Articles by Lena Vazifdar
Mario Lopez Daughter: The X Factor Judge and Wife Expecting a Second Child
Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney announced that they are expecting their second child. Mario is a host on the X Factor and gained fame in the 90s playing teenage heartthrob AC Slater in the TV show "Saved By The Bell."
Kate Middleton Attacked: Vivienne Westwood Criticizes Kate's Clothing
Just days after Kate Middleton was slammed by Booker Prize winning author, Hilary Mantel, fashion designer Vivienne Westwood had something to say about the Princess.
Marijuana Tourism Colorado: Colorado On It's Way to Regulate Pot Toursim
The legalization of Marijuana in Colorado last year was a historic event for the country and now marked by a state tax force's decisions on marijuana regulation, pot tourism could easily be on its way.
World's Largest Pot Shop: Harborside Health Center in Oakland Battles With Feds to Stay Open
The largest marijuana dispensary in the world is Oakland, California's Harborside Health Center. The biggest pot shop in the planet has been in the media a lot as of late with a legal setback it was dealing with last week when a federal judge rejected a lawsuit filed in behalf of the dispensary, after proceedings began to shut down the dispensary in July for becoming to "big of an operation."
Women Hid Boy for 8 Years: Two Women Sentenced After Kidnapping in Texas
Two women who kidnapped a boy and hid him for eight years before he was found, has been sentenced in Texas. The Associated Press reported that Gloria Walker was sentenced to 30 years for injury to a child and then eight for kidnapping. Her daughter, Krystle Tanner was also sentenced to eight years for kidnapping and then eight years for reckless injury to a child. They both have to serve their prison sentences concurrently.
Family of 7 Kidnapped: French Tourists in Camaroon Abducted, Suspicions of Islamist Extremist Involvement
A family of seven from France has been kidnapped in Camaroon. The Associated Press reported that the family which includes four children have been taken in northern Camaroon, with officials suggesting with the involvement of a Nigerian Islamic extremist sect.
Farmer's Secret Castle: Court Rules Hidden Castle in England to Be Demolished
A farmer has been ordered to tear down a castle he built. The Sun reported that Robert Fidler, 63, constructed the castle complete with a canon, that he kept secret and hidden behind 40 ft of hay bales and tarpaulin. He kept the castle hidden for four years and tried to beat planning rules in the city.
Top 50 Women on the Internet: Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Justin Bieber Top COED Magazine's Most Popular Women from Google Searches
COED Magazine has compiled a list of the top 50 women on the internet. Of the top 50, everyone from Lady Gaga to the one and only Beyonce to Rihanna and Tina Fey made the list. Even The Biebs made the list. Though he, technically, is a guy.
Model: I Won 'Genetic Lottery': Cameron Russell Says Looks Are Overvalued and Models Get Attention They Don't Deserve [VIDEO]
Cameron Russell is a stunning 25-year-old model who has worked for the likes of Victoria's Secret and photos of her have been splashed all over high fashion magazines such as Vogue. Russell however, believes that people should stop overvaluing looks and paying attention to models like herself, and look towards serious issues.
Nude Men from 1800 to Today: Exhibit at Vienna's Leopold Museum Invites Naked Men to View the Exhibit Themed on The Nude Male Form [PHOTOS]
At the Leopold Museum in Vienna the theme of naked men can be seen in not only the paintings but in real life.
Tony Sheridan Dies: Early Beatle's Supporter Dies in Germany at 72
Tony Sheridan, 72, a singer who worked with The Beatles passed away in Hamburg Germany on Saturday. The Los Angeles Times reported that Sheridan met the Beatles in 1960 in Germany when he was working at clubs in Hamburg headlining and the Beatles were also playing at clubs and bars in the area. Sheridan asked the Beatles to be his backup band. Soon a producer asked Sheridan to produce an album with the Beatles and it was the first recordings the Beatles had that were commercially released studio recordings, reports The LA Times.
Kate Middleton Visits Hope House Addiction Center for Women Despite Verbal Attacks from Author Hillary Mantel
Kate Middleton has just gotten back from a sunny beach reprieve on the Caribbean island of Mustique. Today, Tuesday Feb. 19 she participated in her first public speaking engagement with her visible baby bump.
No Black Nurses Lawsuit: Nurse Files Lawsuit Against Michigan Hospital After Racist Request from Baby's Father is Granted
A nurse found a note in her patient's file saying "no African American nurse to take care of baby." The New York Daily News reported that the nurse has filed a lawsuit after a baby's father at a Michigan hospital who had a tattoo that may have been a swastika urged and persuaded the hospital to reassign nurse Tonya Battle, who is black.
Carnival Triumph Disaster Lawsuits May Have No Grounds, Lawyers Say
Carnival has been hit with a second lawsuit after the Carnival Triumph Cruise Ship disaster that left passengers on board for days with disgusting conditions.
