summer

Summer. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The weather’s warm, the grill is fired up and the kids are outside not bothering you. What’s not to love?

It’s the first day of summer and temperatures are expected to reach triple digits over the next few days, at least in some parts of the country. So, in that spirit, we present an awesome compilation of Slip ‘N Slide fails that’s guaranteed to beat the heat courtesy of the folks at HuffPost.

When the weather is good, and the sun is out, it’s time to start thinking about taking the family out into the American wilderness. For those of you who really want to explore the outdoors, here are some of the best campsites around, spread across the country.

Last summer was crazy hot.  It included the hottest month every recorded in the United States.  We had 100 degree temperatures for 100 days in a row. But climatologists say this summer might be a completely different story!

Unless you’re a supermodel, trying on swimsuits likely leaves you depressed and in a sour mood. But you’re not alone — research now finds that even thinking about the self-esteem-crushing ritual can have the same effect.

Hard to believe that even with the temperatures as hot as they have been, that school bells will be ringing and the memories of the Summer of 11 will soon fade into a distant memory.

If people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, then what about people who live in sandcastles? After all, glass is just melted sand, right? Maybe they shouldn’t throw magma. Who knows? The point is, it takes a special kind of sandcastle to inspire this line of questioning. The artistry, the scale and the craftsmanship all have to be second to none. You’re about to see 10 of these epic

Before they made their millions, many celebrities settled for minimum wage. Though it’s hard to imagine it now, what with their expensive houses, cars and vacations, people like Amy Adams, Gwen Stefani and Brad Pitt actually worked at restaurants, salons and, in the case of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Christopher Meloni, the morgue. Here’s how 10 of the ...

YouTube What good is a road trip without a few great tunes? Sure, you can listen to the radio, but sometimes, it's nice to have a few classics queued up and ready for the right road-tripping moment. So, for those who are packing up the car and heading out on a trip this summer, here are 10 great songs to choose from.   ...

'From Here to Eternity,' Columbia Pictures A kiss is a kiss is a kiss – except when it's more than a kiss. Hollywood is famous for its kiss scenes. Whether it's the waves cascading against the sand or the sun shining down in all the right places, some of the most romantic have undoubtedly taken place on the beach.Which is why we've de ...

YouTube A person can only lounge by the pool for so long before he or she starts to crave some slightly more adventurous summer fun. Enter water slides.All around the world, theme parks (and in some cases, malls) have built some truly inspired – not to mention high-flying – water slides that add the perfect splash to summer.Of course, ...

‘Rise of the Planet of The Apes,’ the second attempt in the past decade to reboot the ‘Planet of the Apes’ franchise, hits theaters August 5th. Until then, you can get your damn-dirty-ape fix from this video remix featuring footage from the original ‘Planet of the Apes,’ and a medley of songs from the Benny Benassi Presents the Biz album ‘Hypnotica.’