If you love the sweet flavor of cake batter, this recipe is for you! As much as we adore ordinary chocolate brownies, we also love these easy cake batter brownies. Kids can not only help in making these they will love the fun colors from the sprinkles.

Cake batter brownies recipe

Serves 10-12

Ingredients: 

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
• 1 8 x 8-inch baking pan, greased

Directions: 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a bowl mix together cake mix, heavy whipping cream, milk, oil, vanilla and the egg, making sure there are no lumps. Add in the white chocolate chips, if using, and the rainbow sprinkles.
3. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the brownies are golden brown and the center is baked completely . The brownies may look a bit undercooked when you take them out of the oven but the brownies will firm up after cooling.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the brownies to set. Cut into squares and serve.

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A surprising number of shows have been canceled recently and we're in the thick of pilot order announcements for next year. Are the new shows bound to be axed as well? It's time for something new to spice things up a little and execs are reading the trends all wrong.

Take for instance the recent viewership of History's Hatfields and McCoys. The series earned an average of 14.3 million viewers over the three days it aired. History and NBC have taken that knowledge and created two new Hatfield and McCoy shows. One is a modern-day take on the family feud and the other is a reality show looking at where the families are now. But did more than 14 million people really tune in because they were interested in the story of two families? Or were they lured in by the cowboy hats, guns and muddy faces? Exploring more Hatfield and McCoy-centered shows isn't what networks should be doing. With the past success of movies like Brokeback Mountain and True Grit, perhaps where networks need to spend their money is on Westerns. Americans are still in love with cowboys and the television market remains virtually untapped. Bring back Bonanza!

Period dramas in general are actually a really good idea. The Americans, set during the Cold War, is off to a decent start and Downton Abbey has become quite the sensation. The CW has ordered a pilot for Reign, about Mary Queen of Scots, and we're super-stoked. We love fluffy dresses, so exploring some Austen might be fun , or, since we love violence, how about something set during the Irish Civil War? Of course, a look back at America during Vietnam and the rise of hippies might make for excellent commentary on our current situation.

Mars Rover on the surface of Mars. Or is this just Phoenix? We could totally live on Mars!

Also, maybe it's geeky, but it's time to return to space. Historically, space-related shows have always done quite well. Star Trek went strong for ages and the movies raked in millions. Or Firefly! The show only lasted one season and yet continues to have a huge cult following. Doctor Who is, without a doubt, the show that saved BBC America. It's the perfect example of the kind of accessible space show networks need to create. Nothing too out there, but something for all those people who wish we were still sending men to the moon. Maybe a show set a couple decades from now about a human colony on Mars or a drama that takes a look back at life as an astronaut?

Finally, networks also need to give up on the family comedies. They're just not panning out. Moms and dads are watching CSI and other crime dramas and their kids are watching Disney and Nick. It's people in their teens, 20s and 30s that are still more open-minded about their viewing choices and they don't care about how difficult it is to be parents to a teenager. They're crushing on shows about people their own age, people living lives they'd love to live . Happy Endings, New Girl and Girls are popular for a reason: They're relatable.

It's not that we don't love what's on television right now. We're TV-obsessed, which is why we're here. But, we think it's capable of so much more than the constant rotation of duds. As some of our favorite shows draw to a close, we're ready for new characters to grow attached to and watch for many seasons to come. Also, we'd like a little less blood and guts.

What do you think, TV fans? What do you want to see coming into your living room?

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Ratatouille is typically served as a side, however in this recipe it is being used as a pasta sauce. It is wonderful on its own, but it makes one of the best vegetarian pasta sauces you will ever taste! To really make it spectacular stir in fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Ratatouille pasta recipe

Recipe adapted from Chef Michael Smith

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• Grapeseed oil
• 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 2 zucchinis, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 red bell pepper, cored and seeds removed, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 ripe tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• A bay leaf
• Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 or 2 bunches fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 pound box of fettucine noodles
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3/4 cup fresh buffalo mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch dice

Directions:

1. Begin by sauteing the eggplant and zucchini in a large skillet over high heat with 2-3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil. Continue cooking, stirring and tossing, until the vegetables are golden brown and tender, 10 minutes or so. Set these vegetables aside in a bowl.
2. Turn the heat down a bit and continue with another 2-3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil and the bell peppers, cooking them just until they’re tender, another 5 minutes or so. Add them to the first batch of reserved vegetables.
3. Next, saute the onions with another 2-3 tablespoons of grapeseed oil until they soften a bit. Add the crushed garlic and tomatoes and continue for 7 minutes.
4. Lower the heat. Add the bay leaf and reserved vegetables and simmer until the mixture thickens, another 10 minutes or so. Remove the crushed garlic cloves.
5. While the ratatouille simmers, cook the pasta in salted water, until al dente. Set the pasta aside.
6. Season the ratatouille with salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh basil and balsamic vinegar.
7. Toss the ratatouille, Parmesan cheese and fresh mozzarella into the cooked fettucini noodles. Serve immediately.

