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New Movie Releases — ‘The Dictator,’ ‘Battleship’ and ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ [VIDEOS]

This weekend, you’ll have your choice between a goofy comedy, watching things blow up, and a tale about the joys and perils of new parenthood.


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Celebrity Birthdays for May 16 – Janet Jackson, Tori Spelling and More

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

Janet Jackson
Age: 47
Occupation: Singer, Dancer and Actress
Known For: Dozens of hit singles including ‘Control,’ ‘Rhythm Nation’ and ‘That’s the Way Love Goes,’ early TV roles on ‘Good Times’ and ‘Fame,’ movie work in ‘Poetic Justice’ and the ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ film franchise, being of the world’s most awarded artists, and of course being the late Michael Jackson’s little sister


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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Semifinals Elimination – Who Went Home?

With so many amazing contenders in the ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ semifinals, it was really anyone’s guess who’d leave after Tuesday night’s elimination show.

So which three couples will move on to next week’s big finale?


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Celebrity Birthdays for May 15 – Wavy Gravy, Brian Eno and More

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

Wavy Gravy
Age: 76
Occupation: Cultural Icon
Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune Hog Farm, and hosting two shows on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Jam On” station


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This Day in History for May 15 – McDonald’s Opens First Restaurant and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1928 – Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, ‘Plane Crazy’ (More info)

1940 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in San Bernardino, Calif. (More info)


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‘Dancing with the Stars’ Review: Semifinal Night

Last week saw two couples eliminated from the ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ competition, leaving us with what may be the best semifinal group yet. And on Monday night, they all danced their perfectly-toned backsides off — so who’s got the best shot at moving on to next week’s finale extravaganza?

Let’s find out … LIIIIIIIVE!


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Celebrity Birthdays for May 14 – George Lucas, Mark Zuckerberg and More

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

George Lucas
Age: 68
Occupation: Writer, Producer and Director
Known For: Creating the ‘Star Wars’ franchise, endlessly tinkering with it to the great annoyance of fans, co-creating the ‘Indiana Jones’ franchise along with Steven Spielberg, directing films like ‘American Graffiti,’ and being the founder, chairman and CEO of Lucasfilm


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This Day in History for May 14 – Skylab Launched and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – The Lewis and Clark Expedition begins its historic journey (More info)

1904 – St. Louis, Mo. hosts the first Olympic Games in the United States (More info)


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Celebrity Birthdays for May 11 – Martha Quinn, Cory Monteith and More

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

Martha Quinn
Age: 53
Occupation: Television and Radio Personality
Known For: Being one of the five original VJs on MTV, where her girl-next-door personality made her the object of affection for 1980s schoolboys everywhere, and currently hosting ‘Martha Stewart Presents’ on the Sirius satellite radio ’80s on 8 channel


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This Day in History for May 11 – Bob Marley Dies and More

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1846 – President James K. Polk asked for and received a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War (More info)

1924 – Mercedes-Benz is formed when Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merge their two companies (More info)


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Managers Reveal the Most Bizarre Reasons People Give for Quitting Their Jobs

Just because the unemployment rate is high doesn’t mean everyone is desperate for work — some are even willing to leave their jobs altogether.

And when they do, the reasons they sometimes give are rather eyebrow-raising.


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Why Are So Many of Us Right-Handed?

If you’re left-handed, you know how tough it is to live in a right-handed world. Now scientists have discovered why so many of us are right-hand dominant:.

The answer may surprise you.