Chris Bell, 25, was named to Forbes magazine's 30 Under 30 list, along with more famous names like LeBron James and actor Jonah Hill, Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck and actress Chloe Moretz. The Carnegie Mellon graduate describes himself as a game artist with formal training in game and graphic design. (Today)

Michelle Obama is known for her commitment to health and exercise. But who knew she was so tenacious when it comes to pushups? On her talk show Thursday, Ellen DeGeneres invited the first lady to do some pushups with her. And Mrs. Obama didn't disappoint -- quickly dropping and doing 25, much to the surprise of the host, People reports. (02/03/2012)

Music's biggest night was already going to be a big night for Adele: She's nominated in six categories -- a career high -- and Kanye West has her outnumbered only by a single nod. But the 2012 Grammy Awards represents another special milestone for the bluesy Brit with the powerhouse voice. (02/01/2012)

Shirley MacLaine will join the cast of British period drama "Downton Abbey" for its third season, producers confirmed Monday, People reports. MacLaine, 77, will play Martha Levinson, the American mother of Elizabeth McGovern's wealthy countess, Lady Cora Grantham. (01/31/2012)

Violinist Inori Sakai, a 16-year-old sophomore at The Ellis School, is a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association performance competition in the senior string category. She won the eastern division MTNA string competition Jan. 7 and will travel to New York for the national competition March 25. (01/26/2012)