken with his unusual characters and storylines. But adapting Roald Dahl’s “Fantastic Mr. Fox” presented Anderson with the challenge of infusing, while not overwhelming, a beloved book with his own artistic sensibilities.

“The Twilight Saga” of books and films has millions of teenage and preteen fans, but its controversial themes have sparked a debate over its place in the classroom.

Today we're going to take a look at some of the more unusual collections online that feature odd food, beloved advertising icons, computers, and more. From the one-man online operations to large budget real life museums. And although many of these museums are full of truthful facts about sometimes odd subjects, today's feature is purely for entertainment value.

Some of the world's most famous pieces of art and photography hang on the walls of museums spread around the corners of the globe. Today, with the aid of a computer, you can virtually tour many of these museums without leaving your home. Check out these fabulous sites that feature the world's best art, photography, architecture, and music.

Children's museums are places of learning and wonder, often with plenty of hands-on activities for the kids. In this feature we profile some of the outstanding children's museums that you can visit with your kids in person, or virtually explore online.

As governments, corporations, artists and fans fight over the tenets of music piracy prevention, it is possible to sidestep the legal battle and do things the right way with streaming services, affordable subscription sites and plain old online music stores.

A new Tom Hanks film marks the unveiling of elaborate additions to New Orleans’ National World War II Museum, underscoring the city’s reemergence.

A new Amelia Earhart film hits theaters this weekend, highlighting the American flying icon’s intriguing life and conspiracies about her mysterious disappearance.