Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover - Sophie B. Hawkins
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Singer Sophie B. Hawkins is 45 today.
the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City.
A man covered in fake blood carries an axe as he participates in the annaul Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately 2 million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.
Costumed in plastic, Alexis Clarino, of the Brooklyn borough of New York, right, waits with others for the start of the Village Halloween Parade Saturday Oct. 31, 2009 in New York.
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: A participant dressed as Michael Jackson dances before the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately 2 million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants prepare to take part in the annual Village Halloween Parade on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately 2 million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Participants wait for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country
A dance group performs Michael Jackson's Thriller video in the Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.
People take part in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009
A woman dressed as Nadya Suleman nicknamed "Octomom" takes part in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009. Suleman recently gave birth to eight babies.
A woman wears a costume depicting a waitress serving breakfast and coffee at the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.
A stilt walker wears a bird-like costume in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.
NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: A performer on stilts waits for the start of the annual Village Halloween Parade October 31, 2009 in New York City. Approximately two million visitors attend the event each year, making it the largest Halloween celebration in the country.
A man carries a blue ribbon as he participates in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009.
A group dressed as zombies dance as the make their way up Sixth Avenue during the Village Halloween Parade Saturday Oct. 31, 2009 in New York.
Costumed spectators Victoria Ochoa, second from right, and Melissa Valencia, right, stand with others as they watch the Village Halloween Parade make it's way up New York's Sixth Avenue Saturday Oct. 31, 2009.
Dressed as ghostly dancers, Natasha Wozniak, right, helps Michele Wang with her makeup as they wait for the start of the Village Halloween Parade Saturday Oct. 31, 2009 in New York.
A stilt walker wears a bird-like costume in the annual Halloween parade in Greenwich Village in New York October 31, 2009
credit photo: Gettyimages
Kris Allen's 'Live Like We're Dying' Video Due Next Week
Kris Allen has confirmed that he will make public the music video supporting his single 'Live Like We're Dying' Friday, November 6.
Kris Allen has revealed when an accompanying music video for his single "Live Like We're Dying" will come out. "Hey everyone the video for live like were dying is gonna be out nov 6! Watch it!" he wrote on Twitter.
"Live Like We're Dying" is the lead single off Kris' self-titled album "Kris Allen" and has been played on radios since September 21. It is a cover version of The Script's 2008 song which didn't make it to the band's debut album "The Script" but appeared in a b-side of their mini album "We Cry".
The album is slated for November 17 U.S. release. Snippets of its thirteen tracks have been made available for stream on Amazon Germany earlier this week. Four of them have been showcased live at Dolphin's Tailgate Stage Sunday, October 25. Most recently, a footage showing the album's photo shoot has been found.
Kris Allen will perform at New York City's Z100 Christmas Ball on December 11. He will be joined by David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks, Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Justin Bieber, The Fray, Boys Like Girls, Pitbull, Owl City and Jay Sean.
Album photo shoot:
Preview of 'Smallville' 9.07: Jor-El in Person
In 'Kandor', Clark gets physical with Tess when he finds out that she and Zod had collaborated on kidnapping his father.
The episode of "Smallville" where Jor-El finally appears in person will be airing next week. Portrayed by Julian Sands, the father of Kal-El arrives at the Kent farm in search of his son but meets Chloe instead. Clark realizes Jor-El is alive and on Earth and races to find him before Zod does.
Convinced the Blur is Jor-El, Zod enlists Tess' help in finding him to force him to reveal the secret to his powers. On the preview, Clark is seen confronting Tess to the point that he holds her up in the air by the neck. Titled "Kandor", the episode is airing on November 6.
Jor-El was previously only featured as voice. Actor Terence Stamp had been providing voice for the character since 2003 and was last heard in this season's episode called "Echo".
More Pictures From The Good Life Party
"NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL A FUCKING GOOD [LIFE] PARTY!"
K.D. AKA MR. DJ
Faber & Lawson (bringing down the iron fist)
The homies (Kiko & Smurfit) enjoying themselves!Thank you Green Christine for the pics.
'Ghost Whisperer' and 'Medium' November 6 Previews
Melinda is seeing something that she had never seen before while Allison is racing against the time to save people from being blasted.
After an episode paying homage to horror films, "Ghost Whisperer" and "Medium" will return next week with "Devil's Bargain" and "New Terrain" respectively. Melinda is brought to a striptease bar since the ghost had a side job as a dancer while she was alive. Meanwhile, Allison is taken to a bank in her vision.
In "Bargain", Jim, surprised by his colleague's nonchalance to a paranormal encounter, suspects that he is involved in a med student's sudden disappearance. Meanwhile, Melinda senses trouble when Aiden continues to mention his fear of "the shadows." Emily Rose guest stars as Tina Clark, the murder victim who seeks Melinda's help.
