Rihanna goes topless on the July cover of the U.K. edition of Esquire. In nothing but dog-tags, Ms. Fenty slays.
Playing with the combat theme, Rihanna effortlessly strikes poses for her cover and spread of the U.K. edition of Esquire. Check out the spread and some behind the scenes footage of her epic-ness below...
Bloomberg's Top 40 Richest List does not anymore include Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Zuckerberg slipped off the list of world's richest people or the Bloomberg's Billionaires Index after his net worth fell from $16.2 billion on May 25 to $14.7 billion on Tuesday. This is following the decrease in Facebook's market valuation. The company reportedly lost over 20 percent of its value in seven days of trading in Nasdaq.
The young billionaire is now $800 million below the last person on the list, Colombian banker Luis Carlos Sarmiento.
Topping the list is Mexico's Carlos Slim Helu (has an estimated net worth of $66.2 billion), followed by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ($59.7 billion) and another American business magnate Warren Buffett ($44.4 billion).
The theatrical trailer of "The Bourne Legacy" has made its way online and it features some action-packed scenes shot in Manila.
Compared to the first trailer that came out in February, this one reveals more about the plot of the movie.
Check out the new trailer below:
"The Bourne Legacy" is the fourth installment of the "Bourne" film series.
Unlike the first three outings, this new "Bourne" movie is not based on a Jason Bourne novel. It is simply taking the title from the book but will not use the story.
"It's a completely original screenplay," director-screenwriter Tony Gilroy had said. "This is not a reboot or a recast or a prequel. No one's replacing Matt Damon. There will be a whole new hero, a whole new chapter... this is a stand-alone project."
The film stars Jeremy Renner as Aaron Cross and Rachel Weisz as Stephanie Snyder. The cast also includes Edward Norton, Joan Allen, Albert Finney, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, and Oscar Isaac.
Matt Damon's character Jason Bourne, the main protagonist in the first three movies, will not be appearing in "Bourne Legacy."
The film is set for theater release on August 3, 2012.
In case a zombie apocalypse would really happen, the CDC had enumerated the things you need to have in order to survive.
In a blog post titled "Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse," the CDC instructs readers how to prepare for "flesh-eating zombies."
"First of all, you should have an emergency kit in your house," the blog reads. "This includes things like water, food, and other supplies to get you through the first couple of days before you can locate a zombie-free refugee camp (or in the event of a natural disaster, it will buy you some time until you are able to make your way to an evacuation shelter or utility lines are restored)."
Other items to be stashed in such a kit include medications, duct tape, a battery-powered radio, clothes, copies of important documents and first aid supplies.
"Once you've made your emergency kit, you should sit down with your family and come up with an emergency plan," the posting continues. "This includes where you would go and who you would call if zombies started appearing outside your doorstep. You can also implement this plan if there is a flood, earthquake or other emergency."
JC Penney has released an ad which features a gay couple, in time for the Father's Day.
On the ad, "real-life" gay dads Todd Koch and Cooper Smith can be seen enjoying their time with their two kids, Claire and Mason.
The tagline of a copy of the ad reads, "What makes Dad so cool? He's the swim coach, tent maker, best friend, bike fixer and hug giver – all rolled into one. Or two."
In February, JC Penney received a protest from a group called One Million Moms for having TV personality Ellen DeGeneres as its spokesperson.
"Funny that JCPenney thinks hiring an open homosexual spokesperson will help their business when most of its customers are traditional families," the group wrote on its website.
The department store chain responded by saying DeGeneres was the "perfect" spokesperson for them.
"We thought Ellen would be the perfect person because we all kind of trust her. You know, she's a very honest, straightforward person with extraordinary values," the store said.
Donald Duck screamed "Holocaust!" instead of "Congratulations" in a German edition of a Donald Duck comic book recently, sparking controversy.
The incident, according to the Telegraph, "prompted humours accusations over the political leanings of Donald Duck and his cartoon cohorts in the German press" and "revealed the occasional perils of reusing aging cartoons in different cultures."
Publisher Egmont Ehapa said it was a printing error and that it has promptly recalled the book. It also promised that a new version will be released this week.
The German publisher added that "Holocaust" was used in the original English comic to mean "inferno" or "blaze." In a scene, a duck dignitary is honoring a team of firefighters for pinpointing the "awesome Holocaust."
