Colin Firth Biography (With Photos!)
Colin Firth is our odds-on favorite to win the best actor Oscar tonight. Because “60% of the Academy will be voting for him because they’re still in love with the big lug as Mr.
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Madame Tussauds Has a Presidents Gallery
The Washington, D.C. branch of the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum franchise has just come out with an exhibit in honor of all the presidents of the United States.Imagine the thrill of seeing a lifelike politician for the first time.They even gathered them all in one spot for a photo shoot, which you can see here (and there’s rock music, so it won’t be boring).
Anne Hathaway and James Franco Host the Oscars (Plus Predictions!)
It took three views to figure out that James Franco shouts “wardrobe malfunction!” as he tackles Anne Hathaway at 0:21. But no problem: I’m there. I like both actors and I like how game they are in this promo. If you can’t get up for hosting the Oscars, why are you in showbiz?Let’s get right to the predictions for the Big Five Oscars of 2011 (well, 2010):
Whither Pick Withers?
Enid Blyton… Kate Middleton… Jacki Weaver… it’s Commonwealth Weekend here at Who2.
Kate Middleton Prepares to Launch
You don’t think the Royal Family starts you out bashing a bottle on a new aircraft carrier in downtown London, do you?
Add Another Enid Blyton Novel to the Pile
It looks as if there is such a thing as an unpublished novel by Enid Blyton.
You wouldn’t think so, given that Blyton supposedly published nearly 800 books. Enid Blyton wrote the successful series of books about The Famous Five, as well as the Noddy series of books for younger children. She also wrote several other series, articles, poems, short stories and picture books. Blyton became one of Britain’s best-loved authors. She died in 1968.
Jackie Weaver Was Born in Hurstville, Mostly
Jacki Weaver is our new favorite Oscar nominee, and we might as well admit it.
Here’s Miss France Kissing a Pig
Miss France 2011, Laury Thilleman, kisses a pig at the International Agricultural Fair at the Porte de Versailles in Paris today. The man is unidentified, as is the pig.
Big Art Price Tag for Jack the Ripper the Painter?
According to this press release from Bonhams Art Auctioneers, a painting entitled The Blind Sea Captain will be up for sale in March and could fetch $97,000 or so.
Silent Clare: Five Years and Counting
Clarence Thomas has now gone five years without asking a question in oral arguments at the Supreme Court.
Rahm Emanuel is Chicago’s Next Mayor
Congratulations to Rahm Emanuel, who will be the next mayor of Chicago.
The History of George Washington’s Birthday
Today is the 279th anniversary of George Washington’s birth. He was born on this day in 1732 in Virginia. Or was he?
Well, not exactly. He was born 11 February 1731. At the time the colonies were using the Julian calendar. When Britain and its colonies switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752, George Washington’s birthday became 22 February 1732.
Given Current Technology, Could Someone Become Batman?
Probably not, say Quora commenters:
How Google Feels About Gaddafi
Heh! Check out the ad that Google AdSense is placing next to our new biography of Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi:Maybe that’s how he collects all those female bodyguards.
Muammar Gaddafi Biography (New!)
We’ve just posted a new biography of Muammar Gaddafi. It’s a bit shocking we didn’t have the Libyan leader already.
Corbin Bleu, Where Are You, You’re 22!
Yes, today is President’s Day, so you may have been too lost in celebrating the careers of George Washington and Abe Lincoln and Bill Clinton to remember that today is also the birthday of High School Musical star Corbin Bleu.
Remember Corbin Bleu? He’s the dude with the fancy ‘fro who’s NOT Zac Efron.Here is is, all growed up:
Kim Kardashian is Significantly Shorter Than Her Boyfriend
And she’s wearing heels.
Madeleine Albright on Diplomacy, Women, and All Those Pins
Madeleine Albright spoke at the TED conference in December. Here’s an excerpt of her chat with Pat Mitchell of the Paley Center for Media.
You’re a Vandal, Charlie Brown!
The graffiti artist Banksy messed with comic icon Charlie Brown this weekend in Los Angeles. This little slice of subversion was painted on the wall of a derelict building near Sunset Boulevard.
Irina Shayk Biography (With Photos)
Irina Shayk was everywhere this week after making the cover of the 2011 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. We’ve posted a new biography of Irina Shayk, and here’s what we know so far: