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Edith Shain, the nurse who was famously kissed by a sailor in this iconic World War II victory photo, has died at age 91. Photojournalist Alfred Eisenstaedt snapped it in seconds, but the chaos in Times Square on Aug. 14, 1945 made it impossible for him to get his subjects' names. Lots of women claimed to be her, but Eisenstaedt believed Edith Shain. She immediately knew it was her when the Read more
I watched last night's season three premiere of Mad Men; did you? However, my viewing party couldn't compete with the big bash held in New York's Times Square. Hundreds of fans in '60s attire joined Mad Men actor Brian Bhatt and Project Runway alum Laura Bennett to watch the new episode and compete in a preshow costume contest. Buzz is wondering if you've ever thrown a themed viewing party, and Read more
Happy Earth Day everyone! The world's been busy appreciating the environment today. Michelle and Barack Obama planted trees with a little help from Bill Clinton. The famous ball in Times Square, NYC was refitted with energy-efficient LED lights and rebranded the Earth Ball. In the Philippines, environmental activists rallied against reopening a nuclear power plant. And over in Indonesia, the US Read more
The spectacular Times Square New Year's Eve celebration is already going to be that much more entertaining this year with the bigger Times Square LED-covered ball, and now Duracell has announced that they will power the ball with batteries charged by people. They've recently built a "power lodge" in Times Square, which features rows of bicycles with generators that are connected to massive Read more
Yoga, for a lot of us, is practiced for its serene and calming effects. But how would you feel about practicing yoga smack dab in the center of NYC? NYTimes reported that over 800 people attended the most recent "Mind Over Madness Yoga” event in Manhattan on June 21st. In celebration of summer solstice, this unique (and free) yoga class allowed you to experience Times Square, and yoga for that Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele kissed in the stands at a hockey game in Madison Square Garden last night. They watched the New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The teams will go head to head again in the next match of their series on Saturday. Lea was rooting for the Rangers, but she seemed more focused on showing her boyfriend love during the action. It Read more
When you're craving something salty, crackers and pretzels are a popular choice, but they're not an option if you're avoiding gluten. You could buy pricey gluten-free alternatives, but they're not exactly the healthiest snacks. Here are three salty snacks you can prep ahead of time that are free of wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Gluten-Free Quinoa Pizza Bites Made with cooked quinoa, gooey Read more
Must make: grilled pepper cheese sandwiches and potato soup — Food52 The best under-the-radar food magazines — HuffPost Food Harvard is awarding Jamie Oliver with its Healthy Cup Award — Eater Guy Fieri's opening an eatery in Times Square — Grub Street NY 30 must-try Spring dishes across America — Zagat How do you feel about face-tracking in bars? — Delish A love letter to rhubarb Read more
Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, and Charlize Theron brought their hotness to the London premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman in Leicester Square last night. Charlize wore a sheer Christian Dior gown while Kristen got sexy in Marchesa. They were joined by costars Lily Cole, Nick Frost, and Sam Claflin for the big event. Sam even brought his girlfriend Laura Haddock, who's a bit of a star in Read more
