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Jason Bateman: Career Development Jason Bateman first became famous as a child star of popular American TV shows in the 1980s. After a nearly 10-year hiatus from stardom, he made an impressive comeback with 2003’s offbeat comedy “Arrested Development.” Paula Abdul: Forever Your Girl Long before she was a judge on American Idol, Paula Abdul found great success as a choreographer and pop singer. As she leaves her judge’s chair on American Idol behind, everyone is wondering what is up next in Abdul’s career. Ramadan: A Time of Reflection and Worship for Muslims Ramadan is an Islamic religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. In the western calendar, the dates of Ramadan vary, moving forward about ten days each year. Cosmopolitan Magazine: Women’s Best Friend Cosmopolitan magazine is an international magazine for women. Also known as Cosmo, its current content includes articles on relationships and sex, health, careers, self-improvement celebrities, as well as fashion and beauty. The Harry Potter Stars: From Kids to Celebrities The latest and sixth installment of the Harry Potter movies, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is out in theaters this month. The highly-anticipated fantasy-adventure film, based on the novels of the same name by British author J.K. Rowling, was originally planned for theatrical release in November 2008. Zumba: The Latest Fitness Craze Every decade Americans get hooked on a new fitness craze--jogging in the 1970s, aerobics in the 1980s and yoga in the 1990s. The current exercise trend of the 2000s is the Zumba fitness program. Trying to Save the Polar Bears Recently the U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced he would not rescind a “special rule” created under the Bush administration that limits polar bear protections under the Endangered Species Act. While this ruling doesn’t totally derail the U.S.’s efforts to save the polar bears, it greatly disappointed many animal activists and environmental groups. Twilight Stars Conquer American Magazine Covers Following the release of the movie Twilight last fall, young actors Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are now worldwide superstars. The pair, relatively unknown before their roles in Twilight, has graced the covers of almost every American magazine since the movie’s release. Farah Fawcett: American Icon Farrah Fawcett is an American actress best known for appearing on the 1970s TV show Charlie’s Angels, which catapulted her acting career and made her a pop culture icon. Recently however, Farrah Fawcett has been in the American media for her battle with cancer. Marie Claire Magazine: 15 Years and Counting This year the monthly women’s magazine Marie Claire turns 15. The Hearst Corporation started Marie Claire magazine in 1994 in New York City. The magazine originally appeared in France in 1937. Today there are Marie Claire magazine editions in more than 15 countries including Russia, South Korea, Thailand, France, Greece and Brazil. Reality TV Stars Jon and Kate Take Over Celebrity Magazines Recently, the stars of the hit reality television show, “Jon & Kate Plus 8” have been featured on more magazine covers than superstars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. Saving the Elephants Elephants are incredible creatures. The largest mammals on earth; their brains are larger than any other land animals. They are also very intelligent and strong. Scientists have determined elephants are capable of a wide variety of behaviors including those associated with grief, altruism, play, compassion and self-awareness. Because hunting and loss of habitat are threats to elephants, many people around the world have created elephant sanctuaries and habitats. Father's Day: The Role of American Dad Changes The role of the American father has changed considerably in the last 30 years. Now more than ever men are becoming stay-at-home dads while their wives pursue careers. Arthritis: Know the Facts An estimated 46 million people in the United States suffer from some type of arthritis, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control. Currently there is no cure for arthritis; prevention is key. Carrie Underwood: Entertainer of the Year On April 5, 2009, Carrie Underwood made music history at the Academy of Country Music Awards by becoming only the seventh female to win the prestigious "Entertainer of the Year" Award. Reader’s Digest: America’s Favorite Magazine Reader’s Digest is the best-selling consumer magazines in the United States with an estimated circulation of 10 million copies. Julia Roberts: Pretty Woman on Magazine Covers Julia Roberts is an American actress that rose to superstardom in the early 1990s. In recent years she has put her career on hold to raise a family but with the release of two new movies she is back