News For Kids From Around The Web
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Bullying Crossword Puzzle
Think you know all about Bullying? We've created this Bullying Crossword Puzzle to test your knowledge of Bullying and standing against it....
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Movie Review - Letting Go 21 February 2019, 8:00 am
Kidzworld saw How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. This last film in the series is a worthy send-off for Hiccup, Toothless and dragon rider friends. Read our movie review!...
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Playing Older Video Games 21 February 2019, 8:00 am
While there are tons of games coming out now, that doesn't mean that you should ignore the classics. Read on at Kidzworld to see our thoughts on playing older games....
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Google Could Start Streaming Games 21 February 2019, 8:00 am
Google could be making a game-streaming related announcement next month. Check out Kidzworld for our thoughts on what they could have planned....
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One Day You'll Be All Grown Up 20 February 2019, 8:00 am
Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? Looking for a little inspiration? Check out this article and see if it helps you at all....
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A Star Is Born Blu-ray Review – Take Home This Dramatic Musical Film 19 February 2019, 8:00 am
Kidzworld reviews A Star is Born now out to take home on Blu-ray and DVD. It’s a triumph for Lady Gaga and her director/co-star Bradley Cooper. The home entertainment release has some fun musical extras....
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 19 February 2019, 8:00 am
In honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Kidzworld has put together a list of body image facts for you to think about the next time you start freaking about your weight....
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DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders Game is Out Now! 18 February 2019, 8:00 am
Set in the world of How to Train Your Dragon, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders is out now! Check out the latest trailer and screenshots of the new video game over at Kidzworld....
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3 Tips For Healthy Gaming 18 February 2019, 8:00 am
Making smart choices while sitting down to play can keep you healthy and happy. Take a look at Kidzworld's 3 tips for healthy gaming....
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Alita Battle Angel Movie Review – With Love Comes Power 15 February 2019, 8:00 am
Kidzworld saw Alita: Battle Angel in IMAX and 3D. Is this tale, based on a Manga heroine, well worth your trip to the Cineplex? It’s a touching love story as well as a Sci-Fi actioner. Read our movie review!...
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Ashley Benson Reveals Her Biggest Beauty Mishap While Filming ‘Pretty Little Liars’ 3 September 2018, 12:00 am
Oh no! Ashley Benson with no hair would be a total tragedy! In a recent interview, the 28-year-old former “Pretty Little Liars” star opened up about all things beauty revealing that she enjoys more of a natural, no makeup look compared to the full glam that her “PLL” character, Hanna Marin, had every day for […]...
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Rowan Blanchard Opens Up About Being A Part Of The ‘Digital Age’ 2 September 2018, 9:00 pm
Rowan Blanchard isn’t holding back when it comes to discussing the internet! In a recent interview, the 16-year-old former Disney Channel star got real about growing up online, her generation and how the internet has impacted who she is, today! From starting off with a small blog on Tumblr to now having over 5.2 million […]...
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Amandla Stenberg Dishes On Her Role In Upcoming Film ‘The Hate U Give’ 2 September 2018, 3:00 pm
Amandla Stenberg is bringing her message of representation to the big screen! In a recent interview, the 19-year-old star of the upcoming film “The Hate U Give” – also starring fan-favorites KJ Apa and Sabrina Carpenter – opened up about how she took the character of Starr Carter and took her from the page to […]...
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Your Ultimate Back To School Playlist 2 September 2018, 1:00 am
Get ready for the best school year ever! Summer is finally coming to a close, and that means one thing: school is right around the corner! Waking up for school in the morning can be hard sometimes, but this playlist will be sure to have you up and dancing on your feet. From Ariana Grande […]...
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Camila Cabello Opens Up About the Secret to Shawn Mendes’ Success 2 September 2018, 12:00 am
What’s the secret to Shawn Mendes‘ success? Now we know! In a recent interview, 21-year-old songstress and longtime friend to the “In My Blood” singer Camila Cabello opened up about how hard Shawn works towards achieving his dreams, and even said that he’s the most driven person she’s ever met! Even though the two toured […]...
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‘To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before’ Director Dishes on Possible Upcoming Sequel 1 September 2018, 9:00 pm
Did someone say…”To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” sequel?! Fans of the breakout Netflix rom-com have been begging for a follow-up film ever since the oh-so-cute flick started streaming earlier this month, and even though a second “TATBILB” has yet to be greenlit, we’ve got a good feeling we haven’t seen the last of […]...
