Travel: Spring’s In The Air, But Deals Are On The Slopes

Don’t trade your ski gear for resort wear just yet. There’s still a few weeks of ski season left and the deals are abundant. Warmer-than-usual weather in much of the country means many travelers have beaches, not snow, on the brain. And that translates into...

‘No Regrets Parenting’: A Way to Beat the ‘Other Biological Clock’

I am going to go out on a limb here and make the assumption that there isn’t a parent on this planet that actually wants to cross the parenting finish line and think to themselves, “Wow, I really messed that up.”  No one wants that...

'Book of Lost Fragrances' is enchanting story

"The Book of Lost Fragrances" (Atria), by M.J. Rose: M.J. Rose weaves history, reincarnation and the fine art of creating perfume into a compelling page turner in the suspenseful tale "The Book of Lost Fragrances."

Review: 'Jeff' a sweet, slight comic adventure

Mark Duplass has said that he and his brother, Jay, look to the veteran Belgian filmmaking brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne for artistic inspiration, with their naturalistic, documentary-style approach to telling feature stories.

Review: 'Jump Street' update manages some laughs

The TV show that made Johnny Depp a star is little more than a jumping-off point for the big-screen "21 Jump Street," a rowdy, raunchy update that aims for laughs over action and delivers them intermittently.

'American Idol' finalist tweets that he's gone

Jermaine Jones is apparently out on "American Idol."

Ricki Lake's new show asks for public input online

Ricki Lake's upcoming talk show is issuing an invitation: Go online and join a production meeting.

HBO suspends filming with horses on 'Luck' drama

A horse was injured and euthanized Tuesday during production of the racetrack drama "Luck," the third death in connection with the series, and HBO agreed to suspend filming with horses while the accident is investigated.

Nigeria Fashion Week highlights African designers

Africa-influenced fashion, from Yves St. Laurent's 1960s collections to Proenza Schouler and Derek Lam's Spring 2012 shows, have been featured in designs for decades. Now, however, more and more African fashion designers are using both their heritage and international trends to gain attention on the world stage.

Jennie Garth, Peter Facinelli split after 11 years

Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli say they are divorcing after 11 years.

'Homeless Hotspot' stunt stirs debate at SXSW

A charitable marketing program that paid homeless people to carry Wi-Fi signals at South By Southwest has drawn widespread debate at the annual Austin conference and around the country.

HBO racing drama 'Luck' hit by 3rd horse fatality

A horse was euthanized after suffering an injury during production of the racetrack drama "Luck," HBO said Tuesday. It's the third horse death to occur in connection with the series starring Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte.

Colombia sends suspect in singer slay to Guatemala

A Costa Rican man who authorities say may have links to Mexico's powerful Sinaloa drug cartel was expelled to Guatemala on Tuesday in connection with last year's fatal shooting of Argentine folk singer Facundo Cabral.

Springsteen remembers Clemons for Rolling Stone

Bruce Springsteen tells Rolling Stone magazine he cried when he heard Clarence Clemons' saxophone on "Wrecking Ball."

Springsteen remembers Clemons in Rolling Stone

Bruce Springsteen tells Rolling Stone he shed tears when he heard Clarence Clemons' saxophone on "Wrecking Ball."

Judge pares down 'Housewives' lawsuit with ruling

A judge has pared down Nicollette Sheridan's wrongful termination case by ruling that jurors won't consider a battery claim against her boss.

Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Hossack dies

Longtime Doobie Brothers drummer Michael Hossack, whose work is heard on the hits "Listen To The Music" and "China Grove," died of cancer at age 65, his manager said Tuesday.

AP Interview: Slash mum on Guns N' Roses reunion

Will Guns N' Roses reunite for their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Colombia expelling suspect in singer's murder

A Colombian national police spokesman says a man arrested in last year's fatal shooting of Argentine folk singer Facundo Cabral in Guatemala is being expelled for entering Colombia with false documents.

NKoreans, French prepare for major Paris concert

A North Korean and a French orchestra held a daylong rehearsal on Tuesday ahead of a landmark concert in Paris, a sign of warming ties between Pyongyang and the West following years of tensions.

Neighbors fret about plan for 'Field of Dreams'

Should we build it, and would they come?

