…he story of the steamy relationship between billionaire businessman Christian Grey and “unworldly, innocent” literature student, Anastasia Steele. Dr. Faye Skelton used the descriptions of 12 women given to a radio station to create the composite and said most had drawn “comparisons with famous film stars”. “While we don’t want to intrude on anyone’s fanta…
Lindsay Lohan has accused Christian LaBella, a Republican Party staff member, of assaulting her at New York W Hotel last night. Christian LaBella, 25, works for Illinois congressman John Shimkus and has been photographed with vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan. Christian LaBella was accused of harassment after allegedly getting in a tussle with Lindsay Lohan at the W Hotel in Manhattan’s…
Fifty Shades of Grey’s Christian Grey has become one of the literary world’s most infamous characters. So just where did author E.L. James get the inspiration for the man who enjoys kinky S&M sex in his red room of pain? Certainly not from her husband said the man himself, Niall Leonard, who appeared on Lorraine Kelly’s show on Daybreak this week. The author’s husband said t…
King Edward VII hospital, which is treating Kate Middleton, has released private details about her condition to two prank callers from Australian radio station 2Day FM. The King Edward VII Hospital in central London has launched an investigation into the extraordinary stunt by Mel Greig and Michael Christian – and St James’s Palace is understood to be furious at what happened. Mel Gre…
…as adopted a “take it or leave it attitude”. Among his long-suffering fans is Coleen Rooney, who last week was spotted wearing Louboutin heels to the Grand National at Aintree. On Sunday, however, the 26-year-old tweeted a photograph of her wearing trainers, saying: “Loving my Converse, just what I need after three days at the races with sky high heels on.” Victoria Beckham has also reportedly exp…
…tian E. Esquino Nunez could be wanted for questioning with Mexican authorities, as well as investigators with the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the fatal crash. The Learjet 25 belongs to Starwood Management, which is, according to records, owned by Christian E. Esquino Nunez. According to ABC News, Christian E. Esquino Nunez and his partner Lance Z. Ricotta were convict…
…f accommodation close to the hospital. An inquest into Jacintha Saldanha’s apparent suicide is due to be opened in the next few days. Earlier the presenters’ employer, Sydney radio station 2DayFM, said at least five attempts were made to obtain the permission of the two nurses involved before airing the call. The radio station said it was going to review its broadcasting practices. In…
Far-right Austrian politician Heinz-Christian Strache has caused anger after posting a cartoon on Facebook, likened to anti-Semitic Nazi propaganda. Heinz-Christian Strache posted a caricature of a banker with a hooked nose, wearing Star of David cufflinks. Austrian Jewish leader Oskar Deutsch likened it to images used by the Nazis in the 1930s. Heinz-Christian Strache, who leads the Freedom Part…
…is recognized and ignited. The ink-written manuscript is dedicated: “To Mme Bunkeflod, from her devoted HC Andersen.” Experts say it was probably written by the Ugly Duckling author in the 1820s. Mrs. Bunkeflod is thought to be a widow whom the writer visited, read to and borrowed books from as a child. Experts told Danish daily Politiken the script is likely the copy of an original ma…
The distinctive red soles of Christian Louboutin shoes are entitled to trademark protection, a federal appeals court in Manhattan has ruled. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled in favor of the French maker of luxury shoes worn by stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Scarlett Johansson and Halle Berry. The court says Christian Louboutin is entitled to protect its brand against…
The death of Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who took a hoax call about the Duchess of Cambridge, was a “tragedy”, Australian 2Day FM radio station which broadcast it has said. Rhys Holleran, chief executive of the company that owns Sydney radio station 2Day FM, said DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian were “completely shattered” by the death of Jacintha Saldanha, 46. Mel Gre…
…r. Bean character proved such a draw – even in the notoriously difficult U.S. market – that two films were made of his exploits, “Bean: The Ultimate Disaster Movie” in 1997 and” Mr. Bean’s Holiday” in 2007. The two Mr. Bean films earned over $ 450 million worldwide. However, Rowan Atkinson, who describes Mr. Bean as “a child in a grown man’s body” – said: “I’ve got a feeling I probably won’t…
Claudene Christian, a crew member of the storm-hit tall sailing HMS Bounty, has been pronounced dead in hospital after being rescued at sea. Officials said the woman, Claudene Christian, 42, had been unresponsive when taken from the water in a dramatic helicopter rescue. The ship’s captain is still missing, but 14 crew members were rescued. The ship, which was built for the 1962 film Mutiny…
Pope Tawadros II, the new leader of Egypt’s Coptic Christian church, has been formally enthroned in Cairo. Pope Tawadros II was confirmed as the new leader of Egypt’s Christian minority at a ceremony at St Mark’s cathedral in the Egyptian capital. The 60-year-old succeeds Pope Shenouda III, who died in March after four decades on the patriarchal throne. The enthronement comes at…
even adopted a Japanese name – Fukkacumi. Anime characters often feature huge eyes and heads that are disproportionately large in comparison to their body. Anastasiya Shpagina, who is just 5 ft 2 ins tall, is already reported to have slimmed down to just over six stone in her attempts to resemble a living anime character, and is said to spend 30 minutes painstakingly applying her dramatic m…