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Dan Marino has always been seen as a public figure who could do no wrong. But it looks like he did do wrong and did a good job at keeping it a secret.

The 51-year-old athlete says he is happily married to his wife, Claire — the couple even have six children together. But he admitted this week to fathering a child with another woman less than eight years ago.

"They had an affair, and she had a baby," a source told the New York Post. "Everything was on the down-low and secretive."

That woman was Donna Savattere, a production assistant with CBS Sports in Manhattan. At the time of their daughter's birth, Savattere was 35 years old. Marino has been a pre-game analyst with the network since 2003, which is presumably how the two met.

But unlike couples in some other recent cheating scandals, Marino and his wife are as strong as ever, or so Marino insists.

"This is a personal and private matter," he told the NY Post in a statement. "I take full responsibility both personally and financially for my actions now as I did then. We mutually agreed to keep our arrangement private to protect all parties involved."

He sent the statement on his 28th wedding anniversary.

"My wife and I have been married for almost 30 years and have six children together," he said. "And we continue to be a strong and loving family."

The newspaper's source added that he has tried to be a father to the child, even while keeping his parentage a secret.

"They would have impromptu meetings, which was part of the deal," the source said. "Donna was always saying she had to go meet with her lawyers to go over the scheduling and other issues."

As we have seen with other couples, cheating is one thing, but a cheating scandal can be all it takes to end a marriage. For now, though, it looks like the Marinos will be staying together.

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From the moment Cameron Russell took the stage at a recent TED conference, the audience was in for something new.

After performing the series' very first on-stage outfit change, the 25-year-old veteran of the modeling industry got to truth telling.

"I am standing on this stage because I am a pretty white woman, and in my industry, we call that a 'sexy girl.' I am going to answer some of the questions people ask me, but with an honest twist," Cameron Russell shared.

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Explaining what it takes to make it to the top of the modeling world, she went on, "The real way I became a model is I won a genetic lottery and I became the recipient of a legacy. Saying you want to be a model when you grow up is akin to saying you want to win the Powerball when you grow up. It's awesome, and it's out of your control and it's not a career path."

While showing photos of herself in real life compared to those polished for campaigns, Cameron Russell explained, "These pictures are not pictures of me. They're constructions. They're constructions by professionals — hairstylists, makeup artists, photographers, stylists and all of their assistants and pre-production and post-production, and they build this. That's not me."

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"I am insecure," the 5-foot-10-inch beauty went on to confess, adding that she's far from alone.

"Because I have to think about what I look like every day. If you ever are wondering, 'If I have thinner thighs and shinier hair, will I be happier?' you just need to meet a group of models, because they have the thinnest thighs and the shiniest hair and the coolest clothes, and they're the most physically insecure women on the planet."

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It's no secret that Bruce Willis got his big break in television. Starting in 1985, he appeared on the prime-time series Moonlighting. For five seasons, he played David Addison Jr. opposite Cybill Shepherd's Maddie Hayes.

Even though he gained a sizable fan base, nothing could prepare Willis for his leap to the big screen. In 1988, he headlined a little action film called Die Hard. It was a blockbuster that shot him into superstardom. He became an action icon thanks to his role as John McClane.

It's been 25 years, and McClane's still at it. On Valentine's Day, Fox will release Die Hard's latest sequel, called A Good Day to Die Hard. The Hollywood Reporter was at the studio lot where the cast celebrated the milestone.

Willis briefly spoke while standing in front of a veiled mural featuring an image of his famous character.

"This is really nice," Willis said. "I started on Stage 20 at Fox. I'm so honored. Thank you so much."

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Fox Filmed Entertainment chair Jim Gianopulos presented the actor with the first look at the Die Hard mural. It's a film that joins The Sound of Music and Star Wars among the studio's most notable titles.

With the help of some fanfare and explosives, the sheet was dropped and the mural unveiled. It depicts the famous scene in Die Hard in which McClane is crawling though an air shaft with a lighter.

