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'True Blood': What are critics and fans saying about the series finale?'True Blood' aired its final episode on Aug. 24, but many critics and fans feel the finale was less than satisfying. 'True Blood' stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer.
Mediterranean chickpea salad (balela)Delicious bean salad with Greek flavors is a snap to make and good for you, too.
Emmy Awards: Nominees share rituals and their thoughts on the racesEmmy Award nominee Mayim Bialik of 'The Big Bang Theory' says she likes a certain kind of food before the ceremony, while 'Downton Abbey' actor and nominee Jim Carter says he keeps his routine simple. The Emmy Awards will air on Aug. 25.聽
Beyonce at VMAs: Do sexuality, feminism, and motherhood mix?Beyonce represents a lot of things these days 鈥� as a mom, artist, and business mogul. It's important to remember that for anyone, including pop-cultures icons, context is key.
Later school start time? Why parents need to manage teen workload and sleepThe American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement Monday that supports later school starts to help tired teens. The bigger question might be, how can parents help teens manage their existing activities to get more sleep?
Prince will debut two new albums in SeptemberPrince's new solo album, 'Art Official Age,' and the album 'PlectrumElectrum,' which he worked on with the band 3RDEYEGIRL, will both be released on Sept. 30. Prince was behind such albums as 'Purple Rain' and '1999.'聽
MTV VMAs: Beyonce's performance dominates the nightBeyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Ariana Grande took home prizes, and Miley Cyrus, who won the video of the year prize, ceded the stage to a man who spoke about homelessness.聽
Richard Attenborough, renowned actor and director, diesRichard Attenborough directed the Oscar-winning film 'Gandhi,' among others, and starred in such films as 'The Great Escape,' 'Jurassic Park,' and the 1994 remake of 'Miracle on 34th Street.'聽
Attention teens: Later school start time gets thumbs up from big organizationThe American Academy of Pediatrics is urging schools to start their classes no earlier than 8:30 a.m. to help teenagers get more sleep. Some 40 percent of high schools begin before 8 a.m.
Human Barbie: What dads need to tell their daughtersReports of women aiming to resemble 'Human Barbie' dolls have been in the news, prompting one father to wonder what daughters might need to hear to realize that trying to look plastic is not really beautiful.聽
Boa constrictor goes off script during Nicki Minaj VMA rehearsalThe MTV's Video Music Awards drama kicks off early with a rehearsal gone wrong. Iggy Azalea slips offstage and a 6-foot-long boa constrictor turns on Nicki Minaj's background dancer.
Coconut cream Bundt cakeA boxed cake mix doctored up with sour cream and coconut pudding makes short work of this coconut Bundt cake. Topped with toasted coconut, this cake has a nice variety of textures.
Emmy Awards host Seth Meyers reveals who he's rooting forSeth Meyers, who is hosting the Emmy Awards, says that he hopes to have a lot of comedy at the beginning of the ceremony because 'the longer the night goes, the less joy there is in the room.' The Emmy Awards air on NBC on Aug. 25.聽
Stir-fried masala fish and okraWhite-fleshed fish and okra are quickly stir-fried with garam masala, cumin seeds, and other spices, then served over rice with coconut milk and cumin for a big-flavored, slightly spicy meal.
Emmy Awards: What's up with those categories this year?For this year's Emmy Awards, some category choices like 'Orange Is the New Black' being nominated for best comedy series may confuse viewers. Will old favorites or shows that are new to their categories take home Emmys?
Chris Pratt discusses the upcoming dinosaur movie 'Jurassic World'Chris Pratt recently discussed the new 'Jurassic Park' movie 'Jurassic World,' which will be released in 2015. 'What I liked about [the movie] was it answers the question of 鈥榃hy would you do that?鈥�" Chris Pratt said of the new film. "How do you suspend disbelief to be like, 鈥極h yes, let鈥檚 make this mistake again. We haven鈥檛 learned our lesson about dinosaurs.'"
'Love Is Strange' actors John Lithgow and Alfred Molina overcome a contrived plotIn 'Love Is Strange,' Lithgow and Molina have a marvelous, easygoing chemistry.
'The Trip to Italy' is incredibly funny and a worthwhile sequel'Italy' stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as rival actors checking out high-end restaurants.
'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For': Most critics aren't won over by the filmThe film, which follows the first 'Sin City' installment almost a decade later, has received mostly poor reviews. 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For' stars Josh Brolin, Eva Green, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Teaching kids about religion: Where to start and what to sayA majority of Americans believe in God, but the way in which they recognize a higher power varies significantly. How can parents take an active role in teaching kids about religion, and allowing them to draw their own conclusions?
