celebrities

What's in a name? Probably hours and hours of therapy if you're parents named you what these celebrities named their babies.

Over the years, many people in the public eye—including actors, NASCAR drivers, musicians, political leaders, supermodels and more—have gotten involved with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

After being on a journey with my family for a few days I have come to realize that love is truly an amazing thing. It is love that binds us together and keeps us strong and to be quite honest keeps us from doing horrible things to each other when we have been trapped in a small room for several days.

These year-end compilations of people we lost in the past year always get to me. This one is about the most complete as I've seen yet.

I think for all the things we are told we are supposed to be excited about there are quite a few of us that either don't get it, or don't want to get it. This guy might just be the second coming of Andy Rooney because he doesn't get it either.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Richard Dreyfuss Age: 64 Occupation: Actor Known For: Films such as ‘American Graffiti,’ ‘Jaws,’ and ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind,’ winning an Oscar for ‘The Goodbye Girl,’ and another nomination for ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: “Weird Al” Yankovic Age: 52 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Director Known For: Recording at least 150 humorous songs that make light of popular culture and often parody established hits, selling more than 12 million albums, winning three Grammys, and directing videos for other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, and th

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 42 BC – Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (More info) 1850 – The first National Women’s Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (More info)

I don't understand the fascination that women have with shoes. For me they are things to put on my feet so my knarly, hairy toes don't offend those around me. For the ladies, shoes are the ultimate obsession. Krista from the morning show has a walk-in closet full of shoes for all occaisions, each box with a photo of the shoes on the outside to make selection easier...

When it comes to wealth, there’s rich and there’s “I can see my name from space” rich. Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family, carved his name — in giant 1000 meter letters — into the desert of an United Arab Emirates island he owns. His sand namesake is so massive that the H, the first A and part of the M have been turned into waterways.

I am all for journalists digging deep to get a story. I don't like this kind of journalism though. A reporter for  News International has allegedly hacked into to Kate Middleton, now Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, personal telephone and financial accounts. The company that did the hacking  is owned by  Rupert Murdoch the same guy that owns Fox and Fox News.

Famous people usually make a lot of money. No big stretch right there. Somewhere along the way their "assets" usually help them make the aforementioned load of fat jack. So, celebrities have to take care of what their mommas gave them. Here's a list of 6 crazy things celebrities have insured. ... Read More ...

 Be on the lookout for random sightings this weekend! So many festivals, so little time. Parks Cracklin Cookoff, Cajun Woodstock, Etoufee Festival in Arnaudville, Jazz Fest, Festival Internationale....and the list goes on! Wherever you land this weekend for food, art  and music...be safe, have fun, and be thankful that we live in a state that we can choose from so much on any given weekend! Read M

Wow, I sure am glad MY picture is not sitting in front of some IRS agent's desk. When they say Big Brother is Watching You...I guess they really mean it...Happy Tax Day, ya'll

All of these are hilarious. I sure hope no one is looking up MY high School yearbook picture!