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Friday, December 31, 2010

Travel Quizzes

Test Your Travel Skills

travel quizzes

Hey, savvy traveler. How well have you been paying attention to the news? And how's your geography knowledge holding up? Get a sharp pencil and your travel skills. For every right answer, give yourself 10 points. For every wrong answer, give yourself zero.
Here's the scoring:0-30: Um, do you have any idea where you are right now?
40-80: Considering that 43 percent of Americans ages 18 to 24 cannot locate Ohio on a map, you're not doing too badly.
90-120: A-plus. You rock.

Share your island knowledge

Island facts

1. The island of Vieques is owned by the United States.

Hoover Dam facts

Hoover Dam facts

2. A new bridge opened at the Hoover Dam this year, spanning the Colorado River.

Get the scoop on Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

3. Southwest Airlines recently announced it was buying a competitor.

Cunard ship facts

Cunard ships

4. Which is the newest Cunard ship?

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

5. In June, Universal Orlando opened a new attraction, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Airport security rules

Airport security rules

6. The controversial body scanners at airport security use what kind of technology to look for hidden weapons?

Facts about Dominica

Caribbean island of Dominica

7. The Caribbean island of Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, is trying to break into what tourism niche?

All about Steven Slater

All about Steven Slater

8. In August, Steven Slater, a JetBlue flight attendant, flipped out on a plane, yelled at the passengers, grabbed two beers and slid down the plane's emergency chute.

Airport baggage fees

Airport baggage fees

What is the maximum weight for the first checked bag on most U.S. airlines without paying a fee?

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Most Arrogant Songs

Most Arrogant Songs Ever

Artists are supposed to have swagger. But sometimes they take it way out of hand. Here's our list of most arrogant music videos ever. Judge for yourself on who could use a big heaping of humble pie.

Keri Hilson
Song: "Pretty Girl Rock"

Keri Hilson

If this song is meant to be an empowerment anthem, it's not. It's a big old valentine to Keri from Keri. Lyrics include "My name is Keri/I'm so very/Fly oh my it's a little bit scary."

The Pussycat Dolls
Song: "Don't Cha"

Pussycat Dolls

Nicole Scherzinger, who fronts the Pussycat Dolls, is a beautiful woman, and she definitely knows it, as evident in her throwback club banger "Don't Cha." Asking a man if he wishes his girlfriend were fly like she is? That's rather bold.

Madonna
Song: "Material Girl"

Madonna

Demanding diamonds outright is a total Madonna move. The video drips with arrogance as the pre-Gaga shocker is carried around the set by handsome tuxedo-wearing men.

Beyoncé
Song: "Upgrade U"

Beyonce

Bey comes across as quiet, shy and humble, but she's talking some mess in this souped-up hit. And to her hubby, Jay, no less. We don't know about you, but any partner telling us they need to give us an image tune-up would only fly if they were a co-host on "What Not to Wear."

Rick Ross
Song: "Biggest Boss"

Rick Ross

Donald Trump would be just one of the few big CEOs who'd object to the notion Rick Ross is the biggest boss. But since he wouldn't even win a fight with Ross' massive beard, we're guessing the Donald will let the rapper keep the title.

Soulja Boy Tell'em
Song: "Turn My Swag On"

Soulja Boy Tell'em

Soulja is a lot of things. Loud. Energetic. Rich. An Internet pioneer. But swaggerific? We're not so sure about that, but he obviously is.

Right Said Fred
Song: "I'm Too Sexy"

Right Said Fred

The song comes across as saying what models are thinking, but Right Said Fred's march on the catwalk made it clear he wasn't too shy about his own appearance.

Positive K
Song: "I Got a Man"

Positive K

Positive K really came on strong in this '90s classic. When the female protagonist says she has a man and he replies with "How long you had that problem?" we always roll our eyes. How many times have we heard that in the club?

LL Cool J
Song: "I'm That Type of Guy"

LL Cool J

LL Cool J coos to his male competition that he will leave his drawers in their girlfriends' hampers. 'Nuff said, right?

Special Ed
Song: "I'm the Magnificent"

Special Ed

With the magnificent style, '90s cutie Special Ed went in on his imaginary competition in this braggart's anthem. He's so sure of it he feels the need to say it in reverse.

