British Airways Crew Begin Strike
Although weekend talks between the airline and union Unite appeared to be making significant progress, no absolute resolution could be reached and BA cabin crew began a five-day strike Monday.
Articles from Contributor
The Last Lost: What the Critics Thought
They’ve been calling it the TV event of a generation. Who and what? The TV critics ahead of Sunday night’s finale of Lost. But just what did they think of it? Needless to say … SPOILER ALERT so do not read on if you haven’t watched it.
Why the Duchess of York is in a Spot of Bother
Sundays are going to have to be renamed Sting Sundays in the U.K. One of the county’s tabloid newspapers claims to have snared another high-profile casualty: the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson.
Quotes: Boston Red Sox’s Marco Scutaro
“I know the whole country of Japan hates me. Sorry, sorry. My bad,”
— MARCO SCUTARO, on being unable to preserve his Japanese teammate Daisuke Matzusaka’s no-hitter bid in the eighth inning of the Boston Red Sox’s game against …
Europe’s Lost To See Finale Live
There’s nothing quite so frustrating for foreign fans of U.S. TV to be denied the chance to watch the latest episodes of their favorite shows at the same time as their American cousins. Thankfully, when it comes to this Sunday’s …
War Crimes Prosecutors Want to Talk to Naomi Campbell
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, or so we hear. Well, according to the AFP, war crimes prosecutors are seeking to make an enemy out of supermodel Naomi Campbell, by trying to subpoena her over a so-called blood diamond she …
Picasso, Matisse Among Stolen Masterpieces
Five paintings worth over $600m — including masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse — have been stolen from a Paris museum.
Why Do the 2012 Olympic Mascots Look So Strange?
Welcome to the world, Wenlock and Mandeville. Who they, you ask? Only the cartoon animation mascots unveiled for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012.
Hat’s Entertainment: Lady Gaga’s Latest Venture
Hold onto your hats: Lady Gaga is coming for you. The sultry songstress wants to undertake an internship with renowned hat designer Philip Treacy.
British Airways Strike Back On
A strike by British Airways cabin crew is set to start next week after the court of appeal overturned an injunction against the strike.
Sugababes Fight Former Member Over Name Rights
British band Sugababes have had more line up changes than Tiger Woods has had … golf clubs. And things came to a head over ownership of the name late last year when a former member applied for the trademark. Now the remaining …
Facebook and Google Talk Privacy
Facebook looks set to simplify its privacy settings whereas Google has downplayed privacy fears of its own.