Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for July 18 – Nelson Mandela, Sir Richard Branson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Nelson Mandela
Age: 94
Occupation: South African Activist and Politician
Known For: His tireless anti-apartheid work, surviving 27 years in a brutal prison, being the first South African president elected in a fully representative democratic election, and receiving more than 250 awards over four decades including the Nobel Peace Prize
Celebrity Birthdays for July 20 – Carlos Santana, Julianne Hough and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Carlos Santana
Age: 65
Occupation: Guitarist
Known For: Fusing rock and Latin influences while fronting the band Santana and during his long solo career, hits such as ‘Black Magic Woman,’ ‘Maria Maria’ and ‘Smooth,’ his 10 Grammy Awards, and his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Why Do Women Have a Harder Time Losing Weight Than Men? We May Finally Know
For a woman, there’s little more frustrating that starting a diet with her husband or boyfriend only to watch the weight fly off of him while hers ticks downward at a glacial pace. So what gives?
Madonna Tears Up While Singing ‘Like a Virgin’ in Concert
First she flashed a boob in Istanbul. Then she bared her butt in Rome. Seemed about the only thing left for Madonna to show during her MDNA tour was a little emotion — and that’s what happened in Rome when the Material Girl dissolved into tears while singing ‘Like a Virgin.’
Petition Convinces Seventeen Magazine to Stop Altering Photos of ‘Real’ Girls
Earlier this year, Maine teenager Julia Bluhm launched a petition asking Seventeen magazine to stop using photo manipulation tools like Photoshop on pictures of its models. And now the publication has vowed to “show real girls as they really are.”
Celebrity Birthdays for July 6 – Sylvester Stallone, 50 Cent and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sylvester Stallone
Age: 66
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Director
Known For: Starring in the ‘Rocky,’ ‘Rambo’ and ‘The Expendables’ film franchises, work in other films including ‘Demolition Man’ and ‘Judge Dredd,’ his marriage to model Jennifer Flavin, and probably rolling his eyes every time someone yells ADRIANNNNE! at him
This Day in History for July 6 – Lennon Meets McCartney and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1535 – Sir Thomas More is executed for treason against King Henry VIII of England (More info)
1785 – The dollar is unanimously chosen as the monetary unit for the United States (More info)
Tom Cruise Tops Forbes’ List of the Highest Paid Actors in Hollywood
Tom Cruise may have lost his wife, but one thing he hasn’t lost is his ability to make money — serious money. In fact, he’s just topped Forbes‘ annual list of Hollywood’s highest paid actors.
What Are the Best Family-Friendly Restaurants?
Packing up your brood and heading out for a family meal? Then you may be interested in a new study revealing which kid-friendly establishments got the best and worst marks for things like cleanliness, service and value.
Kelly Clarkson Tweets Wheelchair Photo After Suffering Foot Injury
Kelly Clarkson is well-known for her vocal acrobatics, but physically? Well, the adorable singer is apparently a little less adept.
On Tuesday afternoon, she took to Twitter to announce that she injured her foot, and provided a photo of herself in a wheelchair as proof.
How Long Does It Take for a New Mom to Feel Like Herself Again?
Celebrity moms seem to bounce back from pregnancy and childbirth with lightning speed — but is that typical?
This Day in History for July 5 – The Bikini Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in London (More info)
1937 – The luncheon meat SPAM is introduced by the Hormel Foods Corporation (More info)