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Remember This…? 10 Celebrity Stories That Had Everyone Talking in 2011
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This year, a lot of digital (and actual) ink was spilled about who got married and who broke up. But Kim Kardashian aside, there were still plenty of celebrity news stories to go around
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Celebrity Birthdays for December 27 – Gérard Depardieu, Hayley Williams and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Gérard Depardieu
Age: 63
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His Golden Globe-winning role in ‘Green Card,’ his Oscar-nominated work in ‘Cyrano de Bergerac,’ and a recent incident in which he drunkenly used the aisle of an Air France plane as a urinal
This Day in History for December 27 – Radio City Music Hall Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1831 – Charles Darwin embarks on his journey aboard the HMS Beagle, during which he will begin to formulate the theory of evolution (More info)
1900 – Prohibitionist Carry Nation smashes up her first saloon, causing several thousand dollars in damage and landing in jail (More info)
Weekend Box Office — ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ Refuses to Be Ignored
With at least six movies opening in wide release on various days over the past week, it would’ve been easy for any film to get lost in the shuffle.
But since Tom Cruise flicks rarely fade into the background, it’s hardly a surprise that ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ brought in $26.5 million to handily beat all its competitors at the box office this weekend.
Why Is Christmas the Perfect Time for Telling People They’re Overweight? — Health Check
Who says the holidays have to be all warm and fuzzy? According to some health groups in the UK, Christmas can be the perfect time to tell a loved one he or she is overweight.
It may sound rude, but experts insist the health risks involved with obesity, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke, make it worth the uncomfortable conversation.
Did a College Professor Get Fired for Giving James Franco a ‘D?’
Eccentric actor (and Oscar host) James Franco is almost as well-known for being a professional student as he is for his on-screen roles.
But a professor at New York University didn’t think much of Franco’s scholastic ability and gave him a “D” — and now that teacher says he got the ax because of it.
Chaz Bono and Jennifer Elia Call Off Their Engagement — What Went Wrong?
Longtime couple Chaz Bono and his fiancée, Jennifer Elia, engaged since earlier this year, have pulled the plug on their relationship.
This Day in History for December 20 – Elvis Presley Drafted and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1803 – The Louisiana Purchase is completed at a ceremony in New Orleans (More info)
1860 – South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the United States (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 20 – David Cook, Jonah Hill and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
David Cook
Age: 29
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Winning the seventh season of ‘American Idol,’ his platinum-selling debut album, hit songs like ‘The Time of My Life’ and ‘Light On,’ and helping to raise tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research after his brother tragically died of a brain tumor
World’s Shortest Living Woman Has a Big Spirit [VIDEO]
At just under 25 inches tall, some toddlers can reach shelves she can’t. But 18-year-old Indian student Jyoti Amge has a claim to fame they don’t: she’s just been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s shortest living woman.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 19 – Alyssa Milano, Jake Gyllenhaal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Alyssa Milano
Age: 39
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her childhood role as Samantha Micelli in the sitcom ‘Who’s the Boss?,’ an eight-year stint as Phoebe Halliwell on the series ‘Charmed,’ being a series regular on the original ‘Melrose Place,’ and writing a regular baseball blog on Major League Baseball’s website
Weekend Box Office — ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows’ Hunts Down First Place
Moviegoers lined up to see Robert Downey, Jr. in ‘Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,’ giving the sleuthing sequel a $40 million showing and the top spot at the box office this weekend.