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Oompa Loompa Attack Baffles UK Police
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A man in Norfolk, England, was reportedly attacked last week by a pair of Oompa Loompas.
According to Wtvr.com, the 28-year-old man was assaulted in a city center by four individuals -- two of whom had been dressed up as the orange-skinned characters made famous in Roald Dahl's children's book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
The man reportedly "suffered cuts to his face, nose and lip, as well as two black eyes" after being confronted by the group last Thursday.
The Guardian reports that the two Oompa Loompas, believed to be men, were accompanied by a woman and a man "not wearing fancy dress."
Police say that the costumed men had "painted orange faces and dyed green hair." They were said to have also been wearing "hooped tops."
"One of the males in the group…pushed the victim to the floor before he got up," a spokesman for Norfolk police said, »
- Dominique Mosbergen
Photos: This Year's Rose Parade
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Pasadena, Calif. -- A couple who became husband and wife on the "Love Float," a surprise reunion between a returning soldier and his little boy, and a grand marshal famed globally for her chimpanzee research were among the highlights of the 124th Rose Parade on Tuesday.
The parade's spectacular 42 floral floats brightened an otherwise cloudy New Year's morning and boosted the spirits of a chilled crowd estimated at some 700,000 spectators lining the 5-mile route.
"The only way that you're going to experience the Rose Parade is to be here in person," said Los Angeles resident Gineen Alcantara-Nakama, who camped out Monday night to save front row sidewalk spots.
"Growing up, I watched it on television, but it's not the same – the smell, the atmosphere, smelling the flowers as they come down the street. And the energy. It's like being with family all night long."
Spectators rose to a standing ovation when Army Sgt. »
- AP
Jude Law's A Hunk
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Jude Law was all smiles as he splashed around in the water with his family while vacationing in Hawaii over the holidays.
The British actor flaunted his toned physique while riding the waves in Maui with his youngest son Rudy on Dec. 31, hopping on a boogie board and showing off his skills.
Law, who celebrated his 40th birthday on Dec. 29, will next be seen alongside Rooney Mara and Channing Tatum in "Side Effects."
See Jude shirtless below:
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- Leigh Blickley
'Keeping Up With Kim & Kanye's Baby'?
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Konsidering the Kardashians rule the E! network, with Kim Kardashian and her boyfriend Kanye West announcing they're expecting, the obvious question has been: Will the Kimye baby be a reality TV star too?
There are reports on both sides of the fence.
"Kim and Kanye are an incredibly dynamic couple, and their baby news is just so exciting," E! president Suzanne Kolb told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. "Like so many Kardashian fans, we love it when this close-knit family gets even bigger. We look forward to sharing the joy as they prepare for more diapers, more bottle and without a doubt, more fabulous baby wear."
One insider told THR that E! "will continue to cover all aspects of Kim’s life as it always has," including her pregnancy and perhaps even the birth.
But TMZ reports Kimye has decided their baby will not be an infant reality TV star. »
- Jaimie Etkin
Kim Kardashian Isn't A Fan Of Pregnancy
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She might be looking forward to becoming a mom, but Kim Kardashian isn't a fan of pregnancy. Actually, she admits it's way harder than she thought it would be.
The reality star, 32, stepped out on the red carpet for the first time since announcing she's expecting a baby with boyfriend Kanye West and said that although she has no morning sickness, she's definitely adjusting to "the growing pains."
"I wouldn't say that it's been easy," Kim told Et Online at the New Year’s Eve event at 1Oak Nightclub at The Mirage in Las Vegas last night. "When people say pregnancy is fun and they love it I would have to disagree. I think from this stage on it does become easier, but it's adjusting" she added.
"Even my sister has made it look easy, but it's not as easy as people think," Kim continued, referring to Kourtney Kardashian's amazing pregnancies. »
- Leigh Blickley
Watch: 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' Gag Reel
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A new "Star Trek: The Next Generation" gag reel proves it wasn't all serious business aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise.
In the 10-minute video below -- which is featured on the Season 2 blu-ray for the series, released in December -- find out which cast member had the dirtiest mouth, who tripped over words the most, who was prone to falling, who sang and go inside the Enterprise with a Vanna White-like modeling demonstration from Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart).
Watch below to check out Stewart Jonathan Frakes (Commander William Riker), Brent Spiner (Lieutenant Commander Data), LeVar Burton (Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn (Worf), Diana Muldaur (Doctor Katherine Pulaski), Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi), Wil Wheaton (Wesley), guest star Whoopi Goldberg (Guinan) and more "Star Trek" stars laughing and cursing their way through scripts.
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- Jaimie Etkin
Bad News For The Oscars?
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Los Angeles -- Growing concern that problems with the new electronic Oscar voting system could lead to record-low turnout has prompted the motion picture academy to extend the deadline for members to vote for Oscar nominations.
But next week's highly anticipated announcements looming, the extension is only for a day, until Friday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday any votes received after the new deadline will not be counted.
