What were you doing 40 years ago in 1973? Our guess is that many of you reading weren't even born yet? Taking a look back at history, here were a few things going on in the world that year.

The biggest story was then President Richard Nixon told the world he was "not a crook," as the Watergate hearings began. Also that year George Steinbrenner purchased the New York Yankees for a mere $12 million from CBS. Popular films included The Exorcist, The Sting, Live and Let Die and Bobby squealed like a pig in Deliverance. Top TV shows in 73' included The Odd Couple, The Partridge Family, Columbo,...

Every once in a while a film pops up that's so puzzling after a while our brains wind up going on strike. Why? Because the approach is so low-key, unique and dare I say misfit-like. However, sometimes that little strange film winds up beating the odds, thus becoming an underrated hit reaching cult classic status. (If you need proof, remember NAPOLEON DYNAMITE? Need I say more?!?)

Fast forward to 2012, and that small film causing much snickering from doubters and haters happens to be Casa de mi Padre. This film wrangled up what some would consider a cast of oddities based on their usual swa...

The cast of 2004's "Napolean Dynamite" - Diedrich Bader (Rex), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico), Tina Majorino (Deb), Sandy Martin (Grandma), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Heder (Napoleon) - reunited to promote the new animated series in Los Angeles earlier this week.

The movie centers on a local high school's race for class president. Using some nontraditional means, Napoleon is determined to help his pal Pedro run a winning campaign and defeat popular girl Summer (Haylie Duff). The carrot-topped oddball has a decidedly eccentric family that includes his llama-loving, dune-buggy enthusiast gra...

Don Cheadle is saving the planet - one tree at a time. Or should we say, one human tree at a time?

Cheadle, who isn't cast yet, but still might appear in next summer's sure-to-be blockbuster superhero film The Avengers (because of an option in his Iron Man 2 contract), was honored this past July by the Friars Club in New York for his performance alongside Brendan Gleeson in The Guard. The two were honored with a 'Best New Buddy Comedy Duo' Award at the event for their performances in the film, about an Irish cop who reluctantly teams with an uptight FBI agent to take down an international ...

Cult movie "Napoleon Dynamite" is heading to the small screen - as a cartoon series. Jon Heder, who played the oddball character in the hit 2004 film, will return to voice the animated Napoleon Dynamite in the new Fox show.

The movie centers on a local high school's race for class president. Using some nontraditional means, Napoleon is determined to help his pal Pedro (Efrem Ramirez) run a winning campaign and defeat popular girl Summer (Haylie Duff).

Jon Heder stars in the titular role, a carrot-topped oddball with a decidedly eccentric family that includes his llama-loving, dune-buggy e...

Napoleon Dynamite star Efren Ramirez has co-written a new self help book.

The actor and DJ has teamed up with filmmaker Chris Barrett to write Direct Your Own Life: How To Be A Star In Any Field You Choose aimed at encouraging readers to achieve their life goals. Ramirez says, "Life isn't lived within the confines of a career; rather, living a successful life means embracing the limitless world of opportunities, and allowing yourself to explore any endeavor."

The pair believes success can be achieved if individuals plan their lives like producers and directors plan movie shoots....

Live on Thursday, October 18th at 10pm ET/PT from the Culver Studio in Los Angeles, California, MTV will reveal the champion of Celebrity Rap Superstar…will it be Shar Jackson or Kendra Wilkinson? Joined by Rap mentors MC Lyte and Too Short with Judges Da Brat, DMC, Big Boi and host Kevin Hart this exciting season finale of "Celebrity Rap Superstar" will be the main event of the evening packed with surprises and special guests. And in a first, all celebrity contestants will be back on stage together to celebrate with one final rhyme. Viewers can go to www.celebrityrapsuperstar.mtv.com t...

Shar Jackson gave her ex-boyfriend Kevin Federline a taste of her talents on TV on Thursday night, when she joined rocker Sebastian Bach on new MTV show Celebrity Rap Superstar.

Jackson, the mother of two of rapper/dancer Federline's children, stunned judges Da Brat, DMC and radio host Big Boy, when she became a hip-hop heroine after taking tips from MC Lyte.

Other celebrities taking part in the TV talent contest include Napoleon Dynamite star Efren Ramirez and Playboy Playmate Kendra Wilkinson.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

Redman, Bizarre, Too Short, Bubba Sparxx, Kurupt, Jamal Anderson, Jason Wahler, Efren Ramirez and DMC join "Celebrity Rap Superstar." On Thursday August 30th at 10pm ET some of your favorite celebrities and rappers will make history during this huge live event. They will join Tone Loc, Warren G, MC Lyte, Da Brat, Shar Jackson, Kendra Wilkinson, Sebastian Bach, Countess Vaughn and Kevin Hart whose names were previously announced. The celebrities will work hard to be great rappers and throughout the season perform covers and original rap, R&B, pop and rock songs.

This live weekly co...

Napoleon Dynamite star Efren Ramirez was thrilled to learn one of his biggest fans is acting legend Anthony Hopkins. The actor, who played outcast Pedro in the hit film, was attending the premiere of War Of The Worlds when Hopkins recognized him.

Ramirez says, "He was wearing a 'Vote For Pedro' badge and he looked at me and said, 'Ah yes, you're Pedro.' I'm like, 'You're Sir Anthony Hopkins and you have a button.' He said, 'You were really funny in the movie.'"

And Hopkins isn't the only celebrity voting for Pedro - "Annette Bening once came up to me and said, 'Our kids, we love...

For customers of Super Club, the largest high-volume, bulk-discount retailer in the country, membership has its privileges. For workers at the cavernous store, the most coveted honor is the "Employee of the Month" award, and having one’s photo immortalized on the wall of fame in the staff lounge.

Enter Zack Bradley (Dane Cook) and Vince Downey (Dax Shepard), two ultra competitive Super Club workers whose ten years of employment have resulted in drastically different career paths. While Vince – with the aid of his trusty sidekick Jorge (Efren Ramirez) -- has advanced to become head ca...