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Hilarious Celebrity 'Makeunders' Bring Stars Down to Our Level

Emerald Catron — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:00:54 +0000

These funny Photoshop manipulations are one better than “stars without makeup” photos. They aren’t just celebrities without makeup — they’re celebrities without stylists, personal chefs or trainers, or expensive clothes. We call it ‘Extreme Makeunder: Celebrity Edition.’ They’re all available on a Facebook page called “Planet Hiltron.” Here are a few we like. Check out [...]

10 Celebrity Bands You've Probably Never Heard Of

Donald Deane — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:00:08 +0000

If there's one Hollywood cliche you can count on, it's that most actors are frustrated musicians deep down inside. While the majority will never have major commercial success like, say, Rick Springfield, Patrick Swayze or Jamie Foxx (go ahead and laugh, but they all had number one singles), many gamely pursue a side career in music for years without being noticed by anyone but their most hardcore fans.

Celebs of All Kinds Get Involved With St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:30:12 +0000

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. Even decades ago, during fund-raisers for St. Jude, stars like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., Dinah Shore and Jack Benny helped raise awareness about St. Jude. [...]

Celebrity Presidential Debate Moderators: Who Would You Pick?

Sam Schleicher — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:14:14 +0000

Well, after two presidential debates and one VP debate, it seems no one is happy with the moderators. Who would you like to see as a moderator?

See Your Favorite Male Celebs Morphed Into Women [PHOTOS]

Emerald Catron — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:00:19 +0000

Photo blog Worth 1,000 had a contest for participants to turn male celebrities into women. The results are amazing, although usually not particularly attractive. Tom Hanks fared the best in this contest, probably because he is, as you know, awesome. Not everybody else came out looking like a fair maiden from the Renn Faire. Check [...]

Colt Ford to Host First-Annual Celebrity Golf Classic September 24

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:00:33 +0000

Colt Ford is putting his big heart to good use next month when he hosts the first-annual Colt Ford and Friends Celebrity Golf Classic in Georgia. The fundraising event is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 24 at Chateau Elan, just outside of Atlanta. Proceeds raised from the event will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help continue its mission of helping kids who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases by finding cures.

Carrie Underwood 'Can't Handle It' When Celebrities Can't Spell

Megan Pacella — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:00:07 +0000

Don’t expect to catch Carrie Underwood making spelling or grammar errors anytime soon. And if you know anything about the country songstress’ background, that shouldn’t surprise you. The ‘American Idol’ winner graduated magna cum laude from Northeastern State University with a communications degree. Though she’s a singing celeb now, Underwood’s focus was once journalism, so she still has an eye for her first love — good grammar.

Complete the Sentence: Who Would You Like to Meet?

Bruce — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:17 +0000

In a conversation about presidents (past and present), a friend of mine and I were discussing which we would like to meet. Regardless of politics, I have always thought Bill Clinton seemed like he would be fun to talk to. Of course, both Bushes would be great at a dinner party as well. Which brings me to today's "Complete The Sentence."