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Study Says Teenagers Are Bombarded with Alcohol Brand Name-Dropping in Music
In a new study published Thursday, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Dartmouth University found that American teens who listen to music hear about 34 name-brand references to alcohol every day — something that could contribute to teen substance abuse.
This Day in History for October 21 – Guggenheim Museum Opens and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1861 – Union troops suffer a devastating defeat in the Battle of Ball’s Bluff, the second major engagement of the Civil War (More info)
1921 – President Warren G. Harding delivers the first speech by a sitting President against lynching in the deep south (More info)
UPDATE: Libyan Dictator Muammar Gadhafi Killed by Rebels in Sirte
Former Libyan dictator Muammar Gadhafi, who’s been in hiding since August when a NATO-backed rebel force seized his headquarters in Tripoli, was killed on Thursday after rebels stormed his hometown of Sirte, where the last remnants of troops loyal to him were hiding. He was 69 years old.
New Movie Releases: ‘Paranormal Activity 3,’ ‘Johnny English Reborn,’ ‘The Three Musketeers’
With two sequels and a remake, this weekend’s movie premieres may not appeal to fans of completely new material, but they should make those who enjoyed the originals very happy.
This Day in History for October 20 – McCarthyism Hits Hollywood and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1944 – Two liquid gas tanks explode in Cleveland, Ohio, killing 130 people and leveling 30 city blocks (More info)
1944 – General Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he declared “I shall return” (More info)
This Day in History for October 18 – Alaska Becomes US Territory and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1469 – Ferdinand of Aragon marries Isabella of Castile in Valladolid, beginning a cooperative reign that would unite Spain and elevate the nation to a dominant world power (More info)
1648 – Boston Shoemakers form the first US labor organization (More info)
Weekend Box Office: ‘Real Steel’ Stays at the Top of the Heap
Hugh Jackman’s futuristic father-and-son action flick ‘Real Steel’ earned $16.3 million at the box office this weekend, keeping it atop the charts for the second week in a row.
Fifth ‘Die Hard’ Movie, ‘A Good Day to Die Hard,’ to Be Released in 2013
In a move sure to get a few yells of “yippee-ki-yay!” from Bruce Willis fans, the fifth installment of the star’s popular ‘Die Hard’ franchise has a name and a release date — it’ll be called ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’ and hit theaters on Valentine’s Day of 2013.
10 Halloween Costumes Everyone Will Wear in 2011
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Halloween is fast approaching. Besides figuring out exactly how much candy you'll need for the trick-or-treaters this year, another burning question remains: how will you dress for those adult parties and festivities? While you can always go with the tried-and-true — zombies, vampires, and superheroes — may we suggest something a little more timely? We took a look
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This Day in History for October 14 – Yeager Breaks Sound Barrier and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1908 – The Chicago Cubs defeat the Detroit Tigers, clinching their last World Series to date (More info)
1912 – While campaigning in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, presidential candidate Theodore Roosevelt is shot and mildly wounded (More info)
Scarlett Johansson’s Alleged Email Hacker Arrested, Faces 121 Years in Jail
Floridian Christopher Chaney, 35, was arrested in Jacksonville on Wednesday, accused of hacking into the email accounts of dozens of celebrities.
While stars such as Vanessa Hudgens, Jessica Alba, Mila Kunis, Christina Aguilera and Miley Cyrus were all allegedly victimized, Chaney’s most notorious hack is believed to have led to nude photos of actress Scarlett Johansson being leaked onto the inter
New Movie Releases: ‘The Big Year,’ ‘Footloose,’ ‘The Thing’
Whether you want to laugh, dance or just be scared, one of this weekend’s new movies should have something just for you.
In ‘The Big Year,’ Owen Wilson, Jack Black and Steve Martin star as three obsessive bird watchers duking it out to see who can spot the most species in a given year.