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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Watson reveals Potter co-star crush

Emma Watson has admitted she used to have a crush on a Harry Potter co-star… but maybe not the one you’d expect.

Instead of franchise hero Daniel Radcliffe or on-screen love interest Rupert Grint, she confessed to secretly falling for Tom Felton, who plays the villainous Draco Malfoy.

Speaking to Seventeen magazine, the 21-year-old actress (Hermione Granger in the films) said: “For the first two movies, I had a huge crush on Tom Felton. He was my first crush.”

She added: “He totally knows. We talked about it. We still laugh about it. We are really good friends now, and that's cool."

Felton, 23, is currently in relationship with co-star Jade Olivia – who will play Malfoy’s wife in the upcoming film.

In the interview Watson also admits she finds it hard to play it cool around boys: "I'm a terrible game player. I'm so impatient, it's one of my worst traits!”

“I'll pretty much say to a guy, 'I like you, let's go hang out.' But my friends are like, 'You can't do that! You have to string this guy along. And I'm just like, 'No! I won't! I just want to go on the date!' I definitely haven't figured it out yet."

‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’, is released in the UK next month.

Source: Yahoo

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Jessie J Devil Do It Like a Dude backwards

Jessie J Devil Do It Like a Dude backwards

Jessie J has received death threats since becoming famous.

The 'Nobody's Perfect' hitmaker has revealed both she and her family have been targeted by hate-filled individuals since she achieved pop success, but she refuses to waste her time worrying about what might happen to her.

In an interview in Q magazine, she said: “I've had people say, 'I wanna kill you and your family.' Death threats. I've had people say, 'I hope you get HIV and throat cancer at the same time.’

“I think the world has become obsessed with hating things. But people who wanna spread bad energy, I ain't got time for them to be in my psyche.”

The 23-year-old star – who is openly bisexual and abstains from drinking alcohol because of health problems she has suffered, including having a minor stroke aged 18 - has also revealed there have been rumours she is a devil worshipper because she makes an OK sign with her hands in her video for single 'Price Tag'.

She said: “This is 666 apparently. And to me it's saying OK. People have played 'Do It Like a Dude' backwards and said they can hear the devil.” - Bang Showbiz

Source: IOL

X Factor final Wembley

X Factor final Wembley

X FACTOR finalists will head to WEMBLEY after show guru Simon Cowell ordered a spectacular end to the series.

The 2011 final will be held at the 12,500-seat Wembley Arena, the first time it has switched from its usual TV studio setting with an audience of just 300.

The move will make it one of the biggest talent shows ever, dwarfing the final of American Idol which is held at a 7,000-seat theatre in Los Angeles.

And Cowell has pledged to be there, despite his commitments to the US version of X Factor.

An insider said: "There may have been some concerns about the change in the judging panel, but viewers will forget all of that when they see the new-look show and final.

"We are very excited about making it bigger and better - with a bigger venue, bigger-name guests and more audience members and celebrities than ever before."

The X Factor is usually filmed at the nearby Fountain Studios, but hundreds of ticket applications have to be turned down each week.

The Arena show will go out over the weekend of December 10 and 11.

Cowell is also filming his new ITV1 gameshow Red or Black there.

Katona Rod Stewart

KERRY Katona once asked Rod Stewart to marry her, she has revealed.

The ex-Atomic Kitten singer, 30, said: "I went to a charity football match when I was 19 and I asked him to marry me. He said his girlfriend wouldn't be too happy."

Kerry, speaking backstage to Absolute Radio before Rod's headlining performance at this weekend's Hard Rock Calling gig, said: "I used to argue all the time with the Atomic Kitten girls about what music we would have on in the background.

"I always wanted Rod Stewart and the girls would never let me listen to him.

"My dream is me and Rod on stage singing Tonight's The Night. I'd love that."

Friday, June 24, 2011

Norma Stitz Biography And Pictures Gallery 2011

Annie Hawkins-Turner Biography And Pictures Gallery 2011

Annie Hawkins-Turner (born 22 December 1958), better known by the pseudonym Norma Stitz, is a website entrepreneur and nude model. Her stage name is a word-play on the phrase "enormous tits". Her bra size is said to be 102ZZZ, and each of her breasts weigh around 56 pounds according to the UK magazine show "This Morning" where she appeared on 23rd June 2011. Source: Wikipedia

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Tennis star arrives in Gaga-esque outfit

Bethanie Mattek-Sands told Busted Racquet last week that she had a fashion surprise in store at Wimbledon. Did she ever. The 31st-ranked American walked onto Court 14 on Wednesday for her first-round match wearing a white bolero jacket festooned with spikes and cutouts of white tennis balls. The piece was designed by Alex Noble, who works with Lady Gaga and designed Mattek-Sands' memorable yellow dress for the Wimbledon player's party.

