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Gary Moore found dead hours after checking into Spanish luxury hotel
05:19 07.02.2011 |
Society
Gary Moore, the legendary Irish rock artist and former guitarist of Thin Lizzy, has died at age 58. He was found dead hours after checking into a five-star hotel in Estepona, Costa del Sol in Spain. He died in his sleep.
Scientist: Mona Lisa was a boy-lover of da Vinci
12:36 03.02.2011 |
Society
Italian researchers who specialize in resolving art mysteries said Wednesday they have uncovered the long-discussed identity of the model for Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
Silvano Vinceti, chairman of the Italian national committee for cultural heritage, said the Florence-born artist's male apprentice and possible lover Salai was the main...
James Cameron earned in 2010, more than any other colleagues in Hollywood
12:21 03.02.2011 |
Society
James Cameron the "Avatar" filmmaker last year earned the most green in Hollywood -- $257 million. Cameron, writer, producer and director of the 3-D blockbuster, ranked tops on Vanity Fair's list of Hollywood's 40 biggest earners from films among stars, directors and producers.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
08:07 03.02.2011 |
Society
Julian Assange, founder of the whistle blowing website, Wikileaks, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize by a member of the Norwegian government. Snorre Valen, the MP who nominated Assange, revealed the nomination in his latest blog entry.
Groundhog Phil fails to see his shadow
08:03 02.02.2011 |
Society
On the 125th anniversary of Groundhog's Day in Punxsutawney, Pa., world's most famous groundhog Phil failed to see his shadow this morning at 7:25 a.m. amidst overcast skies, light rain showers, and temperatures in the mid-30s. According to folklore, no shadow for Phil means "there will be an early spring" whereas had he seen his shadow, it would...
Leading the Oscar will be cross-eyed opossum
12:26 01.02.2011 |
Society
Heidi, the cross-eyed possum who recently gained worldwide fame thanks to her penetrating gaze, could become a Hollywood star after receiving an offer to take part in the next Oscar Awards ceremony, being held this February.
Charlie Sheen not going to be treated at rehab
10:54 01.02.2011 |
Society
Hollywood actor, Charlie Sheen will not be going into a rehab facility; instead, he has put together his own team of experts to guide him through rehabilitation at home. It was earlier reported that he finally entered a rehab facility over the weekend after a 36-hour binge on drugs, alcohol and women which landed him in ER.
