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The 2011 BodyboardBet Shark Island Challenge, 2 nd  June – 25 th  July. An IBA specialty event presented by RYDGES and supported by Emerald, Riptide , Paramount Concrete and Uptown Group. The 2011 BODYBOARDBET SIC (Shark Island Challenge) sanctioned by the IBA (International Bodyboarding Association) is set to run as a bodyboarding specialty event in the 2-month break period of the GSS world tour. The 2nd June will be the kick-off to this spectacular event in the southern suburbs of Sydney at Cronulla. The waiting period will extend till the 25th July during that time we will be seeking the best day of swell for the SIC 2011 to get the green light. The event will be a one-day event consisting of 16 invitees from around the world. There will also be a trials event at the beginning of this waiting period with the top 4 finalists joining the 16 invitees to tackle the infamous Shark Island.

ITAUNA BEACH, Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro / Brazil (Monday, May 30, 2011) –  Australian Kai Otton, 31, wins in challenging conditions at the Oakley Saquarema Prime presented by Coca-Cola at Itauna beach. Under sunny skies and consistent 8-10 foot surf (2.5-3.5 meters) on Monday, the Australian goofy-footer held on to defeat local surfer Raoni Monteiro, 29, (BRA) in the Final heat of the ASP World Prime at the left-hand point break at Saquarema, Brazil. Kai Otton began the match-up scoring 6.83 points on his first wave, but Raoni Monteiro quickly followed with a 7.33 out of a possible 10 points. With 14 minutes remaining in the heat, Kai Otton was able to find a right-hander and pull out an 8.60 to take the lead. Raoni Monteiro paddled into a wave and surfed it as hard as he could, but could not get the score he needed and Kai Otton won by half a point: 15.43 to 14.93 points.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS Photographer found Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield negatives in 1980 Who shot them and how they ended up at a garage sale is unknown, man says Finder, art appraiser David Streets welcome public help in solving the mystery RELATED TOPICS Marilyn Monroe Jayne Mansfield Los Angeles (CNN)  -- Photographer Anton Fury's hobby of searching weekend garage sales for collectible toys led him to dozens of apparently unpublished photos of a young Marilyn Monroe. Fury has allowed CNN to publish the images just days before what would have been Monroe's 85th birthday. They apparently were taken during a photo session before she was well known. "I found an envelope of negatives, didn't know what they were, but I realized they were old," Fury said. He paid $2 for the folder, which contained two envelopes of black-and-white negatives.

A massive opening weekend with well over $100 million in ticket sales is now assured for "The Hangover Part II," while "Kung Fu Panda 2" has yet to show its chops. "Hangover Part II," an even raunchier follow-up to 2009's surprise comedy hit, took in $31.7 million on its first day in theaters in the U.S. and Canada on Thursday, including  $10.4 million from late night screenings just after midnight . That's the biggest ever opening day for a live-action comedy and the second biggest opening Thursday of all time, not accounting for ticket price inflation, according to Box Office Mojo.

South American powerhouse, Guilherme Tamega (BRA, Copacabana) has defeated  Dave Winchester (AUS, NSW, Mullumbimby) 16.00 pints VS 13.00 points, to take out stop No. 3 on the 2011 IBA World Grand Slam Series (GSS), the Arica Chilean Challenge. . The win, accompanied by 2000 GSS points was no easy feat. In building 3-4 meter swell, Tamega gained momentum on his fellow competitors, navigating through monstrous barrels and launching huge rolls over the notorious El Gringo reef, covered only by inches of water. After being carried onto the podium by his fellow countrymen, Tamega covered up the tears as he thanked his family and friends for their support, contributing to this memorable win. ”This is like a dream come true. I really needed this win to get my motivation going and show me that 2011 is not over,” said Tamega. Guilherme Tamega The Arica Chilean Challenge Champion With a half a dozen World Titles and runner-up finishes alike, Tamega will be a strong contender fo...

