Pink Floyd's Waters tops concert ticket sales in 2012 first half

Roger Waters racked up $158.1 million in concert ticket sales worldwide so far this year with 'The Wall Live' show, outselling perennial leaders Bruce Springsteen and Madonna to become the top-selling live act for the first half of 2012.

Waters, formerly of Pink Floyd, which recorded the smash album "The Wall" in the late 1970s, sold more than 1.4 million tickets globally since the start of 2012, according to the magazine "Pollstar," which tracks the live concert business.

Springsteen's "Wrecking Ball" tour, which started in March, was a distant second with $79.9 million.

Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Madonna and Paul McCartney were on the road this year, helping to push ticket sales for the 100 largest U.S. concerts up 1.2 percent, to $1.1 billion, selling a record 18.6 million tickets.

Concert promoters dropped ticket prices by an average of $6.34, to $60.68, the lowest they've been since 2007, Pollster said, citing "today's economic realties."

Cirque du Soleil's touring musical stage show "Michael Jackson: The Immortal" was the hottest ticket in North America, with $78.5 million in sales. Waters was second in the market with $61.9 million.

But the 68-year-old Waters' stay atop of the concert leader board could be short-lived, according to Pollstar.

"While Waters still has a few Walls left to build on his itinerary, Springsteen also has along way to go before the end of the 'Wrecking Ball' tour, and still could finish with the year's top outing," the magazine wrote.

Madonna, who has sold more than $42 million in tickets worldwide, "has yet to hit North America (and) also has an outside shot," it added.

(Reporting By Ronald Grover; Editing by Bob Tourtellotte and Philip Barbara).
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Robert Pattinson on Fifty Shades of Grey: I Would Lick the Pages!

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Robert Pattinson weighed in on the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon today at Comic-Con ... with an obvious reference to the erotic novel's sexiness.

When questioned during the Breaking Dawn: Part 2 panel, he and Kristen Stewart were mum on whether or not they've read the sex-filled bestseller.

If presented with a copy, however, he knows just what he would do.

"I would just sit there and lick the pages," Pattinson said in San Diego, adding, "What are we live on?" realizing his response would gain attention.

Stewart on the other hand, was less upbeat about the topic.

When asked if she reads the novel in a book club with Pattinson and fellow Twilight star Taylor Lautner, she said simply, "That would be disgusting."

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have been mentioned as possible leads in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, however unlikely that may seem.

The risque text is loosely based on their Twilight characters; Pattinson and Stewart have also been dating in real life for several years at this point.

While no mention of the pair's off-screen romance came into question today, R-Patt did address the topic of smooching his on- and off-screen love.

"She always just kissed me and I'd always be like ..." Pattinson said, holding up his head and puckering his lips, while referring to winning best kiss with Stewart in Breaking Dawn: Part 1 at the recent MTV Movie Awards.

"I just receive ... I just receive pecks."

Good to know, R-Patt. Good to know.

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Tom Cruise attorney threatens National Enquirer with lawsuit

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

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REUTERS - Tom Cruise's attorney has threatened the parent company of the National Enquirer with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit over a new issue asserting it has details of the actor's recent split with wife Katie Holmes, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The Hollywood Reporter on its website posted a letter from Cruise's Los Angeles attorney, Bert Fields, in which he blasts American Media Inc, parent of the Enquirer, for what he calls "false and vicious lies" he says will cause "hundreds of millions of dollars" in damages to Cruise.

"As you were notified in advance, your current issue of National Enquirer makes numerous false and defamatory assertions about our client Tom Cruise," the three-page letter begins.

The letter draws attention to disparaging descriptions of Cruise in the Enquirer's issue that hit newsstands on Wednesday, with Fields writing, "These are all lies - vicious, hurtful, damaging lies."

Fields did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment late on Wednesday and a representative for American Media could not be reached.

Cruise and Holmes have been the subject of hundreds of headlines worldwide since she filed for divorce from the "Mission: Impossible" movie star two weeks ago, seeking sole custody of their 6-year-old daughter, Suri.

Earlier this week, the couple agreed to a divorce and custody arrangement, but details were undisclosed. Both have remained publicly silent about the issue, except for one joint statement in which they said they were working together to settle their differences in the best interest of Suri.

Speculation about a reason for the split has centered on Cruise's membership in the Church of Scientology, but that has never been confirmed by either the couple or their representatives.

(Reporting By Bob Tourtellotte; Editing by Peter Cooney)
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How Katie Holmes outwitted Tom Cruise: the roundup

Holmes outsmarted Cruise. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, JULY, 11, 2012

The way Katie Holmes carefully plotted her split from Tom Cruise could easily be a Hollywood thriller. The actress “surprised” her husband with a phone call asking for a divorce while he was thousands of miles away in Iceland, shooting his upcoming sci-fi flick "Oblivion," on June 29, then she managed to wrestle away custody of Suri, 6, from him just 11 days later. A report released on Tuesday details just how she went about her secret plan – she used a disposable cell phone.

[Related: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes: Their Most Memorable Moments]

According to the Los Angeles Times, a friend of Holmes provided her with the throwaway device so she could talk to her New York City-based lawyers without Cruise, 50, or his people knowing what she was up to. Now, yet another report, a People magazine story released on Wednesday, divulges further details on how Holmes caught her husband of five years off guard by meticulously plotting her divorce plans ahead of time, even reaching out to her parents for help. According to the report, Tom Cruise was about to start shooting an action-packed scene on the set in Iceland when he answered an unexpected call from Holmes. “He was about to do a stunt and got off his motorcycle to take the call,”  a source tells People. It was during that conversation that Holmes broke the news. “He’s been in shock since that day,” the source adds.

