Danny Ferretta Blog

Camera falls from airplane and lands in pig pen

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 09:50:00 +0100

Camera falls from a sky diving airplane and lands on my property in my pig pen. I found the camera 8 months later and viewed this video.

Breaking up in public prank!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:54:00 +0100

I'm going to start doing collabs with some of my homies and your favorite youtubers so I thought I'd start off with this fun little prank I did with my homegirl Lilly.

Szczesny gesture could spell even more trouble for Arsenal

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:16:00 +0100

Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny may find that his red card against Bayern Munich was only the start of his problems, after the Polish international was caught making a rude hand gesture as he made his way off the pitch during Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat at the Emirates.

The 23-year-old had just received his marching orders for bringing down Bayern winger Arjen Robben when he made the above remark.

Governing body UEFA could decide to take retrospective action, rubbing further salt into the wound for Szczesny, who will miss the second leg in the Allianz Arena regardless.

It was Arsenal’s 100th red card under Arsene Wenger, and it was one of the most disastrous for the Gunners, with current champions Bayern now sitting pretty on a two goal lead ahead of the second leg in Germany.

Read more: http://soccerlens.com/gif-szczesny-gesture-spell-even-trouble-arsenal/127839/

JT to open Moroccan music fest

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:13:00 +0100

Justin Timberlake will open Morocco's 13th Mawazine World Rhythms Festival.

The 33-year-old Suit & Tie singer will mark his inaugural performance in the North African country on May 30, according to Variety.

The outlet reports Justin will take the mic on Rabat's OLM Souissi stage.

The Mawazine World Rhythms Festival has boasted big acts in the past, including Mariah Carey, Rihanna and Stevie Wonder, and is meant to be a bridge between Moroccan and Western pop cultures.

Other acts this year will include R&B singer Jason Derulo and Belgian singer-songwriter Stromae.

Mounir Majidi, the personal secretary of Moroccan King Mohammed VI and the founder and president of the Morocco Cultures multidisciplinary arts foundation, will preside over the event.

The Mawazine World Rhythms Festival will run through June 7.

Justin is currently on his The 20/20 Experience World Tour.

The singer is playing in New York City's famed Madison Square Garden Wednesday and Thursday night and will continue touring the US through the beginning of March.

He will then jet to Europe for a show in Sheffield on March 30, and will perform throughout the continent, as well as Asia and Africa, until early summer.

The tour will then head back to the US before wrapping in Gdansk, Poland on August 19.

Read more: http://music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=JT-to-open-Moroccan-music-fest&nItemID=76258

Facebook to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 08:10:00 +0100

The balance of power in the mobile messaging space is about to shift in a big way -- Facebook has just announced plans to acquire WhatsApp for the equivalent of $19 billion in cash and stock. The deal will see WhatsApp run semi-independently, much like Instagram. The chat service will maintain its brand and existing offices, but it will take advantage of Facebook's "expertise, resources and scale."

It's safe to say that the combined entity will have a lot of clout should the deal close later this year. WhatsApp already has over 450 million active users every month; combine that with Facebook Messenger and competitors like Line suddenly appear tiny by comparison.

Read more: http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/19/facebook-to-buy-whatsapp-for-16-billion/

Arsenal make contact with Loic Remy’s representatives

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:26:00 +0100

Arsenal are in the hunt of a new striker in the summer. Many Gunners fan opine that they should sign a striker, albeit temporary, in the January transfer window.

The general feeling among the fans is that Arsenal will spend heavily on a top striker next summer, with players like Jackson Martinez, Edinson Cavani and Radamel Falcao have had been linked with the club.

Lo c R my 011 Arsenal make contact with Loic Remys representatives

According to the latest report from The Daily Mail, the Gunners are keen to sign Newcastle United’s on-loan striker Loic Remy in the summer.

The Magpies boss Alan Pardew has expressed his desire to sign his top scorer this season on a permanent basis, but Wenger may scupper his plans in the summer.