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QUIZ: Pick Out Your Back-to-School Wardrobe And We’ll Predict How Your Year Will Go 1 September 2018, 7:00 pm
School’s almost in session and we bet we know how your year will go! Choose your best back-to-school outfits and we’ll predict your upcoming year! You can’t miss LaurDIY‘s back to school outfit advice!...
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These Limelights Are Totally Shook By Why Don’t We’s Debut Album ‘8 Letters’ 31 August 2018, 8:30 pm
Everyone, everywhere is totally shook! The day has finally come and Why Don’t We‘s debut album,”8 Letters,” is out everywhere. From “Talk” to “Hooked” and every song in between we, along with all the Limelights, can’t get enough of this masterpiece. In order to celebrate the successful release of this highly-anticipated album, we scoured the […]...
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Noah Centineo Reacts to Being Called the ‘Internet’s New Boyfriend’ 31 August 2018, 4:09 pm
It’s official, Noah Centineo is the boyfriend we’ve all been looking for! The totally crush-worthy 22-year-old cutie — who stars in both “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “Sierra Burgess Is A Loser” on Netflix — has captured the hearts of girls all over the world, but how does he feel about being […]...
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The Boys of Why Don’t We Describe Debut Album ‘8 Letters’ in Just 3 Words 31 August 2018, 2:46 pm
Words can’t describe how much we love “8 Letters“! To celebrate Why Don’t We‘s debut album, we caught up with the boys — Daniel Seavey, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, Jack Avery and Jonah Marais — and asked them each to describe the long-awaited tracks in just three words! Here’s what they said: Jonah: Fresh, Unique, […]...
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It's a carnivore comeback in Europe 18 December 2014, 5:00 am
Big carnivores like brown bears and wolverines used to be scarce in Europe, but these top-of-the-food-chain animals are becoming more common throughout the continent. That's what Guillaume Chapron of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and his fellow scientists found out when they studied reports of these animals from European countries....
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Charles Messier's cosmic gem collection 17 December 2014, 5:00 am
While hunting for the comet that would make him famous, Charles Messier began a list of stationary (non-comet) objects to save himself time. Over 400 years later and Messier's comets are all but forgotten, but his catalog of cosmic gems continues to be used by astronomers all over the world. This new photograph shows Messier 47 a stunning star cluster filled with hot blue stars....
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Galaxies make disruptive neighbors 12 December 2014, 5:00 am
What is the 'cosmic web' and what role did it play in the history of the Universe? A new study has looked at how galaxies evolved when the Universe was just half its current age and it looks like those caught in the cosmic web raced through their lives much faster than others!...
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When did bees begin to disappear in Britain? 11 December 2014, 5:00 am
All over the world, the number of bees and other insects that pollinate plants has shrunk in the last half-century. Scientists think there are probably a lot of different reasons for this, including destruction of land and plants that bees use. Now a new study suggests that bees in Britain began disappearing more than 100 years ago when people there began to change how they farmed....
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UT Arlington mind, brain and education researcher develops STEM gift guide for parents 5 December 2014, 5:00 am
A UT Arlington College of Education neuroscience researcher has developed a holiday gift guide that can help parents engage young children in STEM concepts....
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Cosmic computer gets an ego boost 4 December 2014, 5:00 am
ATERUI just became the world's most powerful cosmic supercomputer thanks to a new upgrade -- it's now able to perform one trillion calculations per second! ATERUI's amazing power will now be used to recreate events from across the universe, including the formation of planets, the growth of supermassive black holes and the explosions of massive stars!...
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Electric eels use remote control on their prey 4 December 2014, 5:00 am
When an electric eel charges all its biological batteries, it can send out a 600-volt zap through the water. Impressed? What if we told you that it uses that power in a way that is even more ... ahem ... shocking? It turns out that the eels are using those zaps to remotely control the muscles of fish that they want to eat....
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Moody's Mega Math Challenge provides free math modeling resources 4 December 2014, 5:00 am
Moody's Mega Math (M3) Challenge, a rigorous team competition known for its distinctive hands-on learning experience for high school students, offers participants resources to use well into their careers. This year -- the competition's 10th anniversary -- marks the first time competitors will have access to licenses and subscriptions not previously offered during the annual contest....
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When you wish upon a star ... 28 November 2014, 5:00 am
The darker the observing site, the brighter the night sky and this amazing new photograph of space was taken by a telescope in one of the most remote regions on Earth, the Atacama Desert. It shows the bright stars of the Wishing Well Cluster, which earned its name because of the many stars that resemble silver coins sparkling at the bottom of a wishing well....
