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Mariah Carey

2010-11-11T17:17:00.000-08:00

In late 1994, after her duet with Luther Vandross on a cover of Lionel Richie and Diana Ross's "Endless Love" became a hit, Mariah Carey released the holiday album Merry Christmas. It contained cover material and original compositions such as "All I Want for Christmas Is You", which became Carey's biggest single in Japan and, in subsequent years, emerged as one of her most perennially popular songs on U.S. radio. Critical reception of Merry Christmas was mixed, with Allmusic calling it an "otherwise vanilla set [...] pretensions to high opera on 'O Holy Night' and a horrid danceclub take on 'Joy to the World'." It became one of the most successful Christmas albums of all time.

Angelina Jolie

2010-10-22T20:33:00.000-07:00

In 1997, Angelina Jolie starred with David Duchovny in the thriller Playing God, set in the Los Angeles underworld. The movie was not received well by critics and Roger Ebert noted that "Angelina Jolie finds a certain warmth in a kind of role that is usually hard and aggressive; she seems too nice to be a criminal's girlfriend, and maybe she is." She then appeared in the television movie True Women, a historical romantic drama set in the American West, and based on the book by Janice Woods Windle. That year Angelina Jolie also appeared in the music video for "Anybody Seen My Baby?" by the Rolling Stones.

Mel Gibson

2010-10-14T20:31:00.000-07:00

During the 1990s, Mel Gibson alternated between commercial and personal projects. His films in the first half of the decade were Forever Young, Lethal Weapon 3, Maverick, and Braveheart. He then starred in Ransom, Conspiracy Theory, Lethal Weapon 4, and Payback. Mel Gibson also served as the speaking and singing voice of John Smith in Disney’s Pocahontas.

Brooke Shields

2010-10-07T20:27:00.000-07:00

Brooke Shields' first major film role was her 1978 appearance in Louis Malle's Pretty Baby, a movie in which she played a child who lived in a brothel (and in which there were numerous nude scenes). Because Brooke Shields was only 12 when the film was released, and possibly 11 when it was filmed, questions were raised about child pornography.This was followed by a slightly less controversial and less notable film, Wanda Nevada (1979).

Trish Stratus

2010-09-07T02:36:00.000-07:00

In September 2007, Trish Stratus announced that she would be opening a yoga studio in North Toronto called Stratusphere Yoga in 2008. Also in 2008, she hosted her own travel show also called Stratusphere. On September 17, 2009 it was announced that a Stratusphere Yoga video game would be released for the Wii in the second quarter of 2010. Trish Stratus will be starring in the upcoming Canadian independent movie Bail Enforcers, playing bounty hunter Jules Taylor, scheduled for release in late 2010.

Lauren Conrad

2010-09-01T22:04:00.000-07:00

Filming the third season of The Hills began in mid-summer 2007 and lasted through March 2008. The premiere episode of season 3 aired August 13, 2007. During that time, Lauren Conrad was able to revive her position at Teen Vogue and was offered a second trip to Paris alongside Whitney Port. By March 2008, Port had already left Teen Vogue for fashion PR firm People's Revolution, and after asking Lauren Conrad to assist at an event, Kelly Cutrone noticed her work ethic and invited her to work for her company.

Kate Winslet

2010-08-15T18:37:00.000-07:00

Kate Winslet was awarded an Empire Award and a London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actress of the Year for her performance. The Washington Post writer Desson Thomson commented: "As Juliet, Winslet is a bright-eyed ball of fire, lighting up every scene she’s in. She's offset perfectly by Lynskey, whose quietly smoldering Pauline completes the delicate, dangerous partnership." Speaking about her experience on a film set as an absolute beginner, Kate Winslet noted: "With Heavenly Creatures, all I knew I had to do was completely become that person. In a way it was quite nice doing [the film] and not knowing a bloody thing."

Matt Damon

2010-08-09T10:44:00.000-07:00

In 1997, Matt Damon was the lead in the critically-acclaimed drama The Rainmaker, where he was recognized by The Los Angeles Times as "a talented young actor on the brink of stardom." After meeting Matt Damon on the set of Good Will Hunting, director Steven Spielberg cast Matt Damon as the titular character in the 1998 World War II film Saving Private Ryan.

