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Worst week ever

 You think you had a bad week? What about Charlie Sheen? Sure, Sheen has made headlines all month for various reasons, including one in particular. But after he ripped the executive producer of his hit show, production was stopped. Find out who else had the worst week ever.

Oscar 2011 Best Picture Nominees

Oscar 2011 Best Picture nominees. Time for your Oscar movie dash, and since the Academy doubled the number of Best Picture nominees from five to 10 last year, you may have more movies to see before the Oscars are handed out Feb. 27. Here's a guide to help you navigate your way through the cinematic award wannabes.

We also have a guide for you to make the Oscar literary-movie connection so you can make that stop at the bookstore worthwhile.

  The photographic genius that is Chris Michael Little takes you on a journey into a smoked atmosphere where all emotions run wild. Every picture runs heavy with feelings as each has a story to tell. The vibrant backdrops juxtapose his subject’s emotions as the urban surroundings give a modern look deep into society.
Whether these Chris Michael Little pictures happen to be up in smoke or drowned in balloons, their vigorous colors are undeniably bursting with energy and life.

Weekend Events

Weekend Events. For all winning events happening across the country this weekend have a look at our slideshow and search for events near you.

What's Happening This Weekend
And the award for best use of metallic materials goes to … the Aluminum Show, a strange theatrical and gymnastic performance by an Israeli dance troupe touring the U.S. In the category of best use of wheels this weekend, the race between the Monster Jam in Dallas and Atlanta’s derby girls is too close to call. For foodie fun, the blockbuster frontrunner is the South Beach Wine & Food Festival featuring Food Network stars such as Guy Fieri, Emeril Lagasse, Rachel Ray, Giada De Laurentis and other luminaries, but the indie darling is certainly Portland, Oregon’s Cartathlon, a food cart scavenger hunt and foot race.

Before They were Famous

Before They were Famous. The homecoming king. The cheerleader. The CIA intern? You may be surprised to find out what some celebrities were up to in high school and college.

Clip-On Eco Jewelry

  The Pick a Jewel by FIFT is a bit different than most jewelry that you might buy, in that it leaves its centerpiece as a blank canvas to be filled by its owner.
In fact, the Pick a Jewel by FIFT is a necklace with a tiny clasp attached which allows people to make completely unique jewelry at whim out of anything they happen to find particularly appealing. From flowers to small mementos, the Pick a Jewel necklace is a surprisingly inventive way to let individual inspiration run free.

February 2011 Product Recalls

February 2011 Product Recalls

Thousands of items and food products that Americans use regularly are pulled off the market by retailers and producers every day due to serious potential health risks like bacterial diseases, infant deaths and strangulation. Here's a roundup of this month's biggest recalls, including children's toys and clothing, meat and seafood products and over-the-counter items.

February 2011 Quotes

February 2011 Quotes

It's almost inevitable: When the stars come out, so do the shocking admissions. With divorces, scandals and a crime-fighting grandma, the biggest news of the month has sparked many memorable statements. We take a look at some of the best quotes of the past month.

Celebrities with high IQs

When it comes to IQs, there's the dull, the genius level and the ridiculously smart. Although renowned brainiac Stephen Hawking has this to say about sharing scores, many famous folk and their fans still obsess about the results of this French-born intelligence test. So, which stars reportedly have brainpower to spare?

Celebrities odd first jobs

celebrity odd first jobs

celebrity odd first jobs

 We've all heard the cliché of the starlet who bussed tables before her big break. And every other A-lister can tell you about doing cheesy commercials and working retail just to pay the rent. But these celebrities paid major dues, clocking in at unusual jobs that would humble even the biggest ego.

Undead TV Toys

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Miley forces dad to cancel TV appearance

Miley forces dad to cancel TV appearance

Miley Cyrus  has reportedly forced her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus to cancel a TV appearance. It's been reported that Miley “went nuts” when she found out about her dad’s planned appearance. Miley Cyrus has allegedly forced her father Billy Ray Cyrus to cancel a planned TV appearance on 'The View'. Billy Ray reportedly upset Miley with a recent interview in GQ magazine where he admits that he is worried about her after her recent bong smoking scandal and other troubles.

Jessica Hahn on The View

Jessica Hahn on ‘The View’

It’s “Where Are They Now” week on “The View” , and today’s guest is Jessica Hahn.  Hahn had an affair with a televangelist  while she was employed as a church secretary. Barbara Walters smacked down a guest who brought up her relationship with a U.S. Senator on Tuesday's "The View." The show is doing a week of "Where Are They Now?" episodes featuring guests who had 15 minutes of fame years ago. Tuesday's guest was Jessica Hahn, a woman who had a sexual encounter (one she claimed was rape) with televangelist Jim Bakker in the 1980s. The revelation of the incident led to a major scandal for Bakker.

