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Patriots? Colorado student walkout offers real-life lesson in civil disobedienceIn Arvada, Colo., kids walked out of the classroom to protest a new curriculum that promotes patriotism but avoids civil disobedience. What US history lessons would have to be filled in by parents if banned from school?
鈥楾he Boxtrolls鈥�: Puppets, sets mean the movie鈥檚 world is real enough to touchIn 'The Boxtrolls,' everything shown onscreen actually exists in Oregon's Laika Studios. 'I want [the audience] to see [the characters] as living, breathing, emoting things,' Laika Studios chief Travis Knight said.
'The Equalizer': Chloe Grace Moretz discusses learning from Denzel Washington'I learned more in those moments than I have in a long time with an actor,' Moretz said of acting with Washington in the thriller. Moretz also recently starred in a remake of the horror movie 'Carrie' and the film adaptation of the young adult novel 'If I Stay.'
Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell are confirmed to star in new season of 'True Detective'Soon after Farrell revealed in an interview that he's starring in the new episodes, HBO confirmed that Farrell and Vaughn are on board for the second season. The actors who will be playing two other lead characters have not yet been revealed.
'Fast & Furious 7': Here's what Vin Diesel revealed about the upcoming movieVin Diesel recently posted new pictures from the newest 'Fast and the Furious' movie and discussed moving forward on the film without his co-star Paul Walker. 'Fast & Furious 7' is set to be released this April.
Homemade tomato soupThis creamy homemade tomato soup from Alice Waters is made with no dairy and just a few ingredients. You鈥檒l never want to open another can of tomato soup again.
Gwen Stefani, Pharrell Williams debut as judges on 'The Voice'Stefani joined singers Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Pharrell Williams on the judging panel for the reality singing competition. 'He really has no filter,' Stefani said of her fellow judge Levine.
Kira Kazantsev: Questions over Miss America hazing allegations and scholarshipsKira Kazantsev: After the crowning of Miss America 2015, debate lingers about the contest winner Kira Kazantsev and the organization, which prides itself on being a major scholarship provider.聽
'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Actress Lea Thompson leads the packThompson and her partner聽Artem Chigvintsev received the highest score of the night from the judges, while 'Pretty Little Liars' actress Janel Parrish and her partner聽Valentin Chmerkovskiy weren't far behind. The results for this week will be revealed in a new 'Dancing With the Stars' episode on Sept. 23.- Kira Kazantsev: Why Miss America was booted from her college sororityKira Kazantsev was kicked out of the Alpha Phi sorority at Hofstra University after she joked about hazing. It was reported that Kira Kazantsev was both a victim and someone who hazed sorority pledges.
Birthday party: Parents help take kids from 'gimme' to givingWhat happens when one kid shifts the focus of their birthday from gifts for them to gifts for others? One charity is encouraging people to do just that, and some of the biggest givers are little kids learning early the value of selflessness.
鈥楬ick-hop鈥� and other genres get a little bit countryGenres from heavy metal to hip-hop are showing signs of country influence.
Videos: Kids reminds parents of the joy of danceFor pure joy and innocence, it's hard to beat these recent dance videos by children. Check them out.
Ben McKenzie: 鈥楪otham鈥� will show 鈥楤atman鈥� fans 鈥榟ow it all came to be鈥�'Gotham' stars McKenzie as a young James Gordon as he works as a police detective in the corrupt city pre-Batman. The show premieres on Fox on Sept. 22.
Emma Watson and HeForShe: Points to flaws in man-hatingEmma Watson recently asked men to join the United Nation's HeForShe gender equality campaign, and she spoke out against feminist rhetoric that often supports man-hating.聽
20 movies for Gen-X parents to dust off for their kids Here's a list of classic movies that Gen-X parents will remember, that they can now enjoy with their kids.
鈥楾he Lion King鈥� has the most successful box office total everThe stage musical overtook 'The Phantom of the Opera' this summer and now has the most successful box office total of any work in any media in entertainment history. The highest-grossing movie of all time, 'Avatar,' made almost $2.8 billion compared to the $6.2 billion gross of 'The Lion King.'
Will Colin Farrell star in the new season of 'True Detective'?The actor recently said he is officially part of the new season and that he is 'so excited.' The first season of the HBO drama drew acclaim for its storyline and the performances of its two leads, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.- Maze Runner: Box office weekend winner with $32.5 millionMaze Runner box office take was almost triple the box office revenue of Liam Neeson's 'A Walk Among the Tombstones.' The Maze Runner only cost $34 million to make.
Ramen slawStill feel like summer in your neck of the woods? Hit the season's last cookouts with this ramen slaw, which has a basic coleslaw or broccoli slaw base, punctuated by crunchy ramen bits.
