Isabelle Raphael
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See George W. Bush, Brad Pitt and Other Stars' Little League Photos!
See 25 actors, authors and presidents who played Little League as kids, including Brad Pitt, Luke Bryan, Tom Selleck and Ben and Casey Affleck in their Little League uniforms. → Read More
Doh! Celebrate the Season 30 Premiere of The Simpsons with the Ultimate Fan Quiz
Fans of Homer, Marge, and the kids are rejoicing as the season 30 premiere of The Simpsons airs on Sunday, September 30 at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. 5 Math Lessons Hidden in The Simpsons Matt Groening created the funny family in 1987 as interstitial segments on Fox’s The Tracey Ullman Show, and now it holds the record [...] → Read More
Celebrate World UFO Day With Our 10 Favorite Hollywood Aliens
Over 70 years ago, a rancher in the Roswell region of New Mexico reported to the Roswell Army Air Field that he’d spotted a UFO soaring through the sky. Army Maj. Jesse Marcel, an intelligence officer, recovered the “disc” and flew it to headquarters. The saucer, however, was never seen again. The air field issued [...] → Read More
Happy 40th Birthday, Garfield! The Candid Cat's Best Quotes
Everyone’s favorite lazy, lasagna loving, Monday-hating cat, Garfield, turns 40 on June 19. The bad-tempered fictional fat cat, created by Jim Davis, made his first appearance in 1978 in 41 newspapers and soon became the most syndicated comic in the world.To celebrate the day, here are some of Garfield’s best quotes:“Love me, feed me, never [...] → Read More
Happy Flag Day! See the Star Spangled Banner's Evolution
It all started with Betsy Ross’s 1777 design. The idea was simple: a star and a stripe for each of America’s thirteen colonies. Over time, stars were added as the union grew to fifty states—but the thirteen stripes remained as a tribute to the original settlements. Today’s version of Old Glory has been in place [...] → Read More
Classic Candy: A Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane for National Taffy Day
Turkish Taffy, Choco’ Lite, DinaSour Eggs—there’s something particularly sweet about retro candy from a bygone era. In (Shire Publications), confection collector Darlene Lacey, founder of The Candy Wrapper Museum in Los Angeles, pays homage to the nostalgic treats that were beloved in the 20th century. Celebrate National Taffy Day on May 23 by brushing up [...] → Read More
Carrie Ann Inaba’s BWTS Blog: Change Is Hard!
Changing partners is not easy. Let’s start there because our celebs have been training with their real pros for weeks, maybe months by now and they have formed a tremendous bond of trust and companionship. They have developed a silent and secret language when they dance. Whether they know it or not, they have developed [...] → Read More
Songwriters Reveal the Story Behind 'Live Like You Were Dying' by Tim McGraw
You know the words, but do you know the story behind them? In a new book, Nashville Songwriter, music biographer Jake Brown interviews elite country songwriters to get “the true stories behind country music’s biggest and most enduring hits,” he says. “What followed has been one of the most thrilling writing adventures of my life, and a bible [...] → Read More
The Best Video Game Bundle Deals From Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo This Fall
Want to save money on the hottest new games and consoles? Use this definitive guide. → Read More
Enter for a Chance to Win
Having trouble entering the sweeps? Troubleshoot here. → Read More
'The Chew' Curates the Perfect Labor Day Picnic
With Labor Day just around the corner, picnickers are out in full force. If you are feeling stuck for ideas this weekend, the team from The Chew have created the perfect Labor Day weekend picnic menu. Click through to find recipes for Daphne Oz’s perfectly spiked sparkling basil lemonade, Michael Symon’s hero to end [...] → Read More
Brad and Ange: Their Love Story Through The Years
It’s official, after nine years and six kids, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finally wed in Chateau Miraval, France on Saturday August 23. Click through to see a timeline of their love story through the years. → Read More
Exclusive First Listen: Barbra Streisand and Elvis Presley Sing ‘Love Me Tender’
In her upcoming duet album Partners (Sept. 16), Barbra Streisand pairs up with some of the world’s greatest male vocalists, from Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie to John Legend and Michael Bublé.Photos: Barbra Streisand Through the YearsOne of the most breathtaking tracks on the album is her virtual duet with Elvis Presley to his 1956 ballad “Love [...] → Read More
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Tie the Knot! All the Details of Their Wedding in France
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were married Saturday in Chateau Miraval, France, a spokesman for the couple tells the Associated Press.The pair reportedly married in a small chapel in a private ceremony attended by family and friends. Pitt and Jolie obtained a marriage license from a local California judge, who also conducted the ceremony in [...] → Read More
What Happened to the Dolphins Swept to Sea by Hurricane Katrina?
Q: Whatever happened to the dolphins who were hit hard by Hurricane Katrina? —Ellen C., Jacksonville, Fla.A: Nine years ago this month, trainers feared the worst when a 40-foot wave hit an oceanarium in Gulfport, Miss., and swept out to sea eight dolphins who were raised in captivity. Incredibly, “they stayed together and survived,” says [...] → Read More
Join Us for a Facebook Chat with Katie Couric About Stand Up 2 Cancer
On Friday, Sept. 5, at 8 p.m. ET the Stand Up 2 Cancer telecast will air on 31 broadcast and cable networks to encourage the public to support cancer research.Before the event’s co-founder Katie Couric gets in front of the audience, she’ll be chatting with us on our Facebook page at 2:30 pm ET! We’ll talk to [...] → Read More
10 of the Cutest Nocturnal Animals in the World
We all know puppies and pandas are adorable, but why should only day-dwelling animals get the spotlight? A new book, Nocturne: Creatures of the Night, photographed by Traer Scott, showcases nocturnal animals from around the world in all their majesty and, yes, their cuteness. From the fennec fox and the red panda to the serval and [...] → Read More
It’s National Banana Lovers Day—11 Fun Facts To Go Bananas Over
What’s the most popular fruit in the United States? It’s eaten in more quantities than oranges and apples put together. It’s a fruit so beloved it’s sent here from thousands of miles away.Give up? It’s the banana.“The banana is by far the most popular fruit worldwide.We consume about 25 pounds of bananas per person per [...] → Read More
Have Mercy! A Full House Revival May Be in The Works
Full House, the wildly popular ABC sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1995, just might be making a primetime comeback. John Stamos who played Uncle Jesse Katsopolis, the Elvis-loving struggling frontman of his band Jesse and the Rippers, is fighting hard to bring the series back to television, according to a report from TV Guide. Stamos, [...] → Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte
Everyone’s favorite autumn coffee drink is back! Starbucks has released their ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte early this year with a social media campaign, and the drink will become available nationally on Sept. 2. (If you’re thinking it’s sooner than usual for this fall tradition, you’re right—keep reading.) In honor of the beverage’s seasonal premiere, we’ve compiled [...] → Read More