Words With Friends With Benefits: 4 Other iPhone Apps that May Lead to Hookups
Enhance memory skills, improve spelling, and increase your number of hookups? The “Words With Friends” gaming application seems like it should be changing its name to “Words With Friends With Benefits.” According to a poll conducted by Zynga, the maker of the application, this game has the possibility to spell out L-O-V-E. The poll surveyed 100,000 players and revealed that one in 10 players of the game have hooked up with an opponent as a direct cause of the game. Of these users, 47 percent o...
FDA Warning on Fake Cancer Drug Avastin: How to Tell Counterfeit From Real
Roche and Genentech, the makers of Avastin, a cancer drug, are warning doctors and patients that a counterfeit version of their drug labeled Avastin (bevacizumab) is circulating the United States. A press statement on the Genentech website explains that the counterfeit products are not safe or effective. A chemical analysis of the counterfeit drug discovered that the products do not contain the active ingredients for Avastin.
Kate Upton: SI Cover Girl Turned Down by New Father Victor Cruz
Victor Cruz, Giant's football superstar turned down Kate Upton, the 2012 cover model of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. I have low self-esteem right now, said Upton to New York Daily News reporter, Rich Schapiro who had just asked her out. Victor Cruz turned me down as his Valentine. Kate Upton asked Victor Cruz to be her Valentine at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Launch Party on Valentine's Day.
Josh Powell Murder-Suicide House a Setup: Why?
Josh Powell's two young sons were buried this past Saturday, and new information is now being released regarding their shocking, and ultimately deadly home life. Detectives investigating Josh Powell and his home explosion on Feb. 5 don't believe that he was living in the house that he burned down. On Tuesday, Pierce County Sheriff's Detective Ed Troyer said that it appears that Powell was residing at his father's home.
Irvington Dentist Patrick Bamgboye Investigated After 2nd New Jersey Child Dies
Irvington, New Jersey dentist, Patrick Bamgboye, 64, is under investigation for the death of a child that occurred during a routine procedure last week. Three-year-old Juan Quiej is the second child to die while in the care of Bamgboye. Eight years ago, a 6-year-old girl died during a routine procedure at Bamgboye's office.
George Huguely Trial: Murdered Yeardley Love Could Have Been Saved
The murder trial of George Huguely is moving forward in Charlottesville, Va. Huguely has been accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love in 2010. A medical examiner in the Huguely murder trial testified yesterday that Yeardley Love could have survived if someone would have called for help. Love, 22, had suffered a brutal beating, but died slowly over the course if two hours while face down on her bed.
Bonnaroo 2012: What, When and Where Is the Music Festival?
The Bonnaroo Music and Art's Festival is Thursday, June 7th to Sunday, June 10th in Manchester, Tennessee. Bonnaroo takes place on a 700-acre farm that holds over 10 stages and 150 performances. According to the Bonnaroo website, the farm becomes Tennessee's 7th largest city overnight.
Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Announced: Red Hot Chili Peppers to Play [VIDEO]
The Bonnaroo 2012 line up has finally been announced. Taking the stage for the first time at the Manchester, Tennessee festival stage are the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band is set to appear during the June 7-10th festival that has been taking place since 2002 on a 700-acre farm in Tennessee.
Bonnaroo 2012 Lineup Announced: Radiohead to Play [Video]
Bonnaroo has finally made the long awaited 2012 lineup announcement. The lineup was exclusively announced by Spotify on Tuesday, with Radiohead headlining one of the four days of the music festival on the 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee. This isn't the first time that Radiohead will be playing for the Bonnaroo crowd. In 2006 the band was a headliner along with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Beck.
Long Branch Fire: 24 Apartments, Businesses Lost on Jersey Shore [Slideshow]
Ten businesses and 14 apartments have been destroyed or damaged in the fire that swept through Brighton Avenue in the West End of Long Branch on Monday. The fire was declared under control at 7:15 P.M. Buildings between 54 and 71 Brighton Avenue were damaged throughout the day due to the fire. The fire left over a dozen tenant's homeless. Those whose homes were caught in the fire are currently at the Long Branch Senior Center where they are being aided by Red Cross officials.
Valentine’s Day Google Doodle: All Forms of Love
Valentine's Day is here and to celebrate the love that is in the air, Google has made an animated Doodle. The minute and eleven second video that plays on the Google homepage, depicts a story about a boy trying to woo his crush. The lover boy turns to Google for ideas on how to win the girl's heart, but it turns out Google doesn't have the answer the answer for everything. While free of dialogue, the video does feature Tony Bennett's song, Cold, Cold Heart.
Whitney Houston: Funeral to Be in Newark New Jersey
Whitney Houston, who tragically passed away at the age of 48 in Beverly Hills on Saturday, is set to be buried in her home state of New Jersey this week. The signer’s autopsy was completed on Sunday, and her body was released to her family on Monday, reported CNN.
Fire Hits Long Branch, N.J., Monmouth College Town [Slideshow]
A fire struck the West End of Long Branch, New Jersey on Monday. Beginning around 10:30 a.m. the fire reportedly started at a dance academy located at 59 Brighton Avenue. Firefighters were at the scene past 4:00 p.m. as buildings collapsed.
Overeating May Lead to Memory Loss: How to Fight Back
A study by the American Academy of Neurology has released information that shows memory loss in older people is related to calorie intake. According to the study, older people who consumed more than 2,142 calories a day had more than double the risk of a type of memory loss called mild cognitive impairment (MCI) compared to those who ate fewer than 1,500 calories a day.