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Getting to know the fungus among us 27 November 2014, 5:00 am
Researchers studied almost 15,000 soil samples from 365 different sites around the world to paint the most vivid picture of Earth's fungi yet. It's important to understand how fungi are distributed around the world -- and how it responds to human activities -- because this group of organisms plays a serious role in human health, they say....
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Your L.O.L. Submissions! 1 February 2019, 5:05 am
By Cassius Kapfer, age 17, Missouri
Here I sit behind a cloth shade,
Atop my metal pedestal.
Everyone needs me,
I make the world easier to see!...
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Book Review of Little Men 1 February 2019, 5:05 am
By Alicia Xin, age 13, New York
Nearly everyone has heard of the classic Little Women. Yet its sequel, Little Men, remains relatively unknown....
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Estelle 1 February 2019, 5:05 am
By Bella Grasso, age 16, California
“Not so hard sweetie!” Estelle cranes her neck as her granddaughter tries to bring the small plastic brush through her long, thinning, gray hair. ...
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Poem Party! 1 February 2019, 5:05 am
By Sophie Nadel, Writers Tips Editor
There are so many ways to write poetry, whether you are trying out an established form or making your own....
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February Issue 2019: Issue #126 – Building Bridges 1 February 2019, 5:01 am
This month’s theme is Building Bridges, which could have two meanings: about constructing literal bridges or metaphorically creating bridges with those around you....
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How much do you know about the calendar we use today? 21 February 2019, 9:16 pm
Did you know that February has only 28 days this year? Let’s see what other fun facts you know...
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How much do you know about the calendar we use today? 21 February 2019, 9:16 pm
Did you know that February has only 28 days this year? Let’s see what other fun facts you know...
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Your favorite NBA team scores 100 points. These days that’s no big deal. 21 February 2019, 12:40 am
Even the worst teams now average triple digits per game, but that wasn’t always true....
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Your favorite NBA team scores 100 points. These days that’s no big deal. 21 February 2019, 12:40 am
Even the worst teams now average triple digits per game, but that wasn’t always true....
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China’s biggest ice festival forced to close sculpture park because of warm temperatures 20 February 2019, 10:00 pm
Harbin Ice and Snow World shuts down early after huge ice sculptures began to melt....
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A look inside the North American International Toy Fair 20 February 2019, 1:00 pm
The annual event debuts the latest toys that will hit toy store shelves by the holidays...
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A look inside the North American International Toy Fair 20 February 2019, 1:00 pm
The annual event debuts the latest toys that will hit toy store shelves by the holidays...
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At Toy Fair, one toy store owner hunts for diverse dolls 19 February 2019, 11:20 pm
Glendon Warner, who recently opened a shop in Maryland, sells toys that reflect the kids who play with them....
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Bernie Sanders announces he’s running for president as a Democrat 19 February 2019, 10:00 pm
The progressive senator from Vermont says he will join Democrats in the 2020 race....
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A ballerina who reached her dreams now helps kids reach theirs 19 February 2019, 6:32 pm
Aesha Ash was one of the few African American ballet dancers. Her Swan Dreams Project teaches kids battle stereotypes....
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Is Khloe Kardashian About To Be The Next Bachelorette? 22 February 2019, 10:38 pm
The search for the next Bachelorette is on – and Khloe Kardashian might just be it! It’s been a rough week for Khloe – she reportedly just broke up with her boyfriend of two years, Cleveland Cavaliers player Tristan Thompson. The reason? He allegedly cheated on her with Kylie Jenner’s best friend Jordyn Woods. […]
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What To Expect From The 2019 Oscars Ceremony 22 February 2019, 10:35 pm
The 91st Academy Awards is happening 2/24/19 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. The show will be broadcast live on ABC at 8PM E.T. Ahead of the biggest night in film, here’s everything you need to know about the awards ceremony. Who’s going to host? For the first time in thirty years, […]
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Miley Cyrus Dishes On Sexuality, Marriage, And Losing Her Malibu Home 22 February 2019, 10:31 pm
Miley Cyrus has come a long way – and in her recent Vanity Fair cover feature, she’s telling it like it is. In her interview with the title, the 26-year-old pop star candidly addresses SO. MANY. THINGS. And we’re here for all of it! Check out some of her biggest bombshells — […]
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Lil Xan Is Going To Be A Dad; Ex Noah Cyrus Shares Crying Selfie After His Happy News 22 February 2019, 10:28 pm
