Sunday, April 4, 2010

T-ara and Supernova release their third collaborative single in Japanese

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Girl group T-ara and boy band Supernova released their third collaborative single allegedly titled Time to Love 3, or JP, in Japanese. Aside from the fact that the track is sung completely in a foreign language, Time to Love 3 sounds different from the two preceding versions. However, it still retains an electric sound that will easily hook you into listening to it again and again.

The two idol groups recently scored a 1 million dollar endorsement deal with Japanese food chain GUSTO. They personally flew to Japan order to film the CF and the results look well worth it. The GUSTO CF provided a sneak peak of the song, but now the whole package can be heard below.
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Saturday, April 3, 2010

Ellen DeGeneres gets sneak preview of Universal's Harry Potter theme park

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Living the high life: Ellen, Alex and Nicholas ride a high-speed roller coaster in the new Harry Potter theme park

Ellen DeGeneres got in touch with her inner child as she was given a sneak preview of the new Harry Potter theme park, which is due to open in Florida in less than three months.
Filming for her U.S. television programme, the chat show host was given exclusive access to the 20-acre park along with two young boys, Alex and Nicholas.

Up until now, fans have had to make do with artists' impressions of what the theme park will look like, but now Pottermaniacs can get a glimpse of the real thing.


The real deal: Ellen was given exclusive access to the new Harry Potter attraction that is due to open in less than three months


Ellen and the boys wandered through the empty theme park, taking turns to ride a high-speed roller coaster themed after the 'Triwizard Tournament'.

The trio were also pictured nosing around Dumbledore's den, which comes complete with a dusty desk, walls covered in oil paintings and shelves filled with hundreds of books.

Ellen jokes with the boys as they explain various aspects of the Harry Potter experience to her.

When they come to a replica of the Hogwarts Express, Ellen quips that it 'looks more like the midnight train to Georgia'.


In the frame: The chat show host and her young companions nose around Dumbledore's den


Pointing in the right direction: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which opens on 18 June, will be a new addition to the Universal Orlando theme park


Sweetie heaven: Every shop and restaurant in the new theme park is Potter-themed


As the boys stop to get a pint of Butterbeer from a street vendor, they have explain to the chat show host that the drink is non-alcoholic.

In a typically humorous response, Ellen whips out a hipflask and takes a swig.

When Ellen, Alex and Nicholas stop off at the Owl Post office, Ellen has to concede: 'Who doesn't like owls?'

At The Owl Post, guests can send letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which opens on 18 June, will be a new addition to the Universal Orlando theme park.


One for the road: As the boys stop to get a pint of Butterbeer from a street vendor, they have explain to Ellen that the drink is non-alcoholic


Grand entrance: Visitors enter the 'Wizarding World' through a station archway named after Hogsmeade, the magical village near Hogwarts


Dusty: Dumbledore's den, which comes complete with a desk, walls covered in oil paintings and shelves filled with hundreds of books


The new attraction has been in development for almost three years when Universal announced that it had acquired the rights to representing the franchise from Warner Brothers and J. K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series.

Art and set directors from the films, including Oscar-winning production designer Stuart Craig and art director Alan Gilmore, were hired to translate the movies into the park.

Rowling, known for carefully guarding the Potter franchise, hasn't yet been to Orlando, but the design team has made several trips to London for consultations with the author.

'The interesting thing about Harry Potter is that the stories are so rich in themselves, so deep,' said Universal Creative President Mark Woodbury.


Thrills: Art and set directors from the films were hired to translate the movies into the park


Through the window: Ellen, Alex and Nicholas stop off at the Owl Post office


Magical: Up until now, fans have had to make do with artists impressions of what the theme park will look like, but now Pottermaniacs can get a glimpse of the real thing


Harry Potter script found in pub
A script believed to be the film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, has been found in a pub.

Studio Warner Bros has launched an investigation after the 118 booklet was found near Leavesden Studios, where the £250million two-part movie is being made.

According to the Sun, the script, marked 'Private and Confidential', revealed 'several dramatic changes from JK Rowling's book Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.'

The script was allegedly found under a table in the Waterside Tavern in Kings Langely, Herts, after the film crew enjoyed a night out drinking at the pub on Thursday.
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Entitled Entertainment reveals plans for future concerts with Rain, Usher, Akon & more!

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I’m sure you guys in Los Angeles already know about the Seoulful Concert, which will feature big-name stars MC Mong, Leessang and Jay Sean tomorrow evening. Earlier today, the staff of Entitled Entertainment scheduled a press conference in anticipation of the event. Unfortunately, Leessang had a delayed flight (Gary) & schedule conflicts with MBC Infinity Challenge (Gil), and MC Mong’s RV broke down in the desert when he was leaving Palm Springs after a photoshoot. Talk about superbly bad luck!

Fortunately, we were able to get a message from David Kwon, the Managing Partner at Entitled Entertainment, who talked about the reason why Entitled Entertainment chose Jay Sean to be part of this seemingly Korean-based concert. Apparently, Tiger JK was originally part of the line-up, but due to a few contract issues, he had to bow out of this event. Jay Sean was chosen in order to draw in a younger crowd to truly make this an event for an audience of all ages.

David Kwon also revealed some big events for the near future that you guys will definitely be interested in.

Seoulful seems to be the first of a series of concerts to come that will feature A-list artists from both Korea and America. ”We actually have plans for American artists such such as Akon, Sean Paul, Flo Rida [and] Trey Songz,” Kwon said. ”We have one coming up for Kim Jong Gook, Mighty Mouth and Ne-Yo and also we have one coming up later in the year for Usher and Rain.” Although it may be an unexpected pairing, it’s great publicity for these Korean artists and will make the concert all the more memorable!

