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Little girls or little women? The Disney princess effect

In today's highly sexualized environment – where 5-year-olds wear padded bras – some see the toddlers-and-tiaras Disney princess craze leading to the pre-teen pursuit of "hot" looks. Do little girls become little women too soon?
'Footloose,' 'Ghostbusters,' and more: Risk-averse Hollywood remakes '80s films

'Footloose' is one of some 30 upcoming movies retreaded from a popular 1980s film. Hollywood hopes the blend of nostalgia and freshness will add up to box office gold.
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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’ interview with Sam Claflin

Sam Claflin talks about his role in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides’, working with Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush and ‘you know…being a man.’
Tony Awards 2011: It's a boy's life?

Male-focused and male-written shows dominate this year's Tony nominations. Most went to Americans who have won before, changing trends that rewarded Brits and newcomers.
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Unfinished Desires

A dark, sharp addition to the ranks of fiction set in high school.
Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Ringside seats for a new Tolkien movie, Jane Yolen's latest poetry book for children, a preview of Fox's fall dramedy, 'Glee,' and more.
Knox Elementary goes to Washington for the inauguration

Students from the all-black school in Selma, Ala., will get a chance to witness history – and wear their new winter parkas.
Goodbye Raffi, hello hipster!

Kid's music gets a rock 'n' roll makeover that soothes adults.
Broadway's 'Rent' exits stage left (thank goodness)

I never caught the musical's frenzy, and fans wouldn't cut me slack.
The new pretty in pink: men

Guys now tan and wax. What's a modern girl to do?