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Mike Nichols, film and stage director, writer, producer and Academy Award winner, has died, ABC reported Wednesday . He was 83. Nichols' illustrious career includes The Graduate , for which he had won the Acadamy Award for Best Director in 1968. See also: 25 Best Free Android Apps He is also known for adapting Edward Albee's famous play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf , for the big screen. His other noteworthy films include the adaptation of Joseph Heller's novel Catch-22 , Silkwood , Working Girl and Closer . Nichols has also been involved in many Broadway stage productions, winning a Tony award in 2012 for his revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman . Nichols was also an accomplished comedian, performing with Elaine May in the duo Nichols and May in the 1950s and 1960s. See a sketch with him and May, below. Nichols was married to former ABC World News anchor Diane Sawyer. Reactions from friends, colleagues and fans are pouring in on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Trailblazing director Mike Nichols dead at 83

DES MOINES — In the parking lot of a Hy-Vee supermarket on the north side of Des Moines, in the same beige strip mall as a Bernie Sanders campaign office, Isabella Miller is frustrated. The 65-year-old raised two kids after a divorce and struggled to make ends meet even while working two jobs. She missed utility bills and had to seek assistance. And the presidential candidates who make the capital of Iowa a frequent stop on the campaign trail, she said, don’t get it. Instead, they "just talk," she said, making the sign with her hand for a mouth yammering. With its first-in-the-nation caucus, Iowa is no stranger to the politics-media-industrial complex sweeping in to communities every four years. For presidential candidates, a diner becomes a town hall, a barn becomes a stage for a press conference, and a small college becomes the set for a nationally televised boxing match. Pundits stream in, pies are sold. The second Democratic presidential debate Saturday took place just two … [Read more...] about Outside the Iowa caucus spotlight, Iowans wait to be heard

Joan Rivers, the comedian and TV personality whose relentless humor and sharp tongue fueled a career that spanned more than four decades, died on Thursday, her daughter said in a statement. She was 81. See also: 11 Joan Rivers Moments That Capture 40 Years of Trailblazing Comedy Rivers was rushed to a hospital in New York City last week after she stopped breathing and suffered cardiac arrest during a surgical throat procedure at a clinic. She was placed in a medically induced coma and remained on life support for several days. On Wednesday, Rivers left intensive care . But reports emerged Thursday that her daughter, Melissa, had to decide whether to take her off life support. Post by Melissa Rivers on the Joan Rivers Facebook page. Rivers, a Brooklyn native, got her start on the theater circuit, starring in a play with Barbara Streisand. But her big break came on The Tonight Show , where she often subbed for Johnny Carson. Carson and Rivers had a … [Read more...] about Joan Rivers Is Dead at 81

Robin Williams, the frenetic standup comedian and inimitable TV and film star whose richly dramatic side won him a supporting actor Oscar for Good Will Hunting , has died, authorities and his personal representative confirmed to Mashable . He was 63. A preliminary Marin County coroner's release (screenshot below) said Williams apparentlly committed suicide via asphyxia at his home near San Francisco. A statement from his longtime personal publicist also indicated that the actor had taken his own life: “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.” SEE ALSO: Entertainers React to the Death of Robin Williams on Twitter Authorities arrived at Williams' home in unincorporated Tiburon, California, around noon Monday and declared him dead minutes later. A preliminary autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Robin Williams, Cherished Comedian and Oscar-Winning Actor, Dead at 63

Black History Month , which comes around every February, is a time to celebrate the achievements and diverse stories of Black Americans, reflect on the past and work toward a future free of oppression and systemic racism . To mark Black History Month, the CNET team has come up with a list of movies and TV shows that explore the triumphs and challenges of the Black experience. This is, of course, just a sampling of the vast range of content available on Black life and history. Got your own picks? Please share them in the comments. Ready? Here we go. CNET Culture Entertain your brain with the coolest news from streaming to superheroes, memes to video games. Where applicable, the shows and movies below are listed at subscription services where they're available to stream at no extra charge. Otherwise, we've linked to Amazon, where they can be rented or purchased -- but those picks should also be available at vendors like Vudu, iTunes and the like. Watchmen … [Read more...] about Mark Black History Month with these impactful, uplifting movies and TV shows