TOP 10: The WACKIEST AUDITIONS of the "American Idol"

After nine seasons of "American Idol" and after having thrown the spotlight, singers like Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Adam Lambert, we will show you the bad side of this program, or rather, bad for our ears, because we laughed a lot with some people that think they know sing ...

Here are the 10 wackiest Auditions of the "American Idol" to date, according to billaboard:

10º - Nick "Norman Gentle" Mitchell

"And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"/"Amazing Grace" - Season 8

Nick Mitchell, known to "Idol" fans as Norman Gentle, also burst onto the scene during Season 8 with his sparkly shirt and sweatband, flamboyant personality and diva-esque performances.

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9º - Ryan "Screamo" Hart

"Smashed into Pieces" - Season 5

By the standards of hardcore, Ryan Hart's Season 5 audition wasn't half bad. The problem? He was trying out for "American Idol," a show that touts Mariah-like melismas over screamo screeches. Following his rejection, Randy did his own, chillingly accurate impression of Hart's screams. Hart probably isn't too hung up over his "Idol" audition infamy, though. He now sings in pop-punk band Damnear Divine, which has nearly 40,000 friends on MySpace.

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8º - Trista "The Lion" Giese

"If I Were the King of the Forest" - Season 6

Before her audition, season 6's Trista Giese claimed that she could impersonate "the Lion" that is, the Cowardly Lion from "The Wizard of Oz." But when Seacrest pressed the 22-year-old to show us her talent, her impression came off more as Chewbacca than the Cowardly Lion.

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7º - James "Go Deep" Lewis

"Go Down Moses" - Season 7

Before his audition, Philadelphia's James Lewis compared his voice to a mixture of Paul Robeson and Eddie Vedder. Turns out that if you mix those together, you get this hilariously bad audition from season 7.

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6º - Ian "Carrie Under-Where?" Benardo

"Gloria" - Season 6

Anyone watching "Idol" during Season 6 knew this audition was a trainwreck waiting to happen, but as always, we couldn't look away. New York's Ian Benardo, who had previously appeared on "So You Think You Can Dance," decided to try out for "Idol," demanding camera attention almost immediately. However, when his performance of "Gloria" left much to be desired, Benardo went on a rampage. The singer is currently embroiled in a $100 million lawsuit with "Idol," claiming workplace discrimination.

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5º - Renaldo "Simon-Lover" Lapuz

"We're Brothers Forever" - Season 7

In waltzed Renaldo Lapuz, extravagant in dress and with broken English, during season 7's Dallas auditions -- the rest, they say, is history. Lapuz, who four years prior had immigrated to the United States from the Philippines, was far over the "Idol" age cutoff of 28. And yet the man found his way to the audition and won over not only the judges' hearts, but those of viewers across the country. His original song, "We're Brothers Forever," while simplistic in its composition, was catchy enough to stay in one's head for days. And the best part? Not only was his song unifying, but Lapuz wasn't that bad a singer!
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4º - Steven "Red" Thoen

"Bohemian Rhapsody" - Season

Steven "Red" Thoen claimed "Idol" dominance due to his ability to hit high-pitched notes and his namesake red hair. Instead, he came off as a real-life, red-haired Alan Garner ("The Hangover") and broke into a shaky falsetto for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody."
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3. Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrell

"Vision of Love" - Season 8

Katrina Darrell may not exactly be a household name in "Idol" lore, but her nickname -- "Bikini Girl" -- sure is. Darrell sauntered into her Arizona audition clad in nothing but a swimsuit, hoping to impress the judges at least on her looks alone -- and judging by Simon's initial bug-eyed reaction, it worked.

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2º - General Larry "Pants" Platt

"Pants on the Ground" - Season 9

Gen. Larry Platt may not have made it through to the Hollywood round of "Idol," but he came away with a song that charted on the Billboard Hot 100! The 62-year-old Platt's rendition of an original tune, "Pants on the Ground," spread like wildfire following its performance, rocketing the song to No. 46 on the Billboard charts. The tune's message -- berating hip-hop culture for its practice of sagging bottoms -- i.e., "wearing them pants on the ground." Platt was a hit with the judges -- particularly guest Mary J. Blige, who was in hysterics not ten seconds into the number. Preach it, General!
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1º - William "She Bangs" Hung

"She Bangs" - Season 3

Some say they remember where they were when Michael Jackson passed away, or when the Red Sox won the World Series. Others may remember the moment they first heard William Hung. The holy grail of bad "Idol" auditions, Hung's Season 3 rendition of "She Bangs" is perhaps the only (relative) "Idol" success story from a contestant who didn't even make it to Hollywood. What added to the hilarity was not only his off-key singing, but his dance moves that inspired thousands. "You know, I have no professional training of singing and dancing," said Hung at the end of his performance. Shocker! And yet the now-28-year-old released three albums on Koch Records. How many "Idol" fans can say the same? Hmmm?

