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10 Most Controversial Celebrity Break-ups

10 Most Controversial Celebrity Break-ups
Everyone is expecting that the relationship of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson might come to an end after the controversial photo scandals of infidelity between her and movie director, Rupert Sanders, were posted online through social media and other online portals. Despite of the apology that they have extended to their respective partners, much of the pain had been felt and it is still being experienced by them, especially with the shame and the feeling of being cheated. This is not the first time that celebrity couples faced this kind of embarrassment since they are public figures, being looked up to by their followers and fans whose expectations are so high for them. Nonetheless, according to history, there are celebrity couples who have parted ways legally, yet they remained to be friends. Here are the 

10 most controversial celebrity break-ups that shocked the world.

10. Christina Aguillera & Jordan Bratman


They were married on November 19, 2005, but got separated on September 11, 2011. The divorce papers were filed on October 24, 2010, and it was finalized after 6 months on April 15 the following year. They made an announcement of their separation on October 12, 2011 then a few days after Christina filed a divorce herself. They have a child named Max Liron Bratman who was born in 2008.

9. Christie Brinkley and Billy Joel


One might wonder why most of the marriages that Christie Brinkley had ended up into separation. They were introduced to each other at the island of St. Barts in the Carribean. In fact, they had a romantic wedding engagement. After two years of dating, they were married on March 23, 1985, which all happened in the romantic venue of Yach on the Hudson River. They have one daughter named Alexa. It was a second marriage for both of them. They had a formal announcement of their separation in 1993 and Christie Brinkley had two weddings after her divorce with Billy Joel.

8. Eva Longoria & Tony Parker


The popular NBA basketball player Tony Parker and the star of Desperate Housewives had the grandiose European Castle Wedding on July 7, 2007, which was held at Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, which is a known 17th Century castle. After a year, rumors came in that she was pregnant of which she denied. Nonetheless, speculations of a shaky relationship was stirring a year after marriage, until Tony Parker issued a statement that he would file a divorce after realizing that he could not change his wife’s mind to keep their relationship after his fling with his teammates’ wife, Erin Berry came into circulation. It was also confirmed by Eva Longoria wherein she shared in one of her interviews in one of the magazines that she had seen hundreds of text messages between the two.

7. Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton


Despite of the strong opposition coming from different people when the two had decided to be married in 2000 because of the wide gap of their age, they did surpass the obnoxious remarks of the people around them. Their love story started when they were paired in the movie Pushing Tin in 1998. They were together for two years and by 2003, a divorce was filed. They have shared custody when it comes to their adopted son, Maddox, as mandated by the court.

6. Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher


Their break-up was really controversial because it was confirmed that the cause was the constant partying of Demi Moore. Just like Angelina Jolie & Bob Thornton, there is a wide age gap on their love affair. Nonetheless, it was observed that Ahston Kutcher is much mature than Demi Moore, which really caused conflict to the two. Other rumors also came in that Ashton was cheating on Demi, since he had a history of it on his first relationship where he was being linked to Brittney Jones and even with Leal, but he never denied or confirmed it. Nonetheless, it became more scandalous wherein his infidelity was recorded in camera where a certain magazine has released those photos.

5. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes


Just like other couples on this list, their relationship went in a whirlwind romance that ended up being married at the 15th Century Odescalchi Castle on November 18, 2006. However, after 5 years of being together and being blessed with a kid named Suri Cruise, they are now in the process of filing their divorce case. Based on rumors, which were cited in various news portals, the reason of their separation is the attitude of Tom Cruise over Katie Holmes. As much as they are keeping the details of their divorce private, details are leaking in the public, which they don’t have control of.

4. Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis


After 14 years of being together, they have decided to call it quits. Yes, they were not legally married, but Johnny Depp has decided that he would pay Vanessa Paradis an amicable settlement for the sake of their children, which is amounting to £100million. They have two kids, Lilly Rose and Jack. They did not give any details of their break-up, but Vanessa Paradis was spotted looking for a house prior to the announcement of their amicable separation.

3. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries


This relationship was controversial because they were just married for two months, and after which, a divorce was filed after Kim Kardashian sought a top lawyer to finalize their separation. Despite of the criticisms that they have received that they should never been married in the first place, Kim blamed herself so much for being in a whirlwind relationship.

2. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston


They were almost the perfect couple that one could see, and everyone was really shocked when they made an announcement in 2005 that after 7 years of being together, they had decided to separate legally. Their love affair was really something that you could giggle about, especially when they just started dating and knowing each other in 1998 through a dinner date. On July 29, 2000, they had one of the most lavished weddings among all other celebrities who tied a knot with their respective partners. The legal reason they have stated on their divorce was irreconcilable differences. But based on reports, Jennifer initiated the separation since she’s not yet ready to have kids yet, which was opposite on Brad Pitt’s yearnings to have kids soon.

1. Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony


This was the third marriage of Jennifer Lopez after having two failed marriages. This time around, it was Mark Anthony who initiated the break-up. They have two kids which happened to be fraternal twins named Max and Emme. After 7 years of being together, they have decided to formally split-up after being married on June 05, 2004. It was the second marriage of Mark Anthony since he was also divorced to the former Miss Universe 2004; Dayanara Torres which took place after his divorce has came to its finality in 2004.
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10 Olympic Songs of All Time

10 Olympic Songs of All Time


What really make each Olympic event a success, interesting, and worth catching is the song being rendered and sung by a chosen singer that would prepare the moods and minds of all spectators, fans, media, and everyone across the world to support and watch it until the last day of the event. In fact, the last day of London Olympics 2012 was really full of spirit, and had made everyone cried especially the reunion of the Spice Girls who were once gained the popularity, and recognition of the world during 1990s. In any specific event being held and done in the world, there is always a specific theme that will be interpreted through songs. For the past decades that Olympics commenced in 1896, there had been numbers of Olympic songs that people heard, some were moved, while others gave comments to improve the tone, the rhythm and even the lyrics. On this list, you would find not just collections, but selected best pieces that known to be the top 10 Olympic songs that have touched the hearts of the people, and brought spirit of participation and unity to other countries.

10. The Flame by Tina Arena (Sydney Olympic 2000)


This song was sung during the opening ceremony of Sydney Olympics 2000. In cooperation with Sony Music & BMG, they were able to compile songs for the said event which became the official album and music for the Opening Ceremony wherein The Flame that sung by Tina Arena was included along with the songs performed by John Farnham & Oliva Newton John, Vanessa Amorosi, and Julie Anthony & Human Nature. The song itself is already notable and noteworthy and the fact that lyrics and emotions manifested by the renowned singer Tina Arena was really impressive at all.

9. A Chance for Heaven by Christopher Cross ( LA Olympics 1984)


This was the official track of the Los Angeles Games in 1984 which was the 33rd Olympiad since the Olympics began in 1896. It was produced by Columbia Records which was primarily dedicated for swimming competition. In fact, he did not just sing the song with full of patriotism, but he co-wrote the lyrics that defined the turn of events in the Olympics realm that took place in LA.

8. Spinnin’ For 2012 by Dionne Bromfield & Tinchy Stryder (London Olympics 2012)


Months prior to the official event of London Olympics, there were series of updates about the Olympic Song that being prepared which will be sung by Dionne Bromfield & Tinchy Stryder. In fact, last September 23, 2011 the song entitled Spinnin’ for 2012 was released for digital download through iTunes and Amazon. It was recorded in 2011 and its label is Lioness Records & Universal Island Records. It was written by the songwriter and singer herself Dionne Bromfield and Kwasi Danquah III. Moroever, it is also the official song for Olympic Torch in 2012 which is included in Good for the Soul Album of Bromfield.

7. Amigos Para Siempre by Sarah Brightman & Jose Carreras ( Barcelona Olympics 1992)


Its English translation is Friends for Life which was sung during the closing ceremony of Barcelona Games in 1992 which was also the official theme for the Olympics. This was written by Don Black and the music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. It had also another rendition which became popular in Spain and which was sung by Los Manolos group. Its official label is under Polydor and classified as classical music.

6. Reach by Gloria Estefan ( Atlanta Olympics 1996)


This was the official Olympic Song for Atlanta Games in 1996 which was sung during the closing ceremony of the event. It was released on April 02, 1996, but the recording took place between 1995 and 1996. The lyrics were composed by Dianne Warren and the singer of the song, Gloria Estefan. It was one of the official songs in that said Olympic events and was part of the nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance during that time. Another version of it was recorded entitled Puedes Llagar along with other popular singers like Alejandro Fernandez and Julio Iglesias. It’s part of the Official Atlanta Album entitled Rhythm of Games. 

5. Oceania by BJork ( Athen Olympics 2004)


This was one of the mind thrilling performances that the world had witnessed when BJork sung the official Olympic song for Athens Olympics 2004 entitled Oceania. It was sung during the opening ceremony despite that it was just part of the album that BJork released that year entitled Medulla. The content of the song focused on the view of the ocean which has similar comparison to human’s evolution.

