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Celebrity Birthdays for January 4 – Dyan Cannon, Michael Stipe and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dyan Cannon
Age: 75
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Oscar-nominated work in 1969′s ‘Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice,’ roles in other films like ‘Deathtrap’ and ‘Heaven Can Wait,’ TV roles on shows like ‘Ally McBeal,’ a former marriage to screen icon Cary Grant, a wild mane of blonde hair, and looking like she hasn’t aged a day si
Twin New Year’s Babies Actually Have Different Birth Years — Wait, What?
Sometimes twin babies born hours apart can end up having different birthdays, but one set in Minneapolis actually have different birth years.
While Beckett Humenny was born at 6:40 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, it seems his sister Freya wasn’t quite ready to leave the comforts of the womb until nearly six hours later. She was born at 12:26 a.m. on January 1st.
Weekend Box Office — ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ Proves It Won’t Self-Destruct
‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ the fourth movie in the popular franchise, ruled the box office with an iron hand last week. With a $31.2 million haul over the New Year’s holiday, Tom Cruise and company again reigned supreme.
10 Tips for the Common Hangover
Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful?
10 Tried-and-True Ways to Lose Weight
If you're like most people, you've probably made a New Years resolution to lose weight. Unfortunately, most people – 80 percent – tap out before they really get started. To help you maintain your goal through 2012 and for years to come, we've compiled a list of tips the experts want you to know to get on the right track to weight loss....
This Day in History for December 31 – Times Square Celebrates and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1879 – Thomas Edison demonstrates incandescent lighting to the public for the first time (More info)
1907 – The first New Year’s Eve celebration is held in Times Square — then known as Longacre Square — in New York City (More info)
Say What? Will Smith’s Former ‘Fresh Prince’ Co-Star Calls Him ‘An A–Hole’
Will Smith has always had a reputation for being one of the nicest, most well-liked guys in Hollywood, but don’t tell that to Janet Hubert. The former ‘Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ co-star was notably absent from a cast reunion last month because of Smith.
What Were 2011′s Stupidest Consumer Fees?
As consumers, we’re all used to being nickel-and-dimed to death with fees — from charges for checking a bag when we fly to charges to pay a bill online, we see them every day. They may be small, but they add up. And some were even more egregious than others in 2011.
Hey Moms, It Could Be Your Fault Your Kid Is Overweight
Childhood obesity is soaring. In fact, about a third of US children are currently overweight or obese — and a new study may reveal one big cause.
Researchers found toddlers who have a poor relationship with their moms could be twice as likely to be obese by the time they turn 15, possibly because they tend to turn to food as a substitute for motherly comfort.
10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012
Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think.
Matthew McConaughey Is No Longer the Eternal Bachelor, Thanks to Camila Alves
After five years and two kids, Matthew McConaughey is finally putting a ring on it. The ‘Fool’s Gold’ star, 42, announced on Christmas that he proposed to his longtime girlfriend, 28-year-old Brazilian model Camila Alves. Frankly, it’s about time.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 26 – Phil Spector, Chris Daughtry and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Phil Spector
Age: 72
Occupation: Songwriter, Producer and Inmate
Known For: Originating the legendary “Wall of Sound” production technique, pioneering the 1960s girl-group sound, working with artists like Ike and Tina Turner, the Beatles and the Ramones, and currently serving a prison term for a 2009 murder conviction