Fun Panorama: 2011

Friday

Amazing Animal Stories

Amazing animal stories

In recent weeks, we've tracked encouraging news about endangered gorillas and rare bats, silly stories about surfing dogs and other irresistibly intriguing animal tales. Here are some of the most noteworthy headlines.

Weight Loss Foods

Weight loss foods

Foods That Help Drop the Pounds. According to a recent study, red chili peppers can curb hunger and help you burn calories faster. These spicy little fruits are not the only everyday foods that have been linked to weight loss. Read on to discover more foods that can aid in dropping unwanted pounds.

June Deaths 2011

In June we said farewell to many beloved figures, including the reigning world's oldest person and the world's most famous sheep.

Elmer 'Geronimo' Pratt
1947-2011
Pratt was a leader of the Black Panther Party. Federal authorities targeted him, and he was falsely accused of the kidnap and murder of Caroline Olsen. After spending 27 years in prison, he reached this victory.

Modern Engineering Marvels

Modern engineering marvels: You've read about or seen the Great Wall of China, the pyramids of Egypt and Machu Picchu. With the recent completion of the International Space Station, we shift our attention from the classic depictions of man-made marvels to more modern engineering feats.

International Space Station
Year of completion: 2011
The engineering feat: The largest space station ever constructed, the International Space Station was completed in late May.

Outrageous TSA Stories

Outrageous TSA Stories. Complaints about security check hassles have risen since airports rolled out new high-tech tools that some critics have decried as overly invasive. This week, the TSA changed its rules about screening children.

Britney Spears I wanna go

Britney Spears takes on paparazzi

Pop star Britney Spears shows off her comedic talents in the video for her new single "I Wanna Go" by swearing at reporters, beating up paparazzi and flashing a cop.

What to do in disaster scenarios

Disaster Scenarios What to Do

Disaster Scenarios What to Do. Hurricane season and tornado season are upon us -- as evidenced by twisters that took hundreds of lives in Missouri and the Midwest recently. There are everyday dangers as well: fires, accidents, vacation mishaps.

Longest Celebrity Marriages

Longest Celebrity Marriages

Longest Celebrity Marriages. Today is Couple Appreciation Day, and to celebrate we've made a list of some famous lovebirds who have gone the distance .

Danny DeVito & Rhea Perlman

Their marriage: They met in 1970 while DeVito was in "The Shrinking Bride" and moved in together two weeks later. They both starred in "Taxi" from 1978 to 1982, after which Danny moved on to films. Perlman remained in television, starring in "Cheers" from 1982 to 1993.

Singer Nick Lachey and TV host Vanessa Minnillo will get married on TV. They certainly wouldn't be the first. While we wait to see if these celebrities will take millions of viewers with them down the aisle, let's take a look at who's been there before them.

Celebrity Divorces

Celebrity Divorces

Celebrity Divorces. Sebastian Bach has the dubious honor of announcing the first celebrity divorce in 2011. Bach is divorcing his wife Maria Bierk.

National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22

National Chocolate Eclair Day June 22

Stupid Guy Thing Day
Please don't blame the messenger. The folks at Wellcat, a rich source of off-beat holidays has declared June 22 as Stupid Guy Thing Day.
"Women are always talking about [it], so here's a day to commemorate it," according to Wellcat. Apparently aren't aware of a guy's ability to celebrate his own stupid moves.

Cameron Diaz Popcorn

With Cameron Diaz on his show to promote "Bad Teacher" on Monday night, Dave took the opportunity to ask about the much talked about moment when cameras caught the movie star feeding Alex Rodriguez a handful of popcorn during last February's Super Bowl. A playful Diaz, who earlier said it was OK to call the New York Yankees star her boyfriend ("I do," she said), obliged Letterman with an "exclusive" telling of the moment and then took part in a funny bit when the comedian pulled out an oversized tub of popcorn and handed it over with implied instructions. Great stuff.

(AFP) – Former Miss World turned actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is pregnant, her father-in-law and veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has revealed.

Famous last meals

Famous last meals. On death row, the last menu is up to you. In all other cases, it's up to fate. Let's look at some famous final repasts.

What's next for 'Harry Potter' cast

Whats next for harry potter cast

Whats next for harry potter cast. "Harry Potter" fans are excited about the release of the final film in the mega-popular series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2". With this culmination of nearly 10 years of work on making the "Harry Potter" film series, we take a look at what's next for the all-star cast.