However, it said that the error was not in translation as it has been very careful about avoiding sensitive terminology. It explained that mistake came up during production, when the English text in the word bubbles was not thoroughly removed.
"The Adventurous Adventures of One Direction" (Youtube)
A talented fan made an 18-minute animated video of One Direction which has gone viral online.
In his video titled "The Adventurous Adventures of One Direction," Mark Parsons, the lead animator of cartoon "Archer," turned One Direction members Louis, Harry, Liam, Niall and Zayn into superheroes that saved the world from evil Lord Faptaguise. The fan fiction also features the the group's mentor Simon Cowell as an overseeing Lord. All the characters were dubbed by Parsons himself.
The clip has amassed nearly 800,000 views since it was posted on Youtube on May 29.
Check out One Direction as cartoon characters below:
"The evil Lord Faptaguise is back! And he has a plan so dastardly, only one hero can stop him! Well, five heroes. ONE DIRECTION! Join 1D on their wildest adventure yet, as they save the world from doom and discover the true power of friendshiphood," Parson wrote.
The first teaser trailer of the highly anticipated movie adaptation of the hit stage musical and a Victor Hugo novel, "Les Misrables," has been released.
In the video, Anne Hathaway, who cut her hair short and lost a significant amount of weight for her role as Fantine, can be seen singing her heart out her rendition of the classic "I Dreamed A Dream" against a moody backdrop of 19th century France.
The preview also shows the characters of Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Russell Crowe (Inspector Javert), Amanda Seyfried (Cosette), and Eddie Redmayne (Marius).
Directed by , "Les Miserables" is set for cinema release on December 14.
Check out its trailer below:
In case you're not familiar with the play/novel, the story follows the struggles of French people living in poverty in the 1800s.
"Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever."
For the past couple of weeks, news headlines included some zombie-invoking stories which caused rumors of an impending zombie apocalypse.
By now, you have probably heard about the Miami man who "chewed off" the face of another last Saturday. The man, who was later identified as 31-year-old Rudy Eugene, was seen without his clothes along a busy highway, biting into another man's face and tearing it to pieces. The police shot him dead after refusing to stop the horrifying attack.
Eugene's story is not the only "flesh-eating" story that the media has reported recently. There are more.
Today, the Associated Press reported the story of a 33-year-old mother in San Antonio who is being accused of beheading her 3-week-old infant and ate some of the child's body parts. She reportedly told the police that she killed her son at the devil's request.
The Daily Mail also reported today the incident involving a 52-year-old Swedish professor who cut the lips of his girlfriend off using a knife and ate them. The assault was so brutal that the prosecutor tried to have him charged for attempted murder, the report said. The man reportedly did it out of jealousy as he believes that his girlfriend is seeing someone else.
Titled "Zombie apocalypse coming soon," a blog post by "I Hope Rick Santorum" on Tumblr is getting viral as it features 10 zombie-related news stories which all happened in Florida in the past week. Check it out here: http://ihopericksantorum.tumblr.com/post/23988224221/zombie-apocalypse-coming-soon
Do you think these stories suggest that zombie apocalypse has begun?
Delivering a powerful message, without being in the video is a hard thing to do. But The Throne did it.
Released today, the Romain Gavras directed video sees fearless protesters fight armed officers. Young men beaten and choked, maced and dragged. At the end of the video, the freedom fighters seem to have won, standing in triumph in the face of their oppressors.
A perfect matched video to such an epic song. I love the direction of the short film and I'm glad that it does the song justice.
Nicole Scherzinger is back as guest judge on the UK version of The X Factor.
"I'm super excited to be back in London for The X Factor," the former Pussycat Dolls singer said. "Last time I was here we found One Direction and I can't wait to find more unique and interesting talent here in the UK."
Scherzinger will be joining the panel for the final London heat at the O2 Arena tomorrow, sitting alongside judges Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos and Louis Walsh.
The "Wet" singer had stood in for then judges Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue back in 2010.
This year, Scherzinger's joins a succession of guest judges on the series this year until a permanent fourth judge. Previous guest judges included Rita Ora, Leona Lewis and Geri Halliwell.
The Men In Black 3 actress had been axed as resident judge from The X Factor USA after one season, together with Paula Abdul and host Steve Jones.