There's so much going on with that jacket that it's like a fashion Rorschach test; it's inspiration in the eye of the beholder. There's some Annie Oakley in it (the tassles), a few dabs of Oakland Raiders (the spikes and the eye black) and a touch of Virginia Wade (the white tennis balls which, for some reason, I associate with the 1975 Wimbledon champion). This is what a member of Gwar would wear to a Roger Federer match.

Source: Yahoo Sports

Mel Gibson dating fetish model

Mel Gibson has reportedly moved on from his relationship with Oksana Grigorieva by dating a Greek fetish model.

The embattled Braveheart star recently completed a community service stint he was handed after striking a plea deal with Los Angeles prosecutors over allegations he attacked his then-girlfriend Grigorieva during a heated argument last year.

Gibson now appears to be putting the past behind him and moving on from his split from the Russian singer by spending time with Goth model Stella Mouzi.

Most often seen in leather bondage gear, Stella Mouzi created a stir on the red carpet at the 2011 LA Fetish Film Festival Awards in April.

The pair has been photographed together enjoying a series of outings, including a trip to LA's Sky Bar, while Mouzi has visited Gibson's Malibu, California home for a barbecue, according to TMZ.com.

Selena Gomez Britney Spears song

Selena Gomez has said that it's an "honour" to have a song co-written by Britney Spears on her record.

Spears helped pen the track 'Whiplash', which appears on Selena Gomez & The Scene's third studio album When The Sun Goes Down.

During an appearance on GMA this morning, Gomez said: "I didn't know [she had written it]. I heard the song and fell in love with it, I thought it was fun and catchy. I went into the studio and it said 'co-written by Britney Spears' and I almost had a heart attack!"

She added: "It's an honour and I'm very excited for people to hear it."

Gomez also confirmed that she is still planning a Britney Spears tribute during her summer tour, saying: "Even if you're a guy you know Britney songs so I'm excited."

Spears kicked off her 'Femme Fatale Tour' in Sacramento on Thursday night, receiving rave reviews from a string of critics. She recently announced that the music video for new single 'I Wanna Go' will premiere on June 22.

Gomez, 18, was on GMA to take part in the 'Summer Concert Series', which has already paid host to Lady GaGa and Jennifer Hudson. Other artists scheduled to perform at the event in Central Park include Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé.

Watch Selena Gomez & The Scene perform 'Who Says' at the GMA Summer Concert Series:

Source: Digital Spy

Becker mistakes Noel Fielding for woman

As Blur famously sang in the mid-90s... "girls who are boys, who like boys to be girls, who do boys like they're girls, who do girls like they're boys". Basically meaning that androgyny is cool, and there's nothing wrong with accentuating your feminine features.

Marc Bolan knew it, David Bowie knew it, and hipster Noel Fieldingcertainly knows it. But it seems that nobody gave three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Beckerthe memo when he was commentating for today's game between Rafael Nadal and Michael Russell at the All England Club.

"The man in the middle... that's not a girl, right? That's a man?" Becker asked, when Noel popped up on screen.

Noel's reply? "He said I looked like a girl! Unbelievable! No, I love Boris, I've got a lot of respect for him. I mean, I wouldn't get in a cupboard with him, but I do like him a lot," the Mighty Boosh man quipped to the BBC.

"I'd like to challenge Boris to a swingball match. Boris - my garden, me and you, man-to-man... well, man-to-girl."

Watch Noel Fielding being interviewed at Wimbledon below:

Source: Digital Spy

Buzz Aldrin sued

Legendary astronaut-turned-reality TV star Buzz Aldrin is facing a lawsuit from his estranged wife just days after he filed for divorce.

Aldrin, who was the second man to walk on the Moon, has split from his third wife Lois Driggs Cannon after 23 years and cited "irreconcilable differences" in legal papers earlier this month (Jun11).

Now Lois, along with the pair's daughter Lisa Cannon, has filed suit against Aldrin claiming he breached a contract by allegedly urging their joint business contacts to stop relations with StarBuzz, which he co-owns with both Lois and Lisa.

The Cannons insist the public relations company helped Aldrin regain his notoriety, reports TMZ.com.

Source: PR-Inside

Mendes granted restraining order

London, June 22 (IANS) Actress Eva Mendes has been granted a three-year restraining order against a man who has allegedly bothered her since 2008.
Mendes was given a temporary restraining order against John C. Luna, after telling a judge she has been living in “constant fear” of Luna, who claims to be engaged to the actress. He had showed up at her Los Angeles home in May this year, reported contactmusic.com.
Luna, 39, has been ordered by a judge at the Los Angeles Superior Court to stay at least 100 yards (91 metres) away from the 37-year-old Mendes for the next three years.

