Shauna Wright
Students Won’t ‘Like’ This — Elementary School Threatens Expulsion If Kids Use Facebook
A while back, we told you about the Jewish girls’ school in Brooklyn that instituted a Facebook ban for its students, saying using the social media site violated its religious tenets.
Now an elementary school in Australia is following suit, but its demand that kids delete their Facebook pages has an entirely different reason: it’s an attempt to wipe out cyber-bullying.
What Do Men Say Is the Most Frustrating Aspect of Dating?
Dating is tough, and interpersonal communication can be even tougher. But the electronic age has brought with a whole new layer of angst — it seems nothing is more perplexing to a man than talking to a woman via text message.
Pale and Proud: High School Senior Organizes ‘No Tanning’ Pledge [VIDEO]
It’s not uncommon for some teens to sign abstinence pledges or pledges vowing not to drink and drive. But at one high school school in Massachusetts, students are promising to abstain from something else entirely: tanning beds.
Celebrity Birthdays for May 16 – Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Janet Jackson
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of course being the late Michael Jackson’s little sister
Celebrity Birthdays for May 15 – Wavy Gravy, Brian Eno and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Wavy Gravy
Age: 76
Occupation: Cultural Icon
Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune Hog Farm, and hosting two shows on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Jam On” station
Celebrity Birthdays for May 14 – George Lucas, Mark Zuckerberg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Lucas
Age: 68
Occupation: Writer, Producer and Director
Known For: Creating the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, endlessly tinkering with it to the great annoyance of fans, co-creating the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise along with Steven Spielberg, directing films like ‘American Graffiti,’ and being the founder, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm
Celebrity Birthdays for May 11 – Martha Quinn, Cory Monteith and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Martha Quinn
Age: 53
Occupation: Television and Radio Personality
Known For: Being one of the five original VJs on MTV, where her girl-next-door personality made her the object of affection for 1980s schoolboys everywhere, and currently hosting ‘Martha Stewart Presents’ on the Sirius satellite radio ’80s on 8 channel
New Movie Releases — ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’ [VIDEO]
Just one new movie opening at our local Marcus Theatres this weekend, but for comic book fans, it’s a Superhero-palooza.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 27 – Jack Klugman, Casey Kasem and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jack Klugman
Age: 90
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Playing Tony Randall’s sloppy roommate Oscar Madison on the sitcom ‘The Odd Couple,’ starring in the drama series ‘Quincy, M.E.,’ movie roles in ’12 Angry Men’ and ‘Days of Wine and Roses,’ and his marriage to actress and frequent game-show panelist, the late Brett Somers
New Movie Releases — ‘The Five-Year Engagement,’ ‘The Pirates! Band of Misfits,’ ‘The Raven,’ and ‘Safe’
Summer movie season is gearing up — this weekend offers no fewer than four new flicks opening at our local Marcus Theatres.
Celebrity Birthdays for April 26 – Carol Burnett, Channing Tatum and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Carol Burnett
Age: 79
Occupation: Actress, Comedienne, Singer and Writer
Known For: Her 11-year run on the brilliant variety program ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ the famous ear-tug she always gave at the end of each show as a shout-out to her grandmother, film work in ‘The Four Seasons,’ ‘Annie’ and ‘Noises Off,’ and TV roles on ‘Mama’s Family,’ ‘Mad About You’ and ‘Glee’
Celebrity Birthdays for April 25 – Al Pacino, Renée Zellweger and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Al Pacino
Age: 72
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Oscar for his performance in ‘Scent of a Woman,’ other nominations for his roles in movies such as ‘The Godfather’ franchise, ‘Serpico,’ ‘Scarface’ and ‘Dog Day Afternoon,’ his Tony-winning stage work, and his previous relationships with actresses including Diane Keaton
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