Celebs Celebrating Birthdays
Justin Timberlake 30; Singer/Actor
Minnie Driver 40; Actress
Today is National...
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
Inspire Your Heart w/ the Arts Day
The weekends Screen Actors Guild Awards brought out dresses of all styles and colors. Some actresses nailed their look and some failed horribly. There were dresses showing off baby bumps, dresses with feathers, flowers, puffy dresses, short dresses and some bedazzled with $2 million in jewels. Click here to see who wore what to the SAG Awards.
Warner Bro. Productions just announced who will be the newest actor to take on the role of Superman. He is currently the star of Showtimes series 'The Tudors', Henry Cavill is signed on to be the caped superhero. Click here for more info on the new Superman movie.
All he has to do is shell out a few bucks, complete some community service and stay out of trouble and Bruno Mars will avoid having a cocaine felony on his record. This comes after he was busted in a Vegas hotel with a baggie of cocaine. Click here for more on his drug charges.
Charlie Sheen didn't surprise anyone when he was admitted into a hospital this week for 'stomach pain' since he has such a record for being a party animal. He did surprise a few people when however he voluntarily checked himself into a rehab center after being released from the hospital. At this time CBS has put filming of the TV show 'Two and a Half Men' on hold.
Working her way through a 'mans' world, Cat has the drive to be the first female referee in the National Football League. Read her motivating story, find out how far she has come and look forward to seeing her more and more... click here for Cat's story.
Today Bret Michaels was released from his hospital in Arizona after heart surgery. Michaels had heart surgery on Monday to repair a hole in his heart that was found after he suffered a stroke last year. Brets doctor says the surgery went well, and he will be back to normal in a few weeks. Click here for the latest on Bret Michaels.
Airport security noticed a woman walking with difficulty through Israel's International Airport. When the officers questioned her, she said she wasn't feeling well. But all was revealed when she stepped into the body scanner, they found she had 44 new iPhone 4's stuffed into her stockings. She was returning to Israel from London with the intention of smuggling the popular phones into the country, which does make you wonder how she was able to make it that far without being caught. Click to find out more about the iPhone smuggler.
After a long year of medical issues, doctors determined the best way to stop an ongoing infection in Zsa Zsa's leg was to amputate. On January 14th doctors removed most of her right leg. Zsa Zsa survived the surgery and surprised doctors by healing well, so much so that they have released her from the the hospital 1 week since the surgery. She will be under daily supervision by nurses. Click here for more on Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Today is the day that Bret Michaels is to undergo heart surgery to repair a hole that was found by doctors. The hole was discovered while being treated for his brain hemorrhage last year. The procedure will be done today in Phoenix Arizona. If Bret wouldn't have the repair done he mostly likely could suffer from more strokes and blot clots, he is lucky that doctors caught this condition. Click here for more on his surgery.
After a very public split from ex-wife Sandra Bullock, bike builder Jesse James is making it official with his NEW love. Jesse proposed to girlfriend and tattoo artist Kat Von D.
Even though he still has time to change his mind, according to sources Brett Favre filed for retirement from the NFL after his final game. There is no indications that he plans to flip flop on his decision this time, he has already said that 2010 would be his final season, and in a round about way said his goodbyes during recent press conferences. 2010 proved to be one of Favre's worst years with a high number of interceptions, low number of completions and injuries. We also can't forget about the drama that came back to bite him; that being the accusations, investigations and fines due to his harassment charges from his time as a New York Jet.
She's not old enough to vote but she received the most votes Saturday night at the Miss America competition, Nebraska's Teresa Scanlan is the youngest to win the honor since 1938. Teresa is only 17 years old and just graduated from high school, but she wowed the judges by having a very mature personality. She graced the stage in a white gown for the evening wear portion, a black bikini for the swimsuit, and tickling the piano keys for talent. Shortly thereafter Miss Nebraska was happily named Miss America. She plans on taking the year off from going to college to be Miss America, then off to college as a law student. Click here for more on the Miss America competition.
For those keeping track we have another name to add to the 2011 celebrity pregnancy list... Actress Alicia Silverstone is pregnant with her first child! Alicia and hubby Christopher Jarecki will be welcoming their new baby later on this year.
We've heard about the huge fines players get for causing injuries, fights and unsportsmanlike behavior, but who would have thought they would get fined even more for wearing the wrong brand names? The NFL spells out exactly which brands of equipment and clothing are allowed on the field and a violation of the list will result in a minimum five of $50,000! This memo from the NFL was released to players taking part in the playoffs, and Chris Harris from the Chicago Bears leaked it to the media. Harris had no problem letting the public know his feelings on higher fine values. Click here to read part of the memo released from the NFL.
Selma Blair and her boyfriend Jason Bleick have just announced that they are pregnant with her first child. No word yet on a due date or a possible wedding date. Click here for more info on Selma Blair's pregnancy.
Kate Hudson has confirmed it and has been added to the list of pregnant celebrities in 2011. Hudson who is dating Matt Bellamy, the lead singer for the rock group Muse, has announced they are pregnant. A source says, "It was not planned, but they are excited and embracing it."
Oops she did it again... she's got herself in trouble. This time she is accused of stealing lyrics and using them her new song. From the Country Music world, The Bellamy Brothers say that Britney has taken lyrics from their song 'If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body, Would You Hold It Against Me?' and used it in her new song called 'Hold It Against Me'.
The first Western since the 90's to reach the $100 million mark is the new movie 'True Grit'. It features Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon. This version on True Grit is a remake of the 1969 movie that stars one of the best actors ever, John Wayne. The storyline is based on a 14 year old girl who hires a lawman (Bridges) to hunt down her father's killer. 
Meet the McCullars from Washington they just stepped forward as being 1 of the 2 winners of the Mega Millions lottery. Their half of the winnings is $190 million! They can either take that in payments over the next 26 years OR they can go with the lump sum of $90 million. If you're counting that is $100 million dollars given back to the government in taxes. But then again once you get past so many million dollars does it really matter? They would still have $90 million! That has to be enough don't you think?
From the cast of the new TV show 'Hot in Cleveland' actress Valerie Bertinelli is another actress who made 1/1/11 her wedding date. On New Years Day Valerie married her long time boyfriend Tom Vitale, the ceremony was at their house in Malibu with about 100 people in attendance. Valerie decided to go a different route with her wedding dress, instead of wearing traditional white, she lit things up with a sky blue gown. Click here to see Valerie Bertinelli's wedding dress.
The people in Beebe Arkansas can rest easy now, knowing the reason behind all the mysterious bird deaths. On New Years Day community members noticed there were alot of dead birds scattered around the neighborhood. Some people skipped to the worst thoughts thinking birds were falling from the sky, but after investigating the real answer is known. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission found that someone was lighting professional grade fireworks in a residential area, which scared a flock of resting birds from their trees. The birds were confused with all the noise and flashing lights in the dark, the the flock actually got lost in flight and hit the ground, signs and buildings at full speed.
It was a give and take game on Sunday. A game of great defense and a not as great offense. Either way after a very close game for all four quarters, with a final score of 10-3 the Green Bay Packers pull off a much needed W. The win meant their spot as a wildcard team for the NFC.
So quickly after Shania announced to the world that she was engaged, she is already married! Her and boyfriend Frederic Thiebaud had a quiet little wedding in Puerto Rico on New Years Day. They had about 40 friends and family members in attendance.