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Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Insider Photos!

March 25, 2010 By 4 Comments

I have been eagerly waiting for the opening of Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The official grand opening date is June 18th! More details have slowly emerged on Universal’s site regarding the theme park. Muggles and average Potter fans will get to visit Hogwarts castle and see Professor Dumbledore’s office, the Gryffindor common room and the Defense Against the Dark Arts Classroom.

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Attractions will include the Wizarding World’s signature ride, “The Forbidden Journey.” It will soar across castle grounds and feature magical creatures like the Hungarian Horntail, Acromantula, Dementors and even the Whomping Willow. Locations featured in the books and films will also be a highlight. Next, the Dragon Challenge (featured in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) will be roller coaster thriller. Finally Flight of the Hippogriff will be an all age friendly ride. Riders will be instructed on the proper way to approach a Buckbeak (with a bow of course!) after passing by Hagrid’s hut. Then you will be taken on a tamer coaster ride that flies you on the back of the Hippogriff across the pumpkin patch and around Hagrid’s home.

As for shops, there will be plenty! Hogsmeade will have your wizard favorites. Honeydukes, a candy shop for those non-magic folk, will have some of Ron and Harry’s favorites. Chocoloate frogs, treacle fudge, Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans and Cauldron Cakes are just a few choices available. The infamous Zonkos’ Joke Shop (a favorite venue of Ron’s twin brothers Fred and George) will have Sneakoscopes, Extendable Ears and Fanged Flyers in the novelty department. You can also browse the shop’s magical sweets that will get you out of any class by magical malady. Feel like skipping Care of Magical Creatures? Indulge in Fainting Fances, Fever Fudge and Nosebleed Nougat and you will buy yourself free pass from class!

Dervish and Banges will also be a feature in the shopping experience. The Monster Book of Monsters (seen in Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban will be one of the shop’s offerings along with Quidditch gear, brooms and Hogwarts apparel. The park will even boast an owlery! The post show will feature stationary, quills and a working post office. Send out a “wish you were here” letter to friends from the Owl Post.

Ollivanders will of course be in full operation with a “wand choosing the wizard” interactive experience for those in the market for a new wand. Food will be available in droves. The Three Broomsticks (rumored to be described as more of a self serve eatery) will offer pumpkin juice, Butterbeer (nonalcoholic) and British fare. Hog’s Head pub will be next door and feature a variety of beers, spirits as well as non-alcoholic offerings for those under the age of 21.

Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods will be a collector’s dream. The Emporium offers a bit of everything. From authentic movie prop replicas to character walking sticks, house banners, Death Eater masks, chess sets, magical creature toys, clothing, jackets, bags and many other must-haves.

I will be heading to Universal Studios Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a park review in October. Currently my time there is being planned by World of Vacations. I have hit a bit of lull in my plans, but I hope to get back to finalizing plans soon. Keep checking back under the Harry Potter category to your right for more news! Until then, CLICK HERE for more Wizarding World of Harry Potter Insider Photos.

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The Dame’s Link Worthy

March 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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These two are made for each other: For Ladies By Ladies

Sandy’s doing it for the kids: Popeater

Kate Moss is naked, do you care? Why Fame

Ellen is pretty cool: College Candy

These two are making my teeth hurt: Bumpshack

Taylor Swift moves in on my boo! Allie is Wired

I seriously find him fugly: Backseat Cuddler

I’m not sure who looks more like the Dame’s Aunt Tootsie: I’m Not Obsessed

He’s 16 and looks 8: Gossip Teen

Best Pics of the Year: Celebrity Smack

When did Jordan Catalono become a douche? I Need My Fix

Katy and Snoop-WESTSIDE: Earsucker

RIP Robert Culp: Stupid Celebrities

These two don’t strike me as the lesbian type: Right Celebrity

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Official ‘Twilight Saga: Eclipse’ Movie Poster

March 24, 2010 By 2 Comments

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The powers that be have decided to throw another little tidbit our way, hoping to tide us over to the June 30th release of “Twilight Saga: Eclipse” – this time, in the form of the official movie poster with Bella standing front and center while Edward and Jacob hang out all angry in background, featuring the tagline “It all begins…with a choice.” Looks like we’re supposed to be Team Bella this time around – yeah, right! The poster comes hot on the heels of a clip from “Eclipse” in which Edward and Bella lie in bed discussing her possible future as a pale face. (See that here.)

