Shauna Wright
Weekend Box Office – ‘Contraband’ Makes a Stealthy First-Place Debut
Proving action movies are still box office catnip, Mark Wahlberg’s ‘Contraband‘ had a $24 million debut, making it the most popular flick at theaters this weekend.
Credit Card Debt Soars After Black Friday — Dollars and Sense
Retailers reported robust numbers on Black Friday last year, which surprised some analysts because the economy is still struggling and unemployment is high. But new data from the Federal Reserve shows where much of that money came from: credit cards.
Heather Locklear Hospitalized After Reportedly Mixing Prescription Drugs and Alcohol
Heather Locklear is having a rough couple of months. Back in November, she and longtime boyfriend Jack Wagner called off their engagement — and on Thursday, the 50-year-old Locklear was rushed to the hospital after taking what was deemed a “dangerous mix” of prescription drugs and alcohol.
Why Is Friday the 13th Considered So Unlucky?
Ah, yes. Another Friday the 13th, when the ultra-superstitious will hide at home with the shades drawn and hope nothing ill befalls them. But have you ever wondered why this particular date has the power to freak out so many people?
Want To See What The ‘Ultimate Woman’ Looks Like? [PIX]
If this woman looks like someone you know, trust us, she’s not. In fact, no one knows her — yet she’s been dubbed the world’s “ultimate celebrity.”
New Movie Releases — ‘Beauty and the Beast 3D,’ ‘Contraband,’ and ‘Joyful Noise’
Animation, action, or comedy? Take your pick — there’s one of each opening in wide-release this weekend.
10 Kids About to Be Devoured By Zoo Animals [VIDEOS]
Kids and animals go together like peanut butter and jelly. And sometimes the animals even treat the kids as tasty snacks — or at least wish they could.
Here are just a few reasons to be really nice to the people who make glass enclosures.
Target Ad Draws Praise for Featuring Young Boy With Down Syndrome [PHOTO]
Rick Smith, whose site ‘Noah’s Dad’ is about his son with Down syndrome, is singing the praises of big-box retailer Target, which recently included a 6-year-old boy with the chromosomal condition in one of its ads.
What Happens to Unredeemed Gift Cards?
The holidays may be over, but chances are you’ve got a constant reminder: a gift card. Gift cards are always a popular choice for holiday gifts, so you’d think more of them would actually be redeemed — but experts believe at least $2 billion worth of the cards given last year will never see a cash register.
So what happens to all that money?
Gas Prices Could Hit Record High This Year — Dollars and Sense
If it seems like it’s costing more and more to fill up your gas tank, it’s not just your imagination.
On average, a gallon of fuel costs 22 cents more than it did at this time last year. Worse yet, experts think it’ll climb higher still.
Rhode Island Man Had The Greatest Night at a Strip Club Ever
Rare is the man who hasn’t dreamed of getting lucky in a strip club. And for one guy, the fantasy actually came true — but not in the way you might think.
Weekend Box Office — ‘The Devil Inside’ Has a Frighteningly Good Debut
Exorcism thriller ‘The Devil Inside‘ had a $34.5 million opening this weekend, strong enough to bump ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol‘ out of first place after two weeks at the top.