Emily Osment Seeks Move Beyond Hannah Montana
Emily Osment talks of life after Hannah Montana as she prepares a new album aiming for a more jazzy mature sound. She plans college in California and hopes to reach an older audience while balancing fans who know her as Lilly.
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Akon Postpones Sri Lanka Concert Amid Protests Over Video
Akon cancels a planned Sri Lanka show after protests over a video showing scantily clad dancers near a Buddha statue. Sri Lanka refused visa clearance, citing Buddhist sensitivities, while Akon voiced regret and said he did not intend to offend.
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Dear Abby column style questions on parenting and charity
A reader asks how to handle negative feelings toward her daughter and suggests therapy or self restraint to improve the relationship. In a second query, an employee explains discomfort with charitable giving during casual dress Fridays and seeks graceful ways to opt out without social pressure.
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A reader objects to a workplace policy pressuring donations and questions its charity tone. The advice suggests discussing concerns with a supervisor and choosing causes aligned with researched values, noting Dear Abby’s background and contact info.
Mom’s worry over son’s heavy screen time
A reader asks how to handle a 20 year old son living at home who spends eight plus hours daily online. Amy advises recognizing online life as valid activity, cautions against forced limits, and suggests monitoring for withdrawal or real-world disengagement while supporting job search and volunteering.
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Hollywood Eyes New Oz Remakes After Alice Hit
Hollywood plans multiple Oz projects after the Alice in Wonderland surge. Warner Bros and New Line pursue faithful Baum adaptations and darker Dorothy descendant tales. Projects include a prequel about the wizard and a modernized Oz with high profile producer involvement.
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Dangers of Hair Dye Chemical in Dark Henna Tattoos
A chemical found in many hair dyes, paraphenylene diamine or PPD, is a common allergen. It can scar with extended skin exposure in dark henna tattoos. Health advocates warn of potential long term harm beyond irritant reactions.
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Consumer cautions on cosmetics amid chemical concerns
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and groups like the Breast Cancer Fund and Environmental Working Group flag parabens and phthalates in cosmetics. FDA says levels are low, but activists warn about cumulative exposure. advocate simpler routines with fewer ingredients.
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