Praveen Chandra and Arianny Celeste were both arrested on Saturday in Las Vegas, according to recent reports.
It was previously reported that Filipino-Mexican UFC ring girl Arianny Celeste was arrested on the charge of domestic battery at the weekend but none of the reports made mention about her boyfriend Praveen Chandra being nabbed by authorities, too.
New reports say the couple were both arrested after a "domestic scuffle" inside their hotel room. None of the two, however, were badly hurt or sought hospital treatment.
Celeste, whose real name is Arianny Lopez, claimed she was choked and her arm squeezed by Chandra during an argument about text messages.
Chandra, meanwhile, told the police that Celeste kicked him in the face during a struggle for his cellphone which caused the area near his nose to swell.
Both Chandra, 26 and Celeste, 34, were released from the Clarke County Detention Center on unspecified bond.
A court hearing for the two is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Friday.
An anonymous bidder purchased a rare diamond called The Martian Pink for $17.4 million when it was auctioned off in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
The Martian Pink diamond was sold for $17,395,728 or $1,444,823 per carat, nearly double the amount it was expected to fetch, which was $10 million.
The rare gem is a 12.04-carat, fancy intense pink diamond named by American jeweler Harry Winston in 1977, the year he sold it to its previous owner and when the U.S. sent a satellite to Mars.
It is the largest round fancy intense pink diamond ever to be sold at an auction.
"Having appeared on the market for the first time in 36 years, The Martian Pinksold by Harry Winston in 1976 created a sensation during its worldwide exhibition tour and achieved a staggering $17.4 million after a ten minute bidding war. The $80 million auction was highlighted with top prices across the board, culminating in a world record price of $551,000 per carat for a perfect Burmese ruby of 6.04 carats," said Vickie Sek, director and head of Jewellery & Jadeite Department, Christie’s Asia, in a statement.
"Hatfields & McCoys" premiere episode is now the number 1 non-sporting telecast in ad-supported cable history after attracting 13 million viewers.
The three-part miniseries, which stars Kevin Costner and Bill Paxton, aired its first episode on Monday on History Channel. It marked a scripted debut for History, which previously abandoned its Kennedys miniseries in 2011 before the show eventually aired on Reelz.
"Hatfields & McCoys is the story of a clash of clans that evoked great passion, vengeance, courage, sacrifice, crimes and accusations, and includes a cast of characters that changed the families and the history of the region forever." History wrote. "The Hatfield-McCoy saga begins with 'Devil' Anse Hatfield and Randall McCoy. Close friends and comrades until near the end of the Civil War, they return to their neighboring homes - Hatfield in West Virginia, McCoy just across the Tug River border in Kentucky - to increasing tensions, misunderstandings and resentments that soon explode into all-out warfare between the families. As hostilities grow, friends, neighbors and outside forces join the fight, bringing the two states to the brink of another Civil War."
Parts two and three of the series will be aired on History on Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 pm
Rudy Eugene is the name of the man shot dead by the police after refusing to stop eating the face of another man on a downtown Miami highway ramp on Saturday afternoon.
Eugene, 31, was found chewing parts of a man's face and reportedly growled when an officer told him to stop. Police then shot and killed Eugene after attempting to stop the assault. The victim, who has not been identified, is in critical condition at the Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/28/2821404/naked-man-who-tried-to-rip-the.html#storylink=cpy
One witness described the things he saw as a scene out of the zombie apocalypse series, "The Walking Dead."
Police believe Eugene had taken LSD or other synthetic drugs prior to the attack
According to reports, Eugene, who was from North Miami Beach, had been arrested eight times since he was 16, including four instances involving marijuana, one for a battery charge which was later dropped, one for vending near a school, another one for trespassing, and one for misdemeanor battery.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/28/2821404/naked-man-who-tried-to-rip-the.html#storylink=cpy
Eugene was married to his ex-wife for a year and a half before filing a divorce in 2007.
"I wouldn't say he had mental problem but he always felt like people was against him type of attitude. No one was for him, everyone was against him," Eugene's ex-wife told WPLG.
Adam Lambert has released the music video of his single "Never Close Your Eyes."
In the sci-fi-inspired visual, the "American Idol" runner-up can be seen in a futuristic medical facility where everybody completes the same dull tasks, but manages to lead a revolt and escape the complex.
Lambert had earlier revealed what his intent in the song and its video was.
