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Joel Robuchon
World's most-starred chef Joel Robuchon dead at 73
PARIS - Joel Robuchon, the world's most-starred Michelin chef who tore down kitchen walls to give diners new insights into the art of haute cuisine, has died at 73, a French government spokesman said Monday.Robuchon, who was hailed as one of four "chefs of the century" by the Gault Millau industry bible in 1990, founded a string of restaurants that revolutionized fine dining across three continents, ratcheting up a whopping 31 Michelin stars.From Tokyo to Paris and Macao, foodies queue up for seats in his L'Atelier restaurants, where they can watch chefs in action, perched on high stools at a U-shaped bar.According to Le Figaro newspaper he died of cancer in the Swiss city of Geneva.His death was confirmed by government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux in a tweet."Joel...
August 06, 2018

World's most-starred chef Joel Robuchon dead at 73

Haruki Murakami
Murakami delights fans with radio show debut
TOKYO - Bestselling author Haruki Murakami, who rarely appears in public, delighted fans on Monday as he made his radio debut with a one-off music show.Many fans expressed excitement on social media as they heard the show by the 69-year-old Japanese novelist, perennially touted as a contender for the Nobel literature prize."It's the first time I listened to his voice. I'm surprised that his way of talking and his voice are young!!" said one Twitter user."Appreciate I can listen to his voice!! So excited I have tears!!," tweeted another.The reclusive writer, an avid music fan, introduced songs by US and British musicians.Murakami became a global sensation with the publication of "Norwegian Wood" in 1987 and has written several other bestsellers...
August 06, 2018

Murakami delights fans with radio show debut

An overview of the bedroom in a custom-designed home situated along the ancient portion of the Great Wall of China.
Airbnb offering stay at the Great Wall of China
BEIJING - Airbnb announced a contest for the chance to spend the night in a unique location - the Great Wall of China. The accommodation-finding website posted a listing for the opportunity to win a stay for two at "a custom-designed home situated along the ancient portion of the wall." The bedroom, constructed in an ancient guard tower, is roofless, giving guests a full view of the stars. "Known as one of the greatest architectural feats in human history, the Great Wall was built as a border to protect Chinese states against raids thousands of years ago," the company said. "Today, it is widely considered to be one of the seven wonders of the modern world, bringing visitors from all walks of life together." The company said those looking to win a stay at the...
August 06, 2018

Airbnb offering stay at the Great Wall of China

Canadian tattooed model Rick Genest aka Zombie Boy presents a creation by French designer Thierry Mugler during the Men’s fall-winter 2011-2012 ready-to-wear collection show in Paris in this January 19, 2011 file photo. — AFP
Canada’s Zombie Boy dead of apparent suicide at 32
MONTREAL — Canadian model and artist Zombie Boy — who was found dead of an apparent suicide at his home in Montreal — used his head-to-toe tattoos to earn international notice, from the catwalks of Paris to a video for pop superstar Lady Gaga.Zombie Boy, whose real name was Rick Genest, died this week in his hometown of Montreal, his agent Dulcedo Management said. He was 32.The cause of death was not officially announced, but several Canadian media and Lady Gaga said he took his own life.Lady Gaga, with whom he appeared in the clip “Born This Way” (2011), said news of her friend’s suicide was “beyond devastating.”“The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating,” she said in a Twitter message. “We have to work harder to change the culture, bring...
August 03, 2018

Canada’s Zombie Boy dead of apparent suicide at 32

Harvey Weinstein
Weinstein lawyer asks court to dismiss sex crimes case
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein’s defense lawyer on Friday demanded a New York court throw out the entire criminal sex case against his client, disclosing dozens of intimate emails between the disgraced Hollywood tycoon and his alleged rape victim.Ben Brafman, one of America’s most celebrated defense attorneys who helped former IMF boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn escape criminal prosecution for alleged sexual assault in New York in 2011, called for the entire indictment against Weinstein to be dismissed, based on the emails and a series of technicalities.The 66-year-old is out on bail and pleads not guilty to six counts allegedly committed against three women in 2004, 2006 and 2013. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Sept. 20.“Mr. Weinstein categorically denies that he had...
August 03, 2018

