
Aug 11 - By Tony Sclafani, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
“Mamma Mia!” did big business at the box office. Here's hoping that means we'll go back to a time when movies such as “Xanadu” filled the multiplexes.

Jul 30 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
In every sport, teams that began the season thinking they had great teams realize several months later that there are holes — sometimes gaping ones — in the lineup.

May 8 - By Tom E. Curran, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Good thing there’s no gauge that measures “buzz quotient.” If there were, Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez would have blown it by now.
Jan 23 - By Alonso Duralde, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
While fans of the respective franchises might not want to acknowledge it, the “Underworld” movies and the “Twilight” novels have more in common than just the conflict between bloodsuckers and lycanthropes. They also take themselves seriously in a way that allows their fans to immerse themselves in these alternate universes while providing a steady stream of chuckles for those not so inclined.

Jun 19 - By John Schoen

Jun 17 - By NBC Nightly News
Film director M. Night Shyamalan started out wanting to tell a simple, scary story with his latest effort, "The Happening" - but in the process, the movie's message sparked his own personal epiphany about paying attention to Mother Nature.
May 12 - By John Schoen
This week, readers are looking for a straight answer to what seems like a simple question. Is the U.S. in recession or not?

Feb 19 - By Christopher Elliott, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
No matter who wins, you lose.

Dec 26 - By Rob Lovitt, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
If you’re like most air travelers, you can’t wait to say goodbye to the nightmare that was 2007. The question is, will 2008 bring smiles of relief or send us screaming for the exits?

Dec 12 - By Doug Miller, MSNBC
Folk singer Suzanne Vega struck gold in the 1980s with hits “Tom’s Diner,” “Left of Center,” and the ubiquitous radio hit, “Luka,” which was one of the first popular songs to tackle the subject of child abuse. Vega is still making quality, critically acclaimed albums, such as her latest, "Beauty & Crime", which she has described as a love letter to her hometown of New York City. We caught up with her on her cell phone recently while navigating the United States on yet another tour and talked travel.