Lily Allen wanted a fancy dress shop

Singer Lily Allen had plans to open a fancy dress shop before she settled for a vintage store.

The "Not Fair" singer, currently expecting her first child, recently opened a vintage clothing store with sister Sarah Owens, reports contactmusic.com.

"When I got pregnant, I decided to wind down a bit. So Sarah and I thought it would be a good moment to open the shop we'd been thinking of doing for years. Originally, it was going to be a fancy dress shop but because of our passion for vintage clothing, we thought this would work better," said Allen.

She says the decision to open a high-quality vintage store came after she saw many girls dressed like her.

"One of my 'light bulb' moments came when I went to a Christmas party and five people had the same high street dress on as I had. Plus the quality doesn't compare," she said

Tags: Lily Allen, Fancy Dress, Shop, Singer, Girls, Christmas, Party

Hiccup Girl Jennifer Mee faces murder charges

Jennifer Mee has been charged with first degree murder in Florida on Saturday. The 19-year-old became famous after appearing on the ‘Today´ show for her uncontrollable hiccups that lasted for five weeks in 2007. After her 2007 appearance Jennifer Mee, originally from Tampa Bay came to be known as the “Hiccup Girl.”

Now this girl is facing the biggest hiccup of her life as she and two other guys are facing charges of committing the heinous crime of murdering. The St. Petersburg Police Department’s Sgt. T.A. Skinner told that Mee and the other two guys killed a 22-year-old man named Shannon Griffin.


The incident happened when a robbery went wrong. Mee lured Griffin and then ambushed him when the two men held the victim at a gun point. When Griffin struggled, shots were fired and the man died.

Both the men and Mee accepted their involvement in the incident and till Monday Mee will be in the Pinellas County jail without a bond. It is not known whether she has an attorney for herself but no contacts could be made to her mother as the numbers listed were disconnected.

If she is proved guilty along with two of her partners in crime they might face death penalty. In 2007 she had 50 hiccups in a minute, now this hiccup is going to persist for how long no one knows.

Tags: Jennifer Mee, Murder, Police, Shannon Griffin, Guilty, Death, Mother, Contact

Madonna Prepares to Launch Fitness Chain

Fitness fanatic Madonna is preparing to open the doors to her first gym in Mexico City next month (Nov10).

The pop superstar, famed for her toned physique, is making plans to open Hard Candy Fitness global gyms in major cities around the world and will fly to Mexico to officially launch her first centre in Bosques de las Lomas.

Her manager Guy Oseary says, "Madonna's world tours have taken us to many of our favourite cities around the world. We are looking forward to opening Hard Candy Fitness in many of these same places".

Madonna's world tours have taken us to many of our favourite cities around the world. We are looking forward to opening Hard Candy Fitness in many of these same places

The gym will be equipped with dance, bike and yoga studios, saunas and steam rooms, as well as a juice bar.

The Material Girl also hopes to open 10 more locations in Argentina, Russia, Brazil and throughout Europe and Asia.

Tags: Madonna, Mexico, Studios, Argentina, Russia, Brazil, Europe, Asia

Kim Cattrall opens up about her sexual relationships

Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has opened up about her sexual relationships and how she thought that sex would lead to love, but it never did. Cattrall, 54, revealed how she lost her virginity at 15 and was so disappointed by the experience that she did not expect it to be any better later.

“It is important to realise how important love is. I separated love from sex. Or just thought sex would lead to love. It did not, of course,” the Sun quoted her as saying. “Love gives you a chance to feel at ease and be prepared to try things. You cannot be so much at ease with someone you don’t really know. I would constantly make excuses for bad sexual experiences.”

“I wish I had not made an orgasm my only goal. It is more about all-round sexual fulfilment. I would advise girls not to lose confidence about their sex life. I had convinced myself that I was not sexual - and that sex was not that important,” she added.

She also said that talking is very vital and that she used to protect herself by limiting how much she felt, and added that she now knows not to be afraid to let go.

Tags: Kim Cattrall, Love, Virginity, Experience, Goal

Ini Dia 5 Ponsel Terbaik di Dunia

Terlalu banyak ponsel pintar yang beredar di pasaran membuat kita sulit memilih mana yang terbaik. Setidaknya ada lima handset yang masuk katagori terbaik di dunia.

5. Nokia N8

Nokia N8 memang beda dari smartphone Nokia sebelumnya. Segala fitur kelas atas diusungnya. Sebut saja kamera 12MP, rekaman video HD dan OS baru dalam nama Symbian 3. Hardware N8 ada di papan atas hampir di semua kategori. Symbian 3 juga cukup meyakinkan. Terutama bagi fans Nokia, ponsel ini mungkin dianggap tiada tandingannya.

4. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini / Mini Pro

Handset ini terlihat seperti versi kecil Xperia X10, namun punya banyak hal baru termasuk perombakan komplet OS Android. Dengan harga cukup terjangkau, ponsel ini punya kesan kelas atas. Sayang OS Android yang diusung masih 1.6.

3. Samsung Galaxy S

Galaxy S tak diragukan adalah ponsel terbaik Samsung. Ponsel ini termasuk yang paling powerfull dan paling kaya fitur. Sebut saja layar Super Amoled yang mencengangkan dan prosesor 1GHz Hummingbird. Hanya saja, terkadang ada lag di user interface serta pernah terjadi banyak komplain soal fitur GPS.

2. Apple iPhone 4

Dengan layar Retina 960x640 pixel dan bodi sangat langsing nan berkelas, iPhone 4 tak diragukan adalah ponsel terbaik Apple sejauh ini. Sayangnya, mahalnya harga dan beberapa isu tak sedap seperti antennagate mengurangi nilainya.

1. HTC Desire

Ponsel ini mirip Google Nexus One, hanya saja lebih baik. Sebut saja adanya User Interface HTC Sense dan fasilitas messaging yang hampir sempurna. Secara umum, ponsel ini dinilai tak punya kelemahan berarti dan tidak membuat pusing user, meski baru pertama kali memakai. Singgasana HTC Desire mungkin baru bisa dipatahkan Desire HD atau Desire Z yang akan segera dipasarkan. (Detik/TechRadar/Ketok)

Ini Dia 5 Ponsel Terbaik di Dunia

Terlalu banyak ponsel pintar yang beredar di pasaran membuat kita sulit memilih mana yang terbaik. Setidaknya ada lima handset yang masuk katagori terbaik di dunia.

5. Nokia N8

Nokia N8 memang beda dari smartphone Nokia sebelumnya. Segala fitur kelas atas diusungnya. Sebut saja kamera 12MP, rekaman video HD dan OS baru dalam nama Symbian 3. Hardware N8 ada di papan atas hampir di semua kategori. Symbian 3 juga cukup meyakinkan. Terutama bagi fans Nokia, ponsel ini mungkin dianggap tiada tandingannya.

4. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini / Mini Pro

Handset ini terlihat seperti versi kecil Xperia X10, namun punya banyak hal baru termasuk perombakan komplet OS Android. Dengan harga cukup terjangkau, ponsel ini punya kesan kelas atas. Sayang OS Android yang diusung masih 1.6.

3. Samsung Galaxy S

Galaxy S tak diragukan adalah ponsel terbaik Samsung. Ponsel ini termasuk yang paling powerfull dan paling kaya fitur. Sebut saja layar Super Amoled yang mencengangkan dan prosesor 1GHz Hummingbird. Hanya saja, terkadang ada lag di user interface serta pernah terjadi banyak komplain soal fitur GPS.

2. Apple iPhone 4

Dengan layar Retina 960x640 pixel dan bodi sangat langsing nan berkelas, iPhone 4 tak diragukan adalah ponsel terbaik Apple sejauh ini. Sayangnya, mahalnya harga dan beberapa isu tak sedap seperti antennagate mengurangi nilainya.

