Photo credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage

If you were hoping for another royal wedding any time soon, don't hold your breath. Rumor has it Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas have split — but the breakup comes just in time for the ginger's next unofficial visit to the States.

So who dumped whom? As usual, sources are mixed, ranging from Cressie dumping Harry because she's too carefree to be tied down by royal responsibilities, to Harry dumping Cressie because she's too "needy."

"Cressie is still young and has huge reservations about marrying into the royal family. They had a chat over the weekend and decided it's best they cool things off," an insider told ShowBizSpy.com. "Harry's hoping she'll change her mind but for now, the romance is very much off."

10 Things to know about Cressida Bonas >>

But another source told People that it was definitely Harry who did the dumping. "He found her too needy and it just wasn't working out," one of Harry's pals told People.

The split comes just days before Harry and Prince William — sans Kate and Prince George — are due to travel to the U.S. for the Memphis wedding of longtime pal Guy Pelly. So we're saying you have a chance, ladies.

The breakup certainly doesn't seem to be keeping Harry down. Today — which just happens to be Will and Kate's third wedding anniversary — the prince met with Invictus Games hopefuls, soldiers and veterans injured in the line of duty who hope to compete in the Paralympic-style games modeled after the U.S. Warrior Games in September.

Read more Prince Harry

Prince Harry builds the best toilets, reveals Dominic West
Prince Harry quits flying Apache for a desk job
VIDEO: Prince Harry completes trek to South Pole

Photo credit: WENN

Disney and Lucasfilm announced the official Star Wars: Episode VII cast on Tuesday, confirming rumors that Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill will be reprising their iconic roles.

Additional returning cast members include Anthony Daniels as C-3PO, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca and Kenny Baker as R2-D2, no doubt exciting fans everywhere.

Harrison Ford gets into a scuffle with Chewbacca >>

Director J.J. Abrams shared his excitement about working with the actors. "It is both thrilling and surreal to watch the beloved original cast and these brilliant new performers come together to bring this world to life once again."

Actors new to the franchise include John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver (Girls), Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis), Domhnall Gleeson and Max von Sydow.

HBO star Adam Driver may be newest Star Wars evildoer >>

Also joining the cast is Andy Serkis. Serkis, who played Gollum in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Caesar in the Planet of the Apes franchise, should be right at home with the epic scope of the Star Wars films. No word yet on whether he'll be turning in another riveting CGI performance for Episode VII.

Fans won't have to wait too long for the film to hit theaters.

"We start shooting in a couple of weeks," says Abrams. "Everyone is doing their best to make the fans proud."

Star Wars: Episode VII is set to open worldwide Dec. 18, 2015.

On the second season of ABC's Nashville, Connie Britton's character, Rayna, has had her fair share of troubles. A car accident that nearly cost her life, her father's imprisonment, release and death, not to mention the truth about her daughter's real father coming out — it's hard to imagine that Rayna, or any of the other characters, could go through much more. But if the first season finale of Nashville taught fans anything, it was to expect the unexpected.

Michelle Obama goin' country on Nashville >>

SheKnows spoke exclusively with Britton about the last episodes of the show's second season, including what it was like to work with the nation's first lady.

"Oh, yes, it's all just begun," Britton teased. "I do think these last episodes are really great ones and [in] the second-to-last episode, Michelle Obama is going to be on the show, which is incredibly exciting. The reason she's there is because we actually went and shot at an army base. We shot at Fort Campbell, which is outside of Nashville. My character, Rayna, puts on a big concert for the troops and it was a really incredible experience for us to be able to go and do this concert for the troops there."

But the excitement doesn't stop there. "Then that leads us into the finale episode, which is not going to be unsatisfying, let me put it that way," Britton revealed. "There are great stories that take us into that episode and great twists and turns, and there was one, in particular, that even caught me by surprise. So it's going to be very satisfying for audiences, I'm sure."

Catfight! Nashville's Aubrey Peeples promises "lots of sparring" >>

Another challenge for Rayna has been working with her sometimes-rival, Juliette. The two characters have gone from hating each other to respecting each other and Britton has enjoyed both aspects of their relationship.

"I hope that they're not ever just completely best buds," Britton said about the two women. "Because I think we would miss out on so much of the fun dynamic between them that I just think is fundamentally there. But I like that there's sort of a growing respect between them and that's important to me. I know Hayden and I both felt this way, that we ultimately wanted to show female performers in support of one another, which is certainly what I experience in real life."

When talking about all the challenges that Rayna has faced this season, Britton became reflective.

"Gosh, let's see. She lost her father this season, who was in jail. That was a tough one, for sure; also because there were so many emotional links to her father. So I think that was definitely emotionally challenging for the character. Then, really, anything with her daughters always is of utmost importance because, as we all know as mothers, those are the most important things that we deal with."

Britton also shared some of her beauty regimen and how she keeps her skin healthy while working all day on the set.

"I've been working with Ponds, thank goodness," Britton shared. "One of the things I have discovered recently of theirs that I love — and it's been around forever — that we all know about, is the Ponds cold cream cleanser."

"I love it, especially after I've had a long day, particularly if I've been performing and have a lot of makeup on," Britton continued. "I put it on and it feels like I'm doing a treatment for my skin, really, and it removes makeup, everything."

INTERVIEW: Nashville's Callie Khouri admits all hell breaks loose >>

What about for ladies who are in a hurry and don't have time for a full cleansing treatment? Don't worry, Britton has advice for you gals, too.