"What I was trying to say with this, no matter what comes your way, if you make a decision to just look at things a different way, and just flip your perception a little bit, maybe it's not so bad. Maybe it does get better if you want it to."
"Never Close Your Eyes" is the second single off the singer's sophomore's album, "Tresspassing." Its tuned was penned by Bruno Mars and produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut.
Lambert recently made history after his "Tresspasing" album debuted no. 1 on Billboard Hot 200, making him the first openly gay male artist to score the first spot on the chart.
Check out the music video of "Never Close Your Eyes" below:
Chief Justice Renato Corona is officially ousted from office after 20 of the 23 senator-judges of the impeachment court found him guilty of Article 2 of the complaint filed against him, which is about failing to disclose to the public his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth.
"The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, having tried Chief Justice Renato Corona, upon three articles of impeachment charged against him by the House of Representatives, by a guilty vote of 20 senators, has found him guilty of the charge under Article II," said Senate President and Presiding Judge Juan Ponce Enrile. "Now therefore, be it adjudged that Renato Corona, is hereby convicted of the charge against him in Article II of the Articles of impeachment, so ordered," Enrile added.
Only Senators Joker Arroyo, Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Ferdinand “Bong-Bong” Marcos Jr. voted for the acquittal of the chief magistrate.
The 20 senators who voted for his conviction and said that Corona is not anymore fit in sitting as the highest judge in the land were Senators Edgardo Angara, Alan Peter Cayetano, Pia Cayetano, Franklin Drilon, Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Teofisto Guingona III, Gregorio Honasan II, Panfilo Lacson, Manuel Lapid, Loren Legarda, Sergio Osmeña III, Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, Ralph Recto, Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, Antonio Trillanes IV, Manuel Villar and Juan Ponce Enrile.
Corona is said to be the first chief justice to be impeached in the country. His historic impeachment trial lasted for 44 days.
Elvis Presley's crypt in Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee is to be auctioned off this June.
The private mausoleum crypt held the bodies of the legendary hitmaker and his mother, Gladys, following his death in August 1977. Two months after, both Elvis and his mother were moved to their permanent graves at his iconic Graceland home.
"This original crypt has remained empty with a statue of Elvis commemorating his time there and as a visiting place for those coming to remember The King," celebrity auctioneer Darren Julien wrote on his website. "Offered here is the opportunity to purchase the crypt for burial. The crypt lies within the granite and marble mausoleum of the Forest Hill Cemetery. This lot includes: the crypt where Elvis was once entombed; opening and closing of the vault and crypt for burial; memorialization inscription; and use of a small chapel for a committal service. Transportation and funeral home charges are not included."
Bidding for Elvis's tomb will start on June 23 as part of the "Music Icons" auction, which will feature more than 600 items from some of the industry's biggest stars, including Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse and Frank Sinatra.
UFC is reportedly banning Jason "Mayhem" Miller after an unknown backstage incident following a loss to C.B. Dollaway at UFC 146 over the weekend.
UFC president Dana White, who told the press that they are cutting Miller, did not elaborate on what the incident was but said that it was "nothing physical."
"Something happened here backstage after (his fight), and Mayhem's done. He's done," White said. "Just some bulls--t that I don't want to talk about. We're on a crazy string here of dumb bulls--t. Nothing physical. It doesn't matter. He's done. He's not with us anymore. (He would have) probably (been released anyway), but I really don't make those kinds of decisions."
Miller has an overall mixed martial arts record of 23 wins and 9 losses. Three of the 9 losses were from his 3 UFC fights.
Apart from being a mixed martial artist, Miller is also the host of MTV's "Bully Beatdown," a show that allows bullied teens to get their comeuppance against their tormentors via a trained fighter.
He is also set to star in the movie "Here Comes the Boom," which is set for October 2012 release. In the movie, he is playing the role of "Lucky," an MMA fighter who goes in the ring against Kevin James' character. Directed by Frank Coraci, the film also stars Salma Hayek, Charice, Henry Winkler, among others.
Cannes Film Festival 2012 winners were revealed during the last day of the world's most prestigious and publicized film festival this year.
Cannes Film Festival celebrates 65th anniversary this year
The Palme d'Or was awarded to Austrian director Michael Haneke for his film "Love." Haneke won the same award back in 2009 for "The White Ribbon."
