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There have been celebrity feuds since there were movies, TV shows, radio broadcasts etc., but before the rise of social media these feuds were published through comments made in magazines and newspapers. Now, with the popularity of Twitter, millions of followers can watch their favorite celebrities duke it out in real-time!

This a top 10 list of scandalous Celebrity Twitter Feuds.  Some of these celebrities never seem to surprise us with their big mouths:

1. Joan Rivers vs. Lindsay Lohan

Winner: Joan Rivers

Former actress and the jailbird and naughty Lindsay Lohan is consistent water cooler fodder because of her hard-partying ways, but she did not react well to Joan Rivers’ barbs as she faced the judge for violating the probation terms of her 2007 drug and alcohol case.

After Rivers tweeted one-liners like, “Lindsay Lohan said she would not mind being under oath because she thought Oath was a Norwegian ski instructor,” Lohan defended herself by tweeting, “Joan Rivers and her ‘stargument’ make me believe that she and Michael Lohan are a match made in heaven.” Geez. With all that fake tanning, you’d think LaLohan would have thicker skin. Hit the road Lindsay! You lose this one.

2. Leah Remini vs Sharon Osbourne

Winner: Sharon Osbourne

After Remini was fired from The Talk, she blamed one person and that was Sharon Osbourne. “Sharon thought me and Holly were ‘ghetto’” she tweeted. “We were not funny, awkward and didn’t know ourselves. She has the power that was given to her.”

Osbourne responded, “In response to Leah Remini’s continuous comments that I had her fired from “The Talk, let me just go on the record to say I had absolutely nothing to do with her departure from the show and have no idea why she continues to take to Twitter to spread this false gossip.”

Remini wrote later, “I will not respond to Sharon BUT only to say this, IF she wanted to clear it up she has my number & has had ALL this time and didn’t use it not even to say she was sorry. so to Sharon I say… Well done Sharon, you won. I will move on now as you suggested. And so should u. Be at Peace.”

Sharon Osbourne won the catfight since she was the one who kept her job. Someone teach them to write grammatically!

3. Fox News’ Andy Levy vs. Chris Brown

Winner: Andy Levy

R&B singer Chris Brown, well known for his sensitive and self-aware demeanor, recently tweeted, “No more planking for me unless it’s on a sexy lady! Lol,” obviously referring to the Internet meme that compels idiots to lie flat on a surface while somebody snaps a photo. Fortunately, the irony – and the opportunity for wordplay – of Brown’s tweet was not lost. In perhaps the most genius retweet ever, Andy Levy, host of Fox News’ “Red Eye,” added, “You spelled ‘punching’ wrong.” The problem is, nobody puts Crybaby Chris in a corner. Brown immediately called Levy out for conducting himself in a manner not even suited for children, to which Levy eventually digressed.

4. George Lopez vs. Kirstie Alley

Winner: Kirstie Alley

Recently canceled talk-show host George Lopez tweeted jokes, the butt of which was Kirstie Alley, after an end-of-March performance by the former Fat Actress on “Dancing with the Stars.” Lopez referred to Alley as a little piggy, tweeting that before the show “she went to the market and then she had roast beef.” Alley wasn’t amused. After her fans demanded an apology from Lopez, Alley huffed and puffed and blew his glass house down when she cleverly compared Lopez, a self-professed alcoholic, to a “big bad, drunk woolf” who meets his demise by falling “in a boiling pot of vodka.”

What do you think about the feud? Does it make you love Alley more for standing up for herself? Or do you think her replies to Lopez were just as insensitive? Sound off in the comments below.

George Lopez later made  an announcement via Twitter saying that he was sorry for joking about the size of Dancing with the Stars contestant Kirstie Alley. “I misjudged the joke,” the comedian said in a Tweet.

5. Samantha Ronson vs. Lindsay Lohan

Winner: Samantha Ronson

Another fight another loss for Lindsay.

During their rocky relationship in 2009, not only did DJ Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan have public blowouts, but Lindsay also took out her frustrations on her lover to her Twitter fanbase: “You JUST told me that your friends are worth more than I am to your family.” On another occasion, Lohan proclaimed that Ronson had been cheating on her, tweeting: “I was right all along. Cheat.”

