Shauna Wright
This Day in History for September 20 – First Cannes Film Festival and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1591 – Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Spain in an effort to find a western sea route to the rich Spice Islands of Indonesia (More info)
1881 – Chester A. Arthur is inaugurated as the 21st President of the United States following the assassination of James Garfield (More info)
Corgi Puppy Tries to Sleep Through the Hiccups [VIDEO]
It’s hard to be a puppy. All that cuteness and people always cooing “awwww!” at you and having little puppy paws that make many folks just want to eat you up.
Sometimes you simply have to take a nap to escape it all. So you cuddle into a warm lap, and what happens? You get the hiccups. And then your humans think you’re even more adorable, so they grab a camera and film the whole thing and put it o
Netflix CEO Apologizes for Rate Increase, Announces Company Will Split Into Two Divisions
In the wake of unpopular rate increases that caused customers to cancel subscriptions in droves and resulted in the company stock nosediving, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings apologized in a blog post on Sunday.
“I messed up,” he said. “I owe everyone an explanation … In hindsight, I slid into arrogance based upon past success.”
Celebrity Birthdays for September 19 – Trisha Yearwood, Jimmy Fallon and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Trisha Yearwood
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Country hits such as ‘She’s in Love with the Boy,’ ‘Walkaway Joe,’ and ‘How Do I Live,’ her soulful voice, and her marriage to country superstar Garth Brooks
Jimmy Fallon
Age: 37
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Talk-Show Host
Known For: Six years as a cast member of ‘Saturday Ni
This Day in History for September 19 – Unabomber Manifesto Published and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1881 – US President James Garfield dies of wounds suffered in a July 2 shooting (More info)
1934 – Bruno Hauptmann is arrested for the kidnap and murder of Charles Lindbergh, Jr. (More info)
Weekend Box Office: ‘The Lion King 3D’ Roars to Number One
In a limited engagement in 3D, the 1994 Disney classic, ‘The Lion King,’ earned $29 million to take the top spot at the box office this weekend.
‘Contagion,’ last week’s most popular movie, moved to second place, while Ryan Gosling’s ‘Drive’ took third in its debut week. Former box office champ ‘The Help’ came in fourth, and ‘Straw Dogs’ rounded out the top five.
Horrific Crash at Reno Air Races Claims At Least Nine Lives [VIDEO]
At least nine people are dead and scores more injured after a pilot participating in the Reno Air Race in Reno, Nevada lost control of his vintage plane and crashed into a VIP section full of spectators on Friday afternoon.
Celebrity Birthdays for September 18 – Jada Pinkett Smith, Lance Armstrong and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jada Pinkett Smith
Age: 41
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Appearing in more than 20 films, starring in the TV series ‘HawthoRNe,’ her marriage to actor Will Smith, and being the mother of actor Jaden Smith and singer Willow Smith
Lance Armstrong
Age: 40
Occupation: Former Professional Cyclist
Known For: Winning the Tour de France a re
This Day in History for September 18 – US Capitol Cornerstone Laid and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1793 – George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building (More info)
1837 – Tiffany & Young — later Tiffany and Co. — is founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany and Teddy Young in New York City (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for September 17 – Phil Jackson, Jimmie Johnson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phil Jackson
Age: 66
Occupation: Retired Professional Basketball Coach
Known For: His record-breaking eleven NBA championships — six with the Chicago Bulls and five with the Los Angeles Lakers — and being a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame
Jimmie Johnson
Age: 36
Occupation: NASCAR Driver
Known For: Being the only driver in NASCAR
This Day in History for September 17 – US Constitution Signed and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1787 – The United States Constitution is signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (More info)
1978 – The Camp David Accords are signed by Israel and Egypt (More info)
Pole Dancing for Jesus Is a Real Thing [VIDEOS]
For the past several years, pole dancing classes have been springing up around the country, with attendees saying the activity is a pretty good way to stay in shape.
Now even the pious are embracing the trend, which they’ve rebranded “Pole Dancing for Jesus.”