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Celebrity Birthdays for July 10 – Sofia Vergara, Jessica Simpson and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:00:50 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sofia Vergara
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Starring on the TV series ‘Modern Family,’ being the first Latina spokesmodel for CoverGirl Cosmetics, appearing in movies including ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘New Year’s Eve’ and ‘The Three Stooges,’ and having a body both men and women would die for

Happy 75th Birthday, Golden Gate Bridge! Watch Its Dazzling Fireworks Display

Carl Pettit — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:36:28 +0000

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco lit up the night sky this Sunday with an eye-catching fireworks display in celebration of its 75th anniversary. Not only that, but live bands, plus a lot of food and dance made this the place to be for Memorial Day weekend. To the delight of onlookers, the elaborate [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for December 25 – Jimmy Buffett, Annie Lennox and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:00:27 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jimmy Buffett
Age: 65
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: His “island escapism” style of music, songs such as ‘Margaritaville’ and ‘Come Monday,’ his devoted base of fans known as Parrotheads, and owning several themed restaurants

Celebrity Birthdays for October 11 – Artie Lange, Jane Krakowski and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:00:23 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Artie Lange
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, and Radio Personality
Known For: His tenures with the ‘The Howard Stern Show’ and the comedy sketch series ‘MADtv,’ and spending eight months in a psychiatric facility after a 2010 suicide attempt

Sting Celebrates 60th Birthday with Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and More at New York Concert [VIDEO]

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:34:35 +0000

Late last month, Sting joined Lady Gaga onstage in Las Vegas during her iHeartRadio Music Festival set.

On Saturday, Gaga returned the favor, dropping by New York’s Beacon Theatre for a show that marked Sting’s 60th birthday and his 25 years as a solo artist.

But Gaga wasn’t the only star who showed some love for Sting: Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder and Black Eyed Peas main man Will.i.am were among the other big names who came to jam on Sting and Police songs.

Celebrity Birthdays for October 3 – Lindsey Buckingham, Gwen Stefani and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:30:25 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Lindsey Buckingham
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the guitarist and male lead singer of the group Fleetwood Mac, whose many hits include ‘Go Your Own Way,’ ‘Don’t Stop,’ and ‘Tusk,’ his former relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Celebrity Birthdays for October 2 – Sting, Kelly Ripa and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:00:11 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Sting
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the frontman for The Police, which had numerous hits including ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me,’ a long solo career with songs like ‘If You Love Somebody Set Them Free,’ ‘All This Time,’ and ‘Fields of Gold,’ winning 16 Grammys, and being a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Celebrity Birthdays for October 1 – Jimmy Carter, Zach Galifianakis and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:00:42 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Jimmy Carter
Age: 87
Occupation: Politician and Activist
Known For: Serving as the 39th President of the United States, creating the the Department of Energy and the Department of Education while in office, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work, and his extensive worldwide travels to conduct peace negotiations, observe elections, and advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations

Celebrity Birthdays for September 30 – Johnny Mathis, T-Pain and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:30:06 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Johnny Mathis
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: A five-decade career during which he’s had seventy-three Billboard hits, such as ‘Chances Are,’ ‘Misty,’ and ‘Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,’ and selling more than 350 million albums worldwide

T-Pain
Age: 26
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Rapper
Known For: Winning a 2008 Grammy for his collaboration with Kanye West, ‘Good Life,’ winning another in 2010 with Jamie Foxx for the single ‘Blame It,’ founding the label Nappy Boy Entertainment, and his creative use of the the Auto-Tune pitch correction effect

Celebrity Birthdays for September 14 – Melissa Leo, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Melissa Leo
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning a 2010 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in ‘The Fighter,’ and her current role on the HBO series ‘Treme’

Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Movies such as ‘Father of the Bride,’ television shows such as ‘All About Jim’ and ‘The George Lopez Show,’ and her marriage to country star Brad Paisley

Celebrity Birthdays for September 13 – Peter Cetera, Jean Smart and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:00:30 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Peter Cetera
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Serving as lead vocalist for the group Chicago on such hits as ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘If You Leave Me Now,’ and ‘Wishing You Were Here,’ and having solo hits such as ‘Glory of Love’ and ‘The Next Time I Fall’

Jean Smart
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the ditzy Charlene on the CBS sitcom ‘Designing Women,’ and roles in other shows like ’24,’ ‘Samantha Who?,’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0′

Celebrity Birthdays for September 12 – Louis C.K., Jennifer Hudson and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:00:38 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Louis C.K.
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Comedian
Known For: A dry, acerbic and hilariously angry comedic style, prior gigs writing for late-night shows such as ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and writing, directing and starring in the Emmy-nominated FX series ‘Louie’

