Shauna Wright
Weekend Box Office – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Holds On to the Top Spot
Once again, ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ was the most popular movie at the box office this weekend, bringing in $39.1 million in its second week of release.
Ahhh! ‘Home Alone’ House Sells for $1.5 Million
Sometimes all it takes to buy a piece of movie history is a hefty bank account. Such was the case with the house where a young Macaulay Culkin outsmarted a pair of bungling criminals in the 1990 holiday classic film ‘Home Alone,’ which just sold for $1.5 million.
This Day in History for March 9 – Barbie Introduced and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1841 – The US Supreme Court rules that captive Africans who had seized control of the ship carrying them had been taken into slavery illegally (More info)
1916 – Pancho Villa leads nearly 500 Mexican raiders in an attack against Columbus, New Mexico (More info)
Do You Live in One of the Nation’s Fattest Cities?
A survey of more than 350,000 Americans for the new Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index has revealed the nation’s fattest and skinniest cities — and it also proves our country’s battle of the bulge is far from over.
Apple Unveils the New iPad — What Will It Do?
While Wednesday’s roll-out of the new generation of Apple’s iPad didn’t have quite the fanfare of prior events helmed by the company’s late co-founder, Steve Jobs, that doesn’t mean people weren’t paying attention.
Here’s a quick rundown of the announcement.
Babies on the Way! Snooki and Elizabeth Berkley Are Both Pregnant
Looks like two stars won’t be able to fit into their size zer0es for awhile: Elizabeth Berkley and Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi are both pregnant.
Weekend Box Office – ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ Tops the Charts
Theodor Geisel — better known as Dr. Seuss — died more than a decade ago, but his legend lives on. Case in point? The movie ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’ opened strong with $70.7 million in revenues, topping the box office charts this weekend.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 4 – Patricia Heaton, Chaz Bono and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Patricia Heaton
Age: 54
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning portrayal of Debra Barone on the long-running sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ her current gig on ‘The Middle,’ and being a rare Hollywood Republican
[UPDATE] Alleged Ohio High School Shooter Detained as Third Victim Passes
A shooting Monday at a high school in Chardon, OH has now claimed a third victim, Demetrius Hewlin, who died of his wounds on Tuesday morning.
Facebook ID Card Lets You Carry Your Likes and Relationship Status In Your Wallet
Many employers these days readily admit to scoping out the social media profiles of potential hires during the interview process. But what if all that Googling could be replaced with a single ID scan from a card you carry in your wallet?
Are Women Less Friendly Than Men Online?
A study released Friday by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project finds that when it comes to social networks, women tend to be a lot less friendly than men.
Weekend Box Office — ‘Act of Valor’ Captivates Audiences for a First Place Finish
Americans’ fascination with the Navy SEALs translated to a big opening for ‘Act of Valor,’ which earned $24.7 million and first place at the box office this weekend.