Monthly Archives: February 2009

When the economy goes into the toilet, what happens to a cable channel devoted to chronicling the lifestyles of the rich and famous?

GWYNETH Paltrow lives in the buccolic splendour of Belsize Park in London, a green beating lung slithered in the 20-odd yards between the Finchley Road and Captain Rizz’s campaign truck.

Buyers who have registered an interest in million-pound properties are now starting to make formal offers – believing this to be an opportune time to secure a good deal, even though prices are forecast to fall further.

The Pearl River-based securities investor accused of swindling clients out of more than $100 million bought a $27 million Southampton oceanfront house last month.

Accused Pearl River-based investment swindler James Nicholson paid $27 million for an oceanfront house in Southampton in January, even as investigators say he was ripping off 370-plus clients for more than $100 million.

“American Idol” contestant Nick Mitchell was eliminated from the show on Thursday night, as his brand of campy comedy left voters unamused. His stage name of Norman Gentle and his intentionally overwrought performance, unlike anything the show has ever seen (perhaps … Continue reading →

U2 played a few tracks from their new album, and an old favourite from an earlier record, to a small crowd at the BBC in London this afternoon. It was part of a hectic promotion schedule for the Dubliners as … Continue reading →

Last year, then 15-year-old Miley Cyrus was the runaway hit at 3-D theaters when her “Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert Tour” made $31.1 million its opening weekend at U.S. and Canada box offices in only 683 theaters. … Continue reading →