Celebrity News, Gossip, Sightings, Info & More!

Details

Name: Tom Jeffrey Hanks
Profession: Actor
Year of Birth: 1956 (53)
Birth Place: Concord, California, United States
Nationality: American
Astrological Sign: Leo
Favorites

Favorite Team: Cleveland Indians

Favorite TV Show: Law and Order
Biography

Born in California, Tom Hanks grew up in what he calls a "fractured" family. His parents were pioneers in the development of marriage dissolution law in that state, and Tom moved around a lot, living with a succession of step-families. No problems, no abuse, no alcoholism, just a confused childhood. He had no acting experience in college and, in fact, credits the fact that he couldn't get cast in a college play with actually starting his career - he went downtown, auditioned for a community theater play, was invited by the director of that play to go to Cleveland, and there his acting career started.

He is a third cousin, four generations removed, of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Their common ancestor is John Hanks (1680 - 1740), who was the great-great-grandfather of Lincoln, and the great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather of Tom Hanks. It is commonly (albeit incorrectly) reported that they are fourth cousins, four times removed, but Thomas Hanks (b. 1819) and Abraham Lincoln were both great-great-grandchildren of John Hanks, making them third cousins. Tom Hanks was Thomas Hanks' great-great-grandson, making his relation to Abraham Lincolns four generations removed.

~Budget Breaking Fashionista

Dear Maria,

With the current state of today's economy I'm reluctant to spend a lot on clothes and cosmetics, especially since I tend to go overboard. But I love to keep with the current trends. What advice do you have to stay looking hot but keep the plastic cool?

Budget Breaking Fashionista

Dear Budget,

It is entirely possible to look great and stay within a budget! Plus, even stars shop at places like the Gap. However, there are other things you can do. Here's a short list: ... Read the rest of Maria's answer

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~Jenny on the chopping block?
Jenny - Saturday, January 24, 2009 (05:29 am)

Dear Maria,

I heard Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez are getting divorced. Is it true? I thought they had a great marriage and they just had those babies!

Love,

Jenny on the chopping block?

Dear Jenny on the chopping block?

Well, J-Lo herself has come out and said... Read the rest of Maria's answer

Former singer for the band Kumbia Kings, Irvin Salinas, known as Mexican American Singer, Pee Wee, is discussing the possibility of having a reality dating show. Pee Wee wants to find himself a girlfriend. There is no news on whether the series will be in Spanish or English or if it will air. But if indeed it does become reality, all you Pee Wee fans, get ready to stand in line for your chance at the show!

While the distinct voice of Cuban singer Gloria Estefan will always be familiar to many of us, Gloria Estefan has decided that it is time to hang up the tour suitcase and pursue new adventures. She announced March 3, 2009 that she plans to retire, following her upcoming Latin American tour, and concentrate on non-music related projects and her family. She will continue to work on a third book as well as on films. Her concert tour begins April 9 in Uruguay. Don't miss this chance to see a legendary award winning singer.

See more Music Buzz

To reach the city of Taxco, tourists may choose between taking a bus and driving there via a rental car. From Mexico City, Taxco is about a 3-4 hour drive. There are two choices when coming from Mexico City; one highway will involve a toll charge, and one will not. By bus, the journey will take about the same amount of time. Bus prices in Mexico are very reasonable, and travelers will find that Taxco Mexico has two bus stations. It may be helpful to check the location of your accommodation when deciding which station to use.

It is nestled in the foothills of two mountain ranges. The narrow streets ascend at very steep angles, lined with small villas, small one-storey houses and countless platerias (silversmith shops). Above the houses at a small town square (Zocaló) rises the majestic, lavishly decorated cathedral San Sebastián y Santa Prisca. José Borda from the French Basque region donated the monumental church to the community in the mid-18th century. He had become very rich almost overnight after a gigantic silver vein had been discovered near Taxco in the el Atache Mountains. Taxco, a protected historic site, is the image of a self-contained colonial town. It is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Mexico: when darkness falls and the lights from the many houses sparkle in the night the city shines like a jewel.

