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The article focuses on the emergence of music videos and music television (MTV) in the U.S. It notes that the music videos which are illustrated songs, little three-or four-minute clips, began to rain down on television and clubs in late 1980, highlighting the efforts of singers Billy Joel and David Byrne to come up with a good music video. It also emphasizes the endeavor of former radio program director Robert Pittman to develop MTV in the middle of 1980.

The article focuses on George Lucas, the American film producer. It outlines some of the successful films of Lucas including "American Graffiti," "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "The Empire Strikes Back." It also mentions how the Mount Tamalpais in California has influenced his works. Moreover, as he sets to retire, Lucas will be focusing more on the development of Lucasfilm Ltd., making three to five pictures in a year.

The article discusses the condition of Scientology in the U.S. in 1983. It mentions that the religious cult Scientology was founded by L. Ron Hubbard in which he considered it as a religion that views life as a persistent struggle to erase painful mental images. It notes several cases which involved Hubbard and the religion. It further offers information regarding the illegal activities of Scientology.

The article discusses the box office revenues of motion pictures for the summer of 2010 in the U.S. It states that the film "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial," directed by Steven Spielberg, had led in record-breaking hits, grossing 86.9 million dollars in its first 25 days. It mentions the films that had made a record in box office, including "Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan," "Rocky III," and "Conan the Barbarian."

The article provides information on the film career of U.S. film actress Meryl Streep. It informs that she won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in the film "Kramer vs. Kramer." It is a little surprising to know that Meryl has appeared in only one Broadway Show "Happy End," in 1977. It further informs that now, with the film "The French Lieutenant's Woman," opening across the U.S. and Stab in the editing stage, Streep is enjoying a few months without professional commitments.

The article focuses on the changes in the efforts of directors in making movies in the U.S. It states that the cost of making movies is large, and if the trend continues, fewer films will be made, as directors will find it difficult to take creative risks. It mentions that in the 1970's, the graduates of film schools and television, made several royal movies including "Mean Streets," "American Graffiti," and "Jaws," but after these early hits, the directors mega-bucked their way towards disaster.

The article discusses the fashion industry and the dominance of the U.S. models. Cheryl Tiegs, blue-eyed model, achieved victory in the fashion industry with her blondness that everyone wanted to be a brunette. She also made it alright for women to be 30 years old, which was first for the Western civilization. John Casablancas, head of Elite Model Management Corp. mentions that good health is still in fashion.

The article offers information on former governor of California, and U.S. President-elect Ronald Reagan. It traces his rise to prominence in the political arena, and discusses how his speech in October 1964 as co-chairman of the association, California Citizens, ultimately led him to be the governor of the state. The article offers further insight into Reagan's political career.

The article offers information on the Iran hostage crisis. It reports the announcement of the Iranian authorities that holiday visit by non-Iranian Christian clergymen would not be permitted this year. Following the fears regarding the lives of the U.S. hostages that the announcement evoked, Tehran permitted a peek into the captives' lives. The article also highlights the efforts of the outgoing President Carter in freeing the victims and the relationship between Iran and the U.S.

The article offers information on U.S. Presidential candidate Ronald Reagan, as assessed by the journal's senior correspondent, Laurence I. Barrett. According to Barrett, Reagan is different from other Presidential candidate and comes from modest beginnings and rose highly in the field of radio and movies. He believes that Reagan is a rooted person who faced financial problems in his childhood in Dixon, Illinois.

The article presents information regarding the wealth of Ronald Reagan, the presidential nominee from the U.S. Republican Party for the 1980 election. It is informed that Reagan has been sued by the Federal Election Commission and a similar California agency for not disclosing his holdings. It is stated that Reagan has a net worth of at least dollars 2 million and possibly as much as dollars 4 million.

