Study Finds Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Risk of Death

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

A new study by researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, and AARP, has found that older adults who drank coffee -- caffeinated or decaffeinated -- had a lower risk of death overall than others who did not drink coffee.

Coffee drinkers were less likely to die from heart disease, respiratory disease, stroke, injuries and accidents, diabetes, and infections, although the association was not seen for cancer. These results from a large study of older adults were observed after adjustment for the effects of other risk factors on mortality, such as smoking and alcohol consumption. Researchers caution that they can't be sure these associations mean that drinking coffee actually makes people live longer. The results of the study were published in the May 17, 2012, edition of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Neal Freedman, Ph.D., Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, NCI, and his colleagues examined the association between coffee drinking and risk of death in 400,000 U.S. men and women ages 50 to 71 who participated in the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Information about coffee intake was collected once by questionnaire at study entry in 1995-1996. Coffee intake was assessed by self-report at a single time point and therefore might not reflect long-term patterns of intake. The participants were followed until the date they died or Dec. 31, 2008, whichever came first.

The researchers found that the association between coffee and reduction in risk of death increased with the amount of coffee consumed. Relative to men and women who did not drink coffee, those who consumed three or more cups of coffee per day had approximately a 10% lower risk of death. Coffee drinking was not associated with cancer mortality among women, but there was a slight and only marginally statistically significant association of heavier coffee intake with increased risk of cancer death among men.

Freedman says, "Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in America, but the association between coffee consumption and risk of death has been unclear. We found coffee consumption to be associated with lower risk of death overall, and of death from a number of different causes. Although we cannot infer a causal relationship between coffee drinking and lower risk of death, we believe these results do provide some reassurance that coffee drinking does not adversely affect health."

Freedman also says, "The mechanism by which coffee protects against risk of death -- if indeed the finding reflects a causal relationship -- is not clear, because coffee contains more than 1,000 compounds that might potentially affect health. The most studied compound is caffeine, although our findings were similar in those who reported the majority of their coffee intake to be caffeinated or decaffeinated."

USA Today quotes cardiologist Steve Nissen of the Cleveland Clinic who tells the public to ignore the study's findings.

David Beckham Lights the Olympic Cauldron as Flame Arrives in England From Greece

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Victoria Beckham Talks Expansion of Her Fashion Brand to Asia

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Victoria Beckham did an interview with CNN's Anna Coren about her growing fashion business. Victoria says she is very focused on the U.S., Great Britain and Asia. She says that she wants to grow the business in a deliberate, measured way and is really taking baby steps right now. She does want to open a Victoria Beckham boutique one day, but that would be in London to start. She'd also love to open a store in Hong Kong in the future. Victoria also talks about eating healthily and trying to work out as much as she can. She says that's difficult to do because she has so many kids. Take a look:

Katy Perry Shares Part of Me Movie Poster

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg rang the Nasdaq opening bell today from Facebook's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. Zuckerberg was wearing a hoodie and the rest of the Facebook team was also very casually dressed. Facebook announced its IPO price would be $38 per share. It is currently trading slightly above the IPO listing price at $40.5 per share. The stock trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol FB. You can follow us on Facebook here. Take a look:

Lisa Marie Presley's You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet Music Video

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:45:00 EST

Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Robin Thicke Talk New Reality Series, Duets

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:20:00 EST

Mischa Barton Stars in New Tyler Shields Video

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:00:00 EST

Actress Mischa Barton stars in a new video from Tyler Shields. Mischa is terribly sad until a man wearing a panda head comes and dances with her. Later in the video, Mischa is also wearing a panda head. Take a look:

Jennifer Lopez Wears Maria Lucia Hohan Gown for What to Expect Premiere

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:14:00 EST

Jennifer Lopez walked the red carpet at the What to Expect When You're Expecting premiere. She looked fabulous in a Maria Lucia Hohan gown. She accessorized with Jacqueline Nerguizian jewels and Sergio Rossi shoes. You can see photographs of Jlo in her dress here. Jlo walked the red carpet with boyfriend Casper Smart.

