Outside the Beltway

Timothy Blaise explains string theory to the tune of Bohemian Rhapsody.

The Emmys will honor Cory Monteith but not Jack Klugman or Larry Hagman. Where in that sentence you said “Who?” will tell us how old you are.

Bluegrass band Iron Horse presents their take on the Metallica classic “Enter Sandman.”

Jimmy Fallon’s 13 minute tribute to “Breaking Bad” is exceedingly well done

Author Elmore Leonard has died at the age of 87.

Erstwhile country music legend Garth Brooks has become a grandfather.

J.J. Cale, the Grammy-winning songwriter of such classics as “Cocaine” and “Call Me the Breeze,” has died aged 74.

There’s no such thing as “sex addiction.”

Who was the better Superman: Christopher Reeve or Henry Cavill? Who was the better Batman: Michael Keaton or Christian Bale? Who was the better Spiderman: Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield?

Films from the House of Spiderman have grossed more than those from the House of Superman. But that’s mostly because of ticket price increases.

Superman’s famous shield changes from 1938 to present.

Jean Stapleton, an accomplished stage and screen actress who achieved entertainment immortality playing opposite Carroll O’Connor as Archie Bunker’s long-suffering wife Edith, has died at the age of 90:

Fox and Disney are in a legal fight over movie rights to a minor comic book character.

Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield performs David Bowie’s classic “Space Oddity” from outer space.

Legendary country music singer George Jones has died, aged 81.

Famous people may die sooner than the rest of us. Then again, they may not.

Today is the 75th anniversary of Superman.

The artist known as Kid Rock endorsed Mitt Romney but now says he’s “embarrassed to be a Republican.” Because of their stance on paperless tickets, naturally.

The man who played Captain Kirk is not amused by an IRS training video featuring his iconic character.