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5 Hollywood Stars Who Went Bankrupt

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Have you ever imagined that life would be easier if you just made more money? Unfortunately, an increase in earnings does not usually correlate with better money management. If celebrities have taught us anything, it’s that more money does not necessarily mean avoidance of issues like debt and bankruptcy. Included here are a few of those famous Hollywood personalities who went bankrupt even after making it big.

M.C. Hammer

Unfortunately for M.C. Hammer, saying “U Can’t Touch This” to the IRS proved unproductive when he was forced to file for bankruptcy in 1996. Hammer’s exorbitant lifestyle in mansions with countless paid staff caught up to him when he found himself unable to make monthly payments and facing lawsuits. Following the bankruptcy, Hammer believed his priorities were out of order which led him to become a pastor living in a ranch house in California.
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Find Inspiration for Your Own Vacation with These Luxury Celebrity Destinations

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Whether it is time to head for a warmer climate for the winter or you just deserve a break, there is always a good excuse to take a vacation. While finding the time to actually relax may allude many people, celebrities are always ready to spend some time far from the flashing lights and red carpets of Hollywood. These famous people know how to vacation right and could inspire you to go on your adventure.

Rock and Roll Lifestyle

Fame and fortune are not new to rocker Mick Jagger, and he prefers spending luxurious holidays away from the rest of the world at a private island called Mustique, which is in the Caribbean. Jagger has two villas on the beach, which can be rented for either $22,000 or $7,000 per week. The more expensive villa is a Japanese style mini-mansion that fits 10 guests and has a full-time staff.

Honeymoon Getaway

Her character on the “Vampire Diaries” has to be careful about getting too much sun, but Candice Accola looked delighted when spending her honeymoon in Belize in October. Accola married Joe King from the “The Fray,” and the couple later journeyed to a private, five-star resort at Cayo Espanto where they shared a few envy-inducing photos of their seaside paradise. [Read more…]

Where the Celebs Go When They Travel

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Celebrities are just like everybody else. They like to get away from their day-to-day routines and take a vacation every now and then. Of course, they can afford to travel to some of the most beautiful and exotic locations in the world.

The biggest problem they typically face is deciding where to travel, not in determining whether they can afford to go there. Where do celebrities tend to travel? Here are some of their favorite destinations. [Read more…]

The Hollywood Sign

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The Hollywood Sign is an icon itself and is very much part of an industry that is largely known by the same name.  It signifies hope for many aspiring artists and serves as a welcome sign into the glamorous movie world.  It was never intended to serve the purpose which it has been serving for a  long time until the present and was initially installed by a real estate development as an advertisement as Hollywood Land.

The sign was not designed for long-term use and was created only with the intention of having it stand for about 18 months.  History decided that it will stand for many years to come.  It has since been repaired after suffering extensive damage and deterioration through works of man and nature.  Vandalism and natural reaction of elements necessitated a major restoration project for the famous sign.

The letters had to be replaced by steel for the intended permanent structure.  A different personality donated for each letter including Terrence Donnelly, Giovanni Mazza, Les Kelley, Gene Autry, Hugh Hefner, Andy Williams, Warner Bros. Records, Alice Cooper for Groucho Marx, and Thomas Pooley for Matthew Williams.  It is considered illegal to make alterations to the sign although there have been several instances when this was allowed.

The Hollywood Sign is considered a tourist attraction.  It is guarded by a security system to discourage vandals and other pranksters.  The sign was recently been spruced up by repainting to befit its status.  At least 275 gallons of paint have been used up plus 110 gallons of primer to finish the project.

Things You May Not Know About Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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81424_f520Did you know that Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated its 20th anniversary in May of this year? Ever since it was conceived in Walt Disney’s mind 4 decades or so ago, this theme park has reached unprecedented heights: it is now one of the most visited theme parks in the world. As with many other institutions, though, this park has its own secrets, and in celebration of the park’s 20th anniversary, the LA Times treated its readers to these secrets. Here are some of them.

Many buildings in the theme park are not as big as they seem. In fact, many of the architectural structures in Disney theme parks follow the concept of “forced perspective.” Following this concept, buildings have smaller scaling as one goes up. Many a visitor has found his mouth hang open in awe of the buildings thanks to forced perspective.

The Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith is actually the first ever Disney roller coaster to invert riders. This applies to ALL of the Disney theme parks. So, more than an exciting ride, you’re also getting a piece of theme park history here!

The Sorcerer’s Hat is painted using a unique technique called “chameleon paint.” This hat is the main icon of the studio and was dedicated in 2001 to celebrate the 100th birthday of Walt Disney. The chameleon paint makes the hat change in color as people move from one place to another.

Here’s another piece of trivia about the Sorcerer’s Hat. All other Disney theme park icons have some sort of attraction except for the hat! That doesn’t take away from its popularity, though.

These are only several of the secrets, though. You might want to check the article from LA Times to discover the rest.