Nick Romano
Indy 500 Winner, Mitt Romney’s Spelling Error and More Best Photos of the Week
While many of us were celebrating Memorial Day weekend, which happily coincided with Dario Franchitti’s Indy 500 win and the gloriously spectacular Golden Gate Bridge anniversary fireworks display, there were plenty in Florida who were suffering through harsh weather.
Tropical Storm Beryl Leaves Many Without Power on Memorial Day Weekend
While many Americans were enjoying the leisurely activities associated with Memorial Day weekend, there were thousands in Florida and Georgia who experienced the harshness of Tropical Storm Beryl.
Mark Zuckerberg Gets Hitched, Bee Gees Member Passes Away and More – This Week in Pictures
In case you were living under a rock this whole week, take a look at some of best moments you might have missed.
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Dies From Cancer at 62
Robin Gibb, co-founder and one third of the Bee Gees, has died Sunday at 62 years old after a long battle with cancer.
New Movie Releases – ‘Dark Shadows’
Limited releases aside, there’s only one movie you need to worry about seeing this weekend — Tim Burton’s ‘Dark Shadows.’
Celebrity Birthdays for May 7 – Breckin Meyer, Motorhead’s Phil Campbell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Breckin Meyer
Age: 38
Occupation: Actor, writer and producer
Known For: Most recently playing lawyer Jared Franklin on the TNT drama ‘Franklin & Bash’; voicing and producing the animated show ‘Robot Chicken’; and starring in ‘Road Trip,’ ‘Rat Race’ and a string of 90s movies and TV series.
Phil Campbell
Age: 51
Occupation: Rock gu
This Day in History for May 7 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1718 – New Orleans, Louisiana (first named La Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (More info)
1824 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, famous for its ‘Ode to Joy’ melody, debuts in Vienna (More info)
‘It Gets Better’ Creator Dan Savage Sparks Uproar From Christian Teens
Dan Savage, known for creating the anti-bullying series ‘It Gets Better,’ sparked a controversy with a speech he gave recently at a high school journalism conference. While discussing the Bible, he reportedly so offended the Christian teens in attendance that many of them simply walked out.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Preview – Contestants Prep for Their First Routine
In preparation for tonight’s premiere of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ Jaleel “Urkel” White, Gladys Knight, William Levy, and the rest of the contestants have been seriously breaking a sweat in preparation for their first performances.
‘The Hunger Games’ Movie Reviews Surface on Twitter – Is It Worth Seeing?
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So in case you haven't figured out from the flood of Twitter comments, 'The Hunger Games' premiered last night. Tons of media personalities and celebs, like Darren Criss, Kelly Osbourne and Miranda Lambert, came out to the red carpet to get the first look at Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and the rest of the cast's hard work. But the questi
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2012 Oscars Night Erupts With Tweets Asking, ‘Who Is Billy Crystal?’
You know you’re getting older when it seems like nobody on Twitter knows who Billy Crystal is. Yeah, you read that right. Loads of people (and by people we mean out-of-touch teens) took to the Twittersphere after seeing the opening of the 2012 Oscars with utter confusion as to who the iconic actor is.
2012 Oscars – See the Big Night’s Worst Dressed Celebrities
The 2012 Oscars is that one night a year where no one wants to be on the worst dressed list. Despite all their efforts, however, there’s always those handful of stars that think they’re workin’ it when really Tim Gunn is rolling his eyes in the background.