Jimi Hendrix, James Brown Honored For Spotify’s Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, music streaming service Spotify will honor one iconic artist each week throughout February. Read the whole story at Rolling Stone
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Rosamund Pike Talks Breastfeeding At The BAFTAs
www.justjared.com: Rosamund Pike looks super chic while stepping out for her appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, airing on Thursday (February 12).
‘American Sniper’ Said Ex-Marine Was ‘Straight-Up Nuts’
Shortly before he was shot to death by a troubled former Marine at a Texas gun range, legendary Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle texted a buddy, “This dude is straight-up…
New Yorkers Share Love And Sex Advice On The Street With Comedian Sam Morril
February in New York is nothing to love, but comedian Sam Morril recently braved the cold to find out what New Yorkers (and tourists) think about love and sex this…
George Ryan Fast Facts
Birth place: Maquoketa, Iowa Birth name: George Homer Ryan, Sr. Father: Thomas Ryan, pharmacist Mother: Jeannette Ryan Marriage: Lura Lynn Lowe (1956-June 27, 2011, her death) – February 7, 2009…
Letter from President Barack Obama requesting authorization for the use of military force
February 11, 2015 TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: – February 11, 2015.
Jon Stewart Leaving ‘The Daily Show’: Reactions
After more than 15 years at the helm of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart has become a pillar of American television and his searing satire has won the…
U.S. Measles Count Increases To 121 Across 17 States
As of February 6, 2015, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has documented 121 cases of measles in 17 states and Washington D.C. – Graphics by Alissa Scheller for…
25 Book Titles That Should Be Candy Hearts, Because Valentine’s Day Could Definitely Be More Deliciously Literary
maybe “IM ME” or even “KISS ME” — but all you found were ones like “ALL STAR” and “COOL CAT.” This perennial favorite Valentine’s Day gift has been sending people…
Kim Kardashian Dons A Plunging Crop Top After The Grammys
Kim Kardashian rocks trendy camouflaged pants while out and about on Monday (February 9) in New York City. Read the whole story at JustJared
Twitter Trolls Embattled ‘Nightly News’ Anchor With #BrianWilliamsMisremembers
While the media has been piling on NBC’s Brian Williams ever since news broke that he had fabricated a story about coming under RPG fire during the Iraq War, in…
Heinz Sriracha Ketchup Is Coming To America. Are You Ready?
It’s only February, but holy prepare-your-tastebuds has it already been a good year for sriracha lovers. In January, Lee Kum Kee introduced a new sriracha chili ketchup and in February,…
Writers Guild of America Fast Facts
1921 – The Writers, precursor of the Screen Writers Guild and operating as a social club, develops as a branch of the Authors League of America. 1933 – The Screen…
This Week In Pictures: Faith In Practice Around The World, February 1 to February 7
Humans express their faith in a multitude of ways. These photos capture the incredible diversity within faith practices that happen in our world in the span of just one week….
9 Funny Someecards To End Your Week On A High Note
Week one of February — check! We did it, people. We made it through some wildly depressing Super Bowl commercials, listened to even more anti-vaxxer stupidity, and found out that…
Best Teen Tweets Of The Week! (2/6/15)
Every week, we round up the best 140-character quips and insights from our esteemed blogging team — and other equally awesome teen tweeters. Scroll down to read the latest batch…
Vegetarians Remember The Last Thing They Ate Before Swearing Off Meat For Good
I remember The Moment. It all happened on a summer afternoon, a day with the kind of breeze that teases early notes of fall. Beaming sun but crisp air. My…
‘Game Of Thrones’ Restaurant To Open In London, But You Probably Won’t Be Able To Go
All men must die, but only some will dine this Valentine’s Day weekend at the “Game of Thrones” pop-up restaurant in London. HBO is sponsoring this short-lived, GoT-themed dinner from…
Here Are Some Photos Of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe Not Falling Down
Zimbabwe’s government said President Robert Mugabe, 90, did not fall down the steps from a podium, saying that he “managed to break the fall.” Zimbabwe Information Minister Jonathan Moyo Thursday…
When It Comes To Sexual Assault, #TheresNoPerfectVictim
There is no such thing as a perfect rape victim. People who report their experiences of sexual assault are subjected to constant questioning and scrutiny — as if there is…
16 Questions For Men That Reveal The Casual Sexism Women Experience Every Day
Sexism can be hard to point out when it’s so engrained in our everyday lives. Clementine Ford, however, found an awesome way to highlight casual sexism with a simple hashtag….
Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie, Gwyneth Paltrow & Drew Barrymore Have An A-List Girl’s Night Out
www.justjared.com: Cameron Diaz, Nicole Richie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Drew Barrymore walk single file out of Katsuya after dining out on Monday (February 2) in Los Angeles.
The Reaction To #LikeAGirl Is Exactly Why It’s So Important
Out of all the controversial ads that aired during the Super Bowl, the one that may have spurred the most vocal backlash was the one that promoted gender equality. The…
National Magazine Awards 2015: Vogue Wins Magazine Of The Year; New Yorker, New York Take Three
NEW YORK — Vogue was named Magazine of the Year at Monday night’s National Magazine Awards dinner, the industry’s biggest event, while The New Yorker and New York tied for…
John Glenn Fast Facts
Birth place: Cambridge, Ohio Birth name: John Herschel Glenn, Jr. Father: John Glenn, Sr., a plumber Mother: Clara (Sproat) Glenn Marriage: Anna Margaret (Castor) Glenn (April 6, 1943-present) Children: Carolyn…
Groundhog Day Fast Facts
The groundhog wakes up from hibernation on February 2. If the groundhog sees its shadow when it emerges from its burrow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If…
Super Bowl XLIX Chatter Dominates Twitter
And then there was one… #SB49 pic.twitter.com/zzZLInxOWb — NFL (@nfl) February 2, 2015 – #NEvsSEA #SB49 pic.twitter.com/UBQkQdr0df — Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) February 2, 2015
Super Bowl 2015 Live Blog
We analyzed every Super Bowl 4th-down decision since 2000 to rank the most damaging ones. http://t.co/3FqlBad1it pic.twitter.com/YPD8vHKwwk — The Upshot (@UpshotNYT) February 1, 2015 Both teams have released their lists…
Serena Williams Fast Facts
Birth place: Saginaw, Michigan Birth name: Serena Jameka Williams Father: Richard Williams, tennis coach Mother: Oracene Price – July 7, 2010 – Receives stitches in both her feet after stepping…
Eddie Murphy returns to SNL after 30 years
After more than 30 years, Eddie Murphy is returning to Saturday Night Live. The comedy legend will appear on the 40th anniversary special of the NBC sketch comedy show. The…