A recent study by The Wellcome Trust had me reeling the other day. We all know the countless germs we pass on from our hands to objects that we touch on a minutely basis (and vice versa): doorknobs, keyboards, remotes, and of course — our phones. But, can you think of something else very dirty … Continue reading »
If the East coast felt the earth shudder with a 5.8 magnitude quake the morning of August 23, the West coast was dealing with the ‘world shattering news’ that Hollywood’s favorite couple, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, were separating. HuffingtonPost.com, TMZ.com, and PerezHilton.com were buzzing with reports that the couple married 13 years and parents … Continue reading »
Hey you crazy cats, those dreams of joining a British-Indian bad boy and approximately 1/3 of the Jonas clan weren’t farfetched at all. Two men who fit this bizarre criteria almost exactly (imagine that) have announced plans to launch a nationwide tour this fall. Jay Sean, best known for radio hits as “Down” and “Do You … Continue reading »
Do you ever sit around and wonder if you could a use a hot, steamy roll-around in bed, or simply an hour playing…with your phone? Maybe the thought has never occurred you out of the blue, but if forced to choose, which guilty pleasure would come out on top: that electronic toy (no, not that toy..) … Continue reading »
If there was ever a woman who grew more beautiful and powerful the more she expanded and reproduced, she was India. (Now, that’s a feat accomplished by few.) Today, August 15, marks the country’s 65th National Independence Day. This day in 1947, the world witnessed the birth of a country whose powers and capacities had … Continue reading »
You’ve heard her oh-la-la name that, in itself, speaks haute couture. You have definitely seen her gorgeous and flowy ethereal gowns draped off of Hollywood royals. And now if you’re a bridesmaid , you could be wearing some of designer Monique Lhuillier’s latest – for a department store price! Note to brides: These to-die-for dresses may create … Continue reading »
Famed Bollywood actor Shammi Kapoor died Sunday morning in Mumbai, India from kidney failure at the age of 79. According to his doctor, Kapoor was in critical condition for two days before his death and undergoing dialysis. One of the ‘head haunchos’ of the famous Kapoor family, Shammi worked in Bollywood films for over five … Continue reading »
After a recent series of ‘flash mobs’ organized by Philadelphia youth resulted in violence against innocent residents, Mayor Michael Nutter is taking action: a change in citywide curfew. Nutter authorized a temporary change in curfew for youth under 18 in the downtown area of the ‘Brotherly Love’ city, where the violence has been central. Now, … Continue reading »
If you Googled your name, you would probably expect a number of matches leading to your profiles on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. (and er — maybe some pictures on your online albums you didn’t know were public). But if you’ve got wandering eyes, hands, and/or other body parts, you may sorry … Continue reading »
After many months of anticipation, Dash dolls everywhere can pop the bubbly in celebration today: Kardashian Kollection for Sear’s has made its official debut. The trio and Sear’s launched a 72-hour presale on Sears.com today that will continue until Thursday, August 11 when the full ‘kollection’ will be available on the site. Shoppers who want to … Continue reading »