The report says the Gunners have made contact with the player’s representatives, while the lure of playing in the Champions League could be the deciding factor for Remy to join the North London club, should a concrete offer arrives.

Remy has netted 11 goals in 22 appearances, but is he the man Arsenal need next season, unless they’re planning to buy more than one striker in the summer.

Read more: http://soccerlens.com/talks-held-arsenal-target-french-striker-summer/127750/

Guardians of the Galaxy’s First Trailer is Here and it Looks Great

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:05:00 +0100

The Guardians of the Galaxy trailer is finally here and it looks like this film could be a lot of fun. Check out the video below.

I’m surprised at how good this looks. From the brief clip we had seen before, it made the film seem more questionable from the slapstick undertones. This clip shows that there will be that bit of humor, but it will play more towards the main character’s (Starlord) arrogance which is fitting. I just can’t wait to see Rocket Raccoon in action! What do you all think of the trailer?

Read more: http://themovieblog.com/2014/guardians-of-the-galaxys-first-trailer-is-here-and-it-looks-great/

Simple Minds announce Delapre gig

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 18:00:00 +0100

Simple Minds have announced an open-air gig at Alive at Delapre this year and are set to perform in the beautiful historic grounds of Delapre Abbey on Friday 18 July.

The Scottish rock band formed in 1977 and achieved commercial success in the early 1980s with a string of hit singles, including their well-known 1985 hit, Don't You (Forget About Me), Alive and Kicking and Waterfront.

Comprising of the members Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor, Andy Gillespie and Ged Grimes, Simple Minds have toured all over the world, headlining in major stadiums and inspiring many other top acts, including The Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and The Horrors.

Simple Minds' performance at Alive at Delapre in Northampton will coincide with the release of their latest album, 'Celebrate ' The Greatest Hits', which marks their 35 years as one of Britain's most successful bands.

Councillor David Mackintosh, Leader of Northampton Borough Council, said: 'We are delighted that Simple Minds will kick off this popular three day event in the beautiful surroundings of Delapre.

'Simple Minds dominated the charts in the 80s with many hit classics that fans old and new will be able to enjoy on Friday 18 July. We hope that Delapre's beautiful parkland surroundings will act as a perfect venue to celebrate 35 years of the band's success.

Tickets for the event will cost £39.25 (includes booking fee) and will go on sale on Friday 21 February at 10am.

Tickets for Simple Minds and Boyzone can be purchased from Royal & Derngate Box Office, online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk or online from Ticket Master and See Tickets.

For more information about the Alive at Delapre concerts, to sign up to the mailing list and to find out about tickets, visit: www.aliveatdelapre.co.uk

Read more: http://music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Simple-Minds-announce-Delapre-gig&nItemID=76226

3 Tragically Awful Valentine's Day Movies

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 08:14:00 +0100

Love is in the air, but unfortunately there's garbage At the Movies this Valentine's Day weekend. Of course Peter Travers knows your perfect date involves a film and maybe pizza afterwards – because let's face it, you couldn't get a reservation at a restaurant either – but Hollywood's offered up some seriously slim pickings for you and your special someone this year.

16 Romantic Movies That Every Man Should Watch

First up is Endless Love, a remake of the 1981 Brooke Shields film of the same name (that's also essentially Romeo and Juliet) that stars Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde as two young lovers whose parents won't let them be together. "I'm gonna throw up. I just wanna puke at how bad this is," Travers says. "It was bad in 1981 when it was first made and now it's even worse!"

