Sure, holidays are magical through the eyes of a child and watching your kid believe in Santa is delightful, but I'm talking about another depth of holiday fun. Specifically — exploiting your kids for your gain and eating all their candy.

There are 10 surprising benefits to having kids during the holidays.

1. Get out of unnecessary obligations

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"Sorry, mom friend, but I can't go to your holiday-themed Scentsy party because my kid has the death plague coming out both ends. You know how it is."

2. Use them as a decoy for annoying relatives

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Shove your baby into the arms of your hard-of-hearing Aunt Mildred to avoid a shouting match about the price of green beans these days.

3. Use them to avoid conversational landmines

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The bait-and-switch goes a little something like this: As soon as a well-meaning relative predictably brings up Obama or airport security, you pinch your son on the leg and politely ask him to count to 10, just like you practiced at home.

4. Stage an early exit

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Having kids gives you the carte blanche at any holiday gathering — if you're bored, tired, sleepy, irritable or any other emotion you can think of, blame it on your kid and hightail it out of there.

5. Eat the cookies and milk

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Forget the charm of a young child waiting up for Santa — it's now your job as a parent to eat the cookies and milk left out on Christmas Eve. Take one for the team.

6. Eat all the Christmas candy

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Stuff their stockings full of festive chocolates and eat everything they don't finish as soon as they go to bed. Just like baby Jesus, you're laying down your life to protect your kids from cavities.

7. Finish their holiday meal

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Your picky toddler doesn't like turkey and dressing? It's your lucky day. If you haven't caught on yet, the only bonus in your parenting employment package involves eating.

8. Watch 24/7 Christmas movies

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If you've ever needed a good reason to veg out and watch Christmas movies all day long, just chalk it up to educating your kids on the classics.

9. Go shopping for toys

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Don't forget to make a list of all the toys your parents never bought you to buy for your own kid as retribution (ahem, Power Wheels).

10. Go to bed early

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Long gone are the days of drinking spiked 'nog into the wee hours. Kids are going to be clawing at your door to open presents at 5 a.m. No one will judge you for tapping out before 9.

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P.D. James' publisher, Faber and Faber, announced today that Phyllis Dorothy James White, also known as Baroness James of Holland Park, died on Thursday.

James was a prominent and well-loved name within the detective genre. She wrote nearly 20 novels during her career, which spanned more than half a century. Seven of said books were turned into episodes of the public television program, Mystery! Nearly all her novels revolved around Adam Dalgliesh, a poet, member of Scotland Yard and James' perpetual protagonist.

Nearly since his inception, Dalgliesh stood on his own and served as the pillar upon which James was placed. The character development that went into the policeman made him one of the most complex and real characters within the genre and, some would say, in literature altogether.

Most recently, James saw another spike in her popularity as her newest and one of her most famous works was turned into a television movie for the BBC. Death Comes to Pemberley drew in not only all her current fans, but a whole new set of Jane Austen-obsessed women who basked in the glory of returning to the lives of Mr. Darcy and the rest of the characters in Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Of course, there was much more to James' life than her novels. Born in Oxford on Aug. 3, 1920, James lived a life full of her own adventures long before she began making up her own. Despite always knowing she wanted to be a writer, she spent many years working as a nurse. She spent time serving in the Red Cross and actually gave birth to her first daughter during a bombing blitz in 1942. Even after the war, James worked tirelessly to support her husband and two daughters after her veteran husband returned from war with a mental disability. James didn't publish her first novel until she was in her 40s. But, as we now know, it would soon be followed by a slew of others.

James is survived by her two daughters, Claire and Jane, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a pack of devoted readers who span the globe and who will truly miss her words.

1. Larger-than-life Elf on the Shelf

Truer words have never been spoken.

2. Where's the replay button?

Sorry, little dude... Macy's parade doesn't come with real-life DVR. Although, c'mon, that would be kind of cool.

3. Broadway extravaganza

What? No love for Broadway? OK, so this year's parade was a little heavy on the Broadway vibe... maybe next year they'll have gigantic, hot-air-filled Idina Menzels and Hugh Jackmans.

4. Ah, this is what it's all about, folks

What says holiday love and the spirit of Thanksgiving more than laughing at people losing their balance and watching pop stars look like foreign film dub-overs?

5. She can be our Patronus

Oh, honey. We commiserate with you because we have been you. You know, minus the 3 million people watching.

6. You can't keep this under wraps

Hey, nobody said being a grown-up would be easy. Or dignified.

