Batangas Today: “Don Cherry: ‘Are we nuts?’ Twitter rant about $49.5 million Canada aid to Haiti” plus 9 more |
- Don Cherry: ‘Are we nuts?’ Twitter rant about $49.5 million Canada aid to Haiti
- Emma Watson Stopped At Airport, Mistaken As A Child
- Buzz Aldrin divorced at 82, ex-wife Lois Driggs Cannon to get almost half of his fortune
- David Bowie new single ‘Where Are We Now?’ and music video released, new album and website (Video)
- Kim Kardashian, Kanye West buy $11 million mansion, reports say (Photo)
- Taylor Swift splits with Harry Styles of One Direction, reports say
- Mariah Carey increases security, after her feud with Nicki Minaj; talks with Barbara Walters (Video)
- Rajon Rondo Suspended: Celtics Guard Out For One Game
- Unborn baby’s fingernail sends mom in coma
- Lohan a no-show in court hearing
| Don Cherry: ‘Are we nuts?’ Twitter rant about $49.5 million Canada aid to Haiti Posted: 08 Jan 2013 10:42 AM PST Don Cherry, a Canadian ice hockey commentator for CBC Television, seemed to be unhappy after he learned the generous financial support of his country to Haiti, which amounted to $49.5 million. His ‘Are we nuts?‘ Twitter rant caught the attention not only to local media but also on the Internet.  Don Cherry in 2004 Image Credit: QMI Agency/Files “You know, I am one of those guys, like most people in Canada; we like to help the countries all over the world. But sometimes it makes you wonder. Maybe it’s just me. But Canada gave Haiti 49.5 million dollars last year. Are we nuts?” Don Cherry (@CoachsCornerCBC) tweeted on Monday, January 7, 2013. “We’ve got a guy dying in Toronto waiting 3 hours for an ambulance. We got people waiting 7, 8 10 hours, if they’re lucky in a waiting room with one doctor for a zillion people. We nickel and dime our doctors, nurses, and veterans plus a million other services. Yet we can send almost 50 million to Haiti.” Cherry added. On his next tweet, Cherry, 78, mentioned the name of Julian Fantino. He is a former Toronto Police Chief, and an elected Member of the Parliament of Canada. He was appointed as Minister for International Cooperation of Canada on July 24, 2012. As noted at Canada.com, Cherry, who is also a co-host in Canadian sports program ‘Hockey Night in Canada,’ tweeted just days after Fantino told a newspaper that Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) will not continue to fund new aid projects in Haiti until it finds a more effective approach to help the country. CIDA, on its official website, stated that Canada sent almost $49.5 million to Haiti from 2010 to 2011, as a financial aid to the country, when it was badly hit by a 7.0-magnitude earthquake on January 12, 2010, with estimated casualties of 316,000. But as Cherry tweeted, “Charity begins at home. Am I right or is it just me?”  Don Cherry tweets ‘Are we nuts?’, referring to the Canadian aid to Haiti Image Credit: Don Cherry Twitter |
| Emma Watson Stopped At Airport, Mistaken As A Child Posted: 08 Jan 2013 09:55 AM PST British actress Emma Watson was stopped at JFK Airport in New York after she was mistaken as a child and travelling unaccompanied by an adult.  Emma Watson Image Credit: tntmagazine.com According to reports on Monday, January 7, 2013, the Harry Potter star tweeted about the incident, saying, “Passport control: ‘Unaccompanied minor?’ Me: ‘Sorry?’ Passport control: ‘Where is ur guardian?’ Me: ‘I’m 22!!!!!!!’ #neverwearingabackpackagain.” Apparently, Watson was wearing a backpack when it happened last month, December, 2012. According to Watson as quoted in the reports, this is not the first time it happened to her. “Emma was mortified. Not only did they not recognise her, they thought she was a child. It was very embarrassing but she managed to awkwardly laugh it off,” a source reportedly told the Sunday People newspaper. Watson was later allowed to enter through security after she was able to convince them of her age, reports said. |