Watch David Bowie's "Valentine's Day" Video

Next up is the truly bizarre, Winter's Tale, which is based on Mark Helprin's 1983 novel of the same name and takes place in both the present day and the early 20th century. The movie stars Colin Farrell as Peter Lake, an immigrant who feels angels are telling him that he'll find the true love of his life – which he does, though his lady, Beverly Penn (Downton Abbey's Jessica Brown Findlay) is dying of tuberculosis. If that's already sounding a bit too saccharine, Russell Crowe suddenly appears in the movie as an Irish demon who is trying to prevent true love from happening. To do so, he puts on his demon face – "he looks like he did in Les Misérables, but he doesn't sing, so you're safe there," Travers notes – and goes to meet Lucifer played by, wait for it, Will Smith. "I am not making any of this up," Travers says. "But this one is way beyond the scum bucket. This one is going into worst of all time. You are not to go near any of this."

Hear Tegan and Sara's Valentine's Day Playlist

Lastly, there's About Last Night, an adaptation of a David Mamet play that features another top notch performance from one of today's rising stars, Kevin Hart. It tells the story of two couples, Danny Martin (Michael Ealy) and Debbie Sullivan (Joy Bryant) who think they've found true love, while their friends Bernie Jackson (Hart) and Joan Derrickson (Regina Hall) provide the comic relief. Like Hart's other recent film Ride Along,it doesn't quite work, but again the comedian is firing on all cylinders, making About Last Night pretty much the only choice you really have this Valentine's Day (unless you want to go see the RoboCop remake).

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/movies/videos/3-tragically-awful-valentines-day-movies-20140213

Road rage turns to Hollywood style shoot out in Russia

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:17:00 +0100

Meanwhile in Russia...

In The Case of GoT White Walkers… Break The Glass… Canada.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:09:00 +0100

Arsenal and Man Utd captains could play together next season

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 15:45:00 +0100

Yes. You read it right. Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen and Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic could play together next season at Inter Milan, if the reports are to be believed.

Vidic, who has been at Manchester United for eight long years, has confirmed recently that this will be his final season at the Old Trafford club.

The Serbian defender has been linked with several clubs including Spain and Russia, but it seems like he has agreed to join Inter Milan.

According to reports from Goal, Vidic has already agreed will sign a two-year contract worth £2.5 million (potentially rising to £2.9m) per year.

Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano says that Vidic has informed of his decision to move to Italy, after a deal was agreed following the club’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last Wednesday night.

Inter are also looking to sign Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen, who has dropped down the pecking orders at the club and has hardly featured this season.

Vermaelen was a January target of Napoli, but even reports emerged that the Belgian has agreed in principles to join the Naples club, but the deal didn’t materialize.

However, according to Italian news media Calciomercato, Vermaelen is edging closer to join the Nerazzurri.

So, if both the deals materialize in the summer, we could Vidic and Vermaelen forging a central defensive partnership for Inter Milan.

Read more: http://soccerlens.com/arsenal-man-utd-captains-play-together-next-season/127622/

Valentine's proposal prank gone wrong!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:36:00 +0100

She emailed me asking me to prank her boyfriend for Valentine's Day so when I told her about this idea she LOVED it. I really wanted to do something sweet for them. I never wanted this to happen. I was NOT going to upload this video but she ASKED me to because she is "happy" she found out sooner than later. Sorry for any heartache this caused. Happy Valentine's Day!

Ok Google

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 09:03:00 +0100

There can be little doubt that, just like Microsoft thinks touch is the future of computing, Google seems to believe voice will be the user interface of the future. Indeed, when I was in Mountain View earlier this month, a Google spokesperson challenged me to just use voice whenever possible on my phone.

For Google, all things voice now start with “Ok Google” or “Ok Glass.” With Android KitKat on flagship phones like the Moto X and Nexus 5, voice recognition isn’t just something you have to start with a click. It’s always listening to you and is waiting for you to talk to it.

I also went to see a screening of Google And The World Brain over the weekend, a 2013 documentary about Google’s controversial book-scanning project. The only person Google made available for the film was Amit Singhal, a Google VP and the head of its core ranking team. In the movie, Singhal doesn’t actually mention Google Books, but instead he talks about how the Star Trek computer was a major influence on his research. That, plus Google’s challenge to use voice commands whenever possible, made me think a bit more seriously about all of the work Google (and arguably Apple and others) have recently been doing around voice recognition and natural language processing.

