Did Eddie Redmayne Have Any Doubts About Taking on The Danish Girl?
After his wrenching portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne, 33, gets in touch with his feminine side in The Danish Girl as one of the first known...
View ArticleDad vs. Dad: Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell Feud in Daddy’s Home
In their new movie opening Christmas Day, Daddy’s Home, Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg play two mismatched dads ardently competing for something they already have: the love of their kids. The tricks...
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Need a New Christmas Tune? ‘Stowin’ Away In Santa’s Sleigh’ Will Make You Smile
Just when you felt like your old holiday favorites were getting…well…old, a great new tune surfaces. Written by Broadway talent Drew Seeley and Barry Anderson and London songwriter Mark Petty, “Stowin’...
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Then & Now: The Cast of Toy Story
Has it really been two decades since we laughed, cheered and cried along with Andy (John Morris), Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) in Toy Story, the groundbreaking Disney-Pixar movie...
View ArticleLooking for Holiday Lights? Try An App to Map Holiday Cheer
Looking for a little holiday cheer? Nextdoor, the free and private social network for neighborhoods, has you covered. Using the app’s Holiday Cheer Map, you can find holiday lights, festive displays...
View ArticleSurvivor: An Inside Look At The Second Chance Finale
The sweatiest place on Earth is not CBS Television City in Los Angeles on the night of December 16, 2015. It’s uncharacteristically cold in California, requiring layers typically reserved for places...
View ArticlePhoto: Merry Christmas from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared their holiday wishes with the world Friday when they released the adorable family photo they will be using on their Christmas cards. In the photo taken in...
View ArticleMeditating? Or Not?
Loren Booda in Arlington, Virginia, writes: Have you ever tried meditating about nothing? Marilyn responds: Yep. That’s what I do every time! To me, anything else is thinking, and I can think about...
View ArticleA Cambridge Christmas: the Duke and Duchess Pose with Prince George and...
The Cambridges are definitely contenders for 2015’s cutest Christmas cards featuring family portraits. Christmas cards will be sent to the royals’ family and friends that feature the image of the Duke...
View ArticleIs it Offensive to Write Christmas as X-mas?
How did our flippant habit of referring to Christmas as Xmas ever get started? —J.C., Ocala, Fla. Many people are offended by the abbreviation and assume it’s a modern abomination. But, in fact, it’s...
View ArticleCyndi Lauper: She Wants to Have Fun and Good Health
Mind Your Body with Stephanie Stephens features celebrities and high achievers age 45+ who share their latest projects, healthy living secrets and more. Cyndi Lauper isn’t like anyone else, is she?...
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Once Again It’s Christmas for Music Legend Kenny Rogers
Country music favorite Kenny Rogers is a born hit-maker, but he also has been doing his part to keep the Christmas spirit alive. I recently caught up with the legendary entertainer, singer, songwriter...
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Let’s Go Retro! Last-Minute Entertainment Gifts
You may have waited until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be the favorite gift giver. Speedy shipping and I.O.U.s can be a lifesaver for the...
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Really Cool, Somewhat Pricey, Sorta Tech Type Gifts For People You Really...
I’ve noticed a slight shift in the gift giving habits of my friends and family. There’s the initial rush to get the slightly more predictable gifts, and then the obsessive research and comparison when...
View ArticleCould Marilyn Make a Difference?
Wayne Park in Evansville, Indiana, writes: You have the respect of your readers, and you’re an intelligent person who wants to inform, challenge, and make a difference–all very good traits. But you...
View ArticleThe Bachelor‘s Ben Higgins on Looking for Love, PDAs and More
When The Bachelor begins its 20th season on Monday, January 4, Ben Higgins will be the man of the hour, who will be searching for love with 28 Bachelorettes from which to choose. As you will remember...
View ArticleDon’t Just Send a Text Over the Holidays
Lovepop cards, established in 2014 by two ship designers turned paper engineers, are 3-D paper sculpture greeting cards that leave a big impression. The cards, recently featured on TV’s Sharktank, are...
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The Parade Preview: What to Watch, Rent or Buy Dec. 21-27
TV shows, new DVDs, movies and books you’ll want to check out this week! (All times Eastern.) MONDAY, Dec. 21 The Celebrity Name Game Singer Brian McKnight, Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos and...
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Sweet Swaps: How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Holiday party treats and sweets are hard to resist. Luckily, the folks at MyFitnessPal have some simple solutions and swaps to keep you healthy (and your tastebuds happy) this Christmas. View the...
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Dear Santa: A Collection of Real-Life Letters to Santa Claus Will Tug on Your...
One of the most beloved Christmas traditions is writing a letter to Santa Claus and a new hardcover book, Letters to Santa Claus (Indiana University Press), puts many such letters—all real-life...
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