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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 ...

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 ...

Andhra markets GAME city at Cannes

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:02 -0400

Riding on its extensive cinema industry, which produces one of the largest number of films in India, the government of the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is keen to use the latest technological innovations in the industry to create skill development and employment opportunities for its youth. "We are planning to set up a GAME city which will serve as the hub for Gaming, Animation, Media ...

Maarty Broekman wants to work with Alesha Dixon

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:01 -0400

Music reality TV show "Britain's Got Talent" contestant Maarty Broekman says he wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon. The eccentric Dutchman auditioned shirtless - he came dressed in a red leather jacket and sequinned leather trousers. He impressed the judges when he sang classic tune "Backdoor Lover". "Maybe Alesha and I can write music together. I'll wait for that day, after I win the ...

Kesha gives underwear a miss at awards night

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:02 -0400

Peter Andre hunting for two pads

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400

Singer Peter Andre is hunting for two houses - one for his work and the other for his children. "I've decided to buy two new homes - a flat in London and then a house with lots of land between where I live now and Brighton," femalefirst.co.uk quoted him as saying. "The reason for this is that I'd like somewhere to spend time with the kids out in the country, within easy reach of their school," ...

Love scenes are judged Michael Douglas

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400

Hollywood actor Michael Douglas says it is tough filming love scenes for any movie because everybody judges them. He has shot a gay love scene with actor Matt Damon in his forthcoming film Steven Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra". The 68-year-old believes that the cast, crew and eventually moviegoers are more critical of love scenes because everyone can relate to the acts, as opposed to ...

Heather Graham fan of Gwen Stefanis adventurous style

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:30:01 -0400

Actress Heather Graham loves how singer Gwen Stefani experiments with style. "I love watching what Stefani wears. She's adventurous and looks like she's having fun. I really enjoy people who are perky and don't care. She just goes for it, marching to her own drum and having fun with clothes," femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying. The 43-year-old actress will be seen in "Hangover ...

Chris Bown getting close to Chloe Green

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:20:01 -0400

Singer Chris Brown is reportedly "growing close" to retail heiress Chloe Green. The two have been spending time together. "Green met Brown last year when he serenaded her at her dad's 60th birthday party. She was always a big fan and thinks he's really hot," mirror.co.uk quoted a source as saying. "After he split with Rihanna and she split from Marc (Anthony), they've been spending more time ...

Miley Cyrus shows off body in revealing one-piece for comeback song

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:03 -0400

Miley Cyrus has stripped off to a sexy and revealing swimsuit to promote her comeback single. The singer, who appears in a promo shot for new track 'We Can't Stop', can be seen posing seductively in a black plunging one-piece while staring sideways at the ground, the Sun reported. The 20-year-old beauty announced the title of the song, which is from her upcoming fourth studio album and produced ...

Justin Biebers Baby song named highest-certified single in US history

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:02 -0400

Justin Bieber's hit single 'Baby' has helped him beat Sir Elton John to the title of the highest-certified song in US history. The singing sensation's famous track, which has gone platinum 12-times since its release in 2010, has won over the Rocket Man's 'Candle in the Wind/Something About the Way You Look Tonight', which went 11 times platinum in 1997, Contactmusic reported. The teen icon's ...

MJ did not sign Conrad Murrays AEG Contract

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:02 -0400

Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray, who is currently serving time for involuntary manslaughter, never received any money from the superstar's concert promoters as the late singer died before signing on the medic's contract. Murray's employment conditions have come under heavy scrutiny as the King of Pop's mother, Katherine Jackson, has allegedly claimed that Aeg executives were ...

Mary J. Blige hit with $3.4m tax bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:02 -0400

American singer Mary J. Blige has been slapped with a 3.4-million-dollar bill by Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS filed a federal tax lien against the 42-year-old singer, claiming that she failed to pay all her income taxes for 3 years 2009 (574,907.30 dollars), 2010 (2,203,743.53 dollars) and 2011 (647,604.60 dollars), TMZ.com reported. Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey has claimed ...

Reggaeton star Yomo unhurt in shootout

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:20:03 -0400

Puerto Rican reggaeton star Yomo was unhurt in a shootout that occurred Monday on a busy highway in San Juan in which a woman who was traveling with the singer was wounded multiple times, police said. Authorities said that the 32-year-old singer, whose real name is Jose Alberto Torres Abreu, was in an automobile with several other people when unknown gunmen opened fire on the vehicle near the ...

Justin Timberlake is in demand on Cannes red carpet

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:02 -0400

Teenage girls went wild when singer and actor Justin Timberlake stepped onto the red carpet at Cannes as part of the team that made the Coen brothers' movie "Inside Llewyn Davis". Hundreds of girls waited hours Sunday to catch sight of Timberlake, some with the singer's name written across their bosoms. Hearing the screams for an autograph of their idol, he spent a fair amount of time signing ...

Rochelle Humes delivers girl

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:02 -0400

The Saturdays singer Rochelle Humes has become a first-time mother after giving birth to a baby daughter. The 24-year-old welcomed a baby daughter, her first child with fellow British pop star Marvin Humes of boyband JLS, reports contactmusiccom. Proud dad Marvin took to Twitter to share the happy news. "This morning we welcomed our baby girl Alaia-Mai Humes. Mum is doing great and baby is ...

Teen Dies of Cancer After Touching Millions With Song

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:15:07 -0400

Zach Sobiech, an 18-year-old whose battle with cancer became a global story, has died. The Minnesota native became famous when his song "Clouds,rdquo; which is about facing death, became a viral sensation on YouTube, topping 3 million views. The song was originally released in December of last year. The video was so popular that a group of celebrities were inspired to create a video ...

Spears under fire for giving toy gun to son

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:10:01 -0400

Singer Britney Spears is facing criticism for allowing her 6-year-old son Jayden to play with a large toy gun. A not-for-profit gun-control group is outraged after Jayden was photographed aggressively pointing the toy weapon at people during the family's stay at the Four Seasons hotel in Westlake Village, California May 4, reports contactmusic.com. "As parents, it is our responsibility to set a ...

Leona Lewis keen on adoption

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:20:01 -0400

Singer Leona Lewis says she would prefer to adopt a child in future rather than having any of her own. "I will definitely adopt children. I'm not sure if I want my own," The Times newspaper quoted Lewis as saying. The 28-year-old, who rose to fame after winning the third season of "The X Factor" in 2006, credits her mother Maria for giving her a sense of independence, reports contactmusic.com. ...

Zach Sobiech whose goodbye song Clouds touched millions has died

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:14:09 -0400

Zach Sobiech, a terminally ill Minnesota teenager who touched the hearts of millions of people with a farewell song he wrote to his family and friends, died Monday morning. When he was told that a rare form of bone cancer had left him with only a few months to live, ...

Singer George Michael under observation for head injuries

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:49:08 -0400

LONDON (Reuters) - British singer George Michael remains in hospital under observation for head injuries, five days after a car accident, his publicist said on ...

Justin Biebers monkey Mally becomes German state property

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:49:08 -0400

BERLIN (Reuters) - A monkey which belonged to popstar Justin Bieber has become German national property after the singer failed to provide authorities with the documents needed to reclaim the pet seized by customs ...

Khloe Kardashian Odom yanks T-shirt after Gov. Andrew Cuomo threatens legal action

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:50 -0400

Apparently New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has no patience for copy cats. Cuomo's office issued a cease-and-desist letter to reality stars Khloe Kardashian Odom and her husband Lamar Odom on Monday after the administration became aware of a T-shirt being produced by the couple's fashion label that looked eerily similar to the logo used by the New York Department of Agriculture. The couple ...

