Video Wars

July 27, 2010 Video Wars

Blizzard Entertainment held a July 26 midnight event for StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, the long-anticipated sequel to 1998's critically acclaimed real-time strategy game, StarCraft.

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July 07, 2009 The Extra List

The King of Pop and the people's Princess both led lives in the spotlight with nonstop paparazzi pressure and obsessive fans all over the world. "Extra" takes a look at the special bond between Michael Jackson and Princess Diana.

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Michael and Diana met just one time, backstage after his London concert on July 16, 1988 during his "Bad" tour. Michael told reporters he was "very excited" to meet the beloved royal.

After their meeting, Jackson and the princess instantly bonded. "Michael would spend thousands of dollars on phone bills to Princess Di. They would talk about feeling hunted and trapped by the paparazzi," a rep from People magazine tells "Extra."

Out of respect for Di, Jackson even took his hit "Dirty Diana" out of his set list for his shows -- until the princess called him up and told him to leave it in.

After Diana's death in 1997, Jackson broke down to Barbara Walters on the loss of his friend. "I fell down in grief and started to cry," he revealed to Walters. Jackson didn't just grieve -- he felt an impending sense of doom after Diana's death. "There's another one coming and I pray it's not me."

Huge crowds gathered in London to mourn Diana, just as masses of people flocked to Los Angeles today to say goodbye to Jackson.

August 06, 2008 Video Wars

"Extra" has two of the web's funniest sport fumbles! Mark's pick shows an over-zealous boogie boarder -- who is a little too anxious to get into the water. Dayna's vid features a soccer goalie who keeps his head in the game -- literally!

Let "Extra" know -- which athletic wipeout scored the most points with you?

Eatin' Beach
Soccer Smash
August 05, 2008 Video Wars

Mark's pick takes us to an indoor fundraiser -- where a biker got overly excited and popped a wheelie -- right into a wall! Dayna's vid has a hop-happy dude attempting to leapfrog an oncoming motorcycle -- but his helmet isn't shielding him where he needs it most!

Tell "Extra" -- which motorcycle video revved up your laugh reflex?

Indoor Wheelie
Bike Jumper
August 04, 2008 Video Wars

Wheeeeeee! Today's vid picks star some flying tots! Mark's pick features a kid launched into the air -- for a full three flips before landing hard in a lake! Dayna's video shows one lucky dude on the greatest Slip n' Slide ever -- making him a human cannonball!

Tell "Extra" -- which water take-off got you giggling?

Flying Kid
Slip n' Slider
July 28, 2008 Video Wars

"Extra" hit the web in search of the world's most talented tots -- and Mark and Dayna have picked some musical wonders for today's video wars! Mark's pick is a 5-year-old drum master, while Dayna's tot plays an impressive guitar rendition of Pachelbel's Canon in D Major!

Tell "Extra" -- which child prodigy wowed you?

Tiny Drummer
Kid Guitarist
July 25, 2008 Video Wars

Puppies and kittens are supposed to be filled with boundless energy, but not for these two! Mark's pick is a pup who's dog tired, and Dayna's choice is a kitty in such a deep cat nap, you might think one of its nine lives is up!

Tell "Extra" -- which sleeping pet unleashed your laughter?

Dog Tired
Cat Nap


July 24, 2008 Video Wars

For one comedy duo, their grand entrance didn't go as planned -- as one actor went from cheerful to chair-fall! The other video shows a high-school actress getting into her role as Helen Keller in "The Miracle Worker" -- and staying in character after tumbling from the stage!

Tell "Extra" -- which stage fall left you in stitches?

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Helen Keller
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