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Fergie Premier League manager of year

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:10:02 -0400

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was named the Premier League manager of the year and accepted the award from the League Manager Association Monday. Ferguson, 71, announced his retirement last week after 27 years at the helm transforming United into a great team with a record of 20 top-flight league titles. His 1,500th and last match in charge of United was a stunning 5-5 draw at ...

US singer sues McDonalds over piece of glass in chicken sandwich

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:40:01 -0400

A Brooklyn gospel singer has sued McDonald's alleging her voice has been ruined after she swallowed a piece of glass that was in her chicken sandwich. Jacqueline Simpson told the New York Post that the glass left her with a "hoarse, rattly voice" and unable to sing soprano like she used to, Radar online reported. Simpson, who filed the lawsuit in Brooklyn Supreme Court, revealed she ate the ...

Kanye West has been pushing me to return to music says Will Smith

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:02 -0400

Will Smith has revealed that rapper Kanye West has "been pushing" him to return to the music scene. The 44-year-old actor told HipHollywood.com that he has been messing around with West and both of them have been to studio a couple of times, the New York Daily News reported. Smith, who was a successful rapper before he made his way to superstardom as an actor, added that he is not going to ...

Amy Winehouse foundation raises 1.9 mn pounds annually

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:50:01 -0400

A foundation set up by late singer Amy Winehouse's father Mitch reportedly raised nearly 1.9 million pounds (over $2,000,000) in a year. The foundation helps homeless people, drug addicts and promotes young musicians. "We are honoured we can help so many young people in Amy's name. Good everyone was involved," thesun.co.uk quoted Mitch as saying. The foundation collected more than 700,000 ...

Microsoft launches all-in-one home entertainment system Xbox One

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:40:02 -0400

Microsoft has unveiled its latest video gaming console 'Xbox One' which is believed to transform games, TV and entertainment for the 21st century living room. The latest console reportedly promises a vision of the future. According to a report by the Mirror, 'Xbox One' will allow users to turn on the device with words like "Xbox On", and "snap" will allow users to watch two things at once. ...

Indian film festival to be held in Seoul

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:00:01 -0400

An Indian film festival, where hugely popular Bollywood movies like "Lage Raho Munnabhai" will be screened, is to be held here to commemorate the 40th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and South Korea. The festival will be held at CGV Yeouido, IFC Mall, May 24-28. It has been organised by the Indian embassy with the support of CGV, the Indian tourism ministry ...

Jimmy Shergill looking forward to work with Pakistan film industry

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:20:02 -0400

Jimmy Shergill has said that Hindi and Punjabi films have a huge audience from Pakistan - especially in Canada. It's been a super busy year for the Bollywood actor. With over 50 Hindi and Punjabi films under his belt, Shergill has proven himself as the versatile actor he always dreamt of being, even if it took him 17 years. While he loves to do Punjabi films, Shergill says that his bread and ...

Contostavlos Simpsons relation on rocks

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:01 -0400

Singer Tulisa Contostavlos and her beau Danny Simpson are reportedly facing a rough patch in their relationship. The couple has been dating each other from November last year, and they have been public about it. However, all's not well in their paradise, reports thesun.co.uk. "Danny and Tulisa's relationship became public very quickly and was very full-on. They've had a lot of stress and it has ...

Will Smith not a swimmer

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:50:02 -0400

Actor Will Smith may have pulled off several stunts in Hollywood films, but he doesn't know how to swim! He didn't learn to swim as he didn't have too many swimming pools in his vicinity when he was young. "I can't swim. In inner City Philadelphia, there's not a lot of swimming pools and I never actually learnt how to swim and I'm embarrassed about it," femalefirst.co.uk quoted the 44-year-old ...

Microsoft Unveils New Xbox One Game Console

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:15:05 -0400

REDMOND, WASHINGTON Microsoft Corp gave the world the first look at its new game console on Tuesday, hoping the Xbox One will attract existing video game fans while also becoming a hub for living room entertainment. The third-generation Microsoft console, coming eight years after the Xbox 360, was unveiled by games unit chief Don Mattrick at an event at the software company's campus ...

Justin Bieber booed at award function

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:04 -0400

Justin Bieber, who grabbed three awards at the Billboard Music Awards, was booed by the audience as he went on stage to give his acceptance speech. The shocked singer said that he is an 'artist' who should be taken seriously, the Sun reported. He also said that at the age of 19, he thinks that he is doing a pretty good job and that it's his music and the craft that should be talked about. The ...

Celebrity trainer Tracy Andersons diet plan finds big fan in J.Lo

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:02 -0400

Celebrity trainer Tracy Anderson has got big A-list fans like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez that swear by her high-energy , calorie burning workouts. She's following up her fitness/beauty multiplex with another new endeavor - a meal delivery service. The Food Program by Tracy Anderson (which launched in L.A. in April but will go national on June 1) was developed by the celebrity trainer to ...

Kesha drops underwear at awards ceremony

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:50:01 -0400

Singer Kesha attended the Billboard Music Awards 2013 in a little black dress, but without an underwear. She says it was a conscious decision. "I'm rolling with my by out. It's a different look for me. I like to mix it up," eonline.com quoted the singer as saying. "I wanted to be really naked in every sense of the word, so I went bare with the makeup, bare with the by," she ...

Ke$ha nearly flashes butt at Billboard awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:01 -0400

Ke$ha nearly bared her bottom in a low-key dress during the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. The 26-year-old pop-singer hardly had her backside under wraps in a bottom-skimming black dress with waist-high slits, the New York Post reported. Ke$ha, who looked quite sophisticated in the high-necked ruffled dress with not even a hint of cleavage, showed off her naughty side by turning to the left with ...

South Australian Tourism Commission using short films to show new side to city

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

THE secret Adelaide night life that rivals Sydney's; Chinatown's hidden treasures; chef Simon Bryant joining the new food-truck culture - these windows into Adelaide life are part of a South Australian Tourism Commission campaign using films made by independent film-makers. The SATC commissioned 10 filmmakers to shoot a short feature showing why they love the state - and the results went ...

Ai Weiwei Releases Provocative Heavy Rock Music Video

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:52:37 -0400

Chinese rebel artist and rights activist Ai Weiwei has released a provocative new heavy rock music video that recreates his 81 days in secretive police ...

Sony mulls hedge funds entertainment sale idea

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:48:29 -0400

TOKYO -; Sony's CEO Kazuo Hirai says the company's board will discuss a proposal by U.S. hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb to spin off up to 20 percent of its movie, TV and music ...

Photos 2013 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand a ratings hit with stars outrageous outfits

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:44:14 -0400

Justin and Selena attended Cirque's "The Beatles' Love" at The Mirage. Taylor celebrated her eight awards with dinner at Nobu Caesars Palace. Singer and friend Kacey Musgraves accompanied her. Hayden Panettiere and rumored fiance boxer Wladmir Klitschko, DJ Afrojack, Jenny McCarthy and David Arquette were at the season opening of XS' nighttime swim party. Christina ...

Behind the Candelabra Liberace biopic throws spotlight on gay marriage at Cannes Film Festival 2013

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:42:12 -0400

The relationship between the flamboyant pianist Liberace and his young lover dazzled at the Cannes film festival yesterday and threw the spotlight on gay rights at the movie industry's largest annual ...

Cameron urges global action against tax avoidance

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:37:01 -0400

David Cameron will step up the campaign against tax evasion and "aggressive" tax avoidance as Apple joins multinational corporations in the spotlight.A day after Ireland defended itself against claims that its corporate tax regime has helped Apple legitimately reduce its tax liability by billions, the Prime Minister is urging the rest of the EU to back global action against what he has ...

