Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Anchorman 2 Trailer: Ron Burgandy is Back With the Sequel, 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' [VIDEO]
After much anticipation, The 'Anchorman 2' trailer is here. The popular movie's sequel is called "Anchorman 2:The Legend Continues" and the movie takes place in the 1980s instead of the 1970s like the original. The same cast is back including Will Ferrell as Ron Burgandy, along with Steve Carrell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate and Vince Vaughn. In the movie they are working on a new 24-hour news channel.
Oldest Man Dies: Jiroemon Kimura Dies at 116 in Japan
Jiroemon Kimura, the world's oldest man has died at 116. Kimura lived in the town of Kyotango, Japan and was treated for pneumonia the past week when he stopped responding to the treatment, reported ABC News. He died of natural causes, a statement from the government said.
Tropical Storm Andrea 2013: Touches Down in Florida
Tropical Storm Andrea has hit Florida. The National Hurricane Center reported that Andrea had already whipped up 48 mph winds in St Petersberg. Forecasts say that the storm won't become a hurricane as it won't spend enough time over the Gulf of Mexico before it makes a projected land fall on Florida's west coast.
Pippa Middleton: Lands Contributing Editor Position for Vanity Fair
Kate Middleton's sister, Pippa Middleton, has become a contributing editor for Vanity Fair. E! reported that Pippa will write a series of columns for the famous magazine. Her first article was a personal guide to Wimbledon where she shared her favorites moments in tennis and writes about early dreams she had of playing at Wimbledon.
Hands Free Whopper Created by Burger King [VIDEO]
In honor of its 50th anniversary, Burger King Puerto Rico has created 50 hands free Whopper holders. The device is a plastic burger holder that hangs from the neck and leaves your hands free to do various tasks.
Papa John's Racist Voicemail: CEO John Schantter Apologizes for Employee's Racist Voicemail Rant
CEO and Chairman of Papa John's, John Schnatter, apologized to a customer in Florida after one of the pizza company's delivery men left a racist rant on the customer's voicemail by mistake.
Walter's Daughter Arrested: Barbara Walter's Daughter Jacqueline Danforth Arrested for DUI
Barbara Walters' daughter Jacqueline Danforth has been arrested in Florida for a DUI. TMZ reported on Monday that Danforth was taken to the ground by police who said that they were scared she would run into traffic.
Britney Another Baby: Britney Spears Says She Wants a Little Girl
Pop star Britney Spears already has two sons but she shared that she wouldn't mind having another son. Spears has son Sean, 7, and Jayden, 6, and wrote on Twitter on Mother's Day,"I've got the two cutest boys in the world! Hope y'all are having as nice of a #mothersday as I am!"
Pop-Tarts New Flavors: Kellog's Debuts Peanut Butter and Chocolate Frosted Peanut Butter
Everyone's favorite breakfast pastry, Pop-Tarts, has revealed two new flavors. Kellogg's who owns Pop-Tarts has debuted peanut butter and frosted peanut butter flavored pop tarts that are labeled in their "Gone Nutty" category.
Burger King McRib: Fast Food Company to Roll Out McRib Rival
McDonald's McRib has competition. Burger King unveiled on Thursday it's summer 2013 menu which includes a limited-edition BK Rib sandwich which rivals the McRib with a boneless patty that has tangy sauce. It comes with sweet bread and butter pickles and will be sold nationally beginning May 21.
Left At Hospital With Note: A Fraternity Member is Left At the Emergency Room With a Post-it Note
A student from Arizona State University was left in a wheelchair at the hospital lobby after passing out with a Post-it note stuck on him written by his fraternity brothers. The note said to tell doctors that he had participated in a drinking competition where he drank about 20 shots of tequila.
Katy Perry Jagger: Perry Sings On Stage in Las Vegas with The Rolling Stones
Singer Katy Perry rocked on stage with Mick Jagger at the Rolling Stones concert in Las Vegas on Saturday. The 28-year-old pop singer joined the band on stage during their 50 and Counting tour and sang "Beast of Burden" on stage with legend Mick Jagger.
Dead for 40 Minutes: Australian Man Who Was Clinically Dead Brought Back to Life With New Techniques
A man who was clinically dead for 40 minutes was brought back to life with a new resuscitation technique. 39-year-old Colin Fielder from Victoria, Australia was one of three cardiac arrest patients who was brought back to life after being dead from between 40 to 60 minutes. He was at the Alfred hospital in Melbourne and there were two new technques used.
Royal Baby Due Date: Kate Middleton and Prince William Expecting Baby in July
After months of secrecy around their baby's due date, it is now out in the press that Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby has a due date of July 13.
Jeep Recall: Chrysler Recalls Thousands of Jeeps
About 469,00 Jeeps are being recalled by Chrysler around the world. 295,000 of those are in the United states, reported The New York Times. According to a report posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the Jeeps are being recalled because the transmission could shift itself from park to neutral. This has affected models of Jeep commanders from the years 2006 to 2010 and Grand Cherokees that were made in 2005 to 2010.
Rob Kardashian Charged With Misdemeanor Battery and Theft [VIDEO]
Rob Kardashian has been charged with misdemeanor battery and petty theft because of a fight with a photographer in March. US Weekly reported that Kardashian pleaded not guilty to the charges in court on Wednesday May 8. The 26-year-old who has risen to reality fame from the tv show "Keeping Up With The Kardashians," was accused of hitting a paparazzo and then taking her digital media card.
Oreck Bankruptcy: Vacuum Company Files for Bankruptcy
Vacuum maker, Oreck Corp has filed for bankruptcy in Nashville, Tennessee. USA Today reported that the manufacturer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Fake Nuns Cocaine: Three Women Dressed as Nuns Caught Smuggling Cocaine to Columbia
Three women have been arrested in Columbia, dressed as nuns, accused of hiding cocaine. CNN reported that the three women who wore nun habits and pretended to be nuns tried to sneak through Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport in the Caribbean island of San Andres Sunday.
High School Hotness Tournament: Washington School Ranks Female Student's Attractiveness Causing Outrage [VIDEO]
An online tournament where boys vote on who the sexiest girl is in their high school have left parents worried. A high school in the town of Issaquah in Washington State have pitted their female classmates against each other in a "tournament of hotness."
Three Bodies Found on Farm in Kansas
Three bodies were found on a farm in eastern Kansas. The Associated Press reported that authorities are investigating the deaths of the victims after friends of the residents called the police because of a foul smell at the site.
Nose Leaking Brain fluid: Man With Runny Nose Actually Leaking Brain Fluid
A man in Arizona thought he had allergies due to his runny nose but found out that it was actually his brain leaking fluid. Fox 10 reported that Joe Nagy first noticed it when he sat up to get out of bed and clear liquid dribbled out of his nose.
Dr. Phil Sues Gawker Media Over Manti Te'o Hoax Episode [VIDEO]
One of the producer's of the popular daytime talk show "Dr. Phil" has filed a suit against Gawker Media over an episode that featured an interview with Ronaiah Tuiasosopo who said that he was the one who created the girlfriend hoax against Manti Te'o.
Lotto Mistake $14 M: California Woman, Thuan Le Becomes Millionaire with Ticket Mistake
A single mother of four has won the $14 million lottery from a $1 million mistake. Thuan Le from Santa Ana, California went to CVS last Wednesday to purchase $4 of Powerball tickets and a $1 SuperLotto Plus ticket. By mistake, Le put $6 in the machine, reported ABC News. With the extra $1 she bought an extra SuperLottoPlus ticket that turned her into a millionaire.
Woman Goes Missing From Washington D.C. Airport [VIDEO]
An 83-year-old woman has gone missing from Washington D.C. after she went missing after arriving at a D.C. airport. Victoria Kong, arrived on a flight to Washington's Reagan National Airport, reported USA Today.
Woman Eaten by Vultures: Hiker Falls of Cliff in France and Dies
A hiker who is believed to have died from a 1,000 feet fall, was eaten by vultures before anyone could come and help her. The 52-year-old woman was hiking in the French Pyranees mountain range when she fell to her death. Her clothes shoes and bones were all that remained after her body was attacked by vultures after her fall, reported The New York Daily News.
Gray Hair Cure? Scientists Say They May Have The Answer
Scientists say they may have discovered a permanent way to get rid of gray hair. Fox News reported that in a new study, Medical Daily said that there may be a new way to treat grays.
Pit Bull Saves Woman From Fire in Her New York Home
A woman was saved in New York by a pit bull during a fire who alerted her by barking. NBC News reported that Jackie Bonasera was in her Long Island, New York home on Friday when she heard barks from outside. She said she was drying her hair in the upstairs bathroom when she heard the barking. She ran downstairs and saw the side of her garage on fire.
Bride Killed Limo Fire: Newlywed and Four Other Women Killed in Limo Fire
A newlywed and four other women have died in a limousine fire in Northern California. Nine women were in a limo with a male limo driver when it caught on fire on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge on Saturday.
Tower Climber Falls Dies: Seattle Man Falls After Climbing a Tower and Getting Electrocuted
A man has died in Seattle after being electrocuted when he climbed a 200-foot tower and touched a high voltage power line. The Associated Press reported that he fell to a platform where his body was recovered by a Seattle Fire Department team.
Ex-Hooker Estate Fight: Judge Rules that the Daughters of an Ex-Prostitute Have Claims to Millionaire's Estate
A judge has ruled that the daughter of an ex-prostitute has claim to a Northern California millionaire's estate who has been killed. The Associated Press reported that Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge, Thomas Cain ruled that there is evidence that two girls aged 9 and 7 are Ravi Kumra's daughters and he awarded them each, $1800 a month.
