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Fast and Easy Image Search

Images are a very important part of our life, whether we are talking about the photo of a cute actor that we want to use as a wallpaper or the image of a rose to employ as a postcard, the Internet is an enormous source of all sorts of pictures. But it’s quite difficult to locate the image that you want just by ...

15 November 2009
11:51 GMT

Kim Kardashian Made ‘Ugly’ with Prosthetic Face

Kim Kardashian has often been applauded for her ability to never take herself too seriously – or so say her fans , as well as for her willingness to go that extra mile for a good laugh. Her recent “feat” involves wearing a prosthetic face until she was barely recognizable for an episode of “Se...

12 November 2009
09:32 GMT

Confirmed: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart Are a Couple

They have long denied being more than friends but, it seems, their (not so secret) relationship has finally been exposed to the fans and the world at large. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are romantically involved, as photos snapped of them at the airport in Paris, France, show them holding hands, a thing that ...

11 November 2009
10:25 GMT

Airbrushed Models Responsible for a Generation of Depressed Anorexics

The issue of how far airbrushing in women’s magazines can go, before having dramatic consequences on impressionable teens reading them, has been up for debate for many months now, as we also reported. Until now, though, the issue was only discussed on a “what if” level, but that is bound to change, ...

9 November 2009
15:11 GMT

Jon Gosselin in Violation of Safety Regulations

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission clearly states that children under six are not allowed to drive an ATV, while also saying that two persons should not get on one at the same time. Jon Gosselin violated both stipulations by taking one of his children with him on a ride over the weekend, thus getting safety ad...

9 November 2009
11:56 GMT

Victoria Beckham Works Out to Avoid Airbrushing in Magazines

Much has been said about Victoria Beckham and her slender body, including some of the harshest allegations a female star can possibly deal with, namely that she’s starving herself to be this thin. In the latest issue of fashion bible Harper’s Bazaar, the former Spice Girl turned respectable designer, reve...

31 October 2009
05:41 GMT

Nikon Launches Free iPhone App - Download Here

Isobar interactive agency Molecular, Inc. has announced a partnership with Nikon Inc., the multinational corporation specializing in optics and imaging, to create an iPhone app containing educational and inspirational photo information. Dubbed “Nikon Learn & Explore,” the free iPhone app is now available ...

30 October 2009
07:40 GMT

Adam Lambert Responds to Critics of ‘Ridiculous’ Album Cover

The other day, American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert came out with the official artwork for his debut studio material, “For Your Entertainment.” The cover showed the singer with blue hair and bathed in purple light against a starry backdrop, which has prompted much talk of being appropriate to be plastered...

29 October 2009
11:00 GMT

First Photos from Ivanka Trump’s Wedding Surface

The Donald’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, married on-and-off boyfriend and fiancé of three months Jared Kushner in a lavish ceremony that took place over the weekend, as we informed you the other day. Details on the ceremony were scarce then and unfortunately continue to be so, but the first photos with the h...

27 October 2009
10:27 GMT

Samantha Burke Sells Baby Pics to Hello! for $300,000

Last year, actor Jude Law was in a relationship with model Samantha Burke, who just gave birth a few weeks ago to a daughter, Law’s fourth child. The latest issue of Hello! magazine comes with the first photos of Burke and daughter Sophia, together with an interview about how Law has so far refused to become in...

27 October 2009
04:42 GMT

Lisa Marie Presley Introduces Twins to the World

Back in the days when she still hadn’t announced she was pregnant again, Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of singer Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, took a lot of flack in the media for her weight. Some tabloids, unaware of her condition, even went the extra mile and said she was beginning to resemble h...

20 October 2009
08:43 GMT

Another Ralph Lauren Ad with Stick-Thin Model Surfaces

It’s only a few days ago that Polo Ralph Lauren came under serious fire – and some serious mockery as well – for an ad that appeared in a mall in Japan, showing Filippa Hamilton with a waist and hips smaller than her head in what was deemed the biggest “photoshop flop” in the industry. A...

16 October 2009
09:46 GMT

Meghan McCain’s Twitter Photo Leads to Uproar, Apology

Meghan McCain, daughter of presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, is, usually, a person who likes to keep to herself and not draw unnecessary attention unless she really has something important to say. With all that, just hours ago, she found herself at the center of a storm on the Internet over a photo she posted ...

