The homecoming king. The cheerleader. The CIA intern? You may be surprised to find out what some celebrities were up to in high school and college.

2010 is shaping up to be a strong year at the movies with the box office on pace to be the highest ever. But there have still been plenty of bombs. To compile our list of the biggest turkeys of 2010, we compared global box office with each film's estimated budget to come up with a percentage of the budget each film earned back. They are ranked from the worst up.

 Over the hill, through the woods and past the body scanners and the security checkpoints en route to Grandma's house this holiday season.

Suntanned Turkey

With a little aluminum-foil ingenuity, Thanksgiving can be just another day at the beach. Courtesy of the blogs The Whole Enchilada and Raven's Brain, we found an easy way to surprise your Thanksgiving dinner guests: (1) Cut out aluminum foil in desired swimsuit-inspired shapes. (2) Arrange the turkey in the roasting pan and position the foil carefully. (3) Roast according to your own recipe and serve. (4) Watch your guests' faces ...

Each year, clueless cooks have a vast support team at their fingertips. Purveyors of all things Thanksgiving — including Butterball, Reynolds Wrap and even the USDA — offer toll-free help lines to get folks through their holiday cooking nightmares. Don’t forget Facebook and phone app quick-fix resources.

This nonprofit organization urges smokers in America to quit the habit for 24 hours each November. A state chapter held the first smokeout and reportedly got 1 million people to quit for the day. Check out the celebrities who have gone nicotine free.

A man who is Extremely Angry Apple Customer

A lot of kids' books are funny. Not these. They're the saddest books I've ever seen. I started crying while I was scrolling through Amazon reading some of these titles. Some parents face brutal challenges, and explaining it all to their children must be the hardest thing they ever have to do. And some kids are forced to confront the kinds of tragedies many adults never even face in a lifetime. Some people are very brave

A good actor can play anyone, right? Meet 15 thespians who, with varying degrees of success, have attempted to be singers. (And no vocalists-turned-actors like Babs.) From a “Gladiator” hero to a rehabbing starlet, listen up to these actors with pipes.

Sure, you know that Zagat is known for rating and reviewing fine cuisine. But did you know it also offers insight on movies? Here's the countdown of the Top 20. Some critics may disagree. Will you?

It’s National Adoption Month, which means that adults are getting more encouragement than usual to adopt a child. In the U.S. alone, there are nearly half a million children in the foster care system, and many of them are looking for a home.
Many celebrities, including Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, have heeded the call.

From Angie to Katy, we’ve tracked a lot of major makeovers over the last ten years. Click through to check out our fave befores--Gaga au natural, long haired Rihanna, blond Ashlee Simpson--and their stunning afters!

Back in 2000 (left), Angelina Jolie walked on the wild side with Morticia Addams extensions, vampire-pale foundation and edgy winged eyeliner. 10 years (and six kids) later, she's all about a enhancing her natural assets with dewy makeup.

Katie Holmes
With her girly ringlets and shimmery shadow, Holmes (left) was an adorable up-and-comer. 10 years later and Mrs. Tom Cruise is the picture of sophistication.

Nicole Richie
Remember when Nicole Richie was best known for being pals with Paris Hilton? Back in those days (left), the mouthy TV star favored bleached-out tips and glittery makeup. Now the Winter Kate designer channels her boho taste with sweeping bangs and shimmery makeup.

Michelle Williams
As the resident bad girl on Dawson's Creek, Williams rocked sweet curls and sheer red lipstick. Fast-forward to 2010 and she's the ultimate trendsetter with a platinum pixie and understated makeup.

Tina Fey
SNL writer Tina Fey made her debut behind the Weekend Update desk sporting a neat shag and brick-red lipstick. Now in the 30 Rock spotlight, the funnylady favors retro hairstyles and lush lashes.

Rihanna
Rihanna came on the scene as a Barbadian songbird with standard-issue waves. She's since dropped one adventurous look after the next, landing (for the moment) on a cherry red crop and matching lips.

Lady Gaga
High schooler Stefani Germanotta (left) topped off her long, light brown hair with hardly a hint of Bonne Belle. Lady Gaga, on the other hand, has a veritable arsenal of wigs, makeups, hats, veils, and er, meat, to finish her look.

Katy Perry
Katy Perry was a blonde? Believe it! As a Santa Barbara teen, she had a light, layered bob. Now a platinum-selling songstress, Perry's the consummate pinup girl with liquid liner, matte lips and structured curls.

Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin went from precocious young Oscar winner to True Blood's reigning bombshell. She contrasts her buttery blond with tawny skin to play the sexy, psychic Sookie Stackhouse.

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz
Pre-Pete Wentz, the young singer dyed her hair in her bathroom sink and sported edgy razor cuts. Now Simpson-Wentz has gone sophisticated (rock and roll style!) with an angled crop.