Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

When I think back on my childhood, my happiest memories aren't tied to things I owned. They're about the freedom of growing up in a small Ohio town where everyone knew your name and kids ran in packs.

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Will Arnett and Laura Dern add emotional heft to Bradley Cooper’s intimate comedy about a separated spouse who finds solace in stand-up. By Jeannette Catsoulis When you purchase a ticket for an ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. We were recently given an entire box of pumpkins. In order to make the most of this generosity, we canned up the pumpkin and then ...

From holiday concerts and cocktails to a great TV show and a very funny movie, there are a lot of reasons to smile this weekend, so let’s get to it, shall we? Related Articles Goose announces big ...

The first episodes of the final season just premiered on Netflix. In interviews, the young stars looked back on the show and how it shaped them. The first episodes of the final season just premiered ...

The final season of Netflix’s blockbuster show “Stranger Things” is kicking off today, well over nine years after the show premiered on the streaming platform. In other words, the now 21-year-old ...

A compilation of amazing Minecraft creations! Featuring impressive bases, farms, monuments, and builds from the Minecraft community. See incredible feats of creativity in action! Mike Johnson gives ...

A wildlife surveyor in Missouri captured amazing drone footage of a mountain lion roaming near Columbia, marking a rare encounter that could signal the return of an apex predator to the region. Jack ...

Sarah Paulson will always remember her dear friend Diane Keaton's generosity following her death in October. She was 79. Paulson, who appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Tuesday ...