.
Showing posts with label Celebrity News and Gossip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celebrity News and Gossip. Show all posts

Paul Walker car crash was caused by speed - not mechanical problems: investigators

The actor's good friend, who also perished in the crash, was going between 81 mph and 94 mph when his Porsche began to drift as it lost control after coming out of a curve.


The Porsche carrying "Fast & Furious" star Paul Walker was traveling approximately 90 mph when it lost control on a suburban street and crashed, killing the actor and his friend, according to an investigation by law enforcement agencies into the November accident.

The sports car slammed into a light pole which had a speed limit sign of 45 mph, killing Walker and Roger Rodas in a fiery wreck.

Investigators concluded that unsafe driving, not mechanical problems, caused the crash, according to a person who has reviewed a report by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol. Investigators calculated that Rodas was driving between 81 mph and 94 mph when his 2005 Porsche Carrera GT began to drift as it lost control after coming out of a curve.

"The vehicle had no mechanical failure and the damage that occurred to the vehicle was from the collision," accident reconstruction specialists with the Highway Patrol wrote, according to the person, who requested anonymity because the report has not been officially released yet.

A spokeswoman said Tuesday that the Sheriff's Department had no new information to release regarding the investigation into the Nov. 30 crash. "We will have something in the very near future," department spokeswoman Nicole Nishida wrote in an email. The CHP declined comment.

The Associated Press reported in December that investigators had found no evidence that the car had mechanical problems and ruled out debris or other roadway conditions.


SALESOUT NARCH EUO 3TP MNDTYDAN WATSON/REUTERSFirefighters extinguish the fire in the car where actor Paul Walker was killed.
Subsequently, Porsche sent engineers to California to review the rare car's wreckage. Though it was badly mangled and burned, the engineers were able to do a thorough analysis. They found no problems with the car's electrical systems, brakes, throttle, fuel system, steering, suspension or other systems.
Porsche declined a request for comment Tuesday.
The conclusion about the speed was based on a "yaw" mark on the road that the car's tire left on the road in an area of industrial office parks in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Witnesses told a sheriff's deputy that they thought the car could have been traveling in excess of 100 mph.
Post-crash investigators noted several issues with the condition of the car, which had several prior owners, including IndyCar driver Graham Rahal:
-Its original exhaust system had been modified in a way that could allow it to go faster, but also could have been done to change its sound.
Fans pay tribute to Paul Walker at the site of his fatal car accident.DAVID BUCHAN/GETTY IMAGESFans pay tribute to Paul Walker at the site of his fatal car accident.
-Its tires were about nine years old; the owner's manual suggests changing the tires after four years.
-Its left rear brake rotor was worn below manufacturer specifications, but that did not contribute to the crash.
Rodas, 38, and Walker, 40, had taken what was supposed to be a quick ride from a fundraiser benefiting Reach Out Worldwide, a Walker charity that gives first-response aid to victims of natural disasters. The crash occurred near the fundraiser, and horrified friends of the men raced to the scene.
While Rodas was Walker's financial adviser, the two had bonded over their shared love of fast cars. They co-owned an auto racing team named after Rodas' shop, Always Evolving, and Rodas drove professionally for the team on the Pirelli World Challenge circuit in 2013.
Walker starred in all but one of the six "Fast & Furious" blockbusters, which glorify muscular cars and risky driving.

:
Share on Facebook

Kim Kardashian: Burger King's Newest Franchisee?

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have never shied away from making headlines. Just as the pair made history as the first Vogue cover stars to feature a hashtag (#WorldsMostTalkAboutCouple), the duo is reportedly poised to enter fast food franchising.

According to reports, West has a unique wedding present in store for his fiancée: 10 Burger Kings located throughout Europe. As the pair has more than enough jewelry and designer clothing, the gift of restaurants across the U.K., Italy and France would give Kim Kardashian a different kind of present: the title of international entrepreneur.


