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Comme Des Garcons: Not for the Faint of Heart

November 27, 2009 at 1:44 PM

It takes nerves of steel to wear avant garde Japanese fashion. Desiree Rogers knows how to work it.

Don't Hate, Congratulate!

November 27, 2009 at 1:13 PM

White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers in Avant Garde Comme Des Garcons: Hit? Or Miss?

Beyoncé's Video Ho, er, Phone

November 17, 2009 at 2:43 PM

After watching this leotard porno three times, I still don't get it. But that's assuming there's anything to get in the first place.

Oprah to Robin Givens: "I apologize."

November 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM

On Friday's show the daytime diva apologized to actress Robin Givens, ex-wife of former professional puncher Mike Tyson. Winfrey admitted that she should've handled a recent interview with Tyson much differently--better.

Illiteracy Begins and Ends at Home

November 12, 2009 at 10:51 PM

This summer, I had the privilege of teaching journalism to a girl I doubt I will ever forget. I was struck by her confidence and vibrant personality. But she refused to do her work. It was not until she broke down and told me her biggest struggles that I understood why. As a high school senior, she was reading and writing at a 9th grade level. Somewhere down the road something went very wrong with her education. I think it began at home.

Big Bird Turns 40

November 10, 2009 at 1:49 AM

My kids can stage a sit-in for The Backyardigans if they want to. I’m looking forward to checking out today's premiere of Sesame Street's 40th anniversary season.