More at : The Indian

Pippa Middleton Alex Loudon boyfriend

Pippa Middleton Alex Loudon boyfriend

Pippa Middleton and boyfriend Alex Loudon are still together, according to reports, despite claims the couple had gone their separate ways.

Last week, the Sunday Times reported that the pair had parted company, with a friend revealing: "It is common knowledge in their close circle of friends that Pippa and Alex have recently split up."

However, the Mail On Sunday has been "reliably informed" that the 27-year-old and her former England cricketer squeeze are still very much an item.

"All the rumours are completely untrue," a family member told the newspaper, adding that the couple are expected to attend a family function together in two weeks' time.

Pippa has recently been seen enjoying dinner with her former university flatmate George Percy, fuelling speculation the two might be an item.

However, a university contemporary told the Mail on Sunday: "Pippa and George are friends, but that is all. Pippa doesn't fancy George, she's very into Alex."

"Alex is the nicest chap you could meet. He's incredibly sweet, loyal and adores Pippa, but they make a point of seeing each other very privately and don't go to flash places."

Source: Inthenews

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

New Hypersonic Passenger Aircraft Revealed

It turns out supersonic aircraft are just like buses: You wait years for one, and then two come along at once.

Almost eight years after Concorde touched down for the last time, plane manufacturers and designers at the Paris Air Show have unveiled rival "son of supersonic" concepts.

The first, aircraft manufacturer EADS's Zero Emission Hyper Sonic Transport (ZEHST), will be powered by biofuel made from seaweed, carrying passengers above the Earth's atmosphere and dramatically cutting flight times.

EADS says the plane's three engine types -- conventional jets, rockets and supersonic "ramjets" -- will allow it to speed at Mach 4, around 5,000 kmh.

That would cut the journey time from Paris to Tokyo from its current 11 hours to less than 2.5 hours.

There is a catch: The plane is not due to take-off until 2050.

The second, SonicStar, is billed by its creators Hyper Mach as "the future in flight." It will fly at twice the speed of Concorde, linking New York and Dubai in two hours, 20 minutes -- about the time it would take to watch just one in-flight movie -- and allow passengers to fly around the globe in under five hours.

Hyper Mach CEO Richard Lugg said the plane would make "the other side of the world feel like it's just down the road."

Lugg told reporters he had been inspired as a youngster watching the maiden voyage of Concorde, and had made it his "life's work" to come up with the next generation of hypersonic aircraft.

Lugg says the jet will reach speeds of up to Mach 3.6 -- twice the speed of Concorde -- and fly at 18,300 meters, high enough for passengers to see the curvature of the earth.

It also promises reduced emissions and low noise. New technology means it will not create the "sonic boom" its predecessor was known for.

"This is being done with an eye to the future, but it has its feet firmly rooted in solid scientific research," Lugg insists.

And importantly, he also believes it will be ready long before ZEHST: Hyper Mach is aiming to get SonicStar airborne by June 2021.

Like Concorde, though, flying on SonicStar will be out of the reach of most holidaymakers and business travelers: Lugg says it will seat just 20 passengers in "VVIP luxury accommodation."

But experts have sounded a note of caution: These are not the first technologically complex concept planes -- and they may not be the last to end their days stuck on the drawing board.

"Good luck to them, but I'm very skeptical," said Murdo Morrison, editor of Flight International magazine.

He added: "The costs of designing something like this from scratch are astronomical, and even if they can get it to the prototype stage, that's not even half the battle, it's maybe 10%. Aerospace is littered with companies that went bust once they went into production.

"The science exists, we know planes can fly at supersonic speeds: Fighter aircraft do it, Concorde did it -- the technology is there, but the problem is making it work commercially.

"If it was easy, if it was possible, one of the big manufacturers would have done it already."

LulzSec Hacker youth could face extradition

LulzSec Hacker youth could face extradition

A British teenager suspected of masterminding a global computer hacking plot from his bedroom could face a fight against extradition to the US.

Ryan Cleary was arrested at his detached family home in Essex as part of a Scotland Yard and FBI probe into LulzSec, a group claiming responsibility for hacking attempts on the UK's Serious Organised Crime Agency, the US Senate and the CIA.

Neighbours who witnessed the dawn police swoop spoke of their shock as the "very bright" 19-year-old university student was questioned.

Detectives believe Cleary was a "major player" with LulzSec, which has also claimed security breaches at games firms Nintendo and Sony.

As American authorities were kept closely informed over the "pre-planned intelligence-led operation", lawyers said US prosecutors may demand he faces justice across the Atlantic.

Mark Spragg, an extradition lawyer at London-based firm Keystone Law, said: "If the charges on which he was arrested would result in a sentence in excess of 12 months, then potentially it would constitute an extradition offence."