1. HTC Desire

Ponsel ini mirip Google Nexus One, hanya saja lebih baik. Sebut saja adanya User Interface HTC Sense dan fasilitas messaging yang hampir sempurna. Secara umum, ponsel ini dinilai tak punya kelemahan berarti dan tidak membuat pusing user, meski baru pertama kali memakai. Singgasana HTC Desire mungkin baru bisa dipatahkan Desire HD atau Desire Z yang akan segera dipasarkan. (Detik/TechRadar/Ketok)

Nih, City Car Bikinan Apple

ternyata, tak cuma Microsoft yang coba masuk ke dunia otomotif, tapi juga Apple. Perusahaan dari Amerika terkenal pembuat komputer dan gadget seperti iPad, iPod,iPhone. Bedanya, kalau Microsoft memberi fitur-fitur cerdas, yang satu ini malah membuat mobil yang mereka namakan iMove.

Memang, beberapa waktu lalu mencuat desas-desus kalau Apple milik Steve Jobs tertarik dengan mobil kota (city car). Meski dari manajemen Apple sendiri belum mengumumkan sampai detik itu berkaitan dengan rumor tersebut.

iMove dirancang oleh Liviu Tudoran yang berusia 20 tahun dengan bentuk yang sederhana, halus,dan imut. Terpenting lagi, kendaraan ini masuk dalam rangkaian produk Apple yang dirancang untuk keseharian.

Sekalipun imut, keistimewaannya terdapat pada eksterior yang menggunakan bahan photochromic yang dapat menyesuaikan pencahayaan, terutama komponen yang transparan. Belum diinformasikan soal mesin, suspensi dan interiornya, karena masih dalam bentuk sketsa. (Kompas)

Nih, City Car Bikinan Apple

ternyata, tak cuma Microsoft yang coba masuk ke dunia otomotif, tapi juga Apple. Perusahaan dari Amerika terkenal pembuat komputer dan gadget seperti iPad, iPod,iPhone. Bedanya, kalau Microsoft memberi fitur-fitur cerdas, yang satu ini malah membuat mobil yang mereka namakan iMove.

Memang, beberapa waktu lalu mencuat desas-desus kalau Apple milik Steve Jobs tertarik dengan mobil kota (city car). Meski dari manajemen Apple sendiri belum mengumumkan sampai detik itu berkaitan dengan rumor tersebut.

iMove dirancang oleh Liviu Tudoran yang berusia 20 tahun dengan bentuk yang sederhana, halus,dan imut. Terpenting lagi, kendaraan ini masuk dalam rangkaian produk Apple yang dirancang untuk keseharian.

Sekalipun imut, keistimewaannya terdapat pada eksterior yang menggunakan bahan photochromic yang dapat menyesuaikan pencahayaan, terutama komponen yang transparan. Belum diinformasikan soal mesin, suspensi dan interiornya, karena masih dalam bentuk sketsa. (Kompas)

Brio, Honda Termurah Siap Meluncur Awal 2011

Mobil termurah Honda yang sempat mengejutkan ketika dipajang di New Delhi Auto Show di awal 2010 dan akhirnya diberi nama Brio, diinformasikan akan diluncurkan pada awal tahun depan. Berita tersebut muncul di sejumlah media otomotif India pada akhir-akhir ini.

Tampaknya, setelah Toyota berencana memajukan peluncuran Etios pada akhir tahun ini atau paling lambat awal tahun depan, Honda tidak mau ketinggalan, terutama untuk memanfaatkan peluang pasar India yang terus tumbuh. Brio sendiri memang dirancang untuk pasar India dengan pasar terbesar adalah mobil mini.

Saat masih konsep, dengan nama Honda New Small, Brio juga ditampilkan Honda di Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2010, Juli lalu, dan Bangkok pada akhir Maret. Saat ditampilkan di Jakarta, tidak banyak informasi yang diperoleh. Interior tidak bisa dilihat karena seluruh kacanya dihitamkan. Kendati demikian, dari aspek desain dan penampilan, Honda ini sangat menarik dan atraktif, terutama untuk segmen muda.

Untuk harga, media otomotif India belum bisa memastikan. Hanya saja, diperkirakan yaitu Rs 3-4,5 lakh atau bila dikonversi ke rupiah saat ini, Rp 60-Rp 90 juta. Malah ada yang memperkirakan 5 lakh (Rp 100 juta) dan tetap dinilai sebagai Honda termurah di dunia. Sementara itu, Etios dikabarkan akan dijual Rs 405.300 atau Rp 82 juta.

Thailand
Brio berarti mobil kecil lucu. Selain di India, juga direncanakan diproduksi di Thailand dan China. Belum ada kepastian waktu peluncurannya. Namun digosipkan, Brio justru lebih dulu meluncur di Thailand, yaitu pada Maret 2011, sedangkan di India pada pertengahan 2011.

Mesin yang digunakan 1,2 liter, transmisi manual 5-percepatan atau otomatik (CVT). Dikabarkan pula ditawarkan mesin alternatif tiga silinder 900 cc. Mobil itu berdimensi: panjang 3.700 mm, lebar 1.680 mm, dan tinggi 1.550 mm, gagang pintu belakang dirancang seperti Chevrolet Spark (Beat), berada pada pilar belakang.

Kompetitor
Sebenarnya tak mudah bagi Brio bertempur di pasar India dengan karakteristik konsumen lebih dominan membeli mobil karena harganya murah. Sementara Honda—juga Toyota—selama ini berorientasi pada kualitas sehingga harganya lebih mahal.
Di India, lawan yang sudah menghadang adalah Maruti Alto (dijual Rs 229.000 atau Rp 46 juta), Hyundai Santro (sekelas Atoz), Toyota Etios, dan Nissan Micra (March). Di Indonesia, bisa jadi adalah Suzuki Karimun, Splash, Picanto, Hyundai i10, dan Chevrolet Spark.

Dengan dipamerkannya mobil ini di Jakarta dan dirakit di Thailand, peluang Brio untuk masuk ke Indonesia sangat besar. Apalagi, saat ini mobil termurah Honda yang dijual di Indonesia, Jazz, harga terbawahnya Rp 197 juta. Nah, kalau Honda ingin meningkatkan pangsa pasarnya di Indonesia, harus menambah lagi dengan produk, terutama dengan rentang harga berkisar Rp 135-Rp 150 juta! (Kompas)

Brio, Honda Termurah Siap Meluncur Awal 2011

Mobil termurah Honda yang sempat mengejutkan ketika dipajang di New Delhi Auto Show di awal 2010 dan akhirnya diberi nama Brio, diinformasikan akan diluncurkan pada awal tahun depan. Berita tersebut muncul di sejumlah media otomotif India pada akhir-akhir ini.

Tampaknya, setelah Toyota berencana memajukan peluncuran Etios pada akhir tahun ini atau paling lambat awal tahun depan, Honda tidak mau ketinggalan, terutama untuk memanfaatkan peluang pasar India yang terus tumbuh. Brio sendiri memang dirancang untuk pasar India dengan pasar terbesar adalah mobil mini.

Saat masih konsep, dengan nama Honda New Small, Brio juga ditampilkan Honda di Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) 2010, Juli lalu, dan Bangkok pada akhir Maret. Saat ditampilkan di Jakarta, tidak banyak informasi yang diperoleh. Interior tidak bisa dilihat karena seluruh kacanya dihitamkan. Kendati demikian, dari aspek desain dan penampilan, Honda ini sangat menarik dan atraktif, terutama untuk segmen muda.

Untuk harga, media otomotif India belum bisa memastikan. Hanya saja, diperkirakan yaitu Rs 3-4,5 lakh atau bila dikonversi ke rupiah saat ini, Rp 60-Rp 90 juta. Malah ada yang memperkirakan 5 lakh (Rp 100 juta) dan tetap dinilai sebagai Honda termurah di dunia. Sementara itu, Etios dikabarkan akan dijual Rs 405.300 atau Rp 82 juta.

