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- 'Real people' who win OscarsDaniel Day-Lewis in 'Lincoln' is only the most recent actor to land awards nominations for portraying a historical or contemporary figure.
Poet Richard Blanco is chosen as inaugural poet for 2013Richard Blanco 鈥� who will compose an original poem to recite at Obama's Jan. 21 swearing-in 鈥� will be the first Latino, the first openly gay, and youngest inaugural poet ever.
My Autobiography, by Charlie ChaplinIn his autobiography, Charlie Chaplin is forthcoming with his childhood recollections but oddly reticent when it comes to discussing his film achievements.
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Peter Pan moves to WWII in a new comic book seriesCaptain Hook becomes a Nazi and Peter Pan is a freedom fighter in the series 'Peter Panzerfaust.'
Razzies worst-of list includes 'Twilight,' 'Battleship'The Razzies worst-of list featured 11 nominations for 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2,' including worst picture and worst actor and actress for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. The Razzies worst-of list was announced two days before the Oscar nominations.- Deadly Zorb ride down Russian mountain sparks call for safety codeZorb ride down Russian mountain veers off course and proves deadly for one man while injuring another.聽 Zorb inventor calls for safety code for the adventure sport.
Roasted garlic soupStave off winter's chill with this warm and comforting roasted garlic soup. Roast garlic, onions, leeks, and green onions in the oven, then聽pur茅e them and add broth and cream.
Couple fined for having garden: Take that, urban vegetable gardening trendA couple fined for having a garden in Orlando, Fla. has been ordered to dig up their vegetables or pay a $500 a day fine until they do.
David Bowie: When will we get that new album?David Bowie released a new song as a surprise on Jan. 8, his 66th birthday, and a new album is also on the way. Bowie is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' moves toward the big screenThe movie version of Maria Semple's novel will be produced by Nina Jacobson ('The Hunger Games') and Megan Ellison ('Zero Dark Thirty').
'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale discusses what's next in season 3'Pretty Little Liars' star Lucy Hale, who portrays Aria, talks about how the cast gets along on set and what's next for the high schoolers on the show.
Eva Longoria will host Latino inaugural salute to ObamaEva Longoria, George Lopez, Rita Moreno and others will participate in 'Latino Inaugural 2013: In Performance at the Kennedy Center.' Longoria, a former star of 'Desperate Housewives,' will serve as host.
Lincoln leads in British 'Oscars' nominations, Spielberg snubbed'Lincoln,' starring Daniel Day-Lewis, got 10 BAFTA nominations, the British version of the Academy Awards. 'Les Miserables' and 'Life of Pi' followed with nine BAFTA nominations each, while the latest James Bond film, "Skyfall", garnered eight.
CDC: Binge drinking among teen girls increasingCDC study shows one in five teen girls participate in binge drinking about three times a month. The CDC connects availability and affordability of alcohol with the rise of binge drinking.
David R. Ellis dies: 'No foul play,' say policeDavid R. Ellis, director of 'Snakes on a Plane,' was found dead today in South Africa, where he was working on 'Kite,' another Samuel L. Jackson vehicle.
Rescue dog: Albie takes to the snow with vigor and confusionRescue dog Albie took warmly to his first snowfall; but can his owner resist the urge to hibernate?
4 mysteries with great locations, finely detailed plotsFrom 18th-century Sweden to contemporary Japan, these thrillers take readers around the globe.
Book review, author Q&A, and salt and pepper shrimpAnn Mah's novel, 'Kitchen Chinese: A Novel About Food, Family and Finding Yourself' celebrates life changes, Chinese culture, and most importantly, regional Chinese dishes. This special blog post contains an interview with the author, and one of her favorite recipes.
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