Walking Dead' Season 2 Returns Tonight on AMC
“The Walking Dead” returns to AMC tonight from its mid-season hiatus. The show had its mid-season finale in late November. According to AMCTV, the return episode of “The Walking Dead” is entitled “Nebraska.” The latest episode is about Rick and the others trying to “restore order in the aftermath of a terrible discovery.” Meanwhile, Rick and Glenn must also follow Hershel into town as he takes up old habits.
Whitney Houston Allegedly Fought Stacy Francis: Who is Stacy Francis?
Whitney Houston passed away at the age of 48 on Saturday, but the famed singer had an ugly run in a couple days before. On Thursday evening Houston performed a duet at Tru Hollywood night club for “Kelly Price and Friends Unplugged: For the Love of R&B Grammy Party.” That night Whitney Houston reportedly clashed with Stacy Francis, a former “X Factor” finalist.
Whitney Houston Dead: Newark Church Where Singer Got Her Start Mourns
Whitney Houston, 48, passed away Saturday afternoon at a Beverly Hills, California Hotel. The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey is mourning the singer, who first started her career in their choir.
Whitney Houston’s Mother: Who is Cissy Houston?
Whitney Houston didn't fall far from the musical tree. Her mother, Cissy Houston, is a Grammy Award-winning American soul and gospel singer. Before beginning her solo career, the elder Houston previously sang backup for Elvis Presley, Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin.
Costa Concordia: Fuel Removal Under Way
Costa Concordia, the cruise ship that ran aground off Tuscany nearly a month ago, has begun to have its fuel removed. The cruise, which still remains capsized, reportedly held 500,000 gallons of fuel in 17 tanks.
Whitney Houston Seemed ‘Happy’ Before Death, Friend Says
A few days before her sudden death, Whitney Houston was happy, singing, and surrounded with family and friends.
Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter: 15 Celebrity Vampires He Should Hunt
At almost 203-years-old, Abraham Lincoln is still of interest to many people, so much so that two movies about the 16th American president will hit theaters this year. Steven Spielberg's Lincoln, which stars Daniel Day-Lewis, will debut in the fall. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the less historical of the two movies, debuts on June 22, and stars Benjamin Walker as the six-foot-four 16th president.
Abraham Lincoln: 5 Ways to Celebrate His 203rd Birthday
On Sunday, Feb. 12, our sixteenth president of the United States turns 203 years old. Standing at a whopping six feet, four inches, Lincoln played a vital role in preserving the Union during the Civil War. His presidency led to the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of slavery. As Abraham Lincoln’s 203rd birthday approaches, here are five ways to celebrate the sixteenth president of the United States.
“Twilight Saga”: Will Stephenie Meyer Write a New Book?
With the release of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn -- Part 1 on DVD today, fans may be getting nervous that there is only one installment left in the sparkly franchise. Luckily for fans, Summit Entertainment and some of the cast are trying to persuade author Stephenie Meyer to keep the franchise going.
‘Maleficent’: Angelina Jolie’s Next Movie Role?
At the Berlin International Film Festival today for the screening of “In the Land of Blood and Honey,” Angelina Jolie opened up about the next move in her career. “I haven’t acted in two years, and I haven’t done anything else since this [‘Land of Blood and Honey’],” said Jolie in an interview at the film festival. “The next thing I am looking at is a Disney movie.”
Mohammed Wali Zazi: Subway Bomb Plotter Father Sentenced to Jail
On Friday, Mohammed Wali Zazi, 56, and a U.S. citizen from Afghanistan, was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison for destroying evidence and lying to investigators to cover up his son’s bomb plot. The father was originally supposed to face up to 40 years in jail. According to the Huffington Post, Mohammed Wali Zazi’s attorneys argued that Zazi was only trying to protect his family, and that he had no idea what his son had planned.
Josh Powell: New Clues May Lead to Susan Powell
Charlie and Braden Powell, who were killed last Sunday in an explosion ignited by their father, Josh Powell, were laid to rest this morning. As the families mourn their loss, police have discovered new clues that may lead to answers in the 2009 disappearance of Susan Powell, the boy’s mother.
Kris Jenner: New Face of Women's Arousal Oil
Kim Kardashian's momager, Kris Jenner has been named the spokesperson for Zestra Essential Arousal Oils. The 56-year-old star and producer of hit E! reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians can be found on the front page of the Zestra website with the statement, In my busy, hectic life, I don't like waiting for anything, so something that works right away is very appealing.
Osama Bin Laden Zombie Movie: Teaser Trailer Released [Video]
Bin Laden will die again, is the tagline for the new movie, Osombie: The Axis of Evil Dead. Director John Lyde aims to bring Osama bin Laden back from the dead in this zombie flick slated to be released in the summer.
Kyle Dyer Dog Bite: News Anchor Bitten On Live TV Has Reconstruction Surgery [VIDEO]
Kyle Dyer, a news anchor for 9News, an NBC affiliated Denver television station, was bitten by an Argentine mastiff dog on live TV Wednesday. Gladiator Maximus, or Max, is an 85-pound Argentine mastiff that was on the news show after being rescued from a lake that Tuesday. On Wednesday, Kyle Dyer underwent reconstructive surgery for injuries to her lip.
World Trade Center Cost $14.8 Billion: Why?
According to auditors, the new World Trade Center’s building cost has reached an impressive $14.8 billion. The company responsible for building the new World Trade Center has been called “dysfunctional.”