While the pair's fast food future may be nothing but a rumor, the move actually makes sense for the power couple. West has experience in fast food franchising, as he bought the rights for 10 Fatburger restaurants in his hometown of Chicago in 2008. Plus, Kimye has proved their entrepreneurial spirit, with Kim's fragrance line, clothing collection and cosmetics line and Kanye's collaboration with Nike and Adidas as well as two fashion lines.
The pair would join an illustrious crew of celebrities involved with food franchises. Rapper Rick Ross owns multiple Wingstop franchises while producer/musician Pharrell Williams has invested in Fatburger. Magic Johnson has an extensive franchise portfolio, including deals with TGI Fridays and Burger King. Other athletes in franchising include tennis star Venus William with Jamba Juice, Shaquille O'Neil with Auntie Anne's Pretzels and Peyton Manning with Papa John's. :
Share on Facebook

Politician Praises Shakira After Blasting Her As ‘Morally Damaging’ To Latino Youth


Just 48-hours after Marco Fidel Ramirez deemed Shakira ‘morally damaging’ — the Colombian politician is flip-flopping! This, after the Public Option party Councillor — from Columbia’s Capitol Bogotá — launched a revolt against Shakira, surrounding the singer’s joint music video with RiRi ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You.’ This, using the hashtag #PeligroVideoShakira, which translates to ‘Dangers of Shakira’s Video.’
2
Councillor Ramirez now appears to be turning to the common social media cover-up, ‘I’ve been hacked’ as supposedly to blame for the slew of tweets citing Columbia’s Very Own 37-year-old Shakira, Shakira, ‘damages the moral character of the youth of Bogota, Colombia and Latin America.’
“Ramirez slammed Shakira for ‘promoting lesbianism’ in her latest music video for her collaboration with Rihanna …calling on Columbia’s National Television Authority to ban the video from being broadcast on any of the nation’s channels.”
Check it:
5
4
3

:
Share on Facebook

Don’t Mess With The President: Putin Critic Finds 200-Pound Giant Wooden Dick On The Hood Of His Car

Noted Putin critic Katya Romanovskaya went outside last week to find a 200 lb. wooden dick and balls chained to the roof of her BMW sedan.

Katya and her co-author spent most of the day trying to get police to investigate the incident, Jalopnik reports, but the cops were reportedly too busy laughing and taking pictures. As you can imagine, people were photographing the colossal woody all day before a tow-truck came and pulled it off (ouch!).

The two ended up lugging the thing into their apartment and are currently debating what to do with it.

While the culprit along with the motive for the vehicular obstruction are yet to be identified, Katya understood exactly why the dick had found its way to her car.

“Finally,” she wrote on her Facebook page, “the day has come when my work has been noticed and appreciated.”
From The New Republic:

“This is the kind of cockamamie (sorry) prank that reeks (sorry) of Nashi, the pro-Kremlin youth group founded after Ukraine’s Orange Revolution in 2005. It was the Kremlin’s way to engage the youth in politics by paying and brainwashing them to be their blunt instrument of revenge. These kids, often from poor families, have strange imaginations that center almost always on the scatalogical and the sexual. They manage to pull off these kinds of pranks by having the resources of the state at their disposal.”
According to The New Republic, a man has already contacted Katya offering to buy the veiny, triumphant bastard.

“He has a collection of cocks,” Katya’s co-author told the paper. “This will be the pearl.”
H/T: Jalopnik, Top Photo Courtesy: Facebook:
Share on Facebook

This Love Letter Circulating The Internet Was Not Actually Written By Brad Pitt


The Internet was buzzing yesterday about the love letter Brad Pitt may have written to Angelina Jolie. Besides the fact that the two aren’t even married, this heartfelt tribute was not written very well and I honestly think this is just another Internet hoax, but people will believe anything these days, especially if it is spreading across the Internet.

Well, it seems I was correct in my assumption: the letter that was posted yesterday on Blog Spot has just been rendered false. Take a look at the letter below and see what you think of it.

“My wife got sick.  She was constantly nervous because of problems at work, personal life, her failures and problems with children.