Cont. reading about Silver City Taxco

The Zona Rosa is a business and entertainment district located in a portion of Colonia Juárez, near the center of Mexico City. It is one of the city's most touristy areas, filled with hotels, dance clubs, restaurants, bars and live bands. Demographically, it boasts a healthy gay population as well as a relatively high concentration of Korean immigrants. Mexico City's financial heart is also here, with the Mexican Stock Exchange building and the recently built 35-story HSBC building next to the Angel de la Independencia, amongst other banks with offices in this area. It is clearly defined by Avenida Insurgentes to the east, Avenida Chapultepec to the south, Paseo de la Reforma to the north, and Calle Sevilla to the west. Though not considered part of Zona Rosa, a lot of its characteristic style spills northward across the Paseo de la Reforma. Cont. reading about Zona Rosa

The Panamenian DJ and singer better known as Flex, propelled by the runaway success of his hit single "Te Quiero," was the big winner at the 2009 Billboard Latin Music awards presented by State Farm Insurance on April 23. Flex took home eight awards, including hot Latin song of the year, Latin ringmaster of the year and hot Latin song of the year, male. (Continue Reading)

Plucking the same violent, occult strings as "Da Vinci" while avoiding its leadenness, "Angels & Demons" keeps the action coming for the best part of 139 minutes. Scripters David Koepp and Akiva Goldsman have taken a firmer hand with Brown's material. The opening scene, for example, omits the hypersonic Vatican jet that transports crack Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) from Cambridge to Geneva in an hour, opting for more conventional means to get him to Rome and into the thick of the action.

When Robert Langdon discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati - the most powerful underground organization in history - he also faces a deadly threat to the existence of the secret organization's most despised enemy: the Catholic Church. When Langdon learns that the clock is ticking on an unstoppable Illuminati time bomb, he jets to Rome, where he joins forces with Vittoria Vetra, a beautiful and enigmatic Italian scientist.

Embarking on a nonstop hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra will follow a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that mark the Vatican's only hope for survival.

See more Hot Movies

Derek Charles, a successful asset manager who has just received a huge promotion, is blissfully happy in his career and in his marriage to the beautiful Beth. But when Lisa, a temp worker, starts stalking Derek, everything he's worked so hard for, are placed in jeopardy.

See more Hot Movies

Gladiator sandals have made a comeback this Spring. Some fashion experts had hoped this trend would die-off in 2009 but it is still going strong. Stars such as Tori Spelling, Miley Cyrus and Fergie love them. Paris Hilton even designed a pair.
These shoes seem to be going to new heights this year and they will be offered in yellows, oranges and pinks to go with the hot colors of spring 2009. Fashion experts say that citrusy yellow will be the trendiest color. Love them or hate they are here to stay so go get that pedicure now!

Check out Hot Trends the Celebrities are Rockin'! and get bedazzled with the new Engagement Ring Trend!

Latest Hot Trend in Spa Treatments - Fish Pedicure

Accent your little black dress with some fringe for flair. The chic and sexy bird is knocked out with one fashion stone. The fringe gives a peek here and there for the imagination to do with what it will.

Celebrities currently getting fringy with it include, Miranda Kerr, Heidi Klum, and Nicole Kidman. Every woman's little black dress is a must have, with adding fringe you can have some fun and a bit of fantasy.

See more Hot Clothes

Hugh Jackman - I'll take my Cheerios w/a shot of Vodka!

Drinking, Driving Dickinson

Amy Winehouse - Horse and Thumb Therapy

One Former Beauty Queen Scandal to the Next

Tupac Lives or Not

Paris - Now that I Know

A-Rod That's Unnatural

Life Goes On After Chris Brown

Paris is immune to swine flu because she "doesn't eat that"

Pretty Woman, Foul Mouth

Preacher's Wife Compared to Playmate of the Year

Baltazar Getty Not the Worst Man Alive Anymore

Tarija Henson is the Fountain of Youth

What is Fergie Wearing?

Phil Spector Found Guilty of Murder

The Fonz is a Fake

OctoMom Brings Home the Last Octuplet

Vin Diesel On Top of the World

Mel Gibson is Getting Divorced

Michael Jackson's Auction

Snoop Dogg Death Hoax

"America's Next Top Model" Riot

LA Angels Pitcher, Nick Adenhart Killed in Car Crash

Britney Spears Halts Concert Due to Pot Smoke

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi Bans Twitter from Senate Floor

Woody Harrelson Attacks Paparazzi

No Mercy for Madonna's Adoption in Malawi

OctoMom's Child Escapes and Curses Paparazzi

Shawn Johnson's Stalker Could Have Been Stopped

David Blain Defaces American Currency

The rumor mill has proven true. Kristin Cavallari will replace Lauren Conrad on "The Hills" MTVs hit series that has skyrocketed newly married Heidi and Spencer to fame. Kristin will make her first appearance on May 31st episode were she is seen catching the bouquet at Spence and Heidi's wedding.

So far the cast has good things to say about Cavallari. Spencer actually thinks she will bring some "spice" that Lauren lacked. Heidi attributes her whole meeting Spencer to Kristin. Audrina too feels that Kristin will give the show some added adventure but will miss "shooting with Lauren". That all sounds lovely, wait until the claws are drawn and Kristin is on the verge of taking Spencer to Mexico for an annulment and elopement all in one. Don't meant to give the show away let's all welcome Kristin with a meooooow!!

More Celebrity Buzz