Basketball Wives star sued

Basketball Wives star sued

Rashidah Ali of “Basketball Wives” fame is being sued by a bouncer at a New York City nightclub . He says she did this after he tried to calm the birthday celebration.

Camille Grammer at Oscars

Camille Grammer at Oscars

She’s gone from being a “Real Housewife” to a gig at CNN as a commentator for the “Academy Awards.” The former Playboy model  got a divorce from Kelsey Grammer. Her ex-husband is headed down the aisle, but Camille Grammer is headed to the self-styled worldwide leader in news.

Gas prices rising

Gas prices rising

Gas prices rising

Unrest in the Middle East  is hitting drivers in the pocketbook. Crude oil prices have risen to their highest level in years.  Oil resumed its march to $90 a barrel, promising to bring gasoline prices along for the ride.Benchmark crude rose 82 cents to settle at $88.61 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. At the pump, the US average price for a gallon of regular gas rose about half a cent to $2.98, almost three cents higher than a week ago and 37 cents above a year ago.West Coast drivers pay the most, an average of $3.23 a gallon. The average is just over $3 in New England, while regular goes for about $2.90 in the Southeast.

Pirates kill 4 Americans

 

 

Pirates kill 4 Americans

Somali pirates killed four Americans off the coast of East Africa on Tuesday, according to the U.S. military.  Troops aboard military vessels following the yacht heard small arms fire and boarded immediately, but they were too late. A Somali pirate was sentenced to 33 years in prison
A U.S. Navy destroyer was shadowing a hijacked yacht with four Americans aboard when a pirate fired a rocket-propelled grenade, followed by bursts of gunfire.
U.S. special forces scrambled onto the occupied vessel only to find the four Americans fatally wounded.
The yachting enthusiasts from California and Washington killed off the coast of East Africa on Tuesday were the first Americans slain by Somali pirates since a wave of attacks began six years ago. One of the American couples had been sailing around the world since 2004 handing out Bibles.

Richest dead celebrities

Richest dead celebrities

 

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's estate is still raking in the bucks, and his music is more popular than ever. He died on June 25, 2009, but the King of Pop still reigns in revenue. He topped the list last year. Here are other celebrities who earned big bucks after death.

Bieber’s haircut

Justin Bieber  has cut his famous hair. Bieber tweeted: “…I got a lil haircut…I like it”.Bieber recently dissed this eccentric pop star. Justin said the actual cutting was done by his regular hairdresser Vanessa. He said he was a little nervous about the cut, but he "wanted to change it up" and he thought the cut was "kind of a mature look."

Oldest People in the World

Oldest People in the World

No, Larry King is not on the list yet, but these senior citizens have figured something out. Not quite as old as Methuselah, there are no spring chickens in this bunch.

Fun with Magazine Covers

Fun with Magazine Covers

 With magazine covers, and choosing the right angle, you can do great creative shot. Try it for yourself to do something like that.

Celebrity Rehab

Celebrity Rehab

Charlie Sheen and El DeBarge are the latest celebs to make headlines for going to rehab. Read about others who have struggled with addiction in all its forms and see what they said about their struggles. Do you have a loved one struggling with drugs or alcohol? Find a rehabilitation center near you.

Colorfully Quirky Captures

I have a soft spot for the quirky, the colorful and the eclectic, so I’m really digging Per Zennstrom’s work for Falter Magazine. With a particular focus on fashion, these are basically portraits shots with some interesting styling as well as post-production work.
Showcasing Sandra Backlund’s designs, Per Zennstrom worked with stylist Pirjo Nimelä, hair stylist and makeup artist Tony Lundström as well as Elite model Izzabella.

Black comedians on television

Black Comedians on Television

Black comedians on television

Several stand-up comedians augment their center-stage solo acts with headlining soundstage ensembles. Who's among the most famous? In celebration of Black History Month, we highlight black stand-up comics who had TV shows in prime time.

Music exec slams Grammys in ad

A music executive has taken out a full-page ad in The New York Times slamming the Grammy Awards. Steve Stoute called the awards a “series of hypocrisies and contradictions.”

Presidents Day openings, closings

Today is Presidents Day, when the U.S. recognizes two of its most famous presidents with a federal holiday.  It’s also a day when there’s a lot of confusion about what's open and what's closed. If in doubt, call or check online.

Facts about presidents

Facts About Presidents

George Washington's birthday floated around February as a federal holiday since the 19th century until an act of Congress anchored the celebration. But several states also celebrated another president's February birthday and decided to combine it with Washington's to make a single holiday. Nowadays the third Monday in February commemorates all U.S. presidents, birthdays included.

