The Oscar-nominated writer, producer and co-star of "Philomena" talks about getting his fears on paper, reigning in the UK press... and the ABBA tribute that haunts him wherever he goes.
Sniffing Out the Secrets of the Truffle Brothers
Truffles are one of the rarest and most expensive foodstuffs in the world - but what makes these earthy little mounds dug up out of the dirt into the very essence of luxury cuisine?
B.J. Novak Creates a Detective for Our Time
Comedian, screenwriter, and actor B.J. Novak has just published his first book of humorous short stories. In this one, we are introduced to a thoroughly modern detective, Wikipedia Brown.
‘Broad City’ Besties Talk Fictional Friends
Comedy Central's "Broad City" is inspired by the real-life friendship of show creators Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer. We asked the pals to share some other fictional duos with dynamics that inspire them.
A Real-Life Robinson Crusoe
Sailor Alexander Selkirk was marooned alone on a South Pacific island in 1704. The story of his years of survival on the island became the basis of a literary classic.
Online Date Hacking
Wired Magazine recently undertook a study of popular online dating services like OkCupid and Match.com to mine some data about the most popular terms and tips.
“A Space, Man” – Hugh Bonneville
Hugh Bonneville -- "Monuments" Man and "Downton Abbey" patriarch -- tells a far-out joke about finding space.
Hugh Bonneville Says Stick to Your Guns
"Downtown Abbey" and "The Monuments Men" star Hugh Bonneville is no less elegant and composed out of the period costumes we're used to seeing him wear on screen. He dispenses modern advice, from London to Beijing.
Chef Michael Cimarusti’s Children’s Menu
Micheal Cimarusti -- two-Michelin-star chef of Los Angeles' acclaimed Providence and Connie & Ted's restaurants -- tells us something he probably won't be serving.
Grammy Winning Guests: 2014
We’re always proud of all of our guests – but we get a special bit of excitement from seeing them pick up major awards. The 2014 Grammys handed out prizes to some of our favorite recent guests. Nile Rodgers, featured on Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” on how he crafted his signature Seventies hit, “Le […]