on the big screen and the public eye. Annie Leibovitz: Creating Magazine Controversy Annie Leibovitz is an American photographer whose work for magazines has been at the center of many controversies. Model Behavior: Gisele Bündchen Gisele Bundchen is the highest-paid model in the world. She has appeared on the cover of hundreds of magazines and featured in more than 20 advertising campaigns. Bundchen recently made magazine headlines when she married New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, one of the most popular current American athletes. A Brief History of Easter Eggs Each year at Easter, the Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, children from many cultures decorate and hunt Easter Eggs. Join the Eco-Friendly Movement this Earth Day and Every Day The intention of Earth Day, established in 1970 by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson, is to inspire awareness and appreciation for the environment thus spurring people to make eco-friendly practices every day practices. Earth Day is celebrated every April 22. Autism: Know the Facts The disorder autism, which affects children at an early age, is a one of the most-talked about health topics in American news magazines lately. Jessica Simpson: Magazine Controversies Jessica Simpson is an American singer and actress who rose to fame in the 1990s with a string of hit songs and a reality show. Now the star is making headlines and magazine covers for her weight. March Madness: American Tradition For men’s college basketball fans across the U.S. March means one thing: March Madness. The term refers to the championship tournament that lives up to its name—it’s an American tradition that turns millions of fans into fanatics. Spring Forward and Fall Back: A Brief History of Daylight Savings Time For as long as the practice of adapting daylight hours has been in existence, the practice has been controversial. However, of the countries that participate in the practice each is attempting to develop ways to conserve energy and better society through the practice. Cheap Ideas for Spring Break Travel This month thousands of students in the U.S., Canada, Japan, China and Korea will take part in the tradition of spring break, the week-long respite from academia. There are many affordable spring break hot spots to travel to for this much-anticipated vacation. Kate Winslet: Controversial Magazine Covers Kate Winslet is an English actress and singer. She is well-known for her many award-winning performances, for her the media publicity she receives regarding her weight and for controversial magazine covers. A Brief History of Martin Luther King Day Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African-American minister, activist and prominent leader in the American civil rights movement during the 1950s-1960s. Today he is a human rights icon and the U.S. along with a few other nations celebrate his birthday, observed on the third Monday in January of each year. In the U.S. this observance is a federal holiday. Bruce Springsteen Super Bowl Boss Bruce Springsteen is a tremendously successful American singer, songwriter and musician. Springsteen is nicknamed, “The Boss” and is famous for his Americana brand of music and progressive politics. Springsteen is back in the headlines this year for being the half-time entertainer for Super Bowl XLIII, as reported by Entertainment Weekly magazine. Fitness Trends for 2009 Unsurprisingly, a recent survey by the American Council on Exercise predicts that 2009 fitness trends will follow most other trends: budget-friendly programs will be the most popular. 2009 Food Trend: Flexitarianism One of the biggest food trends for 2009 is flexitarianism, the approach of a primarily plant-based diet of fruits, vegetables and grains while only occasionally eating lean meat, poultry and dairy as a means for protein. Believe in Now: Super Bowl XLIII The Super Bowl is the top championship game in professional American football. Super Bowl Sunday is historically the most-watched U.S. television broadcast of the year. Though the Super Bowl highlights the championship game of the National Football League, there are many festivities and activities during the week of Super Bowl Sunday that are almost as popular and well-known as the game itself. Jennifer Lopez Magazine Cover Star Jennifer Lopez is an American singer, actress, dancer and entrepreneur. Recently Forbes magazine named her the richest person of Latin descent and People en Espanol magazine named her the most influential Hispanic entertainer in the U.S. She has appeared on many magazine covers throughout her career. Jennifer Garner Magazine Action Star Jennifer Garner is an American actress best known for her role as an international spy in the television series “Alias.” In the last few years Garner has made her mark in American movies and garnered media attention for her marriage to fellow American actor Ben Affleck. Kate Hudson Magazine Leading Lady Kate Garry Hudson is an American actress known for Oscar-nominated turn as the band groupie Penny Lane in “Almost Famous.” Lately Hudson has starred in a string of moderately successful romantic comedies and garnered a lot of attention in celebrity magazines for dating a string of Hollywood hunks. 