After a rough week at the office, you deserve your downtime. I'm usually begrudging Friday traffic as I make my way home to climb into bed and a pair of cozy sweats. But, just so I don't lose all motivation come Monday, I'm setting my sights on a movie marathon that packs some career-minded motivation this week. Read on to get my movie suggestions — then, grab a snack, kick back, and kick off Read more

Lauren Conrad picked up an iced drink at a Starbucks in Santa Monica yesterday afternoon. She wore a sweet denim look and carried her trusty Balenciaga bag. Lauren was joined by a female pal for the coffee run, rather than her boyfriend. LC and William Tell went public last weekend when they stepped out together in Brentwood. The couple has apparently been dating for a few months after meeting Read more

While big cities like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago get loads of press for their high-end cuisine, there are plenty of other cities all over the US that cultivate their own foodie communities. If you're looking to plan a Summer road trip with quality food to boot, then here are eight sweet cities with renowned restaurants and flavors that pack a punch. Don't see your favorite stop in the Read more

Remember when deciding to head to the beach for the day required little more than a blanket, some sunscreen, and some good music? Once there's a baby in the mix, an afternoon at the shore is still an option, it just requires a bit more planning! Before nixing the idea altogether, check out our nine baby beach bag essentials — blankets, towels, and umbrellas are still part of the plan, but here Read more

American Idol closed out its 11th season in LA tonight and crowned Phillip Phillips the winner! The two-hour season finale brought out some of music's biggest stars like Rihanna, Chaka Khan, John Fogerty, and Dream Girls legend Jennifer Holliday, who joined finalist Jessica Sanchez on stage for an unforgettable duet of "And I'm Telling You." The judges also got in on the action. Steven Tyler and Read more

Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron traveled around the globe this month promoting their action-packed drama Snow White and the Huntsman, out nationwide on June 1. The pair visited France, England, Germany, and Spain before Kristen headed to Mexico and Charlize popped up in Japan. Chris Hemsworth joined his costars at the beginning of the press tour, but opted to stay in London with newborn Read more

Looking good should probably be at the bottom of your list of concerns for the day you deliver . . . but doesn't shopping for a pretty new robe or luxurious set of PJs sound like a welcome break from the anxiety of that upcoming birth? We think so. While your actual delivery will probably take place in a less-than-glamorous hospital gown, you'll want to spend your next few days in something Read more

It's shorts-wearing season, and what better way to catch some rays than to pack a leisurely, afternoon picnic? Keep Mother Nature looking good by loading your picnic basket with compostable dinnerware items. It's easier than ever to purchase plates, cutlery, and cups that are 100 percent biodegradable and made from natural sources like corn and sugar-cane fiber. Click through to take a look at Read more

So you never really got that whole Luke, Leia, and Han worship fans bought into throughout the original Star Wars saga. For those with a love of the story, but not of the Rebel Alliance, outfit your sci-fi fandom with gear resembling one of the coolest, and sometimes clumsiest, war machines — the All Terrain Armored Transport, most commonly referred to as the AT-AT. As tall as the sky, AT-ATs Read more

Jennifer Garner packed up the car and headed out to Pasadena on Saturday with Violet and Seraphina Affleck to visit with friends. Yesterday, Jen and the girls stopped off at the Pacific Palisades farmers market before meeting up with Ben later in the day to watch a school play. Even though weekends are filled with activities with the kids, the busy parents of three recently snuck away from their Read more