Hollywood director to film The Colour in NZ

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:34:49 -0400

Source: Thinkstock Hollywood director Peter Webber will film in New Zealand the adaptation of Rose Tremain's highly acclaimed novel The Colour. Set in the New Zealand gold rush in the 1860s, The Colour charts the fortunes of newly-married immigrants Joseph and Harriet Blackstone, who have travelled to New Zealand with Joseph's widowed mother. Finding life as a small farmer more ...

Sony Board to Discuss Spin-off of Stake in Entertainment Business

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:22:02 -0400

TOKYO – Sony's board will examine the proposal from a U.S. hedge fund to sell off a stake in its entertainment division, but refused to give a timetable for when it would reply, ...

Aer Arann plan to boost workforce by 15

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:19:35 -0400

Fifty new jobs have been announced this morning at Aer Arann. The airline says it is planning to boost its workforce by 15% over the next year and double its annual passenger numbers to over two million by 2018. The positions will be in a variety of areas such as flight and cabin crew, engineering and support roles.Recruitment for the jobs, which will be based at the airline's headquarters ...

West Ham not hot on Cole

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:19:35 -0400

West Ham have confirmed that former England striker Carlton Cole will leave the club this summer.Cole posted several messages on Twitter yesterday appearing to indicate he had no future at the club he joined in July 2006 from London rivals Chelsea and the Hammers confirmed this morning that his contract would not be renewed.The 29-year-old, who has seven England caps, has been far from his best ...

No Paris for Murray

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:19:34 -0400

British number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from next week's French Open after failing to recover from a back injury picked up at the Rome Masters.Murray met with medical specialists on Monday and again yesterday to assess whether he would be able to take part in the second grand slam of the year at Roland Garros.And with the grass-court season and Wimbledon just weeks away, the world ...

Attention J Lo has militant work ethic

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:19:34 -0400

Jennifer Lopez can be "militant" about work.The 'Dance Again' singer's friend and collaborator Pitbull says he has learnt a lot from working with the 43-year-old beauty because she is one of the hardest working people in the music industry.The 32-year-old rapper told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show on Tuesday: "(I) learn a lot from her every time I get the ...

Monaghan oil laundering plant uncovered

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:19:33 -0400

Gardai and customs officers have uncovered an an oil laundering plant in Drumacon, Co Monaghan following an intelligence-led surveillance operation.The plant had the ability to launder over 15 million litres of fuel per annum with a potential loss to the exchequer of over EUR8m.A forklift, six vehicles and ancillary equipment were also seized.In addition, seven tonnes of toxic waste - the ...

Knightley marriage wont change how people view Klaxons

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:19:33 -0400

Keira Knightley's husband says their "beautiful wedding" was filled with love.Klaxons keyboardist James Righton tied the knot with the "amazing" 28-year-old 'Anna Karenina' star in the south of France on May 4 and isn't worried that their marriage might change how people view him or his band.The 29-year-old rocker told NME magazine: "I just fell in ...

Chinas Ai Weiwei releases music video

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:40:48 -0400

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has released a foul-mouthed heavy rock song titled Dumbass, with a video parodying his months in police detention. The video accompanying the song, posted online on Wednesday, shows Ai under interrogation, marking a document with a red thumbprint, and wearing a black hood labelled "Criminal", before being scrutinised by guards in a prison shower. The ...

Shells London redevelopment approved

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:29:56 -0400

Plans to redevelop the Shell Centre on London's South Bank have been approved, developers said.The 1.45 million sq ft scheme will transform the 1960s office site, providing new offices for Shell and other businesses as well as hundreds of new homes and shops.Under the plan by Braeburn Estates, a joint venture of Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar, there will be open and attractive public ...

Singer Alexis Normand trying to process her sudden fame after botching anthem

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:23:43 -0400

Saskatoon singer Alexis Normand has become a viral sensation after forgetting the words to the American national anthem prior to Saturday's Memorial Cup game at Credit Union Centre in ...

Xbox One – A Lot of Entertainment Little Gaming

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:13:56 -0400

Microsoft 's entire presentation - Xbox is no longer just a gaming device. As a matter of fact, the company spoke more of the console's TV features than of the gaming experience it offers. Moreover, at its press event, Microsoft did not refer to Xbox One as a console but as a "living room device" or an "entertainment system." What became clear was that the new ...

Its over Angry R-Patz dumps K-Stew again after Saunders texts

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:46 -0400

Robert Pattinson was left "angry and upset" after discovering texts from Rupert Saunders on Kristen Stewart's phone the morning of his birthday.The 'Water For Elephants' actor was looking at his on/off girlfriend's phone when he saw the messages from the director - who Kristen had an affair with when the pair shot 'Snow White and the Huntsman' - leaving him ...

Two arrests in connection with Limerick assault

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:45 -0400

Gardai in Limerick investigating a serious assault have arrested a man in his 20s and a woman in her late teens. A man remains in hospital with serious head injuries this morning after he was attacked with a hammer on Edward Street in the city yesterday afternoon.Gardai are appealing for witnesses and in particular to anybody in the vicinity of Edward Street between 3pm and 3.30pm yesterday ...

Holloway promising more dance moves

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:45 -0400

Ian Holloway hopes to strut his stuff at Wembley next Monday - just as long as no one is filming him.The Crystal Palace boss celebrated his side's 2-0 play-off semi-final at arch-rivals Brighton last week with a crazy dance routine in the dressing room to the delight of his players.Unfortunately one of them, winger Yannick Bolasie, captured the moves on his mobile phone and then posted the ...

Garcia sorry for fried chicken remark

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:44 -0400

Sergio Garcia has apologised for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.Garcia, who has been involved in a public row with Woods since the Players Championships at Sawgrass this month, was on stage with the rest of the victorious Ryder Cup team, including captain Jose Maria Olazabal.During a question and answer session ...

Pentagon wants $450m to maintain Guantanamo

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:44 -0400

The Pentagon is asking for nearly $450m to maintain and upgrade the Guantanamo Bay prison that President Barack Obama wants to close.New details on the administration's budget request have underscored the contradiction of the president waging a political fight to shut the US jail in Cuba while the military calculates the financial needs to keep the installation operating.The budget request ...

Britton will undergo hernia op

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:44 -0400

Swansea midfielder Leon Britton is to travel to Germany next month to undergo a double hernia operation.It is hoped the procedure will ensure the 30-year-old is fit in time to return for the start of pre-season training in July, ahead of a campaign which will see the Swans compete in the Europa League after their Capital One Cup triumph.Britton will head to Munich with Swansea head ...

Khan leaves hospital after 15ft fall

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:43 -0400

Pakistani cricket star-turned politician Imran Khan has left hospital about two weeks after he received serious back injuries in a fall from a forklift truck at a campaign event.A spokesman for his party, Naeemul Haq, said Mr Khan was at his home in the eastern city of Lahore. He said Mr Khan could walk and would be staying at home for a while so doctors could monitor his progress.Mr Khan ...

Lord Mayor says Mansion House is haunted

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:43 -0400

The Lord Mayor of Dublin has claimed the Mansion House is haunted. Fine Gael Councillor Naoise O'Muiri has told the Irish Sun that his daughter was once spooked by a ghost in the iconic building, which dates back to 1705. He says the four year old experienced the encounter as she walked from her room, through the sitting room and into her parent's room in the middle of the night. She ...

