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JYY HERO OF THE DAY: A GUY IN A WHEELCHAIR TACKLED A CHILD MOLESTER WHO WAS TRYING TO KIDNAP A LITTLE GIRL:

Now it's time to recognize our JYY Hero of the Day . . . 22-year-old Cameron Aulner of Westminster, Colorado. Two Saturdays ago, Cameron was working the Comcast booth at the front of his local Wal-Mart, when he noticed 34-year-old Kevin Sayers, carrying an unidentified little girl and making a beeline for the exit.

Apparently, someone else had caught Sayers MOLESTING the girl in the store's toy department, and he was trying to KIDNAP her. --But before Sayers could escape, Cameron tackled the pedophile to the ground and held him there until the police showed up.

Now, that alone is pretty incredible. But what's even more amazing is that several years ago, Cameron lost the use of his legs in a freak accident, and he uses a WHEELCHAIR to get around.

Cameron says, quote, "It was something that happened so fast, I didn't even think about it. I'm not a hero. I just did what you're supposed to do . . . --"When someone has an opportunity to help someone else, it doesn't matter who you are, you have a responsibility to do that."

Sayers has been charged with sexual assault on a child. If he's convicted, he could get up to 12 YEARS in prison. (--Check out a photo of Kevin, the pedophile Cameron 'rassled to the ground, here . . .) (KDVR News 31 - Denver)

AN IDIOT BANK ROBBER GOT CAUGHT BECAUSE OF HER POOR PENMANSHIP:

Now it's time to have a good laugh at the expense of our Meatball Criminal of the Day . . . 30-year-old Stephanie Martin of Hillsboro, Oregon.

On Wednesday, Stephanie walked into a Wells Fargo bank and passed a note to the teller that read, quote, "Need $300 or I'll kill you. I'm serious."

But the teller, who's clearly no dummy, told Stephanie that she couldn't read the note because her handwriting is so sloppy.

So Stephanie stepped away to rewrite the note, which gave the teller an opportunity to hit the bank's silent alarm.

A few minutes later, the police showed up and arrested Stephanie. --Stephanie has been charged with second-degree robbery, and is being held on $25,000 bail. If Stephanie's convicted, she could get up to TEN YEARS in prison. (--Check out a photo of Stephanie. . .)(Oregonian)



A GRANDMOTHER USED A PILLOW TO SCARE OFF TWO BEARS THAT BROKE INTO HER HOUSE:

Picture this: You're in your bedroom trying to fall asleep, when you open your eyes and see a MOTHER BEAR and her CUB standing over you. That's what happened recently to Sally Rebehn of Vail, Colorado.

Sally says, quote, "I heard the door open to my room and I thought, 'Well, it's got to be Yoo-Hoo the family dog.' And I turn around and here was this big bear. --"I was screaming and she went up on her hind feet . . . I grabbed one of these pillows and I just slung it at her. And she turned around and she left."

At that point, Sally yelled to her son, Brian, who was upstairs watching TV, and he called 911. Meanwhile, the bears headed to the kitchen and started raiding the refrigerator.

Long story short, the police showed up and shot the bears with pepper balls to get them out of the house. The mother and her three cubs, two of which stayed outside, ran off into the woods. But the drama didn't stop there . . .

A week later, the bears came back and started clawing at the doors. But before they got inside, Division of Wildlife officials showed up and shot the bears with tranquilizer darts. --Two of the cubs were relocated. Sadly, the mother bear and the cub that broke into Sally's home had to be put down because they showed aggression toward humans. (KMGH News 7 - Denver) (--Check out a photo of Sally . . .)


YADDA YADDA YADDA!!

This little girl can't talk yet, but she also can't shut up. She goes on and on . . . as if she's having a real conversation . . . but all that comes out is gibberish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRRkJ95RxIo
(Search Terms: proof women are born this way talking baby video)

AVOID H1N1 FLU

HERE ARE NINE FOODS THAT COULD HELP YOU AVOID SWINE FLU:

It's taken five months, but the swine flu vaccine will finally be available this Tuesday. There should be 200 million doses by the end of the year, and another 50 million by May. Kids, pregnant women, and health care workers are first in line.

Which means you might not be able to get YOUR vaccine for a while. So until then, here are nine things that can boost your immune system, and help keep you from getting the swine . . . sorry, "H1N1" virus.

#1.) WATER. First off, make sure you're drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day, minimum. If you're drinking less than that, it can compromise your immune system

#2.) YOGURT. It has "probiotics," which are healthy bacteria that keep your intestines germ-free. In a Swedish study, 181 factory workers took a probiotic supplement, and they ended up using 33 percent fewer sick days than their co-workers did.

#3.) CHICKEN SOUP. Researchers have found that almost every type of chicken soup is good for a cold. Except chicken-flavored ramen noodles. It's because an amino acid in chicken mimics a bronchitis drug called acetylcysteine (--pronounced a-set-ill-SIS-teen). --And the salty broth keeps mucus thin, the same way cough medicine does.

#4.) OATS AND BARLEY. When ANIMALS eat it, they're less likely to get the flu, herpes, and even anthrax. When WE eat it, it boosts immunity, makes injuries heal faster, and might even help antibiotics work better.