Halloween and its plethora of costumes can be daunting. So in the lead up to the spooky holiday, MAC Cosmetics has released its own Halloween how-to guide for inspiration, and technical ease, in those “where to start” moments of confusion. Using step-by-step make-up face charts, MAC shows you how to recreate some of Hollywood’s most iconic faces; from Cat Woman and Marylin Monroe, to The Gr…
…out in 1978, Joe Shuster was so poor he was working for a delivery company. It was a box-office success followed by four more Superman films and a Supergirl version. Another is due for release in June 2013. Although $130 is around $2,300 in today’s money, it is a tiny fraction of what the character has earned since then. The heirs of the creators Jerome Siegel and Joe Shuster are still invol…
Christian Wulff, Germany’s president, has announced his resignation, after prosecutors called for his immunity to be lifted. Christian Wulff, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel is embroiled in a scandal over a home loan that he accepted when he was premier of Lower Saxony. Chancellor Angela Merkel cancelled a visit to Italy on Friday to deal with the crisis, and she will give a statement shortly…
Martha Stewart has admitted that she is not a fan of Christian Louboutin’ signature, and uses black paint to obscure it. Martha Stewart, 71, told InStyle: “See the soles? I paint them black.” Explaining the unlikely practice, which might be considered sacrilege by many fashionistas who covet the $700+ shoes, Martha Stewart continued: “I don’t like them red, even though they’re his trademark…
ature debut, Plane Crazy, had its first preview screening. The film marked a significant turning point for Walt Disney as it was the last time he had to work alongside another studio. Walt Disney made 26 films with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit as the central character for Universal Pictures before taking the character to his own studio and turning it into a rodent. Amanda Huntley said: “It is significa…
CBS boss Len Moonves has spoken out about the extraordinary rant unleashed by actor Angus T. Jones on the set of Two and a Half Men and admitted that they now have “other plans” for the show. Angus T. Jones, 19, who branded the show “filth” in a now viral religious video, is thought to want to show up for the rest of his schedule after January there have been murmurs show bosses are not keen to h…
Steve Jobs was a man who commanded respect as an innovator but was questioned on his honesty and morality, according to his FBI file, which has been released recently. Steve Jobs’ file was prepared on the Apple founder as he was considered for a presidential appointment in 1991 during George H. W. Bush’s time in office. His file also revealed that Steve Jobs had been the victim of an extort…
…” A Mitt Romney spokesman accused the Obama campaign on Tuesday of not focusing on serious issues. “I just find it troubling that the president’s message, the president’s focus 28 days from election day, is Big Bird,” Kevin Madden told reporters. The latest Reuters poll suggests Mitt Romney has erased Barack Obama’s advantage with voters on a range of issues, in…
Thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world are celebrating the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The day culminated with Christmas Eve Mass at the 1,700-year-old Church of the Nativity, built on the spot where it is believed Jesus was born. In Bethlehem, Patriarch Fouad Twal, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Jerusalem voiced his support for a Palestinian state. Meanwhile in the Vati…
…thing.” Tamerlan Tsarnaev was buried under a shroud of secrecy Wednesday evening at the Al-Barzakh Cemetery in central Virginia, about 15 miles from Richmond Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26, was buried under a shroud of secrecy Wednesday evening at the Al-Barzakh Cemetery in central Virginia, about 15 miles from Richmond. Martha Mullen said she coordinated the clandestine burial with…
John Lennon guitar sells for $408,000 at Julien's AuctionsA guitar played by John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles has sold for $408,000 at auction. The custom-made instrument, built in 1966 by the VOX company, was bought…
Arne Svenson: TriBeCa residents threaten to sue artist for secretly photographed them in their own apartmentsResidents at a luxury TriBeCa apartment block in Lower Manhattan are very furious after discovering that artist Arne Svenson, who is their neighbor at a nearby building, has…
Monika Pon-su-san: The Chinese Girl in Vladimir Tretchikoff's paintingEarlier this year Vladimir Tretchikoff's portrait Chinese Girl, often referred to as The Green Lady, was sold for almost £1 million ($1.5 million) at auction in…
Bob Brozman suicide: Guitarist and ethnomusicologist found dead aged 59 at his Santa Cruz homeGuitarist and ethnomusicologist Bob Brozman was found dead aged 59 at his home in Ben Lomond, Santa Cruz County, CA, on April 23. Bob Brozman’s death was ruled a suicide,…
Harper Lee sues literary agent Samuel Pinkus over To Kill A Mockingbird copyrightHarper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird, has sued literary agent Samuel Pinkus, who she says tricked her into assigning him the copyright on the Pulitzer Prize-winning…
1913 Liberty Head nickel sells for $3.17 million at Heritage auction in ChicagoA century-old US five-cent coin, once branded a fake, has been sold for $3.17 million at a Heritage auction in Chicago. The 1913 Liberty Head nickel, one of only five such…
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