fifty shades of grey

How romance novels have shaped Americans’ real lives

According to research, Noah from ��The Notebook” is the most beloved book boyfriend (33%). A recent survey of 2,000 romance readers found that Christian Grey from the “Fifty Shades” series...

Dakota Johnson's 14 hours of sleep gets 50 shades of backlash — is it even healthy?

"I don’t have a regular [wake-up] time. It depends on what’s happening in my life. If I’m not working, if I have a day off on a Monday, then I...

Dakota Johnson had 'psychotic' experience on 'Fifty Shades' set: 'It was scary'

“I was young. I was 23,” Johnson said. “It just became something crazy."

Jamie Dornan recalls 'wrath of hatred' for 'Fifty Shades': 'I am still paying penance'

The Irish actor, 39, said he was "relieved" when another star was initially cast in the erotic drama for this reason.

Jamie Dornan dislikes that people think of 'Fifty Shades' as 'a Joke'

"There's no shame in saying it's transformed my life and my family's life financially," the Northern Irish actor said of starring in the romantic drama franchise.

How '50 Shades of Grey' changed our sex lives forever

This week marks the end of an X-rated era: E.L. James’ final book in the sexy series, "Freed: Fifty Shades Freed as Told by Christian," comes out today. The series sparked...

Sex-filled new Netflix movie slammed for glamorizing abuse, Stockholm syndrome

Some are calling it a Polish "Fifty Shades of Grey," but with a disturbing twist.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' was the dominant book of the decade

Sex, and apparently movies, sell. The top 10 best-selling novels of the past decade got a boost in sales when they were adapted into blockbuster films. “Fifty Shades of Grey”...

Woman's attempt to recreate 'Fifty Shades' sex scene goes horribly wrong

One woman took things a little too far in a solo attempt to recreate a "Fifty Shades of Grey" sex scene near a Spanish nude beach — binding herself to...

New erotic book from 'Fifty Shades' author E.L. James

"The Mister" will be a story of sex, wealth and other indulgences, featuring a rich Londoner who "has rarely slept alone."

Peter Dinklage helped Jamie Dornan prep for 'Fifty Shades'

“‘Fifty Shades’ fans have issues,” he added.

Stars brave the storm for New York premiere of 'Book Club'

"Book Club" stars Mary Steenburgen, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen and Diane Keaton.

Diane Keaton refuses to read '50 Shades of Grey'

The actress refuses to meet Mr. Gray even though she's starring in a movie that's all about him.

Candice Bergen's housekeeper stole her copy of 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

In the new movie "Book Club," which also stars Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton and Mary Steenburgen, a group of older women decide to read the racy E.L. James novel.

'Fifty Shades of Grey' makes list of America’s most-loved books

The “Fifty Shades of Grey” erotic romance novel series by E.L. James made a PBS list of America’s 100 “most-loved” books — alongside acclaimed literary masterpieces like “1984” and “The...

This French thriller makes 'Fifty Shades' look wholesome

Wednesday is Valentine’s Day. For many couples in love, that means dinner by candlelight, a pricey bottle of wine and heart-shaped chocolates. But for kinkier pairs and single sad sacks,...

Man accused of multiple rapes allowed to watch 'Fifty Shades' in jail

An ex-public schoolboy watched "Fifty Shades of Grey" in custody while on trial for raping two women. Chiron Hutchinson, 20, saw the movie in prison after he had started giving...

Filming 'Fifty Shades' is decidedly not sexy

Sex scenes are notoriously unsexy things to make. Stars talk of such infamous turn-offs as banana hammocks for the men to keep all their appendages in place, merkins for the...

'Fifty Shades Darker' helps boost Comcast profits

Comcast is giving Disney a run for its money in Hollywood. First-quarter film revenue at the cable conglomerate jumped 43.2 percent, to $2 billion — thanks to the latest in...