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1. Selena Gomez on Turning 21, Her New Album, and Returning to 'Wizards'

   It's been a year since Selena Gomez closed a big chapter in her life, graduating from the cozy Disney enclave of Wizards of Waverly Place to big screen roles that tested her acting as she transitioned from teen superstardom to adulthood....

2. Parade Rewind with...Michael Bublé

   In the exclusive video below, Michael Bublé opens up to PARADE about preparing for fatherhood, his favorite song to sing to his wife, and his new album To Be Loved. The singer-songwriter, 37, teamed up with a couple celebrity pals on his...

3. Ryan Lochte on the 2016 Olympics, Reality TV, and Finding a Girlfriend

   Ryan Lochte could have easily hung up his swimming trunks after his impressive gold medal-garnering performance at the London Olympics. His celebrity-worthy good looks, penchant for fashion, and All-American good ole' boy charm will keep...

4. Cake Boss Buddy Valastro's Dream Customer

   Life is pretty sweet for Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro. The fifth season of his hit reality show wrapped last month (ending with a special duet between his mother and legend Gloria Gaynor), and Valastro's spinoff, Next Great Baker, finished...

5. Roma Downey on Meeting Jesus (the Actor) for the First Time

   Almost 15 million viewers flocked to The Bible during its premiere last Sunday, making it the History channel's best day ever. The 10-hour miniseries, which will air every Sunday over the next several weeks, culminating on Easter, was...

6. Parade Rewind with...Taye Diggs

   Taye Diggs opens up to PARADE about his surprisingly nerdy past, the moment he knew he wanted to become a performer, and the song he and wife Idina Menzel love to sing to their son Walker. The couple's three-year-old son also inspired...

7. Parade Rewind with...'Community' Star Gillian Jacobs

   Community star Gillian Jacobs, 30, stopped by PARADE's offices to dish on her not-so conventional college experience, why she wasn't allowed to watch TV growing up, and her hilarious castmates. The actress, who plays Greendale Community...

9. Miranda Lambert on Turning 30: 'They Better Throw Me a Huge Party!'

   Miranda Lambert is one down to earth superstar so it's not surprise that she spent her downtime in the fall on a wonderfully homebaked pursuit: while many celebrities open up restaurants in major cities, she decided to open a store in her...

10. Cheryl Burke on Her New 'DWTS' Partner D.L. Hughley

    Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke has already earned two mirror-ball trophies—one with Drew Lachey and another with Emmitt Smith. Now, she's going for a third in a new competition starting March 18. This season, Burke is paired with...

11. Tiffani Thiessen: I Don't Think 'Saved by the Bell' Will Ever Die!

    Tiffani Thiessen was first introduced to audiences as Bayside High School's head cheerleader Kelly Kapowski on the hit '90s series Saved by the Bell. She now stars on the USA Network crime series White Collar. Off camera, Thiessen, is mom...

12. Seth MacFarlane Gives Oscar a Lift

    From Carson to Crystal to ... Seth MacFarlane. How the creator of Family Guy and Ted landed Hollywood's toughest job—and his hopes for a surprising Oscar night. Watch behind-the-scenes video from MacFarlane's cover photo shoot and read his...

13. Danica Patrick: 'I Want to Be the Best Driver, Not the Best Female Driver'

    Danica Patrick has just made history. The 30-year-old will race from the pole position at Sunday's Daytona 500, making her the first woman to start the race at the head of the pack in the 54-year history of NASCAR's signature race. She...

14. Oscar Host Seth MacFarlane Talks Landing Hollywood's Toughest Job

    In this Sunday’s issue of PARADE, Family Guy creator and Academy Awards host Seth MacFarlane opens up about his hopes for a surprising Oscar night, the future of Family Guy, and more. Watch behind-the-scenes video from MacFarlane's cover...