Kim Kardashian’s decision to attend a Viennese ball on Thursday night as the paid guest of Austrian billionaire Richard Lugner, was not a good one. Kim Kardashian, 33, received an estimated $500,000 for her troubles at the Viennese ball, RadarOnline reported. According to TMZ, Kim Kardashian “stormed out” of the gala after a staffer approached… Continue reading Kim Kardashian assaulted by Richard Lugner at Viennese Ball
Year: 2014
MtGox Bitcoin exchange files for bankruptcy in Japan
MtGox Bitcoin exchange has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan. The application was made in Japan by lawyers acting on behalf of the exchange and comes only days after MtGox went offline. On Tuesday, the exchange’s boss said he was working hard to find a “solution to our recent issues”. Before going offline, technical… Continue reading MtGox Bitcoin exchange files for bankruptcy in Japan
Subrata Roy: Sahara chairman arrested in Lucknow
Subrata Roy – the chairman of Sahara, one of India’s biggest businesses – has been arrested after he surrendered to the police. The Supreme Court had ordered the arrest of Subrata Roy on Wednesday after he failed to appear before judges in a case of fraud. Two Sahara firms are accused of raising 240 billion… Continue reading Subrata Roy: Sahara chairman arrested in Lucknow
David O. Russell pulls out of ABC’s The Club drama
David O. Russell has decided to pull out of TV drama The Club he was set to make, a month after it was commissioned. The American Hustle director had co-written ABC’s The Club, a drama set in a private country club. No official reason has been given for his departure, although it is thought David… Continue reading David O. Russell pulls out of ABC’s The Club drama
Michelle Obama to star in Parks and Recreation Season 6 finale
First Lady Michelle Obama will guest star in Parks and Recreation Season 6 finale, her White House office confirmed. Michelle Obama’s appearance, in an episode titled Moving Up, will centre on her campaign against child obesity. “Time to get real about Pawnee’s obesity… @FLOTUS is coming to town for our #ParksandRec season finale Thursday, April… Continue reading Michelle Obama to star in Parks and Recreation Season 6 finale
Glastonbury 2014: Dolly Parton confirms festival performance
Dolly Parton will perform at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, the event organizer, Emily Eavis, has confirmed to BBC 6 Music. Dolly Parton later told her three million followers the news via Twitter. “I’m incredibly excited to FINALLY announce that the #BlueSmokeWorldTour is coming to @GlastoFest on June 29th! 😉 Stay tuned for more info…” the… Continue reading Glastonbury 2014: Dolly Parton confirms festival performance
Crimea airports occupied by armed men
According to Ukraine’s Interior Minister Arsen Avakov, Russian military forces are blockading Sevastopol airport in the Ukrainian region of Crimea. Arsen Avakov called their presence an “armed invasion”. Armed men also took over the other main Crimean airport, Simferopol, on Friday morning. Relations between Russia and the Ukraine have been strained since the ousting of… Continue reading Crimea airports occupied by armed men
Venezuela: Riot police use tear gas to break up student protests in Caracas
Venezuela’s police and National Guard have used tear gas to break up a student demonstration in the capital, Caracas. Hundreds of protesters were demanding the release of fellow students detained during two weeks of unrest, and called a fresh march for Sunday. In another part of Caracas, a large pro-government march was held. Earlier this… Continue reading Venezuela: Riot police use tear gas to break up student protests in Caracas
Quentin Elias found dead at the age of 39
Quentin Elias has been found dead at his New York home at the age of 39. The former lead singer of French band Alliage and model for several fashion designers such as Armani and Jean Paul Gaultier has reportedly died of a massive heart attack. A statement posted to Quentin Elias’ official Facebook page this… Continue reading Quentin Elias found dead at the age of 39
Huber Matos dead: Cuban revolutionary fighter dies in Miami at 95
Former revolutionary fighter Huber Matos – the only exiled dissident among the original leaders of the 1959 Cuban revolution – has died in Miami at the age of 95. Huber Matos was arrested in 1960 and sentenced to 20 years in jail for sedition. Human rights groups campaigned for his case until his release and… Continue reading Huber Matos dead: Cuban revolutionary fighter dies in Miami at 95
Miss Kay Robertson has her first texting lesson
In this week’s episode of Duck Dynasty, Phil Robertson struggled to turn on his television to watch a Jason Bourne movie. Miss Kay and Phil Robertson finally gave up and called son Willie help them figure out how to work their TV set. “Pioneer men and technology go together about as well as mayonnaise and… Continue reading Miss Kay Robertson has her first texting lesson
Si Robertson shares Vietnam War bad habits
In this week’s episode of Duck Dynasty, Si Robertson’s coworkers at the Duck Commander warehouse learned some new and disgusting habits from the Vietnam War veteran. Uncle Si’s nephew, Jase Robertson, commented on throwing away the hardened drop of mustard that sits over the dispenser. Like most people, he finds that part to be gross.… Continue reading Si Robertson shares Vietnam War bad habits
Phil Robertson calls Miss Kay chubby
In this week’s episode of Duck Dynasty, Phil Robertson revealed he doesn’t like skinny women because he prefers a full-figured woman like Miss Kay. “I don’t like skinny women or skinny TVs,” Phil Robertson said as he struggled to turn on his television to watch a Jason Bourne movie. “You like a full-figured TV, like… Continue reading Phil Robertson calls Miss Kay chubby