Shannon Tweed

2010-07-31T09:10:00.000-07:00

After a brief relationship with Hugh Hefner (which coincided with her Playmate appearances and being named 1982 Playmate of the Year), Shannon Tweed has lived with Gene Simmons of Kiss since 1985. Their two children are Nicholas (born January 22, 1989) and Sophie (born July 7, 1992). The family members star in a reality television show on A&E entitled Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Shannon Tweed also has two younger sisters, Tracy (born May 10, 1965), who is an actress and Sarah Tweed, who lives in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Shannon and Tracy shared the screen in the film Night Eyes 3, both have appeared xxxx together in a Playboy spread and Tracy occasionally makes appearances on Family Jewels.

Brooke Burke

2010-07-26T00:36:00.000-07:00

Brooke Burke worked as a model for Venus Swimwear and Frederick's of Hollywood. From 1999 to 2002, Brooke Burke became known while hosting Wild On!, a travel series on the E! Entertainment Television channel, replacing previous host Jules Asner. As part of the series, Brooke Burke traveled the world extensively, profiling many popular travel destinations.

Alyssa Milano

2010-07-13T02:20:00.000-07:00

At age eleven, Alyssa Milano won her first major role in the television show, Who's the Boss?, alongside Tony Danza, Judith Light, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond. Alyssa Milano starred as Samantha Micelli, the daughter of Danza's character. After Alyssa Milano won the role, Alyssa Milano and her father relocated from Staten Island to Hollywood. The rest of the family followed a year later, because her mother was initially unwilling to give up her home life "for a show that wasn't a guarantee." Although born and raised in Brooklyn, Alyssa Milano had trouble getting this accent, because she worked to lose it to land more roles in the theater, including in a stage adaption of Jane Eyre.

Adriana Lima

2010-07-08T20:48:00.000-07:00

Adriana Lima's first acting role was the wife, alongside Mickey Rourke and Forest Whitaker, in The Follow (2001), a short film in BMW's series The Hire, starring Clive Owen and directed by Wong Kar-wai. Adriana Lima also appeared with her fellow Angels in a guest spot playing herself in the series How I Met Your Mother in November 2007.

Angelina Jolie

2010-06-14T01:47:00.000-07:00

Born in Los Angeles, California, Angelina Jolie is the daughter of actors Jon Voight and Marcheline Bertrand. Angelina Jolie is the niece of Chip Taylor, sister of James Haven and the god-daughter of Jacqueline Bisset and Maximilian Schell. On her father's side, Angelina Jolie is of Czechoslovak and German descent, and on her mother's side she is French Canadian and is said to be part Iroquois. However, Voight has claimed Bertrand was "not seriously Iroquois", and they merely said it to enhance his ex-wife's exotic background.

Madonna

2010-06-11T23:32:00.000-07:00

Madonna (born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone; August 16, 1958) is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, Madonna moved to New York City in 1977, for a career in modern dance. After performing as a member of the pop musical groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, Madonna released her debut album, Madonna, in 1983 on Sire Records.

Leah Remini

2010-06-09T00:19:00.000-07:00

Leah Remini was born in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, New York City, the daughter of Vicki Marshall, a private school teacher, and George Remini, who owned an asbestos removal company. Her mother was of Austrian-Jewish background and her father was Sicilian. Leah Remini has an older sister, Nicole Remini (born 1969), who was her assistant on The King of Queens. Leah Remini also has four half-sisters: Christina (born 1969), Elizabeth (born 1976), Stephanie (born 1977), and Shannon (born 1984).

Alyssa Milano

2010-06-02T21:40:00.000-07:00

Alyssa Milano is the daughter of Italian-American parents: Lin, a fashion designer and talent manager, and Thomas M. Milano, a film music editor and boating enthusiast. Milano was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Staten Island, and was raised Roman Catholic. Alyssa Milano has a younger brother, Cory (born in 1982), who is also an actor. In a 2003 interview, Milano recalled having had a good childhood, having grown up in a "loving, true family."

Vanessa Hudgens

2010-05-31T20:36:00.000-07:00

Vanessa Hudgens received a recording contract with Hollywood Records. On September 2006 her debut album entitled V was released. It charted on the Billboard 200 at number twenty-four, and was certified Gold on February 27, 2007. Her first single, "Come Back to Me" became her highest-charting single. Her second single was "Say OK". Billboard readers chose "V" as the seventh best album of the year. Vanessa Hudgens was named Female Breakout Singer of the year at the 2007 Teen Choice Awards.

Emma Watson

2010-05-28T22:33:00.000-07:00

The fifth film in the Harry Potter franchise, 2007's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, was a financial success, setting a record worldwide, opening-weekend gross of $332.7 million. Emma Watson won the inaugural National Movie Award for Best Female Performance. As the fame of the actress and the series continued, Emma Watson and fellow Harry Potter co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint left imprints of their hands, feet, and wands in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood on 9 July 2007.