In "Terrain", when Allison's car is wrecked, the SUV she rents turns out to have some unusual features, including a satellite radio that allows her to hear other people's conversations. Faith Prince guest stars as Lauren Portman whose daughter, Jamie, causes the damage to Allison's car. Todd Louiso meanwhile, guest stars as suspected bank robber, Troy Sanborn.
Ghost Whisperer
Fresh 'New Moon' Clip Offers Scene From Bella's Birthday Party
Premiered on MTV's movie special 'Ulalume: Howling at New Moon', the one minute snippet from 'The Twilight Saga's New Moon' features Kristen Stewart's Bella opening the gifts from the Cullens.
Sneak peek into the highly anticipated "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" keeps on coming. Following the outing of an extended kissing scene clip and a Wolf Pack sizzle reel, a brand new snippet has been brought forward by MTV. Debuted on MTV's "Ulalume: Howling at New Moon" on Friday, October 30, the footage is focused on Bella's birthday party at the Cullens.
The one minute clip features the scene wherein Ashley Greene's Alice presents Kristen Stewart's Bella with the gifts each of the Cullens prepares for her. The snippet also offers a look at the moment Kellan Lutz as Emmett teases Robert Pattinson's Edward as he says "Dating an older woman, huh?"
The clip aside, Extra has caught up with Dakota Fanning and discussed on her portrayal of Jane in the "Twilight" sequel. "I think it's more fun to play a bad person than a good person," the 15-year-old shared on filling the shoes of her Volturi member character. "She almost blows your mind how evil she is."
On the occasion, the Tom Cruise's co-star in "War of the Worlds" also talked about wearing red contacts and white powder for her part. "I thought I was pale before I did the movie," she gushed, "but I realized that I'm not!"
Directed by Chris Weitz, "The Twilight Saga's New Moon" is penned by "Twilight Saga" screenwriter Melissa Rosenberg. It follows Bella when she is left abruptly by Edward. Being unguarded from outside threat and devastated following his departure, Bella is comforted by her growing friendship with Jacob. Taylor Lautner returns as Jacob. The movie is due to arrive in theaters across United States on November 20.
"New Moon" Clip - Bella's Birthday Party:
Miley Cyrus Describes Her 'Sex and the City 2' Shooting Experience
While the 'Hannah Montana' star talks about how it is making a cameo in the 'Sex and the City' sequel, Bette Midler sets record straight on her cameo speculation.
Miley Cyrus has shot her cameo part for "Sex and the City 2" in mid-November, and she has taken it to KIIS-FM morning radio show to share her shooting experience. On Friday, October 30, the star of "Hannah Montana" told Ryan Seacrest, "It was like the best job I'd ever been on. It was a total dream come true."
The daughter of country crooner Billy Ray Cyrus continued on praising some of the stars of the romantic comedy. "It was so cool. Working with Kim [Cattrall] was a really cool," the 16-year-old actress/singer shared. "And Sarah Jessica Parker was like the nicest person in the world."
Miley also talked about the filming process for her part that lasted less than two hours. "I didn't end up shooting until 11 p.m.," she said. "It was awesome - I got a free trip to New York. I hung out in New York all day and then I got to go to the set. I literally shot for an hour-and-a-half, and it was done."
Miley Cyrus was captured on camera shooting her cameo part at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City on October 16. She was seen in a red carpet scene with Kim Cattrall, wearing matching metallic dresses and knee-length boots. The only difference spotted from the two's outfits is the neck accessory they were donning.
On another news related to the "Sex and the City" sequel, E! Online reported that contrary to words on the street, Bette Midler will not be seen having a cameo in the movie. Setting the story straight was the comedienne herself. "My daughter was a PA on the movie," she explained on why she was spotted on the film's set with SJP. "It was a big thrill for her. She had a great time. She loves the business."
"Sex and the City 2" has all four leading ladies of the original series, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis reprising their role as Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte respectively. Chris Noth also returns as Big, and writer/director/producer Michael Patrick King is back to his post. Principal photography was kicked off in New York in September. This sequel is set for U.S. release on May 28, 2010.
source: aceshowbiz.com
Miley Cyrus Approves of Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner
Miley says she doesn't know if the two Taylors are dating, but is happy for them if they really are a couple.
Though having no idea if her best friend Taylor Swift is really dating Taylor Lautner just like what rumors on the street say, Miley Cyrus is wishing them the best should they are a couple. "The Taylors? Oh, I don't know. I'm not into the drama. I have no idea," she told Chicago's B96 morning show during a tour stop earlier this week. "I mean, if he's happy and if she's happy, sounds good to me."
Miley went on revealing, "I've known Taylor [Lautner] since I was really young." She continued, "When he did '[The Adventures of] Sharkboy and Lavagirl,' it was between me and somebody else, and then I ended up doing 'Hannah Montana', so I've known him for, like, a really long time."