FCC proposing to allow more sex and profanity during kids’ television viewing hours

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:50 -0400

If you thought that our television channels were already saturated with enough sex, vulgarity and profanity, you may want to brace yourself - the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing changes to its guidelines that would allow more racy content to infiltrate the small screen during hours when kids could tune in. A public notice posted on the regulatory agency's website last ...

Pandora Premieres Offers On-Demand Music Before It’s Released

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:47 -0400

heats up , Pandora has just launched a new channel that lets you listen to new albums before they’re official released. It’s called Pandora Premieres, and the company says it’s a new way to discover music on the site. Pandora Premieres lets users stream entire albums from both established and emerging artists for free. You can stream any track at any time, as many times as you ...

Singer Sues McDonald’s For Destroying Her Voice

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:46 -0400

piece of glass –which she says was bigger than a penny–and that it has ruined her singing voice. Jaqueline Simpson says she was a soprano for a gospel group and can no longer hit the notes she used to be able to. She also says her speaking voice was affected and is suing the company for an undisclosed amount. "Now when I sing, I have a hoarse, rattly voice," she told ...

Cannes Crime Spree Continues With More Burglaries Physical Attacks

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:31 -0400

PHOTOS: Radiant 'X-Men' Star Fan Bingbing Honored at Glittery Cannes Fest "In the span of an hour they had gotten into the house through the roof and gone through all of our rooms," said Khanna. "They only took cash, laptops, iPads and women’s jewelry but left our passports and credit cards. They were very professional." Khanna’s group reported the ...

Oklahoma Tornado How the Morning Shows Are Covering

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:30 -0400

UPDATED: "Today," "Good Morning America" and "CBS This Morning" lead with coverage of the aftermath of the deadly storm that ripped through the town of Moore, killing 24 and injuring at least ...

Independent Study Fools Gold Records

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:49 -0400

"Independent Study" is a new column that will profile a different independent label every other Tuesday. Its focus is on companies less than a decade old that are defining the DIY ...

Kate Hudsons Hair-Raising Photo Shoot See the Star Get Caught in the Wind

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:37 -0400

almost got swept away!During a photo shoot in Beverly Hills last Friday, the 34-year-old had quite the hair-raising experience when a gust of wind blew into the picture.But clearly the blond beauty found the humor in ...

Will Smith Raps Summertime on the Late Show—Watch Now

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:36 -0400

Of course, before he was a Hollywood megastar, Smith made a name for himself as a highly successful hip-hop star. While his last musical venture was the 2005 ...

Justin Bieber Instagrams Bro Pic With Chris Brown Focuses on Music Journals

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:35 -0400

In the quintessential bro shot, Breezy, 24, wraps a tatted-up arm around his pal's shoulder. Biebs, wearing gold chains and a V-neck, puts on his cutesy "Look-who-it-is" face and points ...

Lily Allen Poses With Flower Named After Her at Chelsea Flower Show

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:35 -0400

got quite the flattering tribute on Monday when she attended the Chelsea Flower Show in London, where gorgeous flora were on verdant display.And, turns out, one of those full-bloom flowers was named after ...

Grimley Brolly comments were too personal

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:02 -0400

Armagh football manager Paul Grimley feels Joe Brolly crossed the line with some of his pre and post-match comments during RT Two's live coverage of Armagh's Ulster SFC defeat to Cavan.RT pundit Brolly, who is no stranger to making controversial remarks, did not hold back as he lambasted Grimley and his team for their lacklustre showing in the Championship opener at Kingspan Breffni ...

PFA to investigate Di Canio fines system

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:02 -0400

Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor has confirmed the union has been contacted by Sunderland players about their manager Paolo Di Canio and that it is investigating the recent fines issued by the Italian.Di Canio, appointed as successor to the sacked Martin O'Neill in March, has been speaking publicly about what he sees as a lack of discipline among the ...

Gilmore Apple tax avoidance report not an issue for Irish govt

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:01 -0400

The Tnaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore says a US senate report which found Apple used Ireland to avoid paying tens of billions of euro in tax is not an issue for the government.Gilmore says the matter relates to international agreements and is nothing to do with the Irish Taxation system.He was responding to questions after a US Senate committee report found Apple exploited a ...

Ivanisevic French not Murray focus

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:01 -0400

Andy Murray has been advised to skip the French Open to focus on Wimbledon by serial SW19 runner-up-turned-champion Goran Ivanisevic.Croatian Ivanisevic reached three Wimbledon finals - in 1992, 1994 and 1998 - before winning in south west London 12 years ago, and he believes Murray's chances of claiming a home grand slam victory will improve by missing Roland Garros if there is any doubt ...

Ferguson spurred on by title defeat

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:43:00 -0400

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he was convinced Manchester United would regain the Premier League title from their local rivals on the very day they lost out last year.Manchester City became league champions thanks to an injury-time goal to deny United - who had thought they had won the trophy after winning at Sunderland.Instead, City claimed the honours - but only setting the stage for United to ...

Our guide to this summers Middle Eastern music festivals

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:44 -0400

When was the last time you saw Najwa Karam and Deep Purple on the same bill? Such is the magic of the Mawazine, one of Africa's largest music festivals bringing the best from the East and West. Held in various venues across the Moroccan capital of Rabat, Mawazine returns for its 12th edition with big names catering to tourists and the locals. With impromptu street shows and art workshops, ...

Eminem’s song publisher sues Facebook and ad agency saying they appropriated 1 of his tunes

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:22 -0400

Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs.Eight Mile Style filed a federal lawsuit in Detroit on Monday, alleging that a Facebook ad that was broadcast online last month copied music from Eminem's 2000 ...

Celebrity chef Curtis Stone says son inspired latest cookbook

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:40 -0400

By Dorene Internicola NEW YORK | Tue May 21, 2013 10:00am EDT NEW YORK May 21 (Reuters) - Celebrity chef, author, entrepreneur and television personality Curtis Stone said fatherhood provided some of the inspiration for his fifth cookbook, "What's for Dinner? Delicious Recipes for a Busy Life." "I'm a new Dad," said Stone who has appeared on TV shows including ...

Ben Folds Five Play Brick in Concert on Reunion Tour

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:35 -0400

Since they reconvened last year, Ben Folds Five have been wowing audiences, as evidenced by this stirring performance of their 1997 ballad "Brick." Shot live at the Warfield in San Francisco this past January, it's the video version of one of 15 audio tracks that appear ...

Music Review Singer Laura Mvula enchants on debut

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:57:18 -0400

Laura Mvula, "Sing to the Moon" (Columbia Records)Infused with a range of influences, including African folk and modern pop, English-born singer Laura Mvula is distinctively different on her debut album, "Sing to the Moon." Comparisons to Nina Simone and rising Scottish newcomer Emeli Sande have already been made, but Mvula shouldn't be compared to anyone.The opening ...

RK Films Awara to be grandly revived by Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:55:57 -0400

Entertainment News: With the remake of "Awara", the Kapoors' illustrious home banner RK Films would be grandly revived. Rishi Kapoor and his actor son Ranbir are getting ready to step into the former's grandfather Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor's roles in an "Awara" ...

Singer Sues McDonalds Gospel Singer Claims Glass in Chicken Sandwich Ruined Her Vocal Chords

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:48:30 -0400

Customers enter a McDonald's restaurant in Los Angeles on Monday, July 28, 2008. A singer is suing McDonald's after she swallowed a piece of glass that was inside her chicken sandwich, according to reports.Gospel singer, Jacqueline Simpson, has claimed that she bought a meal from the fast food restaurant in 2010, but that as she was eating her chicken sandwich from the chain she ...

Pistorious brother cleared of culpable homicide

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:47:18 -0400

The brother of accused murderer and Olympian Oscar Pistorius cried tears of relief as a magistrate acquitted him of culpable homicide in the death of a woman in a car accident.The magistrate ruled that Carl Pistorius was not negligent and that Maria Barnard was riding her motorcycle too fast when she crashed into the back of his vehicle in 2008. Pistorius' stepmother and sister hugged him in ...

