Parade

A pop culture influencer for 80+ years, Parade magazine delivers the entertainment insights of columnist Walter Scott, puzzles from resident genius Ask Marilyn, lifestyle tips, timely interviews with celebs—from Clint Eastwood to Quinta Brunson—and premium features on trending pop culture topics.

PATRICK DEMPSEY ISN’T SLOWING DOWN

DANIELLE BROOKS • The Orange is the New Black star, 34, reprises the role of Sofia, for which she earned a Tony nomination on Broadway, in the updated movie version of The Color Purple (in theaters Dec. 25). The film employs a musical twist and a bold new take on the story of the sisterhood of Celie (Fantasia Barrino), Shug (Taraji P. Henson), and Sofia—three African-American women in the South during the early 1900s—as they embark on a hope-filled journey to discover their voice, find their joy, and be true to their hearts and minds.

The Don’t Miss List

THE BEST & WORST OF EVERYTHING • For several years, Parade magazine ran an annual best-worst issue that was a bit quirky. It wasn’t always easy balancing the best (sports wins, space discoveries), the very worst (natural disasters, war, terrorism) and the most amusing or offbeat (wardrobe malfunctions, toy trends)—but Parade tried. Here’s a peek from the Vault at some of those end-of-year issues.

THE BOYS IN THE BOAT • A NEW FILM RETELLS AN EPIC AMERICAN STORY ABOUT NINE YOUNG MEN WHO BEAT THE ODDS.

Ask Marilyn