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22 Aug 2011 22:28

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Culture: Celebrities are just like us: You know, heroes!

  • winslet Actress Kate Winslet stayed at Richard Branson’s (founder of the Virgin Group) this past weekend. While she was there, a fire broke out on the Caribbean compound. Winslet carried his 90-year-old mother to safety. What a woman!
  • gosling While walking down a New York City street, Ryan Gosling happened upon a squabble. Men were fighting over a painting; naturally, Gosling stepped in to break it up. Be sure to watch the video to watch the men in action. source

15 May 2010 13:27

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Culture: “Law and Order” was like NYC’s own little stimulus plan

  • 4,000 people per year got work thanks to the show
  • $79
    million
    the amount the now-canceled
    crime drama brought in to the city’s economy every year
  • $1+
    billion
    the amount the show brought in over its 20-year run, mostly because Jerry Orbach was so awesome source

17 Nov 2009 09:44

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Culture: It’s the Bible, done up all George Costanza-style

Jason Alexander does Joseph in a massive new audio bible. He’s not the only actor fallen on hard times in such a position, as this bible features many B-listers. source