Weinstein lawyer asks court to dismiss sex crimes case

Chris Hardwick
Chris Hardwick will resume NBC roles after assault claim review
LOS ANGELES - Chris Hardwick’s career is getting back on track after a review of sexual assault allegations made by a former girlfriend. NBC said that Hardwick will serve as a guest host next Tuesday on "America’s Got Talent" and will return as host for season three of "The Wall" game show. Production on "The Wall" is set to begin in the fall.NBC’s confirmation on Wednesday that Hardwick was keeping the gigs came a week after AMC said he would be back with "Talking Dead" and "Talking with Chris Hardwick" following the review. In announcing its decision, AMC said it was the “appropriate step” after interviewing a number of people in connection with the allegations against Hardwick.Hardwick has acknowledged that an online post by...
August 01, 2018

Chris Hardwick will resume NBC roles after assault claim review

Chloe Grace Moretz
Chloe Grace Moretz: 'I didn't even open' Kim Kardashian's perfume
LOS ANGELES - Chloe Grace Moretz says she never opened the perfume Kim Kardashian mailed her in February.The 21-year-old actress said on Wednesday's episode of "Watch What Happens Live" that she didn't receive the fragrance Kardashian sent to "haters" on Valentine's Day because her publicist took the package."I didn't even get it, my publicist just took it," Moretz told host Andy Cohen. "I didn't even open it -- I didn't have it. I never saw it.""I literally got a video of it from my publicist. They were like, 'They sent this, so we just kept it,'" she said.Kardashian had mailed her KKW Kimoji Hearts perfume to Moretz and other "haters," including Taylor Swift, Blac Chyna, Wendy Williams and Sharon...
August 01, 2018

Chloe Grace Moretz: 'I didn't even open' Kim Kardashian's perfume

Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris tops Forbes list of highest-paid DJs
LOS ANGELES - For the sixth consecutive year, Calvin Harris has been named the world’s highest-paid DJ by Forbes.The British DJ took in $48 million over the year in question, with Forbes reporting that his sets in Las Vegas bring in “healthy six-figure checks” while festival performances in Japan and Croatia brought in “well into the seven figures.”Next in line is “Closer” duo the Chainsmokers, who played more than 100 shows and raked in $45.5 million. Veteran DJ-producer Tiësto ranks third with $33 million, followed by Steve Aoki ($28 million), who played 200 shows in the scoring period.Marshmello ($23 million) comes in fifth, while others in the top ten include David Guetta (in eighth place with $15 million) and 22-year-old Martin Garrix (in tenth place with $13 million),...
August 01, 2018

Calvin Harris tops Forbes list of highest-paid DJs

Alan Alda
'M*A*S*H' star Alan Alda has Parkinson's disease
NEW YORK - Alan Alda, who starred as wise-cracking army doctor Hawkeye Pierce in the long-running television comedy series "M*A*S*H," revealed on Wednesday that he has Parkinson's disease.Alda, 82, said he was diagnosed with the nervous system disorder three and a half years ago."I decided to let people know I have Parkinson's to encourage others to take action," he said in a statement on Twitter."My life is full. I act, I give talks, I do my podcast," he said. "I take boxing lessons 3 days a week, play singles tennis twice a week, and take a mild pill."And I'm not entering dementia," Alda said. "I'm no more demented than I was before.""If you get a diagnosis, keep moving!"In an appearance on "CBS This...
August 01, 2018

'M*A*S*H' star Alan Alda has Parkinson's disease

Nikki Bella and John Cena
Nikki Bella, John Cena officially part ways
LOS ANGELES - Nikki Bella has announced that her and John Cena have officially parted ways after the WWE power couple seemingly left the door open for a reconciliation after their initial split in April."After I called off the engagement, we tried to work on our relationship to get back to where it was, and in order to move forward with our wedding. After much time and soul-searching alone and together, we have decided to officially part ways," Bella said in a statement to People magazine."I had a beautiful and loving six-year relationship with a wonderful man," she continued. "I have the utmost respect for John, but I know this is what's best for me."Cena, on Twitter, appeared to respond to the news of the official break up. "If you can learn...
August 01, 2018

Nikki Bella, John Cena officially part ways

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