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Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence strike romantic sparks in 'Silver Linings Playbook'Jennifer Lawrence is remarkable in a role that's demanding in its range.
After the 2012 election, what's next for Ayn Rand?Rand became the center of the cultural debate again when her books became a part of the 2012 presidential election. Where will the controversial author and her influence go from here? Rand biographer Anne C. Heller offers her take.
Apple and Flipboard team up to bring more books to iOS devicesVia Flipboard, the new version of the app also lets users see what titles are popular in other countries.
Ding Dongs and Twinkies no more? Have no fear. Food bloggers to the rescue.Ding Dongs, Twinkies, SuzyQs, Hostess Cupcakes, and Ho Hos could soon be disappearing from the supermarket aisle. But food bloggers have been figuring out how to make these things for years in their own kitchen. Here's a sampling of a few.
Hostess, 5-Hour Energy, Tamera Mowry and more: Our parenting news roundupHostess, maker of Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, is shuttering operations, actress Tamera Mowry has her baby, 5-Hour Energy comes under scrutiny after 13 deaths, and the United Nations calls access to contraception a 'human right' (and a bargain!).
'Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2': Is the movie a satisfying finale?Will 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn 鈥� Part 2' appease diehard fans? Check out our full review.
'Star Trek' footage will come to IMAX theaters in December'Star Trek' footage will arrive exclusively in IMAX theaters next month. The 'Star Trek' sequel was partly filmed using IMAX cameras.
Anna Karenina: Keira Knightley is literature's tragic heroineAnna Karenia: When 'Anna Karenina' 鈥� starring Keira Knightley 鈥� gets a theatrical turn, curtains and catwalks make it a little arch.
'The Baby-sitters Club' novels will get e-book releasesThe first 20 books in the popular children's series by Ann M. Martin will be released in electronic format on Dec. 1.
Sweet potato cobblerSweet potatoes are on everyone's plate in some way for Thanksgiving dinner. But here's a soul food variation to enjoy any day of the year.
Reinventing BachPaul Elie's serious and inventive book asks: How has Bach in our time become a Godlike being whose center is everywhere?
Billy Joel, Rihanna fight Pandora for royalty paymentsBilly Joel, Rihanna fight with Pandora: Billy Joel, Rihanna, and 125 other artists are opposed to a proposed change to US law that, they say, would cut by 85 percent the amount of money an artist receives from Pandora.
Reader recommendation: Lucky GirlMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Spiced candied nutsSpiced candied nuts are a scrumptious holiday snack you can make in 10 minutes.
'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' trailer provides a glimpse into the supernatural story'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones,' a film adaptation of the popular young adult series, arrives in theaters this August.- Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by?The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
National Book Awards go to 'The Round House' and 'Behind the Beautiful Forevers'The National Book Awards were given to writers Louise Erdrich and first-time author Katherine Boo in the fiction and nonfiction categories, respectively, while William Alexander and David Ferry were awarded the young people's literature and poetry prizes.
Elizabeth Banks joins a superhero movie with... Legos?Elizabeth Banks is rumored to have signed on for a movie that has Batman and Superman, but in an unexpected format. Banks starred this spring in 'The Hunger Games.'
Contraception: UN says access is a human right, and a money saverContraception and access to family is a universal human right, according to the United Nation's Population Fund's annual report.
Texas day care trial: Jessica Tata lied about previous arson chargeTexas day care trial: A Texas woman convicted of murder for a fire that killed four children at her home day聽care lied in her application to run the business. The Texas day care trial is in the punishment phase.
