Elmo and De Niro in Casino?


Updated 06/05/08 10:56 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Elmo's Unsuccessful Audition for Casino

We know that Elmo isn't the angel he pretends to be. He can be something of a psychopath, which makes perfect sense after you look at him in this audition for the Martin Scorcese mob movie Casino. His part? Conniving wackadoodle Joe "Am I a clown? Am I here to make you laugh?!" Pesci's character of course. Read more

Sneak Peek: The Real World Las Vegas's Hard Rock Penthouse


Updated 03/23/11 3:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Photos of The Real World Las Vegas House in Hard Rock Casino

The Real World returns to Las Vegas tonight at 10 p.m. EST for its 25th season premiere — can you believe it? The days when I followed the show have long been over, but I am continually impressed with the set decoration. This season the penthouse suite of the Hard Rock Casino in Sin City will be home to the seven new strangers. It's the perfect place to go wild with prints, bright colors, bold Read more

The Best of the Bond Girls


Updated 04/03/12 11:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Bond Girls Pictures

Say hello to the newest women to join the ranks of iconic Bond babes! French actress Bérénice Marlohe and Britain's Naomie Harris have started training for their roles in Skyfall, the 23rd James Bond flick out Nov. 9. More details about the movie are currently being released; there's speculation that Adele will release a single for the film, and the queen herself might make an appearance in a Read more

Oyster Lovers: Make These!


Updated 02/10/12 10:50 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Easy Oysters Casino Recipe

Although you can essentially enjoy the briny bivalve all year round, it's widely known that oysters are best eaten in months that have a letter "R." Oysters are delicious on the half shell, but my favorite way to prepare them is casino-style. Bacon and butter make everything taste better! The best thing about this recipe is that it can be prepared in advance. The herb butter will keep for a Read more

Oscar Date 411: Christopher Plummer


Updated 02/27/12 12:18 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Christopher Plummer Wife

In his acceptance speech for the best supporting actor Oscar, Christopher Plummer thanked his wife, Elaine Taylor, for "coming to my rescue every day of my life." The couple has been married since 1970. Elaine, an actress in her own right, was a Bond Girl in 1967's Casino Royale, around the same time Christopher Plummer became famous for his role as Captain Von Trapp in 1965's The Sound of Read more

Wanderlust: Could Have Used Some More Direction


Updated 02/24/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Wanderlust Movie Review

Many of the characters in Wanderlust preach about freedom, whether it's in relation to work, love, or clothing, and the philosophy seems like it was over-applied to the making of this film, because it ends up completely lost. Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston play married couple George and Linda, Manhattanites who have just put all their money into buying a home in the city when George loses his Read more

Mind-Sets That Will Keep You From Getting Rich


Updated 04/03/12 1:57 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What's Preventing You From Getting Rich

We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! A scarcity mind-set, or believing you aren't entitled to what you deserve, can hold you back financially. "When you think the pie is already set, competing against the next guy to get a bigger piece of the pie seems pointless," says Toby Johnston, CPA and CFP with Mohler, Nixon, and Williams in San Francisco, CA. Read on Read more

Uh Oh! Watch Out For These 12 IRS Audit Red Flags


Updated 01/30/12 3:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Most Common IRS Audits

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns annually. The agency doesn't have enough personnel and resources to examine each and every tax return filed during a year. So the odds are pretty low that your return will be picked for review. And, of course, the only reason filers should worry about an Read more

8 Life Lessons Learned From CES 2012


Updated 01/12/12 3:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Life Lessons Learned From CES

This year's CES didn't just teach us about gadget trends and the future of the industry — it also taught us a few things that we'll remember in our everyday lives as well. Here, we offer up a few tips to take with you on your next journey to a big tech conference, or to keep in the back of your mind for life. Trust me: our pain is your gain! Get plenty of sleep. Between long hours on the Read more

Brad Pitt Celebrates His 48th Birthday With Angelina and the Kids in Vegas


Updated 12/19/11 9:02 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Brad Pitt Celebrates 48th Birthday in Las Vegas Pictures

Brad Pitt turns 48 today, and last night he kicked off the celebrations with Angelina Jolie and their six kids in Las Vegas. The group were spotted leaving The Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino following a presentation of Cirque du Soleil's latest show, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour. In addition to spending time with family, the birthday boy also got some exciting real estate news. Brad Read more