4. The Power of the Dream by Celine Dion ( Atlanta Olympics 1996)


This was one of the most powerful Olympic Songs sung in the history of Olympics which was performed by Celine Dion during the opening ceremony in 1996 Atlanta Olympics. It was under the label of Epic Columbia, and written by Babyface and David Foster. It was released on August 20, 1996, and produced by Linda Thompson, Babyface and David Foster. She was accompanied by David Foster on the piano along with the Centennial Choir and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. It has sold 75,000 copies in Japan wherein it received Gold certification for reaching that number of sales.

3. Hand in Hand by Koreana ( Seoul Olympics 1988)


This was the official theme song of Seoul Olympics held in 1988 which was sung by Koreana. This song runs for about 4 minutes and 13 seconds. Its Korean translation is Son-e Son Japgo which was written by Kim Moon-hwan while its English lyrics were written by Tom Whitlock. Its album has sold more than 13 million copies across the globe and its number one in chart in countries like Hongkong, Japan, Germany, Spain, and Sweden. Koreana was a known bi-lingual Korean group that officially chosen to give justice to the song.

2. One Moment in Time by Whitney Houston ( Seoul Olympics 1988)


Nothing could really contest on the effect and influence of this award winning song from Emmy Award giving body which was recorded and sung by the prominent and respected singer, Whitney Houston during the Summer Olympics in 1998 held in Seoul. It was sung as well during the Summer Paralympics which took place in the same venue. This song came out of inspiration of the composers John Bettis and Albert Hammond for Elvis Presley’s legacy. They had imagined already that this song will be performed by the late rocker Elvis Presley, but it was really impossible since he already passed away in 1977. It was part of the official Summer Olympics Album in 1988 entitled One Moment in Time. She sung it on the main ceremony of the event, and it was released by Arista Records that same year which became a big hit in some countries specifically in United Kingdom.

1. Barcelona by Freddie Mercury & Monserrat Caballé ( Barcelona Olympics 1992)


It was released on October 26, 1987, but officially recorded in between 1987 and 1988. It was written by Freddie Mercury and Mike Moran and also produced by them along with David Richards. It was sung by Freddie Mercury who was the lead vocalist of the Queen and Monserrat Caballe who was a known operatic soprano singer. In 1992, it served as an opening concert for Barcelona Olympics 1992 which was a recognized best hymn and theme song for all Olympic Songs that ever sung and performed in the history. In fact, it ranked #2 on the music charts in Netherlands, New Zealand, and United Kingdom.
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10 Batmobiles of All Time


With the recent appearance of the Dark Knight Rises in cinemas, one cannot help but get excited with the action, the adventure, and the thrill of seeing Batman fight against evil, using his wits and his utility belt, despite of not being endowed with super powers such as Superman or The Flash, his other cohorts in the DC Comics Realm. This is what makes him a one-of-a-kind hero. With his intellect and wealth, he was able to use unique vehicles such as the batplane, the batpod, and the classic batmobile. Come and see the top 10 batmobiles over the years and see how evolution, concept, and originality have been rated through time.



When Batman came out with the Superfriends in 1973, his batmobile was also included in the series where the concept was taken from the Batman Live Series with the 1955 Futura. However, it was all blue and simple.



Batman: The Brave and the Bold was able to bring back elements from the batmobiles of the past where old concepts of black and red lines, the batman face on the hood, and the modern touch of current mobiles with lines and edges have been combined, making a great masterpiece in the animated series.



The batmobile from Batman: The Animated Series is also garnering quite the praise from many Batman fans because of sleek lines, dimensions, and consistency of the vehicle from the real thing. It may be quite lengthy, but you know that there is something more to the car than just the looks.



Alex Ross was able to create one of the most exquisite batmobiles to be known in DC Comicdom, even if there have been information that the concept has a touch of pre-World War II appearance. It can be seen that the design has a touch of Batman Returns and Batman Forever with lesser details, more curves, and fewer lines.



When the Batman: Noel comic short was created as a twist of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, it was never expected that a Lamborghini Ankonian lookalike would grab the attention of readers and batmobile enthusiasts alike. In fact, there have been rumors spreading around that this could be the next vehicle to be used in the main circulation.



Why is the batmobile in the latest movie not on the number one spot? Well, you need to remember that while this is the last of the Dark Knight saga, the timeframe exists where Batman was on his quest of establishing himself, being Gotham City’s superhero. The souped-up custom Lamborghini Aventador was more to keep the essence of the cars in the first two sequels while keeping things up to date for viewers.



The batmobile of Batman Forever was less loved because it was more of speed, exterior appearance, and lighting where essential elements such as utilities are less given detail. Nevertheless, this mobile took one credit of being lightweight, fast, and more of a chick magnet.