"The other thing I've been loving, too, that is a Ponds product is the towelettes, which are incredibly convenient. You can start your day cleansing with a towelette and it also tones and moisturizes and is wonderful. I have them with me all day. I have them on set with me, I throw them in my car and it's always really refreshing and wonderful, so I've been really happy with those."

To learn more about the final episodes of Nashville Season 2 and to hear more beauty secrets, be sure to check out the full interview above.

Photo credit: DJDM/WENN.com

Men everywhere will be rejoicing at the news that the beautiful and talented Olivia Munn is once again single.

The Magic Mike actress has decided to call time on her two-year relationship with her beau Joel Kinnaman, Us Weekly reports. According to the magazine, multiple sources have revealed that Munn has actually been single for several months already although it is believed the former couple's split was amicable.

Olivia Munn: I'm "trying to overcome my social anxiety" >>

"They ended things a few months ago but both seem fine," a source revealed to Us Weekly. "A lot had to do with distance. He's back filming in Toronto and she's now in L.A. for good."

The news of the couple's split may come as a shock to fans because the pair were spotted looking loved-up while enjoying some time out together in New York City in February. And at the time, The Killing actor even gushed about his lady on the Today show, saying, "She's a hoot, she's a lot of fun."

Olivia Munn says she's done with New Girl... for now >>

In fact, the 34-year-old actor was not the only one to gush about his significant other. The brunette beauty just recently sang Kinnaman's praises in the May 2014 issue of Allure magazine.

"If there was ever going to be a girl who would want her man to bring home a RoboCop suit, it would be me," she confessed. "Joel is truly fantastic in it."

However, if the breakup reports are true, then we doubt Munn will stay single for very long because she's previously been linked to a string of Hollywood hunks.

Photo credit: DJDM/WENN.com

We've been getting excited about the rumors that the latest judge to be joining The Voice Season 7 is Gwen Stefani, and now the rumors have been confirmed.

No Doubt's frontwoman will be replacing Christina Aguilera — who will be taking time off during her pregnancy with her and fiancé Matt Rutler's baby daughter — as the latest judge on The Voice!

Stefani confirmed the exciting news on her Instagram account with a snapshot of her fingers holding a microphone and making a "V" symbol, which she captioned, "It's true! @nbcthevoice."

And NBC has also finally announced that Stefani will be joining the judges' panel. "Internationally acclaimed solo artist and No Doubt singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani has been named a coach for the upcoming seventh season of NBC's Emmy Award-winning musical competition series The Voice," NBC said in an official statement on Tuesday.

However, the television network was beaten to the announcement by Aguilera, who will return to the show for Season 8.

The 33-year old singer took to Twitter on Monday to welcome her replacement. "So excited to have you join #TheVoice squad @GwenStefani! Welcome to our crazy fam! Kisses- xoxo #blondesdoitbest," Aguilera wrote.

So excited to have you join #TheVoice squad @GwenStefani! Welcome to our crazy fam! Kisses- xoxo #blondesdoitbest

— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) April 29, 2014

Fellow The Voice judge Adam Levine had also previously shed some light on the "Hollaback Girl" singer joining the show.

"She would be a really good addition to the show if she were to be on it, but that's only a rumor as of now," Levine told Us Weekly last week.

Well, now it's no longer just a rumor! The show will begin taping in June alongside fellow judges Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Pharrell Williams.

One of the most important factors in purchasing a new home is location. However, how are you supposed to make sure the location is right for you? Stacy Johnson of moneytalksnews.com has a few tips to help solve this dilemma.

Kids? Family? Urban living? Johnson says the first thing you should do is figure out what you want for your future. He says good signs in a neighborhood are trendy retailers and upscale, locally owned businesses. Another good sign is people outside fixing their properties. If you think you have found the neighborhood you want to live in, visit it during different parts of the day and week so you can see the type of place it is. Johnson also encourages talking to people other than your real estate agent — for example, neighbors and business owners. This way you can gain some true insight on how it is to live in the neighborhood and the kind of people who reside there. Evaluating the location is crucial in purchasing a property, not only for your own comfort, but for later on as well if you one day decide to put your property back onto the market.

Moving? Consider these cities

7 Kid-friendly cities to move to in the U.S.
6 Small towns you'd actually want to move to
10 Amazing places to live if you love the great outdoors

Photo credits: WENN

Cressida's career

A source told People that Cressida Bonas wants to focus on her career. That sounds kind of made up. No matter how much you love your career, if you had a chance to marry Prince Harry, don't you think you'd figure out a way to do both? Is it weird to suggest that being married to the fourth in line to the British throne might boost your chosen career? Surely someone ambitious enough to put her career before her personal life would realize that.

10 Things to know about Prince Harry's girl Cressida Bonas >>

Too needy

Another source recently revealed that Prince Harry found the young Bonas to be "too needy." That's a label no girl wants to be branded with. We're suspicious of this claim for two reasons. BBC royal correspondent Peter Hunt says sources close to Harry want to make it clear that this is not the reason for the split. These two also endured a five-month separation when Harry went to Afghanistan. Long separations aren't usually the hallmark of needy types.

