It’s officially holiday-party season. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your own bash or you prefer the vicarious thrill that comes from cozying up in front of the TV, there’s a lot that ...

The curtain finally fell on the 86th Academy Awards, which took place Sunday in Los Angeles but felt like they had been on for months, an impression accentuated by its three-and-a-half-hour telecast.

Super Bowl week will unfold across several days in the Bay Area, with the game itself serving as the final act in a tightly coordinated mix of sports, music, media and celebrity appearances. From ...