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner have become the subjects of dating speculation ever since they are billed to star as lovers in next year's flick "Valentine's Day". Not bothering to confirm or deny that they are embarking a real-life romance, they keep adding fuel to the mounting dating talks with their close bond. They, moreover, are often photographed together.
source: aceshowbiz.com
Lady GaGa Plans to Dress Down on Halloween
"I'm just going to go as myself and no one will notice it's me and I'll just get really drunk with all my friends," so says the singer.
Widely recognized for her unique fashion sense, Lady GaGa nevertheless plans to dress down on Halloween. "I'm hoping I can just not dress up and go out unnoticed," she told Billy Bush in an interview for "The Billy Bush Show".
"I'm just going to go as myself and no one will notice it's me and I'll just get really drunk with all my friends," she revealed, adding no further information about her plans for the holiday. Above all, she stated, "I'm excited for this year because I found out that some people will be dressing like me."
In related news, it has been reported that Lady GaGa's bizarre fashion choice has earned her the Stylemaker Award. She will receive the prize at the 13th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards on Monday, November 2 from the hand of fashion designer Marc Jacobs. The event is slated to be held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
Often spotted wearing outrageous outfits while performing on-stage and at several star-studded events, GaGa brings the style to her daily life. She always pairs her dresses with unique accessories even for just casual outings.
source: aceshowbiz.com
Paranormal Activity review
When a film is called “one of the scariest movies of all time" by the pillars of horror movie criticism, Bloody Disgusting.com, naturally I’m interested. But as a fan of the genre I’m also prepared to be disappointed, as for me nothing can trump the terrifying brilliance of the classics such as Psycho, The Last House On The Left, Dawn Of The Dead, Halloween or Scream.
Paranormal Activity doesn’t quite reach that level, but it sure comes close. Much hyped, the film has been splashed across the media recently for its phenomenal box office success - made on a tiny budget of US $11,000 its gone on to make more than $80 million at the US and Canadian box offices so far. In a similar vein to The Blair Witch Project, REC, Quarantine and Cloverfield, the film is shot in hand-held style, utilizing night vision for the darker scenes. It follows Katie and Micha, a young, middle class couple who become increasingly disturbed by a possible demonic presence in their new home.
Boyfriend (and the film’s comic relief) Micha, sets up a camera in their bedroom to film the `paranormal activity’ over successive evenings. Like The Blair Witch Project, the audience are told at the start of the film that what they’re about to watch is the actual footage, recovered by the relevant police department. Obviously it’s not, but for creative purposes it helps blur the line between what’s a movie and what the audience think is reality. A powerful tool, and one that writer/director Oren Peli has mastered, along with minimalism. Peli and his two stars keep everything to a minimum, never wanting to overdo the special effects or dramatic tension.
As opposed to the gore porn trend seen so frequently in recent horror films, Paranormal Activity’s scares are almost Hitchcockian, the most effective being looming shadows, footsteps, strange noises, furniture moving of its own accord and of course, the fear of the two lead protagonists. It’s the small scares, built up over the course of the movie that add to the growing sense of dread amongst the audience and come to a head in the final, shocking conclusion.
Paranormal Activity isn’t anything new, it follows many of the traditional horror conventions and the two leads fit nicely in to a stereotype; but that’s not the point. It isn’t trying to redefine the genre, it’s simply trying to be an effective, plausible horror film and on many levels it succeeds. I’m not easy to scare, yet there were moments when my body had a physical reaction to the events unfolding on screen. Sure, I might not have jumped or curled in to the fetal position like those around me, but there were definitely goosebumps.
Overall no matter how determined you go in to Paranormal Activity, you will be affected, if not straight away, then when you get home and find yourself closing all the doors to your room and checking under the bed. It was such a relief to be able to go to a horror movie this year and genuinely enjoy it, as it feels like an age since that’s happened for me. I was lucky enough to see this in a sneak peek screening two months before its release in Australia, and if there’s any doubt Paranormal Activity will mirror its overseas success, the packed theatre and screams throughout the audience quickly dispelled that notion. Do yourself a favour, when Paranormal Activity hits a cinema near you, get your arse in to gear and check it out. I accept full responsibility for any loss of sleep afterwards.
Paranormal Activity has a December 3 release date in Australia.
Read more...Where political correctness goes to die . . .
So, my pal has recently been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma (aka cancer, for those of you playing at home). And yes, that does suck major balls, but he’s told me it’s the “good cancer” to get, if you have to get one. Hmmm sounds like being locked in a room with Ted Bundy instead of Hitler - the lesser of two evils. Anywho, he started chemo this week and came down to do beach patrol with us this afternoon when the following awesome tid-bit of conversation happened -
(Sitting in the Patrol beach buggy)
Me: No.
Jordan: Please.
Me: Noooo, we just went for, like, three drives.
