Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Flotsam & Jetsam
Harry Potter Inspires Owl Kidnapping Wave
8:16PM jeff neumann | Fans of Harry Potter are responsible for a recent wave of owl disappearances in India by taking them from the wild and keeping them as pets, says India’s environment minister. That, and they’re being used in black magic rituals. [AFP]
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Bush Says Worst Moment Of His Presidency Involved Kanye West
7:45PM Max Read | Former President George W. Bush told Today anchor Matt Lauer that the “all-time low” of his presidency was when rapper Kanye West said “George Bush doesn’t care about black people” on live television. Hmm. Is that really the worst moment? More »
Small Screen
5:05PM Max Read | MTV UK staged a tomato fight in London between a Katy Perry “lookalike” and a Lady Gaga “lookalike” to promote the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards. I know, I know: Europeans! Click for more. Photo via WENN. More »
I Threw A Tomato At A Girl As A Part Of A Promotional Event And I Liked It
5:05PM Max Read | MTV UK staged a tomato fight in London between a Katy Perry “lookalike” and a Lady Gaga “lookalike” to promote the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards. I know, I know: Europeans! Click for more. Photo via WENN. More »
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Bret Michaels, Miley Cyrus’s Mum Had An Affair
12:28PM Max Read | According to Us Weekly, Tish Cyrus – mother of famed tween Miley – had an affair with Poison singer Bret Michaels. I don’t know what to think about that, except I wonder why she didn’t have to go through Rock of Love.
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YouTube Founder Turns To Fashion
10:08AM Ryan Tate | Four years after selling YouTube to Google for $US1.65 billion, Chad Hurley is leaving his video-sharing website behind. What he really wants to do, you see, is join the fashion industry. How… refined. More »
Music
9:43AM Jess McGuire | Last night the ARIA Genre Awards were given out. Was the music industry’s glittering night of nights [untelevised edition] as glorious as you’d imagine? It sounds like it. Sure, a few of the presenters might not be considered “music experts” in the eyes of some, but it’s not as though they’re PERFORMING on stage or anything! What on earth could go wrong? Well, erm… More »
Who Doesn’t Love The Music Of Kelsey Chambers?
9:43AM Jess McGuire | Last night the ARIA Genre Awards were given out. Was the music industry’s glittering night of nights [untelevised edition] as glorious as you’d imagine? It sounds like it. Sure, a few of the presenters might not be considered “music experts” in the eyes of some, but it’s not as though they’re PERFORMING on stage or anything! What on earth could go wrong? Well, erm… More »
Flotsam & Jetsam
9:29AM Jess McGuire | Ladies and gentlemen, I am extremely proud to present Commando: The Musical as today’s Clip Of The Day. You’re gonna love this. More »
YouTube Clip Of The Day
9:29AM Jess McGuire | Ladies and gentlemen, I am extremely proud to present Commando: The Musical as today’s Clip Of The Day. You’re gonna love this. More »
People
7:55AM Maureen OConnor | Kate Moss lunches with mother Linda Rosina in London. Add this to the “preternaturally attractive mother/daughter duos” file that we started yesterday. Image via Bauer-Griffin.
Kate Moss’ Greatest Supermodel Feat Yet: Making ‘Mummy And Me’ Outfits Look Cool
7:55AM Maureen OConnor | Kate Moss lunches with mother Linda Rosina in London. Add this to the “preternaturally attractive mother/daughter duos” file that we started yesterday. Image via Bauer-Griffin.
Big Screen
Leonardo DiCaprio Is Going To Torture And Murder You
7:38AM Richard Lawson | Well, if you are an actor in the new movie where he plays a serial killer, at least. Also today: the sweet, sweet success of Jamie Chung, James McAvoy lends his voice out, and Cameron Crowe casts. More »
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