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The final product was a collaboration between muralist Van Rainy Hecht-Nielsen and painter Fernando Cepeda.

A Good Day to Die Hard hits theaters Feb. 14.

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Supplies:

• 12 x 18-inch sheet of foam paper — 3mm or 5mm thickness
• Large Tyvek envelope
• Brad fasteners

Instructions:

Trace and cut out round circles from your foam paper.

Using a Tyvek envelope, cut a 2 x 13.5-inch strip or a 2 x 11-inch strip . Tyvek is recommended because it's plastic and won't rip or tear during shipping. Plus there's a sticky tab area on the end to help secure it inside the cookie.

Attach two, $1 stamps to the left-hand side of each message strip.  To avoid ink smearing on the plastic paper, write your mailing address and message with a permanent pen.

Poke a brad fastener through the foam paper circle, 1/4 of the distance from the right side.

Peel the sticky tab off the Tyvek strip and attach your custom fortune cookie message to the right side of the foam circle, covering the brad.

Fold the foam circle in half, like a taco.

Grab the top and bottom folded edges with your fingers and crease in the middle, forming the fortune cookie.

Push the brad fastener through the other side of the foam paper and spread apart to keep the fortune cookie shape in place.

Poke another brad fastener through the back edges of the foam paper to keep it securely closed.

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Baltimore Ravens

Holy Joe Flacco! When a team's quarterback looks this tasty, you just know he's got some good-looking wingmen protecting his flank. Flacco's Ravens definitely deliver: If you haven’t seen the shirtless pics of Brendon Ayanbadejo circulating on the web, get yourself to a search engine STAT! This team surprised some sports aficionados by making it all the way to the big day. They surprised us too — with the impressive number of players who boast both mad skills and insane sex appeal. When you tune in on Sunday, keep your eyes peeled for the following Ravens players who make tossing the ol' pigskin worth missing an all-day marathon of Law and Order: SVU.

1. Joe Flacco, #5
2. Ray Lewis, #52
3. Brendon Ayanbadejo, #51
4. Ray Rice, #27
5. Tandon Doss, #17
6. Paul Kruger, #99
7. Dennis Pitta, #88
8. Torrey Smith, #82
9. James Ihedigbo, #32
10. Bernard Pollard, #31

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San Francisco 49ers

There’s a running joke in sports circles that San Francisco's 25-year-old quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, resembles Squidward from SpongeBob Squarepants. Let the haters hate, honey. You just do your thing... we'll be the ones watching all googly-eyed. Besides, with such an all-star team of talented fellas with toned tushies on your side, we wouldn't care if you sprouted tentacles. The following 49er fellas have our minds on scoring.

1. Colin Kaepernick, #7
2. Vernon Davis, #85
3. Patrick Willis, #52
4. Michael Crabtree, #15
5. Alex Smith, #11
6. A.J. Jenkins, #17
7. Garrett Celek, #81
8. Chris Culliver, #29
9. Chad Hall, #14
10. Brian Jennings, #86

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Moving on up

Did you know that today’s working women are at the top of the game now more than ever? According to Forbes, in 2012 women left their mark in business in industries around the world, and started companies at 1.5 times the national average.

Whether you’re an emerging professional or you’re in mid-career and ready to make a transition, relocating to a new city could be a great opportunity to take your career to the next level.

If you’re contemplating taking a big move to further your career, you may want to consider the following cities, which Forbes voted as the top best-paying cities for women.

Alert

Before you pack your bags and venture out into new territory, be sure to steer clear of cities with unequal opportunities for women.

Working gals should avoid transferring to the following cities in hopes of advancing their career, as 24/7 Wall Street stamped them as the worst-paying cities for women.

Men's median income: $51,103

Women's median income: $32,385

Percentage of men’s earnings: 63.4%

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Party
like Cupid's been a jerk

Oh, goody. It's Valentine's Day. And just in time to add a little more sting to your fresh breakup. Check out these anti-Valentine's Day party ideas that are just wicked enough to help you get through the day.

If you're newly single, Valentine's Day can be a real bummer. We know you don't fault your coupled-up friends for finding Mr. Right , but we also know this: You don't need to spend the day sulking on the couch watching rom-coms and crying into a pint of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.

So throw an anti-Valentine's Day party to celebrate being single and loving it! There's just one ground rule. This party is about celebrating loving ourselves enough to know single is OK. No pity partiers allowed!

