Lionel Messi FIFA Men’s World Player of the Year 2010
Lionel Messi wins award despite failure to score in 2010 World Cup.
Alina Dain
Barcelona soccer star Lionel Andres Messi has been named FIFA Men’s World Player of the Year for 2010, ESPN reports.
In his career, Lionel Messi scored better than any other European player in the top five leagues of 2010. He scored a whopping 42 goals in 36 La Liga games, finished on top at the Champions League of 2010 with 12 goals in 12 games and scored 60 goals in total this year for his club and country.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Rangers trade Michal Rozsival for Wojtek Wolski
After learning last night that Alex Frolov would miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL, Glen Sather moved quickly to bolster the Rangers’ forward corps today, acquiring Wojtek Wolski from the Phoenix Coyotes for defenseman Michal Rozsival.
Wolski has six goals and 10 assists this season, but at the age of 24 and with playoff experience in both Colorado and Phoenix, he fits the bill for what the Rangers need in dealing with a rash of injuries that has seen Ryan Callahan, Erik Christensen and Frolov go down in the past month.
"I’d spoken to (Phoenix GM Don Maloney) about a month ago, but there wasn’t any way we could make a deal," Sather said. "When the injury happened yesterday, things became more urgent. I was surprised last year when Colorado traded him. Thing haven’t been going well as probably he expectd in Phoenix, and Donnie wasn’t as happy with him last year as they went to the playoffs. It happened fairly quickly today."
Rozsival, who missed the last two games with sore ribs, had been with the Rangers since the lockout, posting a plus-35 rating to lead the league in 2005-06. Constantly hounded by the Garden fans after signing a long-term extension, he battled through injuries this season before finishing his Rangers career with 42 goals in four-plus seasons. Ryan McDonagh, the 21-year-old rookie who played the past two games, seems to have earned a spot for now, as Sather said that Michael Del Zotto will remain with Connecticut of the AHL for now, though that "could change tomorrow."
"I think that the obvious reason (to be willing to trade Rozsival) is that we’ve got young defensemen progressing," Sather said.. "We’ve been happy with the youth, and when you get a player, and you move a guy that’s 33 years old with this year and next year on his contract, it gives us an opportunity to get younger and better and gives the kids a chance to play."
Wolski has scored 85 goals with 142 assists in his career, playing 356 games in the NHL. A first-round pick of the Avalanche in 2004, he debuted at the age of 19 in 2005 and had his best season last year, with a total of 23 goals and 42 assists during a campaign in which he was traded to Phoenix for the stretch run.
In the playoffs, the third trip of Wolski’s career after two with the Avalanche, he scored four goals with an assist in seven games. He has been a good contributor on the power play in his career, but did not have a power-play goal this season with Phoenix, where he found himself in Dave Tippett’s doghouse. At 6-3 and 215 pounds, Wolski immediately becomes one of the biggest Rangers, and a seemingly natural linemate for Marian Gaborik upon his arrival.
“We know this is a little risky,” Sather said. “But the opportunity to do something with a 24-year-old who’s been an obvious goal scorer with a pretty high talent level, it was just too good an opportunity to turn down.”
Wolski is expected to be available for the Rangers' game at the Garden tomorrow night against the Montreal Canadiens. Kris Newbury, called up from Connecticut last night, will remain on the roster for at least one game.
And the future beyond one game is up for question all over, as Sather returned to the O-word, opportunity, when asked if he was done dealing. This deal opened up cap room for the Rangers to make a big splash either soon or at the February 28 trade deadline.
Wolski is in the first season of a two-year, $7.6 million contract, meaning he carries a $3.8 million cap hit. He becomes a restricted free agent after the 2011-12 season. Rozsival’s contract, which carries a $5 million charge, runs through next season.
"It gives us an opportunity to do some things that may come up in the future," he said. "It was a situation that was easy for us to make for a lot of reasons."
According to figures from capgeek.com, the Rangers have room to add a player with a charge of up to $4.8 million right now, or $10.3 million if they wait until the trade deadline. The news that Rangers fans should be even happier with than the freeing of more cap room is that Sather sounds committed to sticking with the plan of going with youth, and not surrendering it for a quick fix.
