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  • Don't do it pet! Cheryl Cole's family beg her not to forgive cheating ex Ashley as rumours of reconciliation heat up

    Don't do it pet! Cheryl Cole's family beg her not to forgive cheating ex Ashley as rumours of reconciliation heat up
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Clash: Cheryl Cole's family are begging her not to forgive cheating ex Ashley
    Cheryl Cole's concerned family and friends are urging her to reconsider letting ex-husband Ashley back into her life.
    Reports today claim that the singer's mother Joan Callaghan is furious that her cheating former son-in-law may have wormed his way back into Cheryl's heart.
    The 27-year-old singer yesterday told confidantes she will not rule out a reconciliation with the Chelsea and England footballer, 30, who had a string of affairs during their marriage.
    ©Furious: Cheryl's mother Joan Callaghan is understood to have challenged her daughter's judgement in letting the footballer back in her life
    But Joan is said to have challenged her daughter's judgement, asking, 'How many times do you want your heart broken?' the Daily Mirror reports.
    Cheryl's family and friends believe that 'once a cheat, always a cheat - and Ashley will go and break her heart again,' a source told the paper.
    Close friends of Mrs Cole last night confirmed she returned to their £5million marital home in Surrey three weeks ago to spend the evening with him.
    ©It is believed Cheryl and Ashley recently spent a night together at their marital home in Godalming, Surrey
    A source said the couple did not share a bed, but added: 'Who knows what is going to happen in the future with them?
    'Ashley is a predator, he likes a challenge and Cheryl is so tired and emotional that she may just give in.
    'He is the only man she has ever truly loved and that's a powerful thing – and Ashley knows how to play her like a violin.
    ©Maestro: A friend said Ashley, seen here in LA, knows how to play Cheryl like a violin
    'Cheryl has only a very small core group of friends and family whom she trusts – her mother, her brother, the girls from Girls Aloud and her PA, who is one of her best friends – and that could make anyone feel lonely and insular at times.'
    Joan is also understood to be furious with Derek Hough for seemingly abandoning Cheryl at her most vulnerable.
    Hough was a constant presence at Cheryl's side throughout her divorce and battle with malaria last year, but has disappeared from her life.
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    Protective: Joan is also said to be angry at Derek Hough for 'abandoning' her daughter during her lowest point
    Cole, 30, is currently on a 'lads' holiday in Los Angeles, while Mrs Cole – who has kept a low profile for the past month after being sacked from the U.S. version of The X Factor – is at a rented home in North London.
    Last night, a source close to the footballer said he had even made plans to cut short his holiday to try to win back his ex-wife.
    'Cheryl told him she needs him and that she wants him to come back early and he's agreed,' the source said.
    Mrs Cole last saw him two weeks ago before he flew to California.
    Her divorce was made final in October shortly after she had battled malaria. In a recent TV interview with Piers Morgan, she said: 'We had a great relationship.
    There's part of us that will always love him.'
    source :dailymail

    VIA Don't do it pet! Cheryl Cole's family beg her not to forgive cheating ex Ashley as rumours of reconciliation heat up

  • Multimillion dollar girl Emma Watson hangs out with her friends in her tracksuit bottoms

    Multimillion dollar girl Emma Watson hangs out with her friends in her tracksuit bottoms
    By ANDREA MAGRATH
    ©Casual day out: Emma Watson sports tracksuit bottoms and trainers for a day at the cinema with her friends
    In a few months her face will once again be gracing cinema screens worldwide when the final instalment of Harry Potter is released in July.
    But today Emma Watson, who was recently revealed to be worth over £32million, was happy to sit back and be entertained as she took in a film with her pals in Pittsburgh.
    The dressed-down actress looked miles from the red carpet glamour she wears so well, keeping it casual in tracksuit bottoms and trainers.
    ©Girls' day: The Harry Potter actress watched the film Bridesmaids in Pittsburgh, where she is currently working on The Perks Of Being A Wallflower
    The 21-year-old looked happy and relaxed, smiling as she chatted to friends after watching the comedy Bridesmaids.
    Emma is in Pittsburgh working on her latest film The Perks Of Being A Wallflower.
    The actress kept warm in a fuzzy brown and black jumper and white scarf, later adding a fedora hat.
    ©Down time: Emma has kept busy in between filming with trips to the movies and working out at the gym (right)
    Emma has also been keeping busy in between filming with trips to the gym.
    She was spotted arriving for a workout over the weekend dressed in Lycra leggings and zip-up jumper, her short crop pushed back with a headband.
    Her new role is departure for Emma, who became a household name playing bookish, intellectual Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter franchise.
    She plays high school senior Sam in the film, adapted from the 1999 book by Stephen Chbosky.
    Sam and step-brother Patrick take protagonist Charlie under their wings and expose him to their hard-partying, drug-fuelled world.
    The hard-hitting storyline deals with suicide, abortion, homosexuality and child abuse.
    The Perks Of Being A Wallflower is slated for release next year.
    source: dailymail

    VIA Multimillion dollar girl Emma Watson hangs out with her friends in her tracksuit bottoms

  • Ryan Dunn Death: Twitter war over the cause of car crash

    Ryan Dunn Death: Twitter war over the cause of car crash
    Ryan Dunn Death: Twitter war over the cause of car crash
    Ryan Dunn, the star of “Jackass”, has died in atragic car accidentlast night about 24 miles west of Philadelphia. His 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 left a roadway and burst into flames apparently because of getting out-of-control due to over-speeding. 

    According to initial police statement the cause behind the car crash was also stated as over-speeding; but later on a picture of Ryan Dunn appeared on the web in which he could be seen drinking with two of his friends. This picture was posted on twitter just few hours before the tragic car crash in which one of Dunn’s friend also died; while Dunn was driving the car himself.  

    Ryan Dunn’s picture of drinking with his friends arose the questions that whether the real cause behind the crash is over-speeding or over-drinking. This controversial picture started the twitter war among his friends and fans. 

    Roger Ebert has weighed in on the death ofJackassstar Ryan Dunn, after the allegations that the 34-year old drank beer and shots hours before his fatal accident. Ebert tweeted, "Friends don't let jackasses drink and drive."

    Dunn's former co-star, Bam Margera, has reacted angrily to the comment, taking to his Twitter account late Monday, to exclaim, "I just lost my best friend, I have been crying hysterical for a full day and piece of s**t roger ebert has the gall to put in his 2 cents about a jackass drunk driving and [he is] one, f*** you!" Margera then added, "Millions of people are crying right now, shut your fat f*****g mouth!"

    VIA Ryan Dunn Death: Twitter war over the cause of car crash

  • Jackass star Ryan Dunn dies in horror crash

    Jackass star Ryan Dunn dies in horror crash
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Tragic: Jackass star Ryan Dunn was killed in a high speed car crash last night
    Posted Twitter picture of himself in a bar hours before crash
    Star's burnt body 'had to be identified by his tattoos'
    Johnny Knoxville leads tributes saying: 'Today I lost my brother'
    Autopsy underway to determine if alcohol play a part
    Dunn was charged with drink-driving offence back in 2005
    TV daredevil and Jackass star Ryan Dunn was killed in a horrific high-speed car crash last night.
    The 34-year-old died when his sports car flew off the road around 2.30am while he was driving to his home in West Goshen, Pennsylvania, following a night out in a bar with friends.
    ©Last picture: Just hours before his death, Ryan (left) tweeted this photograph of him enjoying a night out with friends
    Police said they found the burning wreckage of his 2007 Porsche 911 GT3, which was capable of reaching 190mph, in the woods off the road fully engulfed in flames.
    His body was so badly burnt that he had to be identified by his tattoos, NBC Philadelphia reported.
    Just hours before the accident, Dunn tweeted a picture of himself with two male friends, all of whom were holding alcoholic drinks.
    Sources told TMZ that Dunn drank at least three light beers and three shots between 10.30pm and 2.10am at Barnaby's of America bar before the accident.
    ©Wreckage: The charred remains of the Porsche 911 GT3 are towed away as police survey the scene
    ©Where the night started: Dunn spent the evening at Barnaby's bar in West Chester before the accident
    ©Investigation: Police are still trying to determine the cause of the accident
    ©Crash scene: Black marks on the road show where Dunn's car skidded out of control
    ©Damage: Dunn's vehicle drove through a guardrail and into the woods
    ©Crowd: News crews and onlookers arrived at the the site today following Ryan Dunn's horrific accident
    Fellow Jackass co-stars also paid tribute to Dunn today.
    Stephen 'Steve-O' Glover was too distraught to speak but later tweeted: 'I don't know what to say, except I love Ryan Dunn and I'm really going to miss him.'
    Dunn's name began trending on Twitter soon after the news of the crash broke, with fans and celebrities quickly expressing their condolences.
    It was Margera's mother, April, who first confirmed Dunn's death by calling into Jackass members Preston Lacy and Steve-O's radio show on WMMR 93.3.
    She described him as being like a son to her and said he had even called her on Mother's Day.
    A tearful April said: 'We just found out a few hours ago - it is the worst possible news.
    'I have not been able to talk with Bam as he is in Arizona but I cannot believe that his friend is dead – I felt like I lost one of my own sons when I heard that Ryan Dunn had died.
    'Ryan was a wonderful person he really was the sweetest and nicest guy - he was like my extra son, everybody loved him.'
    ©Tributes: Flower were laid by the side of the road in memory of the reality star who died in the crash
    President of MTV Networks Music/Films Group Van Toffler said in a statement: 'We are devastated by the tragic loss of Ryan Dunn – a beloved member of the MTV family for more than a decade.
    'He made us all laugh and had the tireless enthusiastic approach to life of your favourite middle school friend,' the statement continued.
    'Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Ryan’s family and friends. The Jackass brotherhood will never be the same.'
    'He had a longterm girlfriend and she will be absolutely devastated - she has turned off her phone just now.
    'It’s just so sad we cannot believe Ryan has gone - I’m too upset to say anything else just now.'
    April said she is 'worried' about her son, adding that he is 'devastated' by the death of his firmed.
    Dunn was born in Ohio and moved at age 15 to Pennsylvania, where he met Margera on his first day of high school.
    ©Sports car: Dunn pictured in his Porsche 911 GT3 with a female companion on June 12
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    The crew: Dunn (far right) was part of the cast for MTV show Jackass
    Jackass 3D | trailer #1 (2010)

