NEW! This week's issue HILARY SWANK Find out how this two-time Oscar winner's passion helped her soar to the top. Plus, see a sneak preview of her new movie Amelia.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY As Oct. 24th approaches, Grammy-winner Alicia Keys tells how a trip to Africa opened her eyes to volunteering.
RELATIONTIPS "Have hugs become the new handshake?"
WHO'S NEWS Lorrie Lynch talks with Emily Deschanel, David Caruso, Ugly Betty's Ana Ortiz and more!
MEET THE WINNER OF OUR SINGING CONTEST. Winner Jordan Shelton sang the National Anthem before a Baltimore Orioles game and at the Smithsonian in Washington, DC.
WINNING RECIPE USA WEEKEND issued a challenge on The Next Food Network Star. Here's the dish judged best.
STICKDOKU The challenging Sudoku game by puzzle master Terry Stickels.
WHO'S NEWS BLOG Get the latest behind-the-scenes news about the magazine, our celebrity photo shoots and more, including:
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY: Get all the latest info to participate in this year's event on Oct. 24th.
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Previous Features
NBA star Lebron James We follow his journey from local basketball star living in Akron, Ohio's public housing to 21st-century icon and a multimillionaire.
Movies: Carey Mulligan This newcomer's role as a not-so-sweet 16-year-old in An Education is seducing critics.
Project Runway's Tim Gunn. Find out how he became the most trusted man in American fashion. Plus, former Project Runway contestants weigh in.
Leslie Mann. This co-star of Funny People likes to play characters that aren't "acceptable."
Rachel McAdams. She melts hearts once again in the summer's big romantic movie, The Time Traveler's Wife.
Dennis Quaid. The G.I. Joe star explains why he thinks he's "a late bloomer."
Demi Lovato. She has a TV show, hit movie and new soulful CD. But, as she tells us, her school days were a page out of Mean Girls.
NASCAR meets Sports Illustrated swimsuit models
It's an exclusive pairing of two events that warm our hearts -- the Daytona 500 and the arrival of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. For the first time ever, we've brought the two together!
The Fray Exclusive interview with The Fray's Isaac Slade. Plus, at our Who's News blog, the band filmed an exclusive video introduction just for USA WEEKEND readers.
Motown turns 50 Music icon Smokey Robinson takes USA WEEKEND readers on an exclusive tour of Hitsville, USA.
Health and kids The latest news and research about children and families.
Twilight Our Bella and Edward poster, plus the story behind this book-to-screen sensation.
Recipes galore! Food Network's Iron Chef America with our ultimate holiday secret ingredient.