The Daily Mailreports that the British government is warning citizens that UK swine flu cases could climb to 100,000 a day by the end of the summer. They also say 40 Britons could die daily as a result.
As fears of a major outbreak grew, officials in Hong Kong reported the third known instance of the virus becoming resistant to Tamiflu.
The Government predicts that by the end of August, there will be 100,000 new cases a day. If the same one-in-2,500 rate holds, there would be 40 deaths a day.
The Government's chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson said the predictions were scientific, but warned the actual figure could be lower - or even higher.
He spoke after Health Secretary Andy Burnham put Britain on epidemic alert.
The U.S. government has not issued case or casualty projections for this fall when H1N1 swine flu is likely to spread more easily because of cooler weather. However, they have described H1N1 swine flu as a Category 2 Outbreak, which could kill 90,000 to 450,000 Americans. The CDC's H1N1 website can be found here and more H1N1 resources can be found here.
Billboardreports that Michael Jackson was working on two albums at the time of this death. One album was to be a pop album and the other was an instrumental classical composition.
Billboard has learned that the singer was working on two albums at the time of his death: one in the pop vein that made him famous and another that would consist of an instrumental classical composition. And while some believe the star wanted to recapture his '80s glory days -- or escape financial trouble -- those who worked with him recently say he was motivated by his fans and his children.
Jackson was working on the pop album with songwriter Claude Kelly and Akon, who says that Jackson was motivated by the ticket sales for his performances. "He said, 'My fans are still there. They still love me. They're alive,'" Akon says. "His kids are like his first priority, and they had never seen him perform live. He was trying to create the most incredible show for his kids."
If the albums were far enough along it is possible they could be released posthumously. There have also been reports that Michael Jackson has a library of 100 songs.
A Baby gorilla named Hasani frolicks with his surrogate family members at the San Francisco Zoo. Hasani was adopted by the new family after his mother abandoned him at birth back in December. You can see more about baby Hasani here.
Kanye West is now interning the Gap. He is reportedly working hard and recently stayed until midnight on a Friday night.
A source revealed to US Weekly, "Fashion is Kanye's main priority at the moment. He wants to get his own brand started."
And far from using her superstar status to work his way up the ladder, Mr West is reportedly mucking in with his fellow interns "He works all the time, and one Friday night recently, he stayed until 12 am. He's learning the fashion business from the inside and trying to do it quietly."
Kanye West has been a roving fashion internet lately - he has also interned at Louis Vuitton and Raf Simons. Kanye's Louis Vuitton internship resulted in a sneaker collaboration.
Kanye West has been pushing a different style than some hip-hop artists. A Washington Poststory has a photo of Kanye West in an Argyle sweater.
Rachel Zoe is launching an email newsletter according to her website, rachelzoe.com. The website says the newsletter is "going to be bananas." The Zoe Report newsletter will cover accessories, apparel and beauty products according to the website and the site's terms.
The chic variety of accessories, apparel, and other items featured in The Zoe Report are carefully chosen by Rachel Zoe and her editorial team of fashion addicts-ahem-experts.
Never in a million years would we accept money (or Neiman Marcus giftcards) in exchange for editorial endorsement. That would be bananas. The bad kind.
Some fashion blogs are comparing the newsletter to Gwyneth Paltow's GOOP. The concept is similar but the content of the newsletters could be quite different.
Kelley Blue Book has launched a Cash for Clunkers Calculator on its website. The calculator helps consumers determine if their current vehicle might be eligible for up to $4,500 toward the purchase of a more fuel-efficient new car.
Kbb.com provides a simple, interactive Cash for Clunkers Calculator to help consumers determine whether they may be eligible for a credit under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), the official government name of the Cash for Clunkers program. The calculator helps consumers evaluate vehicles with model years between 1989 and 2009 based on make, model, condition, and mileage. The age of the vehicle, its fuel economy and the fuel efficiency rating of the new car are key factors to determine whether the vehicle qualifies for a 'Cash for Clunkers' credit toward the purchase of a new vehicle.
There has been some criticism of the program because it only runs through November 1. The CARS program will also end if it runs out of money before November 1st. $1 billion has been allocated for the program, which is enough for 250,000 consumers to use.
Polo Ralph Lauren has extended a deal with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) that begin with the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing. Polo Ralph Lauren will be designing the official Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony Parade Outfits for the U.S. Teams for both the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver and the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. Polo Ralph Lauren has also created a collection of village wear apparel and accessories that will be provided to the athletes on these teams.
Polo Ralph Lauren says the collection gives a nod to the Lake Placid Games of 1932 and the clothing will showcase a classic Americana and patriotic palette of red, white and blue. Apparel from the collection will be available for sale in Polo Ralph Lauren stores, RalphLauren.com, USOlympicshop.com, U.S. Olympic Shops and select department stores.
Photo: Sketch from Polo Ralph Lauren's 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games collection.
From July 17 through August 8, Storyopolis Fine Art in association with The 4th Wall Gallery in Dallas is presnting, "The Art of Dr. Seuss - A Retrospective and National Exhibition". The exhbiit celebrates the life and art of Theodor Seuss Geisel. It chronicles his life and career with a focus on the common artistic links throughout his nearly 70 years of creativity. In conjunction with the exhibition, The 4th Wall Gallery will have limited edition prints of Seuss's works for sale including works from the Dr. Seuss "Secret Art Collection" and Dr. Seuss' Unorthodox Taxidermy.
You find the website for Storyopolis here and the Art of Dr. Seuss website here.
Photo: Green Eggs and Ham, (C) 1960 Dr. Seuss, source: Storyopolis Fine Art
Radar reports that Kate Gosselin's clothing deal with Healthtex is on hold. The clothes are still in Walmart stores but Kate Gosselin is not involved with the project while she focuses on her family and tries to get through her recently filed divorce.
"Our project is on hold while she focuses on her family," Healthtex representative Scott Pryzwansky confirmed to RadarOnline.com.
In an appearance on the Rachel Ray Show in May, Gosselin gave audience members a gift bag of treats including DVDs of Jon & Kate Plus 8, copies of her new book, and an adorable dress which Ray described as a "Healthtex outfit [Kate] helped design and create."
Kate Gosselin gave away one of the Healtex outfits on Rachel Ray earlier this year - see end of this clip. Kate Gosselin's book deal with Christian publisher Zondervan was also recently delayed.
Kevin Jonas, the oldest member of The Jonas Brothers, recently to his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa, 21, who he has been dating for two years. Kevin Jonas turned to Jacob & Co. for the engagement ring. He worked closely with the jeweler to create the ring. The future Mrs. Jonas' Jacob & Co. ring is crafted in platinum and features a solitaire cushion-cut diamond, with a total weight of 3 carats. Surrounding the center stone are 210 round brilliant-cut pave diamonds totaling .72 carats.