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Coachella 2013: Check out the lineupCoachella 2013 will include a wide range of acts, from Phoenix to Blur.
The Super Bowl: 10 football books to gear you up for the big gameThe biggest sports game of the year is just around the corner. Here are some books to put you in the mood.- 'Suburgatory' star Jane Levy discusses how her character Tessa will change this season'Suburgatory' star Jane Levy previews upcoming plot lines on the comedy, including Tessa's relationship with her mother.
Sundance 2013: Documentaries shine in UtahAt the Sundance Film Festival, docs like 'Twenty Feet From Stardom' and 'The Crash Reel' show some of the best the industry has to offer.
Rob Lowe plays a high-powered political fixer in 'Knife Fight''Knife Fight' is interesting, but never reaches the caliber of other political movies like 'Manchurian Candidate.'
Cranberry white chocolate granola barsTry chewy, homemade granola bars for breakfast on the go, a school snack day, or keep some stashed in the freezer.
'Games Without Rules' dominate Afghanistan's tangled historyAfghan-American author Tamim Ansary tracks the past of his native country
American Idol: In Baton Rouge, judges behave and contestants impressAmerican Idol goes to Randy Jackson's hometown of Baton Rouge where the American Idol judges call a momentary truce from the tumult of earlier episodes.
The Painted GirlsCathy Marie Buchanan spins a clear-eyed and heartfelt account of the seamy side of La Belle 脡poque in Europe.
Top Picks: A book on the history of Columbia Records, a PBS special that studies the life of Henry Ford, and moreWriter Deon Meyer spin a fascinating South African mystery in 'Seven Days,' PBS honors the astronauts on board the Columbia, and more top picks.
Oscars 2013: Is Hollywood ready for gender-neutral awards?With the 2013 awards season in full swing, Hollywood insiders discuss whether Oscars and other awards should still be separately awarded to actors and actresses.
Natalie Portman's husband to direct Paris Opera BalletNatalie Portman's husband Benjamin聽Millepied, who transformed the actress into an Academy Award-winning prima ballerina for 'Black Swan,' heads off to Paris.
JJ Abrams to direct Star Wars Episode VII?Hollywood buzz claims that JJ Abrams, known for 'Lost,' 'Alias,' and the recent 'Star Trek' reboot, will direct a new Star Wars movie, Episode 7, due out in 2015.
Virginia Woolf: 10 quotes on her birthdayHere are 10 quotes to mark the birthday of Virginia Woolf.
One Came HomeOne of the best children's books of early 2013 tells the tale of a young girl whose sister goes missing during the largest passenger pigeon roosting ever.
Reader recommendation: The Arab UprisingsMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Harbaugh family on Super Bowl rivalry: "Can it end in a tie?"John Harbaugh pranks his parents during their interview with the Super Bowl press. He asked if they liked his brother, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, better. The Harbaugh parents have been insisting that they have no special聽allegiance聽to either son in the upcoming Super Bowl.
The Harbaugh way: 4 parenting tips for sibling rivalryWhat better way to get the growing family started on a right direction than taking some lessons from HarBowl 2013? In case you feel the same, I thought I鈥檇 share our Top Four Ways to Tackle Sibling Rivalry, courtesy of the Harbaughs.
The Inventor and the TycoonMovies, money, and murder in the Gilded Age West.
College freshman survey: finance worries up, liberalism downUCLA's survey of incoming college freshmen shows fewer identify as liberals and an increasing number saying the economy significantly affected their college choice.