Francesco Schettino visits Costa Concordia wreck
Captain Francesco Schettino has returned to the wreck of Costa Concordia cruise ship for the first time as part of his manslaughter trial. Costa Concordia hit a reef near the island of Giglio in January 2012 and capsized, with the loss of 32 lives. Francesco Schettino was taken to the wreck on board a small… Continue reading Francesco Schettino visits Costa Concordia wreck
Katy Perry’s Dark Horse video edited after blasphemy accusation
Katy Perry’s video for her new track Dark Horse has been edited following claims from some Muslims it was blasphemous. More than 65,000 people signed a petition which stated the video – featuring a pendant with the Arabic word for God on it being reduced to sand – was offensive. The music video has not… Continue reading Katy Perry’s Dark Horse video edited after blasphemy accusation
Paula Deen empathizes with what Phil Robertson went through
In a recent interview with People magazine, Paula Deen continues to apologize and says that she can empathize with what Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson went through. Excerpts of the interview published by E! Online revealed Paula Deen continues to insist she “would never ever hurt anyone intentionally”, and admitted that she was so fixated on… Continue reading Paula Deen empathizes with what Phil Robertson went through
North Korea fires four short-range missiles into the sea
North Korea has fired four short-range missiles towards the sea off the country’s east coast on Thursday, according to a South Korean Defense Ministry official. The communist country launched the missiles at 5:42 p.m. local time from a mountain site just north of the border with South Korea, the official added. North Korea has fired… Continue reading North Korea fires four short-range missiles into the sea
Jim Lange dies of heart attack at 81
Former Dating Game host Jim Lange has died at his home in Mill Valley, California, at the age of 81. Jim Lange died Tuesday morning after suffering a heart attack, his wife Nancy told The Associated Press Wednesday. He had a successful career in radio, but he is best known for his television role on… Continue reading Jim Lange dies of heart attack at 81
Kim Jong-uk: Detained South Korean missionary in North Korea public apology
South Korean missionary Kim Jong-uk, who is detained in North Korea, has appeared before media to read from a statement publicly apologizing for “anti-state crimes”. Kim Jong-uk, 50, said he was arrested after entering via China with religious materials in October. Religious activity is restricted in North Korea, with missionaries arrested on multiple occasions in… Continue reading Kim Jong-uk: Detained South Korean missionary in North Korea public apology
Tim Lambesis pleads guilty to estranged wife murder plot
As I Lay Dying’ Tim Lambesis has pleaded guilty to attempting to hire an undercover agent to murder his estranged wife. The metal band singer, who initially denied the charge, could face nine years in prison for the attempted contract killing. Tim Lambesis, 32, who formed As I Lay Dying in San Diego in 2000,… Continue reading Tim Lambesis pleads guilty to estranged wife murder plot
Crimea: Government buildings seized by gunmen in Simferopol
Two Ukraine’s government buildings have been seized by armed men in Simferopol, the capital of the Russian-majority region of Crimea. The Russian flag had been raised over both the parliament and the regional government buildings in Simferopol. On Wednesday pro-Russian separatists and supporters of Ukraine’s new leaders confronted each other in the city. Ukrainian interim… Continue reading Crimea: Government buildings seized by gunmen in Simferopol
Nicolas Maduro: Venezuela protests killed at least 50 people
The number of deaths which can be connected to two weeks of anti-government protests in Venezuela has risen above 50, President Nicolas Maduro has said. Official estimates put the number killed in clashes at 13. Nicolas Maduro has blamed the violence on fascist groups. The president was speaking ahead of a meeting intended to put… Continue reading Nicolas Maduro: Venezuela protests killed at least 50 people
Yingluck Shinawatra to hear charges of negligence over government rice subsidy scheme
Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra has been summoned by an anti-corruption panel to hear charges of negligence over a government rice subsidy scheme. Yingluck Shinawatra’s opponents, who are seeking to replace her, say the program was rife with corruption. If found guilty, the prime minister could be removed from office and face a five-year ban from… Continue reading Yingluck Shinawatra to hear charges of negligence over government rice subsidy scheme
Francesco Schettino: Costa Concordia captain returns to site of disaster
Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, is due to visit to the wreck on Thursday. It will be Francesco Schettino’s first time back on the ship since it hit a reef near the island of Giglio in January 2012 and capsized, killing 32 people. The visit is part of an investigation… Continue reading Francesco Schettino: Costa Concordia captain returns to site of disaster
Kepler telescope discovers 715 new planets beyond our Solar System
NASA’s Kepler telescope has identified 715 new planets beyond our Solar System. In the nearly two decades since the first so-called exoplanet was discovered, researchers had claimed the detection of just over 1,000 new worlds. Kepler’s latest bounty orbit only 305 stars, meaning they are all in multi-planet systems. The vast majority, 95%, are smaller… Continue reading Kepler telescope discovers 715 new planets beyond our Solar System