Thailand
Brio berarti mobil kecil lucu. Selain di India, juga direncanakan diproduksi di Thailand dan China. Belum ada kepastian waktu peluncurannya. Namun digosipkan, Brio justru lebih dulu meluncur di Thailand, yaitu pada Maret 2011, sedangkan di India pada pertengahan 2011.

Mesin yang digunakan 1,2 liter, transmisi manual 5-percepatan atau otomatik (CVT). Dikabarkan pula ditawarkan mesin alternatif tiga silinder 900 cc. Mobil itu berdimensi: panjang 3.700 mm, lebar 1.680 mm, dan tinggi 1.550 mm, gagang pintu belakang dirancang seperti Chevrolet Spark (Beat), berada pada pilar belakang.

Kompetitor
Sebenarnya tak mudah bagi Brio bertempur di pasar India dengan karakteristik konsumen lebih dominan membeli mobil karena harganya murah. Sementara Honda—juga Toyota—selama ini berorientasi pada kualitas sehingga harganya lebih mahal.
Di India, lawan yang sudah menghadang adalah Maruti Alto (dijual Rs 229.000 atau Rp 46 juta), Hyundai Santro (sekelas Atoz), Toyota Etios, dan Nissan Micra (March). Di Indonesia, bisa jadi adalah Suzuki Karimun, Splash, Picanto, Hyundai i10, dan Chevrolet Spark.

Dengan dipamerkannya mobil ini di Jakarta dan dirakit di Thailand, peluang Brio untuk masuk ke Indonesia sangat besar. Apalagi, saat ini mobil termurah Honda yang dijual di Indonesia, Jazz, harga terbawahnya Rp 197 juta. Nah, kalau Honda ingin meningkatkan pangsa pasarnya di Indonesia, harus menambah lagi dengan produk, terutama dengan rentang harga berkisar Rp 135-Rp 150 juta! (Kompas)

GM Siapkan SUV Mini Pendamping Captiva

General Motors (GM) memperkuat penetrasi pasar dengan menambah rangkaian model. Kabar terbaru, produsen nomor satu Amerikat Serikat ini sedang menyiapkan SUV mini baru untuk disandingkan dengan Captiva.

Diinformasikan, model ini menggunakan platform sama dengan Aveo, berkapasitas 5-penumpang dan desainnya tetap hatchback namun dimensinya diperpanjang. Pengembangan dan produksi dilakukan GM Korea Selatan atau GM Dewoo Auto and Technology (DAT) dan akan diluncurkan pada 2012. Model ini akan menggunakan gerak dua roda belakang dan seluruh roda atau four wheel drive (4WD).

Juga ada informasi produk lain, GM akan menampilkan Cruze dengan dua kokpit, menggabungkan sentuhan tombol-tombol Vaouxhall Astra dan Insignia. Juga menggunakan layar peraga digital baru yang akan digunakan pada digunakan pada model-model Chevy di masa yang akan datang. Dijelaskan pula, model-model Chevy tidak akan berhadapan langsung dengan Opel.

“Tetap ada perbedaan,” demikian dikatakanDirektur Desainer GM DAT, Taewon Kim Kim kepada Autocar. Pasalnya. Opel tidak mau mau menekan Chevrolet. (Kompas)

GM Siapkan SUV Mini Pendamping Captiva

General Motors (GM) memperkuat penetrasi pasar dengan menambah rangkaian model. Kabar terbaru, produsen nomor satu Amerikat Serikat ini sedang menyiapkan SUV mini baru untuk disandingkan dengan Captiva.

Diinformasikan, model ini menggunakan platform sama dengan Aveo, berkapasitas 5-penumpang dan desainnya tetap hatchback namun dimensinya diperpanjang. Pengembangan dan produksi dilakukan GM Korea Selatan atau GM Dewoo Auto and Technology (DAT) dan akan diluncurkan pada 2012. Model ini akan menggunakan gerak dua roda belakang dan seluruh roda atau four wheel drive (4WD).

Juga ada informasi produk lain, GM akan menampilkan Cruze dengan dua kokpit, menggabungkan sentuhan tombol-tombol Vaouxhall Astra dan Insignia. Juga menggunakan layar peraga digital baru yang akan digunakan pada digunakan pada model-model Chevy di masa yang akan datang. Dijelaskan pula, model-model Chevy tidak akan berhadapan langsung dengan Opel.

“Tetap ada perbedaan,” demikian dikatakanDirektur Desainer GM DAT, Taewon Kim Kim kepada Autocar. Pasalnya. Opel tidak mau mau menekan Chevrolet. (Kompas)

When Kim Kardashian wished she looked like sis Kourtney

Socialite Kim Kardashian wishes she looked more like her older sister Kourtney.

The 30-year-old is proud of her figure but grew up wishing she was as petite as her older sister, reports contactmusic.com.

"Kourtney and I are around the same age but I developed quicker and was curvier than her. There was never any weird competition, but there was just me wishing I looked a bit more like Kourtney," she said.

Tags: Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Competition

Christina Ricci can't see herself in mirror

Hollywood actress Christina Ricci doesn't like to look at herself in a mirror because of the body issues she suffered as a younger actress.

The "Sleepy Hollow" star, who battled eating disorder anorexia after she was catapulted to fame, couldn't stand seeing herself in a mirror because she had such low self-esteem about her looks and figure, reports celebrifi.com.

"For years, I hated myself. I covered the mirrors in my house. I literally couldn't have a mirror in my room," said Ricci, who shot to fame when she was just 10 after starring in "Mermaids" alongside Cher, Winona Ryder and Bob Hoskins.

Even though she has got over her body issues, 30-year-old Ricci still doesn't like to see her reflection in a mirror.

"I still can't sit in a restaurant or someplace where I can catch my reflection. I get so paranoid," she said.

One role that helped her deal with her body hang-ups was her part in 2007 film "Black Snake Moan" - in which she starred opposite Samuel L. Jackson and had to appear for most of the movie in only her underwear.

"For that, I needed to lose any self-consciousness because I feel sometimes you can see that in a nude scene," she said.

Tags: Christina Ricci, Nude scene, Samuel L.Jackson, Mirror

Singer Charlotte Church does everything differently in new relationship

Singer Charlotte Church says she is "doing everything differently" in her new relationship with musician Jonathan Powell.

The singer, who split from Gavin Henson early this year, revealed she is happier than ever with her new musician boyfriend, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I love it. I've learned lessons and I am going into the relationship differently. I am doing everything differently," she said.

Tags: Charlotte Church, Singer, Musician, Jonathan Powell

Lindsay Lohan to spend New Year in Rehab

A California judge sent the 24-year-old troubled starlet back to rehab, telling her she was an addict and faced jail time if she relapsed again.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox ordered Lohan to remain at the Betty Ford Center until Jan. 3 and report back to court in late February.

"You are an addict, I hope you understand that," Fox told Lohan.

A prosecutor had advocated a six-month jail sentence for the "Mean Girls" star, but Fox opted for rehab after reviewing filings by probation and rehab officials and a letter written by Lohan. The actress cried after hearing the sentence.

The judge acknowledged that Lohan, 24, has been in-and-out of court and rehab since a pair of high-profile arrests in 2007.

He told the actress that he would not be manipulated by her, but was giving her a final chance to stay clean. "You're staying past the New Year's — there's a reason for that," Fox said.

Fox's sentence means Lohan will not be returning to a suburban Los Angeles women's jail for a fourth time. The judge had threatened to send Lohan to jail for 30 days for each drug test she skipped or failed.

He ordered her held for nearly a month during a hearing in September, but another judge overturned his ruling and Lohan has been free on bail and in inpatient rehab voluntarily since then.