Hannibal Hugh Dancy Interview - Meet Jack Crawford

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:32 -0400

Nothing gets passed this guy.Matrix star Laurence Fishburne plays Jack Crawford, Head of the Behavioural Science Unit and the man responsible for bringing Will Graham back into the criminal fold.Hugh Dancy, who plays Will in the show, tells us more about the character in our exclusive interview video - watch the feature and then record the show now using the buttons at the top of this ...

Singer deals with notoriety after botching anthem

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:40:39 -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 ...

ILL SEE YOU AGAIN Teen Who Wrote Farewell Song Loses Cancer Battle

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:16 -0400

A Minnesota teen who penned the heartbreaking song "Clouds" after learning he had terminal bone cancer, reaching millions around the globe after his performance went viral on YouTube, has died. "Maybe someday I'll see you again," Zach Sobiech sang in a performance initially recorded on his cellphone, then recorded in a studio with professional musicians. "We'll ...

Teen who penned moving farewell song Clouds loses battle with cancer

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:13 -0400

How ‘Dune’ almost prevented ‘Star Wars’ from ever being

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:30:12 -0400

Cannes, France – Remember how bad the movie "Dune" was? Well, it didn't have to be that way. The film, directed by David Lynch in 1984, was so terrible, David Lynch eventually took his name off of it. But Lynch wouldn't have had a chance to direct "Dune" if its original director had been able to get it made back in the mid-1970s. That man's name ...

Cannes Kino Lorber Takes Competition Entry ‘Touch of Sin’ for U.S.

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:54 -0400

Cannes Film Festival 2013 Kino Lorber took the title for the U.S, Cineart bought it for Benelux, and AMA grabbed it for Greece. Previously, Ad Vitam had purchased the movie for France, Arrow acquired it for the U.K., Golem has it for Spain, Midas for Portugal and Filmswelike found it likeable enough for Canada. In addition, MK2 is in final negotiations for Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, Korea, ...

Cannes In a Better World Girl with Dragon Tattoo Producers Unite for Viking Epic

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:54 -0400

Cannes: Zentropa Unveils Teaser Poster for Lars von Trier's 'Nymphomaniac' The book, one of the Sweden's best-selling novels, has been translated into 24 languages. It is the story of Red Orm, a 10th-century Norseman living in the pre-Christian nation of ...

The Last Days on Mars Cannes Review

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:29:53 -0400

Nineteen hours from the end of a six-month research mission to Mars, the eight-man crew of Tantalus Base is dealing with frayed nerves and homesickness for green grass and blue skies. They also feel the deflating sense of having achieved nothing during their time there except laying the groundwork for the incoming second team to make the discoveries and grab the glory. The establishing scenes ...

Lindsay Lohan Sued for $5 Million by Clothing Company Over Leggings Line

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:53 -0400

court-mandated rehab program , but now she's facing a different kind of legal drama.An apparel manufacturer that partnered with Lohan's leggings line 6126 is firing back at the ...

Brad Pitt Talks Conscious Choice to Stop Using Drugs Happy Family Life With Angelina Jolie

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:53 -0400

's June/July issue, the World War Z star opens up about his history with drugs and why he decided to move forward with his life."For a long time I thought I did too much damage-drug damage," he says. "I was a bit of a drifter. A guy who felt he grew up in something of a vacuum and wanted to see things, wanted to be inspired. I followed that other thing. I spent years f--king ...

Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join The X Factor

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:34 -0400

"The X Factor" will have a pair of fresh faces when it returns for a new season this fall on Fox. Singer Kelly Rowland and Mexican singer-actress Paulina Rubio have signed on as judges on the reality TV competition, Simon Cowell revealed on Monday night. The 32-year-old Rowland, who shot to fame with Destiny's Child, and Rubio, 41, will sit alongside Cowell, 53, and Demi Lovato, ...

Top wedding dress trends Gatsby glamour and more

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:34 -0400

Bridal fashion went from the aisle to the runway when the industry's top designers descended on New York last month to unveil (no pun intended) their Spring/Summer 2014 collections. Vintage glamour was one of the trends that took center stage, with column gowns and dramatic beading harkening back to "The Great Gatsby" ...

Dementia death toll hits new high in NI

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:28 -0400

The number of deaths from dementia in Northern Ireland hit a new high of 1,400 last year, it was revealed.People are living longer - to 76 on average - but more are suffering slow decline from conditions like Alzheimer's disease, official statistics showed.The overall death rate today is 40% lower than in the early 1980s.Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency senior statistician ...

Tulisa confirms no X Factor return

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:27 -0400

Tulisa has confirmed she will not be part of 'The X Factor' this year.The 'Young' hitmaker has finally ended speculation about her future as a judge on the ITV talent show by taking to her Twitter account to announce she will not return to the programme, and she is now planning to "do something different".She wrote: "Just wanted to let you all know that I ...

Leopardstown set for €3m takeover

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:27 -0400

Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin is to undergo a EUR3m makeover.Fifty jobs will be created during the works, which are expected to be completed next month.The existing grandstand was built in 1970, and management say the re-development will bring the racecourse up to international ...

Films with Arab themes hold sway at Cannes

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:50:53 -0400

Now that the first few days of catwalk bling and celebrity razzle-dazzle have died down, the Cannes film festival has returned to what it does best: showcasing strong, socially engaged cinema with a global ...

Where to get your music fix this summer

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:50:22 -0400

Rise Against Find Their Punk Path in Like the Angel - Song Premiere

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:47:28 -0400

's first single, "Like the Angel," which singer-guitarist Tim McIlrath notes is pretty true to the original with a few tweaks that super-fans will ...

Pharrell Williams Gets Happy on Despicable Me 2 Soundtrack - Song Premiere

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:47:27 -0400

2010 animated comedy . Starring Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig, the film is set to open in theaters on July 3rd. The soundtrack will be available for pre-orders starting June 11th, with its official release slated for June 18th. Along with his production work, Pharrell contributed three original tracks – one of which, "Scream," features Cee Lo Green. Here, get a first listen to ...

Eurovision song contest Russian foreign minister wades into voting row

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:16 -0400

Sergei Lavrov, the Russian foreign minister, has taken time out of a busy schedule that includes defending arms sales to Syria and criticising US policy around the world to wade into a growing scandal over ...

Eminems music publishers sue Facebook for copyright infringement over song used in advert

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:27:09 -0400

Eminem's music publishing company Eight Mile Style has launched legal action for copyright infringement over claims that Facebook used music in an advert that closely resembled an Eminem song without seeking ...

Broadways Spider-Man theatre bought by British group

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:41 -0400

Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark - has fallen into British hands after Ambassador Theatre Group brought its first theatre outside the UK.The owner-operator, the largest such company in Britain with about 49,000 seats across the country, has acquired the 2,000-seat Foxwoods theatre in New York through its subsidiary Lyric Theatre LLC for an undisclosed fee, reported to be between $60m and $70m ...

The Voice Judith Hill Gets Emotional Singing Her Former Mentor Michael Jacksons Song

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:37 -0400

Michael Jackson's "The Way You Make Me Feel," which hit close to home. Hill was a back-up singer, and featured performer, with the King of Pop. Hill told Levine that she worried that people might think she was taking advantage of her connection to her former mentor, but Levine told her that this was her paying tribute to a man who meant so much to her personally. While it was ...

Who Singer Helps Save Lives

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:16 -0400

As the legendary front man of The Who, Roger Daltrey has been entertaining fans across the globe for decades - but his latest project goes beyond the music, and into the lives of some very special fans here in America: Cancer patients. "I've been supporting a charity called Teenage Cancer Trust, which was started by my doctor, who recognized, within our system of medical care, that the ...