Iodine deficiency lowers childrens IQ report says

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:42 -0400

Researchers claim iodine deficiency during pregnancy could lower children's IQ.They are advising women to make sure they maintain levels by eating dairy products and fish.Iodine is essential for producing the hormones made by the thyroid gland, which have a direct effect on foetal brain ...

Buttimer Big ask to have abortion legislation enacted before recess

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:12:42 -0400

The Chair of the Oireachtas Health Committee says "it is a big ask" for the government to have abortion legislation enacted before the Dil's summer recess.The Committee has heard three days of expert evidence on the proposed draft legislation, much of which focused on the inclusion of suicide ideation as grounds for a termination.A report will be given to the Minister for Health ...

Azerbaijan probes reports on Spanish singer concert in Karabakh

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:09 -0400

Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan has launched a probe over the recent reports by the Armenian media claiming that Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caball will give a concert in the occupied lands of Azerbaijan. The statement came from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Elman Abdullayev in an interview ...

Organizer of Caballes concert dismisses reports about performance in Khankandi

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:31:09 -0400

Organizer of Montserrat Caballe's concert in Armenia dismisses reports about her performance in Khankandi The organizer of the concert of world famous Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballe in Yerevan Vaagn Gevorkyan dismisses reports about the planned concert of the singer in the occupied lands of ...

Consumer Apathy Throws Spotlight on RBA

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:24:04 -0400

On top of a slowdown in Australia's lucrative mining sector, consumer sentiment in the country appears to have deteriorated sharply, posing a challenge to the central bank which cut interest rates to a record low earlier this month. ...

Anthony Weiner Enters NYC Mayoral Race With YouTube Video

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:08:30 -0400

Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin: 8 Revelations About That Sexting Scandal (and Jon Stewart!) After much speculation, the former congressman -- who resigned in 2011 amid a sexting scandal -- posted a video on YouTube late Tuesday officially announcing his run for mayor of New ...

Sony Corp to Put Suggested Entertainment Spin-Off to its Board Report

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:58 -0400

Daniel Loeb's speculative call for Sony Corp to spin-off its music division is getting some attention from within. The Third Point head's proposal will reportedly be put to Sony Corp.'s board, unidentified sources tell Japanese daily newspaper Nikkei. The radical suggestion may already be in the process of evaluation. According to the published article, Sony will likely hire a ...

Tit Bonhomme inquest enters second day

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:18 -0400

An inquest into the deaths of five fishermen when their trawler sank off the West Cork coast last year continues today.Yesterday, the sole survivor of the Tit Bonhomme fishing tragedy gave evidence about the night of the ill-fated voyage.Abdelbaky Mohamed's five crewmates, including the trawler's skipper, died when it sank in Glandore Harbour on January 15, 2012.Two emergency calls made ...

Curran to discuss RTE pay levels at Oircom

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:17 -0400

The pay levels of RTE staff will be discussed when its Director General appears before the Oireachtas Communications Committee today.Noel Curran will brief TDs and Senators on the budgetary situation at RTE and the steps the state broadcaster is taking to address its financial difficulties.Mr Curran will be asked for his opinion on government plans to replace the TV licence fee with a household ...

Verdict expected in Tipperary rape trial

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:17 -0400

A verdict is expected in the trial of a man accused of raping a woman at a Tipperary house.The woman has given evidence during the hearing that she understood she was going with the man to do a cleaning job. The accused man admitted having sex with the then 23-year-old woman at the house but told gardai it was consensual.He said that the woman had not shown any fear.It is alleged she was raped by ...

Focus on Irish tax laws as Kenny heads for Brussels

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:16 -0400

Ireland's tax laws will come under the spotlight again today when the Taoiseach attends a European Council meeting in Brussels.The talks follow the publication yesterday of a report by the US Senate which claims that Ireland's tax laws enabled the tech giant Apple to avoid paying billions of dollars in tax.Enda Kenny denied the claim in the Dil and said that Ireland doesn't ...

Apprentice teams milking the profit

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:15 -0400

Apprentice hopefuls are hoping to avoid an udder disaster as they try to cream off the biggest profit in their latest task.Viewers will see the wannabes milking cows by hand as members of team Endeavour gather ingredients for milkshakes for their latest money-making venture.The two teams tonight have to impress Lord Sugar who set them the task of opening their own farm shop at London's ...

Tornado survivors search nears end

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:14 -0400

Rescue workers neared the end of the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared areas down to bare earth and claimed 24 lives, including nine children.Scientists concluded the storm was a rare and extraordinarily powerful type of twister known as an EF5, ranking it at the top of the enhanced Fujita scale used to measure ...

OConnell will help Lions captain Warburton

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:06:13 -0400

British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of "proven warrior" Paul O'Connell on the tour to Australia.Warburton has succeeded O'Connell as Lions captain, at the age of 24 becoming the youngest player to fill the post for 58 years.The Wales openside has been described as "wise beyond his years" by his ...

Spanish opera singer to give concert in occupied lands

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:24:54 -0400

Spanish operatic soprano will give a concert in occupied lands of Azerbaijan. Spanish operatic soprano Montserrat Caballe will give a concert in occupied lands of Azerbaijan. Caballe will give a concert in Khankandi on 4 June and in Yerevan on 9 ...

Players from state qualifying teams enjoy food music

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:24:41 -0400

VIENNA - Just up the hill from where they will battle for West Virginia high school state softball supremacy today and Thursday, it was a good time for the players from the contending teams at the annual pre-state tournament pizza party and get-together Tuesday evening at Jackson Park. According to tournament director Norm Harris of Vienna Parks and Recreation, the three fields used for ...

Ai Weiwei uses music to mock state power in China

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:23:58 -0400

BEIJING -- Two emotionless prison guards watch Ai Weiwei as he eats, sleeps, paces, showers - and even sits on the toilet - in the Chinese artist's new obscenity-filled, metaphor-rich music video mocking state power.The video accompanying the visual artist's heavy metal single "Dumbass," released Wednesday, is meant to reconstruct his 81-day detention in 2011, which was part ...

East meets west Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to join Madonna at London concert

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:06:18 -0400

After a dazzling show at Cannes Film Festival, Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will join international singing stars Madonna and Beyonce at a mega charity concert in London next month. Rai, who will be joined by actor husband Abhishek Bachchan, has been confirmed as a celebrity presenter at the Chime for Change event on June 1 aimed at raising funds and awareness for women's rights ...

Chinas Ai Weiwei launches musical career with heavy metal Dumbass single

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:04:24 -0400

BEIJING (Reuters) - Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei made his first foray into the musical world on Wednesday with the release of the top single from his debut album, a song called "Dumbass" that takes inspiration from his detention in ...

The Voice Backstage Scoop Blake Shelton Opens Up About Emotional Tribute to Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:58:53 -0400

opened the NBC reality hit with a stripped-down performance of "Over You" that paid tribute to the victims of yesterday's devastating tornado in Oklahoma City.E! News caught up with Shelton, who is from Oklahoma and currently lives there with Lambert, after the show about his emotional performance and his plans to fly back to his home ...

Clouds singer known for viral hit succombs to cancer

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:58:32 -0400

Zach Sobiech's battle with cancer may have ended, but the inspirational message he put out for millions will surely endure. The 17-year-old high school senior from Stillwater, Minnesota recorded the song "Clouds" and posted it on YouTube last December, where it has been watched more than 3 million times since. Sobiech died Monday, May 20, ...

