entertainment must haves

May is here, and while we know the weather is warming up outside, we have more than a few reasons to be inside this month. The cool, air-conditioned movie theater is offering up the first blockbusters of the Summer movie season, like Iron Man 3. On TV, the season may be winding down for most series, but there are plenty of exciting things starting up, like the return of Arrested Development and a new installment of The Bachelorette. We've got those, plus the music and other entertainment happenings you need to know about in May!

April has arrived, and with it, tons of excellent entertainment options. We're excited about the return of one of our favorite shows, Mad Men, a — gasp — Michael Bay film, and the DVD release of a great award season darling. Click through to see what dates you need to pencil into your calendar!

Are you ready for the great entertainment offerings of March? This month sees the release of a gripping drama starring Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper, a new album from Justin Timberlake, and the onscreen pairing of Tina Fey and Paul Rudd. Oh, and Winter is coming — to TV. Click through to see all of this month's exciting entertainment highlights!

Award season rages on in February, culminating in the grandaddy of them all — the Oscars! It's not just about award shows, though; this month we get exciting new theatrical releases, one of our favorite movies comes out on DVD, and — need we remind you — Community is coming back! Let's go through the most exciting entertainment events this month.

It's a brand new year, and while there are lots of fresh starts in January in terms of new TV seasons, new series, and new movie releases, the month also celebrates last year's entertainment because it's the height of award season. We have all the TV, movie, and other events that should be on your radar right here — click through to find out what dates to pencil in on your entertainment calendar!

We're down to the last month of the year, but as far as entertainment is concerned, 2012 is going out with a bang. Some of the year's biggest movies are finally being released, holiday TV episodes are about to air, and one big series is about to say sayonara to the small screen. So put down your Advent calendar and pick up your regular calendar as you check out our picks for December entertainment!

We are in the thick of Fall, which means lots of fun stuff is happening in the entertainment world. It's time for November sweeps on the small screen, and on the big screen a crop of films will start to generate award buzz. We've got our eyes on the TV, movies, and music that you need to know about this month, including the final wrap-up in the Twilight franchise and Rihanna's latest, so click through to find out what, when, and why you should care about these releases.

It might still be chilly as we greet February, but this month has some hot offerings in entertainment. We're looking forward to a couple of new releases in the theater, but the biggest focus on film will come toward the end of the month, when the Oscars air. TV also some great things to get excited about, from a new musical drama to a once-a-year sports spectacular. Ready to see which events you should know about for February?

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Finally, 2012 is here, and it's bringing a whole year full of entertainment to look forward to. But, first thing's first: January has a few TV, movie, and music offerings that we can't wait for. From awards shows and film festivals and new albums, check out what we're most excited to watch and listen to this month!

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'Tis the season to be jolly, and this month's entertainment offerings make it easy to get into the cheerful holiday spirit. While many of us anxiously await the day we can unwrap presents, there are plenty of goodies to enjoy in the meantime, like Amy Winehouse's new CD or the hotly anticipated release of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Check out what other albums, films, and entertainment options we're looking forward to this December!