Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Mel Brooks celebrated his centennial birthday on Sunday. The comedy legend behind some of cinema’s greatest spoofs, including Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and The Producers, turned 100 on June 28. Brooks was born Melvin James Kaminsky in Brooklyn on June 28, 1926, and fought in World War II, where he served as a combat engineer for the U.S. Army. After returning home, he found success writing for television before becoming one of Hollywood’s most influential comic filmmakers, earning an Academy Award, multiple Emmys, Grammys and Tonys during a career spanning more than seven decades. In an interview with People magazine earlier, Brooks revealed the secret to his longevity. “I think laughing keeps you healthy and happy,” he told the publication. Mel Brooks turned 100 …