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Happy Halloween From Google and Scooby Doo

Posted by on Sunday, 31 October, 2010

Halloween has become one of those yearly festivities for Americans, where they dress up their house, car and themselevs, all for the sake of enjoyment, door knocking and  trick or treating.

Well, this year for Google has been no different to other festive events, with a celebrationary scetch on the search pages of Halloween, Scooby Doo style.

The interactive story was compiled especially for Halloween, and obviously raised a smile on some of the news and media channels – none so more than our guys at Animonita.

This has followed on nicely for Google who also designed a completely interactive Pac -Man game only a few months ago to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic game from the 70′s.

In the past, Google has also designed doodle drawings to celebrate the lives of some of the worlds legends for example: The Flintstones which celebrated 50 years of the childrens favorite cartoon, one of Dizzie Gillespie the Jazz Musician, to mark the worlds most prestigeous’ 93rd birthday and also to mark the monumentus 70th occassion of John Lennons birthday.

Not sure that everyone gets to see these doodles, because you have to be a pretty regular user of the inernet to see some of these fabulous doodles, especially the ones that are animated like the Pac-Man was!

Interactive Pacman Game on Google

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X-Factor Contestant Gamu Nhengu Fights To Stay in UK

Posted by on Thursday, 7 October, 2010

X-Factors' Gamu Nhengu Following days of speculation over the reappearance of some of the X-Factor contestants on the first live show, Gamu Nhengu who was pulled from the final list by Cheryl Cole has been begging Simon Cowell to put her back in the competition so that she could stay in the UK.

Gamu was only here on a visa which was supported from her mother entering the country to practice as a nurse some 8 years ago, and which expired in August 2010. This now means that as things stand, she must now be deported with her mother and two brothers, back to Zimbabwe – her home land.

100′s of supporters, neighbours and friends gathered outside the house today chanting things at Police and other authority officials to let Gamu stay. Although this did make big news and publicicty, the only way she could be graunted an execution of stay was if she continued within the X-Factor competition.

This would mean that Cowell would have to meet Prime Minister David Cameron and UK Border Agency supremo Lin Homer to see if he could swing them into letting her stay. Not an easy task by any means, but obviously William Hill seemed to think he had a chance by opening bets at 5/2 that Cowell would do the honourable thing.

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World’s Richest Model Leaves Victoria’s Secret

Posted by on Friday, 1 October, 2010

Heidi Klum Super Model @ Victoria's Secret 2009 Show

Heidi Klum Parts Company With Victoria’s Secret After 13 Years.

One of, if not the richest model in the industry, Heidi Klum, has today announced that she will not be a spokesperson for the Victoria Secret range after being in the chair for 13 years.

The German born 37 year old ‘Super Model’ has graced our screens and magazines for many years, promoting companies like McDonald’s as well as Volkswagen.

And when we say she is one of the richest models in the world, it was reported in Forbes Magaziine that she earned in the region of $6 million last year and over $3.7 million the year before.

Since the announcement of her departure, Klum has promised never to reveal ‘Victoria’s’ secret, whilst not letting on the exact reason for her sudden shift in direction. Industry insiders are speculating that she was finding things slightly too tight as far as timings were concerned, trying to devote time to family commitments, Victoria’s brand as well as running the ‘Project Runway’ – which will be going into it’s 8th season.

One thing which many probably forget is that she has developed a new range of clothing called Perfect One, which goes on sale this Autumn – with a contract which has been signed by Amazon Marketplace for the exclusive outlet rights.

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Lindsay Lohan Released After Only Hours In LA Jail

Posted by on Saturday, 25 September, 2010

Lindsay Lohan In Jail 2010 – Lindsay Lohan was today released from the LA jail where she was supposed to be spending the next 30 days, only hours after she was taken in, by the Superior Court Judge Elden Fox. Lohan was bailed on this occasion, and a bail bond was posted, which is rumoured to be somewhere in the $300,000 range, according to the Country Sheriff’s Department spokeman.

Much like the last time, Lohan has been ordered to wear an ankle bracelet which is a drug monitoring system to detect anything that comes through the skin with her perspiration. She has to wear this for the next 5 weeks till her next court appearance on the 22nd October 2010.

This is not the first time she has been ordered to wear the SCRAM ankle bracelet, and the last time one was placed on her, it went off whilst she was attending an after show party for the MTV Movie Awards. In her defence to the Court Judge, Lohan claimed that someone had spilled an alcoholic beverage on her, and that she was not drinking or taking drugs.

