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18 common phrases to avoid in conversationupdated: Wed Oct 19 2011 08:10:00

Some things should never be said -- like these phrases. Here, what to say instead.

CNNMoney: Clinton Kelly: Fashion crime paysupdated: Wed Oct 12 2011 06:07:00

Clinton Kelly hopes to see socks with sandals, elastic waist pants, tracksuits, and other fashion atrocities banished within his lifetime. By exposing heinous fashion crimes, and advising people on how to dress their best, Kelly has transformed his name and impeccable style into a lucrative brand.

Pageant mom defends kid's hooker costumeupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 12:48:00

Wendy Dickey tells HLN's Joy Behar why she dressed her 3-year-old like Julia Roberts hooker character in "Pretty Woman."

'Toddlers and Tiaras' and sexualizing 3-year-oldsupdated: Tue Sep 13 2011 12:48:00

TLC's "Toddlers and Tiaras" has been mired in controversy since it debuted in 2009, and much of the distaste for the series stemmed from concerns about whether we were feeding the stage mothers' desire for attention, or about the insensitivity in taping and televising children in the middle of a meltdown or temper tantrum. But whether you think child beauty pageants are just a chance for little girls to play dress-up, or a training ground for superficial, self-centered princesses in the making, everyone should agree that sexualizing a 3-year-old little girl is wrong.

People.com: Kate Gosselin Vows She'll Be Back on TVupdated: Mon Sep 12 2011 17:54:00

She ends Kate Plus 8 "with mixed emotions" and responds to Jon's advice

People.com: Jon Gosselin's Advice to Kate: Get Back to a Normal Lifeupdated: Fri Sep 09 2011 09:49:00

The former Jon & Kate Plus 8 star tells his ex that "reality TV is not a career"

Jon Gosselin's advice to Kate: Get back to a normal lifeupdated: Thu Sep 08 2011 16:24:00

Former reality star Jon Gosselin has some harsh words for his ex-wife Kate Gosselin following her PEOPLE cover story, in which she expressed concern for her family's future.

People.com: Kate Gosselin Worries: Will My Family Be OK?updated: Wed Sep 07 2011 14:17:00

"I'm freaking out. Big time," the reality star tells PEOPLE after her show is canceled

Kate Gosselin worries: Will my family be OK?updated: Wed Sep 07 2011 09:42:00

Kate Gosselin's long-time TLC show "Kate Plus 8" has been canceled, and she's the first to admit that the transition from reality star to regular mom isn't going to be an easy one.

People.com: Kat Von D's Show, LA Ink, Is Cancelledupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 09:09:00

The network is re-editing events that didn't happen while filming, she tells PEOPLE

People.com: Kate Gosselin: What Should She Do Next?updated: Wed Aug 17 2011 09:49:00

Now that her show is ending, vote on what the mom of eight should do with her time

TLC axes 'Kate Plus 8'updated: Mon Aug 15 2011 17:24:00

TLC has decided not to renew its reality show "Kate Plus 8," the entertainment network announced Monday.

Gosselin talks 'Octomom' mix-upupdated: Mon Aug 15 2011 17:24:00

Kate Gosselin cringes when HLN's Joy Behar mixes her up with Nadya Suleman.

People.com: Sister Wives Stars Meet Their New Neighborsupdated: Mon Jun 06 2011 09:49:00

The polygamist Brown family does their best to make a good first impression

People.com: Randy Fenoli Predicts Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress Styleupdated: Sat Apr 23 2011 10:49:00

The Say Yes to the Dress star shows off dresses fit for a princess

People.com: VIDEO: Polygamy Is 'a Girl Party,' Says Sister Wives' Robynupdated: Mon Apr 18 2011 10:13:00

Women who think the wives "have no self esteem" couldn't be more wrong, she says

People.com: Sister Wives' Kody & Robyn Brown Expecting a Babyupdated: Sun Apr 10 2011 21:48:00

This will be the first child between Kody and his fourth wife, Robyn

People.com: Kate Gosselin and Her Kids Feed Elephants in Australiaupdated: Thu Mar 31 2011 23:30:00

