Chris Brown has opened up about his 2009 attack on Rihanna, saying that it is the “greatest regret” of his life. Although Chris Brown, 23, described the assault as a “mistake” he also admitted that the couple had moved on and Rihanna has “forgiven” him. Speaking to The Mirror, Chris Brown, who is desperately trying… Continue reading Chris Brown opens about his 2009 attack on Rihanna
Year: 2013
Seth MacFarlane blasted by Jewish watchdogs for anti-Semitic Oscars jokes
Family Guy comedian Seth MacFarlane found himself at the centre of more scandal on Monday in the wake of his controversial hosting of Oscars 2013. Seth MacFarlane caused outrage among viewers when his Ted alter-ego took to the stage at Sunday night’s ceremony with Mark Wahlberg, and told his co-star that if he “wants to… Continue reading Seth MacFarlane blasted by Jewish watchdogs for anti-Semitic Oscars jokes
Russia meteor trajectory tracked down
Astronomers have traced the origin of a meteor that injured about 1,000 people after breaking up over Ural mountains region in central Russia earlier this month. Using amateur video footage, they were able to plot the meteor’s trajectory through Earth’s atmosphere and then reconstruct its orbit around the Sun. As the space rock burned up… Continue reading Russia meteor trajectory tracked down
Copyright Alert System starts catching illegal downloaders
Internet users who illegally share music, movies or television shows online could soon receive warning notices from the nation’s five major Internet service providers. The Copyright Alert System, organized by the recording and film industry, is being activated this week to target consumers using peer-to-peer software. Under the new system, complaints will prompt an Internet… Continue reading Copyright Alert System starts catching illegal downloaders
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose on the cover of L’Officiel Hommes
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West posed nude on the cover of French fashion magazine L’Officiel Hommes. Kim Kardashian, 32, was caught in an expression sure to make her daughter blush as Kanye West reveals his bare back, wrapping his arms around her. The black and white image features on the spring issue of the men’s… Continue reading Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose on the cover of L’Officiel Hommes
Markets affected by Italian election deadlock
European markets have opened lower, with the inconclusive election result in Italy raising fears that political deadlock will delay economic reforms. Italy’s FTSE MIB index fell 4.7%, while London’s FTSE 100 shed 1.5% and share markets in Frankfurt and Paris also fell more than 2% at the start. The yield on Italian government bonds also… Continue reading Markets affected by Italian election deadlock
Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane hosting performance boosts TV ratings
Oscars 2013, hosted by Seth MacFarlane, attracted a TV audience of 40.3 million, a million more than tuned in to 2012’s broadcast. According to the ABC network, the show – hosted by Seth MacFarlane, creator of hit TV cartoon Family Guy – drew the largest Oscar audience for three years. Last year’s show, hosted by comic… Continue reading Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane hosting performance boosts TV ratings
Organic eggs fraud investigated in Germany
German authorities in the northern state of Lower Saxony are investigating allegations of fraud over the mislabeling of eggs as organic. The authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that 150 farms had mislabelled their eggs. It is claimed that the hens live in conditions that do not conform to organic regulations. The farm minister… Continue reading Organic eggs fraud investigated in Germany
Babies can hear syllables as early as three months before birth
A French research team has found that babies can decipher speech as early as three months before birth. The evidence comes from detailed brain scans of 12 infants born prematurely. At just 28 weeks’ gestation, the babies appeared to discriminate between different syllables like “ga” and “ba” as well as male and female voices. Writing… Continue reading Babies can hear syllables as early as three months before birth
Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists in Luxor
French, British, Hong Kong and Japanese nationals are among 19 tourists reportedly killed in a hot air balloon crash near the Egyptian city of Luxor. The balloon was flying at 1,000 ft (300 m) when it caught fire and exploded, plunging onto fields west of Luxor, officials said. One witness said people were jumping out… Continue reading Egypt hot air balloon crash kills 19 tourists in Luxor
Poor sleep has a dramatic effect on internal workings of human body
British researchers have found that a run of poor sleep can have a dramatic effect on the internal workings of the human body. The activity of hundreds of genes was altered when people’s sleep was cut to less than six hours a day for a week. Writing in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy… Continue reading Poor sleep has a dramatic effect on internal workings of human body
Italy election results: Split vote leads to stalemate
Italy’s parliamentary elections have ended in stalemate and the possibility of a hung parliament. With all domestic votes counted, Pier Luigi Bersani’s centre-left bloc has narrowly beaten ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi in the lower house but has failed to secure a majority in the Senate. Control of both houses is needed to govern and a Berlusconi… Continue reading Italy election results: Split vote leads to stalemate
Alex Rawlings speaks 11 languages fluently
Alex Rawlings has won a national competition to find the UK’s most multi-lingual student. The 22-year-old Oxford University undergraduate can currently speak 11 languages: English Greek German Spanish Russian Dutch Afrikaans French Hebrew Catalan Italian Entrants in the competition run by the publishers Collins had to be aged between 16 and 22 and conversant in… Continue reading Alex Rawlings speaks 11 languages fluently
