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Saturday 31 March 2012
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George: The Oldest Church in the City of Beirut
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George holds a special place in the hearts of many Lebanese because of its unique location overlooking Parliament Square right in the heart of Beirut’s city center. The Cathedral of Saint George is the Mother Cathedral of Beirut’s Greek Orthodox community. It’s the “Thronos”, the throne of the Greek [...]
Top 10 Takashi Miike Films of All Time
To put shock director Takashi Miike’s influence into perspective, Quentin Tarantino once referred to the Japanese filmmaker as “the godfather” of “ultraviolent, get-under-your-skin movies.” In the years 2001 and 2002 alone, Miike is credited with directing fifteen productions! We countdown the top 10 films of his career depicting shocking scenes of extreme violence and sexual perversions. Click to see if your favorite made the list...
Five Reasons To See 'Wrath Of The Titans'
Despite some negative reviews for the original, "Clash of the Titans," the "Wrath of the Titans" is upon us (in 3D, no less) to follow-up its $500 million predecessor. For the second adventure of Sam Worthington's Perseus, daddy Zeus comes a-callin' once again to ask his demi-god son to, you know, save all of mankind…again. [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/30/wrath-of-the-titans-review/
Funny Cartoon: 1k for a slap
ေငြဒါဏ္ ၁၀၀၀-က်ပ္ စီရင္ခ်က္အေပၚ ၾကံခိုင္ဖြံ႔ၿဖိဳးေရးအမတ္တစ္ဦးမွ အံ့ၾသေၾကာင္းေျပာ – သတင္းေထာက္ မေအးသူစံအား ပါးရိုက္ခဲ့သည့္ အမႈတြင္ တရားခံ ထက္ထက္မိုးဦးအား ေငြဒါဏ္ ၁၀၀၀-က်ပ္ ေပးေဆာင္ရန္ ခ်မွတ္ခဲ့သည့္ စီရင္ခ်က္အေပၚ ၾကံခိုင္ဖြံ႔ၿဖိဳးေရးအမတ္တစ္ဦးမွ အံ့ၾသဘနန္း ျဖစ္ခဲ့ရေၾကာင္း ထုတ္ေဖာ္ေျပာၾကားလိုက္ပါသည္။ ၎က ဆက္လက္ေျပာၾကားသည္မွာ “အမွန္တကယ္ဆိုရင္ အရိုက္ခံရသူကသာ ထက္ထက္မိုးဦးကို ၃၀၀၀-က်ပ္ ျပန္ေပးသင့္တာပါ။ ဘာျဖစ္လို႔လဲဆိုေတာ့ က်ေနာ္တို႔ ၂၀၀၇မွာ ဘုန္းႀကီးေတြကို ဝင္ရိုက္တုန္းကလည္း တေန႔ကို ၃၀၀၀-စီ ရခဲ့လို႔ပါပဲ” ဟူ၏။ Source: Edo Vader’s Facebook
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TMTETS Episode 8: Wol Is The Best Medicine
This episode moves the story right along. Wol is getting … Read More
Source: http://blog.dramafever.com/2012/03/tmtets-episode-8-wol-is-the-best-medicine/
Friday 30 March 2012
Slade Smiley from 'Real Housewives of Orange County' -- My Ex Better Back Off 'Cause I'm No Deadbeat
Slade Smiley from "Real Housewives of Orange County" is threatening legal action against his baby mama after he was verbally assaulted on a Hollywood red carpet and accused of being a deadbeat dad. TMZ posted the video this morning of a man…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/30/slade-smiley-deadbeat-bad-michelle-arroyo/
Creative Spotlight: Episode #108 – Haroshi
Haroshi makes his art pieces recycling old used skateboards. His creations are born through styles such as wooden mosaic, dots, and pixels; where each element, either cut out in different shapes or kept in their original form, are connected in different styles, and shaven into the form of the final art piece. Hailing all the way from Japan, click to read the full interview...
Cincinnati Museum Spotlights Ancient Pompeii
The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal presents the exhibit A Day in Pompeii through Aug. 12, featuring an array of archeological treasures dating back to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. A Day in Pompeii features room-sized frescos, gold coins, bronze and marble sculptures, hundreds of priceless artifacts and the largest collection [...]
