Top 10 Movies of 2010

Best and Worst Movie Careers


Which cinematic stars had a good year, and which are ready for 2011 to begin, oh, now?

Can you name the most popular fighters in boxing? Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and Oscar De La Hoya don't count. They're retired. When was the last time you watched boxing on television? Unless you splurged on Pay Per View, chances are the Olympics were involved. How about listing some famous boxing movies? Now that's a little easier.

The signs are everywhere: American automakers are on the mend. Free of any bailout stigma, Ford is leading the pack, with compelling cars and trucks delivering massive profits. One step behind, General Motors has emerged from bankruptcy as a leaner, nimbler company, with several new models that are scoring well with critics and consumers. And Chrysler has allied with Italy's Fiat to revamp its aging car lineup. Whether Ford can sustain its momentum, and whether GM and Chrysler can thrive again, remains to be seen. What is clear is that Detroit's Big Three are raising their game. These 10 models are proof.

This prolific entertainer is on a lot of people's minds these days, but not just for his holiday cheer or his critically acclaimed new album. Find out about his never-ending beefs with a politician and a pop star, and learn what other water-cooler topics had the rest of our tastemakers' tongues wagging this month.

White sand and warm waters are closer than you think. When winter's chill sets in, escape to one of these laid-back, sun-drenched spots—no passport needed.

Microvision Releases the Second Generation Projector

Microvision’s new ‘SHOWWX+’ projects bright images from any smartphone and mobile device to offer an ultimate big screen experience. This second generation pico projector is powered by a ‘PicoP’ display engine that uses special laser-scanning technology to give a brighter picture.

 After years of speculation, the official engagement of Prince William and longtime girlfriend Kate Middleton has finally been announced. The ring (a sapphire surrounded by diamonds) also belonged to his mother, Diana. The wedding is expected to take place in the spring or summer of next year. In honor of the good news, we're looking back at other memorable royal weddings.

See some of our favorite big screen makeovers

One woman’s amazing feat of word game mastery on Friday’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune” left audiences amazed — and maybe a little suspicious.

Contestant Caitlin Burke somehow managed to solve a 27-letter, 7-word puzzle with only the letter “L” and an apostrophe to go on. Not only that, but the actual phrase she solved (which you can try to figure out for yourself in the video below) applies perfectly to her situation:

 

The World's Largest Yachts 2010

 The world's super yachts are some of the biggest and most expensive toys of the super rich, floating palaces with unique features that can carry price tags into the hundreds of millions.

 

The top 5 cities where prices are being slashed

A large percentage of houses in these towns are offered at deep discounts. For the lucky few who are buying homes, this may be good news: The latest data show that people selling homes are increasingly abandoning their original asking price and offering their listings for a discount.

For the most part, celebrities have their pick of whom they want to date. After all, being rich and famous tends to make you irresistible to the opposite sex. Yet despite their otherworldly hotness, impeccable style and killer bods, some celebs are still flying solo in the love department. So which celebs are currently on the market? Click through for a rundown of the 25 hottest singles.

Sandra Bullock
Age: 46
Relationship Status: Divorced

21 Gorgeous Wedding Dresses (From $100 to $1,000!)

Attention, brides-to-be: We know you have a zillion and one things on your wedding to-do list—plus a life outside all the bridal madness (right?). That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to save you time and relieve a wee bit of your stress by finding some of the prettiest new under-$1,000 wedding dresses out there. We’ve even tracked down the $100 bridal gown, plus gowns for people who hate bridal gowns…and did we mention they’re all under $1,000? Read on!


Most Popular & Scariest Celebrities Hairstyles of All Time
 We see lots of beautiful hair in Hollywood. But sometimes a celebrity makes a style decision that makes us do a double take and wonder what he or she was thinking. Here are some discussion-worthy looks. Usually celebs like Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Lopez get it right when it comes to red carpet hairstyles, but these mega volume looks are definite don'ts -- sorry girls! Check them out for yourself.

 

Hollywood's Best Actors & Actresses For The Buck

In Hollywood it's all about your quote. But what do the top actresses earn for the studios in return for their multimillion-dollar salaries? We crunched the numbers using salaries, box-office earnings and film budgets. The result: an average profit number for every $1 the studio paid the actor.

 

The Best States For Business and Careers




Utah tops our fifth annual ranking, knocking longtime leader Virginia from the top spot.When voters in 37 states select their governors next month, the overriding issue will be, of course, the economy.

Figure-control undergarments

OK, ladies, admit it. Very few of us have avoided wrestling with a pair of control-top pantyhose in the name of creating a leaner silhouette. The good news is that some designers feel our pain and have introduced a category of clothing -- not undergarments -- that does the trick.

Best and Worst Airports to Find a Date


Annie Balart was flying home to New Orleans when a fellow traveler caught her eye at the airport’s baggage claim area. “We did an equal amount of checking each other out from across the carousel,” she admits. The guy, Wes Michaels, decided that if their bags came out at the exact same time, he would work up the nerve to talk to her. Despite the long odds, the suitcases spilled onto the belt next to each other. An airport connection was born.

Cheap gas and insurance make South Carolina the best. California, with high costs and bad infrastructure, is the worst.
With its politicians hiking the Appalachian Trail or facing sex charges, South Carolina draws more than its share of bad publicity nationally. So here's some good news about South Carolina: By our reckoning, the heart of the Old South is the best state to drive in, by far. The country's lowest average gas price, plus cheap insurance, good legal protections and the sixth-best rating for infrastructure/safety, make the Palmetto State a dreamland for motorists.

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