Prince Harry is single and ready to mingle >>

Too young

Bonas is 25 years old. Last month, a source told the Daily Mail, "She has just started a new job where she's being paid the usual salary of someone her age — i.e. peanuts — and she has found a flat to rent with her friend Daisy. She is doing all the things that people in their 20s should be doing." So Bonas would rather be young, broke and live in a box than date royalty? We sort of doubt it. Most women who have married British royalty have been young, including Harry's mother, Princess Diana, who was 20 years old when she married Prince Charles.

Cold feet

Bonas' cold feet over a rumored upcoming engagement is also being blamed for the split. This is one bit of gossip that may have some weight to it. She is young, she is just getting started on a career and the responsibilities of a royal wife would be enough to make anyone want some space to think. Harry's older brother Prince William and Kate Middleton also broke up for three months during their courtship. Time will tell if these two just need a little timeout to sort through the idea of a future together.

Britain is betting on another royal wedding >>

Kate Middleton

Tabloid magazines CelebrityDirtyLaundry.com and Star Magazine are blaming the split on Middleton. According to these reports, Bonas was getting freaked out at the thought of becoming the newest member of the royal family and had a little weekend sit-down with Middleton, who filled Bonas in on what she could expect as Harry's wife. Apparently, Bonas would rather take a pass.

Photo credit: PIKSEL/iStock/360/Getty Images

With arguing grandparents, an image-obsessed mother, a distant stepfather and a brother who thinks he's Jesus, it's no surprise that Bronwen Oliver has always wanted a different family. Cue Jared Sondervan, who is cute, sweet, funny and has the family that Bronwen has always desired. Bronwen falls head over heels and is more than willing to accept his marriage proposal. But the closer the wedding date gets, the more Bronwen starts to question if marriage really is the right decision.

Erin McCahan revisits the trials and tribulations of teenage love in Love and Other Foreign Words (out May 1).

Tessa Russo has decided to give up her career to focus on caring for her two children and pediatric surgeon husband, despite her mother's warnings. Valerie Anderson is a single mother and attorney who has given up on romance. While both women have almost nothing in common, a tragic accident will bring them together in ways they never expected.

Beloved and best-selling author, Emily Giffin, returns with an extraordinary story of love and loyalty in The One and Only (out May 20).

Elsie Porter meets Ben Ross on a dreary New Year's Day. Their chemistry is instant, and within two weeks, the couple is hopelessly in love. In May, they elope, but the fairy tale ends nine days later when Ben is hit by a truck while riding his bike and killed. Now, Elsie is forced to cope with Susan, the mother-in-law who didn't even know she existed.

Taylor Jenkins Reid tackles tough marriage and relationship issues in After I Do (out July 1).

Ruth Saunders is only 3 years old when she survives the car crash that kills her parents. Through years of surgeries, Ruth's grandmother is there to take care of her and tell her she's still beautiful even with the scars. Ruth moves to Hollywood with her grandmother to pursue a writing career and, after a few years, gets her big break. But in the end, Ruth's big break may end up breaking her.

New York Times Best-Selling author, Jennifer Weiner, returns with another empowering story in All Fall Down (out June 17).

After becoming pregnant, Eleanor Amore is called back home to the Bronx and her estranged family by "The Site," which the family shares. The last time Eleanor was home, she was 10. Everyone remembers that time, except Eleanor. With the help of her childhood sweetheart, Eleanor will struggle to unlock the secrets of her past that keep coming back to her in flashes. But will the secrets she learns about her magical family heal or forever shatter the Amore clan?

Suzanne Palmieri enchants readers and puts them under her spell once again in The Witch of Belladonna Bay (out May 13).

The Carmichaels and the Grahams are in Nantucket for a wedding. The wedding plans are being coordinated based on the wishes of the bride's late mother, who left a notebook detailing every aspect of her daughter's nuptials. Everything should be perfect, but in reality, things are anything but. Faith and relationships will be tested as the wedding day grows closer each day.

Best-selling author Elin Hilderbrand revisits the power of love in The Matchmaker (out June 10).

First, close the door at work, or put the kids in front of Dora the Explorer before you take a look at Rihanna's latest nip parade.

Charming, right? Take a moment to study this image and then see why Rihanna's nipples are ruining our lives.

Nipple power

This may or may not be anti-feminist to say out loud, but the truth of the matter is our nipples have a lot of power. In fact, female pop stars like Rihanna realize that, which is why they are shoved in our face on a way-too-regular basis. Rihanna knows this Lui magazine cover will, thanks to her nipples, have her in the center spotlight for a few days. (Miley Cyrus, please don't consider this a challenge. We're still trying to recover from your bare-chested horse ride.)

VIDEO: Rihanna posts insulting portrait of Karrueche Tran >> 

Rihanna, with her willingness to let the girls hang out in public, is weakening our nipple power. Look at it this way. Even though men have their own nipples, it's hard to meet one who doesn't want to become better acquainted with our nipples. This fact of human nature contributes to the reason that men take us to dinner, laugh at our jokes, hold our hand on the way to the car and open the car door for us. Yes, some men are genuinely interested in getting to know us better, but it's probably fair to say they are equally as interested in getting to know our nipples better.

Routine

That's where Rihanna's public nudity is becoming a problem. Look at her nips. Nothing terribly special about them, is there? As women, we already know that. We already know there is nothing overly impressive about our nipples and the male fascination with them alludes us. At this point, we have seen RiRi's nips so much, they're straight up boring. They have become as routine as our morning cup of coffee.

