March is that kind of in-between month that's still chilly enough to require some cozy movie nights, but also shows the promise of warm Spring and bouncing down the sidewalk, listening to good music. My March must-haves allow for all kinds of weather. To check out what I'm reading, watching and listening to this month, press "Start." Read more

Penelope Cruz hit the red carpet at this evening's Oscars in LA. She was decked out in a gray dress from Armani Privé. She's on the long list of presenters tonight, which also includes Sandra Bullock, Gwyneth Paltrow, the ladies of Bridesmaids, and Tom Cruise. Penelope won an Oscar herself back in 2009 for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, one year after her husband Javier Bardem won for No Read more

Former First Lady Betty Ford died last weekend at the age of 93. Betty wasn't afraid to share her liberal or moderate positions on social issues, and some presidential historians believe her legacy could outweigh her husband's. Betty took risks more cautious presidential wives would not have, and as The New York Times wrote in its obituary, she was an "outspoken and much-admired" first lady. Here Read more