Wolski has six goals and 10 assists this season, but at the age of 24 and with playoff experience in both Colorado and Phoenix, he fits the bill for what the Rangers need in dealing with a rash of injuries that has seen Ryan Callahan, Erik Christensen and Frolov go down in the past month.
"I’d spoken to (Phoenix GM Don Maloney) about a month ago, but there wasn’t any way we could make a deal," Sather said. "When the injury happened yesterday, things became more urgent. I was surprised last year when Colorado traded him. Thing haven’t been going well as probably he expectd in Phoenix, and Donnie wasn’t as happy with him last year as they went to the playoffs. It happened fairly quickly today."
Rozsival, who missed the last two games with sore ribs, had been with the Rangers since the lockout, posting a plus-35 rating to lead the league in 2005-06. Constantly hounded by the Garden fans after signing a long-term extension, he battled through injuries this season before finishing his Rangers career with 42 goals in four-plus seasons. Ryan McDonagh, the 21-year-old rookie who played the past two games, seems to have earned a spot for now, as Sather said that Michael Del Zotto will remain with Connecticut of the AHL for now, though that "could change tomorrow."
"I think that the obvious reason (to be willing to trade Rozsival) is that we’ve got young defensemen progressing," Sather said.. "We’ve been happy with the youth, and when you get a player, and you move a guy that’s 33 years old with this year and next year on his contract, it gives us an opportunity to get younger and better and gives the kids a chance to play."
Wolski has scored 85 goals with 142 assists in his career, playing 356 games in the NHL. A first-round pick of the Avalanche in 2004, he debuted at the age of 19 in 2005 and had his best season last year, with a total of 23 goals and 42 assists during a campaign in which he was traded to Phoenix for the stretch run.
In the playoffs, the third trip of Wolski’s career after two with the Avalanche, he scored four goals with an assist in seven games. He has been a good contributor on the power play in his career, but did not have a power-play goal this season with Phoenix, where he found himself in Dave Tippett’s doghouse. At 6-3 and 215 pounds, Wolski immediately becomes one of the biggest Rangers, and a seemingly natural linemate for Marian Gaborik upon his arrival.
“We know this is a little risky,” Sather said. “But the opportunity to do something with a 24-year-old who’s been an obvious goal scorer with a pretty high talent level, it was just too good an opportunity to turn down.”
Wolski is expected to be available for the Rangers' game at the Garden tomorrow night against the Montreal Canadiens. Kris Newbury, called up from Connecticut last night, will remain on the roster for at least one game.
And the future beyond one game is up for question all over, as Sather returned to the O-word, opportunity, when asked if he was done dealing. This deal opened up cap room for the Rangers to make a big splash either soon or at the February 28 trade deadline.
Wolski is in the first season of a two-year, $7.6 million contract, meaning he carries a $3.8 million cap hit. He becomes a restricted free agent after the 2011-12 season. Rozsival’s contract, which carries a $5 million charge, runs through next season.
"It gives us an opportunity to do some things that may come up in the future," he said. "It was a situation that was easy for us to make for a lot of reasons."
According to figures from capgeek.com, the Rangers have room to add a player with a charge of up to $4.8 million right now, or $10.3 million if they wait until the trade deadline. The news that Rangers fans should be even happier with than the freeing of more cap room is that Sather sounds committed to sticking with the plan of going with youth, and not surrendering it for a quick fix.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Ninawa Daher
Esta noche falleció la periodista y abogada Nínawa Daher, conductora del canal de noticias C5N y del programa de la colectividad árabe en la Argentina, "Desde el Aljibe", que se emite por la pantalla de la TV Pública. Tenía 31 años. La noticia fue anunciada por Crónica TV, y confirmada por la señal de TN.
El accidente fatal se produjo en el barrio de Retiro, cuando el automóvil que conducía su novio por la Av. Castillo, chocó contra otros dos. La periodista falleció en el acto y su novio se encuentra internado en grave estado.
Nínawa Daher conducía "Resumen de Medianoche" en el canal de noticias C5N, formando parte del staff desde su creación en 2007.
El accidente fatal se produjo en el barrio de Retiro, cuando el automóvil que conducía su novio por la Av. Castillo, chocó contra otros dos. La periodista falleció en el acto y su novio se encuentra internado en grave estado.
