Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for September 1 – Lily Tomlin, Gloria Estefan and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lily Tomlin
Age: 72
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, and Writer
Known For: Being a comedic legend who appeared on the 1960s sketch show, ‘Laugh-In,’ starring in films such as ’9 to 5′ and ‘All of Me,’ as well as on TV shows such as ‘The West Wing,’ and winning Tonys, Emmys, and a Grammy
Gloria Estefan
Age: 54
Occupation: Singer and So
This Day in History for September 1 – Titanic Wreckage Found and More
1864 – Atlanta falls to Union forces during the Civil War (More info)
1897 – The Boston subway opens, becoming the first underground rapid transit system in North America (More info)
President Obama’s Uncle, Onyango Obama, Arrested for DUI
When a Framingham, Massachusetts man was recently arrested for DUI and offered a phone call to arrange bail, he told police officers, “I think I’d like to call the White House.”
The man in question was 67-year-old Onyango Obama, who’s the half-brother of President Barack Obama’s late father.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 31 – Van Morrison, Richard Gere and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Van Morrison
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Hits such as ‘Brown Eyed Girl,’ ‘Into the Mystic,’ and ‘Moondance,’ winning six Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Richard Gere
Age: 62
Occupation: Actor and Activist
Known For: Films such as ‘American Gigolo,’ ‘An Officer and
This Day in History for August 31 – Princess Diana Dies and More
1803 – Lewis and Clark start their expedition to the west (More info)
1888 – Mary Ann Nichols, the first of Jack the Ripper’s confirmed victims, is murdered (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for August 30 – Lewis Black, Cameron Diaz and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Lewis Black
Age: 62
Occupation: Comedian, Writer, and Actor
Known For: Hilariously angry and bitter stand-up routines, his ‘Back in Black’ segments on ‘The Daily Show,’ and hosting the Comedy Central series ‘Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil’
Cameron Diaz
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ and
This Day in History for August 30 – Thurgood Marshall Confirmed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
30 BC – Cleopatra commits suicide (More info)
1963 – The “hotline” between the leaders of the US and the Soviet Union goes into operation (More info)
Has the New ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Cast Been Leaked?
While ABC’s official announcement about the new cast of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ won’t come until Monday night’s broadcast of ‘Bachelor Pad 2,’ the @DWTSGossip account on Twitter has already leaked what it says is the full list of amateur hoofers.
ABC said earlier this year it wanted to attract more A-listers, and offered enticements like allowing the celebs to dictate rehearsal schedules and givi
Which States Have the Highest Marriage and Divorce Rates?
The 2009 Census reveals that while couples in western and southern states marry more often, they also divorce at a higher rate than those in other areas of the US.
Andrew Cherlin, a professor of sociology and public policy at Johns Hopkins University, said, “Surprisingly, the south and west, which we think of as more socially conservative, have higher rates of divorce than does the supposedly libe
Irene Stinks! Watch News Correspondent Get Covered in Raw Sewage [VIDEO]
Whenever natural disasters strike, news stations often send out a few poor saps to report from the scene. With Hurricane Irene, we typically saw wind-whipped, rain-soaked correspondents in various locations talking about the storm’s fury.
But if there’s an award for Most Deserving of Hazard Pay, it has to go to Washington, DC Fox affiliate WTTG’s Tucker Barnes.