    source:dailymail

    VIA Jackass star Ryan Dunn dies in horror crash

  • Brave Kelly Brook smiles for the cameras on her first night out since tragic baby loss

    Brave Kelly Brook smiles for the cameras on her first night out since tragic baby loss
    By SIMON CABLE and ANDREA MAGRATH
    ©Brave smile: Kelly Brook is spotted out in London for the first time since her baby loss
    She was left reeling after the tragic loss of her baby five months into pregnancy earlier this month.
    But Kelly Brook mustered the strength to put on a brave face as she faced the cameras for the first time since her heartbreaking loss.
    The 31-year-old model smiled brightly for photographers as she headed out in London just over a fortnight since losing her unborn baby girl.
    ©Moving forward: The leggy model put on a daring animal print dress for her first night out
    Kelly ventured out with the support of friends after two weeks of laying low at her farmhouse in Kent, where she was being comforted by family and friends including fiancé Thom Evans.
    But the beautiful brunette seemed determined to make her first tentative steps towards moving forward with her life, stepping out in a slinky pink animal-print dress and towering heels.
    Kelly appeared to be enjoying her night out in London as she chatted to her girlfriends in the back of a cab, while fiancé Thom was nowhere to be seen.
    ©Heartache: Kelly lost her baby five months into her pregnancy earlier this month
    The day before Kelly was spotted out for the first time since the terrible news emerged on May 10.
    She ventured out on her own on a shopping trip near her home.
    Wearing a backless summer frock and a Panama hat, the Piranha: 3D star was pictured carrying groceries to her car, including a large bunch of roses.
    Miss Brook was almost five months pregnant when she lost the daughter she was expecting with ex-Scottish rugby international Thom Evans, 26.
    ©Tragic loss: Kelly looked subdued as she carried a large bunch of roses to her car
    The former TV presenter was said to be ‘over the moon’ at the prospect of becoming a mother for the first time.
    She had announced she was pregnant after only four months of dating Evans.
    After news that she had lost the child, friends described her as ‘devastated’. One said: ‘She’s at home and she’s being looked after by Thom and her mum Sandra.
    ‘There’s nothing you can say to anyone at a time like this – she just needs to be allowed some time alone to grieve.’
    source: dailymail

    VIA Brave Kelly Brook smiles for the cameras on her first night out since tragic baby loss

  • Raw grief of Jackass star's best friend: Heartbreaking video shows inconsolable Bam Margera as he visits spot where Ryan Dunn died in fiery crash

    Raw grief of Jackass star's best friend: Heartbreaking video shows inconsolable Bam Margera as he visits spot where Ryan Dunn died in fiery crash
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Heartbroken: Bam Margera returns to the spot where his best friend and Jackass co-star lost his life in a horrific car smash in the early hours of Monday morning in Philadelphia
    Autopsy results reveal the crash was so violent it's impossible to determine if Dunn and passenger died from impact or from the fire that resulted
    Photo emerges showing stuntman in high spirits whilst he partied at a bar shortly before crash
    Co-star and best friend Bam Margera overcome with emotion as he visits crash scene
    Ryan Dunn's Jackass co-star Bam Margera broke down into floods of tears as he visited the spot where his best friend lost his life in a horror 130mph car smash.
    An inconsolable Bam spoke to a local news station and was so distraught he could barely put his loss into words.
    'It was the worst phone call I ever got in my life waking up to that,' the 31-year-old wept.
    ©Raw grief: Bam could barely hold it together as he gave an interview to a local news station
    Margera, who was in Arizona at the time of the crash, visited the crash scene in Philadelphia on Tuesday evening.
    He was visibly overcome with emotion, rocking back and forth in agony at the guardrail that the car crashed through.
    'I've never lost anybody that I cared about. It's my best friend,' he told local TV station WPXI, weeping.
    ©'Worst phone call of my life': He paid tribute to his childhood friend and asked how he would cope with the loss he wept: 'I can't, I can't'
    'He was the happiest person ever, the smartest guy. He had so much talent, and he had so many things going for him. This is not right, not right.'
    Margera stood at the guardrail that Dunn pierced with his Porsche Monday morning with such force that the car slammed through about 40 feet of trees before exploding into flames.
    When asked how he'd get through this ordeal, Bam replied: 'I can't. I can't.'
    Dunn's brother, Eric Dunn, said in an emailed statement to the AP that his family was 'devastated'.
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    Memories: The cast of Bam's show Viva La Bam, a spin-off from Jackass, featuring Bam, front centre, his father Phil, far left, mother April and Dunn, back centre which ran for five seasons between 2003 and 2005
    ©Emotional: Close friends of Dunn visited the spot where his car smashed into a guardrail before careering off the road and into woodland and exploding into flames
    ©In good spirits: A new picture shows Jackass star Ryan Dunn in high spirits as he parties at a bar with friends and fans shortly before he crashed his Porsche yesterday morning, killing himself and another passenger
    ©Childhood friends: Ryan and Bam, pictured back in November 2003
    ©Wreckage: The charred remains of the Porsche 911 GT3 is towed away as police survey the scene
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    Investigation: Dunn's Porsche was found engulfed in flames in woods beside the road
    Margera, who appeared in her son's MTV show 'Viva La Bam' with Dunn, says he was not the type of person to get behind the wheel while drunk.
    'He is going to be missed by everyone,' April tearfully told the NBC Today Show.
    'I have yelled at him for lots of things but he was not a big drinker and he was always responsible as far as I know, so I cannot believe he would do that.
    'I am sick because it is a waste, sick because I loved him, sick because he was talented and sick because he is gone.'
    Meanwhile the passenger killed in Dunn's fatal car crash has been identified.
    Police have confirmed Zachary Hartwell, 30, perished in a fireball car crash in the early hours of yesterday morning.
    Hartwell, from West Chester, Philadelphia, had been with Dunn at Barnaby's and appeared in one of the last photographs to be taken of the daredevil before the accident.
    The two were drinking with a third unidentified male in a Twitter picture, which was posted hours before the accident.
    ©Speaking out: Bam Margera's mother April says she does not believe Dunn was driving drunk at the time of his death
    While Hartwell was not a member of the Jackass crew, he is listed as a production assistant on the second Jackass movie.
    He is also credited on IMDb as a 'car stunt driver' in Bam Margera's film Minghags.
    He was reportedly a recently married Iraq war veteran
    Dunn who was famous for his vulgar stunts in the multimillion-dollar TV and movie franchise Jackass, was driving his 2007 Porsche on a highway when it left the road, flipped over a guardrail and crashed into woods before bursting into flames.
    Speed may have been a factor in the crash, West Goshen Township police said.
    The force of impact shattered the vehicle into several twisted and blackened pieces, leaving the Porsche 911 GT3 unrecognisable except for a door that was thrown from the crash and not incinerated. A 100-foot-long tyre skid marked where the car left the road.
    Police said they were able to identify Dunn through his tattoos and hair.
    Dunn appeared on MTV shows Jackass and Viva La Bam and the three Jackass big-screen adaptations. He also was the star of his own MTV show, Homewrecker, and hosted Proving Ground on the G4 cable network.
    G4 spokesman Dave Welch said Proving Ground, which premiered on June 11 with the second episode due to air today, was being shelved until the network could discuss its future.
    Dunn's long-time friend and fellow Jackass daredevil Johnny Knoxville tweeted last night: 'Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan, I love you buddy.'
    ©Passenger: Zachery Hartwell (right) was killed in Dunn's fatal car crash yesterday. The pair were at a bar with an unidentified friend in Philadelphia before the accident
    Dunn also starred in the yet-to-be-released film Living Will. The film's website describes Dunn's character as a 'party bum slacker (who) returns from the dead as a mischievous and perverted ghost'.
    MTV praised Dunn's tireless humour and enthusiasm and said he would be missed.
    'We are devastated by the tragic loss of Ryan Dunn - a beloved member of the MTV family for more than a decade,' said Van Toffler, president of MTV Networks Music/Films Group. 'The Jackass brotherhood will never be the same.'
    Dunn was born in Ohio and moved at 15 to Pennsylvania, where he met Bam Margera on his first day of high school, according to a biography on his website.
    Dunn, Margera, Christopher Raab (known as Raab Himself) and Brandon DiCamillo, under the moniker CKY for 'Camp Kill Yourself', started making videos that featured them skateboarding and performing stunts.
    ©Where the night started: Dunn and Hartwell were both at Barnaby's in West Chester hours before the accident
    Dunn was working as a welder and petrol station worker when Knoxville, a friend of Margera's through the skateboarding circuit, asked the crew to allow their videos to be part of the series Jackass, which became a hit on MTV and ran from 2000 to 2002.
    Perhaps his most famous stunt, in 2002's Jackass: The Movie, involved inserting a toy car into his bottom and going to a hospital casualty unit, where he made up a story that he was in mysterious pain after passing out at a fraternity party. Dunn's X-ray from the hospital became a popular T-shirt for Jackass fans.
    In a 2000 stunt, he dived into a tank at a raw sewage plant wearing flippers, a mask and a snorkel.
    ©Crash scene: Black marks on the road show where Dunn's car skidded out of control
    ©Devastation: Dunn's car span off the road, through a guardrail and into the woods
    Bam Margera Breaks Down After Hearing About Ryan Dunns Death

