The season finale leaves us much to reflect on the past, present, and future of the men and women of SC&P
TV Tonight: Under the Dome
CBS’s Stephen King–based snowglobe scenario asks: what if your little community suddenly became the entire world?
Ghoul Friends: 10 Friendly-Monster Movies
‘Monsters University’ inspires a lesson on the history of freakish yet lovable creatures on film
Pixar's Monsters and Brad Pitt's Zombies Gang Up on Superman
Creatures of the night knock off the Man of Steel in a summer of one-week wonders
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Blues Singer Bobby ‘Blue’ Bland Dies at 83
(GRENADA, Miss.) — Bobby “Blue” Bland, a distinguished singer who blended Southern blues and soul in songs such as “Turn on Your Love Light” and “Further On Up the Road,” died Sunday. He was 83.
On the Scene: Shakespeare in the Park’s The Comedy of Errors
The Public Theater’s production of the Shakespeare farce is charming, funny and delightfully modern
Paula Deen “Beg[s] for Your Forgiveness,” For Something
A vague apology video raises the question: what exactly does Deen think she did wrong?
Band to Watch: Delta Rae
These folk-rockers are festival favorites — and count Lindsey Buckingham among their many fans
Judy Holliday: Hollywood’s Greatest Comedic Actress
In praise of the brilliant actress and entertainer, who would have turned 92 this week
Catfish Season Two: Exclusive Sneak Peek
MTV’s show about online-dating deception returns on June 25
How to Make Money Selling Drugs: Adrian Grenier Explains
The story behind a movie that looks at the drug trade from a new angle
TIME Presents the 12 All-Time Great Summer Reads
Factoring in raw data, cultural impact, and a bit of sentimentality, we’ve come up with a list of our favorite seasonal tomes. Which books did you love—and which have we left off?
What Family Meant to James Gandolfini
In a November 2012 interview with TIME, the actor reflected on his parents and how he dealt with his own kids
Patton Oswalt on the Unsavory Business of Joke Theft
The comedian takes on the misconception that comedy belongs to no one
Less Than Accidental Racist: Why Paula Deen’s Comments Insult Her Fans Too
Deen made a pile of money off a certain idea of old-school southern culture. She had an obligation not to embody its most shameful history and attitudes.
James Gandolfini: 7 Great Film Performances
He was most famous for his TV work, but the late actor left behind some terrific film performances
Kanye West’s Yeezus Is Manic, Melancholy and Brilliant
Our greatest pop mind has made his antipop record. At last