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Flavor Flav is issued two fireworks-related citations by policeFlavor Flav was recently issued two fireworks-related citations by police after officers confiscated over 100 pounds of the rapper's fireworks. Flavor Flav says he'll have his annual Fourth of July fireworks show away from his neighborhood next year.
Pink Floyd: What's on the first album in two decades?Wife of lead guitarist David Gilmour, Polly Samson, released the bombshell news on Twitter this weekend, sparking a frenzy of interest and anticipation.
Billy Ray Cyrus honors 'true American hero' at Nevada concertBilly Ray Cyrus called Micael Landsberry, a Nevada teacher killed in a schoolyard shooting, a 'true American hero.' Billy Ray Cyrus sang "Some Gave All" in Landsberry's honor.
'Venus in Fur' is alluringly creepy but wears thin'Venus' stars聽Mathieu Amalric and Emmanuelle Seigner.
'Life Itself' tells the story of legendary film critic Roger Ebert'Life' shows that Ebert's greatest legacy was his courage at the end of his life.
Red, white, and blue salsaRed, white, and blue dishes make a Fourth of July picnic feel festive. Combine strawberries, jicama, and blueberries into a salsa for blue tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Fourth of July: What TV shows centered an episode around the holiday?A Fourth of July episode used to be a rarity on TV because of traditional network schedules that aired programs from fall to spring. But some TV shows made a Fourth of July episode work. Here are a few.
Top Picks: National Geographic's 'Kingdom of the Apes,' Ovation's new series 'Young Marvels,' and moreFilmmaker Niko van Glasow explores the world of the Paralympics in the PBS documentary 'My Way to Olympia,' the HBO documentary 'Dangerous Acts Starring the Unstable Elements of Belarus' looks at the struggles of a theater group trying to stage political performances in Belarus, and more top picks.
Sugar cake with blueberry-basil compoteSimple cakes are the perfect vehicle for summer鈥檚 fresh berries.聽This one is topped with a basil-scented blueberry compote that is not too sweet, and lets the flavor of the berries really shine.
Georgina Haig: Can you see her as Elsa, the 'Frozen' queen, for 'Once Upon a Time'?Georgina Haig has reportedly been cast as Queen Elsa from 'Frozen' for the ABC TV series 'Once Upon a Time.' Georgina Haig previously starred on the TV series 'Fringe' and is now on the CBS show 'Reckless.'
Ryan Gosling's directorial debut 'Lost River': What did critics say?Ryan Gosling made his directorial debut with the film 'Lost River.' How was Ryan Gosling's movie received?
Brad Pitt stars in the WWII drama 'Fury' 鈥� check out the trailerBrad Pitt stars in the film 'Fury,' which centers on a tank crew battling Germans despite being heavily outnumbered. Brad Pitt recently starred in the film '12 Years a Slave.'
'Earth to Echo' is this summer's throwback kid adventure'Earth to Echo,' which follows a group of children who find an alien, is reminiscent of 'E.T.' and 'The Goonies.' Check out the trailer for 'Earth to Echo,' which is in theaters now.
Iggy Azalea: 'Fancy' sets new Billboard record for a song by a female rapperIggy Azalea's song 'Fancy' beat the record held by Lil' Kim's song 'Lady Marmalade,' according to Billboard. Australian Iggy Azalea also collaborated on Ariana Grande's hit song 'Problem.'- Verbal EnergyAwkwardness goes in the wrong directionThe story of a familiar word shows how words carry their history within them.
Miso-mustard dressingWhen it comes to deciphering the language of greens, use a delicious basic dressing like this easy miso-mustard recipe that tastes great on every kind of lettuce or vegetable. Try it on grilled veggies or tofu as well.- Fat camp for pets: Does your dog have personal trainer?In the US, 53 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats are overweight or obese, up from 45 percent four years ago. More owners are sending their pets to fat camp or enrolling them in fitness programs.
- Kristin Chenoweth in 'Descendents': How good children overcome 'wicked' parentsThe Disney Channel film "Descendants," starring actress Kristin Chenoweth, may help kids see that bad behavior by parents is not inherited by their children.
Kathy Bates stars in 'Tammy': The movie is too sappy once its characters hit the roadKathy Bates and Melissa McCarthy star in 'Tammy,' which is better when it's humorous rather than emotional. Kathy Bates recently starred on 'American Horror Story.'
Why I still cling to the mailmanA dedicated letter writer knows he's beaten, but hasn't given up.