Read More Here: "NEW DELHI: Snobbery has a new address. And it’s in the middle of the sea. Top international real estate brokerage firms are docking near Indian shores to now sell private islands.
Sample this: Private Islands Inc, a Toronto-based private island brokerage firm, had put up Palm Lagoon — a four-acre private island in Kollam, Kerala — for sale. Last week, the island was reportedly snapped up for around Rs 3 crore. Then a little further away, in Sri Lanka, Tangalle Isle — another four-acre island — was sold for around Rs 4 crore."
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Andrew Rawnsley: Obama needs Americans to believe that he's one of them | Comment is free | The Observer
Read More Here: "With rich historical resonance and great symbolism, Barack Obama will make his speech to the Democratic convention 45 years to the day since Martin Luther King invited America to share his dream of a country without racial prejudice. Is that freight of symbolism an inspiration to Obama or another weight on his slender shoulders? Probably, I guess, some of both.
For he has to be acutely conscious that he is not yet standing on Dr King's mountain top. At the start of an absolutely crucial week in the race for the White House, that summit is both tantalising close and agonisingly distant.
George W Bush continues to plumb sub-Nixonian popularity ratings, more than three-quarters of Americans think that their country is on the wrong track, the Republican brand is in the dumpster and voters have been surging to register as Democrats. John McCain is a trigger-happy septuagenarian running for the presidency of a country weary of war. The senator from Arizona also sounds self-satisfied about the state of the American economy when most of its voters are the opposite of content."
For he has to be acutely conscious that he is not yet standing on Dr King's mountain top. At the start of an absolutely crucial week in the race for the White House, that summit is both tantalising close and agonisingly distant.
George W Bush continues to plumb sub-Nixonian popularity ratings, more than three-quarters of Americans think that their country is on the wrong track, the Republican brand is in the dumpster and voters have been surging to register as Democrats. John McCain is a trigger-happy septuagenarian running for the presidency of a country weary of war. The senator from Arizona also sounds self-satisfied about the state of the American economy when most of its voters are the opposite of content."
the attack of the minuscule celebrities - News & Gossip, Entertainment - Independent.ie
Read More Here: "And people just can't get enough of this Z-list speculation. If they're not reading about minor celebrities, they are emulating their lifestyle on the Dublin social scene, which has become a best-in-show parade of expensive blow-dries, cheap tans and designer labels. Socialising for the in-crew is now about image, exclusivity and the pursuit of VIP treatment. They all want to skip queues, enjoy table service, be invited to private parties, attend exclusive launches and feel like they are important. They have started to dress, drink, eat and behave like wannabe celebrities, whether they can afford to or not. The lure of a celebrity lifestyle means drinking champagne cocktails at the Shelbourne Bar or the Ice Bar, perhaps buying exclusive membership for private clubs such as the 'chic' Residence, or dancing the night away at a 'glitzy bash' in Krystle Nightclub, the Harcourt Street hangout for every Z-list 'love-rat' and 'top sexy legs' in the city."
Thursday, 21 August 2008
Moneyweb - ICT - Microsoft enlists Jerry Seinfeld in its ad battle against Apple
Read More Here: "weary of being cast as a stodgy oldster by Apple Inc.'s advertising, is turning for help to Jerry Seinfeld.
The software giant's new $300 million advertising campaign, devised by a newly hired ad agency, has been closely guarded. But Mr. Seinfeld will be one of the key celebrity pitchmen, say people close to the situation. He will appear with Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates in ads and receive about $10 million for the work, they say."
The software giant's new $300 million advertising campaign, devised by a newly hired ad agency, has been closely guarded. But Mr. Seinfeld will be one of the key celebrity pitchmen, say people close to the situation. He will appear with Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates in ads and receive about $10 million for the work, they say."
Tuesday, 19 August 2008
ABC News: Dashing China's Olympic Dreams
Read More Here: "When defending Olympic hurdles champion and Chinese national hero Liu Xiang stepped onto the track at the Beijing National Stadium this morning, he was greeted by a deafening roar for what Chinese have called the 'biggest competition of the year.' Within seconds, however, his dream -- and that of his country -- was dashed."
Monday, 18 August 2008
"Tropic Thunder": Breaking News - The Protests Continue
Read More Here: "Hollywood, CA (AP)� A large celebrity-studded group of protesters held a demonstration outside the Bruin Theater in West Hollywood today. They were objecting to the 'stereotyped' portrayal of film actors, directors and producers in Ben Stiller's new comedy, 'Tropic Thunder.'
