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Q: Was Keke Palmer ever a child actress? I know she had a music career when she was younger, but what about acting? — B.Y.

A: Yes, Keke Palmer, who was born in 1993, started out with a very successful acting career by the time she was just 13 years old. She first had a role in the movie Barbershop 2: Back in Business before landing Tyler Perry projects like Madea’s Family Reunion and House of Payne. However, it was a starring role in the film Akeelah and the Bee, opposite Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne, that earned her the respect of critics.

She’s also gone the traditional child-actor route on Nickelodeon, with shows like True Jackson, VP, but she eventually graduated...

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I adopted a 9-month-old puppy a few weeks ago and named him “Chestnut.” He’s wonderful, but has one problem: he is still not house-trained. I think part of it is from the shelter, where the dogs routinely poop in their cages and rarely are taken outside. Plus, he was rescued from a pet hoarding situation. How can I resolve his house-training issues? — Glenda in Dothan, Alabama

DEAR GLENDA: Congratulations on your new family member! I know the house-training situation is frustrating, but have patience.

If you haven’t taken Chestnut to the veterinarian yet for his first checkup, schedule that appointment. The vet will rule out any physical problems or hidden...

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This film from Lionsgate is currently at theaters.

It’s been some 35 years since the release of the cult comic book The Crow, and 30 years now from the equally adored film adaptation starring Brandon Lee. The movie made quite an impression on audiences at the time. While the revenge plot wasn’t particularly original, the project did feature remarkably stylish visuals and a charismatic cast. Additionally, the horrible tragedy surrounding the death of lead actor Lee added an unfortunate but compelling aura to the final feature. A weak 1996 sequel followed, as well as a few direct-to-disc follow-ups.

Now, a new take on The...