How did these celebrity potheads celebrate 4/20? >> 

Desensitized

So if guys become desensitized to celebrity nipples (which in theory should be way cooler than our ordinary ones, right?), what does that do to our nipple power? It erodes it entirely! Why would a guy think our nipples would be more interesting than Rihanna's, whose areolas can easily Googled? Men will soon figure out what we've known all along — nipples just aren't that fascinating.

Rihanna is digging herself into a hole. Soon, her nipples won't be enough to grab headlines. Then what? Ugh. We shudder to speculate the lengths she and other pop tarts might go to. What's next? Is she going to rob us of our vag power, too? Eventually, she's going to run out of body parts, and then she'll have to just rely on her music to get attention.

This is Pete.

This is Tally.

They met by chance.

They went out a few times.

And then, they fell in love.

They became inseparable.

Nothing could tear them apart.

Not the Breaking Bad vs. New Girl debate.

Not "My mother's on the phone, say hello."

Not even the front-seat-back-seat situation.

They traveled together.

They went to parties together.

They even started an online business together.

And then, one day, Pete said "I woof you."

And Tally said, "I woof you, too."

It made them both pretty happy.

They believed their dreams had come true.

Then, one day, Pete had an idea.

"I woof her," he said. "I want to marry her."

And so, he asked her. And she said...

The two were ecstatic and began making plans.

They registered at their local pet store.

They shopped for houses.

They took engagement photos.

And she found the perfect dress.

When the big day arrived, Pete was nervous.

But she was too beautiful for him to get cold paws.

And they lived happily ever after.

More dogs to fall in love with:

15 Dogs that like to garden >>

11 Cute dogs that love basketball season >>

Five factions for Fido: Which dog is Divergent? >>

While May the 4th is not a national holiday, Star Wars Day is celebrated by many just the same. As all those who love Star Wars know, May the 4th sounds an awful lot like "May the force be with you," and many feel that any excuse to celebrate the brainchild of George Lucas is a good one. These ideas can help keep the force with you this May the 4th.

Play dress up

Playing dress up is fun for the whole family. Even your baby can get in on the fun. Your costumes can be as simple as a bathrobe and a few sashes, or more elaborate creations that you might see during Halloween or at a comic convention. This adorable family from Craftiness is not Optional does Star Wars so wonderfully and can be inspirational for you as you work on your own costume ideas.

View the films

No May the 4th is complete without viewing at least one of the films. If you and your kids are up for a day-long movie session, queue up all six Star Wars films (Amazon, $90), starting with The Phantom Menace of course. If you're not so into the prequel trilogy, pop in A New Hope and follow with The Empire Strikes Back, and then finish up with Return of the Jedi. If you're viewing more than one movie, make sure you take plenty of breaks for play and food.

Chomp on Star Wars food

You can't really go out and buy a pizza shaped like a Jedi-in-training, but you can most certainly serve pizza and add a sign proclaiming it to be Padawan pizza. It can be so much fun to use your imagination and make ordinary party food out of this world. Yoda soda, Boba-Q chips, wookie cookies… the possibilities are endless. Arena Five even has some amazing free printables for you to use if you're stuck for ideas.

Make lightsaber pretzels

What Star Wars gathering is complete without lightsaber-themed food? These lightsaber pretzels from i should be mopping the floor are super easy to do — simply coat pretzel rods with colored frosting. For an even more realistic look, wrap the handles with tin foil.

Create pool noodle lightsabers

If you'd like to give your partygoers something to whack each other with (and what kid wouldn't love that?), you can easily make your own bigger-than-life-sized lightsabers with pool noodles and duct tape — check out A Better Dream to learn how.

Build a Star Wars LEGO set

Gather your kids together in between movie viewings to work on a LEGO Star Wars set. How much fun would it be to put together a Millennium Falcon (Toys R Us, $126) with your kids and your friends?

Go to Legoland

This May the 4th, go big — visit Legoland and make your kids' wildest dreams come true. At both the Florida and California locations, Star Wars favorites can be found in the LEGO Star Wars section in Miniland.

Check out Star Wars Weekends

If you can't get out of town on May the 4th, plan ahead and visit Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort on weekends from May 16 to June 15 during Star Wars Weekends. You will encounter Star Wars characters and enjoy spectacularly unique Star Wars entertainment that can be found nowhere else.

More on sci-fi and kids

Viewing guide for your geek-in-training
See inside Tori Spelling's Star Wars birthday party for Liam
Out of this world baby names from Doctor Who

By Claire Gallam

When I describe my childhood, the only word I can really think of is "lucky." I grew up with one of the most incredible cooks and bakers any child can hope to. Almost every night, my mom would make us a beautiful dinner, and we'd eat together as a family. Even at the age of 8, I devoured everything. I loved the smell of roasted asparagus and the strong, pungent taste of blue cheese. I fell in love with food the way most kids fall in love with Disney World or video games. Watching my mom cook and bake was always romantic and enchanting. Even on her hardest days, when the four of us were terrorizing her and tearing apart the house, she always had a smile on her face when she was in the kitchen. And now, as the cook of my house, I catch myself with that same smile.

Even though she made so many amazing dishes, one of my favorites growing up was goulash. Now, it's not glamorous or fancy, but it's delicious. It's a dish my great-grandmother used to make for her as a kid, and she made it for us, just the way I'll make it for my kids. It uses everyday, simple ingredients and can be made in less than an hour. It's comfort food to me, and every bite reminds me of those family dinners I had growing up. In fact, I always volunteered to clean up after so I could sneak a few more forkfuls of goulash while my brothers watched TV. This dish is everything my mom is to me — comforting and absolutely incredible.

