Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Emmanuelle Star, Sylvia Kristel, Passes Away at Age 60 an Icon
Sylvia Kristel,60, star of the erotic movie "Emmanuelle" from the 1970s has passed away. The dutch actress died a battle with cancer, The Los Angeles Times reported. Her agent said in a statement that she died in her sleep Wednesday night.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel to Wed in Italy, Pre Wedding Bash Held in Puglia
Justin Timberlake and fiancé Jessica Biel will wed in Italy this week, US Weekly reported. An insider said to US Weekly, "They are ready to get married." The tabloid reported that the duo is getting married in Southern Italy in a small ceremony attended by family and friends. Thus far, the location is a secret.
Defense of Marriage Act, DOMA, Ruled Unconstitutional by US Appeals Court [VIDEO]
In New York, Thursday a federal appeals court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional. DOMA defines marriage as strictly between a man and a woman, and the federal appeals court ruled that it was unconstitutional to deny "federal benefits to lawfully married same-sex couples."
Air Canada Flight Finds Stranded Yachtsman in Australian Waters [VIDEO]
An Air Canada flight was diverted and thrown into a rescue operation after a man got into trouble in choppy waters while on a solo yacht trip.
Tiffani Lynn Barganier and Jeremie Calo, Arrested for Having Sex on a Restaurant Table in Front of Children
A couple in Florida has been arrested for allegedly having sex on a restaurant table in a Florida restaurant.
Disney Announces New Surprises with its "Limited Time Magic" Program at Disneyland and Disneyworld
Disney announced Wednesday that they will feature surprises for guests at Disneyland and Disneyworld.
Woman Lives Biblically for a Year, Writes Book [VIDEO]
A Tennessee woman has lived "Biblically" for an entire year. The Telegraph reported that Rachel Held Evans from Dayton started following strict instructions from the bible last October, which included during her period sleeping for a tent for a week per month and not touching her husband. She also called her husband "master," and didn't cut her hair for an entire year.
Flavor Flav Arrested for Arguing with his Fiance and Threatening Her Son with a Knife
Flavor Flav was arrested in Las Vegas due to domestic dispute with his fiance. The Associated Press reported that Flavor Flav was arrested with both misdemeanor and felony charges after he was arguing with his fiance and threatened her son, who is a teenager with a knife.
Dog That Lost Snout in Philippines saving Owner, Arrives at UC Davis for Surgery
A dog who risked its life and lost half its snout while saving two young girls is being treated by veterinarians at the University of California, Davis.
96-Year-Old Dad, Ramjeet Raghav, Says He is the World's Oldest New Father [VIDEO]
A 96 year old man in India claims to be the oldest new father in the world. A 96 year old man in India claims to be the oldest new father in the world.
Worst Grape Harvest to Hit Europe in Half a Century, Affects Wine Producers
Wine makers say that this year will be the worst wine harvest in half a century.Drought, frost and hail have all been reasons why Europe's wine grap harvest will be the smallest in many years, the Associated Press reports.
Maine Earthquake Hits a 4.0 Magnitude
An earthquake hit Southern Maine Tuesday night. The Associated Press reported that the earthquake was a 4.0 magnitude and hit around 7:12 p.m.
Cuba's New Law Allows Cubans to Go Abroad Sans Visa
Cuba is well known for its limitations, getting in the country, and getting out. For many years it has been difficult for Americans to get into the country. Now, however it is getting a little bit easier for Cubans to leave their own country.
JFK Airport Baggage Handler Gets Life in Prison for Drug Smuggling
A one-time baggage handler at American Airlines at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York has received life in prison on Tuesday Oct 16. The Associated Press reported that Victor Borne ,37, received the sentence because of his roll in a drug smuggling operation through JFK Airport.
South Park Lawsuit: Matt Stone and Trey Parker Sued for "The Lollipop King from Imaginationland" [VIDEO]
"South Park" founders, Matt Stone and Trey Parker are being sued because of three episodes aired on the show featuring "The Lollipop King from Imaginationland."