"By extending the voting deadline we are providing every opportunity available to make the transition to online balloting as smooth as possible," said the academy's chief operating officer, Ric Robertson, in a statement. "We're grateful to our global membership for joining us in this process."
Reports of difficulty accessing the Oscars' first-ever online voting system and fears that it could be hacked have raised questions about balloting for the 85th annual contest. Earlier this year, the academy and its longtime accountants, »
- AP
The Gay Rights Issue Miley Cyrus Is Hesitant To Discuss In America
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Like Barbra Streisand, Cher, Madonna and Lady Gaga before her, Miley Cyrus has always courted a sizable gay fanbase. In a new interview, the superstar even gives special props to London specifically because of the freedom it affords for her many Lgbt fans.
"My favorite place to perform is London, because I have never seen more gay people in my whole life," she is quoted as telling Bang Showbiz.
She then went on to imply that she found America's checkered stance on same-sex marriage and other Lgbt rights to be a bit stifling, saying she felt "very free" with her European audience in comparison.
"When I go to London that's what it is," she said. "I feel like they are so much more open, much more than here in the U.S. when they're feeling trapped, where it's like, 'Can I even say I believe in gay marriage? Can I »
- Curtis M. Wong
Watch: Kristina Shaves Her Head In Emotional 'Parenthood' Preview
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When "Parenthood" returns (January 1 at 10 p.m. Est on NBC), Kristina's battle with cancer is far from over.
The first of the NBC drama's final four episodes of Season 4, titled "Keep On Rowing," sees Kristina make the bold choice to shave her head before chemotherapy causes her to lose her hair. Monica Potter, who plays Kristina, told HuffPost TV that the New Year's Day episode is her favorite, partly because Dax Sherpard, who plays Crosby on the series, directed it. "You see her going out with the girls, getting out of the house and trying to have fun with Julia [Erika Christensen] and Jasmine [Joy Bryant] and Sarah [Lauren Graham] and wanting to feel like she's normal again," Potter said. "It's sort of heartbreaking to see what happens when she does try to act normal and go out ... There's not one flat line of emotion; it's everywhere."
See a preview of Kristina's emotional decision in the »
- Jaimie Etkin
What's The Word On 'Promised Land'?
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-- "Promised Land" offers an experience that's alternately amusing and frustrating, full of impassioned earnestness as well as saggy sections.
Director Gus Van Sant has the challenging task of taking the divisive, high-tech practice of fracking and trying to make it not just human but cinematic. Working from a script by co-stars Matt Damon and John Krasinski, based on a story by Dave Eggers, he succeeds in fits and starts.
The impoverished small town that's the tale's setting, a place in need of the kind of economic rejuvenation that extracting natural gas could provide, is full of folksy folks whose interactions with the main characters don't always ring true. "Promised Land" has its heart on its sleeve and its pro-environment message is quite clear, but it's in the looser and more ambiguous places that the film actually works.
Damon, collaborating with Van Sant for the third time as both screenwriter »
- AP
Watch: Taylor Swift Rocks New Year's Eve
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Taylor Swift's New Year's Eve included a kiss from reported beau Harry Styles of One Direction, but also two performances. Swift ended 2012 by playing two of the biggest hits off her newest album "Red": "I Knew You Were Trouble" and "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together."
Surrounding by an army of backup dancers, Swift performed the tracks with typical high energy, and even got support from "New Year's Rockin' Eve" host Ryan Seacrest and co-host Jenny McCarthy, at least from the crowd. As Zap2it notes, Swift also appeared to have help from a vocal track, but not that much: The singer's voice cracked a couple of times on high notes, lending the performance an air of live-on-stage credibility.
Watch Swift's performance above.
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- Christopher Rosen
Hugh Hefner, Crystal Harris Marry At Playboy Mansion
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Happy new year and congratulations go out to Hugh Hefner and his new wife, Crystal Harris.
Apparently second time's a charm for the couple who were originally set to marry in June 2011, before Harris called off the couple's nuptials at the last minute.
According to TMZ, 26-year-old Harris and 86-year-old Hefner tied the knot at the Playboy Mansion before the Lothario's annual New Year's Eve party.
"Today is the day I become Mrs. Hugh Hefner. Feeling very happy, lucky, and blessed," Harris tweeted before she said "I do."
This is the third marriage for Hefner. He was previously married to Mildred Williams (1949 - 1959) and Kimberley Conrad (1989 - 2010).
Check out Harris' gorgeous wedding dress and their decked out ceremony below:
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- The Huffington Post
8 Tips For Being The Favorite Grandparent
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Everyone needs a little Parental Guidance.
Parental Guidance, the new film from Fox that stars Billy Crystal and Bette Midler as Artie and Diane Decker, opened in theatres on Christmas Day. We got a sneak preview – and a chat with director, Andy Fickman – and think you’ll enjoy this funny and heartwarming take on family dynamics as much as we did. »
- Grandparents.com
13 Things To Look Forward To In 2013
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It's a happy new year, especially for those fans of Nordic Noir, Tom Daley, travelling Time Lords and a particularly expressive 'Entourage' alumnus.