The "life-enhancement" party

This one's for the ladies only . Single or not, we all need a little… ahem… recreation now and again. As any hobby enthusiast will say, you need the right tools for the job. Instead of getting tipsy and lamenting about love gone wrong, or worse, pretending you think male strippers are a good idea, throw a pleasure party for you and your best single gal pals.

Other than the cost of the items you want to buy, the party itself is usually free. Just make sure you tell the party coordinator that the party is for singles only so she doesn't waste time talking about intimate products for couples.

You'll laugh, you'll learn and you'll love focusing on what you want.

The Texas M.A.S.H. 'em party

This adult variation on a popular tween game relies on the game of Texas Hold 'em, though any poker game will do. While our game can be modified for various categories, we suggest keeping it a bit spicy.

You'll need a large piece of poster board and pictures of various celebrities of the appropriate gender . You'll need enough pictures for each category for the number of guests on your list. For example, if you have five guests, you'll need five pictures under M, five under A, and so on. Make sure each celebrity's best "assets" are shown in their best light.

In our version, the acronym stands for Marry–Avoid –Shag–Hug. Tape the required number of celeb photos in each category. After each hand of Texas Hold 'em , each guest gets to choose from the categories in the order of highest hand to lowest.

Guests with jokers may choose to use the joker as a wild card and take their chances with another draw, or save it for a steal at the end of the game. In the end, each partygoer will have a brand new romantic history.

You can play all night by having extra game boards featuring different celebrities, or spend the rest of the night creating wild stories about your misadventures with the new men in your Little Black Book.

Seductively spo-o-o-o-oky party

While St. Valentine was sainted for his commitment to love so strong he'd marry couples who were forbidden to take the vows, he met a rather grisly end when he was beheaded for his betrayal. Pay tribute to his commitment by throwing a Halloween-style costume party for singles only .

Skip the crazier Halloween decor extras and opt for a dimly lit local spot with raging music and flashing lights. There should be plenty of room for dancing, and it should be at a place that's not too loud, so you can mingle. You're more likely to meet the man of your dreams when you're celebrating being single, because he knows you're a girl who's awesome enough on her own.

Gals should wear their sexiest, sassiest or most adorable personas , while the men should be asked to don a costume that truly conveys their romantic personality. No zombies or blood, just a lot of people in fanciful costumes that make them look great.

Valentine's Day is what you make it

Valentine's Day is just another day of the year. Couples use it to do the things they should be doing all year long. Why should your night be any different?

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Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Why not decorate a door or window with an easy-to-make Valentine's Day wreath that is super-sweet? Gumdrop candies add the color and fun to this project!

Valentine’s Day gumdrop wreath

Supplies:

• 1 heart-shaped, soft foam wreath
• 4 pounds of candy gumdrops
• Round toothpicks , cut in half
• 6-inch piece of thin wire shaped to hang the wreath
• Clear packing tape
• Scissors
• Colorful ribbon to hang the completed wreath
• Cloth or newspaper to place on your work surface
• Wreath hanger for your door
• Optional: Sewing thimble, clear acrylic spray paint

Directions:

1. Decide which colors of candy you'll use for the wreath and place them in a bowl near your work area.
2. Hold each toothpick in one hand and cut it in half. You may want to wear protective glasses for this step. Lay the toothpick halves in one area of your workspace, near the candy.
3. Stick the cut end of the toothpicks into the bottom of each gumdrop. You'll poke the pointy part of the toothpick into the wreath.
4. Cut a 6-inch piece of wire and loop it around the top of the wreath. Tightly twist the top of it together. Use the clear tape to secure the wire to the wreath so it doesn't move around. You may need someone to help you with this step.
5. Decide your color pattern/order . You’ll likely have four or five rows of candy in the wreath when finished. You do not need any for the bottom of the wreath.
6. Lay the wreath flat on your work surface and press the gumdrops into the wreath, starting with one row at a time. You may want to wear a sewing thimble for this step to keep the toothpicks from popping up from the top of the candy and poking your finger.
7. Make sure you place the gumdrops as close to each other as possible, and press them into the wreath so the bottom of the candy is flush with the foam wreath.
8. Tie your ribbon in around the wire and form a nice bow so it covers the wire.
9. If you'd like, spray the wreath with clear acrylic spray paint to help preserve it. Once it's dry, hang the wire loop onto the wreath hanger. Adjust the bow as needed.

