Maranda Russell
Maranda is a 28 year old foster mom and writer who enjoys writing, reviewing products, singing, dancing, reading manga, teenage pop culture, playing Wii and lots of other fun stuff!
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Indiana Business CollegeInterests
fostering, adoption, family issues, teen idols, celebrities, entertainment, manga, anime, J pop music, Japanese culture, psychology, literature, reviewing productsMotto
Never give up.
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Why Pain is Essential for HealingMost of us hate pain, both our own and that of our loved ones, but perhaps it is the only route to healing.
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My Summer Hobby: Country Line DancingA new hobby that gets you in shape and lets you have a ball at the same time! -
Bible Verses for Rough DaysA few Bible verses to help you get through the worst days that life can throw at you... -
Memorial Day Acrostic PoemAn acrostic poem about Memorial Day and the soldiers who gave their lives for our freedom. Are they remembered? -
Passing the TorchA poem about the great masters of the past, passing along their talent and their approval to the new masters of today. -
Useless and FrustratedHow I feel trying to help my foster son whose father just passed away. -
Everybody Loves YouEverybody loves you after you die, but do they really remember the real you? -
"Where Did This Come From?"Ever feel invisible? At least you can be comforted by knowing you aren't alone. -
Silk and RosesSometimes the pain of losing a loved one is simply unbearable... -
My Parents Are GrossA silly, fun poem for kids about having gross parents and carrying on the family tradition... -
What is Stevie Wonder Doing Now?One of my favorite musicians of all time, Stevie Wonder has definitely become a legend. Here is what he is doing now... -
Passover - to Celebrate or to Mourn?As a non-Jewish person, I read the Biblical story of Passover and feel confused. -
I Am a LoserEver have one of those days? Well, be glad you aren't this pathetic! -
Taste a PoemA poem about how I literally crave words... -
Roughing it Wizard StyleBeing a wizard's apprentice isn't always as easy as you might think... -
Falling in Love with the BeatlesA fun poem about falling in love. How many references to Beatles songs or lyrics can you spot?
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The "Art" Of LoveDid you know that art and love have a lot in common? The same techniques can ruin both.
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Lightning BugsA poem about being too harsh with a fragile love.
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There's A Bat in Yankee StadiumA fun poem for kids, filled with silly puns. Somewhat inspired by my husband who is a huge Yankees fan.
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Simple (but Delicious) Ways to Add the Goodness of Strawberries to Your DietLooking for ways to sneak more nutrition in to your diet? Follow these tips and it will be a breeze!
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The Forgotten Dead at the Mississinewa BattlefieldWhile visiting the Mississinewa Battlefield historical site, I couldn't help but notice something that was missing...
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AnchorThoughts about who holds whom, inspired by a trip to a haunted cave with my foster son.
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Accept Me as I AmInspired by Kyo from 'Fruits Basket'. Is love really love if it doesn't accept us faults and all?
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How Do You Know when You Should Move On?None of us want to be the kind of people who hop from job to job, but sometimes it really is better to cut your losses and move on.
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Broken Glass SlippersYou can only take so much abuse, until you finally find the strength to walk on your own.
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A Handful of InspirationSome of my favorite inspirational Bible verses and why they mean so much to me.
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Turning Your Back on EasterSad memories of a grandfather who no longer celebrates Easter.
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The Definition of SpringWhat is spring to you?
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March Madness Haiku - Lament of the Married CouplesAre you a wife that couldn't care less about sports and gets tired of your husband's obsession with it? Or are you a husband who wishes your wife would just leave you the heck alone and let you watch the game? Then sound off here!
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How to Choose the Best RV Insurance PlanDescription of different types of RV insurance and which you might want to buy.
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Vacation Destinations of the Rich and FamousList of the top 10 vacation destinations for celebrities and other VIPs.
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Introducing the New 2011 Honda Civic CoupeReview and basic information about the new 2011 Honda Civic Coupe.
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'American Idol' is Finally Down to the Top 24List of the contestants who made the cut and a few personal thoughts on how the judge swap has changed the show.
