Former 'X Factor' star Andy Abraham has been chosen to represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
The 43-year-old former dustbin-man was chosen by the public to travel to Serbia as the country's Eurovision entry.
The singer, whose song is called 'Even If', beat former 'EastEnders' star Michelle Gayle in the public vote on Saturday night.
Speaking after he was selected for the Eurovision, Abraham said: "I'm freaked out. What can I say - the public have voted me in and I'm over the moon."
"I will try my best to make them proud out in Serbia. I really hope people in Europe will give the song a chance."
Abraham, who was the runner-up in the 2005 series of 'The X Factor', has been installed at odds of 25/1 to win the Eurovision by William Hill.
A spokesperson for William Hill, Rupert Adams, said: "Sadly it looks like we've got a bigger turkey than Ireland. In the future the UK will need to pick a novelty act to stand a chance."
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Ant Miles and Red One
Artist: Ant Miles and Red One
Genre(s):
Drum & Bass
Discography:
RAMM36
Year: 2001
Tracks: 2
Bring It On / Musica
Year: 2001
Tracks: 2
Carey & Cannon Will Wed Again Next Year
Mariah Carey and her new husband Nick Cannon will celebrate their first wedding anniversary by staging a more public ceremony in America. The couple wed in secret at Carey's Bahamas retreat on April 30 and the pop superstar reveals she's already making plans to renew her vows. In her first TV interview since becoming Mrs. Cannon, Carey told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, "We're just going to have another (wedding) next year. His plan is to have one every year." She told DeGeneres in the interview that aired on Tuesday that her Bahamas nuptials were so top secret that the guests were mainly there "to do my hair and help me with the dress." She also revealed that she and Cannon only brought along three friends each because, "We wanted to be on the beach and we didn't want other people taking pictures."See Also
Source Interlink to Report Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results on June 5, 2008
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Source Interlink
Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), one of the largest publishers of magazines
and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of
DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and books, today announced that it will release
financial results for the fiscal 2009 first quarter on Thursday, June 5,
2008 after U.S. market hours.
The Company will host a teleconference at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on
that day to discuss the quarterly results. To access the teleconference,
please dial 800-952-4972 (U.S. callers) or 416-641-2140 (Int'l callers),
referencing Source Interlink Companies, ten minutes prior to the start
time. The teleconference will also be available via live webcast on the
Company's Web site at http://www.sourceinterlink.com.
If you cannot listen to the teleconference at its scheduled time, there
will be a replay available through Thursday, June 12, 2008 that can be
accessed by dialing 800-408-3053 (U.S. callers) or 416-695-5800 (Int'l
callers), passcode 3261808. The webcast will also be archived on
http://www.sourceinterlink.com for 30 days.
About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), a media and marketing
services company, is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online
content for enthusiast audiences and is also a leading distributor of home
entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, video games,
books, and related items. Source Interlink serves approximately 110,000
retail store locations throughout North America. Supply chain relationships
include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record
labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and
manufacturers of general merchandise.
The Company's fully integrated businesses and activities include:
-- Publishing and providing enthusiast media content including television
and radio programs, more than 75 magazines, over 100 events, 90 related
Web sites and 400 branded products for automobile, marine, equine,
outdoor sports, home tech and daytime television
-- Distribution and fulfillment of entertainment products to major retail
chains throughout North America and directly to consumers of
entertainment products ordered through the Internet
-- Import and export of periodicals to more than 100 markets worldwide
-- Managing product selection and placement of impulse items at checkout
counters
-- Processing and collection of rebate claims and management of point-of-
purchase sales data
-- Design, manufacture and installation of wire fixtures and displays in
major retail chains
-- Licensing of children's and family-friendly home entertainment products
For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at
http://www.sourceinterlink.com.
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Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), one of the largest publishers of magazines
and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of
DVDs, CDs, magazines, games and books, today announced that it will release
financial results for the fiscal 2009 first quarter on Thursday, June 5,
2008 after U.S. market hours.
The Company will host a teleconference at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on
that day to discuss the quarterly results. To access the teleconference,
please dial 800-952-4972 (U.S. callers) or 416-641-2140 (Int'l callers),
referencing Source Interlink Companies, ten minutes prior to the start
time. The teleconference will also be available via live webcast on the
Company's Web site at http://www.sourceinterlink.com.
If you cannot listen to the teleconference at its scheduled time, there
will be a replay available through Thursday, June 12, 2008 that can be
accessed by dialing 800-408-3053 (U.S. callers) or 416-695-5800 (Int'l
callers), passcode 3261808. The webcast will also be archived on
http://www.sourceinterlink.com for 30 days.
About Source Interlink Companies, Inc.
Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SORC), a media and marketing
services company, is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online
content for enthusiast audiences and is also a leading distributor of home
entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, video games,
books, and related items. Source Interlink serves approximately 110,000
retail store locations throughout North America. Supply chain relationships
include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record
labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and
manufacturers of general merchandise.
The Company's fully integrated businesses and activities include:
-- Publishing and providing enthusiast media content including television
and radio programs, more than 75 magazines, over 100 events, 90 related
Web sites and 400 branded products for automobile, marine, equine,
outdoor sports, home tech and daytime television
-- Distribution and fulfillment of entertainment products to major retail
chains throughout North America and directly to consumers of
entertainment products ordered through the Internet
-- Import and export of periodicals to more than 100 markets worldwide
-- Managing product selection and placement of impulse items at checkout
counters
-- Processing and collection of rebate claims and management of point-of-
purchase sales data
-- Design, manufacture and installation of wire fixtures and displays in
major retail chains
-- Licensing of children's and family-friendly home entertainment products
For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at
http://www.sourceinterlink.com.
