59 years ago today, skintrepreneur Hugh Hefner published the first issue of men’s magazine Playboy . Now his life and career are the stuff of legend, but it all started when he borrowed $1000 from his mother, then worked from his kitchen in Chicago (also home to the glorious Skin Central ) to produce the inaugural issue. At the time the cover price was 50
Police in Victoria, Australia have issued a warning to motorists regarding Apple Maps: Don’t use it. Officials spoke out after several travelers became stranded in the Murray-Sunset National Park trying to reach the city of Mildura using Apple’s utterly inaccurate directions. Tests of the system by police confirm the mapping application lists Mildura in the middle of the Murray Sunset National Park, about 43 MILES from its actual location. Police are extremely concerned as there is no water within the Park and temperatures can reach as high as 114 degrees, making this a potentially life threatening issue. Some motorists located by police were stranded for up to 24 hours without food or water and walked long distances through dangerous terrain to get cell service. A report from Australia’s ABC News reveals that Victoria police have had to rescue a total of six people in the last two months after they became lost using Maps. After the launch of iOS 6, which included the new Maps application, Apple received criticism over inaccuracies in mapping data like the mislocation in Victoria. The Apple Maps manager was fired over it. Apple CEO Tim Cook even issued a personal apology to the public over the debacle, promising to improve the app, reiterating that Apple “screwed up” badly. Cook is “putting the weight of the company behind correcting it,” he assures.
LeAnn Rimes doesn’t regret having an affair with Brandi Glanville’s then-husband Eddie Cibrian, who she went on to marry, but would change the way she handled it. In a tearful interview with E!’s Giuliana Rancic Sunday, Rimes opened up again about her tryst with the actor she met on the set of Lifetime’s Northern Lights . Rimes was married to chef Dean Sheremet and Cibrian had two sons, Mason, 9, and Jake, 5, with Brandi Glanville at the time. Still, she couldn’t help herself. “I call it insanity! Absolute insanity,” the singer said of falling for her co-star. “But nothing ever happened between us except for on camera, you know, during the film … Absolutely nothing. I had no idea what life was throwing me.” “I had no idea how to handle it … But all I knew was I could not … we couldn’t stop connecting in some way. And it was the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life.” When the affair went public, Rimes didn’t know how to handle that, either. “I think I became numb. Then I told everyone I should have told and then I curled up in a ball on the couch and then I didn’t move. And I didn’t move for a while.” “It’s that feeling of your heart falling to the ground.” “Eddie reacted the way that I reacted too, but in his own way. I allowed him to do that. Because he had so much more to deal with than I did. I can’t even fathom that.” But Rimes says she doesn’t like to use the word regret. “I wish I handled it differently because I wish it could’ve been better for me, for Brandi, for Dean, for Eddie and for everyone else,” the country star explained. “All I wish is that everyone that was hurt, that we hurt, that I hurt, can be happy.” She also doesn’t like the word home wrecker. “I’m like, can someone come up with anything like more, I don’t know, original?” she joked. “Because at the end of the day, I never set and been held by so many … like by my family … my friends, my new friends, this is what life’s about,” she said between tears. “Through all the hard stuff, there comes beauty on the other side if you just let it happen.” Rimes and Glanville have feuded regularly over the years; just last week, Brandi accused LeAnn of being a terrible stepmom dealing with an obvious eating disorder. LeAnn fired back on both accords; Cibrian even weighed in as well. Team LeAnn Team Brandi View Poll »
Here is former bond girl, Olga Kurylenko wearing a super sexy swimsuit while vacationing in Miami. The water must be cold this time of year in Southern Florida because Olga is having a serious case of nipple-itis. Luckily for Olga, I have invented a product that helps women in these embarrassing situations. They’re my magical fingertips and they’re trademarked. Call me.
