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Scarlett Johansson thinks Robert Downey Jr. was a “gift” to work with Photo from fOTOGLIF The actress – who portrays Black Widow in ‘Iron Man 2’ – admits she enjoyed working alongside the actor, who plays the titular character and his alter ego Tony Stark, because he gives so much input.

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Gifts for Picnic Lovers

From romantic getaways in the woods to family outings at the local park, picnics are a favorite pastime for people looking to enjoy the warm weather. With school out and summer vacations stirring, you can help your loved ones prepare for the excitement of a picnic in the park or at any other stretch of greenery with thoughtful gifts. A couple of suggestions include: Picnic Sets With a polyester canvas construction, an insulated shoulder pack will keep your picnic feast safe, sound, and portable

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Movie Monday: White Oleander

I just re-watched 2002′s White Oleander. Although they had to cut a large portion of the story out Janet Finch’s novel (one of my favorites) to be able to tell it within the constraints of a 2-hour film, it’s still a great film adaptation. Notice the role that yarn wear played in setting the scene of a teenager living (and escaping from) a foster facility and clinging to whatever comfort she

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Spotted: Ali Landry and Estela Share Smiles

Jordan Strauss/WireImage So sweet! Ali Landry and daughter Estela Ines pose for a photo as they head into the Rob Dyrdek Foundation’s SK84Life Benefit, held last Saturday at the skater’s Fantasy Factory in Los Angeles, Calif. Estela, 2½, is the only child for Landry and husband Alejandro Monteverde . Good manners are important to the actress and model, who was raised in Louisiana

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Sarah Jessica Parker Says James Is Smitten With His Sisters

Bauer-Griffin It took a few months, but James Wilkie has officially fallen head over heels for his fraternal twin sisters Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge , who will celebrate their first birthday next month. “It was an adjustment a nd we worked very hard to make him feel like his whole world hadn’t changed,” a proud Sarah Jessica Parker tells David Letterman of her daughters’ arrival . “But then something happened in March, when [babies] turn seven or eight months they’re really interesting to other people beyond their parents, and he fell in love with them.” Now happy to take on the role of doting big brother, the 7½-year-old won’t stand for anyone laughing at his sisters — unless, of course, it’s his own doing! “He said, ‘I wouldn’t mind at all if I made fun of them all day long, but I would hate to hear anyone else make a joke about them,’” the Sex and the City 2 actress laughs

Hot In The Hive: Baumraums’ Amazing Treehouses!

Remember when you were younger and the idea of having a cool tree-house of your very own would’ve sent you into convulsions of happiness? Maybe you didn’t have a tree-house, but if you were lucky, a friend did and you could go there and pig out on snacks that had been excommunicated from your cupboards at home and read your fill of comic books and magazines .Or you were like me and compensated by building forts out of blankets and furniture

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Hot In The Hive: Baumraums’ Amazing Treehouses!

Shoes We Love: Livie and Luca’s Adorable Eco-Friendly Collection

Courtesy of Livie and Luca In the world of kids’ footwear, it feels like new designers are popping up every second. But some companies, like celeb fave Livie and Luca , are here to stay. These easy-to-slip-on, eco-friendly shoes — which count Courteney Cox-Arquette and Brooke Shields as fans — are made from soft recycled leather and non-benzene glue

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Label Love: Elizabeth & James Jewelry Keeps It Simple This Season

You’re probably already familiar with Elizabeth & James , if not for the fact that the line is the design-child of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen , then certainly for their slew of overpriced (yet still totally covetable) shoes at Shopbop .

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Crayon Rocks

This set of 16 crayon rocks helps children with developing hands and grip muscles make the most of their colorful art projects. The shape makes large, wide coloring strokes easier and the all-natural soy composition ensure these crayons are non-toxic.

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BumpWatch: Rebecca Herbst’s Date Night!

Sara De Boer/Startraks Parents’ night out! Enjoying a date night before their third child — a boy! — arrives in early August, Rebecca Herbst and husband Michael Saucedo were spotted at Heidi Klum’s Moms to Be Night Out, held Wednesday at A Pea in the Pod in Beverly Hills, Calif. The General Hospital star, 33, says elder children Ethan Riley , 8½, and Ella Bailey , 6, are excited about the new addition — for the most part

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Stylehive’s Stylescopes Find Your Sign’s Perfect Swimsuit Style!

Spring Break is long gone, but you don’t need a destination like Cancun to get into the spirit of swimsuit season! While swimwear has been out on the racks for awhile now, it’s officially time to stock up — whether you want to collect a bunch of sweet suits to alternate between on your poolside days, or choose one signature swim look to carry you through the season. Bikini , tankini , monokini ..

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Stylehive’s Stylescopes Find Your Sign’s Perfect Swimsuit Style!

End of the School Year Wrap Up

I realize that many of you have already wrapped of your school year, but we’re still going strong. I didn’t want to let these fun end of school year traditions and welcome to summer ideas pass us by

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Enter to Win – Inttimo by Wet Goodie Bag Giveaway!

Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda returned to the big screen last week in the much anticipated Sex and the City 2 but what would this pop culture phenomenon be without the actual sex? Wet , the world’s best selling intimacy gels, is putting together a special goodie bag filled with all its best intimacy products including Inttimo by Wet massage oils, Wet Naturals and its newest product Wet Synergy so all the ladies out there can get “carried” away with their Mr.

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Giveaway: New Balance Kids Sneakers (A $55 Value!)

Courtesy of New Balance New Balance is known for their well-made, sturdy running shoes. And if your tween is seriously into sports, you’ll want to check out the company’s new kid-friendly collection — NB Fierce Trax .

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Spotted: Erica Hill and Weston Cuddle Up

Evan Agostini/PictureGroup Adorable! Early Show anchor Erica Hill poses with son Weston Robert , 3, at last Saturday’s Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest 2010, held at the Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn.

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Céline Dion Is Pregnant – With Twins!

Lilly Palmberger/CelebrityPhoto Céline Dion ‘s dream to expand her family has come true. The singer, 42, is pregnant with twins after undergoing her sixth in-vitro fertilization attempt and turning to acupuncture to improve her chances of a pregnancy, her rep Kim Jakwerth confirms

Karolína Kurková ‘Having More Fun’ As a Mom

ANG/Fame Upon her return to the runway following the birth of her first child — 6-month-old Tobin Jack — a rejuvenated Karolína Kurková says that motherhood brings with it “a higher purpose.” “I did take a few months off, to make sure we bonded and established a relationship as a family — not just me and the baby, but my husband [ Archie Drury ], too,” the 26-year-old model explains to W magazine . “But now I’m back to work and it’s actually busier than ever. I’m having more fun.” That she’s able to bring Tobin along for the ride certainly helps, and to that end Kurková concedes she is “fortunate.” “I want to incorporate him into my life as much as possible,” she continues

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Pad See Ew Just For You

If you’re anything like me, you visit Asian restaurants, devour plates piled high with delicately and masterfully sauced noodles or rice, and walk out promising yourself you’ll find a recipe to capture the essence of that flavorful fare. Well, actually, I usually leave the greasy spoons that I frequent wondering whether or not I mistakenly drank a half gallon of peanut oil in my tea cup and finished my meal with a few spoonfuls of salt.

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Igloo Outdoor Chair

Those huge round satellite dishes didn’t go out of style, they’ve just been recycled in this hand-woven igloo chair. With a rust resistant powdercoat finish, this chair makes a unique and comfortable conversation piece. $149 @ CB2