What it is

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society strives to help blood cancer patients live longer, better lives. They are committed to finding a cure for all types of blood cancers, including: leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Thanks to its major fundraising campaigns, Team in Training and Light the Night Walk, LLS has raised more than $750 million in research funding since 1954. This dedication to advancing cancer treatment has led to a five-year survival rate for people with leukemia that has nearly quadrupled since the conception of the organization, and Hodgkin’s lymphoma is now recognized as one of the most curable forms of cancer.

Light the Night

Light the Night Walk involves communities coming together across the United States and Canada to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to continue its success. Each event is an inspiring, leisurely evening walk in which walkers carry illuminated balloons: white for survivors, red for supporters, and gold in memory of a loved one lost to cancer. These communities of walkers gather together on this special night to bring hope and light to the darkness of cancer.

Sign up for a walk and learn more about the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society here.

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Make the most of your kitchen space

Cooking can be a challenge if you have a small kitchen. Between counter space and storage, you can only buy the appliances you need. We've got the scoop on the most useful gadgets you can own.

Whether you live in an apartment or a smaller house, it's hard to want to spend a lot of time cooking if your lack of space is going to make everything a pain. Get excited about cooking again by leveraging your space with these clever gadgets for small kitchens.

Many cooks with small kitchens think they can't have a stand mixer. Not true. In fact, that's the one appliance you need. KitchenAid makes a variety of attachments that can turn your KitchenAid Stand Mixer into just about any device you need. It can grind meat, squeeze fresh juice, make purees, slice fruits and veggies into perfectly uniform shapes, grate cheese — using just the flat beater , you can even use it to make shakes!

The attachments will take up some space, but you can fit most of the more awkward attachments on a single shelf in your cabinet . For the mixing attachments, you can hang those either behind your mixer or in a cabinet on tiny hooks installed easily with a screwdriver . Or, you can buy the MixerMaid

The best way to save space in a small kitchen is to have gadgets that serve more than one purpose, and this grill from George Foreman is a multitasking champ. It comes with two grill plates, a deep dish bake pan and a muffin/bake pan . You can purchase up to seven additional plates to customize it to your needs.

The Ninja Kitchen System is a less-expensive and lighter-weight alternative to the KitchenAid. It can do almost everything the stand mixer can do, but it's lightweight enough to be stored under the counter and pulled out when necessary. It also has quite a few attachments .

The quality isn't quite as high as the KitchenAid, but it's still well reviewed. It's also likely to take up more than one shelf in your cabinet because it requires the additional canisters for certain types of work. But it's a great buy for cooks who value countertop space over storage space.

This workhorse functions as a slow-cooker, rice maker and steamer and does all tasks well. The 30-cup pot is a big advantage whether you're cooking for a large family or just want to make up a batch of your famous chili and freeze the leftovers for a quick meal later in the month.

The steaming tray allows you to steam veggies or meats while cooking rice or making other recipes that contain liquid below. The steamer also works well to steam dumplings , tamales and other foods, though it's a bit small to do large batches.

In addition to multiple heat settings that give you a lot of control, it also has a one-touch sear setting , has a nonstick coating and features a tempered glass lid with an adjustable steam vent. Better yet, most of the parts are dishwasher-safe, and it takes up about as much space as a large saucepot when stored.

Sometimes, the best solution to a small kitchen is to just give yourself more space. If a remodel is out of the question for you, check out these clever stand-alone kitchen designs from Kitchoo. The features vary based on the model you choose, but you can get your Kitchoo with anything from a sink, dishwasher, drawers and cabinets, burners, a microwave grill and more in a variety of colors. When it's not in use, it can be folded up and packed away so it's dual purpose is barely noticeable.

The Kitchoo isn't yet available in the U.S., but they're working on it and plan to have availability in the states soon. Stay tuned to their blog or social media pages to get the news the minute it breaks!

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The gorgeous Paula Patton stops by Sesame Street Thursday to help Elmo and viewers understand the word "innovation." . The skit is creative and fun as Elmo tells Patton he wants to explain the word "innovation" in a "new and different way." Ah — we see what you did there, Elmo! Clever.

