Shauna Wright
Ex-Smokers Are Not Just Healthier, They’re Happier Too — Health Check
If you’ve decided to greet the New Year with a resolution to quit smoking, you may be dreading the stress and jitters often associated with nicotine withdrawal. But take heart! A new study says you’ll be healthier and happier.
New Movie Releases — ‘The Adventures of Tintin,’ ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ ‘We Bought a Zoo,’ and More
It’s a holiday week, and you know what that means — studios realize you’re looking to escape your visiting in-laws, so most are debuting this weekend’s movies a few days ahead of schedule. And without a doubt, there are some surefire winners in the pack.
‘Send a Call from Santa’ to Keep Kids in Line… or to Have a Little Holiday Fun
Parents have been using the threat of Santa’s “naughty or nice” list for so long now that it may be losing its strength, so the nice folks at Google stepped in to help.
Enter a little information at Send a Call from Santa and your little one will get a voicemail from the North Pole denizen himself. You can customize it to be as personal as you like, including details like the child’s name, gender
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Il Dies at Age 69 [VIDEO]
Kim Jong Il, the eccentric leader of North Korea since 1994, has died at the age of 69.
North Korea’s state-run KCNA news agency reported that after “great mental and physical strain,” he passed away of a heart attack at 8:30 a.m. Saturday while on a train during a “field guidance tour.”
New Movie Releases — ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Sitter’
Only two new movies open in wide release this weekend, but never fear — a whole slew of new flicks are slated for theaters the week of December 19th, including ‘The Adventures of Tintin,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ and the highly-anticipated ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.’
But if you need to get your popcorn freak on now, here’s what’s premiering this week.
This Day in History for December 7 – Pearl Harbor Attacked and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (More info)
1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (More info)
Want a Smaller Backside? Stand Up — Health Check [VIDEO]
It’s already well-known that a sedentary lifestyle can make one heavier, but new research indicates the simple act of sitting too much can actually generate more fat in the hips and posterior.
Guess Who’ll Co-Host ‘Live!’ with Kelly Ripa Besides Jerry O’Connell and Josh Groban?
The departure of longtime host Regis Philbin has meant his ‘Live!’ co-host Kelly Ripa will work with a whole cavalcade of guest hosts while a permanent replacement is found. Now four more celebs have signed on, including Jerry O’Connell and singer-actor Josh Groban.
7 Survival Strategies to Having a Happy Black Friday
You have your Black Friday ads. You know when the stores open. You even know the most dangerous toys being sold this year. You, sir or madam, are ready to shop. Or are you? Here are a few more suggestions to make your Black Friday buying excursions go as smoothly as possible
Who Won ‘Dancing with the Stars’? [SPOILER, VIDEO]
We started out 10 weeks ago with 12 couples. A few shocking eliminations later, it was down to three: Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke, J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff, and Ricki Lake and Derek Hough.
So who took home the big prize of that shiny mirrorball trophy?
‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 13 Week 10 – Three Memorable Moments [VIDEOS]
On Monday, after more than two months of competition, Finals Night was upon us. Whee! All three remaining couples performed two routines — a regular dance and the beloved “freestyle” dance, where there are no rules and everyone just gets to have some fun for a change.
Who Went Home on the Eighth Week of ‘Dancing with the Stars’? [SPOILER, VIDEO]
Five couples danced two individual routines on Monday night, an evening which also saw J.R. and Karina get the first and second perfect scores of the season.
So which couples made next week’s semi-finals — and who went home?