In the early days of voice recognition and Apple’s Siri, talking to your phone or computer always felt weird. There’s just something off about talking to an inanimate object that barely understands what you want anyway. The early voice recognition tools were also so limited, it took Zen-like focus on your pronunciation and ensuring that you more or less stuck with the approved commands to get them to work. Just ask anybody who has voice recognition in their cars how much they enjoy it (just don’t ask anybody with an older Ford SYNC system, they may just throw a fit).

Solving those kinds of hard problems is what tends to motivate Google, though. As I noted a few months ago, one of Google’s missions is to build the ultimate personal assistant, and to do that, it has to perfect voice recognition and – more crucially – the natural language processing algorithms behind it.

What Google’s voice commands enable you to do on the phone (and in the Chrome browser) today, is pretty impressive. Ask it “Call Mum” and it will do that. It’ll open web pages for you, answer complex questions thanks to Google’s massive repository of data in the Knowledge Graph, set up appointment and reminders, convert currencies, translate words and phrases, and send emails and texts.

For voice searches, it’ll just speak back the answers. That’s something few companies can replicate, simply because they can’t match Google’s Knowledge Graph. More interestingly, though, many of these actions draw you into a short conversation with your phone.

“Call Alex.” “Which Alex?” “Alex Wilhelm.” “Mobile or home?” “Mobile.” “Calling Alex.”

The fact that this works, and that Google can even often recognize pronouns in extended conversations, is awesome. For now, though, this still feels weird to me. I’m not likely to use it in public anytime soon, and using it when I’m alone in my office feels even stranger.

I’m guessing that kind of hesitance will wear off over time, just like video conferencing felt weird at the beginning and now we’re all used to video chats on Skype, FaceTime and Google Hangouts.

Maybe the computer from “Her” is indeed the future of user interfaces and the natural language processing and all of the other tech that drives Google’s voice commands and search today will surely form the kernel of the artificial intelligence systems the company will one day build.

It’s no surprise Google bought the stealthy artificial intelligence startup DeepMind a few weeks ago. Its founders have long been interested in AI and Larry Page is rumored to have led the acquisition of DeepMind himself. Back in 2000, Page once said that he believed “artificial intelligence would be the ultimate version of Google.” The company continues to go down this path, and many of the researchers at Google’s semi-secret X-labs seem to have a strong interest in AI, too. The ideal user interface for working with these systems is probably speech.

My experiment with only using voice control for a day pretty much failed, however — not because it didn’t work well, but just because I just don’t feel like talking to my phone most of the time.

Read more: http://techcrunch.com/2014/02/16/ok-google/

IRL: Is the Lumia 1020 good enough to replace a standalone camera?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:59:00 +0100

Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.

You only need to look at Jon Fingas' Instagram feed to understand how much he enjoys smartphone photography. We get it: you probably have an Instagram account too, but for Jon, taking photos of flowers, Christmas ornaments, ice sculptures and even other gadgets is how the guy unwinds. So what happens when you give him a camera with more megapixels than your average point-and-shoot? Just about what you'd expect.

To call me a mobile photography fan would be an understatement: it's all too common to find me shooting flower macros when I should be enjoying the scenery. You can imagine that I was over the moon, then, once Nokia launched the Lumia 1020 in Canada back in October. I picked one up to see how it would stack up against other mobile phone cameras -- and whether I could afford to leave my "big" Sony NEX-5N at home.

