March 5, 2012 If you know my boyfriend and I - you know we are PACKER FANS thru and thru! 2 of our defensive guys, AJ Hawk & Clay Matthews are known for their long locks (and the fact they smash people for fun).
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
The 2012 Oscars managed to include the expected and shocks all at the same time. Odds on favorite, ‘The Artist’, won five awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for Jean Dujardin and Best Director for Michel Hazanivicius. But ‘Hugo’ gave it a run for its money, also bringing home five awards (though none in the major categories).
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.
The Academy Awards are slated for Sunday evening. While you can catch the live broadcast on ABC at 7 p.m. ET, there’s no reason you can’t get into the spirit of Hollywood’s biggest night now.
Here’s a look at this year’s nominees in the major categories. Let your voice be heard and tell us who you think will win!
Did you know that President Taft was the first president to toss the ceremonial first pitch before a Major League Baseball game? He did in in 1910 on Opening Day at Griffith Stadium before a Washington Senators game. Since Taft, every president has followed suit taking the mound at some point during his presidency.
Franklin Roosevelt holds the record for the most times a president got the honor, hurling nine different times (eight opening days and an All-Star Game). Here’s a look back at some of the more memorable performances of presidents over the past century:
After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Atlantic Coast in 2005, New Orleans, and the region as a whole, gained more prominence in the national and international news, and rightly so.
February 17, 2012 Will the Jeremy Lin craze continue? I hope so. He's who everyone wants to be. He is the guy who gets the call in dire circumstances and delivers a stellar performance. Is he the Tom Brady of Basketball? Only time will tell. Until then I hope he enjoys the ride and continues to impress. But a look back into the recent past, it wasn't always easy for Lin. Watch this video of a pick up game during Lin's gym class and you'll see how far he's come.
There are only two new movies in wide release this weekend, but they both feature marquis names.
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jane Seymour
Age: 61
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her performances in the James Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’ and the television series ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,’ her signature jewelry line at Kay Jewelers, and being a celebrity ambassador for Childhelp, a national non-profit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse and neglect
After an incident that left one MSU basketball player severely injured and possibly out for the season, four MSU Athletes have been cited for misdemeanors.
