Artist Nickolay Lamm, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has recreated the Barbie doll using proportions of the average 19-year-old woman, according to the CDC."I wanted to see if an average-sized Barbie had market potential," Lamm, 24, told the Daily News in an email.After creating a 3D model, artist Nickolay Lamm used Photoshop to add Barbie's bikini in an illustration. "I'm pretty pleased with how
English album cover artist, Roger Dean, famed for his work for bands such as Yes and Asia, has filed a complaint against James Cameron and 20th Century Fox on Thursday seeking more than $50 million in damages over 'Avatar'.The artist's famous pictures of floating islands and fantastical landscapes have been used since the early '70s to grace the covers of some of the world's biggest bands as well
Bongani Nchang, a member of popular South African Afro-pop band Malaika, spoke to Drum Magazine about his depression and his new solo album 'My Life.'Talking to DRUM for the first time since the failed love affair – after his mariage fell apart – Bongani says he's looking forward to starting afresh.The roller-coaster ride started after his divorce from his wife Nthabiseng in 2010. He found ano
South African duo DJ Cndo and Ntombi are set to stage a one of a kind show at Holly's Hotel's new Private Lounge in Zimbabwe.Local DJs and guest artistes are expected to join in the party for a rare treat for local kwaito fans.In the meantime, pole dancer Zoey Sifelani is expected to spice up the show without nemesis Bev, contrary to earlier reports.According to their manager and spokesperson, Hap
After two years as a runner-up, Oprah Winfrey was named the most powerful celebrity on Wednesday by Forbes, heading the six women and four men who make up the top 10.It was the fifth time the former talk show host who runs her own TV network has headed the annual ranking of 100 celebrities.Singer Lady Gaga came in second, followed by director/producer Steven Spielberg and singers Beyonce and Madon
Ludacris is being sued concerning the lyrics to his hit song "Sex Room." The rapper named Marvo, from Chicago claims he concocted the original concept for "Sex Room" back in 2009 a year before Luda released it with Trey Songz.Marvo claims he'd been working with a producer named Kajun but the dude sold the song to Ludacris behind his back.Marvo says Ludacris changed parts of the song but rele
Kanye has spoken about his controversial collaboration with French duo Daft Punk, I am God. He says: "I made that song because I am a god. I don't think there's more explanation."While most of what he says has been branded as over-arrogant and borderline insane, the controversial star insists people shouldn't take him too seriously and teases he could be "completely f***ing with you, and the world
Zimbabwean DJ Stavo is currently making waves on Channel O with his video, 'Mnandi', which features the legendary Kwaito artist Mandoza.The Kwekwe-born artist's video features the legendary Kwaito artist Mandoza. Another video, 'Sweet Love', features Roki and ExQ (Exqwizit) and is circulating rapidly on the underground circuit and receiving love on Youtube.He had an interview with Zimbo Jam We a
Magician Dynamo left onlookers stunned as he seemingly levitated next to a red double-decker.He performed the outrageous stunt as the number 543 bus drove past major London landmarks.Hanging from the bus's side, he departed from Millbank before taking in Big Ben and Houses of Parliament then crossing Westminster Bridge.Dynamo who launched his partnership with Pepsi MAX said: "This is one of the mo
Increasingly manufacturers and developers are experimenting with wearable technology.Recent innovations include clothes that display twitter updates, mobile phone headsets, Google glasses, mobile phones that work in conjunction with wristwatches, and bracelets that track your fitness regime.As an experiment in wearable tech, and to highlight the possibilities of recycling old mobile phones in an i
Chris Brown has axed his duet with ex-girlfriend Rihanna from his forthcoming album.The Don't Judge Me singer has reportedly dropped a track the pair recorded prior to their split in May from collection X - and is ignoring please from his record label to reconsider.According to HollywoodLife.com Chris is adamant that the song will not be included on the release.A source told the gossip site: "Just
Mary J. Blige is being sued for allegedly cancelling a concert in Dallas, Texas, so that she could perform with the Rolling Stones in New York.The No Drama singer and her production company are being sued by Vision Entertainment Worldwide (VEW) after she pulled-out of the gig on December 9, 2012.The 42-year-old star was reportedly paid a deposit of $145,000 to perform but cancelled the concert a f
Kanye West is being slammed as "ignorant" and "distasteful" over a lyric on his new album which uses Parkinson's disease as a punch line TMZ reported.The song in question is called "On Sight" which includes the lyric, "A monster about to come alive again / Soon as I pull up and park the Benz / We get this bitch shaking like Parkinson's."The American Parkinson Disease Association is upset about th
Beyonce has reached an agreement with videogame company Gate Five after allegedly backing out of a deal to create her own motion-capture dance game called 'Starpower: Beyoncé.'Lawyers for both sides signed an agreement dismissing "all claims or counterclaims" without legal fees and filed the papers in Manhattan Supreme Court in New York on Friday.The gaming company's lawyer Peter Gallagher told t
Filmmakers are hoping the Man of Steel movie lands not only in theaters, but also in pulpits.Warner Bros. Studios is aggressively marketing "Man of Steel" to Christian pastors, inviting them to early screenings, creating Father's Day discussion guides and producing special film trailers that focus on the faith-friendly angles of the movie.The movie studio even asked a theologian to provide sermon
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