30 minutes a Day of Aerobic Exercise According to the Center for Disease Control, the incidence of obesity continues to be a major health concern for adults, children and adolescents in the U.S. With that in mind, investing 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise — such as walking, bicycling or swimming — can help people live longer and healthier. Lose Weight on a Budget With the floundering economy and unstable job market budget living is on everyone’s minds these days. The good news is there are lots of ways and encouraging advice on living on a budget for every aspect of life, including losing weight. How to Get Back on Track with Staying Healthy We’ve all fallen off the eating healthy and exercising wagon before, especially during the holiday season. Even media diva and dieting guru Oprah Winfrey admitted last year she was off the aforementioned wagon and once again back up to an unhealthy weight. For all of us, even Winfrey, there are practical strategies on getting back on track with staying healthy. Oscar Buzz for the 2009 Academy Awards The 81st annual Academy Awards will air live from Hollywood at the Kodak Theatre on February 22, 2009. This year’s host is actor Hugh Jackman, star of “Australia” and 2008’s People magazine “Sexiest Man of the Year.” Heidi and Spencer Conquer Magazines Heidi Montag is an American reality-TV series personality who regularly appears in celebrity magazine headlines along with her now-husband and fellow reality-TV series personality Spencer Pratt. Reese Witherspoon: Magazine Sweetheart Reese Witherspoon is an American actress and film producer. She is one of the highest paid Hollywood actresses. Magazines love her. Top 10 Holiday Movies The best holiday movies make viewers laugh, cry and inspire the holiday spirit. They are heartwarming and funny. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Holiday movies of all time: Practical Holiday Gift Giving Tips With the current tough economic times it is best to be practical in gift-giving. Though it may seem like a chore, making and sticking to a holiday gift-giving budget is a smart way to survive, thrive and enjoy this year’s holidays. Famous Holiday Themed Magazine Covers Magazine covers are the most influential aspect of a magazine. Since the conception of magazines, editors have employed artists, illustrators and photographers to create memorable and original artwork for magazine covers. Spruce Up Your Christmas Decorations There are many ways to decorate your home for Christmas. Traditional decorations include both religious and secular decorations. Home magazines provide many ideas on how to freshen up tired Christmas decorations. Strategies for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain Recent research studies have found Americans binge eat and thus gain weight during the holidays. Don’t have to overeat or over-indulge. Instead put into place easy strategies to breeze your way through the holidays. Martha Stewart Living Magazine is Best Holiday Magazine Martha Stewart Living magazine is an American magazine that focuses on the domestic arts such as home keeping, cooking and decorating. Domestic diva and business woman Martha Stewart is the founder of the magazine. The home magazine has great tips for everything holiday including recipes, decorating and crafts. Best Magazines for Men Magazines are great gifts for men. Magazine subscriptions are affordable and last all-year long. There is a magazine on every topic. Here is a list of some of the top-rated magazines great for male readers. Madonna Magazine Cover Star Madonna is the most famous American entertainer of the last 25 years. She has achieved astonishing success through her music and films. Throughout her 25-year career Madonna has been featured on almost every American magazine cover for a multitude of reasons including her career success, love life, cultural impact and controversies. Family Magazines Make Great Gifts for Parents With the current economy it is important to find budget-friendly gifts this holiday season. One great and affordable gift for parents is a magazine subscription to a family magazine. Parents will benefit from this gift all-year long. Best Children’s Magazines for Holiday Gifts Make your holiday gifts last all-year long by giving your favorite kid a magazine subscription. Kids love getting mail addressed to them. There are many great magazine options for kids of all ages on a countless topics of interest like