Jordan: I have cancer.
(Silence)
Me: Fine.
Total US Bank Failures Is Now 115
Posted exactly a week ago, 24th Oct 2009. Should You Be Worried With All These Bank Failures
- The tally of bank failures easily broke past the No. 100 milestone on Friday night, with regulators announcing the year's 106th closure.
Today the today is 115!
9 banks in major holding company fail
- NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Nine subsidiaries of FBOP Corp., a multistate holding company that included California National Bank of Los Angeles, succumbed Friday to the nationwide banking crisis, bringing to 115 the number of banks closed by regulators so far this year.
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The banks, which had combined assets of $19.4 billion and deposits of $15.4 billion, will open Saturday as U.S. Bank branches.
The nine banks are Bank USA N.A. of Phoenix, California National Bank of Los Angeles, San Diego National Bank of San Diego, Pacific National Bank of San Francisco, Park National Bank of Chicago, Community Bank of Lemont in Lemont, Ill., North Houston Bank in Houston, Madisonville State Bank in Madisonville, Texas, and Citizens National Bank of Teague, Texas.
Together, the nine banks had 153 offices.
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This year's failures have already reduced the FDIC's insurance fund to below $10 billion from $45 billion a year ago. Friday's closure will cost the FDIC an estimated $2.5 billion.
After factoring in expected closures, the agency says its insurance fund is in the red and will remain there through 2012. Over the next four years, the agency expects bank closures will cost $100 billion.
The insurance fund also carried a negative balance during the savings in loan crisis.
On LA Times: Regulators seize California National Bank in country's fourth-largest bank failure this year
Read more...
Another Default In Payment By OilCorp
Saw this announcement on Bursa website.
- The Company had on 18 September 2009 announced that the Company has failed to meet its interest payment of RM1,643,806.85 due and payable on 17 September 2009 in respect of the Facility Agreement dated 9 September 2005 between EON Bank Berhad, CAPONE Berhad and OILCORP under a Primary Collateralised Loan Obligation (“CLO”) Transaction (“Facility”).
The Company had on 29 October 2009 received a letter notifying a Declaration of Default under the Facility and the outstanding amount demanded under the Facility to be immediately due and payable as at 27 October 2009 are as stated in the said letter as follows:-
Principal sum RM45,000,000.00
Interest RM 1,951,471.23
Default Interest RM 487,072.60
Total RM47,438,543.83
Should the Company fail to pay these amounts within fourteen (14) days, CAPONE Berhad may commence legal action against the Company for the recovery of the same.
The Company is seeking legal advice on the matter.
Blogged previously: Regarding Oilcorp
And again the point to remember is that the major shareholders HAD sold down their shares ahead of 'these bad news'.
Oilcorp then (when I blogged Regarding Oilcorp) was 17.5 sen.
Oilcorp last traded at 11.5 sen.
'Supernatural' 5.08 Preview: Sounds Like Trickster's Job
From a sitcom to a soapy hospital drama to a Japanese game show to a crime procedural, the Winchester brothers are thrown from one channel to another.
An episode of "Supernatural" which pays homage to several other shows on television will air on November 5. In "Changing Channels", when Sam and Dean find themselves living their lives on what appear to be TV shows, it makes for a whole new style of reality television and they wonder if the Trickster (guest star Richard Speight, Jr.) is to blame.
The preview gives glimpses of the brothers in shows like "Grey's Anatomy", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", a Japanese game and a sitcom. Each new experience they encounter is more bizarre than the next and they want out. But is the Trickster really the mastermind behind the madness?
Trickster first appeared on the show in the episode "Tall Tales" of season 2. This character is a member of demigods who can cause chaos with their pranks which are sometimes humorous. He made a return and was last seen in the third season's "Mystery Spot" where he trapped Dean in an infinite time loop which caused him to continually die in increasingly strange ways.
'CSI' 10.06 Preview: Death and the Maiden
A suspect punishing its victims more bizarre than beating and stabbing will be the crime that the team must solve on 'Death and the Maiden'.
"CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" will see the CSIs discovering that two apparently unrelated crimes are actually parts of the same twisted revenge plot. The preview says that the November 5 episode will be "unforgettable" and that there are three confessions and three suspects.
On related news, a new series of game based on the show is now available for Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360 and PC. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Deadly Intent" will have five cases to solve which plots are all written by the writers of the actual show. Players will find out later that all cases are tangled in one unique storyline.
"CSI" has spawned other game titles before this but "Deadly Intent" would be the first to feature Dr. Raymond Langston, the character who joins the show's tenth season following Gil Grissom's departure. As usual, players can help the other detectives' investigations and gain their respects as well as analyze crime scenes with the uber technology.
Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy Confirmed for 'Mad Max 4'
The 'Hancock' beauty and the 'RocknRolla' actor are indeed in negotiations to take on the lead roles in 'Mad Max: Fury Road'.