Jon huntsman

Former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman will formally announce his bid for the presidency next week at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, with the Statue of Liberty as the backdrop, a Republican source told CNN on Tuesday.

Celebrities Charity Work

Celebrities Charity Work

Celebrities That Do Charity Work. While there are many celebrities that contribute to various charitable organizations and foundations, there are 10celebrities that do charity work on a whole different level—celebrities that give their time and money in hopes of creating a better, safer, healthier world for all.

Highest Paid Musicians

Highest Paid Musicians

Forbes’ Top 10 Highest Paid Musicians According to the list, U2 made more money than other musicians, netted $130 million from their massive world tour and other deals, much bigger than my weekly earning from this blog. The group made $10 million in ticket sales on each tour stop, merchandise revenue.

Famous Fictional Detectives

Famous Fictional Detectives
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle wrote
four novels and fifty-six short stories about the detective. The first novel was published in
1887. Holmes is thought of as the most famous detective in English literature. He is best
known for using his clever powers of observation and reasoning to solve difficult cases.
With the help of his good friend and assistant, Dr. John Watson, Holmes worked out of
his apartment at 221B Baker Street in London. Dr. Watson narrates all but four of the
stories about Holmes. Sherlock Holmes was an instant hit when Doyle created the
detective. He is still so popular that he’s often mistaken for a real person. Among the
most famous Holmes stories are “A Study in Scarlet” (the first Sherlock Holmes story,
1887) and “The Hound of the Baskervilles” (1902).

Famous Unsolved Cases- A few of the famous unsolved cold cases are still open, despite using new technology to catch the criminals. Throughout history there have been a few that go unsolved. Some of them are more than 100 years old and we’ll never know the truth on what happened.In 1982, seven people died in the Chicago area after taking Extra Strength Tylenol capsules. It is still one of the famous cases of the 20th century. The capsules were tampered with and laced with potassium cyanide.

Famous murder trials

In the high-profile murder trial of young Florida mother Casey Anthony who is charged with killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee, prosecutors brought in forensics experts to testify. As Anthony awaits a verdict, we take a look at some of the most infamous murder trials in history.

Worst Movie Adaptations

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Extreme Spa Treatments: Snake Massage

It seems people will go to great lengths to relax and feel younger. Here are some of the most bizarre spa treatments you can sign up for around the world.
This photo says it all: Guests at Ada Barak's Carnivorous Plant Farm and Spa in Talmei Elazar, Israel are paying money to have snakes — all nonvenomous, thankfully — crawl on their backs for a special reptilian massage. Slitherers big and small can tackle muscles in need of deep kneading, and people report it’s actually relaxing. People who aren’t terrified of snakes, that is.

Best movies based on books

The highly anticipated summer movie release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2," and the upcoming movie releases of two best-selling book adaptations, "Girl With the Dragon Tattoo" and "The Hunger Games," later in the year inspired this compilation of our favorite movies based on top-selling novels.

Doug Hutchison weds Courtney Alexis Stodden

Doug Hutchison, 51, known for his parts in a 1999 drama and a hit TV show, has married aspiring country singer Courtney Alexis Stodden who is a few decades his junior.

Megan Fox Fired From Transformers- Despite the harsh remarks Megan Fox made against "Transformers" director Michael Bay, including referring to him as "Hitler," Bay reveals in a new interview that it wasn't him that suggested she get the ax.

Best Road Trip Movies

Best road trip movies

Best road trip movies. There's nothing like the thrill of the open road. If you're planning a summer road trip getaway, get inspired by these flicks and then plan your own adventure.

Are Self-Tanners Safe

Are Self-Tanners Safe

Are Self-Tanners Safe. Self tanners have made their mark on the cosmetic industry. Are they a safe alternative to sun exposure?

Summer songs

Summer songs

Summer songs. Whether you're planning a summer barbecue, camping trip, a night out on the town, or just need to kick back and relax in the warm weather, here's a list of hot and cool summer songs for any occasion.

cars 2 cast

cars 2 cast

cars 2 cast. An international cast of new and familiar voices will be heard heading round the world when "Cars 2" hits movie theaters this week.

