“Entertainment and culture” on The Daily Caller

They may be only five feet one, but Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are larger than life. In 24 short years, the Olsen twins have accomplished more than most do in a lifetime. Between a plethora of movies and TV shows, a billion dollar corporation, and two enormously popular fashion lines, the former child stars have evolved into bona fide Hollywood icons. With the recent announcement of their newest fashion endeavor, StyleMint, and the release of Mary-Kate’s newest film, “Beastly,” TheDC takes a look back at the dynamic duo’s journey in the spotlight. (more)

LONDON (AP) — The once hidebound royal family seems to have caught up with Britain’s tolerant public in the three decades that separated Prince Charles’ marriage to Diana Spencer from the wedding of their first born. (more)

They say you shouldn’t bite the hand feeds you, but that isn’t stopping MSNBC’s “The Last Word” host Lawrence O’Donnell. (more)

Not a week has passed, and actor Alec Baldwin is already walking back his claim that ”our show next year is our last year of the show.” (more)

The Olsen twins never quit. The child-stars-turned-fashionistas latest move? They’re entering the e-commerce style world. (more)

After decades of gender segregation, the Grammys have set up some battles of the sexes. (more)

Tina Fey, 40, is pregnant with her second child, her rep confirms to UsMagazine.com. Fey announced the news herself during a taping of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Wednesday. (The episode is scheduled to air April 12.) (more)

As much as we enjoy reinventing our hairstyles and experimenting with new colors, it’s not always a practical or affordable endeavor. Celebrities, on the other hand, can afford the world’s best stylists who will gladly lighten or darken their famous locks any day of the week. But even with world-class colorists at their service, Hollywood’s most glamorous stars still suffer a hair slipup or two, just like the rest of us. (more)

When it was ultimately discovered Dove World Outreach Center Pastor Terry Jones went through with his threat to burn the Islamic holy book, the Quran, there was a considerable response in the Muslim communities around the globe, including riots that led to the deaths of two American soldiers. (more)

Earlier on Wednesday, Glenn Beck’s website TheBlaze.com broke the news that Beck show would be eventually phased out of the Fox News Channel’s lineup. (more)

Here comes the bride. All dressed in … pink? Hollywood’s golden girl, Reese Witherspoon channeled her “Legally Blonde” character’s style when she walked down the aisle on March 26. The blond actress said “I do” to her beau, Jim Toth, in a custom-designed Monique Lhuillier blush-hued gown with a Chantilly lace corset bodice and full tulle A-line skirt. The gown was gorgeous, but the fairy-tale frock might’ve been better suited for Barbie than 35-year-old Witherspoon. (more)

Last night at the National Dance Institute’s annual fund-raising gala, Alec Baldwin was honored for his commitment to the art and culture of New York City. Before he got onstage, the 30 Rock star (who’s about to co-star in Adam Shankman’s musical Rock of Ages) chatted with Vulture about his own dancing abilities (“I was not a lithe, supple dancer [in high school]. My brother Stephen was a great dancer”) and Donald Trump’s potential bid for president (“The Republicans have to get serious, and that’s not a serious choice”). (more)

When will the madness end? (more)

Tinseltown’s newest glamor girl, January Jones, is set to star as the White Queen, Emma Frost, in this summer’s highly anticipated film, “X-Men: First Class.” The stunning Hollywood starlet appeared on the cover of a commemorative, 1960s-themed issue of this month’s Total Film magazine to promote the flick. The film is set in the 1960s, during JFK’s presidency, and playing a role from that era is nothing new for the “Mad Men” star. Jones has received critical acclaim and numerous Golden Globe nominations for her role as 1960s housewife, Betty Draper in the popular AMC drama series. With her classic, old-Hollywood beauty and undeniable talent, the 31-year-old glamazon is well on her way to becoming an icon. Take a look as TheDC commemorates Tinseltown’s “next big thing.” (more)

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Taylor Swift might not be able to count on the men in her life, but her fans have yet to let her down. And on Sunday, they rewarded her with one of the biggest prizes in country music — The Academy of Country Music’s entertainer of the year award. (more)

Anti-Semitism exists throughout the world, but when such blatant examples occur, is that something Jewish people can use as a net-positive? (more)

Spring and baseball season are finally upon us! You may not be into the action on the diamond, but take a look in the stands. Some players have snagged stunning, famous wives and girlfriends to cheer them on this season. Let’s take a look at some of baseball’s most attractive fans. (more)

Movies have the power to make us laugh, cry, get mad, feel inspired, identify with others, and cross cultural barriers. But while movies can provide an emotional escape, movies also have a power that goes far beyond simple entertainment; they have a significant social and cultural impact. (more)

On Thursday, Vanity Fair’s Bruce Handy revealed that he had successfully demystified one of Donald Trump’s most curious traits: his hair. (more)

This week, Paris Hilton added shoes to her designing repertoire which ranges from perfume to purses, and the heiress defended her role in starting the trend of celebrities entering the fashion world. “There’s so many people out there who try to imitate what I do, but I am the original,” she said while promoting her new shoe line. “There is nothing like me.” (more)