    source: dailymail

    VIA Raw grief of Jackass star's best friend: Heartbreaking video shows inconsolable Bam Margera as he visits spot where Ryan Dunn died in fiery crash

  • Too much fun in the sun: Joey Essex sleeps it off after a long day of boozing in Marbella

    Too much fun in the sun: Joey Essex sleeps it off after a long day of boozing in Marbella
    By ANDREA MAGRATH
    ©Sleep it off: Joey Essex is caught taking a nap this afternoon after a long day boozing in the sunshine in Marbella
    As a club promoter, he is responsible for ensuring everyone at his parties has the time of their lives - while keeping a level head himself.
    But as Joey Essex is in Marbella on holiday, the reality star didn't mind over-indulging as he spent a long day partying in the sunshine.
    It all became a bit too much for Joey though, who was later seen passed out in the shade after being helped to the resort bathrooms by his friends.
    ©Worse for wear: The reality star looked bleary-eyed as his mates helped him to the bathroom at their resort
    The 20-year-old was seen indulging in glasses of beer as he reclined on a sun lounger surrounded by bikini-clad girls yesterday.
    Joey was clearly keen to get his holiday off to a roaring start after arriving at the Spanish holiday resort, and looked more than a little worse for wear hours later.
    The hot Marbella sun will only have increased the effect on Joey's intoxication levels.
    ©'This will sort you out': Joey's friends offered assistance by providing more beer
    A bleary-eyed Joey was led to the bathrooms at the Buddha Beach Club by his friends, according to onlookers.
    'He was drinking all day in the sun, then got up and was sick. His mates took him to the toilet and fed him some more beer and then he just crashed out,' a fellow partygoer said.
    There was no sign of his girlfriend Sam Faiers, who is also holidaying with the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in Marbella, so it was up to Joey's mates to lend a hand.
    ©Before the downfall: Joey was seen throwing back beers in the sun
    But the blokes appear to have decided that sleeping it off was the best course of action, leaving Joey passed out on a bunch in a deep sleep.
    Joey's TOWIE castmates Jessica Wright, Sam Faiers, Lucy Mecklenburgh, James 'Arg' Argent and Lydia Bright have all descended on Marbella for their annual holiday.
    They will be guests of Mark Wright who is hosting a series of parties at local nightclubs this week.
    source: dailymail

    VIA Too much fun in the sun: Joey Essex sleeps it off after a long day of boozing in Marbella

  • Grim-faced Johnny Knoxville leads the mourners at memorial service for Jackass star Ryan Dunn

    Grim-faced Johnny Knoxville leads the mourners at memorial service for Jackass star Ryan Dunn
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Distraught: A forlorn-looking Johnny Knoxville attends the memorial service for his tragic Jackass co-star Ryan Dunn in West Chester, Philadelphia. Dunn was killed in a high-speed car smash on Monday aged 34
    Controversial church plans to picket public funeral later this week
    Memorial comes as toxicology results reveal Dunn was more than two times over the drink-drive limit
    Police say there is no suspicion of drug abuse
    Star had notched up 23 driving convictions - including ten for speeding - before accident
    Pilferers collect ghoulish mementos from crash scenes and 'plan to sell parts of wreckage on eBay'
    A private memorial service was held today for Ryan Dunn, who was killed in a high-speed car crash in the early hours of Monday morning.
    Jackass frontman Johnny Knoxville led the mourners as a private ceremony was held at a funeral home in West Chester in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon.
    Dunn's best friend and fellow Jackass star Bam Margera was also in attendance with his wife Melissa Rothstein and parents April and Phil, who were also close Ryan.
    ©Mournful black: Dunn's best friend and Jackass associate Bam Margera and his wife Melissa Rothstein
    It comes on a painful day for the 34-year-old stuntman's loved ones after toxicology reports confirmed Dunn was more than two times over the drink-drive limit when he crashed in the early hours of Monday morning, killing himself and passenger Zachary Hartwell.
    Wednesday's memorial was held at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith and Boyd funeral home and comes ahead of a full funeral, which is set to be held later this week.
    Meanwhile a controversial church from Kansas has released a statement, saying it plans to picket Dunn's funeral.
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    Remembrance: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Glenn Howerton, left, and Rob McElhenney cut a sombre figure
    In a statement which will no doubt cause fresh anguish for Ryan's loved ones, Westboro Baptist Church proclaimed: 'Ryan Dunn is in hell,' adding: 'WBC will picket any public memorial/funeral held for Dunn, warning all not to make a mock of sin, & to fear & obey God.'
    Westboro was started by the Rev. Fred Phelps in 1955. The website for the group outlines plans to send parishioners to Philadelphia to protest at the funeral in Philadelphia.
    Funeral director Joseph DellaVecchia told CNN today that he didn't expect any disturbances at the memorial- but admitted he had heard of Westboro's plans.
    He told CNN: 'We can’t stop someone from coming to a public funeral, but this is private, and the police have everything under control.'
    ©Support: Bam's parents April and Phil Margera, who were very close to Dunn, arrive hand in hand
    ©Time to reflect: DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith and Boyd funeral home in West Chester, Philadelphia, where the memorial was held
    Dunn was heavily intoxicated at the time of his deadly high speed crash, police revealed yesterday.
    The star's blood alcohol level was 0.196, more than twice the legal limit in Pennsylvania, which is 0.08, West Goshen Police Chief Michael Carroll confirmed in a statement released today.
    Mr Carroll added that the toxicology report from the Chester County Coroner's Office indicated there were 'no drugs of abuse detected'.
    The 34-year-old had been drinking at a bar with friends in the hours before the crash, which also killed his passenger, Zachary Hartwell.
    He is said to have drank three beers and taken shots before getting behind the wheel shortly after 2am on Monday morning.
    ©Over the limit: Ryan Dunn, seen here in a Twitter picture hours before the crash, was twice the legal limit at the time of the crash
    It has emerged that Dunn had notched up 23 driving convictions, including ten for speeding, before his accident, it was revealed yesterday.
    Dunn, whose Porsche sports car slammed into a tree at 130mph, had also been arrested for drink driving.
    His driving record was revealed as friends from the Jackass films mourned his death and visited the crash site in Pennsylvania.
    On Tuesday, Margera was in tears as he stood on the roadside where Dunn and his passenger Hartwell were killed in the early hours of the morning.
    ©Wreckage: The charred remains of the Porsche 911 GT3 is towed away as police survey the scene
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    Fresh details: A statements released by the West Goshen Township Police Department revealed details of the the toxicology report
    Police say Dunn was travelling at around 132mph and 140mph in a 55mph zone when his Porsche 911 flew off the road in West Goshen and burst into flames.
    It is not known if the pair died from the crash impact or were unable to escape the vehicle as it exploded in a fireball.
    West Goshen Police Chief Michael Carroll, who was involved in the accident reconstruction, described it as the worst crash he had ever seen.
    ©Ghoulish: New footages shows 'treasure hunters' at the scene pilfering bits of the car wreckage
    ©Cashing in: Some people told reporters they were planning to sell the mementos on eBay
    Court records showed that Dunn received at least 23 driving citations in the last 13 years.
    Ten were for speeding and careless driving and three others were for driving on a suspended licence.
    According to the Philadelphia Inquirer 90 per cent of the citations ended in guilty pleas.
    Dunn was drinking with friends in the hours before the fatal crash.
    Meanwhile it has emerged that 'treasure hunters' are pilfering debris from the car that Dunn crashed.
    ©Heartbroken: Bam Margera returns to the spot where his best friend and Jackass co-star lost his life in a horrific car smash in the early hours of Monday morning in Philadelphia
    ©Devastation: Dunn's car span off the road, through a guardrail and into the woods
    A video report by Philadelphia Fox News captured footage of people collecting ghoulish mementos along the stretch of road where the accident happened in the Pennsylvania state.
    Reporter Chris O'Donnell said that some had told him they were planning to sell the parts on eBay.
    'You should have seen these people pilfering away,' an outraged O'Donnell reported back to the studio, while reporting from the scene.
    O'Donnell added that police had told him taking parts of wreckage from an investigation scene is illegal.
    ©
    Where the night started: Dunn and Hartwell were both at Barnaby's in West Chester hours before the accident
    Bam Margera Breaks Down After Hearing About Ryan Dunns Death

