Shauna Wright
Why Do the Holidays Make Us So Nostalgic?
There’s something about the holiday season that often makes us all a little nostalgic. And it’s not just the result of carefully-crafted marketing by retailers — psychological experts say that wistful feeling has an actual purpose.
Krystine Batcho, a professor of psychology at Le Moyne College in New York, says nostalgia helps us feel connected to one another and can even ease pain during a crisis
Celebrity Birthdays for December 21 – Samuel L. Jackson, Kiefer Sutherland and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Samuel L. Jackson
Age: 63
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Appearing in more than 100 movies, most notably ‘Pulp Fiction,’ the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy, and ‘Snakes on a Plane,’ being an avid golfer, and his hilariously and famously foul mouth
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.
Facebook Friends Dumping You? It’s Probably Something You Said [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you recently lost a slew of Facebook friends, it probably wasn’t a glitch. Go back and look at your timeline because the chances are good it’s your own fault.
That’s what a new study from Nielsen seems to indicate anyway. The group surveyed about 2,000 adults to learn why Facebook users add and remove friends, and the results may surprise you.
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.
Celebrity Birthdays for December 15 – Tim Conway, Don Johnson and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tim Conway
Age: 78
Occupation: Actor and Comedian
Known For: His role as an inept officer on the popular 1960s WWII sitcom ‘McHale’s Navy,’ and his hilarious work as part of the legendary comedy ensemble on ‘The Carol Burnett Show’
This Day in History for December 14 – ‘Saturday Night Fever’ Premieres and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1799 – President George Washington dies at the age of 67 (More info)
1903 – The Wright brothers make their first attempt to fly with the Wright Flyer in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for December 14 – KaDee Strickland, Vanessa Hudgens and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
KaDee Strickland
Age: 36
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing Charlotte King on the ABC drama ‘Private Practice,’ appearing in films such as ‘The Sixth Sense,’ ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ and ‘Fever Pitch,’ and speaking out against the emphasis placed on beauty in the Los Angeles acting community