16 October 2009
06:57 GMT

Cover for Susan Boyle’s Album Is Out

November 23, when Susan Boyle releases her debut album in the UK (the US to follow on the 24th) is still some distance away, but hype has already started building. After much talk that the singer is in negotiations with producers for a surprise appearance on X Factor that will coincide with the release date of the ma...

14 October 2009
05:04 GMT

Scandal over Photo of Ralph Lauren Ultra-Thin Model

Much has been said recently about the appropriateness of this much photoshop in women’s magazines and the fashion industry in general. While some claim that every photo thus retouched should come with a “legend,” others defend the practice by saying everyone knows not to expect real images of real w...

9 October 2009
02:50 GMT

Christian Bale Gains Weight Again

Christian Bale is one of the best method actors of our times, film critics often say, citing not only his impressive performances and the lengths he would go to to get into character, but also his willingness to physically alter himself for the part. “The Fighter,” one of his upcoming projects, saw him dr...

29 September 2009
10:07 GMT

Lindsay Lohan Is Still Cutting Herself

Growing up in the spotlight and, at times, in the presence of people who exert a bad influence has been tough for Lindsay Lohan. Still in her early 20s, the star already has a couple of rehab stints under her belt, a few brushes with the law and thousands, if not more, of pages covered in speculation and facts on her...

28 September 2009
10:01 GMT

Working as a Paparazzo Is Disgusting, Miley Cyrus Says

Miley Cyrus is a successful singer, actress and songwriter and, at the same time, one of the biggest stars Disney has ever helped create. As such, it’s only normal that she’s always in the media, grabbing the headlines and being photographed whenever she steps out in public. Still, that doesn’t mean...

24 September 2009
10:46 GMT

Batch-Convert Photo Colors

Taking pictures and editing them into personalized, unique creations or designing graphical art from digital images are currently two very popular hobbies, as well as steady jobs for many people. Today, graphic design is not only for artists and professionals, but also an activity that gains more and more disciples w...

22 September 2009
13:51 GMT

New, Behind-the-Scenes Photos from ‘New Moon’

As the release date for the second installment in “The Twilight Saga” is drawing near, more and more details on the much-hyped production are beginning to surface. Not that fans would really need anything more than the story itself to buy tickets for the film, for that matter, but, for what it's wort...

22 September 2009
04:11 GMT

Nadya Suleman Takes Octuplets to Picnic in the Park

As she continues to shoot for the documentary slash reality show on being a mother of 14, including the octuplets she gave birth to earlier this year, Nadya Suleman is adamant to show the world she’s a mother just like any other. The other day, she took all eight infants to the park where, aided by one of her e...

18 September 2009
10:02 GMT

Photos of Pattinson, Stewart and Lautner on ‘Eclipse’ Set

As they’re waiting for “New Moon” to drop in theaters this November, fans of the “Twilight” series have yet another thing to entertain them and that’s the idea that there will never be a “Twilight” shortage, since the cast is now shooting for the third film. Twilight Le...

11 September 2009
04:08 GMT

Kelly Clarkson Shocked by Airbrushed Photo in Self Magazine

The cover of the current issue of Self magazine shows, as it’s already known, a photo of a gorgeous Kelly Clarkson looking at least several pounds thinner than she is in real life. While magazine staff continue to defend the policy of photoshopping photos of celebrities to present an idealized image of them, Ke...

10 September 2009
13:31 GMT

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Hit the Beach in Mexico

The LeAnn Rimes is dating Eddie Cibrian cat is now long out of the bag, so it’s no wonder the paparazzi always seem to know the whereabouts of the couple that has just recently gone public. The two jetted off to Mexico the other day to celebrate LeAnn’s 27th birthday with a romantic getaway, the British p...

10 September 2009
09:20 GMT

Pattinson Emerges for Bobby Long Concert Date with Stewart

When British heartthrob Robert Pattinson admitted in a recent interview that Twitter and fame completely changed his life, he wasn’t joking. As it turns out, the “Twilight” star can’t even attend a music concert in the company of friends without the media immediately jumping to conclusions abo...

9 September 2009
09:56 GMT

Flickr App Launches on iPhone, iPod touch

Originally created by former game designers Stewart Butterfield and Caterina Fake, Flickr is the world’s most popular online photo-sharing network. The service is now available to any owner of an iPhone or iPod touch through a free application that has just been granted a place in the App Store’s photogra...

