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- 'American Idol' sued by 10 black contestants alleging racism'American Idol': The contestants say they were unfairly painted as criminals and sexual deviants 鈥� despite that none was ever charged with a crime for which they were arrested, according to the report.
'The Act of Killing' has a repellant film conceit'Killing' has members of Indonesian death squads, responsible for the deaths of millions, act out their murders, and the result is that the criminals get to boast about their deeds.
'Blue Jasmine,' Woody Allen's sister saga, sends up the 1 percenters'Blue Jasmine,' Allen's newest film, makes simple-minded class distinctions and his heroine doesn't provoke much sympathy.
'The Wolverine' makes its hero more interesting than in past installments'Wolverine' has a newly weakened protagonist and is as much an homage to Asian martial arts movies as it is a comic book film.
Cory Monteith is subject of memorial with 'Glee' castCory Monteith was honored with a memorial led by 'Glee' creator Ryan Murphy and Monteith's co-star and girlfriend Lea Michele. Cory Monteith died July 13.
Crushed bugs in Dannon yogurt the tip of the odd food ingredient icebergDannon's strawberry yogurt is colored using an additive made from crushed bugs. Some are grossed out, but Dannon's use of crushed bugs in its yogurt isn't that bad, and it's not the only everyday food with an unusual-sounding ingredient.聽
Southern baked shelly beansBaked beans go with everything at a cookout: burgers, ribs, or grilled chicken. During the summer, when beans are plentiful at farmers' markets, use fresh shelly or October beans to make a pot.聽
Returned pet dogs find love a second, third, fourth timeSometimes the pet dog isn't what the family was looking for, so they return it. Don't fret, these pups often find love again (sometimes again and again).聽
37 miles of 'Hola Lola': Memories of a family road tripThe family road trip has been the joy and undoing of many parents. With the long hours of driving coupled with children's short attention span, parents are extremely vulnerable.
Top Picks: 'The Writers' Room' on the Sundance Channel, the YouVersion Bible app, and moreMassachusetts teenager Zev creates images where he inhabits a tiny world, Guy Clark's new acoustic album showcases his still-strong voice, and more top picks.
Cold chocolate and coffee rice pudding (champorado)Rice pudding during the summer might seem crazy, but what's better than mocha rice pudding during a summer thunderstorm? Malagkit rice is the preferred rice for this recipe, but Japanese sushi rice or any short grain rice will do.聽
15 famous redheads in movies and on TV recently From 'Game of Thrones' to 'Mad Men' to Pixar, it seems like characters with flaming hair are everywhere right now. Here are some of those from the past several years.
Late to bed, late to rise: Teens' sleep cycle calls for delayed school startTeenagers' sleep cycle, late to bed, late to rise, has been well documented, but high schools have been slow to accommodate it. Despite calls for a later start to the school day, implementing them could be a logistical nightmare.聽
Sara Bareilles' new album is a sweet triumphSara Bareilles' new album, 'The Blessed Unrest,' features her solid singing voice and strong lyrics. Sara Bareilles' new album includes songs such as 'Little Black Dress' and 'Satellite Call.'
A royal baby and 'Cake Middleton'By George, it's a boy!聽The world sends congratulations to Will and Kate with edible delights.
Cyberbullying study one of the first to research elementary school-aged youthCyberbullying studies are a dime a dozen, but not so for cyberbullying studies about elementary school students. One of the first of its kind was just released. How many 5th graders own a smart phone, again?
'Crack baby' development issues not side-effect of drug, but povertyA 25-year study that followed babies born to crack cocaine addicted mothers found that the children were slow to develop. What surprised the researchers was that the determining factor wasn't crack cocaine. It was poverty.聽
Balancing life and technology: It's Dot ComplicatedAre you a digital hoarder? Does your e-mail clutter rival your closet? Balancing life and technology isn't something that comes naturally 鈥� it's a skill to be learned.聽- Sons of Anarchy rides again, and a comic bookSons of Anarchy returns to FX on Sept. 10 with a 90-minute episode. The next day, a Sons of Anarchy comic book will also be released.
- 47 Ronin: Keanu Reeves as half-breed samurai in trailer47 Ronin: The new trailer highlights the Keanu Reeves character and the fantastical creatures that inhabit the film鈥檚 setting. 47 Ronin is scheduled to be released Dec. 25.
