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Justin Bieber Reveals Man Crush: Which Superhero Would the Singer Fly Away With?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

For the last couple weeks, Justin Bieber has been stalking Seth Rogen on social media, but as far as we can tell, it’s been strictly platonic. The Biebs really, really wants Rogen to participate in his Comedy Central Roast set to air later this month, but when it comes to swimming in the dude pond, Justin prefers his man-partners a bit more chiseled. Bieber covers the latest issue of Men’s Health, and inside the mag, he opens up about which male celeb he would crush on…if, ya know, Justin ever crushed on a dude, which he totally wouldn’t, bro! “Ben Affleck,” in keeping with the honest, self-deprecating persona he’s been trying our recently. “I think his vibe is cool.” Justin elaborated in a way that made us realize he’s basically 12 and might break down crying at his roast: “I wish I had the Batman thing where people didn’t know I was Bruce Wayne,” said Bieber. “Like I had a costume or something.” Justin, a word of advice: Between now and when this Comedy Central thing films, you’re gonna wanna be very, very careful about what you say in public. A bunch of people who mock for a living are taking notes on your every word. Also, you’re 21, now. We suggest you get good and loaded before it all goes down. Things Celebrities Have Said About Justin Bieber Justin Bieber is a f-cking moron… I feel bad for him. Every single person who works with him should f-cking be embarrassed. Patrick Carney Permalink: Such an A-Hole! Added: May 10, 2014 1. Such an A-Hole! View Quote Justin Bieber is a f-cking moron… I feel bad for him. Every single person who works with him should f-cking be embarrassed. In a preemptive strike, I plan to tell my daughter that Justin Bieber tortures puppies. Anthony Bourdain Permalink: He tortures puppies! Added: April 18, 2014 2. What a Moron! View Quote In a preemptive strike, I plan to tell my daughter that Justin Bieber tortures puppies. We’re all human and we all have great amounts of pressure on us. When someone’s hurting, be there. We could all use a little more compassion. Ariana Grande Permalink: To err is human. Added: April 18, 2014 3. To err is human. View Quote We’re all human and we all have great amounts of pressure on us. When someone’s hurting, be there. We could all use a little more… At 19 years old, I wish I was as successful as he was. He’s 19 years old, guys. Think back to when you were 19. Rob Ford Permalink: Whatever, he’s 19. Added: April 18, 2014 4. Whatever, he’s 19. View Quote At 19 years old, I wish I was as successful as he was. He’s 19 years old, guys. Think back to when you were 19. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. The media has a way of pouring things on people. The job is to learn from the stupid mistakes that you make. Kevin Hart Permalink: Blame the media. Added: April 18, 2014 5. Blame the media. View Quote The media has a way of pouring things on people. The job is to learn from the stupid mistakes that you make. Justin Bieber is a piece of sh-t. He’s obnoxious, ungrateful and insincere. Seth Rogen Permalink: He’s a piece of $hit! Added: April 18, 2014 6. He’s a piece of $hit! View Quote Justin Bieber is a piece of sh-t. He’s obnoxious, ungrateful and insincere. Drake Bell: Drake Bell: When is someone going to tell this idiot he can’t draw. His art is almost as bad as his music. Talentless artless. Permalink: What an idiot! Added: April 18, 2014 7. What an idiot! View Quote Drake Bell: Drake Bell: When is someone going to tell this idiot he can’t draw. His art is almost as bad as his music. Talentless artless. Every teenager deserves to make a mistake and act out and learn from them. Kelly Osbourne Permalink: Live and learn. Added: April 18, 2014 8. Live and learn. View Quote Every teenager deserves to make a mistake and act out and learn from them. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. Your dad is your party animal – that’s going to sum it up pretty quick. There’s an equation for some sort of explosion. Joe Jonas Permalink: Blame it on pops. Added: April 18, 2014 9. Blame it on pops. View Quote Your dad is your party animal – that’s going to sum it up pretty quick. There’s an equation for some sort of explosion. If I had had these opportunities when I was younger, I would have been Justin Bieber. Andrew Garfield Permalink: Hey, could have been me… Added: April 18, 2014 10. Hey, could have been me… View Quote If I had had these opportunities when I was younger, I would have been Justin Bieber. Look at Bieber or whoever. You’re like, ‘What the f**k, man? What are you doing? Why?’ There’s no one telling those people no, and it’s a shame. Jon Hamm Permalink: Look at Bieber or whoever. You’re like, ‘What the f**k, man? What are you doing? Why?’… Added: April 20, 2014 11. What the eff, man?!? View Quote Look at Bieber or whoever. You’re like, ‘What the f**k, man? What are you doing? Why?’ There’s no one telling those people no, and it’s a… The End. Up Next: ” Things Celebrities Have Said About Justin Bieber .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…