Here are my top 13 TV and Film Choices coming up in the next few weeks to ease you back into the second half of winter...
1. It's on already, and not to be missed. Dustin Hoffman's directorial debut 'Quartet' has already earned well-deserved plaudits for its veteran stars. Dame Maggie Smith, as usual, steals the show as a retired diva who comes across her former love in a retirement home for musical folk, but she's not the only star turn. Billy Connolly does his best to cause mischief and Sheridan Smith proves a worthy addition to this revered roll call.
2. Four more sleeps until... Borgen. Arguably the most satisfying Nordic drama is back, with the Pm's marriage in tatters, the Coalition at each »
- Caroline Frost
Big Change For The Oscars
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Los Angeles — Oscar voters will have an extra day to cast their ballots.
The motion picture academy says it's extending the deadline for members to vote for the Academy Awards to Jan. 4, following criticism of its new electronic voting system.
The nominations are set to be announced Jan. 10.
Ric Roberton, chief operating officer of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, said the extension will make the transition to online balloting as smooth as possible.
The academy partnered with electronic voting firm Everyone Counts Inc. earlier this year to develop the first Oscars online voting system.
Voting in the past has been compiled strictly through paper ballots. The new system allowed members to vote either online or through the mail.
The 85th annual Academy Awards are scheduled for Feb. 24. »
- AP
So What Was Everyone Saying About Pirates Destroying Hollywood?
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The MPAA tends to leave no opportunity unused in its quest to show that online piracy is devastating the movie industry. However, this supposed devastation is not visible at the box office this year. In 2012 North American movie theaters showed more movies than ever before, and for the first time in history domestic box office grosses surpassed $10.7 billion The new record comes in a year where two academic studies have shown that “piracy” isn’t necessarily hurting box office revenues . »
- Torrent Freak
'One Pound Fish' Music Video Will Make Your Day
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From innovative fishmonger to international YouTube sensation, Muhammad Shahid Nazir has turned one pound worth of fish into a viral pop hook that's got people everywhere tapping their feet to the beat.
Nazir, a 31-year-old Pakistani fish seller, rose to fame after a video of him hawking fish at Queens Market in London made its rounds on the Internet earlier this year. In the catchy clip, Nazir -- also known as the "One Pound Fish guy" -- sings a simple ditty about his fishy wares.
"Have a, have a look, one pound fish. Very, very good, one pound fish," he croons, welcoming customers to shop for the frozen fish he has on sale for one British pound (about $1.60).
As popularity of the YouTube clip grew, the fish hawker was approached by Warner Music to record a "techno-infused version" of his now-famous song. He also made a music video to accompany »
- Dominique Mosbergen
Photos: Best Indie Concerts Of 2012
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With 2012 nearing its conclusion, HuffPost Chicago reached out to some of city's most prolific trendsetters and thought leaders in style, music and culture and asked them to share some of their favorite local places and things from the year. We'll be rolling them out on the daily through New Year's Day.
The Windy City offshoot of popular indie music blog Brooklyn Vegan covers a ton of concerts each year, and 2012 was no exception.
Zach Pollack, editor of BVChicago, checked out the big festivals, the tiny club shows and the high capacity venues throughout the year, keeping up a concert-going schedule that would leave even the stauchest music lover exhausted.
For HuffPost Chicago's final year-end best-of, Pollack dug into the BVChicago archives (and extensive photo library) to share a list of his favorite live shows of this year, arranged in date order.
(To keep up on the latest Chicago music news and photos, »
- Kim Bellware
Circus Group To Get Millions After Elephant Abuse Allegations
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A decade-long legal battle is finally coming to a close after the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Aspca) agreed to pay the owners of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus $9.3 million for alleging the circus abused their elephants.
The lucrative settlement was announced on Friday, according to papers to filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., Courthouse News reports.
“Animal activists have been attacking our family, our company, and our employees for decades because they oppose animals in circuses,” Kenneth Feld, chairman and chief executive officer of Feld Entertainment, said in a statement obtained by Bloomberg. “This settlement is a vindication not just for the company but also for the dedicated men and women who spend their lives working and caring for all the animals with Ringling Bros.”
The original allegation of mistreatment against the show's trained Asian elephants was filed in July of »
- The Huffington Post
'Walking Dead' Actress Joins 'Once Upon A Time'
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Storybrooke's in for a zombie invasion.
According to TVLine, Sonequa Martin-Green -- who plays a prisoner named Sasha on "The Walking Dead" -- has joined the cast of "Once Upon A Time" as a mysterious character named Tamara.
The details of Martin-Green's appearance on the fantastical ABC series have yet to be disclosed, but TVLine reports she's rumored to have a British accent.
In addition to "The Walking Dead," Martin-Green has also appeared on "The Good Wife," "Gossip Girl," "NYC 22" and "Army Wives."
Once Upon a Time returns to ABC on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. Et on ABC.
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- Leigh Weingus
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