Lohan is due back in court on February 25.

Tags: Los Angeles, Lindsay Lohan, Drug, Actress

Rumer Willis Gets Smart For Windows 7

Rumer Willis (in a James Icon tuxedo fit boyfriend blazer) attends the launch of the new Windows Phone 7 held at the Hotel de Rome in Berlin, Germany on Wednesday (October 20).

The 22-year-old actress helped promote the new HTC smart phone and operating system at the event.

Last week, Rumer was spotted holding hands with Glee’s newest star Chord Overstreet. Couple days later, she supported her dad, Bruce Willis, for the premiere of his new film Red.

Tags: Rumer Willis, Bruce Willis, HTC Smart Phone, Premiere

Kristen Stewart is comfortable stripping

Kristen Stewart had absolutely no feeling of discomfort while stripping. In fact she says she was surprised by how comfortable she felt while stripping for her latest movie role in "Welcome to the Rileys", in which she plays a teenage stripper.

"I think what surprised me most is probably the fact that I was so unaware of the fact that I was walking down the street with my robe opened and fishnets and beyond caring at all. I wasn`t scared.".

"I had known about this for a while before it got up and running. I’m really glad that it took a while to do so, because I think I was old enough to play the part - as opposed to not ready.

I think I would have shied away from too much, so it was shocking to find myself in situations like that, being completely fine with them," she said.

The 20-year-old revealed she visited a strip club for the first time to research her role, and even took pole-dancing classes - which she admits "hurt".

"I learned how to pole dance, although you never really see it. You do for a second; it’s like in silhouette. It really hurts and you don’t realise, of course, it’s really going to show," she said.

Tags: Kristen Stewart, Dance, Teenage

Kim Kardashian hates wearing wrong foundation color

Reality star Kim Kardashian has sincerely wished women never made beauty blunders by wearing the wrong foundation color. "I hate when women wear the wrong foundation color, it might be the worst thing on the planet when they wear their makeup too light," Usmagazine quoted Kardashian as telling the Toronto Sun.

Karadashian, who turns 30 on 21 October, 2010, helped launch Fusion Beauty Colorceuticals collection earlier this week in Toronto. Her beauty routine is Toner, cleanser and moisturizers by Perfect Skin, little makeup, foundation and blush, when not working.


And the one beauty must-have the reality starlet said was, "definitely blot paper or powder," She said it has inspired her to know that women refer to her website and Twitter account for beauty and fashion tips.

"I do it for fun and put up fun beauty tips and fashion, so it's really amazing that people read it and follow it", she added.

Tags: Kim Kardashian, Beauty, Twitter, Fashion

Miley Cyrus to Perform at the European Music Awards

MTV announced today that Miley Cyrus will make her first appearance ever at this year's MTV EMAs, which are scheduled to take place in Madrid on November 7. The "Who Owns My Heart" songbird is nominated for awards in the Best Pop and Best Female categories.

In a press release announcing the appearance, Cyrus enthused,

And no doubt the EMAs can't wait to find out what kind of stage show Cyrus will cook up for them.

The 2010 EMAs, hosted by Eva Longoria, will air live on MTV at 9 p.m. Central European Time on MTV, and will also stream live on www.mtvema.com. Will you be tuning in to see Miley's performance? Let us know in the comments section. And make sure to hit up our photo gallery of Miley's Cutest Looks to get your US RDA of the divine Ms. Cyrus.

Tags: Miley Cyrus, Awards, Heart

Nissan Segera Boyong Mobil Sport ke Tanah Air

Nissan merupakan salah satu pabrikan mobil asal Jepang, yang memiliki line up produk yang lengkap, mulai dari hatcback, SUV, MPV sampai kendaraan komersial.

Pabrikan tersebut juga memiliki produk sedan kencang, yang selalu oleh ditunggu para penggemar kecepatan. Sebut saja Skyline yang hingga saat ini masih menjadi idola para maniak di seluruh dunia. Meskipun kecil, namun pasar untuk mobil tersebut tetap ada.

Nah, untuk publik Indonesia bersiaplah, sebab PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) bakal segera memboyong sport car tersebut.

"Tahun depan, kita akan buat kejutan untuk para penggemar kecepatan di tanah air,"ucap Vice President Director National Sales & Promotion NMI Teddy Irawan, ketika ditemui okezone disela preview All New Nissan Elgrand, di Jakarta.

Dari perkataan Teddy, seakan membawa angin segar akan kehadiran produk sedan coupe kencang tersebutyang diidamkan oleh para pengermar kecepatan.

Segmen ini memang belum ditangani serius oleh para ATPM manapun yang memiliki produk mobil kencang, padahal para pecinta kecepatan di Tanah Air boleh dibilang cukup banyak.

"Indonesia merupakan pasar yang unik, para penggemar kecepatan rela mendatangkan mobil yang diinginkan berapa pun harganya," ujar Teddy. "Saya cukup kaget saat ada 370Z full aksesoris Veilside sedang melaju di Jakarta," lanjutnya.

Namun pria ramah ini tidak merinci lebih lanjut, perihal produk mobil kencang apa yang akan diboyong ke Tanah Air. "Kita tunggu saja, nanti malah tidak jadi kejutan," ucap Teddy.

Di Jepang sendiri Nissan memiliki produk sedang coupe kencang seperti 370Z, serta Nissan GTR yang tahun depan akan hadir dengan penampilan dan tenaga yang lebih beringas. (Okezone)

Nissan Segera Boyong Mobil Sport ke Tanah Air

Nissan merupakan salah satu pabrikan mobil asal Jepang, yang memiliki line up produk yang lengkap, mulai dari hatcback, SUV, MPV sampai kendaraan komersial.

Pabrikan tersebut juga memiliki produk sedan kencang, yang selalu oleh ditunggu para penggemar kecepatan. Sebut saja Skyline yang hingga saat ini masih menjadi idola para maniak di seluruh dunia. Meskipun kecil, namun pasar untuk mobil tersebut tetap ada.

Nah, untuk publik Indonesia bersiaplah, sebab PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) bakal segera memboyong sport car tersebut.

"Tahun depan, kita akan buat kejutan untuk para penggemar kecepatan di tanah air,"ucap Vice President Director National Sales & Promotion NMI Teddy Irawan, ketika ditemui okezone disela preview All New Nissan Elgrand, di Jakarta.

Dari perkataan Teddy, seakan membawa angin segar akan kehadiran produk sedan coupe kencang tersebutyang diidamkan oleh para pengermar kecepatan.

Segmen ini memang belum ditangani serius oleh para ATPM manapun yang memiliki produk mobil kencang, padahal para pecinta kecepatan di Tanah Air boleh dibilang cukup banyak.

"Indonesia merupakan pasar yang unik, para penggemar kecepatan rela mendatangkan mobil yang diinginkan berapa pun harganya," ujar Teddy. "Saya cukup kaget saat ada 370Z full aksesoris Veilside sedang melaju di Jakarta," lanjutnya.

Namun pria ramah ini tidak merinci lebih lanjut, perihal produk mobil kencang apa yang akan diboyong ke Tanah Air. "Kita tunggu saja, nanti malah tidak jadi kejutan," ucap Teddy.

Di Jepang sendiri Nissan memiliki produk sedang coupe kencang seperti 370Z, serta Nissan GTR yang tahun depan akan hadir dengan penampilan dan tenaga yang lebih beringas. (Okezone)

Ford Pasarkan Figo di Indonesia?

PT Ford Motor Indonesia atau FMI lebih memilih memasukkan Figo dibandingkan Ka untuk dipasarkan di Indonesia. Ihwal tersebut diungkapkan oleh Presiden Direktur FMI Will Angove seusai peluncuran Ford Focus terbaru di Jakarta, hari ini.