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Amber Rose and Chrissy Teigen Under Consideration for Fashion Police

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This may be the definition of irony: According to a new report, E! is considering two women to come on board the Fashion Police… neither of whom is known for wearing very much clothing. Following Kelly Osbourne’s resignation from the program last Friday, the network is in the midst of considering a wide range of stars to take her position on the snark-heavy panel. The first name floated about belonged to Khloe Kardashian . And now and insider tells Us Weekly that both Chrissy Teigen and Amber Rose have been discussed by producers. Teigen is certainly outspoken on social media and she has an impressive modeling resume to back her up. Rose isn’t exactly known to hold back her opinions, either, especially when it comes to the Kardashians. Meanwhile, another source says Naya Rivera may also come on board. “Naya is talking to E! about being on Fashion Police,” the tabloid writes of the pregnant actress. “They are really intrigued, especially since she was so controversial during her View appearances and got so much press.” The combination of Joan Rivers’ death, combined with Giuliana Rancic’s controversial comments over Zendaya, caused Osbourne to quit the show late last week. Sources say those behind Fashion Police will likely rotate guest hosts for awhile and are in no rush to make a final decision, but here is what they should do: Cancel a show that is based entirely on the subjective criticism of others. 2015 Oscars Fashion: Who Looked Best? 1. Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo at the Oscars View Photo And the Academy Award for Best Looking Couple goes to… Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo! 2. Jennifer Aniston at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Has Jennifer Aniston ever looked back on a red carpet? She stuns here at the 2015 Academy Awards. 3. Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Jennifer Lopez showed off just enough cleavage at the 2015 Academy Awards. Not too much, we think. Just the right amount. 4. Scarlett Johansson at the 2015 Oscars View Photo This just in: Scarlett Johansson is beautiful! She reminded us of this at the 2015 Academy Awards. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Rita Ora at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Rita Ora was not nominated for an Academy Award. But she still showed up for the event. 6. Josh Hutcherson at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Josh Hutcherson is a very good looking young man. Here he is at the 2015 Academy Awards. 7. Emma Stone at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Who out there doesn’t adore Emma Stone? The actress poses here on the red carpet of the 2015 Oscars. 8. Lady Gaga at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Before Lady Gaga performed at the 2015 Academy Awards, she wore this on the red carpet of the annual event. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Keira Knightley at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Looking gorgeous, Keira Knightley! The nominee poses here on the red carpet of the 2015 Academy Awards. 10. Viola Davis at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Viola Davis is amazing on How to Get Away with Murder. And she looks amazing here at the 2015 Academy Awards. 11. Naomi Watts at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Naomi Watts isn’t just a great actress. She also looks great one every red carpet! 12. Kelly Ripa at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Kelly Ripa stayed up late for the 2015 Academy Awards. And she looked gorgeous while doing it, don’t you think? Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Lupita Nyong’o at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Lupita Nyong’o stals every red carpet event she attends. Case in point: the 2015 Academy Awards. 14. Kerry Washington at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Kerry Washington stars on Scandal. Here, however, she stars on the red carpet of the 2015 Academy Awards. 15. Julianne Moore at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Julianne Moore won Best Actress at the 2015 Oscars. First, though, she posed for a lot of photographers. 16. Jessica Chastain at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Jessica Chastain shows some leg in this photo from the 2015 Academy Awards. We adore the talented actress. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 17. Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Was this a fashion hit or miss? Grade Gwyneth Paltrow’s look at the 2015 Academy Awards. 18. Eddie Redmayne at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Eddie Redmayne took home the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2015. Are you down with his red carpet look? 19. Cate Blanchett at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Cate Blanchett is an amazing actress. And she looked amazing at the 2015 Academy Awards. 20. Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter View Photo Benedict Cumberbatch attended the 2015 Oscars with his new wife, Sophie Hunter. Don’t they look beautiful! Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 21. Reese Witherspoon at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Reese Witherspoon showed up for the 2015 Academy Awards in this black and white dress. We think she looks gorgeous. 22. John Travolta at the 2015 Oscars View Photo John Travolta smiles for photographers at the 2015 Academy Awards. What do you think of his tuxedo? 23. Jenna Dewan Tatum and Channing Tatum View Photo Jenna Dewan Tatum and Channing Tatum are very good looking people. They pose here at the 2015 Oscars. 24. Bradley Cooper at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Bradley Cooper is rather attractive. He smolders here on the red carpet of the 2015 Academy Awards. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 25. Rosamund Pike at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Rosamund Pike is ravishing red. She didn’t win an Academy Award in 2015, but she did look gorgeous at the event. 26. Chrissy Teigen at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Chrissy Teigen is not shy. She shows off some cleavage and some leg at the 2015 Academy Awards. 27. Lauren Hashian and Dwayne Johnson at the Oscars View Photo Dwayne Johnson poses here with Lauren Hashian at the 2015 Academy Awards. The couple looks rather happy together, huh? 28. Margot Robbie at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Looking HAWT, Margot Robbie! The actress poses for pictures here at the 2015 Academy Awards. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 29. Dakota Johnson at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Was Dakota Johnson a fashion winner or loser at the 2015 Oscars? You tell us! 30. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw at the Oscars View Photo Faith Hill has short hair and Tim McGraw does not have facial hair in this photo. What’s going on?!? 31. Michael Keaton at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Michael Keaton did not win an Academy Award in 2015. But he still looked very good on the red carpet. 32. Jennifer Hudson at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Jennifer Hudson sang at the 2015 Academy Awards. She also looked gorgeous on the red carpet beforehand. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 33. Zendaya Coleman at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Looking pretty, Zendaya Coleman! The actress poses here at the 87th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. 34. Giuliana Rancic at the 2015 Oscars View Photo Giuliana Rancic strikes a pose here at the 2015 Academy Awards. What do you think of her dress? The End. Up Next: ” 2015 Oscars Fashion: Who Looked Best? .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…

