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Summer officially arrives this afternoon at 6:34pm EDT. Nicole Kidman celebrates her 49th birthday today and continues living large.

• It's like her life is on cruise mode. Well, OK, former Mrs. Cruise mode.
• Being married to Keith Urban, I don't know if any gifts are really necessary.
• She seems very happy with Keith and we understand. She tries to never look down on Tom Cruise, except when in heels.

John Goodman celebrates his 64th birthday today. He's lost a few pounds recently, but at one time he was so big, they held a John Goodman 5K run around him. As a kid, he was big, too. During the hot summer months, he made money by selling shade.

Singer Lionel Ritchie turns 67 today.

• For our younger listeners, that's Nicole's dad.
• Happy birthday, say you? Say me.
• It's just a matter of time before Viagra or Cialus to start using his song, "All Night Long."

Tim Taylor's arch rival Bob Vila turns the big 7-0 today. He could be the host of "This Old... Everything!"

Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys turns 74 today. He was around when sand was invented. These days, any vibration is a good vibration.