Shauna Wright
![Steven Tyler’s Criticism Is Gentle on ‘American Idol’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/steventyler2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Steven Tyler’s Criticism Is Gentle on ‘American Idol’
The Top 13 faced off on Wednesday night’s ‘American Idol,’ with the guys doing Stevie Wonder songs and the girls taking on the late great Whitney Houston, while R&B goddess Mary J. Blige did her level best to guide them all to greatness.
Let’s check in on our favorite judge, Steven Tyler.
![This Day in History for March 8 – VW Bus Manufactured and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/vw-bus.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for March 8 – VW Bus Manufactured and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1817 – The New York Stock Exchange is founded (More info)
1948 – The Supreme Court rules that religious instruction in public schools violates the US Constitution (More info)
![Celebrity Birthdays for March 8 – Aidan Quinn, Kat Von D and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/mar8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 8 – Aidan Quinn, Kat Von D and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aidan Quinn
Age: 53
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Film roles in movies such as ‘Desperately Seeking Susan,’ ‘Benny and Joon,’ ‘Legends of the Fall,’ ‘Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein’ and ‘Michael Collins,’ and television appearances on shows like ‘Third Watch’
![Daily Rewind: Rush, Van Halen, Sammy Hagar + More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/rewind-030712.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Daily Rewind: Rush, Van Halen, Sammy Hagar + More
Today Rush jumps on the anti-Limbaugh bandwagon, Van Halen’s early days are profiled, and Sammy Hagar has high praise for Ronnie Montrose.
Plus, Jon Stewart interviews The Boss, the Doobie Brothers and Chicago announce a joint tour, and the world bids farewell to Davy Jones.
![Apple Unveils the New iPad — What Will It Do?](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/ipad-annoucement.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Apple Unveils the New iPad — What Will It Do?
While Wednesday’s roll-out of the new generation of Apple’s iPad didn’t have quite the fanfare of prior events helmed by the company’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean people weren’t paying attention.
Here’s a quick rundown of the announcement.
![New Movie Releases – ‘John Carter,’ ‘Silent House’ and ‘A Thousand Words’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/new-movie-releases1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Movie Releases – ‘John Carter,’ ‘Silent House’ and ‘A Thousand Words’
Sci-fi, horror or comedy? Take your pick. All three genres have movies opening in wide-release this weekend.
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British Olympians Told Not to Touch Anyone at the Summer Games
If you’re an athlete who’ll be competing at this year’s Olympic games in London, don’t be offended if the 550 British competitors won’t shake your hand. It’s nothing personal — they’re just afraid you might have cooties.
![Americans Are Redefining What They Define As a ‘Necessity’ When Shopping — Dollars and Sense](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/shopping.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Americans Are Redefining What They Define As a ‘Necessity’ When Shopping — Dollars and Sense
The US economy may be improving, but on a personal level, things aren’t always quite so rosy. In fact, a new report says more than half of Americans are still struggling just to buy necessities.
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Pat Robertson: Prayer Could’ve Stopped Tornadoes [VIDEO]
Evangelist Pat Robertson knows why tornadoes decimated parts of the Midwest last week: people didn’t pray hard enough.
![Celebrity Birthdays for March 7 – Bryan Cranston, Wanda Sykes and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/mar7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 7 – Bryan Cranston, Wanda Sykes and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bryan Cranston
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing patriarch Hal in the sitcom ‘Malcolm in the Middle,’ winning three Emmys for his portrayal of Walter White in the drama ‘Breaking Bad,’ and roles in movies such as ‘That Thing You Do!,’ ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ and the upcoming ‘Rock of Ages’
![This Day in History for March 7 – Bell Patents the Telephone and More](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/telephones.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Day in History for March 7 – Bell Patents the Telephone and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1850 – Senator Daniel Webster gives his “Seventh of March” speech endorsing the Compromise of 1850 in order to prevent a possible civil war (More info)
1876 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a patent for an invention he calls the telephone (More info)
![Bruce Springsteen on Politics: ‘I’d Prefer to Stay on the Sidelines’](http://townsquare.media/site/126/files/2012/03/brucespringsteen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bruce Springsteen on Politics: ‘I’d Prefer to Stay on the Sidelines’
When Bruce Springsteen spoke to the press in Paris last month, the outspoken political activist had some choice words for the Obama administration. Now, more of that hour-long press conference has been released.