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‘Wonder Years’ star insists smart is sexy

By doris | Published: August 17, 2010

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — Danica McKellar is most famous for portraying Winnie Cooper, the childhood sweetheart of series protagonist Kevin Arnold on “The Wonder Years.” Fame came to the actress rather early, but rather than succumb to the negative pitfalls to which many child actors fall prey, McKellar found her saving grace in [...]

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Mackenzie Phillips: ‘I understand this is a difficult thing’

By doris | Published: September 26, 2009

Full Story atCNN.com But as the former actress and musician talked with Oprah Winfrey for the second time this week — this time about the firestorm that erupted from her hour-long interview Wednesday — she said she doesn’t regret writing her memoir, “High on Arrival.” “I understand this is a difficult thing for my family,” [...]

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Review: ‘Prince’ brings more Potter excellence

By doris | Published: July 15, 2009

Full Story atCNN.com In “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” the sixth film in the Potter series, he’s like a marathon runner who senses that he’s got this course beat: He’s still pacing himself, but there’s a definite spring in his step. Potter’s confidence seems to be a product of Daniel Radcliffe’s authority in the [...]

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Entertainment Weekly’s picks of the week

By doris | Published: July 13, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Warner Bros.’ adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s penultimate Harry Potter novel, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” was originally scheduled to be released last fall, but the studio moved the flick to this summer for strategic financial reasons. Furious fans protested with petitions and pranksters mocked their outrage with viral videos, including [...]

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“Harry Potter” Book Sells For $19K

By doris | Published: March 10, 2009

Full Story At  CBS News (AP) A softcover copy of the first Harry Potter book has sold for just over $19,000, according to a Dallas auction house. “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” was one of only 200 copies from the first printing issued with illustrated wrappers by London publisher Bloomsbury. The 1997 work about [...]

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