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THE WAY BACK (2011 FILM)

The Way Back is a war drama film about a group of prisoners who escape from a Siberian Gulag camp during World War II and their epic life affirming journey over thousands of miles across five hostile countries.

The film is directed by Peter Weir from a screenplay also by Weir and Keith Clarke, inspired by the The Long Walk, a book by Sławomir Rawicz, a Polish POW in the Soviet Gulag.

It stars Jim Sturgess as Janusz, Colin Farrell as Valka, Ed Harris as Mr Smith, and also features Saoirse Ronan as Irena, Alexandru Potocean as Tamasz, Sebastian Urzendowsky as Kazik, Gustaf Skarsgård as Voss, Dragoş Bucur as Zoran and Mark Strong as Khabarov.

Release Date: 21 Jan. 2011
Running Time: 133mins.

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The LARGEST BLACK HOLE Ever

A giant black hole weighing a staggering 6.6 billion suns accepted the title of the most massive black hole for which a precise mass has been determined.

That’s not to say it’s necessarily the largest black hole in the universe by any means, but in this neck of the cosmic woods we haven’t measured a bigger one. Located at the heart of the galaxy M87 some 50 million light years away in the direction of Virgo, the black hole is so big it could swallow our solar system hole easily.

Previous estimates of M87’s black hole mass registered at some 3 billion suns, still 1,000 times the size of the Milky Way’s welterweight black hole. The new measurements were acquired using the adaptive optics capabilities on the 26.6-foot Frederick C. Gillett Gemini Telescope on Mauna Kea, Hawaii, which can compensate for the distorting effects of Earth’s atmosphere. This allowed astronomers to gauge just how fast the stars in M87 are orbiting the black hole, and from that they could determine the mass.

Whether M87’s black hole achieved its mass fairly or not, it may not hold the heavyweight title for very long anyhow. Over the next decade astronomers plan to hook up telescopes all over the world to create a whole Earth submillimeter array that will vastly increase their ability to locate event horizons and characterize the size of black holes throughout the universe.

We’d be surprised if there wasn’t some young black hole out there right now devouring its surroundings and merging with smaller counterparts in hopes of one day unseating the champ.

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Madrid man builds CATHEDRAL FROM TRASH

It's the sheer size of the structure that first strikes you. Almost 40 metres (131ft) tall, its spires and giant dome tower over the surrounding apartment blocks in this Madrid suburb.

Justo Gallego or Don Justo, as he's known, embarked on his epic endeavour almost half a century ago and now with 85 years old, he still has a huge amount to do.

After leaving life as a farmer to become a Benedictine Monk, Don Justo came down with tuberculosis which forced him out of the monastery in a greatly weakened state. He promised himself that if he survived he would erect a church dedicated to the Lady of The Pillar who he prayed to during that turbulent time.

Justo Gallego has been working on the massive undertaking nearly single-handedly, even so, he's on site by 6am each day.

The massive undertaking is built almost entirely from local materials that he is able to salvage, and now topped out at 131 feet the cathedral just needs a few finishing touches, like a roof, some windows and permits. The vast central dome took 20 years to erect and there are two dozen more incomplete cupolas around the building.

So far, the town council has tolerated the illicit structure, which lures a steady trickle of visitors to the nondescript suburb. Some suspect the chaotically-constructed church will not outlast its creator.

"It's very difficult to get a license now," says Pablo Queralto, an architect working for Mejorada council. "For example the bricks don't meet minimum standards, either in themselves or the way they've been laid."

But he described the eccentric edifice as an icon of the town now, unlikely to be torn down.

We hope so...

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GOLDEN GLOBE 2011: AWARDS

The 68th Golden Globe Awards was broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on January 16, 2011, by NBC. The host was Ricky Gervais.

The nominations were announced on December 14, 2010, by Josh Duhamel, Katie Holmes and Blair Underwood.

Robert De Niro was presented with the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures. The Social Network won four awards, the most of any film including best drama. It beat British historical tale The King's Speech which had entered the awards ceremony with the most nominations but collected just one award. 

