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Don Cheadle is replacing Terrence Howard in the role of Col. James "Rhodey" Rhodes for Iron Man 2. — ComingSoon The sequel to Wall Street is actually happening and will "center on Gordon Gekko, who has recently been sprung from prison and re-emerges into a much more tumultuous financial world than the one he once lorded over." — Variety Amy Sedaris has signed a deal to create, write, and Read more
It's hard not to become giddy when talking about Julie Andrews. The legendary actress's career spans more than 50 years, with multiple generations of families still enjoying her library of work together — from Mary Poppins to The Princess Diaries. What many people don't know is that the 76-year-old Academy Award winner is also the coauthor — with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton — of more Read more
After rounding up some of the best books published in 2010, the National Book Critics Circle announced the six winners last night. Why not add the collection of winning titles — from various genres including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction — to your reading list? Here's a brief description of each, to help you decide where to start. Read more
Octavia Spencer hit the press room at the Critics' Choice Awards tonight fresh off her best supporting actress and best ensemble cast wins. The actress has been receiving lots of accolades for her role in The Help this award season, but when she stopped by to chat with reporters after accepting her latest honors, she said she's "still the same, old, ordinary girl from Mississippi" that she was Read more
The International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) are currently gathered in Austin, TX, for their annual weeklong conference. Last night, Dave Arnold, the director of technology for The French Culinary Institute and Chris Young, the co-author of Modernist Cuisine, hosted the 2011 Cookbook Awards Gala. Among the winners? The New York Times and Food52's Amanda Hesser and French Read more
The best of the best of the nation's food world glitterati are in New York this weekend for the industry's Oscars, the James Beard Awards. Although the main ceremony doesn't take place until later this evening, the events kicked off on Friday with the announcement of the book, broadcast, and journalism awards. A huge congratulations is in order for our friends at the San Francisco Chronicle; Read more
One Spring piece — 7 amazing ways to wear it! Tips for saving money while doing chores Guess the calorie count of these popular movie snacks? 10 signs of seasonal allergies in pets Essential accessories for your iPad 2 Victoria Beckham heads home to her boys and is having a girl! Irish onion soup is a St. Patrick's Day must make Awesome animal-ipsticks ideas and how to create them Banish ugly Read more
There goes another staple in award season — the Grammys are a wrap! The night was chock-full of performances from standouts like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, but there were a few statuettes passed out between songs. Muse frontman Matt Bellamy took the opportunity to thank his "beautiful pregnant girlfriend" Kate Hudson while accepting the trophy for best rock album, and Lady Gaga gave props to Read more
How does someone without kids win a parenting award? Ask Jennifer Aniston. The actress has won various accolades from an Emmy to a Golden Globe to a Screen Actors Guild Award, and now has a parenting one to place on her shelf. Known for her work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the celeb partnered with her father, John, to narrate a book to benefit the pediatric center. The text, Read more