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Kim Kardashian Blonde Hair Memes: Keeping Up With House Slytherin!

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In case you somehow haven’t heard, Kim Kardashian dyed her hair blonde  this week, and the Internet exploded in response. We may never know for sure why Kim went blonde , but we can be pretty sure the response has been a bit more negative than she expected. Kim has been the butt (pun intended) of even more jokes than usual lately and naturally, the social media geniuses of America have chosen to get their mock on using their favorite form of online humor – the meme: Kim Kardashian Hair Memes: The Best of the Blonde Jokes! 1. Kim Kardashian as Draco Malfoy View Photo The Kim-Draco Malfoy resemblance is uncanny. Does this make Amber Rose her Harry Potter? 2. Kim Kardashian and the Mean Girls View Photo Kim joined the blonde party a little too late in life. They’re all gonna laugh at you! 3. Kim Kardashian: Wannabe Beyonce? View Photo Is Kim going Single White Female on Bey? We’re sure Kanye wouldn’t mind! 4. Kim Kardashian as an Owl View Photo Kim looks an awful lot like this owl. So even though her hair is insanely unnatural, at least she was inspired by nature! Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Kim Kardashian as Simon Camden View Photo Someone on Twitter though Kim looked like this kid from 7th Heaven. The resemblance pretty much ends at the blonde hair, but we’ll take it. The End. Up Next: ” Kim Kardashian Hair Memes: The Best of the Blonde Jokes! .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… Some of the jokes are obvious. (She was begging for the Malfoy comparisons with the slicked-back coif and black velvet jacket.) There are others plenty of others, however, that we never would have thought of on our own. (Random 7th Heaven reference, anyone?) There’s even a meme that suggests that Kanye might be slowly turning Kim into a Beyonce doppelganger, a la Jimmy Stewart in Vertigo. That movie even features an actress named Kim making a big mistake by going blonde, but we’re guessing neither half of Kimye has seen it, so we’ll move on: The important thing is that we all agree Kim should go back to black before she returns to the US. Seriously, Kim, if you don’t have time while you’re in Paris, and you can’t take dye on the plane just bring some shoe polish on board and go MacGyver. America will thank you. Kim Kardashian Goes REALLY Blonde! 1. Kim Kardashian: Blonde and Beautiful View Photo Kim tried out a new hair color in Paris this week. Fans aren’t crazy about the look, but everyone agrees that the rest of her is on fleek, right? 2. Kim Kardashian: Blonde Hair and Botox View Photo Kim flaunted her new blonde looks for the paps, but there’s something up with her face. Did she overdo the Botox? 3. Kim Kardashian: Blonde With Kanye View Photo Kim and Kanye at Paris Fashion Week. The entire Internet seems to agree that the blonde hair isn’t working for Kim. 4. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West: Paris Fashion Week 2015 View Photo It wouldn’t be Fashion Week without Kim and Kanye. Fortunately, they left North home this time. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Kim Kardashian with Platinum Hair View Photo Kim Kardashian is dressed sort of like a cowgirl while spending time in London. Oh, she also has some crazy blonde hair on her head. The End. Up Next: ” Kim Kardashian Goes REALLY Blonde! .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…

