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Academy Awards 2012: why Oscar winners are often head-scratchersAcademy Award winners aren't always the ones the viewing public expects – or wants. But the secretive Academy likes it that way. Don't forget, you're not in the Oscar club
'Act of Valor' glorifies Navy SEALs. But can they act? (+trailer)Act of Valor: War movies in wartime inevitably are controversial. "Act of Valor" – the movie about US Navy SEALs – is bringing mixed reviews from professional film critics and moviegoers.
'Act of Valor': Does Navy SEAL film reveal too many secrets?'Act of Valor' is a fictional account of a potential terrorist attack on American soil. The film uses 'real-life' active duty US Navy SEALs. Critics warn the film may give away sensitive intel.
National Enquirer ignites furor with Whitney Houston casket photoIf and when to depict the dead are questions that vex ethicists and newsrooms everywhere. Whitney Houston casket photos on the cover of the tabloid National Enquirer are taking that debate public.
'Diddy' as TV mogul? Why new network could face steep challenges.'Diddy,' a.k.a. Sean Combs, will head one of four new minority-owned networks on Comcast. But with the TV landscape changing, 'Diddy' will have to do something special to stand out.
Mardi Gras: a guide to five of the biggest New Orleans parades Parades known as krewes form the backbones of the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. Here are five of the biggest ones.
Interracial marriage rate doubles in 30 years: how US attitudes have changedAbout 15 percent of all new marriages in the US in 2010 were between spouses of different race or ethnicity, according to a Pew Center report. In 1980 it was 6.7 percent.
2012 Westminster dog show: some viewers barking over 'Best in Show' choiceThe Pekingese, which won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster dog show, is adorable to many. Some view the waddling ball of fur as a wonder of nature. Others ask, is that really a dog?
Anti-Valentine’s Day: how to weather Feb. 14Numerous websites and even a handbook give suggestions on how this contingent can spend Valentine's Day. Comfort food is in; steaks and candlelight are out.
- Black History Month: Five major events and figures Black History Month is the annual celebration of the struggles, achievements and overall contribution African-Americans have made to the US.
Whitney Houston death: a moment of national mourning, shared on TwitterSome 2.5 million tweets about the passing of Whitney Houston had filled the digisphere within an hour, making it the most-tweeted breaking-news event in Twitter's history.
Is Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show dissing shelter dogs?The 2012 Westminster Kennel Club show is, er, dogged by controversy after dumping its long-time sponsor Pedigree over dog food ads that promote the adoption of sad-eyed shelter dogs.
Cover StoryModern romance: Gen-Y is late to the wedding, but wants marriageGen-Y is is rewriting modern romance as the path to marriage gets longer but more certain: Young people want more certainty before the wedding.
Beyond the hookup: Some Gen-Y singles like old-fashioned datingThe conventional dating wisdom of the hookup culture is not embraced by all Gen-Y singles.
Whitney Houston: a singing sensation silenced too soonWhitney Houston, who died tragically Saturday in Los Angeles, was a child of the African-American church and a trailblazer for black female singers. Whitney Houston, some say, had a 'once-in-a-generation' voice.
- Why some musicians are protesting this year’s Grammy Awards show
The Recording Academy has eliminated 31 categories of Grammy Awards, many of which are often won by minorities. A protest rally and alternative concert will be held on Sunday.
Michelle Obama marks 'Let's Move' milestone with arugula, 'Interlude Dance'Michelle Obama started Let's Move to tackle childhood obesity two years ago. Now, she's finishing up a four-state tour to promote the effort – all with a dash of fun thrown in.
Progress WatchBehind the big drop in euthanasia for America's dogs and catsFido and Fluffy are far more likely to survive a stint at the animal shelter today than 40 years ago. Population control and better practices by shelters and pet owners have improved the lot of dogs and cats.
'Soul Train' icon Don Cornelius changed the beat of the nation'Soul Train' creator, Don Cornelius, took the pulse of black culture and broadcast it into living rooms across the nation. Before Facebook and Twitter, he connected a generation of teens.
Progress WatchHow to curb chronic homelessness? First, a home!Permanent supportive housing, a movement to supply homeless people with housing first and deal with their other issues second, has made big strides in reducing homelessness this decade.