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It's hard for any gal to be anything but jealous of the glitz and glamour of the folks on the red carpet. Whether you like the Oscars or the Grammys, we'll show you how to throw a party that would make Ms. Xtina herself clamor for an invite.

Why should the celebs have all the fun?

When you're planning your party, whether it's for the Oscars, Emmys or Grammys, the first rule to follow is this: Keep it classy. That's what sets these shows apart and makes us so eager to score an invitation. You want it to be a party the celebs would want to attend.

So skip the gimmicky extras. Having a fake paparazzi take everyone's photos as they enter would be fun at a kids party , but you want to feel like the celebs, who often sneak off to the best parties in secret.

Who are you wearing?

What's the fun of an Oscar party if you aren't dressed to impress? Asking your guests to don crazy-expensive gowns and tuxes is a bit much, unless you're throwing a fundraiser or charity event. But cocktail-wear is just dressy enough to keep the theme without going to extreme lengths.

Location, location, location

Some celebs host after-parties at sucasa. So there's definitely nothing wrong with that if you've got the room . But the best parties are held in snazzy joints people get to brag about just because they know where it is.

If you decide your home isn't the right place, contact a local hotel to find out about renting a room. Depending on your area, a nice enough space will probably cost you around $500, which can easily be split among the guests . Also, if you have guests from out of town , you may be able to get special room rates based on the rental.

If you're having your party at home, consider moving any furniture or decorative elements that would conflict with your party decorations or inhibit your guests' abilities to mingle easily.

Make sure the room is equipped with at least one TV  that can tune in to all the red carpet action on your favorite channel and the event itself. You'll also want to account for tables and chairs and anything else you'll need for the party.

Celeb-worthy decor

This is where you'll really want to pause. It's easy to get a bit cheesy with the decorations for your party. Think elegant bridal soiree sans the wedding flowers and favors, not homecoming. You can hire a party planner or caterer , but it's not that hard to DIY.

We recommend going with a one- or two-color theme and sticking with classic, elegant colors like white or black with gold or silver accents. But don't go overboard. A little goes a long way on Grammy night.

The appetizer or guest tables should all have matching tablecloths and a tasteful centerpiece. Try an inexpensive assortment of large, same-color candles of various heights atop round mirrors. You can decorate the candles with ribbons tied around the base if desired. If necessary, decorate the chairs with draped fabric and elegant satin bows.

Stick with real tableware . Plastic anything will downgrade your party instantaneously. As much as possible, serving plates and bowls should also match.

Puck-worthy food and beverages

Wolfgang Puck is a world-renowned chef who's done food for more of these awards shows than we can list. While you may not be a master chef, you can still provide Puck-worthy appetizers and cocktails if you keep it simple.

For apps, stick with those that have only a few ingredients and are easy to eat . If it would be perfectly at home in your Super Bowl game-day spread, you don't need it.

For cocktails, stock a simple wet bar with common ingredients to make several popular drinks, plus one or two specialty theme drinks to make the night memorable. Choose an elegant cocktail that matches your theme for the evening. Have one bottle of wine for every two guests . A decent bottle can cost as little as $10, so don't go overboard, but steer clear of the box. Guests who want beer can BYOB , as it's difficult to please so many palates on a budget.

You could always hire your own caterer , of course, but perhaps you should check out these easy but elegant recipes from the writers at SheKnows before you make that call.

Be charitable

If celebs do anything right, it's making sure they give back. From Angelina Jolie to Bono, celebrities use their star power to give back to those in need. Host a party game in which guests "vote" for their favorite nominees by paying $1 per category. Keep the money in the charity jar all night — the guest who got the most winners right can choose the charity the money will benefit .

Swag

At these types of events, celebs usually get goody bags filled with expensive freebies. While you probably can't afford the quadruple-digit value bags they give at the Emmys , you can probably find a few inexpensive pieces to really make the evening one to remember.

In a gift bag filled with tissue that matches your decor, place just a few items of appreciation. Celebs have commented on getting anything from the latest and greatest moisturizer to iPod goodies, so the sky's the limit, really. Many super stores have sample aisles where you can get anything from lotions to fragrances. Just keep them higher end and make sure they aren't things people probably already have in their medicine cabinet.

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Nail design tutorial

In honor of the 49ers making it to the Super Bowl this year, we created this nail art to wear when rooting on your team.

football nail art for the big game

Follow these easy steps to create the full nail design. At the end, add the number of your favorite player on your thumb for a personal touch .

Start with a base coat of red on the thumb and gold on the rest of your nails.

Paint some strips of tape with red and white polish and let dry.