LulzSec is said to have established itself as a formidable splinter group to Anonymous, the hacking group embroiled in the WikiLeaks fallout.

The group was believed to have initially targeted only US broadcasters, including PBS and Fox, and gaming firms.

But the Twitter page @LulzSec recently declared its intention to break into government websites and leak confidential documents.

Soca, the UK national law enforcement unit dubbed the British FBI, was forced to temporarily take its website off-line on Monday after LulzSec bombarded it with traffic to stop other users accessing it.

Fun tour awaits William and Kate

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's official tour of Canada will be a "fun", hands-on affair,

William and Kate will sample local food, dress up for events and not just be impartial observers but take part in activities and spend time with young people during their first overseas tour as husband and wife.

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, the couple's private secretary, said: "The royal couple are delighted that Canada will be their first tour together and the Canadians have put together an extremely welcoming and well-balanced programme of meaningful engagements, mixed with fun and lots of opportunities to get to know Canada and Canadians better."

William and Kate begin their tour of Canada next Thursday and after arriving on a Royal Canadian Air Force plane, will go on to visit the country's cenotaph and tomb of the unknown warrior in the capital Ottawa to pay their respects.

On Friday, July 1, the Duke and Duchess will attend the Canada Day celebrations.

Other highlights of the tour will see the couple play starring roles on opposing vessels during a dragon boat race across a lake while on Prince Edward Island. Local delicacies will be on their menu while in this region of Canada, from chocolate-covered potato crisps to lobster.

William will show off his skills as an RAF search and rescue helicopter pilot when he joins his Canadian counterparts for a demonstration of how to land a Sea King on water.

In Quebec City they will join a cooking workshop with students from the prestigious Institut de Tourisme et d'hotellerie du Quebec. And walkabouts will feature throughout their nine-day tour, enabling the couple and Canadians to meet each other.

William and Kate will visit the remote city of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories and in the final stage of the tour, they will attend the start of the world-famous Calgary Stampede - an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival.

At the end of their visit the couple will leave Canada for California for a three-day trip from July 8 to 10, where the highlight will be a glittering Bafta black-tie reception in Los Angeles.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Real reason behind Fox firing revealed

Did Megan Fox jump or was she pushed? With 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' about to be unleashed, the latest reports suggest executive producer Steven Spielberg fired the actress from the franchise following comments about director Michael Bay.

At the time, Fox had said it was her choice to leave the blockbuster series, but now Bay has revealed a different story to The Daily Mail: “You know the Hitler thing. Steven [Spielberg] said, fire her right now.”

The 'Hitler thing' dates back to an interview the actress gave last year to Wonderland magazine, where Fox compared Bay to Hitler.

Spielberg, it seems, took the most offence at the comment. Following the removal of Fox, British model-turned-actress Rosie Huntingdon-Whitley was cast opposite LaBeouf in the new film.

Crew members were quick to defend the director, with an open letter on his website stating: “'Michael found this shy, inexperienced girl, plucked her out of total obscurity thus giving her the biggest shot of any young actresses' life.

“'He told everyone around to just trust him on his choice. He granted her the starring role in Transformers, a franchise that forever changed her life; she became one of the most googled and oogled women on earth.

“'She was famous! She was the next Angelina Jolie, hooray! Wait a minute, two of us worked with Angelina – second thought – she's no Angelina. You see, Angelina is a professional. We know this quite intimately because we've had the tedious experience of working with the dumb-as-a-rock Megan Fox on both Transformers movies.”

Bay himself remained relatively quiet on the subject matter himself, but other on set again spoke out to defend him. Shia LaBeouf told GQ magazine: “She started s*** talking our captain. Which you can't do.”

‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ is released on 29 June.

Source: Yahoo

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Celebrities Who Went Broke

Celebrities Who Went Broke

Celebrities Who Went Broke. While at the peak of fame withabundance money, these celebrities are always glamorous life. But because they can not manage money well, they also went bankrupt. Here is a list of celebrities who went bankrupt as reported by Everyjoe:

1. Willie Aames
Willie Aames was the American actor famous through his role as Tommy Bradford in the sitcom “Eight Is Enough ‘(1970). After that he began playing in various TV series and movies. Willie Aames has been married twice and has one child from each wife. Willie Aames was born July 15, 1960 is ruining his career and his life because of alcohol dependence and illicit drugs. In 2008 he announced bankrupt with debts of U.S. $ 350 thousand. Shortly thereafter, he attempted suicide. Willie Aames bankruptcy story documented in the VH1 show ‘Broke & Famous: Willie Aames documented’ (2009).

