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Ellie Kemper will star in TV comedy created by Tina FeyEllie Kemper will star in an NBC comedy created by '30 Rock' star and creator Tina Fey. Ellie Kemper starred on 'The Office.'
'Sesame Street' characters join Michelle Obama's healthy food campaignMichelle Obama announces that the Sesame Workshop will let the produce industry use Elmo, Big Bird, and other furry 'Sesame Street' characters free of charge to market fruits and veggies to kids.
Roasted apple layer cakeThis cake is moist and packed with plenty of apples and fall flavors. Topped with a cream cheese frosting, it's sure to be the hit of any autumn gathering.聽
Top Picks: Yuja Wang and Gustavo Dudamel's new album, Brandon Staton's 'Humans of New York,' and morePBS's 'American Masters' explores the life of Jimi Hendrix, CNN examines how environmentalists changed their views on nuclear power, and more.
Sexy Halloween costumes spark outrage; sexy dolls, not so muchSexy Halloween costumes for little girls prompt big-time outrage, but when critics call out dolls for being too sexualized, people rush to defend them. What's the difference?
Asa Butterfield of 'Ender's Game' says source novel was 'scarily accurate' in envisioning the futureAsa Butterfield stars as the title character in 'Ender's Game,' which is based on the sci-fi novel of the same name and will be released Nov. 1. Asa Butterfield previously starred in the film 'Hugo.'
Pixie haircut: Pam Anderson鈥檚 do invokes some Tinker Bell magicPixie haircut: Pam Anderson's pixie haircut garners rave reviews and gives the Baywatch actress back her sparkle. Maybe it's time we all found our pixietude.
Roger Daltrey performs in DC to honor Winston ChurchillRoger Daltrey performed in Washington as part of a dedication of a bust of Winston Churchill, which will stand in the Capitol. Roger Daltrey performed songs including 'Stand by Me' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again.'
Marvin Gaye family sues over Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines'Marvin Gaye and Robin Thicke:聽Much of the lawsuit focuses on claims that EMI should have pursued a copyright infringement claim. It also alleges the company's executives used intimidation to try to stop the聽Gaye聽family from pursuing a lawsuit.
'Gravity': Movie astronaut Ryan Stone never 'learned' to pray'Gravity,' the science fiction thriller, raises an unexpected question: Is the ability to pray inborn or is it something that must be taught?
Toys 'R' Us messes with Mother Nature: trees vs. toysToys "R" Us commercial pokes fun at nature 鈥� suggesting toys are more fun. It's a troubling ad setup for a mom who worries about the millions of American children who rarely get outside or have a chance to interact with nature.- Verbal EnergyThe vocabulary of standoffWashington is at loggerheads and the GOP isn't sure of its 'ask.'
Graveyard dirt cake for HalloweenThere is a time and place for Oreo cookies and whipped topping, and that's Halloween. Add a little seasonal flair to the usual dirt cake.聽
Daylight saving time ends: Let's keep it that wayDaylight saving time ends this weekend and will once again leave kids and parents struggling to reset their internal clock. Is the daylight saving time circadian disruption worth it?
CDC releases first food allergy guidelines for schoolsThe CDC has released voluntary food allergy guidelines for schools. A recent CDC survey revealed that 1 in 20 US children have聽food聽allergies聽鈥� a 50 percent increase from the late 1990s.
'X-Men: Days of Future Past' trailer provides insight into the time-traveling adventureThe 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' trailer features players from multiple 'X-Men' big-screen installments. 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' is set to be released next May.
Teen pregnancy rate in developing world high despite declineTeen pregnancies in the developing world are declining, however 7 million girls under the age of 18 still give birth each year, 2 million young moms are under the age of 14, according to a UN report.
Nicole Kidman and George Clooney's films won't be Oscar contendersFilms starring Nicole Kidman, Steve Carell, and others will now be released in 2014, meaning they won't qualify for the coming Oscar season. Nicole Kidman stars as Grace Kelly in the film 'Grace of Monaco.'
Stevie Wonder will release two albums next yearStevie Wonder says his new albums were inspired by 'my children, family, change, growth, heartbreaks.' The new album titles by Stevie Wonder will reportedly be 'When the World Began' and 'Ten Billion Hearts.'
Halloween Plea: 'Dear Will, Please wear the Yoda hat'Halloween Plea: All this mama blogger wants for Halloween is for her 11-month-old son to wear the Yoda hat that took her an 'embarrassingly long time to crochet.' Pretty please?
