Video: Ewan MacGregor Explains Why He's Always Nakes in His Movies
Ewan McGregor made a very funny appearance on the Craig Ferguson show to promote his new film, Men Who Stare at Goats, which also stars George Clooney. Ewan and Craig have known each other a long time and always have a bit of fun together. Ewan also finally explains why he is naked in so many of his movies. Take a look:
Jimmy Fallon Goes to the White House 4th of July Party
Jimmy Fallon was invited to the White House for the 4th of July festivities. Jimmy couldn't believe he was actually on the White House lawn, and was having a great time. He then performed with the USO for the crowd. Jimmy did impersonations of all the comedians who had performed at the event. Take a look:
Wealth Bulletinreports that Tatsuso, an expensive Japanese restaurant located in London, is closing. The recession took its toll on the restaurant which lost business as big spenders on business accounts vanished during the economic collapse.
The closure of Tatsuso marks the end of the boom days of big expense accounts and lavish client entertainment. The restaurant was in the Broadgate development near big spenders such as trading firm Icap, UBS and Lehman Brothers (before it moved to Canary Wharf), and had a reputation for serving some of the best Japanese food in London. The average price per head was a "breathtaking" £80, according to restaurant guide Harden’s.
News of Tatsuso's closure comes a week after news that Gordon Ramsay Holdings, the eponymous restaurant group run by the high profile British chef, was only rescued from administration last year after Ramsay injected some of his own money into it.
Mehmet Arkin, the appointed liquidator, said Tatsuso had been hit by the collapse in corporate entertainment and expenses budgets, and that several City institutions had closed their credit accounts with the restaurant at the start of this year. In the six months before its closed, turnover was down 50%, he said.
Wealth Bulletin says the restaurant went into liquidation in May. It doesn't sound like the retaurant will be returning. You can see a listing for Tatsuso here.
Stephen Colbert and Tom Hanks Put Together Care Packages For The Troops
Stephen Colbert got an assist from Tom Hanks to help him put together USO care packages for the troops. Tom Hanks helped Stephen Colbert avoid the mistake of sending puppies and ice cream together because the puppies would eat the ice cream. Instead they carved an ice scuplture of a puppy eating ice cream. Other gifts included tang and trail mix, which they just poured into the boxes. Take a look:
President Obama Orders Stephen Colbert to Get a Haircut
Stephen Colbert is broadcasting from Iraq this week to entertain the troops. In his first appearance before the troops, President Obama appeared via satellite to order the general to shave his head. Stephen did sacrifice his hair, but it was all for a good cause. It's pretty funny, take a look:
USA Todayreports that the passengers of US Airways Flight 1549 - the miracle flight that landed in the Hudson river - are actually getting their luggage returned four months later.
Hill and other passengers never dreamed they would see their possessions again. But this month, Flight 1549 passengers are starting to get special deliveries: FedEx boxes containing dried and cleaned wallets, handbags, coats, cameras, jewelry, clothing, important papers, even toothbrushes — rescued from a watery grave.
In a large, complex effort, US Airways (LCC) has with the help of a Texas-based company spent four months recovering, sorting, cleaning and restoring 36,000 passenger belongings pulled from the plane.
Inside Hill's FedEx box were her wallet and everything in it, a Swarovski crystal bracelet Rooney gave her for Christmas, a digital camera and souvenirs including a Playbill from the Broadway showWicked.
Seeing her things again "was bittersweet, because it brought back memories," she says. Although the camera broke, "I never thought I'd get those pictures back, and they were fine."
That's amazing they are getting the luggage back and even more amazing that some of it is still in good condition. USA Today says US Airways also sent each passenger a ticket refund and a $5,000 check for expenses a few days after the crash.
Paulina Porizkova Fired From America's Next Top Model
Actress and model Paulina Porizkova tells Craig Ferguson she was fired from America's Next Top Model. Paulina says she was told she was fired because they needed to cut costs. Paulina says it was either that or "her gigantic huge ego."
Paris Hilton appeared on the Craig Ferguson where she talked briefly about where she meets guys. It wasn't long before the topic changed to cleavage. Paris says she was told "you have to dress really sexy for Craig" because "he likes cleavage." Take a look:
After the last Olympics, we picked up a couple of those cool U.S. Olympic team berets: we have nearly worn them out. They're comfortable and look good, too. They also really kept our heads warm. So, of course, the first thing we thought of while watching the Opening Ceremonies this evening was where do we buy another cool hat? OK, that wasn't actually our first thought. Our first thoughts were total amazement at the guys rollerblading by with two foot flames coming out of their heads. And the fact that the U.S. Olympic team marched to The Village People's "YMCA" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."
But back to the accessories. The official maker for the U.S. Olympic Team is the (unfortunately named) company called Roots. That's why everyone's hat says "Roots," to those who have written in to ask. The berets retail for USD $24.95. They come in red, white and navy blue. The store also sells t-shirts, pins, jackets, the works. Some of the items may take awhile to ship -- but it's worth it, in our opinion.
Another place to find Olympic merchandise is The Official Olympic Store. At the official store, we like the Polar Fleece Olympic Slippers -- they're just the thing to warm up your tootsies on a cold Torino morning. Even if you can't ski like Alberto Tomba, there's no reason you can't have his slippers.
Update 8-9-08: Note: If you are looking for the U.S. Olympic team hats for the 2008 Olympics please go here.
Waterford is carrying a special christmas tree ornament (pictured on the right) this holiday season that benefits the United Service Organizations (USO). Waterford says the ornament is dedicated to preserving the mission of the USO to provide morale, welfare and recreational-type services to our troops. $1 per ornament sold (with a minimum contribution of $20K) will be donated to the USO in support of its general programs and services. You can also get free shipping on your entire order when you purchase the ornament through March 31, 2006 and use promotion code USOholiday at checkout.
Death isn't a pleasant subject, but it is apparently a booming business. DelawareOnline.com reports that requests for high-end mausoleums containing expensive features like waterfalls, digital photo displays and cafes are in increasing demand. An elaborate $16 million mausoleum is being built for the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
After the last Olympics, we picked up a couple of those cool U.S. Olympic team berets: we have nearly worn them out. They're comfortable and look good, too. They also really kept our heads warm. So, of course, the first thing we thought of while watching the Opening Ceremonies this evening was where do we buy another cool hat? OK, that wasn't actually our first thought. Our first thoughts were total amazement at the guys rollerblading by with two foot flames coming out of their heads. And the fact that the U.S. Olympic team marched to The Village People's "YMCA" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive."
Waterford is carrying a special 