| Buzz Aldrin divorced at 82, ex-wife Lois Driggs Cannon to get almost half of his fortune Posted: 08 Jan 2013 09:04 AM PST Retired astronaut Buzz Aldrin is officially divorced from his third wife Lois Driggs Cannon, who will be getting almost half of his fortune. Aldrin, who turns 82 this January 20, filed a divorce from Lois on June 15, 2011, citing “irreconcilable differences,” after 23 years of marriage. They have no children together.  Lois Driggs Cannon and Buzz Aldrin Image Credit: Yui Mok/PA Archive According to TMZ on Monday, January 7, 2013, Buzz Aldrin‘s divorce papers were finalized on December 28, 2012, or three days after Christmas. Lois will receive nearly 50 percent of his fortune, including half of a $475,000 bank account, as well as 50 percent of the profits from his businesses, trademarks, and stocks. In addition, Buzz reportedly agreed to give her a monthly spousal support of $9,500 and 30 percent of his entire yearly income, which was estimated to reach over $600,000. Lois was also said to be keeping her 1988 Mercedes, which has a license plate with “Moon Gal” on it, as a separate property. The couple got married on February 14, 1988, Valentine’s Day, at the Western Savings Corporate Center in Phoenix. It was the second marriage for Lois, who is now being assumed to be 78 years old. Buzz was previously married to Joan Archer, with whom he had three children, and to Beverly Zile. Buzz Aldrin is famously known for being the second man on the moon via Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, right after Neil Armstrong, who passed away on August 25, 2012 at the age of 82. Back in September 2011, he was rumored to be dating Michelle Sucillon, 51, a former Borders bookstore executive; and Lois knew about it. “We’ve had a great life and I don’t blame Buzz, I blame the girl. He filed for divorce in June. The book signing where they met was in 2009, and I was there. She was kind of aggressive. But he didn’t start seeing her then. He’s been seeing her for about a year.” Lois was quoted at New York Post that time. |
| David Bowie new single ‘Where Are We Now?’ and music video released, new album and website (Video) Posted: 08 Jan 2013 07:21 AM PST David Bowie releases his new single titled ‘Where Are We Now?‘ and its music video, as shown below, today, Tuesday, January 8, 2013, which happens to be Bowie‘s 66th birthday. But the birthday boy has more to offer: a new website and a new album titled The Next Day, to be released this March 2013.  David Bowie in Where Are We Now? music video Image Credit: David Bowie video Bowie, who was born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, is back in what he does best; a decade after he last released his ‘Reality’ album, in 2003. His more than five decades in the music industry has not only brought him fame and fortune, as he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in 1996. “Welcome to the relaunched DavidBowie.com and a whole bunch of exciting new things that you’ve no doubt already found on the splash page.” A statement reads at DavidBowie.com, adding that the site is a work in progress right now as they continue to import historical data such as The Forum, past news, among others. “Throwing shadows and avoiding the industry treadmill is very David Bowie despite his extraordinary track record that includes album sales in excess of 130 million not to mention his massive contributions in the area of art, fashion, style, sexual exploration, and social commentary.” The statement added. David Bowie‘s new song ‘Where Are We Now?‘ is written by Bowie himself, produced by Tony Visconti, and is being released via Iso/Columbia Records. This brand new single, with music video directed by Tony Oursler, is now available at Apple iTunes Store in 119 countries worldwide. Meanwhile, David Bowie‘s new album ‘The Next Day‘ will be released on March 8, 2013 in Australia, March 11 in the rest of the world except US, and on March 12 in the US. Pre-orders are now available at Apple iTunes Store, and the list of songs included in the Standard and Deluxe versions is available below.