    source: dailymail

    VIA Grim-faced Johnny Knoxville leads the mourners at memorial service for Jackass star Ryan Dunn

  • New face, new man: Shane Warne plays smooth-faced English gent as he accompanies Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball

    New face, new man: Shane Warne plays smooth-faced English gent as he accompanies Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball
    By SARAH BULL
    ©Red carpet debut: Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne leave the model's London home to head to Sir Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball
    Shane Warne's new appearance continues to baffle and entertain in equal measure.
    The 41-year-old Australian cricket star played the smooth-faced English gent as he escorted his girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball.
    The pair, who have been dating since last December, cut quite a dash as they headed to the annual fundraising event held at Sir Elton and partner David Furnish's Windsor Home but the main talking point was Mr Warne's distinctly smoother face.
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    Smooth operator: Shane Warne as he was in 2005 and how he now looks six years on
    The cricketer, who has built up a reputation as a stereotypical macho Australian 'bloke', appeared to be wearing make up to boost his looks.
    He had his eyebrows shaped into a definite arch, perhaps styled by his own girlfriend, together with a goofy smoothed over hairstyle.
    Also noteworthy was his distinctly smoother looking face, particularly the area around his eyes with the disappearance of his crow's feet.
    ©You old smoothie: Shane Warne's altered appearance has led to speculation from some observers
    ©Posed up: The couple, who have been dating since last December, looked smart in their outfits
    In recent weeks observers have noted that the cricketer's formerly weathered, rough and ready appearance has altered somewhat thanks primarily to his weight loss, though he has rubbished any suggestion of surgery.
    Last week, cosmetic surgeon Dr Shahab Mahdi told the Daily Star: "The difference in Shane's appearance is dramatic. In my opinon it looks as though he has had a facelift.'
    His army of followers are not convinced either, accusing Shane of having a little help in the anti-ageing department.
    ©The morning after! Shane Warne didn't look like he was recovering from a hangover today while strolling around London
    ©Making a statement: Elizabeth opted for an animal-print gown which featured a long trailing train
    One fan took to Twitter, saying: 'He looks like a waxwork, all plucked and sculptured.'
    Another blogger from the social networking site wrote: 'How much surgery has shane warne had? Lol, the male version of jordan!'
    However the 41-year-old bowler defended himself, retaliating with: 'Questions re faclift/ Botox etc are absolute rubbish.'
    ©
    Home and dry: Liz Hurley wears Shane Warne's dinner jacket as they arrive back at her Chelsea home
    ©New look: The cricketer has shed his rough and ready image for a more dapper, smooth look
    The sportsman is believed to have lost around 22lbs over the last few months, largely due to his girlfriend's influence.
    In fact, Shane has now completely changed the way he thinks about food, as he showed on his Twitter page when he asked his followers for advice on what to eat.
    He tweeted: 'Feel like a hot pie with copious amounts of sauce with crinkle cut chips!! What the best pie?'
    ©Stunning: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended the event with their mother Sarah Ferguson
    ©Hosts for the night: Sir Elton and partner David Furnish pose for photographers inside the party
    But Shane then added just minutes later: 'NO Shane!! 78kg is target currently 82.5. Settle on a protein shake with an apple and banana - sob.'
    In the fashion stakes Elizabeth stuck to her usual formula in a floor-sweeping animal-print gown.
    She admitted to her Twitter followers earlier in the day that she had been struggling to decide what to wear.
    She wrote: 'Off to Elton & David's White Tie & Tiara Aids fundraiser. Can't decide which dress......'
    Meanwhile, Shane looked sharp in a black tuxedo which highlighted his recent weight loss.
    Elizabeth and Shane looked happier than ever as they attended the ball, keeping their arms around each other and smiling for photographers.
    And, in a recent interview, Shane said he was looking forward to spending more time with his gorgeous girlfriend.
    ©Smile, Boris! Becker and wife Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg arrive at Sir Elton's Windsor home for the annual event
    He said: 'She's a lovely lady. We get on really well and I'm spending a lot of time in England this summer, working for Sky.
    'We'll wait and see what happens between Liz and I - but at the moment things are great.'
    Earlier in the day, Shane was photographed arriving at Elizabeth's London home with a huge grin on his face and carrying a bag of golf clubs.
    Elizabeth, 46, announced in December that she had split from husband Arun Nayar, after pictures emerged of her kissing cricketer Shane Warne in a hotel in London.
    Following the pictures' publication, both Hurley and Warne hastily issued statements revealing that their respective marriages had been over for some time.
    Since then, the new couple have been making headlines for their on/off romance, rendezvous in Australia and India and tabloid rumours of his alleged infidelity.
    Elizabeth married Indian textile heir Nayar at Sudely Castle, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, in March 2007 - and had a traditional Hindu wedding at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India.
    ©
    New love? Glee star Matthew Morrison arrived hand-in-hand with a mystery woman
    The ceremonies were attended by numerous celebrities, including Sir Elton John, who gave the bride away.
    Announcing her separation from Arun, Liz tweeted: 'Not a great day. For the record, my husband Arun & I separated a few months ago. Our close family & friends were aware of this.'
    She added: 'Painful, sad days. Arun & I separated for private reasons but FTR he has been a great father to our son Damian & will always be in his life.'
    ©Date night: Noel Edmonds and wife Liz Davies arrive at the estate
    ©Brunettes have more fun: Alexa Chung and Nancy Del'Ollio were among the invited guests
    ©Dressed in black: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Noomi Rapace arrives
    Hours later, Shane, 41, took to his own blog to confirm that his tumultuous marriage to wife Simone was also over.
    In a statement he said: 'Sadly and unfortunately, Simone and I split up a while ago, our close friends and family were informed at that time.
    'It is a private matter so we did not make it public. We remain friends and will continue to be good parents.'
    A notorious philanderer, Shane split from Simone, the mother of his children Brooke, 13, Jackson, 11 and Summer, 8, after a string of affairs, including a notorious sex text scandal in 2000 which saw him stripped of his Australian vice-captaincy.
    ©Casual wear: Earlier in the day Elizabeth was seen out shopping while Shane later popped around to her house carrying his bag of golf clubs
    ©Let me in! Shane rings the doorbell as he waits for Elizabeth to buzz him in
    source: dailymail

    VIA New face, new man: Shane Warne plays smooth-faced English gent as he accompanies Elizabeth Hurley to Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball

  • Pippa Middleton gets herself a job at an environmental firm owned by her ex

    Pippa Middleton gets herself a job at an environmental firm owned by her ex
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Going green: Pippa Middleton is working for her ex-boyfriend's geothermal energy firm
    Pippa Middleton picked up a slew of new admirers after putting in a star turn in her role as bridesmaid at the royal wedding.
    And now Kate Middleton's younger sister has just taken on a new job.
    But her boyfriend might be a little green with envy as the 27-year-old is working for her ex George Percy, who runs a geothermal energy firm.
    t comes after she spent a week with George, the 26-year-old son of the Duke of Northumberland, and a group of friends in ­Madrid.
    ©Wedding belles: Pippa and her sister Kate with Prince William and best man Prince Harry leaving Westminster Abbey
    A friend told the Sunday Mirror: 'Pip and George are really close friends so when he needed someone to help out with office stuff, she was the obvious person to ask.
    She’s enjoying getting stuck in to ­something new.'
    Pippa will juggle the role with her role at party planning firm Table Talk, and editing an online magazine for her parents’ firm Party Pieces.
    Enterprising George, whose father is one of the richest men in Britain, set up the business last year with ­mining magnate Algy Cluff, who owns gold mines in war-torn Sierra Leone.
    The company aims to find ways of turning hot water stored underground into heat and electricity.
    Along with experts from Newcastle ­University, they are drilling boreholes in ­Co Durham, and Pippa is expected to help with lobbying for a new licensing system from the government so they can go into production.
    source: dailymail

    VIA Pippa Middleton gets herself a job at an environmental firm owned by her ex

  • Notorious B.I.G and Friends...