For those two of you out there that haven’t read the book, In “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,” Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob – knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.

So what are your thoughts on the poster? I wish Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner would move a little to the right – okay, more like take one giant leap to the right -so that we could see more of Robert Pattinson.

Click HERE to see some great fan made Eclipse Movie Posters!

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Brad Pitt Explains Goat Beard

March 24, 2010 By 2 Comments

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“It’s boredom. No other reason than that.”

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Jesse James Second Mistress Surfaces – Divorce Looms

March 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Ugh. The mess that is Jesse James continues to brew as the beloved Sandra Bullock remains in hiding.

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Now, another skank has emerged and is revealing that she too made hasty pudding with the ‘West Coast Choppers’ star.

This heavily tattooed stripper’s name is Melissa Smith and she claims that James contacted her via her Myspace page (how very 2006) about a car she was posing with in a pic.

Later, she traveled to meet him and, after taking some pictures with James, things got nasty.

Via Star Magazine:

“After making small talk about the artwork on his walls and taking photos together, ‘I said, Well, I guess I should get going,’ and he said, ‘You don’t have to,’ and moved his chair closer to me and started rubbing my leg. We ended up having sex on his couch,’ Melissa details.”

Wherever Bullock is currently hiding, I hope they have plenty of penicillin.

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Completely ‘Lost’ Recap and Spoilers: ‘Ab Aeterno’

March 24, 2010 By 16 Comments

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So I must admit that I have spent the last week with a lady boner. Really. I know some of you took offense to my brush-off of last week’s ‘Lost,’ but seriously kids, once we saw a glimpse of what we were getting this week with ‘Ab Aeterno,’ do you really think I could focus on anything else?

We finally received some information about the island’s most mysterious mystery (does that make sense), Richard and his lovely eyebrows.

What I appreciated most about ‘Ab Aeterno’ is the fact that we didn’t jump back and forth between what happened in Richard’s past and his present. The writer’s gave us an hour of what we wanted: who is this incredibly manicured man who never ages, how did he get to the island, and what does he look like with his shirt off? OK. So the last question went unanswered. It’s OK. At least I got a little of the Hot Doc to make up for it.

“He who spends time regretting the past loses the present and risks the future.” –Quevedo

We started off this week with a short recap of Jacob’s visit to Ilana while she was banged up more than Lindsay Lohan on a bender in some make-shift hospital. Jacob gives her a list of the six candidates and explains to her that she needs to protect them. This is somewhat odd to me as the only person she made certain got on the Agira flight was Sayid. But whatever.

Naturally, Jacob speaks code and tells Ilana that Ricardus (aka Richard) will know what she needs to do once she gets the six candidates to the island. He’s rather confused by this and gladly takes a moment to remind them that he was planning on blowing himself up Doc Artz style about 6 hours prior.

Then Richard is overtaken by the beauty of his eyebrows and reveals a secret: You’re all dead and we’re in hell. Congratulations! At least you’re not in purgatory, silly Catholics and their ‘Lost’ theories.

Richard takes off into the jungle to look for some tweezers, I can only assume. Hurley continues his nuttery by talking to dead people. Jack confronts him assuming he’s talking to Jacob. However, Hurley is using his bilingual skills and it’s pretty safe to assume Jacob prefers English. He informs Jack that it’s none of his business (oh no you didn’t Hurley-EVERYTHING is Jack’s business) and takes off after Richard. Seriously, Hurley’s brows could use a plucking.

And then it happens….we flash back to the Canary Islands in 1867. Richard is caring for his rather sick wife, Isabella. It’s not looking good for Bella. Really. When you start coughing up blood, you’re time is limited.

