50/50 movie review

50/50 movie review, Though some in the audience may feel uncomfortable with the notion of a cancer comedy in Jonathan Levine's 50/50, when it comes to a potentially terminal diagnosis beyond the power of doctors to heal, sometimes laughter is indeed the best medicine. And as relayed with raw candor and blunt emotion uniquely through the eyes of Joseph Gordon-Levitt's suddenly stricken young patient - and based on screenwriter Will Reiser's own personal bout with the disease at the age of twenty-five - 50/50 gets it ruthlessly when not raucously right.

Scottish woman wakes up with Italian accent

Scottish woman wakes up with Italian accent
Scottish woman wakes up with Italian accent, When Debbie McCann, 48, had a minor stroke in November last year, she was left with a voice she didn't recognise.

Downton Abbey Christmas

Downton Abbey Christmas
Downton Abbey Christmas, ITV prepare Downton Abbey special to take on BBC in the Christmas ratings war. ITV are set to knock the BBC off their Christmas ratings winning streak, by showing a feature length special of their hit show Downton Abbey.

Fifa 12 price £35 at Asda online

Fifa 12 price £35 at Asda online
Fifa 12 price £35 at Asda online, FIFA 12 gets its first competitive price today as Asda offers the Special Edition for a very pleasing £35 straight up.

Queen champions

Her Majesty The Queen to attend Champions Day at Ascot
Queen champions, Her Majesty The Queen to attend Champions Day at Ascot, The Queen will attend the inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot on 15 October, race officials have announced.

Russell Brand Gallagher

Russell Brand Gallagher
Russell Brand Gallagher, Funnyman Russell Brand has filmed a bizarre cameo appearance in his pal Noel Gallagher's new promo video.

Michael Jackson Concert 3d

Michael Jackson Concert 3d
Michael Jackson Concert 3d, The upcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert is to be broadcast live in 3D in cinemas.

Cillian Murphy Dark Knight

Cillian Murphy Dark Knight
Cillian Murphy Dark Knight, Cillian Murphy is set to return to the 'Batman' series as his Scarecrow character, a fan has claimed. Cillian Murphy is reportedly returning to the 'Batman' franchise.

Blackadder return

Blackadder return
Blackadder return, Rowan Atkinson has suggested that another series of Blackadder could still be produced. The Thin Blue Line star said that although the original cast may be "too old" to reprise their roles, the basic format of the historical comedy could live on.

Candied bugs catching on in Australia

Candied bugs catching on in Australia
Candied bugs catching on in Australia, Looking for a taste treat for a special snack? Perhaps a packet of chocolate covered bugs, chocolate-chip mealworms or cricket lollipops will hit the spot.

Mexico mulls 2-year marriage

Mexico mulls 2-year marriage
Mexico mulls 2-year marriage, Love your sweetheart enough to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, but not sure about that whole "until death do you part" thing? Mexico City lawmakers have your back.

Crocodile turns orange

Crocodile turns orange
Crocodile turns orange, A crocodile at a wildlife park in Australia has turned himself orange after attacking a water filter in the pool in his enclosure. The reptile, named Snappy, obviously bit off more than he could chew - although he is expected to return to normal at some point.

Nissan developing mind-reading cars

Nissan developing mind-reading cars
Nissan developing mind-reading cars, While the idea of implementing mind reading technology in an automotive application is nothing new, in fact, it’s something Ferrari has previously been reported as dabbling in, this is the first time that we’ve seen an automaker actually confirm an interest in the field.

Brad Pitt reveals odd phobia

Brad Pitt reveals odd phobia
Brad Pitt reveals odd phobia, Brad Pitt has a bizarre phobia - he hates travelling "backwards" in his car. The Hollywood icon has confessed he's obsessed with moving forwards in life and it has sparked an irrational fear of reversing in a vehicle or returning to his house if he forgets his keys.

Conrad Murray trial

Conrad Murray trial
Conrad Murray trial, The manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray officially got under way Tuesday with opening statements from the prosecution and defense and testimony from the first witnesses.