    Notorious B.I.G and Friends...

    The trailer for a biopic on the life of notorious (pardon the pun) rapper Biggie Smalls hit the world wide web today and, to my surprise, actually looks quite good. Newcomer Jamal Woolard is playing Biggie also known as the Notorious B.I.G and you can view the trailer here at youtube movies.

    It will be interesting to see the effect this film has on the hip hop community upon its 2009 release especially since some of the central characters in the film are still alive today e.g Puff Daddy and Snoop Dogg. Until then, here’s a brief list of films I recommend to wet you appetite on the gangster rapper sub-genre:

    Biggie and Tupac (2002)

    Biggie and Tupac

    This is an awesome documentary and a Herculean effort on behalf of white director Nick Broomfield who ploughed through the neighbourhoods of Tupac and Biggie in attempt to uncover the truth behind their deaths. There’s some brilliant and rare footage of the two rappers in their youth hustling and freestyling on the streets of Brooklyn. More than just the back-story, Broomfield literally risks his crazy life to document the events that led to the untimely deaths of two promising artists.

    Get Rich or Die Tryin (2006)

    Get Rich or Die Tryin

    From six time Oscar nominated director Jim Sheridan this film is based on the youth of Curtis `50 cent’ Jackson. Sheridan’s film exceeds the gangster genre by refusing to skimp on the details. He shows his protagonist for what he is; a criminal who leads a dangerous and empty life. Critically this was extremely well received and praised for working as a gritty crime thriller. A must see.

    Fear of a Black Hat (1994)

    A true diamond in the rough, this is one of the funniest films I have seen to date. A spoof on the hip hop culture of the nineties this mockumentary follows the journey of fictional rap group Niggaz With Hats as they try to conquer the international music scene. Along with an awesome response on Rotten Tomatoes, the parodies in the film are way ahead of its time.

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  • So when are you getting married? Chelsea pensioner, 85, makes Prince Harry blush as Harry replies ‘Not for a long time’

    So when are you getting married? Chelsea pensioner, 85, makes Prince Harry blush as Harry replies ‘Not for a long time’
    By REBECCA ENGLISH
    © Pointed question: The Prince shares a joke with a Chelsea Pensioner at London's Royal Hospital today where he was put on the spot with a question about his marriage plans
    Blushing Prince Harry was put on the spot over his intentions towards on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy today.
    The 26-year-old royal was attending the annual Founder’s Day parade at London’s Royal Hospital – home to the world famous Chelsea Pensioners - when he was caught out by cheeky former soldier William Titchmarsh, 85.
    As the prince greeted the retired soldier, Mr Titchmarsh made a reference to his elder brother’s recent wedding and asked: ‘So when are you getting married then?’
    The third in line to the throne flushed a shade of pink and replied: ‘Not for a long time. Who put you up to do that to me?!’
    ‘Oh dear, they’ll shoot me in the morning,’ the pensioner replied.
    ‘Yes, put him on a charge Sergeant Major,’ his neighbour quipped.
    ©Sorry sweetheart: The news will undoubtedly come as a blow to Harry's on/off girlfriend Chelsy Davy, pictured here with the Prince last year
    Harry has been dating Zimbabwean born law student Chelsy Davy for more than five years although the pair have split up and reunited several times.
    And while friends say they are still ‘an item’ and Chelsy attended Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in April as the prince’s date, she was recently spotted holidaying with friends in Spain and is said to have claimed she was single again
    © Stand up straight lads! Prince Harry inspects the veteran soldiers at London's Royal Hospital
    © Bachelor pad: Pensioner John Ley shows Harry around his room at the Margaret Thatcher Infirmary at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
    The hospital’s Founder’s Day is always held on a day close to May 29th, the birthday of Prince Charles who founded the hospital, and is normally reviewed by a member of the Royal Family.
    Harry is understood to have been keen to take the parade for some time.
    The average age of the scarlet-clad pensioners on parade this year was 83 with the eldest, Joe Britton, who will celebrate his 100th birthday later this year
    © Salute: The Prince was at the centre of proceedings at the Founder's Day Parade
    © Dashing: Harry wore his Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals uniform with his blue Army Air Corps beret
    ©Hats off: The Pensioners raise their hats during today's Parade
    The pensioner has been at the institution for 17 years and remained seated while the prince took the salute of fellow residents.
    Harry later met him and joked: 'You should have been in the front line,' and the old soldier replied: 'When you reach 99 it's about time you finish.'
    Harry, who wore his Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals uniform with his blue Army Air Corps beret, became the first serving officer since the Duke of Kent in 1974 to review the Founder's Day Parade of Chelsea pensioners.
    ©All ears: Harry gave a moving speech, describing his pride at serving as a Junior Captain in the Army Air Corps. Over 1,000 guests were seated in stands
    In the grounds of the hospital more than 1,000 guests were seated in stands with the elderly residents lined up in formation in front of them.
    The old soldiers, who had an average age of 82, marched past Harry who took their salute as he stood below the gilt statue of Charles II.
    All those at the ceremony including Harry wore oak leaf sprigs in memory of the hospital's royal founder who escaped after the battle of Worcester in 1651 by hiding in an oak tree.
    ©Red coats: Harry became the first serving officer since the Duke of Kent in 1974 to review the Founder's Day Parade of Chelsea pensioners
    The Royal Hospital was founded in 1682 to care for old and inured soldiers and is currently home to some 300 male and female pensioners.
    Veterans are eligible to become a Chelsea Pensioner over the age of 65.
    Touring some of the hospital’s facilities, Harry popped in to see one of the residents, John Ley, and asked him: ‘Are you friendly with your neighbours? Do you have pillow fights in the corridors, then?’
    He also gave a short but moving speech, describing his pride and nerves as a Junior Captain in the Army Air Corps at being in front of an audience with ‘so many years of extraordinary military service’.
    ‘It is an honour and a thrill to stand in these surroundings. The Royal Hospital – this world famous place – represents all that is great about our Country: beauty, traditional – and the wisdom that does with that – selflessness and duty,’ he said.
    And he couldn’t resist getting in a dig at his RAF Search and Rescue pilot brother – it is something of a dare between the pair to make a joke at each other’s expense when making public speeches.
    ‘I find it terrifying that your drill is so much better than my brother's, but it doesn’t surprise me,’ he quipped.
    source: dailymail

    VIA So when are you getting married? Chelsea pensioner, 85, makes Prince Harry blush as Harry replies ‘Not for a long time’

  • I love my bed!

    I love my bed!

    My dress

    I sometimes wonder what I would be like without my history of obesity and self-esteem issues. Would I have grown up sporty, confident, the life of the party? Or would I still be an introvert, thoughtful and quiet, as I am today?

    A few months ago I started a new job, and the team I joined is full of very outgoing and social folks - quite different to what I'm used to, with my background in publishing. (I'm used to being surrounded by lovely bookish types, who were usually very much like myself!) In this new job, I seem to be constantly feeling like a social misfit. The negative self talk is running rife, and it seems to peak on Fridays, when my colleagues spend half the afternoon talking about their plans to booze and dance the night away. All the while I am secretly looking forward to my night of a yummy home-cooked dinner, blog reading and snuggling up on the couch to watch Better Homes & Gardens!

    In my late teens I drank and danced many a weekend away, but these days I much prefer going out for brunch or to a delicious dinner with friends, having fun but also getting home at a fairly decent hour. I'm also quite shy, although I hide it well (I think - most of the time, anyway), so the thought of socialising with people I barely know really does strike fear into my heart.

    But at the same time, a part of me is curious and a bit envious about my colleagues' plans. I always think, maybe I should make the effort to put myself out there and make new friends rather than heading home to my comfortable little life? But usually, my terror at the thought quickly puts an end to any fantasies of the sort.

    I keep finding myself wondering if this is really me - if I'm just growing up and past the partying stage - or is it my weight and my lack of confidence talking? If this is really me, I should feel happy about staying true to myself and try to work on quietening those evil thoughts that tell me I'm not good enough. But to deny myself adventures and fun nights out purely because I am lacking in confidence and embarrassed about my weight is another story. The thought of that makes me very sad indeed.

    So, what to do? I guess only time will tell - perhaps as I continue on this healthy journey I will feel more like meeting new people and putting myself out on a limb. In the meantime, I will keep trying my best to ignore the shouty, negative thoughts in my head every time I'm very obviously the only girl in the office going home to my couch, my lovely man and my cuddly kitty cats.