Anyway, the Seoulful concert itself will take place tomorrow at the Shrine Auditorium at 8PM. If you’re in the area, it isn’t too late to grab a ticket; purchase yours at Ticketmaster here. Stay tuned for our concert coverage!

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Man with half a body defies the odds by 'fathering a child'

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By Mail Foreign Service

Defying expectations: Despite having half a body Kenny Easterday has lived life to the full

Despite only having half a body, Kenny Easterday insists he can live the life of a normal man.
Now he appears to have proved it after claiming he has fathered a child.

Easterday, 35, was born with a rare condition called sacral agenesis, which prevented his spine from developing normally.

When he was just six months old, doctors amputated Kenny's legs and used part of his shinbone to complete his partially-formed spine.


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Rare: Kenny's legs were amputated when he was six months old and a part of his shinbone was used to complete his spine


Kenny is so small he can fit inside a suitcase but that hasn't stopped him playing pool, bowling, working - or having a love life with fianceƩ Nicky, 33.

In an American television documentary, he and Nicky revealed that they were together seven years ago - after which she became pregnant with her daughter, Desiree.

The pair are soon to found out if Desiree is actually Kenny's child. And they hope to start a new family to join Nicky's two children.

Kenny's greatest dream is to have a child, he revealed in the documentary


Together: Kenny with fianceƩ Nicky in a still from the American TV documentary


Active: Kenny uses his arms to prop himself up as he plays pool, in a still from a documentary on his life


He is also a fan of bowling, as seen in this clip from the American TV documentary


'I want a child to carry my name, someone that can carry my legacy and be able to say 'Well that's my daddy',' he said.

Kenny was not expected to live past 21.

As a boy Kenny was offered prosthetic legs but he hated wearing them and preferred to use his hands or a skateboard to get around.

'My dad pretty much taught me how to walk on my hands,' said Kenny, from West Virginia, USA.


Handy: Kenny has developed great upper body strength but has to wear gloves to protect his hands

'I just told him to walk behind his mother, because she walks like a duck so just walk like her,' Kenny's father said in documentary made about his life.

As a child Kenny starred in the 1988 film, The Kid Brother, a dramatised version of his early life.

'If I'm handicapped it's because of these damn legs,' Kenny said in the film as he pushes over his prosthetic legs.
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Friday, April 2, 2010

'I wish I had a bigger bottom': Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio reveals she's unhappy with her rear

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By Marcus Barnes

What's her Secret? Alessandra Ambrosio shows off her enviable figure in a photoshoot to promote her new line for the Secret Moments skin care range


She has been accused of losing a little too much weight after giving birth to her daughter 18 months ago.

But Alessandra Ambrosio's latest shoot for luxury lingerie label Victoria's Secret proves she is in great shape.

The Brazilian model, 28, donned a selection of pastel-coloured pieces to promote the Secret Moments body care range.


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Relaxed: The model looks great as she reclines on a bed for one of the shots in the new promotional campaign

In one shot she is seen from the back holding a pair of curtains apart wearing an orange vest top over a red bra, frilly underwear, turquoise stockings and red heels.

While in another, she reclines on a bed in a matching black lingerie set and purple heels - all the while looking happy and healthy.

Just a few weeks ago Miss Ambrosio, who gave birth to daughter Anja Louise in August 2008, came under scrutiny when she was pictured on a beach shoot in St Barts looking worryingly thin.


Happy new rear: Miss Ambrosio says she would like a bigger backside after shedding her post-pregnancy weight


In great shape: The Brazilian model has come under fire in recent weeks for her slimline figure


Wearing a white bikini her ribcage was clearly visible as were her pelvic bones.

The model recently admitted she was unhappy with her rear since shedding her post-pregnancy weight.

She told Fox News at the 15th Anniversary of the Victoria's Secret Swim Catalogue: 'I wish I had a bigger butt. A little bit more booty wouldn't hurt. When I was pregnant I had a much bigger booty and I was very happy with it.'

The new skin care range is inspired by Miss Ambrosio's memories, with names such as Girls’ Night, Island Escape, At First Sight, Room 504, and Good Day Sunshine.


Too thin? The model appeared worryingly thin in a recent shoot for Victoria's Secret's new swimwear range


At First Sight is said to have been inspired by the birth of her daughter.

The launch coincides with the release of Victoria's Secret's Spring 2010 lingerie and swimwear collections.

I Love My Body by Victoria is modelled by the company's Supermodel signings including Chanel Iman, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley , Candice Swanepoel, Lindsay Ellingson, Erin Heatherton and Alessandra herself.

While the swimwear collection, VS Swim 2010, also features Alessandra alongside Erin Heatherton, Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Candice Swanepoel and Miranda Kerr.
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T-ara’s Hyomin and Jiyeon are crying

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T-ara’s Hyomin and Jiyeon have revealed some crying selcas.

On April 2nd, Hyomin uploaded some selca shots of herself and Jiyeon with crying animation on it.

The title said, “Park sisters are crying…” They both share the last name Park. The two shared a picture of themselves “fighting” last month and I guess this is a continuation of that one. They explained their tears, “We finished our juice.”

She also shared a picture of them in the practicing room and in the airplane.




The girls have also released the teaser for their special cosplay MV of I Go Crazy Because of You for Z9 Star Game.
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Rain’s Love Song MV revealed!

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Rain has already teased us twice of his title track Love Song’s MV from his BACK TO THE BASIC special album as the full track was revealed on March 29th.

Today, the full MV of Love Song was finally revealed!

The MV showed love and bed scenes between Rain and the female lead, actress Han Ye Seul. Check out the lovely MV below.

The title track was composed and written by Rain himself, proving that he has the ability to be not only a good artist, but a producer as well.




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