Nínawa Daher conducía "Resumen de Medianoche" en el canal de noticias C5N, formando parte del staff desde su creación en 2007.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Jared Lee Loughner Identified As Arizona Shooting Suspect
Arizona authorities have identified Jared Lee Loughner, 22, as the man who allegedly opened fire at a public event in Tucson, Arizona, striking U.S. Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords in the head. They're also seeking a second, unnamed person of interest, citing reason to believe that the gunman did not act alone. According to Caitie Parker, who says she has known Loughner for years, he apparently met Giffords once in 2007, and described her as "stupid and unintelligent." Loughner, initially reported as a possible veteran, once attempted to enlist but was rejected, according to the U.S. military.
While few details about Loughner have been confirmed, some unsettling YouTube videos filmed just weeks ago have been attributed to him. One video consists of a mix between delusional rants and harrowing warnings. After explaining his opposition to what he calls “treasonous laws,” he goes on to write, “In conclusion, reading the second United States Constitution, I can’t trust the current government because of the ramifications: The government is implying mind control and brainwash on the people by controlling grammar.” He continues “No! I won’t pay debt with a currency that’s not backed by gold and silver! No! I won’t trust in God!”
In early October, Laughner allegedly posted an eerie video in which he, wearing a trash bag and a hoodie and a giant mask, sets an American flag on fire, with the song “Bodies” by Drowning Pool playing in the background.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed the gun that was used in the attack was bought legally. The shooter, allegedly Loughner, reportedly fired on Giffords from about four feet away, sending her to the hospital with critical wounds, injuring 18 people in total and killing six, including a child and a federal judge. The gun was purchased on November 30 at Sportman’s Warehouse, in Tucson, and was bought along with at least one additional handgun.
Pictures have also surfaced allegedly showing Loughner volunteering at a book festival, and from his MySpace profile. Loughner listed reading as his favorite interest, and identified a slew of classics as his favorite books, including The Republic, The Odyssey, The Communist Manifesto, and Mein Kampf.
While few details about Loughner have been confirmed, some unsettling YouTube videos filmed just weeks ago have been attributed to him. One video consists of a mix between delusional rants and harrowing warnings. After explaining his opposition to what he calls “treasonous laws,” he goes on to write, “In conclusion, reading the second United States Constitution, I can’t trust the current government because of the ramifications: The government is implying mind control and brainwash on the people by controlling grammar.” He continues “No! I won’t pay debt with a currency that’s not backed by gold and silver! No! I won’t trust in God!”
In early October, Laughner allegedly posted an eerie video in which he, wearing a trash bag and a hoodie and a giant mask, sets an American flag on fire, with the song “Bodies” by Drowning Pool playing in the background.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed the gun that was used in the attack was bought legally. The shooter, allegedly Loughner, reportedly fired on Giffords from about four feet away, sending her to the hospital with critical wounds, injuring 18 people in total and killing six, including a child and a federal judge. The gun was purchased on November 30 at Sportman’s Warehouse, in Tucson, and was bought along with at least one additional handgun.
Pictures have also surfaced allegedly showing Loughner volunteering at a book festival, and from his MySpace profile. Loughner listed reading as his favorite interest, and identified a slew of classics as his favorite books, including The Republic, The Odyssey, The Communist Manifesto, and Mein Kampf.
Christina Taylor Greene was a 9 year old girl killed in the Tucson, AZ shooting today.
Nine-year-old Tuscon girl Christina Taylor Green was fatally shot after her neighbours invited her to go along to a political meeting.
Christina was one of six people killed when a man opened fire at US congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's meeting in Tuscan, Arizona.
The Arizona Republic website reported that a neighbour asked if Christina along to the event because she thought she would enjoy it her uncle Greg Segalini said.
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Christina had just been elected to the student council at her school. The event was an opportunity for constituents to meet Mrs Giffords and talk about any concerns they had related to the federal government.
"The next thing you know this happened. How do you prepare for something like this. My little niece got killed-took one on the chest and she is dead," Segalini said outside the girl's house.
Christina was involved in many activities, from ballet to baseball, Segalini said.
"She was real special and real sweet," Segalini said.
Christina, who was reportedly shot in the chest, had featured in a book Faces of Hope: Babies born on 9/11.
