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Do you know Ella? No, it's not the name of a new celebrity or pop singer, but a new emergency contraceptive pill that was just given the thumbs up by the FDA. We heard about the drug when it was introduced in Europe, but now it has made its way to the US. Unlike Plan B, which should be taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex but can be taken up to three days after, Ella can be taken up to five Read more
Every morning, my wee one helps me out by putting her clothes in the dirty laundry and cleaning up her toys. I don't know why she is eager to help out around the house, but I like to encourage that behavior in hopes of prolonging it into a lifelong habit. Ella the elephant is in the same boat. In Carmela and Steven D'Amico's Ella Takes the Cake ($12), the kind-hearted soul offers to help her Read more
Mark Wahlberg was joined by his wife Rhea Durham and two of their children, Ella and Michael, at the movies in LA Thursday afternoon. Michael and Mark recently cheered for the Lakers alongside Zac Efron and David Beckham, but this time they were joined by the girls for a family outing. Mark's HBO series Entourage returns July 24 for season eight and Boardwalk Empire will have its second later Read more
My son is six months old and he's already part of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution! I've been through a bunch of different organic baby foods (both homemade and store bought) with my two older kids, but juggling three leaves a limited time for a mom to concoct her own edible creations. While the goal is to make foods from scratch for my lil one, I decided to try Ella's Kitchen's — squeezable Read more
A young Japanese student who sells herself to pay for school gets hired by an elderly academic. A middle-aged Austrian woman travels to the beaches of Kenya looking for young African men to fall in love with, or at least sleep with. Two new films to be shown at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival will feature these very different scenarios starring the world's oldest profession. If you enjoy Read more
Mark Wahlberg stepped out on the balcony of his Miami hotel for some air yesterday. He walked out in just boxer briefs and later emerged wearing workout shorts. Mark's buff body is the result of hard work rather than steroid-like enhancements to help him get into character for Pain and Gain, which he's been filming since last month. He's been showing skin in front of the cameras, but has also Read more
Mark Wahlberg was shirtless again yesterday to get fresh air on the balcony of his Miami hotel room. With his t-shirt tucked into his pants, Mark admired the view while listening to his iPod. He's in Florida working on the new movie Pain and Gain with costar Dwayne Johnson. The role has required plenty of Mark Wahlberg shirtless moments, and we even got a glimpse of him in his Calvin Kleins. Mark Read more
It was a fun afternoon at a hotel pool in Miami for Mark Wahlberg and his family yesterday. He took a break from filming nearby to hang with his wife, Rhea Durham, and four kids. Ella, Michael, Brendan, and Grace put on their swimsuits to splash in the water and play with their parents. The whole crew was back in the sun after also soaking up rays on the beach on Easter Sunday. Mark went swimming Read more
After a weekend of getting glam in Gucci at the Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty, we spotted Olivia Wilde out lunching with a friend in LA wearing a lovely, laid-back get-up. The Tron actress selected a breezy black and white chevron-striped Ella Moss maxi, which she expertly paired with a slim-fitting leather jacket and cool Converse. We think Olivia struck the perfect balance of casual polish, but Read more
