MegaUpload is currently being portrayed by the MPAA and RIAA as one of the world’s leading rogue sites. But top music stars including P Diddy, Will.i.am, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West disagree and are giving the site their full support in a brand new song. TorrentFreak caught up with the elusive founder of MegaUpload, Kim Dotcom, who shrugged off “this rogue nonsense” and told us he wants… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : TorrentFreak Discovery Date : 09/12/2011 12:32 Number of articles : 2
There are literally thousands of celebrities out there. So naturally some of them are going to look alike. But these similarities are just weiiiird. We’re going to take a look at some celebrities that look like they could be related. Some of these pictures are actually quite disturbing how much some people look alike. We actually wouldn’t be surprised if they were separated at birth.
Alicia Keys and Bono are leaders in the fight against AIDS. The two have devoted hours and millions of dollars in proceeds to finding a cure. They sat down with “Good Morning America” to speak about the advances in the field and how close we are to a conquering the epidemic! “No matter who you are, we can all agree that we want an AIDS-free generation,” said Keys. “We have the possibility to be the generation, to have a legacy that we can say we created an AIDS-free generation.” RELATED: Today is World AIDS Day; Help Stop the Spread of HIV & AIDS!
Alicia Keys and Bono are leaders in the fight against AIDS. The two have devoted hours and millions of dollars in proceeds to finding a cure. They sat down with “Good Morning America” to speak about the advances in the field and how close we are to a conquering the epidemic! “No matter who you are, we can all agree that we want an AIDS-free generation,” said Keys. “We have the possibility to be the generation, to have a legacy that we can say we created an AIDS-free generation.” RELATED: Today is World AIDS Day; Help Stop the Spread of HIV & AIDS!
Astro and Rachel Crow also earn high marks, but Stacy Francis and Lakoda Rayne draw Simon Cowell’s ire. By Adam Graham Josh Krajcik performs on “The X Factor” Photo: FOX “The X Factor” took on rock music Wednesday, with decidedly rocky results. The debate of what really constitutes rock overshadowed the proceedings, with the increasingly catty judges sniping at one another over their song choices and whether they fit the evening’s theme. In the end, only one performer, Josh Krajcik, turned in what could truly be considered a rockin’ performance, plugging in and kicking out the jams with the Foo Fighters’ “Pretender.” Krajcik was the evening’s big winner — inspiring mentor Nicole Scherzinger to head-bang her way through his performance — along with teen rapper Astro, who is quickly becoming a favorite in the competition. Astro’s original song, a dedication to hip-hop rapped to Puff Daddy’s “I’ll Be Missing You,” caused L.A. Reid to gush that he not only has what it takes to win the competition, but also to become a “major international star,” while Simon Cowell told him he has more maturity and intelligence than the older contestants he’s up against. Astro’s consistency, meanwhile, irked Paula Abdul. “Can you just suck for once?” she pleaded. “I don’t think you can!” Here’s how the remainder of the contestants fared: The Boys Chris Rene, sporting one of Jay-Z’s controversial Occupy All Streets T-shirts , did Bob Marley’s “No Woman No Cry,” which Cowell argued wasn’t nearly rockin’ enough. “Loved the performance. Would have been great if the theme was reggae,” Cowell quipped. Marcus Canty’s take on Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” earned high marks from everyone but Cowell, who said it felt like he was pretending to be someone he’s not. L.A. Reid shot back with a simple, “You rocked!” The Girls Coming off a strong performance last week, Rachel Crow took on the Rolling Stones’ “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” which more than satisfied the judges. “The question is, can you sell records? Can you sell tickets? And the answer is yes,” Reid beamed. Melanie Amaro’s piano-and-vocals version of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” was dismissed as “so not rock” by Reid, and Scherzinger questioned why she wasn’t moved to tears by the song (she explained that, normally, she is a weeping mess by the song’s close). Cowell, however, boasted that the performance reminded him of Adele and Alicia Keys — performers who are not the least bit rock, mind you, but who happen to sell a lot of records. Fourteen-year-old Drew, meanwhile, took on U2’s “With or Without You” — which was similar to her version of Coldplay’s “Fix You” last week — and Reid, Scherzinger and Abdul all stressed they’d like to hear her do something outside her