Homeless Man Inherits Fortune- A private investigator says he has tracked down a homeless Utah man and delivered some good news: He's inherited a lot of money.
David Lundberg said he found Max Melitzer pushing a shopping cart filled with personal possessions in a Salt Lake City park Saturday afternoon.

Cristiano Ronaldo son baptized

Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo’s son was baptised at an airbase chapel in Portugal under heavy security cover provided by armed military police hired by the soccer ace.
Though Ronaldo was not spotted arriving at the Alochete base near Lisbon for his son’s first birthday and baptism ceremony, the ace striker’s model girlfriend Irina Shayk, 25, was snapped alongside his sister Catia in a car at the airbase.

Ryan Dunn Car Crash

Ryan Dunn Car Crash- Ryan Dunn of “Jackass” died in a car crash this morning. Media reports said that the crash took place in West Goshen Township, Pennsylvania near Philadelphia.

Kim Kardashian Engagement Party- It has emerged that Kim Kardashian had a magnificent princess cake at her engagement party.

Kim's sister Khloe, who has revealed details of her sister Kim's engagement party, said that her mother Kris Jenner had bought the cake for Kim and Kris Humphries to celebrate.

"Green Lantern" Opening Weekend

Though it topped the box-office charts and seems to be doing better with the general public than it has with the critics, Warner Bros.’ "Green Lantern" opening weekend box-office haul $52.7 million is being seen as a disappointment for the costly project.

Best '80s movies

Break out your leg warmers and stone-washed jeans. In honor of the induction of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" into the Guy Movie Hall of Fame, we've put together a list of the best movies to come out of the '80s. So, tie your hair up with a scrunchie and scroll through to see if your favorite film made the cut.

'Fast Times at Ridgemont High'

Release date: Aug. 13, 1982

Plot: This flick based on a book by Cameron Crowe, follows innocent high school freshman Stacy as she looks for love. Some of today's big stars, including Nicolas Cage and Forest Whitaker, had small parts.

Stars: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Phoebe Cates

Private celebrities

On the heels of this popular singer's recent announcement, and her preparation for yet another musical hiatus, we take a look at celebrities who favor seclusion instead of the spotlight. Their reclusiveness and eccentricities are part of their great allure.

Lauryn Hill

This rapper and R&B artist, the former lead singer of this hip-hop band, is notoriously averse to the spotlight. In a rare interview, she sheds light on the reasons for her 10-year hiatus from music.

Paltrow pulled over by New York police- Gwyneth Paltrow landed in hot water in New York on Friday after her car was pulled over by cops.

Famous Refugees

In honor of World Refugee Day, we take a look at some of the world's biggest names and find out caused them to flee their homes.

New summer TV shows

With so many of your favorite TV shows on hiatus until the fall, the summer can feel like a TV dry spell. Fortunately, there are several new shows out this summer to help satisfy your TV cravings.

2011 MMVAs: Best and worst moments

Who wins and who loses is pretty important for an award show -- but not as important as the shenanigans that take place as we find out the winners and losers. We've compiled some of our favourite moments from this year's MuchMusic Video Awards.

What Causes Rogue Waves

What Causes Rogue Waves

What causes rogue waves. Freak waves, also known as rogue waves or monster waves, are relatively large and spontaneous ocean surface waves which can sink even large ships and ocean liners. In oceanography, they are more concisely defined as waves that are more than double the significant wave height (SWH), which is itself defined as the mean of the largest third of waves in a wave record.

Celebrities Who Went Broke

Celebrities Who Went Broke

Celebrities Who Went Broke. While at the peak of fame withabundance money, these celebrities are always glamorous life. But because they can not manage money well, they also went bankrupt. Here is a list of celebrities who went bankrupt as reported by Everyjoe:

Best Fathers Day Movies

Best Fathers Day Movies

Best fathers day moviesFathers have it hard in Hollywood. So many films not only include but hinge upon daddy-issues (like every movie Spielberg has made). Even the coolest dads in film usually start out as dicks. They don't truly redeem themselves until the third act. Just look at Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (my personal favorite of the trilogy). Sean Connery is enjoyable to watch as Henry Sr., Indy's absentee father. Yes, they bonded during their crusade for the Holy Grail, but before that their relationship was defined by thirty years of horrible parenting. Fathers in movies are either absent, neglectful or trying to force you to kill a man with an ax. In honors of Father's Day, I have assembled the top five fathers in film. I'm sure I'm forgetting a few in there, but for now this list will do.