sports, nature, adventure, fashion and entertainment. The best children’s magazines combine fun, learning and encouragement. Obscure Sports Magazine Sports are the most popular pastime and a billion-dollar business in the U.S. The most popular sports like football, basketball, baseball and hockey garner a lot of magazine coverage. Interestingly enough, other less popular sports and even obscure sports are also widely-covered in magazines. Jennifer Aniston: Magazines’ Best Friend Jennifer Aniston is an American actress known for role on the hit television sit-com “Friends” and successful movie career. Since her initial success in the 1990s Aniston on almost every American magazine cover for sophisticated style, career and personal life. Magazines Love James Bond British author Ian Fleming created the character “James Bond 007” in 1953. Fleming featured James Bond in 12 novels and two short stories. Now the James Bond movie franchise is the second longest movie franchise to date and has made approximately $4 billion and is largely covered in magazines. The Health Benefits of Probiotics Lately, many magazines and other publications have widely reported on the health benefits of probiotics, which are dietary supplements that contain live bacteria and yeast. Researchers continue to study whether probiotics help treat and prevent illness. So far the research is producing encouraging results. Tina Fey is a Funny Lady Talented comedy writer, comedian, actress and producer Tina Fey is making magazine headlines for impersonating vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, winning awards and most recently for signing a multi-million dollar book deal this year. A Brief History of Rolling Stone Magazine Rolling Stone magazine hit stands for the first time in the fall of 1967. The magazine, the creation of publisher Jann Wenner, started out as strictly a music magazine but increasingly broadened its scope to include every nook and cranny of American pop culture. Spotlight on Jennifer Hudson Jennifer Hudson is an African-American singer and actress. She rose to fame as a finalist on the television show “American Idol” and after losing went onto win an Academy Award in her debut movie role. Breast Cancer Awareness: A Guide to Pink Breast cancer is a type of cancer that usually develops in the mammary ducts of breast tissue. It is the second most common cancer affecting women. In the U.S. October is designated breast cancer awareness month and many magazines take the opportunity to promote breast cancer awareness and pink ribbon products. Anne Hathaway: Hollywood Princess Anne Hathaway is an American actress known for her sophisticated style and her evolving movie career. In the last year she has made many magazine headlines because of her personal life but now the media attention has turned to Oscar-buzz for her current film role. Great Ideas for Thanksgiving Food The origins of the modern Thanksgiving holiday are disputable by historians beyond the tradition of celebrating the end of the harvest season by expressing gratitude for the bountiful harvest, which has survived centuries. Today, as in the past, Americans gather family, friends, and an enormous amount of food for the Thanksgiving meal. Flu Shots: What You Need to Know Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness that can be mild to severe and in many cases lead to death. Each year according to the Centers for Diseases Control, between 5 to 20% of the U.S. population gets influenza, also known as the flu. There are many ways to prevent the flu including getting a flu shot each year. 10 Great Holiday Movies There are many movies to be released this holiday season. Here are a few—from epics to animation—that are must-sees opening before Thanksgiving. Top Women's Magazine: Family Circle Magazine Family Circle magazine is an American women’s magazine that began publication in 1932 and because of its longevity has garnered the title by many as the best-selling women’s magazine in the U.S. Today the magazine has 4,000,000 subscribers. Heart Disease is Preventable Heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S. It is a general term that includes coronary heart disease and other heart conditions that can lead to serious results like heart attacks and strokes. Fortunately, in many cases, there are many ways to prevent heart disease. Boston Red Sox: The Early Years The Red Sox are a professional American baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. The team has a dramatic history of heartbreak and triumph. The Strokes: This is It The Strokes are an American New Wave/Post-Punk Revival band from New York City influenced by Buddy Holly, John Lennon, The Velvet Underground, Television and The Cars among many more. Sinus Infections: Know the Symptoms Millions of Americans are treated for sinus infections every year. Sinuses are hollow cavities located in the