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
• 1 (28 ounce) jar stewed tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) jar diced tomatoes, drained
• 8 ounces marinara sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing the pot
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add a dash of salt. Toss in the noodles, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a large Dutch oven with olive oil.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the ground beef, and break it apart using your spatula. Cook until the beef is browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the fat from the pan.
4. Add the noodles, ground beef mixture and bacon to the Dutch oven. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, marinara sauce and tomato paste. Mix well until all of the mixture is fully combined. Stir in some fresh parsley and salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Cover the Dutch oven, and bake for about 30 minutes. Uncover, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until the top is just a bit crispy. Serve with more fresh parsley and cracked pepper.

By Chelsea Lords

This is my mom's all-time favorite salad that she would make for us. She made it every single Sunday, sometimes changing out the strawberries for mandarin oranges and the strawberry Jell-O for orange Jell-O. When we were little, she would let us kids drain the pineapple and drink the leftover pineapple juice. We loved that! She would always let us help stir everything together and sneak a few bites. Sometimes we would make this strawberry fluff salad and serve it over waffles or pancakes.

One of the reasons I have such a love for baking and creating dishes is the wonderful memories I have of cooking with my mom. This salad, although simple, holds great memories for me. My mom was never worried about food taking longer to prepare or if we made a mess as we tried to help. She wanted us to have fun and to love creating meals. She spent hours teaching me various tricks in the kitchen and ways to bake better.

Now that I live halfway across the country, I always think about my mom when I make this salad. It's also become a tradition in my home to make waffles with this strawberry fluff salad for Saturday mornings. Whenever I make it, I think about the memories I have of making it with my mom and enjoying it with my family. Food brings people together, but it was my mom that instilled in me a passion and a love for cooking and good food. And whenever I think of good food and my mom's favorite signature dish, it's this salad that brings the greatest memories to me.

Serves 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 ounce) container light frozen whipped topping, completely thawed
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package sugar-free strawberry Jell-O
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

Directions:

1. Drain the crushed pineapple well.
2. Pour the dry Jell-O mix into the whipped topping, and mix until combined. Be careful not to overmix or to beat the whipped topping.
3. In a medium-size bowl, combine the strawberries and pineapple. Gently mix the whipped topping with the fruit.
4. Store the fluff salad in the fridge, or serve it immediately.

By Gina Matsoukas

I'm betting when most people think of their kitchen and food memories of Mom, they think of mac and cheese, soup or something equally comforting. Sure, my mom made all those things, but that's not what first comes to mind. Almost all of my childhood food memories can be traced back to our small summer backyard garden. Fresh basil, Swiss chard and copious amounts of tomatoes in August are the things that make me think of her.

This dish is a perfect example of what we'd eat night after night in the summer when we had more fresh garden veggies than any family of four could consume. It's a simple Swiss chard and tomato dish studded with fresh basil. It comes together in minutes, and I can't make it without thinking back to my mom in old jeans, picking weeds from the garden while my brother and I played soccer in the backyard.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 large bunch Swiss chard
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Dash red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (or the equivalent amount of diced fresh tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Separate the leaves from the stems of the Swiss chard, and chop the stems into 1-inch pieces.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add the Swiss chard stems, and cook for about 3 minutes, until they begin to soften.
5. Add the diced tomatoes and their juices, and cook for another 3 minutes.
6. Add the Swiss chard leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Toss the leaves with tongs so that they get coated with the juice from the tomatoes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the leaves wilt down.
7. Turn off the heat, add the basil leaves, and toss to combine.
8. Plate the Swiss chard, and top with the grated Parmesan.

By Karen Miner

Deciding on a dish that most reminds me of Mom is easy, because there are only a handful to choose from. Not because she was stuck in a rut, making the same recipes week after week, but because my mom wasn't the cook of the family… That task fell to my dad. So when Mom was in the kitchen, you knew you could count on certain dishes coming out. And the dish I wished for with all my heart was porcupines — super-simple meatballs with rice poking out, cooked in a super-simple sauce.

To this day, the smell of classic Campbell's condensed tomato soup instantly transports me back in time. What is it about this simple meal that I fell so hard for? There are minimal ingredients, none of them fancy, and nothing especially extraordinary about this dish. Except that my mom made it, which makes all the difference.

Even now, 25 years later, though I am tempted to modify any and all recipes I come across, I make this one as written. And for my money, I'll take my mom's version over mine any day. Because doesn't it just taste better when it's made by Mom, no matter how old you are?

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup white rice, uncooked
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Shaved Parmesan cheese
• Chopped fresh basil or parsley

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper and 1/4 of the soup.
2. Shape into approximately 18 small balls, and place them in a large skillet with a lid.
3. In a small bowl, combine the remaining soup, water and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the meatballs in the skillet.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the skillet, and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked, shaking the pan occasionally to coat the meatballs with sauce.
5. Serve with sauce over rice or spaghetti, or enjoy it plain. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.

Want to give Mom the gift of food? Make one of these delectable edibles, infused with love.