comfort zone. But Cowell dismissed their comments and praised her, saying he’s confident she’ll be in the competition “until the end.” The Over 30’s LeRoy Bell’s straightforward reading of Bob Seger’s “We’ve Got Tonight” was smacked down by the judges. “You’re good, man, but I need more. This is the big time,” Reid scolded him. Stacy Francis dedicated her performance of Meat Loaf’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” to her “Franatics,” but Cowell trashed her performance with his most stinging critique of the season to date. “It was the sort of thing I would expect someone to sing at the Hilton hotel with people turning their backs eating peanuts,” he said. (It’s safe to say he is not a Franatic.) The Group Lakoda Rayne, Paula Abdul’s sole remaining group , got hammered for what Cowell called their “stupid” and “gimmicky” choreography, and he called the group’s performance of the Outfield’s “Your Love” mashed up with Fleetwood Mac’s “Go Your Own Way” “a complete mess.” When Reid called Cowell’s critique harsh, Cowell barked, “Watch your back” at Reid. Me-ow, you two! One finalist is due to be sent home on Thursday’s (November 17) show, which is also set to feature a live performance by Rihanna. What did you think of rock night on “The X Factor”? Let us know in the comments! Related Videos MTV News Extended Play: ‘X Factor’ Judges Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid
Alicia Keys showed her mixer alter ego “Mrs. DJ AK 47″ recently at Yotel NYC, and she’s not bad! Her selection was good, her transitions were smooth for the most part, and she definitely rocked the crowd. Alicia Keys’ Empire State Of Mind According to her Twitter , a mixtape will be coming soon, so this may not be the last time we see Alicia Keys getting it in as a DJ! RELATED POSTS: Alicia Keys Speaks About Baby Number Two Did Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz Show That She’s Pregnant? [PHOTOS]
It’s official!!! Beyonce is having a girl, so says bestie Kelly Rowland. The “Lay It On Me” singer slipped up on a recent interview and spilled the beans: Kelly said: “I’m so happy for my sister and her husband. They’re so happy in this moment right now, as they should be. They’ve made a little bundle of love, I’m so excited for them. How does she run in those heels? “I have no idea what I’m going to buy Beyonce at the baby shower because Jay is going to buy that little girl every single thing possible. She won’t be spoiled but she will be very well looked-afte r. “I’ll be on hand for babysitting duties and I’m actually very good with messy diapers!” Guess Kelly will not the be the godmother! Spotted at BANG Showbiz Is Beyonce Having A Girl? Kelly Rowland & Chris Brown Dating?! Mama Tina Reveals Beyonce’s Pregnancy Cravings Like this post? Then LIKE HelloBeautiful.com on Facebook and stay hello to the beautiful every day! Thx!
Alicia Keys hosted her 8th Annual ‘Keep A Child Alive’ Black Ball last night, a charity event that benefits aiding HIV/AIDS victims in Africa and India. With the help of her celeb friends, she raised $401,500 through auctions, and put two of her own 18-carat gold bracelets up for bid. Stars dressed the best for the big night. Both Lala and Serena Williams wore black; Lala in a form-fitting dress with jeweled headdress (a la BFF Kim Kardashian’s wedding look) and Serena in a belted gown with a high-neckline, hardware and cutouts. Supermodels Tyra and Chanel Iman also walked the carpet; Tyra giving her best “smize” in a rich purple dress with a bow detail and Chanel in a flowy frock with a plunging neckline that almost showed off her goods. The hosts husband Swizz Beatz looked dapper in an all-black suit, while his wifey and Kerry Washington both wore white; Alicia in a blazer with a gold shirt and Kerry in a striped and sheer number that gave us a peek at her bod underneath. Who looked best? Serena Williams Locks Herself In Panic Room Over Drug Test Mix-Up Swizz Beatz Strikes Child Support Deal With Baby Mama #3
Alicia Keys is for the kids y’all… It’s a well-known fact that it feels better to give than to receive. Perhaps no celebrity knows that better than Alicia Keys. Not only is she single-handedly fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa and India with her Keep a Child Alive organization, she’s joining forces with Western Union to make the world a better place… one thousand dollars at a time. Earlier today ESSENCE.com was invited to attend a “World of Betters” press conference where a special campaign was announced. Western Union and Alicia Keys are asking you to submit your ideas on how you would make the world a better place if you had a thousand dollars. The best 500 will be chosen by the public and after that a panel of judges will select 100 lucky people to receive $1,000 cash to fulfill their promise. Keys kicked off the entire campaign today at her alma mater, Professional Performing Arts High School. It was announced that she is donating instruments and other music equipment to the school in honor of the program’s first day. To sign up for an opportunity to help change the world go HERE Essence Flip the page to peep the pics
