Shauna Wright
Who Were the Big Winners at the Golden Globes?
The 69th annual Golden Globes were awarded Sunday night, with a kinder, gentler Ricky Gervais at the helm.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 14 – LL Cool J, Dave Grohl and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
LL Cool J
Age: 44
Occupation: Rapper and Actor
Known For: Pioneering hip-hop with songs like ‘Mama Said Knock You Out,’ appearing in movies like ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and ‘S.W.A.T.,’ being a regular on TV series ‘NCIS: Los Angeles,’ and pretty much being one of the hottest guys in the history of ever
Can Your Name Ruin Your Life?
Celebrities are known for naming their kids some wacky things — but you may want to think twice before giving your own child such an unusual moniker.
A new study says a bad first name can make children lonelier, lower their self-esteem and even make them less intelligent.
Forget That Vacation in Hawaii — Why Not Book a Trip to Space? [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever dreamed of going to outer space, your wish may soon come true — and you won’t have to join NASA to make it happen.
This Day in History for January 3 – Apple Computer Incorporated and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1870 – The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge begins (More info)
1938 – The March of Dimes is established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 3 – Mel Gibson, Eli Manning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mel Gibson
Age: 57
Occupation: Actor, Director and Tabloid Moneymaker
Known For: Appearing in the ‘Mad Max’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’ movie franchises, winning an Oscar for directing ‘Braveheart,’ repeatedly spewing homophobic, antisemitic, racist and misogynistic comments, and recently losing $400 million in what’s been called the most
10 Tried-and-True Ways to Lose Weight
If you're like most people, you've probably made a New Years resolution to lose weight. Unfortunately, most people – 80 percent – tap out before they really get started. To help you maintain your goal through 2012 and for years to come, we've compiled a list of tips the experts want you to know to get on the right track to weight loss.
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This Day in History for December 31 – Times Square Celebrates and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1879 – Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent lighting to the public for the first time (More info)
1907 – The first New Year’s Eve celebration is held in Times Square — then known as Longacre Square — in New York City (More info)
Plan Ahead — 10 Tips for the Common Hangover
Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful?
Iowa Lottery Winner Finally Materializes to Claim $16.5 Million After Year-Long Delay
On Monday, the deadline passed for an unknown $77 million lottery winner in Georgia to claim the prize. Unbelievable as that may have been, officials in Iowa had a similar situation — days before the deadline, a Hot Lotto ticket worth $16.5 million was still unaccounted for.
But no more. In a squeaker of epic proportions, an attorney for the unnamed winner stepped forward with the valuable little
Verizon Wireless Announces New ‘Convenience Fee’
If you listen closely, you’ll hear the collective screams of a lot of Verizon Wireless customers — the company has announced that starting next month, it will impose a $2 fee on anyone who pays a monthly bill using a credit or debit card online or by phone.
Michael Jordan Engaged — Who’s the Lucky Lady?
Looks like Michael Jordan will have to move one of those NBA championship rings to make room for a different kind of a ring — a wedding ring.
The basketball legend, 48, is engaged to his girlfriend of three years, 32-year-old Cuban model Yvette Prieto.