"Ford memiliki mobil kecil Figo di India. Rasanya mobil ini lebih tepat untuk dipasarkan di negara berkembang seperti India dan Indonesia, bukan Ka," ujar Will. "Figo sangat populer di India, bahkan kini telah diekspor ke Afrika Selatan. Saat ini kami tengah melakukan studi melihat kemungkinan mobil ini masuk ke pasar ASEAN," tambahnya.

Di India, Figo masuk segmen B, pasar mobil terbesar di negara itu, dengan pangsa 70 persen. Hatchback kecil ini mengusung mesin Duratec 1,2 liter. Jika dipasarkan di Indonesia, maka Figo akan menghadapi saingan dari Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, Chevrolet Spark, Nissan March, dan Suzuki Splash. Soal harga, mobil ini dijual 345.000 rupee atau Rp 70 juta di India.

Masalahnya, kalau Figo dimasukkan secara utuh atau completely built-up (CBU), maka ia akan kena bea masuk tinggi dan harganya tetap mahal sehingga kurang kompetitif. Sebaliknya, kalau CKD (dirakit di sini), FMI dalam setahun harus bisa menjual 10.000 unit. Mana yang akan dipilih? (Kompas)

Ford Pasarkan Figo di Indonesia?

PT Ford Motor Indonesia atau FMI lebih memilih memasukkan Figo dibandingkan Ka untuk dipasarkan di Indonesia. Ihwal tersebut diungkapkan oleh Presiden Direktur FMI Will Angove seusai peluncuran Ford Focus terbaru di Jakarta, hari ini.

"Ford memiliki mobil kecil Figo di India. Rasanya mobil ini lebih tepat untuk dipasarkan di negara berkembang seperti India dan Indonesia, bukan Ka," ujar Will. "Figo sangat populer di India, bahkan kini telah diekspor ke Afrika Selatan. Saat ini kami tengah melakukan studi melihat kemungkinan mobil ini masuk ke pasar ASEAN," tambahnya.

Di India, Figo masuk segmen B, pasar mobil terbesar di negara itu, dengan pangsa 70 persen. Hatchback kecil ini mengusung mesin Duratec 1,2 liter. Jika dipasarkan di Indonesia, maka Figo akan menghadapi saingan dari Kia Picanto, Hyundai i10, Chevrolet Spark, Nissan March, dan Suzuki Splash. Soal harga, mobil ini dijual 345.000 rupee atau Rp 70 juta di India.

Masalahnya, kalau Figo dimasukkan secara utuh atau completely built-up (CBU), maka ia akan kena bea masuk tinggi dan harganya tetap mahal sehingga kurang kompetitif. Sebaliknya, kalau CKD (dirakit di sini), FMI dalam setahun harus bisa menjual 10.000 unit. Mana yang akan dipilih? (Kompas)

Harga Nissan Juke di Bawah Rp 300 Juta

Salah satu model baru yang diandalkan Nissan untuk mendongkrak penjualannya di Indonesia adalah Juke. SUV atau crossover ini akan dibanderol di bawah Rp 300 juta. Rencananya, ia mulai dijual setelah Maret 2011.

"Crossover ini akan dirakit di pabrik kami di Cikampek," ujar Teddy Irawan, Wakil Presiden Direktur Penjualan dan Promosi Nasional PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) seusai acara perkenalan Nissan Elgrand di Jakarta, Rabu (20/10/2010). "Bentuknya yang unik menjadi daya tarik tersendiri," ujar Teddy.

Menurutnya, desain menjadi salah satu faktor yang membuat permintaan terhadap model ini tinggi di Jepang dan Eropa. "Ini justru kami khawatirkan. Jika permintaan di Jepang terus tinggi dan Eropa terus naik, bisa-bisa saatnya diproduksi di sini, suplai bahan bakunya sedikit," cerita Teddy. Akibatnya, proses produksi terhalang.

Saat ditanya mengenai target pasar yang disasar untuk Juke, Teddy menyatakan, crossover ini punya segmen sendiri. "Tak mungkin berada di pasar SUV kecil seperti Rush, juga tidak sampai kelas di atasnya," kata Teddy. Menurutnya, dengan perpaduan antara SUV dan hatchback, target Juke adalah anak muda atau mereka yang berjiwa muda," lanjutnya.

Di Jepang, Juke ditawarkan dengan pilihan mesin 1,6 liter dan 1,8 liter, sistem penggerak dua roda (2WD) atau empat roda (4WD). Rencananya, di Tanah Air, Juke akan mendapatkan sumber tenaga dari mesin 1,5 liter dengan penggerak 2WD.

Bersama March, Juke diharapkan akan mendongkrak total produksi Nissan di Indonesia menjadi 50.000 unit per tahun mulai 2011. "Saat ini produksi kami sekitar 38.000 unit per tahun dari total kapasitas maksimum pabrik 100.000 unit," beber Takayuki Kimura, Presiden Direktur NMI. Nissan berharap, kedua model dapat meningkatkan pangsa pasar mereka menjadi tujuh atau delapan persen tahun depan. (Kompas)

Harga Nissan Juke di Bawah Rp 300 Juta

Salah satu model baru yang diandalkan Nissan untuk mendongkrak penjualannya di Indonesia adalah Juke. SUV atau crossover ini akan dibanderol di bawah Rp 300 juta. Rencananya, ia mulai dijual setelah Maret 2011.

"Crossover ini akan dirakit di pabrik kami di Cikampek," ujar Teddy Irawan, Wakil Presiden Direktur Penjualan dan Promosi Nasional PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) seusai acara perkenalan Nissan Elgrand di Jakarta, Rabu (20/10/2010). "Bentuknya yang unik menjadi daya tarik tersendiri," ujar Teddy.

Menurutnya, desain menjadi salah satu faktor yang membuat permintaan terhadap model ini tinggi di Jepang dan Eropa. "Ini justru kami khawatirkan. Jika permintaan di Jepang terus tinggi dan Eropa terus naik, bisa-bisa saatnya diproduksi di sini, suplai bahan bakunya sedikit," cerita Teddy. Akibatnya, proses produksi terhalang.

Saat ditanya mengenai target pasar yang disasar untuk Juke, Teddy menyatakan, crossover ini punya segmen sendiri. "Tak mungkin berada di pasar SUV kecil seperti Rush, juga tidak sampai kelas di atasnya," kata Teddy. Menurutnya, dengan perpaduan antara SUV dan hatchback, target Juke adalah anak muda atau mereka yang berjiwa muda," lanjutnya.

Di Jepang, Juke ditawarkan dengan pilihan mesin 1,6 liter dan 1,8 liter, sistem penggerak dua roda (2WD) atau empat roda (4WD). Rencananya, di Tanah Air, Juke akan mendapatkan sumber tenaga dari mesin 1,5 liter dengan penggerak 2WD.

Bersama March, Juke diharapkan akan mendongkrak total produksi Nissan di Indonesia menjadi 50.000 unit per tahun mulai 2011. "Saat ini produksi kami sekitar 38.000 unit per tahun dari total kapasitas maksimum pabrik 100.000 unit," beber Takayuki Kimura, Presiden Direktur NMI. Nissan berharap, kedua model dapat meningkatkan pangsa pasar mereka menjadi tujuh atau delapan persen tahun depan. (Kompas)

Volvo Siapkan Pesaing VW Golf

Langkah Volvo di dunia otomotif sempat gonjang-ganjing karena badai krisis keuangan dunia pada 2008 dan 2009. Namun kini, produsen mobil asal Swedia tersebut berusaha bangkit kembali dan siap menantang produsen mobil Eropa yang mendominasi segmen dasar (entry level), yaitu Volkswagen (VW) dengan Golf.

