Entertainment
The site Cracked.com recently wrote about 12 movie moments that were achieved through the tyranny of dictators – uh, DIRECTORS – who would do nearly anything to fulfill their moviemaking vision.
While some of it is surely exaggerated (or muted) there is something both romantic and frightening at the same time. But if you look closely, you’ll see that the majority happened over 30 years ago (aside from David O. Russel’s famous Huckabee’s tantrum). We started to wonder – why did it end? And these are the answers we came up with.
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by Bob April 15, 2011
Tags: Cracked.com, David Fincher, David O'Russel, film, George Lucas, Hollywood, Steven Spielberg
Entertainment
If you thought that the drama would end when the bridezilla and groomzilla have said their vows, forget it. The honeymoon is every bit as important as the wedding, at least to many who get married. Which is why you’ll find the world has no shortage of lavish, luxurious and special honeymoon suites.
With summer approaching upon us and wedding season almost here, we thought we’d scope out a few suites that should assure bliss.
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by Maria April 13, 2011
Tags: Bora Bora, Honeymoon Suites, Hotel Imperial, Jao Camp, Palacio Duhau, Parrot Cay, Post Ranch Inn
Entertainment
Screen legend Elizabeth Taylor’s renowned collection of jewellery, art, clothing and memorabilia will be sold at a series of auctions, auction house Christie’s announced on Saturday.
“Christie’s will be selling the historic collection of Elizabeth Taylor,” Christie’s said in a statement.
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by Lana Galea April 11, 2011
Tags: Christie's, Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor auction
Celebrities
The iconic eyepatch worn by John Wayne in his 1969 film True Grit is to be sold at auction.
Other personal items of Wayne’s will also be sold at the auction, including the US actor’s Golden Globe which he won for playing Marshal Rooster Cogburn in the movie, as well as his cowboy boots, hats, driving licence, passport and various movie scripts with Wayne’s handwriting.
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by Lana Galea April 9, 2011
Tags: John Wayne, John Wayne auction, John Wayne eyepatch, True Grit
Entertainment
It’s probably one of the last places on earth you’d expect to find a Michael Jackson statue, but Craven Cottage, home ground of Fulham FC, is now home to a seven-foot tribute to the late singer.
The controversial statue of Jackson, commissioned by Fulham FC owner Mohamed Al Fayed, was unveiled at Craven Cottage in west London earlier this week.
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by Lana Galea April 6, 2011
Tags: Craven Cottage, Fulham FC, Michael Jackson statue, Mohamed Al Fayed
Music
Taylor Swift received the top honour at the 46th Academy of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday night, winning the entertainer of the year award.
The 21-year-old songstress beat the likes of Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, and even the night’s overall winner, Miranda Lambert, to take home the coveted award.
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by Lana Galea April 5, 2011
Tags: 2011 CMA, 46th Academy of Country Music Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, Aerosmith, American Idol, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Celine Dion, Chace Crawford, Country Music Awards, Jennifer Nettles, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Need You Now, Reba McEntire, Reese Witherspoon, Rihanna, Robert Pattinson, Steven Tyler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Water for Elephants
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