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A photograph is presented of a 1,900 pound pumpkin which was grown by Farmington, New Hampshire resident Hiram Watson and won the top prize for the heaviest pumpkin at the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, Massachusetts, focusing on a 400-pound record which was set at the 1900 World's Fair.

The article profiles musician André 3000, focusing on his reclusive nature and his role playing musician Jimi Hendrix in the biopic film "Jimi: All Is by My Side."

The article discusses the architectural design of the Rikuzentakata Home-for-All communal living space designed by architect Toyo Ito in Rikuzentakata, Japan, for residents who lost their homes in the 2011 tsunami.

An obituary for chemist Stephanie Kwolek, who discovered the formula for Kevlar, a fiber that is five times a strong as steel, while working at chemical company DuPont, is presented.

The article introduces characters from extra-terrestrial related movies to be released in the summer of 2014 including "Edge of Tomorrow," "The Signal," and “Earth to Echo.”

The article discusses American artist Brendan O'Connell and his planned launch of an online gallery on January 18, 2014 to make it easier for art buyers to access his food-related paintings. O'Connell's work with the Everyartist Live! nonprofit organization is mentioned, along with his single-brand paintings of products such as Tyson Foods' Any'tizers chicken snacks and Utz brand potato chips. Author Michele Bogart's book "Artists, Advertising and the Borders of Art" is mentioned.

The article discusses the reported popularity of fictional television character Lady Edith who is portrayed by actress Laura Carmichael on the television program "Downton Abbey" as of January 2014, focusing on the launch of the program's fourth season and Lady Edith's apparent roles as a feminist and a women's rights activist during the early 20th century. The social progress of university-educated, upper-middle-class women in the 1920s is examined.

A 2014 calendar is presented which includes information on various books, television programs, and motion pictures such as E.L. Doctorow's novel "Andrew's Brain," the film "The Hobbit: There and Back Again," and the television series "True Detective" starring Matthew McConaughey.

A table is presented which discusses several celebrities, teams, and products which either thrived or declined in 2013, including information on the success of a music release by singer Katy Perry, actor Jamie Dornan's role in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" film, and the motion picture "After Earth."

The article presents an interview with singer Sinéad O'Connor as of November 2013. O'Connor discusses various topics including mental illness, fellow singer Miley Cyrus' behavior, and the alleged corruption within the music business. The theme of happiness is addressed in relation to the U.S. and O'Connor's concert tour. Several music releases are mentioned, including "Working Class Hero" and "Imagine."

The article discusses various dysfunctional families in motion pictures as of November 2013, focusing on the work of actor Chris Cooper and actresses Meryl Steep and Julia Roberts in the film "August: Osage County," and it also presents brief reviews of motion pictures such as "American Hustle" starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams. The interactions of family members in the mafia-related film "The Godfather" are examined, including actor Marlon Brando and actress Diane Keaton.

The article discusses the motion picture "Saving Mr. Banks" starring Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, focusing on the songwriting brothers Richard and Robert Sherman and the reportedly true story behind their creation of word reponstable for the film. The Sherman brothers' song "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is addressed, along with information on the 1964 movie "Mary Poppins" and a copyright lawsuit involving the brothers. the song "Chim Chim Cher-ee" is also assessed.

The article reviews the motion picture "Dallas Buyers Club" starring Matthew McConaughey.

The article discusses actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt and his feature film debut as a writer and director with the motion picture "Don Jon" as of October 2013, focusing on Gordon-Levitt's performance in films such as "Inception" and "Lincoln," as well as the success of "Don Jon" at the Sundance Film Festival. Other topics include pornography, actress Scarlett Johansson, and actor Tony Danza's portrayal of the father of Gordon-Levitt's character in the film "Don Jon."

The article celebrates the life and career of Academy Award-winning noise-reduction system inventor Ray Dolby who died in September 2013.

The article discusses the cable television documentary series "Catfish: The TV Show" which is hosted by Yaniv "Nev" Schulman and Max Joseph, focusing on a 2010 documentary that preceded the television show, as well as information on the program's second season which begins on June 25, 2013. According to the article, catfishing involves online relationships and virtual romances where the parties are strangers. Former University of Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o is mentioned, along with Internet dating and the popularity of the television program.

The article discusses computer security as of June 2013, with a focus on data protection and the personal-data destruction industry. Topics include the growth of the U.S. National Association for Information Destruction (NAID) trade group, different methods for the destruction of data stored on computer hardware, and the price of data erasure at firms such as Iron Mountain which will wipe computer chips and drives so that they can be reused, resold, or recycled.

The article presents an interview with fashion consultant Tim Gunn who discusses his experience on the television program "Project Runway," working with the show's team of designers, and his feelings about fame.