Meet The Winners:

Best Motion Picture, Drama

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Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama

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Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical

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Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama

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 Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy

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Best Director - Motion Picture

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Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

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Best Actor in a Television Series,

Comedy or Musical

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Best Actress in a Television Series,

 Comedy or Musical

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Best Foreign Language Film

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Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

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Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

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 Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

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Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

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Best Actress in a Motion Picture, Comedy

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Best Animated Feature Film

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 Best Original Score - Motion Picture

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 Best Original Song - Motion Picture

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Best Television Series, Drama

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Best Actor in a Television Series, Drama

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Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

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Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television

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UNKOWN: (2011 FILM)

Unknown (originally titled Unknown White Male) is an upcoming action thriller film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, based on the novel Out of My Head by Didier van Cauwelaert.

Dr. Martin Harris (Liam Neeson) awakens after a car accident in Berlin to discover that his wife (January Jones) suddenly doesn't recognize him and another man (Aidan Quinn) has assumed his identity. Ignored by disbelieving authorities and hunted by mysterious assassins, he finds himself alone, tired, and on the run. Aided by an unlikely ally (Diane Kruger), Martin plunges headlong into a deadly mystery that will force him to question his sanity, his identity, and just how far he's willing to go to uncover the truth.

Directed by

Jaume Collet-Serra

Produced by

 Joel Silver
Leonard Goldberg
Andrew Rona

Starring

 Liam Neeson
Diane Kruger
January Jones
Aidan Quinn
Frank Langella
Distributed by

Warner Bros. Pictures

Coming to theaters

Feb. 18, 2011

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3 DESTINATIONS: Europe

We will begin this section with the aim to give you the know and help you choose better about the possible destinations that you can visit...

Every week we will have a new post about destinations around the world, if by chance in a week that is not possible, we will make next week with two posts.

We just do an overview of each destination, for not to be a huge and boring post.

If you guys want to help us with opinions or would like to know more about the destination, send email to: mubosite@hotmail.com
We will try to help you.

Today we'll show you a little about three major European capitals:

-The French capital, Paris
-The British capital, London
-The German capital, Berlin

Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France. The city of Paris, has an estimated population of 2,193,031 but the Paris metropolitan area has a population of 11,836,970, and is one of the most populated metropolitan areas in Europe.

In 2009 and 2010 Paris has been ranked among the three most important and influential cities in the world,  among the top ten cities in the world in which to live according to the British review Monocle (June 2010). Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. Paris also ranks among the 10 greenest European cities in 2010.

Paris and its region are the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually, 27 million of whom are foreign visitors. The city and region contain numerous iconic landmarks, particularly the Eiffel Tower, as well as world-famous institutions and popular parks.




City of Paris



Place de la Bastille

Place de la Bastille is a district of great historical significance, for not just Paris, but also all of France. Because of its symbolic value, the square has often been a site of political demonstrations.

Place de la Concorde is at the foot of the Champs-Élysées, built as the "Place Louis XV". The Egyptian obelisk is Paris' "oldest monument". On this place, on either side of the Rue Royale, there are two identical stone buildings: The eastern one houses the French Naval Ministry, the western the luxurious Hôtel de Crillon. Nearby Place Vendôme is famous for its fashionable and deluxe hotels (Hôtel Ritz and Hôtel de Vendôme) and its jewellers.

Champs-Élysées

Champs-Élysées is a 17th century garden-promenade-turned-avenue connecting Place de la Concorde and Arc de Triomphe. It is one of the many tourist attractions and a major shopping street of Paris.

Avenue Montaigne, next to the Champs-Élysées, is home to luxury brand labels such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Dior and Givenchy.

Montparnasse is a historic Left Bank area famous for artists' studios, music halls, and café life. The large Montparnasse Bienvenüe métro station and the lone Tour Montparnasse skyscraper are located there.

Monuments and landmarks

Eiffel Tower

Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the 12th-century cathedral Notre Dame de Paris on the Île de la Cité, the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and the 19th-century Eiffel Tower.

The Eiffel Tower was a "temporary" construction by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exposition, but the tower was never dismantled and is now an enduring symbol of Paris.

The Historical axis is a line of monuments, buildings, and thoroughfares that run in a roughly straight line from the city-centre westwards: The line of monuments begins with the Louvre and continues through the Tuileries Gardens, the Champs-Élysées, and the Arc de Triomphe, centred in the Place de l'Étoile circus. From the 1960s, the line was prolonged even further west to the La Défense business district dominated by square-shaped triumphal Grande Arche of its own.

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LONDON

London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures.

London is a leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. It is the world's largest financial centre alongside New York. It is the most visited city in the world. London's five international airports make its airspace the busiest of any urban centre worldwide and London Heathrow is the world's busiest airport by number of international passengers. In 2012 London will become the first city to host the Summer Olympics three times.

In July 2007 it had an official population of 7,556,900 within the boundaries of Greater London, making it the most populous municipality in the European Union. The Greater London Urban Area is the second largest in the EU with a population of 8,278,251, while London's metropolitan area is the largest in the EU with an estimated total population of between 12 million and 14 million.