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11 Celebrity Dads with Kids Out of Wedlock: You’re Not Alone, Chris Brown!

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Both the Internet and  Karrueche Tran were stunned to learn this week that Chris Brown is a father. Turns out, the singer knocked up a model named Nia Amey early last year and is the parent to a very poor soul named Royalty . We’re praying for the little girl as we type this. But while Tran was steamed enough to dump Brown as a result of this revelation, she may be surprised to learn that many other celebrities are in the same parental boat as Brown. Including the Golden Boy himself, Tom Brady! 11 Male Stars with Love Children 1. Pauly D Pauly D produced a daughter named Amabella after a one-night stand with a native of New Jersey. He is active in his child’s life. 2. Mick Jagger Mick Jagger was married to his second wife when son Lucas was born to model Luciana Gimenez. 3. Bow Wow Bow Wow’s daughter, Joie, lives with her mother. The rapper initially denied paternity when the child was born in June 2011, only to eventually admit he fathered her in an emotional letter. 4. Billy Ray Cyrus View Photo Billy Ray Cyrus is the father of Miley and Noah… and also of Christopher. The latter was born a few months before Miley and was the result of an affair. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Ludacris View Photo Ludacris has been in a long-term relationship with Eudoxie… but during a break a little while back, he fathered a childnamed Cai Bella with Tamika Fuller. 6. Gavin Rossdale Who knew?!? Gavin Rossdale, husand to Gwen Stefani, is also the father of model Daisy Lowe. She was born in 1989, prior to Gavin getting with Gwen. 7. Arnold Schwarzenegger View Photo We all know about this one: Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child in May 2011… with his maid, while he was married to Maria Shriver. 8. Dwyane Wade View Photo Dwyane Wade says he was on a break when he fathered a child in 2013 with a woman not named Gabrielle Union. It hasn’t affected their engagement. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Scott Disick View Photo Dude, put a ring on Kourtney Kardashian’s finger and we’ll take you off this list. 10. Chris Brown View Photo The news dropped in March of 2015: Chris Brown has a baby girl with a model named Nia! 11. Tom Brady View Photo Tom Brady has two kids with Gisele. Prior to getting with the super model, though, ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan gave birth to the quarterback’s first child. The End. Up Next: ” 11 Male Stars with Love Children .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… Indeed, Brady is the father of three children, but only two wife hot wife Gisele Bundchen. Do you know the identity of his first baby mama? Click around the above photo gallery and you soon will. You’ll also learn what other singers, reality stars and former California Governors accidentally slipped one past the goalie at some point in their past. None of these celebrities bloodied the face of Rihanna, but all can relate to Brown on another level. And all can only hope to someday achieve the iconic fathering status of those featured below: 13 Dads Who Totally Rule at Parenthood 1. It’s All Good, Honey! Nothing to see here! Carry on with your day! 2. Who Wears Short Shorts? This totally awesome father wears short shorts! Much to his daughter’s chagrin. 3. Growing Paints Please, please, please tell us this was never painted over. 4. Calling Shotgun… … while his daughter calls her prom date and most likely cancels on him. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. In the (Red Riding) Hood! This is how you get into the spirit of things, fathers around the universe! 6. Just Trying to Help Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups do go well with ANYthing, right? 7. On Pointe Parenting Forget Position 1. This is Position… FUN! 8. Taking It for a Test Drive Gotta make sure it’s safe, don’t you? Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Serenity Now! We hope this father has the eraser ready. This has to stop some time, right?!? 10. All Swaddled! I may not have thought this one through. Who is gonna let us out?!? 11. A Bit Sketchy This is pure genius. 12. Good Compromise? This father’s daughter asked for a six-foot teddy bear for Christmas. This is what she received. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 13. Shaking It Off View Video No haters could possibly hate, hate, hate this father… could they? The End. Up Next: ” 13 Dads Who Totally Rule at Parenthood .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…

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Happy 31st Birthday, Hope Solo!

