Mariah Carey knows how to make a lasting first impression. Her entrance to the stage on Friday night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland was a diva-licious act of pure grandeur. It began as the house lights dimmed and the spotlights spelled out the star’s first name against three-story-tall stage curtains. Then the curtains parted, [...]
New York’s governor, David Paterson, will not seek re-election in November, succumbing to pressure from top Democrats to withdraw amid revelations that his administration had intervened in a domestic violence case against one of his closest aides.
Paterson’s term as New York’s first black governor will end as it began: with a scandal. He took office [...]
With minutes to go until his exclusive negotiating window was to expire, Michael Jordan struck a deal late Friday to buy a controlling interest in the Charlotte Bobcats, making the NBA’s greatest player the owner of the money-losing team in his home state.Owner Bob Johnson announced in a statement that he’s agreed to sell the [...]
Tim Sylvia (25-6) is currently under consideration for three separate fights spanning from March through June, though none of them are a done deal.Sylvia’s manager, Monte Cox, on Saturday told MMAjunkie that his phone rings every day with promoters who look to employ the former UFC heavyweight champion.
But three fights – including a rematch with [...]
The 2010 Aston Martin DB9 ranks 4 out of 7 Exotic Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 38 published reviews and test drives of the Aston Martin DB9, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.The DB9’s beauty is clear to see, inside and out. It may be the highest-quality Aston [...]
Severe anemia left actress Brittany Murphy weakened and vulnerable to pneumonia and the prescription medications she was using to treat it, according to an autopsy report released Thursday. The report stated Murphy’s menstrual period contributed to her anemia and left her in a weakened state and vulnerable to infection. It also contributed the effects that [...]
As the first high-profile casualty of Mr Obama’s tenure, her departure was a personal embarrassment for the president and first lady, who had appointed the former chairman of the Chicago lottery to turn the White House into the “people’s house”.In a statement, the Obamas thanked Ms Rogers “for the terrific job she’s done” organising events [...]
For five minutes, all of South Korea held its breath, watching from offices, subway trains and packed restaurants as Kim Yu-na floated and twisted and twirled across Olympic ice. Then, as their “Queen Yu-na” made history by winning the country’s first gold medal and a world record in figure skating, everyone erupted in a deafening [...]
What appears to be the final rumored bout for next month’s UFC Fight Night 21 event is now official; middleweight Gerald Harris (14-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC), in fact, will fight Mario Miranda (11-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) at the upcoming show. MMAjunkie first reported the Harris vs. Miranda bout earlier this month, and the UFC today [...]
The 2010 Lotus Exige ranks 5 out of 9 Luxury Sports Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 40 published reviews and test drives of the Lotus Exige, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.The 2010 Lotus Exige is a rocket on the track, combining mind-blowing speeds with superb handling dynamics. It [...]
