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While most tots are mastering the art of eating with a fork and playing with blocks, some especially gifted kids are already singing, dancing, and painting their little hearts out. All parents think their lil ones are special, but some children have gifts that are truly remarkable. Thanks to the reach of the Internet, these pint-sized prodigies aren't just performing into a void, and some of them Read more
Kidz Bop celebrates its 10th birthday, and we are jamming too with Kidz Bop 20. I have to admit, this might be the best Kidz Bop yet, featuring songs from Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Pink, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber. The songs are encouraging, the musicians and singers sound awesome, and best of all, it's free of cuss words and inappropriate lyrics. That's something to praise! The entire CD Read more
Kidz Bop has recorded everything from Christmas carols to the biggest hits of today, but can it pull off rock ballads? If your kid aspires to be a rock star one day, these kid-friendly versions of rock hits will introduce him to classics like Peter Frampton's "Wind of Change" and Cheap Trick's "The Flame." As it turns out, Kidz Bop Sings Monster Ballads ($10) is a winner. The songs are catchy, Read more
I don't usually have children's music on my radar, seeing as how I don't have kids. But with LilSugar launching this week, I just had to share my recent discovery of a kids' CD that's so awesome, I might buy it and stash it away until I've got little ones of my own. Released by the cutting-edge Nettwerk Records label, For the Kids III is the third in a series of compilation CDs featuring Read more
We're all about exposing kids to fine arts, but is opera asking a bit too much? Not according to Growing Through Arts, a company founded by former pro dancer and Harvard grad Aleksandra Efimova, which creates educational children's books and toys. The company just launched its second series of books (the first focused on ballet), breaking down some seriously highbrow stuff for kids ages 2 to 6. Read more
The Sapphires has turned out to be one of the sleeper hits to emerge from Cannes, thanks to The Weinstein Company, which has already acquired rights to the film. I caught a screening of the funny film from Down Under during the festival, so read on to find out what I thought. Who's behind it? Director Wayne Blair was behind the lens of the picture, which is based on a play by Tony Briggs. Read more
Gwen Stefani went to the beach in Marina del Rey yesterday with her sons and No Doubt bandmates. The group got together for a seaside bash, and Gwen even arrived with presents in hand. Gwen wore heels to escort kids Zuma Rossdale and Kingston Rossdale to a party, where they let loose swimming, running, and playing on a jungle gym. Zuma and Kingston weren't the only kids there — Gwen's No Doubt Read more
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt visited London's National Portrait Gallery this afternoon. The couple checked out the Lucian Freud exhibit before heading out and into a waiting car. Brad and Angelina left the kids at home for this outing, but they did recently see a matinee showing of Billy Elliot the Musical with their family. The whole crew will soon head south to France, where Brad and Angelina Read more
Jennifer Lopez headed to her judge's chair on American Idol last night in a pale pink suit and metallic heels. Her boyfriend Casper Smart was spotted on the set of the FOX show, after he also accompanied Jennifer to the premiere of her new movie What to Expect When You're Expecting on Monday night. Jennifer's latest film hits theaters this weekend, and once AI comes to a close, she'll be heading Read more
Tom Cruise is shirtless on the cover of June's W magazine. He posed for a spread tattooed up and channeling his Rock of Ages character Stacee Jaxx. The movie, a big-screen adaptation of a musical, is out in the US on June 15 and sees Tom paired up on the big screen with costars Julianne Hough, Alec Baldwin, Russell Brand, and many more. Tom spoke with the publication about his desire to make a Read more