Source: http://leisuregrouptravel.com/cincinnati-museum-spotlights-ancient-pompeii/
Anne Hathaway Adopts Extreme Diet for ‘Les Miserables’ Role
Anne Hathaway is not overweight in the slightest, but she’s adopted a strict 500-calorie-a-day diet in an effort to lose two dress sizes for her “Les Miserables” role as Fantine. The diet is spartan, to say the least: it consists of a protein shake and two apples.
“Anne is playing a destitute factory worker-cum-lady of the night,” a source revealed. “Unfortunately, she only has 15 to 20 days to lose as much weight as possible — up to a stone and a half [21 pounds] — because she’s been filming the scenes showing her fit and healthy,
Source: http://www.celebs.com/archives/anne-hathaway-adopts-extreme-diet-for-les-miserables-role.html
The Many Incarnations Of Snow White
As you may have noticed, Snow White is so hot right now. But this isn't her first resurgence; she's been recast as everything from a vampire to a sex slave over the years.
Source: http://www.vulture.com/2012/03/from-vampire-to-sex-slave-the-many-incarnations-of-snow-white.html
Cincinnati Museum Spotlights Ancient Pompeii
The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal presents the exhibit A Day in Pompeii through Aug. 12, featuring an array of archeological treasures dating back to the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. A Day in Pompeii features room-sized frescos, gold coins, bronze and marble sculptures, hundreds of priceless artifacts and the largest collection [...]
Source: http://leisuregrouptravel.com/cincinnati-museum-spotlights-ancient-pompeii/
Thursday 29 March 2012
Deal Between Indian Billionaire And Greek Cigarette Company Failed
The Indian billionaire Raja Bommidala was interested in purchasing the 50.36% of the shares of the Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company (SEKAP). The deal started in 2003 but it has not been completed. Raja Bommidala is the director of the BBM Group that received Tobacco Board awards for being India’s biggest exporter of cut rag. After [...]
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Declares All Christian Churches Should Be Destroyed
If the pope called for the destruction of all the mosques in Europe, the uproar would be cataclysmic. Pundits would lambaste the church, the White House would rush out a statement of deep concern, and rioters in the Middle East would kill each other in their grief. But when the most influential leader in the Muslim world [...]
Baby Orangutan Orphan Adopted By Kind-Hearted Momma Orangutan
Well, this is all sorts of d'awwwwww. So adorable, so thoughtful.
Orangutan infant Aurora, 1, rests on top of her surrogate mother Cheyenne's head after eating breakfast at the Houston Zoo Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Houston. Born at the zoo in March 2011, Aurora was abandoned by her mother and hand raised by volunteers for nine months before being adopted by Cheyenne.
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Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/gavon/baby-orangutan-orphan-adopted-by-kind-hearted-momm
Hoarders: Skyrim Edition
Admitting you have a problem is half the battle. The only thing more dangerous than dragons, is yourself.
Read More On collegehumor.com ›
Source: http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6747386/skyrim-hoarders
Buffalo Bill Museum Reopening Set for May 19
After a $2.75-million renovation and reinstallation, Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyo. will reopen its inaugural museum, the Buffalo Bill Museum, on May 19. The new Buffalo Bill Museum will focus on the life of the famous sharpshooter, showman and town founder. It will include interactive exhibits and a “Storybook Garden” with life-sized cutouts [...]
Source: http://leisuregrouptravel.com/buffalo-bill-museum-reopening-set-for-may-19/
Sai Sai Kham Hlaing and Thet Mon Myint at Forever Gems
And a bonus picture: Sai Sai with Moe Hay Ko
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Wednesday 28 March 2012
T-ara may have up to 9 members after undergoing changes
Earlier it was reported that T-ara may undergo member changes. … Read More
Source: http://blog.dramafever.com/2012/03/t-ara-may-have-up-to-9-members-after-undergoing-changes/
Photography: Green Nursery
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Ye Lay’s Autobiography
Myanmar singer Ye Lay’s autobiography will be released on 25th March 2012.
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Star sign personality traits
Aries (Mar 21- Apr 19) - is the cardinal/fire sign. Aries people need to keep physically busy. They accomplish many things simply because of their restless energy. They need to learn how to make constructive use of their energetic efforts. The typical Aries urge is to take on more than can be done reasonably well. [...]