Kate Winslet

2010-05-25T23:11:00.000-07:00

Kate Winslet next film role was in the 2003 drama The Life of David Gale, in which Kate Winslet played an ambitious journalist who interviews a death-sentenced professor (Kevin Spacey) in his final weeks before execution. The film underperformed at international box offices, garnering the half of its $50,000,000 budget only and generated mostly critical reviews, with Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times calling it a "silly movie."

Jennifer Aniston

2010-05-18T19:50:00.001-07:00

Jennifer Anistone has starred in several Hollywood films. While most of her film roles have been in comedies such as Bruce Almighty, Office Space, Rumor Has It, and the romantic comedies Along Came Polly and The Break-Up, she has also appeared in films from other genres, such as the seminal comedy-horror Leprechaun and the crime thriller Derailed. The most recent films that she has starred in are Marley & Me and He's Just Not That into You.

Jessica Alba

2010-05-18T00:13:00.000-07:00

Jessica Alba was born in Pomona, California to Catherine Alba (née Jensen) and Mark Alba. Her mother is of Danish and French Canadian descent. Her father is of Mexican American descent. Both of her paternal grandparents were born in California. She has a younger brother, Joshua. Her father's Air Force career took the family to Biloxi, Mississippi, and Del Rio, Texas before settling back in California when she was nine years old.Jessica Alba 's early life was marked by a multitude of physical maladies; she suffered collapsed lungs twice, had pneumonia 4-5 times a year, a ruptured appendix, and a tonsillar cyst. This isolated her from other children at school because she was in the hospital so often that no one knew her well enough to befriend her. She has also acknowledged suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder during childhood. Her health improved, however, when her family moved to California. She graduated from high school at age 16, and subsequently attended the Atlantic Theater Company.

Paris Hilton

2010-05-06T21:50:00.001-07:00

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Paris Hilton

On January 29, 2009, Paris Hilton's British Best Friend, began airing on ITV2 in England. The second season of Paris Hilton's My New BFF premiered on June 2, 2009. In June 2009, Hilton shot "Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF". Runner-up of the British series Kat McKenzie died on July 3, 2009 of a suspected overdose.

Scarlett Johansson

2009-10-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

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Madonna

2009-09-30T12:12:00.001-07:00

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Penelope Cruz

2009-05-05T20:34:00.000-07:00

Penelope Cruz
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After studying classical ballet for nine years at Spain's National Conservatory, Penelope Cruz continued her training under a series of prominent dancers. She received three years of Spanish Ballet training with Ángela Garrido. She also had jazz dance training with Raúl Caballero and studied at Cristina Rota (mother of Juan Diego Botto) school in Madrid. At 15, however, she followed another calling after beating more than 300 other girls at a talent agency audition.

Tea Leoni

2009-04-17T21:40:00.000-07:00

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Birth Name: : Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni
Birth Date: February 25, 1966 (age 43)
Birth Place: New York City, New York
Occupation: Actress
Years active: 1989–present

Stacy Keibler

2009-04-13T00:07:00.000-07:00

Stacy Keibler
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Stacy Keibler began appearing in backstage segments with Randy Orton. When Orton challenged The Undertaker to a match at WrestleMania 21, Orton ended the relationship and the storyline by performing an RKO on her. He justified it by claiming he was demonstrating how ruthless he could be in order to defeat The Undertaker.

Elisha Cuthbert

2009-02-25T13:27:00.000-08:00

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Cheryl Cole

2009-02-24T22:24:00.000-08:00

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Angelina Jolie

2009-02-20T07:53:00.000-08:00

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Kate Beckinsale

2009-01-19T21:59:00.001-08:00

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Mazda RX-8 2009

2009-01-19T21:59:00.000-08:00

2009 Mazda RX 8

The Mazda RX-8 is a compact sportscar with a unique engine configuration and an unusual passenger layout. The RX-8 is powered by a Wankel rotary engine and follows a long line of Mazda models (including the respected RX-7) powered by rotary engines. Furthermore, even though it has a very coupelike profile, the RX-8 has seating for four along with two small backdoors that are hinged at the back.

For 2009, the RX-8 gets some minor alterations to improve performance and ride quality, several new features, and subtle styling changes inside and out; furthermore, a new high-end R3 model joins the lineup, adding a track-ready appearance and more performance goodies.

