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YouTube Gerber Taps ‘Charlie Bit My Finger’ Stars to Promote Finger Foods [VIDEO]
‘Charlie Bit My Finger,’ the little-home-video-that-could, has racked up more than 366 million views on YouTube since going viral in 2007. Four years later, the clip has been purchased by baby food giant Gerber to help promote the company’s new line of finger foods (how appropriate!).
FDNYNews Driver Miraculously Rescued as Sanitation Truck Crashes Through Third Story of Building [VIDEO]
A Department of Sanitation truck somehow managed to smash halfway through the wall of a third story parking garage in Queens, New York Wednesday morning, leaving both the vehicle and the driver dangling perilously in the air.
Celebrity Birthdays for August 18 – Robert Redford, Andy Samberg and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Robert Redford
Age: 75
Occupation: Actor, Director, and Environmentalist
Known For: Starring in films such as ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,’ ‘Out of Africa,’ and ‘All the President’s Men,’ winning an Academy Award for directing ‘Ordinary People,’ and founding the Sundance Film Festival
Andy Samberg
Age: 33
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Rapper
Known For: His work as a cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and appearing in several hilarious viral videos such ‘Lazy Sunday,’ ‘D*** in a Box,’ and ‘I’m on a Boat’
Kheel Center at Cornell University, Flickr This Day in History for August 18 – Women Win the Vote and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1894 – Congress establishes the Bureau of Immigration, forerunner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (More info)
1920 – The Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing women’s right to vote (More info)
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Burt Reynolds Is Facing Foreclosure on His Florida Home
Like at lot of Americans over the past few years, it looks like Burt Reynolds has gotten himself in financial trouble because he refinanced his home.
According to court papers, the 74-year old Oscar nominee has missed more than a year’s worth of payments on a $1.2 million mortgage he took out against his long-time home in Hobe Sound, Florida, and now faces foreclosure.
Joe Scarnici, Getty Images Idris Elba – Hunk of the Day [PICTURES]
He may have scared the you-know-what out of TV audiences as Stringer Bell on ‘The Wire,’ but nobody can deny the intense sex appeal of British hunk Idris Elba.
At 38, Elba’s career has never been better. He’s appeared in everything from big-screen movies like ‘Thor’ to hit TV shows like ‘The Office.’ He also just picked up two — count ‘em — two Emmy nominations, one for his work on ‘The Big C’ and one for the BBC miniseries ‘Luther.’ (With looks this good, who wouldn’t want to nominate him twice?)
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Luke Bryan Announces Dates for 2011 Farm Tour
Luke Bryan is a busy man these days, what with his new ‘Tailgates and Tanlines’ album, the end of his tour with Tim McGraw, and a headlining spot on the CMT on Tour extravaganza — but he isn’t too busy to continue his annual Farm Tour.
And six lucky college students are about to be very thankful for that.
Channel Four News UFO Appears in Background of British News Segment [VIDEO]
Some sort of mysterious flying thing was spotted zipping across the background of an interview with Parliament member Tom Watson on England’s Channel Four News yesterday.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Was Jessica Simpson ‘Drunk Swaying’ at Adele Concert?
Was Jessica Simpson doing a little drunken dancing during a concert earlier this week by British singer Adele?
Mike Coppola, Getty Images Kenny Chesney Is One Great Boss
He might be known for breezy, devil-may-care songs like ‘No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem’ and ‘Summertime,’ but when it comes to business, Kenny Chesney takes things very seriously. In fact, as the New York Times discovered during a recent profile, he’s an extremely involved, hands-on boss.
And an extremely generous one, too.
David Livingston, Getty Images Taylor Armstrong of ‘Real Housewives’ Issues Statement About Husband’s Suicide
Reality TV star Taylor Armstrong, 40, of ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ has broken her silence about the Monday suicide of her estranged husband, Russell.
A statement from her representative reads in part, “Taylor Armstrong is devastated by the tragic events that have unfolded. She requests privacy at this time so that she may comfort her young daughter .” It adds that her “thoughts and prayers” are with Russell Armstrong’s other children from previous relationships.
Asda Spanx for Men Promises to Eliminate Unsightly Beer Belly
Women have long turned to body-shaping undergarments to present a sleeker figure — now, men can too. Asda, Britain’s answer to Wal-Mart, is now selling the male equivalent of popular girdle brand Spanx (jokingly called Manx) for about ten bucks an undie.
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