Rumor on the street suggesting that Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy may be involved in "Mad Max: Fury Road" is on the right path after all. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that the Academy Award-winning actress and the gay gangster of "RocknRolla" are in negotiations to star in the fourth installment of the "Mad Max" series.
Hardy, who will be seen as Eames in Christopher Nolan's "Inception", is expected to step into the role of hardened ex-cop Max Rockatansk, meaning he will replace Mel Gibson who had portayed the character in the first three installments. 34-year-old Theron, in the meantime, will take on the female lead role. Details about her character are yet to be disclosed though.
"Mad Max: Fury Road", according to THR, will take place a short while after the story detailed in 1985's "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome". To be an Australian production, this fourth film eyes a start of production in summer 2010 in the Down Under. Earlier report has suggested that Sydney and outback New South Wales are likely to be the shooting locations.
Days prior to the outing of this casting confirmation, director George Miller told Australia's ABC News that he was still in the middle of the casting process and there was yet decision made for the leading actors. At the same time, words came out that "Avatar" star Sam Worthington might be tapped as the lead actor.
'Men in Black 3' Moves Forward With Writer Etan Cohen
The writer of 'Tropic Thunder' has been hired by Sony Pictures to pen the script, while director Barry Sonnenfeld is rumored to be attached.
A progress has been made in the development of "Men in Black 3" with the hiring of a writer. The Hollywood Reporter (THR)'s Risky Biz Blog reported that one of the "Tropic Thunder" screenwriters, Etan Cohen, has been brought on board by Sony Pictures to work on the script to the latest installment of the sci-fi comedy series.
THR claimed that the studio has the intention "to continue the franchise's top-tier status" with the addition of Cohen. The latest writer brought to the "MIB" franchise, Cohen is reported to be "deep into his draft" for the third movie. Ed Solomon wrote the script for the first "MIB", and Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro for the second one.
The scribe aside, the publication suggested that Barry Sonnenfeld, the director of the first two "MIB" is attached to the new film. Still, it noted that no formal deal or offer has been made just yet. A big question mark is still circling around whether the series stars, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, will make their return in the movie which eyes a start date in spring 2010.
Sony announced its plan to develop a second sequel to 1997 hit alien movie "Men in Black" back on April 1 this year. The revelation was made by Sony Worldwide Distribution president Rory Bruer during Sony Pictures' presentation at 2009 ShoWest convention in Las Vegas.
Etan Cohen has written the script of "Tropic Thunder" along with star Ben Stiller and fellow scribbler Justin Theroux. His feature credits also included "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa". He is currently working on untitled Sherlock Holmes project, a comedic Sherlock Holmes movie starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Ferrell.
source: aceshowbiz.com
Paris Hilton Hasn't Decided on What She's Going to Be on Halloween
Paris says she and boyfriend Doug Reinhardt have bought some costumes for the Halloween, but not yet decided on what they are going to be.
Halloween is just around the corner, but Paris Hilton has not yet come up with the idea on what she is going to be for the day. To Radar Online she exclusively reveals, "Doug (Reinhardt) and I bought a lot of different options of costumes and haven't decided yet. I'm going to wear a different outfit each night. So I will either be Dorothy from the 'Wizard of Oz', Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, a Swan or a vampire to name a few."
Not yet deciding on a Halloween costume, however, won't stop Paris from planning a party. "Halloween is my favorite time of year so I always go all out. I am having a Halloween party with a haunted house theme," she reveals. "I'm also going to hit all the hottest Halloween parties this weekend. Also I'm doing the Jimmy Kimmel show and we both are going to be dressed in our costumes," she goes on telling Radar Online.
Paris Hilton, in fact, isn't the only celeb who catches the fever of the forthcoming yearly holiday. On Wednesday, October 28, reality star couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt debuted their Halloween looks, dressing as Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin. They even had some dolls to make their impersonation of the Gosselins even more convincing.
Lady GaGa to Be Handed the Stylemaker Award
Top notch fashion designer Marc Jacobs will present the singer with the particular award at an event to be held on November 2.
Lady GaGa's bizarre fashion choice earns her an award. The electronica singer is about to be handed the Stylemaker Award at the 13th Annual Accessories Council Excellence Awards on Monday, November 2, Women's Wear Daily (WWD) reports. Famous fashion designer Marc Jacobs is slated to hand the award to GaGa.
GaGa is "well-appointed in accessories," ACE President Karen Giberson said in a statement Thursday, October 29. "Just when you thought you saw everything in originality, there she is again. People anticipate what she's going to wear and it's exciting to see accessories as such a meaningful part of someone's wardrobe."
