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Disney Layoffs Could Start This Week

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 04:12

A source within Disney Interactive has announced that it will begin its first round of layoffs as early as this week. The company has lost more than $200 million a year between 2008 and 2012 and made several other job cuts within the company. Last year, Disney Interactive laid off more than 50 workers and closed Junction Point Studios in Texas. The company also closed Propaganda Games, which resulted in over 200 people losing their jobs.

Sasha Vujacic Signs With Los Angeles Clippers With 10-Day Contract

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 03:30

In a search to obtain more depth for their roster, the Los Angeles Clippers have signed Sasha Vujacic. He is a native of Slovenia, and will join a group of talented veterans that are continually being added to the Clipppers roster.
It will be homecoming for Vujacic in terms of location, as he was once a star for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he has not played in the NBA since the 2010-2011 season. After spending time overseas, and last played for the Turkish Euroleague team Anadolu Efes Istanbul in 2012-13.

“Puppy Love” Ad Wins USA Today’s 26th Annual Ad Meter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 03:28

If you are not into the Super Bowl for the football and competitive sportsmanship, you are probably watching the Super Bowl for the commercials. The Super Bowl’s commercials help make the yearly football championship game what it is, where various brands and companies spend millions of dollars and use unique humor, music, and talent to market their product to you.

Shoplifting Cop Charged on Two Counts of Retail Theft

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/04/2014 - 03:24

On Wednesday Jan. 8, a New Jersey cop was caught shoplifting over $200.00 worth of gun accessories at a Cabela’s sporting goods store in Pittsburgh, Penn.
According to the Associated Press, State Trooper William Carvounis, 35, was arrested after paying for a few of the items, but attempted to steal the remaining merchandise in his pockets.
A Tilden officer reported the crime after discovering that the trooper had a concealed pistol magazine and handgun grips in his possession.

Kim Kardashian Missing Blonde Tresses Already

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 23:24

Kim Kardashian‘s a little indecisive these days, but what girl isn’t when it comes to their appearance?
From clothing and shoes, to handbags, hairstyles and accessories, the 33-year-old fashion designer is the epitome of a sumptuous fashionista.
But, that doesn’t exclude her from making certain stylistic decisions that she just isn’t happy with.

Alessandro Nencini Faces Allegations Of Impropriety In Amanda Knox Trial

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 23:18

On Monday, the judge who found Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito guilty of murder is facing legal problems of his own. Judge Alessandro Nencini is being investigated for improper comments he allegedly made to the Italian media regarding the defense’s strategy during the trial.

Kia K900 Super Bowl Commercial Is a Winner

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 22:25

Who knew that Kia was in the luxury car business? Last night’s Super Bowl may have been a complete blowout as the Seattle Seahawks absolutely crushed the Denver Broncos 43-8, but as usual many Super Bowl ads created the buzz that marketing execs were hoping for. And at a whopping $4 million for a 30-second spot, companies needed their commercials to pay off big time.

Renée Fleming Delivers National Anthem At Super Bowl XLVIII

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/03/2014 - 22:09

This past Sunday’s Super Bowl (XLVIII) was one to remember with various highlights and lows that happened throughout the whole duration. With many so concentrated on the different teams’ performances, along with the commercials, the music of the Super Bowl helps create the explosive atmosphere of this once-a-year event. The American National Anthem is also one of the pieces performed during the Super Bowl that helps set the tone for the whole event, and this year, it was performed by well-known opera singer Renée Fleming.