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George Takei is a star -- but now, he's also an asteroid. Find out how a trekkie just went techie.

The late great Marvin Gaye with the most soulful rendition ever at the 1983 All-Star game.

We go after for the next member of the all-star Growing Bolder team. Do you know any good developers looking for work?

The late great Marvin Gaye blew the crowd away at the 1983 All-Star game. Nike has taken this little-known gem mainstream with an Olympic ad for the Dream Team. But is Nike out of bounds?

At 91, he's being honored by the Smithsonian. Meet the man who took Hollywood underwater.

Today is Sunday, Sept. 14. Todays Birthdays include actress Joey Heatherton who turns 64. On Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write his poem "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Have you ever wanted to be a rock star but you were too afraid to step on stage? Find out how some budding vocalists in the Villages get up the courage to take the plunge.

Shelly Burch was a star on TV and Broadway when she made the decision to walk away from it all. Her life was a shambles, rocked by showbiz excess. It took years for her to find herself. But now she's back, and more passionate than ever before.

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, the 232nd day of 2008. There are 134 days left in the year. Our picture of the day has nothing to do with Dr. Seuss.

Michael Edwards has proven his parents wrong by living his theater dreams for 30 years. He's not worried about becoming a star because he's living his life exactly the way he wants.

Picture of the Day - The American Film Institutes 3rd greatest female star of all time saving gas money.

Petula Clark became a mega-superstar in Europe before crossing the ocean and becoming a household name in America with her hit song "Downtown."

In the 1970s, Maureen McGovern became known as the queen of disaster movies. These days, this legendary singer is living a life that is the stuff of dreams-do-come-true movies.

It's all about today. Video of the day. Picture of the Day. Today in history and today's celebrity birthdays.

Ann E. Dunwoody becomes the first woman in U.S. military history to achieve the rank of 4-star general.

Weekend Update: Rice apologizes, The Beatles sue, star explodes and It's Raining McCain. Plus, obnoxious films, beautiful gardens and an amazing yet unsettling robot.

Today is Thursday, Sept. 1. On this day in1970, Rock star Jimi Hendrix died in London at age 27. In 1975, newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst was captured by the FBI in San Francisco, 19 months after being kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army.

Comedian and actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday in Chicago from complications from pneumonia, He was 50. "Ocean's 11" co-star George Clooney issued a statement saying, "The world just got a little less funny."

Bonus Material! Due to popular demand, we're posting the complete performance video from the Orlando Magic Silver Stars Dance Team's appearance at a recent NBA game in Orlando, Florida.

Swayze battles cancer. Dems dig in. 101-year-old man to run London Marathon. Disturbing new study about colonoscopies. The new world's richest person. When are we going back? All in today's Buzz.

Today is Saturday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2008. Today's birthdays include Jamie Lee Curtis who turns 50. 45 years ago today, President John F. Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas.

Garner, an Oscar nominee for "Murphy's Romance" and star of TV shows including "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files," turned 80 in April.

Obama and Clinton E-mail war. Strange Fascination -- Could Spitzer's call girl become a star? She already is on the Internet. Popcorn ingredient causes cancer. Building bridges -- and fences.

Has D.B. Cooper's parachute been found? The Space Shuttle returns home tonight, Democrats continue their family feud, 10 reasons to have sex tonight, and a spot-on impersonation.

The unmistakable voice behind songs like "Dancing in the Streets" and "Nowhere to Run" is more powerful than it's ever been.

Dennis Walters was a rising star in the collegiate level of golf and seemed to be on the verge of qualifying for the PGA Tour when a freak golf cart accident left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Have you seen Roger Rocks on Rails? It's quickly become GB's most-viewed video. Roger McGuinn explains why he was blown away when he saw it, and why he never expected it to be seen by anyone.

Hillary wins Texas and Ohio to keep her campaign alive. McCain clinches GOP nomination and Huckabee bows out. Plus, cancer risks and hormone therapy, "60 Minutes" blackout mystery, publishing scandal, failed dogs, and Star Wars according to a 3-year-old.

Tiny Caizel is a big-time athlete with a small name.

Think you have to be a teenager to be a big star in the Olympic Games? Check out these athletes who are proving you can still be a sports star in your 40s, 50s and even 60s!

One of the hottest chefs in the world is the newest Iron Chef, and he's telling us how cooking has evolved into a sport.

He's a star on his softball team and John Trongon has led the Villages' softaball team, The Angels, to many wins. Oh, and did we mention he's 85?

Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.

Columbia Sportswear's "one tough mother" is still taking names and vibrant as she enjoys her 80s.

For 22 years, Bob Matteson has lived by the philosophy of getting the most out of life not matter how old you are. For someone who's 92 years old – that's a pretty good concept.

Gymnast Wendy Bruce went from gold medalist to parent and coach. And during that transformation she realized what was really the secret to success -- fun!

For many women, becoming a mother means letting go of lifelong dreams and fantasies. But for Judy Davids, being a 42-year-old mother with no musical experience meant beating the odds.

Legendary rock star and founding member of the band Jay and the Americans, Sandy Yaguda, is having fun bringing his band back to life.

Stage icon Elaine Stritch has never been accused of being a wallflower. Spend some time with this bold and blunt woman!

For someone who's done it all, seen it all and tried it all, all rock 'n' roll legend Eric Burdon wants is to not be misunderstood. He's divulging the secrets, struggles and accomplishments of being a rock hall-of-famer in his new book.

It's been quite a year, and as we look ahead to 2009, we think it's important to look back at the previous 360 days. So we're celebrating 2008: The Year of Growing Bolder (hey, why not?), and offering you some of our favorite stories.

Today is Sunday, Oct. 19, the 293rd day of 2008. Today's Birthdays include actor John Lithgow who turns 63. Our picture of the day includes a video bonus. Check it out!

Former teen idols Matthew and Gunnar Nelson come from one of the most famous show biz families in history.

Celebrate Christmas around the world, all from your living room! Plus, see which celebrities are opening both birthday gifts and Christmas presents. Have a happy and healthy holiday, from everyone at GB!

Today is Monday, Jan. 5th, the 5th day of 2009. Today's birthdays include actress Diane Keaton who turns 63. Our pic of the day is our pig of the day and our good luck wishes to you in 2009.

Another celebrity couple bites the dust -- so how can you make your marriage work when so many hit the skids?

Actor and comedian Harvey Korman, who was a regular on "The Carol Burnett Show" and appeared in a string of Mel Brooks films such as "Blazing Saddles" and "High Anxiety," died Thursday at age 81 at UCLA Medical Center.

We all kn ow that 41-year-old Dara Torres will be the oldest U.S. Olympic swimmer ever when she hits the water next month in Beijing. But she won't be the oldest member of this year's U.S. team. That honor goes to 58-year-old John Dane.

If you're looking for inspiration to get off the couch – look no further. GrowingBolder.com has the world's greatest collection of interviews with amazing Masters Athletes. But who is the best over-40 athlete of all time?

Here's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.

If you're worried about failure, don't. Embrace it. Failure can be an important step in the quest for success. Want proof? Take a look at this list of "failures."

Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.

Mega-stars who rose to fame more than three decades ago, including Cher, Elton John and Bette Midler, are finding a new home in Sin City. Find out why the neon desert is such a draw for these smokin' hot stars.

No doubt about it, it's swimsuit season once again. Nothing feels better than the sun on your body in the heat of the summer. But then again, nothing feels worse than looking down at your body and wondering what the heck happened to it!