It’s been quite the emotional time for this Young Hollywood ex-couple! Rapper Lil Xan recently revealed very happy news to his fans – and his former girlfriend Noah Cyrus shared soon afterwards that things are tough for her these days. So many feels. On Sunday (February 17), 22-year-old Lil Xan took to […]
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Police Say This Is Why Jussie Smollett Staged His Attack; Actor Returns To Empire Set 22 February 2019, 10:23 pm
Police Say This Is Why Jussie Smollett Staged His Attack; Actor Suspended From Empire UPDATE: Jussie has been suspended from Empire – at least for the remaining episodes of the season. No word yet on how his character Jamal’s absence will be explained in the last two episodes. Empire EPs Lee Daniels, Danny Strong, Brett Mahoney, Brian […]
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American Country Music Awards 2019: The Complete List Of Nominations 22 February 2019, 10:20 pm
At this year’s Grammy Awards, it was a country artist who reigned supreme: Kacey Musgraves, who won in all four categories she was nominated in, including the coveted Album Of The Year. And it’s shaping up to be another big night for the Golden Hour songwriter at the upcoming American Country Music Awards, where […]
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Jordyn Woods Speaks Out About ‘Everything That’s Going On’ 22 February 2019, 10:16 pm
Jordyn Woods has made her first public appearance since rumors began making the rounds that she was in the middle of the whole Khloe Kardashian-Tristan Thompson break-up drama. In case you haven’t been keeping up with the Kardashians, earlier this week, Khloe dumped Tristan – because he allegedly cheated on her with Jordyn over […]
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Tainy, J Balvin, Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco Team Up For A New Song 22 February 2019, 10:12 pm
There’s an all-star collab coming our way! Instagram was all abuzz on Wednesday (February 20) when Tainy, J Balvin, Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco ALL shared snippets of a new song. Apparently, the foursome have teamed up for a new track called “I Can’t Get Enough” – and from what little we’ve heard of […]
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Jordyn Woods Has Reportedly Moved Out Of Kylie Jenner’s Home 22 February 2019, 1:06 am
New developments on Khloe Kardashian-Tristan Thompson split are coming to light. ICYMI, on Tuesday (February 19), the internet was shookt when Khloe Kardashian broke up with her baby daddy Tristan Thompson. The reason? He allegedly cheated on her (again) – this time with Kylie Jenner’s best friend, Jordyn Woods. According to […]
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‘The Masked Singer’ Semi-Finals: The Lion And The Rabbit Unmasked! 22 February 2019, 1:00 am
Wednesday (February 20) saw amazing performance on The Masked Singer as the remaining five contestants – The Lion, The Bee, The Peacock, The Rabbit and The Monster – battled to keep their masks on in the semi-finals. And the audiences got to uncover not just one but TWO identities in the double elimination. *WARNING: […]
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Earth’s permafrost is heating up 20 February 2019, 7:36 pm
Climate change is warming Earth’s permafrost — and in some places thawing it. This could lead to massive releases of planet-warming greenhouse gases.EarthWeather & ClimateEnvironmentClimate Change Chronicles...
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Rise of the botnets 19 February 2019, 7:43 pm
Botnets are armies of connected, infected computers that attack websites and other online businesses. Some scientists have found ways to use connected computers for good, too.TechnologyComputers & ElectronicsScience & Society...
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Explainer: The benefits of phlegm, mucus and snot 19 February 2019, 4:16 pm
There are many types of mucus in the body. They might seem gross, but these gloppy goos are the first line of defense against infection. Body functions...
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For coughing up phlegm, water is key 15 February 2019, 6:20 pm
Patients with diseases like cystic fibrosis get lungs filled with sticky mucus. Adding water could be the key to getting that phlegm out. Body functionsHealth...
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Some male hummingbirds wield their bills as weapons 14 February 2019, 10:44 pm
The shape of some hummingbird bills may reflect a trade-off between drinking nectar and fighting off the competition.Animals...
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Friendly adults help teens stand up against bullies 14 February 2019, 9:22 pm
In the movies, kid heroes often intervene to stop bullies. What makes that happen in reality? A good family life and trustworthy teachers can help. BehaviorPsychology...
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Scientists Say: Petrichor 14 February 2019, 7:40 pm
Scientists SayBethany BrookshireThere is no smell quite like that of fresh soil after a rainstorm. That smell has a name — petrichor — and scientists even know how it’s made. ...
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This robot shows how an ancient creature might have walked 13 February 2019, 10:53 pm
Scientists used fossils, footprints, a computer models and a life-sized walking robot to find out how an ancient creature moved. FossilsRobotics...
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Explainer: The making of a snowflake 13 February 2019, 2:56 pm
Have you ever wondered how a snowflake gets its shape?Weather & Climate...