Jennifer Lopez said parenting is a balancing act. She says she still gets along with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony. Jlo's advice for new X-Factor judges Demi Lovato and Britney Spears is to be yourselves. Take a look:

First Skyfall Poster Unveiled

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:55:00 EST

Toshiba Offers New Storage Solutions

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:36:00 EST

Mark Ronson and Katy B Record Song for Coca-Cola's Olympic Games Campaign

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:14:00 EST

Karlie Kloss Poses With Olympic Athletes in Vogue Cover Shoot

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:00:00 EST

Olympic Torch Handed Over to Britain's Princess Anne

Thu, 17 May 2012 19:51:00 EST

The Mount Olympia dancers performed last week. Now, the Olympic flame has been handed to Britain's Princess Anne in a ceremony. The ceremony was held at the ancient Panathenaic stadium in Greece. It was a rainy day, but the passing of the flame went smoothly. Take a look:

Future Bathroom Mirrors Could Contain Smart Screens

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:45:00 EST

A smart washstand was on display at a recent expo in Japan. The washstand mirror is a digital screen powered by Android. The mirror can be controlled using hand gestures. It contains a camera and a scale enabling users to record their daily weight. A big downside is the obvious privacy risk of connecting a bathroom mirror to the Internet. Another downside is the possibility of ads while you are washing your hands. Take a look:

Pinterest Valued at $1.5 Billion After $100 Million Financing Round

Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:00 EST

Pinterest, a social network that lets users create virtual pinboards, has been valued at $1.5 billion after raising $100 million in a new round of financing. The financing gives Pinterest a lot more money to build its business. It also makes it is a much more expensive acquisition target. Investors believe Pinterest could be used to create a new way of buying things. Some retailers have already started using the site promote products. You can follow us on Pinterest here. Take a look:

Taubman Announces Construction To Begin On The Mall of San Juan

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:50:00 EST

Cute Jaguar Cubs at the San Diego Zoo

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:33:00 EST

The San Diego Zoo has welcomed two adorable jaguar cubs - a boy and a girl. They are the first surviving jaguar cubs born at the San Diego Zoo since 1989. The mother of the cubs is a jaguar named Nindiri. Take a look:

OraQuick Home HIV Test Closer to FDA Approval

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:44:00 EST

Jonny Lee Miller is Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu is Dr. Watson in CBS' Elementary

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Preview of the New CBS Comedy Partners Starring David Krumholtz and Michael Urie

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Singer Donna Summer Has Died at the Age of 63

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Singer Donna Summer has died at the age of 63 from breast cancer. She was working on a new album at the time of her death. Known as the Queen of Disco, she was known for her numerous number one hits from the 1970s and 1980s, including "Last Dance," "MacArthur Park", "I Feel Love" and "Bad Girls." She had three multi-platinum albums, and won multiple Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. Here she sings "She Works Hard for the Money" during a live concert series at The Today Show. She was a true talent that will be missed. Take a look:

Oprah Interviews Carrie Underwood at Her Cabin Retreat in Nashville

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Lady Gaga Wears Dress Made of Mirrors in Japan

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:56:00 EST

Lady Gaga's trip to Japan has come to an end. She showed up at a press conference in Tokyo wearing an amazing dress made entirely of mirrors. We much prefer this dress over anymore new versions of the awful meat dress. Lady Gaga said, "I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of the people of Japan. I have had the most wonderful time here."