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Paula Patton — who is married to handsome soul singer Robin Thicke — helps Elmo as he first brings out a handmade tablet, the Word-O-Pad that says the word of the day while making sure to clearly emphasize the syllables of the word. But wait! Elmo doesn't stop there — he wants to think of more "new and different" ways to say "innovation."

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So the newer innovation to say the word "innovation?" A Word-O-Bot! The upgraded tool is quickly not enough for Elmo who now says he needs an even newer way to say the word of the day. When Elmo returns as the Dancing Elmo-Bot, Paula and Dancing Elmo-Bot dance as Elmo sings the word of the day to viewers. Pretty creative.

Check out the full skit with Paula Patton and Elmo below.

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Mindy McCready was driven to suicide by court papers saying she could lose custody of her two sons, according to a friend of the fallen country star.

Private investigator Danno Hanks told People he received an email from McCready that read, "The most important thing are [sic] my babies must come home."

"She lost all hope," Hanks told the mag.

He also revealed that McCready had emailed him a suicide prevention video she put together, featuring rural images interspersed with photos of herself and boyfriend David Wilson, who killed himself last month.

"She said she wanted to put together this video to help people deal when someone had suffered a suicide in their life and God," he said. "I asked her if I could post it and Mindy's answer was, 'You'll know when it's right.'"

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McCready was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on the front porch of the home she shared with Wilson, who shot himself in the bedroom of the same home last month. She also shot and killed her dog, and the father of her oldest child said he is positive that if the boys had been with her, she'd have killed them too.

"Just look at what she did and how she did it," McCready's former fiancé Billy McKnight told the National Enquirer. "She killed the dog before she killed herself and I fear she would have taken those kids with her too if they had been there."

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The Brit Awards secured two of the hottest pop acts around these days: One Direction and Justin Timberlake performed Wednesday night in London at the annual music award show.

One Direction — or 1D as they are commonly called — was up for Best British Group while Justin Timberlake was of course only performing at the Brit Awards.

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Timberlake performed his latest single, "Mirrors," at the 2013 Brit Awards. MTV News reports Timberlake's Brit Awards performance included a cool beginning with Justin standing just "beneath a spotlight" and then working his way up to a climactic ending complete with a dramatic light show and Timberlake singing in the rafters.

One Direction's Brit Awards performance was also a delight for fans. The young boy band — whose band members' ages range from 19 years old to 22 years old — performed "One Way or Another," a cover of American band Blondie's 1979 hit. Hollywood Life described One Direction's Brit Awards performance as filled to the brim with "boyhood energy."

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While One Direction's career seems to grow hotter with each new single, Justin Timberlake is already a musical icon. Timberlake wasted no time giving eager fans a glimpse of his reinvented musical style that clearly shows just how Timberlake has evolved and matured over these past few years.

In a way, One Direction represents a look back in time at Justin Timberlake when he too was the member of new and increasingly successful boy band *NSYNC. .

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Another day, another threat of a lawsuit from Donald Trump. The 66-year-old, who can prove he's not part orangutan, is now taking aim at the creator of an online petition that urges retail chain Macy's to cut ties with the Celebrity Apprentice star.

While the petition has become wildly popular, with over 685,000 people having added their names to the list, it's also caught the attention of the billionaire mogul and his legal team. Alan Garten, Donald Trump's attorney, has sent a letter to Angelo Carusone, the person responsible for starting the Dump Trump petition at SignOn.org.

Trump will sue Carusone for damages "not less than $25,000,000" if he continues his campaign.

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"While you claim to be merely exercising your right to free speech, your egregious, pre-meditated and illegal conduct far exceeds anything protected by the Constitution," a letter from Donald Trump's attorney, dated Dec. 27, reads.

"Rather than simply engage in lawful protest, you have apparently made it your mission to interfere with and intentionally disrupt Mr. Trump's longstanding and well-established business relationship with Macy's as well as his contractual dealings with other third parties through mob-like bullying and coercion."

In a statement, Dump Trump petition creator Angelo Carusone responded to the suit threat by saying, "Donald Trump's attempt to silence me will not work. I've dealt with enough bullies and know better than to succumb to intimidation. By threatening me, Trump is only reinforcing the point that we've been trying to get Macy's to recognize: that Trump's brand is consequence-free bullying and chicanery; it shouldn't be rewarded."

