Rischgitz, Hulton Archive/Ian Waldie, Getty Images This Day in History for May 7 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Debuts and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1718 – New Orleans, Louisiana (first named La Nouvelle-Orléans) was founded by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville (More info)
1824 – Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, famous for its ‘Ode to Joy’ melody, debuts in Vienna (More info)
4EnvisioningVintage/sweetleafvintage/LipStickWhiskey, Etsy 10 Creative and Fun Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from Etsy
Mother's Day is coming up in about two weeks, and we know a lot of you are still twiddling your thumbs before conceding to give your mom a bar of soap. Stop right there! Don't you think you're mom, the best mom in the world, deserves something a little more thoughtful and creative for Mother's Day?
Etsy (3)/Handout, Getty Images 16 Wacky Pinatas That Will Get You Pumped for Cinco de Mayo
You don’t have to crack open a pinata to enjoy Cinco de Mayo, but it certainly gets you in the right mood. Everyone from little kids to hammered Corona-and-margarita drinkers love scrambling to get their free candy, but there are some pinatas out there that are just too awesome to demolish.
Ethan Miller/Ethan Miller/Jason Merritt/Alexandra Wyman/Jason Merritt, Getty Images 2012 Oscars – See the Big Night’s Worst Dressed Celebrities
The 2012 Oscars is that one night a year where no one wants to be on the worst dressed list. Despite all their efforts, however, there’s always those handful of stars that think they’re workin’ it when really Tim Gunn is rolling his eyes in the background.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images 2012 Oscars Night Erupts With Tweets Asking, ‘Who Is Billy Crystal?’
You know you’re getting older when it seems like nobody on Twitter knows who Billy Crystal is. Yeah, you read that right. Loads of people (and by people we mean out-of-touch teens) took to the Twittersphere after seeing the opening of the 2012 Oscars with utter confusion as to who the iconic actor is.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images Emma Stone Was the Cutest 2012 Oscars Presenter
The 2012 Oscars was Emma Stone’s first time presenting an award and she was super excited. (We’re letting you know just in case you didn’t already get that from her bit.) You know who wasn’t revved up at all, though? Her co-presenter Ben Stiller.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images 2012 Oscars – See the Best Dressed Celebrities
The 2012 Oscars is like the Super Bowl of fashion, and while not everyone can be an Academy Award winner, some are definitely winning in the best dressed category.
Vince Bucci, Getty Images Celebs Tweet Their Tributes to Late ‘Soul Train’ Creator Don Cornelius [IMAGES]
The music world is still reeling from the death of ‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius, who died yesterday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In particular, members of the R&B and hip hop community were moved by the passing of an icon whose TV show introduced many of them to legends like Marvin Gaye and Michael Jackson.
lisaschafferphoto, Flickr/Thinkstock/sully213, Flickr Adorable Babies Ready For New Year’s Eve [PHOTOS]
Party animals love New Year’s Eve because they get to drink themselves silly, throw glitter everywhere and dress up like babies without being thought of as creepers (in most cases, anyway). Rather than welcoming in 2012 with pictures of sloppy drunks in diapers, however, let’s instead focus on actual babies. They’re much cuter and don’t scream “Party!” every few minutes. Check out some sweet ‘Baby New Years’ below.
Kevin Dietsch-Pool, Getty Images What Did President Barack Obama Buy on His Holiday Shopping Trip? [PHOTOS]
Now here’s some fun holiday news. President Barack Obama shops at Best Buy and PetSmart… just like us!
And what, pray tell, was our nation’s leader shopping for? Why, Christmas gifts for the family, of course.
Thinkstock 20 Awesome Dogs Getting Ready for the Holidays [PICTURES]
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A recent study claims that a lot of Americans aren't getting into the holiday spirit. Well, if that's true, then we think we've found the solution — cute dogs in holiday costumes! They're fun to look at and an excellent source of inspiration for dressing up your own puppies.
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Looking Glass, Flickr Wondering What Most Use the Internet for? Well, It’s Not That Exciting — Survey of the Day
Why did the average American go online? For no particular reason (Ba-dum-bum).
Although this may not become the newest joke anytime soon, it’s actually a true statement. According to a new report from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 53 percent of 18- to 29-year-old Americans go online just for fun or to waste time. With 2,260 participating adults, it turns out that 58 percent of all adults go online for the same reason.
96% Of Restaurants Exceed USDA Daily Limits May 17, 2012
Sharp Dressed Man, ZZ Top, Rayman's Song Of The Day [VIDEO] May 17, 2012
Mick Jagger Reveals Jeff Beck Will Join Him on 'SNL' May 17, 2012
Donna Summer Dead At 63 May 17, 2012
