Keanu Reeves goes where feds can't: 'Matrix' star tours NY jails where inspectors are barredSeptember 15th, 2009 Keanu Reeves inside NY jails, where feds can't goBUFFALO, N.Y. — Actor Keanu Reeves had no problem getting inside Buffalo-area jails.
Women better beer tasters than menSeptember 9th, 2009 MELBOURNE - While a new brewery is all set to open in Australia's Warnervale on the Central Coast, it is believed that more women would be hired as professional beer tasters, for they apparently make better tasters than men. With the opening of the new Bluetongue Brewery, almost 100 jobs will be created, out of which 10 and 15 will be of full-time beer tasters, and that too without any experience.
Cigarette, beer sales in UK skyrocket due to credit crunchAugust 16th, 2009 LONDON - Recession-hit Britons are increasingly turning to booze and cigarettes to beat the economic blues, according to a survey. More and more stressed-out adults in the country are compromising on their health as they are guzzling more alcohol and puffing on more cigarettes than they did before the crunch hit.
Grammy winner Chaka Khan leads entertainment lineup 55th jazz festival in Rhode IslandAugust 7th, 2009 Chaka Khan leads lineup at RI jazz festivalNEWPORT, R.I. — Grammy-winning singer Chaka Khan leads the list of entertainers at the Newport Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this weekend.
Women prefer men with hairy chests, beer belly to metrosexualsAugust 5th, 2009 LONDON - Blokes with beer bellies can relax. A new survey has revealed that women find manly men complete with hairy chests, messy hair and a beer belly attractive and prefer them to so-called metrosexuals.
Michael Moore, comedian Jeff Garlin organizing comedy festival in northern Michigan townAugust 2nd, 2009 Michael Moore plans Traverse City comedy festivalTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Oscar winner Michael Moore has more big plans for his adopted northern Michigan hometown of Traverse City, where he's already established a film festival.
When Russell Crowe just couldn't get enough of boozeAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Russell Crowe was reportedly banned from a pub in Windlesham, Surrey, England, after getting into an argument. The actor was said to have created ruckus after the local tavern keeper told him it was closing time.
EasyJet-barred Pete Doherty pays #10,000 for private flight from SpainJuly 26th, 2009 LONDON - 'Babyshambles' rocker Pete Doherty had to fork out about 10,000 pounds for a private jet from Spain, after he got drunk with his bandmates, and was barred from boarding an easyJet flight from Valencia to Gatwick. "Mr Doherty's reputation preceded him following a previous incident with easyJet when he was removed from a flight to Barcelona and following last month's incident when he was arrested after a BA flight to Geneva," the News of the World quoted easyJet as saying.
Phish to hold its own 3-day festival at Coachella location over Halloween weekendJuly 24th, 2009 Phish to hold 3-day festival at Coachella locationLOS ANGELES — Phish is headed to the Coachella Valley for a three-day music festival all its own. The Vermont-based band on Thursday announced the location of its first big event since reuniting earlier this year.
Ginger beer's alcoholic punch gets makers in troubleJuly 20th, 2009 LONDON - A Scottish brand has attracted controversy after adding some punch to the classic ginger beer. Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer, which contains four percent alcohol, has been launched as an adult version of ginger beer.
Salzburg Festival announces music director will not seek to extend contract past 2011July 17th, 2009 Salzburg Festival music chief to step down
VIENNA — The Salzburg Festival's musical director will not extend his contract past 2011. Festival officials say Markus Hinterhaeuser has announced his decision after talks with the designated general director, Alexander Pereira.
Estelle replaces Lauryn Hill as headline act for Stockholm Jazz FestivalJune 22nd, 2009 Estelle to headline Stockholm Jazz FestivalSTOCKHOLM — Grammy-winning British singer Estelle will replace Lauryn Hill as the headline act at this year's Stockholm Jazz Festival. Earlier this month, the festival said Hill had canceled all European tour dates because of health reasons.
The top five 'green' gifts for Father's DayJune 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - If you're thinking of marking Father's Day with the Mother Nature touch, then here's a list of gifts that can prove useful for you. Environmental News Network has put together five green-friendly gift ideas to help you show care towards your dad and nature.
Bonnaroo, CMA Music Festival kick off Thursday, draw tens of thousands to TennesseeJune 11th, 2009 Bonnaroo, CMA Music Festival kick off ThursdayNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Whether your musical tastes lean toward Nine Inch Nails or Brad Paisley, there's something for you in Middle Tennessee as both the Bonnaroo festival in Manchester and the CMA Music Festival in Nashville run Thursday through Sunday.
Johnny Depp wants to retire as a normal man with a beer bellyMay 25th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Johnny Depp knows what he wants to do after retiring from his acting career, and that is to grow some grey hair and a beer belly. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star said that he was looking forward to soaking up the sun with couple of pints in hand, reports the China Daily.
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