2. Kim Basinger
The actress who has a full name Kimila Ann Basinger had become rich during her career at the height of glory. Star Movies ‘The Natural’ was starting to have problems when she is required to pay a fine of U.S. $ 8.1 million when she refused to play in the movie ‘Boxing Helena’ (1993). At the same time, Kim Basinger felt rich enough to buy the entire town Braseltown, Georgia, United States, valued at U.S. $ 20 million. Although up to now ex-wife of Alec Baldwin playing movies that still exist, butKim Basinger was declared bankrupt and must sell Braseltown.

3. Anita Bryant
Anita Bryant is an American singer who could fill the ranks of the Top 40 in the period 1950 to 1960 with the song ‘Paper Roses’. Anita Bryant was also known for her political career that anti-gay campaign. Finally, Bryant’s rejection of the political effort in the 1970s was a rising to end her career. Anita Bryant began to rise again by establishing a music school named Anita Bryant’s Music Mansion. However, in 1997 and 2007 she announced bankruptcy. Anita Bryant now she lives in Oklahoma and work in social organizations.

4. Gary Coleman
Gary Coleman is famous through his role as Arnold Jackson on the sitcom ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ (1978-1986). In 1989, Gary Coleman sued his parents and his manager because of misuse of trust funds amounting to U.S. $ 3.8 million. Gary Coleman also won the lawsuit and get U.S. $ 1.28 million. Again, due to issues of money management by manajemennyanya, the actor who was born on February 8, 1968 it announced bankruptcy in 1999. Gary Coleman died on May 28, 2010 due to illness.

5. Corey Haim
Corey Haim became a teen idol after playing the character Sam in the movie ‘The Lost Boys’. But instead of pursuing a career with a well, Corey Haim even destroyed because of drug dependence. Canadian actor was used to taking 85 Valium a day. In 1996 Corey Haim was sued by Lloyd’s of London after being fired from a film production because of his addiction. A year later, Corey Haim declared bankrupt. The only asset that dimiliknya at that time only BMW cars that if sold at U.S. $ 100, any property held not more than $ 7,500. In 2001, Corey Haim was a coma after suffering a stroke and died in March 2010.

6. MC Hammer
Rapper MC Hammer experiencing financial difficulties in 1990 due to an excessive lifestyle. Although the center suffered a difficulty, MC Hammer even bought a mansion for $ 30 million. In 1996, the singer of hits “U Can not Touch This’ was declared bankruptcy with debts of U.S. $ 13.7 million, even though MC Hammer only had assets of U.S. $ 9.6 million.

7. Don Johnson
Actor Don Johnson made a success thanks to TV series ‘Miami Vice’ was popular in the era of the 1980s. But his life changed after his frequent debts. City National Bank filed a lawsuit and asked for his ranch in Aspen, called Woody Creek. Livestock will be auctioned to pay debts amounting to U.S. $ 930 thousand. Don Johnson born December 15, 1949 was also once accused of money laundering. In 2008, again Don Johnson incurred debts. But surprisingly Don Johnson came to pay their debts amounting to U.S. $ 14 million. It is not known where he got the money because Don Johnson has been declared bankrupt.

8. O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson is a football player the United States is famous for its nickname ‘The Juice’. But the lavish lifestyle and a number of crimes had ruined his career. On February 5, 1997, O.J. Simpson allegedly responsible for the death of his friend by the name of Ronald Goldman and ordered to pay U.S. $ 33.5 million.

9. Mike Tyson
After a life filled with fame, the famous boxer’s surname Concrete Neck is now living in modest rented house located in Arizona, USA. In 2003, Mike Tyson declared bankruptcy after a debt of U.S. $ 27 million. Mike Tyson spent $ 400 thousand a month to finance a lavish lifestyle. In addition, the divorce with his second wife, Monica Turner to cost U.S. $ 9 million. Mike Tyson who was born on June 30, 1969 it also had to pay taxes to the government amounting to U.S. $ 13.3 million.

10. Michael Vick
Atlanta Falcon Football players are only played for six seasons before the match was jailed for his involvement in illegal dog pit. After that, Michael Vick decreased drastically. Michael Vick was paid only U.S. $ 1 for some work that must be done while in prison. Dwindling savings because Vick has to spend U.S. $ 30 thousand per month to finance his family. Michael Vick also insisted on not selling a luxury home.

Source:olifafa

Vancouver Rioter Outed As Junior National Water Polo Player

Vancouver Rioter Outed As Junior National Water Polo Player

Vancouver Rioter Outed As Junior National Water Polo Player. You’re going to see plenty of stories like this in the next few days, one would imagine, as police comb through photos and video of those involved in the Vancouver hockey riot. One of the first rioters to turn himself in to police will be Nathan Kotylak, 17, shown here apparently lighting a police car on fire, and with his water polo teammates in the inset.Kotylak, the “son of a highly-respected surgeon” according to CBC News, was outed by several people who recognized the star athlete from this notorious video which has become one of the most seen images of the riot. The private school senior plays on Canada’s junior national water polo team and lives in Maple Ridge, a wealthy suburb of Vancouver. He has a partial scholarship to play water polo at the University of Calgary next year. His father says he wants to major in kinesiology and one day play in the Olympics, according to CBC.

