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Cold summer for Hollywood: why movie attendance floppedHollywood had high hopes for a summer of blockbusters, but instead saw a decline in North American movie attendance. The Olympics and the Colorado movie theater shooting share some blame.
Girls' clothing: Glitter mini-skirts and wedges hard to avoidGirls' clothing is prompting complaints from parents as midriff-baring shirts and other items make young girls look older.
Ben Affleck's historical thriller 'Argo' tells a strange but true storyBen Affleck directs and stars in the film 'Argo,' which relates the crazy-but-true story of how six Americans escaped during the 1979 Iranian revolution.
Drought in India: Disrupted rhythms of nomadic family lifeThe drought in India separates nomadic families by disrupting the rhythms of the seasons. Over a saucer of chai at the camp of some Maldhari tribeswomen, our blogger finds out nomads like to go home, too, but can't without the monsoon season in full gush.
Kindergarten registration can also bring identity theftScammers are now using personal information listed as part of kindergarten registration to commit identity theft.
Bacon and egg saladFresh eggs and good bacon are the key to this simple salad, but black pepper really makes it pop. 聽
Kelly Ripa debuts new co-host Michael StrahanKelly Ripa was given a dozen roses by Michael Strahan, and he picked Ripa up off the ground in a bear hug Tuesday on "Live with Kelly.' Michael Strahan will remain a host on "Fox NFL Sunday."
Prince Harry jokes about nude Vegas pics: 'Never one to be shy'Prince Harry, in his first public appearance since nude photos of him in Las Vegas went viral on the Web, poked fun at himself as "Never one to be shy" at a fundraiser for a children's charity.
Michael Clarke Duncan: Gentle 'Green Mile' giant and a vegetarianMichael Clarke Duncan passed on Monday. The Hollywood bodyguard turned actor had a major roles in 'The Green Mile,' 'Armageddon,' and 'Talladega Nights.' Michael Clarke Duncan also did voice-over work, including starring in 'Kung Fu Panda.'
Meatless Monday: Bring on the kaleRuffage can also taste delicious, like this聽Brussels sprouts and kale salad with toasted almonds and Parmesan.
Cookbook review: Bocca by Jacob Kenedy'Bocca' by Jacob Kenedy is a celebration of Italian food and its rich flavors.
Jersey Shore canceled: Have we seen the last of Snooki & Co.?Jersey Shore canceled: MTV announced that its raucous so-called reality show will conclude after its sixth season, which begins in October.
Randy Jackson leaving: Time for major American Idol makeover?Randy Jackson, one of the three original judges on American Idol, will step down, reports TMZ. Who will replace Jackson? With ratings slumping, is it time for an American Idol makeover?
Samsara: movie reviewDirector Ron Fricke's movies aren't much more than travelogues, but the range of locations is impressive.
Ornette: Made in America: movie review'Ornette' is a maddening but fascinating, one-of-a-kind film about a jazz icon.
Rescue dog: How owning a dog is like raising a childRescue dog Albie makes his parents recall raising toddlers as he hangs on Mom and Dad's attention and brings back unpleasant tasks.
Summer bounty: Tomato fennel soupSaut茅 and simmer tomatoes from the garden, or the market, until they burst to make this tangy soup.聽
Tori Spelling baby: A boy 鈥� Finn Davey 鈥� joins her brood of fiveTori Spelling baby: The actress and Dean McDermott welcome a boy 鈥� Finn Davey 鈥� to their brood. It's the couple's fourth child, her fifth.
Top Picks: Teenagers going to Broadway, an Asian cuisine cookbook, and morePaul McCartney's concert event comes to PBS, a 'Downton Abbey' season 3 clip debuts online, and more top picks.- Verbal EnergyModulating our opposition to new prepositionsA 'new' preposition, borrowed from the world of math, is a reminder of how closely language allies with logic.