No comment has been made just yet by GaGa herself regarding the honor. In the meantime, WWD mentions Diane von Furstenberg, Tomas Maier of Bottega Veneta, and Blake Mycoskie of Tom's Shoes as the other honorees at the event, which is slated to take place at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.
www.aceshowbiz.com
Joanna Krupa's Playboy Cover Revealed
The December cover sees her posing in red-and-black tight dress that exposes her cleavage.
On the heels of the outing of Chelsea Handler's Playboy cover, Joanna Krupa's cover shot for the magazine has also been unveiled. It sees her wearing black-and-red tight dress that exposes her cleavage.
In addition to the cover, Joanna is also featured in an 8-page nude pictorial shot by celebrity photographer Rankin. The photo spread will all be featured in the December issue of Playboy, which will hit the newsstands November 13.
Joanna Krupa is currently participating in the season 9 of "Dancing with the Stars" and is partnered with professional dancer and choreographer Derek Hough. She confirmed to Star Magazine last week that she was doing photo shoot for the men's magazine.
She, moreover, also told Access Hollywood, "You know, the only reason I did it is because one of the most amazing photographers - Rankin. He's one of the top photographers in the world. It's all [done] with taste, class. It's very artistic. It's going to take Playboy to a level they've never gone before, so it's going to be really classy and beautiful."
Unlike Chelsea's cover which will only be available on stands, Joanna's cover will go out to subscribers as well as appear on newsstands, People reports.
Video: Miley Cyrus Wants Twitter to Be Banned From the Universe
Privacy invasion and addiction are the two reasons why Miley thinks Twitter should be banned from the universe.
Admitting in an interview with The B96 Morning Show that she feels much better now that she has quit Twitter, Miley Cyrus wasn't hesitant to say she thinks the site should be banned from the universe. On the reason why, she claimed the micro-blogging site could bring bad influence to people in case it could make them addicted. Besides, she also hinted at invasion of privacy as the other possible reason.
In the same interview, Miley also talked about her single "Party in the U.S.A.", one of the songs listed in her mini album "The Time of Our Lives [Walmart EP]". The track has successfully climbed to No.1 on iTunes. The song which was said to be containing "semi-autobiographical" lyrics that revolve around Miley's move from Tennessee to California, was first showcased at 2009 Teen Choice Awards in early August. She, moreover, also talked about her future music projects.
Miley Cyrus abruptly deleted her Twitter account in early October. She had more than 2 million followers by the time she quit using the social networking site. In some different interviews she stressed the need of privacy as the reason.
source: aceshowbiz.com
How Do You Destroy A Market Capital Of 1 Billion!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Posted this morning: Kosmo's Directors Shocking Fine!!
Now do you know that when Kosmo was trading at a high of 8.50, Kosmo number had some 129.296 million shares.
Which meant that Kosmo was trading with a market capital of over 1 Billion Ringgit!
Now Kosmo is delisted!
Oh yeah, how do you make a stock with a market capital of 1 billion disappear?
Oh yeah, two directors were fined 257,300!!!!!!!!!!
Kosmo's Directors Shocking Fine!!
Fact 1.
Company said it made 109 thousand in its unaudited account for its fiscal year.
Company actually LOST 141 million according to its audited accounts.
Source: here
Blogged here: Kosmo Technology Shocking Deviation Of Accounts
See also : Unaudited and Audited Accounts: UnReal or Real?
What's the major cause of the massive deviation in the accounts? According to the company's own reasoning: here, two major items were 'Impairment Loss of 55.6 million and 'Provision for doubtful debt of 75.9 million' (ps: see the importance not to discount the trade receivables issue?)
Fact 2.
Company had problems in submitting its financial statements: KOSMO TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRIAL BERHAD ("KOSMO" or "the Company") Delay in issuance of 2007 Annual Report
Fact 3.
Back in 2006, it traded as high as 8.50. See chart here.
It last traded at 1 sen
Fact 4.
Kosmo is now delisted!
On today's Edge Financial Daily: Bursa fines Energreen, Kosmo directors over RM900,000
- KUALA LUMPUR: Former Bursa Malaysia Securities-listed Energreen Corporation Bhd’s directors have been publicly reprimanded and fined a total of nearly RM650,000 for failure to submit its financial statements by the stipulated deadlines and failure to provide accurate information to investors.
In a statement on Oct 29, Bursa Securities said it had found Energreen and 12 directors to be in breach of several listing requirements (LRs) while the company was listed on Bursa Securities.
They are former chairman Datuk Seri Prof Dr Ibrahim Saad, who was fined RM2,250, former managing director Ang Sun Beng (a total of RM240,000), Choong Khoong Beng (RM4,500), Ong Wee Meng (RM4,500), Datuk Wira Jamaludin Abd Rahim (RM5,000), former audit committee chairman Badrul Hassan Mohamed Kassim (RM16,000), group managing director Datuk Abd Ghani Ali Kadir (RM274,000), Chin Kuet Lee (RM55,200), former chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Shariff Omar (RM9,050), Datuk Chee Hong Leong (RM13,300), Soh Yew Aun (RM17,000) and Dr Roslan A Ghaffar (RM8,500).
