Once again, Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl filled the crowd with oohs and awws, but it also spawned some controversy over its MVP (Most Valuable Puppy) selection. While Aberdeen demonstrated greatness with four touchdowns, aptly named Fumble took home the top prize thanks to his athletic prowess and overall hustle. Check out our favorite moments in this recap, and visit Animal Planet for all of the Read more

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

During the holiday season, it seems there's always a festive soiree to attend. And that means the party planners behind these feel-good events have likely worked tirelessly to prepare for them. So show your appreciation of their efforts by presenting them with a hostess gift. Candles are always excellent choices, of course, but here are 10 more thoughtful ways to demonstrate your gratitude. Read more

The big three from Breaking Dawn posed together for their latest sexy EW cover, which is out just in time for the movie's Friday release. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner are currently in the homestretch promoting Breaking Dawn Part 1, including at yesterday's UK premiere and during a group interview with Ellen DeGeneres, which airs on tomorrow's show. The trio talked to EW Read more

There are countless ways to add visual interest to a room, but I especially love experimenting with texture. Regardless of the decorating style, textural pieces always seem to make a room feel more complete. These inspiring spaces demonstrate how textural focal points can help to tell the story of a room. Take a look through the gallery for ideas on how you can incorporate similar looks into your Read more

The Blue Angels are flying over San Francisco this afternoon, which means Fleet Week and hundreds of US Navy seamen have arrived in the Bay Area. Throughout the year, active military ships dock at ports around the country, giving the sailors a chance to explore the city's attractions. As for the locals, they're treated to military demonstrations and a batch of cute young men, and women, walking Read more

A woman dressed in an American flag and lingerie holds an anti-war sign as she partakes in the Occupy Wall Street protests in NYC. Activities have been protesting, sleeping, and living on the streets in the financial district for the last couple weeks to speak out against corporate corruption in politics and other related issues. Almost 80 protestors involved were arrested over the weekend. See Read more

Mattese Elite clearly doesn't shy away from controversy, because its new Cosa Nostra nail polish ($6) is Mafia-themed, with colors like Whack, Goomah Comare, Vig, and Capo. As you can see from one of the brand's ads, the shades themselves are demonstrated by colored bullets, and there's nail polish splatter around bullet holes. It's all very tongue-in-cheek, and the shade Boss is even described Read more

Studies show that babies who are read to and sung to at an early age will demonstrate higher reading skills than other children. While many parents don't think a newborn is paying attention to the texts in their early days, getting them into a routine of reading will be worth the time spent in their infancy. These are 10 books every newborn nursery should have on the shelves. Read more

Blake Lively and Chace Crawford filmed scenes for Gossip Girl on the boardwalk in Venice Beach yesterday. It's their second day in a row working on the West Coast set of their very NYC series, though after spending Wednesday on a yacht this time Ed Westwick skipped the fun. Blake's California timing works out perfectly with her boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio, who was honored at a HFPA luncheon Read more