Untuk ini, Volvo mempersiapkan model baru. Hal tersebut terungkap ketika CEO Volvo, Stefan Jacoby - seperti dilansir autonews - di London, mengatakan, "Produk ini merupakan pengembangan dari C30, kompetitor (VW) Golf".

Ditambahkan, Volvo akan menaikkan target pasar dengan model baru tersebut. "Fungsional dan berkarakter elegan ala Skandinavia," tukasnya singkatnya.

Pernyataan tersebut sekaligus mengoreksi ucapan Doug Speck, CEO Volvo Amerika Utara. Ia mengatakan, Volvo akan bersaing di kelas crossover kompak seperti BMW X1, sebagai penerus model Station Wagon yang tidak lagi dipasarkan hampir satu dekade di Amerika Serikat. (Kompas)

Volvo Siapkan Pesaing VW Golf

Langkah Volvo di dunia otomotif sempat gonjang-ganjing karena badai krisis keuangan dunia pada 2008 dan 2009. Namun kini, produsen mobil asal Swedia tersebut berusaha bangkit kembali dan siap menantang produsen mobil Eropa yang mendominasi segmen dasar (entry level), yaitu Volkswagen (VW) dengan Golf.

Untuk ini, Volvo mempersiapkan model baru. Hal tersebut terungkap ketika CEO Volvo, Stefan Jacoby - seperti dilansir autonews - di London, mengatakan, "Produk ini merupakan pengembangan dari C30, kompetitor (VW) Golf".

Ditambahkan, Volvo akan menaikkan target pasar dengan model baru tersebut. "Fungsional dan berkarakter elegan ala Skandinavia," tukasnya singkatnya.

Pernyataan tersebut sekaligus mengoreksi ucapan Doug Speck, CEO Volvo Amerika Utara. Ia mengatakan, Volvo akan bersaing di kelas crossover kompak seperti BMW X1, sebagai penerus model Station Wagon yang tidak lagi dipasarkan hampir satu dekade di Amerika Serikat. (Kompas)

Cheryl Cole gets her wax statue at Madame Tussauds

Singer Cheryl Cole is the latest star to be honoured with her own wax replica figure by famous museum Madame Tussauds.

The singer unveiled her wax statue worth $237,660 Wednesday here.

"I can't explain how strange it is! It will take a little while to take in," femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.

The waxwork reflects Cheryl's glamourous look and is styled in a specially-created scarlet floor-length Jean-Paul Gaultier dress with heels. The model also has the 27-year-old pop star's trademark flowing locks and can be seen posing with hands on hips.

The wax figure has been placed in the A-list party area which includes doubles of Dame Helen Mirren, Robert Pattinson and Russell Brand.

"As the reaction of the public here today confirms, Cheryl is one of Britain's hottest celebrities and we're delighted to welcome her to Madame Tussauds London," said Liz Edwards, public relations manager at Madame Tussauds.

"We've been inundated with requests to feature her figure in the attraction and we expect it to quickly become one of the most popular here. Like the real Ms Cole, the figure is a knock out and will fit in perfectly with the glamorous line-up of stars in our A-List party area," she said.

Tags: Cheryl Cole, Museum Madame Tussauds, Waxwork, Glamourous

Matthew Leone Died on Operating Table

Madina Lake rocker Matthew Leone died several times on the operating table as surgeons battled to save him following a savage beating.

The bassist was attacked in his native Chicago, Illinois in July (10) after he intervened in a domestic dispute between two strangers.

Now he's revealed he was so badly injured, he "flatlined" several timesduring surgery to his fractured skull - and experienced "peace and an energy" as his life slipped away.

Leone is suffering vertigo and partial facial paralysis as he recuperates from the incident, but he's aiming to be back on stage with his Madina Lake band mates early next year (11)

Leone tells Kerrang! magazine, "I was 15 minutes away from (dying), andthen the surgeons sawed my dome (head) open because I had extreme internal brain haemorrhaging... I also had a few flatlines on the operating table, resulting in some metaphysical experiences that were wildly interesting to see and feel. "I didn't see the pearly white gates with my mom and my bunnies waiting for me, but I did manage to see, feel and connect to a peace and an energy that I never knew existed - that affected me profoundly". Leone is suffering vertigo and partial facial paralysis as he recuperates from the incident, but he's aiming to be back on stage with his Madina Lake band mates early next year (11). He adds, "I have some intense rehabilitation ahead of me and I may have some more surgery, but my goal is to be back onstage by February and in the U.K. by March, when we release the new album World War Iii.

I can't wait to tour again!"

Tags: Matthew Leone, Madina Lake, Magazine

Jean Claude Van Damme suffers minor heart attack

Hollywood action man Jean Claude Van Damme is said to have suffered a minor heart attack on the set of his new film 'Weapon'. According to website Twitchfilm.net, the 50-year-old martial arts star collapsed on the set of the film in New Orleans and was taken to hospital.

Production on the movie was halted to allow Van Damme time to recover at home in Belgium with his wife, Gladys Portugues. The movie star, dubbed the 'Muscles From Brussels', was likely to make a full recovery, according to a source.

"I'm hearing that production of the film hasn't actually 'halted', it's just worked around Van Damme's close ups. The film is as good as done. I'm also told that Van Damme, 50, had been feeling tight pains in his chest and took himself to hospital to look into it so not as big a drama as (the) headlines may make out." News.com.au quoted Moviehole's Clint Morris as saying.

Tags: Jean Claude Van Damme, Heart Attack, Hospital

Julianne Moore talks of kissing women

Julianne Moore, in a black swimsuit, is the cover girl of the November issue of Allure.

In the interview she talks about aging, plastic surgery and kissing women.

(Remember the hot make out scene between her Amanda Seyfried, in Atom Egoyan's new psychological thriller 'Chloe’?

Seyfried recalls shooting nude scenes with Moore as something she'll never forget. She also said her dad is not allowed to see the steamy scene.)

On kissing men vs. women, Moore says, "I don't really think it's different kissing a woman vs. a man. I don't think it really is.

The difference is kissing someone you know versus someone you don't."

Tags: Julianne Moore, Swimsuit, Kissing, Amanda Seyfried, Atom Egoyan

Nelson Mandela inspires Naomi Campbell

Super model Naomi Campbell has revealed that she looks up to former South African president Nelson Mandela for inspiration when times get tough for her.

The British beauty has formed a close bond with Mandela since their meeting in early 1990s and he fondly refers to her as his "honorary granddaughter".

She says his fight for freedom during South Africa's apartheid gives her the strength to overcome her troubles, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"I have to pinch myself sometimes because who in the world doesn't want to know Nelson Mandela? But I've been extremely blessed to have been in his presence many times...He's someone who I often think about when things get tough and life isn't full of roses. Nothing can be as hard as what he went through," she said.

"Now, I don't have his constitution for forgiving. I hope one day to acquire that. But I don't hold grudges either. When things happen, I just kind of want to move away from them for a while and hope that things will come back in a more positive light," she said.

Tags: Naomi Campbell, Nelson Mandela, President

New Ford Focus Dirilis 21 Oktober

Setelah sukses selama hampir lima tahun sejak pertama kali diperkenalkan pada 2005, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI), Kamis 21 Oktober 2010 bakal menghadirkan generasi terbaru Ford Focus.

New Ford Focus menghadirkan inovasi baik dari segi eksterior maupun interior. Mobil yang menjadi jagoan di ajang reli dunia (Word Rally Championship) ini kembali dengan menawarkan sesuatu yang berbeda.

FMI terhitung terakhir kali mempersembahkan generasi terbaru Focus pada pertengahan 2009. Kala itu Focus ditawarkan dengan tiga model yaitu New Ford Focus Comfort, New Ford Focus Ghia, dan New Ford Focus Sport.