“She has lost 30 pounds and weighed about 90 pounds in her 35 years. She got very skinny, and was constantly crying. She was not a happy woman. She had suffered from continuing headaches, heart pain and jammed nerves in her back and ribs.

“She did not sleep well, falling asleep only in the morning and got tired very quickly during the day. Our relationship was on the verge of break up.

“Her beauty was leaving her somewhere, she had bags under her eyes, she was poking her head, and stopped taking care of herself. She refused to shoot the films and rejected any role.

“I lost hope and thought that we’ll get divorced soon…But then I decided to act on it.
After all I’ve got the most beautiful woman on the earth.

“She is the idol of more than half of men and women on earth, and I was the one allowed to fall asleep next to her and to hug her shoulders.

“I began to pamper her with flowers, kisses and compliments. I surprised her and pleased her every minute. I gave her lots of gifts and lived just for her. I spoke in public only about her. I incorporated all themes in her direction. I praised her in front of her own and our mutual friends.

“You won’t believe it, but she blossomed. She became even better than before. She gained weight, was no longer nervous and she loved me even more than ever. I had no clue that she CAN love that much. And then I realized one thing: The woman is the reflection of her man. If you love her to the point of madness, she will become it.“

- Brad Pitt:
Share on Facebook

BEYONCÉ ADMITS TO BEING A MEMBER OF THE ILLUMINATI

In yesterday’s much-anticipated interview with Oprah, Beyoncé finally admitted she was a member of the New World Order, also known as the Illuminati.

Rumors have swirled since the episode’s taping; many fans wondered why Oprah never questioned the star about her alleged Illuminati ties and commented that it might be due to Oprah’s own participation in Illuminati activities.

Less than three seconds into the interview, Oprah turned to Beyoncé and said, “So, you know what I’m gonna say to you … the Illuminati.” From there, Bey delved into her beginnings with the group, their assistance in her rise to fame, and her recent promotion to the highest ranks of the order.

Beyoncé says she finally came clean after feeling guilty over all the undue credit she’s been given. “People keep thinking I’m this magical ageless beauty, when really that’s the result of consuming all these blood sacrifices.” Oprah interjected, “You still work hard, and you’re raising a beautiful daughter.” Beyoncé remained critical: “People ask me how I juggled my career and pregnancy without understanding that reptilian pregnancies last only two months.”

Oprah’s surprised reaction following this statement has been deemed inauthentic by fans. As godmother to Blue Ivy, she would have presumably been present at both the conception ritual and birth ceremony.

The pinnacle of the interview was when Oprah solemnly asked if the Illuminati was behind the death of Whitney Houston. “Yes, that was us. I was there for that. But at the time I felt, in my heart, that that was what she would have wanted,” said Beyoncé.

“She had a good run.”

When it came time to discuss husband Jay-Z’s possible ties to the Illuminati, Beyoncé said, “That’s something I’d like to keep private. I don’t like to air my family affairs out in the open.”

“You’re keeping something for yourself?” replied Oprah. “Yes, exactly.”

Asked if she’d do anything differently looking back, Beyoncé says, “I can’t say so for sure. I’m a different person now. I became the queen that I am through this process and I’ve learned a lot from my mistakes.” Oprah recanted, “I’ve had some of my greatest revelations through my biggest failures.” The two then smiled at each other knowingly.

The interview delved only briefly into current Illuminati plans. Oprah asked, “Do you think the Illuminati will succeed in destroying world governments and world economies?” Beyoncé smiled coyly, “We’ll just have to wait and find out.”

At the end of the interview, Oprah held Beyoncé’s hand in hers and whispered, “Thank you for being so brave.” Then the two embraced and turned to a cheering audience while flashing the devil’s sign and smiling.:
Click here to share us on facebook!