‘American Idol’ at a Cross Roads Next season to bring fresh judges many changes

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:15 -0400

The 12th season of FOX's famed "American Idol" wrapped on Thursday night, and although the most recent "Idol" installment brought new judges, talented contestants and some twists, the next season of the show may see even more changes. The reality singing competition has endured a perpetual ratings decline in recent years, hitting an all time low this season. So ...

Country star Toby Keith Tornado-ravaged Oklahoma hometown is strong and will persevere

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:15 -0400

OKLAHOMA CITY – Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado. Keith issued a statement saying Monday's tornado in Moore, Okla., devastated the community in which he grew up. The city has embraced Keith's celebrity and his name is on the Moore water tower. Keith says he remembers riding his bicycle ...

Dancing with the Stars Kellie Pickler shines and Aly Raisman tries pole dancing

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:15 -0400

It's down to just four couples competing on "Dancing with the Stars," and the battle for the coveted disco ball may be one of the closest ones in recent memory. "At the end of the day, it's about getting that mirror ball trophy," declared finalist Jacoby Jones at the top the show. Last week, Zendaya Coleman and partner Val Chmerkovskiy slipped dangerously down to ...

Cannes U.K.s Rainmark Films Partners With Germanys Beta for Nordic Crime Thriller

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:20:01 -0400

Cannes: U.K. to Get 'Sake-Bombed' The novel follows 82-year-old widower and ex-Marine Sheldon Horowitz who, having grudgingly moving to Oslo with his granddaughter and her Norwegian husband, witnesses the murder of a woman in his apartment complex. He rescues her six-year-old son and goes on the run, fearing that the Balkan gang responsible for the murder will return. Chased by the ...

Cannes Nymphomaniac Producer Reveals Graphics Are Used in Groundbreaking Sex Scenes

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:19:57 -0400

A producer for Lars von Trier's hotly anticipated two films tells THR of the sex scenes: "Above the waist it will be the star and the below the waist it will be the ...

John Malones Liberty Global Eyes Sale of TV Channels Arm

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:19:57 -0400

. It said a deal could be valued at $800 million-$1 billion, according to people familiar with the situation. If a deal is reached, it could come in the form of a full or partial sale or a joint venture, ...

Exclusive One Direction Teams With Nabisco For Multi-Brand Tour Sponsorship Marketing Blitz

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:18:16 -0400

One Direction's 2013 North American tour has been sold out for nearly a year, ever since tickets went on sale just months after the British boy band's American breakthrough in March 2012 when "Up All Night" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. But when the group hits the road June 13, it will have an equally huge brand partner in tow in the form of Mondelez ...

Publishing Briefs Sting One Direction Imagine Dragons Sign New Pub Deals

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:18:15 -0400

, who has had a relationship with the company for more than 16 years. The global agreement will cover all music publishing throughout Sting's solo career and from his time with the Police. It includes songs like "Fields of Gold," "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free," "Roxanne," "Can't Stand Losing You" ...

Dancing With the Stars Backstage Scoop Injured Val Chmerkovskiy Reveals That Show Almost Replaced Him

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:18:04 -0400

on Monday night's finale when the pair performed just hours after Val suffered a serious eye injury during their dress rehearsal. In fact, Val's injury was so serious that he immediately went to the hospital after he and Zendaya finished their interviews. And during our chat with the pair, Val revealed that producers were considering replacing him with another professional dancer just ...

New UK power plants carry low risk for Irish people study says

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:42 -0400

The Radiological Protection Institute said that eight new nuclear power plants being built in the UK carry a very low threat to the health of Irish people. The group carried out a study of the potential risks of these plants during their day-to-day operations, and in the event of severe accidents taking place.It found that they hold a risk of one in 33 million per year. However, CEO of the RPII ...

Local news channel reveals tornado dog rescue footage

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:40 -0400

Touching video footage of the moment an elderly woman was reunited with her pet dog amongst the rubble in Oklahoma has emerged.The pensioner, named in reports as Barbara Garcia, was being interviewed on live television next to the heap of debris that was once her home in the tornado-ravaged the suburb of Moore.She was describing her "game plan" to a journalist from KWTV, a channel ...

Ryder Cup captain McGinley opts for three wild cards

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:39 -0400

Europe captain Paul McGinley has announced he will have three wild cards for next year's Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.His predecessor Jose Maria Olazabal had just two selections to make for the 2012 match against the United States at Medinah, when he selected Nicolas Colsaerts and Ian Poulter.However McGinley will be given more of an opportunity to tailor his side with the addition of the third ...

New acts added to Electric Picnic line up

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:39 -0400

Twenty three new acts have been added to the Electric Picnic line-up with Robert Plant making a rare appearance.The Led Zeppelin front man will appear as Robert Plant Presents the Shape Shifters.Ellie Goulding will also lend her dulcet tones to the tenth anniversary gig - while Dublin band Little Green Cars will debut their number one album at the ...

Mila Kunis brings Ashton to meet her parents

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:38 -0400

Mila Kunis introduced Ashton Kutcher to her parents last weekend.The 'Ted' actress and the 'Two and a Half Men' star were spotted strolling through London on Saturday with Mila's mum Elvira and dad Mark, and they spent the evening watching 'Billy Elliot: The Musical' at the Victoria Palace theatre.The morning after, Ashton, 35, decided to cook up a traditional ...

Survivor recalls events as inquest into TitBonhomme tragedy opens

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:38 -0400

The sole survivor of the Tit Bonhomme tragedy off the west Cork coast last year has been giving evidence today at the inquest into the deaths of five men in the incident. The skipper and four crew members died when the trawler sank as it was returning to Union Hall at the mouth of Glandore Harbour in January 2012. The one man who survived - Abdelbaky Mohamed - has recalled being woken by a bang ...

Smith doesnt like being out of his depth

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:37 -0400

Will Smith can't swim.The 44-year-old actor's most embarrassing setback in life is never having learned how to negotiate deep waters, but insists he's not scared to get his feet wet as long as his toes can reach the bottom.Speaking on the Late Show with David Letterman in the US, Will said: "I can't swim. In inner City Philadelphia [where he grew up], there's not a ...

Brad swaps friends and recreational drug use for family life

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:37 -0400

Brad Pitt doesn't have many friends.The Hollywood heartthrob made a decision to shrink his circle of pals so he could spend as much time as possible with his wife Angelina Jolie and their six children - Maddox, 11, Pax, nine, Zahara, eight, Shiloh, six, and four-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - and he has never been happier.He admitted: "I have very few friends. I have a handful of ...

New northern Ireland prisoner ombudsman named

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:36 -0400

Tom McGonigle, a Criminal Justice Inspector, is to be the new Northern Ireland Prisoner Ombudsman.The 58,400-a-year appointment was confirmed today by the Justice Minister David Ford. Mr McGonigle takes over from Pauline McCabe at the beginning of next month.Mr McGonigle, 56, joined the Northern Ireland Probation Service in 1980 where he worked in a variety of custodial and community settings.He ...

Vodafone suffers revenues fall

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:17:36 -0400

Europe's economic woes were felt by Vodafone today after the mobile phone giant reported its first drop in annual revenues for seven years.Sales of 44.4bn (EUR51.8bn) for the year to March 31 were 4.2% lower than a year ago, despite benefiting from stronger trading in emerging markets and increased smartphone usage.Vodafone's service revenues in southern Europe slumped 11.6% in the ...