"Love" follows the story of an elderly couple whose relationship is tested when the wife suffers a series of strokes.
"This film is an illustration of the promise we made to each other, if either one of us finds ourselves in the situation that is described in the film," said Haneke.
The Grand Prize, considered the competition's second place, went to Matteo Garrone's Italian satire "Reality," while Ken Loach's "The Angels' Share" took home the Jury Prize.
Carlos Reygadas bagged the Best Director trophy for the surrealist tale "Post Tenebras Lux."
Check out the rest of the winners below:
* Camera d'Or (Debut Film) - "Beasts of the Southern Wild" by Benh Zeitlin * Best Screenplay - "Beyond the Hills" by Cristian Mungiu * Best Actress - Cosmina Stratan and Cristina Flutur in "Beyond the Hills" * Best Actor - Mads Mikkelsen in "The Hunt"
The prize winners were chosen from among 22 contenders by a jury, led by Italian director Nanni Moretti. The jury also included actors Ewan McGregor and Diane Kruger, director Alexander Payne, fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier, among others.
The 65th annual Cannes Film Festival was held in France from May 16 to May 27, 2012.
Johnny Tapia was found dead at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Sunday, May 27, according to reports. The five-time boxing champ was 45 years old.
The cause of Tapia's death is still being investigated but authorities said foul play is not being suspected.
Tapia's friend Dennis Latta told KOB.com that the Tapia family is "just distraught. He's come so close so often to death, so it's hard to believe that it's finally happened."
Back in 2007, Tapia was found unconscious and not breathing in a hotel room. Tapia was then hospitalized in critical condition from an apparent cocaine overdose.
Tapia's boxing career spanned for over two decades. He finished with a record of 59-5-2 with 30 knockouts.
Tapia's record include winning five championships in three weight classes - the WBA bantamweight title, the IBF and WBO junior bantamweight titles and the IBF featherweight belt.
He was last seen in a professional boxing fight last June 2011.
Stephany Stefanowitz (Photo: Miss Philippines-Earth)
Miss Quezon City Stephany Dianne D. Stefanowitz has been crowned Miss Philippines Earth 2012 winner during the pageant's coronation night held at the SM Mall of Asia Centerstage in Pasay City on Sunday, May 27.
The 22-year-old freelance model and designer beat out 46 other contestants of the environment-driven beauty pageant, which is now on its 12th edition. She also received the award for the best in evening gown.
Stefanowitz will be representing the Philippines in the Miss Earth international finals on October 28 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Filipino-German beauty had competed in the Miss Philippines Earth pageant back in 2010. She made it to the Top 10 then.
Stephany Stefanowitz graduated with a degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising from De La Salle College of St. Benilde
The coronation night of the 2012 Miss Philippines Earth beauty pageant is currently being held at the Mall of Asia Centerstage in Pasay City.
From the 47 contestants, the Miss Philippines-Earth 2012 winner will be named tonight, as well as her runners-up. She will be representing the Philippines in the Miss Earth international finals later this year.
Check out the Miss Philippines Earth 2012 Results below:
Miss Philippines Earth 2012 - Miss Quezon City Stephany Stefanowitz Miss Philippines Water - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Philippines Air - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido Miss Philippines Fire - Miss Puerto Princesa City Thoreen Halvorsen Miss Philippines Eco Tourism - Miss Vigan City Mary Candice Ramos
Runners-up: Miss Negros Oriental Glenna Christina Duch Miss Fil-Belgium Roxanne Corluy Miss San Francisco, Cebu Princess Lieza Manzon Miss Indang, Cavite Jaydielou Dilidili Miss Muntinlupa City Kathleen Subijano
Special Awards Best In Swimsuit - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Best In Evening Gown - Miss Quezon City Stefany Stefanowitz Miss Photogenic-Ever Bilena - Miss Pagadian City Cristelt Gerona Miss Talent - Miss Marilao, Bulacan Aufelyn Zabalanoypistuff Miss Friendship - Miss Lucena City Jennifer Edytha Japor Miss Zenea Slimming and Body Sculpting - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Extraderm - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Pontefino Residences - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Gandang Ricky Reyes - Miss San Juan City Samantha Purvor Miss Redfox - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido noypistuff Best In Resort Wear - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido Miss Golden Sunset - Miss Tabuk City Glennifer Perido Miss Beverly Hills 6750 - Miss Marilao, Bulacan Aufelyn Zabala Miss Prime Med - Miss Puerto Princesa City Thoreen Halvorsen Miss New Placenta - Miss Kawit, Cavite Reveleen Carandang Miss Pontefino Hotel - Miss Batangas City Queenie Uy
Spotted in Beyonce Knowles' Atlantic City concert on Saturday were some members of the First Family.