Dancing With the Stars crowns a new champion

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:52:20 -0400

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirror ball trophy Tuesday. "This is amazing!" she beamed to her professional partner, Derek Hough. The pair earned two sets of perfect scores Monday night and another on Tuesday. Judges' scores combined with ...

Alle-Kiski Valley Spotlight Athletes Freeport’s Alec Stivers Apollo-Ridge’s Reannah Martin

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:52:14 -0400

Did last year's event play into your mind at all? (Stivers was eliminated after he failed in his first three attempts). Yes. ... I started at 12-6 this year and missed my first two jumps. I didn't want to repeat last ...

Dancing With the Stars Finale Find Out Who Won Season 16

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:49:53 -0400

, from the gimmickry to the gruesomeness of the injuries. But, most importantly, the difficulty of the challenges the celebs faced week after week was heightened, ensuring that whoever waltzed off with the mirror-ball trophy tonight had really earned it.Of course, based on personal preference, some might not agree-but, overall, there couldn't have been a better top four this season ...

Man of Steel Fate of Your Planet Trailer General Zod Demands Supermans Surrender

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:49:53 -0400

.The new sneak peek-which is titled "Fate of Your Planet," the existence of a title alone indicating that you've just got to watch-hit the Internet today and it definitely injects the creep factor into the epic superhero tale.It starts off with a message slowly coming into focus amid the static: "You are not ...

Lady Antebellums Hillary Scott in Nesting Mode as She Awaits Baby

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:49:52 -0400

talked about both topics, starting with Scott-who claims she's officially in "nesting mode"-and her countdown to baby.But her bandmates, Charles ...

Celebrity Photos of the Week The Hoff tells the time and other Cannes weirdness

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:11:49 -0400

BOUFFANTER: Marion Cotillard piled her hair onto the top of her head for the screening of Blood Ties at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.(Yves ...

Singer Kellie Pickler named new `Dancing champ

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:09:50 -0400

This May 13, 2013 photo released by ABC shows country singer Kellie Pickler and her partner Derek Hough performing on the celebrity dance competition series "Dancing with the Stars," in Los Angeles. Pickler is one of four celebrities competing in the finals Monday, May 20. A winner will be announced on Tuesday. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam ...

MITVBase concert re-unites Snoop D’Banj

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:08:56 -0400

The first ever MTV Africa All Stars concert held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, People's Park, Durban South Africa has been described as "one to remember for music ...

Celebrity birthdays on May 22

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:06:09 -0400

Celebrity birthdays on May 22 Actor Michael Constantine (“Room 222”) is 86. Actor-director Richard Benjamin is 75. Actress Barbara Parkins (“Valley of the Dolls”) is 71. Songwriter Bernie Taupin is 63. Singer Morrissey is 54. Actress Ann Cusack (“A League of Their Own”) is 52. Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”) is 49. Model Naomi Campbell ...

Lighthouse story heads to Hollywood

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:05:58 -0400

A NOVEL inspired by Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse may become a Hollywood film, after Stephen Spielberg's movie company DreamWorks snapped up the rights to The Light Between Oceans by M L ...

Alberta Major Soccer League making a push to recapture sporting spotlight

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:52:19 -0400

Former FC Edmonton assistant coach Dave Randall is shown at Foote Field in Edmonton April 19, 2010. Randall now coaches the Calgary Callies of the Alberta Major Soccer ...

Singer Sues McDonalds Claims Vocal Damage from Glass in Chicken Sandwich

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:42:42 -0400

McDonald’s is guilty of a lot of things – maybe under-salting their fries every now and then, exposing children to clowns at an early age, and maybe ruining my diet. But are they guilty of causing a woman to lose her beautiful singing voice? That’s just what 52-year-old Brooklyn resident Jacqueline Simpson alleges. She has filed a lawsuit claiming that her voice was ruined ...

David Spade Donates $200000 to Red Cross for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:47 -0400

may be a funny dude, but he knows when it's time to get serious.E! News has exclusively learned that Spade has donated $200,000 to the American Red Cross to go toward disaster relief efforts in Oklahoma following Monday's deadly tornado."When I was four, I moved from Michigan to Arizona and our house got hit by a tornado a week later," Spade tells us. "Always been scared ...

Tori Spelling Flaunts Bikini Body During 40th Birthday Vacation to Mexico

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:46 -0400

4-0. And while I could be spending my day in denial, instead I'm on a beach in Mexico celebrating the occasion with my whole fam and my bestie. Because hey, I'm proud of all I've accomplished in these 40 years. In fact, I can't wait for the next four decades. Bring ‘em on! To celebrate, I thought I'd share a few pictures from my other milestone birthdays..."As ...

Tyrese Has a Funny Side Fast Furious 6 Hunk Was Voted Class Clown in High School

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:45 -0400

which, as Terrence noted, has more of a comedic presence from the star."Anybody who really knows me knows that all I do is crack jokes," Tyrese said, revealing that he was voted Class Clown in high ...

New Dancing with the Stars champion announced

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:40:26 -0400

"Dancing with the Stars" hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvet announced this season's celebrity and professional pairings live on "Good Morning America" on Feb. 26, ...

Rare Harry Potter first edition fetches record auction price

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:36:33 -0400

Fans wait to see actors from the Harry Potter films at the opening of the Warner Brothers Studio Tour- The Making of Harry Potter near Watford north London March 31, ...

Updates Home of singers sister hit

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:34:55 -0400

>For local coverage of Monday's devastating storms in Oklahoma, go to these CNN affiliates: KFOR, KOCO, KOKH, KOKI(CNN) -- At least 24 people -- including nine children -- were killed when a massive tornado struck an area outside Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, officials said. Read more: Heartbreaking scenes in Oklahoma City after disasterAt least seven of those children were killed at ...

PTC Slams Ke$ha Drinking Urine on MTV

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:33 -0400

"Why should we have to pay for this kind of garbage just so we can get access to Discovery, Disney, or the Golf channel? It’s outrageous - and it shouldn’t be that way," reads the letter. "Consumers deserve choice. We should all have the ability to choose and pay for only the channels we want to watch … but the cable industry won’t let that happen without a ...

Appeals Court Denies Ronald Tutors Bid to Sell Movies Tied up in Bankruptcy Case

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:32:26 -0400

suffered another legal setback as the federal appeals court in the central district of California rejected their plea to reverse an injunction that stops the sale of movies that were part of ThinkFilm and four other now bankrupt ...

Zoe Saldana on Allure Weight Backlash Were People Looking for a Reason to Be Upset

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:36 -0400

revealing the actress' weight on its June cover ("115 pounds of grit and heartache"), the actress chatted about the controversy with E! News at the Cannes Film ...

Jennifer Aniston Catches Courteney Cox Matthew Perry More in the Act While Prepping for Ellen Gig—Watch Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:30:36 -0400

' wingman before.Well, aside from the fact that Jen is a little confused about all that time they used to spend together ("We used to walk into each other's apartments all the time!") and she mistakes Perry ...

Ai Weiweis Music Video Recreating His Detention

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:00:13 -0400

BEIJING ...

Biden says Jewish leaders in Hollywood social media drove changing attitudes on gay marriage

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:50:22 -0400

WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden is praising Jewish leaders for helping change American attitudes about gay marriage and other issues. Biden says culture and arts change people's attitudes. He cites social media and the old NBC TV series "Will and Grace" as examples of what helped changed attitudes on gay marriage. Biden says, quote, "Think - behind of all that, I bet ...

