Month: May 2013
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Kerry Washington Goes Geek Chic at LAX
Scandal star Kerry Washington was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport over Memorial Day weekend looking totally geek chic in a pair of black thick-rimmed glasses. Wearing hardly any makeup and pulled-back hair, the typically-glam actress paired her hip eyewear with an oversized black hoodie, skinny jeans and slouchy boots. She was definitely prepared for […]
X Factor UK Winners Little Mix Break America with Debut Album
UK all-girl pop band Little Mix landed in the States this week to promote the release of their debut album, DNA, which has been a big hit overseas with hit singles “Wings” and “Cannonball.” Band members Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall—who won in the 2011 season of X Factor UK—greeted fans […]
The Bluths are Back
This Memorial Day, Americans feasted on more than burgers and hot dogs. After a seven-year wait, fans were ready to devour all things Bluth as Netflix premiered the long-awaited fourth season of Arrested Development. The entire original cast—including Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor and Portia de Rossi—reunited for 15 32-minute episodes that cast members […]
Beckham Bows Out
One of the most recognizable names in soccer history officially called time on his career this month. David Beckham’s 22-year award-winning career, which included time playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, the LA Galaxy and, most recently, Paris Saint-Germain, came to an end on May 18 with his wife Victoria and their four children Romeo, […]
Spidey Star Garfield Bonds with “Mini Me” Co-Star
The Amazing Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield is currently in the Big Apple shooting scenes for the sequel to last summer’s big-screen blockbuster and he’s been seen palling around with his “mini-me” on set. Cue the “awws.” Garfield and his young co-star Jorge Vegas were both wearing their Spidey suits and the Social Network hottie was […]
Springfield’s Fast Food Boulevard Comes to Life at Universal Orlando
If you’ve ever wanted to eat at Krusty Burger or grab a drink at Moe’s Tavern, you’ll soon get your chance as Universal Studios announced that they will be building a full replica of Springfield to accompany the popular Simpsons ride at Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. “This will be a must-see experience for Simpsons […]
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Babalu Latin Restaurant is Luis Guzman’s Go-To for Latin Cuisine
Actor Luis Guzman sat down with DNAinfo.com to talk about his favorite places in New York City, including Babalu Latin Restaurant, located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx. Guzman—whose credits include “Boogie Nights,” “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” and HBO’s “How to Make it in America”—has been seen dining at Babalu several times […]
Alleged Mantle Corked Bat Hits Auction Block
Grey Flannel Auctions recently announced that a rare, authentic Mickey Mantle bat would go up for auction at the end of May. There’s just one problem—the bat in question is corked. A statement from professional bat authenticator John Taube explained it like this: “During our examination of the bat, we noticed a circular area .75 […]