Even five years after its introduction, the Mazda RX-8 still has an exterior design that turns heads. The low-slung coupe has a rather long, low hoodline and lipped wheel wells that help accentuate sporty wheel designs and low-profile performance tires. Especially notable is the RX-8's rakish side profile, with rear glass that continues the same smooth arc of the roofline to meet the rear decklid. For 2009, there are a number of minor changes on the outside, including turn signal lamps that have been integrated into larger headlamps units, a redesigned front fascia and grille, and a slightly different tail lamp design.

The interior has a unified low-slung, cckpit-centric appearance, with a matte-metallic-trimmed center console that runs from the instrument panel all the way back. The instrument panel flows smoothly. Generously bolstered front seats provide plenty of comfort and support, along with enough space for taller adults, but the two rear bucket seats are only for kids. The 2009 RX-8 Mazda also gets freshened a bit inside, with a new steering wheel design, a more smoothly contoured instrument panel, and improved materials.

Most noteworthy are the backdoors; they're shorter and hinged at the back, and opened together with the front doors allow impressive access. However, entry and exit for backseat occupants is still difficult; adults need to contort a bit to get into position, and they must especially watch their heads, as the low roofline curves downward at the back. While the seating position in the 2009 Mazda RX-8 is rather low, there's plenty of headroom to afford an upright driving position, so outward visibility isn't an issue, as it is in some other sportscars.

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is powered by a compact but potent 1.3-liter, twin-rotor engine, making 232 horsepower with the standard six-speed manual transmission but detuned to 212 horsepower with the available six-speed Sport A/T automatic transmission.

The automatic transmission available in the 2009 Mazda RX-8 includes steering-wheel paddle-shifters, but the standard six-speed manual gearbox is the best choice of the two. The stick has very short throws and snicks neatly into each gear, with a light and progressive clutch. It's also the way to get the most enjoyment out of the rotary engine, which needs to rev high to take advantage of the power on tap and the great steering and maneuverability.

The engine has a throaty and mild-mannered sound in leisurely driving, but at full wail, it develops the urgent tone of a speed bike. Fortunately, if you tire of the sounds, you can simply shift up to sixth gear and cruise in relative quiet. One downside, no matter which transmission, is fuel economy; with an EPA city fuel economy rating of 16 mpg, the 2009 Mazda RX-8 is far from frugal.

Outside of the novel personality of the rotary engine and the odd backseat arrangement, the very low center of mass and go-kart-like feel on the road are the main selling points for the 2009 Mazda RX-8. You're low and close to the road and don't need to double speed limits to have fun. The front tires keep a tenacious grip, the body rarely leans, and the quick ratio and the electric-boost steering unwind nicely and bring good feedback. The ride can be a bit jittery on uneven surfaces, but in all, it's a very fun, precise car to drive.

The 2009 Mazda RX-8 is offered in four different models: Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and R3. Even base Sport models come with power accessories, air conditioning, keyless entry, and attractive alloy wheels, but Grand Touring models pile on extras like HID headlamps, fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control, upgraded sound systems, a Bluetooth interface, and a keyless start system.

The high-performance 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 gets a sport-tuned suspension, Bilstein shocks, and high-performance tires on 19-inch wheels, along with foam-filled front-suspension crossmembers, which help quiet the stiffer ride and aid control. It also comes with wider side sills, forged alloy wheels finished in a smoky gray hue, a 300-watt Bose Centerpoint sound system, and a Bluetooth interface.

The insurance-based IIHS has not crash-tested the 2009 Mazda RX-8, but NHTSA rates the RX-8's frontal protection with four and five stars, and gives it four stars for side-impact protection. Both side airbags and head-protecting side-curtain bags covering the driver and front passenger positions are standard, but neither of the side airbags covers rear-occupant positions. Electronic stability control comes standard in Touring, Grand Touring, and R3 models, but it's not available on the base Sport—a model that should be avoided by those who drive on wintry roads. One advantage of the RX-8's very low center of mass and wide stance is its very slight chance of rollover; it's one of the few vehicles to get the top five-star rollover rating from the federal government.

Mercedes-Benz GLK 2010

2008-12-19T18:47:00.000-08:00

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK

The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK arrives during 2009 to give the German manufacturer a boldly styled rival for the BMW X3 and Land Rover LR3, as well as the 2008 Infiniti EX35 and 2009 Audi Q5.

The Mercedes-Benz GLK, its exterior heavily disguised with black tape but its interior in near-production form, was shown last August to a small group of automotive journalists, including Consumer Guide.

