Glenn Beck Leaving Fox News

Glenn Beck Leaving Fox... No one actually asked this... Actually, pie charts evolved from graphs... For the better...

When it was announced yesterday that longtime companions Glenn Beck and Fox News would be going their separate ways, a lot of people were left asking, Why?

It's common knowledge that Glenn Beck's show was facing a major advertiser problem, but as we've said many times, there's never one reason things go awry in this world. That's why God.... invented pie charts. Below we've broken down the different reasons Beck was forced to step down, so that you may have a fuller understanding of why your life has been inexorably changed

Glenn Beck Leaving Fox News

Hollywood - Lily Collins

Birthplace: Surrey, England
Birthday: March 18, 1989

Hollywood - Lily Collins - Lily Collins Cast as Snow White.

In real life, Lily Collins has already found her prince. She's dating Taylor Lautner.

On the big screen, though, the daughter of music legend Phil Collins will be waiting for one, as she's been cast as Snow White in Relativity Media's upcoming movie based on the Brothers Grimm story.

Collins will appear opposite Julia Roberts (as the evil stepmother) and Armie Hammer (as the aforementioned prince) in this "action-comedy" retelling of the classic tale, set for a June 2012 release.

There's actually another Snow White movie in the works and it also has a Twilight connection: Kristen Stewart has landed the lead role in Snow White and the Huntsman. Charlize Theron will also star.

April Fools Pranks

 

How to Prank your Roommate on April Fools?

 

 

April Fools Pranks

 

Video April Fools Joke on Celebrity

Video April Fools Joke on Celebrity chef Jon Ashton

Celebrity Chefs Falls for April Foold day prank.

 

 

Internet Rumors : Jackie Chan Dead?

Rumors : Jackie Chan Dead... Chan is in good company, joining a handful of celebrities – including Charlie Sheen – who have been the victims of online celebrity death hoaxes

Jackie Chan wants to set the record straight: Contrary to Internet rumors, he is, in fact, not dead.

"Jackie is alive and well," reads a note on the action star's Facebook page. "He did not suffer a heart attack and die, as was reported on many social networking sites and in online news reports."

Chan, 56, is working hard, however, continues the missive: "Jackie is fine and is busy preparing for the filming of his next movie."

Still not convinced? For those who require proof, Chan posted a photo of himself dated March 29 on his Web site showing him meeting with top Japanese officials.

The caption reads in part, "Jackie met with Yuji Kumamaru, Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong to discuss the details of the 'Love Without Borders 3/11 Candelight Gala,' " which will benefit the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Chan is in good company, joining a handful of celebrities – including Charlie Sheen – who have been the victims of online celebrity death hoaxes. 

Rumors : Jackie Chan Dead

Black Swan - Sarah Lane

Sarah Lane, a ballerina who was a dancing double for the Oscar-winning actress told EW that she was the victim of a cover-up that would mislead the public about how much dancing Portman actually did. (Lane is an American Ballet Theatre soloist.) She revealed that she did most of the moves and harder dance routines in the movie while graphics allowed Portman’s face to appear on Lane’s body

Sarah Lane, a body double for Natalie Portman in the movie “Black Swan,” has just responded to accusations that she didn’t have a significant role in the movie by revealing that Portman only did around 5% of the ballet dancing in the film.

The movie made Portman a huge star, winning numerous awards, but left her body double in the shadows.

Sarah Lane, a ballerina who was a dancing double for the Oscar-winning actress told EW that she was the victim of a cover-up that would mislead the public about how much dancing Portman actually did. (Lane is an American Ballet Theatre soloist.) She revealed that she did most of the moves and harder dance routines in the movie while graphics allowed Portman’s face to appear on Lane’s body.

This claim is in response to Portman’s fiance and a choreographer for the film stating that Lane did less significant work in the movie. They stated to the L.A. Times, that Portman performed around 85 percent of the movie.

Portman, however, never failed to admit her helpful body double, telling EW, “I do have a double for the complicated turning stuff.”