Continue Reading Completely ‘Lost’ Recap and Spoilers: ‘Ab Aeterno’ After the Cut. Click “Read More…”

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Ultimate Recipe Showdown Contest Reminder!

March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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With thousands of recipes submitted from home cooks across America,Ultimate Recipe Showdown returns for its third season of delicious competition as the top 24 contestants slice, dice and battle head-to-head for national glory. Hosted by Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Guy’s Big Bite), the series features six categories: Comfort Food, Party Food, Hot & Spicy, Burgers, Cakes & Desserts and Hometown Favorites. Each week, three judges crown an “ultimate” winner who receives $25,000. Find out more at FoodNetwork.com

This season there are 6 categories the contestants will tackle including: Comfort Food, Party Foods, Hot and Spicy, Burgers, Cakes & Deserts and Hometown Favorites. Food Network is generously rewarding an Ultimate Kohls Prize Package to one lucky reader which includes:

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Mary J. Blige’s Diva Behavior

March 23, 2010 By 5 Comments

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Mary J. Blige’s recent display of “extreme and unwarranted” diva antics left organizers infuriated at last weekend’s “Jazz in the Gardens” musical festival in Miami Gardens, vowing never to have the singer back, all starting before she even arrived at the event.

Per NY Daily News:

While she sat in her limousine, her personal guards came into the press tent to clear out the area like they were the Secret Service,” says an insider. “They first demanded that all print and online journalists be kicked out because Mary didn’t want to take questions. They were acting like she was Michelle Obama or Queen Elizabeth. When Mary finally emerged from her car, she walked into the tent for literally two minutes wearing dark shades – even though it was nighttime,” the source adds. “She struck one pose and then walked off without bothering to say a single word.

She reportedly posed on the platform like a beauty pageant contestant, waving like Miss America, snubbing the media for all intents and purposes. To make matters worse Blige was late for her headlining slot, meaning the show overran its allotted timings, and the 40,000 audience members had to wait for about one and a half hours before she stated performing.

“Her handlers kept saying that she would ‘go onstage when she was ready,’” says the snitch. “But it was almost midnight when she got on, which took the entire festival into overtime.”

She clearly made this diva move to avoid questions about the alleged altercation with her husband at a release party for her latest CD. I guess when you start slipping down the ladder you will try anything to stay high on the ladder. I applaud the Miami venue that won’t have her back, as this clearly is not her first reported diva behavior. People like this need to be knocked down a few pegs and realize that they are exactly the same as the rest of us and should treat all people with respect. Celebs tend to forget who made them – the fans.

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Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley Back Together – Photos

March 23, 2010 By 2 Comments

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It appears there is some kind of reconciliation for the Hot Topic Prince and Princess. Avril Lavigne and Deruck Whibley were spotted getting matching, custom tattoos on their right arms. The pair hit up a West Hollywood parlor in the wee hours of Sunday morning looking a bit tipsy . As they walked out they appeared very cozy and Deryck had his hand on Avril’s lower back.

Before their tattoo adventure they hit up Madeo/Chateau Marmont together. So are they back together? It appears they just might be. They split last October and Avril was bed hopping with pineapple princes, Brody Jenner, Wilmer Valderrama and Brandon Davis. I get the shivers with the thought of greasy STDs uniting to exhaust the world’s free clinic supply of Valtrex.

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Betty White is Going to Cut Jesse James

March 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Betty White will cut a bitch. And I can think of no bigger bitch than Mr. Sandra Bullock, Jesse James.

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White and Bullock co-starred last year’s ‘The Proposal’ and later, Bullock presented White with a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards.

Apparently, White is rather protective of Sandy and isn’t too happy that her husband decided to take a dip in the pool of skank that is Michelle ‘Bombshell’ McGee.

Via Popeater:

“Betty wants to kick Jesse James’ a**. Betty is furious and just cannot understand why he would be so stupid. He had everything. A beautiful, talented wife who adored him, an amazing daughter that Sandra treats as her own, and he has thrown it all away for some floozy.

In fact, Betty is so angry her friends tells me she cannot mention Jesse’s name without cursing!”

I sincerely hope someone gets this on tape.

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