The protest brought traffic to a standstill in this small suburb of Los Angles as fans turned out to see their favorite stars. LA police were forced to set up a detour around the crowded area just to keep things moving in an orderly fashion.
The film had been the subject of controversy even prior to its opening last Wednesday evening. Many in the industry have expressed concern that the film unfairly portrays actors as pampered, difficult and self-centered."
The protest brought traffic to a standstill in this small suburb of Los Angles as fans turned out to see their favorite stars. LA police were forced to set up a detour around the crowded area just to keep things moving in an orderly fashion.
The film had been the subject of controversy even prior to its opening last Wednesday evening. Many in the industry have expressed concern that the film unfairly portrays actors as pampered, difficult and self-centered."
Saturday, 16 August 2008
KATE'S €24m CHINESE TAKEAWAY - Lifestyle, Frontpage - Independent.ie
Read More Here: "At this very moment, thousands of the world's top athletes are in China doggedly pursuing their dreams of bagging Olympic gold, but there's one person who appears all set to conquer the East without even breaking a sweat -- British supermodel Kate Moss.
The 34-year-old fashion icon could pocket anything in the region of €24 million to €39 million in the next few years thanks to the expansion of the Topshop chain into the booming Chinese market.
The store's CEO Philip Green has reportedly asked the model to spearhead the launch of Topshop in Shanghai with the collections she designed for the chain, with further plans to open more outlets in Beijing and Hong Kong.
Moss has already bagged almost €4 million by lending her name to the range which was inspired by her own wardrobe, and her bulging bank account was supplemented further when the collection was transferred to Barney's department store in New York last year."
The 34-year-old fashion icon could pocket anything in the region of €24 million to €39 million in the next few years thanks to the expansion of the Topshop chain into the booming Chinese market.
The store's CEO Philip Green has reportedly asked the model to spearhead the launch of Topshop in Shanghai with the collections she designed for the chain, with further plans to open more outlets in Beijing and Hong Kong.
Moss has already bagged almost €4 million by lending her name to the range which was inspired by her own wardrobe, and her bulging bank account was supplemented further when the collection was transferred to Barney's department store in New York last year."
New Couple Alert: Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan!
Read More Here: "We were all set to call it a Friday. It's almost beer o'clock on the east coast, after all.
But celebrity gossip knows no happy hour, as there's late breaking news this evening: Audrina Patridge is totally dating Corey Bohan!
The Hills star and the professional BMX champion were spotted together last week during the Summer X Games. Said a rep for Bohan:
'I still don't think either one of them is at a point to be in a serious, committed relationship. But they get along and have fun together.'"
But celebrity gossip knows no happy hour, as there's late breaking news this evening: Audrina Patridge is totally dating Corey Bohan!
The Hills star and the professional BMX champion were spotted together last week during the Summer X Games. Said a rep for Bohan:
'I still don't think either one of them is at a point to be in a serious, committed relationship. But they get along and have fun together.'"
Are Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson breaking up?
Read More Here: "Sources close to Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are saying that LiLo might break up with Sam for a man!
The two have been inseparable in the previous weeks, but from what I hear, Linds has been flirting with guys. On August 5th, while they were both at Delano’s Hotel, whenever Sam left Lindsay’s side, Lindsay was seen flirting with men.
An eyewitness says, “Lindsay was laughing and giggling with these guys.”
I wouldn’t necessarily call laughing and giggling flirting, but what do I know?
I hope they don’t break up, if they’re even together in the first place. Lindsay probably isn’t even gay and Samantha was trying to lure her into the lesbian life. What do you think?"
The two have been inseparable in the previous weeks, but from what I hear, Linds has been flirting with guys. On August 5th, while they were both at Delano’s Hotel, whenever Sam left Lindsay’s side, Lindsay was seen flirting with men.
An eyewitness says, “Lindsay was laughing and giggling with these guys.”
I wouldn’t necessarily call laughing and giggling flirting, but what do I know?
I hope they don’t break up, if they’re even together in the first place. Lindsay probably isn’t even gay and Samantha was trying to lure her into the lesbian life. What do you think?"