Black Swan - Sarah Lane

Oprah Favorite Things

Oprah's Favorite Things 2010. Oprah calls “heroes” of the audience and one school director said that the opportunity meant to her. “It was very interesting. People were screaming and jumping, and I really wanted to jump and scream myself, but I could not get up so quickly. It was just beautiful,” said Thomas

Oprah's Favorite Things 2010, Oprah with your favorite things, Oprah, Harriet Beecher with Mac & Cheese, Black Friday ads for 2010, oprahs favorite things 2010, favorite things, that Oprah would choose as her favorite things of 2010? Guaranteed whatever she chooses to end up on bestseller lists around the world, and a list of all want to be on.However, this list is a closely guarded secret, like the Oscars, no results are before they come out from the mouth of the owner.

ABC7 was a preview of the items, and here are some tips for you. One of them is climbing, one assumes that Oprah calls her a “love sandwich” and one quarter of a century in the making.

This show will be the first time Oprah will do anything in its 25-year history, and it will be devoted to a special group of people.

“We had a couple of paramedics in the standby mode because it is audience – I’ve seen a lot over the years, but I’ve never seen people act like that,” said Oprah.

Well who can blame them? They were the recipients of Oprah’s favorite things and the Queen talk said they deserved it, because they are people whom she calls “heroes.”

Source: abclocal.go.com

Oprah calls “heroes” of the audience and one school director said that the opportunity meant to her.
“It was very interesting. People were screaming and jumping, and I really wanted to jump and scream myself, but I could not get up so quickly. It was just beautiful,” said Thomas.

Black Eyed Peas pretend like they pop up from the world of snow and a lot of Oprah will appear as “Midwest version of the North Pole.”

Temporary Gold Tattoos

Temporary Gold Tattoos. Originating from Japan, the tattoos are created from 99 percent gold or platinum foil that is applied directly to the skin. Application takes around 10 minutes.

A business operating from the Burj Al Arab luxury hotel in Dubai offers temporary tattoos made from gold:

Starting at AED200 for a small gold tattoo and AED400 for an equivalent platinum one, the temporary tattoos have been available in the emirates for just two months.

Originating from Japan, the tattoos are created from 99 percent gold or platinum foil that is applied directly to the skin. Application takes around 10 minutes.

200 AED is worth about 54 US dollars.

Temporary Gold Tattoos

10 facts about kissing

The longest kiss in movie history was between Jane Wyman and Regis Tommey in the 1941 film, You’re in the Army Now. It lasted 3 minutes and 5 seconds. So if you’ve beaten that record, it’s time to celebrate! Laura Schaefer is the author of Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor: The Best and Worst Personal Ads of All Time.

 

Think you know a thing or two about kissing? You probably do. But the facts below are so off the beaten path, we’ll bet you don’t know them all — and they could come in handy. Not only could they provide some steamy “Did you know…?” small talk, but they’ll help you see all the benefits a satisfying liplock can bring into your life. Happy smooching!

1. Two out of every three couples turn their heads to the right when they kiss.

2. A simple peck uses two muscles; a passionate kiss, on the other hand, uses all 34 muscles in your face. Now that’s a rigorous workout!

3. Like fingerprints or snowflakes, no two lip impressions are alike.

4. Kissing is good for what ails you. Research shows that the act of smooching improves our skin, helps circulation, prevents tooth decay, and can even relieve headaches.

5. The average person spends 336 hours of his or her life kissing. 

6. Ever wonder how an “X” came to represent a kiss? Starting in the Middle Ages, people who could not read used an X as a signature. They would kiss this mark as a sign of sincerity. Eventually, the X came to represent the kiss itself.

7. Talk about a rush! Kissing releases the same neurotransmitters in our brains as parachuting, bungee jumping, and running.

8. The average woman kisses 29 men before she gets married.

9. Men who kiss their partners before leaving for work average higher incomes than those who don’t.

10. The longest kiss in movie history was between Jane Wyman and Regis Tommey in the 1941 film, You’re in the Army Now. It lasted 3 minutes and 5 seconds. So if you’ve beaten that record, it’s time to celebrate!
 

By Laura Schaefer, is the author of Man with Farm Seeks Woman with Tractor: The Best and Worst Personal Ads of All Time. 