Bursa Securities also publicly reprimanded and fined two directors of another delisted company, KOSMO TECHNOLOGY [] INDUSTRIAL [] Bhd, a total of RM257,300 for similar breaches of LRs. Bursa Securities said the breaches were also committed when the company was still listed.
A fine of a mere 257 thousand??????
Of course the deviation of Kosmo's account equated to 'failure to provide accurate information to investors' and hence it should be fined.
But then... look at the SIZE of the deviation!
It went from a profit of 109 thousand to a loss of 141 million!
A deviaton of 100 times! oO
And the company failed to submit its financial statements.
And the company is now delisted.
And the company went from 8.50 to no more! (Kosmo is now delisted!!!!)
And what do we get?
A fine of 257,300???????
Here's the full text of the announcement on Bursa website.
- Paragraph 9.16(1)(a) of the LR requires a listed issuer to ensure that its announcement is factual, clear, unambiguous, accurate, succinct and contains sufficient information to enable investors to make informed investment decisions.
Pursuant to paragraph 9.22(1) of the LR, a listed issuer must give Bursa Securities for public release, an interim financial report that is prepared on a quarterly basis, as soon as the figures have been approved by the board of directors of the listed issuer, and in any event not later than 2 months after the end of each quarter of a financial year.
Paragraph 9.23 of the LR states that a listed issuer must ensure that the issuance of the annual audited accounts and annual report by a listed issuer shall be as follows :-
(a) the annual report shall be issued to the listed issuer’s shareholders and given to Bursa Securities within a period not exceeding 6 months from the close of the financial year of the listed issuer; and
(b) the annual audited accounts together with the auditors’ and directors’ reports shall, in any case, be given to Bursa Securities for public release, within a period not exceeding 4 months from the close of the financial year of the listed issuer unless the annual report is issued within a period of 4 months from the close of the financial year of the listed issuer.
Paragraph 16.11(b) of the LR states that a director of a listed issuer must not permit, either knowingly or where he had reasonable means of obtaining such knowledge, a listed issuer to commit a breach of the LR.
KOSMO had breached :-
(a) paragraph 9.23(b) of the LR for failing to submit the Company’s annual audited accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2007
("AAA 2007") on or before 30 April 2008. The AAA 2007 was only submitted on 30 June 2008;
(b) paragraph 9.23(a) of the LR for failing to submit the Company’s annual report for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 ("AR 2007") on or before 30 June 2008. The AR 2007 was only submitted on 6 August 2008;
(c) paragraph 9.22(1) of the LR for failing to submit the Company’s quarterly report for the financial period ended 31 March 2008 ("QR 1/2008") on or before 31 May 2008. The QR 1/2008 was only submitted on 30 June 2008;
(d) paragraph 9.16(1)(a) of the LR for failing to ensure the Company’s announcement dated 29 February 2008 on the fourth quarterly report for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 ("QR 4/2007") took into account the adjustments as stated in the Company’s announcement dated 30 June 2008, in particular the adjustments pertaining to additional provision for doubtful debts and impairment loss for development cost.
KOSMO had reported an unaudited profit after taxation and minority interest of RM109,000 for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 in the QR 4/2007. However, the Company had on 30 June 2008 reported an audited loss after taxation and minority interest of RM141,715,814 in the AAA 2007. The difference of RM141.824 million between the unaudited and audited results for the financial year ended 31 December 2007 represents a deviation of more than 100 times.
Dato’ Norhamzah bin Nordin and Encik Mohamad Nassir bin Mohd Kassim who were the directors of KOSMO at the material time were found to be in breach of paragraph 16.11(b) of the LR for permitting either knowingly or where they had reasonable means of obtaining such knowledge the Company to commit the aforesaid breaches.
They were informed of the audit concerns / issues to make provision for doubtful debt and possibility of impairment of development costs since August 2007 but have failed to demonstrate adequate efforts taken to discharge their duties to :-
(i) address the audit issues pertaining to impairment loss of development costs to enable timely submission of the financial statements in accordance with the LR; and
(ii) ensure that the QR 4/2007 made the necessary provision for doubtful debts and impairment loss on development cost to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company as at the financial year ended 31 December 2007 and in compliance with paragraph 9.16(1)(a) of the LR.
The finding of breach and imposition of the above penalties on KOSMO and the directors are made pursuant to paragraph 16.17 of the LR upon completion of due process and after taking into consideration all facts and circumstances of the matter including in relation to the directors, the roles and responsibilities of the directors in the Company particularly pertaining to the maintenance and preparation of financial statements.
