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Aug 16, 2008 6:36 PM CDT

Madge Makes 50 Look Good

Madonna becomes poster child for fans at half century mark

(Newser) - The Material Girl may be adding a new role in her career: poster child for the 50-and-fabulous, the AP reports. She's athletic, ambitious, kicking off a world tour next month—what more does an aging fan need? "I just think she's awesome," a 55-year-old mom said. "Here's...

Mandela's Birthday Wish: Help the Poor

Jul 18, 2008 12:06 PM CDT

Mandela's Birthday Wish: Help the Poor

South African legend celebrates 90th, calls on rich to do more

(Newser) - Nelson Mandela turned 90 today, and he used the occasion to talk to reporters about the plight of South Africa’s poor, the BBC reports. “If you are poor, you are not likely to live long,” he said. “There are many people in South Africa who are...

Quebec City Celebrates 400th

Jul 3, 2008 5:10 PM CDT

Quebec City Celebrates 400th

Officials pay tribute to Canada's 'most beautiful city,' weather notwithstanding

(Newser) - Canadians celebrated the 400th birthday of Quebec City today, the Toronto Globe and Mail reports. In a rain-drenched ceremony, Prime Minister Stephen Harper praised the adventurous Quebecois spirit and the city—“the most beautiful city in Canada, the most enchanting"—where explorer Samuel de Champlain landed on July...

Candidates Grapple With Timing of VP Picks

Jun 30, 2008 6:41 PM CDT

Candidates Grapple With Timing of VP Picks

2 conventions, 1 Olympic games, and an August birthday complicate matters

(Newser) - Barack Obama and John McCain must do more than pick VP candidates—they have to time the announcements carefully, a key tactical move in a busy summer, the New York Times reports. Two national conventions, the Beijing Olympics, and Obama's Aug. 4 birthday all help or hinder the timing, but...

Mandela to Nutty Naomi: You're Not on the List

Jun 25, 2008 5:50 PM CDT

Mandela to Nutty Naomi: You're Not on the List

Model citizen no longer, Campbell can't attend 90th-birthday concert

(Newser) - Nelson Mandela personally barred Naomi Campbell from a London concert to celebrate his 90th birthday Friday, the Daily Mail reports, days after the supermodel was sentenced for assaulting airport police officers. The anti-apartheid hero—whom Campbell calls her "honorary grandfather"—is said to be particularly disappointed that she...

Pam Bares All for
Hef's Birthday

Apr 7, 2008 12:59 PM CDT

Pam Bares All for Hef's Birthday

Ex-bunny's naked surprise makes turning 82 just fine for Playboy honcho

(Newser) - Pamela Anderson's birthday present to Hugh Hefner might have killed your average 82-year-old: The bottle blonde double-D surprised the "stunned" Playboy founder in his hotel room Saturday night with a private, naked lap dance, the Las-Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Birthday Bashes That Won't Bust Your Wallet

Sep 17, 2007 10:06 AM CDT

Birthday Bashes That Won't Bust Your Wallet

Make your kids feel special without an annual bank loan

(Newser) - Six Flags for 50 kids is out of reach for most parents, no matter how appreciative the 1-year-old. MSNBC tells how to give your kid a bash without unending bills:

Set a budget and share it with your kid
Keep the party small, especially for tots
Work with your kid

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Happy First Birthday, Mei Lan!

Sep 7, 2007 3:16 AM CDT

Happy First Birthday, Mei Lan!

Atlanta zoo hosts party with local fans and Chinese dignitaries

(Newser) - Atlanta's Panda cub Mei Lan celebrated her first birthday yesterday, and her keepers invited local fans and Chinese dignitaries to her party. The guest of honor napped through the hoopla, even when the zoo president called the big day "one of the most significant" in the zoo's 118-year history....

Indian Parents Spend It Like Beckham

Jul 31, 2007 11:20 AM CDT

Indian Parents Spend It Like Beckham

Birthday parties rival weddings as Indian wealth soars

(Newser) - As the Indian economy skyrockets to new levels, so do the price tags of kids' birthday parties, the Washington Post reports. The celebrations are providing a golden opportunity for parents to showcase their little darlings—and their new prosperity. Some predict the birthday hoopla—complete with party planners, catered halls,...

100 Years of Kisses

Jul 7, 2007 8:59 AM CDT

100 Years of Kisses

The iconic Hershey's Kiss hits the century mark today

(Newser) - Today the Hershey's Kiss will turn 100 and The Hershey Company is pulling out all the stops. What do you get the candy that has everything? A U.S. postage stamp? A 15,026 pound bigger-than-life-size version of itself? A party? Yes.

Prince Charming Turns 25

Jun 21, 2007 5:05 PM CDT

Prince Charming Turns 25

Future king celebrates B-day, inherits Di's millions

(Newser) - Prince William, the man who will be king, is about to get a whole lot richer. Today marks his 25th birthday, when he can start to collect his share of the $40 million left by his mother. It's also a time of reckoning, CBS News reports. William recently split with...