First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia were among the sell-out crowd packed into Revel Resort Hall, where the pop icon performed her hits and some tributes to music legends. The President did not attend the concert.
The crowd reportedly cheered loudly as the Obamas made their way to their seats. One fan yelled, "This is history!" The girls were also seen singing along to "Love On Top."
Beyonce opened the show with "End Of Time," entering the stage wearing a glimmering silver outfit and hot pink shoes that matched her nails.
The 30-year-old reportedly sang two dozens of songs including a verse of Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" and Donna Summer's "Love to Love You Baby." She also performed a cover of Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" and infused Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" when she singing "If I Were a Boy."
Beyonce's 3-night stint in Atlantic City is the first time she performed since giving birth in January to daughter Blue Ivy. It was also the main attraction at the opening of the $2.4 billion mega resort in the city.
Isaac Lamb made his marriage proposal to his girlfriend Amy Frankel extra special by gathering their family and friends for the world's first live lip-dub proposal.
They did a live lip-synced performance of Bruno Mars' song "Marry Me" which they recorded on video for the rest of the world to see.
"On Wednesday, May 23, I told my girlfriend, Amy, to meet me at my parents' house. When she arrived I had stationed my brother to sit her on the back of a Honda CRV with some headphones on. He 'wanted to play her a song'… What she got, instead, was the world's first Live Lip-Dub Proposal," the introduction to Lamb's video reads.
The proposal did not only win the heart of Frankel who said "Yes!" later in the video, but as well the hearts of many people from all over the world (my Facebook friends included) who expressed how the video brought them to tears. The clip has been viewed almost a million times since it was posted on May 25 on Youtube and over a million on Vimeo, as of posting time.
If you are concerned that your ice cream stash is under threat from your sweet-toothed family and friends? Worry no more. Ben & Jerry's has a solution for you.
The ice cream company has introduced its "Euphori-Lock," a combination lock that keeps your favorite pint of ice cream from being eaten by unauthorized ice cream thieves.
Katie O’Brien of Ben & Jerry’s merchandising department, the brains behind the "Euphori-Lock," said that the idea came from a customer's suggestion that they should sell their ice cream in stainless steel containers with little padlocks on them.
"The Euphori-Lock is a tenacious two-part plastic security ring that slips around your pint’s upper lid for “udder” peace of mind. And not to worry - it comes complete with an easy-to-remember secret code when you’re ready to unlock your favorite treat!" Ben & Jerry’s posted on its website.
The ice cream lock can be bought from local Scoop Shop stores and at the Ben & Jerry’s online store for $6.64 a piece.
The Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina on Sunday, May 27, was won by Kasey Kahne, his third Coca-Cola 600 win to date.
It was also Kahne's first victory since becoming a part of Hendrick Motorsports and his 13th career win.
Kahne crossed the finish line 4.295 seconds ahead of Denny Hamlin. Kyle Busch ran third, followed by series points leader Greg Biffle.
The race concluded in three hours, 51 minutes, 14 seconds -- the fastest 600 in history.
Check out the Top 30 finishers below:
1. Kasey Kahne
11. Jimmie Johnson
21. Jamie McMurray
2. Denny Hamlin
12. Martin Truex Jr.
22. Casey Mears
3. Kyle Busch
13. Clint Bowyer
23. Joey Logano
4. Greg Biffle
14. Ryan Newman
24. Trevor Bayne
5. Brad Keselowski
15. Paul Menard
25. Tony Stewart
6. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
16. Aric Almirola
26. David Gilliland
7. Jeff Gordon
17. Regan Smith
27. Kurt Busch
8. Kevin Harvick
18. Landon Cassill
28. Bobby Labonte
9. Carl Edwards
19. Jeff Burton
29. Travis Kvapil
10. Matt Kenseth
20. Juan Pablo Montoya
30. Danica Patrick
Held annually since 1960, the Coca-Cola 600 is the longest race sanctioned by NASCAR at 600 miles (956.606 km).