7. As awards go, this one's pretty impressive

It's not exactly a resounding endorsement — except on a day like this. The fact that she is, in actuality, a Disney princess with magical powers may or may not give her the edge.

8. Nothing says Christmas like... cannibalism

He didn't get that hyperbaric belly like a bowl full of jelly by eating blow-up celery sticks.

9. This is what we call hitting the wrong note

Listen, we've busted our butts in an NYC street while not trying to simultaneously play a musical instrument in front of throngs of people and Sea World protesters. Color us impressed with this chick.

10. Times, they have a'changed

At least it wasn't Miley Cyrus?

11. Well played, Macy's, well played

Everything about this makes our Spidey senses tingle.

12. That's what you call skills, son

Maybe they're not bad lip-synchers... maybe they're actually really, really good ventriloquists.

13. For shame!

If you ask any little girl in the western hemisphere, life is invalid if Idina Menzel isn't singing "Let it Go" from Frozen.

14. Showmanship is an art form, they say

Amazing! But you have to give it to 'em — some of the performances were so bad, they actually somehow circled back around to good.

15. For once, it wasn't all about that bass

Ironically, the song Trainor chose to sing was "Lips Are Moving." Perhaps some of the other performers should have listened to her performance and kept those three words fresh in their minds.

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Nothing official has been announced yet, but all signs point to the end of Red Band Society's life. Of the original 13 episodes filmed, only the first 10 may ever see airtime. Red Band's 10th episode is set to air as a fall finale on Dec. 3, but the next three episodes have been cleared from Fox's schedule.

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Don't start washing your hands of the show just yet, though. With no official cancellation announcement, it's entirely possible Fox is just looking for a reboot of the show. Red Band does have a bit of a cult following from the fans it does have. There are also rumors that the network has still asked for additional scripts. Let's hope whatever the writers can produce will convince Fox to give it another run at another time.

Although, Red Band Society still needs to find a way to resuscitate its numbers. It started off fairly weak, pulling in 4 million viewers during its debut and only rating at 1.3 in the 18-49 demographic. Its viewership and ratings have shrunk by about 25 percent since the premiere, which just doesn't bode well for the medical drama.

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What can showrunners and writers do if they want to stand a chance of pulling out of that code blue? For starters, they could cut down on the cheese: the hotshot doctor and parents singing '80s hits to coma kid, Charlie, and Jordi's in-room solo in an attempt to land a recording contract with a visiting pop star's manager. They could also stop reminding us that Mandy Moore used to be a singer. No, guys, that joke about how she has "no idea" how tiring it is to be a teen pop sensation was not funny. It wasn't even worth an empathetic dad joke kind of laugh.

We truly believe that Red Band Society is a good show and could be a success. It just needs to work out a few kinks. Or, maybe we just have a little too much of that unwarranted hope that continues to propel Leo forward, despite the constant setbacks.

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A middle name is almost as important as a first name. After all, if your child doesn't like his or her first name, he or she may choose to go by the middle name. Celebrities often put a lot of thought into their name choices, and it seems like many were thinking along the same lines.

Rose is the trendiest middle name of the year

Seven celebrities, including Rachel Bilson and Kelly Clarkson, picked the name Rose as their middle name choices just this year alone.

• Briar Rose: Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen
• London Rose: Carson Daly
• Adelina Rose: Rob and Amber Mariano
• River Rose: Kelly Clarkson
• Vivianne Rose: Eric Decker and Jessie James
• Alena Rose: Kevin and Danielle Jonas
• Harper Rose: Kirsten Storm and Brandon Barash

Scarlett Johansson loved the name Rose so much, she picked it as the first name for her daughter, Rose Dorothy.

Monroe is another cool pick

Four celebrities picked the name Monroe as a middle name. Although three were given to girls, Poppy Montgomery named her son Gus Monroe.

Check out the girls given the middle name of Monroe:

• Isabella Monroe: Tila Tequila
• Marlowe Monroe: Jenna von Oÿ
• Bridget Monroe: Rosie Pope

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon picked this name as a first name for their daughter Monroe, while Twilight's Jackson Rathbone named his son Monroe Jackson.

Mae is hot on their heels

The short and sassy name Mae was another popular middle name choice, given to three celebrity babies this year.

• Marlowe Mae: Eva Amurri (Susan Sarandon's daughter)
• Myllena Mae: Model Doutzen Kroes
• Pemma Mae: David Krumholtz and Vanessa Britting

Grace is another popular middle name choice, with many celebrities still loving this sweet name, including Stacy Keibler, who named her daughter Ava Grace, or Zara Phillips' daughter Mia Grace.