The gunman shot at least 18 people, including Mrs Giffords, who survived a single gunshot to the head and underwent surgery.
The other victims from the mass shooting have been identified and they include an aide to Mrs Giffords, a federal judge and a pastor.
The Giffords aide was identified as Gabe Zimmerman, her community outreach director and the 30-year-old was engaged to be married.
U.S. District Judge John Roll, the chief judge for the District of Arizona, was alos killed while attending Mrs Gifford's public appearance, U.S. Marshall David Gonzales told AP.
Roll was named to the U.S. District Court for Arizona by President George H.W. Bush in 1991. He became chief judge of the court in 2006. Roll, 63, previously served as a judge in the Arizona state courts and as an assistant U.S. attorney.
He had started his legal career as a bailiff in the Pima County Superior Court. He served an assistant city attorney in Tucson and worked as a criminal prosecutor in Pima County before joining the U.S. Attorney's office in 1980, where he specialised in prosecuting drug cases.
A native of Pennsylvania, he graduated from the University of Arizona in 1969 and received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1972.
''We in the judiciary have suffered the terrible loss of one of our own,'' Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said in a statement.
''Judge John Roll was a wise jurist who selflessly served Arizona and the nation with great distinction.''
The other three victims are Dorwin Stoddard, Dorthy Murray and Phyllis Scheck
Christina was one of six people killed when a man opened fire at US congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's meeting in Tuscan, Arizona.
The Arizona Republic website reported that a neighbour asked if Christina along to the event because she thought she would enjoy it her uncle Greg Segalini said.
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Christina had just been elected to the student council at her school. The event was an opportunity for constituents to meet Mrs Giffords and talk about any concerns they had related to the federal government.
"The next thing you know this happened. How do you prepare for something like this. My little niece got killed-took one on the chest and she is dead," Segalini said outside the girl's house.
Christina was involved in many activities, from ballet to baseball, Segalini said.
"She was real special and real sweet," Segalini said.
Christina, who was reportedly shot in the chest, had featured in a book Faces of Hope: Babies born on 9/11.
The gunman shot at least 18 people, including Mrs Giffords, who survived a single gunshot to the head and underwent surgery.
The other victims from the mass shooting have been identified and they include an aide to Mrs Giffords, a federal judge and a pastor.
The Giffords aide was identified as Gabe Zimmerman, her community outreach director and the 30-year-old was engaged to be married.
U.S. District Judge John Roll, the chief judge for the District of Arizona, was alos killed while attending Mrs Gifford's public appearance, U.S. Marshall David Gonzales told AP.
Roll was named to the U.S. District Court for Arizona by President George H.W. Bush in 1991. He became chief judge of the court in 2006. Roll, 63, previously served as a judge in the Arizona state courts and as an assistant U.S. attorney.
He had started his legal career as a bailiff in the Pima County Superior Court. He served an assistant city attorney in Tucson and worked as a criminal prosecutor in Pima County before joining the U.S. Attorney's office in 1980, where he specialised in prosecuting drug cases.
A native of Pennsylvania, he graduated from the University of Arizona in 1969 and received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1972.
''We in the judiciary have suffered the terrible loss of one of our own,'' Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said in a statement.
''Judge John Roll was a wise jurist who selflessly served Arizona and the nation with great distinction.''
The other three victims are Dorwin Stoddard, Dorthy Murray and Phyllis Scheck
Friday, January 7, 2011
Cubs agree to send five players to Tampa for P Matt Garza and two minor leaguers, pending physicals.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs have agreed to a multi-player deal that will bring right-handed pitcher Matt Garza to Chicago, according to a major league source.
Law: Cubs pay steep price
The Cubs landed the pitcher they wanted, but they paid more than the Brewers did to land Zack Greinke, writes ESPN.com's Keith Law. Blog
The deal, which has been agreed to pending physicals, sends right-handed pitcher Chris Archer, outfielder Brandon Guyer, catcher Robinson Chirinos, shortstop Hak-Ju Lee and outfielder Sam Fuld to Tampa for Garza, minor league outfielder Fernando Perez and another minor leaguer.
Archer, 22, combined to go 15-3 with 2.34 in 28 games between Single-A Daytona and Tennessee, and was the Cubs' 2010 minor league pitcher of the year. Archer was acquired by the Cubs in a trade that sent popular utility man Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians.