Bianca La Russa

Bianca La Russa
Bianca La Russa, Bianca La Russa Tony La Russa's Daughter Forced To Quit Being Raiders Cheerleader, Statistically, cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports around.

Melissa McCarthy: It's Impossible to Find Trendy Clothes That Fit

Melissa McCarthy: It's Impossible to Find Trendy Clothes That Fit
Melissa McCarthy: It's Impossible to Find Trendy Clothes That Fit, Melissa McCarthy is known for her laugh-out-loud roles in comedy gems like Bridesmaids and Mike & Molly, and now the 41-year-old is using her fame to help other plus-size women feel like stars, too.

Leighton Meester Buys $1.5M House

Leighton Meester Buys $1.5M House
Leighton Meester Buys $1.5M House, Leighton Meester may be spending less time on New York's Upper East Side now that she's purchased a new pad in Los Angeles. The 2,847-square foot home boasts four bedrooms, a pool and a large private yard. All that for just $1.5 million. Eat your heart out, Blaire Waldorf. Leighton Meester Buys $1.5M House,

Scarlett Johansson pictures hacked

Scarlett Johansson pictures hacked
Scarlett Johansson pictures hacked, Scarlett Johansson’s speaking out about her hacked nude photos. Scarlett Johansson‘s speaking out about her nude photos that landed on the Internet earlier this month, and unsurprisingly, she’s not happy. “Just because you’re in the spotlight, or just because you’re an actor or make films or whatever doesn’t mean you’re not entitled to your own personal privacy,” she told CNN about the illegal phone hacking scandal that leaked nude photos of her to the world on Sept. 14.

Tina Fey Eva Longoria

Tina Fey Eva Longoria
Tina Fey Eva Longoria, Eva Longoria and Tina Fey have been named the highest-paid actresses on TV, The 'Desperate Housewives' beauty – who plays Gabrielle Solis in the programme – and Tina, who created and stars in the award winning '30 Rock' each earned a total of $13 million between May 2010 and 2011, $3 million more than their nearest competitors, according to Forbes magazine.

Anwar al-Awlaki Killed in Yemen

Anwar al-Awlaki Killed in Yemen
Anwar al-Awlaki Killed in Yemen, Obama praises killing of al-Qaida cleric al-Awlaki, President Barack Obama declared the killing of a fiery American-born cleric in Yemen a "major blow" to al-Qaida's most active affiliate, and vowed a vigorous U.S. campaign to prevent the terror network and its partners from finding a haven anywhere in the world.

Schwarzenegger Statues

Schwarzenegger Statues
Schwarzenegger Statues, Schwarzenegger statues as body builder being commissioned by Arnold himself, reports say. At least three Schwarzenegger statues as are now being commissioned by Arnold himself, depicting the former California governor during his time as a noted body builder.

Camaro zl1: First 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Goes for $250,000 at Auction

Camaro zl1: First 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Goes for $250,000 at Auction
Camaro zl1: First 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Goes for $250,000 at Auction, The first 2012 Camaro ZL1 put up for sale brought $250,000 at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas on Sept. 24.

Romaine lettuce recall

Romaine lettuce recall
Romaine lettuce recall, Federal officials announced a multistate recall of shredded romaine lettuce sold to wholesalers, restaurants and in "grab and go" packages after least 19 people fell ill from an uncommon strain of E. coli that is not always included in laboratory tests for infections.

Stacey Dash's Third Divorce Finally Legal

Stacey Dash's Third Divorce Finally Legal
Stacey Dash's Third Divorce Finally Legal, Clueless’ actress Stacey Dash’s divorce from her third husband, Emmaneul Xuereb, has been made official, TMZ is reporting. The news comes after she filed to end the relationship in January 2010, on the same day she filed a request for a restraining order against him.

