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Eight-time Academy Award nominee Peter O'Toole dies at 81British actor Peter O'Toole, famous for leading roles in films such as 'Lawrence of Arabia,' 'Becket,' and 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips,' as well as his flamboyant and candid personality, died Saturday.
Holiday food gifts: Coconut almond chocolate chunk cookiesHoliday food gifts: This year you can give Christmas cookies to gluten-free or dairy-free friends. Even if you're a wheat and dairy-lover these cookies will not disappoint. See our related links for more Christmas cookies and holiday food gift ideas.
'Sister Wives' family wins Utah polygamy lawsuitA district judge in Utah ruled Friday that key parts of the state's polygamy laws are unconstitutional, a victory for the Brown family, featured on the TLC reality show 'Sister Wives.' There are an estimated 38,000 fundamentalist Mormons who practice or believe in polygamy.聽- Megyn Kelly said Santa and Jesus are white. Really?Megyn Kelly, the Fox news anchor, stirred a bit of controversy this week when she described both Christ Jesus and Santa as racially white. Megyn Kelly later issued a statement calling her comments "tongue in cheek."
'Tis the season for feel-good flicksIt's been almost a decade or so since a new holiday film made the jump to treasured yearly classic. Why aren't more recent releases beloved by audiences?
St. Lucia Day saffron bunsSt. Lucia Day is celebrated Dec. 13 in Sweden and across Scandinavian communities in the United States. These saffron buns play a big part in the annual family holiday tradition.
'Hobbit' sequel grows family's love of Tolkien books'Hobbit' returns: 'The Desolation of Smaug,' the second installment in 'The Hobbit' movie trilogy, grows a family's love of the classic children's book.
Mandela and Newtown: A passion for peaceLearning from Newtown: Whether or not we believe in the right to bear arms, we must believe that our children should never again become targets. Can we learn from Mandela's principles of peace?
'American Hustle' is enjoyably offbeat but goes on too long'American Hustle' stars 海角大神 Bale, Jennifer Lawrence, Amy Adams, and Bradley Cooper.
'Saving Mr. Banks' star Emma Thompson is the highlight of the filmIn 'Saving Mr. Banks,' Thompson plays 'Mary Poppins' author P.L. Travers, who is suspicious of Walt Disney's wish to make a film of her novel.
'Narco Cultura' examines the glamorization through music of Mexico's drug lordsDirector Shaul Schwarz's film looks at the musical genre 'narcocorrido,' which celebrates the country's drug cartels and their bosses.
Beyonce announces, releases new album 'Beyonce' on the same dayBeyonce's new self-titled album was released on iTunes on Dec. 13. The newest album is Beyonce's fifth.
Holiday Gifts: Cowboys do wear pinkHoliday Gifts: One mother laments that cowgirl and pirate costumes for girls are virtually non-existent, while another finds proof that real cowboys do wear pink.
Penelope Cruz: Will she star in the next James Bond film?Will Penelope Cruz star in the next James Bond film? Penelope Cruz starred in the recent film 'The Counselor.'
Stocking stuffers and festive finds for foodiesShopping for the gourmand in your life? Or simply want to bring some cheer into the kitchen? Here are some holiday gift ideas from Stir It Up! blogger The Runaway Spoon.
Duck Dynasty: Grinch-proof your family holidayDuck Dynasty may seem like the bottom of the reality television barrel, but this blogger has found Duck Dynasty to be one of the only shows on television that is both genuinely funny and clean enough to watch with kids.
The 20 best Christmas movies of all time 鈥� readers' picks What did Monitor readers choose as the best Christmas movie (or TV special) of all time?
Newtown 鈥� The town I knowNewtown: A new mom reflects on the time when Newtown rallied around her family, and sees hope in the future as families brace for the first anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy.
Top Picks: The Royal Opera House's 'Nutcracker' at your movie theater, Philippe Margotin and Jean-Michel Guesdon's Beatles book 'All the Songs,' and more'Once' troubadour Glen Hansard's new album 'Drive All Night' recalls Springsteen and Van Morrison, PBS's 'How Sherlock Changed the World' examines the influence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on police work, and more top picks.
Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs split after 10 years togetherThe pair met while appearing in "Rent" off-Broadway and married in 2003 after dating for seven years. They co-starred on Broadway in the show "Wild Party" in 2000 and on the TV show "Private Practice," as well as in the film version of "Rent."