Shauna Wright
This Day in History for January 20 – ‘Meet the Beatles!’ Released and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1801 – John Marshall is appointed the Chief Justice of the United States (More info)
1920 – The American Civil Liberties Union is founded (More info)
Twitter Helps Shy Students Take Part in Classroom Discussions Without Saying a Word
Twitter isn’t just a place for news or idle chatter. In fact, a new study reveals the microblogging service could be a powerful tool for educators, too.
New Movie Releases — ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,’ ‘Haywire,’ ‘Red Tails’ and ‘Underworld Awakening’
Now that the holidays are officially dead and buried, studios are back to releasing new films at a brisk pace — and this weekend, you’ll have your choice of four.
Kodak Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection — Dollars and Sense
If you want to capture a Kodak moment, you may need to be in bankruptcy court to do it these days — the iconic photography company filed for Chapter 11 protection on Wednesday.
Why Does Oscar Hopeful ‘The Artist’ Have Fans Screaming for a Refund?
After picking up three trophies at Sunday night’s Golden Globes ceremony, ‘The Artist’ is poised for a big Oscar season, as well — but some moviegoers apparently don’t know that much about it, because they’ve asked for refunds after discovering it’s actually a silent film.
Celebrity Birthdays for January 19 – Dolly Parton, Katey Sagal and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dolly Parton
Age: 66
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being one of the most successful female country artists of all time, appearing in movies like ’9 to 5,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘Joyful Noise,’ her ginormous bustline, admitting to copious plastic surgery without shame
This Day in History for January 19 – Indira Gandhi Takes Power and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1915 – The electric neon sign was patented in the United States by Frenchman George Claude (More info)
1953 – Almost 70 percent of all television sets in the US are tuned in to ‘I Love Lucy’ to watch Lucy Ricardo have baby Ricky (More info)
Bruce Springsteen: New Single Name and Release Date Announced
While Bruce Springsteen hasn’t leaked too many deets about his 17th studio album, his manager Jon Landau says it has “social overtones” and “a very pronounced spiritual dimension.” And now we know a little about its first single, ‘We Take Care of Our Own.’
This Day in History for January 17 – Chevy Corvette Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1929 – Popeye the Sailor Man, a cartoon character created by Elzie Segar, first appears in the Thimble Theatre comic strip (More info)
1950 – In what would come to be called the Great Brinks Robbery, thieves steal more than $2 million from an armored car in Boston (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for January 17 – Betty White, Muhammad Ali and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Betty White
Age: 90
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, and Empress of Awesome
Known For: Her iconic TV roles on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and ‘The Golden Girls,’ her current gig on ‘Hot in Cleveland,’ being the only woman to have an Emmy in all female performing comedic categories, and a late-in-life career surge that’s made her one o
Americans Among the Missing on Sinking Italian Cruise Ship [PICTURES, VIDEO]
At least two Americans are among the estimated 16 people missing after a cruise ship hit a reef on Friday night and capsized off the west coast of Italy with 4,200 passengers and crew aboard.
Who Were the Big Winners at the Golden Globes?
The 69th annual Golden Globes were awarded Sunday night, with a kinder, gentler Ricky Gervais at the helm.