Smoking Ban in San Rafael, California Prohibits Cigarette Smoke in Certain Homes
In San Rafael, California it now illegal to smoke cigarettes in multi family homes including duplexes and condominiums. Reuters reported...
Top 100 Hotels in the World, Conde Nast Traveler [PHOTOS]
Every year Conde Nast Traveler compiles its results from its Reader's Choice Poll to crate the top 100 hotels in the world. This year, the magazine stated on its website, that for its 25th Annual Readers Choice Awards they had a record number of reader's who participated at 46,476. The list cover the "best places and properties anywhere on earth-including overwater bungalows, wine country retreats, and game reserve hideaways,"
Lisa Marie, Elvis Duet: Lisa Marie Presley Debuts Duet Tribute to Her Father, Elvis Presley, with "I Love You Because" Video [VIDEOS]
To commemorate Elvis Presley's 35th death anniversary, his daughter, Lisa Marie will release a new video duet with her father, "I Love You Because."
"Banned Booty" Exhibit in Palm Springs Showcases Items Taken Away by TSA
Artist Steve Maloney's traveling exhibit shows us just what travelers have left behind at airports. Or more accurately, what was taken from them at TSA check points because it was deemed banned to bring on board. The exhibit, "Banned Booty" will now be on exhibit at The Palm Springs Air Museum from Oct. 17 to May 31, 2013.
Clapton Sells Painting: Eric Clapton Sells Gerard Richter, Abstraktes Bild, for Over $34 million
A Gerard Richter painting purchased by Eric Clapton for £2million has sold in auction for more than £21million.
Superman Exhibit at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Opens to the Public [VIDEO]
Superman fans will rejoice as Cleveland, Ohio's superman exhibit opened Thursday Oct. 11. Superman fans will rejoice as Cleveland, Ohio's superman exhibit opened Thursday Oct.
Libyan Prison Break: 120 Inmates Escape from Jail in Tripoli
Approximately 120 prisoners have escaped from a Libyan jail in Tripoli. The AFP reported that the National Guard chief, Khaled al-Sharif said that the prisoners have escaped and now security services were trying to catch them.
Missing Montana Hikers: New Clues Revealed in the Search at Glacier National Park
Two hikers have gone missing in Glacier National Park, located in Montana. Now, crews that are searching for the two men, have found clues that could aid in the search.
Swordfish: Giant Mystery Eyeball Origins Solved
The huge mystery eyeball that washed up on a shore in Florida last week, has been identified. The huge mystery eyeball that washed up on a shore in Florida last week, has been identified.
Crystal Cruises to Circumnavigate the Globe
Crystal Cruises is now offering a trip that will completely circumnavigate the world, adding to its repetoire. Crystal, which is a high-end cruise liner said according to USA Today that its Crystal Serenity will sail its first around the globe trip in early 2015.
Dog Saves 9-Week-Old Baby, Becomes Family Hero [VIDEO]
Dogs really are mans best friend, especially in this story of a dog in Portland, Connecticut saving a 9-week old girl by waking up her parents in their home on Sunday.
Tuna Factory Death: Man Dies After Being Cooked in a "Steamer"Accident at a Bumble Bee Factory
Jose Melena, 62, has been identified as the man who died in a steamer at a tuna factory last week. Melena was working in the Bumble Bee processing plant in Santa fe Springs, California when he somehow was cooked to death inside a steam oven.
Bomb Threat "Joke" at Alaska Airport Causes Evacuation
Anchorage International Airport was evacuated on Sunday after someone made a "joke" about a bomb.
Miley Cyrus Tattoo: Liam Hemsworth Sports Matching Tattoo
Miley Cyrus' boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth is sporting a new tattoo. The Huffington Post reports that Hensworth's tattoo comes from the same quote his fiancé, Cyrus has.
Pyramids of Giza Reopen in Egypt
Egypt's famed Pyramids of Giza have reopened. The Huffington Post reports that Egypts Pyramid of Chefren and six other tombs on Giza are reopening after a restoration project on the pyramids.
