TODAY IS

Justin Timberlake turns 36. Ba-da-bop-bop-baa... he's loving it.

• His music career is impressive, but remember, he's also survived being a Mouseketeer and dating Britney Spears.
• He was a one-time Mousekateer and a several time Britney Spears-er.
• He's working on musical involving an ogre, called "Shreksy-back."

Kerry Washington hits the big 4-0. One of the few mentions of the word 'Washington' this week that doesn't involve a protest.

Mrs. Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, turns 44 today. Ellen's gotta be cooking up something special for that.

Minnie Driver has gone from actress to skin cream spokesperson. Oh and she turns 47 today. No relation to Mini-Me.

It's Change Your Answering Machine Message Day --