Television

David Letterman Reveals Extortion Attempt‎

Yesterday, David Letterman addressed the live “Late Night” audience regarding a blackmail case involving sexual relations with his female staffers. The audience didn’t seem to take it as seriously as Letterman expected. An arrest was made in the extortion case after a Grand Jury found wrong-doing and Letterman and his attorney offered the man $2 million to keep it private.

The Evolution of Patrick Swayze’s Hair

The acting world lost one of their own recently when Patrick Swayze lost his battle with Cancer. Most women have their favorite Swayze role or moment that they will remember; whether it is the pottery scene in Ghost with Demi Moore or when he made sure that nobody put “Baby” in the corner in Dirty Dancing. He will certainly be missed by the female population. However, there is one thing that all men can agree on, this man truly had a great head of hair. We would like to take this time to reflect on his most complete body of work, the evolution of his fantastic follicles.

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Incredible Sand Artist From Ukraine’s Got Talent

Here is a video of the 2009 Ukraine’s Got Talent winner, Kseniya Simonova, creating some outstanding sand art, which helped her scoop the 1,000,000 Ukrainian hryvnia ($125,000) prize.

Susan Boyle Performs ‘Wild Horses’ on Finale of America’s Got Talent

Susan Boyle became a worldwide sensation overnight, when she performed on Britain’s Got Talent earlier this year. On her first trip to the U.S she was mobbed by the press and adoring fans, who had fallen in love with such an unlikely superstar.

Here she is performing ‘Wild Horses’, from her first Album, ‘I Dreamed a Dream’, on the Finale of America’s Got Talent.

Fox 5 Anchor Ernie Anastos Shocks Viewers, “Keep F***ing That Chicken”

Ernie Anastos telling the weatherman on FOX5 WNYW to “keep f***ing that chicken” on the Sept. 16 2009, 10 o’clock news, and telling the working moms that they’re “looking good” working out. What was he thinking??

Watch the HD Trailer for Upcoming Michael Jackson Movie on MySpace

Michael Jackson’s, ‘This Is It’, movie trailer, that’s scheduled for release on October 28, was first shown at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 14th, but now Myspace have launched a HD version of the trailer, which is embedded below. Take a look.

Kanye West’s Outburst For Beyonce At MTV Video Music Awards Already Parodied

Did you see it? Kanye West jumped onto the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards after Taylor Swift won Best Female Video and let the world know that he thought Beyonce made one of the best videos of all time…A-W-K-W-A-R-D!

His outburst has already been made into an Obama spoof. Check it out.

So should Kanye have shown some restraint and respect to Taylor Swift, or was he within his rights to voice his opinions? Either way, it’s got him what he ultimately wanted – publicity.

Did You See It?

Previously, I told you that Derren Brown would aim to predict the lottery numbers on 09/09/09, and guess what, he did it! Derren correctly predicted the winning lottery balls 2, 11, 23, 28, 35 and 39.

He will reveal how he did it tonight at 9pm on Channel 4 (UK). In the meantime though, does anyone have any theories? I’m totally dumbfounded at the moment.

Funniest Blooper Ever – BBC News

A lesson for Jonathan Charles of BBC World News on the importance of punctuation on the autocue and breathing. He won’t be living this one down, that’s for sure.

Derren Brown Will Predict The National Lottery Numbers Live On TV Before The Draw Takes Place

English magician and illusionist Derren Brown will aim to predict the results of the UK national lottery draw tomorrow night (09/09/09), live on television before the draw is made.

Now, I’ve seen some of the stuff Derren has done, and it’s quite spectacular, but this is just crazy. How can he possibly predict the lottery numbers? There’s a one in 14 million chance of choosing the money balls!

I personally can’t wait to see this. It will either be a huge success, or he’ll look like a complete fool on television and his career will probably be ruined. Live on Channel 4 (UK), tomorrow night at 10.35pm, make sure you catch it.

Visual Effects: 100 Years of Inspiration

Here is a collection of clips from notable visual effects films, showing the advances that have been made in special effect technology over the past century.

1900 – The Enchanted Drawing
1903 – The Great Train Robbery
1923 – The Ten Commandments (Silent)
1927 – Sunrise
1933 – King Kong
1939 – The Wizard of Oz
1940 – The Thief of Bagdad
1954 – 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
1956 – Forbidden Planet
1963 – Jason and the Argonauts
1964 – Mary Poppins
1977 – Star Wars
1982 – Tron
1985 – Back to the Future
1988 – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1989 – The Abyss
1991 – Terminator 2: Judgement Day
1992 – The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
1993 – Jurassic Park
2004 – Spider-Man 2
2005 – King Kong
2006 – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
2007 – Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
2007 – The Golden Compass
2008 – The Spiderwick Chronicles
2008 – The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

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Mario Kart: The Movie – Trailer

Now, I love Mario Kart and this movie trailer looks awesome. I really want one of those karts now!

The official trailer for the upcoming film based on the hit Mario Kart video games for Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Ninteno DS, and Wii.

News Reporter Gets Assaulted With Love By Dog

“Global BC noon anchor Randene Neill tries to handle Ginger, a dog looking to be adopted from the SPCA. What ensues during the segment is pure hilarity.”

I love the way it goes from this dog is “so well mannered” to “this dog is crazy!”

May The Lightsaber Chopsticks Be With You

I’m surprised it took so long for these to be thought of, but from November you will be able to buy Star Wars lightsaber chopsticks. They will cost $10 each from Kotobukiya and are available in Darth Vader Red, Yoda Green or Luke Skywalker Blue. When these chop sabers hit the shops, my fork goes out the window!

John Hughes (1950– 2009)

The American film maker John Hughes died yesterday in Manhattan while taking a morning walk, after suffering a heart attack.

He brought us such films as “The Breakfast Club,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Home Alone.”

RIP John Hughes.

James May’s Journey To The Edge Of Space

James May, the U.K Top Gear presenter, takes a very emotional journey to the edge of space in a U2 spy plane.

Bollywood Hero Flash Mob in Times Square

“On August 4th, 2009, dozens of Bollywood dancers suddenly began to dance in the middle of Times Square to support Bollywood Hero, a 3 part mini-series on IFC. Bollywood Hero stars Chris Kattan, Neha Dhupia, Pooja Kumar and the show’s choreographer Longinus Fernandes (Slumdog Millionaire) were in attendance. The mini-series premieres August 6th, 7th and 8th at 10pm on IFC.”

Meet The Wii Bowling Ball

The Wii Bowling Ball – perhaps the most dangerous Wii accessory of all time! Whilst Nintendo is all for user safety, the Wii Bowling Ball breaks all the rules.

What do you get when you mix a bowling ball with a Wii remote, over-enthusiastic children, swinging arms and a television? A DISASTER!

Take a look at the informercial by CTA Digital, the manufacturers of the Bowling Ball. Would you ever consider buying one?

Extreme Anti-Smoking Advert

Never, ever, ever smoke again! Humanity is counting on you!

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Dodgy Fox News Geography

The Fox news graphic department may need to brush up on it’s Middle East geography. Is that Egypt or Iraq? Hmm…