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Justin Bieber’s Hair Evolution
Never has the length of one boy's hair meant so much to so many. From his original shaggy mane to his recent cropped cut, The Biebs has had female fans holding their breath to see what he’ll do next.
'Hunger Games' Withdrawal: Five Post-Movie Cures
Judging by the insane box office success that "The Hunger Games" had this weekend, we're guessing that a lot of you probably went to see the movie. And there's a decent chance that a good portion of you hadn't read the novels before you watched the film, and are new to this whole craze. It [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/27/hunger-games-withdrawal/
Tuesday 27 March 2012
War Of The Five Kings: Robb Stark
The War of the Five Kings is set to explode during the "Game of Thrones" season premiere, and we'll be here all week to familiarize you with the key players in the fight. We kicked off yesterday with cruel boy king Joffrey Baratheon, one of the vilest, most loathsome characters in the entirety of "Thrones." [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/27/game-of-thrones-robb-stark/
Whitney Houston Interviewed In Exclusive 'Bodyguard' Featurette
If the tragic passing of Whitney Houston brought about any good, it shed light on the many beloved works that the artist left behind. One of Houston's greatest achievements remains the success of the soundtrack from "The Bodyguard," which is getting a new Blu-ray release. We have an exclusive featurette from the upcoming video release [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/27/whitney-houston-bodyguard/
Is There a Kdrama Hero In You?
From the Queen’s Vantage Point: One of the most remarkable … Read More
Source: http://blog.dramafever.com/2012/03/is-there-a-kdrama-hero-in-you/
Miley Cyrus -- I’m Sooooo NOT Engaged
Yes, she wore a ring and yes, it was on her ring finger -- but Miley Cyrus still can’t figure out why everyone thought she was engaged ... because it ain't true!!!As we reported, Miley was spotted with a giant rock on that special spot last…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/26/miley-cyrus-not-engaged/
Deal Between Indian Billionaire And Greek Cigarette Company Failed
The Indian billionaire Raja Bommidala was interested in purchasing the 50.36% of the shares of the Greek Cooperative Cigarette Manufacturing Company (SEKAP). The deal started in 2003 but it has not been completed. Raja Bommidala is the director of the BBM Group that received Tobacco Board awards for being India’s biggest exporter of cut rag. After [...]
Monday 26 March 2012
KONY 2012: Greek Aid Worker Exposes the Other Half of the Ugandan Story
Greek Reporter's Fragkiska Megaloudi lived and worked in Uganda. Here she presents her side of the KONY 2012 story. "To all of us who have lived and worked in northern Uganda and who know a bit more than just the 30 minutes footage, this video tells a whole different story."
Celebs.com Junk Drawer: Jennifer Lawrence, Miley Cyrus and Jon Hamm
- Jennifer Lawrence leads “The Hunger Games” to victory, landing in the top five openings of all time. (E Online)
- Not to be outshone, director James Cameron claims a “Titanic” victory of his own by reaching the deepest spot on Earth. (Yahoo! News)
- Karma may have finally collected its last payment from Tiger Woods, as the pro golfer wins his first PGA Tour event in 30 months. (TMZ)
- Did you hear the one about Kate Moss having a special room in her house just for her hair? (Exposay)
Bethenny Frankel: Busy Day in the Big Apple
Taking care of her to-do list, Bethenny Frankel was spotted leaving her apartment in Manhattan this morning (March 26).
And as always, the Skinnygirl starlet looked quite fashionable, sporting a black wide-brimmed hat with a denim jacket and black ensemble.
In a recent interview, Bethenny’s mother Bernadette Burke declared that Bethenny’s marriage with Jason Hoppy is in danger of disintegrating.
“His problem is he’s too nice, and she’ll grab another nice one, he is replaceable. Nice is boring and Bethenny gets bored with nice. I know she is bored because I get bored watching him.”
“She cheated on her first husband after her first couple of months of marriage. She doesn’t have any respect for marriage because she has never seen good marriages. She would never have married Jason but she wanted to have a child and the timing was right. She got what she wanted out of this, she married because of public opinion."
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/bethenny-frankel/bethenny-frankel-busy-day-big-apple-598274
Jessica Simpson -- Continues to Be Pregnant
Also, it rained in L.A. this weekend.