Untuk Focus TDCi sudah menggunakan mesin 2.0 liter DuraTorq turbodiesel dengan powershift bisa memakai bahan bakar 1 liter per 17,2 km. Mobil ni juga mampu meluncur dari 0 hingga 100 km per jam dalam 9,6 detik.

Dengan hadrinya kembali generasi terbaru Focus, FMI berharap akan makin memperkuat pangsa pasar Ford di Indonesia. (Okezone)

New Ford Focus Dirilis 21 Oktober

Setelah sukses selama hampir lima tahun sejak pertama kali diperkenalkan pada 2005, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI), Kamis 21 Oktober 2010 bakal menghadirkan generasi terbaru Ford Focus.

New Ford Focus menghadirkan inovasi baik dari segi eksterior maupun interior. Mobil yang menjadi jagoan di ajang reli dunia (Word Rally Championship) ini kembali dengan menawarkan sesuatu yang berbeda.

FMI terhitung terakhir kali mempersembahkan generasi terbaru Focus pada pertengahan 2009. Kala itu Focus ditawarkan dengan tiga model yaitu New Ford Focus Comfort, New Ford Focus Ghia, dan New Ford Focus Sport.

Untuk Focus TDCi sudah menggunakan mesin 2.0 liter DuraTorq turbodiesel dengan powershift bisa memakai bahan bakar 1 liter per 17,2 km. Mobil ni juga mampu meluncur dari 0 hingga 100 km per jam dalam 9,6 detik.

Dengan hadrinya kembali generasi terbaru Focus, FMI berharap akan makin memperkuat pangsa pasar Ford di Indonesia. (Okezone)

Genjot Smartphone, HP Pamer Palm Pre 2

Hewlett Packard (HP) untuk pertama kalinya pamer smartphone barunya sejak membeli Palm awal tahun ini. Palm Pre 2 yang diumumkan, Selasa (19/10/2010), akan menggunakan sistem operasi webOS 2.0, versi terbaru platform smartphone bikinan Palm yang juga diumumkan hari ini.

"Kami telah membuat banyak sekali peningkatan sejak platform ini diluncurkan, dan sekarang kami mengambil langkah jauh ke depan dengan fitur-fitur baru yang lebih hebat agar banyak hal dapat dilakukan dengan perangkat webOS Anda," kata Jon Rubinstein, General Manager Palm, yang kini menjadi unit bisnis HP, dalam pernyataannya.

Palm Pre 2 merupakan smartphone pertama yang akan keluar ke pasar menggunakan webOS 2,0. Perancis akan menjadi negara pertama yang disambangi perangkat berlayar sentuh tersebut mulai Jumat (22/10/2010), kemudian menyusul di AS dan Kanada beberapa bulan ke depan.

Perangkat ini telah dilengkapi prosesor 1 GHz, kamera 5 megapixel, lapisan kaca antigores di layarnya, dan kombinasi antara navigasi layar sentuh dan keypad QWERTY. Palm Pre tersedia dalam versi CDMA maupun GSM/UMTS.

Palm Pre 2 merupakan smartphone pertama HP untuk masuk kembali ke pasar yang tengah melonjak ini. Palm pertama kali merilis perangkat dengan webOS pada 2009, namun gagal bersaing dana menurut data Gartner hanya merebut 1,2 persen pangsa pasar smartphone tahun lalu.
Belakangan HP mengakusisi Palm untuk memperkuat portofolio mobile devices. Dengan bertambahnya Palm Pre 2, kini HP telah memiliki tiga portofolio smartphone karena sebelumnya Palm sudah merilis Palm Pre dan Palm Pixi. Rencananya, HP juga akan menggunakan webOS sebagai platform tablet komputernya mulai tahun depan.

Spesifikasi Palm Pre 2:

Prosesor: 1 GHz
Sistem operasi: webOS 2.0
Memori: internal 16GB
Kamera: 5 MP dengan LED flash, geotagging, dan rekam video
Koneksi: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi tethering, USB 2.0
Layar: HVGA 3,1 inci multitouch dengan warna 24-bit, resolusi 320x480
Email: Microsoft Exchange dengan Microsoft
Direct Push Technology, POP3/IMAP (Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL, Hotmail)
GPS
Sensor: Accelerometer, ambient light, dan proximity
Baterai: 5 jam waktu bicara dan 350 jam standby
Headphone: jack 3.5 mm stereo
Model: Slide dengan keyboard QWERTY
Ukuran: 59,6 x100,7 mm x 16,9 mm
Berat: 145 gram
Warna: Hitam
(Kompas)

Genjot Smartphone, HP Pamer Palm Pre 2

Hewlett Packard (HP) untuk pertama kalinya pamer smartphone barunya sejak membeli Palm awal tahun ini. Palm Pre 2 yang diumumkan, Selasa (19/10/2010), akan menggunakan sistem operasi webOS 2.0, versi terbaru platform smartphone bikinan Palm yang juga diumumkan hari ini.

"Kami telah membuat banyak sekali peningkatan sejak platform ini diluncurkan, dan sekarang kami mengambil langkah jauh ke depan dengan fitur-fitur baru yang lebih hebat agar banyak hal dapat dilakukan dengan perangkat webOS Anda," kata Jon Rubinstein, General Manager Palm, yang kini menjadi unit bisnis HP, dalam pernyataannya.

Palm Pre 2 merupakan smartphone pertama yang akan keluar ke pasar menggunakan webOS 2,0. Perancis akan menjadi negara pertama yang disambangi perangkat berlayar sentuh tersebut mulai Jumat (22/10/2010), kemudian menyusul di AS dan Kanada beberapa bulan ke depan.

Perangkat ini telah dilengkapi prosesor 1 GHz, kamera 5 megapixel, lapisan kaca antigores di layarnya, dan kombinasi antara navigasi layar sentuh dan keypad QWERTY. Palm Pre tersedia dalam versi CDMA maupun GSM/UMTS.

Palm Pre 2 merupakan smartphone pertama HP untuk masuk kembali ke pasar yang tengah melonjak ini. Palm pertama kali merilis perangkat dengan webOS pada 2009, namun gagal bersaing dana menurut data Gartner hanya merebut 1,2 persen pangsa pasar smartphone tahun lalu.
Belakangan HP mengakusisi Palm untuk memperkuat portofolio mobile devices. Dengan bertambahnya Palm Pre 2, kini HP telah memiliki tiga portofolio smartphone karena sebelumnya Palm sudah merilis Palm Pre dan Palm Pixi. Rencananya, HP juga akan menggunakan webOS sebagai platform tablet komputernya mulai tahun depan.

Spesifikasi Palm Pre 2:

Prosesor: 1 GHz
Sistem operasi: webOS 2.0
Memori: internal 16GB
Kamera: 5 MP dengan LED flash, geotagging, dan rekam video
Koneksi: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi tethering, USB 2.0
Layar: HVGA 3,1 inci multitouch dengan warna 24-bit, resolusi 320x480
Email: Microsoft Exchange dengan Microsoft
Direct Push Technology, POP3/IMAP (Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL, Hotmail)
GPS
Sensor: Accelerometer, ambient light, dan proximity
Baterai: 5 jam waktu bicara dan 350 jam standby
Headphone: jack 3.5 mm stereo
Model: Slide dengan keyboard QWERTY
Ukuran: 59,6 x100,7 mm x 16,9 mm
Berat: 145 gram
Warna: Hitam
(Kompas)

Rooney Mara's Piercing Tattoo Transformation

Rooney Mara has reportedly dyed her hair jet black and had her nipples pierced to fully transform herself into The Girl With The Drsgon Tsttoo.

Rooney was cast as tortured computer hacker Lisbeth Salander in the Hollywood adaptation of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy movie, a role previously played by Noomi Rapace in the original Swedish film.

