Dorothy Rothschild Parker (1893-1967), American humorist, was known for her biting prose and verse satires. Numerous critics expressed admiration for her unique talent. Born in New Jersey to Scottish-Jewish parents, Dorothy Parker attended Miss Dana's Sc...

There was a time when it seemed that all things bright, clever, or malicious spoken in New York were ascribed to Dorothy Parker. That time was the 1920s, when wit was as plentiful as bathtub gin and, when dispensed by her, just as lethal. "You know," she...

In the 1920s and 1930s Dorothy Parker, the pampered, yet feared, darling of the New York smart set, was the most quotable, quoted, and misquoted person in America. She earned this reputation by creating humorous and satiric verse, writing trenchant and b...

In 19th-century Europe, there was scarcely a dull moment.Revolutions, wars and advancements such as rail and steamship travel roiled the Continent.Imperial boundaries were drawn and redrawn.Dance halls overflowed with patrons seeking the latest craze.Johann Strauss Jr. (1825-99) was uniquely suited to his dynamic age. Born...

She may have taken the Miss USA title in 2004, but Shandi Finnessey won't be crowned the winner of "Dancing With the Stars." After ranking in the bottom two last week, Finnessey was eliminated Tuesday from the ABC dance-off.The game show host and former beauty...

Billy Ray Cyrus, who said appearing on "Dancing With the Stars" was "the scariest thing I could possibly think of to do," has bid farewell to the ballroom. The 45-year-old singer and actor was eliminated from the ABC dance-off Tuesday. He seemed to know his...

A case of the dueling divas seems to be settling over the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House _ and the only sure winner is the audience.On Tuesday, one night after French soprano Natalie Dessay created a sensation opening the season in Donizetti's "Lucia di...