Gwyneth Paltrow Complains About "Sweaty" Emmys Seat Filler

Gwyneth Paltrow Complains About "Sweaty" Emmys Seat Filler
Gwyneth Paltrow Complains About "Sweaty" Emmys Seat Filler, Gwyneth Paltrow has it pretty rough -- or so she claims. In the 38-year-old's latest GOOP newsletter, the mother of two chronicles her Emmys weekend, beginning with her pre-show grooming routine.

Babysitters used toddler as decoy?

Babysitters used toddler as decoy?
Babysitters used toddler as decoy?, While attempting to steal beer from a Meijer in South Bend Indiana, a couple who were watching a 2-year-old at the time, used the toddler to hide the liquor.

Police say suspect robbed same bank 3 days in a row

Police say suspect robbed same bank 3 days in a row
Police say suspect robbed same bank 3 days in a row, A three-day bank robbery spree came to an end Wednesday after cops nabbed the brazen suspect outside a Lower Manhattan bank he's accused of robbing three times in three days.

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
 Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, The Amazon Kindle Fire is not the only 7-inch Android tablet making its debut this week. The Samsung Galaxy Tab family of products is adding a mid-range, compact device called the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.

Brazil to ban Gisele Ad

Brazil to ban Gisele Ad
Brazil to ban Gisele ad, Brazil’s Ministry for Women called Wednesday for the suspension of a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen, saying it reinforces the stereotype of women as sex objects.

Parenthood makes you fatter?

Parenthood makes you fatter?
Parenthood makes you fatter?, If you think diet soft drinks will help you slim down, think again. New research suggests that diet soft drinks aren't as guilt-free as once thought and may actually contribute to weight gain.

Best cities for mustaches?

Best cities for mustaches?
Best cities for mustaches?, Currently looking for flights to Chicago? Skip the morning shave. Chicago was recently named the most mustache-friendly city in America!

Cops: millions in toothbrushes stolen

Cops: millions in toothbrushes stolen
Cops: millions in toothbrushes stolen, Three people were arrested after authorities raided a Boca Raton pawnshop suspected of selling stolen dental hygiene products, including electric toothbrushes.

Teacher punishes kid for saying 'Bless you'

Teacher punishes kid for saying 'Bless you'
Teacher punishes kid for saying 'Bless you', Students in Steve Cuckovich's health class at William C. Wood High School in Vacaville, California, may face punishment if they dare to utter "God bless you" after a fellow classmate sneezes.

PETA's shark attack ad sparks controversy

PETA's shark attack ad sparks controversy

PETA's shark attack ad sparks controversy, Great white sharks, the largest predatory fish in the ocean, are supreme fodder for headlines. Yet in recent weeks, it is the humans who study them that have grabbed the spotlight among a circle of bloggers and advocates for the iconic species.

One scientist and his methodology for studying the sharks have been at the center of the controversy: Michael Domeier, a marine biologist whose quest to study great white sharks and outfit them with satellite tags has been documented over several years and two seasons on the National Geographic Channel's "Shark Men."

Trump casino offers $25K plastic surgery prize

Trump casino offers $25K plastic surgery prize
Trump casino offers $25K plastic surgery prize, The latest casino promotion in Atlantic City gives new meaning to "going bust."

Laughter good medicine for dementia?

Laughter good medicine for dementia?
 
Laughter good medicine for dementia?, Laughter may be good medicine for elderly dementia patients -- and best of all, it doesn't have side effects. Australian humor therapist Jean-Paul Bell was originally a clown doctor working with sick children, but now he makes the elderly laugh through a programme called Play-Up.

Rosie O'Donnell taps Russell Brand for new show

Rosie O'Donnell taps Russell Brand for new show
Rosie O'Donnell taps Russell Brand for new show, Rosie O'Donnell gets her wish: Russell Brand will be the first guest on her new talk show.

Holly Madison insures breasts

Holly Madison insures breasts
Holly Madison insures breasts, Holly Madison has insured her breasts for $1 million, People reports. Madison, a former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner's and the star of E!'s Holly's World, took out the insurance policy with Lloyd's of London.