Baz Luhrmann gets last laugh at box office

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:28:21 -0400

AUSTRALIAN filmmaker Baz Luhrmann is used to getting mixed reviews, but he's having the last laugh with The Great Gatsby. The Australian-filmed Gatsby has received some lacklustre reviews from the critics, but it has opened with a box office bang. "This morning internationally we were No.1 in the world against Iron Man and Star Trek," Luhrmann said during an interview on 7.30 on the ...

Elementary Spoiler Pictures - The Story So Far

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:22:46 -0400

Click through our picture guide to see what's happened, and get a peek at what's coming up in the next brand new episode - Tuesday at 9pm, only on Sky Living ...

Hannibal TV Series - Gallery Of Pictures From The Show

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:22:40 -0400

, Dr Hannibal Lecter is brought to life on TV for the first time in our brand new psychological thriller starring Hugh Dancy (The Big C) as criminal profiler Will Graham and Mad Mikkelsen ...

Dutch author Bakker wins Booktrust foreign fiction prize

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:14:54 -0400

LONDON (Reuters) - Dutch author Gerbrand Bakker has won the 2013 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize awarded by Britain's Booktrust charity for "The Detour", a tale of infidelity, exile and ...

The Great Beauty Cannes Review

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:11:24 -0400

PHOTOS: Cannes Competition Lineup Features 'Behind the Candelabra,' 'Only God Forgives,' 'Nebraska' It was a deft choice casting the older Toni Servillo as a latter-day Mastroianni, Jep Gambardella, the suave journalist for a big Roman daily who is justly known as "King of the Socialites." Witty and urbane, but capable of being caustic and hurtful even to ...

Universal Music Australia Launches Label Services Arm

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:51 -0400

Universal Music Australia has launched a label services division. The new operation, Caroline Label Services, is based is Melbourne under its GM Tim Janes and label manager George Dalziel, both former executives at Shock. Meanwhile, Caroline/Spunk national publicist Gabrielle Ryan is based in Sydney. According to the company,Caroline's been established to "provide a flexible solution ...

Avril Lavignes Wedding Plans I Have the Dress

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:37 -0400

has her wedding dress already picked out."I sure do!" the bride-to-be beamed yesterday at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM in Las Vegas. "That was the first thing."Lavigne ...

Germany Justin Bieber were keeping your monkey

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:21 -0400

BERLIN Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany. Mally the Monkey was seized by German customs March 28 when Bieber failed to produce required vaccination and import papers for the animal after landing in Munich. He had until midnight Friday to produce those ...

Jury in April Jones trial shown skull bone fragments

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:11 -0400

The jury in the April Jones murder trial in Wales has been shown skull bone fragments which an expert says match those of a young girl.Mark Bridger denies murdering the schoolgirl in mid-Wales last ...

Syria claims hit on Israeli vehicle

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:11 -0400

Syria claims to have destroyed an Israeli vehicle that crossed the ceasefire line in the Golan Heights.It said troops destroyed the vehicle "with those in it." It did not elaborate, but said any attempt to infiltrate Syria's sovereignty will face "immediate and firm retaliation. "The Israeli military said earlier that gunfire from Syria hit an Israeli patrol on the Golan ...

Boateng set to join Fulham

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:10 -0400

Fulham are set to complete the signing of Ghana international Derek Boateng.The 30-year-old is a long-standing target of Martin Jol, who has attempted to bring in the Dnipro midfielder on several occasions before.Boateng's transfer had to be put on ice previously due to contract disputes with his Ukrainian club, but Press Association Sport understands a deal is now close to being pushed ...

Johnson a fan of Di Canios methods

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:10 -0400

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson is in favour of manager Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach to the job if it brings about an improvement in results.Di Canio, appointed as successor to the sacked Martin O'Neill in March, says there is a poor environment in terms of discipline at the Wearside club that needs changing, with the Italian fining seven members of his squad last week.Defenders ...

Deaths caused by smoking in home rivals road deaths according to study

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:09 -0400

The number of deaths caused by smoking in the home could be as high as road deaths - according to new research led by NUI Galway.The Europe-funded study shows that the concentration of pollution in the homes of indoor smokers is six times higher than the World Health Organisation's recommendation for general outdoor air quality.Children who live in such homes are seen as particularly ...

MEP Paul Murphy rips up property tax form in European Parliament

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:09 -0400

An Irish MEP has ripped up his property tax return in the European Parliament. Dublin Socialist Party MEP Paul Murphy posted a picture of the torn up document on twitter this morning. He was reacting to the news that Apple avails of a 2% corporation tax rate in Ireland.In a statement, Paul Murphy said that while major corporations are getting tax deals "the Irish government is engaged in a ...

Moscow claims Eurovision vote theft

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:09:09 -0400

Russia is investigating an alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.Foreign minister Sergey Lavrov was meeting his counterpart from Azerbaijan, a former Soviet republic which is trying to find out why its announced votes did not give any points to Russia.Azerbaijan's foreign minister, Elmar Mammadyarov, said the country's mobile phone operators reported that Russia's Dina ...

American Dreams in China trumps Iron Man 3 at box office

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:22:01 -0400

off the top of the Chinese box office charts in the week ending on Sunday.The film, which tells the story of a trio of entrepreneurs who establish an English language training service, has pulled in 108 million yuan (about $17.6 million) since its Friday debut, China Film News reported on ...

SKAA Displacing Apple AirPlay As The New Premium Wireless Music Standard

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:20:57 -0400

Dr. Dre to thank for that. The majority of the wireless audio products use either Bluetooth or AirPlay to connect the device to the speaker or headphone. The problem is that both of those standards fall short on quality and ease of ...

Singer in shock after road fall

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:17:21 -0400

The star was airlifted to hospital with a head injury following the accident on Thursday, although his publicist Connie Filipello passed his injuries off as "superficial cuts and bruises".But another driver who was behind the 49-year-old singer's vehicle has told The Sun she saw him lying on the road surface smeared with blood.Katherine Fox, 23, said he was wearing a ripped ...

Dannii joins Top Models stellar line-up

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:14:23 -0400

It’s official! The search for Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model is about to begin – and the competition's hotter than ever as Dannii Minogue joins the judging panel.Tune in to Sky Living on June 13th at 9pm as the Australian superstar joins Tyson Beckford and supermodel host Elle Macpherson in a bid to find a fresh-faced fashion beauty."I’ve really enjoyed ...

The Biggest Loser Season 11- Before And After Photos

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:14:22 -0400

These inspirational men and women have gone above and beyond the stress of the scales, shifting the pounds to transform themselves and be crowned The Biggest Loser ...

Behind the Candelabra Cannes Review

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:43 -0400

Live From Cannes: The Stars and Director of Cannibal Movie 'We Are What We Are' Helmer Jim Mickle along with cast members Bill Sage, Julia Garner and Wyatt Russell talk about remaking the gruesome Mexican horror movie of the same ...

Cannes Reese Witherspoon Stars in Devils Knot

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:03:43 -0400

With the Cannes Film Festival nearing the finishing stretch, the independent film business already is turning its attention to the fall festival circuit. One title that’s likely to make an appearance ...

Tech Giant Attempts to Steal Spotlight from Xbox Event

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:45 -0400

video in which it teases on its upcoming gaming console. We remind you that back in February, the giant held a big event on which it shared some details on its PlayStation 4. However, although it was a "release event," Sony did not actually show its latest gaming console. Instead, it offered a glimpse on its controller and the device's ...

Daniel Miller Says Mute Group Positioned for Growth Bolsters Exec Team

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:02:05 -0400

Two-and-a half-years have passed since Daniel Miller and his Mute brand split from EMI and returned to the "independent" community. Now, the British exec is confident his Mute group of companies is positioned for growth, and he's named two senior executives to his team to ensure that happens. Shirin Foroutanjoins as global managing director of the Mute group, while Dick ...