The reality star mom is Down Under for a new episode of Kate Plus 8

People.com: Even School Forms Are Complicated for Sister Wivesupdated: Mon Mar 14 2011 09:31:00

Kody Brown and his four wives return to TLC for season 2 of their reality show

People.com: Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Welcomes Baby No. 4updated: Tue Feb 15 2011 08:08:00

Son Carlo Salvatore arrived Monday evening in New Jersey

People.com: VIDEO: Man Eats Light Bulbs, Champagne Flutes on TLC's My Strange Addictionupdated: Wed Feb 09 2011 14:30:00

Meet Josh, who's consumed more than 250 light bulbs and 100 glasses

People.com: Facts of Life Star Mindy Cohn Still Exemplifies What Not to Wearupdated: Thu Feb 03 2011 14:44:00

TLC style hosts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly take the actress to task on her latest getup

People.com: Niecy Nash Is Getting Married ... on TV!updated: Mon Jan 31 2011 17:50:00

The former Dancing with the Stars contestant will walk down the aisle at the end of May in a two-hour special on TLC

People.com: Report: No Second Season for Sarah Palin's Alaskaupdated: Mon Jan 10 2011 07:49:00

Sunday evening's two-hour finale will conclude the show, Entertainment Weekly reports

People.com: Kate Gosselin Blames Pressure, 'Divorce Anger' for Kids' Expulsionupdated: Wed Nov 24 2010 19:08:00

"The goal is to get them back into school as soon as possible," says the reality star

People.com: Prosecutors in 'No Rush' to Complete Sister Wives Investigationupdated: Tue Nov 23 2010 09:09:00

A decision isn't expected for another two to three months, an official tells PEOPLE

People.com: SNEAK PEEK: Sister Wives Star Takes Fourth Wife on a Honeymoonupdated: Fri Nov 19 2010 10:08:00

New wife Robyn convinces Kody Brown to call his other three wives while on their romantic getaway

Sarah Palin: Politician and TV star?updated: Tue Nov 16 2010 05:24:00

Sarah Palin's reality show gave TLC its best program launch (among households) in its history with 4.96 million viewers.

'Sarah Palin's Alaska': Running for president on reality TV?updated: Tue Nov 16 2010 05:22:00

Can Sarah Palin see 2012 from her house? You betcha.

Palin show reality TV or campaign ad?updated: Tue Nov 16 2010 05:22:00

Sarah Palin's cable TV show debuts in prime time. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

People.com: Two Gosselin Kids Expelled from School During 'Challenging' Timeupdated: Sat Nov 13 2010 14:47:00

Collin and Alexis, 6, are now being homeschooled in Pennsylvania, a source tells PEOPLE

Political Circus: Hotties in the Houseupdated: Fri Nov 12 2010 15:32:00

Politics is serious business, but not all of the time. From the halls of Congress to the campaign trail, there's always something that gets a laugh. Here are some of the things you might have missed.

People.com: Baby No. 4 on the Way for Cake Boss Buddy Valastroupdated: Tue Oct 19 2010 21:29:00

A new storyline on the show, Valastro's wife Lisa is due in February

People.com: Sarah Palin Has 'Flippin' Fun' on TLC Reality Showupdated: Fri Oct 15 2010 22:09:00

A trailer for Sarah Palin's Alaska, which premieres on TLC Nov. 14, hits the Web

People.com: Sister Wives Star Hopes He Won't Be Jailed for 'Loving Four Women'updated: Thu Oct 14 2010 10:32:00

Polygamist Kody Brown defends his family's controversial lifestyle

People.com: Prosecutors Consider Charges Against Sister Wives Starsupdated: Wed Oct 06 2010 18:53:00

Police wrap up a felony polygamy investigation; the TLC cast could face up to five years in prison

Police investigating 'Sister Wives' starsupdated: Fri Oct 01 2010 16:41:00

A polygamist family's reality show leads to a bigamy probe. HLN's Showbiz Tonight's A.J. Hammer reports.

