Sophia Loren Captured by the Lights and Cameras of NYC Paparazzi
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This recently captured video clip is of a still amazing looking Sophia Loren in an all-red pants suit. Loren is seen exiting the Oak Room in New York City as she had just attended a luncheon for the movie “Nine” sponsored by Miramax. Loren plays a role in the upcoming film, as the mother of director Guido Contini. About Nine (the film)Nine is a 2009 American musical film directed by Rob Marshall. The screenplay, by Michael Tolkin and Anthony Minghella, is based on Arthur KopitR... Read Full Story
Italy's Fratello Metallo (Heavy Metal Monk) to Retire from Rockstar Life
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Fratello Metallo, known for his heavy metal singing and rocking monk is returning to his “normal life” as a Capuchin Monk at the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. He will now lose his long locks, hang up his microphone and return to his life as Brother Cesare Bonizzi and vows to give-up the devilish temptation of celebrity.About Brother BonizziCesare Bonizzi was born in 1946 in Offanengo, Italy. He entered a monastery in 1975, and subsequently carried out missionary work in the... Read Full Story
Formula 1 Grand Prix Returns to Montreal Canada
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(F1 News Updates) Great news for Canadian racing fans - after being dropped from the F1 calendar back in October of 2008 - the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal is returning to the Formula 1 calendar for 2010. The decision was reached after intervention from the government that helped secure a 5-year deal for Montreal. We imagine this will be received as good news for Lewis Hamilton since the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix was his first Formula 1 victory.Peter Sauber has convinced BMW to him back his... Read Full Story
Must See: Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas on Television Today
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In the need to kick off that holiday spirit? Look no more than your nearest TV set. Public Televisions Great Performances is featuring a two hour special broadcast of Andrea Bocelli’s My Christmas. The performance includes appearances by several of his song collaborators like Mary J. Blige, Reba McEntire, Natalie Cole and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. If you don’t have time this morning, your in luck, there will be a re-broadcast later this afternoon from 4:00pm to 6:00pm EST. BON... Read Full Story
A New Holiday Music Classic is Born: Andrea Bocelli's My Christmas
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Legendary Tenor Andrea Bocelli has catapulted himself into immortality with his new holiday CD My Christmas. The celebration of holiday classics is a glorious collaboration of efforts, as artists Mary J Blige, Natalie Cole, The Tabernacle Choir and The Muppets sideline Bocelli - giving voice to the true spirit of Christmas. Trust us, this one’s a keeper. The Details Album: My Christmas Song Titles White Christmas / Bianco Natale Angels We Have Heard On High Santa Claus Is Coming To To... Read Full Story
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
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We take a minute now on this Thanksgiving Day of 2009 to wish all of our readers, contributors and partners a very Happy Thanksgiving. Read Full Story
Easy Last-minute Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe for One or Two People
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So you’ve decided last minute that you’d like to cook Thanksgiving dinner. Don’t fret, the following recipe and suggestions should be all you need to whip together a last minute meal with minimum hassle and maximum flavor. Don’t worry, we’ve made it as simple as possible, even a novice can look like a star with this easy to prepare meal. In fact, if you share it with someone else, we’re certain you’ll also achieve maximum kudos for your culinary skil... Read Full Story
Italian Authorities Crack Down On Fixed Soccer Match Enablers
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[London, UK] Ongoing investigations into allegations of bribes, coercion and threats are shaking the foundation of the sport of soccer.What began as a probe into the illegal activities by soccers players and teams in Germany and Switzerland, has now extended into Italy. Authorities investigating the match-fixing scandals are now convinced that the problem is Europe-wide and that more teams and countries will be found to have participated in the illegal outcomes.The most recent arrest of nine... Read Full Story
Italian Restaurant Review: Cibo Matto
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[Chicago, IL] Chicago brings back some powerful food memories me. I spent the better part of three years traveling across the country performing food and sanitation inspections for the hospitality business, and it seemed that no matter where I went, the next stop was always Chicago. I regret to say that with the exception of a party at Rick Tramonto’s Tru, one visit to see Oprah, and one vague memory of a brewery crawl, I haven’t been in town much over the past few years. However,... Read Full Story
Huge Pinks Snails Invade Milan, Italy
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[ANSA / Milan] Twelve enormous pink snails have moved in to Milan city centre for a new outdoor art installation designed to encourage the fast-living residents of the Lombardy capital to slow down.Three metres long and two metres high, the huge molluscs are currently circling Piazza Scala in front of Milan’s famous opera house and the nearby square in front of the Church of San Fedele.Passers-by have been unable to resist stopping to touch the bright pink snails made from recyclable p... Read Full Story