Shauna Wright
Bruce Springsteen Grants a Little Boy’s Wish
Bruce Springsteen may not be a genie, but that doesn’t mean he can’t make wishes come true.
Bob Dylan’s New Album Could Be Tinged with Mexican Influences
Bob Dylan is reportedly working on a new album — and, in keeping with his habit of forward-thinking innovation, this one will have a markedly different sound.
Foo Fighters Stream Early Set via ‘Interactive Cassette Tape’
The Foo Fighters are streaming a 1995 live set online — but, proving everything old is new again, they aren’t doing it with a new-fangled mp3 download. They’re using what’s been dubbed an “interactive cassette tape.”
Weekend Box Office – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Holds On to the Top Spot
Once again, ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ was the most popular movie at the box office this weekend, bringing in $39.1 million in its second week of release.
This Day in History for March 11 – Tohoku Earthquake and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – The Constitution of the Confederate States of America is adopted (More info)
1941 – President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Lend-Lease Act into law, allowing American-built war supplies to be shipped to the Allies on loan (More info)
1993 – Janet Reno is confirmed by the United States Senate and sworn in the
Celebrity Birthdays for March 11 – Terrence Howard, Johnny Knoxville and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Terrence Howard
Age: 43
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Oscar-nominated role in ‘Hustle & Flow,’ other film performances in ‘Crash,’ ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Red Tails,’ starring on ‘Law & Order: LA,’ and having a nasty temper that’s resulted in several arrests for assault
Celebrity Birthdays for March 10 – Jon Hamm, Carrie Underwood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jon Hamm
Age: 41
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Golden Globe-winning role as advertising executive Don Draper in the AMC drama series ‘Mad Men,’ a notable multi-episode stint on ’30 Rock,’ movie roles in ‘Kissing Jessica Stein’ and ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still,’ and being People’s 2008 Sexiest Man Alive
This Day in History for March 10 – James Earl Ray Sentenced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1848 – The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is ratified, ending the Mexican-American War (More info)
1876 – The first discernible speech is transmitted over a telephone system by Alexander Graham Bell (More info)
Ahhh! ‘Home Alone’ House Sells for $1.5 Million
Sometimes all it takes to buy a piece of movie history is a hefty bank account. Such was the case with the house where a young Macaulay Culkin outsmarted a pair of bungling criminals in the 1990 holiday classic film ‘Home Alone,’ which just sold for $1.5 million.
Cruise Lines Cut Prices to Attract Skittish Vacationers — Dollars and Sense
Ever wanted to take a cruise? Bargain shoppers might find this to be the perfect time to book a seafaring voyage.
What’s in a Name? Depends How It’s Typed
When you’re naming a baby or a new company, you might not think about which hand it’ll take to type the letters to spell it — but researchers say you should.
How Is Your Health Affected by Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time kicks in early Sunday morning, and doctors say grogginess from the lost hour of sleep isn’t the only concern — your heart health could be at risk, too.