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The Girls from the Five Browns Quintet Took a Stand for Abuse Victims EverywhereInformation about the Five Browns Quintet and how they have potentially saved other young girls from years of abuse.
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Some of the Best (and Funniest) Quotes from the 'Gravitation' Manga & Anime SeriesA list of some of the best one-liners that Yuki Eiri gives in the anime & manga series, 'Gravitation'
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Yukon Couple Charged with Child Abuse for Literally Torturing ChildrenInformation about the Kluth family from Yukon, Oklahoma who have been in the news recently for horrific child abuse stories.
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'Gakuen Heaven'Review and description of the anime & manga series, 'Gakuen Heaven'.
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Victoria Justice's 18th Birthday Party - What a Blast!Victoria Justice just turned 18, and she wanted to share her party with her fans!
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What is Kinship Care?Explanation of what kinship care is and why it is so important.
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MTV, Facebook and Justin Bieber Team Up to Fight Against BullyingInformation about the contest MTV, Facebook and Justin Bieber are taking part in to combat bullying.
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'Tokyo Mew Mew'Review and comments about the manga and anime series, 'Tokyo Mew Mew'
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Alex Pettyfer Talks to J-14 About His New Movie, 'I Am Number Four'Alex Pettyfer, one of Hollywood's hottest rising stars took the time to answer a few questions for the popular teen magazine, J-14.
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Lady Gaga Brought to Tears by 10-Year-Old's Cover of 'Born This Way'As Lady Gaga posted on Twitter, she was literally brought to tears by a little girl singing her new hit. See the video for yourself!
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Are Adults Who Were Adopted More Likely to Adopt Children Themselves?Studies show that adopted children are more likely to grow up and adopt a child of their own.
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Are Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner Thinking About Marriage Already?Brody Jenner's mom talks to E! about the future of her son and his girlfriend, Avril Lavigne.
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Mixed-race Adoptions, Are They Becoming More Acceptable?With so many children waiting for homes, should we really turn down good parents simply because of a race difference?
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'The Amalfi Bride'Review of the Harlequin Romance manga, 'The Amalfi Bride'
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Lady Gaga Says She is on the 'Drunk Diet'Lady Gaga talks about her interesting fitness routine.
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'Dr. Phil' Mom - was She Really Guilty of Child Abuse?One of the mothers who appeared on 'Dr. Phil' last fall is facing charges for child abuse, but is she guilty or not?
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Britney Spears' New Music Video for 'Hold it Against Me'Britney Spears finally released the music video for her new single, but does it live up to the hype?
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Justin Bieber Talks to Rolling Stone About Sex, Abortion and Health CareIn his new interview with Rolling Stone, Justin Bieber gets serious and talks about some important issues.
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New Anime Releases This MonthListing of the anime video titles that have been released within the last month.
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Are Katy Perry and Russell Brand Ready to Have Kids?Katy's mom has made it clear that she wants grandkids pronto, but are Katy and Russell ready yet?
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Are Your Dreams Trying to Tell You Something?Everyone dreams, but do those dreams contain hidden information that you can really use?
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Spending St. Patrick's Day in the Emergency RoomMost people would say their most memorable St. Patrick's Day was at a party or some other kind of celebration, mine was at our local hospital.
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Does Facebook Help Tear Families Apart?Discussion about the possible negative impacts of social networking sites on families. Warnings about privacy concerns for foster parents as well.
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Billy Ray Cyrus Talks to GQ About His Worries Concerning MileyBilly Ray Cyrus talks openly about why he fears for his daughter's future.
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Who Are the Hottest Guys from 'Vampire Knight'?List of the top 5 hottest guys from the manga & anime 'Vampire Knight'. Feel free to join in the discussion!
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5 Memorable Moments from Last Night's Grammy AwardsA few of the most memorable performances from last night's awards show.
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'Let's Draw Manga: Shoujo Characters'Review of the book, 'Let's Draw Manga: Shoujo Characters', published by DMP.
