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  • Emily Piriz eliminated from Idol, reflects on experience

    Emily Piriz, 18, was eliminated from American Thursday night, March 6 following her performance of “Stars.” The Florida native said her parents and boyfriend were her biggest support system, and she enjoyed being on Idol. The experience and constructive criticism, as well as many new friendships, are what she...
  • Andre 3000 stars as Jimi Hendrix in upcoming film, clip released

    Rolling Stone released a clip from the long-anticipated Jimi Hendrix biopic Jimi: All Is By My Side, which premieres next week at South by Southwest 2014. The movie tells the story of the famous guitarist and singer’s life leading up to fame.  The film, starring Andre 3000, actor and Outkast MC,...
  • Kristen O’Connor eliminated from ‘Idol,’ looking to the future

    After making it to the top 13, contestant Kristen O’Connor was eliminated from American Idol XIII Thursday night, February 27, after her performance of “Beautiful Disaster.” O’Connor, 24, said she chose that song, which was performed by 2002 winner Kelly Clarkson in the first season of Idol, to show...
  • Grape Wulong Oolong: a sweet, springy tea

    My desire for warmer weather was subtly fulfilled this week with the release of Teavana’s spring teas collection. New flavors include Jeju Island Green Tea from Korea, the citrusy Strawberry Grapefruit Xue Long Green Tea, the sweet-smelling Marshmallow Macaron Herbal tea and Grape Wulong Oolong. While all of the flavors were enticing, I decided to try the...
  • Tea review: Tazo Zen

    Lately I’ve been feeling somewhat stressed, so I decided to try a new tea designed for relaxation. While at Whole Foods, I spotted Tazo’s Zen, which is “a harmonious blend of green tea with lemongrass & spearmint.” I’ve tried other sleepy and calming teas, but this one is my...
  • Iconic child star Shirley Temple Black died late Monday

    Shirley Temple Black, one of the most well-known and successful Hollywood child stars, died last night, according to her publicist. She was 85. Known for her signature singing, corkscrew curls, starring movie roles and tap-dancing, Temple Black also served as a diplomat for a majority of her life. The...
  • North Shore Bengals beat Cedar Cove Cougars at Kitten Bowl I

    Things got frisky this afternoon at one of the most important moments in sports history, the Inaugural Hallmark Channel Kitten Bowl. The North Shore Bengals took home the first ever Kitten Bowl Championship, beating the Cedar Cove Cougars 24-20. The first game brought hard work with The Bengals’ Ferrell...
  • Detroiter makes it contestant row on ‘The Price is Right!’

    Detroit contestant Terry Bryant made it to Contestant Row on The Price is Right, after appearing onstage and competing on the daytime game show. Produced by Mike Richards and Jennifer Mullin, the show, hosted by Drew Carey, won its sixth Emmy last year for Outstanding Game Show, and airs on CBS...
  • How to survive a sick day

    When it’s cold, and you’ve caught a bug, sometimes you just need to take a sick day, or three. Flu season is in full force right now, with the subzero weather and increase in germs. The best way to get better? Take a little time off, or if you...

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