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Taking the feud to Twitter Wednesday, Donald Trump attacked Carusone, tweeting, "My ties & shirts at Macy’s are doing great. Stupid @GoAngelo is making people aware of how good they are!"

Contradicting his lawyer's claims that damages were done, the curiously coiffed man pictured above with wife Melania and son Barron in January added, "Looks like a lawsuit against GoAngelo won’t work—my ties & shirts doing too well at Macy’s--he's actually helping. I have no damages!"

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These pizzas can be made smaller or larger; it's all a matter of preference. They make great individual serving pizzas for a meal, snacks or appetizers at a party.

Pesto pizza bites recipe

Yields 6-12

Ingredients:

• 1 recipe homemade pizza dough
• Store-bought or homemade pesto
• Shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Prepare pizza dough. The dough can be made a few days in advance and refrigerated, just make sure it's at room temperature before using.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
3. Lightly flour a kitchen surface and divide the dough into even pieces of the desired size. Use a floured rolling pin to roll out the dough evenly.
4. Top generously with pesto and mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake at for 10-12 minutes or until cheese has melted and is starting to brown.

Pizza dough recipe

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup warm water

Directions:

1. Combine flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl. Stir in oil and warm water.
2. Knead for 10-12 minutes, sprinkling flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking to bowl. The dough should be elastic and smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour.

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Tonight, Arrow returns with a new episode — and a new team member. Felicity Smoak has joined forces with Oliver Queen   and his partner John Diggle .

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Felicity's a tech genius who works for Oliver's family, at Queen Consolidated. Now that she's been brought into the vigilante fold, how will she fit in with the group?

In an interview with TV Guide, Emily Bett Rickards explained, "Her role now is to help them solve different crimes in Starling City as well as creating a different balance to the group that the audience, and Olivier and Diggle, will enjoy as well."

Some fans want Felicity and Oliver to be more than just friends. They've even come up with a combo name for the nonexistent couple.

"Yes, Olicity, I think it is," Rickards said. "[Laughs] It's hard to say if there's going to be a love interest/crush/relationship, but the relationship definitely starts to change. Oliver has a lot of walls, but with the biggest wall down and that secret out there — even though he still has secrets from everyone — it allows Felicity to see Oliver more clearly."

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This week's "The Dodger" episode will show us a different side of Felicity. She'll dress to the nines at a high-class event to help Oliver catch a thief. We'll also meet another character from the Green Arrow comic — Roy Harper aka Speedy.

Arrow airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on The CW.

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Elizabeth Taylor's jewels have the rich and famous making their way to Bulgari's Beverly Hills location. There, eight pieces from the late star's collection are currently on display.

Julianne Moore had the honor of wearing the $6.1 million emerald-and-diamond Bulgari creation seen here, which was given to Elizabeth Taylor as a wedding gift from Richard Burton in 1964.

The 52-year-old Moore, who earned our nod for best dressed at the Golden Globes, is the first person to wear the piece since Elizabeth Taylor herself! Taylor died in 2011 at age 79 of congestive heart failure.

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New mom Drew Barrymore also attended the Bulgari event and gushed to reporters about Elizabeth Taylor: "Well, I think it's amazing to see what she personally, and Richard Burton, created for their lives. I think it's about seeing a moment where they responded to something and purchased it. I'm so curious as to what made their pupils dilate."

Kirsten Dunst added with a laugh, "Richard Burton really got [Elizabeth Taylor] some beautiful jewelry, so she has good taste in men, that's for sure!"

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After rubbing elbows with the rich and famous, as well as setting eyes on the collection herself, Dina Gachman noted for Forbes, "The jewels aren't for sale, which is kind of nice. If you love Elizabeth Taylor it's not about how much they cost; it's about remembering how completely fabulous she was. Talented, outspoken, gutsy, and, of course, breathtaking."

Are you envious of those who are seeing Elizabeth Taylor's prized jewels?

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Last summer, Sharon Osbourne announced she was leaving America's Got Talent. Her departure was retaliation against NBC for its treatment of her son Jack, who was set to appear on the reality show Stars Earn Stripes.

