Shauna Wright
Can Gossiping Actually Be Good for You?
Gossip-mongers are shunned from many social groups — but a new study finds they may actually be the least-stressed among us.
What Websites Went Dark For the SOPA Blackout? [IMAGES]
On Tuesday, we told you about some of the sites — Wikipedia, Reddit and the Cheezburger network among them — that planned to go dark today in protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), anti-piracy legislation under consideration by the US Congress.
They weren’t the only stops on the internet to take a stand — here’s a roundup of some of the most prominent peaceful prot
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.
Heather Locklear Hospitalized After Reportedly Mixing Prescription Drugs and Alcohol
Heather Locklear is having a rough couple of months. Back in November, she and longtime boyfriend Jack Wagner called off their engagement — and on Thursday, the 50-year-old Locklear was rushed to the hospital after taking what was deemed a “dangerous mix” of prescription drugs and alcohol.
Why Is Friday the 13th Considered So Unlucky?
Ah, yes. Another Friday the 13th, when the ultra-superstitious will hide at home with the shades drawn and hope nothing ill befalls them. But have you ever wondered why this particular date has the power to freak out so many people?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt Meet with President Obama — What Did They Talk About?
While Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in Washington, DC recently to screen Jolie’s new movie, ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey,’ they also dropped in on one of Pitt’s old acquaintances — President Obama.
Charlie Sheen Says He’s Not ‘Crazy’ Anymore
After a tumultuous period last year, Charlie Sheen hasn’t been in the news much lately. As the former ‘Two and a Half Men’ star explains, there’s a good reason for that. Apparently, he’s not crazy anymore.
Patrick Swayze’s Widow Takes Off Her Wedding Ring for the First Time Since His Death
Two years after Patrick Swayze’s tragic passing, his wife Lisa Niemi Swayze is ready to take off her wedding ring. And believe it or not, it’s actually an act of love.
10 Kids About to Be Devoured By Zoo Animals [VIDEOS]
Kids and animals go together like peanut butter and jelly. And sometimes the animals even treat the kids as tasty snacks — or at least wish they could.
Here are just a few reasons to be really nice to the people who make glass enclosures.
Lindsay Lohan to Play Elizabeth Taylor? It Could Happen
From jail to Playboy to…Elizabeth Taylor? That seems to be Lindsay Lohan’s most recent career trajectory, as the actress is currently in talks to play the late screen legend in a TV movie.
Jay-Z Confirms Daughter Blue Ivy’s Birth With the Song ‘Glory’ [AUDIO]
Some dads sing lullabies to their kids — but Jay-Z is not just any dad. And while some celebrity couples confirm the birth of children with boring old publicist statements, Hova is going one better there too, releasing a song in which he not only cops to the birth of daughter Blue Ivy, but records the baby girl’s first cries.