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The Miley Cyrus lesson
NEW YORK -- Miley Cyrus' struggle with her controversial photo in Vanity Fair presents a great opportunity for parents to discuss how seemingly innocuous photos posted to a blog or social networking site can be misinterpreted, experts say.
The 15-year-old pop star appears in the upcoming issue wrapped in what appears to be a satin bedsheet, looking over her shoulder with her back and shoulder exposed. Miley has said she is "so embarrassed" by the photos and has apologized to her fans.
But it may not be that much different from what regular girls are already putting up on the Internet, says M. Gigi Durham, author of "The Lolita Effect."
"It is pretty routine these days for girls to post provocative pictures of themselves online," she says. "The sexual objectification of young girls is so normal in today's media environment."
Parry Aftab, executive director of WiredSafety.org, agreed, saying girls as young as 11 are posing in their bras, with pursed lips on the top of sports cars and posting the photos to their MySpace pages -- without their parents' knowledge.
While many teens are savvier than their parents when it comes to social networking online, they are unaware of the consequences of posting inappropriate photos, videos and revealing personal information on the Internet, says Don Tapscott, who is working on a sequel to his "Growing Up Digital" book.
A 15-year-old may have no idea that something on her Facebook page could come back to haunt her, says Tapscott, whether it's a college recruiter, future employer, a cyberbully or someone using the information to demean her.
And trying to stop something once it's been posted, is "like trying to catch a river in your hand," says Aftab.
Parents should use this as an opportunity to open a discussion about what is appropriate for a social networking page, says Tapscott. Volunteer to review their photographs and other material before it's posted. Help them with the privacy settings, he says.
"The starting point is not to be handing down decrees or demanding to see this and that," he says, adding that for some teens a social networking page is like a diary. "The starting point is to have a conversation."
Durham suggests parents talk about the possible consequences and encourage their children to think before posting certain things.
" 'What is the benefit of this?' " she says. " 'Is this going to be good for me? Are there any potential harms to this?' They should be helped to think through those complexities."
Gary Rudman, president of GTR Consulting, a teen market research firm, says parents have to keep in mind that their children -- while technologically savvy -- are not emotionally mature.
"Just like anything else, tobacco or alcohol, they really have to load their kids up with ammunition to understand that when they communicate on MySpace for example, they are communicating to the world," he says.
The 15-year-old pop star appears in the upcoming issue wrapped in what appears to be a satin bedsheet, looking over her shoulder with her back and shoulder exposed. Miley has said she is "so embarrassed" by the photos and has apologized to her fans.
But it may not be that much different from what regular girls are already putting up on the Internet, says M. Gigi Durham, author of "The Lolita Effect."
"It is pretty routine these days for girls to post provocative pictures of themselves online," she says. "The sexual objectification of young girls is so normal in today's media environment."
Parry Aftab, executive director of WiredSafety.org, agreed, saying girls as young as 11 are posing in their bras, with pursed lips on the top of sports cars and posting the photos to their MySpace pages -- without their parents' knowledge.
While many teens are savvier than their parents when it comes to social networking online, they are unaware of the consequences of posting inappropriate photos, videos and revealing personal information on the Internet, says Don Tapscott, who is working on a sequel to his "Growing Up Digital" book.
A 15-year-old may have no idea that something on her Facebook page could come back to haunt her, says Tapscott, whether it's a college recruiter, future employer, a cyberbully or someone using the information to demean her.
And trying to stop something once it's been posted, is "like trying to catch a river in your hand," says Aftab.
Parents should use this as an opportunity to open a discussion about what is appropriate for a social networking page, says Tapscott. Volunteer to review their photographs and other material before it's posted. Help them with the privacy settings, he says.
"The starting point is not to be handing down decrees or demanding to see this and that," he says, adding that for some teens a social networking page is like a diary. "The starting point is to have a conversation."
Durham suggests parents talk about the possible consequences and encourage their children to think before posting certain things.
" 'What is the benefit of this?' " she says. " 'Is this going to be good for me? Are there any potential harms to this?' They should be helped to think through those complexities."
Gary Rudman, president of GTR Consulting, a teen market research firm, says parents have to keep in mind that their children -- while technologically savvy -- are not emotionally mature.
"Just like anything else, tobacco or alcohol, they really have to load their kids up with ammunition to understand that when they communicate on MySpace for example, they are communicating to the world," he says.
Derek Luke - Fascinating Fact 5223
Movie star DEREK LUKE plays ALICIA KEYS' boyfriend in her new video TEENAGE LOVE AFFAIR.
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John Mayer - Mayers Gun Attack Explained
Rocker JOHN MAYER has put the paparazzi on high alert after he was spotted taking a high-energy self-defence class in New York.
Members of a hidden video crew wondered what they were seeing when Mayer fought off an apparent attacker, who was waving a gun at the singer/songwriter's head.
But sources insist Mayer's life isn't at risk - he's just learning how best to defend himself from over-zealous cameramen and fanatics.
The rocker has been a paparazzi target for many years, and now he's dating Jennifer Aniston, interest in him is about to hit fever pitch.
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