Tiny hymnal from 1640, possibly first book printed in what is now the US, could fetch $30M

A tiny hymnal from 1640

 A tiny hymnal from 1640 believed to be the first book ever printed in what is now the United States is going up for auction, and it could sell for as much as $30 million.

Only 11 copies of the Bay Psalm Book survive in varying degrees of completeness. Members of Boston's Old South Church have authorized the sale of one of its two copies at Sotheby's Nov. 26, 2013.

Celebrity Birthdays - March 4, 2013

Today is Monday March 4, the 63rd day of 2013

Today's Celebrity Birthdays:  Actress Paula Prentiss is 75. Movie director Adrian Lyne is 72. Singer Bobby Womack is 69. Rock musician Chris Squire (Yes) is 65. Singer Shakin' Stevens is 65. Author
James Ellroy is 65. Texas Gov. Rick Perry is 63. Singer Chris Rea is 62. Actor Ronn Moss is 61. Actress

Celebrity Birthdays - March 3, 2013

Today is Sunday March 3, the 62nd day of 2013

Today's Celebrity Birthdays:  Socialite Lee Radziwill is 80.  Movie producer-director George Miller is 68.   Actress Hattie Winston is 68.  Singer Jennifer Warnes is 66.  Actor-director Tim Kazurinsky is 63.

Movie Review | 'Won't Back Down'



Viola Davis, left, and Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Won't Back Down."

"Won't Back Down," an education drama that takes a good-versus-evil tack, stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis.

If “The Simpsons” has taught us anything, it is that pious expressions of concern for “the children” are usually evidence of a political agenda in overdrive. “Won’t Back Down,” a new schoolhouse melodrama starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis, presents an especially blatant example of this rule. A movie that insists, repeatedly and at high volume, that “it’s all about the kids” might just cause you to wonder what else it is about, and this one is not shy about showing its ideological hand.

Disney, Marvel Team Up For Animated TV Crossover

“Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel”

Disney and Marvel have teamed up for an animated crossover event that will see Marvel Super Heroes make a guest appearance in an episode of the Disney series, “Phineas and Ferb.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals book cover for 'Total Recall' memoir

Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed the book cover of his upcoming memoir "Total Recall" on Monday morning on Twitter to his 2.4 million followers. His publisher, Simon & Schuster, followed up with an email with details.

The former California governor, movie star and champion bodybuilder is using social media to help complete the book. Last week he asked his followers to suggest stories or anecdotes they would like him to include.