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Kate Beckinsale

actressBorn: 7/26/1974Birthplace: London, England Beckinsale hails from a family of actors. Her deceased father, Richard Beckinsale, was a popular British television actor in the 1970s. Fiction and…

2015 Grammy Awards

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…

2015 Grammy Awards

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 15, 2016. It was an evening of memorable performances, including Lady Gaga's tribute…

Harry Potter, Cast at Last

Harry Potter, Cast at Last A young actor gets ready to enroll in Hogwarts by Holly Hartman   Visit our Harry Potter Page for more news! This article was posted on January 20, 2000…

Keanu Reeves

actorBorn: 9/2/1964Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon Despite a deadpan style, Keanu Reeves has developed an impressive portfolio of acting parts. His theatrical start at Shakespeare and Company in Lenox…

Millard Fillmore

Born: 1/7/1800Birthplace: Cayuga County, N.Y. Millard Fillmore was born at Locke, Cayuga County, N.Y., on Jan. 7, 1800. A lawyer, he entered politics with the Anti-Masonic Party under the…

World Cup: Iran

Iran (Group F)FIFA World Ranking: 42 Players to Watch: Khodadad Azizi (F), Ali Daei (F), Karim Bagheri (M) Prospects: Iran has shown flashes of soccer brilliance but has a long way to go to…

Pachelbel: One-Hit Wonder?

The Question: Did Pachelbel compose anything other than Canon in D Major? The Answer: Yes. In fact, for centuries, Johann Pachelbel (…

What is Ramadan?

The Question: What is Ramadan and how is it celebrated? The Answer: Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a "month of blessing"…

The Economist's Toolbox: Watch Out!

Watch Out!The Economist's ToolboxIntroductionNumbers Please: Economic DataWatch Out! When you are considering economic data and other numbers, for example financial data, watch out for the…