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Netflix Beats Out HBO in Number of Subscribers
by Rhetta Akamatsu
April 23, 2013 10:25 AM UTC -- Netflix has surged ahead of HBO in number of U.S. subscribers so far in 2013, with 29.17 versus HBO's 28.7 million. This should add fire to the simmering rivalry between the two companies, whose leaders . . . more
Yes Guitarist Peter Banks Dead at 65
by Rhetta Akamatsu
March 13, 2013 10:30 AM UTC -- Yes guitarist Peter Banks, a founding member of the group, was found dead at his home on March 7th, after failing to appear for a recording session. He was 65. Recent weeks have seen at least two other . . . more
tags: entertainment, yes guitarist peter banks, peter banks death
Google Says FBI is Spying on Users
by Rhetta Akamatsu
March 07, 2013 10:55 AM UTC -- Google has revealed that the FBI is using "National Security Letters" to spy on its users. National Security Letters are a form of surveillance that allows the government to mine data from telecommunication . . . more
tags: technology, google, fbi, secret spying
Rob Belushi Carries On Family Tradition on TV
by Rhetta Akamatsu
February 19, 2013 10:20 AM UTC -- The Belushi name conjures up images of Saturday Night Live and improv comedy. But this is Rob Belushi, son of Jim and nephew of John, and he is starring in "The Joe Schmo Show" on Spike TV. At 32, Belushi . . . more
tags: entertainment, rob belushi
Lady Gaga Injured, Postpones Tour Dates
by Rhetta Akamatsu
February 13, 2013 11:25 AM UTC -- Lady Gaga has been forced to postpone several tour dates due to an injury which she says has left her temporarily unable to walk. The singer gave no details about how she received the injury, but according . . . more
tags: entertainment, lady gaga
'Entourage' To Become a Movie
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 30, 2013 11:00 AM UTC -- After years of talk, the HBO series Entourage is scheduled to become a movie with the original actors, director and executive producer. The series, which ran from 2004-2011, made stars of its lead . . . more
tags: entertainment, entourage, movie news
Tina Turner Seeking Swiss Citizenship
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 27, 2013 03:50 PM UTC -- Tina Turner, whose very name is synonymous with American R 'n B, is seeking to renounce her American citizenship and become a Swiss citizen. Turner has been living in Zurich since the mid 1990's, according . . . more
tags: celebs, tina turner
Justin Bieber Beats Lady Gaga on Twitter
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 23, 2013 09:55 AM UTC -- Justin Bieber is the number 1 most popular person on Twitter, replacing Lady Gaga in that position for the first time since 2010. While Bieber's popularity may be a mystery to most people over 30, there . . . more
tags: celebs, justin bieber, lady gaga, twitter
Elton John Confirms Birth of Second Son
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 16, 2013 10:25 AM UTC -- Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish have confirmed the birth of their second son, Elijah, born January 11 via a surrogate mother. The announcement was made Wednesday. The baby's full name is . . . more
tags: celebs, elton john, david furnish, gay adoption, gay parents
David Bowie Releases New Single for 66th Birthday
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 08, 2013 11:35 AM UTC -- David Bowie is celebrating his 66th birthday today, January 8, by releasing his first new single in a decade. Bowie has acquired and kept many fans and has become a rock legend since he first came to . . . more
tags: entertainment, david bowie
William Shatner Tweets to Outer Space
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 05, 2013 06:00 PM UTC -- William Shatner knows a lot about fictional space. But this week, he made a big splash on Twitter by talking to a real astronaut who is actually in space. Shatner began the exchange by asking Commander . . . more
tags: entertainment, william shatner, iss, international space station, christ hadfield
James Bond to Be Honored at Oscars for 50th Birthday
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 04, 2013 05:45 PM UTC -- James Bond has excited movie audiences for 50 years, but no Bond actor has ever won an Oscar. That may not change this year, but the Bond films will still finally get recognition at the Oscar ceremony. . . . more
tags: entertainment, james bond
Gerard Depardieu Gets Russian Citizenship
by Rhetta Akamatsu
January 03, 2013 01:05 PM UTC -- Gerard Depardieu has been granted Russian citizenship after battling with the French government over high taxes. It has not been confirmed that Depardieu has accepted the offer, according to an article . . . more
tags: celebs, gerard depardieu
Ozzy Osborne May Have Birmingham Airport Named For Him
by Rhetta Akamatsu
December 31, 2012 11:35 AM UTC -- Ozzy Osborne has finally lived long enough that his home town may want to express official pride in him. Birmingham, England is considering renaming Birmingham Airport for him. In doing so, the city . . . more
tags: celebs, ozzy osborne birmingham airport, birmingham england, birmingham uk, black sabbath
My granddaughter Ava's first birthday party.
by Rhetta Akamatsu
December 29, 2012 06:47 PM UTC -- It is hard to believe that my granddaughter Ava is one today. Here are some photos from her birthday party:) Presents are cool, but she really liked the paper and the boxes best. She can . . . more
tags: grandchildren, birthdays, babies
Character Actor Charles Durning Dies on Christmas Eve
by Rhetta Akamatsu
December 26, 2012 02:45 PM UTC -- Award-winning character actor Charles Durning, who has appeared opposite Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman, George Clooney and many others, died Christmas Eve at age 89. Durning, whose career included . . . more
tags: entertainment, charles durning, celebrity deaths
Will Ben Affleck Run for Senate?
by Rhetta Akamatsu
December 19, 2012 11:55 AM UTC -- Will Ben Affleck run for Massachusetts senator if John Kerry gets chosen to replace Hilary Clinton as Secretary of State? It seems it may be a possibility. According to the Boston Business Journal's . . . more
tags: celebs, ben affleck
Apple Gets Google Maps Back
by Rhetta Akamatsu
December 13, 2012 12:45 PM UTC -- Finally, Apple gets Google Maps back, after apologizing to the public for dropping them for their inferior product. Apple has a history of wanting everything to be proprietary, and three months ago, . . . more
tags: technology, apple gets google maps
Ravi Shankar, Sitar Virtuoso, Beatles Friend, and Father of Norah Jones, Dies
by Rhetta Akamatsu
December 12, 2012 10:55 AM UTC -- Ravi Shankar, Indian sitar master best known in America for his friendship with George Harrison and as the father of Norah Jones, has died at 92. Shankar died in San Diego on Tuesday, December 11th. . . . more
tags: entertainment, ravi shankar, ravi shankar death, norah jones father
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Adds New Inductees Including Heart, Rush, Randy Newman
by Rhetta Akamatsu
December 11, 2012 05:25 PM UTC -- The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the inductees for 2013. It is good to see that Heart, Rush, Randy Newman, Donna Summer, and Albert King made it. Public Enemy made it, too, according to . . . more
tags: entertainment, rock and roll hall of fame, donna summer, public enemy, heart
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