A chart is presented which depicts the authors' choices for winners and losers in 2012 in various categories, including singer Pink's achievement of a number one music album, the hiring of a male model on "The Price is Right" television game show, and a sex scandal involving puppeteer Kevin Clash.

It's not by chance that John Lewis' name is tied so closely to America's still visceral memories of the civil rights movement. And as a matter of fact, it was Bobby Kennedy that announced at this campaign rally at India-napolis, Indiana, to the crowd. I've heard that one of the catalysts that inspired you to run for office was the run of terrible things that happened at the end of the 1960s--the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. [Extracted from the article]

A chart is presented which depicts the critical and commercial success of all of the films which comprise the James Bond movie series as of October 29, 2012, including the motion pictures "License to Kill," "Goldeneye," and "Casino Royale."

The article presents a list of three entertainment industry and popular culture news briefs as of October 29, 2012, including information on comedian Ricky Gervias, the Hella Fine Merlot wine product from a company owned by the music group Train, and U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

The article presents a quote from actress Lindsay Lohan on her support for U.S. Republican Party candidate Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

The article reviews several products designed jointly by the coffee company Starbucks Corp. and the design brand Rodarte, including tote bags, coffee mugs, and reusable sleeves for drinking cups.

The article compares the entertainment industry casting decisions of actresses Bette Midler and Amanda Bynes for the week of October 29, 2012, including Midler's decision to accept an offer from director Ryan Murphy to guest star on the musical television program "Glee."

The article presents several quotes of song lyrics which reference forms of communication and social media networks as of October 2012, including the songs "E-Mail My Heart," by singer Britney Spears, "Follow Me (Like Twitter)," by singer Chris Brown, and "Instagram That Hoe," by rapper Fat Joe.

The article reviews the work of photographers William Klein and Daido Moriyama, including Klein's image "School's Out, Dakar" which is part of a joint exhibition at the Tate Modern Art Gallery in London, England through January 20, 2013.

The article reviews the exhibition of miniature sculptures (bozzetti) by Gian Lorenzo Bernini which is scheduled to run through January 2013 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, New York.

The article presents an interview with singer Cyndi Lauper who discusses various topics including her reality television program "Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual," her song "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," and her role in the theatrical production "Kinky Boots."

The article reports on the announcement that popular singer Lady Gaga will release her third album, "ARTPOP," in 2013 as a mobile device application for smartphones and tablet computers, and will contain videos of her performances, bonus tracks, and games.

An image is presented of the painting "Bridge Game--the Bid" by American painter Norman Rockwell, as a preview of an exhibition of his work which will be on display at the Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham, Alabama from September 2012 through January 6, 2013.

A game is presented in which readers are asked to determine whether six titles refer to pornographic films or flavors of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, following the announcement that the ice cream maker will be suing the erotic video series "Ben & Cherry's" over trademark confusion.

The article reports that snack food brand Oreo will debut candy-corn flavored Oreo cookies at big box store Target for the Halloween 2012 season.

The article presents a photograph of the Aston Martin automobile driven by actor Daniel Craig as action hero James Bond in the film "Quantum of Solace," which is being auctioned off at an invite-only charity event in September 2012, and lists the minimum bidding price for the car.

The article reviews fashion house Diane von Furstenberg's show for New York Fashion Week 2012, which featured jewel-toned clothing and the premiere of technology company Google's augmented-reality eyeglass frames, Google Glass, which operate like smartphones and can record video.

The article reports on a botched restoration attempt of a Spanish fresco, examining why the image is drawing so many tourists despite the poor quality of the restoration, and discussing why the increased tourism is causing the town to consider decreasing its re-restoration efforts.

The article discusses the summer 2012 motion picture box office success of several films, including superhero films such as "The Avengers," directed by James Cameron, "The Dark Knight Rises," and "The Amazing Spider-Man." A statistic is provided on the North American box office revenue generated by the film "Battleship." Several quotes are presented from film critics in regards to movies such as "Rock of Ages" and "That's My Boy."

The article presents a quote from U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte on being on the television show "90210."

The article presents entertainment news briefs as of September 3, 2012 on the release of the coloring book "Colour Me Good Ryan Gosling," the capture of fake Christian Louboutin footwear designer shoes by customs agents in California, and the disqualification of a participant at the 2012 U.S. National Scrabble Championships.

The article reviews the Blonde Diamond Barbie doll designed by Phillipe and David Blond from Mattel toy company, and reports that the doll's nickname is Drag Queen Barbie.

The article reviews pizzabons, cinnamon rolls with pizza toppings which are being sold at Cinnabon baked goods stores in Atlanta, Georgia.

An image is presented of the art sculpture "Horizons" by sculptor Neil Dawson, on display at Gibbs Farm in New Zealand.

The article presents information on a conversation between singer Britney Spears and U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space shuttle Curiosity about the planet Mars through social networking service Twitter.