The teen’s father, a surgeon in B.C., told CBC News on Friday that the Grade 12 student will be “doing the right thing” by turning himself in.

He added that he wishes that his older son had been there that night to look out for his 17-year-old.

Canada, and indeed a lot of the word, is not amused. There’s already a Facebook site entitled “Nathan Kotylak go to Jail, Do not Pass Go,” which has more than 1,500 followers as of this writing. Sample posts:

If he did this on a plane he would be a terrorist. Is there any difference here????

This kid is out of control…maybe Dad and Mom should do some serious thinking about the reality this kid will be facing in the real work.

Water Polo Canada suspended Kotylak earlier today, although not naming him officially in its statement.

Water Polo Canada today issued a provisional suspension against a member of its Junior Men’s National Team who is facing allegations of vandalism stemming from Wednesday night’s riot in Vancouver.

By law, the athlete cannot be named because he is under 18 years of age.

“We’re taking immediate action due to the very serious nature of these allegations,” said Ahmed El-Awadi, Executive Director of Water Polo Canada. “I can also confirm that the athlete has contacted us, through his legal counsel, to indicate that he will cooperate fully with the disciplinary process.”

Source: nbcsports

Best Fathers Day Movies

Best Fathers Day Movies

Best fathers day moviesFathers have it hard in Hollywood. So many films not only include but hinge upon daddy-issues (like every movie Spielberg has made). Even the coolest dads in film usually start out as dicks. They don't truly redeem themselves until the third act. Just look at Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (my personal favorite of the trilogy). Sean Connery is enjoyable to watch as Henry Sr., Indy's absentee father. Yes, they bonded during their crusade for the Holy Grail, but before that their relationship was defined by thirty years of horrible parenting. Fathers in movies are either absent, neglectful or trying to force you to kill a man with an ax
In honors of Father's Day, I have assembled the top five fathers in film. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few in there, but for now this list will do.

5. Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) in Taken

Liam Neeson takes this spot through sheer badassery. Not only does he save his daughter from being trapped in a sex ring, but he also sets her up to meet her favorite pop star. Neeson's character may not be the greatest of fathers, but it's hard not to see a one-man war against France as a dedication of his love. Plus did I mention Neeson is awesome is everything he's in?

4. Daddy Warbucks (Albert Finney and Victor Garber) in Annie

Though he is not Annie's real father, Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks proves that even red-heads need love. And that is a valuable lesson to take home with you. The gruff millionaire plucks the orphan out of the drudgery of New York's worst orphanage and finally gives her what she's dreamed of all her life: family. Family and lots of money during the depression. While everyone else was in line for bread she was kicking it with FDR (figuratively kicking it of course, damn polio).

Why does nobody have eyes?
3. Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) in Kramer vs. Kramer

In the beginning of the movie, Ted Kramer wasn't the best husband or dad in the world. Kramer belonged to the archetype of "workaholic dad" that so many movies abuse for drama. After his wife leaves him, Kramer is forced to finally learn to be a dad. Kramer vs. Kramer could of easily been a pedestrian film about parenthood. But thanks to Dustin Hoffman's vulnerability in the role, the whole film is elevated. And, although I previously decried absentee fathers in my intro, Kramer learned how to be a real dad for his son before it was too late. And though I will forever be angry at this film for beating out Apocalypse Now and Being There at the Oscars, it's still a really good film.

2. Furious Styles (Laurence Fishburne) in Boyz n the Hood

Boyz n the Hood will always be one of my favorite films. It's a perfect coming of age film about three teenagers who name South Central home. And, out of any coming of age flick, Boyz n the Hood is the one that stresses the importance of being a father more than any other. In the end, Tre is the only one to escape the neighborhood violence. This is in no small part thanks to his father raising him. Furious Styles not only raises Tre but shows him how to be a man. Laurence Fishburne plays the role exceptionally well, truly proving that any fool can be a father but it takes a man to be a dad. Furious is the Atticus Finch of the hood. Speaking of which...

1. Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) in To Kill a Mockingbird

Gregory Peck may be seen as the poor man's Cary Grant, but Peck has one thing that Grant can never have: an Oscar. Not just an Oscar, but an Oscar for one of the greatest characters in, not just film or literature, but history. Atticus Finch is the man that all men should model their lives after. He's gentle, kind, fair and honorable. A widower, Finch is left to raise his two kids on his own. But even with the loss of his wife and the case of his life, Atticus still finds the time to be a wonderful father to Scout and Jem. He never condescends to his children nor does he miss an opportunity to impress upon them how to be a human being. The hero to lawyers everywhere, AFI's greatest hero in American film and my choice for best father in film. While I may have had some trouble thinking of the other four, this choice was just too easy.