Marks & Spencer New Bridal Lingerie

Marks & Spencer New Bridal Lingerie
Marks & Spencer New Bridal Lingerie, Here comes the bridal lingerie! M&S unveils new range outside the Goring Hotel. Where better than The Goring, the 5* hotel - situated moments from Buckingham Palace, for high street behemoth Marks & Spencer to present its new range of bridal lingerie.

Mike Myers welcomes first baby boy with wife

Mike Myers welcomes first baby boy with wife
Mike Myers welcomes first baby boy with wife, Mike Myers can finally relieve Verne Troyer of his Mini-Me duties because the comedian has found someone more qualified for the part: his son! Life & Style reports that Myers and his wife, Kelly Tisdale, welcomed a baby boy two weeks ago and they named the little guy Spike.

Mike Myers welcomes first baby boy with wife

Mike Myers welcomes first baby boy with wife
Mike Myers welcomes first baby boy with wife, Mike Myers can finally relieve Verne Troyer of his Mini-Me duties because the comedian has found someone more qualified for the part: his son! Life & Style reports that Myers and his wife, Kelly Tisdale, welcomed a baby boy two weeks ago and they named the little guy Spike.

Tony Bennet US Chart

Tony Bennet US Chart
Tony Bennet US Chart, Tony Bennett made music history Wednesday when he topped the Billboard album chart for the first time in his 60-year career -- and became the oldest living act ever to do so.

Stone selling home

Stone selling home
Stone selling home, Sharon Stone has put her Los Angeles home on the market following several brushes with intruders this year.

foods that make you fat

Foods that make you fat
Foods that make you fat, Ok so although there aren’t any magic bullets when it comes to weight loss there are certainly ways that can help you reduce your chances of putting on pounds. More importantly perhaps, there are also foods that should never, or at least almost never, be indulged in if you’re trying to slim down. Below are some of the worst culprits when it comes to wreaking havoc on your waistline.

Easy Ways to get Fibre in your Diet

Easy Ways to get Fibre in your Diet
 Easy Ways to get Fibre in your Diet, There are lots of different  ways to get fibre in diet. here are the 10 most easiest ways to get fibre.

catchiest pop song We Are The Champions

catchiest pop song We Are The Champions
catchiest pop song We Are The Champions, Queen's We Are The Champions has been voted the catchiest pop song of all time – by a team of academics.

Famous October birthdays

Famous October birthdays
Famous October birthdays, A former U.S. president, a billionaire and a daytime talk show host will all turn a year older in October. Check out other celebrities that will celebrate their birthdays this month.

Radio Win A Baby

Radio Win A Baby
Radio Win A Baby. Radio ‘Win A Baby’ Contest Drawing Attention. Ottawa’s radio Hot 89.9 is getting a lot of attention after it launched its new contest. What’s the prize? A baby.

Up for grabs is a chance to win up to three fertility treatments at a local clinic, valued at $35,000. Interested parties are required to write a letter to the station explaining why they deserve the treatment. Women need to submit a reference form from a family doctor and undergo a mandatory consultation with fertility specialists to qualify for the top 5.

saggy pants ban 4000


saggy pants ban 4000, The mayor of Dublin, Georgia, is expected to sign an ordinance Tuesday that prohibits the wearing of saggy pants. Violators face fines up to $200.
The amendment to the municipality's indecent exposure ordinance will be put into immediate effect at the city council meeting, Mayor Phil Best told CNN.

Twitter users most happy in the morning

Twitter users most happy in the morning
Twitter users most happy in the morning, People around the world are happiest in the morning, according to a US study on Thursday that analyzed hundreds of millions of messages on the microblogging site Twitter.

Turkish morgue equipped for the living

Turkish morgue equipped for the living
Turkish morgue equipped for the living, Officials in a city in rural eastern Turkey, responding to an ancient local fear of being buried alive, have equipped the local morgue with the latest gadgetry in case any of the bodies stored there have been declared dead by mistake.
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