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The younger Osbourne was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and as a safety precaution, the network rescinded his invitation.

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The UK Daily Mail is reporting that Melanie Brown, aka Mel B. from the Spice Girls, is joining the judges' table. According to the newspaper's sources, Brown is a favorite of America's Got Talent creator Simon Cowell.

"Simon loves trying people out on his shows, Mel's already been a judge on X Factor Australia and it's too far for her to keep taking the kids. She did want to do X Factor UK, but Simon really wanted her to do America's Got Talent."

Apparently, Brown has the personality and résumé Cowell's looking for. Her no-holds-barred approach will fit in perfectly with fellow judges Howie Mandel and Howard Stern.

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After months of rumors, NBC has confirmed what we all suspected.

In a statement, NBC president of alternative and late-night programming Paul Telegdy said, "To know her is to know a very frank, strong, enduring entertainer. Someone who has a very strong point of view. We needed somebody who was qualified for the job. She's an amazing singer, dancer and a huge personality. The contestants will get a lot of constructive feedback from her and I can't wait to see her chemistry with Howard and Howie."

Brown may not be the only newcomer. EW claims NBC may hire a fourth judge for the competition.

"The right person has to show their hand," Telegdy said.

Stay tuned!

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Jeff Winger is finally dealing with his daddy issues. This week, he'll confront his absentee father, William, as played by James Brolin. The veteran actor jumped at the chance to exercise his funny bone on the NBC series.

On the outside, Jeff is a narcissistic mess. He has moments of kindness, but they're few and far between. What comes across as cold, however, is just a defense mechanism he developed as a young child. When his father left his family, Jeff cut off his emotions.

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This season, Community will tackle his family troubles head-on. Brolin will appear as the dad Jeff barely knew, and their reunion is odd to say the least.

According to Brolin , "The father tries but I just don't think he fits in a lot of places. And a lot of his answers are from left field. I loved every bit of dialogue that they had written. Every once in awhile there's something kind of delicious and fun for an actor who's done a lot of things, and this is one of them.

"From the moment he opens the front door, whatever he says is just off," Brolin continues. "And when Jeff says something and he answers, it's just not on the same track at all. There's probably something very sad about this, but there's something very funny and recognizable about it... Good comedy is about real stuff."

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Brolin has a thing for playing estranged fathers. He also appears on ABC's Castle as the title character's dad.

Community airs Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC.

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Shia LaBeouf has exited the Broadway play Orphans, though whether he was fired for his performance or quit over feuds with co-star Alec Baldwin is unclear.

The play is scheduled for previews the week of March 19; producers announced to the Associated Press that LaBeouf dropped out due to "creative differences."

Just what those differences are is tough to say; LaBeouf certainly muddied the waters with a series of Twitter posts last night in which he revealed private emails between he and Baldwin and other Orphans insiders.

LaBeouf posted an email exchange between he and Orphans director Dan Sullivan in which the director said, "I'm too old for disagreeable situations. [Y]ou're one hell of a great actor. Alec is who he is. [Y]ou are who you are. [Y]ou two are incompatible. [T]his one will haunt me."

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Reading between the lines, it sounds like Baldwin and LaBeouf are fighting about… something? Who can tell? That was one heck of a diplomatic response, particularly if you take a look at LaBeouf's side of the email conversation: It's a long, weird series of statements about what a man is and does . Um, what are you talking about, Shia? What? "A man knows his tools and how to use them." Hmm, speaking of tools.

Where were we? Oh yes, Shia LaBeouf.

He also posted an email exchange between himself and Alec Baldwin in which he starts up the man-statements again: "A man can tell you he was wrong … He can apologize, even if sometimes it's just to put an end to the bickering."

Baldwin responded, in part: "I don't have an unkind word to say about you. You have my word."

The New York Times has it that LaBeouf didn't leave on his own steam: Producers elected to replace the actor because they weren't into his "performance choices."

So which one is it? Was he arguing with Baldwin or doing bad acting? Neither? Both? LaBeouf didn't clear things up much with a series of odd posts following the posting of the private emails in which he opined about acting and the theater, such as: "actors used to be buried with a stake through the heart. those peoples performances so troubled on-lookers that they feared their ghosts." Also: "the theater belongs not to the great but to the brash. acting is not for gentlemen, or bureaucratic-academics. what they do is antiart."