That awkward moment when an Indian billboard remembering Nelson Mandela uses a picture of Morgan Freeman


There is currently a billboard in India featuring a powerful message about Nelson Mandelaaccompanied by Morgan Freeman‘s face.
The billboard mistakenly shows Freeman alongside fallen civil rights heroes Martin Luther King Jr, Gandhi and Mother Theresa.
According to the UK Metro, the billboard is located in ChennaiSouth India, and the message is written in Tamil, so a translation has yet to be released.
Most believed this to be a fake news story until various Twitter users confirmed its legitimacy with eyewitness accounts.
“This is a Morgan Freeman tribute poster on which some text about Mandela was misprinted. Disprove. Or read Zizek,” wrote user @choultry.
The 76-year-old Oscar winner played Mandela in the 2009 film “Invictus.” Freeman’s masterful portrayals of charismatic and regal characters along with his demeanor and appearance have led him to be compared with the former South African President many times before, but this mistake is a ridiculous blunder beyond comprehension.
Steve Carrell‘s dimwitted character in the 2012 film “Dinner For Schmucks” looks at a picture of another character posing with Mandela and exclaims: “He knows Morgan Freeman!”

Via: UK Metro, Top Photo Courtesy: Twitter 
:
Click here to share us on facebook!

Ja Rule forced to deny leaving wife for prison cell mate

NEW YORK — “He wrote all them love songs and still don’t know how to treat a b*tch” Responded Aisha Atkin’s rapper Ja Rule’s wife in an opening statement during her MTV exclusive “Married Life After Prison” set to air later this month.
“We spent 10 plus years building our marriage but it only took him two to decide he’d rather suck a d*ck than be with his wife” Ja Rule was sentenced to two years in jail for a gun charge and released earlier in 2013 when he presumably returned to life with his family, but according to Aisha that is simply not the case. “He returned home alright; To get his shit and leave”


She claims that Ja Rule real name Jeffery Atkins simply told her that he was sleeping with his personal trainer and not until later did she find out that not only was he a man, but his prison cell mate. Aisha admits that she hopes this is just a phase, but is now convinced that the whole 50 cent thing was not just a silly rap feud, but more than likely a crush.

What??????????????? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below!

:
Click here to share us on facebook!

South Africa's Nelson Mandela dies

South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died, South Africa's president says.

Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison.
He had been receiving intense home-based medical care for a lung infection after three months in hospital.
In a statement on South African national TV, Mr Zuma said Mr Mandela had "departed" and was at peace.

"Our nation has lost its greatest son," Mr Zuma said.
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was one of the world's most revered statesmen after preaching reconciliation despite being imprisoned for 27 years.
He had rarely been seen in public since officially retiring in 2004.
"What made Nelson Mandela great was precisely what made him human. We saw in him what we seek in ourselves," Mr Zuma said.
"Fellow South Africans, Nelson Mandela brought us together and it is together that we will bid him farewell."
UK Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to Mr Mandela, saying "a great light has gone out in the world".
Earlier, the BBC's Mike Wooldridge, outside Mr Mandela's home in the Johannesburg suburb of Houghton, said there appeared to have been an unusually large family gathering.
Among those attending was family elder Bantu Holomisa,
A number of government vehicles were there during the evening as well, our correspondent says.
Since he was released from hospital, the South African presidency repeatedly described Mr Mandela's condition as critical but stable.
Born in 1918, Nelson Mandela joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1943, as a law student.
He and other ANC leaders campaigned against apartheid (white-only rule).
He was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, but was released in 1990 as South Africa began to move away from strict racial segregation.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 and was elected South Africa's first black president in 1994. He stepped down after five years in office.
After leaving office, he became South Africa's highest-profile ambassador, campaigning against HIV/Aids and helping to secure his country's right to host the 2010 football World Cup.
He was also involved in peace negotiations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi and other countries in Africa and elsewhere.

How do you feel about his passing? Leave your thoughts in the comments section!
:
Click here to share us on facebook!

Memorial Growing for Paul Walker

The memorial has been growing today for Paul Walker, in attendance his co-star and close friend Tyrese. The memorial is being held on site where Paul and his friend Roger Rodas were killed in a fiery crash. Walker and his friend Rodas died near Rye Canyon Loop and Kelly Johnson Parkway on Saturday November 30 in a single car accident. 