[Related: Tom Cruise's Three Marriages: The Rundown]

Katie, Suri, and her mother Kathleen enjoyed a day at Chelsea Piers on Tuesday. (Jackson Lee/Splash News)The Los Angeles Times also reports that when Holmes, 33, and Cruise settled their divorce on Monday, she already had three law firms in three different states set up in case she’d have to battle her soon-to-be ex outside of Manhattan, where she filed. The “Mission: Impossible” star initially wanted to hash out their divorce in California, which typically favors divorcing parents to have joint custody of their children (Holmes had requested sole custody of Suri in her filing). It turns out one of the toughest attorneys Holmes had on her side was reportedly her own father. “It’s his way or the highway,” a fellow attorney tells People of Martin Holmes, 67, a top divorce lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, who helped lay out Holmes' strategy for the split. “He’ll look a storm in the eye and make sure he’s standing when it’s over,” adds former mayor Carty Finkbeiner.

Holmes' dad arrived in New York to be with his daughter around June 26, two days before she made the call to Cruise. (Whether the actor knew the elder Holmes was in New York at the time remains to be seen). Katie's mom, Kathleen, has also since traveled to the Big Apple and was most recently spotted accompanying her daughter and granddaughter on an outing to the Manhattan athletic complex Chelsea Piers on Tuesday.

As part of the settlement, Holmes will have total control over Suri’s education. And, in a move that is a definite slap in the actor’s face, Holmes – who renounced her Catholic upbringing for Scientology when she married Cruise in 2006 – has registered as a parishioner at the Church of St. Francis Xavier in New York City not far from her Chelsea apartment. That presumably means she'll be taking Suri along with her to Mass. “Everyone is thrilled to have Katie join us,” a member of the church's choir told The Huffington Post on Monday. “She has not yet attended a service, but when she does she will be welcomed with open arms.”

The same day, Cruise filmed Oblivion in June Lake, California. (INFDaily.com)Original Source http://en-maktoob.news.yahoo.com/katie-holmes-used-disposable-cell-phone-to-secretly-plan-divorce-from-tom-cruise--report.html

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How to Apply Acrylic Nails Yourself - Quick & Easy!

Hello Girls ......We all Want fast easy cheap way to have acrylic nails,well,we will learn today step by step how to do it ourselves .

Fast forward to now and I'm looking for ways to cut costs again. I recently went to a local beauty supply shop and was excited to find a lot of choices in products for doing your ownacrylic nails. I decided to create this do-it-yourself step-by-step guide with easy to understand steps to explain how to get that salon look without the salon price. Just like when you learned to paint your own nails - with a little practice it will get easier and easier.

A step by step guide and helpful hints and tricks to applying your own acrylic nails as well as using nail polish.
Great for those of us who like the look of acrylic nails but hate to spent the expensive price going to the nail salon every 2 weeks.
Do it yourself and save money during this economic pinch. This is a free how to !
This application should hold for 5 to 10 days depending on how fast your natural nails grow and what sort of condition you are putting your nails through. This will be a beautiful manicure - almost just as good as salon quality with practice.
Like all things, applying your own acrylics does take a little practice. My first time wasn't bad, but it also wasn't the best, my second time doing it came out much better and I can only see it getting better and better each time I do it. Also learn how to apply nail art and designs!

Items You Will Need:

- Cotton Balls
- Non-acetone Nail Polish Remover
- Paper Towels
- Nail Scrub Brush
- Nail File
- Acrylic Nail Clipper/Cutter
- Artificial Nail Tips (Optional)
- Nail Glue (If applying tips)
- Dappen Dish
- Acrylic Liquid
- Acrylic Powder
- Acrylic Brush (Sable recommended)
- Filing Block (4-sided, fine grit)
- Cuticle Oil

Let's Get Started:

1. Remove any existing nail polish with a non-acetone nail polish remover.
2. Don't use an acetone remover because it will dissolve artificial nail tips and acrylic.
3. Trim and file your nails.
4. Prepare your nails by giving them a really neat manicure to remove all the dead skin and to smooth out rough edges. Trim nails back short almost to the skin, not too far though. The reason for cutting your nail back short is that if the tip of your acrylic nail breaks, it won't take half of your natural nail off with it.
5. Use a soft file to remove the natural nail shine (the top layer of the nail).
6. File in one direction only rather than back and forth to help prevent weakening the nail.
7. Gently push back your cuticles.

Prevent nails cracking and exfoliation

Sometimes due to a weak diet and external factors, our nails get exfoliated.

To prevent and treat this, pet your nails for 14 days with a slice of lemon, twice a day.

Besides this, try to check and improve your diet, such way to bring into your system more vitamins - A, B, C, Omega 3, Ca and Zinc

(eating fish, eggs, carrots, spinach, parsley, various seeds, walnuts, etc)

that helps your shin, hair and nails be in a healthy stage.

Trendy Women's Swimsuits and Summer Fashions

What will you wear for  warm weather getaway or Spring break vacation? I will aid you to decide. Do you want to know what will be new in juniors summer fashions and women's fashions and fashion accessories this season. The top styles in trendy women's swimwear, maxi skirts,women's summer tops, women's shorts, women's sun hats, women's sundresses,  summer handbags, flip flops, and women's summer jewelry is featured.Now Its time to make space in the closet for vacation clothes girls! What's going to be trendy in fashion for Summer 2012? Some of the newest trends are: funky summer handbags; strappy women's sandals; ruffled tops and trendy summer tanks; womens white jeans and boyfriend shorts; and the cutest retro styled rompers and designer swimsuits. See if you'll be adding any of these summer fashion trends to your summer wardrobe.