Happy Birthday to soul, gospel singer Emily “Cissy” Houston (née Drinkard; born September 30, 1933). She led a successful career as a backup singer for such artists as Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin, and is now primarily a solo artist, and has won two Grammy Awards for her work. She is mother of Whitney Houston, […]
Happy Birthday President Obama! We are celebrating with 55 pictures from his amazing journey! TRENDING STORIES: Top 10 BET Hip Hop Award Cyphers Of All-Time 35 Reasons We Will Miss The Obama Family Blue Ivy Carter Baby Book Rickey Smiley’s Message To Parents: “You Don’t Have To Give Them Everything” [EXCLUSIVE AUDIO]
GETTY IMAGES: When we first met Malia Obama, she was a little kid wearing pink barrettes and patent leather mary janes. But since she first came to the White House, the girl has grown up. Now, she is arguably as much of a style icon as her mama. The 6’1” beauty swans around in printed dresses, […]
The Queen of Soul turns 74 today. Aretha Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn., but spent most of her childhood in Detroit. Though she never recorded for Motown, she undeniably was part of the legendary soul sound pumping out of the Motor City in the 1960s. Her father, C.L. Franklin, was […]
Today’s a day to celebrate The work of someone gone but great. Come on now, don’t be obtuse, Let’s all give thanks to Dr. Seuss. His name was Theodor Seuss Geisel And all the kids they think he’s swell. Born March 2, 1904 His family they brewed beer and more. By high school he was […]
Martin Goodkin likes to say American presidents can’t be chosen without his blessing. This year, the retired gay-rights activist and author will celebrate his birthday, something he does only every four years. Goodkin is one of almost 5 million leap year babies in the world, and like any quadrennial event, his birthday isn’t just another […]
