
American classical composer Elliott Carter has died at the age of 103. Known for his challenging and complex pieces, Elliott Carter won two Pulitzer Prizes and was also honored with the US National Medal of Arts. While not widely known by the general public, Elliott Carter was hugely respected by critics and musicians. In 2002, The New York Times said Elliott Carter’s string quartets were a…
Nov 7 2012 | Posted in
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Walt Disney expects to lose $200 million on its new movie John Carter, making it one of the biggest flops in cinema history. The John Carter film, about a military captain transported to Mars, could result in an $80-120 million loss for Disney’s movie business during the current quarter. Disney shares fell 1% in after hours trading after the announcement. The company is still likely to make…

…f a growing market in health supplements that worth billions of dollars each year. The multi-center study, led by Michael Barry, MD, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, US, involved more than 300 men aged 45 and older who had moderate symptoms of enlarged prostate, including frequent urination and difficulty emptying their bladders. Men were randomly selected to receive a daily saw palmet…
Sep 29 2011 | Posted in
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…of cars through the darkness. Beyonce bought the van a couple of months ago, apparently in readiness for the birth, swapping her luxurious Maybach for the souped up motor. In true superstar style the 30-year-old has pimped her ride to the max and spent a whopping $1 million kitting out the Mercedes vehicle. It has an engine big enough to power a large lorry – but has the soft drive of a lim…

Beyoncé showcased a collection of eye-catching confections, including a gold sequin-encrusted bodysuit adorned with a sparkling set of faux breasts as she opened her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in Belgrade, Serbia on Monday evening. Although Beyoncé, 31, started her career in duds designed by mother Tina Knowles, she enlisted the help of some famous friends while putting together the wardrobe for…

…ildren and seeing how precious life could be when she lost family to cholesterol complications and diabetes, she upped the ante and fitness became not just a priority but her life. Though a post dated 2008 claims she ran a gym in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, Ruby’s Fitness Gym proved an elusive establishment, untraceable on the web. What is certain however, is that this great-grandmother’…
Jun 20 2012 | Posted in
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z have welcomed a baby girl – their first child, it has been reported. Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s daughter has been named Blue Ivy Carter, according to eonline.com. It was reported that Beyoncé, 30, gave birth to her daughter by caesarean section at Lenox Hill hospital in New York last night and the website said “multiple sources” have confirmed the news. Meanwhile, celebrities have alre…

Rich Ross, the head of Disney film-making studio, has resigned as chairman a month after the film John Carter became one of the company’s biggest flops. The 15-year Disney veteran revealed his move by email: “I no longer believe that the chairman role is the right professional fit for me.” Rich Ross, 50, became chairman in 2009. He was previously the president of the Disney Chan…
Apr 21 2012 | Posted in
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…by slowing the pace down for Halo, which sees snippets of her outfits, ending with Beyonce in the blue catsuit sitting with her eyes closed on stage. Beyonce’s tour kicked off in Serbia on April 15 and is set to resume in Paris on Wednesday night. The 65-gig tour comes to the UK on Friday and will arrive in the U.S. in June….
Apr 24 2013 | Posted in
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Beyoncé is said to have a list of specific requirements for every venue on her Mrs. Carter world tour and her mandate includes alkaline water, new toilet seats and bizarrely red toilet paper, according to reports. Beyoncé, 31, has also requested that all her crew members wear 100% cotton, her water is chilled to 21 degrees and served through $900 titanium straws and she has access to hand carved…
May 3 2013 | Posted in
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Barack Obama has already held more re-election fundraising events than every elected president since Richard Nixon combined, according to figures to be published in The Rise of the President’s Permanent Campaign by Brendan J. Doherty. Barack Obama is also the only president in the past 35 years to visit every electoral battleground state in his first year of office. The figures, contained in The…

…daughter last month in a simply striking red dress to showcase her enviable figure without a hint of an unwanted lump or bump Jay-Z, 42, took to the stage in a bow tie and dinner jacket, flanked by a 36-piece orchestra. Not only did he deliver with songs Public Service Announcement, Thank You and Most Kingz, Jay-Z was also joined by Alicia Keys for a rendition of their epic track Empire State of…

…babies and sleep 12 people. Internet rumors claim that Beyoncé has given birth to a baby girl in New York Friend and fellow singer Alicia Keys gave birth to her son Egypt at the same hospital back in 2010. Twitter has been abuzz with gossip and congratulations in relation to the birth rumors. Director and choreographer Adam Shankman tweeted: “Not meaning to start anything…but…did Beyo…

Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé’s newborn, has been seen in public for the first time during a lunch outing today in New York. Blue Ivy was wrapped in a black baby blanket, with what appeared to be a black scarf covering her face and Beyoncé made sure to protectively wrap her arms around the infant. Beyoncé, 30, dressed casually in black leather trousers, sunglasses and boots. She wore a black cap on he…

200 passengers aboard a JetBlue flight diverted because of the unusual October snowstorm were forced to wait on the grounded plane for more than 7 hours with no food, water or working bathrooms. At this moment, federal authorities are investigating why passengers aboard JetBlue flight 504 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Newark, New Jersey, were kept on the tarmac in “disgusting” con…
Oct 30 2011 | Posted in
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How to lose weight in a healthy way Weight loss is not easy as part of a busy life. Healthy eating isn’t always possible if you are on the move constantly. Neither is fitting 2 hours in the gym everyday however if you can make sure to get some whey protein at www.hollandandbarrett. So, every bit of assistance in weight loss helps. That’s where acai berry supplements come into p…
Dec 21 2011 | Posted in
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…ormone changes occur. But, unlike hormone replacement therapy (HRT), the anti-ageing pills do not have to be prescribed and can be bought over the counter or online at an average cost of £1- 2 ($1.5 – 3) a day. Dr. Daniel Sister, President of the International College for Anti-Ageing, Nutrition & Aesthetic Medicine, who is one of the experts behind this new generation of pills, says: “As we ag…

, made from a cocktail of herbal ingredients including cactus leaves, prickly pear and seaweed, claim to speed up metabolism to burn fat while suppressing appetite Meratol claims to help shift between 3 and 5 pounds a week and was used by Lauren Goodger to shed her excess weight. Lauren Goodger said: “I’ve taken a lot of herbal diet tablets and some can make you feel a bit shaky but on Merat…
Mar 22 2013 | Posted in
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When many people hear the word creatine, they may think of a supplement used to improve various functions of the body. However, many do not realize that it is actually already found in the body. In fact about 95% of all creatine in the human body is stored in the muscle tissue. As a supplement, creatine can be taken to increase the levels of creatine found in the muscle tissue. As a result you wi…
Jun 12 2012 | Posted in
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After days of speculation, according to E! News, multiple sources have confirmed to them that Beyoncé is expecting her second child with Jay-Z. Suspicions were first sparked by the careful camouflage of the Givenchy gown Beyoncé, 31, wore to attend the Met Ball in New York. The high waisted bodice with a detailed pattern made it hard to see the superstar’s actual shape. But it was when Beyo…
May 17 2013 | Posted in
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…hich is a major producer of xylitol thanks to its high numbers of birch trees – xylitol lozenges are popular. “The lozenges have about 100% xylitol, but in the chewing gums you’ll get only about 30%,” says Dr. Nigel Carter. “Many dentists now recognize the benefits of xylitol and encourage their patients to use it.” He adds that many European countries use xylitol in sweets instead of sugar…
Nov 23 2012 | Posted in
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…of possessing child porn material, Vasys mentioned. After a tip-off from a neighborhood weapon shop, Killeen police force detained Abdo at a traffic stop Wednesday, Vasys stated. Two years ago, during 2009, that very same Texas army base had been the target of the firing spree that mortally wounded 13 individuals. Nidal Hasan had been charged with those killings. He’s yet another Muslim Amer…

ce to show excess levels of additional protein taken over a long time can cause health problems. They believe people can get enough protein naturally from things like chicken and milk. Richard Cook is 22 and a student from Chesterfield. He has been taking supplements for four years but says he had a bad reaction to one of them. “It felt like I was on drugs. I was shaking and I got angry. It…
Sep 3 2012 | Posted in
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ng glasses to work-out on the beach on Wednesday. However, her more conservative and smarter style failed to distract from her sexy curves as she did some strenuous lunges on the sand. Kim Kardashian, 31, displayed plenty of cleavage in a black sheer tank top, which she paired with tight leggings, that in turn highlighted her famous derriere. She has admitted that she has put on weight, and tells…
Oct 3 2012 | Posted in
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ristian Grey’s brother – went up by 14%. If any Downtown Abbey fans received visits from the Stork this year, they may be mutually held responsible for an increase in the names Branson (by 32%), Charlie (23%), Elsie (29%), and Daisy (27%). Names Edith, Sybil, Robert, Cora, Isobel and Violet also rose. Biblical names fall out of favor in US as top 10 boys and girls names revealed Perha…
Dec 31 2012 | Posted in
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