The GLK prototype was a five-passenger 4-door wagon. It was about as long as an X3, but noticeably wider and somewhat lower. Its shape was camouflaged, but appeared to favor square-cut lines and a boxy nose, more in the spirit of Mercedes' GL-Class full-size SUV or the LR3 rather than the more flowing contours of the Mercedes M-Class midsize SUV or such premium-compact SUV newcomers as the EX35.

"It doesn't look so much smaller than the M-Class, even though it is smaller, because of the boxy, edgy design language," said Volker Hellwig, GLK design project manager.

Mercedes said the prototype's dashboard was in near-final form. It consists of a sporty assembly of main gauges set before the driver. Jutting forms separate a series of blocky modules that house groupings of controls. The dashtop on the prototype was black and the instrument panel was of light-toned grained material set off by aluminum trim.

"It's not as soft as other cars we have," Hellwig said of the cabin styling. "It's more edgy, more boxy."

Mercedes officials on hand at the closed-door preview declined to discuss the GLK's technical details. Speculation has the GLK based on a C-Class station wagon chassis modified to furnish more ground clearance. The GLK won't be equipped for serious off-roading.

The probable engine is a 268-horsepower V6 for a GLK350. Mercedes is almost sure to also offer a diesel-powered model in the U.S., but probably not at launch. "Why wouldn't we offer diesel if we have a diesel and people want diesel?" said Hellwig.

The disguised version shown to journalists had 20-inch-diameter alloy wheels and running boards integrated into the lower body sides. Its license plate read "GLK Class."

Noting the lead time required to bring a vehicle to market, Hellwig said the styling of the production GLK was in near-final form under the black paper and tape. "We're pretty much where we want to be," he said.

Mercedes showed the covered-up GLK to groups of auto writers in Europe and at a recent U.S. preview of its 2008 ML550 and GL550 models. The U.S. journalists were prohibited from taking cameras or cell phones into the preview room.

Since we were shown the prototype, Mercedes released photos of the Vision GLK FREESIDE, a concept that was displayed at the 2008 Detroit auto show. Mercedes said this study vehicle was close to series production.

The Vision GLK FREESIDE is powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine, that Mercedes says is good for about 170 horsepower. The engine features the BLUETEC emission control system, and it is claimed the engine would not have trouble meeting strict U.S. emissions standards. At this time though, it is unclear if this 4-cylinder diesel will be offered in the U.S.

Mercedes finally displayed the production GLK in April 2008 at the Bejing auto show. The U.S.-market version is the GLK350, and will be available with rear-wheel drive or 4Matic all-wheel drive. Both models are shod with standard 19-inch wheels and tires. The company also plans to offer optional 20-inch rolling stock.

Optional equipment should include a panoramic sunroof and a hard drive-equipped navigation system with a backup camera and the company's COMAND multimedia interface system. An upgraded full-leather interior will also be available.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will compete in the premium compact SUV class.

A Notable Feature of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK

Two things stood out about the GLK prototype's interior: The seats, done in cream-colored leather, had dark piping defining the seams. And on the center console was a single knob that functions as a multi-control interface in the manner of the system on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class premium compact car.

Buying Advice for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK

If you're concerned about maximum fuel economy, you might want to wait to see if the company offers a diesel model.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Release Date: Geoff Day, Mercedes' director of communications, said the production GLK would debut during 2009 and go on sale as a 2010 model. He said the U.S. would be the GLK's biggest market. Recent reports suggest a fall 2008 launch in Europe, with U.S. sales beginning in January 2009.

First Test Drive: Mercedes-Benz will likely introduce the GLK350 to the North American press during the third quarter of 2008.

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK Prices: Mercedes is far from setting prices, but we'd expect window stickers to start around $38,000 for the GLK350. The recent strength of the Euro could lead to significantly higher prices though.

Megan Fox

2008-12-19T18:35:00.000-08:00

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2009 Volvo S60

2008-12-05T22:25:00.000-08:00

2009 Volvo S60

The 2009 Volvo S60 adds a few new standard features. Volvo's midsize sedan comes in 2.5T and sporty T5 trim levels. Both have turbocharged 5-cylinder engines and come with front-wheel drive. The 2.5T is available with all-wheel drive. 2.5T models have 208 hp, and the T5 has 257. A 5-speed automatic is the only transmission. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. The features that made up 2008's optional Premium Package--leather upholstery, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, and sunroof, among others--are now standard. A navigation system is optional.