Cut the painted red tape into strips and stick them on the middle of your gold nails.

Cut thinner strips of the white painted tape and place over the middle of the red strips.

Trim excess tape.

Using the small paint brush, paint the number of your favorite player on your thumbs and finish with top coat.

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Super Bowl XXXVIII

'Twas the halftime show that spawned a new catchphrase in pop culture: "wardrobe malfunction." Who cares that Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson were bringing the house down prior to Nipplegate? Once JT tore off a piece of Jackson's top for a little bit of peek-a-booby, we couldn't remember our names — much less what the h*ll they were singing before that point. The Federal Communications Commission had a major hissy fit over the whole debacle, leading to an industrywide crackdown and increased censorship.

Super Bowl XXV

When a halftime show is titled "A Small World Salute to 25 Years of the Super Bowl" and is produced by Disney, it's a safe assumption it might not cater to the football-lovin' crowd. And who was performing in conjunction with the 3,500 children? New Kids on the Block, naturally. The result was like the Small World ride at Disney gone horribly awry — a dizzying mix of spinning adolescents and bubble gum singles like "Step by Step." To top it off, the performance was bumped until the end of the game in favor of a special ABC news report about the Gulf War.

Superbowl XLV

When the powers that be hired The Black Eyed Peas to perform the halftime show for Super Bowl XLV in 2011, the Peas looked good on paper — they were at the pinnacle of their popularity, churning out hits like "I Got a Feeling" and "Boom Boom Pow" left and right. When it came time to pony up for their big performance, though, the Peas failed to deliver. Between the strange, glow-in-the-dark ensembles and Fergie singing like a drag queen doing an impersonation of Fergie, this space-age act had football fans wishing it would hop in a Delorean and go back to the future.

Super Bowl XXVI

Let's get this straight: During the planning of Super Bowl XXVI, someone thought, "Hmm, let's pair the 'Queen of Latin Pop' with two figure skaters and throw in a bunch of ballroom dancers and giant snowmen for good measure. Now that's a halftime show!"

Uh, yeah. Not so much. Gloria Estefan, Dorothy Hamill and Brian Boitano's Christmas-themed extravaganza left the fans in the stands scratching their heads and had everyone yearning for the return of testosterone. This is football, after all — not the ever-lovin' Ice Capades.

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Cody Simpson, age 16, has been taking the teen music world by storm over the last few years, not only in his native Australia but also here in the U.S. Now, he's set to inspire one of the young contestants on Season 14 of The Biggest Loserwith a Feb. 4 appearance on the show. SheKnows was able to speak with Simpson about his appearance and where he's headed in the music world.

It has to be be tough still being a kid in the public eye and acting as a role model at the same time, but the singer seems to take it all in stride.

He told SheKnows, "When I started to realize I had some kind of voice, an influence amongst young people, I really wanted to take that and use it positively."

He continued, "I feel very blessed and want to give back as much as I can to kids my age."

In his appearance on Monday on the inspiring weight loss show, Simpson joins up with contestant Lindsay Bravo, one of this season's kid ambassadors. Not only is the 13-year-old working to improve her health after a five-year struggle with weight gain, she is also tackling the theme of the week, "Leading by Example." While Bravo works on an anti-bullying speech for her peers, Simpson steps in to share his own story of being teased.

When asked if it was hard to reveal his own challenges, he said, "Yeah, but I try to be pretty open about it, too, because literally every day online I get hate [from people]. It's pretty hard to avoid."

That's a tough thing to hear from someone so young, but it's an unfortunate part of being in the limelight in the internet age. Simpson felt it was important to support Bravo and her quest for overall health in her life by talking about his own struggles.

Since the reality show is all about fitness and good nutrition, the teen star knows he needs to keep fit while out on tour. He tries to stay as active as he can with workouts in the gym and has a trainer who comes out on the road with him.

However, he spoke like a true 16-year-old when he shared, "My mom's always making sure I'm not just eating a bunch of junk."

Simpson just completed a U.S. leg of Justin Bieber's Believe tour, and now the duo are off to Europe for a couple of months. Even though he's performing with the Biebs, the Aussie is really trying to make his own mark on the music world.

Simpson said, "We're in a similar category of artists, so I try to be as unique as I can."

If you think the two teen stars are constantly talking the music biz, think again. When they hang out, it's "less about music and more about chilling."

Simpson's first studio album, Paradise, came out in October, and he's already in the studio working on the follow-up. He's definitely finding that his sound is growing up with him, so expect a more mature album when it is released.

