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Celebrity Birthdays for October 6 – Tony Dungy, Elisabeth Shue and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tony Dungy
Age: 57
Occupation: Retired Super Bowl-Winning Coach and Current NFL Analyst
Known For: Coaching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts, being the first black coach to win a Super Bowl, holding the record for consecutive playoff appearances by a head coach, and his current role as an NFL analyst on NBC
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Steve Jobs’ Inspiring 2005 Stanford University Speech About ‘Living Before You Die’ [VIDEO]
As the world mourns the death of Apple visionary Steve Jobs, a commencement speech he gave at Stanford University in June of 2005 — just a year after his initial diagnosis with cancer — has begun making the rounds once again.
The topic? How to live before you die.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs Has Died
Apple’s co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, who’s been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer for years and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56.
New Movie Releases: ‘Real Steel’ and ‘The Ides of March’
Two very different new films will hit theaters in wide-release this weekend, featuring Hugh Jackman, Ryan Gosling and George Clooney.
In the futuristic ‘Real Steel,’ Jackman plays a washed-up fighter who takes his 2000-pound scrap metal contender to the bot boxing championships.
And in the Clooney-directed thriller, ‘The Ides of March,’ Gosling is an up-and-coming presidential campaign press secre
What NFL Player Is ‘The Bachelor’ Winner Emily Maynard Dating?
Emily Maynard, the fan favorite who won the heart of Brad Womack on ‘The Bachelor’ earlier this year, announced in July the pair were no longer together.
But it seems she wasn’t alone for long.
Celebrity Birthdays for October 5 – Bob Geldof, Kate Winslet and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bob Geldof
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Activist
Known For: Being the lead singer of the 1970s band The Boomtown Rats, co-founding the supergroup Band Aid to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, co-writing the best-selling single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?,’ and organizing the charity super-concert Live Aid
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This Day in History for October 5 – PBS Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1921 – The World Series is broadcast on the radio for the first time (More info)
1945 – A six-month strike by Hollywood set decorators turns into a bloody riot at the gates of Warner Brothers’ studios (More info)
NBC Cancels Freshman Drama ‘The Playboy Club’
After just three episodes, NBC has canceled its new drama ‘The Playboy Club.’
The sexy show, which was set in a 1960s-era Chicago and starred Eddie Cibrian, Jenna Dewan-Tatum and Naturi Naughton, was besieged even before its first airing. It earned a boycott from the Parents Television Council and public scorn from feminist icon Gloria Steinem, both of whom claimed the program objectified and degr
Apple Announces the iPhone 4S at ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ Event
Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone.
Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.
5 Insanely Easy Halloween Cookie Ideas [PICTURES]
The Decorated Cookie Blog
If you're planning a Halloween party, don't get lazy with the treats and snacks. Just setting out big bowls of candy is not going to cut it.
Instead, how about Mummy Cookie Pops? Or Frankenstein Marshmallows? Or even Mis
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ESPN Pulls Hank Williams Jr. Song from ‘Monday Night Football’ for Calling Obama ‘Hitler’ [VIDEO]
ESPN pulled country star Hank Williams Jr.’s ‘All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Monday Night’ opener from the telecast of ‘Monday Night Football’ after Williams appeared on television comparing President Barack Obama to murderous dictator Adolf Hitler.
The song, a modified version of Williams’ 1984 hit, ‘All My Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight,’ has won four Emmys and has ushered in the Mo
Celebrity Birthdays for October 4 – Susan Sarandon, Russell Simmons and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Susan Sarandon
Age: 66
Occupation: Actress and Activist
Known For: Roles in films like ‘Thelma and Louise’ and ‘Bull Durham,’ winning an Oscar for 1995′s ‘Dead Man Walking,’ her former longtime relationship with actor Tim Robbins, and being an activist for numerous social and political causes