Guyer batted .344 with 13 home runs and 58 RBIs for Double-A Tennessee in 2010. The 24-year old was the Cubs' minor league player of the year.
Lee batted .282 and stole 32 bases for Single-A Peoria.
Fuld played in 98 games for the Cubs between 2007-10. He batted .299 in 65 games in '09.
The Cubs and at least three other teams had been negotiating with the Rays about Garza since the December winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Garza, 27, is coming off his best season, compiling a 15-10 record with a 3.91 ERA. Garza averaged 6.6 strikeouts and 2.77 walks per nine innings. Hitters batted .248 against Garza in 2010.
Tampa, in the mode of retooling the next few seasons, was willing to trade Garza for top young talent. The Rays were looking to get a shortstop, catcher and some top-caliber young pitching in return for Garza.
Law: Cubs pay steep price
The Cubs landed the pitcher they wanted, but they paid more than the Brewers did to land Zack Greinke, writes ESPN.com's Keith Law. Blog
The deal, which has been agreed to pending physicals, sends right-handed pitcher Chris Archer, outfielder Brandon Guyer, catcher Robinson Chirinos, shortstop Hak-Ju Lee and outfielder Sam Fuld to Tampa for Garza, minor league outfielder Fernando Perez and another minor leaguer.
Archer, 22, combined to go 15-3 with 2.34 in 28 games between Single-A Daytona and Tennessee, and was the Cubs' 2010 minor league pitcher of the year. Archer was acquired by the Cubs in a trade that sent popular utility man Mark DeRosa to the Cleveland Indians.
Guyer batted .344 with 13 home runs and 58 RBIs for Double-A Tennessee in 2010. The 24-year old was the Cubs' minor league player of the year.
Lee batted .282 and stole 32 bases for Single-A Peoria.
Fuld played in 98 games for the Cubs between 2007-10. He batted .299 in 65 games in '09.
The Cubs and at least three other teams had been negotiating with the Rays about Garza since the December winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Garza, 27, is coming off his best season, compiling a 15-10 record with a 3.91 ERA. Garza averaged 6.6 strikeouts and 2.77 walks per nine innings. Hitters batted .248 against Garza in 2010.
Tampa, in the mode of retooling the next few seasons, was willing to trade Garza for top young talent. The Rays were looking to get a shortstop, catcher and some top-caliber young pitching in return for Garza.
Emmanuelle Alt is the new editor in chief of French Vogue
PARIS — Emmanuelle Alt is the new editor in chief of French Vogue, Condé Nast France chairman Xavier Romatet has confirmed.
He said Alt’s name would appear at the top of the masthead of the April issue, but not to expect any radical change at the title.
He said Alt’s name would appear at the top of the masthead of the April issue, but not to expect any radical change at the title.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Pee-wee Herman Show Tapes for HBO Jan. 6
Pee-wee Herman Show Tapes for HBO Jan. 6
The Pee-wee Herman Show, which finished its Broadway run Jan. 2, will be taped for an upcoming HBO special the night of Jan. 6, according to a spokesperson from Type A Marketing.
The taping will take place from 8-10:30 PM before an invited audience at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, where the show enjoyed a limited run Nov. 11-Jan. 2.
The Pee-wee Herman Show stars Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman, the beloved character from the 1981 cult hit stage production of the same name, and the CBS series “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse.”
Reubens is joined by Jon Moody as Mailman Mike, John Paragon as Jambi the Genie, Lynn Marie Stewart as Miss Yvonne, Jesse Garcia as Sergio the Handyman and Phil LaMarr as Cowboy Curtis, with Josh Meyers, Drew Powell, Lexy Fridell, Lance Roberts and Caesar Samayoa.
The show was written by Reubens and Bill Steinkellner, with additional material by Paragon. Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) directed.
The HBO broadcast of the show, to be titled “The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway,” will premiere in 2011.
The Pee-wee Herman Show, which finished its Broadway run Jan. 2, will be taped for an upcoming HBO special the night of Jan. 6, according to a spokesperson from Type A Marketing.
The taping will take place from 8-10:30 PM before an invited audience at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, where the show enjoyed a limited run Nov. 11-Jan. 2.