Markings deep inside the Great Pyramid of Giza could shed light on the monument's secret chambers and tunnels. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Marks found in tiny chamber at the end of a passage date from 4,500 years ago The painted hieroglyphs and stone markings were filmed using a robot camera Scholars hope they will explain why the mysterious shafts were built London, England (CNN)  -- A robot explorer has revealed ancient markings inside a secret chamber at Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. The markings, which have lain unseen for 4,500 years, were filmed using a bendy camera small enough to fit through a hole in a stone door at the end of a narrow tunnel. It is hoped they could shed light on why the tiny chamber and the tunnel -- one of several mysterious passages leading from the larger King's and Queen's chambers -- were originally built. The markings take the form of hieroglyphic symbols in red paint as well as lines in the stone that may have been made b...

The third and final round of the GSS Leader-Board heats were surfed at Arica today and the action was spectacular ! It came down to the last heat with a nail biting finish that secured the Top 16 going into the final day of competition tomorrow

World Premiere of Hiding From Comfort, 7pm Saturday June 4th at the huge outdoor screen in Circle on Cavill, Surfers Paradise. Teaser #1 Teaser #2

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North Carolina teen sensation Scotty McCreery takes the Season 10 title over Lauren Alaina Posted by  MSN TV  Wednesday, May 25, 2011 8:08:02 PM By Carla Patton BuddyTV The finale is upon us. Tonight, after two hours of "surprises" (filler), we find out who wins Season 10 of "American Idol" -- unless, of course, you read the potential spoilers. I've thought about it so much that I won't be surprised if anything short of the spontaneous combustion of Ryan Seacrest happens. Not if I get there first, Ryan! Last Night on TV:   Watch recaps  |  Photos:   See the top 2 singers

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Isabeli Fontana . Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott . Vogue Paris . Is it just us or do Mert & Marcus have a little  Meisel  crush?  Remember their recreation of Meisel’s Kristen McMenamy Vogue Italia cover?  This time around they cast  Isabeli Fontana  as a 21st century version of  Linda Evangelista  by Meisel on the cover of VP. We’re beginning to see a pattern, though Meisel isn’t the only photographer M&M have paid tribute to.  Their series of covers for LOVE  draws direct inspiration from the work of Helmut Newton. Scanned by | The Frenchy @ tFS by Models.com

The final day of the Arica Chilean trials was contested at El Gringo this morning with the top 7 riders securing a birth in the main event. The morning started with some smaller but cleaner 3-5 feet waves as an early offshore groomed the waves into perfect peaks. The trials were used to showcase a new 4-man priority system that would see less hassling and more focus on getting the best riders on the best waves. IBA World Tour manager Terry McKenna explains. “ This was driven by the riders that wanted a system that would be user friendly and make sure that no waves were wasted by excess jostling in the line-up, and it worked perfectly”

With consumers already streaming into theaters since the start of the summer moviegoing season three weeks ago, Walt Disney Studios is looking to create an all-out tidal wave this weekend with "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides." The fourth entry in the adventure series starring Johnny Depp has a good shot at being the first film this year to open with more than $100 million at the box office in the U.S. and Canada. Estimates of opening weekend ticket sales range from $95 million to about $120 million, according to people who have seen pre-release audience surveys. But the movie's biggest booty will be overseas, where the picture could match the $200-million-plus international premiere of the last "Pirates" film in 2007. Early results from 10 countries where "Stranger Tides" opened Wednesday were strong, with total ticket sales of $18.5 million. In Russia, the movie  posted the biggest opening day in the country's history with $5 mill...

A cloud of smoke and ash over the Grimsvoetn volcano in Iceland, Agence France-Presse-Getty Images By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Published: May 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM                    REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Iceland's most active volcano has started erupting, scientists said Saturday — just over a year after another eruption on the North Atlantic island shut down European air traffic for days. Iceland's Meteorological Office confirmed that an eruption had begun at the Grimsvotn volcano, accompanied by a series of small earthquakes. Smoke could be seen rising from the volcano, which lies under the uninhabited Vatnajokull glacier in southeast Iceland. A no fly zone has been designated for 120 nautical miles (220 kilometers) in all directions from the eruption. Isavia, the company that operates and develops all airport facilities and air navigation services in Iceland, described this as standard procedure around ...

