Kathy Landin
8 Actors Who Almost Played Famous Roles
For the most part, iconic movie characters become indistinguishable from the actors who played them on the big screen. But what if the actors who were originally approached to play the roles had said “yes” instead of “no?” With Jennifer Hudson’s revelation in her new book that she turned down the title role in ‘Precious’ that put Gabourey Sidibe on the map, it’s a good time to take a look at some
Robert Sherman, ‘It’s a Small World’ Songwriter, Dies at Age 86 [VIDEO]
Known as one half of Disney’s songwriting dream team The Sherman Brothers, Robert Sherman wrote such iconic and memorable tunes as ‘It’s a Small World’ and ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.’ The catchy songwriter passed away in London on Monday at the age of 86.
15 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Dr. Seuss
Friday, March 2nd is a date that we must celebrate. On March’s second day, we must say “Hooray!” With a “Yip yip yippee yay,” for Dr. Seuss’ own birthday. In celebration of Dr. Seuss Day, on the day of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birth, (March 2nd, 1904, to be exact), we have dug up 15 facts about the self-proclaimed doctor that you might not know.
Conservative Web Commentator Andrew Breitbart Dies at Age 43
Conservative internet publisher Andrew Beirtbart has passed away at the young age of 43, confirmed by his attorney and the editor-in-chief of his websites. There is no definitive confirmation as to the cause of his unexpected death, although the statement on his websites said it was due to natural causes.
Check Out Michael Jordan’s Luxury Pad Before It Sells for Millions
If you’re in the market for a new place and wouldn’t mind relocating to the Midwest, we have found a sweet deal for you. Baird & Warner Realty in the Chicago metro appears to be selling Michael Jordan’s house. The listing doesn’t say it’s Jordan’s house, but it has a basketball court and the entrance gate says 23. We did the math.
Twitter Is Selling Your Tweets and You Don’t Get a Dime
You may not be able to search for your own Tweets on Twitter after a week, but a marketing research company in the UK can now search all the Tweets Tweeted since January of 2010. This is possible because Twitter just sold Datasift the right to sort through them.
Girl Scout Cookie Season Means a Candy Bar and a New App
That glorious season is upon us again. The sweetest time of the year…Girl Scout Cookie time. It’s time to find those helpful little scouts and have them hook you up with the seasonal deliciousness that is probably one or two too many boxes of cookies.
Celebrate National Pancake Day With Free Pancakes
For the seventh year, February 28th is National Pancake Day. The day was started by well-known breakfast and pancake chain IHOP (International House of Pancakes) as the finale to a month-long charity drive for Children’s Miracle Network.
Gladys Knight and Jaleel White Top Off the New ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Cast
After much hype and speculation, the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ cast was announced on ‘Good Morning America’ Tuesday morning. While there are a lot of familiar names, the list may surprise you with its lack of any truly shocking choices.
Watch an Adorable Music Video Shot Entirely By a Dog
Dogs can do a lot of things. They surf. They catch balls and frisbees. They master obstacle courses with ease. But who would ever have thought that a dog could shoot a music video?
Model Sees With Prosthetic Eye for First Time Since Accident
Early in December, 23-year-old model Lauren Scruggs stepped in front of a propeller plane while the propeller was still spinning. In that instant, her life changed forever. The Texas model and blogger lost her left eye in the accident, but was recently seen in public last week with her prosthetic eye for the first time.
Nepalese Man Declared ‘World’s Shortest Person’
On Sunday, an official from Guinness World Records named a 72-year-old Nepalese man the shortest man alive and the shortest person ever to be recorded by the publication. He was presented with two certificates to commemorate these achievements.