Friday, 15 August 2008
Which celebrity is the 'worst spammer'? :: SearchSecurity.com.au
Read More Here: "Barack Obama, Paris Hilton and Britney Spears might be three of the world's most visible people, but when it comes to celebrity spam circulating the Internet, the trio has nothing on Angelina Jolie. The mother of six inspired an average 2.28% of the total daily email volume on the planet in July, the bulk of it using her name and the word naked in the subject line, according to the research labs at Secure Computing, a provider of enterprise gateway security (The Angelina Jolie campaign contains a URL linked to an executable binary, mostly seen as msvideoc.exe hosted at multiple domains, the report explains.)
Indeed, Jolie-inspired spam attacks far outstrip those generated by other top celebrities. According to data culled by Secure Computing labs, the actress's name is used fivefold more times (45%) in spam campaigns than Barack Obama's (9%), the distant second-place finisher followed closely by Hilton (7%), then Spears (about 4%).
The celebrity stats are, however, a sidelight in Secure Computing's Internet Threat Report published in mid-August, which provided a sober look at the top network traffic threats of second-quarter 2008 and predictions for the remainder of the year."
Indeed, Jolie-inspired spam attacks far outstrip those generated by other top celebrities. According to data culled by Secure Computing labs, the actress's name is used fivefold more times (45%) in spam campaigns than Barack Obama's (9%), the distant second-place finisher followed closely by Hilton (7%), then Spears (about 4%).
The celebrity stats are, however, a sidelight in Secure Computing's Internet Threat Report published in mid-August, which provided a sober look at the top network traffic threats of second-quarter 2008 and predictions for the remainder of the year."
Bloomberg.com: Muse Arts
Read More Here: "David Beckham poses in Armani underwear, flexing his perfect abs. Bare-chested Thierry Henry models for Tommy Hilfiger. French rugby players lounge naked. And body odor wafts through the rooms.
Literally: A bio-engineered smell of sweat is regularly pumped through the exhibition's final section to give a sense of the human body among the mannequins. Until I found out, I assumed my fellow visitors were a particularly stinky bunch.
Welcome to ``Fashion V Sport'' at London's Victoria and Albert Museum, a look at the interaction between fashion and sport, and how they feed off each other in clothing design.
With sections named ``Desire,'' ``Dare,'' ``Display,'' and ``Play,'' this is fundamentally a standard mannequin show, and the curating is by no means breathtaking. It has many small, ill-lit and awkwardly placed labels. Some read more like gushing public-relations blurbs than critical appraisals."
Literally: A bio-engineered smell of sweat is regularly pumped through the exhibition's final section to give a sense of the human body among the mannequins. Until I found out, I assumed my fellow visitors were a particularly stinky bunch.
Welcome to ``Fashion V Sport'' at London's Victoria and Albert Museum, a look at the interaction between fashion and sport, and how they feed off each other in clothing design.
With sections named ``Desire,'' ``Dare,'' ``Display,'' and ``Play,'' this is fundamentally a standard mannequin show, and the curating is by no means breathtaking. It has many small, ill-lit and awkwardly placed labels. Some read more like gushing public-relations blurbs than critical appraisals."
Breaking: Shia Back to Work Tomorrow | Hollywood News, Entertainment, Celebrities
Read More Here: "Sources tell “The Insider” that Shia LaBeouf will be returning to work tomorrow on the Los Angeles set of ‘Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.’ The actor recently spent time in a Los Angeles hospital and underwent surgery on his hand after a July car accident. Shia’s injuries will be written into the script of the ‘Transformers’ sequel. Keep checking back here for more on this developing story."
Breaking News: Bryan Goldberg is Jessica Simpson | Bleacher Report
Read More Here:"In a stunning development, San Francisco police have stormed the residence of Bleacher Report co-founder Bryan Goldberg in response to calls from neighbors reporting screams of a man and a woman fighting.
Police found Mr. Goldberg alone, wearing a blonde wig, a leotard, and a Tony Romo jersey. As this type of ambiguity is not uncommon in Northern California, police initially wrote off the situation as a false lead.
Upon further examination, however, it was clear that the resident was not well, in a trance-like state, and muttering something about “having done it again,” while following this up with specifics about Tony Romo’s butt.
Again, not too unusual, but for the state of the suspect.
On the television was coverage of the Olympic Games, and a dejected-looking Alicia Sacramone."
Police found Mr. Goldberg alone, wearing a blonde wig, a leotard, and a Tony Romo jersey. As this type of ambiguity is not uncommon in Northern California, police initially wrote off the situation as a false lead.
