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May 16 is a terrific day for Tauruses around the globe, as we celebrate the life and awesomeness of Janet Jackson.

Looking for Leroy is a new book by Mark Anthony Neal that takes a look at how high profile black men like Jay-Z, Denzel Washington and Barack Obama shape our perceptions of black masculinity in America.

In tribute to the legends responsible for making American music part of global popular culture, the U.S. Postal Service today proudly announces the launch of a new Music Icons stamp series with the issuance of a stamp honoring Lydia Mendoza, one of the first and greatest stars of Tejano music.

It's Day 2 of TVLine's Dunder Mifflin-inspired kudos-fest, which aims to the honor the best, worst and most unforgettable moments of The Office , leading into its super -supersized swan song The 'Michael Scott Dreamed a Dream ' Dundie Runners Up: a Michael's 'How to Be a Boss' book, Somehow I Manage - "Happy Hour," Season 6 a A bathroom-themed ... (more)

On Mother's Day, every mom is a celebrity, at least to her family. These three new memoirs by well-known women explore their experiences with motherhood, as daughters, as mothers or both.

Believe it or not, even acclaimed, veteran, hilarious actresses like Carol Burnett still get nervous before going on stage.

The winners of the 2013 James Beard Foundation book and broadcast awards announced Friday in New York are: Cookbook awards Cookbook of the Year: "Gran Cocina Latina: The Food of Latin America" by Maricel E. Presilla Cookbook Hall of Fame: Anne Willan American Cooking: "Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking" by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart ... (more)

Associated Press Web Producer: Heath Harrison Reported: Apr. 26, 2013 5:15 PM EDT Updated: Apr.