To some extent, I can. The biggest appeal of Nokia's 41-megapixel shooter is undoubtedly its zoom. It's not just that I can get closer to distant subjects. It's that I can get just the right framing for a close-up without having to get overly cozy with my subject. The experience is almost like shooting with a constant-aperture zoom lens on a DSLR, since the brightness and depth of field largely stay the same regardless of distance. What's more, Nokia Camera provides a level of control I'm not used to in mobile photography. I've captured long exposures and other shots that are tough (if not impossible) to pull off using other smartphones.

The image quality also lives up to my expectations... usually. Colors pop in most images, and it's easy to focus on just the right object in a given scene. Low-light performance is also superb. The Lumia 1020 doesn't quite have the 920's almost surreal ability to take bright photos in the dark, but it's one of the few phones I'd willingly use for night shots. Color accuracy is a sore point, though. As I've seen on the Lumia range since the 800, the 1020 occasionally captures sickly hues. It's not a dealbreaker when the flaw only creeps up in certain (usually dim) lighting conditions, but it's frustrating when I have to either retake a picture or settle for an oddly tinged image.

As good as the Lumia 1020 is, though, there's one major flaw that would prevent me from getting the phone again if I had to: the Lumia 1520. It "only" has a 20-megapixel sensor, but its faster performance and superior display are easily worth the step down in picture detail. I don't regret owning the 1020, but I see it as more of a niche device these days. It's what you get if you crave image resolution above all else, or if you have to get one of the best Lumias that fits comfortably in one hand. Me, I'd like something a little more futureproof.

Read more: http://www.engadget.com/2014/02/16/irl-lumia-1020-as-a-camera/

Taylor Swift brings Red Tour to Asia

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:53:00 +0100

Seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift spent much of 2013 headlining sold-out stadiums and arenas in North America, Australia, and New Zealand on her blockbuster THE RED TOUR, and just this week finished a run of sold-out shows in London and Berlin.

Taylor announced today that in response to strong fan demand she is taking the tour to Southeast Asia later this year, performing shows in Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

The Asian dates of Taylor Swift's THE RED TOUR Presented by Cornetto will include the following:

June 4 Jakarta, Indonesia MEIS (Mata Elang International Stadium)
June 6 Manila, Philippines Mall of Asia Arena
June 9 Bangkok, Thailand Impact Arena
June 11 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil
June 12 Singapore Singapore Indoor Stadium

The Southeast Asia portion of The RED Tour is presented by Cornetto and promoted by AEG Live. The general public on-sale dates will vary by market, and pre-sale tickets will be available. General ticketing information will be available at www.taylorswift.com.

Taylor's The RED Tour performance features two stages, elaborate costumes, dancers, and changing sets. Taylor moves around the venue, giving every audience member a great seat. Taylor plays electric guitar, banjo, piano and acoustic guitar and changes costumes multiple times over the course of the evening. Her set features several songs from her record-breaking RED album, as well as new takes on other fan favorites.

Read more: http://music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Taylor-Swift-brings-Red-Tour-to-Asia&nItemID=76113

First trailer arrives for Angelina Jolie’s Unbroken: watch now

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:47:00 +0100

The first trailer has arrived online for Unbroken, Angelina Jolie’s biopic of Olympian and war hero, Louis Zamperini.

The film will follow the remarkable story of how Zamperini (played here by Jack O’Connell) managed to survive at sea for 47 days when his plane crashed during WW2.

Having drifted for some 2000 miles, Zamperini’s luck then degenerated even further, as the American found himself picked up by the Japanese and thrown into a brutal POW camp...

Take a look at the new trailer, below...

The documentary feel to the trailer is likely only present for promotional purposes, but it does a good job of introducing Zamperini’s story. And from the actual movie footage on show here, it looks as though rising star O’Connell has knocked this one out of the park...

Directed by Jolie and co-starring Domhnall Gleeson, Garrett Hedlund and Jai Courtney, Unbroken will open in the UK on 16 January 2015.

