EXCHANGE: Desire to become a chef remains with many

Osvaldo “Ozzy” Martinez of La Salle tuned in regularly to TV chef Gordon Ramsay and came to admire his culinary skills, if not his notoriously foul mouth. Martinez decided he’d like to walk in Ramsay’s footsteps someday and maybe own his own restaurant someday.

Elton John is better person now

The 69-year-old singer and his husband David Furnish have two sons, Zachary, six, and four-year-old Elijah – who were born to a surrogate – and he admits it is “unimaginable” how much his life is different now to before he became a parent, and he couldn’t be happier with the changes. He said: “It’s unimaginable how the children have changed my life.

Kids have their say about favorite books

Parents, teachers, librarians and booksellers have a worthy goal in common: They are eager to put quality books in the hands of young readers. This is the reason prestigious awards like the Newbery and Caldecott medals exist – to recognize and promote outstanding titles for children.

Kanye West’s ‘deep connection’ with Caitlyn Jenner

The ‘Famous’ rapper was hospitalised in November amid reports he had suffered a breakdown and he has reportedly turned to the ‘I Am Cait’ star – who, before her transition, was previously married to Kanye’s mother-in-law Kris Jenner – for “counselling” as he gets back on track. A source told Closer magazine: “Caitlyn has been counselling Kanye over the past few months and they often talk for hours on the phone or at her Malibu home, which has become a refuge for him.

Disney Channel presents ‘Andi Mack,’ an Engaging New Series …

“Andi Mack,” a compelling story of self-discovery written by Terri Minsky, the creator of Disney Channel’s hit series “Lizzie McGuire,” will be available on-demand, beginning FRIDAY, MARCH 10 , on the Disney Channel App, Video-on-Demand, Disney.com, Disney Channel YouTube, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. Exclusive access to the second episode will also be available Friday, March 10, via Disney Channel VOD and to verified users of the Disney Channel App.

Oliver: Trump the Real Bathroom PredatorBy Marlow Stern

The ‘Last Week Tonight’ host blasted the president’s decision this past week to roll back protections for transgender kids. This week, President Trump “rescinded protections for transgender students that had allowed them to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity,” reported The New York Times.

If the ‘Flip or Flop’ couple want to put their kids first, they should get off reality TV

‘We’re just normal, nice people who just, you know, want to be the best parents and coworkers that we can be,” Christina El Moussa told “Good Morning America” last week. Christina and her husband, Tarek, the stars of HGTV’s home-improvement show “Flip or Flop,” have been going through a very public divorce, but the two have announced that they will continue to work together both professionally as real-estate flippers and personally for the sake of their two children, aged 6 and 1. Which is great news.

Jennifer Garner stresses early education with US governors

Actress Jennifer Garner says growing up “surrounded by generational, rural poverty” in West Virginia inspired her to become an advocate for early-childhood education. Garner spoke at a meeting of the National Governors Association on Saturday about programs that bring educators into the homes of low-income parents to help them get their kids ready for kindergarten.

Catherine Zeta Jones’ TV gift for husband Michael

The ‘Chicago’ actress – who has kids Dylan, 16, and Carys, 13, with her spouse – fell in love with a dream home but the ‘Behind the Candelabra’ star was reluctant to move. However, Michael went along with her wishes and in order to cheer him up and allow him to give her free reign to do what she wanted with the property, she made sure the abode was kitted out with a “huge” new television.

Sitcoms that influenced us and our parenting

Ask anyone who grew up in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s about their favorite sitcoms and they probably won’t miss a beat, answering quickly and with tremendous passion about shows that influenced them in countless ways. “For every Jewish girl, I think it was ‘Rhoda,’ ” said Gold, who wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed one-woman off-Broadway show “The Judy Show: My Life as a Sitcom.”

Rubin: Why grow up when you can play with trains?

For the volunteer crew at mammoth Chi-Town Station in Commerce Township, adulthood is optional when the tracks are full. Rubin: Why grow up when you can play with trains? For the volunteer crew at mammoth Chi-Town Station in Commerce Township, adulthood is optional when the tracks are full.