Upon further examination, however, it was clear that the resident was not well, in a trance-like state, and muttering something about “having done it again,” while following this up with specifics about Tony Romo’s butt.
Again, not too unusual, but for the state of the suspect.
On the television was coverage of the Olympic Games, and a dejected-looking Alicia Sacramone."
The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Frontpage | Fall of coconut star
Read More Here:"Washington, Aug. 13: America’s best known actor of Indian origin, who rose in Hollywood on the strength of his twin Malayali talents of climbing a coconut tree and riding an elephant, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder.
Shelley Mathew Malil, 43, who lived in Sherman Oaks, not very far from the fashionable Beverly Hills, home to many Hollywood celebrities, was arrested as he stepped off a train in Oceanside, California.
Malil had gone there to meet his attorney to arrange his surrender after the alleged attack on his former girlfriend, Lieutenant Phil Brust of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department told reporters. Some reports said the girl had suffered 20 stab wounds."
Shelley Mathew Malil, 43, who lived in Sherman Oaks, not very far from the fashionable Beverly Hills, home to many Hollywood celebrities, was arrested as he stepped off a train in Oceanside, California.
Malil had gone there to meet his attorney to arrange his surrender after the alleged attack on his former girlfriend, Lieutenant Phil Brust of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department told reporters. Some reports said the girl had suffered 20 stab wounds."
Lindsay Lohan Dispels Rumors Sister Ali Lohan Had Her Breasts Enhanced
Read More Here: "Breaking her silence and showing some support for her younger sister Ali Lohan, who's been speculated to have her breasts enhanced, Lindsay Lohan took over MySpace's Celebrity blog on Wednesday, August 14 to dispel the rumors. Speculation on the younger Lohan's alleged breasts implant is provoked by a report on US Weekly's latest issue which features photo of her flaunting what appears to be a bigger pair of boobs.
Lindsay started her post on the blog, writing that she was out shopping with a friend when two paparazzi approached her, asking her opinion about 'people commenting on your sister's implants?' She went on blogging, 'My response simply was, 'Did you really just ask me that? She is a 14-year-old girl, and you are a pedophile!''"
Lindsay started her post on the blog, writing that she was out shopping with a friend when two paparazzi approached her, asking her opinion about 'people commenting on your sister's implants?' She went on blogging, 'My response simply was, 'Did you really just ask me that? She is a 14-year-old girl, and you are a pedophile!''"
Thursday, 14 August 2008
McCain on veeps, war, Paris Hilton: The Swamp
Read More Here: "John McCain touched down in central Pennsylvania on Monday for a swing through a region rich in Republican votes. He took questions from John L. Micek of The Morning Call and other political reporters as his campaign bus, the Straight Talk Express, made its way from Harrisburg International Airport to a downtown hotel. He was joined by former Gov. Tom Ridge. Here are some excerpts:
Q: Is this tour with Gov. Ridge a dry run for the Republican National Convention?
A: [Selection of a vice president is] a process we won't discuss. [Ridge] has been a friend for a quarter of a century. He served in the military. He served as a prosecutor. He served as a member of Congress. He's one of the only ones, the only one, who was elected when I was elected, from a majority Democrat district. He's been a governor. He's had one of the most difficult jobs outside of the president's: making our country safe after the tragedy of 9/11. So obviously, my respect and appreciation for what Gov. Ridge has done is enormous.
But I'm not going to talk about the process. It would be an invasion of everybody's privacy … But I know Gov. Ridge will want to serve because it's the nature of the beast.
Q: What qualities are you looking for in a vice president?"
Q: Is this tour with Gov. Ridge a dry run for the Republican National Convention?
A: [Selection of a vice president is] a process we won't discuss. [Ridge] has been a friend for a quarter of a century. He served in the military. He served as a prosecutor. He served as a member of Congress. He's one of the only ones, the only one, who was elected when I was elected, from a majority Democrat district. He's been a governor. He's had one of the most difficult jobs outside of the president's: making our country safe after the tragedy of 9/11. So obviously, my respect and appreciation for what Gov. Ridge has done is enormous.
But I'm not going to talk about the process. It would be an invasion of everybody's privacy … But I know Gov. Ridge will want to serve because it's the nature of the beast.
Q: What qualities are you looking for in a vice president?"