Congressional Hearing on Apple Tax Practices Puts Spotlight on Legal Loopholes

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:48:09 -0400

Tech giant Apple has avoided paying billions of dollars in taxes to the U.S. or any country by using a complex web of Irish subsidiaries. But Apple is not alone, and none of the practices are illegal. Margaret Warner talks to Charles Duhigg of The New York Times for more on corporate tax ...

Pretty Little Liars Recruits Rumer Willis for Season 4

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:23:18 -0400

will play Zoe, organizer of a worldwide charity, in one episode with the potential to appear in more. She is described as the type of girl who will change the world and keep her sense of humor at the same time. Her episode is slated to air in late July. The new season ...

Barbra Streisand to Receive Honorary Doctorate in Israel

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:35 -0400

scheduled performances will be Streisand's first in Israel, this will be her second honorary doctorate, her first being a PhD in Arts and Humanities from Brandeis University in ...

PDA of the Day Emma Roberts and Evan Peters Kiss During Museum Date in NYC

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:34 -0400

Roberts sported a white lace top while Peters looked casual in a green shirt during their cultural outing.The cute couple was spotted laughing while enjoying the Big Apple art scene.Roberts tweeted a photo of ...

Miranda Kerr Double Nip Slip at Photo Shoot—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:34 -0400

's face that stole the show during her latest photo shoot.Instead, the Victoria's Secret veteran-who, ironically, was modeling skin-care products rather than lingerie today-gave the crew and an obliging photographer a glimpse of her bare breasts when her black sweater got away from her on a sunny day in Miami Beach.Or maybe the sweater itself decided it was better needed elsewhere (like ...

Zooey Deschanel Makes Directorial Debut With She Him Video I Couldve Been Your Girl—Watch Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:33 -0400

There's no surprise that anything Deschanel puts her name on is as adorable as it gets, and this is certainly no exception.The retro-inspired video shows the actress dancing the twist and the Charleston while trying to catch the attention of her leading man.We love ...

Mila Kunis Dines With Her Parents Without Ashton Kutcher

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:32 -0400

went for a romantic stroll with boyfriend Ashton Kutcher and it appears the brunette beauty decided to don the same casual attire for dinner.Although Ashton wasn't present for the family outing, ...

Director Bryan Singer Tweets Image of Jennifer Lawrence As ‘Mystique

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:28 -0400

Director Bryan Singer delighted fanboys around the world on Monday by releasing an image of the 24-year-old ';Silver Linings Playbook'; Oscar-winner donning her Mystique costume for the upcoming ';X-Men: Days of Future ...

Eminem’s Publisher Sues Facebook Over Song Usage

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:17:27 -0400

CBS NEWS/AP ) – Eminem’s song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper’s ...

Product spotlight Jackie’s Jams are naturally sweet

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:53 -0400

These luscious low-sugar jams come in a huge variety of flavors. The company collaborates with area farmers to buy the sweetest fruit available. That means using less cane sugar in the recipes; two of the spreads have no added sugar at all. (There's no high-fructose corn syrup, coloring or flavoring added, either.) Varieties include nectarine, strawberry-rhubarb, Meyer lemon marmalade, Santa ...

Wife of Nashville Crewmember Questions Emotional Toll of Industry Work

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:45 -0400

"She made Don smile because she told him he mattered. She shared in the loss and that he will be missed," Bensko wrote. "And she reminded me, a production wife, that there are good people in this industry who truly do wish that they could make it ...

Justin Bieber Carly Rae Jepsen Make MuchMusic Video Awards Nominee List

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:14:41 -0400

Billboard Music Awards: Justin Bieber Booed While Accepting Milestone Award (Video) Both Canadian pop stars were nominated in the best Canadian international video of the year competition, and the Fave artist/group category voted on by fans. Jepsen’s "This Kiss" and Bieber’s "As Long As You Love Me" singles will contend in the best Canadian international video ...

‘Vampire Diaries’ Star Joseph Morgan Dating Persia White Couple Spotted Holding Hands After Emily VanCamp Breakup

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:53 -0400

"Vampire Diaries" bad boy Joseph Morgan seems to have found new love after his 2012 split from "Revenge" starlet Emily VanCamp. Who is the apparent new love in his life? None other than Persia White, the actress who plays Bonnie's witch-turned-vampire mom on the hit CW ...

‘Bates Motel’ Season 2 Spoilers Did SPOILER Really Kill SPOILER What Will Happen Next Season

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:52 -0400

shocking season finale left viewers wanting more, and that is exactly what they're going to get when the A&E series returns for its second season. So, what can fans ...

Supermodel Miranda Kerr Suffers Wardrobe Malfunction During Photoshoot After Top Falls Down

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:51 -0400

Former Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr gave onlookers an eyeful during a photo shoot in Miami over the weekend when the loose black top she was wearing fell down and exposed her ...

‘True Blood’ Season 6 Spoilers Casting News And Titles Leak For Episode 8 And 9 VIDEO

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:50 -0400

J. Sharif told the International Business Times that his song "Life Matters" isn't in episode nine of "True Blood," but he "would love the ...

‘Ghostbusters 3’ Movie News Plot Spoilers Leaked By Dan Aykroyd 2014 Release Date Rumored

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:50 -0400

What about "Ghostbusters 3?" Prepare to be slimed because the third installment in the sci-fi franchise is looking more like a reality. Dan Aykroyd, one of the stars and writers of the first two "Ghostbusters," spoke to Larry King about some pretty major plot spoilers for the highly anticipated "Ghostbusters 3." So far fans of the franchise have only learned that ...

Chris Brown Serenades Karrueche Tran At Billboard Awards After-Party Moves On From Rihanna With Former Flame

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:49 -0400

Chris Brown is moving on from Rihanna quite quickly, weeks after announcing their breakup. He was seen after performing Sunday night at the Billboard Awards serenading his ex-girlfriend, Karrueche ...

Beyonce Shares Cuba Pictures Reveals Intimate Moments From Controversial Trip PHOTOS

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:49 -0400

Beyonce has revealed intimate pictures from her controversial trip to Cuba with Jay-Z. The power couple received backlash last month from Cuban-American Congress members from Florida, among others, for violating the longstanding U.S. embargo against Cuba.The Department of Treasury has since confirmed that the trip to Cuba was authorized as a cultural exchange and therefore ...

Brad Pitts Drug Damage Jennifer Lawrence Sexy X-Men Photo Barbara Walters Daughter Arrested Todays Gossip Roundup

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:48 -0400

Surprise -- Brad Pitt spent "years f***ing off." The actor told Esquire that for a long time he thought he did "too much damage -- drug damage," but made a "conscious change" to his life. Turns out that Angelina Jolie's beau is two credits short of graduating ... but was too lazy to write a paper. ...

CBS Pulls Tornado Episode Of Mike Molly In Wake Of Oklahoma Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:47 -0400

CBS sitcom "Mike & Molly" is pulling the finale episode scheduled to air Monday in wake of the Oklahoma tornado that destroyed buildings, schools and homes Monday afternoon.The comedy, which stars "Bridesmaids" actress Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell, had a storyline that involved a tornado for its finale. The description, according ...

Freemium Making Money by Giving Away the Goods

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:08 -0400

For years, music has operated on selling things -- vinyl, cassettes, CDs and now downloads. Then came advertising on radio and elsewhere. But there's a third way -- freemium, a combination of free and premium offerings. Examples of this in music are Spotify (free on browsers, premium on mobile) and Pandora (free with ads, premium without ads). But what if we expand the universe to include ...