Known to be one of the best batmobiles that was ever introduced in the movies, Batman and Batman Returns presented a vehicle that took out the imagination of the many fans that have tracked the series during comic book days. This was one of those cars that have been fully utilized for street warfare where bombs, machine guns, grappling hooks, and batmissiles come in handy.



When it comes to staying in the tradition, the batmobile featured in Batman & Robin in 1997 has hit every spot, where it presents the comic factor while making things believable and real. The T-axis design helps make 90-degree turns in full agility, it has an afterburner just like the classics, and it even kept batsymbols in the treads.



Have you remembered the dynamic duo running in spandex and punching villains with comic-like sound effects that include Kapow, Kablam, and Swoosh? This was the era when the batmobile was perfectly created and conceptualized, being a model to succeeding vehicles many years after. It was based from the 1955 Lincoln Futura. When you talk of the real batmobile, this car would always come to mind among Batman fans as it comes with the most number of features, gadgets, and other considerable contraptions!
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Signs that Your Partner is Cheating on You

If you are an enthusiastic fan and a follower of the Twilight Saga and the love team of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, then you may have shared some negative reactions from the infidelity that the involved parties had made that shocked not just the world, but especially their respective partners in life. This cheating issue is more of a vicious venom that could really affect their families and children, especially on the part of the Director of Snow White and the Huntsman named Rupert Sanders. It was not the first time that people have heard news about a cheating husband over his spouse or vice-versa. It is also happening outside the entertainment world, to common people, and even within our families. To all couples, whether you are married or not, you have reaffirmed a relationship which is built because of love and trust. Nonetheless, how would you know if your partner is doing something silly behind your back? What are the 10 signs that your partner is cheating on you? Learn and be sensitive on these warnings and hints:




Women are not just entitled to an almost accurate gut feeling or human instinct. Anyone has the ability to perceive if a partner is up to something or not, but the ladies have that special gift. Almost always based on the stories that have been shared by many couples who have experienced cheating had discovered their partners affairs, all by a simple unexplainable feeling.



For most women, they are much concerned on the detail expenses at home from the electric bill down to spending that spouses do in the office and for transportation. If you are accustomed to typical expenses that you have been spending and there are sudden unexplained receipts and increased collection in mobile phone minute charges, then you better analyze and compare.



If there is a sudden secrecy when it comes to financial savings like amount of deposits in the bank if you have one, an abrupt change in the ATM password, or a request of separate accounts? You have to ask your spouse why, or observe further before making an action.



This is the common sign if there are consistent inconsistencies on the answers or reasons that a spouse gives to the other. For instance, like going late at home and not being able to attend special family events or kids activity.



If your partner tends to spend time or hang out with friends, especially if it’s with the opposite sex from work, then it’s time for you to think twice, particularly if it happens too often than enough.



Special time together as a couple is one way of enriching the love that you have for each other. Hence, if that fire or excitement has gradually waned on his or her part, then that’s the time that you discuss the problem. However, if your partner will rationalize work-related problems like “I’m tired”, “I don’t have time”, and other excuses to give an ample justification in avoiding intimate moments with you, then you have to be worried because it is one of the big signs of infidelity.



Talking before you sleep and sharing what happened the whole day where one of you has been out of the house working or both of you have been busy in other tasks, must be shared to each other as one way of assuring to your partner that your day went well and fine. Hence, if simple things cannot be talked about, even in as short as 15 to 20 minutes, then, don’t be satisfied with the answer of “same as usual”, which would be followed by “let’s sleep”. Another thing, if your partner rarely texts or calls you and could not express the language of love that you do, it’s already a big sign.



It’s good that your spouse makes himself or herself attractive or presentable, since it is part of personal grooming. Hence, if your partner changes the usual routine that he or she has before leaving the house like checking too much on the mirror, buying new clothes which are not needed, becoming more vain, and other things, then it’s time for you to be alert.



Does he or she spend more time on his or her mobile phones and computers when he or she gets home rather than with you and your kids? If this sign happens too much than frequent, then you have to think more than twice. Who are those people that he or she spends his or her time so much on phone? Is he or she too discreet on personal stuff like cellphones and laptops and he or she could not let you check them? Darn, that’s the biggest hint that you could ever have.

1. Mood Swings


Mood swings are common to humans that everyone has that. There are times that you don’t feel good because of factors like work, stress, problems, and other that influence your behavior and attitude greatly. However, if your partner is only different to you, but to everyone else he or she is acting okay, then be alarmed.
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