Obama Faces Challenge With Older Voters, Washington Post: In A Changing Corner of Pennsylvania, A Glimpse Of Democrat's Age Problem - CBS News
Read More Here: "When Gene Rutherford, 65, tries to make sense of the meteoric rise of Barack Obama, and the rampant enthusiasm for him among younger Americans, he thinks of the local mall, where as director of operations he often deals with teenagers.
'Kids today have been given everything they want, and don't have to work for it. They have no respect for authority,' said Rutherford, standing at the bar at the Elks lodge here. 'They'll make remarks right to the face of the [mall] cops. I get to the point where I want to do something,' he said, cocking a fist as if to threaten a punch. 'But the police say we can't, that we just have to stand there.' It makes him worry for the country. 'I see it going the Roman way.'
If the senator from Illinois is going to achieve his goal of bridging the nation's divides, he is going to have to overcome a generation gap with older voters unlike any such split a Democratic presidential nominee has faced in years."
'Kids today have been given everything they want, and don't have to work for it. They have no respect for authority,' said Rutherford, standing at the bar at the Elks lodge here. 'They'll make remarks right to the face of the [mall] cops. I get to the point where I want to do something,' he said, cocking a fist as if to threaten a punch. 'But the police say we can't, that we just have to stand there.' It makes him worry for the country. 'I see it going the Roman way.'
If the senator from Illinois is going to achieve his goal of bridging the nation's divides, he is going to have to overcome a generation gap with older voters unlike any such split a Democratic presidential nominee has faced in years."
Model Mia Tyler Breaks Off Her Engagement - Breakups : People.com
Read More Here: "Almost a year after model Mia Tyler gushed about her engagement to guitarist Brian Harrah, the former Celebrity Fit Club star says that she and her fianc�have split up.
'I am no longer in that relationship,' Tyler, 29, writes on her MySpace page. 'A lot of you keep asking me why my profile says single and why I seem sad lately. So, before you read it in some dumb article or online, let me be the first to say it. We broke up about 2 weeks ago.'
Tyler's rep Andrew Lear confirms the breakup saying the couple are 'no longer together.'
Still, there are 'no hard feelings' about the end of her relationship with Harrah, writes Tyler. 'We are still friends. We are just trying to give each other some space. I will always love him ... This is a hard time for both of us.'
Harrah, the guitarist for metal band The Mercy Clinic, asked Tyler's dad, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, for his daughter's hand in marriage last year and proposed with an antique diamond ring. Tyler was previously married to former Papa Roach drummer David Buckner."
'I am no longer in that relationship,' Tyler, 29, writes on her MySpace page. 'A lot of you keep asking me why my profile says single and why I seem sad lately. So, before you read it in some dumb article or online, let me be the first to say it. We broke up about 2 weeks ago.'
Tyler's rep Andrew Lear confirms the breakup saying the couple are 'no longer together.'
Still, there are 'no hard feelings' about the end of her relationship with Harrah, writes Tyler. 'We are still friends. We are just trying to give each other some space. I will always love him ... This is a hard time for both of us.'
Harrah, the guitarist for metal band The Mercy Clinic, asked Tyler's dad, Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, for his daughter's hand in marriage last year and proposed with an antique diamond ring. Tyler was previously married to former Papa Roach drummer David Buckner."
Lesley and Alan Panettiere are Hungover - Bodog Beat
Read More Here: "What a hangover these two have. In fact, they're so hungover, they don't even remember what went down and are even trying to say that whole little wife beating thing was blown out of proportion.
As we reported yesterday, Alan and Lesley Penettiere were partying at Beso, Eva Longoria's restaurant. Lesley was reportedly all over Scott Reeves, Clint Eastwood's son and Alan was peeved. When the couple got home, all hell broke loose and Alan hit Lesley in the face. According to law enforcement, Alan was pissed because allegedly he said he felt 'disrespected.' TMZ also reported that there were physical marks on Lesley's face.
However today the couple are singing a different tune. Lesley and Alan told Mario Lopez from Extra, 'Nothing actually happened.'
Explained Mario, 'In fact, Lesley wasn't even aware that Skip had been arrested. Hayden found out about her dad's arrest when he called her from jail. They love each other very much and want everyone to know that the matter was completely blown out of proportion.'"