The article offers information on the presence of several young women in Hollywood films in U.S. It mentions that the prostitute roles of Brooke Shields in the film "Pretty Baby" and Jodie Foster in "Taxi Driver," did not lead to a series of pornographic feature films. It says that Diane Lane played the role of an American child who fell in love with a French boy in the film "A Little Romance," which was directed by George Roy Hill. It states that Tatum O'Neal, who played a shy and rich girl in "Little Darlings," asserts that her father is the greatest influence in her life. Meanwhile, director Lamont Johnson notes that movie children were not always similar to real children.

The article focuses on the cable television (TV) industry in the U.S. It states that cable TV reaches 14.5 out of 73 million households which make the Young and Rubicam Inc. predicts that about one of three TV households will subscribe cable TV by 1981. It mentions that the deregulation of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the coming of communications satellite, Satcom 1, of the RCA Corp. prompt the expansion of cable audience. It says that cable operators face the problems of high cost of wiring major cities. It adds that the high mobility of the population in the U.S. also bring frustrations to cable operators. Moreover, cable TV may never win the support of mass audience for many programs.

The article focuses on the state visit of Chinese Deputy Premier Teng Hsiao-p'ing to U.S. since the xenophobic isolation of China in 1949. It states that Teng will meet U.S. President Jimmy Carter on a series of sessions in White House to discuss diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China. It mentions that Soviet officials threatened to postpone or cancel a strategic arms limitation treaty if the visit will be proven as an alliance between the two nations against Soviet Union. It notes that the meeting will also be attended by Vice President Walter Mondale and National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski. It adds that Soviet Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev warned several leaders of European nations on the international conflict if they trade weapons with China.

The article focuses on actor and director warren Beatty as he produces the film "Heaven Can Wait," in 1978. It states that Beatty lives a somewhat unorthodox way of life; however, his talent in acting and film direction is incomparable with others. It tells that he became popular even during the start of his career as an actor which cannot be paralleled by other individuals in the U.S. film industry. It also adds that "Heaven Can Wait," is a film that serves as a remake of the film "Here Comes Mr. Jordan," with casts Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon and Jack Warden. It expresses that Beatty, considering his production of the film, can be regarded as excellent actor and filmmaker. It adds that his film "Bonnie and Clyde," became a symbol of popular culture in the 1970s.

The article profiles the U.S. cartoonist, Saul Steinberg, who was born in Bucharest, Romania noted for his caricature of famous people. It is stated that Steinberg's father, Moritz was a printer, bookbinder and boxmaker. It mentions that Steinberg has done 56 cover designs and innumerable drawings and built standards of precision and graphic intelligence that had not existed in American illustration before him. It cites the exhibition of Steinberg's 258 drawings watercolors, paintings and collections launched at New York City's Whitney Museum. It notes that one of his keenest inventions or adaptations is the urban guerrilla seen as Mickey Mouse, which according to Steinberg is sexless, without character or age that represents the junk-food people.

The article discusses the New Morality in the U.S., the condition in which pleasure is the principle, living in sin is no sin, and more or less anything, between consenting adults, goes. It notes that the recent years have brought major changes to America's social patterns, most notably a greater openness about sex and a greater acceptance of premarital sex, homosexuality and abortion. However, it states that young people who favor the new standards are still paying a high price in family conflicts, and conservative protesters are increasingly vociferous. A survey conducted by research firm Yankelovich, Skelly & White shows that Americans are ready to confess is that while they are talking more openly about sex, they are increasingly confused about the moral values involved.

The article examines how a dozen new millionaires assembled all of are making fortunes as fast and ingeniously as ever in the U.S. It emphasizes that few of the new rich live with great ostentation, and they are not socialites but more willing to take risks that the average citizens. It highlights the determination of Steve Cauthen to become a great jockey, as well as his success in signing a contract with the International Management Group and making commercial advertising. In addition, author Colleen McCullough has been successful in ascending the bestseller list for a month.