What about middle names for boys?

This year, many celebrities picked unique middle names for their sons, such as Pete Wentz's son Saint Lazslo or Megan Fox's son Bodhi Ransom, however, in general the overwhelming favorite middle name for boys is James. Don't believe us?

• Kingston James: Gwen Stefani
• Levi James: Sheryl Crow
• Abel James: Amy Poehler
• Augustin James: Linda Evangelista
• Jackson James: Carson Daly
• Jayden James: Britney Spears
• Kelley James: Holly Marie Combs
• Leo James: Brandon Routh
• Liam James: Craig Ferguson

Lee is another popular middle name choice, with DJ Diplo naming his son Lazer Lee and Josh Holloway naming his son Hunter Lee.

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By now you've probably tried spaghetti squash, and if by chance you haven't, then you need to. After cooking spaghetti squash, this veggie ends up looking so much like the real deal that it's fun to treat it in an Italian sort of way.

This squash is versatile and works well with all sorts of sauces. Think mushrooms in red sauce; butter and garlic; or pesto. I like serving it with roasted tomato sauce, Parmesan and basil, because it's light yet flavorful and unmistakably Italian. I tossed grilled chicken into the mix for added flavor and substance. This meal is light, flavorful and fun to prepare.

Note: Gluten can be found in many different foods and products, from ketchup to soy sauce to candy and seasonings. While SheKnows tries to ensure that these recipes are gluten-free, carefully read the ingredient labels of all food and food products you use for these recipes to ensure they are also gluten-free.

Spaghetti squash with grilled chicken, roasted tomatoes and Parmesan recipe

Spaghetti squash benefits from this mixture of roasted tomatoes that create a light sauce and Parmesan cheese. Fresh herbs and seasonings add even more flavor to this fun dish.

Serves 2

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 40-50 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes-1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1 spaghetti squash
• 2 chicken breasts (about 1 pound), pounded to 1 inch thick
• 2 medium-size tomatoes, diced into large pieces
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus extra for final seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus extra for final seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3-4 basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven 400 degrees F.
2. Carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise. If it is too hard to cut, then microwave it whole for 3 to 4 minutes first.
3. Scoop out any seeds and stringy parts. Reserve the seeds, and roast them to eat as a snack later.
4. Add about 1/4 cup of water to a baking pan with high sides, just enough to cover the bottom. Place the squash halves cut side down into the pan, and cover it lightly with foil. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until fork tender. Remove from the oven, and allow the squash to cool to the touch. Adjust the oven temperature to 450 degrees F.
5. When you can hold the squash, stand it up so the stem side is up. Use a fork to scrape out the insides in a downward motion from top to the bottom. The squash will form stringy "spaghetti" strands. Place them in a bowl, and set them aside.
6. While the squash is cooking, coat both sides of the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season with the 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
7. Cook the chicken on an indoor grill pan or panini grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done. The FDA recommends that a safe internal temperature for chicken is 165 degrees F, as measured with a meat thermometer.
8. Remove the chicken when done, cover it, and keep it warm.
9. When the oven is ready, add the diced tomatoes to a baking sheet, and drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Cook, tossing once or twice, until the tomatoes become very soft and juicy. They may even become slightly caramelized. Remove them from the oven, and keep them warm.
10. Add about 1 tablespoon of water to the spaghetti squash, and microwave for about 90 seconds or until hot. Remove, and add it to a large bowl. Add the 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, tomatoes, red pepper flakes and extra salt and black pepper, and toss to combine. Cut the chicken into strips, and toss them with the spaghetti squash mixture.
11. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese, and serve warm.

Enjoy an Italian meal that's a little out of the ordinary.

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1. Amazon's 8 days of Cyber Monday

Sale begins with Black Friday deals and runs until next Friday. Deals are updated and swapped out regularly, so keep an eye on Amazon's Cyber Monday Deals Page to snag awesome prices like these:

• Sharp LC-60UQ17U 60-inch Aquos Q+ 1080p 240Hz 3D Smart LED TV ($1,100)
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking Home 13.0, English ($75)
• BOSE AE2 around-ear audio headphones ($80)
• Alesis DM6 USB kit five-piece electronic drum set ($310)
• Hoover SteamVac Carpet Cleaner with Clean Surge, F5914900 ($95)

2. Kohl's KitchenAid mixer deal

The price is listed at $249 (which is already $100 off the original retail price), but you can receive a $45 gift card and $50 mail-in rebate when you enter code TURKEY.