UTFO
Song: "Ya Cold Wanna Be With Me"

UTFO

UTFO straight let the honeys know they were the ones to date in this super-arrogant cut. We kind of hoped the Real Roxanne would show up and knock one of their blocks off.

Kanye West
Song: "Power"

Kanye West

The Chicago rapper says, "No one man should have so much power." His detractors, including those who booed him during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, most likely agree. And the man rocks a crown to top it off. Whoa.

Celebrity Siblings

What does Brad Pitt's brother do, and do good looks run in the family? Who is Warren Beatty's famous sister? For some, entertainment runs in the family, while other siblings to the stars have managed to remain out of the spotlight.

Brandy & Ray J

Before renewing their reality show for a second season on VH1, Brandy hit it big with this duet and Ray J was still looking for love.

Frankie Jonas

The youngest brother to the superstar boy band the Jonas Brothers, 10-year-old Frankie is a budding musician himself with his band the HollyWood Shakeup.

Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal

These actor siblings are both at the top of their game: Maggie was just nominated for an Academy Award and Jake is starring in an action blockbuster.

Solange Knowles

Younger sister to superstar Beyoncé, Solange has a singing and acting career of her own. She was recently nominated for a Soul Train Award.

Doug Pitt

Like older brother Brad, Doug is a do-gooder. He was recently named goodwill ambassador to Tanzania for the United Nations and works as a photojournalist. He is also the director of Africa 600 International.

Warren Beatty & Shirley MacLaine

Brother and sister Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine have both become cinematic iconoclasts.
Beatty is almost as famous for his reputation as a ladies' man as he is for his roles in "Shampoo," "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Reds". He's now also a director and screenwriter.

Jamie Lynn Spears

Younger sister to pop star Britney, former Nickelodeon actress Jamie Lynn found herself amid controversy when she got pregnant at age 16. She made headlines again when she started dating a man many years her senior, but they recently split.

James Haven

Older brother to actress Angelina Jolie, James, also an actor and director, was the center of some speculation when Jolie said this in her 2000 Academy Award speech.

Noah Cyrus

Ten-year-old Noah is the younger sister to former "Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus. She appeared in some "Hannah" episodes and also voiced a character in a 2008 animated series.

Ann Joan John Cusack

Ann, John & Joan Cusack

The Cusack clan are all in show business, starting with father Dick Cusack. John, 43, became a cult hero in films like "Say Anything" and "Better Off Dead", which helped propel him to movie-star status.
Joan Cusack, 47, who has appeared in at least 10 of John's films, has been nominated for two Academy Awards.

Debbie Allen

The older sibling of Phylicia Rashad of "The Cosby Show," Debbie has had a long career as a Broadway choreographer and played the role of tough dance instructor Lydia Grant in the movie "Fame," which led to a television series of the same name. She is still acting today

Casey & Ben Affleck

Casey Affleck, 35, and Ben Affleck, 37, have appeared in three movies together.
Casey is married to the sister of a now-deceased star and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Monica Cruz

Younger sister to actress Penélope Cruz, Monica is a Spanish actress, dancer and model. She became the star of a popular Spanish television show after joining one of the world's top dance companies.

Antonia Kidman

Younger sister to beautiful Aussie actress Nicole Kidman, Antonia is an Australian journalist and TV presenter. This year she married banker Craig Marran in a private ceremony.

Gesine Bullock-Prado

Older sister Sandra Bullock has called Gesine a "closet master baker" and even worked the counter when she opened her Vermont bakery. Gesine helps Sandra run Fortis Films and co-produced one of the Academy Award winner's biggest movies.

John Melick Jennifer Aniston

John Melick

While actress Jennifer Aniston commands hefty paychecks for her screen time, her older half-brother John is also in the entertainment business as a director and worked on one of her movies.

Biggest Little Moments of 2010

Biggest Little Moments of 2010

2010: Year in Review

Here are 100 of the most noteworthy things – some big, some little – that happened in 2010.

2010: Year in Review

In the face of war, natural disaster and a global recession, popular culture stayed popular in 2010. When compiling this list of the 100 best things that happened this year, we had to cut at least 500 great items. It was just that good of a year. But we're happy with the way this turned out. Keep clicking for 100 of the brightest moments of 2010.