Marc Anthony Swimming with Dolphins
Singer and husband of Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, has become a minority owner of the Miami Dolphins football team. In a conference call with reporters, Anthony said, “It’s just a dream come true, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a no-brainer.” The singer joins musicians Jimmy Buffet and Gloria Estefan in his association with the Florida team.
Hall & Oates Singer Finds Humor in His Mustache
John Oates, the once-mustached half of the 80s pop duo, Hall & Oates, is starring alongside his mustache in a new cartoon, “J-stache.” The singer shaved his iconic facial accessory years ago in a symbolic attempt to move on from the band. “J-stache” features Oates, himself, in animation alongside his mustache (voiced by comedian Dave Attell) – who entices the singer away from family life and back to his rock star roots. The series premiered on the comedy Web site funnyordie.com.
Comic-Con Held in San Diego
Enthusiastic fans and celebrities alike descended on San Diego’s 2009 Comic-Con International this week. The legendary event, which was originally established as a comic book convention, celebrates works of a variety of genres including video games, animation, toys, fantasy novels, Web comics, movies, and more. In recent years Comic-Con has been seen as a viable marketing platform for a variety of Hollywood franchises. Notable names at this year’s event included Seth Rogan, Jennifer Connolly, Wes Craven, Rainn Wilson, Kevin Smith, Hayden Panettiere, and Jon Favreau.
