Updated

December 2004

Elmo, Barbie and Techie Gifts Under the Tree

'90s Nostalgic in Full Swing -- Already

Winter Fashion Is 'Granny Chic'

Better Than Botox? Unlikely

Gifts for the Rich, Fantasies for the Rest of Us

New Year: Time for a New Start?

Heard in '04: The Year's Wacky Catchphrases

Politics, Self-Help Hot at Bookstores

The Loneliest Night of the Year

November 2004

Homeowners Make Room for New Rooms

Actors Have Tough Sneakers to Fill

Oh! Oh! Oh ... It's Another 'Sally' Ad

Hottest Chocolates Have Sugar and Spice

Kidnap TV: Rescue or Re-Abduction?

Book Offers Tough Love for Lovelorn Ladies

October 2004

Hair Goes Over the Top

Candidates Say It With Style

What's Eating Elton John?

Stern Signs Deal With Sirius Satellite Radio

Flirting Contests Get Singles Mingling

Dream On: Celebs Lead Local Walking Tours

Viagra: Not Just for the Bob Dole Set

Dinner's Ready; Some Assembly Required

Made in America -- in France

Big Dummies Mean Big Business

Classic Comics Move Into the Future

September 2004

Growing Group of Comedians Veer Right

Hollywood's Sequelitis Goes Astray

Experts: Low-Carb Craze on the Wane

Teachers Back Away From Red Ink

Summer Lovin', Happened So Fast

Donald Trump: The Remake

'Trading Spaces' a Reality for Vacationers

Stars Find Nose for News

'Psychic Detectives' Help Crack Cases

Pocket Pooches: The Must-Have Accessory

Do-Gooders Work Hard -- On Vacation

August 2004

Consumers Fight Political Stars With Dollars

Advertisers Entertain With Mini-Movie Spots

EBay Hits the Fashon Runway

The iPod Plays a New Tune

Sibling Rivalry in the Ultimate Sporting Ring

Ruffing It With Four-Footed Friends

Marketing Movies to the Modern Man

Churchgoers Find Faith at the Movies

Grown-Up Gymnasts Monkey Around

Political Musicians Rock On

July 2004

Celebrity Antics Not Just Child's Play

Couples Shape Up for Walk Down the Aisle

Art World Focuses on Camera Phones

Joke's on the Princesses

The Art of the Olympics

Metallica Exposes Their Inner 'Monster'

Players Break a Sweat With Video Games

Dye Job: The New Sister Act

Hipsters Wear Politics on Their Sleeves

Too Much Shtick From 'The Frat Pack'?

Olympics Go Beyond Swimming, Gymnastics

Late-Night Leaning

New Channel Challenges MTV

Fans Catty About Sexy 'Catwoman'

Matt and Ben: Hollywood's Unhappy Ending?

Parents-to-Be Escape on 'Parentmoons'

Rock Around the Country

Science Fiction Tunes Into Reality

Starlets Hit the High Notes

'Manchurian Candidate' Tries to Stir Up Debate

June 2004

Some Wedding Toasts Better Left at Bachelor Party

The Next Big-Screen Battle: Smoking

Networks Animate Prime Time

On Vacation and Cell-Phone Free

Political Books Give Readers Something to Ponder

Summer Lovin' at American Food Festivals

Pop Culture 101: The Science of Broomsticks

This Bubbly's for You

Bond, Daddy Bond

She's Got Game: Ladies Play Online

Hey, That's Not Therapy

Tell-Alls Dish About Bygone Music Stars

Sophisticated Spidey Woos Fans

Mini-Motorcycle Trend Zooms Across Nation

Fashion Shows at Museums, But Is It Art?

Athens Bound? Americans Weigh Travel Plans

May 2004

Here We Go Again at the Movies

Cone or Cup, the Price Is Going Up

Mother's Day Bittersweet for Military Moms

'Friends' Finale: Must-See TV

Jesus Chic Is Latest Fashion Trend

Carb Counting Extends to Summer Eats

No Gym Required: Americans Seek Quick Fit Fix

Shopping Channel Stars Shun Stigma for Spotlight

Pint-Sized Chefs Get Cookin'

Fans Spend Big to Rock Out Live

Online Dating Separates Donkey and Elephants

Hollywood Jumps Into Politics

You've Got E-Mail, but Will It Cost You a Job?

'Honey, It's Beautiful ... for Now'

Language of Love for the High-Tech Set

Navy's Floating Lab Showcases Life-Saving Technology

April 2004

Breaking the Barrier to NC-17

Can Freddy Adu Save U.S. Soccer?

Fashion Taps Into the Middle Ages

'It' Girls Work Hard at Playing Dumb

Girl Culture Begets Backlash

Political Cartoons Draw on Controversy

Private Citizens Aim to Make Space Public Domain

Travelers Take a Cue From 'Tuscan Sun'

Surgical Tunes: Music Strikes a Chord in the OR

'You're Fired!' Gets the Boot — Except From Trump

Evangelism Catches Up With the Times

In Hollywood, the Joke's On the Media

Adults Rock to Younger Musicians

March 2004

Movie Cameos Keep Laughs Coming

Let Them Throw Rice ... or Seeds, or Confetti

Reality's Lucky Losers

Museums Pull Visitors Into Exhibits -- Literally

Stars Get Their Hands Dirty for Charity

Celebs Soak Up the Fake Sun

Americans Love Life in the Fast Lane

'Nashville Star': The Down 'n' Dirty Version of 'Idol'

'Tis the Season for Mediocre Movies

Fans Bid a Reluctant Farewell to TV 'Friends'

Is 'Reality' Moving Up in the World?

February 2004

Savvy Fans Trade on Hollywood's Highs and Lows

Dating in the Gray Zone

Splitting Couples Snarl Over Furry Friends

Pop Culture Puts Religion in the Spotlight

Dolls Compete for 'Britney' Generation

Cashing In on Oscar

Online Friends 'Meet Up' in the Real World

Technology Takes on Tradition in Animation

High-Profile Cases Shut the Door on Cameras

Beauty and the Beast: Stars Transform

Putting a Personal Twist on Romance Novels

Religion Gets Supersized at Megachurches

It's Bottoms Up at the Movies

January 2004

Super Snacks Scrap Carbs

Independent Movie Ratings: It's All in the Family

Oscars: Can't They Take a Joke?

Fake Jewels Are a Girl's Best Friend

Web Sites Cater to Workplace Slackers

'The L Word' Has Tongues Wagging

Money Talks: New Channel to Focus on the Rich

Professional Tasters Eat and Drink for a Living

Vegas, Baby: TV Bets on Gambling

Old Cell Phones Get a Second Chance

Read All About It: Juicy Books of 2003