We're telling you, there's nothing like a good celebrity sighting to really make the day exciting. Round here, we're buzzing because staffers saw none other than Mom & Pop Culture regulars The Jonas Brothers out for lunch at a local café. The trio were dining with a bodyguard nearby, probably to keep adoring fans at bay -- at least until the boys got through their main course. No word on what they ate but our office is abuzz as we… Read More

One of the perks of writing about entertainment are the sneak previews...

Last night, a lucky Family.com-er got to attend an advance screening of "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian."

Since " The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" was such a hit, and a favorite with kids, we bet you want to know all about the sequel.

But, um, we can't say much just yet -- we're not allowed to spill… Read More

In case you haven't heard, it's Children's Book Week through May 18, so make a plan to head to your local library soon.

If you're looking for suggestions to check out, we're proud to report that three of Family.com's top books of 2007 made this year's list of Children's Choice nominees. Brian Selznick's " The Invention of Hugo Cabret" is up for best illustrations, while " Diary of a Wimpy Kid"… Read More

And we're down to the wire, people. Last night, almost-"American Idol" Daniel Castro got the boot. Tuesday's Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame themed show proved a doozy for the dreadlocked singer, who tried to play up his laidback vibe with renditions of "I Shot the Sheriff" and "Mr. Tambourine Man."

The judges didn't go for it, and neither did the at-home audience.

So, who's left? Two guys named David: Cook, and the crowd-pleasing David Archuleta and almost-got-cut Syesha Mercado.

Cook did Duran Duran's… Read More

"Eh, it wasn't as good as the book."

How many times have you heard and/or said this?

We know the feeling. In fact, hours of conversation here revolved around whether the film version of " Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" did the book justice. Then, another hour was spent reveling in the fact that Warner Brothers is giving "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" two movies to get the… Read More

We're telling ya, your kids are going to be making lots of "vroom" noises this summer.

Just in time for "Speed Racer" to zip into movie theaters on May 9, Nickelodeon is debuting a new "Speed Racer" cartoon series.

"Speed Racer: The Next Generation" debuts with a 90-minute premiere at 7 p.m. EST/PST Friday, May 2 on Nickelodeon.

According to a press release from Nickelodeon:

"The series follows Speed after he arrives at The Racing Academy only to

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