Recent Popular Culture Blog | People/Biography PostsCelebrities and the Taxman - Part 2by Libby Pelham09 Apr 2009 08:41 PMThe other day, I blogged about celebrities with current tax woes. But, what of those that fell out of the good graces of the IRS in the past? Spiro Agnew learned that being the Vice President of the U.S. wasn't enough to ward off the IRS when they came looking for their money. Celebrities and the Taxman - Part Iby Libby Pelham07 Apr 2009 06:30 PMThe tax deadline is almost upon us and you may be feeling a little blue, especially if you owe the Internal Revenue Service money. But, chances are, things could be worse. Barack Obama Inspired by Abraham Lincolnby Libby Pelham20 Jan 2009 04:28 PMIn case you've missed it in the news, Barack Obama seems to be taking quite a bit of inspiration from our sixteenth President Abraham Lincoln. This is understandable considering the two have quite a bit in common. Penn, Teller, & James Randiby Libby Pelham19 Jan 2009 05:03 PMLast Friday, I watched "Don't Forget the Lyrics." I love trying to get the lyrics correct on this game show, but usually, I record it and fast forward through the unnecessary dialogue that occurs. Who was Harvey Milk?by Libby Pelham26 Dec 2008 08:55 PMThis holiday season, you will probably hear about a new film titled Milk, which stars Sean Penn. He's been nominated for a Golden Globe and there is already Oscar buzz about his performance, but you may wonder who Harvey Milk was. Celebrity Drops Outsby Libby Pelham09 Oct 2008 12:04 PMBeing a celebrity is hard, especially if you are a child star. Many are so focused on their careers that they forgo something many of us take for granted - a high school education. 50 Part Bruce Lee Biography to Air on Chinese Televisionby Libby Pelham07 Oct 2008 01:23 PMAs odd as it sounds, Bruce Lee has been an action hero around the world, except in China. Lee films didn't show up on video in China until the 80s, approximately 10 years after his death in 1973. Look Who's Turning 50by Libby Pelham30 Aug 2008 07:16 PMThis is a big year for several celebrities - the big 50. You might be surprised to see who is turning 50 this year: Madonna Yes, it's true - the Material Girl just turned 50 on August 16th, amid reports that her marriage was over due to an affair with Yankee Alex Rodriguez. Steve Martin's Comedic Geniusby Libby Pelham12 Jul 2008 10:40 AMI just got through reading Steve Martin's biography, Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life. The book was a good, easy read, but it also gave some insight into Steve's life. I guess I usually think of a comedian as being outgoing and the life of the party, but that is not always the case. Jay Bakker: A Different Kind of Ministryby Libby Pelham10 Jul 2008 06:29 PMThe other day I was writing about infamous hotel rooms and I mentioned the one in which Jim Bakker, head of the PTL Ministries, went to with his then secretary Jessica Hahn. 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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