Recent Popular Culture Blog | Odd Bin PostsCelebrities Who Had Baseball Dreams - Part 2by Libby Pelham22 Apr 2009 06:19 AMAnother baseball season has kicked off and there are a least a few celebrities who, at one time, hoped to be on a diamond instead of on the big or small screen. Actor Kurt Russell's father was a baseball player and Kurt had hoped to follow in his footsteps. Celebrities Who Had Baseball Dreams - Part 1by Libby Pelham19 Apr 2009 06:15 PMMany a little boy has had dreams of playing professional baseball one day, but did you know that some of your favorites had to settle for celebrity stardom instead? And Number 1 on the Charts is...Al Capone?by Libby Pelham18 Apr 2009 01:51 PMJust the other day, I blogged about how Al Capone, Public Enemy #1, was brought down by the IRS. Now, it looks like as if the man who reportedly arranged the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 also had a tender side as well. Strange Celebrity Phobiasby Libby Pelham31 Mar 2009 04:39 PMI was listening to a recent podcast of one of my favorite NPR shows, Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me. On this particular broadcast, their guest was Philippe Petit. If you don't know who Philippe Petit is, you obviously didn't read my review of the 81st Annual Academy Awards. What is Falling from the Sky?by Libby Pelham19 Feb 2009 02:07 PMThere are weird things falling from the sky and no, my name is not Chicken Little. Last Monday, the people of Austin, Texas saw a fireball streaking through the sky. Most people might think it was a meteor, but the fireball was seen during the day. The History of the Toys for Tots Programby Libby Pelham21 Dec 2008 08:57 AMYou have probably seen advertisement in your local community for the Toys for Tots program. This is the program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve that gives toys to needy children in the community. Billy Bob Thornton - a Curse to Co-Stars?by Libby Pelham23 Nov 2008 04:11 PMI like Billy Bob Thornton. Oh, I know, he can be a bit freaky in real life with the vial of blood around his neck (when he and Angelina were still together) and the fear of antiques (what is that all about?). But, I think he is an excellent actor with a certain kind of quirky charm. Look Who's Turning 50 - Part IIby Libby Pelham31 Aug 2008 11:04 AMYesterday, I was blogging about everyone turning 50 this year. Bigfoot Found?by Libby Pelham17 Aug 2008 01:49 PMOne of the arguments I've always heard against the existence of Bigfoot is "Well, if he does exist, why hasn't anyone ever come across a body?" What is someone DID come across a Bigfoot body? Miracle Subway Romance Endsby Libby Pelham29 Jul 2008 10:19 AMIf you have ever heard the James Blunt song, "You're Beautiful," you probably know the lyrics: I saw an angel. Of that I'm sure. She smiled at me on the subway. She was with another man. But I won't lose no sleep on that, 'Cause I've got a plan. Recent Blog Comments Libby Pelham says... "I would pay to see both him and Kate just go away!" Michele Cheplic says... "It was just a matter of time before Jon self destructed." |
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