Get a grip! Demi Moore was seen out again in Miami over the weekend and needless to say, she’s still acting cray. She put on her best Terry Richardson face — and his frames — on Friday and attended a celebration for the photographer’s newest book, Terrywood, at the Standard in Miami. Other guests included Stacy Keibler and Pharrell. Demi wasn’t makin’ a fool of herself dancin’ this time but she did bust out a bunch of odd faces on the red carpet. Images via WENN
We always have Nelson Mandela in our prayers. Via NY Daily News : Former South African president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Saturday for medical tests, although the government said there was no cause for alarm. A statement from President Jacob Zuma’s office gave no details of the condition of the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader. “Former President Mandela will receive medical attention from time to time which is consistent with his age,” the statement said. “President Zuma assures all that Madiba is doing well and there is no cause for alarm,” it added, referring to Mandela by his clan name. Mandela, who became South Africa’s first black president after the country’s first all-race elections in 1994, was admitted to hospital in February because of abdominal pain but released the following day after a keyhole examination showed there was nothing seriously wrong with him. He has since spent most of his time in his ancestral home in Qunu, a village in the impoverished Eastern Cape province. His frail health prevents him from making any public appearances in South Africa, although in the last few months he has continued to receive high-profile visitors, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton. We hope all is well with Mandela. Get home soon! AP
He might as well just pay rent in that muhfugga… Katt Williams Arrested Again Last Night Near Sacramento According to TMZ reports : Katt Williams was arrested again last night … this time in Dunnigan, CA (about 40 miles from Sacramento) on an outstanding warrant. Yolo County Sheriffs deputies popped Williams at a gas station following a traffic stop, this according to KCRA. An arrest warrant for Williams had been issued on Thursday out of Sacramento County for a reckless driving incident last month. This is just the latest in an ongoing string of legal troubles for Williams — including a bar fight in which he allegedly threw a rock at a car, a lawsuit over a bizarre onstage meltdown, and of course … slapping a Target employee in the face. We’re not sure what kind of Molly Katt has been poppin’ and sweatin’ but he needs Jesus, and possibly Dr. Drew. Image via tumblr
“Gangnam Style” rapper PSY is in hot water over anti-American statements and lyrics he belted out at a 2004 anti-war protest concert came to light. Among the incendiary lyrics: “Kill those f–king Yankees who have been torturing Iraqi captives / Kill those f–king Yankees who ordered them to torture.” “Kill their daughters, mothers, daughter-in-law and fathers / Kill them all slowly and painfully.” Yeah. Not good. PSY, who has performed for U.S. troops in 2012 and is scheduled to perform later this month for President Barack Obama, quickly apologized and explained. The 34-year-old, whose “Gangnam Style” just became the most-watched video of all time , certainly isn’t on an invisible high horse, but rather broken up over this. PSY said that his harsh words came at a heated time, following the killing of two Korean schoolgirls, and do not reflect his views of America or its military. “As a proud South Korean who was educated in the United States and lived there for a very significant part of my life,” he said in a statement. “I understand the sacrifices American servicemen and women have made to protect freedom and democracy in my country and around the world.” “The song I was featured in – eight years ago – was part of a deeply emotional reaction to the war in Iraq and the killing of two Korean schoolgirls that was part of the strong, overall anti-war sentiment shared by others around the world at that time.” “While I’m grateful for the freedom to express one’s self, I’ve learned there are limits to what language is appropriate and I’m deeply sorry for how these lyrics could be interpreted.” “I will forever be sorry for any pain I have caused by those words.” “I have been honored to perform in front of American soldiers in recent months – including an appearance on the Jay Leno show specifically for them. I hope they and all Americans can accept my apology.” “While it’s important that we express our opinions, I deeply regret the inflammatory and inappropriate language I used to do so. In my music, I try to give people a release, a reason to smile.” “I have learned that thru music, our universal language we can all come together as a culture of humanity and I hope that you will accept my apology.” Well spoken at least, and it appears the White House accepts. A spokesman said Friday that the Obama family still plans to attend the December 21 Christmas in D.C. concert where PSY is scheduled to appear.