People.com: Sister Wives Polygamists: We're a Normal Householdupdated: Fri Oct 01 2010 12:31:00

"We're a family, just like any other family," Janelle Brown tells PEOPLE

People.com: Sneak Peek: Tears and Heartache on Polygamy Show Sister Wivesupdated: Wed Sep 29 2010 20:28:00

The wives recall 'freaking' over shared kisses with husband; the show is under police investigation

People.com: Sister Wives Stars 'Knew There Would be Risks'updated: Tue Sep 28 2010 18:28:00

"When we decided to do this show, we knew there would be risks," says the Brown family

People.com: Police Investigating Sister Wives Stars for Felony Bigamyupdated: Tue Sep 28 2010 11:28:00

The TLC show, which premiered Sunday, features salesman Kody Brown and his four wives

People.com: Polygamist Stars of Sister Wives Hope to Raise 'Moral and Ethical' Childrenupdated: Fri Sep 24 2010 11:48:00

"That's our final goal," says Janelle Brown, second wife of husband Kody

In defense of reality TVupdated: Thu Jul 29 2010 14:14:00

You've heard all the criticisms.

'Jersey Shore' American icons?updated: Thu Jul 29 2010 14:14:00

Some hard-hitting news publications are jumping on the "Jersey Shore" bandwagon. Showbiz Tonight analyzes the hype.

People.com: Kate Gosselin Still Finds It Hard to Explain Jon's Behavior to Kidsupdated: Fri Jun 04 2010 17:11:00

"Jon's decisions remain Jon's decisions," she says, with a tinge of exasperation

People.com: Baby Josie Duggar Goes Home After Health Struggleupdated: Fri Jun 04 2010 10:29:00

The Duggars' tiny 19th child gained weight as doctors diagnosed her digestive problem

State: 'Jon & Kate' broke child labor law, but no chargesupdated: Wed Apr 14 2010 15:16:00

"Jon & Kate Plus 8" violated Pennsylvania's child labor law by not getting work permits for the Gosselins' eight children, but state officials said they will not file charges against the reality TV show as long as it doesn't happen again.

People.com: Report: Sarah Palin Earns $12 Million as Non-Governorupdated: Tue Apr 13 2010 18:28:00

After leaving public office, the GOP star is raking in 100 times her old salary

Kate Gosselin to help families juggle on new TLC showupdated: Thu Apr 08 2010 13:01:00

Kate Gosselin's life includes raising eight young children, battling their father for custody, competing on "Dancing with the Stars" and being stalked by paparazzi.

People.com: Kate Gosselin Returns to TV with Her Kidsupdated: Thu Apr 08 2010 12:10:00

TLC announces the new series Twist of Kate and special episodes of Kate Plus 8

The TLC network learning curveupdated: Thu Apr 01 2010 10:23:00

Many people who watch the TLC network may not even remember when those letters stood for The Learning Channel.

People.com: Sold! Jon & Kate's Starter Home Sells - at a Lossupdated: Thu Feb 18 2010 19:36:00

The former TV couple lose more than $20,000 on the sale of their 5-bedroom Pennsylvania home

People.com: Jon Gosselin and TLC Reach a Settlementupdated: Wed Feb 17 2010 16:12:00

The bitter fight between the network and the reality star dad comes to an end

Duggar boys help save little girl's lifeupdated: Wed Feb 03 2010 18:31:00

It was a clear Thursday afternoon when Josh Duggar, the first of 19 children born to Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, looked out at the highway in Springdale, Arkansas, and watched in horror as three cars crashed.

Duggar boys help save girlupdated: Wed Feb 03 2010 18:31:00

Reality stars Josh and John Duggar rushed to help a little girl after a traffic accident. KNWA reports.

People.com: EXCLUSIVE: Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Reveal Baby Josieupdated: Thu Jan 28 2010 12:54:00

"Years ago, a baby this small wouldn't have lived an hour," Jim Bob says of their micropreemie

Judge halts Jon Gosselin's media appearancesupdated: Fri Dec 11 2009 10:11:00

Jon Gosselin's media tour comes to an end.