3. WalMart's rolled-back prices

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It's no surprise that this retail superpower will be offering some awesome deals. Prices may vary by location, but here are some of the best we've seen:

• 2014 Holiday Barbie doll ($25)
• MD Sports 2-player basketball game ($65)
• 26" Mongoose Beast men's all-terrain fat-tire mountain bike ($159)
• PS4 bundle ($449)
• Hamilton Beach 6-speed classic stand mixer ($24)

4. Motorola's Moto X Android phone

You can snag this awesome smartphone for just $140 on Cyber Monday.

5. Office Depot's laptop deal that's every college student's dream

Seriously, this feels like stealing. A Dell Inspiron laptop is just $180 at Office Depot on Cyber Monday.

6. Overstock's early-access deals

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Become a Club O member, download their app, or sign up for email updates, and you can receive early access to Overstock.com's Cyber Monday deals. There are just too many to list!

7. eBay's most fashionable deal

Pick up this Michael Kors Fulton crossbody bag for just $100.

9. Dude, go get a Dell

If you've been waiting to buy a new computer, then now is the time. This 22" monitor will be $100.

Honorable mentions we have to tell you about: 

• Up to 40 percent off the entire store plus free shipping at Rei.com
• Select fitness gear slashed at Nike.com
• 30 percent off purchase plus free shipping at H&M
• 20 percent off Nerf Blasters at Toys "R" Us
• Up to 65 percent off Coach at 6pm.com
• Hot deals at Groupon.com
• 50 percent off outerwear plus extra 25 percent off clothing and accessories at Sears.com
• "Massive deal" at T-Mobile

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I'm not going to lie: I was pretty excited when I saw the trailer for Exodus: Gods and Kings, mostly because I'm a history dork, especially when it comes to ancient Egypt, so the architecture and costume shots really did it for me. There's just one problem: The movie is facing criticism for its primarily white cast, which is a little extremely problematic because historically, there was an overall lack of white dudes in ancient Egypt. People are noticing, and the hashtag #BoycottExodusMovie popped up over the weekend as more and more people expressed their distaste for the casting choice. There are actors of color in significant roles, but Christian Bale was cast as Moses, the protagonist, while Sigourney Weaver will play Queen Tuya, the mother of Ramses.

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Scott, for his part, isn't doing himself any favors with remarks like, "I can't mount a film of this budget, where I have to rely on tax rebates in Spain, and say that my lead actor is Mohammed so-and-so from such-and-such." Yikes.

The truth is, there's a long history of whitewashing in Hollywood, and Gods and Kings is just the latest Biblical epic to continue the tradition.

1. The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

This four-hour-long movie is a favorite of grandmothers who want to bore their grandkids to death (not that I'm bitter or anything). It chronicles the life and times of Jesus, played by Max von Sydow, and features Charlton Heston as John the Baptist and Dorothy McGuire as the Virgin Mary.

2. The Ten Commandments (1956)

In this Cecile B. DeMille classic, Charlton Heston played Moses, Yul Brynner played Rameses and Anne Baxter played the Egyptian queen Nefretiri.

3. Ben-Hur (1959)

Ben-Hur won a whole mess of Oscars and featured Charlton Heston yet again, this time as Judah Ben-Hur of Jerusalem. One of those awards went to Hugh Griffith, who played his entire role as Sheik Ilderim in brownface.

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4. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

This movie was controversial for its time, since it was based on a novel of the same name that portrayed Jesus as surprisingly human. Of course, a rosy cheeked, sandy blond Willem Dafoe as the Semitic Christ didn't seem to raise any eyebrows at the time.

5. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Speaking of controversial flicks, this one certainly takes the cake. While it's important to take the whole movie with a heaping of salt, it's worth noting that the cast in this Monty Python comedy were all pretty, erm, homogeneous.

6. Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

To be fair, this rock opera did cast Carl Anderson, a black actor — as traitor Judas Iscariot. Lily-white Ted Neeley played the main man himself.

While you could argue that the casting of all-white actors in older films was par for the course, what's the excuse for the newer films?

7. The Passion of the Christ (2004)

This movie was a huge hit, and remarkable in that accuracy was purportedly so important to Mel Gibson when he directed it that all of the dialogue was performed in ancient Aramaic or Latin. Which is why it's weird that the film is chock-full of white folks playing Middle and Near Eastern roles, including Jim Caviezel as Jesus.

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8. Noah (2014)

Noah drew a lot of ire from religious groups for its controversial depiction of the Old Testament flood, but was called out further for its use of all-white actors in main roles, including Russell Crowe as Noah and Emma Watson as Ila, the wife of Noah's son Ham.