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/26/jessica-simpson-pregnant/
Yun Wati Lwin Moe’s interview in Now magazine
Yun Wati Lwin Moe is the elder daughter of Myanmar actor Lwin Moe and May Thu. She has been appearing in Myanmar commercials as a photo model. Now magazine recently featured her as the cover girl for their March 2012 issue. Enjoy the scanned pages from the magazine. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Gregg Allman -- Hospitalized with Back Pain
Gregg Allman had to cut a performance short last night and was taken to a local hospital because of back pain, TMZ has learned. A rep for the legendary guitarist tells TMZ he has bulging discs in his back and suffered a flare up 30…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/25/gregg-allman-back-hospital-beacon/
Sunday 25 March 2012
Holocaust Survivor Translates Homer’s Odyssey Into his Mother Tongue, Ladino
Moshe Ha’elyon, an Auschwitz survivor, IDF veteran, and author, published his translation of Homer’s works translated from Greek to Ladino. His life has been a terrible odyssey and his similarities with Homer’s character Odysseus’ ordeals are remarkable. Ha’elyon survived 21 months in Auschwitz, two death marches and a number of Nazi concentration camps. The tip [...]
January Jones' Advice to New Moms: Eat Your Placenta as Vitamins
When it comes to real life parenting, January Jones is nothing like the mother she portrays named "Betty" in the AMC series "Mad Men".
The on and off screen mom told People magazine, “I think my fans make cracks about it, but they don’t actually think I’d bring any of Betty’s parenting into my own life."
Although Jones jumped back into work just weeks after giving birth to her first son, Xander Dane, last September, she made sure time was still spent with her baby boy, telling, “I had the baby and the baby nurse in their own room so I could go back and feed him every two hours."
The 34-year-old actress said that not being separated from him was "such a blessing," but admits being a hard working mom is tough, saying, “It was hard to work long days and then go home and not sleep, It’s getting harder, not easier, so I’m a little concerned!”
As for how she's keeping up her energy, Jones dished, "I have a great doula who makes sure I’m eating well, with vitamins and teas, and with placenta capsulation.”
Jones has been eating part of her own placenta twice a day since she had her son, of which she says, "I suggest it to all moms! Your placenta gets dehydrated and made into vitamins, It’s something I was very hesitant about, but we’re the only mammals who don’t ingest our own placentas."
Check out Jones' character trailer before the two hour premier of "Man Men" Season 5, which airs tonight (March 25) on AMC at 9/8c.
'Britain's Got Talent' -- Jonathan Antoine Is Susan Boyle 2.0
The mania that was Susan Boyle has passed -- but get ready for the next shy, introverted but extremely talented singer from "Britain's Got Talent" ... and his name is Jonathan Antoine. Jonathan and his singing partner Charlotte Jaconelli blew…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/25/britains-got-talent-jonathan-antoine-opera-video/
Milla Jovovich Describes 'Resident Evil' Weaponry
The zombie and "Resident Evil" video game fans out there probably love a lot of things about the film adaptations. Me, I like watching franchise leading lady Milla Jovovich be a total badass and kick zombie butt all over the place. If ever there were a woman to inspire one to get thyself to the [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/23/milla-jovovich-describes-resident-evil-weaponry/
Dog Defends Food Bowl From Duck
Just another chapter in the epic dog/duck war that has been raging for centuries.
Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/burnred/dog-defends-food-bowl-from-duck-281t
Teen Vogue Suggests Wearing Pajamas To Prom
Such as this $178 Aiko Pajama top and matching $240 pants . Costs about as much as a nice prom dress, anyway!
Jessica Alba has worn PJs on the red carpet, after all.
Via: teenvogue.com
Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/amyodell/teen-vogue-suggests-wearing-pajamas-to-prom
Saturday 24 March 2012
T-ara may have up to 9 members after undergoing changes
Earlier it was reported that T-ara may undergo member changes. … Read More
Source: http://blog.dramafever.com/2012/03/t-ara-may-have-up-to-9-members-after-undergoing-changes/
Milla Jovovich Describes 'Resident Evil' Weaponry
The zombie and "Resident Evil" video game fans out there probably love a lot of things about the film adaptations. Me, I like watching franchise leading lady Milla Jovovich be a total badass and kick zombie butt all over the place. If ever there were a woman to inspire one to get thyself to the [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/23/milla-jovovich-describes-resident-evil-weaponry/
T-ara may have up to 9 members after undergoing changes
Earlier it was reported that T-ara may undergo member changes. … Read More
Source: http://blog.dramafever.com/2012/03/t-ara-may-have-up-to-9-members-after-undergoing-changes/
'Jersey Shore' -- Producers Looking to Phase Out The Situation & Snooki
With Snooki pregnant and The Situation getting sober, the people behind "Jersey Shore" are FREAKED the show will lose its sex-crazed alcohol-fueled edge -- so they're looking to phase the two out ... in favor of newer, wilder castmates.MTV released…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/24/jersey-shore-situation-snooki-phased-out-new-castmates/
Little Girl, Giant Ski Jump
This 4th grader has got the right stuff to become a great Olympian. Listening to her psych herself up is just adorable.
