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Super Bowl XLIX: A halftime show, and oh yes, some football, tooFor Super Bowl XLIX, Katy Perry will lead the Super Bowl halftime show, one of the biggest music shows of the year. How will she compare to past performers like Prince and Bruce Springsteen?
That's Mom to you, Mr. KiddoWhat we call others, and what we ask to be called ourselves, does still matter in a world of first-name-only pop stars and retail associates.- Dad gets $26 invoice after son misses friend's partyA dad in the UK was issued a 'no-show' invoice after his son did not make it to a classmate's birthday party. Are parents on the hook for the cost if there is a cancellation for a child's birthday party?
Joel and Ethan Coen will be the next Cannes Film Festival jury presidentsThe Coens are known for such movies as 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' and 'No Country for Old Men,' and their new movie, 'Hail, Caesar!,' will reportedly be released in 2016.- National Film Registry: What makes a movie influential?The National Film Registry archives America's most influential films. Analysis of how those films are selected could become a model for designing a metric to identify influential scientific research.
- Why did 鈥楢merican Sniper鈥� do so well at the box office?鈥楢merican Sniper鈥� had the largest opening ever for the month of January, with a box office take of an estimated $105 million over four days this weekend.
Roasted garlic, caramelized onion, butternut squash, eggplant soupStart a cold January off with a soup made from slow-cooked, sweet, and savory ingredients. Puree roasted garlic, caramelized onion, butternut squash, and burnt eggplant together for a flavorful soup.
Add some crunch with savory dukkahDukkah is an Middle Eastern condiment made from a mix of herbs, nuts, and spices. Think of it as savory granola. Stir it into hummus or dip, sprinkle it on bread with a bit of olive oil and bake until crispy, or use it to add a crunch to roasted veggies or a salad.- Kitty compassion: Stray cat saves homeless baby鈥檚 lifeA tabby cat happens upon a baby on a cold, Russian night. What she does winds up saving a life.
- #OscarsSoWhite: Academy president responds to Oscar criticsAll 20 of the 2015 Oscar nominees for acting are white and there are no women in the directing or writing categories.聽The first black president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences responds to critics.聽
Liam Neeson comments: Must action stars oppose gun control?'Taken 3' star Liam Neeson supports gun control. Is it hypocritical for actors who wield guns on film to oppose them in real life?
Alex Malarkey's bestselling memoir about heaven turns out to be fictionAs a child, Alex Malarkey told his parents of a trip to heaven after a near-death experience. His father co-authored a book with him that turned into a bestseller. Now it turns out that Alex's story was untrue.
'The Wedding Ringer' is lazy and only occasionally amusing'The Wedding Ringer' is an odd-couple bromance spiked with gross-out humor of a mostly unimaginative sort.
How to not make 'chores' a dirty wordSome kids love to help out, while others might run the other way when the word 'chores' is mentioned. Here are a few tips for recruiting kids of all ages to help around the house.聽
'Blackhat' shows it isn't easy dramatizing cyber intrigue'Blackhat' stars Chris Hemsworth as Nicholas Hathaway, a cyber genius who is tracking down the perpetrator of a malware attack on a Chinese nuclear reactor.
'The Humbling' is a marvelous black comedy with deadpan flair'Humbling' stars Al Pacino as a celebrated stage actor for whom acting has become a sham.聽
'Frozen' star Idina Menzel will take on the national anthem at Super Bowl XLIXMenzel was behind the smash hit song 'Let It Go' from the animated movie 'Frozen' and is currently starring in the Broadway show 'If/Then.'
How to spatchcock a chicken, and a recipe for honey-roasted Cornish game henSpatchcocking a chicken allows the bird to be flattened allowing the meat to cook more quickly and thoroughly. Don't be intimidated by the name, with this step-by-step guide you can easily master this kitchen skill and have your honey-glazed Cornish game hen roasting in no time.
Chicken recipes: Easy, in the oven, or on the grill Chicken recipes: Braised, baked, breaded, fried, or grilled, chicken is an easy-to-prepare dinner staple and easy on the budget, too.
Top Picks: Digital magazine LensCulture, the 'Independent Lens' documentary 'The Kill Team,' and moreThe Dark Sky weather application tells you whether to bring that umbrella to work, Jessica Nadel's cookbook 'Greens 24/7' shows you how to put extra vegetables in everything from soups to dessert, and more top picks.