Uh… huh. Just gonna leave that there.

What do you think? Is LaBeouf wrong to reveal private emails publicly? Does it sound like he got a bad rap? He's known for some pretty far-out statements and behavior— is this more of the same?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

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stay in and CReate a romantic dinner at home

Try these tips to create a romantic, intimate meal at home, perfect for any budget.

White linen tablecloths. Candles on the table. Your favorite wine. A delicious meal. Reservations. $100 plus tip, or more. Want all of those things except the big bill? With a little thoughtful planning, you can turn your "date night in" into your favorite date night, ever!

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Less than two months after actor Josh Brolin was arrested for public intoxication, he and wife Diane Lane have announced they are splitting up.

A rep for the couple confirmed the news to Us Weekly, saying, "Diane Lane and Josh Brolin have decided to end their marriage," adding that they have been separated for a couple of months — the timing of which seems to coincide with Brolin's arrest.

What happened? No one's talking yet, but an insider told the mag there's no big drama. "It was a mutual decision," the source said. "It is very amicable. It's not ugly, it's just over."

But fans might find it hard to believe that it's not ugly. In addition to the recent alcohol arrest, Brolin was cuffed for spousal battery just four months after the couple's wedding following "a misunderstanding at home," his rep told People in 2004. Lane did not press charges and the case was dropped.

This will be the second divorce for both stars. Brolin was previously married to actress Alice Adair with whom he has two children, Trevor, 24 and Eden, 18. Lane wed actor Christopher Lambert in 1988; the couple split in 1994. After being introduced by his stepmother Barbra Streisand at a 2002 party, Brolin and Lane wed in 2004 at the actor's central California ranch.

The news puts a damper on Oscars weekend as both actors have been honored with nominations in the past: Brolin nabbed a Best Supporting Actor nom for 2008's Milk and Lane for Best Actress for 2002's Unfaithful. Keep an eagle eye on the red carpet to see if either shows up to this weekend's festivities.

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I don't know about you, but I would choose baking a cake over cooking dinner any day. To help me come up with fresh ideas, I refer to these five baking blogs — all updated almost daily — for inspiration, and I hope you will, too!

Little pieces of heaven for bakers

As a baker, it can be difficult coming up with new and unique ideas when the mood for something sweet strikes. As good as Funfetti cake from a box is, even that gets old. Next time you're deciding what to bake — whether for yourself or as a treat for co-workers — don't hesitate to check out one, or all, of these top five baking blogs. Trust us, you won't regret it!

We love the catchy name of her blog — Bakerella— and all the delicious treats and recipes she shares. Blog author, Angie, is actually the creator of cupcake pops! She provides dozens of recipes and variations to the bite-size snack and also has recipes for everything from cakes and pies to brownies and cheesecakes. Her blog is full of fantastic photos showcasing her sweet treats and superb creativity. She even has a book — Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Treats— featuring all things cake pops. Take a look, you'll be glad you did!

Heather — author of SprinkleBakes— comes from a background of fine arts and painting, and you can tell she lets her creativity shine throughout all of her recipes. Here, she shares her own unique original recipes, family recipes and adaptations of her favorite recipes. Basically, she's got it all — from coconut cappuccino muffins to pecan pie taffy to blue velvet cupcakes . She released a book last year — SprinkleBakes: Dessert Recipes to Inspire Your Inner Artist— showcasing her best, most creative recipes. If you're looking for creative inspiration, SprinkleBakes is the blog for you!

A personal favorite, Lovin' From the Oven, is a blog not just of baked goods, but of easy delicious meals, too! Not to take away from the baking — blog author, Kim, does share more than 100 unique cookie recipes — but we like that she mixes it up. She also shares real-life stories in between all of her beautiful photographs of mouthwatering treats. This makes her relatable, and we love it! If you're looking for a blog of daily desserts and easy recipes, plus looking to get to know a wonderful person, Kim's blog is for you!

