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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon tie the knot PHOTOS

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Candid one-on-one interview on what's next

Diddy and Kim PorterHollywood Swinging

Sean "Diddy" Combs celebrates his star with Kim Porter PHOTOS

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Try luminous highlights that look au natural PHOTOS

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Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle discuss their secrets for aging gracefully PHOTOS

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Tuesday Primaries widen gap between Obama and Clinton

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beauty & fashion

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Easy tips to get glam with bold lashes and shadows PHOTOS

FashionThe Bloom Effect

In the spirit of spring try these fun and flirty dresses PHOTOS

CUTTIN' UP: Trade long locs for chic short styles PHOTOS WEATHER GIRLS: Rain or shine PHOTOS FASHION FOR WORK: Office simple and chic PHOTOS HAIR GALLERIES: Find your best look  PHOTOS

relationships

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Expert tips for couples to reclaim their passion PHOTOS

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Mom's Rules

Real men tell how their mother's opinion affects their love life PHOTOS

WHAT MEN THINK: Things women would be surprised to know CAREER AND MARRIAGE: Tangi Miller explores how to have both  DATING RULES: Finesse dishes on dating divorcés and workaholics  COUPLES TO WATCH: See who intrigues us in 2008 PHOTOS

your money

Growing MoneyNEW
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