Source: thehighdefinite.com / via: iheartchaos.com
Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/pajaroentertainmentltd/little-kid-giant-ski-jump-31ii
Pamela Anderson Launches Downforce1 Racing Team
Step aside, Paris Hilton: another iconic blonde, Pamela Anderson, recently launched her own racing team called Downforce1. Although Anderson just founded the team last winter, its members have over 10 years of track experience under their belts.
“I’m so proud of the Downforce1 team,” she said. “These gentleman have achieved the impossible and built up a team in just four months, so I cannot wait to see my cars on the racetracks; it’s hard to believe until I see it. Look for us in white and blue, my signature color!”
Downforce1 will compete in
Source: http://www.celebs.com/archives/pamela-anderson-downforce1.html
Friday 23 March 2012
Cosplay Corner Episode #34: Fire Lily
Veteran cosplayer Fire Lily has been cosplaying since 2004 - as well as attending and staffing a variety of conventions. A look over her work reveals that Fire Lily is extremely technically skilled, with all of her costumes representing a very high quality of craftsmanship and attention to detail. Click to read the full interview...
Irina Shayk & Anne V: South Beach Bikini Babes!
Flaunting her fit and fine figure on the sandy Sunshine State shoreline, Irina Shayk was looking picture perfect during a South Beach romp on Friday (March 23).
The girlfriend of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo rocked a leopard print top with green bottoms as she was joined by fellow supermodel Anne V during the day of fun in the sun.
Miss Vyalitsyna, who is fresh off of celebrating her 26th birthday, sported an itsy-bitsy, multi-colored Missoni swimsuit as she splashed about in the Atlantic Ocean waters with Irina.
Once done playing in the refreshing water, the two beauties headed to the Soho House to join up with a group of friends for a bout of sunbathing, along with drinks and food. Oh, the life of a model!
Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/irina-shayk/irina-shayk-anne-v-south-beach-bikini-babes-597453
Yun Wati Lwin Moe’s interview in Now magazine
Yun Wati Lwin Moe is the elder daughter of Myanmar actor Lwin Moe and May Thu. She has been appearing in Myanmar commercials as a photo model. Now magazine recently featured her as the cover girl for their March 2012 issue. Enjoy the scanned pages from the magazine. Click on each image to enlarge.
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Breaking News: Whitney Houston’s system contained cocaine, marijuana, Xanax+
Reports indicate that although the official cause of Pop Idol Whitney Houston’s death was drowning, their was cocaine, marijuana, Xanax, Benadryl and a muscle relaxant all also found in her system at the time of her death on the eve of the Grammys last month.
Hershey Gardens Celebrates 75 Years
What began as a 3½-acre rose garden requested by Milton Hershey has bloomed into a magnificent 23-acre spectacle called Hershey Gardens. Besides its impressive array of over 5,000 roses, the garden features an interactive Children’s Garden, a seasonal Butterfly House and different themed gardens for groups to enjoy. Hershey Gardens, located in Hershey, Pa., is [...]
Source: http://leisuregrouptravel.com/hershey-gardens-celebrates-75-years/
Ray J -- I had NO IDEA Whitney Houston Was Doing Cocaine
Ray J is pissed that people are accusing him of being Whitney's enabler and, even worse, fueling her with the fatal dose of cocaine.Ray J's rep tells TMZ ... the singer had NO KNOWLEDGE that Whitney was using again.The rep says Ray J is especially…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/23/ray-j-whitney-houston-cocaine-death/
Thursday 22 March 2012
See Cameron Diaz Shimmy in ‘Celebrity Dance Factor’ Promo
Cameron Diaz, Whitney Port and Cheryl Cole shimmy and shake in this new promo for “Celebrity Dance Factor.” Is this new show gunning for “Dancing With the Stars”? Not quite.