Laughter is the best medicine and humor is considered to provide immense health benefits. The following is a list of the 10 funniest comedians.  Some of them are also well-known actors who started off their career as stand up comedians. So, take some tissues and be prepared to laugh until you cry while learning about these comedians or seeing their video clips.

1. Achmed the Dead Terrorist (Jeff Dunham)

Jeff Dunham born in Dallas, Texas in 1962 has a great fan following of loyal fans. His style of comedy is not traditional stand-up but rather a unique show of characters that he has created. Some of his characters (puppets) include Walter, Peanuts, Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Jose Jalapeno on a Stick and Bubba J. He is a great ventriloquist who can give the characters unique personalities.

2. Bill Cosby

Born in 1937, William Henry “Bill” Cosby, Jr. is an American actor, comedian, author, musician, activist and television producer. A great stand-up performer, he starred in the 1960s action show I Spy. He later starred in his own series, The Bill Cosby Show, in 1969.

3. Larry David

Born in 1947, Lawrence Gene “Larry” David is an American comedian, actor, film director and producer. He is also the producer and co-creator of two successful television comedies, Sein field and Curb your Enthusiasm.

4. Jeff Foxworthy

Born and raised in Georgia, Jeff Foxworthy was a multi faceted and multi-talented comedian who starred in the world famous movie “The Blue Collar Comedy Tour.”  He is popularly known for his stand-up comedy and his “You might be a redneck if” jokes. He is also a great song writer, singer and author.

5. Bill Engvall

Born and raised in Galveston, Bill Engvall starred along side Jeff Foxworthy in the immensely famous “Blue Collar Comedy Tour.”  He is not only a funny stand-up comic, but also a talented author, actor, song writer etc. He is popular for his “Here’s Your Sign” jokes.

Jessica Baranko argues that a university mascot is more than just a mascot; it is a symbol of the university and something that students can identify with when they graduate. Universities and also sports teams receive criticism from various interest groups such as PETA and Native American tribes in their use of mascots, or at the least the type of mascot. This article sets to examine the reasons why real life animals should not be used for sports and entertainment purposes.

1. Pain & Suffering:

Animals are living creatures that feel pain similarly to human beings. Jordi Casamitjan believes that suffering and pain are biological traits that have been evolving in animals the past millions of years. The spread of pain and suffering has evolved over the animal kingdom by natural selection.

Animals cannot convey their emotions or agree/disagree. They may only oppose the actions of humans with their body movement, which at times is not helpful. Many argue that because there is no consent, using animals for sports and entertainment should not be allowed.

2. Stress:

Animals do feel stressed when they are forced to do things they do not want. The best analogy for this is Jordi Casamitjan’s bullfight scene. A rope is tied to the bull’s neck. He shakes his head disapprovingly because he does not want to participate. He runs to the door and tries to leave the auditorium, only to be brought back by the fighter. Allowing the animal to be part of the entertainment causes stress as it goes against the will of the animal.

3. Inhumane:

This is unacceptable and inhumane. Arrests have been made the owner has treated his pet with cruelty. How is this situation different? Entertainment uses the animal for pleasure. How would any of us like it if we were tortured against our will? We would definitely say it is inhumane.

4. Welfare problems:

Animal Welfare Online argues that keeping animals like dolphins and whales in dolpharias causes welfare problems for the animals. Again, the idea of capturing the whale or dolphin can be very stressful which can cause injury or death to the animal trying to escape. All this is done to entertain humans.

5. No legitimate reason:

Unless it is absolutely necessary, there is no legitimate reason why animals should be used. Although many animals are used as mascots, they are not always treated humanely. Where do we draw the line? How should we draw the line?

It is with great sadness that we lost another superstar with such a fascinating voice and with some of the biggest potential in the music and the entertainment industry. Houston like Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse left us too soon. Let them not die in vain and let’s remember a lesson or two on drug abuse.

1. Multiple Awards:

Houston has won 6 Grammys, 30 Billboard awards and 22 American Music Awards. The most famous songs were I Will Always Love You and Your Love is My Love.

2. Church Gospel:

She began singing in her church in gospel choir in Newark, New Jersey at age 11. Clive Davis who was having a party at the time of her death found her fame.

3. Collapse before Death:

National Enquirer covered a story 2 days before Houston’s death. She was seen in public, out of place and being tipsy while trying to get into her car. When in the car, she collapsed. Many feared she had a relapse. In fact one person even asked if they should call the police. She had a good performance, but was too dishevelled with blood on her leg right after.

4. Houston viewed the cover page:

Houston viewed the cover page right before her death. She was in the gift shop of the hotel. She was quite distraught.

5. El DeBarge & Whitney Houston:

Elda Barge spoke to Houston in an embrace the Thursday before her death. Houston was adamant on getting help and specified that she was in trouble. She wanted Barge to help her get through her troubles the way that he did.

Julia Roberts is an accomplished actress. She has played in various comedic and dramatic roles that are quite memorable. Her dramatic films really stand out and make her one of the most proclaimed actresses worldwide. Here are her best 10 films:

1. Step Mom (1998)

Genre: Drama

Rating: 10/10

Description: This is Julia Roberts’ best work so far. Here, Roberts plays Anna, a woman who falls in love with Luke, a divorcé with children. Jackie (the ex-wife of the divorce is diagnoses with cancer of the lymphoma. Treatments do not work and Anna (played by Julia Roberts) is unexpectedly faced with the motherhood responsibility. Get your tissues out; this will be a sad and painful movie.

Gross Profits: $159.7 million

Nominations: Best Actress (Susan Surrandon)

2. Pretty Woman (1990)

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Rating: 9.5/10

Description: Roberts plays an escort who is hired by a high class business man (played by Gear) to be a companion. She is to accompany the businessman to social events and business functions. The movie is hilarious and really defines the stereotypes of a prostitute.

Gross Profits: $463.4 million worldwide

3. Erin Brockovitch (2000)

Genre: Comedy

Rating: 9/10

Description: Based on a true story, Roberts plays a single mother who worked minimum wage jobs to make a living. When hired as file clerk in a law office, she comes across a case about tainted and poisonous water, affecting a whole community. She endlessly worked to help the community find answers and fought back against those who were responsible for the illnesses.

Gross Profits: $256.3 million worldwide

Awards: Best Actress (Julia Roberts) at the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards and Golden Globe Awards

4. Notting Hill (1999)

Genre: Comedy/Drama

Rating: 8.3/10

Description: Nothing goes well for a bookstore owner (played by Hugh Grant) until an accomplished author enters his store. They keep running into each other after the meeting. Sparks fly high and both get intimate in this film. It is a good and relaxing movie, one can enjoy easily. It received 83% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes

Gross Profits: $363 million

5. Sleeping With the Enemy (1991)

Genre: Thriller

Rating: 8/10

Description: Roberts plays a woman who is controlled, abused and possessed by her husband. She tries to fake her death to escape the relationship. The husband, however, catches onto her scheme. The movie is a thriller and will have your eyes waiting to find out what happens next.

Gross Profits: $174,999,005

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Adam Sandler is known to be one of the funniest comedians, actors, singers and producers in Hollywood. His movies are riveting and will have viewers laughing. When 17, Sandler ventured into the world of comedy starring in open mic performances. Although not excellent, Sandler had optimism and perseverance to better himself. He stands as a role model for those who wish to pursue their dream but are finding obstacles. Here are top 10 movies this ‘goofball’ was able to play in. No one would ever guess that this same individual once had a learning disability.

1. Mr. Deeds (2002):

After a wealthy uncle dies, a pizzeria owner (Sandler) becomes an heir of a major television media network. He is about to make millions of dollars and moves into a mansion once owned by his uncle. Nothing goes smoothly when Sandler is playing the leading role. Not only is Sandler goofy, he is hilariously funny and satirical as well. Although funny, it has a moral meaning to it. In the end Sandler’s character made a wise choice that many billionaires would not do.