Morning Fix Ray Manzarek of the Doors RIP Eminems Publisher Sues Facebook Billboard Music Awards Win Sunday TV Ratings

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:05 -0400

Ray Manzarek, keyboardist and founding member of the Doors, passed away yesterday at RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, German, at the age of 74 following a long battle with bile duct cancer. Dorothy Manzarek, his wife of 45 years, and brothers Rick and Jim Manczarek were by his side at the hospital. Read more about Ray Manzarek and ...

One Direction Releasing a Book

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:02 -0400

"This is the only official book from 1D charting their journey over the last year and a half-from the places they've visited and fans they've met, to their thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams, highs and lows," ...

Cee Lo Green The Voice Judges Are Already Negotiating Season 7

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:01 -0400

now tells me seven is already in the works.While he says he's not at "liberty to say" much, the "Forget You" singer revealed, "They've got till at least season seven in terms of talks and negotiations."It was confirmed earlier this month that Cee Lo ...

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham Getting Her Own Reality Show

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:01 -0400

that usually needs another person to, er, work, the former MTV star has signed a deal to shoot her own reality show."Get ready for better TV :) The News Is True," ...

Alec Baldwin Reveals Wife Hilarias Butt During Cannes Red Carpet PDA—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:01 -0400

Andreas Rentz/Getty Images Judging by the disgruntled look on Hilaria's face, the PDA faux pas left her a little embarrassed.Seconds before the bum-flashing however, the cute couple (and parents-to-be) were snapped sharing a sweet kiss outside the Palais des Festivals.Alec and Hilaria's red carpet walk at the documentary's Cannes premiere the day before went a lot smoother. The ...

Drew Barrymore Selling Montecito Home for $7.5 Million

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:13:00 -0400

The gorgeous property would be perfect for nature lovers thanks to its inviting design and charming walking pathway trailing through the lush grounds, gorgeous gardens and an expansive lawn.The home also includes a separate guest apartment in addition to its six bedrooms and eight baths, spread out over an impressive 6,000 square feet. Can we ...

Super Mario Dog Is the Greatest Vine Ever

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:55 -0400

And you thought your Instagrams were artistic. Well, you can take your Kelvin-filtered picture of your brunch back to whatever remedial art class you came from, because Vine is the social media platform for real ...

Argo Skyfall and The Dark Knight Get a Dominos Pizza Remake

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:54 -0400

A São Paulo Domino's has partnered with 10 local video stores to promote pizza via DVD rentals. (Ha! Like people actually rent DVDs from stores anymore. Ever heard of Redbox, ...

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Visit Lovers Bridge in Paris—See Token They Left

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:12:54 -0400

did earlier today while sight-seeing in the City of Light.The mother-daughter duo attached their very own lock on the famous bridge that had their initials written on it in permanent ...

Infinity Theatre making connections between Annapolis and Broadway

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:10:20 -0400

Jenny Lee Stern stars as Patsy Cline in the Infinity Theatre Companys production of "Always ... Patsy Cline," opening June 8 in ...

VIDEO GALLERY Burnt heart of art music scene

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:44 -0400

See your ad here THE heart of the city's underground music and art scene has stopped beating after a fire ripped through the former Morrow Park Bowling Club at Wickham.Affectionately known as the Moz by hundreds who used its land and resources, it was reduced to a wreck of tin and asbestos. Five people ran for their lives.It's suspected a candle sparked the flames about 2am ...

Rail spill brings oil transport into spotlight

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:34:36 -0400

Crews work to clean up an oil spill after five Canadian Pacific Railway tankers derailed near Jansen, Sask. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. (Liam Richards/THE CANADIAN ...

Apples Cook shines in D.C. spotlight

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:31:50 -0400

Apple is known as Silicon Valley’s stage master - but CEO Tim Cook showed Tuesday he knows how to bring the spectacle to Washington all the same.Even under fire for shielding billions of dollars overseas from U.S. taxes, Cook deftly turned the conversation away from his company and used his first appearance before a congressional committee to shine a harsh spotlight on what he says is a ...

As Xbox One entertainment options multiply games still at core

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:29:33 -0400

Xbox One won't require always-online connection — but it'll be online a ...

Darius Rucker Racist Tweet Former Hootie and the Blowfish Singer Responds to Racist Twitter Post

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:22:11 -0400

Darius Rucker performs at the 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada April 18, 2010. Darius Rucker has responded to a racist tweet, sparking backlash among some who are asking who he even bothered to bring more attention to the racist social media comment.Rucker, who is becoming increasingly recognized for his recent contributions to the country music genre, was sent a ...

Developer tweaks Margaritaville contract with Hollywood

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:06:19 -0400

HOLLYWOOD— City Hall has a slightly new deal with the Margaritaville developer and will hold a meeting this week to clue in the public. Residents can ask questions about the proposed changes at 6 p.m. Thursday in the city commission ...

Spotify debuts weekly top 50 song charts

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:22 -0400

The music streaming service launches a feature that broadcasts both the 50 most streamed and viral songs each week; it's also rolling out song play counts for all ...

AEG Lawyer Revises Testimony Related to Michael Jackson This Is It Tour Contract

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:01 -0400

A corporate lawyer for concert giant AEG Live LLC on Tuesday revised his testimony and said the tour director of Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts had a signed contract. AEG Live General Counsel Shawn Trell told jurors that he had forgotten that Kenny Ortega was working under a signed contract. He told the panel on Monday that Ortega was working under an agreement ...

Business Matters Soundrop Bets on Music as an Activity

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:01 -0400

The notion that music fits certain activities continues to spread at digital music services. Soundrop, known best for its Spotify app, launched what it calls "theme rooms" Tuesday that allow listeners to choose music based on activities. This approach to music discovery was popularized by Songza and adopted by iHeartRadio earlier this year. Soundrop's new themed rooms are ...

Jesse Kirshbaum Talks FlashFWD Awards Music Tech More

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:05:00 -0400

The fourth annual FlashFWD Awards will take place May 22 at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City. The event, presented by SoundCTRL and 'stache media, will include special performances by Glassnote-signed EDM artist Robert DeLong, up-and-coming rapper Joey Bada$$, dance crew iLuminate and more to be revealed in the days to come. Jesse Kirshbaum, the man in charge of the event, took a moment ...

Selena Gomez Lands in London Looking Down

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:55 -0400

didn't seem too happy to arrive at the Heathrow Airport in London today, but then again, that meant saying goodbye to a weekend full of bright ...

American Idols Nigel Lythgoe Sounds Off on Judging Drama They Didnt Gel as a Whole

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:54 -0400

"Chemistry is something that everyone has to contribute to," Lythgoe says when asked why this season didn't work. "Each one of them is terrific on their ...

Teen Mom 3 Stars Mock Farrah Abrahams Famous Crying Face—See the Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:53 -0400

Briana Dejesus is currently in New York filming after shows for the hit MTV series, and the four friends couldn't help put poke a little fun at the fellow teen ...

George Michael Still Hospitalized but Making Good Progress After Car Accident

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:52 -0400

hospitalized last Thursday after the SUV he was riding in was involved in an accident, is said to be feeling better-but his doctors aren't taking any chances."I can confirm that George remains in hospital but purely as a standard precaution for observation because he suffered some bumps and cuts to his head. But he's making good progress, he's fine and he's really looking ...

Victoria Beckham Shows Off Cutest Puppy Ever—Meet Barnaby

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:52 -0400

Can you think of a more special delivery?If Barnaby is indeed the newest Beckham, and not a colleague's dog that Posh was borrowing for show, he ...

