Here Are Six Reommended Christmas Movies For You

It would be hard to imagine a holiday season without a holiday movie to go with it; at least, that is likely to be what many people would claim. As Christmas is approaching, here are six recommended Christmas movies for you.
1. Christmas Story
A Finnish Christmas film for the entire family tells the touching story of how Santa Claus came to be Santa.
Christmas Story, directed by Juha Wuolijoki, was the top-grossing Finnish film of 2007 and was re-released theatrically in 2008 and 2009. It is the first big Finnish Christmas film that has won numerous awards at international festivals, including Best in World Cinema at the 10th Sarasota Film Festival in 2008.
2. Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street is a 1947 Christmas film written by George Seaton from a story by Valentine Davies, directed by George Seaton and starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood and Edmund Gwenn.
It is the story of what takes place in New York City following Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as people are left wondering whether or not a department store Santa might be the real thing. Because of its Christmas theme, the film has become a perennial Christmas favorite.
3. The Polar Express
The Polar Express is a 2004 film about a boy who learns the true meaning of Christmas when he takes a train ride to the North Pole. It is based on the children's book of the same title by Chris Van Allsburg.
The film stars Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, and Eddie Deezen, with Tom Hanks in six distinct roles. The film also included a performance by Tinashe at age 9, who later gained exposure as a pop singer in 2010, as the CGI-model for "Hero Girl".
4. Elf
Elf (stylized as elf) is a 2003 comedy film directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel.
Buddy the Elf moves out of Santa’s Workshop and into human society as he tries to find his real dad. Soon enough, he learns that the real world is not as cheery and content as he had become accustomed.
5. Santa Baby
Santa Baby is an ABC Family Original Movie. The film stars Jenny McCarthy, Ivan Sergei, and George Wendt and was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It was directed by Ron Underwood.
Mary is a high powered businesswoman who runs her own marketing and business advice company. However, her roots are at the North Pole... yes, she's Santa's daughter. When Santa has some health problems, Mrs. Claus calls Mary in to help get everything ready for the Big Day that is fast approaching.
6. Jingle All the Way
Jingle All the Way is a 1996 American family comedy film directed by Brian Levant and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson, Jake Lloyd, James Belushi and Robert Conrad.
The plot focuses on two rival fathers, workaholic Howard Langston (Schwarzenegger) and postal worker Myron Larabee (Sinbad), both desperately trying to retrieve a Turbo-Man action figure for their respective sons on a last minute shopping spree on Christmas Eve.

Nicki Minaj Explain "Your Love" Sample

Fans might not know Pop and Oak by name, but they damn sure know their beats. Trey Songz's "Unusual," Big Sean and Kanye West's "Marvin & Chardonnay" and, of course, Nicki Minaj's 2010 single "Your Love" are just a few of the duo's hits.
Now they're up for a Grammy thanks to their work on Nicki's Pink Friday,which is nominated in the Best Rap Album category.
Pop, a Philadelphia native, and his production partner, Oak, who hails from Istanbul, Turkey, have been working as a duo since 2008, back when they first produced "Your Love" for a then-emerging Minaj. " 'Your Love' was a song that didn't make Beam Me Up Scotty, the mixtape," Pop told Mixtape Daily.
Nicki was super-critical of her performance on the song, but after it eventually leaked at the top of 2010, there was no stopping it — well, there was one little obstacle to clear. The original leaked version featured a sample of Annie Lennox's 1995 version of "No More I Love You's," but after the U.K. singer wouldn't clear the sample, Pop and Oak had to come up with an alternative.
"They didn't let us clear the sample, so the version that leaked wasn't the version that got on the radio. We ended up re-creating it," Oak said.
The duo redid the sample a little too well, it seemed. Even after the switch-up, Lennox's lawyers continued to reach out, thinking Nicki's new version of "Your Love" still incorporated the sample. "They thought what they were hearing on the radio was still the master," Oak said.
"Annie Lennox thought she was hearing herself, which was fly as hell," Pop added.

Beyonce and Jay-Z Will Move To Scarsdale

Buh-bye Manhattan, hello Scarsdale? Are Beyonce and Jay-Z packing up Blue Ivy and leaving the bright lights of the Big Apple to hole up in the suburban confines of Scarsdale, N.Y., which is nestled in Westchester County? It seems pretty likely.