“Celebrity Dance Factor” is actually a fictional reality show featured in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” Lionsgate completed the fake-out by creating a full website complete with promo photos and a trailer, which appears below.
Diaz’s flick comes out on May 18. Do you plan to see it?
Source: http://www.celebs.com/archives/cameron-diaz-celebrity-dance-factor.html
L.A. County Coroner -- Whitney Was Coked Up At Time of Death
An official for the L.A. County Coroner's Office just stated ... Whitney Houston used cocaine immediately prior to her death.Coroner Chief Craig Harvey just held a news conference -- claiming the toxicology results suggested Whitney was a "chronic"…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/22/whitney-houston-coroner-cause-of-death-drowning-cocaine/
Where My Ladies At?
Female DJs are a rare breed in the electronic dance music world. Meet the twin sisters who are trying to change that, one hit at a time.
Via: beatmyday.com
On a recent Friday night at Long Island nightclub Glo, DJs Mim and Liv Nervo are curled up on couches in the dressing room, tapping out messages on their BlackBerries and waiting to start their set. The 27-year-old Australian twin sisters — tall, leggy and blonde, with big blue eyes and wide smiles — are two of the hottest DJs in electronic dance music (EDM) at the moment; in addition to solo gigs at clubs like Las Vegas' XS and Miami's Mynt, they've also produced dance-pop hits with Afrojack, Steve Aoki and Avicii, and toured alongside Nicki Minaj and Britney Spears on the Femme Fatale Tour. And in the week following their Glo gig, the girls will play at Los Angeles' Beyond Wonderland festival and Puerta Vallarta's Electro Beach concert series, as well as three shows in Miami leading up to an appearance at the sold-out Ultra Music Festival, which kicks off tomorrow.
But the Nervo sisters' success is the exception when it comes to females in dance music. As electronic dance music EDM has moved ever more into the mainstream in recent years, it has been male DJs and producers leading the charge. Top 40 artists like Nicki Minaj, Flo-Rida and Rihanna have collaborated with DJs David Guetta and Calvin Harris on chart-topping dance-pop tracks, and dubstep DJ Skrillex received an unprecedented five Grammy nominations this year. And of the 200-plus artists performing this year at Ultra, just over a dozen are female.
Via: zimbio.com
Despite frequent claims of egalitarianism in EDM — electronic music has "always been an open door," says Jim Tremayne, longtime editor of DJ Times magazine — women have been largely absent behind the booth. Sara Cooper, a veteran dance music publicist who represents acts like Afrojack and Sander Van Doorn, is wary of representing female DJs. "I'll be the first to say it. I don't take girl DJs seriously," she says, "because they usually put themselves out there in a certain way." The implication, of course, is that women use their looks to get DJ gigs, whereas men rely on their mixing skills alone.
"I think it's funny how a lot of male DJs get away with just looking like geeks," says producer and DJ Laidback Luke, one of Ultra's headliners. It's a tough line for a female artist to walk: "Looks are important, since I do consider us a part of showbiz," says Luke, but he also warns against looking "over the top [or] too sexual."
As a fellow female DJ, I've encountered this point of view all too often. I have the necessary skills to spin a killer mix — the ability to read a crowd, an ear for unusual mash-ups and combinations, a 15,000-plus song iTunes library — but that’s often not enough. Like Cooper in her producing days, my DJing chops have been frequently questioned before gigs; in fact, I’ve been asked if I plan on playing a pre-mixed CD and “just standing there.” But there are few things more hilariously vindicating than watching a male clubgoer or manager’s eyes widen as I drop an unexpected track or execute a flawless mix. The Nervos evidently feel the same way: They recently retweeted a post from a male fan that reads, “WOW!!! I thought [Mim and Liv] were barbiedoll sociallites posing during a pre-mixed cd. WRONG! those girls are mad talented!”
Indeed, their DJ chops should speak for themselves, but there's no denying that Liv and Mim certainly look the part — they're every bit the bleached-blonde, beach-babe fantasy one might have of an Australian swimsuit model. For their gig at Glo, Liv wears her hair long and straight with a black fedora, while Mim's hair is short and styled in a rock-chic faux-hawk. They offset the toughness of their ripped tights and combat boots with chic, fitted tops and cropped jackets. When one sister talks, the other looks at her intently, nodding along, and they almost always finishing the sentence in unison, using their hands for animated emphasis.
