Happy Birthday, Aretha Franklin
Today is the 69th birthday of pop and soul singer Aretha Franklin.
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Elizabeth Taylor Late for Her Own Funeral
Per her own request!”The service was scheduled to begin at 2 PM but at Miss Taylor’s request
started late. Miss Taylor had left instructions that it was to begin at
least 15 minutes later than publicly scheduled, with the announcement,
‘She even wanted to be late for her own funeral.'”See our biography of Elizabeth Taylor >>
‘The Book of Mormon’ Opens to Raves
The creative team of ‘The Book of Mormon’ takes a bow after opening on Broadway last night.
Britishisms for $200, Alex
Peaches Geldof “puts on her slap at a train station,” says the The Daily Mail. “Puts on her slap”?
Here’s a Fun Site From a Houdini Fanatic
If you’re psyched about today’s Houdini doodle by Google, here’s a fine site for you: Wild About Harry.
The Violet Eyes of Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor’s eyes: what color were they, again?
Elizabeth Taylor Dead at 79: Her Career in Photos
Elizabeth Taylor, one of Hollywood’s grandest stars of the 1950s and 1960s, has died at age 79.
“It Was a Choice Between That and Bubbles the Chimp”
Legendary producer Quincy Jones on recording with Michael Jackson:Q: …I was just watching a clip on YouTube where you’re sitting on a couch with Michael and he’s petting a snake the whole time.A: Oh, I remember that. Yeah, that was Muscles.Q: Muscles?
William Shatner is 80, Amazingly
Happy birthday to William Shatner, who is 80 years old, starring in his own sitcom, and looking good. (The photo above was taken last month, not in 1998.)
Tina Fey Pats a Guy in a Bunny Costume
Tina Fey poses with a man (?) in a giant rabbit costume last week. The occasion was the Bunny Hop, a fundraiser in New York City.
Presidential Candidates 2012: Tim Pawlenty Gets Things Rolling
Tim Pawlenty, the former governor of Minnesota, declared today that he is forming a presidential exploratory committee for 2012. “Declared” isn’t quite right: he announced it via this video on his Facebook page:
Who’s Older: Holly Hunter, William Hurt, or Spike Lee?
Holly HunterWilliam Hurt Spike LeeAll three were born on March 20th sometime in the 1950s. Which is oldest, which is youngest, and which two were born in Georgia?
Woody Allen Boxes a Kangaroo
From the British television show Hippodrome, here’s former comedian Woody Allen, horsing around with a boxing kangaroo in 1966:
David Lynch’s Hair
Thanks to HTMLGIANT.com for this display the hairdos of filmmaker/artist David Lynch, compared to famous paintings:
When Was Joan Crawford Born *Really*?
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Ginger Wants You All to Have a Great St. Pawdy’s Day
Photo from the Flickr stream of Barbara Messner.
The Day Bill Gates Made His First $350 Million
Well, it seemed like a big deal at the time.
Here is a Dog in a Saint Patrick’s Day Outfit
We are all Saint Patrick today, dogs included. Just accept it and wear the green.
Garrison Keillor Says He Will Retire In 750 Days
Q. Do you plan to scale back at some point?A. I am planning to retire in the spring of 2013, but first I have to
find my replacement. I’m pushing forward, and also I’m in denial. It’s
an interesting time of life.Q. What do you think about retirement in general?
Famous Alums of the March Madness Schools
Duke: 1. Richard Nixon, 37th president of United States. 2. Drew Rosenhaus, powerful sports agent. 3. Kara DioGuardi, songwriter, musician and American Idol judge.Oakland: 1. David Hasselhoff, former Baywatch star. 2. Robert Englund, actor most famous for his portrayal of Freddie Kruger. 3. Curtis Armstrong, actor best known for playing Booger in Revenge of the Nerds.Who gets the edge there: “resigned the presidency in shame” or “played Booger in Revenge of the Nerds”?