Aylin Zafar

Aylin Zafar is a freelance writer based in New York.

'Glee': 6 Dropped Plotlines That Need to Be Resolved

'Glee': 6 Dropped Plotlines That Need to Be Resolved

Critics' biggest gripe with the second part of the season has been all the unfinished stories. Here are the ones most in need of tying up. More »

'American Idol' Upset: Why No One's Surprised

'American Idol' Upset: Why No One's Surprised

Most people agree that winner Lee DeWyze is less talented than runner-up Crystal Bowersox—but no one's shocked he won More »

Year of the Comedy: Why Sitcoms Are Dominating TV

Year of the Comedy: Why Sitcoms Are Dominating TV

Networks have revealed their fall lineups, and they're focusing on shows that make us laugh rather than the dramas of the past decade More »

'Modern Family' Finale: An Awkward Kiss Goodbye

'Modern Family' Finale: An Awkward Kiss Goodbye

The series ends its first year with an episode that included a Phil-Gloria smooch, a family photo, and an unruly pigeon More »

Modern Family's Hawaiian Vacation

Modern Family's Hawaiian Vacation

This week, the crew heads to the beach for the patriarch's birthday, and some characters have trouble relaxing More »

Miley Cyrus' Video: Another Disney Girl Grows Up

Miley Cyrus' Video: Another Disney Girl Grows Up

The "Hannah Montana" star follows Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera as she declares she's a woman now More »

Arizona Immigration Bill: Controversy ... and Fashion

Arizona Immigration Bill: Controversy ... and Fashion

Supporters and detractors alike broadcast their feelings about the legislation with tee-shirts, tote bags, and more More »

'Modern Family' Steals from 'Arrested Development'

'Modern Family' Steals from 'Arrested Development'

On this week's episode of the new series, a plotline borrows heavily from the earlier show—but is much less funny More »

'Born Free': M.I.A.'s Violent, Unsettling New Video

'Born Free': M.I.A.'s Violent, Unsettling New Video

It's NSFW, but the political message behind the nine-minute epic is surprisingly effective More »

5 Best Song Covers From the Conan O'Brien Tour

5 Best Song Covers From the Conan O'Brien Tour

Coco and friends tackle everyone from Radiohead to Gloria Gaynor to Five for Fighting. Here, the highlights. More »

A Talk With the Man Who's Saving Soul

A Talk With the Man Who's Saving Soul

Mayer Hawthorne has fans in the music world from Snoop Dogg to Justin Timberlake. A conversation about his influences and what's next. More »

'Modern Family' Gets Growing Pains

'Modern Family' Gets Growing Pains

Kids get rebellious, a son-in-law takes a stand, and two partners struggle tell each other what they want More »

The New 'Glee': Questions and (Some) Answers

The New 'Glee': Questions and (Some) Answers

The series returns tonight, and fans want to know the fate of the characters—and which songs will be stuck in their heads More »

4 Ways to Wear Your iPad

4 Ways to Wear Your iPad

Apple's new toy has finally arrived, and it's way too big to carry around in your pocket. Women can put theirs in a purse, but what's a man to do? More »

The White House Easter Egg Roll's Big Name? Obama

The White House Easter Egg Roll's Big Name? Obama

The event featured everyone from Justin Bieber to Reese Witherspoon to the cast of 'Glee'. But most came for the First Family. More »

iPad Fever on This Week's 'Modern Family'

iPad Fever on This Week's 'Modern Family'

Phil wants Apple's latest creation as a birthday present, and he manages to convert the rest of his family More »

A Letter to Justin Bieber

A Letter to Justin Bieber

Why the latest teen singing sensation has found so much success, and some advice for how he can avoid ending up in the dustbin of pop idol history More »

'Modern Family': Lessons in Parenting, the Ivy League

'Modern Family': Lessons in Parenting, the Ivy League

The characters struggle with school projects, awkward conversations, and uncomfortable restaurant dinners More »

Rosie O'Donnell's Return to Daytime: Will it Work?

Rosie O'Donnell's Return to Daytime: Will it Work?

The former "Queen of Nice" will have a new show. But can she move beyond her reputation as a combative host? More »

Nujabes, Underground Hip Hop Artist, Dead at 36

Nujabes, Underground Hip Hop Artist, Dead at 36

The Japanese hip hop DJ and producer's record label confirmed that he died last month in a car accident in Tokyo More »

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