They're similarly in sync behind the decks. At Glo, they stand side by side wearing matching headphones, heads bobbing simultaneously to the beat. They work together wordlessly, four hands reaching over one another to make quick changes to the mix. When a song reaches its climax, the sisters put their hands in the air at the exact same moment, pumping their fists energetically and cheering back at the euphoric crowd. Their set is full of unexpected transitions and combinations; after slowing things down with Cassius’ “I Love You So,” Liv and Mim electrify the crowd by dropping the thunderous bassline of Sandro Silva and Quinto’s “Epic.” Nervo’s own songs appear throughout the seamlessly mixed set too, at which points the girls grab a mic to sing along. They belt out the chorus of the sassy single “The Way We See The World,” as well as the lyrics of their Avicii collaboration, the dance-pop anthem “You’re Gonna Love Again.” The crowd eats it up, chanting the lyrics along with the girls — even though the latter song hasn’t yet been released.
Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/laurenlipsay/where-my-ladies-at
Greece is Guest Of Honor At Cairo International Film Festival For Children
Greece is the guest of honor at this year’s Cairo International Film Festival For Children that will be held from the 23rd until the 30th of March, while Eugene Trivizas, an eminent Greek writer, will be honored during the festival, as the Greek newspaper in Cairo, ‘Neo Fos’, reports. The opening day of the festival [...]
Yun Wati Lwin Moe’s interview in Now magazine
Yun Wati Lwin Moe is the elder daughter of Myanmar actor Lwin Moe and May Thu. She has been appearing in Myanmar commercials as a photo model. Now magazine recently featured her as the cover girl for their March 2012 issue. Enjoy the scanned pages from the magazine. Click on each image to enlarge.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/shwedarlingblog/~3/uUIGBYYogR8/
Wednesday 21 March 2012
KONY 2012: Greek Aid Worker Exposes the Other Half of the Ugandan Story
Greek Reporter's Fragkiska Megaloudi lived and worked in Uganda. Here she presents her side of the KONY 2012 story. "To all of us who have lived and worked in northern Uganda and who know a bit more than just the 30 minutes footage, this video tells a whole different story."
Richard Grieco -- I'll Be in the SECOND '21 Jump Street' Movie
He was DISSED by producers in the first "21 Jump Street" movie, but Richard Grieco (who starred in the classic TV series) tells TMZ ... he WILL be involved in the sequel -- REDEMPTION!!!!!!Grieco -- who played alongside Johnny Depp in the TV series…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/21/richard-grieco-21-jump-street-sequel/
Greece is Guest Of Honor At Cairo International Film Festival For Children
Greece is the guest of honor at this year’s Cairo International Film Festival For Children that will be held from the 23rd until the 30th of March, while Eugene Trivizas, an eminent Greek writer, will be honored during the festival, as the Greek newspaper in Cairo, ‘Neo Fos’, reports. The opening day of the festival [...]
El DeBarge -- ARRESTED for Drug Possession
"Rhythm of the Night" singer El DeBarge was arrested for drug possession in L.A. yesterday ... and cops believe El may have been trying to deal the junk. El was popped around 2 PM in Encino, CA ... after LAPD officers observed him participating in…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/21/el-debarge-arrested-drug-possession/
The Second Best Use Of Facebook Timeline Yet
Because, you know, it's hard to top this .
Via: funnyjunk.com
Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/monsieurbeige/the-second-best-use-of-facebook-timeline-yet-5ej0
Rachel Weisz 'Really Cares' About 'The Deep Blue Sea'
Sometimes, as Rachel Weisz explains, there's nothing sexier than two people staring at each other from across the room. Weisz's new movie, "The Deep Blue Sea," (no, not that "Deep Blue Sea") has lingering glances and sexual tension in spades, but when it comes to selling a small movie, especially a foreign one, it takes [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/20/rachel-weisz-deep-blue-sea/
Tuesday 20 March 2012
'Hunger Games' Meets 'Simpsons' In New Mash-Up
It would be a mistake to treat "The Hunger Games" lightly. "Twilight" this is not; director Gary Ross' adaptation of the Suzanne Collins novel is bloody and brutal at every turn, leaving a pile of bodies in its wake. That said, "Hunger Games" does lend itself to some artistic reinterpretation… as our good pals at [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/19/hunger-games-simpsons/
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George: The Oldest Church in the City of Beirut
The Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George holds a special place in the hearts of many Lebanese because of its unique location overlooking Parliament Square right in the heart of Beirut’s city center. The Cathedral of Saint George is the Mother Cathedral of Beirut’s Greek Orthodox community. It’s the “Thronos”, the throne of the Greek [...]