As we reported yesterday, Alan and Lesley Penettiere were partying at Beso, Eva Longoria's restaurant. Lesley was reportedly all over Scott Reeves, Clint Eastwood's son and Alan was peeved. When the couple got home, all hell broke loose and Alan hit Lesley in the face. According to law enforcement, Alan was pissed because allegedly he said he felt 'disrespected.' TMZ also reported that there were physical marks on Lesley's face.
However today the couple are singing a different tune. Lesley and Alan told Mario Lopez from Extra, 'Nothing actually happened.'
Explained Mario, 'In fact, Lesley wasn't even aware that Skip had been arrested. Hayden found out about her dad's arrest when he called her from jail. They love each other very much and want everyone to know that the matter was completely blown out of proportion.'"
Sunday, 10 August 2008
Tracey Emin, fame academician - Times Online
Read More Here: "Absolutely everyone has heard of Tracey Emin. In an age when, I’m told, everyone wants to be a celebrity, famous for at least 15 minutes, her renown alone is a huge achievement. So is her capacity to shock. At a time when most artists long to cause distress, in the teeth of public indifference to everything they serve up, however unspeakable, Emin is able to confront us with, among other outrages, her unmade bed. Included in her current Edinburgh exhibition, it can still shock some.
She repeatedly assaults us with words and images from which, if shown anywhere but in an art gallery, the most liberal members of the local Neighbourhood Watch committee would feel obliged to protect us. Parts of Emin’s autobiographical ramblings would surely count as pornography if read in the backroom of a dirty bookshop rather than framed and hung on the walls of a distinguished national gallery. (Listen, for example, to the commentary to the film called Why I Never Became a Dancer.) And some of the titles alone must be startling not only to me. As this is a family newspaper, I won’t write them out, but Emin makes free use of the c-word, glowing brightly in neon."
She repeatedly assaults us with words and images from which, if shown anywhere but in an art gallery, the most liberal members of the local Neighbourhood Watch committee would feel obliged to protect us. Parts of Emin’s autobiographical ramblings would surely count as pornography if read in the backroom of a dirty bookshop rather than framed and hung on the walls of a distinguished national gallery. (Listen, for example, to the commentary to the film called Why I Never Became a Dancer.) And some of the titles alone must be startling not only to me. As this is a family newspaper, I won’t write them out, but Emin makes free use of the c-word, glowing brightly in neon."
PROWRESTLING.NET | Dallas Page recalls the WCW tag match he worked with NBA stars Dennis Rodman and Karl Malone, says one took it seriously, while the
Read More Here: "Dallas Page was on board to promote the latest in his Yoga For Regular Guys workout program, in addition to reflecting back on his WWE/WCW/TNA career — including the ten-year anniversary of his teaming with Karl Malone vs. Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman (and how this 'storyline” will have some continuity flowing on The Mayhem airwaves in the days to come).
As many fans know, DDP waged many wars with two people who have been in the news over the past few months: Ric Flair and The Undertaker. DDP gave his takes/thoughts on the upcoming Undertaker/Edge Hell In A Cell Match at SummerSlam, as well as Flair parting ways with the WWE. All of this and so much more with one of the most charismatic personalities to ever lace up a pair of boots — Two sets of three letters say it best and say it all…D-D-P and M-N-M."
As many fans know, DDP waged many wars with two people who have been in the news over the past few months: Ric Flair and The Undertaker. DDP gave his takes/thoughts on the upcoming Undertaker/Edge Hell In A Cell Match at SummerSlam, as well as Flair parting ways with the WWE. All of this and so much more with one of the most charismatic personalities to ever lace up a pair of boots — Two sets of three letters say it best and say it all…D-D-P and M-N-M."
Breaking: Actor/Comedian Bernie Mac dead at 50 (Wizbang)
Read More Here: "Bernie Mac blended style, authority and a touch of self-aware bluster to make audiences laugh as well as connect with him. For Mac, who died Saturday at age 50, it was a winning mix, delivering him from a poor childhood to stardom as a standup comedian, in films including the casino heist caper 'Ocean's Eleven' and his acclaimed sitcom 'The Bernie Mac Show.'
Though his comedy drew on tough experiences as a black man, he had mainstream appeal -- befitting inspiration he found in a wide range of humorists: Harpo Marx as well as Moms Mabley; squeaky-clean Red Skelton, but also the raw Redd Foxx.
Mac died Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital, his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles. She said no other details were available."