A picture of Mara with a pierced lip leaked online earlier this month (Oct10), prompting speculation the actress was undergoing an image transformation to physically resemble Salander, who is described as looking anorexic in the book.

has made Mara bleach her eyebrows, dye her light brown hair dark, and even pierce her nipples for a topless scene

And now sources tell the New York Post director David Fincher has made Mara bleach her eyebrows, dye her light brown hair dark, and even pierce her nipples for a topless scene.

A spokesperson for the film has refused to confirm or deny the claims, but the rep insists, "She's going to look like the character as describedin the novels".

Tags: Rooney Mara, Anorexic, David Fincher, Novel, Movie

At 52, Sharon Stone dons a bikini

Sharon Stone has stripped down to a tiny bikini for a low-budget comedy flick 'Five Bucks A Day'.

The film, which has been directed by 'Calendar Girls' and 'Made In Dagenham' British filmmaker, had such a low budget that the props department couldn't afford to loan Stone a handbag, reports the Daily Mail.

The star, 52, posed in a tiny tiger print bikini in 'Five Bucks A Day' - complete with a packet of cigarettes down the front of her bottoms.

'Five Bucks A Day' also stars Christopher Walken, Alessandro Nivola, Amanda Peet and former Superman star Dean Cain.

Although made in 2008, it only got a limited release last year, but is now out on DVD.

Tags: Sharon Stone, Film, Cigarettes, Bikini, Christopher Walken, Alessandro Nivola, Amanda Peet, Dean Cain

Angelina Jolie Gets Permission To Shoot In Bosnia

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is out of trouble now. The actress' directorial debut 'Romeo and Juliette', parts of which were supposed to be shot at Bosnia, was been stalled for non-completion of legal documents.

However, the latest reports suggest that work on the film can begin as Angelina Jolie has received the much-needed permit and will now be able to film in Bosnia.

“Romeo and Juliette” tells the story of a Bosnian Muslim woman in love with a Serb with the Bosnian War as the backdrop of the movie. As the story progresses, the woman is shown being raped by her lover. The trouble for the Angelina Jolie starrer began when Bakira Hasecic, a rape victim during the War and the President of the Women Victims of War Association situated in Sarajevo lodged a complaint with the ministry of Bosnia speaking against the content of the film. It was Angelina Jolie herself, who took the responsibility of clearing all doubts and erasing the offense that anyone may have felt after watching her film.

A representative from the sets of “Romeo and Juliette” says that not only the rape but also the love story between the Bosnian and the Serb will be shown in the film, in fact it is the love that they share that ultimately leads to the condemnation that the man inflicts upon the woman. According to the latest reports, the ministry of Bosnia seems to have understood the storyline and have agreed to issue a working permit to Angelina Jolie. The filming will begin in late November.

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Natalie Portman left red-faced at awards ceremony

Hollywood actress Natalie Portman was left red-faced at the Environmental Media Awards after organisers aired a clip of her singing about recycling when she was just 11 years old.

The actress was presenting a prize at the ceremony in Burbank, California, Saturday when footage of her as a youngster, dancing and singing about the benefits of recycling, began to roll, reports eonline.com

Portman laughed off the embarrassing gag and went on to hand the EMA Corporate Responsibility Award to Jeff Skoll, producer of "The Cove" and environmental movie "The Crazies".

Veteran Hollywood star Jane Fonda also showed up to honour her ex-husband Ted Turner for his foundation's work in stopping female genital mutilation.

The ceremony, which pays tribute to TV and films with a positive environmental message, also saw James Cameron's "Avatar" win the top movie prize.

Hit sitcom "30 Rock" and TV drama "Bones" were both honoured for episodes which tackled conservation themes, while HBO documentary "Gasland", about natural gas drilling in the US, was also celebrated.

Tags: Natalie Portman, Media, TV Drama, Avatar, Awards Ceremony, Embrassing

Kim Kardashian feels 'too old to pose in the nude'

Kim Kardashian, who will turn 30 on Thursday, feels she is getting 'too old to pose in the nude again.'

Recently, Kardashian stripped for the November issue of W.

"I''m really honored they chose me for the art issue," UsMagazine.com quoted her as saying at Saturday''s 10th Anniversary party (which doubled as her second birthday bash) for TAO New York.

"It turned out beautifully, and I love it,” she added.

That spread, she said, may have been her nude swan song.

"I don''t know [if I''ll pose nude again]."

"I''m too old for that now...I wanted to get it all out of my system before I turned 30," she added.

Tags: Kim Kardashian, Anniversay, Birthday, Beautiful, Love, Nude

Rapper T.I. jailed for 11 months after violating probation with drug arrest

New York, Oct 16 : Rapper T.I. has been sent back to jail for 11 months for violating probation with drug arrest.

T.I., whose real name is Clifford Harris, Jr., previously served behind bars for 10 months on federal weapons charges, reports the New York Daily News.

A federal judge revoked the rap superstar's probation in reaction to his arrest last month in Los Angeles on suspicion of drug possession, a spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office said.

Before the judge's ruling, the Grammy winner had pleaded for mercy, telling the court that he needs help for drug addiction.

The rapper and record producer documented his drug addictions and legal problems on the MTV reality series, "T.I.'s Road to Redemption."

Tags: Rapper T.I, Drug, Revoked, MTV reality series

Russell Brand and Katy perry to make sex tape

Russell Brand joked that he and pop-star finacee Katie Perry would definitely make a sex tape together.

Brand, 35, answered in good humour when asked if he and pop-star finacee, 25 might ever work in a movie together. "We''ll do a sex tape! Give them what they want!" People magazine quoted Brand as saying.

"It takes up enough of my time to be in love with her. Negotiating in films is very, very hard. Imagine trying to direct someone you really love - it would be a [expletive] nightmare," Brand said.

"I've found someone who is singularly important to me, so it means compromise, growing up and all the things they tell you in school," he said.

"Love between two people is the most spectacular yet ordinary thing in the world," Brand added.

Tags: Russell Brand, Katy Perry, Sex tape, Magazine, Nightmare, Humour, Finacee, Love

Katy Perry Will Become Mrs. Brand on 23 October

Pop star Katy Perry and comedian Russell Brand will wed in a Hindu ceremony at a luxury hotel in Jaipur, India next weekend (23Oct10), according to the latest U.S. report.

They will return to the country where they became engaged on New Year's Eve in 2009 to exchange vows in front of 85 family and friends at the Taj Rambagh Palace resort on 23 October (10).

Perry's pal Rihanna let slip earlier this year (10) the loved-up pair would marry in India, but the comments were swiftly dismissed by the I Kissed A Girl hitmaker.

However, the New York Post's gossip column Page Six has backed up Rihanna's claims and allege the wedding party will be treated to a tiger safari at the Aman-i-Khas, near the Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, for a three-day adventure before the nuptials take place.

Brand recently admitted the wedding would be taking place "soon", although he refused to name an exact date.

Tags: Katy Perry, Rihanna

Kim Kardashian's big family doubt

Kim Kardashian is having second thoughts about having a "big family".

The 29-year-old single socialite has always dreamed of having several children but us having second thoughts after seeing how tough her sister Kourtney finds bringing up her 10-month-old son Mason.

She explained: "I've always wanted a big family. But seeing how much hard work brining up Mason is for Kourt has given me a reality check. I don't think I'll be rushing into that just yet!"

I've always wanted a big family. But seeing how much hard work brining up Mason is for Kourt has given me a reality check. I don't think I'll be rushing into that just yet!

The brunette beauty also admitted she thinks Kourtney's partner Scott Disick has "really matured" since he sought help after he was seen smashing a up a bathroom mirror in a drunken rage while filming reality TV show 'Kourtney and Khloe take Miami'.

Kim added: "I think I'm the most tolerant of Scott in our family. Kourtney and Scott have been through some rough patches but Scott has really matured.

"Hopefully he's got proper help now, so it won't happen again."

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