Shauna Wright
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Hunger Games’ Eats the Competition Whole
You could say ‘The Hunger Games’ did well in its debut, but that would be a vast understatement — with $155 million in revenues, the film adaptation of the best-selling novel left the other movies in the dust and moved easily to the top of the charts this weekend.
Is It Smarter to Rent or Buy a House? — Dollars and Sense
The collapse of the housing market has led to historically low interest rates on mortgages, leading many renters to wonder if now is a good time to purchase a home.
If you’re mulling it over, consider this: new research says that in most areas, buying is now cheaper than renting.
Can What You Eat Make You Go Bald?
Guys, want to keep your hair? Lay off the junk food, because research now links a poor diet to a receding hairline.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Debut Recap — Who Did the Judges Love?
It’s time for season 14 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’!
Hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet are back in place to emcee the festivities, and if last year is any indication, he’ll be witty and charming and she’ll wear too much makeup and ask the dancers inane questions. Also returning are the judges: gentle-but-honest Carrie Ann Inaba, British truth-teller Len Goodman, and the fun but flamboyan
Have Americans Become Less Polite?
When’s the last time you heard someone use the words “please” and “thank you”? According to a recent poll, it’s probably been a long time.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 19 – Glenn Close, Bruce Willis and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Glenn Close
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Being a six-time Oscar nominee for her roles in movies including ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Fatal Attraction’ and ‘Dangerous Liaisons,’ winning three Tonys for her work on Broadway, and her current role on the TV series ‘Damages’
Weekend Box Office – ’21 Jump Street’ Leaps Over the Competition
’21 Jump Street,’ the movie version of the 1980s television show that introduced the world to the phenomenon known as Johnny Depp, opened strong with $35 million to easily take the top spot at the box office this weekend.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 18 – Queen Latifah, Adam Levine and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Queen Latifah
Age: 42
Occupation: Singer, Rapper and Actress
Known For: Successful 1990s rap singles like ‘Ladies First’ and ‘U.N.I.T.Y.,’ starring on the sitcom ‘Living Single,’ her Oscar-nominated role in ‘Chicago,’ other films including ‘Living Out Loud,’ ‘Beauty Shop’ and ‘Hairspray,’ and her departure into more mainstream mus
Will You Be Able to Afford Health Care in 20 Years? — Dollars and Sense
Some doctors have made a scary discovery: by 2035, the average family could face medical costs exceeding their total income.
This Day in History for April 16 – Oliver North Indicted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1968 – American troops kill between 200 and 500 Vietnamese civilians during the My Lai massacre (More info)
1935 – Adolf Hitler cancels the military clauses of the Treaty of Versailles (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 14 – Quincy Jones, Billy Crystal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Quincy Jones
Age: 79
Occupation: Producer, Arranger and Conductor
Known For: Being one of the most successful producers in history with a record 79 Grammy Award nominations and 27 wins for albums like Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and singles like ‘We Are the World,’ earning seven Oscar nominations for various film scores and songs, an
Think Your Baby Was Big? Not Compared to This One
Back in January, the news of a 14-pound baby‘s birth gave nightmares to every expectant mother in the country — and now it’s happened again.