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The many faces of snowstorms 12 February 2019, 9:42 pm
There are many different types of winter storms. How do they work? Weather & Climate...
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Tristan Thompson Cheats on Khloé Kardashian With Kylie Jenner’s BFF Jordyn Woods 22 February 2019, 7:08 pm
Talk about the ultimate betrayal. Khloé Kardashian‘s boyfriend and baby daddy, Tristan Thompson, just got caught cheating on the reality star with her younger sister’s BFF. That’s right, In Touch confirmed on Tuesday, February......
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See a Sneak Peek of Gymnast Laurie Hernandez on Nickelodeon’s ‘Crashletes’ 22 February 2019, 7:00 pm
Olympian Laurie Hernandez just appeared on Nickelodeon’s Crashletes, and we seriously cannot stop laughing. On the show, co-hosts Brandon Broady and Stevie Nelson showed the athlete some clips of other gymnasts totally wiping out,......
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Tyler Posey Trades Werewolves for Vampires in New CW Series 22 February 2019, 5:11 pm
Prepare yourselves, Teen Wolf fans, because Tyler Posey is trading in werewolves for vampires. Wait, what? That’s right, you guys! According to Deadline, the 27-year-old actor will star in yet another supernatural-themed series called Lost......
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Drops Major Clue He’s Going to Propose to Perrie Edwards 22 February 2019, 4:43 pm
Are wedding bells ringing in the near future for Perrie Edwards? Her boyfriend, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, just dropped a major hint that he’s going to propose to her soon, and OMG we are so......
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Will Dove Cameron Be in the Upcoming ‘Wicked’ Movie? The Star Addresses Rumors 22 February 2019, 4:21 pm
There’s been a ton of speculation that Dove Cameron may star in the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, and the actress has finally addressed the rumors. In case you missed it, the movie adaptation......
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A Complete History of Ariana Grande & Demi Lovato’s Friendship 22 February 2019, 3:15 pm
This might come as a surprise to you, but Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande are actually really close friends, and they have been for years. Throughout her career, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer has......
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James Charles Admits He Is Heartbroken Over a Mystery Boy 22 February 2019, 2:55 pm
Beauty guru James Charles may seem like he has it all, but he’s been very open about the fact that, when it comes to his love life, he really struggles. That said, it......
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David Dobrik’s Vlog Squad: A Guide to Who’s In and Who’s Out 22 February 2019, 1:00 am
At first, David Dobrik was a Vine star, but as we all know, Vine pretty much crashed and burned, which is why several of the app’s biggest stars made their way over to YouTube —......
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Join Us in Swooning Over Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s Most Adorable Moments 21 February 2019, 8:30 pm
Today, February 21, is Sophie Turner‘s 23rd birthday, so we decided it’s time for a #Jophie appreciation post. For those of you that don’t know, Jophie is the ship name for the Game Of......
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You Have to See How Different Your Favorite Celebrities Look With Bangs 21 February 2019, 8:04 pm
Celebrities are pretty much always changing up their hairstyles, and although they always look fab, the change can definitely take fans by surprise! From dying their hair bright colors, to chopping off their......
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Get ready for the 4th 31 May 2014, 8:17 pm
Every year at this time, I remind parents about the TV series Liberty's Kids. The animated show aired on PBS and is now available on DVD. Aimed at kids ages 7-12 years, the series introduces kids to American history through the eyes of two young apprentice reporters named Sarah and James, who experience first hand the conflicts and events that shaped their nation....Read Full Post...
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Using Movies to Get Kids' Creative Juices Flowing 30 May 2014, 9:01 pm
When we went to see Maleficent, we had about 15 minutes before the movie started. We decided that we would each come up with an idea for the back story of Maleficent and see who came closest to guessing the real movie plot. The idea of a villain with a sympathetic back story is familiar to my girls, as they are all big fans of the musical Wicked....Read Full Post...
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Maleficent Activity Pages 13 May 2014, 7:38 pm
In anticipation of the upcoming live action film Maleficent, starring Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie and directed by Robert Stromberg (Avatar, Alice in Wonderland), Disney has released a new packet of activity pages for kids!...Read Full Post...
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Using TV and Movies to Teach Life Lessons 30 April 2014, 9:29 pm
While it doesn't happen all the time, there are those occasions when something in a TV show or movie provides the perfect springboard for a deeper conversation or an example we can use to teach kids something about real life. This happened in our family recently....Read Full Post...