Tyrone annoyed at Rackard Cup venue

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:25 -0400

The Tyrone hurlers are annoyed at the venue for their Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final with Roscommon, following the CCCC's decision to fix the last-four tie for Athleague this Saturday.Tyrone came through the 'front door' route, winning all of their games to date, while Roscommon bounced back from a defeat to Donegal with a win over Louth last Saturday to ensure their place in the ...

200mph tornado leaves trail of destruction as death toll rises

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:25 -0400

More than 90 people are feared dead, including 20 children, after a huge tornado ripped through an Oklahoma town destroying scores of homes and a primary ...

Happy new ear campaign demand meeting with Taoiseach

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:24 -0400

The parents of deaf children who are campaigning for cochlear implants are demanding a meeting with the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.The Happy New Ear campaign said the Health Minister James Reilly has refused to meet them.The parents want reassurance from Minister Reilly that EUR7m will be ringfenced to pay for double implants.Currently children in Ireland who receive the treatment - only have cochlear ...

Leading barrister says government will need to rethink proposed abortion laws

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:23 -0400

A leading barrister said the government will need to rethink the proposed abortion laws when it comes to appeals such as if a woman is refused a termination under the suicide ground. Dr Simon Mills - who drafted his own abortion bill at the last oireachtas committee hearings - is appearing before the final day of hearings on the legislation. The draft heads of the bill allow for an appeal by a ...

Government urged to clamp down rogue construction operators

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:23 -0400

The government is being urged to clamp down on people who are working in construction while drawing the dole.According to the Construction Industry Federation, tax compliant contractors are losing tenders because they are being undercut by rogue operators.The CIF said that the black market economy is damaging the Exchequer and something must be done to tackle the situation.The Federation's ...

Alexandra Burke signs management deal in US

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:23 -0400

Alexandra Burke has signed a huge management deal in the US.The 'Bad Boys' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning the UK version on 'The X Factor' in 2008 - has reportedly signed with Kevin Liles, who helped launch the careers of Jay-Z and Kanye West.Alexandra reportedly jetted off to New York to start working with Kevin - a co-founder of Def Jam Records and former ...

Carroll enjoyed Hammer time

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:23 -0400

Andy Carroll maintains he has enjoyed every minute of his season-long loan at West Ham but the long-term future of the England forward remains unclear.Despite only scoring seven goals, the 6ft 3ins striker proved a popular signing and earned a recall to the England squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.However, with parent club Liverpool set to be holding out for a ...

Bank of Ireland eases mortgage hikes policy

Tue, 21 May 2013 06:01:22 -0400

The Bank of Ireland today partially backtracked on a steep rise in mortgage rates for customers who thought their repayments were fixed for life.It has written to 1,200 of the 13,500 homeowners facing sharp increases - despite taking out tracker deals linked to the historically-low Bank of England base rate - to tell them they will no longer be applied in their cases.The bank said the Financial ...

Prince signs new deal with record label Kobalt Music Group without giving up control over his rights

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:17:30 -0400

American singer Prince has signed a new deal with Kobalt Music Group to market and distribute his future work without giving up control over his rights, the company said on ...

Entertainment One reports 25 jump in profit growth

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:16:30 -0400

Entertainment One has reported a 25% jump in profit growth, helped by the release of the fifth Twilight film. Photograph: Summit Entertainment/Sportsphoto ...

Reina happy at Liverpool

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:25 -0400

Jose Reina admits he is flattered to be linked with a return to former club Barcelona but has again insisted he is happy at Liverpool, with whom he is under contract until 2016.Reina is one of the names being touted as a possible replacement for long-serving Barca goalkeeper Victor Valdes, who has told the Catalan giants he intends to leave the club and could sever ties this summer.The ...

Jay-Z denies Beyonce pregnancy rumours

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:25 -0400

Jay-Z has denied his wife Beyonce is pregnant.The hip-hop star apparently emailed a DJ in New York to try to silence the rumours.The whispering peaked last week when the 31-year-old cancelled a gig in Antwerp because of ...

Germany nationalises Bieber monkey

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:24 -0400

Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.Mally the Monkey was seized by German customs on March 28 when the pop star failed to produce required vaccination and import papers for the animal after landing in Munich.He had until midnight on Friday to produce those documents.Customs spokesman Thomas Meister said after offices opened following a holiday weekend that ...

Dancing On Ice to hang up skating boots

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:23 -0400

'Dancing On Ice' will end next year.The ninth series of the ITV skating contest will be the last, host Phillip Schofield - who fronts the show with Christine Bleakley - has confirmed.He tweeted: "Enjoy it while you can. Dancing on Ice 2014 will be the final series. And I can take up skiing again! ;) (sic)"Phillip's confirmation came after Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean ...

Doors founding member loses battle with cancer

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:23 -0400

The Doors' founding member Ray Manzarek has passed away.The legendary musician was at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany when he lost his long battle with bile duct cancer yesterday at the age of 74.In an announcement on their Facebook page, the band revealed he was surrounded by his wife Dorothy Manzarek, and his brothers Rick and James Manzarek.The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger ...

Body of Padre Pio to go on display

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:23 -0400

The body of Padre Pio will go on permanent display next month in Italy. His body, which is covered with a layer of silicone, will be displayed in a Puglian church, where the saint lived during his final years. The monk, who claimed he suffered from stigmata, will go on permanent display from June ...

Danny Healy-Rae set for TV

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:22 -0400

Danny Healy-Rae is to be the subject of a German documentary.The Kerry County Councillor came to the attention of the media there, after he called for rural dwellers in isolated areas to be allowed a higher drink-driving limit.The story gained international notoriety after some council colleagues supported his motion to raise the alcohol limit.According to ...

Call for information campaign on new climate change laws

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:22 -0400

The head of the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment has warned that new climate change laws need to be introduced in tandem with an information campaign.Hearings are taking place in Leinster House this afternoon where the Government will get feedback on the bill from a range of environmental groups.The new legislation aims to help Ireland become more environmentally friendly and to reduce our ...

Microsoft readies new Xbox as entertainment hub

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:01:42 -0400

Attendees play video games at Microsoft’s Xbox 360 display at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP FILE PHOTO SAN FRANCISCO--Microsoft offers a glimpse Tuesday at a new-generation Xbox as videogame consoles evolve into home entertainment centers and adapt to competition from smartphones and tablets. A tented stage ...

Microsoft hopes on Xbox to change entertainment style

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:55:18 -0400

(53 mins ago) Microsoft offers a glimpse Tuesday at a new-generation Xbox as videogame consoles evolve into home entertainment centers and adapt to competition from smartphones and tablets. A tented stage has been set up at the technology giant's headquarters in the city of Redmond in Washington State for an "Xbox Reveal'' event to play out just weeks before a major annual ...

Cannes Euro Studios Look to Benefit From Busy London Soundstages

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:50:45 -0400

European film studio facility operators in such places as Germany and Eastern Europe feel positioned to take advantage of a shortage of free studio space in London and attract big Hollywood productions in the second half of the year and ...

Sunflower Presents $500 grant is music to their ears

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:50:23 -0400

From left: Joanne Waters, president of Sunflower Presents; Dennis Burtt, Sunflower board member; Jamie Davis, Sunflower treasurer; Donna Eriksen, Sunflower past president; and Jeff DeMello, SOME board ...

New proposals reached on Croke Park II after overnight talks

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:43 -0400

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has said a new set of proposals has been reached between public sector unions and the Government on the Croke Park 2 agreement. Talks continued through the night at the Labour Relations Commission with health sector and teachers unions.Minister Brendan Howlin said that a new document is being distributed to all unions this morning and some unions ...

MS announces fall in profits

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:42 -0400

Marks and Spencer has announced a fall in full-year profits.They are down to 665m (EUR786m)- the lowest level in four years.The High Street chain has seen struggling clothing sales pull down its successful food ...