Exclusive Interview: Shwayze on New Album, Tour and Movie Project
Shwayze says 'Let It Beat' has lots of catchy songs, 'Party RockTour' will be full of sexy girls and he will show his comedic side in 'Get Jack's Tickets'.
Along with Cisco Adler, Shwayze rose to stardom through singles "Buzzin' " as well as "Corona and Lime". Becoming talks of the town since cracking Billboard Hot 100, they are determined to share more music with their fans by following up their debut album "Shwayze" with another record called "Let It Beat" and hitting the road for a tour.
In the spirit of the effort which will hit U.S. market on November 3, Shwayze exclusively told AceShowbiz about what they have to offer in the album. He promised there will be lots of catchy tunes and a duet with Snoop Dogg. The rapper also addressed what to expect from his upcoming "Party RockTour" and movie project "Get Jack's Tickets" as well as rumor of him collaborating with Kanye West.
ASB: When did you first find out about your passion in music?
Shwayze: I've always known...I've always loved music. It has always been a huge part of my life.
ASB: In what kind of circumstance are you mostly active in writing music?
Shwayze: I typically write when I'm in the concert environment...in the studio, on the road, on the bus or whenever I'm bored.
ASB: How is "Let It Beat" different from the debut album?
Shwayze: The first record was the first time Cisco and I ever did anything together so it was an experiment. It was then Cisco taught me about song structure and about the art of recording. When we got a chance to make the second record our focus was different and we wanted to take it to the next level in all aspects...production wise and lyrically.
ASB: You experienced a chart success early in your career. Do you feel the pressure when crafting the sophomore set?
Shwayze: Naw, I think excitement and nervousness are similar emotions. We'd been traveling for 8 months straight playing music we created 2 years before. When we finally got a break we wanted nothing more than to make new music! For our fans, but mostly for ourselves. For us it's about the music, so we handle that and worry about the critics later.
ASB: What would be the second single after "Get U Home"? And why?
Shwayze: That's hard! There are a few candidates.. I mean it could be 'Maneatrr', 'Livin' It Up', 'Down at the Motel', 'Crazy 4 U'. Cisco is a hook master so they're all catchy as hell!
ASB: How did it feel to score music for "Sorority Row" and film a music video with those beautiful ladies?
Shwayze: It was classic.. The whole thing from shooting the video with the cast to seeing it in the film, which I actually liked!
ASB: Could you please confirm at least one guest artist who will appear in your album?
Shwayze: We got uncle Snoop [Dogg] on the record. He appears on a song called 'Livin' It Up'. A song for the haters.
ASB: We see that you make a duet with Kanye West on the remix of song "Rock N Roll". Tell us how you guys first met and decided to collaborate.
Shwayze: That's a rumor! When I heard I called my manager like 'We got Kanye!?' Haha we'll collab in the future for sure.
ASB: What kind of fiesta fans can expect from the upcoming "Party RockTour"?
Shwayze: Pinatas y caliente mamacitas. [pinatas and sexy girls]
ASB: So, there's this feature movie project "Get Jack's Tickets". What is your role in that?
Shwayze: I don't want to give it away.. Just know that it's hilarious and hopefully the first of many.
ASB: Please leave a message for AceShowbiz's readers and tell them why they should buy your album!
Shwayze: If you buy our record the person you love will call you tonight! Send this to 10 people or 7yrs [of] bad sex...
Look forward to Shwayze being AceShowbiz.com's Artist of the Week on Monday, November 2.
'True Blood' Spoilers: June Premiere, Naked Eric and More
Find out who will be back for the third season even though he's dead, what Sookie and Bill are up to and what the theme of the third season is.
It has just been confirmed at the Paley Center for Media that "True Blood" will be back for the third season in June 2010, the same time frame when season 2 debuted. During the panel held in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, creator Alan Ball and other writers such as Raelle Tucker and Alexander Woo came out with a lot of spoilers for the new season.
First thing first, Ball answered the question about season 2's cliffhanger where Bill was abducted by an unknown person. Ball spilled that fans need not wait long because it will be revealed immediately in the first episode. Another juicy spoiler would be shirtless Eric. "Alexander Skarsgard appears without most of his clothes in the very first episode of season 3," Ball revealed.
On which characters will strut back, Ball said, "There are a big boatload of new characters in season. Even the Newlins may appear again." He also confirmed that Evan Rachel Wood will return as Queen of Louisiana, something which the audience at the panel were not too excited about. Pam and Nan Flagan will also show up. Interestingly, one dead character which will be resurrected in the form of flashback would be Godric.
Regarding the fate of Sookie, Ball said, "There will be more conjecture about what she is and she will be more driven to discover what she is." In fact the theme for the third season would be "Identity". Her relationship with Bill may not be a smooth ride in season 3 but they "have a connection that will not die."
The third season is based on Charlaine Harris' third book "Club Dead". Ball said that he has a responsibility to stay true to the book but then there would be no surprises.
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