    Do you suffer from social anxiety? Have you reached the stage where you prefer nights at home to big nights out on the town? Help me feel like less of a social pariah - please!

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  • Car Crash Scenes: Ryan Dunn Dies at 34 (Exclusive Pictures/Photos of Accident Scene)

    Car Crash Scenes: Ryan Dunn Dies at 34 (Exclusive Pictures/Photos of Accident Scene)
    Ryan Dunn Died in Car Accident at 34
    Ryan Dunn, a star of Paramount Pictures’ “Jackass” movies and the MTV television show, died in a car crash about 24 miles west of Philadelphia. 

    Ryan Dunn Car Crash Scenes: Tyre Marks on the Road and Broken Metal Railroad

    Dunn’s car staggered off the highway and through a metal guardrail ... leaving behind a long trail of tyre marks ... and the pictures above tells the sad story.

    The 34-year-old Ryan Dunn and an unknown companion died by the sustained injuries when his 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 left a roadway and burst into flames, police in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania, said today in a statement. Speed may have been a factor, police said. 

    The other reason may be over-drinking as Hours before the crash, Dunn posted a photo to Twitter, by way of his Tumblr blog, that depicted him drinking with friends.

    The car was “fully engulfed in flames” when police arrived at the scene at 2:38 a.m. local time, according to the statement. Police said they are still trying to identify Dunn’s passenger.
    See below the whole story in pictures:

    Ryan Dunn Car Crash Scenes: Remains of the car recovered

    Ryan Dunn Car Crash Scenes: Tyre Marks on the Road Before it Crashed

    Ryan Dunn Car Crash Scenes: Efforts to Recover the Remains of the Car

    Ryan Dunn Posted the Last Picture on Twitter, Drinking with His Friends

    Ryan Dunn Car Crash Scenes: Tyre Marks on the Road and Broken Metal Railroad

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  • Dinner for 171! The Queen treats the Obamas to a state banquet... and invites a few of their Hollywood friends

    Dinner for 171! The Queen treats the Obamas to a state banquet... and invites a few of their Hollywood friends
    By JESSICA SATHERLEY
    ©Cheers! The Queen toasts the Obama's visit before they sit down to a dinner of lamb, roast potatoes and vanilla Charlotte
    After a long day of public appearances, President Obama and US First Lady Michelle were treated to a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the Queen tonight.
    The star-studded banquet saw 171 guests arrive, including Tom Hanks, Kevin Spacey and Tim Burton, who dined on lamb, roast potatoes and vanilla Charlotte.
    Also at Her Majesty’s banquet in honour of the Obamas were David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Boris Johnson.
    Former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown also attended, as did Ed Miliband, Richard Branson and Helena Bonham Carter.
    Hollywood actor Hanks sat next to Ffion Hague, the wife of the Foreign Secretary, while Kevin Spacey was beside Sophie, the Countess of Wessex – wife of Prince Edward.
    ©Dinner for 171: The lavish banquet, hosted by the Queen, was to honour the Obama's state visit, and the President and First Lady posed here with the Royal couple before enjoying their meal
    Michelle Obama and the Queen both wore white gowns to the event, while President Obama opted for a traditional black suit that boasted a white bow tie and matching shirt.
    The First Lady accessorised her gorgeous floor-length gown with long white gloves and dangling earrings, while her hair was tied neatly up into a bun.
    ©Ladies in white: Both Michelle Obama and the Queen opted for long white gowns on the special occassion, but luckily weren't wearing the same dress
    As the Queen welcomed the Obamas, she said: ‘Today the US remains our most important ally. But our relationship goes far beyond our military ties.’
    She celebrated the special relationship between the US and Great Britain and highlighted their ‘shared history, common language and strong intellectual and cultural links’, during her welcome speech.
    Her Majesty said she had ‘fond memories’ of first meeting the Obamas in 2009 at the G20 conference in London.
    The lavish dinner was hosted in the Palace’s ballroom, where the Prince of Wales hosted the private meal for 300 on the evening of the royal wedding.
    ©Welcome speech: Her Majesty said she had 'fond memories' of first meeting the Obamas in 2009 at the G20 conference in London
    Earlier in the day the Obamas had visited Number Ten after laying a wreath on the tomb of an unknown soldier at Westminster Abbey.
    It is the couple’s first state visit to Britain and are staying at Buckingham Palace, instead of having to face an ordinary five star hotel.
    They arrived last night after their visit to Ireland and will spend tonight and tomorrow night in the luxurious Belgian Suite of Palace, which is the same suite Prince William and Kate spent their first night as a married couple.
    Despite not attending the Royal Wedding last month, the President and his wife met up with Prince William and his new bride today and talked for around 15 minutes with the newly-weds.
    On the Obama’s arrival, they were greeted with a 41-gun salute alongside The Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
    Her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Arrives For State Banquet At Buckingham Palace


    source: dailymail

    VIA Dinner for 171! The Queen treats the Obamas to a state banquet... and invites a few of their Hollywood friends

  • Happy blog birthday to me, happy blog birthday to me!

    Happy blog birthday to me, happy blog birthday to me!

    Happy birthday!

    In case you haven’t realised by now, yes, it’s my first blogversary. It seems insane to think I started this unusual blog on this day a whole year ago. Alas, 286 posts later, here I am still ranting and raving about anything semi-movie related. Over the past few weeks, when my brain has gone for a wander mid-conversation, I’ve pondered about what to write/do on my blogversary. I tend to get uncomfortable when it comes to celebrating my own birthday so I figure there is no harm in celebrating this one properly. That is, I have caught and trained 13 marsupials and shaved this web address into their fur. I intend to release them at the entrance to the nearest shopping centre and let their frenzied rampage be its own kind of celebration/marketing ploy. My plan does not go into effect until 2100 hours. In the meantime, I thought I would share some personal reflections about this blog.

    • Surprisingly, I’ve kept to my original mission statement and avoided any posts about the exploits of my personal life. Except for the post about my friend who broke her vagina because, well, that was simply too good NOT to share.
    • Originally I was inspired to start this by the brilliance of good friend Rickis’ much wittier and substantial blog. That has not changed, however, the pool of writers who now inspire and entertain me has grown to include the likes of Siamese Saffron, King Of New York Hacks, Fuck You Penguin and Little Bohemian.
    • A fitting tagline for this site finally occurred to me a few weeks ago in a dream which may or may not have featured Mark Wahlberg.
    • Within a year some friends have gone and others nearly been lost which makes me appreciate having this outlet to write about things I love, however trivial that may seem to some.
    • I have maintained this site for a year, which is approximately 11 months and 15 days longer than any relationship I’ve maintained with a member from the opposite sex.
    • A newspaper journalist by trade, I founded art & architecture as a way to improve my writing and vent all the film thoughts I had going on in my head. After the first few months I began to realise how much I loved writing about movies and started treating this blog as a portfolio of movie related stories. Without revealing too much, a year on this site has helped me take those few important steps closer to my dream career.
    • Damnit! I did not want to get soppy and here I am preaching about dreams coming true if you work hard enough and blah blah blah.
    • Thanks to this blog I have met an awesome bunch of like-minded people on the 20 something bloggers network. They were even helpful enough to suggest some ways to celebrate my first blogversary. These included strippers, a vlog (which it turns out is not a vampire-hog like I originally presumed), commemorative post, getting hammered, strippers, give-away’s and strippers. Er, thanks guys.
    • I have had the opportunity to meet some amazing up and coming filmmakers, actors, producers, special-effects experts and bring their work to you. With an exciting trip on the horizon, I hope to give you some more juicy juice in the next month.
    • 365 days does not change the fact that despite being of indigenous France heritage, I do not appreciate being called `cuz’ or `Maori-a’. Unless it is amongst the select group of friends with whom racist and parental jokes are allowed.
    • I have broadened my readership from two faithful subscribers to a bunch of peeps from all around the globe. I hope you continue to find something mildly interesting on this site so you keep coming back and sharing your opinions with me.