Reports Say Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste Arrested In Las Vegas
UFC Octagon Girl Arianny Celeste was arrested in Las Vegas on Saturday, according to reports.
The reports said that Celeste, whose real name is Arianny Lopez, was nabbed by authorities on the charge of domestic battery.
The 26-year-old ring card girl was released from the Clarke County Detention Center on a $3,000 bond later that day, the reports added.
As of posting time, Celeste has not made a statement regarding her arrest. She is slated for a hearing on May 30.
Arianny Celeste made her UFC debut in 2006. She was named "Ring Girl of the Year 2010" at the 2010 MMA Awards. She has also posed for a number of men's magazine including the May 2012 issue of FHM Philippines.
Basketball Wives Season 4will have its finale on Monday, May 28, 2012 at 8pm, VH1 had announced.
Here are what to expect in theBasketball Wivesfinale this season, according to VH1:
"The finale trip to Tahiti is far from the relaxing vacation they had all hoped for as Evelyn is determined to put everything on the table with Jennifer. With their ten-year friendship on the line will the ladies make amends or remain enemies? Viewers will see Tami's problems with Kesha come to a boiling point, as well as how this season has affected Shaunie's perception of her group of friends as she seeks help from a higher power to get through it all.
"The ladies' trip to Tahiti erupts when Jen is called out on her erratic behavior. After the trip, Shaunie seeks an assist from a higher power in making a life-altering decision.
"The final showdown of the season comes down to Jen Vs. Evelyn, but when Evelyn is ready to talk, it seems like Jennifer never is."
VH1 also announced that the emotional two-part Basketball Wives Reunion Special will air on June 4th and June 11th at 8PM. The show will reportedly begin with Shaunie commenting on this season's criticism and recommits to showing a more balanced picture of the ladies' lives. It will also answer the following questions: Can Evelyn and Jennifer finally reconcile their differences? Will Tami apologize to Kesha for her behavior in Tahiti? Can these ladies be honest with one another and remain friends?
Manhattanhenge 2012 will occur on May 29-30 and on July 12-13, according to astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Manhattanhenge, also known as the Manhattan Solstice, happens semiannually during which the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan, New York street grid, "creating a radiant glow of light across Manhattan's brick and steel canyons, simultaneously illuminating both the north and south sides of every cross street of the borough's grid."
During Manhattanhenge, an observer on one of the gridded east-west streets will see the sun setting over New Jersey directly opposite, from the street, along its centerline.
On his page on the Museum of Natural History website, Tyson, who coined the term, gave some tips on viewing this year's Manhattanhenge.
"For best effect, position yourself as far east in Manhattan as possible. But ensure that when you look west across the avenues you can still see New Jersey. Clear cross streets include 14th, 23rd, 34th. 42nd, 57th, and several streets adjacent to them. The Empire State building and the Chrysler building render 34th street and 42nd streets especially striking vistas," Tyson wrote.
He added, "For these two days, as the Sun sets on the grid, half the disk sits above and half below the horizon. My personal preference for photographs. But the day after, May 30th, and the day before, July 11, also offer Manhattanhenge moments, but at sunset, you instead will find the entire ball of the Sun on the horizon."
The neologism, Manhattanhenge, was derived from Stonehenge, where the sun aligns with the stones on the solstices with a similarly dramatic effect.
"RIP Pitbull" is currently a trending topic on Twitter right now. Is Pitbull really dead?
According to US-based sites, NO! The Cuban-American rapper/singer/songwriter/producer is alive and well!
In fact, he performed earlier today on the "Today's Show," singing some of his hit songs including "Give Me Everything" and "International Love."
The death report is, therefore, 100% fake.
Pitbull is just the latest victim of the countless of death hoaxes on Twitter, putting him alongside with Justin Bieber, Jackie Chan, Chris Brown, Keanu Reeves, among many other famous personalities.
Nicki Minaj is set to perform before her Noypi fans this 2012.
The "Super Bass" singer herself confirmed her upcoming Manila concert after a fan asked her on Twitter.
When Xavien Poliapoy asked, "Any plans on doing a concert in Philippines?," Nicki replied, "Yep! This Summer!"
