Features

Female doctors are making the rounds on TV

By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY - September 12, 2012

Young, female doctors are featured on three new series this fall: Fox's The Mindy Project and The Mob Doctor and CW's Emily Owens, M.D.

With no Jimmy, what's 'Empire' to do?

By Gary Levin, USA TODAY - September 12, 2012

'Boardwalk Empire' returns for a third season Sunday without its main foil, but adds a host of new complications for Nucky Thompson.

In concert: Kiss and Motley Crue

Rock legends KISS and Mötley Crüe filled Riverbend with fans Friday night

Sherlock Holmes gets modern treatment on TV

By Carol Memmott, USA TODAY - August 27, 2012

The enduring character is the center of BBC's Sherlock and in CBS' upcoming Elementary.

Successful SNL Alumni

Where do SNL cast members go once they leave the nest? They head in many directions: for some, like Tina Fey, success lies in prime-time sitcom land; for others, like Eddie Murphy-- the No. 2 all-time movie draw, according to boxofficemojo.com-- it's the big screen all the way. Kristen Wiig, who made her exit official Saturday, may be thinking movies, since Bridesmaids, which she co-wrote and co-starred in, did more than $169 million at the box office last year. Here's a quick look at a few others who've found their fortunes after Saturday Night live. (Pictured: Kristen Wiig in her SNL headshot.)

'Maxim' raises the Bar with Hot 100 list

As summer approaches, so do the lists of the hottest, sexiest and most beautiful celebs. USA TODAY's Lorena Blas has the inside track on Maxim's Hot 100 2012 list, which this year includes a man for the first time. Click through for the year's top ten hotties – and a bonus hunk. Israeli model, and former Leonardo DiCaprio flame, Bar Refaeli tops the list this year, showing off her famous bod in a sexy Baywatch-esque swimsuit.

Idol Season 11: Most memorable performances

Though American Idol lasts nearly five months, the actual competition usually turns on a handful of performances. For USA TODAY, Brian Mansfield takes a look at the 10 songs that defined Season 11.