Kim Kardashian’s Persian kitten, Mercy, has died, the reality star has confirmed. The cause of her cat’s death was a cancer-like virus associated with breeding. “It is with deep sadness that I have to tell you all that my kitten, Mercy has passed away ,” Kim wrote on her blog Friday evening. “My heart is completely broken.” Kim Kardashian only got Mercy in September; at the time, she said she almost went with Pearl as a name before being inspired by the title of one of her man’s songs. Boyfriend Kanye West gave Kim the baby Persian kitty as a gift. Kim quickly found out she was allergic to her new pet shortly after getting her from the breeder, however, and gave her to Khloe Kardashian’s assistant, Sydney Hitchcock. Sydney had recently lost her own cat after 12 years, making Mercy’s arrival joyous – and her loss this week all the more heartbreaking for the pet’s caretaker. Our thoughts go out to all that loved the adorable white ball of fur.
The world premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in New Zealand last week may have caught the attention of an entire nation and a good chunk of the world’s press, but the 166 minute feature’s New York premiere nevertheless turned into a lively event Friday night at the Ziegfeld Theater in Midtown. Peter Jackson , fittingly, kicked off the festivities introducing much of the cast, including Sir Ian McKellen (in fact there were a lot of “Sirs” Thursday night including Jackson himself), Martin Freeman , Elijah Wood , Andy Serkis and many of the dwarfs. [ Related: ‘Hobbit’ Fans Complain Of Dizziness & Nausea ] “It’s so exciting. Tonight was great because the Ziegfeld Theatre is where The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers opened,” Serkis told ML at the after-party at Guastavino’s, a venue beneath the Queensboro Bridge Thursday night. “It was the first time I realized that Gollum had worked as a concept and a characterization. I literally felt the audience sat forward in their seats. And I loved watching it tonight because I’m relaxed enough to watch it since I’ve seen it two times.” Not surprisingly, the movie is packed full of action, wizardry, surrealism, battles and amazing imagery. Serkis said that one time may not be enough for many fans since there “is too much to take in,” but Lord of the Rings adherents should be pleased. [ Related: ‘The Hobbit’ 3-D Early Review: Back Again, But Not Quite There ] The Hobbit also gave Serkis an opportunity to look at his character Gollum anew since the latest trio of films, set before The Lord of the Rings , gave Serkis the chance to re-introduce the Hobbit. “I have to really forget a lot of The Lord of the Rings because during that time, Gollum is driven by revenge because he’s crazed and depleted with the ring being away from him so physically he’s more wrecked,” said Serkis. “This is 60 years before and of course he doesn’t know he’s lost the ring…I’ve seen so many impersonations of Gollum that I’ve had to grab hold of him and make him mine again.” [ Related: ‘The Hobbit’ At 48 FPS: A High Frame Rate Fiasco? ] Serkis chatted with party-goers in the cavernous venue. Non- Hobbit invitees included Ben Affleck, Patrick Stewart and Terry O’Quinn, and Hobbit -inspired imagery was kept to a minimum save for the feast of food and drink that would satisfy many a dwarf. Given the recent media attention, it’s not surprising the 48 frames per second issue arose during casual chatter at the post-screening event, though an unscientific poll by people ML ran into gave the experience a thumbs up. Serkis spoke well of the visuals saying the effects combined with 3-D brought on an “immersive experience” that combined live action footage with the film’s expansive tech-generated material. “The trolls, the goblin king, Gollum, they all feel like they’re living in the same time frame and space as the live-action characters and you can’t deny that those two beings are in the same space and there’s something about 24 frames that draws a veil between the two worlds.” Watch the 13-minute The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey featurette below: Watch the video on YouTube. [ Top Image: Hobbit filmmakers and cast at the Ziegfeld in New York, credit: Getty Images ]
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