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Celebrity Extra: Jack Quaid
I'm really enjoying "The Boys" on Amazon Prime. Is Jack Quaid, who plays Hughie Campbell, related to Dennis Quaid or his brother, Randy?
Salome's Stars: Jul 28
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) As changes continue, expect things to get a little more hectic at your workplace.
Donna's Day: Pounded Pansy Pouches
I don't know a young child who doesn't love a hammer. Watch when kids grab one tightly in both small hands, lift it high and pound.
Hollywood: Carol Burnett
I was 11, and Carol Burnett was 26 when we first met. I haunted a candy store next to the off-Broadway Phoenix Theater, where Carol was starring…
Salome's Stars: Jul 7
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Continued positive fall-out follows that risky workplace decision you made some time ago.
Hollywood: Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld will make his film directorial debut with a script he wrote, is producing and is starring in as well.
Salome's Stars: Jun 30
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You love to talk, but don't forget to make time to do a little more listening…
Donna's Day: Camp Mail Call
A yellowed 4-cent postcard surfaced from the bottom of an old shoebox stashed in our attic. A classic in time, it was sent before ZIP codes and eons before cellphones and snappy e-mail.
Hollywood: Joaquin Phoenix
“Joker” opened in October 2019, grossed $1.7 billion, received 11 Oscar nominations, won two, including best actor for Joaquin Phoenix, and then silence.
Salome's Stars: Jun 23
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sensitivity to the needs of others is admirable.
Donna's Day: Sidewalk Parade
It's time for a sidewalk parade! Whether it's on the Fourth of July, or anytime all summer long, decorate bikes, trikes, scooters, skates and wagons, wear a funny hat and strike up the band.
Salome's Stars: Jun 16
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Information you need might be coming in sporadically, but at least what you’re getting is valuable.
Donna's Day: Strawberry Arugula Salad
I'm obsessed with fresh strawberries right now. Sweet to the taste and bright red to the eye, this luscious berry can be tossed into just about anything to turn an ordinary meal into a celebration.
The Garden Bug: Your front door
Plants and garden decor can play a very important part in updating the entryway to your home, and in welcoming your guests.
Donna's Day: Meatloaf cupcakes
If Dad is a meat-and-potatoes type of guy, surprise him on Father's Day with this clever twist on a traditional "Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes" menu item.
Salome's Stars: Jun 9
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your interest in a co-worker's project could lead to a profitable experience for you both.
The Garden Bug: Dandelion
All parts of the dandelion are edible and healthful. Its roots contain inulin and levulin (which balance blood sugar) and taraxacin (which helps digestion) and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Donna's Day: Science Tricks
Amaze your preschoolers and young school-age kids with the exciting world of science with these three simple tricks.
Hollywood: Top Gun: Maverick
Will "Top Gun: Maverick" finally push Miles Teller to superstardom? After 19 films -- including "Footloose" (2011) and "Whiplash" (2014) -- is his time at hand?