The article discusses the policies which were implemented during the regime of U.S. President Jimmy Carter. It relates that during the first days of Carter's administration, the President imposed some changes in defense policies as well as in establishing relationship with the Soviet-axis countries. President Carter also laid down his plans of reducing the 13,500 lawyers on the federal payroll. It mentions the implementation of the limousine policy wherein Carter's senior aides were prohibited to use Government limousines except for official business. It says that despite the changes imposed by the so-called Carter's open presidency, there were some flaws which include the complaints of Robert Byrd and Tip O' Neill that Carter did not seek their advice on energy policies.

The article focuses on the films featured at the 14th annual New York Film Festival . Accordingly, the most prestigious and most selective festival in the U.S and around the world has slim pickings for 1976 which suggest a slow down in quality film making that surge over the past years. Moreover, the festival has offered only few works of real and ranging quality films among its 19 features which include "Small Change," by Francois Truffaut and "The Memory of Justice," by Marcel Ophuls. It adds that the obscene film "In the Realm of the Senses," by Nagisa Oshima was seized by U.S. Bureau of Customs officials after the press preview.

The article offers information on the popularity of pornography in the U.S. It mentions several sex-related establishments and porn items offered in Santa Monica Boulevard including magazines with nude photographs, Wild Mary's Massage parlor, and Beefcake Zone for homosexuals. It discusses several issues concerning pornography which include one on the insufficiency of laws that govern pornography, lack of funds, and the juries' will to convict. It mentions that the standards to classify several materials as obscene is deficient such as one on the case of the books "Ulysses" and "Lover." It mentions that porn industry, massage parlors, and strip joints are directed by organized crime.

The article reports on the resolution of the U.S. Congress to re-investigate the assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963. It mentions that a congressional subcommittee is looking for precise information of what the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) withheld from the Warren Commission's investigation. It also mentions that the CIA & Mafia conspiracies to assassinate Fidel Castro of Cuba, has brought about the suspicion from the public that the same entities has something to do with the assassination of the president.

The article focuses on the findings of an eight-member presidential commission headed by Vice President Nelson Rockefeller regarding the domestic activities of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the U.S. It notes the alleged defiance of the CIA of the Constitution and statute due to their illegal inquisitions on its citizens, burglarizing and bugging of homes as well as tapping telephones and opening their mails. The commission points on CIA's alleged violation against its charter and their alleged illegal activities were said to be due to the pressures from Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. The commission's investigation was said to have confirmed accusations that the Agency had a wide domestic intelligence operation in the late 1960s and early 1970s in the nation.

The article profiles model Margaux Hemingway, grand daughter of Ernest Hemingway, and African American model Beverly Johnson. It mentions that while Margaux does not have the right skills in Manhattan's job market, she has found her fortune in top-scale modeling, posing as cover girl for "Vogue" magazine and signing a million dollar contract for promoting scent from Faberge Inc. Johnson on the other hand, approaches movies with less worry because of her background as one of the top black models, earning more than 100,000 dollars a year and posing as cover girl for "Glamour" magazine.

The article profiles movie star Jack Nicholson. It mentions that his kinetic performance makes his thoroughness acting on roles that has spontaneous intuition. According to actor Humprey Bogart, Nicholson is good since the viewers don't see the mechanism working. It states that Nicholson has built one of the most impressive portfolio in Hollywood and is destined to become one of the giant film stars of all time. In addition, Nicholson and a several film makers including Peter Fonda, Bob Rafelson and Dennis Hopper are trying to expand the commercial genre.

The article discusses the social aspects of fear in relation to several horror films which have been produced by the U.S. motion picture industry, focusing on horror film budgets and box office revenue statistics for films such as "The Purge: Anarchy," "Annabelle," starring Annabelle Wallis, and "Ouija" starring Shelley Hennig. According to the article, the horror movie "The Conjuring" earned over 137 million dollars in North America. A diagram is provided on how to pick a scary movie.

The article discusses the career of actress and comedian Jenny Slate, including her role in the film "Obvious Child". Topics include Slate's comic style, her early career and discovery by "Obvious Child"'s writer-director Gillian Robespierre, and the matter-of-fact way Slate's character and the movie treat her character's abortion.

