The movies and performances that were most worth watching in 2009.

Despite a five-year losing streak, the defection of its most important Beltway fans, and a key management shake-up, the Skins generate more revenue than the Yankees. How is that possible?

NFL player Chris Henry's death appears to fit the stereotype of the danger-prone sports star. But are professional athletes really more likely to die violently?

His comeback to the pro tour may prove easier than his return to the heights of celebrity endorsements.

In defense of our Brangelina-loving, Jon and Kate–hating, Tiger-taunting, tawdry tabloid culture.

Why is everyone so surprised about Tiger Woods? When it comes down to it, monogamy simply doesn't work.

Zadie Smith's literary criticism is so good, it makes you miss her fiction.

The music may never again be a popular force, but it is still swinging—if you know where to listen.

Will a new documentary help historian Howard Zinn break through into the mainstream?

Without well-rounded meals and education, poor children almost always become poor adults. Shakira tells NEWSWEEK about her fight against that trend.

California's problems with skyrocketing college tuition are a sign of things to come nationwide.