Ken Takakura leaves this World for the Next at 83


The actor Ken Takakura began his career in the 60s. He often played Yakuza figures of the Japanese underworld. Afterwards though he was typecast as a Japanese actor in Tinsel Town films. All Japanese...

New Ford CEO Mark Fields holds CES 2015 Keynote


The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today announced that Ford Motor Co. president and CEO Mark Fields will deliver a keynote address at the 2015 International CES®. Owned and produced by CEA,...

Alex Rodriguez Reinstated As 2014 MLB Season Ends


The New York Yankees have reinstated third baseman Alex Rodriguez.Rodriguez re-joined the Yankees' active roster after his suspension ended on Oct. 29, per ESPN New York's Andrew Marchand:"Alex...

Elizabeth Norment passes away at the Age of 61


Acclaimed Hollywood actress Elizabeth Norment passed away at the age of 61. Her sister Kate confirmed the news and contributed that Elizabeth died on October 13 at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer...

Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius did Not Have Sex


Reeva Steenkamp mother recently said that her 29-year-old daughter wanted to leave Oscar Pistorius the night she died. She also said the although Reeva shared bed with Oscar but she never had sex...

Gena Rowlands will recieve two Achievement Awards


Greg Braxton of the Los Angeles Times observes that Gena Rowlands will receive a lifetime achievement honor by the L.A. Film CriticsAccording to association President Stephen Farber, Rowlands' career...

Jameis Winston Autographs Subject of FSU Investigation


Florida State is investigating the authenticity of more than 340 autographs by Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston. For his part, Winston denies signing autographs for money, per...

Cate Blanchett Addresses The Graduating Class


Cate Blanchett was born in Melbourne and graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in 1992. That was the end of her educational journey. After that she worked at the Sydney Theatre...