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MARY WISNIEWSKIAssistant Living Editor D’Esta Love probably did not know she would meet her husband Stuart at a church in Oregon. She probably did not know they would wed young either — she at 18 and he at 20. Now it would be hard to imagine the pair apart.   This March, the Loves will have been married for 48 years. They have two children and five grandchildren.  Stuart said … [Read more...] about Standing the test of time

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Diane Keaton and Mandy Moore are bringing entertaining romantic comedies back to theaters with their new movie, “Because I Said So.” The film provides audiences that have been disappointed lately with theater options a refreshing and classic romantic comedy that offers carefree entertainment. Milly, played by Moore, is the youngest of three sisters … [Read more...] about Duo shines in ‘Because’

SAMANTHA BLONSAssistant A&E Editor She dressed that afternoon in a black cat outfit with white pointy ears on the top of her head, to match all her friends from dance class. She had practiced the routine in class over and over. At 3 years old, Hayley McClelland took the stage as a dancer for the first time. She has never looked back. McClelland, a Pepperdine alumna and … [Read more...] about Tip-top tap star stamps her mark on dance world

OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer At Pepperdine’s recent production of the Irish satire, “Playboy of the Western World,” the actor’s thick accents, combined with the tavern-like set caught my attention right away and got me thinking. It seems that people have stopped going to plays and have become so enthralled with Broadway musicals and other “popular” performances, that they have … [Read more...] about Get over stage fright, go play

JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer Steadfast “American Idol” fans have long anticipated the debut album of Season 5 “Idol” runner-up, Katharine McPhee. Under RCA Records, McPhee released her 12-track, self-titled album on Jan. 30. Considering the recent success of fellow “Idol” contestant Chris Daughtry’s Band “Daughtry,” McPhee had the potential for insta-success among her loyal TV … [Read more...] about ‘Idol’ sound absent from McPhee’s album