Joy the Baker has been blogging for more than five years now, so her recipe index is full— and we love it! She's got everything from chocolate cream filled vanilla donuts and chai-spiced cinnamon rolls to gluten-free chocolate and peanut butter pudding and vegan dark chocolate dipped sugar cones. Her blog truly meets every type of eaters' needs, and she has a book — Joy the Baker Cookbook. Oh yeah, and any blogger that has a specific section designated for recipes containing booze is right up our alley!

Michelle of Brown Eyed Baker says it's perfectly acceptable to eat dessert first, and we couldn't agree more! Her most popular recipes include homemade snickers , cherry Coke float cupcakes, grasshopper mint chocolate bark and a layered red velvet cheesecake. In addition to her one-of-a-kind baked goods, she shares recipes for meals, too — such as Cajun shrimp macaroni and cheese. Michelle's self-taught, making her recipes doable for both novice and expert bakers alike — so don't be afraid to tackle a recipe or two of hers!

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Seth MacFarlane

Is Seth MacFarlane the coolest, most unassuming guy in Hollywood? Pretty much. He's the mastermind behind Family Guy and Ted and is nominated for an Oscar for best song, making him the first Oscar host to be in Oscar contention. Known for his inappropriate, envelope-pushing humor, Seth is certain to serve up a little edge at the Oscars. And this is Hollywood, so talk about a room of material at Seth's disposal! Will Oscar's attempt to bring in a younger and hipper crowd pay off? Oscar is counting on us to tune in and find out.

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Cue the ladies

Oscar, you sly dog you! This year, four Oscar-winning actresses are confirmed to present — Halle Berry, Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon. With all these beauties, who will be the beast? John Travolta, while not beastly per se, has been shrouded in tales of impropriety for several months. Seems Oscar may be testing the tried-and-true formula for tabloid TV — sex and scandal.

Oscars? There's an app for that

Look who's getting all techie at 85! For the first time, the Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood to bring the audience and viewers the best audio experience possible. On top of that, not only can members of the Academy vote electronically this year, but there is also an app for Oscar die-hards! An electronic "back-stage pass," the official Oscars app gives you all the inside scoops on nominees, and it allows you to cast a vote for your personal faves. You can even stalk your favorite stars from the red carpet, to the stage, to behind the scenes on Hollywood’s biggest night!

Roadtrip!

Oscar isn't done making history. In another Oscar first, the "Oscar Roadtrip" kicked off in New York City Feb. 4 and will be visiting cities in a cross-country tour to reach Hollywood by the night of the Oscars, Feb. 24.

"We created the Oscar Roadtrip to bring the magic and fun of the Oscar ceremony to movie fans across the country," said Josh Spector, managing director of digital media and marketing for the Academy. "The Oscar Roadtrip makes it possible to share the once-in-a-lifetime thrill that only comes from holding an Oscar statuette."

We can see the Facebook frenzy now! Well played, Oscar, well played.

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Love is in the air on Parks and Recreation. The NBC comedy is taking the plunge with Leslie and Ben . The dynamic duo of Pawnee will soon make it official. Tonight, they'll say those magic words: "I do."

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It took several seasons to get the happy couple to this point. But in true Parks and Rec fashion, don't expect the wedding to go smoothly. After all, the impromptu ceremony will be a collaboration within the Parks department.

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"There are a lot of details about the wedding, [and] everybody has a job to fill,” says showrunner Mike Schur . “Part of the fun of the episode is that — since the wedding was originally planned for May, but at the black-tie gala they decided to do it that night — they basically have two hours to put it together. So, there’s a part for everybody to play.”

Everything happens on the fly, and they'll need someone to perform the ceremony. That's where Tom comes in.

Schur explains, “Tom becomes the officiant and has to get ordained online in an hour. And Donna [Retta] plays a role in that we’re, for the first time, going to feature her beautiful and professionally trained singing voice.”

Marriage is a big deal, but don't expect it to dramatically change the show. Parks and Rec prides itself on having multidimensional characters.

“They’re both committed — not only to each other, but to their careers and their friends and to living a full life," Schur reveals. "Maybe there’s a trap you can fall into if you have to tell the story repeatedly about their relationship, but we don’t have that problem.”

Parks and Recreation airs Thursdays at 8:30/7:30c on NBC.