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Does Kesha Really Brush Her Teeth with Jack Daniels?Kesha talks about her interesting dental care choices.
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Madonna's Brother Angry with Lady Gaga for Copying His Sister?Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone speaks out about the similarity between Lady Gaga's new song and Madonna's 'Express Yourself'.
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President George W. Bush Angry at Ashton Kutcher?As Ashton Kutcher was telling BBC radio, President Bush seems to carry a grudge.
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'Gunslinger Girl' - Little Girls Carrying Big GunsReview and description of the anime series 'Gunslinger Girl'.
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'Special A' - the Romantic Comedy Anime with Really Stupid GeniusesReview and description of the romantic comedy anime, 'Special A'.
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Is Ashlee Simpson Divorcing Pete Wentz Against His Wishes?Although the split is said to be amicable, it looks like it may not be a mutual decision.
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What is the Real Story Behind Valentine's Day?Do you know why we celebrate Valentine's Day? It really isn't the pretty picture that you probably had in mind.
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What Type of Otaku Are You?Are you an otaku geek? If so, are you Type A or Type B?
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Will Christina Aguilera Be Able to Redeem Herself at This Sunday's Grammy Awards?After blowing it big time at the Superbowl, will Christina Aguilera pull it together for her Grammy Awards performance?
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'Alice the 101st' Manga SeriesReview of the manga series 'Alice the 101st'. This is a great series for anyone who likes light romances and the world of classical music.
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Katy Perry, Not Afraid to Tell the World What She WeighsIn an upcoming issue of Elle Magazine, Katy Perry talks about her weight as well as many other personal issues.
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'My Girlfriend's a Geek'Review and thoughts about the manga series, 'My Girlfriend's a Geek'
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Parents, Don't Neglect Your Heart HealthSince February is American Heart Month, we are discussing the importance of every parent (especially foster parents) making time to take care of themselves.
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'Vampire Knight Official Fanbook'Review and description of the new 'Vampire Knight Official Fanbook'.
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The Superbowl XLV Halftime ShowWhen the show first started, The Black Eyed Peas sounded out of breath or maybe just nervous, because their voices were a little shaky.
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Why Forgiveness is so Important to Mental HealthArticle about the importance of forgiveness and why foster and adoptive parents should encourage their children to learn to forgive.
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List of the Top Ten Anime Characters in AmericaList of the top ten anime characters and why they have become so popular.
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'Skip Beat!' the Perfect Anime for Crazy Chicks Who Want RevengeReview and discussion of the 'Skip Beat' anime and manga series.
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MTV Ditches the New Lauren Conrad Reality ShowLauren Conrad, star of the MTV shows 'The Hills' and 'Laguna Beach', had her new reality show turned down by MTV executives.
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Jennifer Aniston on Adoption Rumors and Other Celeb Quotes of the WeekJennifer Aniston addresses adoption rumors and a few other celebs share their own personal issues.
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Parents Who Kill Their Own ChildrenDiscussion about the Tampa woman who killed her two teenagers and whether anyone else was at fault. What can we do to stop this vicious cycle?
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'Loveless' - the Manga Series with Masochistic Characters and a Twisted Love StoryReview and discussion of the 'Loveless' manga series by Yun Koga.
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Miley Cyrus Gets Her Fifth Tattoo!As PEOPLE announced yesterday, Miley Cyrus has just gotten her fifth tattoo. Quite a few for someone who is just 18 years old!
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Live Healthy, but Still Have Fun!Some ideas for living healthy that won't bore you to death or make you feel deprived.
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George Michael's Newly Remastered 'Faith' AlbumInformation about the newly restored 'Faith' album by George Michael that was just released.
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Every Writer Has Their DayAs a writer do you ever have those days where you just feel uninspired?
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'Mean Girls 2'News about the release of the new dvd, 'Mean Girls 2', and a review of the film itself.
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'The Roommate'Discussion about the upcoming movie 'The Roommate' which will be released this Friday, February 4th.