McCready Shot Dog: Country Singer Mindy McCready Shot Late Boyfriend's Dog Before Apparent Suicide
Country singer Mindy McCready's body was found due to an apparent suicide on the same porch that her boyfriend was found dead of suicide last month.
Boy George Weight Loss: Reveals Skinny Body With Help From Nutiritionist Amelia Freer
Boy George showed off his svelte body at the WhatsOnStage.com Awards in London. The English, "Karma Chameloen" Star, 51, lost a lot of weight on a new diet regimen. The Sun reported that George has been working with nutritional therapist Amerlia Freer and credits her for his weight loss.
Super Mega Dolphin Pod: Hundreds of Thousands of Dolphins Spotted In San Diego
A group of thousands of dolphins were spotted in San Diego. The Los Angeles Times reported that passengers aboard a Hornblower Cruise boat saw the "super mega-pod" of dolphins that were more than seven miles long and five miles wide.
DreamWorks Animation Theme Parks to Open in Russia
DreamWorks Animation has recently signed a new agreement to open a theme park in Russia. The Huffington Post reported that the company is licensing its characters to a developer of theme parks in Russia.
Baldwin’s Wife Sued: Hilaria Thomas, Wife of Alec Baldwin, Sued By Student Over Yoga Class She Taught
Alec Baldwin's wife, Hilaria Thomas is being sued by a New York man after claiming that he had "serious" and "severe" injuries after Thomas' yoga class at Manhattan's Yoga Vida studio where she teaches, reported The New York Daily News.
Moon Passing Jupiter: Watch the Night Sky on Feb. 17 and 18th
Tonight on Feb. 17, the moon will sail past Jupiter in the sky and on Monday. Space.com reported that "each month since November, as seen from North America, the moon and Jupiter have engaged in a series of conjunctions." Feb. 17 is the ideal time to see moon pass by the bright planet of Jupiter. The last time the moon appeared to be close to Jupiter was on Jan. 21.
Ex-Beauty Queen Sentenced: Peggy Sue Thomas Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison During Washington Murder Trial
A former beauty queen from Washington has been sentenced to four years in prison for being an accomplice to a murder in 2003.
Woman Marries Twin Sister's Killer: Edith Cass Marries Victor Cingolani, Convicted of Killing Her Twin Sister, Johana in Argentina
In a tale of sordid romance, an Argentine woman married the convicted killer of her twin sister on Valentines Day, Feb. 14. Fox News reported that a mob gathered around the civil registry office where Edith Cass, 23, married Victor Cingolani who was convicted of killing her twin sister Johana more than two years ago and is serving a 13 year prison sentence.
Talking Bird Led to Suspect: Woman Charged in Kidnapping Case in Florida
A talking bird helped find a woman get charged in the abduction of a 5-year-old girl. The Associated Press reported that Christina Regusters was charged with "kidnapping, rape of a child, conspiracy, aggravated assault and other offenses" after she abducted a young girl from her elementary school in Philadelphia last month. Officials arrested her due in part to the girl's memory of a talking bird in the home where she was taken.
$217 Million Jackpot: Powerball Winners Dave and Nancy Honeywell from Virginia Take Home Prize
Jackpot winners of the $217 million Powerball have been identified as Dave and Nancy Honeywell from Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Huffington Post reports that the winning numbers for the powerball were 5, 27, 36, 38, and 41 while the red Powerball number was 12.
Fifth Graders Murder Plot: Two Fifth Graders Plan to Kill Other Students in Washington Discovered
School authorities in eastern Washington have discovered that a 10 year old student was plotting to kill another student at his school.
Horsemeat in School Meals: Horse Found in UK School's Cottage Pies and in Hospital Meals
A county in England has found horse meant in their cottage pies in 47 of the county's schools. A county in England has found horse meant in their cottage pies in 47 of the county's schools.
Free Cribs to Babies Born in 9 Months: IKEA Australia Promises Free Cribs to Babies Born 9 Months After Valentines Day
Swedish retailer, IKEA has made a very special deal with its Australian customers. An ad running in Australia says that they will give a free crib to babies that are born nine months to the day from Nov. 14, Valentines Day.
Bunnies Attacking Cars: Bunnies Eating Wires of Cars at Denver International Airport
At Denver International Airport bunnies are causing damage to cars. CBS 4 reported that bunnies that live in the area are eating wires under the hoods of cars parked at the airport and causing hundreds if not thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Rare Tiger Born: Sumatran Tiger Cub Born at The San Francisco Zoo
A rare Sumatran tiger cub was born at the San Francisco Zoo over the weekend. Reuters reported that the rare cub is healthy. There are an estimated less than 400 Sumatran tigers in the wild, making this a critical event for the species.
Melrose Place Actress Sentenced: Amy Locane-Bovenizer Sentenced to Three Years After Drunking Driving and Killing a Woman
An actress who was formerly on "Melrose Place," Amy Locane-Bovenizer was sentenced to three years in Prison.
