Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Gangnam Style's Psy Apologizes for Anti-American Song Lyrics [VIDEO]
South Korea's pop singer, Psy, who created the hit "Gangnam Style," apologized after it was discovered that he had concerts in the past with anti-American lyrics. He apologized before a holiday performance scheduled that would be attended by Barack Obama and his family, Reuters reported.
Louvre Museum Opens New Location in Lens, France
Paris' famous Louvre museum has opened a branch in the town of Lens, France called the Louvre-Lens Museum. The satellite branch opened its doors in its Northern France location on Tuesday, reported CNN.
Mom Breastfeeds Wrong Baby Due to Minnesota Hospital Mix Up
A Minnesota woman who just had a baby in the hospital was given the wrong son to breasteed at the hospital.
Marfa Film Festival 2013: Resumes After Two Years Off
Marfa Film festival will return after two years off. It is set to occur in June 2013 in the artsy town of Marfa, Texas. "Filmmakers, industry professionals, press and attendees from across the globe are expected to arrive in the tumbleweed-ridden spot in Presidio County, launching a five-day film celebration on ranches and warehouses scattered throughout the town," reported The Huffington Post.
JCP Ad Offends Moms: Features Ellen Degeneres in Ad, One Million Mom's Offended [VIDEO]
The Christian activist group Million Moms has publicly stated that they are offended by JCPenney's new advertisements starring Ellen DeGeneres. The Christmas commercials feature openly-gay comedian DeGeneres, meeting with elves from Santa's workshop. In humorous-spirits DeGeneres makes jokes about the elves being small, while trying to ask them to make more toys for the giveaway contest.
Cathay Pacific Flight Attendant Leaves Job After Threatening Former Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra's Daughter
A flight attendant for Cathay Pacific left her job after a Facebook post she added saying she wanted to throw coffee at an exiled former prime minster of Thailand's daughter.
Baby Left With Pit Bull: Man Leaves 10-Month-Old Child Alone With Dog to Go Drinking
A man in Florida was charged with child neglect after he left his baby with his pit bull. CBS reported that 41-year-old James Irvine decided to leave his 10-month-old infant in the care of a pit bull so he could go to a bar.
Snoop Lion: Admits to Smoking 81 Blunts a Day in Reddit "Ask Me Anything" Session
Snoop Dog now known as Snoop Lion took to reddit for an AMA chat and talked about marijuana. Recently Washington legalized recreational marijuana and Snoop talked to his fans on the first day of legalized recreational marijuana. Snoop talked about everything from how many days he's gone without smoking to who is better at smoking weed, Dave Chapelle or Dr. Dre. He even admitted that on average he smokes 81 blunts, seven times a week.
Couple's Breakup Song: Jonathan Mann and Ivory King Announces Split To Friends Via YouTube Video [VIDEO]
Breaking up is tough no matter what and after al Brooklyn-based couple decided to end their five year relationship, they decided to break the news to their friends via a YouTube music video.
Michigan Protests Over Right-To-Work Legislation Continues
In Michigan's capital, Lansing, thousands of people protested the legislation "right-to-work." CNN reported that authorities had to block the entrance of the building on Thursday and that the capacity of the building had exceeded its limit.
Kate Middleton Pregnant: Released from Hospital Due to Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Kate Middleton left the hospital on Thursday after being admitted for hyperemesis gravidarum, which is basically a severe form of morning sickness. She spent three days in the private, King Edward VII Hospital in London. The couple revealed the joyous news of Middleton's pregnancy on Monday.
Olympians Lose Medals: Four Athletes from Athens Olympics Are Stripped of Medals After Doping Retest
Four track and field athletes from the Athens Olympics were ordered to give back their trophy's after testing positive to doping.
Cargo Ship Sinks Near Rotterdam Port, Killing At Least Three
A cargo ship carrying cars sank after it collided with a container ship in the North Sea, killing at least three crew members, Reuters reported.
New Fantasyland Opens at Disney World
Disney World has officially opened its new Fantasyland Thursday. New attractions include additions that were inspired by Disney classics, "Beauty and the Beast," "Dumbo" and "The Little Mermaid."
Hunters Find Two Bodies Believed to Missing Iowa Girls, Elizabeth Collins and Lyric Cook
Two bodies were discovered in the woods by hunters on Wednesday. The bodies are believed to be of two cousins from Iowa that went missing in July. The girls, Elizabeth Collins,9, and Lyric Cook, 11, went missing on July 13 near a lake in Evansdale, reported the Associated Press.
Pizza Hut Perfume: The Chain's New Pizza Scented Fragrance
Who doesn't love the smell of freshly baked pizza out of the oven? Now, you can smell like it with a simple spray, with Pizza Hut's new perfume. The pizza scented fragrance is led by the creative and digital agency Grip Limited and Marketing Magazine reported that it was created after Pizza Hut's community managers joked about bottling the smell of fresh baked pizza.