David Bowie Where Are We Now? music video Video Credit: SparkyHughes33/YouTube/David Bowie |
| Kim Kardashian, Kanye West buy $11 million mansion, reports say (Photo) Posted: 08 Jan 2013 04:00 AM PST Kim Kardashian and Kanye West reportedly bought an $11 million mansion, which could be a sign that they are preparing for the arrival of their first baby. Last December 30, Kanye announced during his concert at Revel Resort‘s Ovation Hall that Kim is pregnant. A photo of the top view of the property is available below.  Kim and Kanye’s $11 million mansion Image Credit: Google Maps via TMZ According to TMZ today, Tuesday, January 8, 2013, sources close to the celebrity couple told them Kim and Kanye purchased the mansion a few weeks ago. The said house is reportedly a 10,000-square-foot pad in an über-private, gated community in Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, and is now under construction. As noted in the report, the Kim-Kanye mansion is being expected to be an Italian-style villa, complete with luxurious amenities such as gym, a movie theater, bowling alley, basketball court, complete hair and makeup salon, and indoor and outdoor pools; and could be a perfect house nest for building a family. Interestingly, TMZ added that Kim and Kanye will be the new neighbors of Joe Francis, Chris Paul, and Jennifer Aniston. The paper earlier reported that the controversial couple declined a $3 million baby photo offer from an overseas tabloid for their unborn baby. As of this writing, no wedding plan was mentioned. Well, probably because Kim is still legally married with NBA star Kris Humphries, whom she filed a divorce on October 31, 2011 after 72 days of being married, and cited “irreconcilable differences.” Related Post: Kim Kardashian flour bathed by woman on her 'True Reflection' fragrance red carpet (Video) |
| Taylor Swift splits with Harry Styles of One Direction, reports say Posted: 08 Jan 2013 12:52 AM PST Country singer Taylor Swift splits with her latest boyfriend Harry Styles of One Direction, after they both went on their New Year’s vacation together in Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. The ‘Red’ singer was reportedly seen leaving for US alone, and Harry was left with his friends as if nothing happened.  Taylor Swift on a boat, right after she allegedly splits with Harry Styles of One Direction Image Credit: Jake Hurley (@JHurls23) Twitter According to Business Insider on their report on Monday, January 7, 2013, a source of One Direction exclusively told them that Swift, 23, and Styles, 18, had a heated argument, which eventually led to their break up, after a 2-month romantic relationship. The two did not talk about it publicly, but they were seen dating. “Richard Branson heard Harry was staying nearby so he invited him to come and check out Necker. So when Taylor left for the states, Harry went to Branson‘s island for the day to let off some steam.” A source was quoted telling to the paper, with One Direction members also seen posing with fans. “Taylor and Harry are done. They both flew to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands together on January 1 and that’s where things went bad they got into an argument and broke up leading.” A statement reads at 961kiss.com a few hours ago; the official website of 96.1 Kiss, a radio station from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. “Harry went to Richard Branson‘s private resort on Necker Island, where he hung out in the hottub with female fans until the early morning hours. Poor Taylor caught a sad boat ride to a flight off the island.” 96.1 Kiss added, along with a photo of Taylor Swift riding on a boat alone and leaving Virgin Gorda. “Yes I can confirm they have split up. They were on holiday and had an almighty row. They are two young stars at the top of their game so who knows what will happen in the future.” A source was quoted as saying to Daily Mail on their report on the same day, confirming the Taylor Swift Harry Styles breakup. After their heated disagreement, Taylor Swift allegedly left the island on Friday, January 4. But the One Direction heartthrob decided to stay and continued on partying with fellow guests, and later paid a visit to Richard Branson, who owns the Necker Island and is the founder and chairman of Virgin Group of Companies. As of this writing, Taylor and Harry, or their reps have not yet any official statement on this issue. However, Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) tweeted this Sunday, “…’til you put me down.” This is part of the lyrics of her song “I Knew You Were Trouble” and was written about their first meeting back in April 2011. So, if the Taylor-Harry split rumors are true, should Taylor Swift fans expect another breakup song from her in the near future? |
