Sandra Bernhard's unique appeal derives, in part, from her resistance to categorization. This Flint, Michigan, native is a comedienne, pop singer, social satirist, and provocateur, often all at the same time. Her talents—wry humor,...

After his sensational 1943 debut with the New York Philharmonic, conductor Leonard Bernstein overnight became an American folk hero with a mythic hold on audiences. His rags-to-riches story particularly appealed to a nation emerging from the Depression...

Sandra Bernhard (born June 6 1955 in Flint, Michigan) is an American comedian, actress, author and singer. She first gained attention in the late 1970s with her stand-up comedy where she often bitterly critiques celebrity culture and political figures....

Today is Wednesday, June 6, the 157th day of 2007. There are 208 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 6, 1944, the "D-Day" invasion of Europe took place during World War II as Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France.On this...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 3-9:June 3: Actor Tony Curtis is 82. Game-show host Chuck Barris ("The Gong Show") is 78. Singer Ian Hunter is 68. Singer Eddie Holman is 61. Bassist Too Slim of Riders in the Sky is 59. Singer Suzi...

Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 3-9:June 3: Actor Tony Curtis is 82. Game-show host Chuck Barris ("The Gong Show") is 78. Singer Ian Hunter is 68. Singer Eddie Holman is 61. Bassist Too Slim of Riders in the Sky is 59. Singer Suzi...

Jerry Lewis, 80 years old, was soaked with sweat. He sat at the center of a banquet table at the New York Hilton’s Mercury Ballroom last Friday, May 9. It was the Friars Club’s annual roast, and Mr. Lewis—this year’s man on the spit—was also...