Minaj recently announced her tour dates in the U.S and Europe. It appears that her May to August schedule is already full. Most probably the said Nicki Minaj Live In Manila 2012 concert will be happening after August!
Kylie Minogue has unveiled her newest single entitled "Timebomb" on Friday.
The international pop superstar also revealed the song's music video on the same day. Her website earlier had a countdown which encouraged fans to tweet the hashtag #kylietimebomb to 'unlock' the song and its accompanying visuals.
Directed by Christian Larson, the video was reportedly shot in the busy streets of Soho, London last month.
The single, which will be part of Minogue's upcoming greatest hits compilation "K25," is now available on iTunes.
The Australian songstress is also set to perform "Timebomb" on the semi-finals of "The Voice" on BBC1 on Sunday.
Check out the music video of Minogue's latest song below:
Former "America’s Next Top Model" (ANTM) contestants Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard are currently in the capital. They are set to grace the Philippine Fashion Week, representing Bench and Michael Cinco.
The two fashion models were at the Trinoma Mall on Friday for a meet-and-greet with fans. They will be at the SM Mall of Asia for a similar event tomorrow.
Harvard was the runner-up of the 12th cycle of ANTM, as well as during its "All-Stars" edition. She is also known as the internet sensation "Creepy Chan."
Reighard, meanwhile, made it to the Final 4 of the show's 10th cycle. She is also known for being the newest face of the American beauty products line Carol's Daughter.
During the 42nd day of his own impeachment trial, Chief Justice Renato Corona took the witness stand again to resume his testimony. He also apologized for his abrupt departure from last Tuesday's trial.
If you missed to watch it earlier, here's the video of the full trial courtesy of GMA-7:
The oral arguments have been set for Monday, May 28. Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, presiding officer of the impeachment court, said that defense and prosecution will be given an hour each to deliver their closing arguments. He added that the senators may decide to vote on a verdict, either on that day or a day after.
A new video which shows the confrontation between Raymart Santiago-Claudine Barreto's camp and Mon Tulfo before their infamous fistfight started has surfaced - and it purportedly shows who first hurt who.
In the short video shown on "Aksyon" on TV5 earlier, a man wearing a pink shirt and standing beside Barretto can be seen hitting Tulfo in the head first. The man appears to be the same man seen throwing punches with Santiago to the columnist on the video that first came up.
Check out the said new video below courtesy of "News5Philippines" :
In their media interviews, both camp have maintained they did not start the fight. But it is impossible, right? Does this video say who's telling the truth?
Anne Curtis is temporarily leaving her noontime show "It's Showtime" to "pursue her dream."
The actress did not gave any detail about what this "dream" is when she bade farewell to her "It's Showtime" family on Thursday but she said it is something "challenging."
Anne Curtis on Luxe magazine's Feb 2011 cover
"It’s something to do with pursuing my dream. It’s a new chapter in my life, something that’s challenging. I just really, really want to do it," she said.
According to TV host and entertainment columnist Ogie Diaz, it's Curtis' Hollywood dream that she is set to pursue.
Citing a source, Diaz said on Twitter that Anne has been cast in a Hollywood movie.
"Truth: 1 month mawawala sa bansa si Anne Curtis dahil naka-cast siya sa isang Hollywood film. Full length ang role," Diaz said on Twitter. "Truth: naghahanap ng isang Pinay ang isang sikat na Hollywood casting director at si Anne Curtis ang napili. Excited si Anne."
He added: “Pag ininenay yan ni Anne Curtis eh sinungaling ang source namin. Ayaw pa raw kcng (sic) ipasabi.”
But Anne denied Diaz' tweets. "Mali po kayo," she told Diaz.
However Diaz was not convinced. "Ok. Let’s just wait and see. Pag mali source ko, magsosori ako. Pano pag tama?" he tweeted.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver (WR) Dave Clowney, for some unknown reason, decided to post his HIV test results on Twitter.
"Got My HIV Results Back!!" he tweeted. "Thank God for keeping my body healthy and safe."
The NFL player also attached a photo of the results which show he tested negative for hepatitis, as well.
You might think that this is one of things that one doesn't really need to broadcast to everyone, but maybe, Clowney was just really happy finding out he's healthy and was not able to contain his excitement.
But, do you think Clowney would have tweeted that picture if the results revealed otherwise?
