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Wary of petting, dog relents in company of former, current masterPatti is more like a wild dog than a pet to the families she's belonged to. The shepherd mix is a recluse 鈥� refusing to be petted, running away from humans. Until one weekend, during an exchange that would send Patti back to her original masters, she surprisingly let down her guard.
12-year-old admits 鈥榮watting鈥� Kutcher, Bieber. Parents, Google your kid12-year-old admits 鈥榮watting' Ashton Kutcher and Justin Bieber: The new Internet generation prank leads a mom to talk to an Internet forensic detective for advice in avoiding this with her own kids. His advice? Google your kid regularly.
Olivia Wilde, Steve Carell star in the magicians comedy 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone'Olivia Wilde, Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi star in the movie 'Wonderstone,' which also features Jim Carrey as a popular illusionist. Steve Carell is a fading Las Vegas magician while Olivia Wilde is a stage assistant.
Rescue dog: While owners bask in Florida sun, Albie basks in dog-sitter attentionRescue dog Albie acted sad when we went off to Florida for some R&R, but not for long. Our resilient rescue dog did fine.
Willy Switkes dies: Character actor appeared in 'Tootsie,' 'Taxi Driver'Willy Switkes dies: Switkes appeared in many popular films and was Buster Keaton's understudy in 'Once Upon a Mattress.'
'Harlem Shake' compensation? Why two musicians want a cutTwo performers are seeking compensation from the creators of the 'Harlem Shake' YouTube sensation, saying that their work was used without permission.
Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg: Will her 'Lean In' reignite Mommy wars?Facebook exec Sheryl Sandberg: We love to make heroes out of women who succeed in traditionally male-dominated roles and then be catty about their success as we claw out the eyes that were on the prize. Chill on the Mommy wars.- New Batman mythology: Superhero gets a boost from comic book publisherNew Batman mythology geared towards a new generation of fans. DC Entertainment is promoting a new Batman mythology that doesn't stray too far from the original story.
Douglas Adams Google Doodle: The hitchhiker's guide to parenting with humorDouglas Adams: If he'd ever written a hitchhiker's guide to parenting, it would have the words 鈥渄on't panic鈥� written in large friendly letters on the cover. Douglas Adams is one mom's hero 鈥� and a hero to her four boys, too.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck leaving? Not so, says Barbara WaltersElisabeth Hasselbeck leaving The View? No way, says host Barbara Walters. She called reports of Elisabeth Hasselbeck leaving 'particularly false.'
Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera launch YouTube comedy channelSarah Silverman, Michael Cera team up for humor: Google is funding a YouTube comedy network called JASH. The new channel will feature experimental comedians, including Sarah Silverman, Reggie Watts, and Michael Cera.
'Bates Motel': Will it be a well-received prequel to the 'Psycho' legend?As director Gus Van Sant learned when he remade the film, taking on the classic Hitchcock film 'Psycho' is no easy task. How will the A&E series 'Bates Motel,' a prequel about Norman Bates and his mother, fare?
Meatless Monday: Kale and black-eyed pea stew and a vegan cookbook review'Superfood Kitchen' by Julie Morris just happens to be 100 percent vegan! It boasts a wide variety of recipes, including a dessert section. Give this kale and black-eyed pea stew a try.- Is Elisabeth Hasselbeck leaving 'The View,' too?Rumors that Elisabeth Hasselbeck is leaving 'The View' began swirling the day after her co-host Joy Behar announced her departure.
Long-time secretary to the Beatles breaks her silenceA new documentary called, 'Good Ol' Freda,' tells the story of Freda Kelly who was secretary to the Beatles for more than a decade. Kelly reveals stories about the band that she never got around to telling.聽
Banana pudding parfaitsPutting banana pudding parfaits in jars make them easy to store and easier to bring with you.
The 100th day: Learning's tipping point deep in the school yearThe 100th day of school is a tipping point where accretion of grade-level knowledge begins to show; it's a benchmark in leaps of consciousness that teachers celebrate.
Vergara surrogate baby? Yes, says N.Y. PostSofia Vergara is in the early stages of having a surrogate baby, the New York Post reports. If true, Sofia Vergara will be joining a handful of celebrities who, too, opted for a surrogate.聽
Jennifer Lawrence bullied: ignore 'em or forgive 'emJennifer Lawrence bullied? Yes, Jennifer Lawrence was bullied as a kid in school, she recently told The Sun. But in keeping with the pull-myself-up-by-my-heels attitude she showed at the Oscars, Lawrence didn't let the bullying get to her.聽
Hulk rumors dispelled by Ruffalo and WhedonHulk rumors:聽Mark Ruffalo and Joss Whedon both deny that a Hulk movie is in the works. Wait for the 'Avengers' sequel.