BRACES are trendy beauty product for middle-aged women

EXCLUSIVE: ‘She cares more about destroying me than her own kids.’ Ex of ‘vindictive’ Lisa Marie Presley hits back at claims she found ‘disturbing’ pictures of children on his computer, promising bombshell revelations about her ‘It’s a fake presidency’: Mika Brzezinski fires back at Trump after the President’s marathon press conference criticizing the media and Morning Joe’s feud with advisor Kellyanne Conway Manchester United soccer legend Dwight Yorke ‘is denied entry into US’ under Trump’s border laws because of ‘Iranian stamp in his passport’ Revealed, the intriguing truth about infidelity: Only men have the adultery gene, career women fuel divorce and men stray most aged 55 to 65 Massachusetts woman ‘is raped and nearly a dozen tourists are bound and robbed’ by masked gunmen at popular Colombian beach resort Democrat from ultra-liberal Portland, Oregon says he’s looking at the 25th … (more)

Tree smashes through model Ireland Baldwin’s backyard

EXCLUSIVE: ‘She cares more about destroying me than her own kids.’ Ex of ‘vindictive’ Lisa Marie Presley hits back at claims she found ‘disturbing’ pictures of children on his computer, promising bombshell revelations about her ‘It’s a fake presidency’: Mika Brzezinski fires back at Trump after the President’s marathon press conference criticizing the media and Morning Joe’s feud with advisor Kellyanne Conway Democrat from ultra-liberal Portland, Oregon says he’s looking at the 25th amendment because he fears for Trump’s mental health Massachusetts woman ‘is raped and nearly a dozen tourists are bound and robbed’ by masked gunmen at popular Colombian beach resort ‘Far exceeded my expectations’: Face transplant recipient hails staggering results of his procedure just EIGHT MONTHS after surgery and 10 years after he nearly blew his head off in failed suicide bid Gold-dusted popcorn, … (more)

Books for Kids: I am Jim Henson

Cover illustration, by Christopher Eliopoulos, for I am Jim Henson, by Brad Meltzer, part of the Ordinary People Change the World series of picture-book biographies, published by Dial Books. You know you’re in for a treat when the first text you see is on the inside front endpaper, in voice balloons hovering over a small illustration of Statler and Waldorf, two elderly hecklers from The Muppet Show.

David Beckham enjoys day out with the kids in New York City

David Beckham had a great day with his four children while Victoria was hard at work – and shared snaps of their time at the Natural History Museum on Instagram David Beckham had fun entertaining his four children while Victoria was hard at work in New York City! The proud dad took his kids Brooklyn, 17, Romeo , 14, Cruz , 11 and five-year-old Harper to the Natural History Museum, and shared snaps of their exciting family day on Instagram! Posting a photo of himself with his children at the museum, he wrote: “Nice day in NYC & a great few hours at the Natural History Museum. Keeping the littlest ones busy whilst mum works on the collection.”

Greed should not drive your career goals

Greed should not drive your career goals The principal asked students what kind of car they wanted to drive or whether they want their own boat. Check out this story on ydr.com: http://on-ydr.co/2kX39mX Imagine a world without your automobile mechanic or your dental hygienist.

Aisling O’Loughlin: ‘The hardest part of splitting up is the kids’

Aaisling O’Loughlin has revealed the hardest part of her break-up to Nick MacInnes is when he has to say goodbye to their children. Nicholas MacInnes and Aisling O’Loughlin at the launch of the exclusive limited edition Carmen Explorer bags, which have been designed exclusively by Irish designer Pauric Sweeney for Carmen wines at the Little Museum of Dublin on Stephens Green.

Can the Caped Crusader ‘bam’ silly studies?

Someone might mistake him for a Pittsburgh Steelers fan in those colors – and thrill his Grandpa Bill – if it weren’t for the fact that a football player usually doesn’t wear a cape and his helmet doesn’t have pointy ears on top. Day in and day out for the past 18 months or so, Owen’s favorite character has been Batman.

Kenya Moore claims past domestic abuse of Sheree Whitfield

‘I know for a fact’: Kenya Moore claims Sheree Whitfield was the victim of an abusive relationship as the two spar on RHOA Kenya Moore claimed that Sheree Whitfield was in a past abusive relationship during a stormy lunch on Sunday’s episode of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Sheree was referencing Kenya goading Porsha Williams over lunch about her anger management classes and her ex-boyfriend Matt’s recent vandalism of her home.