It's not all work for the teen though. If Simpson isn't in the studio, most likely you will find this surf enthusiast "down at the ocean," which is his own personal paradise away from his music career.

So, what's next for the accomplished pop star? He couldn't have given SheKnows a better answer:

"I want to a better artist and a better person. There's always room for improvement."

Cody Simpson's special appearance on The Biggest Loser airs Monday, Feb. 4, on NBC.

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Hosted by Kelsey Grammer, the show will be full of awards season favorites, including Ben Affleck for Argo and Steven Spielberg for Lincoln.

The big question: Will Affleck and Argo pull out the big W? He's picked up most of the top prizes this season and is — as of now — the one to beat at the Academy Awards on Feb. 24.

Nominees

The biggest question: Who's nominated? Let's break down the nominees of the major categories.

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film

• Ben Affleck — Argo
• Kathryn Bigelow— Zero Dark Thirty
• Tom Hooper — Les Miserables
• Ang Lee — Life of Pi
• Steven Spielberg — Lincoln

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary

• Kirby Dick — The Invisible War
• Malik Bendjelloul — Searching for Sugar Man
• Lauren Greenfield — The Queen of Versailles
• David France — How to Survive a Plague
• Alison Klayman — Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Mini-Series

• Greg Berlanti — Political Animals, "Pilot"
• Philip Kaufman — Hemingway & Gellhorn
• Kevin Reynolds — Hatfields & McCoys
• Jay Roach — Game Change
• Michael Rymer — American Horror Story: Asylum, "Dark Cousin"

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Dramatic Series

• Michael Cuesta — Homeland, "The Choice"
• Jennifer Getzinger — Mad Men, "A Little Kiss"
• Lesli Linka Glatter — Homeland, "Q & A"
• Rian Johnson — Breaking Bad, "Fifty-One"
• Greg Mottola — The Newsroom, "We Just Decided To"

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Comedy Series

• Louis C.K. — Louie, "New Year's Eve"
• Mark Cendrowski — The Big Bang Theory, "The Date Night Variable"
• Bryan Cranston — Modern Family, "Election Day"
• Lena Dunham— Girls, "Pilot"
• Beth McCarthy-Miller — 30 Rock, "Live from Studio 6H"

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in a Musical Variety

• Michael Dempsey — 12-12-12: The Concert for Sandy Relief
• Don Mischer — 84th Annual Academy Awards
• Chuck O'Neil — The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, "#17153"
• Glenn Weiss — 66th Annual Tony Awards

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs

• Tony Croll — America's Next Top Model, "The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model"
• Peter Ney — Face Off, "Scene of the Crime"
• Brian Smith — Master Chef, "Episode #305"
• J. Rupert Thompson — Stars Earn Stripes, "Amphibious Assault"
• Tim Warren — Ink Master, "Episode 103"

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials

• Albert Alarr — Days of Our Lives, "11895"
• Larry Carpenter — General Hospital, "Bad Water"
• William Ludel — General Hospital, "Magic Milo"
• Scott McKinsey — General Hospital, "Shot Through the Heart"
• Jill Mitwell — One Life to Live, "Between Heaven and Hell"

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs

• Stuart Gillard — Girl vs. Monster
• Paul Hoen — Let It Shine
• Savage Steve Holland — Big Time Movie
• Jonathan Judge — Camp Fred
• Amy Schatz — Don't Divorce Me! Kids' Rules for Parents on Divorce

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Do you think Ben Affleck will win again for Argo?

Our little big-eyed stunner, Wednesday AddamsChristina Ricci has finally admitted she's engaged!

Despite the fact that Ricci has been rocking that three-rock ring since October, the actress has remained mum about the situation. Until this weekend, that is, when she fessed up to Us Weekly.

"Yeah," the Pan Am beauty told Us Weekly."[We got engaged] a couple months back."

Ricci was previously engaged to actor Owen Benjamin, but the two split in 2009. Then, while on the set of Pan Am, Ricci met the gorgeous James Heerdegen, who works as a dolly grip. He's worked on tons of movies, including Sex and the City, Friends with Benefits and Revolutionary Road. Though we think he's cute enough to be an actor, too, if he wanted. The two have been dating since last February.

So does the newly engaged actress have any big plans for the upcoming Valentine's Day? Not really.