After leaving Japan, Lady Gaga arrived in Taiwan in a bright neon green dress with reddish hair. Take a look:

Mia Wasikowska Stars in Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign Video

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:40:00 EST

Madeleine Stowe Talks Revenge Season Finale

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:30:00 EST

Selah Sue's Debut Album to Launch August 21

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:15:00 EST

Valentino Launches Animal Prints Collection to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 EST

Guayaki Introduces Sparkling Yerba Mate Beverages

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:59:00 EST

Photo: President Obama Laughs With Jimmy Fallon

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:54:00 EST

Legoland California to Open Pirate Reef on May 25

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:34:00 EST

Sydney, Australia Chef Chase Kojima Experiments With Vegemite

Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:00 EST

Vegemite has been a go-to snack in Australia for more than 90 years. But now Kraft is having to work hard to make sure that the younger generation gets introduced to the salty, yeasty spread. There has been resistance, as kids don't seem to be taking to Vegemite as their parents did. Some chefs have been experimenting with Vegemite. Chef Chase Kojima of Sokyo Restaurant in Sydney was born in San Francisco. He said he made the mistake of spreading Vegemite on toast when he first arrived in Australia and thought it was awful (he thought it would taste like chocolate). Now he's using it in unusual ways. His latest dish is Moreton Bay bugs (a type of flathead lobster) served with burnt butter mayonnaise, passion fruit jelly and Vegemite croutons. 


Chef Kojima says, "Being from the U.S., I didn't understand Vegemite at first. After experimenting with it in my cooking, I can now appreciate the flavor. It has similarities with umami flavors, very much like miso in Japanese cooking."

 WSJ's Rachel Pannett reports:

The Most Expensive Minibar Items at Luxury Hotels

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:24:00 EST

The WSJ's Andrea Petersen did an interesting piece on the most expensive non-alcoholic minibar items sold in luxury hotels. Bal Harbour, Fla. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Florida offers Popchips potato chips, salt and pepper flavor, for $9.00 an 8oz. bag. The San Francisco Mandarin Oriental offers Fleur de Sel Caramel popcorn for $9. The Boston Four Seasons offers a small bag of Roasted Salted Mixed nuts for $8. But the most expensive item is at the The Peninsula Beverly Hills. It offers 10 chocolates nestled inside a special box shaped like the cap worn by the hotel's pages. It costs $80 dollars a box. The hotels say when you factor in the cost of labor and replacing food that was not eaten and went stale, that they don't make much money on these expensive extras. Take a look:

Sacha Baron Cohen Nearly Falls off Camel

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

Sacha Baron Cohen was in character as Admiral General Aladeen from his film, The Dictator, at the Cannes film festival. Cohen nearly fell off the camel as he was trying to mount it. Cohen probably would have hit his head were not for the helpful assistant behind him. Take a look:

Dylan's Candy Bar to Open First West Coast Location in L.A. This Summer

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:53:00 EST

Preview of 666 Park Avenue Starring Lost's Terry O'Quinn and Vanessa Williams

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:00:00 EST

Sacha Baron Cohen Explains His Reasons for Making The Dictator, and Who the Character is Based On

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:13:00 EST

Sacha Baron Cohen is in Cannes for the Cannes Film Festival. He did an interview with The Today Show's Ann Curry. But what's unusual is that the did the interview as himself, not in character as Genereal Alaweed from his new film The Dictator. It was really windy on the terrace where they did the interview -- Sacha's hair is everywhere and Ann had to make a grab for her skirt.

Sacha explained why he finally decided to do an interview as himself: "Well, the movies that I did up till now, they involved real people. So we wanted to limit the exposure for, kind of, lawsuits. At the moment, I think I have the Guinness World Record for the most sued actor in history." He added, "But basically if people saw that I was me and that Borat was not a real person beforehand, they could injunct the movie and shut the movie down. This is a different kind of movie."

He also explained why he chose a Middle Eastern dictator as the star of the film and who the character is based on. Sacha said, "Well, firstly it's a comedy movie, so the movie is there to be as funny as it can be...but the subjects of the satire are these preposterous dictators who are feared in their own countries and rule using violence and oppression but are ludicrous characters... And the great thing is at the moment, they're being overthrown. So anything you can do to mock them and undermine that kind of false authority I think is a positive thing." Take a look:

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Palestine Breaks Tradition and Sends Female Runner to Olympics

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

CNN has an interesting piece about young Palestinian athletes who will be competing in the Olympics. This is the first time the country has sent athletes. Woroud Sawalha runs the 800 meters and is very excited about competing in the Olympics. She runs in a sweatshirt, athletic pants, and socks. She is covered from her ankles to her scalp. Her face is not covered, but her neck and head are. She says she never expected to be chosen because she is a woman. Her dream is to change the taboo of women in sports in Palestine.

