Fifty-six years ago today, an uplifting song about unity and acceptance became the most popular record in America. "Everything Is Beautiful" by Ray Stevens reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in ...

Trying to rank the most beautiful countries in the world is a bit like being asked to pick the best pasta shape, the fluffiest cloud, or the prettiest flower: everyone has a favorite, and no one is ...

When people hear or say "beautiful," it often refers to something or someone having an attractive, aesthetically pleasing quality. No wonder artists have applied the term to their lyrics about life, ...

The talent development program supports non-professional screenwriters. By Scott Feinberg Executive Editor of Awards Three individuals and two writing teams have been chosen to receive the Academy of ...

When Linda Perry recorded her version of “Beautiful,” the 2002 hit she wrote and gave to Christina Aguilera, she thought she was just revisiting an old song. As she dug into the grooves of that ode to ...

Fifth Season has acquired the rights to the erotic novel “Beautiful Bastard” with plans to develop it as a TV series, Variety has learned exclusively. The novel, which was published by Simon & ...

The 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' filmmaker is being given a Writers Guild lifetime achievement award after writing decades of box office hits. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large Following the recent release ...

For those who believe in the conspiracy theory that the NFL is "scripted"—i.e., that league execs decide which teams will see success before the season even starts—Monday was a big day on the internet ...

President Donald Trump's "big beautiful" tax law provides a new senior "bonus" or deduction of up to $6,000 per individual or $12,000 for married couples. The temporary deduction applies to taxpayers ...

Megan Moroney's "Beautiful Things" lyrics were written with her niece in mind, but it's a message everyone needs to hear. The tender ballad leads the musician's third studio album, release date TBA.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Growing up in the Midwest, I often saw photos on calendars or computer screen wallpapers that seemed ...

An audience singalong on “Sweet Caroline” was enough to overcome a glitchy opening and a wanting script for the Broadway tour of “A Beautiful Noise,” the Neil Diamond bio musical that kicked off ...