Jennifer Hudson
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls,’ losing several members of her family in a tragic 2008 multiple murder, and dropping an enormous amount of weight after becoming a spokesperson for Weight Watchers

Celebrity Birthdays for September 10 – Colin Firth, Guy Ritchie and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:30:53 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Colin Firth
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Winning an Academy Award for his portrayal of King George VI in ‘The King’s Speech,’ another nomination for his role in ‘A Single Man,’ and appearing in other films such as ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Guy Ritchie
Age: 43
Occupation: Screenwriter and Director
Known For: Directing ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,’ ‘Snatch,’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ and escaping an eight-year marriage to Madonna with his manparts miraculously intact

Celebrity Birthdays for September 9 – Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:30:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Hugh Grant
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995

Adam Sandler
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and Songwriter
Known For: His work on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and in films such as ‘Billy Madison,’ ‘Happy Gilmore,’ and ’50 First Dates,’ and funny original songs such as ‘The Chanukah Song’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 8 – Aimee Mann, Pink and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:30:36 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Aimee Mann
Age: 51
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Songs such as ‘Voices Carry’ while with the alt-rock band ‘Til Tuesday and ‘That’s Just What You Are’ as a solo artist, having tracks featured on numerous movie soundtracks, and being beloved by indie music fans

Pink
Age: 32
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Her amazing whiskey-soaked voice, athletic and acrobatic stage shows, hits such as ‘Get The Party Started,’ ‘So What,’ and ‘Raise Your Glass,’ and her marriage to professional motocross racer Carey Hart

Celebrity Birthdays for September 7 – Chrissie Hynde, Evan Rachel Wood and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:30:25 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Chrissie Hynde
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Pretenders, songs such as ‘Brass in Pocket,’ ‘My City Was Gone,’ and ‘Middle of the Road,’ and having children with Ray Davies of the Kinks and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds

Evan Rachel Wood
Age: 24
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles on TV shows such as ‘American Gothic’ and ‘Once and Again,’ roles in films such as ‘Running with Scissors,’ ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘Thirteen,’ and a recently-ended creepy long-time romance with Marilyn Manson

Celebrity Birthdays for September 6 – Roger Waters, Jeff Foxworthy and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Roger Waters
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the legendary band Pink Floyd, selling 200 million albums worldwide, and songs such as ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Comfortably Numb,’ ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II),’ and ‘Money’

Jeff Foxworthy
Age: 53
Occupation: Comedian, Television Personality, and Author
Known For: The Blue Collar Comedy Tour along with Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White, his “you might be a redneck” jokes, and hosting the quiz show ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 5 – Raquel Welch, Michael Keaton and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:30:05 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Raquel Welch
Age: 71
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Wearing a fur bikini in 1967′s ‘One Million Years B.C.’ and the resulting poster that has adorned the walls of countless guys for decades, being a pitchwoman for Foster Grant, and her impossibly ageless beauty

Michael Keaton
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in ‘Mr. Mom,’ ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘Batman,’ and ‘Batman Returns,’ voiceover work in ‘Cars’ and ‘Toy Story 3,’ and a previous long-term relationship with actress Courteney Cox

Celebrity Birthdays for September 4 – Drew Pinsky, Beyoncé Knowles and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:00:28 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Drew Pinsky
Age: 53
Occupation: Radio/TV Personality, Physician, and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Known For: Serving as the host of the nationally syndicated call-in radio show, ‘Loveline’ and the TV talk show ‘Dr. Drew,’ and producing and and starring in the VH1 show ‘Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew’

Beyoncé Knowles
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer, Actress, and Fashion Designer
Known For: A hugely successful career as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child and as a solo artist, roles in films such as ‘Dreamgirls,’ her marriage to rap superstar Jay-Z, and recently stealing the show at the MTV VMAs when she revealed her pregnancy during an on-stage performance

Celebrity Birthdays for September 3 – Charlie Sheen, Shaun White and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:30:59 +0000

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Charlie Sheen
Age: 46
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as ‘Platoon’ and ‘Major League,’ a special affection for porn stars and call girls, and being fired from the hit sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men’ when an unfortunate combination of chemicals and hubris turned him into a self-destructive tabloid magnet

Shaun White
Age: 25
Occupation: Professional Snowboarder
Known For: His nickname “The Flying Tomato,” winning multiple gold medals at the Olympics and in the Winter X Games, several video games bearing his name and likeness, and earning an estimated $9 million in endorsement fees from companies like Hewlett-Packard