The Pee-wee Herman Show stars Paul Reubens as Pee-wee Herman, the beloved character from the 1981 cult hit stage production of the same name, and the CBS series “Pee-Wee’s Playhouse.”
Reubens is joined by Jon Moody as Mailman Mike, John Paragon as Jambi the Genie, Lynn Marie Stewart as Miss Yvonne, Jesse Garcia as Sergio the Handyman and Phil LaMarr as Cowboy Curtis, with Josh Meyers, Drew Powell, Lexy Fridell, Lance Roberts and Caesar Samayoa.
The show was written by Reubens and Bill Steinkellner, with additional material by Paragon. Alex Timbers (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) directed.
The HBO broadcast of the show, to be titled “The Pee-wee Herman Show on Broadway,” will premiere in 2011.
General Vang Pao Dies
General Vang Pao dies on Thursday while in exile in the US. He was 81. He was once named “the biggest hero of the Vietnam War”.
Keenen Ivory Wayans not dead -- just more Twitter speculation
Now, it's time to debunk the latest Twitter death rumor -- legendary comedian, TV star, and director Keenen Ivory Wayans is not dead.
So how did all of this start? We can really trace it back to a tweet created by someone who wanted more than a little bit of attention:
"@CNN: Breaking News. Comedian and creator of In Living Color Keenan Ivory Wayans passed today in his Los Angels Home"
The problem here? If you go to CNN's feed, you will quickly realize that the news network never actually said this. Not only that, but you can not find any news on this anywhere.
Of course, really the biggest sign that this is fake is merely the fact that this poster didn't bother to proofread their death tweet -- "Los Angels" is not a town, and that's not the sort of mistake "CNN" would make
So how did all of this start? We can really trace it back to a tweet created by someone who wanted more than a little bit of attention:
"@CNN: Breaking News. Comedian and creator of In Living Color Keenan Ivory Wayans passed today in his Los Angels Home"
The problem here? If you go to CNN's feed, you will quickly realize that the news network never actually said this. Not only that, but you can not find any news on this anywhere.
Of course, really the biggest sign that this is fake is merely the fact that this poster didn't bother to proofread their death tweet -- "Los Angels" is not a town, and that's not the sort of mistake "CNN" would make
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Montel Williams Cited for Pot Paraphernalia
Montel Williams was busted carrying a marijuana pipe as he passed through security at a Wisconsin airport Tuesday, according to reports.
Williams, a medical marijuana proponent who has said he uses the drug to relieve chronic pain from Multiple Sclerosis, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
The former talk-show host, 54, was released after paying the $484 fine and continued on his way. He was first diagnosed with MS in 1999.
Williams, a medical marijuana proponent who has said he uses the drug to relieve chronic pain from Multiple Sclerosis, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
The former talk-show host, 54, was released after paying the $484 fine and continued on his way. He was first diagnosed with MS in 1999.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
RIP Gerry Rafferty
Singer/Songwriter GERRY RAFFERTY, former member of STEALERS WHEEL has died. The man behind such 70's hits as "Baker Street" and "Right Down the Line" was said to have suffered kidney failure last November after fighting a long and largely ignored battle with alcoholism. The UK outlet The Guardian confirmed Rafferty's death this morning, and has posted an excellent career overview which can be read at this location.
While Rafferty's songs have been covered and paid homage many times over the years, his original works have long-been a staple in popular culture, most notably with his STEALERS WHEEL hit "Stuck in the Middle With You," which was featured in an infamous torture scene in QUENTIN TARANTINO's 1992 film RESERVOIR DOGS.
While Rafferty's songs have been covered and paid homage many times over the years, his original works have long-been a staple in popular culture, most notably with his STEALERS WHEEL hit "Stuck in the Middle With You," which was featured in an infamous torture scene in QUENTIN TARANTINO's 1992 film RESERVOIR DOGS.
Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhal
Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal are reportedly over, you guys. Sadsies. Peel yourself off the floor and ask in harmony with us: How?! Why?!
"It ended last month," a source told People magazine of the fledgling romance, which frankly stunned us upon discovery in late October.
The two first surfaced at "Saturday Night Live," together backstage mingling with host Emma Stone and cast. The next day, they enjoyed a coffee date in Brooklyn near the home of Jake's sister Maggie.
