What Do Dick Clark and Denzel Washington Have in Common?
Both were born in Mount Vernon, New York, a quarter-century apart: Clark in 1929 and Washington in 1954.
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Art Bell Joins the Radio Hall of Fame
A story we missed in 2008: Eerie radio host Art Bell was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.It happened in November. Here’s his show card from the HOF, plus a bonus photo of Bell signing his poster next to a large dish of mixed nuts.
Obama’s Puppy is Not The Top Pet Story of 2008?
A 44-pound housecat is supposedly more vital to the national psyche.
John Daly Guesses He Has Been Suspended for Six Months
Wild-man golfer John Daly says he has been suspended from PGA tournaments for six months. He doesn’t seem clear on the details.Well, he’s a fascinating guy. When he’s not losing millions gambling, or getting threatened with a steak knife by his wife, he still plays golf at a pretty high level for a guy who weighs 300+ pounds and surely doesn’t practice much.
Michael Cera to Play Gilligan in a Movie Remake?
So say the NY Daily News and AHN.(With Beyoncé as Ginger!)Jossip helpfully suggests Christopher Walken as The Millionaire.
You Can Relax, Dr. Chu – Hamsters Are On the Job
“The hamster has to run flat out for 45 minutes to shred one sheet of A4 paper.”Reports The Daily Telegram.
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MTV suggests new names for Bristol Palin’s baby.
Three-State Catfight For the Lincoln Bicentennial
Speaking of the upcoming Abraham Lincoln bicentennial: No surprise that Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana all have special websites for the event.Everyone wants a piece of the old railsplitter.
SuperNerd Becomes Mister 3300
Energy Secretary nominee Steven Chu is Who2’s 3300th profile. His profile went live yesterday.More about this amazing man in a later blog post.
“I Don’t Like Touching Jerry Minor’s Feet!”
We’re getting lots of searches for actress Rebecca Romijn the last few days… presumably looking for this video.That’s her real-life husband, Jerry O’Connell, playing Mr. Romijn.