Read more: http://www.totalfilm.com/news/first-trailer-arrives-for-angelina-jolie-s-unbroken-watch-now

Wenger embarrassed for Jose

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 07:04:00 +0100

Arsene Wenger described Jose Mourinho's comments about him as 'embarrassing' for Chelsea as he preferred to focus on Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup victory over Liverpool.

Chelsea boss Mourinho called Wenger a 'specialist in failure' on Friday and Wenger was keen to deflect the subject when he addressed the media after his side booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.

He insisted that he was more disappointed for Chelsea than himself over Mourinho's remarks, and instead savoured an important win for Arsenal.

Asked about Mourinho, Wenger told reporters: "I am embarrassed for him, honestly.

"First of all I would say that I didn't speak about him at all in my press conference, and I have no more to say... I am more disappointed for Chelsea than for me.

"I am not interested in the subject at all, and that is really genuine. If you are interested, and you have nothing better to do in your life, you are free to do it.

"But honestly, I cannot force my interest in things that are not interesting for me. I love football and I'm sorry to disappoint you, but what interests me is what happens on the pitch."

Speaking about Arsenal's success against Liverpool, Wenger admitted that it was crucial to turn in a good performance following the 5-1 defeat at Anfield in the Premier League last weekend.

He explained: "It was vital for us to respond to the disappointing performance we had against Liverpool last week.

"It was vital as well because we had an opportunity to go to the quarter-final of the FA Cup. I am very pleased with the intensity of our commitment and our response, our determination.

"You could feel there was a clinical desire in my team to take every opportunity to 'kill' them. That's why it was a great game between two good teams, and overall it was a fantastic FA Cup tie.

"Many people questioned the FA Cup but like today it delivers a great football performance."

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain opened the scoring for Arsenal and Lukas Podolski made it 2-0 early in the second half, before Liverpool came back strongly in an exciting finale.

Steven Gerrard pulled one goal back from the penalty spot but a second penalty appeal was turned down, while goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski had to make a series of good saves.

Wenger said: "Look, Liverpool is a very strong team. They had some chances but you should not forget that we as well had some very good chances on top of that.

"They were in a position where they had to take the initiative because they were 2-0 down, they had to throw absolutely everything forward. They are good enough to create chances against any team, but we were resilient, focused on defending well.

"Overall it looked yes that they could score, but it looked always that when we won the ball we had a chance to go to the goal and score as well."

On Luis Suarez's failed penalty appeal, following a challenge by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Wenger was not sure about the decision but pointed to the Uruguayan's theatrical fall.

He said: "Maybe. I have to watch it again. You know that I rate Suarez as a player but I think if we had him in the team we would have a few more free-kicks! There was contact, I don't deny that, but he is good to make more of it."

Wenger handed Yaya Sanogo a first start in attack and he was impressed by the performance of the 21-year-old Frenchman, signed from Auxerre last summer.

"For a first performance he was excellent. He was always in the game, he was a handle for them," said the Arsenal boss.

"It's his first official game basically, he played one game in the reserves for 60 minutes. Considering the intensity of the game, he was absolutely excellent."

Read more: http://www.football365.com/news/21554/9170155/Arsene-Wenger-embarrassed-for-Jose-Mourinho-as-he-focuses-on-Arsenal-s-FA-Cup-win

Eating Cereal for 60 seconds

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 09:34:00 +0100

Epic video. Kian eating cereal for 60 seconds.

Arsenal Boss Wenger knows Van Persie wants to leave Man Utd

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:30:00 +0100

Robin van Persie is exploring the prospect of leaving Manchester United at the end of the season.

The Mirror says reports have emerged at various points of the season concerning van Persie's supposed disillusionment with Moyes' training regimes - while the ex-Everton boss has also admitted to gambling with the Dutchman's fitness.

There have recently been rumours that Van Persie could make a shock return to his former club in the summer.

And according to reports from Sky Italia, the Netherlands' all-time record goalscorer may well be in line for a north London return - with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said to have met with Van Persie's representatives in London last month.

