Think the LeapPad and Air Swimmers were the most anticipated toys of 2011? Think again! On Jan. 1 (or Dec. 26 in the UK) Lego is introducing Lego Friends — its first significant entry into the world of girls play, with a $40 million global marketing plan to support 23 different products — including six new colors (think pastels) and 29 minidolls that look more lifelike than the current Read more

Matthew McConaughey was decked out in his usual workout gear and a backpack as he left the Sonya Dakar skin clinic in Beverly Hills today. Matthew recently shaved his head, but he covered up the new look with a gray beanie. He hasn't commented on the decision to lose his blond locks, but he does have a new movie that could be the cause for the drastic change. Matthew is currently filming Thunder Read more

Gisele Bundchen had precious cargo on both ends of her bike — son Benjamin Brady in a seat on the back and her dog Vida bundled up in the front basket — for a leisurely ride around Boston with Tom Brady yesterday. The family is taking advantage of the gorgeous Fall weather in New England in between Tom's weekly Patriots games. Tom is coming off another heart-wrenching loss for Pats fans, Read more

Jennifer Aniston joined Second Lady Jill Biden today in Alexandria, VA, to tour the new Inova Breast Care Center. Jennifer was brought to tears as she and Jill listened to the heart-wrenching but hopeful stories of several women who have lived through breast cancer during their visit to the clinic. The cause is one that Jill and Jennifer have both been involved with for several years. Jennifer Read more

Former First Lady Betty Ford died last weekend at the age of 93. Betty wasn't afraid to share her liberal or moderate positions on social issues, and some presidential historians believe her legacy could outweigh her husband's. Betty took risks more cautious presidential wives would not have, and as The New York Times wrote in its obituary, she was an "outspoken and much-admired" first lady. Here Read more

San Francisco certainly seems like foodie central, and sometimes dining out seems like a competitive sport here in the Bay Area. But restaurant dining doesn't need to be fraught with difficulty if you're watching calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Here are some simple tips from The Mayo Clinic Diet to follow next time you find yourself searching a menu for healthy fare. Knowing what to look Read more