People.com: Report: Jon Gosselin a No-Show in Courtroom Thursdayupdated: Thu Dec 10 2009 21:34:00

The reality dad was expected at but didn't attend the breach-of-contract case against him

People.com: VIDEO: Michelle Duggar Thanks Fans from Hospitalupdated: Wed Dec 09 2009 09:11:00

The TV mom says she is feeling better and hopes to be home soon and carry her baby to full term

Michelle Duggar rushed to the hospitalupdated: Tue Dec 08 2009 12:54:00

Michelle Duggar, star of TLC's "18 Kids and Counting," was rushed to an Arkansas hospital over the weekend -- but her pregnancy with Baby No. 19, not due until spring, wasn't the reason for her dash to the doctor.

People.com: TV Mom Michelle Duggar Rushed to Hospitalupdated: Tue Dec 08 2009 09:51:00

A medical emergency causes contractions for the pregnant star of TLC's 18 Kids and Counting

TV stokes desperate hunger for fameupdated: Mon Nov 30 2009 15:51:00

All the world's a stage, Shakespeare wrote long before television came into view.

People.com: Jon Gosselin Files $5 Million Lawsuit Against TLCupdated: Sat Nov 14 2009 13:48:00

The reality star claims the network has prevented him from working with other media outlets

Jon Gosselin sues TLC for $5 millionupdated: Fri Nov 13 2009 18:11:00

In the latest skirmish in his war with TLC, Jon Gosselin has filed a $5 million claim against the network, saying its representatives damaged his reputation and career by preventing him from working with other media outlets.

People.com: Hailey Glassman to Be Subpoenaed in Jon Gosselin Lawsuitupdated: Fri Nov 06 2009 11:58:00

The reality star's girlfriend, along with Michael Lohan, are among the witnesses TLC wants to interview

People.com: Kate Gosselin Gets Witchy on Halloweenupdated: Wed Nov 04 2009 19:09:00

The TV mom and her kids escape the cameras for a night of candy and costumes

People.com: Part of Kate Gosselin Still Loves Jonupdated: Wed Nov 04 2009 07:47:00

The mom of eight says she's trapped in reality-show hell

Part of Kate Gosselin still loves Jonupdated: Tue Nov 03 2009 11:44:00

The romance has long since died, but for Kate Gosselin, a kernel of the emotion still lives.

People.com: Kate Gosselin Can Trust Very Few Peopleupdated: Mon Nov 02 2009 14:47:00

The reality-show mom says some of the kids are showing signs of stress

Jon Gosselin turns to Rabbi Shmuleyupdated: Mon Nov 02 2009 11:21:00

Jon Gosselin's actions haven't been too kosher lately.

Jon Gosselin fights backupdated: Wed Oct 28 2009 18:36:00

CNN's Larry King talks with Jon Gosselin about his recent firing from TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8."

TLC sues Jon Gosselinupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 11:49:00

Jon and Kate Gosselin aren't the only ones conferencing with lawyers.

Kate Gosselin: My kids are strugglingupdated: Mon Oct 19 2009 17:37:00

As their parents continue to make tabloid headlines -- Jon faces contempt charges for taking money out of a joint account, while Kate has just lost the reality show franchise that made her famous -- the eight children of Jon and Kate Gosselin are starting to feel the effects of all the stress.

People.com: Lawsuit: Jon Gosselin Used Kids as Pawns in Contract Disputeupdated: Sat Oct 17 2009 23:47:00

The network behind Jon and Kate Plus 8 claims he yanked his children off TV as a bargaining ploy

People.com: TLC Sues Jon Gosselin for Breach of Contractupdated: Sat Oct 17 2009 13:47:00

The network seeks to stop him from making unapproved TV appearances

TLC sues Jon Gosselin for breach of contractupdated: Fri Oct 16 2009 15:46:00

Jon and Kate Gosselin aren't the only ones conferencing with lawyers. TLC, the network that introduced the bickering couple and their eight kids to the nation, has not only put the kibosh on "Jon & Kate Plus 8" but also filed a breach of contract lawsuit Friday against Jon Gosselin.