Adriano de Souza (BRA), 24, has won the Billabong Rio Pro over Taj Burrow (AUS), 32, in tricky two-to-three foot (1 metre) waves at Barra Da Tijuca and the win catapults the Brazilian atop the ASP World Title Rankings. The Billabong Rio Pro, stop No. 3 of 11 on the men’s ASP World Title Series, saw the world’s best surfers tackle a variety of conditions after a week of lay days and ran at both the lefthander of Arpoador and the tricky beachbreak of Barra Da Tijuca over four consecutive days to decide the 2011 Billabong Rio Pro winner. De Souza, who was a standout throughout the Billabong Rio Pro, won several close heats on the final day of competition before scalping a commanding victory over Burrow with the support of a massive Brazilian crowd behind him.

Currently #1 in the ASP World Tour Hawaiian Carissa Moore This generation of girls command much more than simple recognition. These six unique surfers are changing the sport. They turn heads and make jaws drop. They love life, and its shows. Together they embody all that women's surfing has become. Leave a Message is a true testament to just how much this generation of surfers have changed their sport. This is a performance surf film, with an emphasis on performance. But beyond the groundbreaking aerials and long barrels is a message that transcends well beyond the lineup: enjoy what you do and do it to the fullest. Unintentionally, these girls have written a new script for women's surfing. Deliberately, they've left their message.

Seeking the following characters for promotional Webisodes (movie trailer) for a feature film: JAPANESE MALE SCIENTIST-TYPE  - 30's - 40's JAPANESE FEMALE SCIENTIST TYPE - 30's - 40's TWELVE AFRICAN MALES - Ranging from 17 - 30's  (MUST BE SLIM  - could pass for warriors - see attached photo for reference)   CAUCASIAN/BRITISH FEMALE AID WORKER TYPE - 20's - 40'2

They’re baaaaaaack! Models.com and Made in Brazil join forces yet again for a special preview of Made in Brazil magazine. Think you’ve seen it all? Think again! This edition is bigger and better than ever before, with even more eye-candy to enjoy. Prepare to overdose on washboard abs and come hither stares. by Models.com

Here we are again in May 2011 for a new edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The story continues, the story begins, the story is invented and re-invented every year and at the same time, the festival team and the city of Cannes prepare to greet artists and professionals from around the world. With, shall we say, love, appetite and impatience. For it seems that floating on the Croisette is a scent of lightness, desire and peace. If each edition has a particular mood, 2011 is already, even before the first screen lights up, very exciting. Why, how and when does public opinion decides that "Cannes will be great this year"? It's a mystery ... and rightly so. Consider what is required: the enthusiasm of the press at the announcement of the selection on April 14th, the arrival of the greatest filmmakers, actors and other film artists, the massive return of professionals, film-buffs, and a vibrant Film Market. As to the weather, unless our favorite Icelandic volcano acts alone ...

Kate Moss  by  Mario Sorrenti  – one of the iconic images showcased as part of the Kate Moss Portfolio Stars of the fashion and art worlds came out last night to celebrate the opening of  Danziger Projects Kate Moss Porfolio , a unique collaboration between the supermodel and the gallery. Given Moss’ lasting influence as both a model and a muse, it is unsurprising to see her image in a gallery space.  Danzinger tells NYT’s Cathy Horyn , that he “had always been a Kate Moss fan but recognized early on that she brought something different to photography.” Looking back on the highlights of Moss’ career via the photographers that shaped it, the show features eleven 30 x 24 inch prints created by some of the world’s most prominent photographers.  Mario Sorrenti ,  Glen Luchford , Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin ,  Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott , Chuck Close,  Annie Leibovitz ,  David Sims ,  Juergen Teller ,  Mario Testino ...