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"The Big Bang Theory" actress Kaley Cuoco (1985)

Launched in 1982 in Florida by Lowell 'Bud' Paxson and Roy Speer, the Home Shopping Network (HSN) pioneered the concept of people being able to shop in their skivvies from the comfort of their couches.

Happy Birthday to 8 Simple Rules actress Kaley Cuoco (1985), The Girl Next Door star Elisha Cuthbert (1982), American Idol winner Clay Aiken (1978), comedic actor Ben Stiller (1965), British rocker Billy Idol (1955),

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has been tapped to take over Dick Clark's annual New Year's Eve special after TV network bosses added his name to the time-honored show.

Country Music's hottest performer, Carrie Underwood, TV & recording star Miley Cyrus and teen sensations the Jonas Brothers will rock in the New Year with live performances from Times Square during "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2008," airing Monday, December 31 on ABC.

Happy Birthday to 8 Simple Rules actress Kaley Cuoco (1985), The Girl Next Door star Elisha Cuthbert (1982), American Idol winner Clay Aiken (1978), Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez (1971), comedic actor Ben Stiller (1965), British rocker Billy Idol (1955), stage and screen actor Mandy Patinkin (1952), playwright David Mamet (1947),

For the 36th consecutive year, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" will lead America into the New Year when Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest host specials starting at 10:00 p.m., ET, Monday, December 31 on ABC.

-New Album, 'Good Girl Gone Bad,' Due In Stores June 5 Rihanna enjoyed a tidal wave of industry acclaim in 2006 with her second album A Girl Like Me, and its back-to-back #1 hits, "S.O.S." and "Unfaithful." At the 2006 Billboard Music Awards on December 4,

The countdown is on to the worldwide launch of the new single from multi-platinum international, award-winning Def Jam recording artist Rihanna, as "Umbrella" (featuring Jay-Z) makes its debut today, Thursday, March 29, at 5:00 p.m. (EST) and can be heard on www.rihanna.defjam.com.