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  • Jackass Star Ryan Dunn dead at 34

    Jackass Star Ryan Dunn dead at 34
    ©According to MTV news, Ryan Dunn from MTV's "Jackass", was involved in a fatal car crash that took his life on Sunday night (June 19) in Pennsylvania. According to various sources, Dunn had been drinking right before the accident and what started as a fun night ended up turning into a tragedy for all of his family, friends, and fans. Rest In Peace Ryan!
    Here is the OFFICIAL press release:
    "According to TMZ, the accident occurred at 3 a.m. on Route 322 and New Street in West Goshen Township. While it's unknown who was driving at the time, an unidentified passenger also died in the crash. April Margera, the mother of Dunn's "Jackass" co-star Bam, broke the news to WMMR 93.3's "Preston and Steve" radio show.
    ©In the last photo Dunn posted to Twitter, he and two friends are seen drinking what may be alcoholic beverages. TMZ also reported that the car caught fire in the crash. A tow truck was later sent to the scene to remove the car. A photo obtained by an NBC affiliate in Pennsylvania, showed the wrecked car on the side of the road. As of press time, no further information was known about the accident.
    ©
    Dunn kicked off his career doing crazy stunts and skateboard tricks in a series of online videos, which eventually led to his part in MTV's "Jackass" in 2000. The daredevil was a key member of the crew, appearing in "Jackass" spin-offs like "Viva La Bam" and "Bam's Unholy Union," as Bam's sidekick and often acting as the voice of reason within the zany crew. Dunn's new show "Proving Ground," in which he and co-host Jessica Choban test out action sequences from TV, games and movies, premiered on G4 last Tuesday.
    When MTV News sat down with the "Jackass" crew last year, they named Dunn's first stunt for the show as one of their favorites in 10 years of the TV show and movies. "I loved when [Bam Margera] made Ryan jump into the poo factory, the 'Poo Dive' I think we called it," creator Jeff Tremaine said. " 'Cause that was horrible, but the best part was ... revealing his tattoos that we didn't know about. That was the first time we ever met Ryan."
    He appeared in all three "Jackass" flicks and even took a stab at Hollywood, with a role in non-"Jackass" projects like the Jessica Simpson flick "Blonde Ambition" and on the NBC procedural staple "Law & Oder: SVU."
    This is what those who were close to Ryan Dunn had to say about this sad news:
    "Today I lost my brother Ryan Dunn. My heart goes out to his family and his beloved Angie. RIP Ryan , I love you buddy." - Johnny Knoxville
    "I feel like I lost a brother, Ryan Dunn was family and we are all deeply devastated." - Jeff Tremaine (Jackass Director)
    "I have not been able to talk with Bam as he is in Arizona, but I cannot believe that his friend is dead. Ryan was a wonderful person he really was the sweetest and nicest guy - he was like my extra son, everybody loved him. He had a long-term girlfriend and she will be absolutely devastated - she has turned off her phone just now… I'm too upset to say anything else just now." - April Margera (Ban Margera's mother)
    "I just lost my best friend, I have been crying hysterical for a full day. Millions of people are crying right now!" - Bam Margera
    See also
    "I'm very Sad and Shocked to hear about Ryan Dunn. My thoughts&Prayers are with his Family." - Benji Madden tweeted (Good Charlotte guitarist)
    "Just heard the news that my friend and die-hard Life Of Agony fan, Ryan Dunn of Jackass died this morning. The world is a less funny place right now. This completely sucks." - Alan Robert (Life Of Agony)
    Please, whenever you drink leave the car at home or give the keys to somebody else!


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  • A Perfect Repairman

    A Perfect Repairman
    The repairman by WOW Barbie
    Repairman by WOW Barbie
    Category: House, Garden & Pets
    Agency: Scholz & Friends
    Brand: The German Crafts
    Advertising Agency: Scholz & Friends, Berlin, Germany
    Chief Creative Officer: Martin Pross
    Executive Creative Director: Matthias Spaetgens
    Creative Director: Mathias Rebmann, Florian Schwalme
    Copywriter: Marco Mueller
    Art Director: Marc Ebenwaldner, Michael Johne
    Photography: Markus Mueller
    Design: Robert Gebhard
    Account Managers: Benjamin Baader, Jana Baehr, Marissa Monath, Sven Weiche
    Producer: Nelly Sedlanic

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  • America's deadliest tornado for 64 years: Terrifying twister cuts six-mile swathe through a Missouri town, leaving up to 116 dead

