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‘American Idol’ Alum Hailey Reinhart on Her Debut Album: ‘It’s Sultry’

‘American Idol’ Alum Hailey Reinhart on Her Debut Album: ‘It’s Sultry’

Hailey Reinhart may not have won season 10 of American Idol, but her third-place finish, memorable performances, and celebrity fans all but ensured her continued success. Her debut album Listen Up! hits stores today— you can order it now here— and is a solid step into solo stardom with its mix of infectious, summer-ready tunes, [...]

Review: Book asks ‘What’s for dinner in 2035?’

Review: Book asks ‘What’s for dinner in 2035?’

“The Taste of Tomorrow: Dispatches From the Future of Food” (Harper)

Review: ‘SecondWorld’ will leave you breathless

Review: ‘SecondWorld’ will leave you breathless

“SecondWorld” (Thomas Dunne Books), by Jeremy Robinson

Taste

Craft beers are proving a hit in baseball parks

Craft beers are proving a hit in baseball parks

It used to be that baseball fans would head for the concourse to grab a beer between innings, a cold one as much a part of America’s pastime as hotdogs and Cracker Jack. Now they file up the aisles in search of Belgian-style pale ale.

Roast a chicken for a bit of outdoor romance

Roast a chicken for a bit of outdoor romance

My recipe for a romantic picnic? A roasted chicken with sandwich trimmings. Roll with me on this one. It’s easy and totally appropriate.

A Dad’s Day treat that’s sweet, bold and rich

A Dad’s Day treat that’s sweet, bold and rich

According to Hollywood, gentlemen prefer blondes. But what about blondies?

Life

Life’s a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand

Life’s a beach for lucky dogs free to run on sand

LOS ANGELES — When Craig Haverstick approaches the beach with his dog in tow, Stanley instinctively knows he’s in for a treat. His ears perk up and he starts sniffing the salty air. “Chesapeake Bay retrievers are like plants, they need to be watered every now and then,” Haverstick said of the 9-year-old he’s been [...]

The Future of Flower Power

The Future of Flower Power

Floral prints in the home are hit or miss: At best, they are the perfect complement to the color palette in a room. At worst, they can conjure images of shawl-draped little old ladies setting teacups on doilies.

3 Ways to a Better Bathtub

3 Ways to a Better Bathtub

You may have seen the infomercials on late at night, but how much do you really know about resurfacing a bathtub? This product, also known as a bath liner or bath fitter, is created to match the dimensions of your tub and is placed directly on top of the existing area. Resurfacing covers up any [...]

Style

Carson Kressley Makes Over a Reader!

Carson Kressley Makes Over a Reader!

Fashion expert Carson Kressley may love his clothes and accessories, but that doesn’t mean he’s oblivious to the sometimes sky-high price tags accompanying them. “I had done so many makeover shows and I was always coming back to these same silhouettes but they were harder and harder to find and when we did find them, [...]

Are there 50 or thousands shades of gray?

Are there 50 or thousands shades of gray?

Gray is, in fact, a gray area.

Inside Sanni Baumgartner’s Community

Inside Sanni Baumgartner’s Community

A chic surprise awaits eager downtown shoppers on North Jackson Street. 

From Hollywood

Neil Diamond Opens Up About Life, His New Marriage, and Five Decades in the Music Biz

Neil Diamond Opens Up About Life, His New Marriage, and Five Decades in the Music Biz

“I seriously never thought my career would take me into my 70s,” singer Neil Diamond, 71, tells David Browne for this Sunday’s issue of PARADE. “I’m very happy to be here at this point.” The pop icon, who recently married his co-manager, Katie McNeil, 42, opens up about life, love, and five decades in the [...]

Maya Angelou’s Favorite Things: Activism, Gratitude and Country Music

Maya Angelou’s Favorite Things: Activism, Gratitude and Country Music

Maya Angelou has taken on many roles over the years. She’s been a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood’s first female black director (Down in Delta), but she’s most famous for her work as a writer and poet.

Chace Crawford on ‘Gossip Girl’: ‘It’s the End of an Era’

Chace Crawford on ‘Gossip Girl’: ‘It’s the End of an Era’

This Friday, Chace Crawford will hit the big screen in a role he has yet to play: a baby daddy. In What to Expect When You’re Expecting, the 26-year-old actor and his co-star Anna Kendrick find themselves in it for the long haul when their one night stand turns them into expectant parents. Parade.com sat [...]

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Miranda Lambert: ‘Blake and I Definitely Have Friendly Competition’

Miranda Lambert: ‘Blake and I Definitely Have Friendly Competition’

| June 18, 2012

Country star Miranda Lambert has a lot to celebrate. The 28-year-old Texas native is in the middle of her mega-successful On Fire tour, she won both Female Vocalist and Album of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and she and husband Blake Shelton recently celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary. Lambert, 28, talked [...]

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Josh Turner on His New Album and Protégé Scotty McCreery

Josh Turner on His New Album and Protégé Scotty McCreery

| June 18, 2012

With four #1 singles and two Grammy Award nominations under his belt, country star Josh Turner is ready to go another round with his latest album, Punching Bag, due out June 12. Turner, 34, talked to Parade.com about the meaning behind his new album, being a role model to American Idol winner Scotty McCreery, and [...]

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DJ Turn It Up: Planning the Ultimate Entertainment for your Wedding

DJ Turn It Up: Planning the Ultimate Entertainment for your Wedding

| June 13, 2012

It’s your big day, and what’s the one thing you want to do at your wedding reception besides tasting that delicious butter cream cake frosting? Dancing the night away with your closest family members, friends and your main squeeze, of course. The music is one of the most important components to a successful wedding reception. [...]

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