Professor Green Supporting The Stone Rose challenging

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:41 -0400

Professor Green has said that supporting The Stone Roses has been the most "challenging" moment of his career so far.The 'Read All About It' rapper was chosen by the indie band as one of the support acts for their reformation shows in Manchester, North West England, last year and admitted he was up against a tough crowd.He told Altsounds.com: "It was probably the most ...

George Michael falls out of car on busy motorway

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:41 -0400

George Michael was treated for minor injuries following an accident on the M1 last week.A passing motorist has revealed the 49-year-old was left covered in blood after taking a tumble from a silver Range Rover, which was driving at around 70mph as he tried to close its door properly.Katherine Fox, 23, said: "I saw blood everywhere and a man on the ground."I thought someone had run ...

Drugs crisis organisation call for decriminalisation of drug use

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:40 -0400

A drugs crisis organisation is urging the Government to treat drug use as a health issue instead of a criminal one.The Citywide Campaign group are holding a conference in Dublin today, looking at alternatives to our current drugs policies.Among the suggestions being discussed will be the decriminalisation of addiction, but spokesperson for Citywide Anna Quigley said that is not the same as ...

Six policemen killed by road bomb

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:40 -0400

A powerful roadside bomb has killed six policemen in Afghanistan's west, officials said.The officers' vehicle hit the explosives planted in the road they were driving on this morning in Herat province.District police chief Sher Agha said the explosion was so strong that the police vehicle was completely destroyed in the blast in Obey district.He said there were no survivors.The ...

Parents warned about letting their baby sleep in the bed

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:48:39 -0400

Parents are being warned sharing a bed with their baby increases the risk of cot death. A study from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has found that breastfed babies under the age of three months who sleep in their parents' beds - face a five-fold increased risk of cot death."For the first few months they have the baby in a cot beside the bed so that they can bring it ...

Lakeland teenager with rare cancer saying goodbye through song w...

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:44:05 -0400

< 200){ requestedWidth = 200; } For Zach Sobiech, life is crutches and chemo. It's making deals with God. It's taking 13 pills at a time without water. It's clumps of curly hair in the trash. It's crying in bed late at night and laughing with friends. It's declaring a ban on homework for his senior year at Stillwater Area High School. It's also finding ways ...

Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:35:40 -0400

CHICAGO (AP) -- As the guitarist strums and softly sings a lullaby in Spanish, tiny Augustin Morales stops squirming in his hospital crib and closes his ...

Two in custody in connection with murder of Cavan man

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:23 -0400

Two men remain in Garda custody this morning over the murder of a man in Cavan last year. 49-year-old John Kerins - a former Senior Detective - was found shot dead at his home in Cornaveagh on the outskirts of Bailieboro on the 9th of November 2012. At the time garda sources indicated they were looking into his links to a gang suspected of involvement in stealing machinery and drug dealing.Two ...

David seals open spot

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:22 -0400

England's Brian Davis was among those who booked their places at this year's Open Championship in the American leg of International Final Qualifying in Plano, Texas.The top eight players after 36 holes earned a spot at Muirfield this summer and Davis grabbed a share of fourth place on five under par, alongside American Scott Brown, with rounds of 66 and 69.The pair finished two strokes ...

Garcia not planning Woods apology

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:22 -0400

Sergio Garcia has no intention of instigating peace talks with Tiger Woods following their clash at the Players Championship.Paired together in a third round at Sawgrass, it took less than two holes for long-standing tensions to come to the surface with Garcia feeling he was put off on his approach shot to the second by crowd noise caused by Woods preparing for his own shot from the trees.Woods ...

Yahoo deal nets Tumbler head €194m

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:21 -0400

US tech giant Yahoo has snapped up Tumblr in a major US deal that will reportedly net the blogging site's 26-year-old founder a $250m (EUR194m) fortune six years after he started it.The $1.1bn deal makes New Yorker David Karp - who attended high school for only a year - the latest internet whizkid to scoop an astronomical windfall from a web start-up.The move will give Yahoo its own social ...

Committee to hear from junior health minister on proposed abortion laws

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:21 -0400

The final day of hearings on the proposed abortion laws will hear from lawyers and the junior health minister today. The Committee will then report back to the Government ahead of the final drafting of the proposed new laws. Yesterday psychiatrists differed on whether the coalition should be including the threat of suicide in the law. Last night medical experts outlined their views on possible ...

Lampard Mourinho is the best

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:21 -0400

Frank Lampard has hailed former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho as "the best" ahead of an expected return to Stamford Bridge this summer.The Portuguese seems set to succeed interim boss Rafael Benitez imminently after it was confirmed last night he will leave current employers Real Madrid at the end of the season.Lampard was part of Mourinho's successful Chelsea side between July ...

Inquest to begin into West Cork trawler tragedy

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:20 -0400

The inquest is due to open today into the deaths of five men who died when their trawler sank at the mouth of Glandore Harbour in West Cork over a year ago.The Skipper and four crew died when the Tit Bonhomme sank as it was returning to Union Hall on the 15th of January 2012.One man survived the sinking after spending over two hours in the water.The 21 metre long French-made trawler was returning ...

Coleen and Wayne Rooney welcome baby boy

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:20 -0400

Coleen Rooney has given birth to a baby boy.The 27-year-old star and her soccer player husband Wayne Rooney welcomed their second son into the world in the early hours of this morning and the pair have named the new arrival - a brother for three-year-old Kai - Klay Anthony.Tweeting shortly after giving birth, Coleen wrote: "At 2.11am our Beautiful Son .... Klay Anthony Rooney entered the ...

Apple accused of using Ireland as tax haven

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:19 -0400

Apple has been accused of using Ireland as a way of avoiding billions of euro in tax.A US senate report said the iPhone set up companies in Ireland which paid little or no tax on sales of the company's products outside America.The 40 page report said that Apple agreed tax at a rate of just 2% with the Irish government - well below the corporation tax rate of 12.5%.Apple executives will be ...

Scores killed by monster tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:44:19 -0400

A monstrous tornado at least a half a mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening neighbourhoods and destroying a school as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200mph.At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.The storm laid waste to scores of buildings in Moore, a community of 41,000 ...

The Hangover Part III Film Review

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:43:23 -0400

'The Hangover Part III' Clip: Do You Even Know What's Going On? The Wolfpack must hatch a plan to save Doug from certain death in a new clip for 'The Hangover Part ...

Backbeat Backstage at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:41:53 -0400

Miguel Lands on Fans in Dramatic Jump at Billboard Music Awards Billboard.com's ongoing backstage livestream provided plenty of second-screen action throughout the show, including chats ...

OMG TV Moments Bates Motels Shocking Finale Death Hawaii Five-0s Emotional Exit and More

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:41:47 -0400

Spoiler alert! We're about to dig into the biggest, most jaw-dropping moments from Monday night's TV. If you haven't yet watched a particular show, and don't want to be spoiled, skip to the next ...

Bikini Shot of the Day Demi Moore Flaunts Hot Body in Malibu

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:41:46 -0400

, in case you were wondering, has still got it. The 50-year-old actress proved age is nothing but a number yesterday while rocking a bikini at restaurateur Harry ...

Monstrous tornado tears through Moore Oklahoma

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:02:11 -0400

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to ...

Celebrity birthdays on May 21

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:00:21 -0400

Celebrity birthdays on May 21 Singer Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers is 72. Guitarist Hilton Valentine of The Animals is 70. Actor Richard Hatch (“Battlestar Galactica”) is 68. Singer Leo Sayer is 65. Comedian-turned-U.S. Senator Al Franken is 62. Actor Mr. T is 61. Actor Judge Reinhold is 56. Actress Lisa Edelstein (“House”) of 47. Actress Fairuza Balk (“The ...

