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American Idol: Who demonstrated the most girl power?American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the remaining five female American Idol contestants chose songs from the 'Year You Were Born' and 'Diva Songs.' Did anyone top Candice Glover's performance of 'The Cure' from last week?
Shakira $250 million lawsuit: It's bogus, she saysShakira $250 million lawsuit: The Columbian pop singer faces a $250 million lawsuit by her ex-boyfriend for shaping the Shakira brand. Shakira says the suit has no merit.- MPAA movie ratings: New initiative to assist parents gets mixed reviewsDubbed Check the Box, the movie ratings campaign is designed to give parents more and faster information about how a film got its rating. The White House had requested action along these lines.
Crab cake bites and bacon fried pecans: Two do-ahead appetizersPlanning a party? Try these two easy appetizer ideas that can be prepped ahead of time. Top mini crab cakes with a tangy, creamy artichoke tartar sauce, and toss toasted pecans with bacon bits.
'Man of Steel' trailer shows a very different Superman'Man of Steel' stars Henry Cavill as the titular superhero. 'Man of Steel' is scheduled to hit theaters June 14.
How do we reinforce trust, confidence in our kids after the Boston Marathon?The Boston Marathon might have your child shook up. Here are some ideas to engage your kids after the Boston Marathon and restore their trust and self-confidence.聽
Childhood as a garden: Don't let Boston Marathon bombings spread weedsThe Boston Marathon bombings may foster helplessness, despair, but they don't have to. Be proactive in helping others, says Dr. David J. Schonfeld. And allowing your child to express their feelings 鈥� in the comment section below, in private, or as Lisa Suhay suggests through gardening 鈥� can be salutary.
Adam Lanza bullied as student at Sandy Hook, his mother considered suingAdam Lanza bullied? While a student at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Adam Lanza was bullied, a family member told the New York Daily News. Lanza killed 20 students and six staff members at the school in December.
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 'Annie' gets a star in Quvenzhan茅 WallisThe 'Annie' remake which is being produced by Will and Jada Pinkett Smith will star 'Beasts of the Southern Wild' actress Quvenzhan茅 Wallis. The movie was originally slated to star Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter Willow, but the Smiths will still presumably serve as producers.
Tardy parents get 6-year-old daughter detentionTardy parents who drop their child off late in Texas face consequences 鈥� detention for their child. Kindergartener Brooke Loeffler has two days of detention because of her tardy parents, who said they have a newborn in the house.
Alison Brie, Nick Offerman and others will star in 'The Lego Movie'Alison Brie, Chris Pratt, Will Arnett, and other comedy actors will voice characters in the film currently titled 'The Lego Movie.'
George Beverly Shea dies, leaves legacy as Gospel baritoneGeorge Beverly Shea dies: Known as the soloist for the Billy Graham crusade, George Beverly Shea sang before some 200 million people.
Fox pulls 'Family Guy' Boston Marathon episodeFox pulls 'Family Guy' episode depicting mass murder at Boston Marathon. The Family Guy episode was taken off the websites at Fox.com and Hulu.com.- Pat Summerall dies, leave TV sportscasting legacyPat Summerall dies: The former football player turned sportscaster, Pat Summerall delivered the details on 16 Super Bowls, the Masters, and the U.S. Open tennis tournament with a simple, understated style.
Verbal EnergyPupils who have yet to unfold their wingsWe get it that pre-K is the hot new thing in education 鈥� but are 4-year-olds really 'students'?
States drop GED: Without affordable alternative, vulnerable students will lose lifelineThe GED is a necessary fall-back for many students who find themselves slipping in a high school setting, or for parents who never graduated and want to better their family's聽livelihood. But a price hike and format change to the GED puts that at risk.
Talking to my son about the Boston Marathon: A mom reflectsThe Nichols had to tell their 11-year-old son about the Boston Marathon bombings 鈥� he'd been upset when they hid the Newtown, Conn. headlines from in him December. Now, a day after the Boston Marathon, Martha Nichols mulls over their decision.聽
Oreo cupcakes with cream cheese frostingTake everyone's favorite milk and cookie combo to the next level with these Oreo cupcakes. Iced with a cream cheese frosting and topped with crumbled cookies, they're something special.
Boston Marathon: Poise, no TV key to helping kids cope, says pediatricianAs TV images of the Boston Marathon bombings proliferate, it's important for parents to turn off the tube and, speaking calmly, share their own fears with their children, says a nationally recognized pediatrician.聽
Zendaya 'DWTS': Disney Channel star earns first 10s of the seasonZendaya's newest routine on 'DWTS' earned two 10 scores, the first any contestant had received this season. Zendaya's partner on DWTS, Val Chmerkovskiy, dedicated the scores to the residents of Boston following the Marathon bombing.