French family kidnapped in Cameroon shown in YouTube video
A video published on YouTube appears to show seven members of a French family, including four children, abducted by Islamist group Boko Haram in Cameroon. The footage shows an armed man reading a statement in front of two men, a woman and four children. Claiming to be from the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, the alleged… Continue reading French family kidnapped in Cameroon shown in YouTube video
Michelle Obama ASOS red and white check dress becomes sellout
After First Lady Michelle Obama wore a red and white check dress by online fashion retailer ASOS.com last year it quickly became a sellout. Now fashionistas who missed out stealing Michelle Obama’s style the first time round can get their hands on the dress again as it has gone back on sale today. The cotton… Continue reading Michelle Obama ASOS red and white check dress becomes sellout
Honey Boo Boo’s reality show set to take over the world
Honey Boo Boo’s reality show is set to take over the world as the beauty pageant queen and her colorful family have their show broadcast internationally, it was announced today. Honey Boo Boo, aka Alana Thompson, has become famous in the US for her TLC series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo. Here Comes Honey Boo… Continue reading Honey Boo Boo’s reality show set to take over the world
Seth MacFarlane criticized for his Oscars hosting style
Family Guy writer and creator Seth MacFarlane was a risky choice as the host of this year Academy Awards. Seth MacFarlane, 39, incurred the wrath of viewers during his joke stuffed monologue after he made an indirect reference to Skyfall singer Adele’s weight. He said: “Rex Reed will be out here to review Adele’s performance… Continue reading Seth MacFarlane criticized for his Oscars hosting style
Billboard’s 2013 Top Money Makers: Madonna named highest-paid musician with $ 34.6 million earnings
Madonna has been named the highest-paid musician in 2012 by trade publication Billboard, beating Bruce Springsteen and Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters. Madonna, 54, has topped the annual rundown of the top money-makers for the second time in five years. The singer’s 88-date MDNA world tour, 2012’s most successful, helped her take home $34.6 million,… Continue reading Billboard’s 2013 Top Money Makers: Madonna named highest-paid musician with $ 34.6 million earnings
Michelle Obama Oscar gown digitally altered by Iranian Fars News Agency
Iranian Fars News Agency has digitally altered an image of Michelle Obama announcing the Oscar for Best Picture last night, in order to make her dress appear more modest. The State-controlled Fars News Agency added a high neckline and cap sleeves to the silver Naeem Khan gown worn by Michelle Obama, who from the Diplomatic… Continue reading Michelle Obama Oscar gown digitally altered by Iranian Fars News Agency
The Onion posts vulgar tweet about Quvenzhané Wallis
Satirical news website The Onion came under fire after branding 9-year-old Oscar nominee Quvenzhané Wallis as a “c***” on Twitter. The Onion said in a post during last night’s Oscars ceremony: “Everybody else seems afraid to say it, but that Quvenzhané Wallis is kind of a c*** right?” The tweet to The Onion’s millions of… Continue reading The Onion posts vulgar tweet about Quvenzhané Wallis
Jermain Defoe becomes first time father after ex girlfriend Anne-Marie Moore gives birth to a baby boy
Football player Jermain Defoe has become a first time father after his ex-girlfriend Anne-Marie Moore gave birth to a baby boy earlier this week. Anne-Marie Moore, who Jermain Defoe dated briefly last year after splitting from Alexandra Burke, welcomed son Joshua-James Defoe on Tuesday. Jermain Defoe, 30, was reportedly present at the birth and has… Continue reading Jermain Defoe becomes first time father after ex girlfriend Anne-Marie Moore gives birth to a baby boy
Oscar 2013: Maria Menounos gets fitted in a public restroom
Maria Menounos’ ensemble looked like a disaster waiting to happen before she was even on her way to the Academy Awards ceremony. Maria Menounos looked great in a bright pink bandeau floor-length gown which she wore with her hair in a bouffant style. She had to take on an awkward position as she got in… Continue reading Oscar 2013: Maria Menounos gets fitted in a public restroom
Pier Luigi Bersani’s centre-left ahead in early exit polls
Early exit polls from Italy’s general election show a lead for the centre-left bloc led by Pier Luigi Bersani. The polls suggest Pier Luigi Bersani’s alliance has taken around 34% of the vote for parliament’s lower house, ahead of Silvio Berlusconi’s centre-right group with 29%, Sky Italia reports. Beppe Grillo’s protest movement is projected to… Continue reading Pier Luigi Bersani’s centre-left ahead in early exit polls
Quvenzhane Wallis confirmed for title role in Jay-Z’s version of Annie
Quvenzhane Wallis, the youngest Oscar nominee, has been confirmed for the title role in the new Annie film. Quvenzhane Wallis, 9, will star in the remake, which is being executive produced by Jay-Z, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith. Originally Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s daughter, 12-year-old Willow, was due to play the lead character. Willow… Continue reading Quvenzhane Wallis confirmed for title role in Jay-Z’s version of Annie
Cardinal Keith O’Brien steps down as leader of Scottish Catholic Church
Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Britain’s most senior Roman Catholic cleric, is stepping down as leader of the Scottish Catholic Church. The move follows allegations – which he contests – of inappropriate behavior towards priests dating from the 1980s. In a statement, Cardinal Keith O’Brien apologized to those he had offended during his ministry. The cardinal confirmed… Continue reading Cardinal Keith O’Brien steps down as leader of Scottish Catholic Church