Like many Americans, you probably think you’re pretty charitable. Perhaps you donate money to the needy or ill, give away your old clothes, volunteer at your child’s school or participate in holiday gift drives in December. But you may be missing something. As you’re charitable in life, you could also be charitable in death. This […]
Along with wireless networks and geeky tech specs, the apps available for a smartphone have become a major product differentiator. That’s why news that Google’s Android platform hit 100,000 apps on Monday sent such waves through the tech world, with dozens of blogs weighing in. Apple has been the undisputed leader in apps, and the […]
First Wonder Woman got a makeover, and now the Man of Steel is debuting a new look of his own. The redrawing will appear in“Superman: Earth One,” a new graphic novel retelling of the origin of the super hero which DC Comics says is “Superman for the 21st century.” Does the modern Superman look a […]
Here’s yet another reason to stop smoking: It elevates the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, according to a new study. An analysis of more than 20,000 men and women found a 157 percent heightened risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people who had smoked more than two packs of cigarettes a day. For vascular […]
Michael and Steven Roberts are business moguls navigating the global recession, but they say the lessons they have learned could be applied to any business owner. “We’ve had to do the entrepreneurial shuffle,” says Michael, chairman and CEO of the Roberts Cos., based in St. Louis, Missouri. The two African-American brothers and business leaders estimate […]
Not letting a jail stint stop him from feeding his fans, Lil Wayne has packed his latest album with scraps and half-cooked songs that he whipped up before heading off to Rikers Island (he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in 2009). “I Am Not a Human Being’s” angry title track showcases Wayne’s […]
Pop singer Lady Gaga took to the web Friday, telling Congress “to do your job” – calling specifically on Sens. John McCain, Mitch McConnell, James Inhoffe, and Jeff Sessions to vote on the defense authorization bill, which includes authorization to repeal ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ after a Pentagon review. Republicans have been blocking the bill […]
Lindsay Lohan acknowledged through Twitter postings Friday night that she failed a recent drug test, but the actress said she’s “working hard to overcome” her drug addiction. Lohan’s supervised probation for a 2007 drunken driving conviction requires frequent drug tests. The judge warned her last month any failure could send her back to jail. “Regrettably, […]
The Oprah Winfrey Network will assemble a veritable dream team of self-help gurus this January with a series of specials featuring Dr. Mehmet Oze, Suze Orman, and Dr. Phil McGraw, EW has learned exclusively. The high-powered trio — each of whom have their own shows either in syndication or cable — will tape four, two-hour […]
A California gynecologist is being sued for branding a patient’s name on her uterus using an “electrocautery device.” Dr. Red Alinsod removed Ingrid Paulicivic’s uterus during an operation at his Orange County office in 2006, according to the complaint posted on The Smoking Gun’s website. The Laguna Beach doctor carved “Ingrid” on the organ, according […]
An unscripted, shocking moment during last year’s MTV Video Music awards dominated Sunday night’s show, with Kanye West and Taylor Swift putting their feelings to music. Lady Gaga, who carried home eight MTV trophies, ensured she would not be overlooked with frequent costume changes, including one with a raw beef hat, dress and handbag. Taylor […]
Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Matt Barnes was arrested Wednesday on domestic violence charges, authorities said. The incident started at a home in the Sacramento area, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s department said. Authorities received a phone call from the home, but it was abruptly ended. “When deputies arrived, they made contact with 30-year-old Matt Kelly […]