Green Lantern Opening Box Office

Green Lantern Opening Box Office

Green Lantern Opening Box Office. Green Lantern (3D) is off to a solid start. Film opened with almost the same numbers as Thor (3D) and X-Men: First Class (2D), and now new reports are saying that comic book adaptation is set to get another $20M for Friday.

Sega Hack Hits 1.29 Million Users

Sega Hack Hits 1.29 Million Users

Sega Hack Hits 1.29 Million Users. Sega has confirmed that the personal data of 1.29 million of its customers was stolen in an attack on its systems. It comes after the computer games firm said on Friday that e-mail addresses and dates of birth stored on the Sega Pass database were accessed by hackers.

How To Make Your Eyes Pop

How To Make Your Eyes Pop

How To Make Your Eyes Pop. We have a very clever way of determining your most flattering eye shadow shade that will make your eyes look as bright and gorgeous as possible. It's actually basic color theory—opposite shades on the color wheel make each other look more intense and vibrant. This means that you should pick an eye shadow shade that is directly opposite your eye color on a traditional color wheel. Don't have one handy? Uh, who would?! Here, we've done the work for you.

How To Make Long Distance Love Work

How To Make Long Distance Love Work

How To Make Long Distance Love Work. Long distance is one of the toughest relationships for couples. How to make a long distance relationship work is really depending on you whether you are willing to make extra effort. Take these key points and remember them if you are in a long distance relationship.

Best Travel Reward Credit Cards 2011

Best Travel Reward Credit Cards 2011

Best Travel Reward Credit Cards 2011. Do you find yourself traveling often, perhaps for work or pleasure? A travel rewards credit card is a great way to earn some extra perks or get a little back for your trips. Traveling can be expensive and a travel rewards card can go a long way to earning something back for your spending. Finding the best credit card to fit your particular traveling needs is a great way to maximize your credit card and your spending. You can earn airline miles, hotel bonuses, flight bonuses, as well as rewards points and more.Take a look at the list below and find the best travel rewards credit card with benefits to match your travel habits.

Fathers Day Recipes Kids

Fathers Day Recipes Kids

Fathers Day Recipes Kids. 4 Father's Day Recipes Kids Can Make. Father's Day is all about making a big fuss over dad. Maybe 20 years ago the expected gift on Dad's day was a necktie for him to wear to work.

Literary Dads

Literary Dads

Literary Dads. Top 5 Famous Fathers in Literature. Who are the fathers in literature? What actions do they take? How does the father relate to his children and others in society? Fathers can be loving and inspiring in literature, but literary dads aren't always perfect. Read more about fathers in literature.

Fired And Job Application. During interviews, on job applications or both, employers typically want to know why you left your last job. Common "acceptable" reasons include resigning for career advancement, higher pay or to relocate. But, what if your last employer fired you from your job? What do you say, especially if your employer fired you for misconduct, poor job performance, or some other undesirable reason in the eyes of potential employers?

+Quit Your Job in Style

+Quit Your Job in Style

+Quit Your Job in Style. How to Quit Your Job with Style? It sounds like something JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater probably read over the weekend. But when DeMaio, who blogs at Working for Yourself, a writes of quitting a job in style, he’s not exactly talking big-S style as in Slater, Snooki and Salahi. His advice is more more polished and professional and worth a review (edited down, below) before too many people decide they want to be working class heroes too:

Cheryl Cole going to move back in with Ashley

Cheryl Cole going to move back in with Ashley

Cheryl Cole going to move back in with Ashley. Now you may remember that last month, your trusty heat magazine told you how Cheryl Cole was on the verge of rekindling her romance with her cheating ex-husband, Ashley Cole. After battling to come to terms with all the US X Factor malarkey that had been going on, poor Chez is feeling the strain of it all - and has been turning more and more towards Ashley for comfort.

Robbie Savage for Strictly Come Dancing?

Robbie Savage for Strictly Come Dancing?

Robbie Savage for Strictly Come Dancing? Robbie Savage is rumoured to have been approached to be a contestant in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
The Welsh ex-footballer is reportedly a big fan of the series, and is hoping to be the first footballer to be crowned champion, according to the News of the World.