Nick Romano
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees Dies From Cancer at 62
Robin Gibb, co-founder and one third of the Bee Gees, has died Sunday at 62 years old after a long battle with cancer.
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney Celebrate Mother’s Day With Touching Video Tributes
As the 2012 presidential race continues to heat up, voters are paying close attention to all the candidates (we’re hoping), even how they react to Mother’s Day. To celebrate moms everywhere (and in an effort to snag your future votes), President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney both released video tributes to honor the most important women in their lives.
Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever – New Yorkers Give Thanks to Their Moms
Mother’s Day is a time to say thanks for everything your mom has done for you. Whether she bailed you out of jail, had your back when you started that forest fire or made you dance in front of all of her friends, she did it out of love.
Now it’s time to return the favor, and what better way to show your gratitude than with a simple, “Thank you”?
Whatever Happened to the Talking E*Trade Baby?
Then: There have been a couple talking E*Trade babies over the years, but this little guy is by far one of the funniest. Assuming it’s for the protection of the infants, E*Trade has yet to release any of the kids’ names to the public. But you’ll now this one from when he got a “time out” for riding the dog around the house or his two-person commercial bit with the singing baby.
So where is he now?
This Day in History for May 7 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1718 – New Orleans, Louisiana (first named La Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (More info)
1824 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, famous for its ‘Ode to Joy’ melody, debuts in Vienna (More info)
Celebrity Birthdays for May 7 – Breckin Meyer, Motorhead’s Phil Campbell and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Breckin Meyer
Age: 38
Occupation: Actor, writer and producer
Known For: Most recently playing lawyer Jared Franklin on the TNT drama ‘Franklin & Bash’; voicing and producing the animated show ‘Robot Chicken’; and starring in ‘Road Trip,’ ‘Rat Race’ and a string of 90s movies and TV series.
Phil Campbell
Age: 51
Occupation: Rock gu
Super Moon 2012 – Check Out Pics From Around the World
Super Moon 2012, which occurred Saturday night, was not a sight to be missed, even if you were too busy drinking your Cinco de Mayo margaritas. This natural phenomenon is the one time a year when the moon is closer to the earth than ever, making it appear 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger. It also makes us stare off into space and go, “Whoah!?”
20 Insanely Elaborate Kentucky Derby Hats
Kentucky Derby fans know that the action in the stands is just as exciting as the actual race. We’re talking, of course, about the elaborate fashions and over-the-top hats.
10 Creative and Fun Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Etsy
Mother's Day is coming up in about two weeks, and we know a lot of you are still twiddling your thumbs before conceding to give your mom a bar of soap. Stop right there! Don't you think you're mom, the best mom in the world, deserves something a little more thoughtful and creative for Mother's Day?
Real-Life Garfield Is the Fattest Cat in Italy, But Doesn’t Eat Pizza
Think of everything that describes the cartoon cat Garfield. Fat. Orange. Loves pizza. Fat. Lazy. Funny… Fat. Now imagine that there’s a cat in real life that embodies most of these qualities and what you get is Orazio, the fattest cat in Italy.