Shauna Wright
The 9/11 Memorial iPad App Traces World Trade Center’s Past, Present and Future
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center, Steve Rosenbaum, a documentary film producer and web developer, has created an app called The 9/11 Memorial: Past, Present and Future.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 9 – Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Hugh Grant
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995
Adam Sandler
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and
This Day in History for September 9 – California Gains Statehood and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1776 – The Second Continental Congress changes the name of the nation from the United Colonies to the United States of America (More info)
1850 – California is admitted as the 31st US state, bypassing the usual waiting period of being a territory first (More info)
Charlize Theron Hangs With CGI’d Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Marlene Dietrich in Dior Ad [VIDEO]
As the celebrity face of Dior’s J’Adore perfume, we’ve previously seen the almost ethereally gorgeous Charlize Theron slink around in not much more than a smile.
The latest ad for the French designer’s scent features not just Theron, but famous beauties of the past Grace Kelly, Marlene Dietrich and Marilyn Monroe — with the help of a little CGI, of course.
This Day in History for September 8 – Ford Pardons Nixon and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1504 – Michelangelo’s ‘David’ is unveiled in Florence, Italy (More info)
1966 – The first ‘Star Trek’ series premieres on NBC (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 8 – Aimee Mann, Pink and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aimee Mann
Age: 51
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Songs such as ‘Voices Carry’ while with the alt-rock band ‘Til Tuesday and ‘That’s Just What You Are’ as a solo artist, having tracks featured on numerous movie soundtracks, and being beloved by indie music fans
Pink
Age: 32
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
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Deepak Chopra Tells Twitter Detractor to ‘Shut Up’
Deepak Chopra has written over 60 books, mostly about the importance of connecting one’s spirit to the body and mind, and he often speaks about how ridding oneself of negative emotions can lead to better health and wellbeing.
And on Tuesday, Chopra used his Twitter account to blow off a little of that negative steam when one of his 613,000 followers, @Expatina, rebutted a couple of his many daily
New Movie Releases: ‘Contagion,’ ‘Bucky Larson,’ and ‘Warrior’ [VIDEOS]
Moviegoers this weekend will have a choice of three new films in wide release.
In ‘Contagion,’ Matt Damon fights a viral epidemic that could endanger the entire planet, while the title character in ‘Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star‘ learns his parents were once porn-stars and abandons his small town life to follow in their footsteps. Finally, ‘Warrior‘ see
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Eddie Murphy Named Academy Awards Host
Looks like the rumors were true — actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has been officially tapped to host the 84th annual Academy Awards. Although Murphy has hosted other awards shows, this will be his first gig at the Oscars.
“Eddie is a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever,” said show co-producer Brett Ratner, who also directed Murphy in the upcoming comedy ‘T
New Video Emerges of United Flight 93 Crash Aftermath on September 11 [VIDEO]
A few days ahead of the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a new home video showing the aftermath of United Flight 93′s crash into a Pennsylvania field has been released.
Awesome Interactive Chart of Every Crayola Crayon Color Ever
If you had a box of Crayolas as a kid, chances are the words “Burnt Siena” and “Goldenrod” evoke some nostalgic memories.
Crayola introduced crayons to the world back in 1903. At that point, there were just eight colors per box. Within two years, the number of crayons more than tripled. By 1958, there were 64 colors in a box. These days, the Crayola box boasts 133 standard colors.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 7 – Chrissie Hynde, Evan Rachel Wood and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Chrissie Hynde
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Pretenders, songs such as ‘Brass in Pocket,’ ‘My City Was Gone,’ and ‘Middle of the Road,’ and having children with Ray Davies of the Kinks and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds
Evan Rachel Wood
Age: 2