'Housewives' worker talks about perceived cover-up

Jurors in Nicollette Sheridan's wrongful termination case heard a set worker Tuesday describe an email he believed called for the destruction of files related to the firing of the actress from the hit show "Desperate Housewives."

Christopher Plummer's 'Barrymore' goes to cinemas

Christopher Plummer's haunting portrayal of John Barrymore is being given a new audience.

Clooney makes quiet visit to volatile Sudan region

Actor and human rights activist George Clooney made a quiet visit to a volatile border region between Sudan and South Sudan last week ahead of testimony he's giving before a U.S. Senate committee on Wednesday.

Colombia may deport suspect in singer's murder

A Costa Rican man arrested in last year's fatal shooting of Argentine folk singer Facundo Cabral may be deported back to his country because he allegedly entered Colombia with false documents, the national police chief said Tuesday.

'Hide Me Among the Graves' unsettling horror story

"Hide Me Among the Graves" (William Morrow), by Tim Powers: Blending historical facts and splendid descriptions of mid-Victorian London with paranormal and horror elements, Tim Powers' "Hide Me Among the Graves" is a strange, unsettling tome.

Groupon Offers Titanic Expedition Vacation

  Groupon‘s latest deal is being billed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a 13-day excursion that includes exploration of the Titanic shipwreck aboard a deep-ocean submersible. Your ship departs from St. John’s, Newfoundland, on July 26 and returns Aug. 8. Only of these deals is available for...

Not guilty plea in LA from alleged art forger

A Florida man has pleaded not guilty to defrauding a Los Angeles art collector out of more than $2 million by selling him forgeries of the work of Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Jackson Pollock.

Queen Victoria's 40 years of mourning Albert

"A Magnificent Obsession: Victoria, Albert, and the Death That Changed the British Monarchy" (St. Martin's Press), by Helen Rappaport: The year 1862 was a very good one for merchants of grief. Prince Albert, beloved consort of Queen Victoria, had died the previous December, and his bereft widow declared that the period of public mourning should be "the longest term in modern times."

Judge: Barnes move foes must reimburse legal fees

The Barnes Foundation must be reimbursed $40,000 in legal fees by opponents fighting the world-famous art collection's move from the suburbs to downtown Philadelphia, according to a ruling from the judge who has presided over the long legal battle.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Healthy Green Foods

By DIANE HENDERIKS, R.D. I remember when I was little staring at the peas or broccoli that were sitting on my dinner plate long after everyone left the table because my mother insisted that we “eat our greens.”  Back then I didn’t realize how important...

Buzz bands seek to cut through chaos of SXSW

Members of the ascendant rock band Alabama Shakes can tell you all about buzz in the 21st century.

The musical of 'Once' lures back a lost stage star

Steve Kazee's dressing room in the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is a blank slate.

Questlove on Roots, Philly, Fallon and Winehouse

The Roots aren't known for selling records. While the hip-hop band has released 14 albums â€" mostly to critical acclaim â€" only two have managed to crack gold status.

Fans enjoy 'Hunger Games,' energize premiere

When it comes to predicting the big-screen success of "The Hunger Games," the fans have spoken. Actually, make that cheered.

'Lorax' is repeat winner at weekend box office

"Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" topped the North American box office for a second straight week, earning $38.8 million over the weekend, industry data showed Monday.

Sutherland regresa a la TV con "Touch"

Kiefer Sutherland cree que su nueva serie de TV "Touch" romperá barreras culturales.

'Hunger Games' fans devour film's world premiere

When it comes to predicting the big-screen success of "The Hunger Games," the fans have spoken. Actually, make that cheered.

Art sleuths believe long-lost Da Vinci found in Italy

Art sleuths said on Monday they believe they have found traces of a Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece on a hidden wall in a palace in Florence that has not been seen in over four centuries.

Erotic Novel Called ‘a Band-Aid for Marriage’

The erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become such a success that gray ties — an article of clothing that plays a prominent role in the book — have become a hot item in New York, says a blogger who was an early fan...

Premiere buzz whets appetite of 'Hunger' fans

Hundreds of fans who camped out overnight in front of the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles were rewarded with tickets to "The Hunger Games" premiere.

Travel Deal Trend: Unlimited Golf

Maybe it’s the unseasonably warm weather in much of the country, or call it a case of early-spring fever, but golf is on the minds of many when the weather starts to warm. Luckily, the travel industry is on the same page and several resorts...