lunes, 6 de junio de 2011
Rooney shows off his hair transplant before he probably should have - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
You have to commend Wayne Rooney for keeping his promise of sharing a picture of his new hair transplant on Monday. But after seeing it, I wish he didn't. Said Rooney of his bloody new hair (via Twitter):
Hi all there's my head. It will take a few months to grow. Still a bit bloody to. But that's all normal. #hairwego
Rio Ferdinand then replied with what many were already thinking, saying: "can't wait to see you in the mirror after training styling your locks with loads a products ala ronaldo!" But instead of dismissing such a silly idea, Wayne just said, "haha few months until that. Rizzle." So if you sell hair gel in the Manchester area, expect a visit from Wayne Rooney within the next few months.
Others have said it, but with the scabbiness, it does kind of look like Tobias Funke's hair transplant from Arrested Development...
Hopefully this doesn't go the same way Tobias' did. A fundraiser gala for Wayne's life-threatening hair transplant could be fun, though.
MINI Releases Some Vague Info On 2012 Coupe - CarNewsBreak.com
2012 MINI Coupe
In 2009, MINI created a concept car based of the successful Cooper S. The long, practical hatchback roof was lobbed off, and in its place was a sleek, fastback-style top. While it might have been an awkward combination, and the loss of the rear seats and cargo room, it did help remind people of the rebodied classic Minis of the 1960s like the Mini Marcos.
Now, for the 2012 model year, MINI has saw fit to move the concept into production. Today, the company has given the public some information on what to expect from the hot un-hatch, despite a full reveal being announced and some of the car still under its swirly wraps.
The big trait that the company seems to be touting is the car's new handling dynamics. The MINI Cooper and hotter Cooper S are no slouches when it comes to handling, with some saying that they are the best handling of the hot hatches. For the Coupe, the engineers have reworked the weight distribution for better balance compared to the current line-up. They also claim that, thanks to the new roof, the chassis is much stiffer than the hatches as well. The roofline is over an inch lower than the regular cars, which should also help bringing the center of gravity down.
Everything else seems to be available to the standard Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works equipped cars, and that includes similar performance numbers like acceleration, braking and fuel economy.
The press release also states that there is an "extremely high-opening tailgate and large luggage area with through-loading facility." While there is no doubt that the cars will still be practical for daily use, just how much usable cargo area that has been lost with the roof change has yet to be revealed. Nor has pricing, but expect premium prices when it does
[Source: MINI]
Dumped by boyfriend, Cheryl Cole turns to ex-hubby Ashley for comfort - Daily News & Analysis
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 CTV.ca | Dumped by boyfriend, Cheryl Cole turns to ex-hubby Ashley for comfort Daily News & Analysis Cheryl Cole, in outright crisis, has apparently turned to her ex-husband Ashley Cole for comfort after both her axing from the US 'X Factor' as well as her split with boyfriend Derek Hough, and is said to have enjoyed a secret date with him. Simon Cowell wants Cheryl Cole on US X Factor, claims publicist Cheryl Cole pours 'X Factor' pain into new material Cheryl Cole could appear on X Factor after all |
Ex-IMF chief Strauss-Kahn pleads not guilty - CTV.ca
Updated: Mon Jun. 06 2011 10:01:09
CTV.ca News Staff
Former International Monetary Fund boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges during a brief court appearance Monday.
In his first court appearance since he was granted house arrest on a $6-million cash bail and bond two weeks ago, Strauss-Kahn spoke in a strong voice, as his wife, journalist Anne Sinclair, watched.
The French diplomat and economist has been charged with attempted rape, sex abuse, a criminal sex act, unlawful imprisonment and forcible touching. The most serious charge has a maximum punishment of 25 years in prison.
Strauss-Kahn is accused of forcing himself upon a hotel maid, who was cleaning the $3,000-a-night suite he had been staying in last month in New York.
The maid told police Strauss-Kahn chased her in the hallway of his suite and alleged he forced her to perform oral sex on him.
Prosecutors say they have strong evidence against Strauss-Kahn, including DNA material on the woman's uniform, sources have told The Associated Press.
Strauss-Kahn's defence team will argue that the hotel room encounter was consensual.
"It will be clear that there was no element of forcible compulsion in this case whatsoever," Strauss-Kahn's attorney, Ben Brafman, said outside of court Monday. "Any suggestion to the contrary is simply not credible."
The maid's lawyer, Kenneth Thompson, spoke out strongly against any speculation that the woman made up or exaggerated the attack.
"The victim wants you to know that all of Dominique Strauss-Kahn's power, money and influence throughout the world will not keep the truth about what he did to her in that hotel room from coming out," Thompson said.
"She is standing up for women around the world sexually assaulted who are too afraid to come forward," he said, adding she was ready to testify in court.
About 50 people, mostly hotel workers bused in by their union, chanted "shame on you" while Strauss-Kahn made his way into the courthouse.
Strauss-Kahn's next court appearance is July 18. He is under house arrest, which includes 24-hour surveillance and armed guards in a $50,000-a-month Tribeca town house.
