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The top 11 promposals in 2013
It's prom season. What's your prom proposal/promposal going to be?What? Wait wait wait, hold on. You're telling me you didn't write an original song, choreograph a routine for it, and present it flash mob-style to your dream high school prom date? Well, listen up rookie, you've got a lot to learn. Promposals these days are elaborately produced mating rituals — think of Planet Earth's Birds of Paradise and mash it up with your favorite episode of Glee. Then upload it to YouTube because this isn't about your exuberant manifestation of true love, it's about that special someone. Don't they deserve Internet fame? Sometimes done well enough to gain national attention – I'm looking at you Kate Upton fan – sometimes too cringeworthy to view, here are 11 promposals you need to consider before planning your own.
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The 25 best country songs of all time (+video)
Check out Country Music Television's rankings of the best country music songs ever released.
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9 musicians who have broken into the literary world
Here are nine other musicians who have published novels, short stories, poetry, and children’s books.
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Super Bowl 2013: The 7 best halftime shows of all time
For Super Bowl 2013, Beyonce will have some big shoes to fill. Here are the 7 all-time best halftime shows from past games.
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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Modern Parenthood Rolling Stones at 50: A work ethic to raise kids by? (+video)
The Rolling Stones hit the stage 50 years ago and this mom loves their work ethic. After all, what can a poor boy do, 'cept sing for a rock 'n' roll band? For 50 years, and counting, she says, that's what they been doing. And they haven't been poor for at least the last 48.
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Culture Cafe 'Sopranos' creator David Chase chats about his new film 'Not Fade Away'
'Sopranos' creator David Chase discusses his new movie and the love of rock 'n' roll that inspired it.
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'Call Me Maybe': Being happy in a minor key
Songs in minor keys, such as this summer's sugary hit 'Call Me Maybe,' by Carly Rae Jepsen, are on the rise as listeners want more complex sounds from their radio hits.
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Modern Parenthood College-bound, one daughter's departure means changes at home
With a college-bound child, one mom examines her half-empty nest.
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John Lennon: 40 quotes on his birthday
Here are 40 quotes from John Lennon, who would have been 72 today.
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In Pictures Paralympic Games 2012
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Mark David Chapman, John Lennon's killer, denied parole again (+video)
Mark David Chapman was praised by the parole board for 'good conduct' but denied parole. Mark David Chapman, who shot John Lennon in 1980, has sought parole seven times.
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Dearie
Julia Child's great success was built on both a willingness to innovate and an utter devotion to her craft.
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Top Picks: The Forsyte Saga in a box set, the Blank on Blank podcast, and more
A webcam observes bears looking for a meal, "Jaws" arrives on Blu-ray, and more top picks.
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'Hello, Goodbye, Hello': 6 oddball meetings between celebrities
Richard Nixon met Elvis Presley? Here are 6 celebrity meetings you'd never imagine from Craig Brown's new book 'Hello, Goodbye, Hello.'
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Google Fiber: Why does Kansas City get to go high-speed? (+video)
Super high-speed Internet comes to Kansas City, courtesy of Google. Business leaders hope lightning fast connections with spur innovation and jobs. Google looks to be expanding further from its original business of Internet searching.
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Modern Parenthood Olympics 2012: Six ways to celebrate the summer Games at home
Olympics 2012: The Olympics provide parents a chance to teach their kids about different countries, sportsmanship, and motivation. Get in the spirit of the summer Games with six alternative ways to celebrate at home.
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A Japanese Olympian defies the age barrier
At age 71, equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu will be the second oldest athlete to compete in Olympic history.
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Ringo Starr: 30 quotes for his birthday
For his 72nd birthday, here are 30 quotes from Starr.
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Philadelphia Mint reveals how it makes 12 pennies per second
Philadelphia Mint reopens to the public with a $3.9 million self-guided tour. This was the first update to the Philadelphia Mint tour since 1969.
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Culture Cafe Three documentaries provide new insight into Detroit
Films such as 'Detropia' and 'Searching for Sugarman' put the Motor City in the spotlight.
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Top Picks: a Whole Foods summer initiative, a 1980s miniseries, and more
A new app brings a Chinese folk tale to glowing life, PBS's four-part series 'Queen & Country' explores the British monarchy, and more top picks.
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Heat wave could bring record temps, but utilities ready for A/C demand
The heat wave in the eastern half of the US includes high humidity levels, which will make temperatures in the 90s feel like over 100. But power suppliers say they don’t anticipate problems.
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Chapter & Verse Author band the Rock Bottom Remainders calls it quits
The Rock Bottom Remainders, which includes writers Stephen King and Dave Barry, will play their last two shows this weekend in California.
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For Paul McCartney's Birthday: The Top 40 McMoments
On former Beatle Paul McCartney's 70th birthday, here are 40 memorable moments from his musical life.
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Decoder Wire Sarah Jessica Parker to host next Obama donor dinner (+video)
Sarah Jessica Parker and Vogue editor Anna Wintour are co-hosting a fund-raising dinner in New York on June 14. Sarah Jessica Parker is promoting the event with a new campaign ad for Obama.
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10 great songs made with the Bob Moog Google Doodle
The latest Google Doodle, created to commemorate synthesizer inventor Bob Moog's birthday, allows users to play and record their own songs. Here's a list of the best we've listened to so far.
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Bob Moog: 6 artists influenced by his work
On what would have been Moog's 78th birthday, here are 6 musicians whose work was influenced by his groundbreaking technologies.
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Horizons Bob Moog: How he changed music forever
A Google doodle today honors the legacy of Bob Moog, the creator of a famous line of synthesizers, and the grandfather of electronic music.
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The Beatles: Here come the sons?
Rumors swirl that the sons of the Beatles are considering starting a band.
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