The article discusses the thematic and technical freedom of Hollywood films, which reportedly poses a danger that it will be used excessively for the sake of gimmickry or shock. It states that these films are no longer trapped in tradition and have been displayed with different themes, styles, and plots in U.S. screens. It also discusses its effect on the audience and the society. However, it adds that technical innovation does not in itself ensure quality.

The article focuses on the contribution of Henry Robinson Luce, the greatest maker of magazines in America, in the creation of the periodical "TIME" in the U.S. Briton Hadden and Luce have created the concept of the magazine at Camp Jackson wherein their first publication was released on March 3, 1923. Luce was greatly influenced by his parents Henry Winters Luce and Elizabeth Root Luce which is reflected on his writing on religion, country and freedom

The article discusses the significant growing popularity of underground films in the U.S. The author noted the unconventional methods and plots of such underground films, which was pioneered by moviemaker and movie critic Jonas Mekas. The author also highlighted that the popularity of underground motion pictures was jumpstarted by Mekas' "The Chelsea Girls."

The article focuses on the administration of Japan's Prime Minister Eisaku Sato. It notes that joining the Asian Regional groupings has been noted as one of Sato's farsighted moves which will involve the country with its neighboring nations. Moreover, Sato also reoriented the relations with Russia and the U.S. in his efforts to free Japan from the legacy of inaction. It adds that the country's stability looks more promising than ever, having inherited the best of China.

The article profiles Hollywood actress Julie Andrews. It states that Andrews is not the typical movie actress who adopts the standards of the world, rather she delights in the ordinary and loves spending time with her four-year-old daughter. It adds that her beauty is unconventional which endears her to her male fans and makes the children love her as she played a memorable role in a children's movie "Mary Poppins." It notes that her main concern is to continue reinventing herself. U.S.

The article discusses the significance of television news programs on the U.S. democratic process. Senator Robert Kennedy says that television news is the most and personal way of communicating to the public. It tells that the civil rights revolution of Negro activists showed that television news have become a force that encourages social upheaval. It mentions CBS television broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite Jr. who is regarded as the most credible personality in television news.

The article presents several television programs, theater, films and book publications in the U.S. The television programs include "Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theater," "The Hollywood Palace," and "Sportsman's Holiday." The premiered films include "The Endless Summer," "The Naked Prey," and "Le Bonheur." It also lists the top selling books for the week of July 15, 1966 including "Justice in Jerusalem," "Mr. Clemens and Mark Twain," and "Ariel."

The article highlights several television programs, motion pictures, theater and books released in the U.S. NBC Television Network featured a satirical and musical television program "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the White House" and "Saturday Night at the Movies." The film " The Gospel According to St. Matthew," directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini focused on the of Jesus Christ on Earth. Best selling books for 1966 include "Valley of the Dolls," Valley of the Dolls" and "The Embezzler."

The article offers updates related to television shows, theater and lists of the best selling books in the U.S. It mentions the television programs "The Kentucky Derby," "CBS Thursday Night Movie" from CBS, and "Open Mind" from WNBC and the theatrical productions "Mark Twain Tonight," "Philadelphia, Here I Come" and "Sweet Charity." It also mentions the best selling books which includes "The Doctor is Sick," "Papa Hemingway" and "A Generous Man."

The article offers information about television programs, theatrical productions, and best-selling books in the U.S. in April 1966. It states that the television program "Wide World of Sports," produced by ABC Television Network, features auto races and the musical presentation of "Sweet Charity," directed by Bob Fosse, features the electric performance of Dancer Gwen Verdon. Also noted is the book "The Last Battle," by Cornelius Ryan, which recounts the fall of Hitler's capital.

The article offers updates on the cultural activities in the U.S. in 1965. It outlines the schedule of the television programs aired in various networks in the country, as well as the theatrical productions that are set to be played in different theaters. It also mentions the motion pictures, music releases, as well as the as the best selling non-fiction and fiction books in the country.