'Hunger Games': Why Katniss Everdeen Is A Badass
With "The Hunger Games" only days away from its long-anticipated release, we decided to reflect on one of the many reasons you should check out this film -- namely, that leading lady Katniss Everdeen is a total badass. It's the case in the books, and it's definitely the case in the movie. Katniss frequently exhibits [...]
Source: http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2012/03/20/hunger-games-why-katniss-everdeen-is-a-badass/
CALLIGRAPH – Handcraft Exhibition At Greek Cultural Center of Alexandria
A CALLIGRAPH – Handcraft Exhibition by Rana Ghazy and May Essam is being presented at the Greek Cultural Centre of Alexandria in Egypt. The exhibition is a result of a 10-day workshop with 6 participants from Alexandria, aiming to increase their skills and use arts and crafts to earn a living. The theme of the [...]
Royal Caribbean Announces 2013 Alaska Program
For its 24th consecutive season, Royal Caribbean International will ply Alaskan waters in summer 2013 with the cruise line’s recently revitalized ships to offer vacationers a virtually new fleet in the region. Soon-to-be-revitalized Rhapsody of the Seas will offer guests refreshed staterooms, expanded technological conveniences and nearly quadrupled dining options on seven-night round-trip cruises from [...]
Source: http://leisuregrouptravel.com/royal-caribbean-announces-2013-alaska-program/
The Celebs.com Seven Tweets of the Day (Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tracy Morgan, Chelsea Handler & Larry King?)
Celebs tweet the darndest things. Every weekday, Celebs.com filters out the fluff to bring you Celebs.com’s Seven Celebrity Tweets of the Day. From the funny to the controversial and the plain old weird, check back each day to get a handle on our top tweets!
Curated by Esther Gim
Monday 19 March 2012
Steamboat Company Names Priscilla Presley as Godmother
The Great American Steamboat Company has announced Priscilla Presley as the godmother of the steamboat American Queen. Presley, who is synonymous with Graceland in the steamboat’s homeport of Memphis, will name her in a christening ceremony at the revitalized Beale Street Landing on April 27. Highlights of the festivities will include performances by local musicians, [...]
Source: http://leisuregrouptravel.com/steamboat-company-names-priscilla-presley-as-godmother/
Teresa Palmer & Joel Edgerton Take “Wish You Were Here” Down Under
Showing some love to their Aussie fans, Teresa Palmer and Joel Edgerton were spotted at the premiere of “Wish You Were Here” in Sydney, Australia today (March 19).
The “I Am Number Four” babe and the “Warrior” stud looked pleased with the turnout as they posed for pictures at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter.
In a recent interview, Ms. Palmer shared that though some folks though she made a bad call by turning down the “Mad Max: Fury Road” gig, she doesn’t regret the decision.
“I have made my peace with letting that opportunity go,” she declared. Instead, Charlize Theron has taken over the lead role.
New Jason Russell Video -- The UP-CLOSE Naked Meltdown
From far away, it was a naked man pounding the sidewalk in public -- now TMZ has obtained up close video of Jason Russell's meltdown ... complete with four-letter words ... and the devil.In this new video, Russell can be heard ranting to himself,…
Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/03/18/jason-russell-video-naked-meltdown-kony/
Caption Contest #45: Love Forward
A new caption contest with our new Taiwanese simulcast, Love Forward! Read More
Source: http://blog.dramafever.com/2012/03/caption-contest-45-love-forward/
Pizza Cooked For 13 Hours
Oops. But also, good to know what that looks like.
Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/monsieurbeige/pizza-lovers-shouldnt-see-this-5ej0
Korean Product Name Oops
Even in this context, it doesn't mean what they wanted it to mean.
Source: http://www.buzzfeed.com/monsieurbeige/insane-korean-product-5ej0
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