Meet One Direction: The Latest, Irresistible Boy Band


Updated 03/22/12 12:35 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

One Direction Boy Band

If you grew up in the '90s, boy bands were all the rage. *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, and 98 Degrees posters adorned the walls of girls' bedrooms everywhere. We've grown up and taken the posters down, and it feels like it's been a while since a boy band received as much attention. But that's all about to change with the British boy band One Direction. The group has become the first British group to Read more

The Real (and Not So Real) Animals of Chinese New Year


Updated 01/23/12 12:49 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

Happy New Year! On the lunar calendar, today is the first day of the year 4709 and the start of Spring. The day also signifies the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, one of 12 animal symbols designated to each consecutive year. It's said that each person assumes characteristics of the animal from the year in which he or she is born, so we've rounded up the major traits of each Chinese zodiac Read more

Getting to Know . . . Oscar Nominee Jean Dujardin!


Updated 01/26/12 4:24 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Jean Dujardin Biography and Trivia

It's been a good month for the French actor Jean Dujardin! He capped off what's already been an amazing award season run today with an Oscar nomination in the category of best actor for his performance in The Artist. The silent movie part has already won Jean a Golden Globe, and we'll see if he adds to his trophy collection at Sunday's SAG Awards. Jean's no stranger to fame, or award ceremonies Read more

10 Underrated Royals


Updated 09/22/11 12:59 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Young and Single Royalty

There's no denying that we're hot for Harry, or that we fell in love with Prince William and Kate Middleton during April's royal wedding mania. And after a Summer that saw another royal wedding in Monaco, a much-followed tour of North America by William and Kate, and Zara Phillips's nuptials in Scotland, it's safe to say 2011 was the year of the royals. If you can't get enough, royal expert and Read more

The 411 on the Oscar Plus Ones


Updated 03/02/11 4:54 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Information About the Spouses of 2011 Oscar Nominees

Attending an Oscars party this Sunday? Then follow these two steps. First: print and fill out a ballot so you can play along at home. Second: brush up on your nominee trivia! I'm here to help you with step two, so you can wow your friends and keep things more entertaining, even if you're tuning in alone. Before you watch the stars walk the carpet with their partners by their sides, or thank their Read more

5 Fun Tidbits About IBM's Watson Supercomputer


Updated 02/17/11 1:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

IBM Watson Jeopardy Results and Facts

Last night, IBM's Watson super computer beat the humans in three rounds of head to head action. Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings recently connected with quiz show fans during an online live chat on The Washington Post's website, giving an insider's look at what it's like to play a game of trivia against a computer. We've already given you a peek at how IBM's Watson processes information, and now Ken Read more

Anne and Adam Return to Tropical Temperatures in NYC Following a Luxurious Getaway


Updated 07/26/11 2:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman Arriving at JFK Pictures

Anne Hathaway and her boyfriend, Adam Shulman, touched down at JFK on Sunday returning home from their mid-Summer getaway. The pair explored Capri, Italy, together and visited Anne's close friend, and fashion icon, Valentino on his enormous yacht. It's the second meet up for Anne and Valentino in just a few short weeks after she joined him earlier this month at the White Fairy Tale Love Ball in Read more