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New Movie Releases — ‘The Five-Year Engagement,’ ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits,’ ‘The Raven,’ and ‘Safe’
Summer movie season is gearing up — this weekend offers no fewer than four new flicks opening in wide release.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Week 6 Elimination – Who Went Home?
The music of Motown swept the ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ ballroom on Monday night. So — and please pardon the awful play on words — who cried the tears of a clown after Tuesday’s elimination?
Celebrity Birthdays for April 25 – Al Pacino, Renée Zellweger and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Al Pacino
Age: 72
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his performance in ‘Scent of a Woman,’ other nominations for his roles in movies such as ‘The Godfather’ franchise, ‘Serpico,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ his Tony-winning stage work, and his previous relationships with actresses including Diane Keaton
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Could ‘Brain Freeze’ Research Lead to Migraine Treatments?
Anyone who’s ever eaten ice cream too fast knows the pain of “brain freeze.” Now researchers say they not only know why it happens, but that their discoveries could lead to treatments for more severe headaches like migraines.
‘Dancing with the Stars': Ranking the Remaining Dancers
'Dancing with the Stars' is already half-over, so we thought it was a good time to handicap the remaining contestants. Taking into consideration factors like their skills and apparent popularity with audience voters, here's how we think everyone will place.
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TIME Magazine Releases List of 100 Most Influential People
A few weeks ago, TIME Magazine revealed the names it was considering for its annual list of the ’100 Most Influential People in the World.’ Reader votes determined one person, while the rest were selected by the magazine’s editors.
And now the final list — which includes athletes, actors, entrepreneurs and politicians — is out. So who made the cut?
Celebrity Birthdays for April 21 – Iggy Pop, Andie MacDowell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Iggy Pop
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Becoming a punk icon with his band the Stooges, his outrageous and unpredictable stage antics, a noted disdain for shirts, and well-known songs like ‘Lust for Life,’ ‘Real Wild Child,’ ‘Candy’ and ‘The Passenger’
Is Getting a College Degree Worth the Money? — Dollars and Sense
As college tuition and contributions to college savings funds rise, experts are again examining the value of higher education and wondering if the cost is a good investment in someone’s future.
This Day in History for April 21 – Rome Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
753 BC – Romulus and Remus founded Rome (More info)
1836 – Under Sam Houston, the Texas army defeats the Mexicans in the Battle of San Jacinto (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 20 – George Takei, Jessica Lange and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Takei
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as Hikaru Sulu, helmsman of the USS Enterprise on the television series ‘Star Trek,’ his hilarious viral videos in support of gay rights, and having one of the best feeds on Twitter
Could Your Social Media Profiles Cost You a Job?
A new CareerBuilder survey of 2,300 hiring managers and human resource professionals shores up the warnings many experts give job-seekers about social media — namely, what you post could wind up costing you a position.
This Day in History for April 20 – Columbine Massacre and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – Robert E. Lee resigns his commission in the US Army in order to command the forces of Virginia (More info)
1902 – Pierre and Marie Curie isolate radium (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 18 – James Woods, Conan O’Brien and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
James Woods
Age: 65
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Oscar-nominated roles in ‘Salvador’ and ‘Ghosts of Mississippi,’ and other critically-acclaimed work in ‘Once Upon a Time in America,’ ‘Nixon,’ and ‘Casino,’ and in the television legal drama ‘Shark’
This Day in History for April 18 – Great San Francisco Earthquake and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1506 – The cornerstone of the current St. Peter’s Basilica is laid (More info)
1775 – Paul Revere rides to warn Massachusetts colonists of the arrival of British troops (More info)
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 5 Elimination — Who Went Home? [SPOILER, VIDEOS]
On Monday night, Latin and the ballroom came together in one big explosion of fringe and ruffles and male shirtlessness. But who didn’t share their respective bon-bons quite hard enough?
Why Are So Many Workers Suing Their Employers?
The recession resulted in nine million Americans getting pink slips from their employers, with the workers who remained often forced to pick up the slack by putting in longer hours for the same pay.
Now some of those employees have filed suit demanding overtime wages to which they say they were entitled but never received.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 17 – Jennifer Garner, Rooney Mara and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jennifer Garner
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing CIA agent Sydney Bristow in the drama series ‘Alias,’ films like ’13 Going on 30,’ ‘Elektra’ and ‘Juno,’ and her marriage to actor and director Ben Affleck
This Day in History for April 17 – Ford Mustang Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1397 – Geoffrey Chaucer tells the ‘Canterbury Tales’ for the first time at the court of Richard II (More info)
1961 – A group of CIA financed and trained Cuban exiles lands at the Bay of Pigs in Cuba with the aim of ousting Fidel Castro (More info)
What Is the Hottest Trend in Cosmetic Surgeries?
While you may think breast augmentations and nose jobs are most popular among vain people with cash to blow on plastic surgery, the latest cosmetic enhancement trend may surprise you.
It’s chin augmentations.
Silence! Malaysia Airlines Offers Kid-Free Areas on Planes
Anyone who’s ever taken a long flight and tried to relax while children screamed or ran around may put Malaysia Airlines on a list of favorite companies after the carrier announced it’s now offering child-free spaces on some of its planes.