Supplies:

• Basket
• Painter's tape
• Trash bag
• Paint
• Paintbrush

Instructions:

1. Cover the basket opening with a trash bag and painter's tape.
2. Paint the uncovered section.
3. Let dry.
4. Tape off the area that you would like to stay the first color.
5. Paint additional stripes.
6. Let dry.
7. Tape off sections to create broken lines and paint to create a pattern.

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Johnny Depp's drunken speech has everyone worried: Is he going to rehab?

During an interview with Details magazine, the Alice in Wonderland actor gave a profanity-laden speech about how he's in a place in his life where he just doesn't give a hoot.

"What is really satisfying is, like Marlon [Brando], getting to that place where he just didn't give a f***," Depp said of the late actor and his mentor. "Suddenly you care enough not to give a f***, because not giving a f***, that's the total liberation. Being game to try anything."

So, if you were thinking that Johnny Depp might be embarrassed and keeping a low profile after his very drunken award speech at the Hollywood Film Awards earlier this month, well, then we guess you'd be wrong.

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Depp shocked the audience and made fans wonder if there was reason to be concerned, but Depp simply referred to it as "one of those nights."

He is also aware of how the success of a film can be hard to live up to. Take Pirates of the Caribbean, for example, which was a massive box-office success — something that studio execs now expect from Depp every time he is in a film. So, how does Depp feel about the pressures of fame?

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"It's like being a dog at the track. They expect you to live up to some race you happened to be in and won accidentally," he explained of his Pirates of the Caribbean success. "From that first second, you're nothing more than a commodity. They have expectations of another Pirates. It's great if something works. Boy, that's killer. But god, to have that as your design… it's ugly, I think."

1. Ryan Gosling squat tank top

Active Apparel, $24

Hey, I'd do 100 more squats if Ryan Gosling was standing behind me. This tank comes in four different styles, women's sizes and multiple colors. There are even options for sleeved shirts and men's/unisex. I think I just found Christmas presents for all my girlfriends.

2. Ryan Gosling running shirt

Shop Jeen, $35 

Weird? Check. Funny? Check? Christmas list? Check! As a gag gift, I'm sure it'll be a hit.

3. Ryan Gosling motivation tank

Skreened, $28

What if there really was a marathon where Ryan Gosling was the prize at the finish? Sign me up. This idea could actually raise a lot of money for charity. Let's look into it. In the meantime, you can wear this tank as you train.

4. Ryan Gosling sweatshirt

Active Apparel, $30

It's possibly a bit much for the grocery store, but it's perfect for those at-home workouts. Or to stay at home in sweats. Or to watch Ryan Gosling movies all day. Yes, please.

5. Ryan Gosling recovery shirt

Human, $23

After all the working out, I'm going to need some Ryan Gosling — I mean water — to stay hydrated.

Would you wear any of these?

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The bizarre grudge began when Cooper ridiculed the Smashing Pumpkins front man for appearing on the cover of Pets Chicago magazine, cuddling his two gorgeous black cats.

"So perhaps Billy Corgan is, I don't know, off his alternative rocker," Cooper joked during a bit on The Ridiculist. "But I think maybe there's more to this, maybe he's being ironic, or maybe when the cool rock stars start doing less rock-starry things, it kind of makes us face our own morality. See I want R.E.M. to stay just the way I know and love them — I don't want 'Everybody Hurts' to suddenly be used in an Excedrin commercial."

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Corgan, who takes his cats Miss Sammi and Mister Thom very seriously, fired back on Twitter.

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But the spat did not end there. Corgan has apparently been quietly seething over this cat-astrophe for a month and a half, plotting his revenge against the Silver Fox, waiting to spring it at just the right moment. And the right moment was Thanksgiving.

Corgan debuted some new merchandise at a Smashing Pumpkins concert Thanksgiving night, and shared a pic of it on the Twitter for Madame ZuZu's Teahouse, which he owns.

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Them's fightin' words. Your move, Coop.

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According to HollywoodLife, a source revealed to them that mommy dearest is worried about the effect that the pop star may have on her son. And the relationship is reportedly "putting a huge strain on the holidays for Maria, she's so worried where this whole thing could lead Patrick. It's got her very upset," the source says.

And perhaps Shriver has reasons to be worried.

1. Miley Cyrus has a potty mouth

We love Cyrus, but she is not the most ladylike young woman out there. You need only glance at her Instagram page to see that she's rather fond of curse words.

