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Susan Boyle to her bullies: Im all grown up

A relaxed and confident Susan Boyle sat down with Matt Lauer for his People of the Year special airing at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving night on NBC. Ive grown up a bit. I dont swivel my hips as much, you know? Boyle told Lauer.For the Scottish singing sensation, having Amazon.com's biggest CD pre-order ever is sweet revenge against those who tormented her in childhood. The Madonna song "You'll See," Boyle says, tells them: "You can't do it to me now because I'm all grown up now."

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:43:46 GMT
Woman meets the stranger who saved her life

Nov. 23: Anna Robinson, who was diagnosed with leukemia at age 21, meets the stranger who donated life-saving bone marrow to her.(Today Show)College student Anna Robinson beat back cancer with the help of an anonymous bone marrow donation. Then she began to wonder: Who was the woman who gifted her with a second chance?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:58:10 GMT
Michael Jackson Opus book offers rare images

In this publicity image released by OPUS Media Group, two pages from the picture book, "The Official Michael Jackson Opus," is shown. The publication is the only one officially sanctioned by the Jackson estate. "The Official Michael Jackson OPUS" is the only publication officially sanctioned by Jackson's estate. The book contains unseen images of Jackson and also has essays about the superstar written by friends and those who worked with him over the years.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:17:42 GMT
Subway carries 3-year-old boys dad away

Nov. 20: Aaron Bailey faced a father's worst nightmare when he was accidentally separated from his 3-year-old son, Aiden, on a Portland, Ore., train platform. WKYC-TV's Anne Yeager reports. (NBC News Channel)Its a parents nightmare: In Portland, Ore., a malfunctioning subway door closed, carrying a 3-year-old boys father away before he could follow his son out of the car. Happily, a Good Samaritan tended the tot until his dad returned.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:10:12 GMT
Robert Pattinson talks about dating Kristen

Nov. 19: TODAYs Matt Lauer talks to actor Robert Pattinson about his new movie, The Twilight Saga: New Moon," and the nature of his relationship with co-star Kristen Stewart.(Today Show)The star of the phenomenal Twilight film franchise joked about rumors about him, including that he is dating co-star Kristen Stewart and that he was hit by a taxi. He also revealed that he nearly quit acting before landing the role and talked about what its done to his teeth.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:39:48 GMT
Movie popcorn, soda = 3 burgers, 12 butter pats

It may taste delicious, but when popped in coconut oil and covered in buttery oil topping, movie popcorn can contain days' worth of saturated fat.Isnt popcorn supposed to be a healthy snack? It can be, but watch out: One medium-popcorn-and-soda combo sold at a popular movie-theater chain has 1,610 calories and 60 grams of saturated fat the equivalent of three McDonalds Quarter Pounders with 12 pats of butter.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:45:18 GMT
10 tips to find seasonal work this year

Competition forseasonal retail jobs isespecially fierce this year  unless you know where to look. Viable possibilities include discount retailers, dollar stores, convenience stores, craft stores, photo-finishing stores, photo studios and toy stores.Competition for seasonal work is proving to be exceptionally brutal this holiday season but if you do manage to land a seasonal job, it very well could morph into a permanent position. 10 Tips columnist Laura T. Coffey explains how to land a job over the holidays.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:51:05 GMT
Over 50? Simple secrets to grow younger

Nov. 23: TODAYs Natalie Morales talks to aging expert John Erickson and his son, Mark, about some techniques that could help your memory stay sharp.(Today Show)Want to preserve your youth well into your 50s? "Old is the New Young" offers tips (take a dance class! volunteer!) to keep key aspects of your life mental, physical, social and financial thriving as you age.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:15:18 GMT
John Kerry: My daughter was not legally drunk

Sen.John Kerry is pictured here with his daughter, Alexandra. His spokeswomansaid: "Alexandra Kerry was pulled over ...and was released after the results of a breathalyzer test at the police station were under the legal limit."Sen. John Kerry's daughter Alexandra, who was arrested and booked for a possible DUI, was released after a breathalyzer test fell under the legal limit for intoxication, according to the senator's spokesman.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:23:09 GMT
Miss Calif. pageant gives ad time to gay group

Former Miss California Carrie Prejean was fired in June by pageant officials who said she missed scheduled appearances. Ensuing legal battles dredged up accusations about Prejean's gay marriage comments andbreast implants.The Miss California USA pageant director who became embroiled in a war of words with former title holder Carrie Prejean has donated 30 seconds of free ad time to the state's largest gay rights group.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:10:30 GMT
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