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Jill Schulz, Daughter of Late 'Peanuts' Creator Charles Schulz Says No One Will Ever Continue Strip
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Jill Schulz, daughter of "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz. Credit: Lucia Engel
Jill Schulz, daughter of "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz, is a busy woman.
She helps manage the massive "Peanuts" empire, especially Woodstock Ice Productions, drawing on her career as a professional ice skater. She also directs and choreographs the "All Wheels Xtreme" sports entertainment shows and still finds time for her husband, Aaron, and their two children, Kylie, 11, and Tyler, 7. She took time out of her day to chat with ParentDish about her dad, his legacy and the Peanuts 60th Anniversary Photo Look-A-Like contest.
ParentDish: I'm sure you've been asked this 100 times, but what's it like to be the daughter of a legend?
Jill Schulz: I always say that he's the only dad I grew up with, so to me he was always a dad first. I learned a lot from my dad. His philosophy on working hard and enjoying what you do, and enjoying the process. We grew up in Northern California, so we didn't grow up in a sort of celebrity Beverly Hills-esque lifestyle. My parents were from Minnesota, so we were all fairly "Plain Jane." We just grew up in a regular "Brady Bunch"-style house in the country.
The Wilson Sisters of Heart: From Rock to Lullabies
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Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart. Credit: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic
As leaders of the rock group Heart, they've had numerous hit songs including "Crazy on You," "Magic Man," "These Dreams" and "Never." They acquired a new generation of fans when "Barracuda" was featured in the Guitar Hero 3 video game. They also performed the tune with Fergie on the television show "American Idol."
Their latest project aims at an even younger audience. Guitarist Nancy Wilson has released "Baby Guitars," a collection of original acoustic lullabies. The sisters also collaborated on "Dog & Butterfly," a children's book based on their hit song from 1979. ParentDish spoke to the Wilson sisters about their incredible longevity, the new book, their latest CD and how they balance being rock stars with being mothers.
ParentDish: How old were you when you started playing music together?
Nancy Wilson: I was about 8 1/2, Ann was about 13. We were steeped in every kind of music, [we sang] as a family. We had music coming out of our pores. It was a natural when we saw The Beatles on TV to head straight for those guitars. [Laughs.]
Nevada High School Parents Sue to Stop Students From Performing 'Rent'
Teens & tweens, In The News, Weird But True, Alcohol & Drugs, Media
Parents at a Nevada high school are suing the school to stop productions of "The Laramie Project" and "Rent," the smash Broadway hit which had a standing ovation on its closing night, pictured above. Credit: Getty Images
On the surface the argument isn't a bad one. According to Courthouse News Service, "Parents Dalene Hicks, Jenny Calderon, James Perkins and Tiffany Turpin complain that Green Valley High School's plans to stage the shows violates the Clark County School District's policies that forbid 'R' rated material from being presented to students."
Barbie Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken is a Real Doll
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The new Ken doll is beyond fabulous. Credit: Mattel Inc.
The Internet is all abuzz with news of the Barbie Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken Doll. Retailer Entertainment Earth is taking preorders for the doll, scheduled for release in April 2010.
Indeed.
A word of explanation -- in this case, the phrase Sugar Daddy does not refer to the candy bar. Urban Dictionary describes the term thusly: "A man (usually older and well-off) who financially supports a younger woman (or man) in exchange for sex and companionship.
Sesame Street Goes to Israel
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Beloved characters from "Sesame Street," including Grover, go to Israel in the DVD series, "Shalom Sesame"Credit: Kobi Gideon, FLASH90
Is "Sesame Street" good for the Jews?
Well, the Jews are certainly good for Sesame Street. "Shalom Sesame," a DVD series from the mid-80's, has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. Now Sesame Workshop, in conjunction with Israel's Hop! Channel, will update the series for modern audiences.
Well, the Jews are certainly good for Sesame Street. "Shalom Sesame," a DVD series from the mid-80's, has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. Now Sesame Workshop, in conjunction with Israel's Hop! Channel, will update the series for modern audiences.