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It’s likely just an afterthought for her as she tries to help lead the U.S. to Olympic gold, but soccer star Hope Solo turns 31 today. Happy birthday to the goalie! If Hope’s Twitter feud with Brandi Chastain has distracted the squad at all, you wouldn’t know it; the Americans are 2-0 after blanking Colombia Saturday in London. Solo met with coaches over her Twitter comments, but isn’t expected to face disciplinary action. Here’s hoping she and the team keep their eyes on the prize! One of the best-known U.S. soccer stars since … well, Chastain and Mia Hamm, Solo has found herself in the news frequently over the years, on and off the field. Hope lit up the parquet on Dancing with the Stars with Maksim Chmerkovskiy and posed nude in the annual ESPN the Magazine body issue. She publicly criticized her coach in ’07 for using another goalkeeper, and was recently given a warning for failing a drug test which found a banned substance. Hope said it was due to premenstrual medication she takes and was cleared for the Olympics, where she says a lot of extracurricular activity goes on at night. Here’s wishing her the best in tomorrow’s contest against North Korea – and a happy birthday as well! Don’t party too hard in the village tonight, Hope … [Photo: WENN.com]

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Wavin’ a different flag

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The fact that I can count down the days to the 2010 FIFA World Cup on my fingers gives me one of the best feelings of excitement ever. While football might not be on par with cricket in terms of fervor and zeal in our neck of the woods, when the World Cup rolls around every four years, even the most dormant of football fans are awakened and make it a point to watch the beautiful game being cherished. I fell in love with football after getting caught up in the excitement of the 2002 World Cup and it has been a wonderful journey since; comprising breathtaking goals, brilliant tackles and awe inspiring saves. From June 11 until July 11, football fans across the nation will be glued to their television screens and all eyes will be on South Africa as it hosts one of the biggest events in the sporting world for the first time on African soil. With thirty-two countries participating and sixty-four games being played, the World Cup guarantees non-stop entertainment for its fans. Hiba, a student from Szabist, Karachi says, “I am excited for the World Cup and just want it to start now! I will be supporting Germany and I really want them to win it this time after coming so close in the last two World Cups. “A month back, I would have confidently predicted Germany to at least reach the semi-finals if not the final; however, the recent injuries to the players have left me worried. They were already in a tough group so now I just hope they play to their potential and we’ll see what happens.” The World Cup has a tendency to attract even those who do not follow football as fanatically as some. “I will try watching some of the matches. I’d probably be supporting the underdogs,” says Usman, a student at the Lahore University of Management Sciences. “I’m not a big football fan but I will end up watching the World Cup because most of my friends will be.” While there is massive support for big teams such as Spain and Germany, a lot of people are rooting for the underdogs too. “I would love to see an underdog do well, especially an African country, and of all the teams, Ivory Coast are the most likely to perform well, even though the competition is stiff for them as they will be facing giants Brazil and Portugal. “I cannot wait to watch Messi, simply because of his performance for Barca. Other than him, Ronaldo and Kaka are definitely in the spotlight, but personally, I want some action from Van Persie, Sneijder, and Ribery,” says Bilal, a student from the Fatima Jinnah Dental College. These sentiments are echoed by many others who are looking forward to star studded performances by Ronaldo, Kaka, Messi and Rooney in the absence of the now elder statesmen David Beckham and Michael Ballack. The anticipation in the country is such that even the arid, coastal strip of the Makran coast wears a rainbow feel as you travel through its ports while the violence hit northern valley of Swat has also been going through football therapy, organising matches to keep the youth busy and distracted. The effect of football reaches beyond the festivities in Pakistan as documented by a report in The News which revealed that during 2006 World Cup the crime rate in Lyari actually fell. Lyari is a heavily populated locality in Karachi, plagued by gang wars and street crime. It is a hotbed of football and home to Abdul Ghafoor, the ‘Pele’ of Pakistan. So how is it that the football World Cup is so hyped up in Pakistan when we do not even have representation (aside from a few officials at the opening ceremony) in the tournament? When asked, most people said it is largely because football is starting to emerge as a popular sport here, building a bigger fan base. While it might not rival the passion for cricket in Pakistanis, it definitely tugs at some strings. “It is sad that our country does not qualify for the World Cup but I think the game here is emerging; there are local and private clubs and if the government starts supporting football here, I think we have the potential to be part of the sport at that level but till then I’m happy chanting ‘Viva Espana’ and I hope Spain wins!” says Huzefah from the Indus Valley School of Arts. Every four years the World Cup also offers restaurants, hotels and cafés the opportunity to cash in on the action and as such the various hotspots around Pakistan are getting into the spirit. In Karachi popular match viewing spots such as the Sports Bar and Le Grand have made special arrangements for the World Cup and are expecting a big turnout, especially for the later stages of the tournament. The Sports Bar has private viewing spaces, which, people can book in advance. Matches will also be shown at the Rahat Stadium and Sheraton Hotel, which can accommodate large groups of excited aficionados. Football fans in Lahore will be going to Kaps, the Mall of Lahore and Jinnah Gardens to watch the World Cup. However, these won’t be the only places hosting big screens and large crowds – university campuses too have made arrangements to cater to the frenzy. The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is also a popular spot for the football fans to gather and watch the games on big screens. Shaukat Hamdani, a LUMS alumni, pointed out that even though lots of people such as himself will be sitting at work when the matches start, there’s always the mini-golf in Lahore to get together at for the later games. Regardless of it not being Pakistan’s most popular sport, a lot of places are banking on the event to bring big business. The Pearl Continental hotel in Bhurban is one of these places while Café Brabus and Espresso Lounge in Islamabad too are making arrangements to cater to the fans. One day, we will hopefully have Pakistan to cheer for but until then let us make the most out of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Who will it be from the thirty-two? Maradona’s Argentina? Euro 2008 winners, Spain? The favourite favourites, Brazil? The defending champions, Italy? One of the underdogs? I cannot wait to find out! By Tabinda Siddiqi for Dawn.com