Take her picture where she explains what she's thankful for, for example: "feeling f***ing thankful & it's not the season." Case in point.

2. Is she ever not nude?

In recent years, Cyrus has become famous for her sexed-up image and it doesn't look to be going away anytime soon. Just look at the picture she posted on Instagram on Thursday, which shows her in bed (and she looks to be naked). Yes, Miss Cyrus has in fact made more headlines for her barely there outfits than she has for her music lately.

She might attend a Christmas celebration wrapped in tinsel — and only tinsel.

3. She's extremely wild and has no boundaries

The "Wrecking Ball" hit maker recently celebrated her 22nd birthday party and it was everything you could expect: a penis-shaped mechanical bull, oversized hash leaves... and she was reportedly even topless for part of the celebrations.

We doubt Shriver is impressed by these antics. And we bet she's worried that a scantily clad young star might be prancing around her home and making penis-shaped gingerbread cookies this holiday season.

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4. She's not exactly a guest you want at your dinner table

If Cyrus doesn't turn up to the dinner table half-nude, then she is always a box filled with surprises, and the last thing you want when you're trying to have a nice Christmas meal is for someone to do something hideously inappropriate.

Who knows whether she's going to bring a weed brownie to dinner or not?

5. She could be a bad influence

According to HollywoodLife, a source revealed to them that "Maria is very, very worried about the influence Miley's having on Patrick. She fully believes that you become who you surround yourself with and she's always been so happy with the friends Patrick chooses; she never saw this coming." Just one more way she could potentially destroy the holidays.

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Love Miley or hate her, you can see why she's not every mother's cup of tea.

Robin Herman of Lucky Dog Retreat Rescue in Indianapolis took Adam the 2-year-old black Labrador in June after seeing him on a pet rescue website.

It didn’t take long for the staff at the rescue center to realize that Adam’s hair was falling out and his skin was becoming inflamed. Adam was taken for a blood test after he did not respond to food, special baths and a course of antibiotics.

That’s where they found the problem. Adam is allergic to human dander, the particles we constantly shed from our skin and scalp.

“I didn't believe her at first,” Robin said of the veterinarian's verdict. “I thought she was kidding.”

Well, this is no joke. Luckily, Herman was able to find a vet who was able to create an allergy serum similar to allergy shots given to humans.

Hopefully, the immunotherapy continues to work for Adam so he can find a home with a human that does not make his allergies act up.

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Much to the delight of fans, Busta Rhymes — whose real name is Trevor Tahiem Smith Jr. — made a surprise appearance in the early hours of the morning at another rapper's concert at Webster Hall, a nightclub and concert venue in New York City, and gave the crowd more him than they were expecting.

The rapper unfortunately fell into the crowd after he slipped while leaning into the pit, TMZ reports. Ouch!

In a video obtained by TMZ, you can see the "Dangerous" rapper dancing along at the front of the stage and bobbing his head before he loses his balance and takes a nosedive into the crowd. And he looks to have been quite badly hurt, too, because when the Brooklyn native stood up again, his face was pouring with blood and it looked as though he got quite a nasty gash on his head.

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According to TMZ, Busta Rhymes then left the crowd and went to clean up, but unfortunately either his head or his pride were too wounded, because he reportedly never reemerged.

Drake has harsh words for Macklemore & his apology text

Looks like his Twitter account hints at falling off stages, too.

"AND UR PASSIONATE ABOUT WINNING U GO HARD!!! WE DONE FELL OFF STAGES AND BROKE LIMBS WHILE PERFORMING AND KEPT GOING!!! WE STAY ON LEVEL 10," Busta wrote.

Watch the video of Busta Rhymes taking an unfortunate nosedive below.

No, not that winter. This time, it's a happy winter. One we should all definitely be cheering about.

John Travolta's Oscars name flub left Idina Menzel frozen

Frozen star Idina Menzel confirmed that Frozen 2 is in the works.

The Disney film is already the talk of the holidays, with Frozen merchandise flying off the shelves as the must-have gifts of the season.

And Menzel is keeping the hype going.

During an interview with The Telegraph, Menzel, who voices ice queen Elsa, was asked about Frozen 2 and the stage musical. She said that "they're all in the works." Menzel added that she expects to be invited back to voice the character for the sequel, though she wouldn't be involved in the planned stage show. "I'm just going along for the ride," the actress shared.

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In addition to the development of a sequel and the theater production, Disney is also producing a six-minute short film called Frozen Fever, which The Telegraph said is expected to be shown in cinemas this Christmas.

