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Jennifer Lawrence is the subject of another Ellen joke and other Oscar moments you probably didn't see at homeJennifer Lawrence was ribbed again by host Ellen DeGeneres and audience members gave Pink a standing ovation for her performance of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow,' among other Oscar moments viewers may have missed. Jennifer Lawrence was a nominee for the Best Supporting Actress prize for her work in 'American Hustle.'
Valeria Lukyanova: 'Human Barbie' distracts from Ukraine newsValeria Lukyanova, a.k.a. 'Human Barbie,' is distraction from real news coming from Ukraine. Parents need to lead their kids through the clutter of the Internet to find, and understand, the important headlines.聽
Foster care abroad must serve shifting family modelsIn countries such as India, shifting traditional family models create a new need for a formalized foster care system that ensures all children a family atmosphere, regardless of family size.聽
Oscars 2014: Why '12 Years a Slave,' 'Gravity' both won bigAt the Oscars Sunday, 'Gravity' took home the most awards, seven, but Best Picture went to '12 Years a Slave.' That could reflect different values that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences wants to recognize.
New Orleans delight: Grillades and gritsWhen culinary thoughts turn southward toward Louisiana and Mardi Gras, satisfy hearty appetites with this New Orleans tradition of slow-cooked meat and vegetables served over creamy grits.
Disney cuts Boy Scout fundingThe Walt Disney Company will cut funding to the聽Boy聽Scouts聽of America beginning in 2015 because of a policy that bans gay adult leaders in the organization.
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Oscars 2014 live blog: '12 Years a Slave' takes Best PictureOscars 2014 live blog: '12 Years a Slave' won Best Picture while 'Gravity' director Alfonso Cuaron won Best Director and Matthew McConaughey and Cate Blanchett snagged the Best Actor and Best Actress prizes, respectively.
Oscars 2014: Nominee 'Her' is all too timely for one husbandOscars 2014: Seeing the movie 'Her' made one spouse realize he's already competing with his wife's phone for her attention. 'Her' is nominated for several Oscars, including Best Picture.- Natasha Richardson: Is she why Liam Neeson turned to action flicks?Natasha Richardson's death may be why Liam Neeson, a great actory, has turned to a series of action films, and the latest is 'Non-stop.'聽 Natasha Richardson was Neeson's wife.
- Gary Sinise: Why he took 50 vets to DisneylandGary Sinise, aka "Lt. Dan," is an active supporter of American veterans via his Gary Sinise Foundation. Last month, Sinise took 50 wounded vets to Disneyland.
- Verbal EnergyAn alternative vocabulary of winterPeople used to say, "It snew last night" or "It's snowen all week" 鈥� and not so long ago
It's never too late for forgivenessWho you are now matters more than who you were in the past, and it is never too late to offer forgiveness to yourself, and ask forgiveness from others.
'Non-Stop' is entertaining but disposable'Non-Stop' stars Liam Neeson as a federal air marshal who receives a threatening message.
'Omar' is a heavy-handed political thriller'Omar' is a nominee for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar.
'The Lunchbox' is a sweet Mumbai romance deftly directed by Ritesh Batra'The Lunchbox' stars Nimrat Kaur and Irrfan Khan.
Coconut pull apart rollsThe coconut filling is the real star in these breakfast rolls. To take this recipe to the next level add an extra glaze on top, and sprinkle with flaked coconut.
Kate Mara: 'House of Cards' star's sibling bond'House of Cards' star Kate Mara admits she talks with her sister, actress Rooney Mara, about everything, including acting roles. Sibling bonding is a powerful thing, offering siblings strength against lots of life's challenges.
Nick Lachey set to make debut as host of 'Big Morning Buzz Live'Nick Lachey previously hosted the shows 'The Sing-Off' and 'The Winner Is.' Nick Lachey also recently spoke in support of some publications' decisions not to publish photos taken by paparazzi of the children of celebrities.
'Scandal' star Bellamy Young discusses her complex character on the ABC drama'Scandal' actress Young, who portrays the First Lady on the show, says of her character, 'Mellie has become so multifaceted... so ambitious and so selfless.' 'Scandal' airs on ABC.
