The ’80s are back and I’m not just talking about hipsters who can be seen trolling around coffee shops sporting shoulder pads and tight jeans. Movie studios have started remaking cherished Reagan-era classics with a vengeance. This year already saw the release of “Fame” and “The Stepfather” while next year promises a “Tron” reboot, along […]
Michael Jordan wants $10 million from two grocery stores — bagged and carried out to his car — that he says used his identity without permission in ads published in a commemorative Sports Illustrated issue, “Jordan: A Hall of Fame Career.” In the pair of lawsuits filed in Chicago court, Jordan says Dominick’s Finer Foods […]
After 10 years of marriage, Jon and Kate Gosselin’s divorce was finalized by a Pennsylvania judge on Friday. Kate Gosselin received primary custody of the couple’s eight children and will continue to live with them in the former marital home, according to her attorney Mark Momjian, who added that Kate and her legal team “are […]
Actress Alaina Reed-Amini, best known for her long-running roles as Olivia Robinson on the children’s program “Sesame Street” and Rose Lee Holloway on the comedy “227,” has died. Reed-Amini lost a two-year battle with breast cancer at St. John’s Medical Center in Santa Monica, California, on Thursday, according to reports. Reed-Amini, who changed her named […]
So what’s next for the reality TV queen Kate Gosselin? Another reality show, of course! The newly divorced mom of eight told talk-show host Jay Leno on Friday night that she would be interested shake her groove thing as a contestant on ABC’s hit dance competition show, “Dancing With The Stars.” Kate Gosselin told Leno […]
It was always going to be about December and, more importantly, January. The Minnesota Vikings, even with Tarvaris Jackson(notes) at quarterback, were going to win the weak NFC North. If you have that defense and that Adrian Peterson, you can hold off Green Bay, Chicago and Detroit and get back to the postseason. So whatever […]
In many ways, the critically acclaimed film “Precious” is about hopes and dreams. When Mo’Nique, one of the movie’s stars, was growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, she too longed for something. “I’ve always wanted to be famous,” the actress and comedian said. “I enjoyed watching famous people and so I wanted to be that. I […]
Wow, is Sinbad in really deep doo-doo with the IRS. According to the Detroit News, the The Benton Harbor native, owes more than $8.15 million in delinquent federal taxes and the U.S. Attorney General’s office wants his house sold to help satisfy the debt, according to federal court records. On Dec. 10, an assistant U.S. […]
There have been enough celebrity scandals and surprises in 2009 to last a lifetime, but the year has been undoubtedly good to Taylor Swift, who will close it out as one of People magazine’s “25 Most Intriguing of 2009.” Swift, who has had a string of successes in spite of one memorable awards show snafu, […]
Last year, Lindsay Demma Gibson was thrilled to find a stocking and, under the tree, several carefully wrapped gifts from her husband Christmas morning. That is, until she opened them. Ms. Gibson, an elementary-school teacher, had been hoping for her favorite perfume, new boots or a nice purse. Instead, her husband gave her golf gloves, […]
Being happy at work is, of course, quite related to how much you like your job, but there are small steps you can take to boost your mood. Maintaining the comfort of your body, sprinkling a few small pleasures throughout your day, using your time wisely – a little thought can mean a lot more […]