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Jay-Z music break for baby Blue reflects new daddy nurturer trendJay-Z takes a music break to "hang out" with his new baby Blue Ivy Carter. He reflects a new trend as daddy nurturer – most white collar men polled ina a new study want to spend more time at home with their new babies.
'The Dictator' rides into Cannes on a camel'The Dictator' aka Sacha Baron Cohen made another splashy entrance, arriving in character and on a camel at the Cannes Film Festival.
Someone deserve a gold star? Tell them, and everyone is happierThe giving and receiving of praise is one of life's most exquisite pleasures, says our happiness expert.
New York mom gets jail for threats over Little LeagueA suburban New York mom was sentenced to 50 days in jail for threats to a Little League official over her son not making the team.
Let it be: learning to let go and live in the momentLet it be: learning to let go and live in the moment instead of constantly worrying about the future implications of yours and your children's emotions. Take a deep breath and simply accept what's happening right now.
Wilted swiss chard with pine nuts and orangesA salad to satisfy spring cravings.
Sacha Baron Cohen's 'The Dictator': movie review (+trailer)Sacha Baron Cohen's film is funny for about half its running time, and the lack of improvisation in the movie is somewhat stifling.
Lady Antebellum to play at prom in Henryville, IndianaLady Antebellum will play at a high-school 'mini prom' for the tornado-battered town of Henryville, Ind. Lady Antebellum will also hold a benefit and online fund drive.
Tiarella, or foamflower, does double duty in the shade gardenFoamflower is a perennial plant that comes in two forms, clumping and creeping. Both Tiarellas are favorites with gardeners who have shade.
The 'Mean Girls' effect: teenagers and the quest for popularityThe 'Mean Girls' effect: a new study shows that teenagers and the quest for popularity, depicted as 'normal' by the media and in pop culture, carries risk.
"How to spot a predator." Really?'How to spot a predator.' Really? Our free-range parenting expert sounds off on some parents' continuing 'stranger danger' fears of child predators.
'Follies' and 'La Boheme' take Los Angeles by storm'La Boheme' makes a classic new again, while Sondheim's 'Follies' is a show only now being hailed as a masterwork.
Most popular baby names ... for now. Beware, Sophia.The most popular baby names in the US are Sophia (for girls) and Jacob (for boys), according to the Social Security Administration's new list of top 2011 baby names. But if history is any guide, it won't take long before Sophia goes the way of Barbara (No. 764).
Cancelled shows 2012: ABC and the CW announce what won't be returningTV networks ABC and the CW shared what will be cancelled at the end of this season.
Why Lady Gaga Indonesia concert may be canceledLady Gaga: Her concert in Indonesia was sold out. But Islamic conservatives raised concerns that Lady Gaga might corrupt young people. Threats of violence prompted police to cancel the concert permit.
Jessica Simpson: New maternity clothing line to show off baby bumps. Of courseJessica Simpson says her a 'vintage '70s' maternity clothing line is for moms to proudly show off their "baby bumps." Indeed.
Roasted Brussels sprouts with lemon and ParmesanThe cheese gives the dish a salty-meatiness and the lemon provides a balancing freshness.
Jessica Sanchez: Chula Vista welcomes home their American IdolJessica Sanchez returned home to throngs of fans eager to catch a glimpse of their American Idol finalist. Can Jessica Sanchez go on to win American Idol Season 11?
Top baby names of 2011: Sophia, Jacob and... Briella?The top baby names of 2011 are out, thanks to the US Social Security Administration. 'Sophia' has knocked 'Isabella' out of first place for girls and 'Jacob' leads the baby names list for boys. 'Briella', as in "Jerseylicious" star Briella Calafiore, made the biggest jump in popularity.
Donald Duck Dunn defined the Memphis soul soundDonald Duck Dunn, bass player for Booker T. & the MGs, passed on in Tokyo. The heavy bass notes of Donald Duck Dunn provided the musical bedrock for The Blues Brothers, and such soul stars as Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, and Sam & Dave.
