Hollywood star Sean Penn has claimed Haiti is a good place for investments.The actors J/P Haitian Relief Organization (jphro.org) has set up around 200,000 all-weather tents in the country which was hit by a massive earthquake one year ago.Penn told Austrian magazine News: “Every company of the Western World can make a profit in six […]
Rock star Marilyn Manson has agreed to coach pop hopefuls.The controversial rock singer will appear on Austrian broadcaster ORFs “Helden von Morgen” (Tomorrows Heroes) show on 21 January, it was announced today (Thurs).The 42-year-old American performed in Austria many times including a show at the Nova Rock festival in Nickelsdorf in 2007. “The High End […]
An acclaimed German version of William Shakespeares celebrated comedy “Twelfth Night” or “What You Will” is now on at a Viennese theatre.Press voiced concerns whether the ensemble of the Burgtheater widely regarded as one of the most important theatres in German-speaking Europe can meet high expectations put into the eagerly awaited production called […]
A controversial hotel conference hall building project has been given the go-ahead by Viennese officials.The majority of members of the Vienna-Leopoldstadt construction affairs council approved the Hilton Vienna Danube hotels plan to set up a hall for 18 million Euros. The site will be used for various events like balls and conferences, according to managers […]
Hollywood star Colin Farrell has claimed he had no difficulties giving up drinking.The hot-tempered Irishman told Austrian Live magazine: “To stop boozing was the best decision I ever made in my whole life. I didnt lose any friends by it because I havent got any difficulties watching my mates getting drunk when going out with […]
New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry has rubbished rumours that he might play for a club in Europe again.The 33-year-old Frenchman, who joined the Major League Soccer (MLS) side from FC Barcelona earlier this year, told Austrian broadcaster ORF yesterday (Mon): “You wont see me in the colours of a European club ever again.”The […]
Austrian football officials are carefully examining the career of an Austrian-born teen in the Croatian top-flight league.Mateo Kovacic, who was born in the Upper Austrian city of Linz, is regarded as one of the biggest promises of Croatian football. The talented midfielder became the youngest player ever to score in the countrys HNL league on […]
A painting worth tens of thousands of Euros has been stolen from a Viennese hotel.Managers of the citys five-star Hotel Bristol said today (Mon) that the burglars cut the artwork by late Polish painter Wojciech Kossak out of its frame at the weekend.The piece of art depicting a war battle was hanging in a hallway. […]
Pop sensation Lady Gaga has spoken about her European inspiration.The American singer who performed to 12,000 enthusiastic fans at Viennas Stadthalle last night (Thurs) said today (Fri): “Vienna influences me immensely. I would lie on my hotel bed writing poems during my last visit in 2009. I also designed concert stage settings at […]
Liz Hurley has claimed people living in the countryside have more sex.The actress and anti-breast cancer campaigner said: “Id bet people living in the countryside are having more sex than city people simply because its sexier in the countryside!”Speaking to Austrian magazine Madonna, the 45-year-old “Austin Powers” star added: “When I close my eyes […]