Apparently $5,300 is the going rate for what is presumably the most expensive used tissue in the world. That's what the star's celebrity tissue fetched on eBay Last week Scarlett Johansson got into the spirit of the holiday sniffles on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno. She claimed she caught the cold from co-star Samuel … Continue reading Paying Through The Nose For Scarlett’s Used Tissue
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Barack Obama Hits The Beach
What did he work, and when did he work it? As questions go, they're not the most pressing to face a president, or, in the case of Barack Obama, a president-elect. But they're being raised just the same after a paparazzo snapped a shirtless Obama taking a stroll this past weekend in Hawaii. Make that … Continue reading Barack Obama Hits The Beach
Ben Stiller Breaks Hand
Ben Stiller has no problem with Tropic Thunder. But snowy hills aren't so easy. The actor-director required a trip to the hospital over the weekend after a downhill mishap, in which he broke his hand. "I can confirm he broke his hand snowboarding," said publicist Kelly Bush. The 43-year-old funnyman was admitted Sunday to New … Continue reading Ben Stiller Breaks Hand
Kate Beckinsale Juggling Two Guys at Once
Kate Beckinsale has more than just one man in her life. The very much married Beckinsale likes to keep former boyfriend Michael Sheen close, but there's nothing kinky going on. It's all for her 10-year-old daughter Lily's sake. "We're a family with two dads," Beckinsale tells the new issue of Self magazine, referring to her … Continue reading Kate Beckinsale Juggling Two Guys at Once
Screen Actors Guild Postpones Strike Vote
Hollywood has issued a pre-emptive silence order to talk of a strike. In the face of growing opposition to the entire prospect, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) announced Monday that it has postponed a strike authorisation vote that was originally scheduled for Jan. 2. Instead, according to SAG's national executive director and lead negotiator, Doug … Continue reading Screen Actors Guild Postpones Strike Vote
Michael Jackson Lung Thriller
Is Michael Jackson really facing a life-threatening genetic condition? The reclusive King of Pop's camp is remaining mum after a biographer with a penchant for tabloid-friendly fare claimed Jackson is in desperate need of a lung transplant. Author Ian Halperin, who made a minor splash by writing a book theorising Kurt Cobain was murdered and … Continue reading Michael Jackson Lung Thriller
Kirsten Dunst Gets Order Against Stalker
Kirsten Dunst got an early Christmas gift, when a Los Angeles judge granted the Bring It On star a permanent protective order against the man who paid an unannounced, unwanted visit to Dunst's Hollywood home. The man professed a "spiritual connection" with her. Superior Court Judge Richard E. Rico prohibited Christopher Smith, 25, from coming … Continue reading Kirsten Dunst Gets Order Against Stalker
Star Wars The Musical
Not content with seven feature films or myriad TV spinoffs ranging from the current Clone Wars cartoon series to the dreaded Star Wars Holiday Special, the Jedi masterminds are readying a stage show. George Lucas has signed off on Star Wars: A Musical Journey, a two-hour live musical event. There is no featured Stormtrooper kick … Continue reading Star Wars The Musical
Robert Mulligan (To Kill A Mockingbird Director) Dies
He wasn't a household name, but Robert Mulligan crafted what is undeniably one of the greatest films of all time: To Kill a Mockingbird. The filmmaker, who received an Oscar nomination for directing the classic 1962 adaptation of the Harper Lee novel, died of heart disease Friday at his Connecticut home. He was 83. The … Continue reading Robert Mulligan (To Kill A Mockingbird Director) Dies
Paris Hilton’s Mum Talks About Burglary
Despite a reported $2 million worth of jewellery being stolen from Paris Hilton’s bedroom on Friday, mum Kathy encourages her daughter to stay positive. "She and I were talking about it, and really, it is stuff," Kathy Hilton said in a TV interview Saturday in the living room of her Beverly Hills-area home. "I'm just … Continue reading Paris Hilton’s Mum Talks About Burglary
Jessica and Ashlee Simpson
Jessica and Ashlee Simpson and their significant others have their holiday plans in place, according to "reliable gossip sources". News is that Jessica and Dallas Cowboys quarterback boyfriend Tony Romo, and Ashlee and hubby Pete Wentz, plan to celebrate Christmas at the Waco, Texas, home of their maternal grandmother. "This Christmas is a big deal, … Continue reading Jessica and Ashlee Simpson
Risky Business Send Up From TV Show Alf
ALF is a half-hour American television sitcom that originally ran on NBC from 1986 to 1990. The title character was Gordon Shumway, a friendly extraterrestrial nicknamed ALF (for Alien Life Form) who crash lands in the garage of the suburban middle class Tanner family. The series was created by Paul Fusco, and stars Max Wright … Continue reading Risky Business Send Up From TV Show Alf
Camel Racing In Dubai
The former president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed, endorsed camel racing and provides financial support for citizens who are caretakers of camels. Camel races take place on an annual basis, mostly during the late October to early April racing season and periodically throughout the year. The races generally take place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays … Continue reading Camel Racing In Dubai