8 September 2009
09:15 GMT

New Still of Edward Cullen and Bella Swan in ‘New Moon’

Fans on Team Edward must be ecstatic right now, as a brand-new still from the upcoming installment of “The Twilight Saga,” “New Moon,” has just been released online and, again, it shows the two star-crossed lovers, Edward and Bella. Initially posted on the New Moon Movie website, the new photo...

8 September 2009
05:14 GMT

First Look: Taylor Lautner in ‘Eclipse’

Two new photos of Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner) from the third “Twilight” movie, “Eclipse,” have just made their way online, thanks to director David Slade and Twitter – and, of course, his willingness to keep fans up-to-date with all progress on the film. One pic shows Taylor in full mak...

31 August 2009
10:09 GMT

Bizarre Lady Gaga Does V Magazine

Usually, Lady Gaga shocks with the clothes she chooses to wear, whether they’re made of little toy frogs or lack the lower part. Other times, the “Poker Face” star silences everybody with her statements, no matter if they’re about her public persona or aspects of her personal life. With the la...

31 August 2009
09:01 GMT

Kim Kardashian Goes Stunning Goth for YRB Magazine

Critics say one of the things that still keep former celebutante Kim Kardashian in the spotlight is her pretty face and the almost perfect features she has. Clearly, she could have been a stunning model if her body also fit industry’s standards. Even so, fans are not in short supply of Kim photos, as the star h...

31 August 2009
06:27 GMT

More Photos of the Volturi in ‘New Moon’

Yesterday, Summit Entertainment upped the promo campaign on the upcoming vampire film “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” with a bunch of character posters of the Volturi, the dreaded, “royal” vampires who maintain peace and make sure their secret is well guarded. Now, once with the print issue of P...

29 August 2009
07:23 GMT

New Snapfish by HP Tools for Creating and Sharing Photo Books

HP's online photo service, Snapfish by HP, announced a number of new useful tools that would help users edit and share their photos. Ben Nelson, the general manager of the HP subdivision, said that they were simplifying the way users uploaded, created and shared their memories by introducing new, speedy platform...

29 August 2009
06:16 GMT

Meet the Volturi Clan of Vampires from ‘New Moon’

Fans got their first glimpse of Jane of the Volturi clan in the “Meet Jacob Black” trailer that Summit Entertainment released a while ago. Just hours ago, Summit Entertainment started gradually releasing photos of the most deadly of all vampires, the Volturi – they have eventually been put together ...

28 August 2009
08:09 GMT

Download Aperture 2.1.4

As Mac users wait for the official release of Snow Leopard, the latest version of Mac OS X, Apple is updating its professional photography piece of software, Aperture, with improved general compatibility and overall stability. The update is available for free to existing Aperture users. According to the Mac maker, t...

28 August 2009
03:45 GMT

Oksana Grigorieva Sues over Lingerie Photos

A simple search of Oksana Grigorieva’s name will reveal that she is not only Mel Gibson’s pregnant girlfriend and an aspiring singer, but also a former lingerie model, having apparently participated in a single shoot of the kind. The pics from that shoot are now out all over the Internet and Grigorieva is...

28 August 2009
03:02 GMT

Alex Meraz Does His Best Wolf Impersonation for Tyler Shields Portrait

Matt Dallas, Adam Brody, Rainn Wilson and Zachary Quinto have all been featured in amazing photospreads by photographer Tyler Shields, an artist known for his out-of-the-ordinary techniques and use of various styles blended together. Now it’s time for another up-and-coming star to appear in a Shields portrait: ...

26 August 2009
08:59 GMT

Downsize, Upsize or Convert Photos

The digital era we live in is mainly based on multimedia and communication, the two becoming so intertwined that it's difficult to say where one ends and the other one begins. In order to convey a certain message or a feeling, words are often not enough, which means novelties in terms of human interaction are bo...

22 August 2009
12:51 GMT

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian Snapped Out Together

They have denied many times being involved in anything more than just a working relationship and perhaps being close to the definition of good friends. However, recent photos of singer and actress LeAnn Rimes and actor Eddie Cibrian show that there might be more to this than meets the eye, as they went out together t...