Susan Luckey Dies: Actress in 'Carousel' and 'The Music Man' Passes Away at 74
Actress Susan Luckey has passed away at the age of 74. Luckey was famous for her role in the 1962 movie, "The Music Man," in which she played the role of Zaneeta, Mayor Shinn's daughter.
Could Golden Spike Company Send People to the Moon by 2020? To Be Announced Dec. 6
Internet rumors are claiming that the Colorado-based company Golden Spike Company is going to announce its plans for a commercial endeavor to send people to the moon. The Huffington Post claims that the buzz on the internet claims the company is going to announce their "venture to send private clients to the moon" at a press conference on Dec. 6.
Racist Sorority Photo: Penn State's Chi Omega Sorority Under Investigation [PHOTO]
A sorority at Penn State is under scrutiny and investigation after a racist theme party photo was posted on the internet. The photo is of the sorority posed at a Mexican themed party held by Chi Omega sorority and Yahoo News states it was taken around Halloween. In the photo the women are dressed stereotypically in somreros and fake mustaches. A few are holding offensive signs that say, "Will mow the lawn for weed and beer" and "I don't cut grass I smoke it."
Stansted and Luton Airports Closed in London Due to Snowfall
Two of London's major airports, Stansted and Luton were closed on Wednesday because of a winter storm. USA Today reported that Stansted was closed down for at least two hours starting at 6 a.m. while Luton's runway was closed for at least one hour starting at 6:40 a.m.
Jay-Z on the Subway: Talks to Older Woman, Ellen Grossman, Who Doesn't Recognize Him [VIDEO]
A video of Jay-Z riding the subway to his last show at the Barclays Center, shows him talking to an older woman who apparently doesn't recognize the superstar. The video is an exerpt from his 24-minute documentary which is about his involvement in Brooklyn's Barclays Center which was recently finished. The documentary is called "Life + Times."
Oldest Person Dies: Besse Cooper, World's Oldest Woman, Dies at 116
The world's oldest woman has passed away on Tuesday at the age of 116. The AP reported that Besse Cooper died in her home in Monroe, Georgia, close to Atlanta.
Frankie Muniz Stroke: 'Malcolm in the Middle' Actor Suffers Mini-Stroke
Frankie Muniz from "Malcolm in the Middle" suffered a mini-stroke and spent time in the hospital. Muniz shared the news on Twitter, "I was in the hospital last Friday. I suffered a 'Mini Stroke', which was not fun at all."
New York Post Cover: Controversial Cover Shows Ki-Suk Han Moments Before Being Fatally Hit By a Subway Train
The cover of The New York Post on Tuesday is one that comes with uproar and controversy. Pictured is a 58 year old man named Ki-Suk Han from Queens, struggling to climb out of a subway platform as a train approaches after someone pushed him off.
SPUN iPhone App Launches As the Newest Interactive Travel App
The latest iPhone travel app, SPUN is interactive and uses a 3D display. NBC News reported that the app shows you popular things to do in the 11 biggest cities in the country as well as destination maps and reminders of places you have marked that you want to see.
Brittni Glass: Jovan Belcher Spends the Night with Glass Before Killing Kasandra Perkins in Murder Suicide
The tragic story of Jovan Belcher's murder suicide, in which he killed his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins and then went to the Chief's team headquarters and killed himself, is unfolding with even more controversy.
50 Best Restaurants in Las Vegas Revealed in 'Eating Las Vegas: The 50 Essential Restaurants'
Eating Las Vegas: The 50 Essential Restaurants has been published for the third year in a row from food critics, John Curtas, Max Jacobson and Al Mancini. USA Today reports that the book is "an opinionated guide to dining in what has become one of the restaurant capitals of the world with an ever-growing menu of dining options in all price and ethnic categories."
Philippines Typhoon Bopha Kills At Least 40 [VIDEO]
Typhoon Bopha has hit the Philipines and killed around 40 people thus far, Reuters reported. The typhoon hit the Philippines on the island of Mindanao with 121 mph winds on Tuesday. Reuters reported that there are around 40 people dead or missing due to the storm which ruined houses and shattered power and communication lines.
Kate Middleton Remains Pregnant in Hospital, Prince William Visits
Kate Middleton is pregnant and in the hospital for hyperemesis gravidarum and her hubby Prince William paid a visit to her on Tuesday. Middleton is at London's King Edward V11 private hospital.
Marvin Gaye's Son Upset Over Lenny Kravitz Playing Marvin Gaye in Biopic
Marvin Gaye's biopic will be filmed in 2013 and now his son Marvin Gaye III and other family members are having issues with singer, Lenny Kravitz playing the role. PerezHilton.com reported that the family is doing everything they can to stop the production.