Freedom Of Information Reforms In ACT
ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell has indicated that Labor will honour the commitments made during the recent ACT election by introducing changes to the Freedom of Information Act 1989 to remove conclusive certificates, except in relation to national security considerations. "Conclusive certificates currently operate to remove documents and information from disclosure under Freedom of Information … Continue reading Freedom Of Information Reforms In ACT
Australian Socceroos Stars Support Homeless World Cup
Australia’s ‘Socceroos’ have thrown their support behind the sixth annual Homeless World Cup, which started on Monday in Melbourne. They urge everyone to show support for the unsung heroes of this life-changing event. The Homeless World Cup is a world-class international football tournament that has triggered and supports grass roots football programmes in over 60 … Continue reading Australian Socceroos Stars Support Homeless World Cup
World Islands Dubai
The World Islands of Dubai is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the shape of a world map and located 4 kilometres off the coast of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Like the Palm Islands, also in Dubai, they are built mainly using sand dredged from the sea. All the artificial island projects are … Continue reading World Islands Dubai
Palm Islands Dubai
The Palm Islands, also referred to as The Palm Dubai and The Palms, are the world's three largest man-made islands, which are being built on the coast of the emirate of Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project is being handled by Al Nakheel Properties (Nakheel Corporation), which will increase Dubai's shoreline by … Continue reading Palm Islands Dubai
ACMA Action Against 2UE For John Laws Breach
Radio 2UE and John Laws have once again failed to disclose announcements as commercials. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has filed an application in the Federal Court of Australia seeking a civil penalty order against Radio 2UE Sydney Pty Ltd for breaching the licence condition. The 2UE breaches relate to 13 failures by … Continue reading ACMA Action Against 2UE For John Laws Breach
Rolf Harris: Master Entertainer
Rolf Harris CBE, AM is almost unique among Australian entertainers, in that he excels and is prominent in many different areas of the arts. He is a musician, singer, composer, television host, sportsman and painter, who has even painted an oficial portrait of the Queen. Rolf was born on 30th March 1930 in the Perth … Continue reading Rolf Harris: Master Entertainer
Australian Labor Policies May Be Placed On Hold
The ambitious Australian financial rescue package, announced by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd last month, has been welcomed by most Australians. However, some key policies, such as the carbon trading scheme, may have to be placed on hold to pay for the rescue. Rudd has announced several measures designed to reduce the immediate impact on Australia … Continue reading Australian Labor Policies May Be Placed On Hold
HREOC Programs Diverting Young Indigenous From Incarceration
Federal Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma, has released a new report which calls for the 'skilling up' of existing services that work with Indigenous young people with cognitive or mental health issues, in an effort to halt their slide into the juvenile justice system. The report is from the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission … Continue reading HREOC Programs Diverting Young Indigenous From Incarceration
Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Caroline Chisholm was known as 'the emigrant's friend', having earned the title for her work with poor migrants to Australia in the 1800's. But despite all her work and her fame today, she died poor and forgotten after such an amazing life. Caroline was one of this country's most outstanding women. Her portrait was on … Continue reading Caroline Chisholm: The Emigrant’s Friend
Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation
Sir Henry Parkes is known in Australian history as the Father of Federation, following his famous 1889 Tenterfield speech. Sadly, having worked so tirelessly to make Australia independent from Britain, he died before the dream became reality. Henry Parkes is considered one of the great men in forming Australia into the country it is today. … Continue reading Sir Henry Parkes: Father of Federation
FOI Cover Up By Immigration Department
A tribunal has found the Immigration Department was wrong in refusing to release 282 documents under FOI legislation, concerning Dr Mohamed Haneef. Only one document, about the Immigration Minister's actions, was exempt, as it might be "misinterpreted by the public". The findings are by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) under the Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading FOI Cover Up By Immigration Department
Scrapped Work Choices Legislation and Unfair Dismissal Laws
Australian law firms are expecting the Federal government's upcoming move to end Work Choices legislation, in favour of Labor's new industrial relations law, will bring an influx of employment-related work. Unfair dismissal changes have historically prompted a significant number of clients to seek legal advice, according to Baker & McKenzie partner Michael Michalandos. He expects … Continue reading Scrapped Work Choices Legislation and Unfair Dismissal Laws
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