There are only four athletes competing from Palestine: the other three are young men. None has reached qualifying standards they have been invited by th e Olympic committee to participate. They do not have proper facilities, tracks, starting blocks or coaches. But still the young people persevere. Take a look:

Skechers to Pay $40 Million to Settle Lawsuit With Government Over Fitness Shoes

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Skechers USA Inc. has agreed to pay $40 million to settle the government's charges that Skechers made false claims about its fitness footwear. David Vladeck of the Federal Trade Commission said that Skechers made unsubstantiated, false claims about its toning shoes. The company made claims like "Get in shape without ever setting foot in the gym" and "Make your bottom half your better half." The rocker bottom shoes do not improve circulation or make you lose weight. Kim Kardashian appeared in ads for the footwear which were touted as having amazing health benefits such as easy fat and weight loss.

The FTC said Skechers lied about the study they used to support their claims. In the study, people actually gained weight wearing the shoes, instead of losing weight as the company claimed. Take a look:

AAA Forecast: Americans Plan to Hit the Road in Large Numbers for Memorial Day Weekend

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

AAA announced the results of its annual summer travel survey this week. Despite rising gas prices and a tough economy, the roads will be packed with travelers this Memorial Day weekend. The number of people traveling for the holiday is expected to increase by 1.2% over last year. Approximately 30.7 million Americans will drive to their destinations. The number of people traveling by air will fall 5.5% to 2.5 million from 2.7 million that flew last year.

Memorial Day is a big travel weekend. 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the four-day holiday. The weekend kicks off the summer travel season. Driving will be expensive. The average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.727. In this clip, Yolanda L. Cade, the Managing Director of AAA Public Relations, tells travelers what to expect:

Will Smith Shows Off His Hurdling Skills for the GB Olympic Athletes in London

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Will Smith in in London for the premiere of Men in Black III. He met with Team GB Olympic hopefuls in London ahead. He jokingly showed off his hurdling skills, threw some punches with the boxing team and chatted with the young athletes. Will seemed happy, and was willing to pose for silly pictures for the assembled press. He says he's going to try to get to London for the summer Olympics. He loves to go see lots of events, especially those he's not as familiar with. Take a look:

Forbes Names Jennifer Lopez the World's Most Powerful Celebrity

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Achoo! Yankee Candles' New Riding Mower Fragrance Promises Scent of Freshly Cut Grass

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:54:00 EST

• Man Town -- masculine blend of spices, woods and musk.
• First Down -- combination of orange, patchouli, vetiver and leather
• Riding Mower -- Hot sun. Cool breeze. And the intensely summery scent of freshly cut grass.
• 2 x 4 -- The warm, unmistakable scent of freshly planed wood and sawdust

Elizabeth Banks Cover June Issue of Allure

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:41:00 EST

Lego Recreates Korean Landmark for Lego Architecture Series

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:24:00 EST

Winnebago Unveils 2013 Lineup

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:00:00 EST

Manika to Release Good Girls Single on June 5th

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:00 EST

Coty Withdraws $10.7 Billion Offer for Avon

Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:00 EST

Coty had withdrawn its $10.7 billion offer for Avon Monday night. Coty says Avon took too long to respond to the bid. The Wall Street Journal's Emily Glazer says Avon wants its new CEO Sherry McCoy to have time to review the Avon business. Avon released a statement that Coty withdrew its offer only five days after making it. Take a look:

First Look at ABC's Fall Adventure Drama, Zero Hour Starring Anthony Edwards

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:41:00 EST

Here is a sneak peek at ABC's new fall pilot Zero Hour which stars Anthony Edwards. His wife is kidnapped and he must find twelve ancient clocks in order to get her back. It's got Nazis, evil conspiracies and a treasure map and a bit of a Da Vinci Code vibe. Works for us. Take a look:

