Grover the Muppet becomes a journalist, shining a light on the plight of the industry "As a news reporter ... I am confident to report that you are so special and amazing," Grover tweeted. Some responded with jokes about him getting laid off, a common occurrence in today's media world. Rachel Treisman
Yes, a lot of people watched the Super Bowl, but the monoculture is still a myth Super Bowl viewership isn't faltering in the same way broadcast, cable and awards shows are. But do we really need mass consumption of the same cultural work? Or just smart and connected consumption? Linda Holmes
How Hollywood art directors are working to keep their sets out of the landfill Sets are often discarded after productions, with thousands of tons of materials going into dumpsters each year. Now art directors and their allies are pushing for a more sustainable approach. Chloe Veltman
Super Bowl ads played it safe, but there were still some winners Celebrities from Beyoncé to Arnold Schwarzenegger sold products with a wink. Eric Deggans
The story behind Carl Weathers' posthumous Super Bowl ad Carl Weathers, the NFL player-turned-actor, made a posthumous cameo in a Super Bowl ad for the online gambling company FanDuel. The company reworked it after he died earlier this month. Rachel Treisman
Can't decide on a Halloween costume? These 5 questions can help It's hard to nail down a costume idea. You could be anything from an alien to Taylor Swift! Here's how to pick a getup without spending big bucks, or buying a prepackaged 'fit from the Halloween store. Marielle Segarra