Over Halloween, the two vacationed in Big Sur, indulging in an ice cream date and poolside lounging. Flash forward to Thanksgiving and it was another family affair with the Gyllenhaals in New York. The quality time ceased over the stars' respective December birthdays and during New Year's festivities.
"It ended last month," a source told People magazine of the fledgling romance, which frankly stunned us upon discovery in late October.
The two first surfaced at "Saturday Night Live," together backstage mingling with host Emma Stone and cast. The next day, they enjoyed a coffee date in Brooklyn near the home of Jake's sister Maggie.
Over Halloween, the two vacationed in Big Sur, indulging in an ice cream date and poolside lounging. Flash forward to Thanksgiving and it was another family affair with the Gyllenhaals in New York. The quality time ceased over the stars' respective December birthdays and during New Year's festivities.
Japan bassist Mick Karn dies
Japan bassist Mick Karn has lost his battle with cancer at his home in London. He was 52.
Karn, real name Andonis Michaelides, announced he had been diagnosed with the disease at the beginning of June, telling fans on his website that the security and well-being of his wife and young son are now his top priority.
A statement posted on his website on Tuesday confirmed Karn "was surrounded by his family and friends" at the time of his death.
Born in Cyprus, Karn was a big part of the U.K.'s new wave movement in the early 1980s. As well as becoming a member of Japan, he also worked with Gary Numan and Kate Bush and founded Dalis Car in the mid-1980s with Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy.
He moved back to London from his native Cyprus last year following the diagnosis he was terminally ill and fans launched several appeals via his website Mickkarn.net to help cover medical costs and offer financial support to his family.
Live Aid hero and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure was in the throes of hosting a charity concert in support of Karn when the bassist died.
Ure told the BBC last year, "When it comes to a situation like Mick's - who is in dire straits - he needs help, financial help and emotional help. I have had a lot of contact from people I haven't spoken to in a long time; we are looking at availabilities for various venues. It's a long, slow process, so we need to nail the venue and date.
"You are going to have most of Japan there doing stuff, certainly Steve (Jansen) and Richard (Barbieri) will be there, and people that Mick has worked with over the years. He has huge respect. He is one of the good guys; that's what's shocking to everybody. I think the interest in this will be huge.
"I think Mick's influenced everybody. Until I heard Japan, I had never heard a bass guitar played like that; it was almost like playing a lead instrument, incredibly percussive and melodic, something that inspired me."
In a statement released on Tuesday, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor called Karn, "one of the great visual and sound stylists of the late 70s/early 80s".
Karn, real name Andonis Michaelides, announced he had been diagnosed with the disease at the beginning of June, telling fans on his website that the security and well-being of his wife and young son are now his top priority.
A statement posted on his website on Tuesday confirmed Karn "was surrounded by his family and friends" at the time of his death.
Born in Cyprus, Karn was a big part of the U.K.'s new wave movement in the early 1980s. As well as becoming a member of Japan, he also worked with Gary Numan and Kate Bush and founded Dalis Car in the mid-1980s with Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy.
He moved back to London from his native Cyprus last year following the diagnosis he was terminally ill and fans launched several appeals via his website Mickkarn.net to help cover medical costs and offer financial support to his family.
Live Aid hero and Ultravox frontman Midge Ure was in the throes of hosting a charity concert in support of Karn when the bassist died.
Ure told the BBC last year, "When it comes to a situation like Mick's - who is in dire straits - he needs help, financial help and emotional help. I have had a lot of contact from people I haven't spoken to in a long time; we are looking at availabilities for various venues. It's a long, slow process, so we need to nail the venue and date.
"You are going to have most of Japan there doing stuff, certainly Steve (Jansen) and Richard (Barbieri) will be there, and people that Mick has worked with over the years. He has huge respect. He is one of the good guys; that's what's shocking to everybody. I think the interest in this will be huge.
"I think Mick's influenced everybody. Until I heard Japan, I had never heard a bass guitar played like that; it was almost like playing a lead instrument, incredibly percussive and melodic, something that inspired me."
In a statement released on Tuesday, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor called Karn, "one of the great visual and sound stylists of the late 70s/early 80s".
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