Trailer for Hit and Run Starring Bradley Cooper, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

Tue, 15 May 2012 20:34:00 EST

Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard and Bradley Cooper star in the comedy Hit and Run. Dax plays a former getaway driver who is in witness protection. When his old partner (Bradley Cooper) finds him, he must go on the run with his girlfriend (Kristen). The film also stars Kristen Chenoweth. It was written and co-directed by Dax, who is Kristen's real life boyfriend. Bradley is sporting some blond dreadlocks. Take a look:

Jennifer Aniston Returns for New Smartwater Campaign

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:40:00 EST

Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart at the Snow White and the Huntsman Premiere

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:41:00 EST

Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron attended the London premiere of their new film, Snow White and the Huntsman. Chris is a new father of a baby girl named India Rose. India and Chris' wife, Elsa Pataky, were at home. He admitted he was a bit anxious being away from the new baby, but he said he'd be back with them soon and "it's all wonderful." He said things have been a little crazy with work and family lately. That's for sure. He stars in the mega-hit the Avengers and is now doing press for this new film.

Kristen said that Snow White is a great story to tell right now. If you're going to do it today, Kristen says, "you have to put her in a dangerous world and see if she can survive." Kristen Charize said she saw great potential in the retelling of the story. She said the evil queen is a bit tragic. She jokes that the queen has no love and we should feel sorry for her.

Charlize looked sensational in a black gown by Christian Dior Haute Couture and jewels by Solange Azagury-Partridge. Kristen wore a see through black gown by Marchesa dress. She was supposed to be wearing heels by Jimmy Choo, but the paparazzi got shots of her wearing sneakers under her gown. That explains why she was able to bounce up and down during this interview. No one does that wearing four inch heels. Take a look:

Rattlesnake Bites Man Inside Wal-Mart Store

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:00 EST

A man shopping at a Wal-Mart garden center in Washington state got bit by a rattlesnake. The man was moving a stick of a bag of mulch to see the price. The stick turned out to be a rattlesnake. A fellow shopper took the man to the hospital. He required six vials of anti-venom and surgery. Wal-Mart has apologized for the incident and is doing a sweep of the store. The second clip is an animation of the incident from NMA News. Take a look:

Photo: Gwyneth Paltrow in Cat Face Paint

Tue, 15 May 2012 18:00:00 EST

Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz Discuss Babies, Movies and Their Legendary Feud

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz were guests on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about their film What To Expect When You're Expecting. Jennifer and Cameron discussed the rumors that they were in a terrible feud on the set of the film. Cameron said, "They made [rumors] up about us on this movie....the fact that we wouldn't talk to each other and there were all these cat fights." Jennifer laughed and chimed in, "I was like, I haven't even seen her yet...give us a chance to get in the [same] room."

Jennifer also clarified the tabloid reports about her wanting to adopt now and that she had postpartum depression (she didn't). She explained, "I never really thought about adoption before this movie, ever. I just...never thought about it as something I would do. But after doing the role and holding these babies you can see how you can take a baby who needs a home and raise them as your own. I really came to understand how people do it because before I never really thought about it." Take a look:

Dr. Sanjay Gupta Talks Losing Weight With Volumetrics

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses a weight loss tip for dieters who feel deprived and hungry. He says eating foods with high water content will help your stomach feel full on fewer calories. It's called volumetrics, and it's a way to make you feel full so you won't binge. In his example, he cut an ordinary hamburger in half. Then he added a huge salad with vegetables and a giant plate of watermelon. Dr. Gupta says if you only make one change, reduce each meal by 200 calories, you'll lose one pound a week and still feel full.

Cameron Diaz and Brooklyn Decker at the What to Expect When You're Expecting Premiere

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Brooklyn Decker and Elizabeth Banks walked the red carpet in Los Angeles for the premiere of their comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting. Cameron talked about all the prosthetics she had to wear in the film to make her look pregnant. Brooklyn said she did the movie because its funny. She liked working with Dennis Quaid and be ridiculous and over the top. Elizabeth said that her character is the truth teller of the piece. She says the movie gets "pretty gnarly."