Tyrese posted Saturday on Instagram, this message: ” My heart’s hurting so bad no one can make me believe this is real! Father God, I pray that you send clarity, cause I just do not understand. My heart hurts. It is broken. No one can convince me this is real. Prayer warriors, please pray hard for his only child, his daughter & family. ” - See more at: http://dailybuzzlive.com/archives/1357#sthash.m9ysXMzL.dpuf

There will be an autopsy within the next week. The cause of the crash is still under investigation with the police department. :
Click here to share us on facebook!

Confirmed: Paul Walker dies at age 40 in car crash


UPDATE: The news has been confirmed. Walker’s representatives have released the following statement:
It is with a truly heavy heart that we must confirm that Paul Walker passed away today in a tragic car accident while attending a charity event for his organization Reach Out Worldwide. He was a passenger in a friend’s car, in which both lost their lives. We appreciate your patience as we too are stunned and saddened beyond belief by this news. Thank you for keeping his family and friends in your prayers during this very difficult time. We will do our best to keep you apprised on where to send condolences.
*****
There are some sad reports surfacing involving actor Paul Walker. According to a TMZ report, Walker died on Saturday in a fiery car crash. Walker was just 40 years old.
From the TMZ report:
The accident happened in Santa Clarita — north of Los Angeles — and according to multiple sources connected to Paul … the actor was in a Porsche when the driver somehow lost control and slammed into a post or a tree … and then the car burst into flames.
We’re told Paul and another person in the car were killed. Law enforcement is still on the scene, and we’re told the L.A. County Coroner’s Office is on the way.
Sources close to Paul tell us he was in Santa Clarita for a car show to support the Philippines typhoon relief effort, and had been taking friends out for rides in his new Porsche GT. The accident happened during one of those test spins.
Here is a photo of the accident scene from TMZ’s report:
:
Click here to share us on facebook!

Miss T&T World has been stripped of her title!

The Miss World T&T Organisation has stripped its reigning representative Sherrece Villafana of her title. In telephone interview, Athaliah Samuel, a former Ms T&T representative herself said Villafana, 19, was dethroned because of a dispute over funds she received from the Office of the Prime Minister.



According to Samuel, on August 14, Villafana collected a $200,000 cheque from the Office of the Prime Minister, which was given in support of her trip to the Miss World pageant in Indonesia from August 28 to October 4.
 “I didn’t expect that type of behaviour from a person who is supposed to represent me and my country,” she added.

When asked about the allegation by Samuel that she (Villafana) did not tell them about collecting the cheque, Villafana said: “Why? I gave it to them. They are on the committee.” Samuel confirmed that the committee members who allegedly received the money did not show up for the post mortem meeting on November 6 but sent a note prior to the meeting saying their work with the organisation “was finished.” When asked if the committee members had officially resigned, Samuel said no, adding the note was all she had received.

Read the full article at: http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2013-11-26/miss-ttworld-stripped-title
Click here to share us on facebook!

Did you know that a funeral house is suing Rihanna for $150k because she…

Rihanna organized a stylish funeral for her grandma, which cost an enormous sum. The funeral house asserts that she did not take care of the bill and that they will have to sue the singer. Asked for comment Rihanna’s representative said that the bill is settled. She does not owe anything else and the claims are “completely false”.

The funeral took place in June 2012, when the body of Clara Brathwaite was sent to Barbados for the sad event. Rihanna wanted the best for her beloved grandma and she ordered a party in a garden, covered with tents, large multimedia screens, expensive floral arrangements with exotic bouquets – she went to great lengths to show her respect as a grand-daughter.
But just like parties, funerals come with a hefty price tag. The company that threw this grandly styled event claims that the bill surpassed $150,000, but Rihanna paid only a quarter of the sum and then refused to pay more.
The civil claim pleads that Rihanna declared the bill was unreasonable and refused to settle the account with the funeral company, which supports their case with the assertion that Rihanna’s orders came at a massive price.
Other than the statement above, there are no further comments on the lawsuit from Rihanna’s entourage.:
Click here to share us on facebook!

