Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for February 6 – Tom Brokaw, Axl Rose and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tom Brokaw
Age: 72
Occupation: Television Journalist and Author
Known For: Being the anchor and managing editor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ from 1982 to 2004, writing ‘The Greatest Generation’ and other books, receiving countless awards and honors, and currently serving as a Special Correspondent for NBC News
Celebrity Birthdays for February 4 – Alice Cooper, Gavin DeGraw and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alice Cooper
Age: 64
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: His macabre stage shows featuring guillotines, electric chairs and fake blood, his hits ‘Eighteen,’ ‘School’s Out’ and ‘No More Mr. Nice Guy,’ his love of golf, and his social and witty persona offstage
8 Memorable Super Bowl Halftime Shows [VIDEOS]
During Sunday’s Super Bowl, Madonna will take center stage for the halftime show. She’s working with the famous acrobat troupe Cirque du Soleil on a concept for the gig, but only time will tell if it’ll fly — or flop.
With that in mind, let’s revisit some of the more memorable halftime shows — both good and bad — of years past.
Entire Town Wins Lottery — Except for One Person
We’ve all seen those stories about groups of people who routinely buy lottery tickets together, only to have one member of the pack fail to do so the week they strike it rich.
Now something similar has happened again — in Spain.
This Day in History for February 3 – ‘The Day the Music Died’ and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1870 – The Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing voting rights to citizens regardless of race (More info)
1913 – The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, authorizing the Federal government to impose and collect an income tax (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Big Miracle,’ ‘Chronicle’ and ‘The Woman in Black’
If you love animals, the supernatural, or horror flicks, book a movie date for this weekend — the three new films in wide release were custom-made for you.
Most Americans Would Love to Have Their Own Robots to Help Around the House
Full-time household help can be expensive — but how would you feel about having a domestic robot? According to a new survey, 68 percent of us would welcome the mechanical assistance.
Iowa Mom Gives Birth to 14-Pound Baby Boy [VIDEO]
In news that will likely make mothers everywhere wince in sympathetic pain, a 14-pound baby boy has been born in Des Moines, Iowa.
NASA Wants to Hire You — No, Seriously
Lots of little kids dream about becoming astronauts — and for some lucky grown-ups, those dreams could become a reality. NASA recently concluded an open call for civilians to apply for a spot in the next astronaut class.
This Day in History for January 28 – Challenger Disaster and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1915 – An act of Congress creates the United States Coast Guard (More info)
1959 – The Green Bay Packers hire the now-legendary Vince Lombardi as the team’s coach and general manager (More info)