The couple purchased the sprawling estate in 2008 and even got their marriage license in the town, so they’ve certainly been scoping out and enjoying the area for several years.
Global Grind posted photos of Casa Carter, which looks to be a rather palatial estate that Bey, Hov and Blue are reportedly staying at. The abode is said to be a modern colonial and is a grand home located in a posh, tony part of town occupied by posh, tony people. The domicile is reportedly 15,000 square feet spread over two acres but that’s not enough for it to qualify as the area’s largest, most luxe home. Even so, it still looks and sounds like a great place to a raise a family.

Blue Ivy likely has an enviable nursery, too. Maybe Bey decided to forgo gender specific pink items and decorate the nursery in Blue in honor of her infant’s name?

We’re not surprised that Blue’s famous parents are nesting in their home with their new daughter. It’s time to bond and to get to know Babyonce!

Katy Perry, Rihanna And Demi Lovato Win Big

Katy Perry made her presence felt at the 2012 People's Choice Awards on Wednesday (Jan. 11). Never mind that she wasn't even there. The "Firework" singer earned five trophies at the annual fan-driven affair, including favorite female artist and music video, for "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.).

Perry also grabbed favorite tour headliner, favorite song ("E.T.") and to round things out she even won favorite TV guest star for her cameo on the CBS hit sitcom "How I Met Your Mother."

She was up for seven awards, spanning music, film and TV, but canceled ( in a tweet) two days before the ceremony. It would've been her first public appearance since the announcement of her divorce from actor and comedian Russell Brand and possibly could have helped the star in her quest to score her sixth No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart.
Meanwhile, Bruno Mars was honored with favorite male artist, bestingJustin Bieber and Blake Shelton, among others.
Early on Demi Lovato, in a shock red dress and surrounded by a Cheap Trick-inspired checkerboard set, delivered a rousing performance of her single "Give Your Heart a Break." She then won favorite pop artist, in a surprise, besting music royalty Beyonce, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Rihanna. Lovato was the only nominee who attended (free pass, Beyonce).
Almost immediately a Twitter hashtag emerged -- "Congrats Demi" -- to toast the singer. "Demi just beat Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Beyonce ..... Is she irrelevant now …?" asked @ibeliebnmemi.
Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" went on to win the favorite album of the year nod at the bash, held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Other genre favorites included Eminem, for hip-hop and Taylor Swift, for country. Fellow country superstar Faith Hill was one of the few musical performers of the night and she delivered a moving performance of her current single, "Come Home."
Rihanna, who just announced her next single will be "Talk That Talk," was deemed favorite R&B artist by voters, topping her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in a bit of unintentional justice. It was a good day for the Barbados-born singer: her "We Found Love" notched its ninth week atop the Hot 100.
Maroon 5 took home favorite band. Lead singer Adam Levine, who is prone to controversial statements on Twitter, kept it simple in his acceptance speech. "This is incredible," he said. "Our fans are the greatest on Earth."
Film and TV categories garnered the majority of attention throughout the night, as is normally the case with the People's Choice Awards, but like previous years there was some crossover among the winners.
"Glee" star Lea Michele bubbled over when she was awarded favorite TV comedy actress, giving all the "Rachel Barrys" of the world a shoutout. "I want to dedicate this to my amazing cast -- my glee club. I'm an only child, and now I have 11 other siblings," she said. "This is for our fans. 'Glee' would be nothing without you guys. This is thanks to you. We're all Rachel Barrys out there, so this ones for you."

Jane Lynch was also up for the award, but the FOX series, about a glee club called New Directions, failed to take home additional hardware throughout the night.

In the favorite TV competition category, the newly revamped "American Idol" outdid "Dancing With the Stars" and "The Voice."

Miss “Sammy” A Thai Transvestite From Pattaya Wins “Miss International Queen 2011”

Miss “Sammy” a Thai transvestite from Pattaya wins “Miss International Queen 2011” the biggest lady boy beauty contest in the Asia Pacific region held annually in Pattaya, Thailand. This year was the 7th year with many VIP’s, actors, Thai and foreign tourists plus media attending the high profile event launched under the concept “Beauty & Generosity” including 270,000 THB donated to H.M. the King Bhumiphol’s Chaipattana Foundation to assist the Thai flood disaster victims.
Pattaya, November 4, 2011; The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Tiffany Show Pattaya Co., Ltd., the Provincial Administration Organization Chonburi, Pattaya City and the private sector co-operated to organize the Miss International Queen 2011.
This year more than 30 international candidates were in competition and the committee had to select among 23 outstanding candidates from 18 countries. The event was broadcasted live on Thai TV channel 7 from 22:30 – 00:30 hrs and honored by the presence of Mr. Pornchai Kwansakul, Deputy of Provincial Governor Chonburi, Assistant Professor Dr. Seri Wongmontha, President of the Organizing Committee, Mr. Sutham Phantusak, Managing Director of Tiffany Show Pattaya Co., Ltd., and Ms. Alisa Phantusak, Assistant Manager of Tiffany Show Pattaya Co., Ltd.
The concept for the “most beautiful ladyboy in the world 2011” is “Beauty & Generosity” meaning a beautiful ladyboy with a good heart to assist the Thai people during the present massive flood disaster and to promote Chonburi province, Pattaya city and to disseminate Thai culture to foreigners.
The extraordinary beautiful winner of Miss International Queen 2011 is Pattaya’s own number 5: Miss “Sammy” Miss Sirapassorn who receives a cash prize of 10,000 USD plus sash, crown, trophy and many prizes from the sponsors.
The organizing committee of Miss International Queen 2011 also arranged a bid for 10 flood relief boats under the concept “Beauty & Generosity”. The bidding of the boats reached a total of 270,000 THB. The money was donated to Chaipattana Foundation of H.M. The King Bhumiphol to assist the Thai people who now facing challenging natural disaster times.

China 6 Top Movies To Watch

1. The flying Swords of Dragon Gate
Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is the latest offering from director Tsui Hark and kung fu legend Jet Li, the first 3D wuxia movie by both after working on movies in the past such as Once Upon A Time in China series, The Master, Swordsman 2 and Black mask.
Although based on the story of 1992's "Dragon Inn", Tsui denied the new film will be a remake of the old classic. Tsui also worked on the screenplay in addition to directing and producing the film, to ensure the originality of the story.
Genre: wuxia/action/fantasy
Starring: Jet Li, Zhou Xun and Chen Kun
Duration: 120 min
Release Date: 15th Dec, 2011
2. The Flowers of War
Previously called Nanjing Heroes and 13 Flowers of Nanjing, is an upcoming historical drama war film directed by Zhang Yimou.
The film, which is based on the novel The 13 Women of Nanjing by Geling Yan, has been selected as the Chinese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards. The film is set in 1937 in Nanjing, China during the Nanking Massacre, at the time of the Second Sino-Japanese War. A group of escapees, finding sanctuary in a Church compound, risk their lives as they struggle to survive the plight and persecution brought on by the violent invasion of the city.
Genre: war/romance
Starring: Christian Bale,Tong Dawei and Shigeo Kobayashi
Duration: 145 min
Release Date: 15th Dec, 2011
3. Dear Enemy
The film is directed by and stars Xu Jinglei.
The new film takes place within the competitive setting of investment banks. The inspiration behind "Dear Enemy" comes from Xu's discontent with her previous piece "Go Lala Go!", after she decided that she could do better in the genre of workplace romance.
Genre: romance
Starring: Xu Jinglei, Stanley Huang, Christy Chung and Gigi Leung
Duration: 100 min
Release Date: 23rd Dec, 2011
4. Dream House
Dream House is a 2011 American thriller film directed by Jim Sheridan.
The film tells a story of a family moves into their dream house, and creepy things start happening to them.
Genre: thriller
Starring: Daniel Craig, Rachel Weisz, Naomi Watts, and Marton Csokas
Duration: 92 min
Release Date: 29th Dec, 2011
5. Crimes A Oxford (The Oxford Murders)
The Oxford Murders is a Spanish-British-French production directed by Spanish Álex de la Iglesia.
This thriller film is adapted from the novel of the same name by the Argentine mathematician and writer Guillermo Martínez and received mostly negative reviews.
Genre: thriller
Starring: Elijah Wood, John Hurt and the Spanish actress Leonor Watling
Duration: 105 min
Release Date: 31st Dec, 2011
6. Speed Angels
A new racing movie directed by Jingle Ma ('Mulan').
The film revolves around three women, played by Rene Liu, Cecilia Cheung, and Tang Wei, who chase their dreams of becoming professional race-car drivers.
'Speed Angels' also stars Cheng Pei Pei, Jimmy Lin, and Han Jae-Seok. The film is due for release across China on the 28th December, 2011.
Genre: action
Starring: Cecilia Cheung, Rene Liu and Tang Wei
Duration: 117 min
Release Date: 28th Dec, 2011