Shauna Wright
Celebrity Birthdays for February 29 – Dennis Farina, Ja Rule and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Dennis Farina
Age: 68
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies like ‘Midnight Run,’ ‘Get Shorty,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Snatch,’ starring as Detective Joe Fontana on ‘Law & Order,’ and his current role on the HBO drama ‘Luck’
[UPDATE] Alleged Ohio High School Shooter Detained as Third Victim Passes
A shooting Monday at a high school in Chardon, OH has now claimed a third victim, Demetrius Hewlin, who died of his wounds on Tuesday morning.
This Day in History for February 29 – First Playboy Club Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
46 BC – Julius Caesar proclaims the first Leap Day (More info)
Facebook ID Card Lets You Carry Your Likes and Relationship Status In Your Wallet
Many employers these days readily admit to scoping out the social media profiles of potential hires during the interview process. But what if all that Googling could be replaced with a single ID scan from a card you carry in your wallet?
Celebrity Birthdays for February 28 – Bernadette Peters, Gilbert Gottfried and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Bernadette Peters
Age: 65
Occupation: Actress, Singer and Author
Known For: Being one of the most critically acclaimed Broadway performers in history, appearing in the films ‘Silent Movie,’ ‘The Jerk,’ ‘Pennies from Heaven’ and ‘Annie,’ having a voice like buttah, and her mass of trademark red curls
This Day in History for February 27 – First Mardi Gras and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1827 – A group of masked and costumed students dance through the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, marking the beginning of the city’s famous Mardi Gras celebrations (More info)
1951 – The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution, limiting Presidents to two terms, is ratified (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for February 27 – Neal Schon, Josh Groban and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Neal Schon
Age: 58
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist
Known For: Being the only member of Journey to have recorded on all of the band’s albums, previous work with Santana, and becoming a tabloid darling after embarking on an icky PDA-filled affair with married ‘Real Housewives’ star Michaele Salahi
Maryland Senate Approves Gay Marriage Bill
On Thursday, the Maryland Senate approved a gay marriage bill that puts it on tap to become the eighth US state to permit same-sex couples to wed.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 23 – Aziz Ansari, Dakota Fanning and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Aziz Ansari
Age: 29
Occupation: Actor, Writer and Comedian
Known For: Starring in the NBC sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation,’ appearing in movies including ‘Get Him to the Greek,’ ‘Funny People’ and ’30 Minutes or Less,’ and hosting the 2010 MTV Movie Awards
This Day in History for February 23 – Polio Vaccines Begin and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1896 – The Tootsie Roll is introduced (More info)
1927 – President Calvin Coolidge signs a bill establishing the Federal Radio Commission — later the Federal Communications Commission — which regulated the use of US radio frequencies (More info)
New Movie Releases — ‘Act of Valor,’ ‘Gone,’ ‘Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds’ and ‘Wanderlust’
We know winter has been long and cold, so duck into a theater this weekend to shake off the doldrums — the four new flicks opening in wide release should have a little something for everyone.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 22 – Jeri Ryan, Drew Barrymore and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jeri Ryan
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the liberated (“de-assimilated”) Borg, Seven of Nine, on ‘Star Trek: Voyager,’ roles on other shows like ‘Leverage,’ ‘Boston Public,’ ‘Dark Skies’ and ‘Shark,’ and her current role as Dr. Kate Murphy on the ABC drama ‘Body of Proof’