In a cramped kitchen in Brooklyn, New York, a soul singer is making soul food. “I’m fixin’ my moms something good to eat,” growls Charles Bradley over a clatter of cutlery, his voice an asthmatic rasp pitched somewhere between Louis Armstrong and Darth Vader.
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Celebrity endorsements of 2013: the good, the bad and the awful
Each year companies spend billions of dollars to find the perfect celebrity to align with their brands and products. Sometimes they work – George Clooney for Nespresso – and some fail miserably, like Brad Pitt for Chanel No.5
Christmas lineup mostly re-gifted gems
Repeated treats from the silver screen dominate Christmas and New Year’s viewing this time around, writes James Croot.
Norris and Van Damme go split to split
Action hero rivals Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme have put their groins on the line to answer one simple question: Who can do the most epic split Since Van Damme starred in an ad for Volvo Trucks in November, the so-called “Epic Split” has gone viral, with more than 60 million views on YouTube.
Kim’s X-rated Xmas gift for Kanye
Kim Kardashian is reportedly treating Kanye West to an album full of naked photos of herself this Christmas. The couple got engaged this year and also welcomed their daughter North into the world.
How to make eagles fly
Sir Richard Taylor is giving a rare peek behind the scenes of Weta Workshop. A short video featuring Taylor, the workshop boss, and supervisor Rob Gillies has been supplied to Fairfax Media by Weta Workshop.
The making of an eagle
Sir Richard Taylor is giving a rare peak behind the scenes of Weta Workshop. A short video featuring Taylor, the workshop boss, and supervisor Rob Gillies has been supplied to Fairfax Media by Weta Workshop.
Seven Days of Christmas
The Christmas carol that should be retired is…
Gordon Ramsay takes on Swedish Chef
Gordon Ramsay takes on the Muppet Show’s Swedish Chef in a food fight. Ahead of the release of Muppets Most Wanted next March, Disney has started to release clips, called Muppisodes, promoting the characters.
YouTube hits reveal Kiwis’ eclectic tastes
It’s hard to know what it says about us as a nation other than that we seem to like foxes, strange US dudes who pretend to be animals, beer and Harlem Shakes. Oh, and X Factor