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Happy Birthday, Jean Claude Van Damme! Here's a Splits Supercut

Emerald Catron — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:15:49 +0000

What better way to celebrate October 18th, aka JCVD’s b-day, than by admiring his ability to do the splits? Really. If you can think of a better way, let us know. Until then, enjoy this supercut of Jean Claude doing the splits, often for seemingly no reason. We can almost taste the birthday cake. Source: [...]

Celebrity Birthdays for October 3 – Lindsey Buckingham, Gwen Stefani and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:00:25 +0000

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

Lindsey Buckingham
Age: 62
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Being the guitarist and male lead singer of the group Fleetwood Mac, whose many hits include ‘Go Your Own Way,’ ‘Don’t Stop,’ and ‘Tusk,’ his former relationship with bandmate Stevie Nicks, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Celebrity Birthdays for October 1 – Jimmy Carter, Zach Galifianakis and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 03:00:42 +0000

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

Jimmy Carter
Age: 87
Occupation: Politician and Activist
Known For: Serving as the 39th President of the United States, creating the the Department of Energy and the Department of Education while in office, winning the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work, and his extensive worldwide travels to conduct peace negotiations, observe elections, and advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations

Celebrity Birthdays for September 30 – Johnny Mathis, T-Pain and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:00:06 +0000

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

Johnny Mathis
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: A five-decade career during which he’s had seventy-three Billboard hits, such as ‘Chances Are,’ ‘Misty,’ and ‘Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,’ and selling more than 350 million albums worldwide

T-Pain
Age: 26
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Rapper
Known For: Winning a 2008 Grammy for his collaboration with Kanye West, ‘Good Life,’ winning another in 2010 with Jamie Foxx for the single ‘Blame It,’ founding the label Nappy Boy Entertainment, and his creative use of the the Auto-Tune pitch correction effect

Celebrity Birthdays for September 29 – Jerry Lee Lewis, Bryant Gumbel and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:00:22 +0000

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

Jerry Lee Lewis
Age: 76
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Helping pioneer rock and roll music, songs like ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,’ ‘Great Balls of Fire,’ and ‘Breathless,’ once marrying his 13-year-old cousin, and his nickname ‘The Killer’

Bryant Gumbel
Age: 63
Occupation: Television Journalist and Sportscaster
Known For: Fifteen years as co-host of NBC’s ‘The Today Show,’ and currently hosting HBO’s acclaimed investigative series ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 21 – Bill Murray, Faith Hill and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:00:12 +0000

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

Bill Murray
Age: 61
Occupation: Actor and Screenwriter
Known For: Being part of the original cast of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ starring in numerous comedy classics like ‘Caddyshack,’ ‘Ghostbusters,’ and ‘Stripes,’ and garnering an Oscar nomination for his dramatic role in ‘Lost in Translation’

Faith Hill
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer
Known For: Selling more than 40 million records worldwide, country-pop crossover hits like ‘Breathe’ and ‘The Way You Love Me,’ and her marriage to fellow country superstar Tim McGraw

Celebrity Birthdays for September 20 – Sophia Loren, Kristen Johnston and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:00:26 +0000

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

Sophia Loren
Age: 77
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning 50 international awards including two Oscars, seven Golden Globes, and a Grammy, being an iconic sex symbol, and appearing in movies such as ‘Marriage Italian-Style’ and ‘Ready to Wear’

Kristen Johnston
Age: 44
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing Sally Solomon in the television series ’3rd Rock from the Sun,’ which garnered her two Emmy Awards

Celebrity Birthdays for September 14 – Melissa Leo, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:00:00 +0000

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

Melissa Leo
Age: 51
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Winning a 2010 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her work in ‘The Fighter,’ and her current role on the HBO series ‘Treme’

Kimberly Williams-Paisley
Age: 40
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Movies such as ‘Father of the Bride,’ television shows such as ‘All About Jim’ and ‘The George Lopez Show,’ and her marriage to country star Brad Paisley

Celebrity Birthdays for September 13 – Peter Cetera, Jean Smart and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:00:30 +0000

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

Peter Cetera
Age: 67
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Serving as lead vocalist for the group Chicago on such hits as ’25 or 6 to 4,’ ‘If You Leave Me Now,’ and ‘Wishing You Were Here,’ and having solo hits such as ‘Glory of Love’ and ‘The Next Time I Fall’

Jean Smart
Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Playing the ditzy Charlene on the CBS sitcom ‘Designing Women,’ and roles in other shows like ’24,’ ‘Samantha Who?,’ and ‘Hawaii Five-0′

Celebrity Birthdays for September 12 – Louis C.K., Jennifer Hudson and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:00:38 +0000

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

Louis C.K.
Age: 44
Occupation: Actor, Screenwriter, and Comedian
Known For: A dry, acerbic and hilariously angry comedic style, prior gigs writing for late-night shows such as ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ and ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien,’ and writing, directing and starring in the Emmy-nominated FX series ‘Louie’

Jennifer Hudson
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer and Actress
Known For: Winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls,’ losing several members of her family in a tragic 2008 multiple murder, and dropping an enormous amount of weight after becoming a spokesperson for Weight Watchers

Celebrity Birthdays for September 11 – Tommy Shaw, Harry Connick, Jr. and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:00:44 +0000

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

Tommy Shaw
Age: 58
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Singing lead for the band Styx on hits such as ‘Renegade’ and ‘Babe,’ co-writing and singing the rock supergroup Damn Yankees’ biggest hit, ‘High Enough,’ and releasing several solo albums

Harry Connick, Jr.
Age: 44
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, and Actor
Known For: His seven Top 20 US albums and ten US jazz albums that reached number one on the charts, a throwback style reminiscent of the 1940s Rat Pack singers, and appearing in films such as ‘Independence Day’ and ‘Hope Floats’ and on TV shows such as ‘Will & Grace’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 9 – Hugh Grant, Adam Sandler and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:02:55 +0000