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The Lego Movie - Will It Inpsire A Summer of Building? 30 April 2014, 10:29 am
The LEGO Movie release date has been announced: you can look for it on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD 2-Disc Special Edition, and Digital HD on June 17th -- making it a great summer movie treat for kids which will hopefully inspire lots of building and creativity....Read Full Post...
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Movie Related Kids' Meals 29 April 2014, 8:41 am
As most parents know, fast food chains use toys, which often feature characters from favorite TV shows and movies, to market their kids' meals to kids and parents. In a commitment to kids' health, though, Disney has made marketing goals around kids' health issues, and they try generally not to market "unhealthy" food items to kids....Read Full Post...
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Taking Baby to the Movies? 31 March 2014, 8:38 pm
Have you ever taken a baby to a movie theater? I see people do this all the time. Every once in a while, said baby starts to wail in the middle of the film, and you know whether the parent promptly takes the baby out or not, the film has been disrupted at that point....Read Full Post...
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Healthy Media Habits Teach Important Life Skills 31 March 2014, 9:20 am
Limiting kids' exposure to media is about more than just making sure they don't watch too much TV or waste too much time playing video games. It's even about more than protecting kids from content that is disturbing, degrading or otherwise diminishing to the human soul. Just like other things in life that can be overdone or addictive, healthy media use requires self discipline. And with the unfathomable number of devices now available to all of us, keeping screen time in check is harder than eve...
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Childhood Classics 27 March 2014, 9:08 pm
For movie night the other night, we were trying to think of movies our kids have never seen. We racked our brains for childhood favorites the kids might enjoy, keeping in mind that movies we watched as kids sometimes aren't what we would let our kids watch today. For example, I loved Goonies; however, due to some of the content in that movie, I wouldn't let my younger kids watch it now. We've been surprised a couple of times when watching older movies and content we thought nothing of as kids sh...
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! 28 February 2014, 7:01 pm
Green eggs and ham, anyone? This weekend (March 2) is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Celebrate by reading a few Seuss books and/or watching TV renditions of his fabulous tales.
Our favorite Seuss story is How the Grinch Stole Christmas, but since the holiday season has passed, we'll likely read a couple of his longer tales like Horton Hears a Who or The Lorax and some fun shorter ones as well. Many of these fun rhyming stories are available in cartoon version on DVD, and some have been turned into f...
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Defiance: The MMO vs Defiance: The TV Show - Fight! 22 October 2012, 9:11 pm
Defiance (PC)We journey to the show's set in Toronto to get the full scoop....
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Play Thief in Doom 3 with The Dark Mod 22 October 2012, 7:14 pm
Thief: The Dark Project (PC)A total conversion for Doom 3, The Dark Mod is designed to let players create missions....
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"Second Wave" of Options Make XCOM: Enemy Unknown Even Tougher 22 October 2012, 6:31 pm
XCOM: Enemy Unknown (PC)Originally planned to be officially released, modders have gotten the options to work....
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DICE Adding Console Command to Disable Color Grading in Battlefield 3 22 October 2012, 6:06 pm
Battlefield 3 (PC)"No major competitive advantage/disadvantage" in disabling color grading....
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The Castle Doctrine is Jason Rohrer's New Game 22 October 2012, 5:15 pm
New game from Inside a Star-Filled Sky creator revealed....
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Guild Wars 2 Kicks Halloween Off with the Shadow of the Mad King Update 22 October 2012, 3:04 pm
Guild Wars 2 (PC)Grab your digital jack o' lanterns and costumes in Guild Wars 2....
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BioWare Shares Dragon Age 3: Inquisition Details 22 October 2012, 2:03 pm
Dragon Age III: Inquisition (PC)First concept art revealed, too....
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BioShock Infinite - Beast of America Trailer 22 October 2012, 1:24 pm
New places, characters, powers showed off in new Infinite video....
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Zombies!!! Coming This Winter 20 October 2012, 8:45 pm
Zombies!!! (PC)The oft-delayed board game adaptation is finally coming....
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DC Universe Online Home Turf DLC Adds Player Housing 20 October 2012, 7:22 pm
DC Universe Online (PC)Missions, Lairs, and PVP content coming to DCUO....
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22 WWE Heel Turns Every Fan Should Know 12 November 2018, 12:38 am
Wrestling's 22 Best Heel Turns Every Fan Should KnowEvery superhero needs a villain to show how good they can be and professional wrestling is no different. Whether it's Triple H, The Undertaker, Ric Flair, or Vince McMahon, himself, the wrestling industry is loaded with some of the most dastardly villains of all time.Still, every bad guy has an origin story--a reason they went from being a babyface to a heel in the ring. Here are 22 of the biggest wrestling heel turns that every fan should know...
