A blind woman in the U.K. was devastated to find out the book she wrote was only partly saved because her pen had run out of ink, but police said they could help

Netflix employees have one less things to keep track of: the amount of vacation days they take.

Making for quite the chic businesswoman, Salma Hayek has taken over the cover of the new issue of Marie Claire @Work . Set to hit newsstands on Tuesday, April 17th, the 45-year-old actress brings her experience to the featured column as she oversees a growing entertainment, beauty, and wellness empire that’s made her one of Hollywood’s unlikeliest moguls

California artist Thomas Kinkade, whose brushwork paintings of idyllic landscapes, cottages and churches were big sellers for dealers across the country, died Friday, a family spokesman said.

He’s one of the most prolific directors of all time, and James Cameron’s career is the subject of a new pictorial in Harper’s Bazaar’s May 2012 issue. To mark the re-release of “Titanic” in 3D, the monthly mag put together a fashion shoot, starring model Hailey Clauson and based on four of Cameron’s super-successful films. Included in the feature are a 42-foot long Titanic model, the cyborg from “The Terminator,” the Na’vi from “Avatar,” and the power lifter from “Aliens.” Harper’s Bazaar has also done similar projects with the work of directors like Martin Scorsese, David Lynch, Pedro Almodovar, Tim Burton, and Mike Nichols.

If you enjoyed “1984,” check out Esther’s list of books you might also enjoy. I do have to ask her why my all-time favorite “Ender’s Game” isn’t on the list. It’s so great

Ahead of tonight’s big premiere, “The Hunger Games” has released a clip of Josh Hutcherson’s character Peeta’s interview with Caesar Flickerman. The scene takes place prior to Peeta’s entrance into the arena, and he ends up answering a few personal questions and reveals his crush on Katniss. Josh’s costar Jennifer Lawrence told press she’s excited to see how fans of the bestselling book appreciate all the work that went into the film

She’s one of the longest-running, most popular pop stars of all time, but Madonna deals with many of the same issues as her fans. The “Material Girl” songstress confessed that when it comes to singing and being a mother to four children, things can get complicated. Madge began, “I’m not going to lie - it’s hard work having four kids and doing all the work I do.

Joining in on the Women in the World Summit festivities, Jessica Alba was in attendance for the 3rd annual Diane Von Furstenberg awards in New York City on Friday night (March 9). Held at the United Nations, the 30-year-old actress was among the celebrity presenters at the event which honors five women who “have demonstrated leadership, strength and courage in their respective fields.” With the DVF Award recipients being doted with $50,000 in support of their organization, this year’s crop of deserving ladies included Inspiration Award winner Jaycee Dugard and People’s Voice Award recipient Layli Miller-Muro, who was selected through a public vote for her work on behalf of Tahirih Justice Center. Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey was presented with the Lifetime Leadership Award, with Diane Von Furstenberg saying of the five selections, “It is with great pride that we honor these remarkable women with an award of recognition and support.” “Each winner has shown unparalleled courage and leadership, inspiring women all over the world,” Diane added.

Want to make a bad impression on your new colleagues? Come to work sick on your first day, then carry on a loud conversation about religion and politics on your cell phone in the bathroom.