| Mariah Carey increases security, after her feud with Nicki Minaj; talks with Barbara Walters (Video) Posted: 07 Jan 2013 09:49 PM PST Singer Mariah Carey increases her security, after her feud with fellow American Idol judge Nicki Minaj last year. The Mariah Carey-Nicki Minaj feud back in early October last year that apparently started with their disagreement over an audition performance of a contestant in North Carolina, and was caught on video.  Mariah Carey (left) and Barbara Walters Image Credit: Bill Boatman/ABC Carey, 42, is now ready to talk about it again, and was recently interviewed by Barbara Walters on “Nightline” at ABC, aired Monday night, which will be on its last broadcast at 11:35 p.m. ET after more than 30 years. It will be moved on its new time slot 12:35 p.m. ET starting this Tuesday. “Anytime anybody’s reeling threats at somebody, you know, it’s not appropriate. I’m a professional. I’m not used to that type of environment.” Carey told Walters, adding that she increased security personnel to protect her in case something bad will happen. “I just felt it was the appropriate thing to do,” she said. “Sitting there on the road with two babies, I’m not going to take any chances.” Carey added, who also talked about her about her music, being a mother to twins Moroccan (son) and Monroe (daughter), and her struggle with the health of her husband Nick Cannon. “It was very serious, but he’s got some great doctors who really got in there and helped him out and at this point he is doing great. He’s better than ever.” The ‘Hero’ singer said of Nick, who was hospitalized for kidney failure early January last year, forcing him later to leave his radio show “Rollin’ with Nick Cannon.” Related Post: Nicki Minaj Mariah Carey feud during American Idol audition in North Carolina caught on tape (Video) Preview of Barbara Walters’ interview to Mariah Carey Video Credit: ABC |
| Rajon Rondo Suspended: Celtics Guard Out For One Game Posted: 07 Jan 2013 07:06 PM PST Rajon Rondo is suspended again by the NBA for one game without pay, according a report at NBA.com on Monday, January 7, 2013.  Rajon Rondo Image Credit: NBA.com It seems that the Boston Celtics point guard needs to keep his mercurial behavior in check, especially against NBA officials. In Sunday’s Boston Celtics versus Atlanta Hawks game, Rondo bumped into referee Rodney Mott after being called for an offensive foul. Though Mott spared Rondo with a technical foul for making a contact with him, NBA league officials banned Rondo from suiting up for their game against the New York Knicks on Monday night. In an interview before Monday night’s game, Boston head coach Doc Rivers expressed disappointment over Rondo‘s suspension.
Last November, Rondo was meted a suspension by the league after he figured in a shoving incident againsts Brooklyn Nets forward Kris Humphries. He was also suspended during last season’s playoffs after bumping a referee. Jason Terry took over Rondo‘s place in the Celtics‘ backcourt. |
| Unborn baby’s fingernail sends mom in coma Posted: 07 Jan 2013 04:28 PM PST Unborn baby’s fingernail may sometimes be as fatal as a sharp knife and endanger anyone’s life. This scenario was proven in the case of premature twins, Amelie and Ava. The five-weeks twin reportedly sent their mother, Angela Cottam of Flintshire, Wales, into a coma after suffering severe internal bleeding and a collapsed lung.  Angela Cottam with her twins, Amelie and Ava Image Credit: Paul Lewis Reports say that the cause of Cottam‘s illness may have been brought about by the unborn baby’s fingernail or hair that passed through their mother’s bloodstream. Daily Mail reported on Sunday, January 6, 2013, that Cottam‘s rare case occurs in just one in every 80,000 births. Cottam, married to 33-year-old Peter and works as a primary school teacher, has undergone 22 blood transfusions and was in coma for 12 hours. In a statement, Angela Cottam was very thankful that she was able to overcome her ordeal.
Her attending obstetrician, Dr Usha Rao, explained the condition that she has gone through.
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| Lohan a no-show in court hearing Posted: 07 Jan 2013 03:23 PM PST Lindsay Lohan a no-show in court on Monday, January 7, 2013. Her lawyer, Mark Jay Heller explained that the 26-year-old actress will only appear in court when an accusatory document is filed.  Lindsay Lohan Image Credit: Facebook A Manhattan court reportedly scheduled a hearing on an alleged altercation between Lohan and Tiffany Ava Mitchell, a Palm Beach psychic at a New York City nightclub. Heller said that the actress, who was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor assault against Mitchell last November 29, 2012, “never made any physical contact with the alleged victim.” In a statement given to reporters, Atty. Heller further elaborates,
Despite Heller‘s pronouncement, Manhattan District Attorney‘s Office clarified that investigation is ongoing. Lohan‘s lawyer signed all the necessary court documents in her behalf. |
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