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The 20 Coolest Star Wars Alien Species From Throughout The Galaxy 12 November 2018, 12:35 am
ToydarianFirst appearance: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom MenaceWith wings, large snouts, webbed feet and an attitude, Toydarians are very strange. Watto was the first of the series, as the owner of a young Anakin Skywalker and his mother Shmi.While Jedi can use mental manipulation on many, it's ineffective on Toydarians.Image credit: LucasfilmYuzzumFirst appearance: Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the JediLike Ewoks, Yuzzum are native to the forest planet of Endor.In the original Return o...
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Every Arrow-verse Superhero, Ranked From Worst To Best 12 November 2018, 12:34 am
Every CW Superhero, Ranked From Worst To Best With four shows so far, the DC Comics universe of heroes on The CW is mighty. Whether it's Team Flash, the Arrow gang, the Legends, of the crew at the DEO on Supergirl, these shows have been populated with so many heroes, that sometimes it's hard to keep straight. Not all of these superheroes stand out, though. Follow along as we rank every superhero from the Arrow-verse, from worst to best.46. Hawkgirl (DC's Legends of Tomorrow)The more left unsaid...
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Top New Games Releases On Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC This Week -- November 11-17 12 November 2018, 12:00 am
This week is home to huge games like Hitman 2, Fallout 76, and Pokemon Let's Go....
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WWE Old School PPV Review: Survivor Series 1987 11 November 2018, 8:00 pm
WWE's next major PPV, Survivor Series, is right around the corner, coming to the WWE Network on Sunday, November 18. The event is one of the major PPVs for WWE, right alongside Royal Rumble, Wrestlemania, and Summerslam, and it's also one of the oldest.Survivor Series began back on November 26, 1987 with a simple idea: have four tag team matches where contestants are eliminated until only one team is left standing. The 1987 Survivor Series came in at 2 hours and 44 minutes for the matches and a ...
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WWE Survivor Series 2018: Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles Prediction 11 November 2018, 6:00 pm
WWE will host its 32nd Survivor Series PPV event on November 18. Mat predicts who will win in the match between Brock Lesnar vs. AJ Styles!...
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X018 Roundup: Crackdown 3 Release Date, Xbox One X Discount, New Game Pass Titles, And More 10 November 2018, 11:37 pm
Microsoft held a special event in Mexico City to promote all the happenings surrounding Xbox One, titled X018. The event showed off loads of new footage for upcoming games, announcements of release dates, DLC, and features, and even a few surprise Microsoft acquisitions. You can check out the full roundup of all the news from the show below.Crackdown 3 Crackdown 3 is finally happening with a solid release date. You'll be able to patrol the city and crack the skulls of some criminal overlords on ...
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Crackdown 3 Release Date, Devil May Cry Training Mode, And More From Microsoft's X018 Keynote - GS News Update 10 November 2018, 11:00 pm
XO18 was packed with release dates for upcoming games, DLC, and new backwards compatible additions....
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Shadow Of The Tomb Raider Forge DLC Trailer Shows Off New Co-op And Score Attack Modes 10 November 2018, 10:57 pm
During Microsoft's XO18 livestream, the developers behind Shadow of the Tomb Raider revealed more info about the upcoming DLC for the game. In The Forge, players will be able to take on a number of new challenges and tombs, even allowing for players to work with a friend to solve many complex puzzles. In the new trailer, we saw a glimpse of what's to come in the new adventure, which will take the Lara Croft to a complex smithing temple hidden in the dense jungles.In The Forge, Lara and her ally ...
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Xbox Acquires Fallout: New Vegas, Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Developer 10 November 2018, 10:51 pm
Microsoft has announced it will acquire Obsidian Entertainment, developer of role-playing games including Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2, Fallout: New Vegas, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Alpha Protocol, and Pillars of Eternity, among others. The announcement was made during X018, an Xbox fan event that is taking place in Mexico City."As one of the industry's premiere RPG developers, we couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to add their expertise to Microsoft Studios, whil...
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Norwich's Fortnite Live Festival Was a Complete Disaster 22 February 2019, 7:35 pm
An anonymous reader shares a report: A festival designed to recreate Fortnite on the outskirts of Norwich has, somewhat predictably, not lived up to expectations. Event organisers flogged 2500 tickets to kids and parents. Entry cost upwards of $15 and unlimited access wristbands a further $26. In return, families got what amounted to a few fairground attractions. Photos from the event show a climbing wall for three people, archery for four people, and four go-karts. An attraction dubbed a "cave ...