Source: firstsignsoftrouble

New elongated Boeing 747-8 debuts in Paris

New elongated Boeing 747-8 debuts in Paris

New elongated Boeing 747-8 debuts in Paris. Boeing Co's 747-8 Intercontinental, the new elongated passenger version of its legendary jumbo jet, made its international debut on Sunday, showing its distinctive silhouette abroad for the first time.
The high-profile landing of Boeing's new 747 at the Paris Air Show -- three months after its first flight -- marks a show of engineering strength by the world's second-largest plane maker in a competition for control of the wide-body market.

"We've seen a great deal of interest in the last six to eight months as the market has gotten better," Randy Tinseth, Boeing's vice president of marketing at Boeing's commercial division, told Reuters.

In Boeing's standard layout, the new 747-8 will have 467 seats, 51 more than its predecessor, but fewer than the 525 of its main competitor, the A380 made by EADS unit Airbus. The actual seat number, however, will be determined by the airlines.

Boeing has taken 33 orders for the 747-8 Intercontinental, which will be joined in Paris on Monday by the better-selling freighter version of the plane, which has received 76 orders.

The new 747-8 -- in red and orange livery to symbolize the importance of the fast-growing Asian aircraft market -- flew to Paris without passengers but was stuffed with computers, test equipment and barrels of water to simulate passenger weight and to test balance.

The Paris Air Show is the venue of choice for aerospace and defense companies to strut their stuff, to the delight of aviation enthusiasts around the world.

The new 747-8 is more than 18 feet longer than its predecessor, with the added length mainly noticeable by the extended hump. The upper deck in the hump traditionally houses the business class section.

Plane spotters looking for other differences with the 747 will notice the jagged, clam-shell look of the 747-8's engine casing, which reduces noise. The 747-8 also lacks the upwards-curving winglets at the wingtip, but has raked wings that sweep slightly upwards. Boeing says the raked wings reduce wind resistance and enhance fuel efficiency.

The plane also features bigger windows and some design elements of the new 787 Dreamliner, such as interior lighting that changes colors to help passengers adjust more easily to time changes as the plane crosses time zones.

The first 747 made its maiden flight 42 years ago. Since then, the jumbo jet, with its distinctive hump, has become the world's most recognizable plane.

The 747 was the world's largest airplane until 2005, when Airbus unveiled its A380. The 747-8 Intercontinental, however, is more than 10 percent lighter per seat than the Airbus A380 and consumes 11 percent less fuel, Boeing says.

The Intercontinental lists at $317.5 million. Germany's Lufthansa has ordered 20 of the planes, and is set to be the first airline to bring the new jumbo into service early next year. Boeing says a VIP customer will take first delivery of an Intercontinental in the fourth quarter of this year.

Production of the 747-8 has been delayed, as has the mid-sized 787 Dreamliner, a carbon-composite plane, which represents a bigger leap in technology than the revamped 747-8.

Although the 747-8 and A380 will compete directly for years to come, analysts say airlines are mostly interested in lighter, wide-bodied planes in the 200- to 350-seat range, like the 787 and the future Airbus A350, which are designed to bypass crowded hubs and take passengers closer to their final destination.

Source: reuters

Green Lantern Opening Box Office

Green Lantern Opening Box Office

Green Lantern Opening Box Office. Green Lantern (3D) is off to a solid start. Film opened with almost the same numbers as Thor (3D) and X-Men: First Class (2D), and now new reports are saying that comic book adaptation is set to get another $20M for Friday.
From The Hollywood Reporter:

"Warner Bros.' 3D superhero pic Green Lantern -- starring Ryan Reynolds -- is on track to cross $20 million at the Friday box office, giving it a shot at a $57 million to $60 million debut over Father's Day weekend, according to early estimates. Friday's tally includes $3.4 million in midnight grosses."

I'm going to say it will finish with $55-56M by the end of the weekend. Not bad for a film panned by almost everyone. Also, expect a big drop next week since it's not getting good buzz and it will go against new PIXAR film, Cars 2. How much do you think Green Lantern will earn this weekend? Stay tuned for more updates.

Source: comicbookmovie

Outrageous Firings

Outrageous Firings

Outrageous Firings. You've heard of being fired for lying on a résumé or flubbing an important project, but sometimes it takes a whole lot less to get the ax by an employer. From rooting for the wrong team to a tweet gone wrong, these dismissals will make you think twice about what you do at work ― and in your off hours.

Fired for looking too old?
A group of former cocktail waitresses at an Atlantic City casino claim they were fired for not looking good in the casino’s new skimpy uniforms. The new uniforms, short black dresses with open backs, are part of the company’s rebranding effort with a roaring twenties theme after a hit HBO show.