It has been made clear to the Frenchman that Van Persie - who he first signed for £3million from Dutch club Feyenoord in 2004 - wants to leave United.

Read more: http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/arsenal-boss-wenger-knows-van-persie-wants-leave-man-utd-4007833#.UwBogsGvNFs

Sacha Baron Cohen's Grimsby will open in 2015

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:13:00 +0100

Sacha Baron Cohen's forthcoming comedy, Grimsby, has received an official release date, with the film set to open in the US on 31 July 2015.

Deadline reports that the Louis Leterrier-directed film has also got a new distributor, with Sony set to release the picture in place of Paramount.

Grimsby will follow a British black-ops agent, who is forced to go on the run with his estranged brother, a beer-swilling football hooligan. Naturally, Cohen will be playing both parts…

Cohen co-wrote the script with his Borat partner Peter Baynham, with further contributions coming from Philomena's Phil Johnston. Production is slated to begin on the project this summer, with a UK release date yet to be confirmed.

Meanwhile, Cohen has renewed his first-look deal with Paramount for the next three years, with the star saying, "any studio that puts out a movie where Leonardo DiCaprio snorts cocaine from a hooker’s anus is a place I’m happy to call home."

Nicely put, Sacha...

Read more: http://www.totalfilm.com/news/sacha-baron-cohen-s-grimsby-will-open-in-2015

Panic At The Disco UK headline tour dates

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:09:00 +0100

Panic! At The Disco are pleased to announce their return to the UK for another string of headline shows in May 2014.

The new set of dates will kick off at Glasgow's Academy on 7 May before stopping at Manchester and London. The tour will finish up in Belfast at Mandela Hall on 13 May.

The news rounds off what has been a triumphant year for Panic! At The Disco. Their latest album Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! peaked in the Top 10 in the UK Official Charts upon its release which included smash singles 'Miss Jackson' and 'This Is Gospel.'

The band also played a SOLD OUT headline tour last month including an energetic show at London's Forum and have no plans to slow down.

LIVE SHOWS
7 May Glasgow Academy
8 May Manchester O2 Apollo
9 May London Eventim Apollo
13 May Belfast Mandela Hall

Read more: http://music-news.com/shownews.asp?H=Panic-At-The-Disco-UK-headline-tour-dates&nItemID=76098

Wonderful Photo Taken of The Door To Nowhere – Bavaria, Germany

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:39:00 +0100

Mario Balotelli: Should Arsenal dabble with football’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ striker?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:37:00 +0100

Mario Balotelli. A surreal personification of the dreams the majority of youngsters play out in their heads on a nightly basis; namely a ‘super-villain-esque’ confidence, an extraordinary footballing ability, and a penchant for believing that the game has no superior.

The 23-year-old former Manchester City hit-man has been linked with Arsenal these last few weeks, with the Metro going as far as to say that Arsene Wenger recently met with the player’s agent to discuss options.

But should the Gunners move for the Machiavellian attacker?

Here are two clips of Balotelli, one of which you will undoubtedly still remember, with the other taken just yesterday at the San Siro.

Read more: http://soccerlens.com/arsenal-balotelli-ideal-match-wenger-playing-fire/127506/

Sam Pepper

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 15 Feb 2014 17:19:00 +0100

Sam Pepper, a former Big Brother contestant who specialises in comic monologues and hidden-camera pranks. "When I tell people I'm doing YouTube, a lot of them ask if I hope to be on TV again," he says. "My reply is always 'why would I want to be on TV?' Online film is incredibly rewarding. And when you tell people the money you can make, they're shocked."

A YouTube prankster and musician who has used his internet celebrity to perform across the U.S. and U.K. Before fame he was a graffiti artist when he started uploading his first YouTube videos in 2010.

He was a competitor on the 11th season of the Big Brother 11, and was evicted from his home on the shows 72nd day.

Sam Pepper Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/sam