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Football’s Myths

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

FAKING A FALL: How can you tell when a player is diving? One telltale is the “archer’s bow,” says British psychologist Paul Morris. This is when a player falls with both arms in the air, with open palms, chest thrust out and legs bent at the knee, like a sprung archery bow. “This occurs in many dives but biomechanically it does not occur in a natural fall,” said Morris. “Instead, instinctively the arms go down in an attempt to cushion the fall or out to the side for balance.” HOW IT’S SPUN: Remember Roberto Carlos scoring “the Impossible Goal,” a swerving spot kick against France in 1997? How did he do it? Some say it’s because Carlos is Brazilian. Physicists, though, point to a combination of the Magnus force and Bernoulli’s principle. Just after a kick, a spinning ball moves forward at relatively high velocity, and the air flows irregularly over it. When the ball slows — specifically, when it is between 29 to 37 kilometres (18 to 23 miles) per hour — the airflow becomes smooth, or “laminar,” which instantly boosts the air’s braking effect, sometimes by as much as 150 per cent. This drastically brakes the forward movement of the ball and enhances a curving movement derived from the ball’s spin. So Carlos’ goal initially dipped to the right of the defensive wall and then suddenly swerved into the net, leaving the French dumbfounded. NO NET GAINS: Three common beliefs about patterns in goal scoring are false, according to football statisticians gathered at a workshop at Germany’s University of Mannheim in 2006. Firstly, there is no evidence that players who scored in a previous match are any likelier to score in their next game. Secondly, a goal scored just before half time has no greater impact on the outcome of the game than a goal scored earlier in the first half. Finally, teams that have just scored are not especially more vulnerable to conceding a goal than at other times. SEEING RED: Football clubs with red team strips are more successful than rivals with other colours, according to a 2008 analysis by the universities of Durham and Plymouth. Red-wearing teams (such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal) won more often, while teams wearing yellow or orange fared worst. The theory: there’s a psychological boost from wearing red, a colour which is often associated in nature with male aggression and display. UNPREDICTABILITY: Those who say football is the world’s most exciting game can take comfort in statistics. Football beat four other major sports (American football, ice hockey, baseball and basketball) for “upset frequency” when the underdog won, according to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. American football was the most predictable. Its “upset frequency” was a whopping 25 per cent less than football. HOME AND HORMONES: Could biology explain home advantage? British researchers Sandy Wolfson and Nick Neave took levels of testerone from players before a home game, an away game and at a training session. Levels were much higher before a home game. The male hormone is linked with dominance, confidence and aggression, which implies the lads psyched up to defend their territory. ALE’S OUT: Those who contend that drinking beer or other alcoholic beverages helps post-match recovery are addled, say medical researchers. In a New Zealand study published in January in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports, volunteers carried out strenuous exercise, which was followed by a meal. Some drank orange juice, while the other drank OJ and vodka, the equivalent to around eight standard alcoholic drinks. The guinea pigs were measured a day and a half, and then two days and a half, after exercise. The alcohol group had 15-20 percent less muscular force than the non-alcohol group, and also reported more soreness. “Even moderate amounts of alcohol” are out. PENALTIES: A mathematical study of penalties at Liverpool’s John Moores University puts the death nail into the “blast-it-and-hope” approach. The perfect penalty, it found, is a ball