London contains four World Heritage Sites: the Tower of London, Kew Gardens, the site comprising the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church. Other famous landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, 30 St Mary Axe ("The Gherkin"), St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square. London is home to numerous museums, galleries, libraries, sporting events and other cultural institutions including the British Museum, National Gallery, British Library, Wimbledon and 40 theatres. The London Underground network is the oldest underground railway network in the world and the most extensive after the Shanghai Metro.

Parks and Gardens



St. Jame's Park

The largest parks in the central area of London are the Royal Parks of Hyde Park, its neighbour Kensington Gardens at the western edge of Central London and Regent's Park on the northern edge. Regent's Park contains London Zoo, the world's oldest scientific zoo, and is located near the tourist attraction of Madame Tussauds Wax Museum.

Closer to central London are the smaller Royal Parks of Green Park and St. James's Park. Hyde Park in particular is popular for sports and sometimes hosts open-air concerts. A number of large parks lie outside the city centre, including the remaining Royal Parks of Greenwich Park to the south-east and Bushy Park and Richmond Park to the south-west, as well as Victoria Park, East London to the east. Primrose Hill to the north of Regent's Park is a popular spot to view the city skyline.

Museums and art galleries



British Museum in Bloomsbury



London is home to many museums, galleries, and other institutions, many of which are free of admission charges and are major tourist attractions as well as playing a research role.

The first of these to be established was the British Museum in Bloomsbury, in 1753.

In 1824 the National Gallery was founded to house the British national collection of Western paintings; this now occupies a prominent position in Trafalgar Square. Three major national museums are located there: the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum.

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BERLIN

Berlin is the capital city of Germany, and is one of the sixteen states of Germany. It has a population of 3.4 million people, and is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the eighth most populous urban area in the European Union. Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Area, comprising 5 million people from over 190 nations. Geographically embedded in the European Plains, Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. Around one third of the city's territory is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes.

Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Its economy is primarily based on the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, media corporations, congress and convention venues. Berlin serves as a continental hub for air and rail transport, and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the EU. Significant industries, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, optoelectronics, traffic engineering, and renewable energy.

The metropolis is home to renowned universities, research institutes, sporting events, orchestras, museums and personalities. The urban and historical legacy has made it a popular setting for international film productions.The city is recognized for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, public transportation networks and a high quality of living. Berlin has evolved into a global focal point for young individuals and artists attracted by a liberal lifestyle and modern zeitgeist.

CULTURE

MTV Headquarter

Berlin is noted for its numerous cultural institutions, many of which enjoy international reputation. The diversity and vivacity of the Zeitgeist Metropolis led to an ever-changing and trendsetting image among major cities. The city has a very diverse art scene, and is home to around 420 art galleries. Young Germans and international artists continue to settle in the city, and Berlin has established itself as a center of youth and popular culture in Europe.

Signs of this expanding role was the 2003 announcement that the annual Popkomm, Europe's largest music industry convention, would move to Berlin after 15 years in Cologne. Shortly thereafter, the Universal Music Group and MTV also decided to move their European headquarters and main studios to the banks of the River Spree in Friedrichshain. In 2005, Berlin was awarded the title of "City of Design" by UNESCO.


Museums Galleries



Altes Museum



Berlin is home to 153 museums. The ensemble on the Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is situated in the northern part of the Spree Island between the Spree and the Kupfergraben. Subsequently, the Altes Museum (Old Museum) in the Lustgarten displaying the bust of Queen Nefertiti, and the Neues Museum (New Museum), Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery), Pergamon Museum, and Bode Museum were built there.

Apart from the Museum Island, there are a wide variety of other museums. The Gemäldegalerie (Painting Gallery), the Neue Nationalgalerie (New National Gallery). The Hamburger Bahnhof, located in Moabit, exhibits a major collection of modern and contemporary art. In spring 2006, the expanded Deutsches Historisches Museum re-opened in the Zeughaus with an overview of German history through the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. The Bauhaus Archive is an architecture museum.

Pergamon Museum

The reconstructed Ishtar Gate of Babylon at the Pergamon Museum. The German Museum of Technology in Kreuzberg has a large collection of historical technical artifacts. The Museum für Naturkunde exhibits natural history near Berlin Hauptbahnhof. It has the largest mounted dinosaur in the world (a brachiosaurus), and a preserved specimen of the early bird Archaeopteryx.

In Dahlem, there are several museums of world art and culture, such as the Museum of Indian Art, the Museum of East Asian Art, the Ethnological Museum, the Museum of European Cultures, as well as the Allied Museum and the Brücke Museum.

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