21 August 2009
08:54 GMT

Magazines Tell Women They Should Be Slender, Tragic and Powerful

The fashion industry has taken plenty of heat for pushing forward models who are incredibly thin – so thin that they surely can’t be healthy, critics have repeatedly said. But the industry also does another thing, even if indirectly, by means of ads and photospreads in glossy magazines: it tells women the...

20 August 2009
16:31 GMT

Ricky Martin Introduces Twins in Stunning Photoshoot

Despite the controversy and the rumors that have not stopped since he broke up with longtime paramour Rebecca de Alba, Ricky Martin has come to live a very fulfilling life away from the spotlight, thanks to his twins Valentino and Matteo. The singer decided to celebrate the twins’ one-year anniversary by taking...

20 August 2009
09:11 GMT

Apple Announces New XL Hardcover Photo Book

Alongside the release of iPhoto 8.1, Apple has confirmed the existence of an extra-large hardcover photo book available for those who enjoy printing their photos to make albums and photo-books. The latest update to iPhoto ‘09 adds several new, print-product options, including the ability to order a hardcover b...

19 August 2009
04:03 GMT

Download iPhoto 8.1 with New Print Options

Apple has released a new version of its photo-managing software for Mac OS X, iPhoto. Version 8.1 adds new print-product options, including three new book themes with travel-oriented designs. The update is free to download and install on any Mac running OS X 10.5.6 (Leopard) or later. On the Support section of its w...

19 August 2009
03:04 GMT

Twilight Star Ashley Greene Subject for Malware

Hollywood actress Ashley Greene, star of the box-office hit “Twilight,” is the recent focal point of Internet-transmitted malware. After "very personal" pics of the star were leaked a week ago on the Internet, hackers put together several malware-distributing campaigns with Ashley's photos as the mai...

18 August 2009
10:30 GMT

GIMP 2.7.0 Mac OS X Development Release - Download Here

Developed by Spencer Kimball, Peter Mattis and the GIMP Development Team, Gimp is a freely distributed piece of software for tasks like photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. The program is cross-platform and is localized in various languages. The official Gimp website has been updated with a post ...

17 August 2009
06:06 GMT

Leaked Personal Photo of Jamie Foxx Is Real

Over the weekend, Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx became the latest celebrity to be exposed to the public, as a personal photo of him got leaked on the Internet. In the few hours since it went online, attorneys for the actor have been pulling almost every copy of it down, which only goes to show that it was the real d...

17 August 2009
03:10 GMT

Slimmer Kelly Clarkson Photo Is Not Meant to Be ‘Realistic,’ Self Mag Says

It’s no longer a secret that magazines are heavily into digitally altering the images they run in their pages, but the extent to which this practice has been taken is truly starting to alarm the public and industry insiders alike. Kelly Clarkson is featured in the current issue of Self magazine and is the lates...

12 August 2009
15:31 GMT

New ‘Ninja Assassin’ Stills Bring Rain on Fire

In November this year, James McTeigue of the “V for Vendetta” fame will bring fans of martial arts movies something that promises to be quite a treat: “Ninja Assassin,” starring singer turned actor Rain, whose name is already a household one on most markets. If, until now, the film garnered li...

12 August 2009
11:38 GMT

Bank Intros Deposit-Check Feature with iPhone App

USAA, a privately held bank and insurance company, has updated its iPhone application this week to introduce a check deposit feature. Using the app, customers can simply take a snapshot of both sides of a check. USAA claims that by using this method the process of depositing a check is done completely electronically....

11 August 2009
04:31 GMT

‘Twilight’ Star Ashley Greene Caught in Photo Scandal

Ashley Greene, who plays good vampire Alice Cullen in the highly successful “The Twilight Saga,” is the latest celebrity to find herself in the midst of a photo scandal. Photos of the star have surfaced on the Internet just hours ago and are already being pulled down, as lawyers for the star threaten lega...

11 August 2009
03:48 GMT

Kelly Clarkson in Self Magazine, Photoshopped to Look Thinner

The original American Idol, singer and occasional actress Kelly Clarkson is featured on the cover of the current issue of Self Magazine, looking somewhat slimmer than she does in real life, and certainly more radiant in the face than it’s humanly possible. As ET Online points out, the mag might have Photoshoppe...

7 August 2009
14:21 GMT


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