Are you excited for the couple's big day?

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It looks like the he said, she said fight is going to continue a bit longer now that Howard Stern has jumped into the fray. On Wednesday, Stern decided to show his support for Kelly Clarkson in her battle against Clive Davis' comments in his new book.

The memoir, The Soundtrack of My Life, not only includes the music mogul's admission that he is bisexual, but it includes his account of a crying incident in his office over the song "Since You've Been Gone."

Davis believes he was the one who pushed for the hit song on her album, My December, while Clarkson maintains the sobbing was over another big song "Because of You" when Davis dismissed her as a "sh**ty writer."

After Clarkson took to her WhoSay account to clear up the confusion, Davis spoke to the L.A. Times to defend her allegations.

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He told the paper, “In the book, I provide an in-depth look at our years together during which we shared major multi-platinum success, as well as a few creative differences. I am truly very sorry that she has decided to take issue with what I know to be an accurate depiction of our time together.”

Now, to add more spice to the pot, comes shock-jock Stern who tore apart the 80-year-old executive. On his SiriusXM radio show, he said, “It sickens me when management guys like to set the record straight about how f**king creative they are and what geniuses they are.”

Of course, Stern wasn't done; he continued with, “This guy is trying to diminish what she does? Doesn’t he have enough in life, can’t he tell his story without f**king degrading her?”

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Well, it seems that Stern knows a bit from experience since creative types are always clashing with executives over personal projects and freedom of expression. It is Stern's own freedom of speech that landed him the deal with SiriusXM satellite radio after years in terrestrial radio.

The America's Got Talent judge even supports Clarkson's talent as someone with an "amazing voice" who has "worked hard to get to where she is."

Hopefully, this is the last word on the subject matter and Clarkson and Davis can go back to a peaceful and successful music partnership.

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Laura Bush's gay marriage quotes are causing a stir. Not because of their content, but because the former First Lady and Spoken from the Heart author did not give permission for what she said previously to be used in a new ad.

The Respect for Marriage Coalition caught soon-to-be-grandma Laura Bush off guard by using a quote from her that dates back to a 2010 conversation with Larry King, in which she said, "When couples are committed to each other and love each other then they ought to have the same sort of rights that everyone has."

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After word reached the 66-year-old that she's appearing in a new pro-gay marriage advertisement, a spokesperson had this to say:

"Mrs. Bush did not approve of her inclusion in this advertisement nor is she associated in any way with the group that made the ad. When she became aware of the advertisement Tuesday night, we requested that the group remove her from it."

So far, it does not appear the group has any plans to take the ad down, but rather plans to spend $1 million to air the spot nationally as well as run print ads in major newspapers.

"We used public comments for this ad from American leaders who have expressed support for civil marriage," a statement from the Respect for Marriage Coalition reads. "We appreciate Mrs. Bush's previous comments but are sorry she didn't want to be included in an ad. The ad launched a public education campaign that will now move to new and different voices that reflect the depth and breadth of our support."

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Interestingly, the gay marriage ad also features a clip of former Secretary of State Colin Powell voicing his support for same-sex marriage rights. Yahoo News notes that a spokeswoman for Powell stated they were not asked for permission either, but that "his remarks are in the public domain and we have not asked them to remove it."

Do you think the new ad had the right to use Laura Bush's gay marriage support quote?

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Meatloaf is a classic American meal. We decided to take this classic and jazz it up a bit! Spicy salsa, fresh chopped vegetables and lots of southwest flavors are mixed in to create the perfect flavor. After all that, we even topped it with a little Mexican blend cheese and some spicy jalapeños. If you want even more flavor you can top it with some salsa. If you're looking to spice things up, this is the dish for you!

Southwest meatloaf recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup medium spice salsa
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup frozen corn
• 1 orange bell pepper, small dice
• 1 small yellow onion, small dice
• 1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese
• 2 tablespoons jalapeños
• 1/2 cup medium spice salsa

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and, using your hands, mix well.
3. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and shape the meat mixture into a loaf and add to the lined baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 45-55 minutes until the loaf is firm. Top with cheese and cook for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
5. Optional: Top cooked meatloaf with chopped jalapenos and salsa.

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