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Would-Be Turkish Airlines Hijacker Gets Sat On by Passengers

JetSetCD — 2011-01-06T09:06:04-05:00

Forget about the United pilot who spilled coffee on his controls, accidentally activating the hijacking alert button. There was a real hijacking attempt yesterday, and for some reason it's been pretty underreported. Perhaps because the alleged hijacker wasn't successful? Still...

According to BBC News, a Turkish Airlines flight headed from Oslo to Istanbul was flying high like normal, when, suddenly, a passenger towards the rear of the plane donned a mask and held up a radio handset-like device claiming he had a bomb and wanted the plane turned around and taken back to Oslo.

ScarJo Fetes Peace Prize Winner

egw — 2008-12-11T09:15:29-05:00

Got your tickets to the Nobel Peace Prize Concert tonight? Too bad! Emcee Scarlett Johansson, here rehearsing with Michael Caine probably won't miss you, though.

ScarJo, absent husband Ryan Reynolds, attended the committee banquet last night after rehearsing for the concert, which will feature Feist, Jason Mraz and Diana Ross among others. (Note: none of those people have won the Nobel Peace Prize.)

The actress was undoubtedly brought in to the Nobel Committee's circle to add some star wattage to the high-altruism, low-name-recognition ceremonies in Oslo. But to get to spend time with her former costar from "The Prestige" and masterclass actor Caine? We wouldn't pass that up either.

Don't forget if you're going to congratulate winner Martti Ahtisaari for his work mediating disuptes in Northern Ireland, Indonesia and Kosovo.

[Photo: Faded Youth Blog]

Jr. Super World Travelers Justin and Jessica Take Norway

egw — 2007-06-25T08:46:27-05:00

Shiloh is pissed: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are still chasing the Brangelina Super World Traveler title while Mr. Sexyback is on tour in Europe. We left the pair in Sweden, where they were seen holding hands before hopping on the private jet to Oslo, Norway. The still-denying-it couple went jogging, ate lunch at the Viking institution T.G.I. Friday's and took the lovefest to the Royal Palace, the home of Norway's monarchs which is open for tours during the summer.

Justin told England's The Sun tabloid that he wishes he had gotten the chance to backpack around the world for a year before he became a famous face. At least now, he travels in style--backpacking is no picnic. Stay tuned -- Justin performs in Goteborg, Sweden tonight, followed by stints in the Netherlands, Ireland and five nights of shows in London.

Related Stories:
· Hotels in Norway [HotelChatter]
· Super World Travelers coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: Hollyscoop]

Mystery of the Scream

johnrambow — 2005-10-25T18:46:34-05:00

You remember that version of The Scream that was stolen from the Munch Museum last year, right? Well, it's still AWOL, but at least now you can play a board game version inspired by the theft. Would you rather be a careful detective or a tricksy art thief. The game, "The Mystery of the Scream," is available in the museum gift shop (although not, evidently, online). Not everyone's amused; as one gallery owner told the BBC, "In principle I find it a bit in bad taste to make a game out of the theft of The Scream. My initial reaction is to disapprove of an initiative that helps trivialize a national and international drama while the painting is still missing."

Related Stories:
· "Diversion tactics? [Culture Vulture]
· Stolen Works of Art [Interpol]