Screen scene: Local film news

FILMMAKER’S WEEKEND: Seen here, a still from My Dear Americans represents one of multiple short works that award-winning filmmaker Arpita Kumar will screen during her visit to Asheville. a Grail Moviehouse hosts an encore screening of Democracy for Sale on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. The documentary follows North Carolina native Zach Galifianakis throughout his home state as he investigates its transformation at the hands of political spending.

JAC, Leonard School of Music join forces

Jazz Artists of Charlest worked with the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry and Mayor John Tecklenburg in November for Jazz Day for Kids. Students from various schools came to the Charleston Music Hall for a live performance from the Charleston Jazz Orchestra.

Take a peek at the Children’s Book Week poster

Take a peek at the Children’s Book Week poster Kids’ illustrator Christian Robinson gets the assignment this year. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jCj8Wi Why not? Here’s a first look at this year’s poster for Children’s Book Week, the annual celebration of books for kids and teens, which this year runs from May 1-7.

Kid Stuff: Jan. 12-19

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Massachusetts girl, 9, takes her culinary talents to TV

And even if you are a professional chef, that’s no guarantee that you’ve also been a chef on TV like she has. Currently a student at Fall Brook Elementary, Caldwell was recently able to put her passion for culinary arts to good use as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality series “MasterChef Junior.”

Sony kids’ catch-up on YouView

Sony Pictures Television’s portfolio of kids’ channels is launching a catch-up service on UK Internet TV platform YouView from January 10th. Following YouView’s recent announcement of a re-engineering and redesign of the entire platform, Sony Kids is the first player to launch since the roll out of the new software.

Neil Patrick Harris deliciously vile in Netflix’s

The sinister Count Olaf with his three poor charges who find themselves at his mercy after a fire takes their home and parents in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ on Netflix. The sinister Count Olaf with his three poor charges who find themselves at his mercy after a fire takes their home and parents in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ on Netflix.

Anza’s Expedition

Local children will bring history to life through a short historical play about Anza’s visit to Yuma in 1775. Director Erin Natseway has been assisted by choreographers Kaitlyn and Ashlynn Ball, as they share a love of theater and dance with the group of kids.

Salvation Army gives gift of relief to single mom

The Osceola Council on Aging Building Strong Families program gives assistance to families struggling to make ends meet and puts them on a path for a stabler future. The Osceola Council on Aging Building Strong Families program gives assistance to families struggling to make ends meet and puts them on a path for a stabler future.

Mumbai Diary: Tuesday Dossier

Playing the perfect Santa Given that she now heads the production and marketing of a much-loved brand of jams and preserves, one would think Christmas gift ideas are a no-brainer for Rebecca Vaz. But along with hampers of fruity goodness from the mountains of Himachal, Vaz also rolled up towels into cuddly creatures to add a festive touch to her gifts.

Holiday magic with the kids over winter break

Holiday magic with the kids over winter break Don’t dread winter break, seize the day Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2hm66dX Michael Ruiz of Oradell helping six-year-old son, Lucas on the beginner’s ice rink on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Bergen County residents enjoying Winter Wonderland, the new attraction created by the Bergen County administration that’s meant to provide residents with family-friendly holiday fun Remember all those days you wanted a break from the morning rush to school, calendar crushed with activities and monitoring of homework? Well, it’s here.

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Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater. ‘Who Am I: A Christmas Lullaby’ opens at UCPAC Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater.

David Bazan’s melancholy Yule

David Bazan’s new holiday album “Dark Sacred Night” is not a festive release filled with mistletoe, holly and happiness. The indie singer-songwriter instead offers up a batch of Yuletide songs that are quiet, moody and drenched in melancholy.

Video: First Look – Season 2 of Amazon Original Series Just Add Magic, Debuting 1/13

Amazon today announced season two of its original live-action kids series aimed at families and children aged 6 through 11, JUST ADD MAGIC, is scheduled to premiere on Friday, January 13 on Prime Video in the US and UK. Based on Cindy Callaghan’s book of the same name, Just Add Magic is a single-camera live-action series executive produced by Andrew Orenstein and Joe Nussbaum with Nussbaum also directing several episodes.

Happy KardashianKim heads to family do without KanyeThe TV…

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star seemed in good spirits as she attended a birthday celebration for sister Kourtney Kardashian's sons Mason, six, and Reign, two, but husband Kanye West was not present. Meanwhile, the 36-year-old television personality is reportedly “very focused” on supporting Kanye after he was hospitalised last month with exhaustion.