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

Hugh Grant
Age: 51
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Movies such as ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘Notting Hill,’ and ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary,’ a long relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley, and a bout of temporary insanity when he hooked up with a street prostitute in 1995

Adam Sandler
Age: 45
Occupation: Actor, Comedian, Singer, and Songwriter
Known For: His work on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and in films such as ‘Billy Madison,’ ‘Happy Gilmore,’ and ’50 First Dates,’ and funny original songs such as ‘The Chanukah Song’

Celebrity Birthdays for September 8 – Aimee Mann, Pink and More

Shauna Wright — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:00:36 +0000

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

Aimee Mann
Age: 51
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Songs such as ‘Voices Carry’ while with the alt-rock band ‘Til Tuesday and ‘That’s Just What You Are’ as a solo artist, having tracks featured on numerous movie soundtracks, and being beloved by indie music fans

Pink
Age: 32
Occupation: Singer and Songwriter
Known For: Her amazing whiskey-soaked voice, athletic and acrobatic stage shows, hits such as ‘Get The Party Started,’ ‘So What,’ and ‘Raise Your Glass,’ and her marriage to professional motocross racer Carey Hart

Celebrity Birthdays for September 7 – Chrissie Hynde, Evan Rachel Wood and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:00:25 +0000

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

Chrissie Hynde
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Her trailblazing work as lead vocalist for the rock group The Pretenders, songs such as ‘Brass in Pocket,’ ‘My City Was Gone,’ and ‘Middle of the Road,’ and having children with Ray Davies of the Kinks and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds

Evan Rachel Wood
Age: 24
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Roles on TV shows such as ‘American Gothic’ and ‘Once and Again,’ roles in films such as ‘Running with Scissors,’ ‘The Wrestler’ and ‘Thirteen,’ and a recently-ended creepy long-time romance with Marilyn Manson

Celebrity Birthdays for September 6 – Roger Waters, Jeff Foxworthy and More

Shauna Wright — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 20:00:48 +0000

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

Roger Waters
Age: 68
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: Co-founding the legendary band Pink Floyd, selling 200 million albums worldwide, and songs such as ‘Wish You Were Here,’ ‘Comfortably Numb,’ ‘Another Brick in the Wall (Part II),’ and ‘Money’

Jeff Foxworthy
Age: 53
Occupation: Comedian, Television Personality, and Author
Known For: The Blue Collar Comedy Tour along with Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and Ron White, his “you might be a redneck” jokes, and hosting the quiz show ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’

Freddie Mercury's Birthday Honored With Google Doodle [VIDEO]

Andrea Rosen — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:51:09 +0000

To commemorate what would have been Queen singer Freddie Mercury’s 65th birthday this weekend, Google published a Mercury-ized doodle on their homepage, along with an accompanying animated video. The clip imagines the late star (who passed away in 1991 due to AIDS complications), cavorting through a heavenscape packed with 8-bit objects and some of his most iconic outfits.

Celebrity Birthdays for September 5 – Raquel Welch, Michael Keaton and More

Shauna Wright — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:12:05 +0000

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

Raquel Welch
Age: 71
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Wearing a fur bikini in 1967′s ‘One Million Years B.C.’ and the resulting poster that has adorned the walls of countless guys for decades, being a pitchwoman for Foster Grant, and her impossibly ageless beauty

Michael Keaton
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in ‘Mr. Mom,’ ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘Batman,’ and ‘Batman Returns,’ voiceover work in ‘Cars’ and ‘Toy Story 3,’ and a previous long-term relationship with actress Courteney Cox

Celebrity Birthdays for September 4 – Drew Pinsky, Beyoncé Knowles and More

Shauna Wright — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:00:28 +0000

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

Drew Pinsky
Age: 53
Occupation: Radio/TV Personality, Physician, and Addiction Medicine Specialist
Known For: Serving as the host of the nationally syndicated call-in radio show, ‘Loveline’ and the TV talk show ‘Dr. Drew,’ and producing and and starring in the VH1 show ‘Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew’

Beyoncé Knowles
Age: 30
Occupation: Singer, Actress, and Fashion Designer
Known For: A hugely successful career as the lead singer of Destiny’s Child and as a solo artist, roles in films such as ‘Dreamgirls,’ her marriage to rap superstar Jay-Z, and recently stealing the show at the MTV VMAs when she revealed her pregnancy during an on-stage performance

Celebrity Birthdays for September 3 – Charlie Sheen, Shaun White and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:56:59 +0000

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

Charlie Sheen
Age: 46
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Films such as ‘Platoon’ and ‘Major League,’ a special affection for porn stars and call girls, and being fired from the hit sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men’ when an unfortunate combination of chemicals and hubris turned him into a self-destructive tabloid magnet

Shaun White
Age: 25
Occupation: Professional Snowboarder
Known For: His nickname “The Flying Tomato,” winning multiple gold medals at the Olympics and in the Winter X Games, several video games bearing his name and likeness, and earning an estimated $9 million in endorsement fees from companies like Hewlett-Packard

Celebrity Birthdays for September 2 – Keanu Reeves, Salma Hayek and More

Shauna Wright — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:05:48 +0000

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

Keanu Reeves
Age: 47
Occupation: Actor
Known For: Roles in films such as ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,’ ‘Speed,’ and the ‘Matrix’ trilogy, internet memes using his photos, and a laid-back demeanor

Salma Hayek
Age: 45
Occupation: Actress
Known For: An Oscar-nominated turn in ‘Frida,’ roles on TV shows such as ‘Ugly Betty,’ and her marriage to French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault