Posted: 24 May, 2013

This is the biggest Lego model ever!

Star Wars X Fighter model revealed in NYC


Lego

Using more than 5 million Lego bricks – this Star Wars fighter jet is the biggest Lego model ever made!

This super-sized version of Star Wars X-Wing is being unveiled in New York’s Time Square today to mark the forthcoming premiere of the latest Lego Starwars series – The Yoda Chronicles.

The, model of the classic Star Wars fighter took 32 lego master builders over 17,000 man hours to create – they even worked with a team of  structural engineers to ensure the model was safe!

It has a wingspan of over 13 metres and comes with a complete R2-D2 and has a full range of sound effects. It also weighs a whopping 25 tonnes, thanks to a sturdy steal core.

 “My fellow Master Builders and I are always looking for a challenge — and for projects that push our skills to the next level,” master builder Erik Varszegi told Wired.com.

The team chose the X-Wing because it “is one of the most iconic vehicles in the Star Wars universe and the sheer size and scope of the building and engineering challenges was one we couldn’t resist.”

 

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Tags: Lego, New York, Cool Stuff

Posted: 24 May, 2013

US couple takes reality TV argument too far!

Couple get drunk, watch Idol, stab each other.

Idol Final 2013

Don’t drink and watch American Idol – you might just stab someone.

A couple from Pennsyvania in the US had had a little bit too much to drink when they started arguing during the final of American Idol earlier this month.

While it’s still unclear what exactly happened, 48-year-old Karen Elaine Harrelson and 57-year-old Gregory Stambaugh has been drinking when they started arguing during the Idol final.

Things got real when one of them grabbed a knife from the kitchen and started stabbing the other – who in turn took the weapon and started stabbing the other.

Although their stories may differ as to who did what, both parties were both arrested on two counts of simple assault and one count of aggravated assault – they are currently being held in prison awaiting court.

Needless to say, we’ve all learned an important lesson here! 

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Tags: American Idol, Stabbing, Court, USA

Posted: 24 May, 2013

Simon Cowell is bored

Judge thinks music talent shows are getting boring.

Simon Cowell is bored
Image: Youtube. 

Simon Cowell has clicked onto something the rest of us have known for years – all those TV singing competitions are kinda getting a bit old.

The music mogul – who has made millions from producing and judging reality television talent searches said in a recent interview that the shows are "beginning to look the same".

"I thought all these shows are beginning to look the same, got two guys right and left, two girls in the middle," he explained.

Simon says viewers are in for a treat when the third season of The X Factor US begins in September.

"I'm bored by a bunch of millionaires bickering amongst themselves while somebody's on stage going, 'What about me?' I can't bear it any longer," he said.

"We've got a very interesting middle section now, which I won't say what it is, but it's really, really good. Very dramatic and better than what we did last year."

We’re done some maths and found there’s been at least FIFTY seasons of music talent shows on screen in the UK, US and Australia alone. Eeeek!

Think you can name them? Click here to see a break down.

Tags: Simon Cowell, X Factor Australia, American Idol, Australian Idol, Australia's Got Talent, Reality TV

Posted: 24 May, 2013

Paris Hilton signed to Cash Money Records

Twitters goes crazy – not everyone is as thrilled as she is.

Paris Hilton's previous musical endeavour - released last year. Remember it? No neither do we. YouTube

Cover your ears, close your eyes – Paris Hilton has announced she will be returning to the music business this year!

The heiress announced yesterday she has signed to (aptly titled) Cash Money Records to release an Electro dance album. Other artists signed to the label include Drake, Nicki Minaj and Busta Rhymes. 

While the news certainly took the world of Twitter by storm – Paris Hilton was trending worldwide for around 12 hours –  not everyone was thrilled by her return to music.

Click here to see some of our fave Twitter responses.

Tags: Paris Hilton, Music, Twitter

Posted: 24 May, 2013

Amanda Bynes Arrested In New York City!

AND Taken To Psychiatric Hospital!

Oh no, troubled child star Amanda Bynes had a run in with the police on Thursday night in NYC which ultimately has resulted in her arrest and ordered to a Psychiatric Hospital.

The police showed up to her apartment after neighbours called to report a 'disorderly person'. That's when things got "cray cray".

When the NYPD arrived at Bynes' place on West 47th Street, she threw a bong out the window as she didn't want the popo to find it.

Twitter-loving Amanda was arrested on a charge of reckless endangerment.

Promptly after the arrest Bynes was taken to Roosevelt Hospital to undergo psychiatric evaluation, and later transferred to a police station to be processed.

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Tags: Amanda Bynes, Arrest, Arrested, Child Actor

Posted: 24 May, 2013

Behind The Scenes: Fun. - Why Am I The One

Go behind the scenes on Fun.'s new music video 'Why Am I The One'! 

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Tags: Behind The Scenes, Fun, Why Am I The One