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'Empire': A look at the show's meteoric rise 鈥� and will Oprah Winfrey guest-star?Will Oprah Winfrey appear on the Fox TV drama? The season finale of the music drama 'Empire' will air in mid-March, but plans are already being made for next season 鈥� no surprise, considering the huge ratings performance of the show.
Pi Day: Caramelized banana cream pieGet ready for Pi Day (3.14) with this delicious salted-caramel banana cream pie topped with toasted coconut on a graham cracker crust.
'Cinderella': The new live-action version of the fairy tale never soars'Cinderella' stars Lily James and Richard Madden are charming without being bland, but the movie is more of an聽illustrated storybook of a cherished classic than a living thing in its own聽right.
'Seymour: An Introduction' masterfully conveys the sheer passion involved with great music'Seymour' centers on Seymour Bernstein, an acclaimed pianist who became a renowned piano teacher. The movie is directed by actor Ethan Hawke.
Top Picks: Steven Satterfield's cookbook 'Root to Leaf,' Mark Knopfler's album 'Tracker,' and moreThe animated film 'Song of the Sea' will please all ages, the documentary '180 Days: Hartsville' looks at one city that's doing something right when it comes to education, and more top picks.
Oatmeal chocolate chip pecan cookiesHearty and comforting cookies for the last lingering days of snow and cold.
'Frozen 2' is coming, 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' will be in 2017, Disney saysDisney announced that 'Frozen 2' is moving forward and that the second new 'Star Wars' film, 'Star Wars: Episode VIII,' will be released in May 2017 and that Rian Johnson of 'Looper' will write and direct.
'Cinderella': Can anything stop the fairy tale movie trend?Early reviews for 'Cinderella' have been mixed, but if studios are looking at box office receipts, many of the fairy tale live action remakes that have scored at the box office have scored big.聽
Verbal EnergyVerbs with a past tense already built inWhile the roast(ed) potatoes are in the oven, the Monitor鈥檚 language columnist ponders some irregularities and oddities of verbs.
Thai salmon currySalmon curry is so simple you can make it in 30 minutes or less. Just be sure to use fresh Thai basil for the best taste.
Why the 'Blurred Lines' $7.4 million verdict sets a new creative standardA jury awarded the family of Marvin Gaye nearly $7.4 million in damages after deciding that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke were guilty of copyright infringement of Mr. Gaye鈥檚 鈥淕ot to Give It Up.鈥� The verdict sends a clear message to recording artists to be careful what they sing.
Tim Burton to direct live-action 'Dumbo': Brilliant pairing or Disney's ruin?Tim Burton is set to direct the live-action remake of "Dumbo." Why fans are worried, but Disney is not.
'Zoolander 2': A 'walk-off' gives hope for a good sequel'Zoolander' stars Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson recently took to the runway in Paris and a sequel to the comedy is moving forward. Will 'Zoolander 2' join the (thin) ranks of comedy sequels that fans like?
Jury says Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye song for 'Blurred Lines'The verdict could tarnish the legacy of Williams, a reliable hit-maker who has won Grammy Awards and appears on NBC's music competition show 'The Voice.'
Winter鈥檚 bracing embraceDespite it, people persist up in Maine. I know why.
Meals laced with laughterGrandpa Dappy was a self-taught cook, a culinary perfectionist who taught me to keep an open mind.
Mason jar saladsEven though the temperatures outside are hovering just above freezing and the sidewalks are slick with ice, give yourself a break from comfort foods by packing a mason jar salad for lunch.
BBC suspends 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson after 'fracas'The BBC's popular 'Top Gear' host聽Jeremy聽Clarkson聽was suspended pending an investigation, the network said,聽the program will not be broadcast on Sunday.
Sam Simon: A look at the 'Simpsons' co-creator's philanthropySimon, who died on March 8, was an聽animal-rights advocate who made a midlife career shift into philanthropy and channeled much of his personal fortune into social causes. He helped launch 'The Simpsons' after stints writing for 'Taxi,' 'Cheers,' and 'The Tracey Ullman Show.'
Are you too nice to your kids?A new study found that when trying to foster high self esteem in children, parents may inadvertently be creating little narcissists.