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Identical twin sisters Tali and Ophira Edut-- known as The AstroTwins -- are professional astrologers with over 15 years experience in astrology, publishing and coaching. Their columns and predictions reach over 45 million people a month in such media as Brides.com, Lifetime, Us Weekly, and Sirius Radio. In this piece, they give an astrological reading to a somewhat cynical couple.Identical twin sisters Tali and Ophira Edut-- known as The AstroTwins -- are... more
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From deaf gangster to Hollywood gang-star, actor Gabriel Martinez shares his unique life growing up hard-of-hearing in the 'hood. Once a lost and mischievous youth embraced by the brotherhood of his urban clique, Gabriel grudgingly faced incident after incident of disreputable violence, mistaken identity, and inadvertent miscommunication. Spot Gabriel on the street nowadays, and you might mistaken him as a criminal, a perpetrator, or even a gangbanger, but he's left his life as a gangster to play one on TV.From deaf gangster to Hollywood gang-star, actor Gabriel Martinez shares his unique... more
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Hapa is a Hawaiian term used to describe a person of mixed Asian or Pacific Islander ethnic heritage. Recently, its popular usage has been broadening to Asian-Americans in general and other mixed racial/ethnic backgrounds. In this pod, Hapa students at Wesleyan University discuss how their identity shapes their view on the world.Hapa is a Hawaiian term used to describe a person of mixed Asian or Pacific Islander... more
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Big Brother is so popular that there are currently two groups of producers vying to get their musical versions of the show onto the London stage. Who will win... you decide.Big Brother is so popular that there are currently two groups of producers vying to... more
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we all remember Stephanie McMichaels from BB9 - she was the gorgeous one who had finalist written all over her... so how come she was the first to be evicted? She travels from Liverpool to the world's only reality TV school in NYC to find out where she went wrong and how she could become the best reality star ever.we all remember Stephanie McMichaels from BB9 - she was the gorgeous one who had... more
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Chris Bell, a 24 year old magazine owner and alter-ego of hip-hop cabaret act The Midnight Expresso, believes it is entirely possible to make himself famous in thirty days. From his current audiences of 25 people and his extremely low profile he will flagrantly abuse his multiple contacts in the music industry (PR agents, Press and Bands) to achieve his goal of 10 000 MySpace friends, an interview in the national press, a gig to over 500 people and a record deal.Chris Bell, a 24 year old magazine owner and alter-ego of hip-hop cabaret act The... more
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As part of Current's Desperately Seeking Fame season, the author of 'The Fame Formula', Mark Borkowski, drives around London with a pair of aspiring celebrity twins who want nothing more than to be famous. Mark will present his case about the pitfalls of being a celebrity to try to dissuade our young hopefuls from their chosen "career".As part of Current's Desperately Seeking Fame season, the author of 'The... more
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On a very cold January morning, Current TV went to the Brother 10 auditions in London to meet the weird and wonderful folk deseprate to enter the Big Brother house...On a very cold January morning, Current TV went to the Brother 10 auditions in London... more
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Whilst some seek fame and fortune, others just seek to make their fortune from other people's fame and some would argue, none is more parasitic than than the professional kiss and teller. In this film Mike Healey meets a professional kiss and tell girl, Kimberely Lee, to find out what she's really like...Whilst some seek fame and fortune, others just seek to make their fortune from other... more
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Su Elise used to be a member of British R&B sensation girlband, Mystique. Ten years ago she was riding high on the the wave of fame but now, in 2009 she finds herself in obscurity as her two former bandmates remain in the limelight. How does it feel to be the only one who hasn't made it and what is she willing to do to get her fame back?Su Elise used to be a member of British R&B sensation girlband, Mystique. Ten... more
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A day in the life of a celebrity agency in London. The Jonathan Lipman agency represents stars such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. We spend a day at the agency talking to Jonathan about how people become famous and how he promotes them to the world.A day in the life of a celebrity agency in London. The Jonathan Lipman agency... more
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MC Gringo, a white, German national, fell in love with the music and culture of Rio's favelas, specifically funk music of the Baile parties which has started to permeate the globe. In order to achieve his dream of becoming a professional Baile musician, he moved into a favela, making him one of the only foreign residents of one of the most dangerous slums in the world. In this pod, VC2 producer Ben Holman follows Gringo through a week of his life in the favela.MC Gringo, a white, German national, fell in love with the music and culture of... more
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Carolyn used to be in a girl-band, The 411, but she never quite made it to the A List. Years later, she's curious to see whether she she really wants fame and so in this pod she's going to see what fame is really like. As she experiences what it's like to be hounded by the paparazzi, have your secrets exposed to the public and have your family hounded... is fame a case of being careful what you wish for?Carolyn used to be in a girl-band, The 411, but she never quite made it to the A List.... more
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Winnipeg, Manitoba is the coldest city with a population greater than 600, 000 people. It's also eight-time reigning Slurpee capital of the world. Come along on a journey to meet a cast of eccentric and obsessive characters, including a man calling himself the "Gordon Ramsey of Slurpees," an Air Force Corporal with a Slurpee addiction, a KISS cover band who weave Slurpees into their concerts, a frozen drink addict turned activist, and the self-proclaimed "Slurpee King." Welcome to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Welcome to The Frozen City.
To get info on the longer documentary, go to www.thefrozencity.comWinnipeg, Manitoba is the coldest city with a population greater than 600, 000 people.... more
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Il pod racconta un'esemplare piccola impresa "Occhio del Riciclone" . Aurelia mostra il tipo di lavoro che fanno, passando da un oggetto buttato e dimenticato ad un oggetto artisticamente raffinato, dalla ricerca delle cinture di sicurezza negli sfasci, fino alla vendita delle borse. Insieme al successo e all'entusiasmo, Aurelia ci dice anche le difficoltà che hanno dovuto superare.Il pod racconta un'esemplare piccola impresa "Occhio del Riciclone" .... more
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Virgin Money has revealed some new statistics that you may find surprising. Kensington and Chelsea is considered to be the safest area to live based on risks of criminal damage, burglary and flooding.
The riskiest: Doncaster. Why not see if you make the list...Virgin Money has revealed some new statistics that you may find surprising.... more
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This is a story about a general store in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. This general store has been in operation since the 1830's. In a world of large consumer demand we explore how this store has survived and continues to thrive in a Wal Mart dominated industry.This is a story about a general store in Rabbit Hash, Kentucky. This general store has... more
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A whopping eight people have complained about Radio One DJ Chris Moyles' high-pitched impersonation of gay singer Will Young. Not the first time he's breached Ofcom regulations apparently...
Comedy Dave's good though ain't he?A whopping eight people have complained about Radio One DJ Chris Moyles'... more
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Sam Raimi is making a welcome return to old-school horror with this new film, 'Drag Me To Hell'. He hasn't done any directing since Spider-Man 3, and we all know how that turned out. Maybe this horror stuff is what he was born to do?Sam Raimi is making a welcome return to old-school horror with this new film,... more
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I'm sorry if I'm a little behind the times on this, but today I witnessed the trailer for Observe and Report, starring Seth Rogen...
Now, it's not a terrible trailer by any stretch of the imagination - but my God, will I ever see an end to poster campaigns featuring the gormless moron looking...well, gormless?
I doubt it.
By the way, I base my theory on the fact that the last 4 films starring Seth Rogen (Knocked Up, Pineapple Express, Zack and Miri and this new one) have had the same poster. FACT.I'm sorry if I'm a little behind the times on this, but today I witnessed... more
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