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LIFESTYLE37 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013 FEATURES Stay classy: Ron Burgundy co-anchors newscast elevision viewers in Bismarck, North she was married. When Schatz told him Ferrell’s agent contacted the station in both the movie and television station are the newscast. Schatz, who typically Dakota, were treated to some real she wasn’t married, Ferrell replied, “Well I May and asked if he could anchor or co- garnering significant publicity from the anchors the weekend newscasts alone, Tclass this weekend when none other am, so don’t get any ideas.” The online anchor a newscast as part of the promo- numerous shares on Facebook and said she didn’t learn that she’d share the than the great Ron Burgundy read them video of the 30-minute newscast, which tion tour for “Anchorman 2.” She’s not Twitter. dais until Wednesday. It was a complete the news. Actor and comedian Will Ferrell is making the rounds on social media, is sure why KXMB was selected. “When they Station managers did want some surprise to viewers. During Saturday reprised his “Anchorman” role for KXMB’s part of a widespread marketing cam- called us, we kind of jumped at the assurances that the stunt wouldn’t go too evening’s newscast, Ferrell occasionally Saturday night news broadcast. The for- paign for the movie sequel that has opportunity,” she said. No money far, and Blumhagen said Ferrell was on strayed from the script. While extolling mer “Saturday Night Live” star is promot- included Dodge Durango commercials, a changed hands, Blumhagen said, and board with maintaining the integrity of the tale of firefighters extinguishing a ing “Anchorman 2: The Legend new Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor named trash fire in a Sam’s Club parking lot, Continues,” a sequel to the 2004 film “Scotchy Scotch Scotch,” and Burgundy’s Ferrell seemed impressed that crews about a fictional news team’s sexist reac- own exhibit at the Newseum in used 500 gallons of water and foam to tion to the arrival of an ambitious female Washington, DC. On Sunday, Ferrell head- put out the blaze: “I repeat, 500 gallons.” reporter. ed to Winnipeg, where he helped open He also drew laughs from Schatz Dressed in his signature rust-colored Canada’s Roar of the Rings curling cham- when he mispronounced s’mores as “sah- three-piece suit and a striped tie, Ferrell pionship for broadcaster TSN. The win- mores,” overdramatized his tease of the read stories offthe teleprompter, punctu- ners will represent Canada in curling at “Dakota Storm Center,” and noted after ated them with exaggerated eye blinks the Sochi Olympics. He even tried his luck the sports segment, “I’ve never seen and engaged in witty banter with week- releasing a rock on the ice and donned a fighting in a hockey match before. That end anchor Amber Schatz and the rest of kilt to the delight of fans. In speaking was fascinating.” Schatz, 31, who has the Bismarck news team. Schatz said she with reporters, he said the name worked in small markets in the Dakotas has watched the original “Anchorman” Winnipeg was Latin for the small tundra for eight years, said the whole experience about 30 times, and the hardest part of bunny who lives in the hole on the hill. As was surreal. If she could choose how to co-anchoring the newscast with Ferrell for curling jargon, Ferrell said he knows spend her 15 minutes of fame, “I would was holding back laughter every time he what “hurry hard” means, but uses it choose this exact thing.” The news team spoke in character. “The second he said, mostly when he’s stuck in traffic to get expected Ferrell to end with his “Stay ‘Good evening, I’m Ron Burgundy,’ I lost the driver in front to start moving. KXMB classy” catchphrase, but he missed the it,” Schatz said Sunday. “It was really hard is one of two CBS-affiliated television sta- cue, saying: “What? Am I supposed to not to laugh.” Ferrell also clowned tions serving central and western North read that?” The crew got to hear him say around, popping into Schatz’s screen Dakota. The Bismarck station shares pro- “Stay classy, Bismarck,” during the credits, while she read a story and telling her graming with Minot’s KXMC, but the two Will Ferrell as ‘Ron Burgundy’ releases a rock as Glenn Howard and his team but his microphone had already been after a commercial break, “Amber, you stations produce separate newscasts. look on after the opening ceremonies at the 2013 Roar Of The Rings champi- cut off. “He did say it, it just didn’t air,” look lovely tonight” before asking her if Sales manager Tammy Blumhagen said onship in Winnipeg, Sunday. — AP Schatz said. — AP Madi International, Yas Beauty Spa Salon showcase world-class beauty products t was an ‘open day’ with a difference. Madi International, one of the leading distributors of reputed professional Ibeauty brands across the entire Middle East, and Yas Beauty Spa Salon, the leading beauty solutions provider, showcased world-class beauty products at a select event last week. During the ‘open day’, organized at the Yas Beauty Spa at The Oberoi Hotel in Business Bay, Madi and Yas Beauty Spa introduced Thalgo products which are used in the Salon. The ‘open day’ was very well attended by experts and members of the media. Thalgo natural face care and body care products, which harness the beauty of the sea, extend revitalizing and rebalancing properties that are vital for beauty, health and Beyonce and Kim Kardashian well-being. Mohammed Madi, President of Madi International Group, said: “The Middle East region is a key area of interest for global brands, and we see an emerging trend for world- Beyonce ousts Kim class brands. We at Madi International consider ourselves as the go-to destination for the beauty professionals - and as 2013’s most-searched it was a great opportunity to showcase Thalgo to the con- sumes here.” ELie from Yas Beauty Spa added: “Clients are results driven and being able to create limitless beauty person on Bing results with Thalgo”. inger Beyonce was named the most-searched person in 2013 on Bing, the online search engine said yester- Sday, edging out 2012’s list-topper reality television star Kim Kardashian, who came in second. Beyonce, 32, topped the list in a year where she made a carefully chore- Safat Home launches Lollipop Lane ographed return to the musical spotlight after taking time out to give birth to her first child, daughter Blue Ivy, with rapper husband Jay Z. The singer performed at President Barack Obama’s inauguration in January, at the Super Bowl in February and kicked off a worldwide tour, The Mrs Carter Show World Tour, in April. The notoriously private singer also revealed glimpses of her life with Jay Z and their baby in a February HBO documentary. Kardashian, 33, dropped to second place after a big year where she gave birth to daughter North West, and got engaged to rapper Kanye West, the father of her child. The “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” personality topped the list in 2012 and 2010. Women continued to dominate the most-searched list for a second year running, as singers Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Madonna rounded out the top five. Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, who ranked second place in 2012, dropped to sixth place this year. Rapper Nicki Minaj and pop singer Miley Cyrus, who both made the list in 2012, also were in the top ten this year, joined by troubled actress Amanda Bynes, who came in at No. 8. Pop culture continued to lead web searches, but Obama cracked the list at No. 10 as the only politician in the top ten, faring better than last year, when he was ranked 46th on the list. Search engine Bing annually releas- es list of its most-searched terms and phrases, breaking it down across topics such as entertainment, sports, technol- ogy and news. The birth of Prince William’s and Kate Middleton’s first child in July topped the most searched news stories of afat Home has always been dedicat- baby-friendly atmosphere are the colorful 2013, followed by the Boston Marathon bombings in April. ed to offer its customers with quality and enchanting curtains, tiebacks, wall Facebook led the most-searched social media sites, while Sinternational brands that provide decorations and other inspiring dÈcor online video streaming site Netflix topped the most- endless options for each need, want and options. searched streaming sites. Former Denver Broncos football preference. 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