Shauna Wright
Why Does Getting Married or Having a Baby Kill Job Satisfaction?
If you’re a newlywed or a new parent who’s suddenly found yourself feeling less satisfied with your professional life, take heart — you aren’t alone.
Is Adele Already Seven Months Pregnant?
It’s not unusual for expectant mothers to wait until after the first trimester to publicly announce their impending bundles of joy. Biology being what it is, it’s tough to wait much longer than that without people noticing an inexplicably expanding waistline.
But according to a new story, Adele — who just 11 days ago told the world she was knocked up — could be as much as seven months along alread
How Often Do Money Disputes Break Up Friendships? — Dollars and Sense
Money may not be the root of all evil, but a recent survey indicates income inequality is having an affect on our relationships. In fact, fully one in five friendships has been cut short thanks to some sort of financial dispute.
Did Statistics Predict Tom Cruise’s Third Divorce?
When news broke that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise had called it quits, many celeb-watchers weren’t terribly surprised. But while the impetus of the split is keeping the tabloids busy, statistics may tell a less-enticing story: this was Cruise’s third marriage, and they’re simply more likely to fail.
Morgan Freeman Says Barack Obama Isn’t America’s First Black President
Thanks to his support of civil rights, Bill Clinton has been wryly dubbed by some as “America’s first black president.” But chances are good Morgan Freeman disagrees with that — in fact, he says even Barack Obama doesn’t qualify for the title.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofia Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Sofia Vergara
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series ‘Modern Family,’ being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, appearing in movies including ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and having a body both men and women would die for
This Day in History for July 10 – Scopes Trial Begins and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1925 – A high school science teacher named John T. Scopes, accused of teaching evolution in violation of Tennessee law, is prosecuted in what would come to be known as the Scopes Monkey Trial (More info)
1966 – The Chicago Freedom Movement, led by Martin Luther King, Jr., holds a rally at Soldier Field (More info)
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Beyonce Posts a Handwritten Poem in Support of Frank Ocean Coming Out
After Frank Ocean took to Tumblr last week to publicly announce he was bisexual, luminaries like Jay-Z were quick to vocally support him. And now he can count another superstar as an ally: Jay’s missus, Beyonce.
Are Teens More Likely to Smoke After Seeing Actors Light Up In Movies?
Currently, movies depicting smoking are often rated PG-13, while smoking accompanied by other adult behaviors such as sex and violence results in a film being slapped with an R rating.
But since a new study suggests teens are more likely to smoke after seeing it on-screen, some people now say all movies with smoking should be restricted to adult viewers only.
Celebrity Birthdays for July 9 – Tom Hanks, Jack White and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Hanks
Age: 56
Occupation: Actor, Producer and Director
Known For: An incredibly long and decorated Hollywood résumé including back-to-back Best Actor Oscars for the films ‘Forrest Gump’ and ‘Philadelphia’ and nominated roles in ‘Big,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Cast Away,’ voicing Woody in the ‘Toy Story’ franchise, his close frie
This Day in History for July 9 – President Zachary Taylor Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1850 – Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the U.S., dies of cholera after only 16 months in office (More info)
1868 – The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African-Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law (More info)
Russian Teacher Orders Students to Take a Bizarre 23-Hour Exam
Final exams are never fun, but for one university class in Russia, their test was particularly bad.
Not only did the instructor treat the class as her own personal happy hour, she also made it an impromptu sleepover.