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Of all the new words that technology has thrust into the lexicon, “sexting” was voted most annoying.

Songwriter and producer Paul Leka, who wrote the familiar chorus of the song ‘Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye),’ died of lung cancer on October 12 near his home in Sharon, Connecticut. He was 68 years old.

Country reigns supreme once again over at ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ The Band Perry performed, and Julianne Hough and Blake Shelton graced the stage over on ‘DWTS’ recently. The country tradition is continuing full steam this week, as the lovely and talented Martina McBride and Kristin Chenoweth will appear on Tuesday night’s episode (October 25). McBride and Chenoweth will each appear separately.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Chely Wright Age: 41 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Charting more than 15 singles on the country charts, writing songs for other artists such as Brad Paisley, Richard Marx, Indigo Girls, Mindy Smith, and Clay Walker, and being the first major country music performer to publicly admit she’s gay

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1854 – The Charge of the Light Brigade takes place at Balaklava during the Crimean War (More info) 1944 – The Japanese deploy kamikaze suicide bombers against American warships for the first time (More info)

So how many iPods did you or do you own?  When they first came out, I hung onto my Walkman as long as I could!  In fact I still have my walkman!   The iPod, Apple’s MP3 player that revolutionized the way we listen to music, recently celebrated its tenth birthday. How do ya like them apples, Microsoft Zune!

After a rough weekend that included hospitalization due to pneumonia, country music legend Loretta Lynn is resting comfortably at home, according to a statement released on Monday morning.

Do you decorate for Halloween?  I don't mean hanging a few items up, we're talking like Christmas!

Lately, Ben Affleck gets behind the camera a lot more than he does in front of it, and his next project may have him directing a Stephen King novel. Deadline.com is reporting that Affleck is in talks to direct Warner Brothers’ big screen version of King’s novel ‘The Stand.’ No word on who will star in the new version of the book. In fact, it’s not even confirmed by the studio or Affleck that he’s

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Loretta Lynn, suffering from the early stages of pneumonia, was hospitalized this weekend and forced to cancel last night’s concert in Ashland, Ky., as previously reported. According to an update posted to Lynn’s official website on Saturday night, the 76-year-old is currently “doing well” but will in fact be canceling tonight’s scheduled concert in Durham, N.C. as well.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Kevin Kline Age: 64 Occupation: Actor Known For: Films such as ‘Sophie’s Choice,’ ‘The Big Chill,’ ‘Chaplin,’ and ‘In and Out,’ winning an Oscar for ‘A Fish Called Wanda,’ winning two Tonys, and his longtime marriage to actress Phoebe Cates