Though his comedy drew on tough experiences as a black man, he had mainstream appeal -- befitting inspiration he found in a wide range of humorists: Harpo Marx as well as Moms Mabley; squeaky-clean Red Skelton, but also the raw Redd Foxx.
Mac died Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital, his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles. She said no other details were available."
Jest Jimmy
Read More Here: "WHEN it comes to talk shows, we’d say the more, the merrier, sometimes to the point of disregarding the quality of the show or who’s doing most of the talking. That they are popular is undeniable, a trend fuelled by the public’s desire to see celebrities, politicians, writers, etc, being grilled in the hot seat. So it is not surprising that this zeal even drives fans to the official websites of Late Show with David Letterman and Daily Show with Jon Stewart to catch the two tough nuts be harda** or chummy with their guests.
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Saturday, 9 August 2008
The Times - Life behind the lens
Read More Here: The Times - Life behind the lens: "Even if her name — uttered in the opening scenes of Life Through a Lens by the likes of Mick Jagger, Anna Wintour and Hillary Clinton — doesn’t ring a bell, Annie Leibovitz’s iconic photographs have undoubtedly filtered into your consciousness. A naked John Lennon lovingly curled up to a fully clothed and indifferent Yoko Ono, the once-great ballet dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov in full flight and a heavily pregnant, naked Demi Moore staring out at the world, defiant.
Though we’ve seen the results of a career that has spanned 40 years, Life Through a Lens, a portrait-of-the-artist documentary film, gives an unprecedented look at Leibovitz’s creative process."
Though we’ve seen the results of a career that has spanned 40 years, Life Through a Lens, a portrait-of-the-artist documentary film, gives an unprecedented look at Leibovitz’s creative process."
FOXNews.com - Is NBC News Actively Campaigning for Obama? - Bill O’Reilly | The O’Reilly Factor
Read More Here: FOXNews.com - Is NBC News Actively Campaigning for Obama? - Bill O’Reilly | The O’Reilly Factor: "This is a rush transcript from 'The O'Reilly Factor,' August 7, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
Watch 'The O'Reilly Factor' weeknights at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and listen to the 'Radio Factor!'
BILL O'REILLY, HOST: In the 'Weekdays with Bernie & Jane' segment tonight: two troubling press stories. Many people believe that NBC News is totally in the tank for Barack Obama, and NBC is a very powerful operation. One of their primary correspondents is Andrea Mitchell.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
ANDREA MITCHELL, NBC NEWS COPRRESPONDENT: I do not know very many people who watched that, and the people in the audience, the reporters, have never interpreted it, have never inferred from that, that he is making some kind of racial statement, but that is the way the McCain camp says that they took it."
Watch 'The O'Reilly Factor' weeknights at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET and listen to the 'Radio Factor!'
BILL O'REILLY, HOST: In the 'Weekdays with Bernie & Jane' segment tonight: two troubling press stories. Many people believe that NBC News is totally in the tank for Barack Obama, and NBC is a very powerful operation. One of their primary correspondents is Andrea Mitchell.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
ANDREA MITCHELL, NBC NEWS COPRRESPONDENT: I do not know very many people who watched that, and the people in the audience, the reporters, have never interpreted it, have never inferred from that, that he is making some kind of racial statement, but that is the way the McCain camp says that they took it."
Edel Coffey on why two magazines thought it worthwhile to spend a record-breaking sum for pictures of Brangelina's twins - News & Gossip, Entertainmen
Read More Here: Edel Coffey on why two magazines thought it worthwhile to spend a record-breaking sum for pictures of Brangelina's twins - News & Gossip, Entertainment - Independent.ie: "They were dubbed 'the pictures the world was waiting for'. A sneak peak inside North Korea? Sure. An unblurred picture of the elusive Big Foot? Definitely. But baby snaps of a pair of newborn twins? There was something wrong with this picture.
By now, the world knows that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's twins, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, were the so-called pictures the world had been holding its breath for. The first exclusive pictures of the spawn of the most beautiful, and arguably most famous, couple on the planet were finally sold for just over €9m to the combined forces of Hello! in the UK and America's People magazine."
By now, the world knows that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's twins, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon, were the so-called pictures the world had been holding its breath for. The first exclusive pictures of the spawn of the most beautiful, and arguably most famous, couple on the planet were finally sold for just over €9m to the combined forces of Hello! in the UK and America's People magazine."
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