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Google Is Expected To Reveal Game Streaming Service At GDC In March 21 February 2019, 12:50 am
Google has sent out invites to this year's Game Developers Conference (GDC) press event, where the company is expected to unveil a new game streaming product. ExtremeTech reports: There have been rumors about a Google game stream product or service for several years. Initially, leaks pointed to a hardware platform called Yeti that would stream games to a connected display. In late 2018, Google rolled out a game streaming test called Project Stream. To publicize the demo, it worked with Ubisoft t...
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Major Games Publishers Are Feeling The Impact Of Peaking Attention 18 February 2019, 2:03 pm
Some analysis from research firm MIDiA: Earlier this month Electronic Arts (EA) reported disappointing quarterly results, now Activision has laid off nearly 800 staff, mostly in marketing and sales. As MIDiA has reported multiple times before, engagement has declined throughout the sector, suggesting that the attention economy has peaked. Consumers simply do not have any more free time to allocate to new attention seeking digital entertainment propositions, which means they have to start priorit...
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Razer Game Store Closing Feb 28, Less Than Year After Launch 17 February 2019, 9:10 pm
The Razer Game Store will close on February 28 at 1am PST, the company announced in a blog post. This comes less than a year after its launch last April. From a report: The shutdown is part of "the company's realignment plans," according to Razer. "It has been a privilege for us to recommend and deliver great digital game deals to you. We have been extremely fortunate to have you as part of our awesome community," the post reads. "Thank you for the support and making all this possible. We will b...
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US Labor Organization AFL-CIO Urges Game Developers To Unionize In Open Letter 15 February 2019, 10:10 pm
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Gamasutra: In the wake of Activision Blizzard's massive layoff wave, a move that was announced in the same call as the company's record quarter, the union federation AFL-CIO has published an open letter to game developers urging members of the industry to organize. The AFL-CIO itself is the largest labor organization in the United States and counts 55 individual unions (and more than 12.5 million workers) among its affiliates. The letter, readable in full...
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Copyright Office Refuses Registration for 'Fresh Prince' Star Alfonso Ribeiro's "Carlton Dance" 15 February 2019, 7:33 pm
The U.S. Copyright Office is skeptical about Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor Alfonso Ribeiro's ownership claim over the signature "Carlton Dance," which became famous after a 1991 episode of the Will Smith series. From a report: In correspondence last month that was surfaced on Wednesday in California federal court, Saskia Florence, a supervisory registration specialist in the Office's Performing Arts Division, told Ribeiro's attorney that registration must be refused because his claimed "choreogr...
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No Link Between Violent Video Games and Increased Aggression in Teens, Study Finds 14 February 2019, 8:45 pm
A new study from the Oxford Internet Institute claims to have found no link between time spent playing violent video games, and increased aggressive behavior teen teenagers. From a report: Published in Royal Society Open Science, the study is "one of the most definitive to date" according to the University of Oxford. While many studies have previously made similar and contrary claims, lead researcher professor Andrew Przybylski said the "idea that violent video games drive real-world aggression ...
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Developers Accuse Sony of 'Playing Favorites' With PS4's Cross-Platform Support 14 February 2019, 6:41 pm
After years of fighting the idea, Sony announced last September it is finally bringing "cross-platform gameplay, progression, and commerce" to the PlayStation Network, with Fortnite as the first example. Months later, the company's efforts have yet to gain wide traction and now we may have identified the bottleneck: Sony. Several major third-party developers have accused the company of standing in the way of letting the PS4 versions of their games play nicely with other platforms. ArsTechnica re...
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Activision Blizzard Cuts 8% of Jobs Amid 'Record Results In 2018' 13 February 2019, 1:30 am
On an earnings call this afternoon, publisher Activision Blizzard said that it would be eliminating 8% of its staff. "In 2018, Activision Blizzard had roughly 9,600 employees, which would mean nearly 800 people are now out of work," reports Kotaku. "This afternoon, the mega-publisher began notifying those who are being laid off across its various organizations, which include Activision, Blizzard, and King." From the report: On the earnings call, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick told investor...
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Young People Who Play Video Games Have Higher Moral Reasoning Skills 11 February 2019, 6:05 pm
An anonymous reader shares a report: Young people who play video games, including violent titles, display more developed moral reasoning skills than their non-gaming peers, a study has found. Researchers from Bournemouth University asked 166 adolescents aged between 11 and 18-years old about their video game habits and questions designed to measure their moral development -- the thought process behind determining what is right or wrong. The children and teenagers who said they played more video ...