Frozen has become the highest-grossing animated film of all time since it hit theaters back in November 2013. It garnered more than $1 billion at the box office. Frozen won Oscars last year for Animated Feature Film and for Music (Original Song), for the hit "Let It Go," which Menzel sung.

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Menzel, a longtime Broadway star, admitted she is surprised by the success of the movie and the now-iconic song, "I remember some of those classic Disney songs from movies, and you knew the character but you didn't know the person behind the song. But this is different, this is weird."

Thanks to Frozen, Menzel has gained worldwide recognition. The sequel will no doubt continue to show off her powerhouse vocals.

Do you think a Frozen sequel can live up to the first film?

Whether it's Kansas City barbecue or Creole shrimp and grits, Southern food has a place in our hearts even if we're not from the region. The first time you had a bite of those perfect ribs or that one time in the middle of the summer that you had a sip of sweet tea, you discovered that Southern food has a special something that is unlike any other regional cuisine.

1. Sparkling ginger mint julep recipe

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Start your Southern celebration with these sparkling ginger mint juleps.

2. Lavender mint julep recipe

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Want a twist on a classic julep? These lavender mint juleps are the perfect drink for a brunch with the ladies — slightly floral and still pack a boozy bang!

3. Southern-style black-eyed peas recipe

Southern-style black-eyed peas are the perfect side dish to any Southern meal.

4. Chipotle-cheddar shrimp and grits recipe

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Dig into a bowl of these chipotle-cheddar shrimp and grits, and you'll know why they say the South has some of the best food.

5. Grandma's perfect buttermilk biscuits recipe

Tender and oh so light, Grandma's perfect buttermilk biscuits are best when slathered with salted butter and local honey.

6. Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo recipe

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The trick to making this rich chicken and andouille sausage gumbo is cooking the dark roux the day before.

7. Oven-fried Southern chicken with sweet honey-bourbon sauce recipe

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There's nothing like fried chicken, and this oven-fried Southern chicken with sweet honey-bourbon sauce takes it over the top with the bourbon sauce!

8. Chicken fried steak recipe

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It's steak fried like chicken! We are huge fans of the Southern favorite chicken fried steak.

9. Mini chicken and waffles sandwich recipe

These mini chicken and waffles sandwiches would make the perfect Southern party appetizer.

10. Spicy mac 'n' collards recipe

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Serve up this spicy mac 'n' collards as your main dish — no salad on the side needed!

11. Southern skillet corn recipe

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Southern skillet corn, a classic favorite, is the epitome of comfort food.

12. Beer-braised pulled pork recipe

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Tuck this beer-braised pulled pork into a soft potato bun, and you're well on your way to Southern food heaven.

13. One-skillet biscuits and gravy recipe

This one-skillet biscuits and gravy is a great dish to whip up on a cold winter day.

14. Oven-"fried" pickles with skinny herb-buttermilk ranch dip recipe

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These oven-"fried" pickles with skinny herb-buttermilk ranch dip make the perfect game day snack — doesn't matter whether or not you're rooting for a Southern team!

15. Pepper jack and ham deep-fried cornbread recipe

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Pepper jack and ham deep-fried cornbread — a twist on the traditional hush puppies we see everywhere down South.

16. Fried green tomatoes recipe

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Tuck these fried green tomatoes into your classic BLT, and you've got a good thing going for you.

17. Spicy beer shrimp with smoky, creamy saison polenta and lime crema recipe

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A twist on the classic shrimp and grits, this spicy beer shrimp with smoky, creamy saison polenta and lime crema makes for a fantastic dinner idea.

18. Sweet potato corn cheddar fritters recipe

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Another twist on the classic hush puppies, these sweet potato corn cheddar fritters are on the healthier side because of the use of sweet potatoes.

19. Pumpkin-honey cornbread recipe

Add a seasonal kick to the regular old cornbread by making this pumpkin-honey cornbread.

20. Mountain-fresh peach pie recipe

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Georgia is known specifically for its peaches, so make this mountain-fresh peach pie, and celebrate the gorgeous produce from the South.

21. Mini sweet potato pie bites recipe

These mini sweet potato pie bites would make a great dessert for a dinner party.

22. Kentucky Derby mini chocolate-pecan cakes
with vanilla-bourbon smash ice cream recipe

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Kentucky Derby mini chocolate-pecan cakes with vanilla-bourbon smash ice cream — also known as the dessert we will be drooling over all week long.

23. Fresh nectarine pie à la mode recipe

Substitute nectarines for the classic peaches in this fresh nectarine pie à la mode.