Get the recipes >>

More ways to make Mother's Day delicious

Mother's Day tea party recipes
Top 10 Mother's Day recipes
Not your mama's Mother's Day cocktails

Photo credit: Bridow/WENN.com

Bella Thorne has grown up before our eyes since she launched her career on Disney Channel's Shake It Up! back in 2010. Now that the series has concluded, the 16-year-old star is moving in a different direction and helping teens make good decisions in their personal lives.

SheKnows talked with the young actress about the iDECIDE campaign, whose work was highlighted during Alcohol Awareness Month in April.

INTERVIEW: Bella Thorne talks Shake It Up!, Drew Barrymore & being judged >>

She remarked, "I've just turned 16, but I've quickly learned that the path to success is all about making smart choices, standing up for what you believe in and staying healthy. I'm so excited to join the iDECIDE campaign to share this message with my fans so they can follow their dreams and have happy, successful futures!"

As for her own life, Thorne turns to her family for support when she's faced with difficult situations in Hollywood.

"I have a really good family, and I'm really surrounded by a lot of great people. So I remain grounded. I have to think about my family and what would be best for me," the teen star said.

INTERVIEW: Bella Thorne doesn't let her dyslexia hold her back >>

She understands why a campaign with a celebrity spokesperson is necessary. Thorne explained, "It's really important because teens are faced with tough decisions, and it's nice to have someone to be there for them."

She mentioned that her teen followers can get involved by going to "the website Responsibility.org or going to @Bella_iDECIDE on Twitter or @Bella_idecide on Instagram."

For Thorne, the sky's the limit these days since she will next be seen in the comedy Blended, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, which will be released on May 23. She had an amazing time filming with the two Hollywood heavyweights. She described Sandler as a guy who "loves his sports" and Barrymore as a "delight who is one of the most beautiful women I've ever met."

After her work on the film, look for Thorne to add directing to her résumé. She told SheKnows, "I expect to be at the Oscars in the next 10 years."

Now there's a girl with ambition!

Photo credit: WENN.com

It's a sad day in the film industry because Bob Hoskins has died at age 71 following "a bout of pneumonia."

Hoskins enjoyed an acting career that spanned over three decades, and some of his most popular movie roles include Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988), The Long Good Friday (1980) and Mona Lisa (1986).

Hollywood veteran Mickey Rooney dies at age 93 >>

The news of the talented British actor's death was confirmed by his agent Clair Dobbs, who told NBC News that Hoskins died on Tuesday.

"We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Bob. Bob died peacefully at the hospital last night surrounded by family, following a bout of Pneumonia," the Hoskins family said in a statement.

"We ask that you respect our privacy during this time and thank you for your messages of love and support."

WWE legend Ultimate Warrior dies suddenly at 54 >>

Hoskins started his career in theater but soon moved onto roles on the big screen, where he was widely known for playing Cockney and East End gangster characters. During his impressive career, Hoskins was nominated for an Oscar and won a BAFTA award and Golden Globe for his performance in the 1986 film Mona Lisa.

In August 2012, Hoskins released a statement in which he announced he would be retiring from the showbiz world and that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, although he was pleased to have enjoyed such wonderful experiences and opportunities in the film industry.

Peaches Geldof's Instagram removed after sudden death >>

Hoskins is survived by his wife, Linda Banwell, and four children Alex, Sarah, Rosa and Jack. And our thoughts are with all those who loved Hoskins during this sad time.

Photo credit: Jupiterimages/Pixland/360/Getty Images

Book worms, movie buffs, comic book lovers and avid TV viewers will appreciate this delightful assortment of beloved fictional characters with really great names. One of these may inspire your next baby name choice.

Make-believe
baby names

Whether you got your fix from comic books or the Sunday paper, there was nothing like waiting for the next adventure of your favorite character.

The best movie characters stay with us far longer than 120 minutes. Life is complete when we laugh and cry and hide in fear with most memorable film personas like these.

How does one begin to choose the best TV show characters of all time? Perhaps these iconic favorites will at least give you a head start.

Click the banner to check out our database of over 30,000 baby names >>

More baby name ideas

Downton Abbey-inspired baby names
Baby names inspired by reality TV
Baby names from your family tree

Kendra Wilkinson

Kendra Wilkinson has fun at her baby "sprinkle," as she rests a pair of Stride Rite girly shoes on her baby bump while celebrating the upcoming arrival of her baby girl. Wilkinson’s baby shower took place on April 19 at a friend's home as they celebrated with a few close girlfriends.

The former Girls Next Door star looked adorable in an Isabella Oliver Snake Print Short Sleeve Side Ruched Maternity Dress (A Pea in the Pod, $199).

The 28-year-old is expecting her second child with her husband, Hank Baskett, any day now. Their son Hank Jr. is 4 years old.

"The baby shower was so much fun. The first time around, it was more formal and cute and getting stuff I needed. This time around it was more fun," she told Us Weekly. "My friends kind of forced me to do it because you're not technically supposed to do a second baby shower, but my friends wanted me to do it so bad, it was a good time to get my friends together and just have a good time. It was more like a bachelorette party than it was a baby shower!"

Wilkinson was gifted with a fun Tupac Shakur onesie, in addition to a POSH Mommy personalized “We Love You Mommy” necklace. Guests were given goodie bags with Mabel’s Labels’ bag tags, as they munched on an organic spread from Paleta and got their sugar fix from a candy buffet from Candy Me UP.