The last time Lohan was in front of Judge Fox, he told her that should she fail the bracelet test and be found to be participating in recreational drugs, or anything harder, he would send her down for breach of her bail terms. Obviously this ‘promise’ was just for show, much like her first spell in the County Jail where she was sentenced for a total of 90 days, and she only stayed out a minimum of 13 days.

As like many celebrities, this type of ‘drug’ testing seems slightly poor and would only work if the person wanted to give up that style of life. It has been reported that Lohan has spoken to friends and said that she thinks she needs a rehab programme, not a prison sentence.

How bizarre a statement, because it was only a few short weeks ago when she was spotted leaving rehab!!

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Paris Hilton Shipped Out of Japan

Posted by on Wednesday, 22 September, 2010

Paris HiltonEarlier this week, Paris Hilton was found guilty of possession of cocaine in an LA Court – which has now playing a part in her visiting other countries, like Japan.

On Monday this week, Paris Hilton was found guilty of possession of cocaine and fined $2000, ordered to do community service and was given a one year suspended sentence.

Miss Hilton, who is the daughter of the ‘Hilton Hotel’ family – flew into Tokyo early on the 22nd on a chartered aircraft with her sister, Nicky. She was detained by airport security and told to stay in a local hotel over night whilst they conducted their investigations and prepared to interview her the next day.

Hilton was due to appear at a fashion show in Tokyo’s Roppongi entertainment district – but following the news of her being held by Tokyo Officials, the event was cancelled. Miss Hilton had previously taken part in shows in Japan for fashion companies, promoting things like hand bags and perfume.

In Japan, authorities can detain anyone who they suspect to have been involved in drugs, or have been prosecuted for related offences.

Earlier today, Hilton decided to leave Tokyo via Narita airport, but it was not clear if it was of her own accord or she had been refused entry and placed back on the flight home by the authorities. No one from the Japan authorities would comment on the incident.

As Miss Hilton was leaving the airport, she commented to reporters that she was ” going back home, and looked forward to being back in Japan in the future.”

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Granny Rushed To Hospital Following Face Pulling Competition

Posted by on Tuesday, 21 September, 2010

The Women’s World Gurning Championship took place this weekend, with one of it’s most well known ‘Gurners’ being rushed to hospital bringing a sad end to the day.

The ‘Granny Gurner’ Anne Woods, collapsed after pulling her funiest face ever and was rushed to hospital after she collapsed from pulling what was described as “the funniest face” pull ever seen.

The four minute performance took it’s toll on the 62 year old after she had been declared the winner at the Egremont Crab Fair in Cumbria.

Tommy Mattinson, who is the male champion for the 12th year in a run, spoke after; “I came outside to get some fresh air and could see Anne was lying on the floor.

One of the organisers of the event said; “Anne was kept in hospital overnight – and I think this whole episode may have been due to all the excitement or maybe the room being too stuffy.

Anne, who competes at the event on a regular basis was released from Whitehaven’s West Cumberland Hospital later on Sunday.

Due to the incident, Ms Wood was unable to collect her winning prize from the event, so it was collected on her behalf by one of her family.

The town of Egremont is to have been the host of this event dating from 1267.

According to unofficial sources, Anne is now home restings and is said to be putting on a ‘Brave Face.’

“I bet that makes a change!“

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Susan Boyle Sets 3 New World Records

Posted by on Sunday, 19 September, 2010

Susan Boyle
It was announced today by The Guinness Book or Records that the scottish singing sensation, Susan Boyle (SuBo) has set 3 World Records in the 2011 edition of the mentioned book.

This all started with her album becoming the fastest selling female album in the UK, along with the most successful selling debut album in the UK as well as her being the oldest artist EVER to reach No1 with a debut album in both the USA and UK.

Susan, who sang for the Papal visit last Thursday – will appear in the latest Guinness Boook of World Records 2011 which is out this week at all leading book stores.

Boyle, who is originally from Blackburn, West Lothian spoke about her latest achievement; “This is a real honour, to be in the book that I used to read as a wee girl.

Susan was spring boarded into the lime light of UK viewers in the Glasgow auditions for Britains Got Talent TV show last year. After being asked how she was feeling about the new title she said; “I never dreamt that one day I would actually appear in the Guinness Book of Records. “I only ever wanted to sing and perform. This is truly fantastic.”

After her appearance on Britains Got Talent, SuBo’s rendition of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ became one of the fastest climbing YouTube clips of all times being watched over 49million times.

