11.22.09
LIFESTYLE

Dora the Explorer's New Look Revealed

After facing weeks of controversy over its plans to launch Dora Explorer Girls—a long-tressed, dainty tween version of Latina pre-schooler Dora the Explorer—Nickelodeon has released a full image of the TV heroine's new look. The doll, which is. . . READ FULL STORY

LIFESTYLE

Publicist Victor Munoz Quits Working with Octo Mom: "This Woman Is Nuts"

Octo mom Nadya Suleman continues to stir up controversy after her second publicist quit on Friday night. Victor Munoz spoke to Usmagazine.com about the highly scrutinized mother of 14. "It just got to be too much,” he said. “It's pretty. . . READ FULL STORY

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Lynching of Haitian Man Highlights Tension in Dominican Republic

Carlos Nerilus, a Haitian man living in the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo, was lynched and beheaded last week by an angry mob. The incident was allegedly sparked by Nerilus's attack on his employer the day before, a construction. . . READ FULL STORY

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POLL: Is Dora the Explorer's Tween Makeover Too Grown Up?

The world's most famous Latina pre-schooler is about to unveil a whole new look, and many moms are not thrilled about it. Dora the Explorer creator Nickelodeon and Barbie-maker Mattel recently announced plans to launch Dora Explorer Girls, a. . . READ FULL STORY

LIFESTYLE

Mexican Comic-book Character Causes Controversy in Texas

This week Wal-Mart announced it was pulling Mexican comic book Memin Pinguin from the shelves in response to a complaint by African American Wal-Mart shopper Shawnedria McGinty. "I was like, OK, is that a monkey or a boy?" McGinty said. . . READ FULL STORY

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