Nearly all U.S. troops will be home for the holidays, president promises. By Gil Kaufman President Barack Obama announces the end of the Iraq War on Friday Photo: Win McNamee/ Getty Images President Obama made good on one of his campaign promises Friday (October 21) when he announced that he plans to bring nearly all U.S. troops home from Iraq by year’s end. “After nearly nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over,” Obama said during a press conference, according to CNN . “The coming months will be a season of homecomings. Our troops in Iraq will definitely be home for the holidays.” By December 31, all but 150 of the 39,000 troops remaining in Iraq will be home, bringing an end to a lengthy battle that has taken 4,478 American lives , injured more than 32,000 and cost the nation more than $752 billion. Ending the war in Iraq was one of the goals Obama set for himself when running for president in 2008, and Friday’s announcement brought both relief and a twinge of nervousness to Middle East watchers. While the U.S. counterinsurgency policy has appeared to tamp down violence lately, allowing the majority of the once-peak 180,000 troops to come home, there is still anxiety about whether Iraqi forces are stable enough to provide for their own security. The war was launched by former President George W. Bush on March 20, 2003, on the premise (later proven to be false) that late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was stockpiling and planning to use weapons of mass destruction. The U.S.-led Iraq Survey Group concluded that Iraq had ended its nuclear, chemical and biological warfare programs in 1991 and did not have an active program scheme at the time of the U.S. invasion. While the war led to the toppling, capture and execution of Hussein, experts also later determined that the insufficient amount of troops and planning left the U.S. unprepared for the sectarian violence that gave rise to a deadly insurgency that bogged American troops down in a guerrilla-style war. Iraq veteran Tom Tarantino told MTV News on Friday that he was elated by the announcement. “It’s really excellent news for members of the military and their families around the country,” he said. “Especially since it’s happening around the holidays, which is a nice symbolic gesture.” Tarantino, a senior legislative associate for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, served in Iraq in 2005-06 as a cavalry and mortar platoon leader with the 11th armored cavalry regiment, leading patrols through Baghdad and earning a Bronze Star for his service. Whatever you felt about the war, Tarantino said the news is a great opportunity to remind the American people about the several million young veterans who are in desperate need of good health care and who are coming home to record levels of suicide and unemployment. Watching the attention paid to the demands of the Occupy Wall Street protesters in New York and around the globe, Tarantino, 33, said he hopes the movement will remind the nation of its responsibilities to a generation of warriors who logged time in Iraq and inspire similar protest. “We should let these men and women come home with honor and make sure the promises we made to them when they went off to war are kept,” he said. The decision to bring the troops home came after Obama spoke with Iraqi President Nuri al-Maliki in a video conference Friday, and both men said they were comfortable with the plan. Obama promised that the new partnership with Iraq would be “strong and enduring. … The last American soldier will cross the border out of Iraq with their head held high, proud of their success, and knowing that the American people stand united in our support for our troops.” The announcement of the end of the war in Iraq comes at a time of rapid, earthshaking change in the Middle East. In just the past six months, the U.S. and its allies have overseen efforts that have resulted in the killing of terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden and his deputy, Anwar al-Awlaki, and, on Thursday, the killing of feared Libyan dictator Muammar Kaddafi. Those deaths came amid a summer of massive change in the Arab world (dubbed the “Arab Spring”), when protests and demonstrations — many of them led by young revolutionaries — in countries such as Yemen, Syria, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon have led to the ouster of a number of repressive leaders. Share your thoughts on the president’s announcement in the comments below.