"Honestly, I was trying to think of that before, I can't remember a single Valentine's Day!" she admitted Us Weekly. "I personally just don't think I've ever made a big deal about Valentine's Day. I mean. I like to get like flowers."

Hopefully her future hubby has some romantic ideas in store. After all, it's their first V-Day as an engaged couple!

Ricci didn't share any wedding date details with the magazine, so we'll have to keep you posted on that. She's taking life a little slower these days, though, and it seems like her schedule isn't quite as cramped. Her next movie, Smurfs 2, doesn't open until the summer. So she has plenty of time to plan something just right for her and James.

Good luck, love birds!

It's hard to believe that just a few years ago, Amanda Bynes posed for the cover of Maxim. Now, Bynes had to leave her apartment — or else. Her landlord told the fallen teenage star to get out of her New York City apartment ASAP because she's ruining the building's atmosphere — and breaking lots of management's rules — seemingly without care.

TMZ reported that Bynes received a letter from her landlord earlier this month explicitly threatening Bynes with eviction if Amanda didn't leave on her own. On Friday, moving trucks were spotted outside her building. Guess she got message.

No surprise: This red-headed mess was recently evicted>>

The details surrounding Amanda Bynes' almost-eviction involved drugs and noise. TMZ's source says the letter explained that Bynes' lease would be terminated because she was a "building nuisance" and that her penchant for smoking marijuana "morning, noon, and night" was simply too much for the residents and the nonsmoking building.

Amanda Bynes: Popped for DUI>>

Amanda Bynes faced several legal issues over 2012, notably a DUI charge in April, despite the actress' claim she neither drinks alcohol nor parties.

She told US Weekly back in 2007, "I don't like to drink. I have definitely stayed out of the party scene. I've been offered to go to those parties, but I feel like I would be the one who would die if I did something." Bynes added, "I don't know how they think they're going to live forever."

Amanda Bynes' BMW is disgustingly dirty>>

Hmm, by 2010, perhaps Bynes had decided to change her ways. She started off the year with a racy Maxim photo spread and a decision to branch into more adult movie roles.

Said Bynes to Maxim, "I want to show people who I am. My parents were like, 'Does this mean you're going to do sexy movies now?' I said, 'Well, if they're done the right way, then maybe! I mean I'm not going to do porn, but if it's a Leonardo DiCaprio movie or whatever..."

Bynes later said on her sexy spread, "Point is, it's time for me to start making my own decisions."

Maybe Bynes' Maxim cover foreshadowed her eviction?

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According to our sister site, Soaps.com, General Hospital is on call for another big casting shake-up. We're all still in mourning over Jason's departure, and now it sounds like Todd Manning, Starr Manning and John McBain may be headed back home, too. Michael Easton is even talking about the kerfuffle on his Facebook page.

What's the problem? It turns out Prospect Park owns the rights to the characters of Todd, Starr and John. Now that One Life to Live is gaining a second life on the internet, it wants the characters back. It doesn't sound like Easton, Kristen Alderson or Roger Howarth are required back to set if they're that unhappy with the thought of going, but the show will still require their characters. And it's not as if McBain can exist in two worlds, right?

As everyone continues to get up in arms over exactly what to do about the situation, Prospect Park released the following statement:

Prospect Park understands that 'General Hospital' has featured Llanview transplants Michael Easton and Kristen Alderson among others while we arranged production of the new version of 'One Life to Live.' These characters, who we own under our agreement, are obviously essential to our production efforts, and a large reason we licensed the program. We also understand that legions of 'General Hospital' fans have grown to love these actors and characters in a short time. So even though we are paying ABC millions of dollars to license the shows, we have been, and continue to be willing to equally share the characters with 'General Hospital' and ABC. It’s a win-win for the actors, the shows and fans, who love all of the shows and storylines. We hope to work out these agreements with ABC and the actors.

In other words, General Hospital knew all along that Starr, Todd, and McBain's appearance was probably only temporary. The show probably shouldn't have created such long-term places for them among the General Hospital regulars. Prospect Park also seems entirely willing to work out a schedule so the actors can do both, which seems admirable.

Then again, the current storyline for GH has brought the old Port Charles vampire storyline back into play with McBain's character. Is it possible they'll transform Easton into his own PC vampire character and let OLTL find someone new to play McBain on their internet revival? As much as we love Easton, Port Charles didn't survive for a reason: Vampires are so over. Unless the writers can turn him into a zombie, the vampire storyline may help them keep Easton but lose fans.

To read more about the contract negotiations , head over to Soaps.SheKnows.com.

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