10 quirky facts about kissing

Victoria Beckham Collection

No fuzz, no spectacle, just an enjoyable occasion to watch the newest creations which Victoria Beckham refers to saying: ” I wanted to focus on shapes and curves and I looked at the art of Brancusi

Victoria Beckham makes a statement with her new collection:” I want to celebrate a woman’s curves. I love a woman’s body and I want to make women feel and look fantastic”, said the ex-Spice Girl on US TV show The View. She seems to be much more interested in fashion than in going back to stage performances. Victoria Beckham turned to a designer career after a successful musical journey with Spice Girls. She now tries to improve her style with every collection she shows off.

As the designer explains, the color palette is of utmost importance as she wants women to feel special and to draw a certain type of attention on what they are wearing. Posh Spice is known to have several bag collections from famous designers. Their value is said to be around 2 million dollars. Although she is very confident in her designing skills and her impact on women, Victoria Beckham wouldn’t give up her favorite Hermes or Birkin Bag:” I have enormous respect and admiration for Hermes. I will not be trading in my Birkin! However, I will be carrying my own line of handbags as well”.

The international superstar presented her collection for spring/summer 2011 this week and the show was opened by a line of handbags. Beckham’s collection is defined by elegance and style. No fuzz, no spectacle, just an enjoyable occasion to watch the newest creations which Victoria Beckham refers to saying: ” I wanted to focus on shapes and curves and I looked at the art of Brancusi”.

Hollywood weighs in on fat people

"People in the movie business still want actresses who are idealized versions of women," veteran casting director Jane Jenkins said. "I think that adage that you can never be too rich or too thin still applies in Hollywood. The plus-size actress today would be a size 6 or a size 8."

Forget about all those scary-skinny stars -- fat is making a comeback in Hollywood. (Hollywood Reporter)

Like ABC's "The Bachelor," which spawned a spate of reality dating shows, NBC's "The Biggest Loser" has hatched a ton of weight-loss look-alikes. There's "Celebrity Fit Club" on VH1, "Too Fat for Fifteen: Fighting Back" on Style, "Obese" and "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" on ABC and "Thintervention" on Bravo. All feature contestants sweating, whining, quitting and reflecting.

And in a nod to "The Honeymooners," "Roseanne" and more recently "The King of Queens," the new TV season brings us "Mike & Molly," a Chuck Lorre sitcom on CBS that features plus-size stars Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell as regular (read overweight) people who meet at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.

"Nobody cannibalizes better than Hollywood," said J.D. Roth, co-creator of "Biggest Loser" who also produces "Obese" and is prepping "What's Eating You" for E! "As soon as something is working, there has to be 40 of them immediately. More is better."

"Thintervention," a recent entry into the weight-loss sweepstakes, garnered a respectable 1.2 million viewers in its premiere Monday. The show stars Jackie Warner, the high-powered fitness trainer from another Bravo show, "Workout." Like "Biggest Loser," "Thintervention" follows real folks who work out with Warner and attempt to lose 25-100 pounds.

"I think all these weight-loss shows are great," Warner said. "I love (Oxygen's) 'Dance Your Ass Off.' Those people have such joy in what they're doing. I think America has to have the information. I can't believe how confused America is about weight loss."

Dave Ehlers, managing director of branded-entertainment outfit ZenithOptimedia, said all the weight-loss shows provide "excellent vehicles" for advertisers targeting individuals who seek a healthier lifestyle.
Roth said "Biggest Loser" proved a hard sell at first.

"I had people say that fat people aren't attractive and that nobody wants to see fat people on television," he said. "I said, 'Well, do you know anyone who is fat?' 'Oh yeah,' they said, 'my mother is, my sister and brother is.' So, I told them that if everyone in this room knows someone who's in that situation, isn't that your audience?"

Roth knew what he was talking about. The National Center for Disease Control reports that 17% of kids and 34% of adults in the U.S. are overweight.

Despite the glut of similar fare, the popularity of "Biggest Loser" hasn't waned, and the show holds up when facing such ratings juggernauts as "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance." The eighth cycle premiered with 10.4 million viewers, its best performance to date.

"I do think that more and more people are focusing on weight as an issue and walls are being torn down; ratings have something to do with it," said Chad Bennett, vp brand development and production for "Biggest Loser" producer Reveille.