Weird Presidential Facts

Weird Presidential Facts

From weird fetishes to odd nicknames, strange pets in the White House and even the occasional cool invention, some of the following presidents may be known for their oddities.

American held in Pakistan is CIA contractor-US sources

WASHINGTON Feb 21 (Reuters) - Raymond Davis, the American held in Pakistan on double murder charges for an incident in Lahore last month, is employed by the CIA as a contractor, U.S. sources closely following the case said on Monday.

Davis, who is being held in a Lahore jail amid a diplomatic dispute on whether he has diplomatic immunity, was working as a "protective officer," the sources said.

Stylish iPhone Hoodies

Stylish iPhone Hoodies. The Perfect Sweater for Your Mobile Device

Angry Birds Inspired Products

Angry Birds Inspired Products

Karissa and Kristina walked in McDonald's

Kristina and Karissa Shannon the famous twin sister. Both blonde, both hang out with Hugh Hefner.
It turns out that sisters do not mind at leisure enjoy McDonald's

William and Kate send out their wedding invitations

William and Kate send out their wedding invitations

The fancy-pants card shown above has been delivered to 1900 people over the weekend - their gilded and gold-lettered ticket to the April 29th wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The guest list includes fellow royals, charity leaders, family, friends, Prime Ministers and even a few lucky members of the public who were randomly selected. But one former family member who didn't make the final 1900 is Sarah Ferguson (aka Fergie). Prince Andrew's ex-wife (William's Aunt) was left off the guest list, although her daughters Beatrice, 22, and Eugenie, 20, are expected to be there for their cousin's big day. Fergie's rep says she will be overseas at the time, though she never received an invitation anyway.

Kardashian wants her breast implants removed

Which Kardashian wants her breast implants removed

Spin the surgery wheel... it's Kourtney Kardashian who wants a smaller set now. The 31-year-old reality star says she regrets getting a breast enlargement back in her college days and now that she's had a baby, she wants the big bazoongas gone. "I had my boobs done but if I could go back, I wouldn't have done it. I was so cute before," the socialite said, according to Bang Showbiz. "I've realised that I was made to look a certain way and I'm considering removing them." Kourtney added that she plans to wait until her one-year-old son Mason is a little older before she goes under the knife. "I'm breastfeeding Mason right now but once I've finished, I'm going to see what they look like and decide then," she said.

Mean girls on TV

 Borrowed from a best-selling book, the term "mean girl" entered the realm of pop culture when the award-winning writer scripted the 2004 movie, starring a true-life Hollywood bad girl. Whether they're called mean girls, bad girls, vixens, queen bees or worse, they usually steal the show in TV land.  

Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe split

Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe split

Actors Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe have ended their three-month romance. Rumors of the pair splitting up started when Phillippe was seen trying to hit on singer Rihanna at a pre-Grammy party.

CNN Black Thanksgiving

CNN's 'Black Thanksgiving'

An article on CNN.com about the NBA All-Star Weekend sparked controversy across the internet. Many people took offense to what NBA analyst David Aldridge named the weekend.

Paris Hilton birthday cake stolen

Paris Hilton birthday cake stolen

Ha! Paris Hilton’s birthday cake was stolen. It was stolen by a gate crasher at her birthday bash party on Wednesday night. Here is that $2000 birthday cake.

Pampered Celebrity Pets

 Sometimes living a dog's life isn't so bad, especially when you wear diamonds like Paris Hilton's Tinkerbell.

Top hit man movies

Top hit man movies

What is it about hit man movies that have been chilling and thrilling audiences for so many years?
‘The Mechanic’ is a riveting remake of the 1972 film about a seasoned hit man seeking to avenge his mentor’s murder. Use this interactive gallery to see what other action flicks are in theaters now. Skip ahead to see some of the best on our list of top 25 hit man movies, including:

Best Music Mashups

The Best Video Mashups

Do you believe in 'Miracles'? After watching this ditty featuring Michael Jackson, Britney Spears & more, you just might. Check out other toe-tapping video remixes.

There are thousands of mashups circulating the Web that creatively assemble revered bits of classic movies, popular songs and TV shows into funny and entertaining videos. Check out the best cartoon mashups and some of the most impressive movie trailer mixes and click on for our roundup of some of the coolest music mashups.

Best Movies about Musicians

With the new Justin Bieber movie set to be released Friday to all those loyal Beliebers, let's look back on some of the best movies around about real-life musicians and the fans who love them. 

Man vs. Machine

Man vs. Machine

This week "Jeopardy!" heated up with the showdown featuring a supercomputer and the show's big winners, Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. Who was declared the winner? In honor of the epic match, we keep score between man vs. machine in a look at memorable face-offs.

