Actor gets life for gang rape

9 February 2012, 6:52 am

CALIFORNIA, USA (AP) — A bit actor who appeared in the first "Austin Powers" movie was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the violent 1990 gang rape of a Southern California woman.... Read More »

New York woman sues city for $900 trillion

8 February 2012, 10:28 am

It’s a price tag usually reserved for a scene in “ Austin Powers ,” but a Staten Island mom is suing New York City for $900 trillion, claiming her two sons were wrongly placed in a foster home more than three years ago, SiLive.com reported.... Read More »

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8 February 2012, 9:29 am

Mother Nature is profligate, spawning millions caring little which survive.... Read More »

Philly birthday guy: Seth Green

6 February 2012, 4:24 am

HAPPY birthday to Overbrook's Seth Green, who turns 38 on Wednesday. The prolific actor, known as Scott Evil from "Austin Powers," the voice of Chris Griffin on "Family Guy," and Oz on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," is all grown up. A couple of years ago, he married actress Clare Grant. Although he... Read More »

Verne Troyer, Austin Powers' Mini Me, Donates To Charity Targeted By Thieves

2 February 2012, 6:36 am

Verne Troyer stepped up to make a donation to an Irish charity after thieves made off with a substantial amount of funds. The Compass Advocacy Network , a Northern Ireland organization that helps kids with learning disabilities, was reeling last month after thieves broke into its headquarters and st... Read More »

Mini-Me makes big donation

1 February 2012, 8:16 am

Austin Powers star Verne Troyer makes a donation to a County Antrim disabled children's charity that was recently targeted by burglars.... Read More »

The Austin Powers vs The James Bonds

31 January 2012, 8:24 pm

Comedians vs Action Stars--who's got it better? ... Read More »

Austin powers: Pistons' Daye rises up in defeat to Heat

30 January 2012, 3:18 pm

Before Wednesday night's game against Miami, Pistons veteran Ben Wallace believed there were plenty of good times ahead for forgotten forward Austin Daye, who had been starving for minutes this season, languishing for long periods on the bench.... Read More »

Austin Technology Incubator Recognizes Gary S. Farmer, Heritage Title and Exchange, with the Prestigious Laura J ...

27 January 2012, 12:13 am

Award Recognizes Farmer’s Extensive Contributions to the Austin Community, Active on Numerous Boards, and Leading Countless Civic and Charitable EndeavorsAustin, TX (PRWEB) January 27, 2012 Last night, at a special graduation and alumni event, the Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), a not-for-profi... Read More »

Living life as a lookalike: Austin Powers, Oliver Hardy, Gary Barlow and Hagrid

25 January 2012, 5:12 am

Variety can be the spice of life for a celebrity lookalike. Paul Robinson reports on one act whose versatility means he has a character that will suit just about every fun occasion.... Read More »