"Too Fat for Fifteen," which focuses on overweight teenagers, has attracted an average of 215,000 viewers, 50% more than Style's primetime average. The show stems from a documentary the cable network ran last year about Georgia Davis, dubbed "Britain's fattest teenager," and her attempt to shed serious pounds at Wellspring Academy in North Carolina.

"The way we tell these stories about real kids who have these weight issues is realistic. You're not going to see an immediate result," said Katie Buchanan, vp programing at Style. "The viewers can relate to the length of the journey and the highs and lows. Our network is all about transformation."

McCarthy, who spent 10 years on "Gilmore Girls," said she signed on for "Mike & Molly" because she was intrigued by the script's humor and its realism.

"It flips it back to the shows I grew up with like 'All in the Family' and 'Barney Miller' that all had people that looked like you," she said. "Everything wasn't so bionic. I liked this script because it allowed you to lose yourself in that world, because it was so real. Everybody didn't have a brand-new coat everyday or talk about having no money and walk in with a brand-new Mark Jacobs bag."

Mark Roberts, who executive produces "Mike & Molly" with Lorre, said the show is not necessarily about two overweight people -- it's about an ordinary couple who fall in love and the obstacles they confront each day.

"I wanted to do something with real people," he said. "People in most sitcoms live very unrealistic lives. Back in the days of Norman Lear, you had real people on television. We're hoping that real people with real issues are going to come back in style."

Despite the plethora of these shows, make no mistake: In Hollywood, thin always will be in.
"People in the movie business still want actresses who are idealized versions of women," veteran casting director Jane Jenkins said. "I think that adage that you can never be too rich or too thin still applies in Hollywood. The plus-size actress today would be a size 6 or a size 8."

Said Warner: "It's heart-breaking because everyone ends up succumbing to this overly thin image. The Kardashians were these voluptuous, curvy sisters who ended up succumbing to the image and losing weight."

Concert promoter sued over Michael Jackson death

Michael Jackson's mother and his three children filed a wrongful death lawsuit on Wednesday against the promoters of a series of planned concerts by the singer before his death last year.

The civil lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by Katherine Jackson, accuses promoter AEG Live of "putting its desire for massive profits" over the health and safety of the "Thriller" singer.

It said that AEG was liable for the actions of Jackson's personal doctor and alleged that the promoter had failed to provide proper life-saving equipment for Jackson.

"AEG's action and inactions led to Michael Jackson's death on June 25, 2009," the lawsuit said, accusing the promoter of negligence, breach of contract and fraud.

A spokesman for privately held AEG Live, a subsidiary of the Anschutz Entertainment Group, said he had not seen the lawsuit and could not comment.

Jackson died of cardiac arrest at age 50 in Los Angeles in June 2009 after returning from rehearsals just days before the planned start of 50 London concerts.

Los Angeles coroner's officials have ruled Jackson's death a homicide and said he died mainly from a powerful anesthetic used as a sleep aid, as well as other sedatives and painkillers.

"The purpose of this lawsuit is to prove to the world the truth about what happened to Michael Jackson, once and for all," Katherine Jackson's lawyer Brian Panish said in a statement.

The singer's personal physician Dr Conrad Murray, who was hired by AEG Live, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death and is awaiting trial in Los Angeles.

Jackson's family have previously expressed disappointment at the criminal charge against Murray, saying it does not go far enough. The singer's father Joe in June filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Murray but did not name AEG.

Kenny Ortega, director of the planned "This is It" series of concerts, was also named as a defendant in Wednesday's lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages.

The suit claims that Jackson appeared drugged and disoriented at rehearsals in the days before his death and that on June 24 he was shivering. AEG, it claimed, was aware of his condition but did not postpone any rehearsals or alter his "grueling schedule."

The civil action also seeks damages for emotional distress on behalf of Jackson's oldest son, Prince Michael, who the lawsuit said had witnessed his father injured and dying and "has suffered great trauma and severe emotional distress."

Jackson's sudden death caused a worldwide outpouring of grief and sent sales of his many hit records soaring after a career slump that had followed the entertainer's 2005 trial and acquittal on charges of molesting a young boy.