Is The Suite Life of Zack & Cody's star Dylan Sprouse broke?

'Suite Life of Zack & Cody's' Dylan Sprouse working as restaurant host

When photos started to surface of "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" star Dylan Sprouse working at a New York City restaurant, many began to question if he was suffering financially.
The 21-year-old took to his Tumblr page to clear the air and defend his new gig, saying that rumors of him being broke are false. "So many pictures have gotten out that I'm now working as a host at a restaurant in NY. To clear up the air (which is admittedly pretty rude), I did not take this job because I 'lost all my money,'" Sprouse writes. "I am financially secure, and took this job as a way to primarily feed my over bountiful video game addiction." 

The former Disney Channel star also maturely addressed the question of why he chose the restaurant profession for a job. "I also took this as a way to try a new experience, working somewhat below the means I'm used to, as well as a way to socialize and get out of the house," Sprouse says. "I feel most comfortable when I'm working and doing something, to criticize someone of that is pretty odd."
Sprouse also reassured fans that his new job does not mean his days of acting are over. "I will potentially return to acting someday," Sprouse says. "But in no way do I think any experience is a step down for me, but rather a new step in another direction."
:
Click here to share us on facebook!

"‪#‎Hashtag‬" with Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake



Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon, comedy skit best friends and the human couple equivalent of a pair of colorful striped socks, teamed up yet again to shed light on a disease that's been plaguing phone-connected humans for years now: the ridiculous overuse of hashtags.

That pound sign—which was probably once the least pressed button on a phone's dial pad—has now infiltrated every single social network, every form of text communication and will eventually, override the spoken English language. We need to stop this immediately.

Timberlake and Fallon hilariously recreated a normal human conversation... but with the ridiculousness of hashtags hastily appended to every statement. This is how we all sound like on Twitter. Or on Facebook. Or on Instagram. Or in life. #DIE #YOLO [Jimmy Fallon] :


Click here to share us on facebook!

John Legend And Chrissy Teigen Got Married In Italy



Lebron James and Savannah Brinson weren’t the only celebrity couple to say “I do” on the weekend.

John Legend and his fiancee Chrissy Teigen got also got married. The couple tied the knot at the Villa Pizzo hotel in Lake Cuomo, Italy on Saturday
Teigen shared some photos from the couple’s wedding and honeymoon with fans on Instagram.
Chrissy Teigen wedding dress
“Oh my God, there are a few steps I have to go down. I’m having these little nightmares [that] I’m going to fall,” Teigen said.
John Legend And Chrissy Teigen wedding
.:
Click here to share us on facebook!

Business owners Sign up here for Free


Can You Have More Sales, Too?
Helping over 120,000+ businesses like yours raise profits and build customer relationships using AWeber's opt-in email marketing software for over 10 years.
Take a Free Test Drive today!
Liked what you read? Have it delivered to your email by signing up here: http://bit.ly/pellaumagsubscribe

Trending Articles This Week

Liked what you read? Have it delivered to your email by signing up here: http://bit.ly/pellaumagsubscribe

Take a look at our favorite products which are at discounted prices now

Our Favorite Books

Check out these deals

Pellau Magazine. Powered by Blogger.

Disclaimer

THIS SITE CLAIMS NO CREDIT FOR ANY CONTENT FEATURED ON THIS BLOG UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. ALL VISUAL CONTENT IS COPYRIGHT TO IT'S RESPECTFUL OWNERS, I.E WRITERS/PHOTOGRAPHERS INDICATED PER POST. IF YOU OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE CONTENT AND DO NOT WISH THEM TO APPEAR ON THIS BLOG PLEASE CONTACT US, PROOF INCLUDED AND THEY WILL BE PROMPTLY REMOVED. Creative Commons License This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.