Showing posts with label apple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label apple. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

NewsBytez 8.6.11

-Rebecca Black is making a special appearance in the latest Katy Perry video. The teaser posted yesterday shows the singer among the people sitting on the couch in the background. The song's producer, Dr. Luke, recently dropped hints on Twitter about Rebecca's possible appearance in a single version of the song.

-"The Hangover III" will reportedly focus on the group escaping from a mental home.

-Cheryl Cole is reportedly "upset and annoyed" with Simon Cowell after her untimely dismissal from X Factor USA. She is quoted as saying she was never unhappy on the show and was never asked if she was uncomfortable in any way - the decision was made without her. The star refuses to communicate with Simon Cowell, who many credit with her rise to fame.

-The first image from the new season of AMC's "The Walking Dead" has been released:
'The Walking Dead' Season 2 Promotional Photo

-Michelle Obama is set to appear as herself on an upcoming episode of "iCarly". The episode focuses on military families.

-"Super Smash Bros" is the first confirmed game for the new Nintendo Wii U while "New Super Mario Bros Mii" is rumoured to be boxed in with the console.

-Apple has unveiled their new headquarters which has the appearance of a large spaceship:
A rendering of the new Apple headquarters. (Via YouTube)

-Delta has changed it's policy on baggage for soldiers after several military returned to the states after having served were charged $2,800 in baggage fees.

-Willie Nelson has taken a plea deal on a marijuana possession case.

-Ja Rule has been sentenced to prison for a weapons possession case.

-This year's first hurricane, Adrian, has formed in the Pacific Ocean.

Monday, June 6, 2011

NewsBytez 6.6.11

-Apple unveiled the iCloud music service today saying it will replace their MobileMe service.

-Halo 4 was announced at the E3 Gaming Conference today. The new Nintendo console will be announced tomorrow morning.

-"The Human Centipede II (Full Sequence)" has been completely banned from sale and distribution in the UK. It will be available on IFC films on demand service in the US within six weeks. Director Tom Six is also planning a third film.

-"Twilight: Eclipse" swept the MTV Movie Awards last night. The ceremony also premiered exclusive footage for "Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1", "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2", and "Super 8". The big buzz from the show was the kiss between Twilight stars Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Pattinson gave Lautner a kiss after Pattinson and Stewart won the Best Kiss Award and Lautner failed to win in any of his nominated categories against Pattinson.

-Gwen Stefani has announced that her solo career is officially over. The songstress admitted that she does not plan to release any more solo albums and that it was simply a phase.

-Fox, Freemantle, and Syco TV supposedly gave a press release today confirming that Nicole Scherzinger is replacing Cheryl Cole on the X Factor USA. Two days ago, rumours stated that Cole had been asked back to the panel under a stipulation of her contract - if she didn't show she wouldn't receive her full fee. However, Cole is rumoured to have stated that FOX terminated her and therefore violated the contract. Another rumour states that Cole has begun writing another album.

-Katie Couric's newly announce ABC daytime talk show is pushing "General Hospital" around the schedule at many ABC affiliates across the country. It is likely that her show will cause the ultimate cancellation of GH.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

NewsBytez 31.5.11

- Three IKEA stores in Europe experienced quite a shock today. Small bombs with old-fashioned alarm clocks were detonated at three separate locations of the Swedish furniture chain. Ghent, Belgium, Lille, France, and Eindhoven, Netherlands were the sites of the three stores. No injuries or damages were reported.


-Apple will launch iCloud next week. It will be their competition to the Amazon Music Cloud. The music hosting services allow users to sync their personal music libraries to internet storage. The songs can then be accessed from any location or device with an internet connection.


-The Hangover II made the biggest comedy opening and R rated opening of all time in US theaters this past Memorial Day weekend.


-The two hobbit film titles and release dates have officially been announced. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens on December 14, 2012 while The Hobbit: There and Back Again opens on December 15th, 2013.

Friday, April 22, 2011

NewsBytez 22.4.11

-Two teeth were found on a Long Island Beach during a search for more victims of the Craigslist Seaside Strangler.


-Wes Craven says that another SCREAM sequel is in the works and all of the stars are expected to return.


-Ricki Lake is developing a new talk show.


-Gwyneth Paltrow is not sure if she wants a full-time singing career, but is currently considering a recording contract.


-There are rumours circulating that Susan Lucci may join the cast of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.