24. Homemade Southern banana pudding recipe

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Nothing says Southern dessert more than this homemade Southern banana pudding. Rich, creamy and oh so sweet.

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I knew this time was coming. After all, I grew up with a brother six years younger than me. At some point the door to his bedroom shut, but you could still smell a very particular odor as you walked past it down the hallway. Sweat, dirty socks and old Doritos, with a layer of strong cologne on top of it all. I still shudder at the memory. Somehow, though, I had thought my own son would be immune. He would somehow grow up in a fresh-scented bubble.

Alas, we are now at the age of soccer, rock climbing and spending as much time outside as possible. I love it, and I want to foster my son's excitement for the outdoors. At the same time, have you ever smelled a foot after it's played soccer for a few hours? It can start out smelling oh-so-sweet, but after spending time trapped in a soccer sock, shin guard and cleat, watch out!

And there's something different about his smell in general — growing up and hormones, I suppose. When he was a baby and even a toddler, he could go a few days without bathing, but now? Daily baths are pretty much a must, and hair washing happens at least three times a week. His smell certainly isn't offensive, but it is a... smell. It won't repel me from snuggling with him, that's for sure. But, it does help me remind him to "wash carefully, and make sure to get in all those nooks and crannies."

Because, it's more than just a smell. It's an ever-present reminder that he's growing up. That in no time flat he'll be that teenager with the even stronger scent, and the desire to close his door and do whatever teenage boys do behind them instead of asking me to read to him or play cards. It's not just the sweet smell of sunshine that goes away, but the infancy and toddlerhood that leave as well.

So for now, I'm soaking it all in — stinky smell and all. I know that this time is fleeting, but that each age and stage will have their special moments. All I can do is breathe it all in, and just pray I don't gag too hard.

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Lauren and Seth Rogen are looking to get lucky at prom — for a good cause

The hilarious guy behind your favorite epic weed-fueled entertainment adventures has extended a personal invitation to enjoy some marijuana with him before taking in a screening of his new movie, The Interview.

Shhh, Seth Rogen: "Piece of s***" Biebs has something to say

Rogen sent out a couple of tweets earlier this week, with an email address to RSVP for the screening in Denver, Colorado. Denver is a prime location for the event, considering it is legal to smoke weed in the state of Colorado if you are over the age of 21.

Since Rogen's tweet says "we are going to do a screening," it's safe to say that his partner in crime and The Interview co-star, James Franco, will be probably present for the hijinks as well.

We're willing to bet that everyone who attends will get to witness some epic stoner s***.

Like some sweet, sweet dance moves.

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Or fun with insects.

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Possibly lessons on how to entertain yourself during the apocalypse.

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Perhaps some tips on how to escape from evil drug lords.

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And maybe even a "Bound 3" reenactment.

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Whatever happens, if Franco and Rogen are involved, there's sure to be some nudity.

If marijuana isn't your thing and you'd rather throw back a beer or two with Rogen, better head to the East Coast. The actor has extended a similar invitation to drink some brewskis with him in Boston.

'Shia LaBeouf' Live is either really weird or awesome — OK, it's both (VIDEO)

Morgan took to Twitter to express his outrage over LaBeouf's recent statement that he was raped by a woman during a five-day performance art exhibit, in which LaBeouf wore a paper bag over his head and people were invited to sit alone with him.

"One woman who came with her boyfriend, who was outside the door when this happened, whipped my legs for ten minutes and then stripped my clothes and proceeded to rape me..." LaBeouf said in an e-mail interview with Dazed & Confused magazine.

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According to LaBeouf, news of the incident spread through the line at the exhibit. His girlfriend, Mia Goth, even found out what had happened. Because of the requirements of the exhibit, however, they were unable to speak and LaBeouf couldn't talk about it.

Morgan isn't buying it.

Not only did Morgan make it clear that he doesn't believe LaBeouf was, by definition, raped, he even went so far as to say that LaBeouf was lying about the entire incident for the sake of publicity.

Morgan's comments call into question not only the legitimacy of LaBeouf's claims but also the definitions of rape and consent. If a person who theoretically has the ability to fight and say no does neither of those things when someone initiates sex, is that, in essence, giving consent? Or does consent have to be given verbally in order to be valid?

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This fascinating discussion clearly does not have black-and-white answers, as evidenced by the passionate outcry raised by people supporting LaBeouf and people who are outraged by his claim.

Do you think LaBeouf was raped? Or is this a story aimed at publicity?