    America's deadliest tornado for 64 years: Terrifying twister cuts six-mile swathe through a Missouri town, leaving up to 116 dead
    By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
    ©Aftermath: Aerial footage of the destruction in Joplin, Missouri, where a massive tornado tore straight through the city
    Devastating 198mph tornado tore a path a mile wide and six miles long straight through Joplin, Missouri
    Deadliest single tornado in over 60 years with at least 116 people killed
    Meteorologists issue new tornado warning for the ruined city
    Nearly 500 people have now died as a result of tornadoes in the U.S. in 2011
    Residents only had 20 minutes to take cover before monster tornado swept through the heart of the city
    Missouri governor declares state of emergency in city of about 50,000 people
    Emergency workers say thunderstorms are hampering efforts to find survivors as 1,500 rescuers search for missing
    Family and friends of the missing post moving appeals for information on Facebook and blogs
    Storm Prediction Center says more violent weather expected with further tornadoes through the middle of week
    ©Devastation: Destroyed homes and debris cover the ground as a second storm moves in on Monday in Joplin, Missouri
    Thousands of people were left without homes to go tonight after the deadliest single tornado to strike the United States in over 60 years touched down on Missouri, reducing the city of Joplin to rubble, ripping buildings apart and killing at least 116 people in a 6-mile path of destruction.
    Authorities said they had rescued seven people alive on Monday, but emergency warned that the death toll could climb higher as heavy winds, strong rain and hail quarter-sized hail stones hampered the search effort.
    Meteorologists issued a new tornado warning for the devastated city as forecasters warned large swathes of the country to brace for more big storms on Tuesday.
    ©Path of destruction: No house escaped the wrath of nature in some of Minneapolis
    A tornado watch was issued on Monday for Oklahoma and parts of southern Kansas due to an 'evolving tornado threat', said Russell Schneider, director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center.
    'We are currently forecasting a major severe weather outbreak for Tuesday over the central United States with strong tornadoes likely over Oklahoma, Kansas, extreme northern Texas, southwest Missouri,' Mr Schneider said.
    ©The National Weather Service said the tornado packed winds of up to 198 mph.
    The weather service's director, Jack Hayes, said the storm was given a preliminary label as an EF4 - the second-highest rating given to twisters. The rating is assigned to storms based on the damage they cause.
    Hayes said the storm had winds of 190 to 198 miles per hour. He said survey teams from the National Weather Service are on the scene and will make a final determination on the rating Tuesday.
    Missouri Governor Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard to help out after one of the worst disasters in the state's history.
    ©Homeless: Ted Grabenauer sleeps on his front porch the morning after a tornado ripped off the roof of his home when it hit Joplin, Missouri
    ©Ruins: A view of the devastation after a tornado blew the roof off the St John's Regional Medical Center, rear, where about 180 patients cowered and were eventually evacuated
    ©Desolation: A residential neighbourhood in Joplin is seen after it was levelled by the tornado
    ©President Barack Obama called Nixon and offered his condolences to those affected, assuring the governor that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would provide whatever assistance was needed.
    'Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the tornadoes and severe weather that struck Joplin, Missouri, as well as communities across the Midwest today,' the President said in a statement sent from Air Force One as he flew to Europe.
    ©Map: Infrared image of the powerful tornado that spun through a densely populated part of Missouri
    'We commend the heroic efforts by those who have responded and who are working to help their friends and neighbours at this very difficult time.'
    Caring for the injured was made more difficult because the main hospital, Saint John's Regional Medical Center, had to be evacuated after suffering a direct hit - the tornado ripped off its roof and smashed all its windows.
    Cries could still be heard early Monday from survivors trapped in the wreckage.
    ©Despair: A tree stripped of bark and leaves frames St John's Regional Medical Center
    ©Eye of the storm: The tornado tore a 6-mile path across southwestern Missouri
    ©Relief: Maggie Kelley and her husband, Trey Adams hug their dog, Saint, after finding him amid the rubble of her home in Joplin
    Mr Nixon said he feared the death toll would rise but also expected survivors to be found in the rubble.
    ‘I don't think we're done counting,’ he said. ‘I still believe that because of the size of the debris and the number of people involved that there are lives to be saved.’
    Crews found bodies during the night in vehicles the storm had flipped over, torn apart and left looking like crushed cans.
    Triage centers and shelters set up around the city quickly filled to capacity.
    At Memorial Hall, a downtown entertainment venue, nurses and other emergency workers from across the region treated critically injured patients.
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    Efforts: Rescue workers in lime-green jackets search for bodies and survivors inside St John's hospital
    ©Re-united: A man carries a young girl who was rescued after being trapped with her mother in their home
    ©Devastation: Emergency personnel walk through a neighbourhood severely damaged by a tornado near the Joplin hospital. There are are no firm details on the number of dead or injured, as the hospital is out of action
    ©Memories: Evelyn Knoblauch looks at a picture in what is left of her daughter's house
    At another makeshift unit at a Lowe's home improvement store, wooden planks served as beds.
    Outside, ambulances and fire trucks waited for calls. During one stretch after midnight on Monday, emergency vehicles were scrambling nearly every two minutes.
    On Monday morning, survivors picked through the rubble of what were once their homes, salvaging clothes, furniture, family photos and financial records, the air pungent with the smell of gas and smoking embers.
    Others wandered through the wreckage with nowhere to go, their homes or apartments destroyed.
    Kelley Fritz, 45, of Joplin, rummaged through the remains of a storage building with her husband, Jimmy.
    ©Search: An emergency vehicle drives through a severely damaged neighbourhood in Joplin
    They quickly realised they would never find the belongings they stored there, and that they had lost much of what was in their home after the tornado ripped away the roof.
    Their sons, aged 20 and 17, went outside after the storm and saw that every home was destroyed.
    ‘My sons had deceased children in their arms when they came back,’ Mrs Fritz said. ‘My husband and I went out and saw two or three dead bodies on the ground.’
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    Soul destroying: Jean Logan surveys the damage to her home in Joplin after the tornado. She had taken refuge in her laundry room with her granddaughter
    ©A total mess: Rachel Hurst picks through her belongings that were strewn about from her garage that was blown away in Minneapolis on Sunday
    Mrs Fritz said she was surprised she survived. ‘You could just feel the air pull up and it was so painful. I didn't think we were going to make it, it happened so fast.’
    Tornado sirens gave residents about a 20-minute warning before the tornado touched down on the city's west side.
    Staff at St John's Regional Medical Center rushed patients into hallways before the storm struck the nine-storey building, blowing out hundreds of windows and leaving the facility unusable.
    The hospital was among the worst-hit locations.
    ©Emergency: Extensive damage can be seen at the St John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri. An emergency agency spokesman says fatalities had been reported but was unsure of the exact figure
    The Joplin twister was one of 68 reported tornadoes across seven Midwest states over the weekend, stretched from Oklahoma to Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center.
    One person was killed in Minneapolis. But the devastation in Missouri was the worst, eerily reminiscent of the tornadoes that killed more than 300 people across the South last month.
    Residents said the damage was breathtaking in scope.
    ‘You see pictures of World War II, the devastation and all that with the bombing. That's really what it looked like,’ said Kerry Sachetta, the principal of a flattened Joplin High School.
    ‘I couldn't even make out the side of the building. It was total devastation in my view. I just couldn't believe what I saw.’
    Emergency management officials rushed heavy equipment to Joplin to help lift debris and clear the way for search and recovery operations.
    Governor Nixon declared a state of emergency, and President Barack Obama said the Federal Emergency Management Agency was working with state and local agencies.
    ©Raised to the ground: Blocks of homes lie in total destruction after the devastating tornado
    ©Unbelievable: Destroyed vehicles are piled on top of one another in the parking lot of the Joplin Regional Medical Centre
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    Desperate: Amy Langford carries items from her house that she was in with her husband Mark when the tornado hit their home in Joplin
    Jeff Lehr, a reporter for the Joplin Globe, said he was upstairs in his home when the storm hit but was able to make his way to a basement closet.
    The storm tore the roof off his house, but he was safe. When he emerged, he found people wandering through the streets, covered in mud.
    ‘I'm talking to them, asking if they knew where their family is,’ Mr Lehr said. ‘Some of them didn't know and weren't sure where they were. All the street markers were gone.’
    Justin Gibson, 30, huddled with three relatives outside the tangled debris of a Home Depot. He pointed to a black pickup that had been tossed into the store's ruins and said it belonged to his roommate's brother, who was last seen in the store with his two young daughters.
    Mr Gibson, who has three children of his own, said his home was levelled and ‘everything in that neighbourhood is gone. The high school, the churches, the grocery store. I can't get hold of my ex-wife to see how my kids are.
    ‘I don't know the extent of this yet,’ he said, ‘but I know I'll have friends and family dead.’
    In Minneapolis, where a tornado killed one person and injured 29, authorities imposed an overnight curfew in a 4-square-mile area, including some of the city's poorest neighbourhoods, to prevent looting and keep streets clear for emergency crews.
    ©Levelled: Red Cross representatives say 75% of Joplin is gone - here, vehicles and houses in the vicinity of Twenty-fourth and Main Streets are a jumble of rubble after a the tornado swept through
    ©Condolences: President Barack Obama talks on the phone with Missouri Governor Jay Nixon during his visit to Dublin, Ireland. The President extended his condolences to all impacted by the deadly tornadoes
    ©Widespread devastation: Another tornado in Minneapolis damaged at least 100 homes, toppling hundreds of trees and injuring at least 29 people
    ©Community spirit: Residents of Joplin help a woman who survived in her basement after a tornado tore a path a mile wide and four miles long destroying homes and businesses
    Mayor RT Rybak said one liquor store was looted right after the tornado hit late Sunday and a few burglaries took place overnight.
    He said it wasn't immediately clear how many homes were affected, simply saying: 'It's a lot.'
    Though the damage covered several blocks, it appeared few houses were totally demolished. Much of the damage was to roofs, front porches that had been sheared away and fences.
    The tornado left part of a garage door in a tree and many large trees were left leaning against houses.
    Pat Trafton said her family escaped unharmed after a tree was left leaning against her house.
    Mrs Trafton, 67, said: 'It's been a crazy day.
    'They say it was a monster tornado. It all just happened so fast.'
    It was the first tornado to hit the city since August 2009. 'There was no doubt right away,' the meteorologist said.
    North Minneapolis resident Tiffany Pabich was taking a nap just as the tornado blew through.
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    Bettered streets: Debris is scattered about in Minneapolis. On Sunday night a tornado warning was issued for several areas in central states
    ©Crushed: Vehicles were picked up and dumped across the city by the tornado which left 30 people dead and dozens injured
    In the north-east Kansas, powerful storms spawned funnel clouds and hail that ripped limbs off of trees and shattered windows.
    About 200 homes were damaged in and around Reading with the tornado sweeping through the small town around 9:15pm Saturday night, said Kansas Division of Emergency Management spokeswoman Sharon Watson.
    A man was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to Newman Regional Hospital in Emporia, about 20 miles from where the tornado hit, hospital supervisor Deb Gould said.
    Ms Gould said two other people were brought in with injuries but she had no further details.
    Five people were injured in all, along with the person killed, said Ms Watson.
    Reading, a town of about 250 people is 50 miles south of the Kansas capital city, Topeka.
    ©Carnage: Rescue vehicles line up along northbound Rangeline Road in Joplin, Mo. after a fatal tornado swept through the city
    Reverend Lyle Williams, who is a pastor for about 10 worshippers at the Reading First Baptist Church, said the church suffered extensive damage: 'Yeah, it's pretty bad,' he said. 'My daughter was out there and told me about it.'
    'I'm not going to be able to have church today that's for sure,' he added, saying he's been a pastor at the church for 21 years.
    In Jefferson County, a mobile home was destroyed with an elderly couple was trapped inside, Ms Watson told CNN. She said responders cleared the debris and rescued the couple unhurt.
    ©Wreckage: A man stands amid the remains of a Wal-Mart store, after it was hit by the tornado, in Joplin
    Power had been restored in the town by early Sunday and a shelter was being set up at a local school.
    The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado also touched down in Topeka and northeast of the city near Lake Perry, where damage was reported at a nearby campsite, Ms Watson said.
    While many states have been struck by severe storms this spring, Kansas has been having one of its lightest tornado seasons in decades, according to the National Weather Service.
    ©A taste of spring? Trees were stripped of branches and many were left resting against houses
    ©Flattened: Reading - a town of about 250 people, 50 miles south of capital city Topeka
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  • RIP "Macho Man" Randy Savage

    RIP "Macho Man" Randy Savage
    ©Today former badass pro wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage died at the age of 58 in Tampa, Florida. According to Police Savage had a heart attack while driving and crashed his 2009 Jeep Wrangler when he veered across a concrete median through oncoming traffic and "collided head-on with a tree. He was then transported to Largo Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. His wife was also in the car but survived with "minor injuries"
    ©"Macho Man" became very popular in the 90's thanks to his charisma and outrageous behavior while being a wrestler on the WWF and the WCW circuits. Here is what his former colleague Hulk Hogan had to say about Savage's death:
    "I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate. He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him. We miss him a lot. I feel horrible about the ten years of having no communication. This was a tough one. I just pray that Randy's happy and in a better place and we miss him."
    Here are some facts about "Macho Man" Randy Savage:
    - His real name was Randall Mario Poffo.
    - He was born on November 15, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio.
    - Twenty championships during his professional wrestling career.
    - Seven-time world champion.
    - Two-time WWF Champion.
    - Four-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion.
    - One-time USWA Unified World Heavyweight Champion.
    - One-time WWF Intercontinental Champion.
    - WWE named Savage the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time and credited him for bringing "a higher level of credibility to the title through his amazing in-ring performances."
    - He was also the 1987 WWF King of the Ring and the 1995 WCW World War 3 winner.
    RIP "Macho Man" Randy Savage, you will be missed by your family, friends, and fans! \m/


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