The X Factor Begins See Demi Lovato Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio Onstage Together

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:51 -0400

X Factor begin!Filming for the hit reality competition show has officially kicked off in Charleston, S.C., Tuesday, and there's already a "girl power" theme for the Fox series' third ...

Trace Adkins Praises Strong People of Oklahoma Trisha Yearwood Says Heart Is Breaking After Tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:51 -0400

killed at least two dozen people yesterday afternoon."I do have close contacts with the Red Cross people and they keep me updated and informed about what's going on...and there are more trucks and volunteers on the way," he told E! News in New York today. "Our hearts just go out to the families and people that are suffering there right now. We'll do what we can to help ...

Trend Alert Thigh-High Slits at Cannes Film Festival

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:49 -0400

NEWS: 2013 Cannes Film Festival hit by another burglary Slits certainly aren't new, by no means, but there's no denying they are currently dominating the French fete.Then again, in lue of wearing a mini shirt (which is not an option on ...

Revenges Nick Wechsler and Christa B. Allen Sound Off on Declans Awful Death Tease Season 3

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:46 -0400

) boyfriend (and baby daddy!) died due to injuries he sustained in the Grayson Global bombing.We chatted with Wechsler and Allen about Paolo's "sad" exit from the show and how Charlotte will cope with Declan's death. Plus, Wechsler teases Jack's reaction to Emily's ...

David Beckhams Son Begins Training With Queens Park Rangers Football Club

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:44 -0400

retiring from being a super soccer stud (well, the stud part will never go away), it looks as though his legacy may just be passed on to his offspring, especially after the couple's eldest son ...

Amanda Bynes Dont Mess With Her Warns Jenny McCarthy

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:44 -0400

on Twitter."All I know is we've made peace and you do not mess with Amanda-amen!" McCarthy said at the Billboard Music Awards.The two went at each other on Twitter earlier this month after McCarthy retweeted a false report that the police had shown up to check on her at her New York City apartment."I was just like, 'Oops!'" McCarthy ...

Ke$ha Drinks Her Own Pee Watch the Moments Leading up to the Act

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:43 -0400

drank her own pee and you cringed?Well, we weren't kidding, and now there's video evidence to prove that the singer went above and beyond to try new ways of getting healthy.The clip, which will be featured on the pop star's reality ...

Is Justin Bieber Taking a Break From the Spotlight Find Out Here

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:04:42 -0400

Following his breakup with girlfriend Kristen Stewart, Rob is spotted taking his things from her home. See the exclusive ...

Music Heard on Air for May 21 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:02 -0400

MUSIC: SONG: Ja Fun Mi Dub ARTIST: King Sunny Ade CD TITLE: The Rough Gude to African Guitar Legends CD LABEL: Rough Guides CD #: RGNET 1295CD START TIME: 21:00 IRAN ELECTION INTERVIEW CAIRO ...

Music eases anxiety of hospital ICU patients study finds

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:20 -0400

Playing soothing music to patients in a hospital intensive-care unit can help to ease their anxiety and reduce the need for sedating medications, a study shows."Music is a really powerful intervention when used appropriately," said the study's lead author, Linda Chlan, a professor at Ohio State University's College of ...

Zach Sobiech Teen Who Recorded Farewell Song Clouds Dies From Rare Cancer

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:04 -0400

Zach Sobiech Eighteen-year-old viral video inspiration Zach Sobiech's long goodbye came to a solemn halt on Monday morning when he died from the rare bone cancer osteosarcoma. He had been battling the disease for the last four years of his life.The Lakeland, Minn., teen who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at age 14, began writing farewell songs to his friends and family last year after he ...

CBS takes key ratings crown for first time in 21 years

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:03:22 -0400

Tue May 21, 2013 6:03pm EDT May 21 (Reuters) - Broadcast network CBS said on Tuesday it won this season's ratings race among the 18-to-49 age group most prized by advertisers, claiming its first victory in that audience in 21 years. CBS, a unit of CBS Corp, snatched the title from News Corp-owned Fox, which had dominated the age group for eight straight years until it was hurt this season by ...

Pump Up the Jams With NuForces Mobile Music Pump

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:59:14 -0400

Image courtesy NuForce If you’re looking to maximize the volume of the tunes streaming from your mobile device, regular earbuds or over-ear headphones just won’t cut it. What you need is a headphone amplifier like, say, NuForce’s new Mobile Music Pump. NuForce’s headphone amp uses a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack for input and output, and allows you to adjust gain by ...

Citing fatigue director Ang Lee leaves pilot of TV series Tyrant

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:57:41 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar winner Ang Lee canceled his plans to direct the pilot of new U.S. television series "Tyrant," saying on Tuesday that he needed to rest after spending four years working on 3D fantasy-adventure film "Life of ...

No background check done on Michael Jacksons doctor lawyer says

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:17 -0400

LOS ANGELES – AEG Live LLC did not conduct any background checks or supervise the doctor who was later convicted of killing Michael Jackson, a corporate attorney testified Tuesday in a lawsuit claiming the concert promoter was negligent in hiring the physician. AEG Live General Counsel Shawn Trell told jurors that no legal or financial checks were done involving Conrad Murray or anyone ...

Appeals Court Revives Ex-QBs Lawsuit Over NCAA Football Game

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:54:08 -0400

In an important appeal that divided Hollywood, the Third Circuit sides with the likeness rights of celebrities over protections afforded by the First Amendment. (SAG 1, MPAA ...

Linkin Park Frontman New Singer for the Stone Temple Pilots

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:53:04 -0400

The news was revealed at KROQ Weenie Roast in Los Angeles over the weekend when Bennington performed classic STP songs like, "Sex Type Thing" and "Vasoline" along with the debut of a brand new song "Out of Time."Scott Weiland, original STP singer and founding member in 1986, was fired without being told by the rest of the band in February with a one line announcement ...

Oklahoma Music Business Largely OK After Tornado Mobilizing for Benefits

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:18 -0400

While Oklahoma's ties to the music industry are deep, the immediate impact yesterday's devastating tornado on the business seems to be minimal, according to people Billboard.biz spoke with today. That said, shows down the line could well be impacted as the market regains its footing, and sources say benefit concerts were being organized this morning, with details to be announced ...

Xbox One Microsofts All In One Entertainment Device Set for Launch This Year

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:16 -0400

Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday took the wraps off of its next-generation Xbox One, a console designed to conquer the living room by attempting to unite major forms of digital entertainment into a single connected device. Whether Xbox One will succeed in doing so, however, won't be known until later this year, when it is scheduled to hit store shelves and compete alongside Sony Corp.'s ...

Grimms David Giuntoli Id Be an Awesome Voice Judge

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:05 -0400

original four judges next season . How's that for network synergy? "I can have such an amazing banter with those people," Giuntoli insists to us. "I could do it. But everyone needs a thing. What would be my thing? Maybe I have an eye patch. And a cockney ...

Bret Michaels Charlie Sheen and I Trashed a Hotel Room We Did Some Freaky Stuff

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:04 -0400

"We did some freaky stuff. I'm going to say it, nothing weird, but freaky," Michaels said."One thing I did help Charlie with...he was trying to destroy a hotel room in Orlando. He was having a little trouble with one of the big vases...I have over 300,000 injections in me as a diabetic, so I got a little built up angst...I lifted this Ming vase, or whatever the hell it was. It ...

Lone Ranger Trailer Johnny Depp and Armie Hammers Wild West Ride—Watch Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:03 -0400

After all, there's certainly worse things than the sight of Hammer and Depp throughout most of the two-minute, 32-second running time here, right?That's what we ...