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Guide to Common Manga and Anime TermsA guide to common terms used in manga and anime. This is more for those who are new to manga and anime, although seasoned veterans may learn something!
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Sleeping Beauty?The funny story of how my husband proposed to me 8 years ago.
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The 'United States of Shame' - What is Your State Infamous For?Discussion about the recently released poll from TIME. What is the worst thing about your state?
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Rihanna's New 'S&M' Music VideoReview of the new Rihanna music video for her song 'S&M'. I have a feeling this video might be a little controversial.
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Would Kristen Stewart Make a Good Snow White?According to rumors, Twilight's Kristen Stewart may soon be playing the role of Snow White. Is she a good fit for the character?
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'Rozen Maiden' the Anime Series with Cute and Creepy DollsReview of the anime series 'Rozen Maiden', a hilarious and touching story.
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Human Trafficking in AmericaAs foster and adoptive parents, you may be right on the front lines of fighting against human trafficking of minors.
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Jonathan Knight from NKOTB Releases Statement About Being GayAs New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys work hard on their new tour, NKOTB member Jonathan Knight officially admits to being gay.
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Demi Lovato Released from RehabDisney Channel star Demi Lovato has completed her rehab treatment and is now at home once again.
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Famous People Throughout History that Have Been Involved in AdoptionA list of famous people throughout history that have been adopted or who decided to adopt children themselves.
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Justin Bieber and Ozzy Osbourne Together in a Superbowl Commericial?I think our world has just exploded. The Prince of Darkness and Justin Bieber in the same ad together? Scary stuff.
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'Natsume's Book of Friends' the Shojo Beat Manga Series by Yuki MidorikawaReview and discussion about the Shojo Beat manga series, 'Natsume's Book of Friends'
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Can You Be Too Protective as a Parent?Discussion of whether our society has become overprotective of our children.
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Wilton Stand-Up Lamb Pan SetReview of the popular Easter-themed Wilton Stand-Up Lamb Pan Set for baking lamb shaped cakes.
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'Beastly' the New Teen Fantasy/Romance Based on the Bestselling BookDiscussion of the upcoming movie 'Beastly' which was based on the best-selling teen novel.
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Yoplait Light Yogurt's New Dessert FlavorsReview of 4 new Yoplait Light yogurt flavors: Black Forest Cake, Red Velvet Cake, Triple Berry Torte and Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
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'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' Anime MovieA review of the anime movie, 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
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Are Anti-gay Adoption Laws Unfair?The debate over whether gay parents should be able to adopt rages on. Which side of the debate are you on?
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'Bride of the Water God' - the Manga Series by Mi-Kyung YunA review and conversation about the manga series 'Bride of the Water God by Mi-Kyung Yun.
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'Angel Sanctuary' - the Anime VersionAn anime about a war in heaven and a lot of sexual issues.
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Playboy Bunny Merchandise - Appropriate for Teen Girls?Should Playboy Bunny merchandise be worn or promoted by teen girls? Should parents put their foot down on this trend?
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Kesha - Sex Savvy in Elementary School?Is Ke$ha a good role model for your children? Probably not, if you consider what she has recently been saying.
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Kanye West, More Than Just a Big Mouth?Everyone knows that Kanye has a habit of putting his foot in his mouth, but here are some things you might not know about him.
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'Lemonade Mouth' Disney Channel's New Movie Starring Bridgit MendlerThe new Disney Channel original movie is already getting comparisons to 'High School Musical' and 'Camp Rock'.
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Taylor Lautner Plays Stretch Armstrong in New MovieTaylor Lautner has been picked to play the classic toy character, Stretch Armstrong, in the new 3D movie coming out next year.
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'Red Riding Hood'Many people think that the new movie starring Amanda Seyfried is just riding the wave of 'Twilight' success. Are they right?
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'Country Strong'To help her prepare for the role of country superstar, Leighton was referred to the producer of a popular real-life singer.
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'House of Anubis'Review of the new 'House of Anubis' TV show on Nickelodeon. Should the show really be compared to Harry Potter?