With files from The Associated Press
Paul
Either he is a dirty old perv who thought he could get away with anything because of position, or he is innocent and was not playing ball with certain parties and they set him up to make room for someone who would do what they were told. Age old tradecraft at its best, or worst as the case may be.
Prof. Pye Chartt
Typical. These ego-driven, self-important political types (his public nickname is "The Great Seducer") seldom plead guilty. It's not in their DNA. They seldom admit wrongdoing of any kind and, instead, righteously blame their predicament on the hateful and vengeful acts of motivated others. The wives are self-compelled to smile and deny the public disgrace, and keep their own crown atop their head. (Indeed, when a guilty verdict is handed down, they're on the phone to a good divorce lawyer.) Good luck, King Strauss-Kahn.
Jim in Ottawa
These are very serious charges indeed. I encourage everyone to reserve their judgment and allow the courts to proceed with the job with the task at hand.
Bobby from Nova Scotia
If he's guilty - how we love to jump to conclusions without all the facts - hope you're never accused of something and everyone jumps on the guilty bandwagon before your trial!
Carl
Whether it was consensual or not, it's astonishing that his wife is still by his side. I know if most men had sex with a hotel maid their wives would leave immediately - and rightly so. I also find it repulsive that there is such inequality in the treatment of rich defendents like Strauss-Kahn. If an ordinary man were charged with such an offence, they would still be in jail, unable to afford bail. Instead, Strauss-Kahn continues to live in amid opulence most of us cannot even imagine. Disgusting.
spaz
Am willing to bet that the smile on his wife's face has something to do with the divorce settlement she is about to proceede with.......and rightly so.Imagine her thoughts on waking up next to the man with this kind of behavior ??
Kristen Stewart's Movie Awards Style: How Did It Compare To Our Pick? - MTV.com
As you may recall, Hollywood Crush became a celebrity stylist last week when we picked out four fabulous outfits for four talented ladies: Kristen Stewart, Emma Watson, Reese Witherspoon and Emma Stone. All four starlets were in attendance at last night's Movie Awards, so we simply have to recap not only what they wore, but how their outfit choices compare to our expert selections.
1. Kristen Stewart in Balmain vs. Kristen Stewart in Lanvin
KStew tapped her rocker chick side and showed up on the carpet in a red leather Balmain mini adorned with metal studs and pins. As we mentioned in our Style the Star feature, Kristen likes to let her dresses do the talking and keep the rest of her outfit simple; she paired this showstopper dress with simple black heels, a few rings and loose strands. Although we do love the red and gold Lanvin ensemble we chose for Kristen, her ensemble was way cooler than anything we could have concocted. It is, admittedly, still within her mini dress comfort zone, but as we've come to expect from Bella's better half, it's definitely cutting-edge style.
2. Emma Watson in Marchesa vs. Emma Watson in Carven
In our Style the Star feature for Emma, we noted that she's been favoring pastels, ruffles and modern romanticism for her recent red carpet appearances, but that embellishments like lace and feathers were her M.O. on the "Harry Potter" promotional rounds last summer. At the Movie Awards last night, Emma blended these two style sensibilities with finesse in a white Marchesa mini with bedazzled neckline and epaulets. Topped off expertly with silver platform pumps, Emma's ensemble is much more dressed up than the casual Carven frock and wooden wedges we styled for her. We would have liked to see her in something more youthful and playful for a fun-loving event like the Movie Awards, but there's no denying that she looked like a million bucks.
3. Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen vs. Reese Witherspoon in Bird by Juicy Couture
Reese showed up last night to accept her Generation Award from "Water for Elephants" costar Rob Pattinson. Unfortunately for Reese, we wish she'd gone for our purple and silver Bird by Juicy Couture outfit instead of this black and gray leopard look. Though her ensemble does fit with her firmly established fashion sense (form-fitting knee-length dress, black color palette, earrings and bracelet without a necklace, peep-toe pumps ), the overall effect is just not our elegant Reese. It's not that it's not a nice dress; it just wasn't our favorite. Of course, Reese could wear a paper bag and we'd still love her.
4. Emma Stone in Bottega Veneta vs. Emma Stone in Giambattista Valli
Here's the thing about Emma: We had the perfect Style the Star ensemble picked out for this blond babe, only last-minute, she decided to switch back to her fake hair color—red—and dash our stylistic dreams. We still managed to select a sexy-chic draped Giambattista Valli dress to set off her new 'do. What we didn't bank on, however, was a return to her pre-blond sartorial sensibilities. This Bottega Veneta lace-overlay dress is sweet and stunning. It looks awesome on Emma, and she's accessorized it beautifully with a Bottega Veneta clutch and satin pumps. However, it appears that Em believes in the old adage "blonds have more fun," because she had a lot more fun with fashion as a platinum-topped gal. The results weren't always A+, but they were always a step ahead of the pack. We won't berate her too hard for playing it safe last night, because she did look gorgeous, but we still think our nude ensemble would have been a better show-stopper in which to accept her Best Comedic Performance award.
For more Movie Awards fashion, check out MTV Style's full coverage!
So, loyal Hollywood Crush readers, which of these fab four wore your fave outfit last night? Sound off in the comments and on Twitter!
Nintendo Says Hacker Attack Didn't Expose Customer Information - San Francisco Chronicle
