Mandy Moore charts a serious turn with Wild Hope
Mandy Moore, the actress and singer known for wholesome roles, releases Wild Hope, a folk pop album shaped by heartbreak and growth. She co wrote every track, collaborated with Lori McKenna and Rachel Yamagata, and aims for artistic control after leaving Epic and Warner. The interview spotlights her acting work, new romance with Greg Laswell, and views on avoiding being pigeonholed while addressing a recent breakup with Zach Braff.
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Dear Abby Advice Corner on friendships and youth drinking
A reader seeks guidance on ending a long friendship with a hairstylist who won t follow color requests and how to tell her without harming the bond. Another letter from a sixth grader asks how to curb Sierra s partydrinking. Abby suggests involving parents and teachers and addressing underage drinking in class.
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Ask Amy column on underage drinking and gifts
In the letters column a parent defends hosting underage drinking as a controlled party while another reader criticizes the approach as dangerous and law violating. The column also notes a family gift dispute after an engagement breakup and advises returning wedding gifts depending on state law.
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Pavarotti records sacred songs amid cancer battle
Luciano Pavarotti, 71, continues work on a sacred recording despite pancreatic cancer. He aims to finish by late summer and release early in 2008, while also teaching daily and splitting time between Modena and Pesaro.
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Hoop dancing hoops vary in size weight and tips
Hoop expert Hemmerle notes beginner success with larger hoops from 38 to 44 inches in circumference while lighter hoops under 2 pounds are most effective for fitness. Heavier 4 to 7 pound hoops risk soreness. proper form means shifting weight smoothly. Hoops filled with water or beads mute sound. Spirithoops sells $15 to $25 models that collapse for travel.
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