High school teachers fired
A gym teacher and a math teacher from Winnipeg, Manitoba, were fired for inappropriate behavior at a high school pep

EMT fired for Facebook
A Connecticut EMT lost her job, but the NLRB later ruled in her favor.

Burger King employee fired
An aspiring musician was fired for celebrating his birthday in an unsanitary way.

Sports radio host fired
An Arkansas radio personality was fired after a college football coach had a few choice words for her at a press conference.

College football coach fired
Legendary Ohio State coach Woody Hayes ended his career on a bad note but still made it into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Casino worker fired
A fired Iowa man said he was just trying to cheer up co-workers, but his bosses didn't see it that way.

Santa Claus fired
A longtime San Francisco department store St. Nick got the boot after offending some older visitors.

Hotel worker fired
An aspiring author's own words were used against her after she was dismissed.

New York City employee fired
None other than the mayor of New York busted a government employee with an unusual name.

Town workers fired
Four longtime Hooksett, N.H., employees were fired for doing what many workers do on a daily basis.

Iowa man fired
A man from Cedar Falls, Iowa, said a misunderstanding led to him being accused of harassment by a female co-worker.

Wal-Mart employee fired
A Michigan Wal-Mart employee being treated for cancer was let go despite being named Associate of the Year.

Citibank employee fired
A New York woman filed a lawsuit after she said her looks led to her dismissal.

Computer engineer fired
A Highlands Ranch, Colo., man lost his job over some leftovers but went on to win a free cruise.

Fired for weight
Two Michigan women are suing Hooters, claiming they were fired for not losing weight. Representatives said the appearance of their waitresses is a legitimate business concern. Six cities have adopted their own weight discrimination laws, but which state is the only one with such a law? Watch the story.

A rumor hit the Web last year that a former cast member, Casey Wilson, from a long-running sketch comedy show was fired for not losing a reported 30 pounds.

Fired for being too thin
When actress Megan Fox was dropped from the third installment of a blockbuster franchise, rumors ran wild that director Michael Bay decided Fox was too thin to continue on as Shia LaBeouf's love interest. Others said Fox had badmouthed Bay one too many times.

After auditions, including an unsolicited one from a reality star, a new leading lady was chosen.

Fired for not delivering drugs
A former UPS delivery driver is suing the company after being fired for not delivering a suspicious 4-pound package that turned out to contain marijuana. Supervisors accused him of theft and drug-dealing.

Fired for stopping a thief
A Kansas Wal-Mart worker was let go from the discount mega-store after she helped stop a suspect from walking out of the store with a computer the person hadn't paid for. She was assaulted by the suspect but hailed as a hero by store managers until later canned for violating company policy.
A Seattle bank teller was canned after he apprehended a would-be robber. He violated the bank's policy that employees comply with robbery demands to avoid dangerous situations, but 30-year-old Jim Nicholson said his instincts just took over. Watch the story.

Fired for Tweeting
Los Angeles waiter Jon-Barrett Ingels chose the wrong 140 characters when he tweeted that actress Jane Adams failed to leave a tip. Adams also reportedly didn't even pay bill. Her agent settled the payment the next day, but the waiter was fired.

Fired for Facebook posts
A mascot for a major league baseball team was fired for criticizing the team on his Facebook page about its less-than-stellar season. Andrew Kurtz, 24, was told to turn in his pierogi uniform just hours after the post for violating company policy.

A 24-year-old Georgia school teacher was forced to resign after photos of her holding a drink and using an expletive were posted on her Facebook page and brought to the attention of school supervisors. She's suing to get her job back.

Fired for a button
Trevor Keezer, a former cashier for Home Depot, was sacked for wearing a "One nation under God, indivisible" button on his work apron. The home improvement company said the button violated its dress code, which states that only company-provided pins and buttons can be worn at work. Keezer declined an offer of a button with an approved slogan.

Fired for being ugly
A former senior retail manager of a high-end fashion company in Japan said she was unfairly dismissed for being "ugly." Rina Bovrisse is suing the Italian fashion designer for allegedly pressuring her and other female employees to resign by using an alleged barrage of insults.

Fired for talking politics
D.C. Douglas, former voice-over actor for Geico insurance commercials, was canned for leaving an anti-tea party phone message, in which he called activists this. Even though he used a pseudonym, Douglas was easy to track down because he obligingly left his number on the message.

Fired for team spirit
An enthusiastic Green Bay Packers fan was dismissed from her job at a dairy-free bakery for wearing a cheese bra to support the football team at a game. She and a friend created Madonna-esque brassieres out of cheese foam footballs and sewed them onto their shirts. She later learned her firing was due to a violation of a very obscure company policy.

Source:Specials