-Apple will be launching a cloud music service much like Amazon's.


-75 people have been killed today in Syrian, making it the deadliest day so far.


-A father in Florida called 911 and alleged that his two year old son shot his own mother accidentally. Officials are currently investigating the incident and no one has been charged.


-Lindsay Lohan's theft charge has been reduced.


-A Lady GaGa fan was resuscitated at a concert when she went into cardiac arrest.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

NewsBytez 20.4.11

-Tyler Clementi's roommate is being charged with bias intimidation, invasion of privacy, witness tampering, and evidence tampering.


-"Absolutely Fabulous" may be returning to TV, according to the series star Joanna Lumley.


-Color coded terror alerts have been officially abolished.


-Apple users are complaining that iPhones & iPads keep track of GPS coordinates and time. This data is then synced to the computer where anyone could potentially access it.


-X Factor Roundup: UK TV watchdog Ofcom ruled that Rihanna & Xtina performances on last year's final were safe for pre-10:00PM audiences. Simon Cowell says he has a crush on Cheryl, and that is absolutely crazy. Jennifer Lopez says Cheryl Cole will do well in the US.


-The Taco Bell beef lawsuit has been withdrawn.


-An extra for upcoming episode of GLEE tweeted who would be crowned prom King & Queen - and it's a bombshell!


-Today is the one-year anniversary of the oil spill in the gulf.





Thursday, April 14, 2011

NewsBytez 14.4.11

-Toddlers are getting trashed at a few nationwide restaurants! A Michigan Applebees came under fire after serving a margarita to a toddler. Just days later a Lakeland, Florida Olive Garden served an alcoholic Sangria to a toddler instead of orange juice. Neither toddler was seriously injured.

-MGM and Sony have reached a deal to co-finance the next two James Bond films after MGM hit financial difficulty. BOND 23, the next film in the franchise, is scheduled to hit theaters on November 9th, 2012.

-20 year old Tennesee nursing student Holly Bobo was dragged from her carport and abducted by a man wearing camoflouge. Her brother witnessed the incident Wednesday morning and immediately phoned the police. She has not yet been found.

-The full lineup of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival has been unveiled. It includes such films as PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES, the Jody Foster/Mel Gibson film THE BEAVER, and SLEEPING BEAUTY starring Emily Browning.

-16 police officers have been arrested in San Fernando Mexico for protecting the thugs responsible for the mass graves recently found in the city.

-The full GLASTONBURY Festival lineup has been revealed. It includes U2, Coldplay, Tinie Tempah, Beyonce, Mumford and Sons, Chipmunk, Jessie J, Kaiser Chiefs, Cee Lo Green, Chase and Status, The Streets, Robyn, Hurts, Lykke Li, KE$HA, Katy B, Mike Posner, Professor Green, and more!

-There's sex in the air in Columbus, Georgia. Within the same week a massage parlor has been arrested for offering clients a "happy ending" and two girls have been arrested at the Columbus State University library for having sex in public.

-Donald Trump is making his accouncement to run for 2012 Presidential Candidacy during THE APPRENTICE.

-The white iPhone 4 will finally be released in the last week of April. The long-awaited model will be available on both AT&T and Verizon networks. Apple has made no statement on its plans for the iPhone 5.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

NewsBytez 5.4.11

-Sean Hayes, Jack from WILL & GRACE, will be portraying Larry in an upcoming adaptation of the THREE STOOGES. The film also stars Will Sasso, of MADTV fame, as Curly. The role of Moe is yet to be cast.
-Bill Nye, the science guy, is telling Americans not to worry about the radiation leak in Japan - just yet!
-GLEE creator Ryan Murphy has admitted that he regrets exchanging words with Kings of Leon. He says they still speak on occasion.
-FOX has still not made an official comment on LA Reid's supposed leak of Cheryl Cole as an X Factor USA judge. Cole has been in Los Angeles for most of the year and says she finds the city "relaxing".
-Juarez, Mexico has experienced an astonishing forty-one murders in just four days. The city is known for it's high murder rate and drug violence.
-Lindsay Lohan may be playing the part of Sharon Tate in an upcoming Charles Manson biopic.
-Apple still has not commented on whether they would be releasing the iPhone 5 this year. It's thought the earthquake and tsunami disasters in Japan have halted the tech giants development plans.