Shauna Wright
This Day in History for February 11 – Mandela Released from Prison and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1531 – Henry VIII is recognized as supreme head of the Church of England (More info)
1916 – Emma Goldman, a crusader for women’s rights and social justice, is arrested in New York City for lecturing and distributing materials about birth control (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 11 – Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Lautner and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jennifer Aniston
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as Rachel Green on ‘Friends,’ movies like ‘Bruce Almighty,’ ‘Marley & Me’ and ‘Horrible Bosses,’ her previous marriage to Brad Pitt, and subsequent relationships with Vince Vaughn, John Mayer and actor Justin Theroux
Celebrity Birthdays for February 10 – Laura Dern, Elizabeth Banks and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Laura Dern
Age: 45
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Oscar-nominated turn in ‘Rambling Rose,’ other movies such as ‘Blue Velvet’ and ‘Jurassic Park,’ her spot-on portrayal of Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris in the HBO film ‘Recount,’ her Golden Globe-winning current role in HBO’s ‘Enlightened,’ and her marriage to mus
This Day in History for February 10 – Tyson Found Guilty and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1763 – The 1763 Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War, and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain (More info)
1870 – The YWCA is founded in New York City (More info)
Who’s Struggling the Most With the Recovering Economy? – Dollars and Sense
Just about everyone was hit hard by the bad economy and had to change their lifestyles in at least some small way. Now that we’re all attempting to regain our footing, there’s actually one group of people having a harder time doing so than everyone else.
This Day in History for February 9 – US Troops Arrive in Vietnam and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1942 – Year-round daylight saving time is reinstated in the United States as a wartime measure to help conserve energy resources (More info)
1950 – Senator Joseph McCarthy accuses the US Department of State of being filled with Communists (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 9 – Carole King, Joe Pesci and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Carole King
Age: 70
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being one of the most celebrated songwriters of the 20th century, writing or co-writing more than 100 charting singles, classic songs like ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’ and ‘You’ve Got a Friend,’ and her groundbreaking a
New Movie Releases — ‘Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,’ ‘Safe House,’ ‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace 3D’ and ‘The Vow’
Three new movies — and one that’s not so new, but has been revamped in 3D — will be vying for your entertainment dollars in theaters this weekend.
Survey Shows Most of Us Switched Service Providers Last Year — Dollars and Sense
If you’re so happy with your bank, wireless provider and pay TV service that you didn’t switch providers last year, a new study says you’re in the minority.
Why Is a Woman in New York Suing the City for $900 Trillion?
There are million-dollar — and even billion-dollar — lawsuits. But if a woman in Staten Island, NY has her way, she’ll get trillions in damages.
What Is Robert Downey Jr.’s Son’s Connection to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?
Robert Downey, Jr. and his wife Susan just had the actor’s second child, a son they named Exton Elias. Odd as the name may sound, it could be part of a trend — and have geographical origins.
Is Scarlett Johansson Right? Is Fashion the Obama Campaign’s Biggest Asset?
It’s no secret that President Obama has lots of friends in high places (who else could get Johnny Depp to show up at a Halloween party?), and now it seems he has a few more… from the fashion industry.
On Tuesday night, actress Scarlett Johansson and Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour co-hosted the launch party of Runway to Win, a collaborative effort by American designers to support the Presiden