Mommy Blogger: 'TSA Took My Son' - TSA: We Don't Think So
This month was a big one for hoaxes involving parents.
The big one, of course, was Falcon Heene, aka "Balloon Boy." Except that he turned out to be "Going-Along-With-Dad's-Stupid-Idea-Boy" and now Richard Heene, the father, may be charged with a crime.
Less infamous is blogger Nicole White, who posted the entry "TSA agents took my son" to her blog, My Bottle's Up, on Oct.16. Apparently something set off the metal detector as Nicole and her toddler son were on their way to a flight. The tale she tells is harrowing and so detailed one might think she was wearing a wire. (Summary: Nicole says she politely asks if she can be screened so she will make her flight. The TSA person supposedly says she doesn't care. Nicole uses the f-word. Lather, rinse, repeat.)
Then comes the money shot: According to Nicole, her "son was taken" by "TSA agents at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport".
When her post went live, the blogosphere exploded. People who read her account of airport ineptitude were horrified. There was much re-tweeting and gnashing of virtual teeth.
Except that the story wasn't true.
The big one, of course, was Falcon Heene, aka "Balloon Boy." Except that he turned out to be "Going-Along-With-Dad's-Stupid-Idea-Boy" and now Richard Heene, the father, may be charged with a crime.
Less infamous is blogger Nicole White, who posted the entry "TSA agents took my son" to her blog, My Bottle's Up, on Oct.16. Apparently something set off the metal detector as Nicole and her toddler son were on their way to a flight. The tale she tells is harrowing and so detailed one might think she was wearing a wire. (Summary: Nicole says she politely asks if she can be screened so she will make her flight. The TSA person supposedly says she doesn't care. Nicole uses the f-word. Lather, rinse, repeat.)
Then comes the money shot: According to Nicole, her "son was taken" by "TSA agents at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport".
When her post went live, the blogosphere exploded. People who read her account of airport ineptitude were horrified. There was much re-tweeting and gnashing of virtual teeth.
Except that the story wasn't true.
Childbirth Doll: Some Love it, Some Say 'Ew'
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The Childbirth Education Doll, made by Sharon Coleman (etsy)
The Childbirth Education Doll has caused a bit of controversy, with some saying that they found the doll to be too, well, creepy. ParentDish spoke with Sharon Coleman, the doll's designer, via e-mail about her creation.
ParentDish: Why did you create this doll?
Sharon Coleman: I created this doll as an educational tool for my three-year-old daughter while I was pregnant with her little sister. Since my children are planned home births, the older siblings are present during the births.
Will 'Balloon Boy' Be Scarred For Life?
Falcon Heene, aka "Balloon Boy," is a victim of his parent's desire for fame. And some experts are saying that the scars of this experience will stay with him for a long time.
Steve Phillips' Mistress Stalked His Son
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By now you have heard about ESPN baseball analyst Steve Phillips and how he can't keep his bat in his pants. There is another aspect of the story that we wanted to share with you.
Brooke Hundley, the 22-year-old other woman in Phillips' life, apparently sent a letter to Steve's wife Marni about her dangerous liaison, and has allegedly threatened his family. Here is a 911 call that Marni Phillips made when she saw Hundley outside their Connecticut home (via TMZ):
Brooke Hundley, the 22-year-old other woman in Phillips' life, apparently sent a letter to Steve's wife Marni about her dangerous liaison, and has allegedly threatened his family. Here is a 911 call that Marni Phillips made when she saw Hundley outside their Connecticut home (via TMZ):
Designer Louboutin Says Barbie's Arches Are Too Fat
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Credit: Joseph Kaczmareka, AP
All heck broke loose this week when Women's Wear Daily reported that a Louboutin spokesperson said that the French designer "found [Barbie's] ankles were too fat." In other words, Barbie has cankles.
Yes. Cankles. On a doll.
Then "Louboutin's people" backtracked, saying that it was Barbie's arches, not her ankles, that were too large, according to the New York Daily News.
Whatever he meant, we think it's safe to say that Barbie is many things, and none of them is fat.