Next up: Pregnant Mila Kunis shows off her baby bump at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival

Photo credit: Dustylu photography

{pageBreak}

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Pregnant Mila Kunis shows off her baby bump <a href="http://t.co/Y5JDdbmq3d">http://t.co/Y5JDdbmq3d</a> <a href="http://t.co/hVmMfiHVxb">pic.twitter.com/hVmMfiHVxb</a></p>&mdash; Herald Sun (@theheraldsun) <a href="https://twitter.com/theheraldsun/statuses/460950129126567936">April 29, 2014</a></blockquote>

<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Mila Kunis

Pregnant Mila Kunis showed off her tummy in a cropped lace top paired with jean shorts that she belted below her baby bump while attending the Stagecoach Country Music Festival with her fiancé, Ashton Kutcher. The Two and a Half Men star also got in the country music spirit, wearing a cowboy hat and blue bandana.

Kunis, 30, and Kutcher, 36, were spotted kissing and hugging as they listened to music on April 27 in Indio, California. The couple, who are expecting their first child together, attended all three days of the popular music festival, which is basically a country version of Coachella.

"They looked blissfully happy," a source told Us Weekly. "They were dancing to the music and sharing kisses as Wild Feathers played."

Kunis is rumored to be expecting a baby girl. "Mila absolutely loves being pregnant,” a friend of the couple revealed.

Next up: Pregnant Stacy Keibler wears a daring cutout dress

 {pageBreak}

Stacy Keibler

Stacy Keibler looked amazing as she showed off her baby bump in a black cutout BCBG Max Azria dress at the 5th Annual Elle’s Women in Music Celebration presented by CUSP by Neiman Marcus.

The 34-year-old Supermarket Superstar host is expecting her first child with her new husband, Jared Pobre. The couple got married on March 8 and shortly thereafter announced their baby news. Prior to dating Pobre, Keibler dated George Clooney for two years before they split last summer.

Keibler, who is rumored to be expecting a baby girl, has had fun with her pregnancy and is even calling herself “MommaKeibs” and her husband “PoppaPobre” on Instagram.

Next up: Ciara shows off her bare baby bump in a photo shoot

Photo Credit: Getty Images for ELLE

 {pageBreak}

<iframe src="//instagram.com/p/nLMhhqyHls/embed/" width="612" height="710" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>

Ciara

With only a few weeks left in her pregnancy, singer Ciara showed some photos from her W magazine photo shoot.

“If You Really Look, He's Laying To On Side. This is Where He Lays A lot:) Imagine Being Kicked In The Same Spot Over and Over:) I Must Say It's The Only Kicks I Like. I Say Ouch and Smile Everytime,” she captioned the photo.

The 28–year-old is expecting her first child with her fiancé, rapper Future, and in the magazine she revealed she is taking lots of parenting advice from her good friend Kim Kardashian.

"[Kim has advised me on] everything from breastfeeding to how a stroller works," Ciara told the magazine. “You don’t know your child until they get here, you don’t know their personality. There is a lot of learning to do. I loved that advice. I believe in allowing your child to be who they want to be — as long as they want to be something great.”

She also admitted she planned on losing the baby weight quickly. “As soon as the body says hit the gym, I’m gonna hit the gym. I’ve been having a lot of food fun. I don’t want to sound too cocky, but I consider myself superwoman.”

Next up: Pregnant Tila Tequila says she is “about to explode!”

 {pageBreak}

<iframe src="//instagram.com/p/nTUKTZwK3C/embed/" width="612" height="710" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>

Tila Tequila

Tila Tequila posted a photo of her baby bump with the caption, “Barely at 3 months and I'm already about to explode!! I wonder how many could be in there? Lol! When I laugh really hard I can feel the baby move! Awwww!#HappyMom.”

Radar Online is revealing that the father of the child, Thomas Paxton Whitaker, and Tila have already split up, with him saying that she dumped him because he didn't have any money and “was broke.”

The reality star is expecting her first child In November and has already posted on Instagram and Facebook about raising the child as a single mom.

<iframe src="//instagram.com/p/nWaGPvQK8s/embed/" width="612" height="710" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>

“It's just me and you now baby, but oh how happy do you make me? Do you know how much I'm going to spoil the living daylights out of you?? Yay!#Motherslove #glowing #HappyMom,” she captioned the above photo.

She later posted on her Facebook page, "Can be frustrating that a woman has to take care of everything herself and take up other "people's" responsibilities for them, but that's OK. That's why we are strong women. #SingleMothers."

More celebrity moms

Copy her look: Get Kristin Cavallari's maternity dress
Top celebrity moms on Twitter
Celeb mom style: Get Beyoncé's one-piece swimsuits

Photo credit: Dennis Van Tine/Future Image/WENN.com

Talk about star power: Benicio Del Toro, Steve Carell, Daniel Craig, Seth Meyers, Dulé Hill, Joe Biden and President Barack Obama have all joined forces to reinforce that no means no.

The celebs are participating in the White House's 1 is 2 Many campaign to help push universities to improve their handling of sexual assault cases.

6 Celebrities you didn't know were accused of sexual assault >>

"Prevention and education programs vary widely, with many doing neither well," the White House task force said in a statement. "And in all too many instances survivors of sexual violence are not at the heart of an institution's response: they often do not have a safe, confidential place to turn to after an assault, they haven't been told how the system works and they often believe it is working against them."

"We heard from many who reached out for help or action, but were told they should just put the matter behind them."

