Shauna Wright
This Day in History for August 5 – ‘American Bandstand’ Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – To help pay for the Civil War, the US government levies its first income tax (More info)
1884 – The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid in New York Harbor (More info)
Liam Hemsworth Calls Miley Cyrus ‘Extremely Strong’ and ‘Intelligent’ in Men’s Health Interview
While Australian actor and ‘Hunger Games’ star Liam Hemsworth got his start on soap operas, he probably never expected he’d be part of one himself.
But as the new fiance of Miley Cyrus — whose very public growing pains have resulted in battles with both her family and the press — he might want to get used to the drama that follows one of the world’s biggest stars.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 3 – Tony Bennett, Martin Sheen and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Tony Bennett
Age: 86
Occupation: Singer
Known For: His signature song ‘I Left My Heart in San Francisco,’ winning 17 Grammys and two Emmys, selling more than 50 million records worldwide, collaborating with dozens of other artists including Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga and Barbra Streisand, and just being impossibly cool
This Day in History for August 3 – Calvin Coolidge Takes Office and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1492 – Christopher Columbus sets sail from Palos de la Frontera, Spain (More info)
1900 – The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company is founded (More info)
Steven Tyler on ‘American Idol': ‘Not My Cup of Tea’
Flamboyant singer Steven Tyler announced his exit from the judging panel of ‘American Idol‘ a few weeks ago, and now the Aerosmith frontman has gone on the record (so to speak) about what working on the show was really like.
US Gymnast Gabby Douglas Makes History Winning Olympic Gold in Women’s All-Around
US Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas won perhaps the most coveted title in her sport when she took the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition on Thursday in London, becoming the first African-American female gymnast to ever win individual Olympic gold.
College Student Who Almost Died While Texting and Driving: ‘Don’t Do It’ [VIDEO, POLL]
A recent survey found nearly a third of teen drivers have texted while driving — but after a catastrophic wreck that nearly cost him his life, one Texas college student says he’ll never do it again, and he’s imploring others to follow his lead.
Toyota Recalling Thousands of RAV4 and Lexus Hybrid Models
If you own a Toyota RAV4 or a Lexus hybrid, you may soon be getting a recall notice — nearly 800,000 of them in the United States are being recalled to correct rear suspension problems that could occur during maintenance.
Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend
If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy.
What Do You Need to Know About Women’s Services Under New Health Care Reform?
August 1 marks the day when a key provision of President Obama’s health care reform law goes into effect: private insurance companies now must provide contraception and many women’s preventive services for free.
But because insurance in general can be complicated, there are some things you’ll need to know.
Feeling Anxious? Smiling May Eliminate Your Stress
When you’re really stressed out, smiling may be the last thing you want to do. But you may want to give it a try anyway.
Taylor Swift Rumored to Be Dating Conor Kennedy
Taylor Swift has a dating history full of some pretty big celebrity names, but her latest rumored beau may very well trump them all: seems the Grammy-magnet has been cozying up with a Kennedy — and robbing the cradle at that.