People.com: No More Jon & Kate After Novemberupdated: Thu Oct 15 2009 13:28:00

After its very bumpy ride, the TLC show will end its run next month, says the network

TLC's Duggar family has first grandchildupdated: Fri Oct 09 2009 14:03:00

There's doting -- and then there's Duggar doting.

People.com: Life (and Work) Goes on for Kate Gosselinupdated: Sat Oct 03 2009 16:07:00

The reality star is planning a visit to the Today show Monday

People.com: Jon Says He Was Going to Quit Before Being Firedupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 16:07:00

"I need to be a father. I need to take my kids off the show," Gosselin tells Larry King

People.com: Jon Gosselin's Lawyer Lashes Out at TLCupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 08:28:00

The reality dad vows not to let the network "devour his family"

'I definitely have regrets'updated: Fri Oct 02 2009 02:48:00

Jon Gosselin gives his insights into why he's not on 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' any longer.

Jon Gosselin's epiphany: Reality TV not good for my kidsupdated: Fri Oct 02 2009 02:48:00

After four years of "Jon & Kate Plus 8," Jon Gosselin said he's decided it's not healthy for his children to be on a reality show.

People.com: Kate Gosselin: Kids Are Fine with Showupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 22:08:00

She questions the timing of Jon's latest legal moves

People.com: Jon Gosselin: I'm Not Being Spitefulupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 18:28:00

The reality-show dad's manager explains why Jon wants to shut down the show - and it's not because he has been fired

People.com: Jon Gosselin Tries to End Kate Plus 8updated: Thu Oct 01 2009 16:29:00

Now that he's off the show, he's making legal moves to bar TLC from shooting at their home

Jon Gosselin tries to end 'Kate Plus 8'updated: Thu Oct 01 2009 12:54:00

Remember the kid growing up who threatened to take his ball home when he didn't get picked for a team?

Jon Gosselin fired!updated: Wed Sep 30 2009 12:21:00

AJ Hammer talks with his panel about their reaction to TLC firing Jon Gosselin from Jon and Kate plus Eight.

Was Jon Gosselin trying to get fired?updated: Wed Sep 30 2009 12:21:00

Not long after Jon and Kate Gosselin announced their divorce on the hit TLC show "Jon & Kate Plus 8," the buzz began.

Jon Gosselin firedupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 20:58:00

Jon Gosselin was fired today from "Jon and Kate Plus 8." Was Jon fired because of his partying and apparent womanizing?

TLC drops Jon and keeps Kateupdated: Tue Sep 29 2009 20:58:00

Kate plus eight minus Jon equals TLC.

What to ask before you buyupdated: Thu Sep 17 2009 14:05:00

Stop -- don't pull out that credit card until you take our experts' good-buy test! If you can answer yes to most of these questions, go ahead and make a guilt-free purchase.

Find the gold hiding in your closetupdated: Fri Sep 11 2009 13:19:00

After months of cutting back or even eliminating your impulse clothes shopping, there are times when you feel you must make a purchase: You think you don't have the right outfit for an important job interview, a weekend hiking trip or a hot date.

People.com: A Day in the Life of the Duggarsupdated: Fri Sep 04 2009 01:47:00

Michelle shares the secrets of how she keeps her family of 20 on schedule

Kate Gosselin: 'My main concern is my kids'updated: Wed Aug 26 2009 09:12:00

Kate Gosselin last appeared on Larry King Live on May 10. A little more than a month later, on June 22, she and her husband Jon filed for divorce and announced their split that same day in a special edition of their show.

LKL: Kate Gosselinupdated: Wed Aug 26 2009 09:12:00

Larry talks to "Jon and Kate Plus 8" star Kate Gosselin about divorce and sharing custody of 8 children.

Cops called to Jon and Kate Gosselin's homeupdated: Fri Aug 14 2009 15:07:00

When Kate Gosselin appeared on Monday's "Today" show, she told host Meredith Vieira that she still loves her soon-to-be ex, "the Jon I knew." However, the stars of TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8" seem to have lost that loving feeling.

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