An extremely important piece of info in the video comes when Del Toro specifies, "If she doesn't consent, or if she can't consent, it's rape, it's assault."

In most states, if a woman is incapacitated in any way — including being drunk — she is legally incapable of giving consent, a fact many misunderstand.

CeeLo Green accused of drugging, sexually assaulting woman >>

Watch the 1 is 2 Many PSA

The stars of the video, which is set to run in select Regal Entertainment Group and Cinemark movie theaters plus on military installations starting in May, released statements on the project via the White House.

Surprising crime stats that affect women >>

"This PSA is about reaching out to people and letting them know that there is an epidemic of sexual assaults," Del Toro said. "Those who commit sexual assaults will be condemned, whoever they are. The PSA also encourages any witness to such acts to speak up, do the right thing, and be a hero. It is about protecting and respecting our loved ones — our mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, and girlfriends."

"I am honored to be part of such an important and crucial project," Craig added. "The message is clear and simple; everyone has a responsibility. There are no exceptions. There are no excuses. Please watch it and pass it on."

The task force, launched by Obama in January, is providing a checklist for colleges and universities to use when drafting sexual assault policies.

Photo credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.com

You have to admire their hustle. After multiple comeback reunion tours, NKOTB is keeping their momentum going with a brand-new reality series.

But this isn't just any old reality show — Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg and Danny Wood are actually heading out to sea to film the eight-episode series, which will take place on a boat cruise along with some of their biggest fans. The TV Guide Network announced the upcoming project, which is currently being dubbed Rock This Boat: NKOTB, on Tuesday, April 29. In addition to the eight episodes, the network will also air a 30-minute casting special called Rock This Boat: NKOTB.

According to a press release from TVGN, "cameras will follow the fun, free-spirited voyage of a few select groups of super fans at sea with the band mates." New Kids on the Block is the first group to headline the Rock This Boat series. Donnie Wahlberg will serve as the show's executive producer. Additional acts set to take the sea on upcoming seasons have yet to be announced.

PHOTOS: Joey McIntyre runs the Boston Marathon >>

It's likely the show has yet to begin filming after taking a look at the group's official website, which lists details for an upcoming boat cruise that begins on June 5. According to the website, the one-of-a-kind ship will leave New York City and visit Bermuda. Not only will passengers be treated to day and nightly themed deck parties, they'll even have a free day to explore in Bermuda.

No word on whether or not the band will actually hit the stage to perform during the cruise, but if so, let's hope bandmate Jonathan Knight is doing better with his stage fright issues. Just last April, the singer walked offstage about halfway through the group's iHeartRadio show set, and many believed it was because of his longtime battle with anxiety.

News of the New Kids on the Block reality series shook up social media just a day after the announcement with the story catapulting its way to Facebook's top trending list.

Photo credit: Chris Connor/WENN

Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love had a notoriously rocky relationship during their short marriage, a point driven home by a newly released note scorning the couple's wedding vows found in the grunge icon's wallet at the time of his death.

The note, obtained by CBS via a Freedom of Information Act request to the Seattle Police Department after a false report that the case was being reopened, appears to be a mocking send-up of traditional marriage vows in handwriting that visually matches that of Cobain's suicide note — and Love doesn't come off sounding too great.

"Do you Kurt Cobain take Courtney Michelle Love to be your lawful shredded wife," the missive reads, "Even when she's a bitch with zits and siphoning all yr money for doping and whoring…"

VIDEO: Joan Jett rocks Nirvana at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame >>

The note appears to continue, but the photocopy obtained by CBS cuts off at that point.

Cobain's words are in sharp contrast to how he described his wife in the suicide note found next to his body, calling Love a "goddess of a wife who sweats ambition and empathy."

Love has yet to comment on her late husband's controversial words, and has been busy promoting her new single "Wedding Day."

Courtney Love: Behind the crazy >>

The Nirvana front man died of a gunshot wound to the head 20 years ago this month. His death was ruled a suicide.

Photo credit: Nikki Nelson/WENN.com

Glee's McKinley High hallways are going to be one student short as Naya Rivera has reportedly been fired from the show following a dispute with show producers and her on-set feud with Lea Michele.

According a close source to The New York Daily News, Rivera has been given the boot from the Fox musical series after the actress "went off" during a dispute with producers. Not only has the star been fired from the show, she's been written out of the Season 5 finale and will not return for the sixth season.

VIDEO: Did Naya Rivera get a boob job? >>

While no details surrounding the fight have surfaced, the source tells the outlet that the star's battle with producers had nothing to do with Michele even though her name was brought up during conversation. The source admits Michele doesn't have as much power as people might think she does, especially in this situation. "One costar would not have any power in whether another returns to the show," the source said.

News of the rift between Rivera and Michele surfaced a few weeks back when Us Weekly reported that there was "a major altercation" between the singing divas. Rivera was reportedly jealous of all the attention that Michele received, which included a rendezvous between Michele and Rivera's former fiancé, Big Sean. Despite all the reports, a representative for Rivera has yet to confirm or deny the report by The New York Daily News.

This hasn't been the best time in Rivera's personal or professional life. Earlier this month, Rivera and Sean called off their engagement. In a statement made to Us Weekly, a rep for the MC said, "After careful thought and much consideration, Sean has made the difficult decision to call the wedding off. The recent rumors and accusations reported by so-called or fake sources are simply untrue."