spaces between bones in the human face and connect with the nose. There are four sets of sinuses in the human head. Practical Ways to Prevent and Manage Allergy Symptoms More than half of Americans suffer from allergies. Allergies are a hypersensitive reaction to an antigen, a foreign substance that causes an immune response. Common allergens are dust mites, ragweed, pollens from trees and grasses and pet dander. According the CDC, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. and annually cost $18 billion in healthcare bills. Cystic Fibrosis is a Devastating Disease Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease that is present at the time of birth and develops during early childhood; it’s the most common fatal genetic disease in the U.S. with about 30,000 Americans suffering from the disease. Food Trend: The Rise of Cupcakes In recent years cupcakes have become a popular gourmet food trend . Great Gifts for Mother’s Day This Mother’s Day treat Mom to what she loves. Better yet, get Mom the gift that gives all year long with a discount magazine subscription. Find great gift ideas and great magazine subscription ideas here. Great Golf Gifts for Dad This Father’s Day This Father’s Day look to the great game of golf for Dad. There are many golf accessories to choose from when shopping for Dad. Golf is a great sport for dads of all ages. Golf is a great way for Dad to relax and to stay in shape. Golf is a great way to burn calories from walking and also swinging the golf club. Often golfers walk between four and eight miles per game. The Many Roles of Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie is an American film actress known for both her tumultuous personal life and her inter Wii Fit: Revolutionizing Exercise The Wii Fit Nintendo is revolutionizing exercise at home by turning a computer game into an easy and fun way to exercise. Choosing Your Wedding Cake There are many things to consider when picking out or designing your wedding cake. Color, fabric, flowers and theme are four important inspirations to consider. There are many choices in the wide world of wedding cakes from the traditional towering white wedding cake lavishly decorated with flowers, the fanciful cake with polka dots. An efficient way to learn about wedding cake designs is to subscribe to a bridal magazine. Skin Cancer: Know the Facts The biggest risk factor to acquiring skin cancers is extreme exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation. One day's exposure to the sun can prompt the skin to a self-protect response of creating more melanin, resulting in tanning and sunburns. Knowing is Preventing: Strokes Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke, is the death of brain tissue caused by the loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Blood, which carries nutrients and oxygen to the brain, is necessary for brain cells to stay alive. The brain responds quickly—within minutes—from lack of blood causing one or more symptoms Choosing the Best Type of Dialysis for Your Health Needs Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis are two different types of dialysis. Both offer pros and cons for patients. Dialysis is needed in when the kidneys fail, from either a kidney disease or complication of another condition. Caffeine: Is it good or bad? Caffeine is a chemical agent known as a stimulant found naturally in coffee beans, tea leaves and other foods. It is also found in many carbonated drinks and over the counter pain relievers. For more information on foods and beverages that contain caffeine see magazines like Everyday Food, Body and Soul and Natural Health. The Boll Weevil: No Friend of Cotton Farmers Recently the Boll Weevil Eradication Program made headlines in Tennessee as part of the Tennessee Center for Policy Research’s annual Pork Report’s biggest waste of tax-payer money. The non-profit Tennessee Center for Policy Research argues the Boll Weevil Eradication Program has done its job and should now be eliminated while the House Agriculture Committee argues the program still plays a viable part in cotton production. Great Decorating Tips and Gift Ideas for Graduates Whether you’ve bought your first house or signed a lease on a new apartment, now that you have graduated from college it’s time to get your own place. The first step to decorating your first place is simple: do your research. A great source for every aspect of decorating is magazines. Many magazines are dedicated to decorating on a budget or have columns dedicated to decorating and housekeeping. Magazines like Martha Stewart Living, Cottage Living Magazine and other home magazines. Nicole Kidman: Best Actress Nicole Kidman is an Australian actress that was first famous for her marriage to American actor Tom Cruise but later became one of the highest paid actresses in the movie industry and an Academy Award-winner.