that is struck high, targeted precisely to the right or left of the goalie, and fast, travelling at 25 to 29 metres per second (90 to 104 kilometres or 56 to 65 miles per hour). Anything faster than this boosts the chance of a miss because of inaccuracy, while anything slower helps the goalie to intercept it. Seen only through the prism of statistics, the balance in penalties is tilted massively in favour of the taker: between two-thirds and three-quarters of strikes result in a goal, according to various analyses in top-flight European club football. “The optimum strategy for penalty takers to use is to pick a spot and shoot to it, ignoring the goalkeeper in the process,” said researcher Greg Wood. HIGHS AND LOWS: High-altitude countries are known for the advantage they have when playing at home, when low-altitude opponents struggle in the thin air, according to the Britsh Medical Institute. In the case of two teams from the same altitude, the probability of the home side winning was 53 per cent. This rose to 82 per cent for an altitude difference of +3,695 metres, as when high-altitude Bolivia were at home to sea-level Brazil. Moving swiftly to take the penalty (less than three seconds after the whistle is blown) gives the striker the element of surprise, while delaying the strike by more than 13 seconds makes the keeper unsettled, according to the researchers, who looked at decades of international matches involving England. Waiting for the goal-keeper to move also boosted chances. However, waiting longer than 0.41 milliseconds caused a scoring chance to be halved. A runup of four to six steps was the most successful approach, while a long runup of 10 metres was the least. Published in the Express Tribune, June 10th, 2010 .

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2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Tutorial – Penalty Shots

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The World Cup could come down to a penalty shootout! Learn how to save penalty shots in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™!

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Rielle Hunter to Sit Down with Oprah

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Rielle Hunter’s 15 minutes of fame are going for some kind of record. Her story will simply never die, with Oprah Winfrey the latest to help her milk it. She’s shown John Edwards a big o-face. Now she’s coming face-to-face with the Big O. It was revealed last night that Oprah scored the first TV interview with John Edwards’ weird mistress, a report confirmed Tuesday by the Big O’s production company. The date for the interview has not yet been announced, nor has her wardrobe for the sit-down. We’re hoping for that pearl necklace from those hot GQ pictures again. She’s a classy one, that Rielle. Rielle Hunter and Oprah: An interview not to be missed. For whatever reason, Rielle Hunter was apparently courted by both Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer as well, but ultimately went with Oprah, reportedly because she felt O “was more spiritual and would get her.” She’s a spiritual one, that Rielle. It’s unclear whether she will discuss the details of the John Edwards sex tape, how she slept with a famous married politician and pulled the goalie to cash in, whether he provided her with campaign hush money, or what her future holds. Regardless, we’re waiting for Elizabeth Edwards to kill her .

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Britney Spears’ Nipples Are Still Sad

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

I don’t think I’m ever going to figure out what’s wrong with Britney Spears ‘ nipples, here they are out getting a frappuccino looking oh so sad in a little purple tank top. What’s the matter sad little nipple? Life getting you down? Seriously, all kidding aside, what the hell is wrong with this chicks nipples? I’m no expert, but this sh#t just doesn’t look right, those things should be pointing straight out. These pictures remind me of “pulling the goalie” to my dad’s National Geographic magazines. Too much info?

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