2. Anger Management (2003):

This is one therapy session you will not want to miss. The movie combines Adam Sandler and Jack Nicholson’s humor and talent together in one movie. The whole movie is about an individual Dave Buznik (Sandler) who is emotionally and physically scarred by bullying. Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson) is hired to calm Buznik down and to help him release his anger and frustration through unorthodox and odd therapy. This movie is fun for the whole family and will have both Nicholson and Sandler fans flying out of their chairs with laughter.

3. Big Daddy (1999):

Although not too funny, this movie conveys a deeper message to viewers. Adam Sandler plays Sonny Kaufux who does not take life seriously. He went to law school but refuses to take the bar exam. He decides to adopt a child, Julian, to appease his ex-girlfriend. Whilst spending time with the child, he learns to appreciate life in better light. He ends up becoming a practicing lawyer, married with children. This movie is many ways significant as it illustrates the important role children play in changing adults and parents.

4. You Don’t Mess with the Zohan (2008):

This comedic movie starring Adam Sandler is one of the best the actor has produced so far. The accent, the moves and the satire changed Hollywood history forever. No one could forget Adam Sandler cooking nude on the beach and wooing old ladies who came to a hair salon get an extra bonus from Zohan. Roger Ebert rated this movie with 3 out of 4 stars. New York Magazine exclaimed that Adam Sandler was “mesmerizing” in the movie. The total earning in gross was $201, 802, 891.

5. Billy Madison (1995):

Sandler plays the self titled character Billy Madison. Madison is not the brightest and is lazy, juvenile and a slacker. He always had things handed to him on a silver platter. Before he can inherit his father’s company, he needs to go back to grade school to learn his etiquette s. Viewers will have a riveting time watching Sandler act as a primary school student. You will never notice the mental difference between Sandler and the kids he joins.

If there is one thing that Canadians should be proud of, it should be Jim Carrey. A Canadian born in Newmarket, Ontario, Jim Carrey has won the hearts of all comedy lovers around the world. Many of his movies are full of hysterics and stay with viewers for long periods of time. Others movies are serious, where Carrey purports a serious and historical meaning. These movies also last with viewers for decades. As such, here are the top 10 Jim Carrey movies.

1. Dumb and Dumber (1994):

This 1990s film was truly one of his best and earliest works. Jim Carrey portrays an individual who has little talent, money and intellect. He finds a suitcase full of cash and embarks on a trip with his friend to find the individual who left it behind. On the road trip he and his friend encounter laughable events as well as mishaps that have viewers flying out of their seats with laughter.

2. The Truman Show (1998):

Jim Carrey portrays Truman Burbank, an individual who unknowingly is part of a 24 hour reality show about himself. In the movie he tries to embark on a mission to find out more about himself and who he really is. Popular Mechanics magazine argued that this film was one of the best farsighted scientific fiction films. Erik Sofge also argues that this film reflects how fake reality television is. This movie has been nominated for several awards such as the Golden Globe Awards.

3. Bruce Almighty (2003):

Jim Carrey portrays Bruce Nolan, an individual who has had little luck in his life. In the movie, Bruce is given a chance to perfect life by God who gives him power. Bruce serves to change many things in his life by affecting others. In the end he learns to value what he has including his girlfriend, played by Jennifer Aniston. This movie is riveting and fun for the whole family. Jim Carrey is back to his old tricks and will have viewers flying out of their seats with laughter here as well.

4. The Mask (1994):

This 1990s movie is also one Jim Carrey’s best early works. His character, Stanley Ipkiss is a nice guy who often is a pushover. He finds a mask which allows him to do some naughty and somewhat dangerous acts. These acts lead Ipkiss into trouble with the mafia, who wants the person behind the mask dead. This movie again is full of laughs as Carrey portrays a green and almost clown looking individual who plays puns and riddles throughout the movie.

5. Liar Liar (1997):

You wouldn’t want to tell a lie after watching what Jim Carrey’s character goes through in the movie Liar Liar. The movie has an excellent moral meaning to it and is funny at the same time. It teaches others that lying could cause rift in one’s life. Some of the things Jim Carrey says and does in the movie are hilarious, including when he tells a co-worker that he has better sex than her.

Psychological thrillers are the most exciting genre of all times. A psychological thriller can be equally traumatic, but it depends on the person who tries to view it. Psychological thrillers basically deal with a character’s psyche. The most important thing in any sort of psychological thriller is the Plot. It is the plot of a thriller that keeps the audiences at the edge of their seats. Psychological thrillers are intense action oriented and are based on the themes consisting of perception, reality, identity etc. A good psychological thriller will blow up your mind. Over the time a lot of psychological thrillers were produced by the movie industry. Some were brilliant and some were not so good. So here we come with a list of the top ten psychological thrillers of all times:

1. The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) is one of the most taut, suspenseful, psychological thrillers ever produced. Director Jonathan Demme’s superbly-crafted, harrowing film is dark, moody, sombre, and truly frightening. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris, his second to feature Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer. This movie is arguably the best psychological thrillers of all time

2. The Black Swan

The Black Swan is an award winning movie which is one of the best psychological thrillers of all time. Natalie Portman begged the 2010 Oscar award for best actress for her commendable performance in the Black Swan as Nina. It is a psychological thriller set in the world of New York City ballet where a featured dancer finds herself locked in a web of competitive intrigue with a new rival. A must watch movie for all thriller lovers.

3. The Prestige

The Prestige is a 2006 mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan, with a screenplay adapted from Christopher Priest’s 1995 novel of the same name. The story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century. Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion, they engage in competitive one-upmanship with tragic results. This movie is yet another masterpiece of Christopher Nolan and is indeed one of the best psychological thrillers of all time.

4. Rear Window

The Rear Window is a murder mystery movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954. The movie was one of the oldest thrillers which still stand in the top 10 thriller movies of all time. In this movie, a wheelchair bound photographer spies on his neighbours from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

5. The 6th Sense

The Sixth Sense is a 1999 American psychological thriller written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film tells the story of Cole Sear, a troubled, isolated boy who is able to see and talk to the dead, and an equally troubled child psychologist who tries to help him. The film established Shyamalan as a writer and director. This is one of the best movie on psychological disorder and one of the classic movies of all time. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It is a movie worth watching and one of the most brilliant performances by any child artist in all movies.

An Arcade Game is a coin operated gaming machine. These machines are usually installed in public businesses such as restaurants, public houses, and video game parlours. Virtually all modern arcade games make extensive use of solid state electronics and integrated circuits. In the past coin-operated arcade video games generally used custom per-game hardware often with multiple CPUs, highly specialized sound and graphics chips, and the latest in computer graphics display technology. In recent days most of the online games on the internet are of the arcade genre. These games are usually designed with Flash/Java/DHTML and run directly in web-browsers. With the increasing popularity of higher and gaming arcade games has faded away a little bit, but still remains a gamer’s delight. Here is a list of the top ten Arcade Games of all times.

1. PAC MAN:

Pac Man was one of the most popular Arcade Games of all times. It was developed in 1980’s by Namco and was licensed for distribution by Midway Manufacturing Company. Pac-Man is often credited with being a landmark in video game history, and is among the most famous arcade games of all time. It falls under the genre Labyrinth/Maze. The player controls Pac-Man through a maze, eating dots. When all dots are eaten, Pac-Man is taken to the next stage. Four enemies (Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde) roam the maze, trying to catch Pac-Man. If an enemy touches Pac-Man, a life is lost. When all lives have been lost, the game ends.

2. GALAGA:

Galaga is a fixed shooter Arcade Game developed in the year 1981 by Namco. It was distributed in Japan by Namco and in North America by Midway Manufacturing Company. The game play of Galaga puts the player in control of a space ship which is located on the bottom of the screen. At the beginning of each stage, the area is empty, but over time, enemy aliens fly in formation, and once all of the enemies arrive on screen, they will come down at the player’s ship in formations. The objective of Galaga is to score as many points as possible by destroying insect-like enemies.

3. STAR WARS:

Star Wars is one of the post popular Arcade Games, produced by Atari Inc. It was released in the year 1983. It is a rail shooter genre game and has a single player mode. In this game, the player does not have to destroy every enemy in order to advance through the game; he must simply avoid or destroy the shots that enemy’s fire. Each hit on his craft takes away one shield (of the six he started out with), and if he runs out of shields and takes another hit, the game ends. The player’s ultimate goal is to destroy the Death Star through three attack phases.

4. MS. PAC MAN:

Ms. Pac Man is a sequel to Pac Man and was launched in the year 1981. This was also manufactured by Midway Manufacturing Company. Ms. Pac Man is very similar to the original Pac Man. This game introduces a female protagonist, new maze designs and several minor game play changes over the original game. The game became one of the most popular video games of all time.

5. STREET FIGHTER II

The Street Fighter II was launched in the year 1991 as a sequel to the original Street Fighter which was launched in 1987. This was developed and marketed by Capcom and was a very popular game among the masses. In this game the player engages opponents in one-on-one close quarter combat in a series of best-two-out-of-three matches. The objective of each round is to deplete the opponent’s vitality before the timer runs out.

Deciding the top ten toys for kids can be a daunting task. Many aspects of the toy have to be kept in mind. The prime focus is on safety, then its educational value, the durability and of course the price. Boys and girls definitely have different choices. A normal decision would be Soft toys for girls and action heroes for the boys. It usually isn’t that simple. Weapons head the list although some parents frown upon these. Remote controlled toys are very popular. Construction blocks and coloring books for the younger kids are also hot favourites. Keeping all that in mind here is the top ten list of toys for kids:-

1. Lego City Airport

It is a wonderful toy from Lego. The Lego brand has been issuing brick based toys for the last sixty years. This new addition in the form of Lego City Airport is very popular with kids and parents. Parents can help their kids build the airport terminal, Control tower and the jet plane itself. The terminal has revolving doors and a check in counter. There is an X-ray machine for the luggage and five small figurines. The five figurines are a pilot, a passenger, a service man, flight attendant and steward. There is also a baggage car.

2. Power Wheels Jeep Rubicon and Power Wheels Barbie Jammin’ Jeep

These two models are the favourites of both boys and girls. The Jeeps are powered by a twelve volt battery. The Jeeps are two speed and also have a reverse mode. The Jeeps have large treaded tyres and have grab bars for easy access and egress. These jeeps can drive at the speed of 5 mph but can be set at a safer speed of 2.5 mph. The battery of course is rechargeable.

3. Syma S 107 Remote Controlled Helicopter

This is a very popular toy with both boys and girls. The helicopter has excellent take off and landing capabilities. It can go up, down, right and left. This helicopter has two rotors placed on top of each other. It is a coaxial helicopter. The toy comes in three bright colours of red, blue and yellow. The helicopter is very sturdy because of its metal frame. The helicopter can fly up to eight minutes after every charging. It is the perfect toy for both adults and children. The remote requires six AA batteries. The helicopter can be recharged in half and hour.

4. Sing-A-Ma-Jigs

Fisher Price has come up with this hot seller. This has received the Toy of the Year Award for the year 2011 by the Toy Industry Association. This is an interactive stuffed toy in animal shapes which children can use to replay songs at their own pace and volume. The toys come in bright colours including red, blue, yellow and purple. There are twelve different versions in all and identified by unique colours and individual songs for each colour. Thus the orange bear sings, ‘on top of old smokey’ and the purple dog sings, ‘Oh Susanna.” If held together these soft toys magically harmonize with each other.

5. The Nerf Blasters

Perhaps you frown upon the purchase of toy guns but these sell like hot cakes. These are extremely colourful machine guns with soft bullets. These plastic guns come in so many shapes and sizes that it is hard to make a decision as to which one to buy. These are manufactured by Hasbro. The guns can be single shot or automatic firing at sixty shots per minute. They are very popular toys for boys who like to pretend they are commandos out on a raid and tag each other with the bullets. The Nerf Blasters come as hand held guns or machine guns mounted on elaborate stands.