Shauna Wright
This Day in History for July 14 – Storming of Bastille and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1789 – The storming and destruction of Bastille marks the beginning of the French Revolution (More info)
1798 – The Sedition Act becomes law, making it a federal crime to write, publish or utter false or malicious statements about the U.S. government (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 13 – Harrison Ford, Cheech Marin and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Harrison Ford
Age: 70
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Han Solo in the original ‘Star Wars’ trilogy and Indiana Jones in the eponymous movie franchise, other roles in popular films including ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘The Fugitive,’ ‘Air Force One,’ ‘Patriot Games’ and ‘Clear and Present Danger,’ and his marriage to human swizzle-stick Cali
This Day in History for July 13 – Hollywood Sign Dedication and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – In New York City, opponents of the draft begin three days of rioting which will be later regarded as the worst in U.S. history (More info)
1923 – The Hollywood sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Los Angeles; it originally reads Hollywoodland but the four last letters are dropped after a 1949 renova
Is Adele Already Seven Months Pregnant?
It’s not unusual for expectant mothers to wait until after the first trimester to publicly announce their impending bundles of joy. Biology being what it is, it’s tough to wait much longer than that without people noticing an inexplicably expanding waistline.
But according to a new story, Adele — who just 11 days ago told the world she was knocked up — could be as much as seven months along alread
This Day in History for July 10 – Scopes Trial Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial (More info)
1966 – The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field (More info)
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Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofia Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sofia Vergara
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series ‘Modern Family,’ being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, appearing in movies including ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and having a body both men and women would die for
Are Teens More Likely to Smoke After Seeing Actors Light Up In Movies?
Currently, movies depicting smoking are often rated PG-13, while smoking accompanied by other adult behaviors such as sex and violence results in a film being slapped with an R rating.
But since a new study suggests teens are more likely to smoke after seeing it on-screen, some people now say all movies with smoking should be restricted to adult viewers only.
Morgan Freeman Says Barack Obama Isn’t America’s First Black President
Morgan Freeman: Obama Isn't First Black President
Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Hanks
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor, Producer and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Philadelphia’ and nominated roles in ‘Big,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Cast Away,’ voicing Woody in the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, his close frie
This Day in History for July 9 – President Zachary Taylor Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1850 – Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the U.S., dies of cholera after only 16 months in office (More info)
1868 – The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African-Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 8 – Kevin Bacon, Toby Keith and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Kevin Bacon
Age: 54
Occupation: Actor, Singer, and Songwriter
Known For: His star-making turn in 1984′s ‘Footloose,’ his musical group The Bacon Brothers, and being separated from everyone in Hollywood by no more than six degrees
Toby Keith
Age: 51
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Selling millions of country albums, his so
Tom Cruise Tops Forbes’ List of the Highest Paid Actors in Hollywood
Tom Cruise may have lost his wife, but one thing he hasn’t lost is his ability to make money — serious money. In fact, he’s just topped Forbes‘ annual list of Hollywood’s highest paid actors.
This Day in History for July 8 – Liberty Bell Rings and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence happens in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, after which the Liberty Bell is rung (More info)
1777 – Vermont becomes the first colony to abolish slavery (More info)
Want Low Blood Pressure? Try Passing Gas
Next time you’re sitting next to someone and they let one rip, don’t just hold your nose and turn away — congratulate them on their low blood pressure. Seems the same gas that produces farts has been shown to control blood pressure in mice.
Why Do Women Have a Harder Time Losing Weight Than Men? We May Finally Know
For a woman, there’s little more frustrating that starting a diet with her husband or boyfriend only to watch the weight fly off of him while hers ticks downward at a glacial pace. So what gives?
Madonna Tears Up While Singing ‘Like a Virgin’ in Concert
First she flashed a boob in Istanbul. Then she bared her butt in Rome. Seemed about the only thing left for Madonna to show during her MDNA tour was a little emotion — and that’s what happened in Rome when the Material Girl dissolved into tears while singing ‘Like a Virgin.’
Petition Convinces Seventeen Magazine to Stop Altering Photos of ‘Real’ Girls
Earlier this year, Maine teenager Julia Bluhm launched a petition asking Seventeen magazine to stop using photo manipulation tools like Photoshop on pictures of its models. And now the publication has vowed to “show real girls as they really are.”
This Day in History for July 5 – The Bikini Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in London (More info)
1937 – The luncheon meat SPAM is introduced by the Hormel Foods Corporation (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for July 5 – Huey Lewis, Edie Falco and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Huey Lewis
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Fronting Huey Lewis and the News, which had a string of hits in the 1980s such as ‘I Want a New Drug,’ ‘The Heart of Rock and Roll’ and ‘The Power of Love,’ and famously suing Ray Parker, Jr. over similarities between ‘I Want a New Drug’ and Parker’s namesake th
This Day in History for July 4 – Declaration of Independence Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info)
1826 – Former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (More info)