Jesse Spencer Talks the Finale of House and His New Show, Chicago Fire

Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Jesse Spencer has played Dr. Robert Chase on Fox's House for 8 seasons. Now that the series is coming to an end, Jesse has moved on to the new NBC drama Chicago Fire which also stars Taylor Kinney of The Vampire Diaries. Jesse talks about the ending of House and how different his new show is from House. He says House was a rather intellectual show -- it's all about solving a puzzle. The new show has a lot more drama and action. The stunts also look a lot more dangerous. Take a look:

Virgin Mobile USA Announces Availability of LG Optimus Elite

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Carly Rae Jepsen Talks Call Me Maybe, Plans for Tour

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:00 EST

Carly Rae Jepsen was interviewed by KIIS FM at Wango Tango 2012. She is the singer behind the hit song "Call Me Maybe." She says she is working toward doing a live show, but she has to get another record out first. Carly says Justin Bieber's support for her has been unbelievable. She didn't like the sound of Bieber doing shenanigans before her performance. Carly says one of the reason "Call Me Maybe" may have happened is because her roommate took her TV, giving her more time to write. Take a look:

Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Join The X-Factor

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:59:00 EST

Lea Michelle Wears Pucci to 2012 Fox Upfronts

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:56:00 EST

Katharine McPhee Walks Red Carpet at 2012 NBC Upfronts

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:45:00 EST

Urbanears Launches Denim Headphones

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:34:00 EST

Benefit Cosmetics and Marvel Launch SpyGal

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:15:00 EST

Photo: Benefit Cosmetics/Marvel

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Coco Rocha is Face of Trina Turk's Banana Republic Collection

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:00 EST

More Children Swallowing Dangerous Button Batteries

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:33:00 EST

A new report from researchers at at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital has found that more children than ever are swallowing button batteries, the smaller-sized batteries found in today's gadgets, such as remote controls. There wre 5,525 emergency department visits in 2009 due to batteries being swallowed in 2009. Today's batteries are especially dangerous because they carry a higher voltage. The tiny 20mm lithium batteries can cause serious injured, even death, in less than two hours. Take a look:

Alinea Chefs Create Lamb Dish With 86 Components

Mon, 14 May 2012 22:00:00 EST

A new course is being served at Grant Achatz's Alinea restaurant in Chicago that consists of 86 different components. The dish is called "Lamb 86." This video shows the painstaking prep by the chefs who wear gloves and wield tools and ingredients with a surgeon's precision. The lamb is served on a plate. The components are served on a separate glass presentation plate. Each component is made to tasted with the lamb, and provides a different flavor experience. It's complicated. It's beautiful. It's like performance art in a restaurant. Take a look:

7-Eleven Launches Slurpee Lite Fanta Sugar-Free Mango Drink

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:45:00 EST

Will Smith, Josh Brolin and Nicole Scherzinger at the MIB: 3 Premiere in Berlin

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:00:00 EST

Will Smith, Josh Brolin and Nicole Scherzinger attend the Men in Black III premiere in Berlin, Germany. Will answered a question about his daughter Willow, who recently said she would rather not be famous. Will said he and wife Jada will allow her to follow a career in entertainment if she wants to, but will support her if she chooses not to be in the industry. Josh talked about how much he enjoys doing premieres in Berlin -- he says the crowd reaction is great. Nicole looked amazing in a purple, form fitting gown by Herve L. Leroux. She accessorized with shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti. Take a look:

Sarah Hyland Talks Kidney Transplant in Seventeen

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:45:00 EST

Micheal Phelps Aims to Win More Olympic Medals in London

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:00 EST

Michael Phelps, winner of 16 Olympic swimming medals, attended the USOC media summit Sunday in Dallas. Phelps said he wasn't motivated in 2009 and 2010 after winning many medals in the 2008 games. However, recently he has become more motivated to compete again. He says if he had known it would have been this hard to get back in competitive shape he probably wouldn't have taken as much time of as he did in 2009 and 2010. Phelps says he has goals going in to the London Olympics, but he knows he won't be winning 8 medals again. Take a look:

Selfridges Named Best Department Store in the World

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert Play Bubble Soccer

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:45:00 EST

Jimmy Fallon and Lester Holt teamed up to play bubble soccer against the team of Stephen Colbert and David Gregory. They were each encased inside giant clear plastic bubbles, which made running and kicking the ball a lot harder than it would normally be. Once a player falls to the ground, it's difficult to get back up. It's kind of like seeing a turtle on its back. Stephen is a really aggressive soccer player. Take a look:

LG Electronics Premieres Its LG G2 Series TVs With Google TV

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

Sneak Peek at Ryan Murphy's New Comedy, The New Normal

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

Children Build 101 Foot Lego Tower

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Children in Korea have built a 101 foot tall (30.9 m) Lego tower. It took 4,000 kids to make the enormous tower. The tower marks the 80th anniversary of the toy. It beat the previous record for a Lego tower by 30 centimeters. Take a look:

Lopsided Emo-Style Haircuts Can Cause Lazy Eye Warns Optometrist

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Andrew Hogan, a national executive member of Optometrists Association Australia, is warning that emo-style haircuts that obscure one eye can lead to amblyopia, or lazy eye. The hair can act like an eye patch over the eye, blocking sunlight and sensory input. Some media outlets are blaming Justin Bieber for the eye obscuring haircut trend. Bieber's 2009 hair style did partially obscure one of eyes, but Bieber's hair is very short now. NMA News animated this story. Take a look:

SNL's Seth Meyers Skewers Time Magazine's Breastfeeding Cover

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Saturday Night Live's Seth Meyers did a brilliant takedown of the Time magazine breastfeeding cover in his Weekend Update: Really?! segment. The controversial cover shows a woman breastfeeding what appears to be an eight year old boy (he's actually three years old). The cover is part of an article about "attachment parenting," a style of parenting which advocates extreme closeness between parent and child. If you thought helicopter parents were bad, attachment parents make them look distant and cold. Take a look:

Justin Bieber Releases Charitable Mother's Day Song, Turn to You

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:00 EST

Famous Farrah Fawcett Poster Now Available on Charitable T-Shirt

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:00:00 EST

Zynga May Be Plotting FarmVille Sequel or Major Upgrade

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:44:00 EST

Universal Orlando Resort Launches Parade With SpongeBob, Despicable Me Minions

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:00:00 EST

Armani Shares Sketches of Rihanna's Second Armani Capsule Collection

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:00:00 EST

Carven Map Dress and Skirt at Barneys

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:51:00 EST

(via Harper's Bazaar)

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Alanis Morissette Releases New Single, Guardian

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:00:00 EST

Lenovo Announces ThinkCentre Edge 92z All-in-One

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:00:00 EST

Natalie Portman, Justin Bieber, Jon Hamm and Justin Timberlake Perform in SNL 100th Digital Short

Sun, 13 May 2012 16:44:00 EST

To celebrate having made 100 digital shorts, Digital Island -- Andy, Jorma, and Justin Bieber (an honorary member, perhaps?) -- put together a new digital short which takes a look back at their greatest hits. Remember "D*** in a Box?" Well, they took that theme and ran with it. When the new theme of the song was revealed, Justin exclaimed "Wait, what? That's disgusting!"

