Shauna Wright
Why Does It Cost So Much to Go to the Movies?
The price of movie tickets hit an all-time high last year — $7.93 on average, a four-cent increase from 2010. At the same time, box office earnings sank a full four percent. So what’s going on?
This Day in History for February 13 – Switzerland Declared Neutral and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1914 – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, or ASCAP, is established to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members (More info)
1920 – The League of Nations recognizes the perpetual neutrality of Switzerland (More info)
1970 – ‘Black Sabbath,’ arguably the very first heavy metal a
Weekend Box Office – ‘The Vow’ Keeps a Promise to Be Number One
‘The Vow’ proved women do go to the movies, as the chick flick romance earned $41.7 million in its box office debut, making it the most popular movie in cineplexes this weekend.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 13 – Peter Gabriel, Mena Suvari and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Peter Gabriel
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Being the former lead vocalist of Genesis before launching a solo career that’s included hits like ‘In Your Eyes,’ ‘Sledgehammer’ and ‘Shock the Monkey,’ his humanitarian work, producing and promoting world music, and pioneering digital distribution methods for music
Celebrity Birthdays for February 12 – Michael McDonald, Christina Ricci and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Michael McDonald
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: Being the lead vocalist for the Doobie Brothers on songs like ‘Takin’ It to the Streets,’ ‘It Keeps You Runnin” and ‘What a Fool Believes,’ solo hits like ‘I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)’ and ‘Sweet Freedom,’ and writing, co-writing or providin
This Day in History for February 12 – NAACP Founded and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1909 – The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, is founded (More info)
1914 – The first stone of the Lincoln Memorial is put into place in Washington, DC (More info)
Who’s Struggling the Most With the Recovering Economy? – Dollars and Sense
Just about everyone was hit hard by the bad economy and had to change their lifestyles in at least some small way. Now that we’re all attempting to regain our footing, there’s actually one group of people having a harder time doing so than everyone else.
Celebrity Birthdays for February 11 – Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Lautner and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Jennifer Aniston
Age: 43
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Emmy-winning role as Rachel Green on ‘Friends,’ movies like ‘Bruce Almighty,’ ‘Marley & Me’ and ‘Horrible Bosses,’ her previous marriage to Brad Pitt, and subsequent relationships with Vince Vaughn, John Mayer and actor Justin Theroux
This Day in History for February 11 – Mandela Released from Prison and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1531 – Henry VIII is recognized as supreme head of the Church of England (More info)
1916 – Emma Goldman, a crusader for women’s rights and social justice, is arrested in New York City for lecturing and distributing materials about birth control (More info)
This Day in History for February 10 – Tyson Found Guilty and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1763 – The 1763 Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War, and France cedes Quebec to Great Britain (More info)
1870 – The YWCA is founded in New York City (More info)
Soft Drink Consumption Could Lead to Respiratory Problems
If you’re one of those types who always has a soda in your hand, you may want to drink something else instead. New research suggests downing a lot of soft drinks could increase your risk of getting asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Celebrity Birthdays for February 10 – Laura Dern, Elizabeth Banks and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Laura Dern
Age: 45
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her Oscar-nominated turn in ‘Rambling Rose,’ other movies such as ‘Blue Velvet’ and ‘Jurassic Park,’ her spot-on portrayal of Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris in the HBO film ‘Recount,’ her Golden Globe-winning current role in HBO’s ‘Enlightened,’ and her marriage to mus