Worst Best Pictures Ever

Yes, even Academy Award voters can be wrong. Here are 10 of the most glaring errors in Oscar history, from the most horrible to the least horrible. Not every movie on this list is horrible. They are merely horrible choices as Best Picture.

Man had knife removed from head

Man had knife removed from head

A hospital in southern China says surgeons have successfully removed a rusty, 4-inch knife from the skull of a man who claimed it had been stuck in there for four years. An official at Yuxi City People's Hospital in Yunnan Province said Friday that Li Fuyan, a 30-year-old man, had been suffering severe headaches, bad breath and breathing difficulties but never knew the cause of his discomfort. The official says Li told doctors he had been stabbed in the lower right jaw by a robber four years ago and the blade broke off inside his head without him realizing it. Surgeons worked cautiously to remove the badly corroded blade without shattering it, said the official who would only give his surname. The hospital's website also reported the successful surgery.

Jon Gosselin Construction Job

Jon Gosselin Construction Job

Jon Gosselin of 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' seems to have left their house and is doing something other than what he's been doing the past few years - raising his kids and using their TV show as income. Meanwhile, his wife Kate is out building a career off the fact that they have eight kids. She is now doing extremely well as a speaker and author. Both of them are rumored to be having or have had affairs, not unusual for people whose primary life function is raising eight kids.

I was Mr. Mom, At-home-dad by choice (not because I lost my job or anything like that) for fifteen years. During that period my wife (now my ex-wife) was climbing the corporate ladder and building her reputation and contacts as a businessperson.

Twitter suspends some apps

Twitter suspends some apps

Guess what? Twitter didn’t have to turn off the Twitter apps for millions of users by childishly pulling the plug on UberTwitter and Twidroyd.  But they did. Am I surprised? Not in the least. And then Twitter followed up by delaying for many hours the reactivation of those apps for users. The minor issues with the apps that caused Twitter to turn them off—throwing users into a panic—were fixed quickly, as this tweet points out. Yet Twitter did not restore them, still has not restored them.

While these actions look like disdain for users, I know it’s just corporate immaturity on Twitter’s part. Twitter has a track record of acting first, thinking later—and breaking things. They had options besides disconnecting users without warning, of course. They could have tweeted a public warning, for example.

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The greatest superheroes in the universe

The greatest superheroes in the universe

The greatest superheroes in the universe

With upcoming superhero films about this uncanny group of mutants, an alien with a magical ring and this Nordic god, now is the prime time to brush up on your knowledge of the greatest superheroes in the universe.

Hollywood He-Men

Aging Hollywood He-Men

Hollywood He-Men

The list of actors who could replace aging Hollywood he-men, such as eligible-for-retirement stars Sly Stallone and Clint Eastwood, is short. Pass the popcorn as we look at their careers, their movies and the guys we think could fill their shoes.

Political Scandals

Embarrassing political scandals

Congressman Chris Lee is the latest politician to get caught in a career-ending scandal. Did he really he they wouldn’t get caught sending topless photos via cell phone? Other disgraced politicians trolled for sex in a public bathroom, traded arms for money and got convicted of laundering money. Seriously. What were they thinking?

Fantasia Barrino packing on the pounds

Fantasia Barrino will be packing on the pounds for a new movie role.The American Idol has signed on to play gospel legend Mahalia Jackson in. Can Fantasia imitate such a great life?. Fantasia Barrino has been sporting a fuller figure as of late, which has prompted rumors of a baby on board. The American Idol winner has insisted that she’s not pregnant and that the excess weight . Filed under: Movie News, CinematicalFantasia Barrino is ready for her closeup.According to the Hollywood Reporter, the ‘American Idol’ season 3 winner
has landed her first leading role in a biopic about the life of American gospel singer and civil rights activist Mahalia Jackson.The movie, which will be directed by Euzhan Palcy, is based on the 1993 book ‘Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.’ Jim Evering is penning the script.Filming begins in April, according to the report. … .

Fantasia Barrino earned rave reviews for playing Celie in Broadway’s The Color Purple, but is the oft-troubled American Idol alum suited for a big-screen triumph? According to a new report, she’s set to play gospel legend Mahalia Jackson in director Euzhan Palcy’s film adaptation of the 1993 book Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel. Let’s start with the pettiest question: Is Fantasia a worthier post-Idol Oscar contender than Jennifer Hudson or not?.

guitar hero reduce

Things are not good for all you fans of the Guitar Hero franchise, as we have learned that Activision Blizzard has canceled the game. This has had a knock on effect with the developer’s shares, and as a result of this shocking news has fallen by 8 percent. The company believes that their expected revenue will be $640 million in Q1 2011, this was short of the $734.70 million that analysts expected.