Digital Short superstars Shy Ronnie (Andy Samberg), Reba McEntire (Kenan Thompson), Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Fred Armisen) all made appearances. There were a lot of cameos, as well. Natalie Portman reprised her Angry Rap character with a nice life update ("Yeah I had a baby, but I'm still crazy"), Michael Bolton pulled out his memorable Jack Sparrow impersonation, and Jon Hamm showed up as the shirtless saxophone player, Sergio. Usher and Will Ferrell also popped in with their comments on the digital shorts. It's really funny. Take a look:

SNL Skit: Nasaflu Commercial Starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig

Sun, 13 May 2012 16:00:00 EST

Allergy season is here so perhaps that's the reason this SNL Skit called "Cold Commercial" made us laugh so hard. Will Ferrel and Kristen Wiig are a husband and wife in a Nasaflu commercial. The wife keeps trying to talk about how great the product is, because of the symptom relief it provides but the husband can't stop sneezing. Really, really loudly. That's it. Take a look:

McDonald's Restaurants in Europe, Australia Use DNA Spray to Catch Thieves

Sun, 13 May 2012 15:00:00 EST

McDonald's restaurants in Europe and Australia have started using a DNA spray to catch thieves. The sprayer is located above the door of the restaurant. It can be activated by employees to spray thieves as they exit the restaurant. The spray will coat the thieves in a DNA marker that remains on clothes and skin for several weeks. The DNA spray is invisible to the naked eye, but can be seen with a UV light. Take a look:

Usher Performs Scream on Saturday Night Live

Sun, 13 May 2012 14:00:00 EST

Usher was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this past weekend and he was fantastic. He is so great live. Usher didn't seem plagued by all the sound problems other live performers have had on the show, although his backup singers were a little hard to hear in the beginning. But someone quickly adjusted the balance and it was fixed. Here he performs "Scream." Take a look:

The Avengers Dominates Box Office for Second Straight Weekend

Sun, 13 May 2012 13:00:00 EST

Sotheby's to Auction Beau Sancy on May 15

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:00:00 EST

Will Ferrell Gets Some Help From His Mother for SNL Monologue

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Elettra Wiedemann Talks Pop-up Restaurant, Triathlon Training

Sat, 12 May 2012 22:45:00 EST

Elettra Wiedermann, daughter of Isabella Rosselini and Jon Wiedemann, appeared on CBS This Morning to talk about Goodness, her pop-up restaurant. The restaurant has popped up at during New York Fashion Week and at an event in Iceland.

Elettra says, "I kind of created Goodness for me because I was always at these Fashion Weeks and I was always wanting to eat something healthy, that I could get easily and be on the go and engage in the local culinary scene. I'd be in all these amazing cities and I'd want to go to this restaurant or that restaurant, but I wouldn't be allowed to able to and so now they all come to me. So, I created it for me and I'm lucky that other people think it's a great idea."

Elettra says she recently started training for triathlon and she is totally obsessed with it. Take a look:

Finding Nemo Room at Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Sat, 12 May 2012 22:14:00 EST

Inside the Magic provided this tour of the Finding Nemo room at Disney's Art of Animation Resort. This is a video of one the family Finding Nemo suites. The hotel in Lake Buena Vista, F also has rooms themed after Cars, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid. The colorful Finding Nemo room is decorated to match the theme of the under the ocean animated motion picture. Take a look:

Jennifer Lopez is the Face of Sublime Sun

Sat, 12 May 2012 21:48:00 EST

Study Finds Club Sandwiches Cost Most in Paris

Sat, 12 May 2012 21:00:00 EST

Paris has been named most expensive city in the world to buy a Club Sandwich, according to research from Hotels.com. The Club Sandwich Index (CSI) reveals prices for the classic chicken, bacon, egg, lettuce and mayo sandwich in cities aound the world. The CSI average price was calculated by taking the real prices paid by guests for a club sandwich in 30 hotels in the capital or major city of each country measured.

In the French capital, the CSI showed prices ranged from an extraordinary 33.44 pounds ($54.10) for a 'Club' in a five-star hotel to a more reasonable 13.72 pounds ($22.20) in a two star establishment, with the Paris average cost of a Club coming in at 20.43 pounds ($33.10). The second most expensive city was found to be the Swiss city of Geneva, where the sandwich costs an average of 20.10 pounds ($32.56).

Here is a video about preparing a club sandwich. Take a look:

Retro Beach Radio is iPod Compatible

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:34:00 EST