Posts by Michele Fling
Unbelievable: Chico the parrot gives Beyoncé a run for her money
Chico the parrot has some serious pipes! Check out his rendition of Beyoncé‘s hit song, “If I Were a Boy.” Chico is a resident of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in the U.K.
Read More‘Silver Linings Playbook’ movie review
Stars: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Chris Tucker, Jennifer Lawrence Pat Solitano (Bradley Cooper), a former teacher, has a mental breakdown after finding his wife in the shower with a much older man. So after spending time in a mental hospital, he moves in with his parents. Which is a total recipe for disaster, but…
Read MoreKate Middleton Alleged Nude Photos Published by Danish Mag
Alleged nude photos of Kate Middleton were released by Danish magazine Se og Hør on Friday, Sept. 28. While the pictures were somewhat grainy they do show all of the Duchess’ goodies; and yes, she is a natural brunette. Se og Hør’s editor-in-chief, Kim Henningsen, has denied that the magazine published the photos, yet egotastic.com has…
Read More‘The Dark Knight Rises’: Movie Review
Stars: Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Liam Neeson, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures The Caped Crusader’s reputation was damaged in the last installment of the Batman franchise. This go-round he’s looking for redemption. And moviegoers love a redemption story. Bane (Tom Hardy) is a sympathetic bad guy and capable foil to…
Read More‘The Amazing Spider-Man’: Movie Review
Stars: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Irrfan Khan Studio: Columbia Pictures Director Marc Webb, who has directing credits for video documentaries and the episodic television shows “The Office,” and “Lone Star,” is winning praise from critics with this artfully done installment of the Spider-Man franchise. And Andrew Garfield in the title role is perhaps…
Read More‘Savages’: Movie Review
Stars: Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Benicio Del Toro, Salma Hayek Studio: Universal Picture Ben (Aaron Johnson) and Chon (Taylor Kitsch), share a livelihood — marjiuana growing — and a woman, O (Blake Lively). When their successful operation comes to the attention of a Mexican cartel, the pair get an…
Read More‘Ted’: Movie Review
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane Studio: Universal Pictures When 8-year-old John Bennett (Mark Wahlberg) wishes that his teddy bear could talk to him, his wish is granted. Fast-forward 20 years and John and his teddy, “Ted” are all grown up. Ted, voiced by Seth MacFarlane, has become the man your mother warned you…
Read MoreMovie Review: ‘Rock of Ages’
Stars: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Mary J. Blige, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti Studio: Warner Bros. This film adaptation of the Broadway hit musical doesn’t lack for star power. Stacee Jaxx (Tom Cruise) is the over-the-top rock star with an attitude. Alec Baldwin is barely recognizable — which is probably…
Read More‘Snow White and the Huntsman’: Movie Review
Stars: Kristin Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron Studio: Universal Studios Remember the children’s literature standby — Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the Brothers Grimm tale that was adapted for film by Walt Disney in 1937? While even that version begins with a tragedy and has a fair amount of drama — a mother who…
Read MoreRihanna’s ‘Battleship’ Appearance Draws Fans
Stars: Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson and Rihanna Studio: Universal Pictures Battleship director Peter Berg (Hancock) reportedly said this about casting pop princess Rihanna in the film: “I spent a lot of time … thinking about who would make sense and who would bring an urban swagger to this character … put a call…
Read More‘The Avengers’: Movie Review
The Avengers Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson Studio: Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures Marvel comics are super popular, that much was evident when The Avengers dominated the box office when it opened on May 4, shattering the previous record and raking in $207 million in domestic receipts. The other obvious…
Read More5 Ways to Help President Obama Get Re-Elected
President Barack Obama is poised to make history yet again, but he needs your help to do it. The commander in chief has done an admirable job of confronting a multiplicity of problems on the foreign and domestic fronts that could have seriously hobbled our nation. That’s not to say that everything is gravy now,…
Read More‘The Five-Year Engagement’: Movie Review
Stars: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt and Chris Pratt Studio: Universal Pictures Tom (Jason Segel) and Violet (Emily Blunt) get engaged and start planning their nuptials. Unfortunately, fate throws a monkey wrench into the works when Violet is offered a job at the University of Michigan. Mind you, these young lovers live in the most beautiful…
Read MoreMario Van Peebles Returns to Big Screen in ‘We the Party’
Stars: Mario Van Peebles, Michael Jai White, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Snoop Dogg Studio: XLrator Media Clearly We the Party aims to appeal to young theatergoers, since it’s loaded with the themes that many kids are concerned about (and in some cases, obsessed with): being popular, sex, prom, college, the opposite sex, partying, avoiding bullies, etc. Academics?…
Read More‘Think Like a Man’: Movie Review
Stars: Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut and Chris Brown Studio: Sony Screengems Do women understand men? According to the film adaptation of Steve Harvey’s book Think Like a Man … not so much. With a telegenic cast that includes Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy, Morris…
Read MoreGeorge Zimmerman: Detective Wanted to Arrest Him for Trayvon Martin Shooting
George Zimmerman would have been arrested and charged with manslaughter if the lead detective in the case, Chris Serino, had it his way. That bombshell was reported by ABC News on Tuesday, March 27. Serino, a lead investigator with the Sanford Police Department, apparently did not believe the volunteer neighborhood watchman’s account of the events…
Read More‘The Hunger Games’: Movie Review
Stars: Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Lawrence, Lennie Kravitz Studio: Lions Gate The “game” in the The Hunger Games is diabolical. Set in the future, where apparently, the leaders of Panem have lost all sense of morality, a male and female are selected by the Capitol from each of the 12 districts of the country to fight…
Read MoreTyler Perry Hosts ‘Red Tails,’ Screening; Reception at His Mansion
The brand known as Tyler Perry has set the bar very high for film openings. Now, the venerable filmmaker is hoping to give a boost to another formidable brand, George Lucas. You know, producer of the Star Wars franchise. Prior to a private screening of Lucas’ new film, Red Tails, a fictional account of the exploits…
Read MoreBreaking News: Bishop Eddie Long’s Wife Has (Another) Change of Heart on Divorce?
OK, who slipped the Kool-Aid to Vanessa Long? Hours after releasing a statement to the media that she had filed for divorce from megachurch minister Bishop Eddie L. Long, Vanessa Long emailed a retraction to the media: “Upon prayerful reflection, I have reconsidered and plan to withdraw my petition for divorce from my husband, Bishop Eddie…
Read MoreMatt Barnes Gives Gloria Govan Big Kiss-Off
Los Angeles Laker Matt Barnes has ended his relationship with Gloria Govan, the mother of his twin boys. In an emailed statement to the media, Barnes wrote: “I’d like to address the rumors surrounding mine and Gloria’s relationship. We have reached the difficult decision of ending our relationship and will be going our separate…
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