Paris: Back to Black
Saturday, Mar. 01, 2008This season it seems that few are willing to take the kinds of fashion risks that seemed so easy just six months ago. The shock of chic will have to suffice
Judging American Idol's Women
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008Amid a scattering of rockers and divas, few of the female singers made a big impression during '70s week
Political Stars Rate Oscar Dresses
Monday, Feb. 25, 2008Forget Joan Rivers. TIME's Joe Klein and Mark Halperin dish out their first ever red carpet fashion reviews
Fun and Games at the Toy Fair
Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008From a pet's-eye-view camera to an interactive Elmo, here's a look at the hottest games, dolls and gadgets from the annual American International Toy Fair
Grading the Dems' Texas Debate
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008Overall Clinton did better than Obama. But, says Mark Halperin, his lead made it imperative that she have a game-changing performance, and she failed in that respect
Who's Holding the Handbag?
Friday, Feb. 22, 2008
You thought the Boomers were conspicuous consumers? Watch out — here come The Millennials
Judging American Idol
Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008It's time for the season 7 finalists to perform for real. TIME's music critic Josh Tyrangiel evaluates the female hopefuls
A Second Take on the Oscars
Monday, Feb. 18, 2008Ten years after Titanic took the big award, Richard Corliss looks back at the '98 Oscars and picks what should have won
A Voter's Guide to Education
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008A guide to where each candidate stands on the education policies that will have the biggest impact in the classroom
Desert Dreams
Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008Abu Dhabi is investing billions in oil and gas profits to turn itself into the world's leader in renewable energy. Read about the country's vision as well as China's soaring electricity bill and how nuclear power is making a comeback
Best and Worst of the Grammys
Monday, Feb. 11, 2008The 50th Grammy Awards opened with a dead guy and gave a 67-year-old the big prize. Amy Winehouse and Tina Turner ruled, while the Beatles and Pavarotti got painful tributes
The 25 Most Important Films on Race
Thursday, Feb. 07, 2008In honor of Black History Month, TIME critic Richard Corliss reflects on 25 defining works over nearly a century of cinema that broke down the walls of intolerance on the big screen
TIME's Super Bowl Ad Report Card 2008
Monday, Feb. 04, 2008From Bud Light to all the "funny" foreigners, James Poniewozik reviews every ad on the industry's biggest day
Voter's Guide To the Issues
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008The real fight is just around the corner in the general election. And the competing Democratic and Republican approaches to the key issues are like oil and water. Or Oprah and Chuck Norris.
Jan. 30 GOP Debate: McCain Keeps Momentum
Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008As a testament to his suddenly strong position in the battle for the GOP nomination, says Mark Halperin, the Senator showed off all of his worst traits -- and still easily beat back Mitt Romney's desperate efforts to knock him off his perch
The World Economic Forum
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008A round up of pieces focusing on the annual World Economic Forum which takes place in Davos, Switzerland
Judging American Idol's Men
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008Season 7 begins in earnest with 12 male finalists that run the gamut from "forgettable" to "karaoke." Still, at least one early favorite has emerged
The Jan. 24 GOP Debate
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008Mitt has a moment -- just when he needed one. But for the rest of the field, it was a snooze-fest of missed opportunities
Dems Debate: Hand-to-Hand Combat
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008Analysis: Any dreams of a Clinton-Obama ticket were probably ended after their testiest encounter yet. Mark Halperin gives Obama the edge
Asian Acts to Watch in 2008
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008The region's music is fresher than ever. If you haven't checked out these artists yet, you'll be doing so soon
All the Rage in Detroit
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008Green was the favorite color of the North American International Auto Show. Hence lithium batteries and biofuel engines. But don't forget the cars...
Weighing the Diet Books of 2008
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008A flood of new titles are hitting bookstore shelves, from low-carb to vegan, from anti-caffeine to tea-around-the-clock. TIME's Andrea Sachs gives the verdict on 10 of them
The Republicans Go At Each Other
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008John McCain acted the confident frontrunner, Mike Huckabee was the regular guy, and Fred Thompson played attack dog. Mark Halperin scores the South Carolina debate
Dozen Most Important Cars of All Time
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008As India announces its new Nano, at $2500 the cheapest car in the world, here's a look back at history's groundbreaking cars
The Eight Keys to New Hampshire
Tuesday, Jan. 08, 2008Fire Marshals, global warming, nostalgia — just a few of the factors that will help determine the nation's first primary
10 Keys to Caucus Victory
Wednesday, Jan. 02, 2008With both the Republican and Democratic races in Iowa too close to call, the winner could turn on such small but crucial factors as snowflakes and babysitters
New York's Best Holiday Shows
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007Take the family out this weekend: Richard Corliss picks the top three must-see Christmas spectacles in the Big Apple
Person of the Year: Vladimir Putin
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007The Russian President is no ordinary politician. He is charmless yet adored by his nation. He took a country in chaos and remade it in his own image: tough, aggrieved, defiant.
A Barrel of Gaffes
Monday, Oct. 01, 2007When candidates suffer from foot-in-mouth disease, TIME.com keeps track of the comedy of errors, and lets you rank each one
The Top 10 Everything of 2007
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007From the best movies to the worst business deals, 50 lists that sum up the year -- and start all kinds of arguments
Democrats Debate: Prepping for Finals
Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007Mark Halperin grades the candidates in their last joint appearance
Grading the Republican Debate
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007In the last GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses, Huckabee kept his momentum on track and Thompson was better than usual, says Mark Halperin. And Alan Keyes is back!
The Seven Essential Holiday Programs
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007From Charlie Brown to the "electronic hearth" of the Yule Log, TIME's James Poniewozik takes a look back at yuletides past, and crafts his list of the seven unforgettable holiday TV moments
Grading the GOP YouTube Debate
Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007On a night when few candidates seemed comfortable with the format, Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney sparred while Mike Huckabee held his own, says Mark Halperin
The Year in Medicine From A to Z
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007The new stem-cell breakthrough is the scientific bulletin of the year, but 2007 provided a whole alphabet of medical news, as TIME's A-toZ guide shows
Hot Gifts for the Holidays
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007From video games to coffee table books, from CDs to DVDs, the best of the season's entertainment gifts
America by the Numbers
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007In a country this big and diverse, being average still leaves you room to be different
Entrepreneurial Heroes: How We Started TheKnot.com
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007The founders of the online community talk about their business and their marriage. Plus photos and a podcast
The Best and Worst Super Bowl Ads
Wednesday, Feb. 07, 2007TIME's James Poniewozik looks at the real reason we all watch the Super Bowl, rating each ad spot from the big game
The Best of Fred Thompson on the Big Screen
Thursday, May. 24, 2007The Watergate lawyer, Tennessee senator and 2008 Republican presidential hopeful has built an impressive resume of gruff yet avuncular supporting roles on TV and film
Innovators: Vacation Visionaries
Thursday, May. 03, 2007Luxury, philanthropy and the $70 Greek cruise are only part of the inventive new world of travel
Who Won the G.O.P. Debate?
Friday, May. 04, 2007Mark Halperin gives Mitt Romney the highest marks on a night that produced no gaffes, but also created no major shifts in the Presidential pecking order
The 2007 TIME 100
Friday, May. 04, 2007Here's our list of the 100 men and women whose power, talent or moral example is transforming the world