Shauna Wright
This Day in History for October 3 – Germany Unites and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1863 – President Abraham Lincoln declares the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day (More info)
1951 – The “Shot Heard ‘Round the World,” one of the greatest moments in sports history, occurs (More info)
New Study Shows Why Men Think Blondes Have More Fun
A new study proves what many already suspected — if a blonde, a redhead and a brunette walk into a bar, the blonde will indeed get more male attention. But not for the reasons you might think.
Weekend Box Office: ‘Dolphin Tale’ Swims to the Top of the Chart [VIDEO]
It was neck-and-neck for a while, but in the end, the family-friendly ‘Dolphin Tale’ bested the Brad Pitt baseball-saga, ‘Moneyball,’ to take the top-earning spot at the box office this weekend.
This Day in History for October 1 – Disney World Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1931 – The George Washington Bridge linking New Jersey and New York opens (More info)
1946 – Twelve Nazi leaders are sentenced to death at the Nuremberg Trials (More info)
Tina Fey, Eva Longoria Top Forbes’ Richest TV Actresses [PICTURES]
What do a comedic genius, some ‘Desperate Housewives,’ two TV detectives and one of your former ‘Friends’ have in common? They all made the list of Forbes’ best-paid actresses on television.
Tied for first place with $13 million each in salaries and syndication revenues are Tina Fey, the brilliant writer and star of ’30 Rock,’ and Eva Longoria from ‘Desperate Housewives.’
New Movie Releases: ’50/50,’ ‘Dream House’ and ‘What’s Your Number?’
If you’re not a football fan, maybe one of the three movies opening in wide-release this weekend will give you something to do that doesn’t involve ref-stripes.
Cancer-Stricken Grandma’s Final Wish Granted By High School Band [VIDEO]
Martie Barrett, a grandmother from Rogers, AR, with terminal cancer, had a single dying wish — she wanted to see her grandson play the trumpet with his high school band just one more time.
Julianne Hough and Russell Brand to Co-Star in Diablo Cody Comedy
Former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Julianne Hough is slated to star alongside British comedian Russell Brand in Diablo Cody’s still-untitled comedy.
In the film, which Cody wrote and will direct, portrays a young woman who travels to Las Vegas to find herself after a plan crash shakes her religious faith. While Hough takes the primary role, Brand will be depicting the “unlikely companion” she mee
Hard Day? Relax With a Kitten Massage [VIDEO]
“A little to the left. No, a little more. That’s it, right there. Ahhhhh. All the purring and playing has really taken a toll on me.” That’s pretty much what we imagined the thought bubble to be in this video of an adorable kitten appearing to give his littermate a stress-relieving massage.
Weekend Box Office: ‘The Lion King 3D’ Remains King of the Jungle
Seventeen years after its initial box-office run, ‘The Lion King’ is again reigning supreme. The new 3D incarnation of the film, currently in a limited-engagement run, took in another $22 million to land atop the charts for the second weekend in a row.
Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4?
Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5.
The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.
Tony Bennett Apologizes for Controversial Comments About 9/11
When Tony Bennett stopped by on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM program to promote his new CD, ‘Duets II,’ on Monday, the 85-year-old crooner and World War II vet had some controversial thoughts about the terrorists responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.