"Jenny from the Block" wants the block to buy Verizon phones from her. Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez on Wednesday announced she's opening a chain of 15 cellphone stores and a website under the Viva Movil brand. The aim is to sell Verizon phones and services to Latinos. The first store will open in New York on June 15, with others following in Los Angeles and Miami. The stores will have bilingual staff and provide a "culturally relevant shopping experience," Viva Movil said. Viva Movil will be an ... more→
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Prince William Visits Pregnant Kate in Hospital
Kate Middleton is spending her second day at King Edward VII Hospital in London after she was admitted following the announcement that she was pregnant and she may have to stay there at least several more days. The Clarence House confirmed to ABC News Kate will be in the hospital for "several days," and will then require a "period of rest" battling severe morning sickness. Prince William has been the only member of the royal family seen visiting Kate in the hospital. William departed ... more→
Dusty Wright: Thankful For Tasty New Rock Music!
Happy Thanksgiving. It's been a terrific month for mining new music. I caught an advance screening of Led Zeppelin's new concert movie at MoMA (and their press conference), discovered what may be my favorite album of the year, and found inspiring young musicians sharing their chops and muses with the world. With the holidays around the corner, here are some early suggestions for music very much worth sharing with friends, lovers, bosses, and family. "You're So Great / It's All Right, Ma" Wendy James You're So ... more→
Don McNay: Five Things to Do if You Win the Powerball Jackpot
The Powerball jackpot is climbing to record levels as I released a new book, Life Lessons From the Lottery: Protecting Your Money in a Scary World. It is a follow up to my 2008 best-selling book called Son of a Son of a Gambler: Winners, Losers and What to Do When You Win the Lottery. If you win the jackpot, follow this advice carefully. 1.Tell as few people as possible (preferably no one) that you won.2.Take a deep breath and make some good, ... more→
China’s latest supermodel? A 72-year-old farmer
A Chinese grandfather is proving love knows no bounds as he models looks to promote his granddaughter's clothing store for teens. The photos went viral after they were posted on the Internet. Updated at 9:43 a.m. ET: BEIJING -- Liu Qianping is a retired farmer from China's Hunan province. But after jokingly modeling a range of ladies' wear, the 72-year-old has become an online sensation. "I never dreamed all this. I used to be a farmer, but now, after coming to the big city, I have become ... more→
