Patricia Krenwinkel, who joined Charles Manson’s clan in a string of grisly killings more than 40 years ago, was denied parole Thursday. Krenwinkel (63) was convicted on seven counts of first-degree murder for her role in the Tate-LaBianca murders that terrorized Los Angeles in 1969. Among the victims was actress Sharon Tate, who was married […]
On January 20, 1961 – exactly 50 years ago today – John F. Kennedy gave his one and only Inaugural Address. Widely considered to be the greatest Presidential Inauguration speech, JFK’s address lasted only a little over 13 minutes and in it he coined the line: “Ask not what your country can do for you […]
A huge earthquake with 7,4 magnitude enthused North-West Pakistan at late night of Tuesday (January 19). The quake left shaked in North India, particularly in Delhi. Several houses have been distorted in the Pakistan although no casualties have been confirmed so far. According to the Pacific Tsunami Center – the onshore quake had not set […]
The mix of snow, freezing rain, sleet and rain forced some big school district north and west of Philadelphia to close for Tuesday, instead of delaying their openings. The big school districts in the Lehigh Valley were all closed by 8 a.m. But other big schools like ‘North Penn’, ‘Pennridge’ and ‘Souderton’ also closed for […]
If the Golden Globes are indeed a harbinger of the Academy Awards, Sunday night’s 68th ceremony went a long way toward confirming all the perceived front-runners going into next month’s ceremony. ‘The Social Network,’ already being talked up as a shoo-in for the best picture Oscar, won four Golden Globes: best picture (drama), best director, […]
Miss America 2011 started with a stage full of 53 contestants at Las Vegas’ Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. After the swimsuit (evening gown) talent and interview competitions, there was one woman left standing to inherit the crown from Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron. Teresa Scanlan (Miss Nebraska) was one of the youngest competitors on […]
Natalie Portman and Colin Firth took top honours at tonight’s Critics’ Choice Awards in Hollywood, making them many people’s favourites for the Oscars. The actress, who won for her role in ‘Black Swan’, used her acceptance speech to thank the film’s director Darren Aronofsky for introducing her to her fiance, dancer Benjamin Millepied. “You are […]
Veteran actor Peter Fonda reportedly discovered a dead body in a car on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard. The actor – best remembered for his role in ‘Easy Rider’ and as son of screen legend Henry Fonda and brother of fellow actor Jane – called 911 on Wednesday after spotting a car parked on the side of […]
David Nelson, the last surviving family member from the 1950′s US sitcom ‘The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet’, has died aged 74. The actor-turned-director died at his Los Angeles home of colon cancer – a family spokesman said. Nelson starred in the real-life sitcom which featured his parents (bandleader Ozzie Nelson and singer Harriet Hilliard) […]
Auburn University will remain closed Tuesday because of the potential for dangerous road conditions tonight. Classes and normal university operations will resume Wednesday. The closure also will allow students time to return to campus if they were unable to return before the winter storm, said Mike Clardy (an Auburn spokesman). Students who are experiencing travel […]