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Tyra Banks talks skinny. We say models model clothes, not life, for our girlsTyra Banks warns about the perils of skinny, and that's great. But what gets lost in the 鈥渕odels are too thin and therefore bad role models for our girls鈥� discussion is that models shouldn鈥檛 really be role models for our girls who should have loftier goals.
Lady Antebellum charity concert for tornado-struck Henryville, Ind.Lady Antebellum played at a mini-prom for Henryville, Ind. Wednesday night. Lady Antebellum helped raise $235,000 to help rebuild the town struck by a tornado.
7 ancient tips to good behavior, straight from the sage Erasmus7 ancient tips to good behavior, straight from the sage Erasmus聽and his compatriots, the esteemed Francis Bacon, Sydney Smith and Lord Chesterfield, as recommended by our resident happiness expert.
American Idol: Steven Tyler predicts a Jessica Sanchez winAmerican Idol: The final three contestants each performed three songs Wednesday night. After her first performance, Steven Tyler predicted that Jessica Sanchez would take home the American Idol title. Did he speak too soon?
Carlos Fuentes: Tribute to a Mexican literary and political iconCarlos Fuentes belonged to a generation of Latin American writers who were both literary and political, author and social commentator. Fuentes was a public intellectual.
The Wind Through the KeyholeThe Wind Through the Keyhole" 鈥� a "Dark Tower"-related novel set in the fictional Mid-World 鈥� is unlikely to be ranked among Stephen King鈥檚 top works, but it's still plenty entertaining.
Reader recommendation: Reading LyricsMonitor readers share their favorite book picks.
Carlos Fuentes: 5 best novelsThroughout his decades-long literary career, Carlos Fuentes produced more than 20 books. Here are five of his best.
Betty White on safari in Washington for new animal picture bookActress Betty White goes on safari to Washington National Zoo for her new animal picture book.
Jay-Z music break for baby Blue reflects new daddy nurturer trendJay-Z takes a music break to "hang out" with his new baby Blue Ivy Carter. He reflects a new trend as daddy nurturer 鈥� most white collar men polled ina a new study want to spend more time at home with their new babies.
'The Dictator' rides into Cannes on a camel'The Dictator' aka Sacha Baron Cohen made another splashy entrance, arriving in character and on a camel at the Cannes Film Festival.
Someone deserve a gold star? Tell them, and everyone is happierThe giving and receiving of praise is one of life's most exquisite pleasures, says our happiness expert.
New York mom gets jail for threats over Little LeagueA suburban New York mom was sentenced to 50 days in jail for threats to a Little League official over her son not making the team.
Let it be: learning to let go and live in the momentLet it be: learning to let go and live in the moment instead of constantly worrying about the future implications of yours and your children's emotions. Take a deep breath and simply accept what's happening right now.
Wilted swiss chard with pine nuts and orangesA salad to satisfy spring cravings.
Sacha Baron Cohen's 'The Dictator': movie review (+trailer)Sacha Baron Cohen's film is funny for about half its running time, and the lack of improvisation in the movie is somewhat stifling.
Lady Antebellum to play at prom in Henryville, IndianaLady Antebellum will play at a high-school 'mini prom' for the tornado-battered town of Henryville, Ind. Lady Antebellum will also hold a benefit and online fund drive.
Tiarella, or foamflower, does double duty in the shade gardenFoamflower is a perennial plant that comes in two forms, clumping and creeping. Both Tiarellas are favorites with gardeners who have shade.
The 'Mean Girls' effect: teenagers and the quest for popularityThe 'Mean Girls' effect: a new study shows that teenagers and the quest for popularity, depicted as 'normal' by the media and in pop culture, carries risk.
"How to spot a predator." Really?'How to spot a predator.' Really? Our free-range parenting expert sounds off on some parents' continuing 'stranger danger' fears of child predators.
