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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 3 Recap – Perfect Scores and Perfect Sizzle
We lost Martina Navratilova from the competition last week, which we hope means she’s relaxing at home with all of her Wimbledon trophies and reveling in the fact that she’ll never have to wear high heels again.
This week? The competitors do a personal dance that tells a story about their lives. Break out the Kleenex — you know none of these will start with, “So the funniest thing happened to me …
This Day in History for April 2 – Pope John Paul II Dies and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1513 – Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first sights land in what is now Florida (More info)
1917 – President Woodrow Wilson asks the US Congress for a declaration of war on Germany (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for April 2 – Emmylou Harris, Christopher Meloni and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Emmylou Harris
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Winning 12 Grammys during her legendary country/bluegrass career, which includes the No. 1 singles ‘Together Again,’ ‘Beneath Still Waters’ and ‘(Lost His Love) On Our Last Date,’ the soundtrack to ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ and her best-selling collaborat
This Day in History for March 29 – US Troops Leave Vietnam and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1867 – The North America Act is passed by the British parliament, creating the dominion of Canada (More info)
1929 – Herbert Hoover becomes the first president to have a telephone installed in the Oval Office (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for March 30 – Eric Clapton, Celine Dion and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Eric Clapton
Age: 67
Occupation: Rock God
Known For: Being the only three-time inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (with the Yardbirds and Cream, and as a solo artist), being one of the most important and influential guitarists of all time, winning 17 Grammys, and classic songs like ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ ‘Crossroads,’ ‘Layla
Celebrity Birthdays for March 29 – Elle Macpherson, John Popper and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Elle Macpherson
Age: 48
Occupation: Model, Actress and Entrepreneur
Known For: Her nickname “The Body,” a record five cover appearances on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, her lingerie and skin care lines, hosting and producing ‘Britain and Ireland’s Next Top Model’ and NBC’s upcoming show ‘Fashion Star,’ and looking better than
Did Someone Really Give Away a $260,000 Lottery Ticket?
A California woman who won $1 million in a lottery earlier this year is claiming she also won $260,000 last week — but the ticket was stolen.
Celebrity Birthdays for March 28 – Reba McEntire, Lady Gaga and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Reba McEntire
Age: 57
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Actress
Known For: Being the best-selling female country artist of all time, releasing 26 albums and racking up 35 number one singles including ‘Whoever’s in New England,’ ‘Does He Love You’ and ‘Somebody,’ and starring on the sitcom ‘Reba’ and the upcoming ‘Malibu Country’
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This Day in History for March 28 – Three Mile Island Accident and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1834 – President Andrew Jackson becomes the first president to be censured by Congress (More info)
1939 – The Spanish Civil War ends (More info)
5 Must Eat Foods to Keep Your Heart Healthy
While scores of studies have been done to determine which foods are the best for your heart health, doctors at last weekend’s American College of Cardiology conference say there are five in particular that are especially beneficial.
This Day in History for March 27 – FDA Approves Viagra and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1866 – President Andrew Johnson vetoes a civil rights bill which later becomes the 14th Amendment (More info)
1912 – Japanese cherry trees are planted along the Potomac, giving rise to the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC (More info)
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 14 Week 2 Recap – Martina Slips, Katherine Shines
After last week’s revelation that none of this season’s performers on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ are mock-worthy, about all we can do now is cheer for our favorites (or, for the snarkier among us, at least hope someone has an off-week).