Disaster city sends expert help

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:25 -0400

The Joplin tornado killed 158 people and injured hundreds more.On Monday Joplin put together a team of about a dozen police and firefighters to assist rescue efforts in Moore.Joplin city manager Mark Rohr said his community remembered the help it received in 2011 and felt an obligation to lend a hand in Moore.The team from Joplin will help determine areas in which Moore needs further help and ...

Dancing With the Stars Finale Voting Limited After Technical Difficulties

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:39:20 -0400

voting issue differs from its predecessor's in that the network recognized the problem before Monday’s broadcast and warned viewers that voting on ABC.com would be unavailable. "Voting on ABC.com is temporarily down but you can vote by texting, calling and on Facebook," the ...

Oklahoma Tornado Celebs React to Devastation Tweet Condolences and Ways to Help

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:37:42 -0400

Jason Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD, Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images, Shahar Azran/Getty Images Once again, in a time of tragedy Twitter has become a sounding board for thoughts, condolences and ways to give back."Text REDCROSS to 90999 to help Oklahoma tornado ...

Justin Timberlake Shows Barack Obama Something on His Smartphone—See the Awesome Pic

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:37:41 -0400

looking at?!The pair were photographed last month (takes a while for the pics themselves to clear national security, apparently) looking at something attention-grabbing on J.T.'s cell phone.But, as much as we'd love to say the duo pulled ...

CBS takes Mike Molly tornado-themed finale off air

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:37:21 -0400

NEW YORK CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple. The network said it replaced the comedy with a rerun on Monday out of sensitivity to victims of ...

Watch Miguel jumps lands on fan at Billboard Music Awards

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:37:19 -0400

Billboard Music Awards . The R&B singer was performing "Adorn" at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas when he attempted a jump-kick onstage and accidentally plopped on two fans, leaving one them a little ...

Tracy Lawrence concert to aid Boys and Girls Clubs

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:18 -0400

CHARLESTON - A concert by country star Tracy Lawrence in Charleston will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs in that city and in Parkersburg. The concert will be 7 p.m. May 31 at the Clay Center in Charleston, in the center's Maier Foundation Performance Hall. Tickets are $20, $25 and $50. Information about tickets to the Tracy Lawrence Boys and Girls Clubs Benefit Concert is available on the ...

PHS Choir to present concert

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:18 -0400

PARKERSBURG - The Parkersburg High School A Cappella Choir will present its annual free spring concert 7 p.m. Thursday in the school auditorium. Donations will be accepted at the doors, which open at 6 p.m. DVDs and CDs will be available for purchase. The choir under the direction of Pamela McClain will open with the national anthem followed by "Consecrate the Place and Day" by Lloyd ...

Photos Bruno Mars hosts post-Billboard Music Awards bash at The Bank Chris Brown Jason Derulo join party

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:56:15 -0400

at MGM Grand Garden Arena earlier in the evening. Mars, in his trademark fedora, posed for photographs before heading to his VIP balcony table with a group of friends. Mars sang his big ...

The Voice Recap Rock and Religion Dominate the Top Ten

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:35:51 -0400

PHOTOS: More Than Just Man Candy: Photos of Adam Levine Levine and Shelton entered the round with all three of their artists, while Usher and Shakira each had two. Here’s how the top ten singers hoped to turn a new ...

The Big C Postmortem Cathy Was Lucky and Unlucky at the Same Time

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:35:51 -0400

'The Big C' EPs: It Was Important to Give the Show a 'Proper Ending' It's over for Cathy Jamison. After four seasons, Showtime's cancer ...

Bates Motels Carlton Cuse on the Bloody Finale Season 2 Plans

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:35:51 -0400

A&E Renews 'Bates Motel' for Second Season Norma Bates may have just traded one set of problems for another during the freshman season finale of ...

One of the Few in Hollywood Who Can Say ‘No’ to Harvey Weinstein

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:10 -0400

You’re known as one of the few people in Hollywood that can say "no" to Harvey Weinstein. Is that difficult? You know, I am who I am, and I’m a very honest person. Harvey respects that about me, and he knows that when I argue with him, it’s not that I have a personal agenda; it’s what I feel is best for the company. I even had a little tussle with him yesterday, ...

Country Singer Chely Wright and Wife Welcome Identical Twin Boys

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:08 -0400

Gwissues , telling fans, "When gay couples have babies it's logistically a little different than when straight people have babies as we all know."She added, "We feel our entire relationship has been blessed. We feel lucky and ready to take on the challenges. We're excited to be parents and we hope we don't mess it up too badly!"Oh, we bet that Chely and ...

Denise Richards Talks New Show Twisted and Juggling Motherhood With Work

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:34:07 -0400

, and during the ABC and Disney International Upfronts on Sunday, she explained why this particular show makes her daily life a little less hectic."This show is actually great for a working parent because it's an ensemble, so I could work all day and then have three days off or go in for a scene, so I've been able to juggle things, so far, pretty good," Richards tells ...

Tasmanian Dad accidentally films his partner with his teenage son

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:31:52 -0400

A TASMANIAN man set up a video camera to capture paranormal activity instead filmed his partner engaging in a sexual relationship with his teenage son, a court has heard. The 28-year-old woman pleaded guilty to five counts of having sexual intercourse with a minor in Tasmania's Supreme Court, The Mercury reports. Crown Prosecutor Jackie Hartnett told the court in October last year the woman ...

Tom Hiddleston heads new Donmar Warehouse season as Hollywood stars make way for British talent

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:36:46 -0400

Hollywood imports are no longer required to make a buzz on the West End stage, the head of the Donmar Warehouse said, after unveiling a new Autumn season starring Tom Hiddleston and Jessica ...

Oklahoma Tornado Carrie Underwood Ellen DeGeneres Address Tragedy on Twitter

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:25 -0400

"Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen...it doesn't change how devastating it is when something does happen," the country superstar wrote on ...

Oklahoma Tornado Networks Scramble to Cover Deadly Storm

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:25 -0400

The networks are rushing to send their anchors and top reporters to Oklahoma to cover the aftermath of the 2-mile-wide tornado that left at least 51 people dead and another 120 injured ...

The Doors A Billboard Chart History

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:47 -0400

Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images 'The Doors' pose for a promotional photos circa 1966. Left to right - Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger and John ...

Courtney Stodden Doug Hutchison Celebrate Second Anniversary at Sexiest Place on Earth—Disneyland

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:40 -0400

...What are you going to do next?Disneyland, it is!The May-December couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary today at the famed theme park in Anaheim, Calif. Or, as Courtney, 18, put it, "I'm spending my anniversary at the sexiest place on ...

Angelina Jolies Double Mastectomy Dr. Oz So Proud of Actress for Confronting Health Risk and Taking Action

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:39 -0400

magazine "What Angelina did was take the information, which is scary at it's first glance, right? I mean, there's somebody telling you there's an 85 percent chance or more that you're gonna die of a problem," he said. "And then what are you gonna do about it? And that's the fundamental question we need to ask ourselves."Dr. Oz noted that people all ...

Justin Bieber Booed at Billboard Music Awards Understanding The Backlash

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:32:37 -0400

Milestone Award, presented by Chevrolet at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards, and Bieber actually saying something into the microphone onstage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In between were some perplexingly uncomfortable seconds. After taking hold of the trophy, Bieber swayed toward and away from the mic, unsure whether or not to cut through the strangely divergent chorus of yelps ...

George Strait Becomes First Musician to Notch 60 No. 1 Singles

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:25:08 -0400

ACM Awards 2013: George Strait, Garth Brooks to Pay Tribute to Dick Clark Strait’s "Give It All We Got Tonight," off his latest ...