The previous record for fastest selling album was held by Dido with ‘Life for Rent’ – and the most selling albums sold in the UK in 7 days was held by the Arctic Monkeys.

In total, the album went on to sell over 1 million copies in three weeks, which at the age of 48 is not a poor shout for a debut album, don’t you think?

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‘Borat’ to Play Queens Legend Frontman Freddie Mercury

Posted by on Friday, 17 September, 2010

Sacha Maron Cohen | Boart
According to Internet News Channels, the ‘Borat’ star, Sasch Baron Cohen, is to play the role of Queens’ legendary frontman, Freddie Mercury in the upcoming movie. A representative of Cohen’s team have confirmed the intent for Cohen to play the star role.

Deadline.com reports that Cohen, who shot to pop-culture fame with his outrageous Brüno and Borat characters, will portray the British rocker in a film centered on the group’s developing years up until their historic 1985 Live Aid set.

Amongst much of the top music being considered, it was announced that the tracks “Another One Bites the Dust,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You,” have been secured for the film by a group of film makers and well knowns’.

This means that the film based on the iconic band has probably been in the making for at least three years, based on the initial rumours which started back in 2007, when Cohen was approached to play the part.

What is interesting is that when this first reared it’s banner in the news all those years ago, Cohens representatives completely quashed the idea and classed rumours as being ‘completely untrue.’

Although Cohen has been tipped for the part, it has still not been formally agreed as far as a contract is concerned. But based on the fact they want to start filming in 2011, they need to get things set in stone.

The repertoire of Queen has already received the Hollywood treatment, with the stage production of ‘We Will Rock You.’ This musical alone has been on stage since 2003, which confirms the popularity of the 70′s iconic band, and the main man we all admired, Freddie Mercury.

Will Cohen give the right image for the film, or will his comedy style ruin the great image we all have of the ‘main man’ and his years of classic contribution to rock history?

You decide!

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Jack Duckworth Leaves Corrie For The Last Time

Posted by on Monday, 6 September, 2010

Jack Duckworth
Over the last few weeks, soap pundits have been curling ears with their thoughts on how Jack Duckworth was going to be written out of the Corrie Cast. From a car accident to a fall down the stairs, which ever way it happened, it would not be forgotten by the tens of thousands of viewers around the UK and beyond.

The expression that springs to mind every time I hear the name “Jack Duckworth” is “When I was a lad…!” Yet, it seems that the lad in question, or gambling,, beer swilling cellar man from The Rovers has taken lodgings in a big box as he departs from the street for the last time.

Everyone and hisbrother turned out for the passing of the hearse as it rumbled down the old cobbled street. The mourning was lead by Jack’s on screen girlfreind and her “adopted” son and daughter-in-law – Connie Rathbone, Tyrone and Molly.

What made the ending so sad was that it looked so real, everyone was sad to the degree that even one of the pigeons shows his last respects by turning out in a grey mourning feathered suite.

There ends a great spell from Jack, knocking up 31 years in the street.

Whilst many soap fans will probably miss Jack and Vera (Liz Dawn who passed away in 2008) – you can hand on heart say that the cast, crew and everyone conected with Corrie will certainly miss Bill for his amazing talent and huge heart.

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The End of a Legend, Peggy Bows Out of Eastenders

Posted by on Sunday, 5 September, 2010

Queen Vic Pub, Walford

“Can I Hold My Breath That Long?”

Again, fun and frolicks are about to begin as the BBC begin to screen some of it’s most anticipated episodes of the year, as crack addict Phil Mitchel decides to ignite the Queen Victoria in Walford. As the flames quickly spread and the pub’s locals try to make their escape, emotions run high and lives are put on the line during the spectacular scenes.

All of these story lines seem to tie in nicely with the departure of the Queen Vic’s Landlady, Barbera Windsor who plays Peggy – yet all of the final scenes and story lines have been kept a closely guarded secret.

EastEnders was named the Best Soap at the TV Choice Awards. The BBC One soap beat rivals Coronation Street and Emmerdale to pick up the award and it comes as the soap enters one of the most dramatic weeks in its history.

The departure of Peggy Mitchell from the soap will be marked with a huge and devastating fire which will destroy the Queen Vic pub and leave the fate of several other regulars in question. Viewers have been speculating for months over the fate of Peggy and other characters such as Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) who are also departing EastEnders.

So, if you are a Soapaholic, enjoy this week and I look forward to talking about the last few episodes this week and what is in store for the coming weeks.

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