Katie Holmes All Smiles and Soaking Wet on Mania Days Set

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:03 -0400

is having loads of fun on set!The mother of one was spotted Tuesday in Washington Square Park in New York City where she was snapped filming a scene on the set of her new ...

Kate Beckinsale Chelsea Handler Hayden Panettiere Hit Rolling Stones Concert—See the Pics

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:03 -0400

rocked out at the band's 50 & Counting tour show at L.A.'s Staples Center.When E! News asked Hayden at the Billboard Music Awards whether she and her Ukrainian boxer beau were secretly engaged, ...

Ginnifer Goodwin Julie Bowen and More Prove Jumpsuit Trend Is Still Going Strong

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:02 -0400

Angela Weiss/Getty Images Move over, red carpet dresses!Celebrities are continuing to, well, jump on the oh-so-hot jumpsuit trend.They proved quite the popular option at the 2013 Upfronts, with ...

Look at Ed Helms Graduation Photo—You Will Not Be Disappointed

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:02 -0400

The throwback image shows Helms wearing a commencement gown sporting facial hair and a page-boy cut."That was a different time," Helms joked. "What I love about that is that my mom and I are identical in this photograph. We're wearing the same glasses and the exact same hairdo!"Kimmel was quick to point out, "Somehow you look younger now than you did in college, how ...

Jessica Chastain Nabs Maui Film Fest Honor

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:01 -0400

star has been added to the exclusive list of honorees at this year's Maui Film Festival.Chastain will be receive the prestigious Nova Award."Few film artists are as talent and versatile as Jessica Chastain," festival director Barry ...

Dior Cruise 2014 Collection Our 5 Favorite Runway Looks

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:01 -0400

, Dior also shows its highly covetable cruise collection during the star-studded week, as well. The Hotel de Paris in Monaco set the stage for the event over the weekend, and talented ...

Andrew Garfield Plays Basketball in Spider-Man Suit as Emma Stone Looks On—Watch and Decide

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:00 -0400

seemingly hit the basketball court recently to play a friendly game dressed head to toe in his Spidey suit costume.Complete with full blue and red bodysuit and mask, a man who appeared to be the 29-year-old actor shot hoops with two kids while fans watched ...

Leonardo DiCaprio Cozies Up to One Lucky Lady at Cannes Nightclub

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:58 -0400

while in Cannes .Of course, the same could certainly be said for the young lady that the 38-year-old decided to cozy up with at the Gotha Club on Monday ...

Singer Sues McDonalds for Allegedly Ruining Her Voice

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:57 -0400

, Jacqueline Simpson filed a lawsuit yesterday claiming that in May 2010, she "bit into a piece of glass bigger than a penny" while eating a chicken sandwich from one of the restaurant's Lower Manhattan locations."Now when I sing, I have a hoarse, rattly voice," the 52-year-old, who also works as a clerk for the state Attorney General's Office, says. "I still ...

Dancing with the Stars Champion Melissa Rycroft picks a winner

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:39 -0400

Melissa Rycroft attends the 20th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala "Love To Erase MS" at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 3, 2013, in Century City, ...

The Voice to feature tribute to tornado victims

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:39 -0400

Oklahoma tornado . Coach Blake Shelton will take the stage with his wife, Miranda Lambert, for a performance paying tribute to the state of Oklahoma. According ...

Search for tornado survivors nears end

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:29 -0400

Emergency crews were nearing the end of their search for survivors today in the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb where a massive tornado flattened homes and demolished a primary school. Authorities lowered the death toll to 24, down from 51.Fire Chief Gary Bird said that he's "98% sure" there are no more survivors or bodies to recover under the rubble in Moore. He said ...

Kilduff goal sees Rovers edge past Dundalk

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:28 -0400

A second-half goal from Ciaran Kilduff put Shamrock Rovers into the quarter-finals of the EA Sports Cup as they prevailed on a 1-0 scoreline against Dundalk for the second time in just over a fortnight. Both sides knocked the ball around confidently from the kick off with Dundalk somehow surviving falling behind on seven minutes.Keeper Peter Cherrie saved a header from Tommy Stewart from Gary ...

Stoke confirm Pulis exit

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:51:28 -0400

Tony Pulis' seven-year reign as Stoke manager has officially come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.Widespread speculation had suggested the 55-year-old's time was up after a meeting with chairman Peter Coates this morning.However, it took the Potters several hours to finalise the details of his departure, with confirmation finally coming at ...

Dave Matthews Band concert at COTA postponed

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:47 -0400

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Due to severe weather concerns in the Central Texas region, Tuesday night's Dave Matthews Band performance has been postponed. The concert, which was slated to take place at the Circuit of the Americas amphitheater at 7 p.m., will now take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. All purchased tickets and pre-paid parking passes will be honored for the rescheduled concert. We regret any ...

Music Review Giorgio Moroder in Red Bull Music Academy Series

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:37 -0400

A packed dance floor was the appropriate greeting for the pioneering producer Giorgio Moroder, 73, on Monday night at the Brooklyn club Output. Billed as Mr ...

Music Review Laura Benanti Sings Cabaret at 54 Below

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:17:43 -0400

Funny how the substitution of a single pronoun ...

The End for Seth RogenHardly

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:18 -0400

>Don't miss CNN's "Summer Movie Special" at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday.(CNN) -- Summer movie season is Seth Rogen's prime time. Over the past eight years, the writer/actor's been a major player in some of the season's biggest comedies, including 2005's "The 40 Year Old Virgin," 2007's "Knocked Up" and "Superbad," and 2008's "Pineapple Express. "This year, Rogen is poised to continue his ...

Music Review Laura Mvula at the Bowery Ballroom

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:44 -0400

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Mississauga high-schoolers to join Rolling Stones for Toronto concert

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:11:11 -0400

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs on the 50 & Counting tour at the Honda Center on Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif. (John Shearer/The Associated ...

Suzsanne Singer dies her volunteers visited nursing home residents

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:09:55 -0400

Suzsanne Singer, who died this week at age 88, was a psychologist who trained volunteers to visit nursing home residents who had no visitors.She started her Senior Connections program when she noticed many elderly living their final years in isolation. She and her daughter-in-law, Sandy Roeder Singer, trained volunteers to visit nursing homes.They modeled the program after the extended family of ...

Opposing movies about fracking coming to Boulder

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:58:41 -0400

Fracking fluid. Boulder will be Ground Zero for the national fracking controversy Wednesday evening, when two films about the use of water, sand and chemicals to access oil and natural gas will be screened at the same time and less than 2 miles from each other. Josh Fox writer and director of the 2010 anti-fracking HBO movie "Gasland," which raised the profile of hydraulic fracturing ...

Photos 23rd annual Bikes on Broadway

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:19 -0400

In the women’s category 3 race, Whitehorse YT racer Melanie Tait has the inside track on Saskatoon’s Rachel Edwards during a lap in the 23rd annual Bikes on Broadway races on Broadway Avenue, May 20, ...

Photos The Sheepdogs street concert in Saskatoon

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:51:06 -0400

Saskatoon's own Sheepdogs performed on the Red Bull Hometown Tour bus stage at the corner of Broadway Avenue and 10th Street East for thousands of fans on May 20, 2013. Fans were dancing in the ...

Sony to assess spin-off proposal for entertainment business Nikkei

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:11 -0400

(Reuters) - Sony Corp is considering evaluating a proposal from top shareholder Third Point LLC to spin off part of its movie and music business, Japanese daily Nikkei ...