Shauna Wright
This Day in History for June 25 – Michael Jackson Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1876 – Lt. Col. George A. Custer and his men are killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn (More info)
1947 – ‘The Diary of a Young Girl,’ better known as ‘The Diary of Anne Frank,’ is published (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for June 25 – Ricky Gervais, George Michael and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Ricky Gervais
Age: 51
Occupation: Comedian, Actor and Writer
Known For: Creating the TV shows ‘The Office’ and ‘Extras,’ starring in the films ‘Ghost Town’ and ‘The Invention of Lying,’ writing the best-selling ‘Flanimals’ book series, winning far too many awards to count, and being hilariously unafraid of calling a spade a spade duri
Here’s a Surprising Reason Why You Should Be Grateful Your Teen Likes to Argue
Your argumentative teen may drive you crazy sometimes, but take heart. New research from the University of Virginia indicates those strong-willed adolescents are better at resisting peer pressure and are thus less likely to drink or do drugs.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 24 – Jeff Beck, Mick Fleetwood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeff Beck
Age: 68
Occupation: Guitarist
Known For: Being a two-time inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the Yardbirds, founding the Jeff Beck Group, playing with other artists including Mick Jagger, Roger Waters, Stevie Wonder, Cyndi Lauper and ZZ Top, and being ranked 5th on Rolling Stone’
This Day in History for June 24 – Roswell Report Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1509 – Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England (More info)
1916 – Mary Pickford becomes the first actress to sign a $1 million film contract (More info)
Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet
In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 23 – Randy Jackson, Frances McDormand and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Randy Jackson
Age: 56
Occupation: Musician, Producer and TV Personality
Known For: Grammy-winning production work with Gladys Knight, production and studio stints with other artists including Mariah Carey and Journey, and a longtime seat on the ‘American Idol’ judging panel, where he wears clothing of questionable taste while calling
Celebrity Birthdays for June 22 – Meryl Streep, Cyndi Lauper and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Meryl Streep
Age: 63
Occupation: Actress
Known For: A record-setting 17 Oscar nominations and three wins for her roles in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer,’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ and ‘The Iron Lady,’ Tony-nominated stage work, being widely considered one of the finest performers of all time, and basically spitting in the eye of anyone who thinks actres
Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You’re Pregnant?
For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.
Bizarre Promotion of the Day — Get Four Wendy’s Frostys When You Donate Money to Diabetes Foundation
Irony, thy name is Wendy’s.
Kristen Stewart Is Hollywood’s Highest-Paid Actress
Those of us who’ve grown tired of seeing Kristen Stewart‘s mopey mug on the big screen seem to be in the minority. In fact, the 22-year-old star of the ‘Twilight‘ franchise is apparently so popular with the masses that she’s just topped Forbes list of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses.
Ann Curry Leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ Show
Ann Curry, we barely knew ye. Just a year after the veteran of NBC’s ‘Today‘ show took over co-hosting duties alongside Matt Lauer, it looks like she’s on her way out.