#5.) FISH. Oysters, lobster, crabs, and clams help white blood cells produce proteins that kill flu viruses. And salmon, mackerel, and herring are rich in omega-3 fats, which help increase airflow in your lungs, and prevent respiratory infections.

#6.) GARLIC. An ingredient in garlic called "allicin" (--pronounced AL-iss-in) fights off infections and bacteria. In a British study, people who took a garlic extract for three months were two-thirds less likely to catch a cold. --And other studies show that garlic lowers your risk of certain types of cancer.

#7.) MUSHROOMS. They force your body to make more white blood cells, which fight off infectious disease. Plus, those cells your body makes then tend to be more aggressive than normal. That means they'll be more efficient in ridding your body of a nasty virus.

#8.) TEA. In a Harvard study, people who drank five cups of black tea every day for two weeks were ten times less likely to get the flu. It's because black and green tea both have a certain amino acid that boosts the amount of something called interferon in your blood.

#9.) SWEET POTATOES. Your skin is your largest organ, and it covers an impressive 16 square feet. It's also your first line of defense in the fight against bacteria and viruses. To stay healthy, your skin needs vitamin A. And sweet potatoes are loaded with it. (Prevention.com)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (10-02-09)

JON GOSSELIN HAS FORCED TLC TO SUSPEND PRODUCTION ON "JON AND KATE PLUS EIGHT":

TLC has been forced to suspend production on "Jon and Kate Plus Eight" . . . after JON GOSSELIN sent them cease-and-desist letters, and posted a sign in front of his home banning the show's camera crews from entering.

One of the letters reads, quote, "Effective immediately, no production crews are to enter Jon's family home for any reason. In the event that anyone enters the marital property, Jon Gosselin will notify the local authorities to effectuate police action against any trespassers." --A second letter explains that Jon is doing this FOR THE KIDS.

It reads, quote, "Jon Gosselin unequivocally believes that his children's continued participation in your client's television production is 'detrimental' to his children. --"Accordingly, Jon expects that your client will cease and desist from any and all further production which includes his eight children."

(--And here's a picture of the sign posted at the home, which includes two misspellings: Penalty is spelled "P-E-N-E-L-T-Y" and his name has TWO errors, it's written as "J-O-H-N-A-T-H-O-N" instead of "J-O-N-A-T-H-A-N . . . ??? . . .)

--Of course, the timing of all this doesn't seem random at all. Earlier this week, TLC announced that they would be reducing Jon's role on the show and re-launching it next month as just "Kate Plus Eight".

Even then, TLC said they would be retaining their "exclusive relationship with Jon," and that he would still be making "occasional appearances" on the show. However, they were shifting the focus to, quote, "Kate's new life as a single mother."

There's talk that all this took Jon by surprise . . . and INFURIATED him. But "sources" tell TMZ that Jon has been trying to get out of his "exclusive" contract with TLC for MONTHS now, to do another show.

There was a rumor a while back that Jon was developing a reality show called "The Divorced Dads Club" with LINDSAY LOHAN'S fame-hungry dad, MICHAEL. --A so-called "friend close to Jon" now tells Fox News, quote, "He's really diving into [that] idea. Michael has been a friend and adviser through the scandal, and they have mutual friends. Lawyers and publicists are working on meetings for Jon."

But TLC probably wouldn't let that happen if they weren't involved. --Sources tell TMZ that the producers were willing to continue giving Jon his full paycheck . . . and allow him to either stay on OR completely leave the show, but there was one catch: He couldn't do any other show without permission from TLC.

But Jon's lawyer says all this is nonsense . . . and claims that Jon is doing this for the RIGHT reasons. He says, quote, "This isn't about money. This isn't a negotiation tactic. This is about his kids. --"He's worried about what impact the show is having on them and is taking action. He's done with the show."

Naturally, TLC is not amused. The network issued this statement: Quote, "We are aware of Jon Gosselin's recent statements and remain deeply disappointed at his continued erratic behavior. --"He and the family were shooting as recently as last Friday, without incident, and his latest comments are grossly inaccurate, without merit and are clearly opportunistic.

"Despite Jon Gosselin's repeated self-destructive and unprofessional actions, he remains under an exclusive contract with TLC. Direct filming of the children has been currently suspended, pending further conversations between both parents.

Kate issued her own statement as well. Here's what she has to say: Quote, "I'm saddened and confused by Jon's public media statements. --"Jon has never expressed any concerns to me about our children being involved in the show and, in fact, is on the record as saying he believes the show benefits our children and was taping on Friday with the kids. --"I check in regularly with each of the kids to be sure they want to participate in and continue with the show and will continue to do so. I do the show for my family because I believe it provides us opportunities we wouldn't otherwise have.

"It appears that Jon's priority is Jon and his interests. My priority remains our children and their well-being." --It's hard to say where all this goes from here.

Jon's lawyer says they're prepared to go after the show for violating Pennsylvania's child labor laws. He claims they didn't get the proper permits to film the children . . . and aren't giving the kids, quote, "appropriate compensation."


LARRY KING CONFRONTED JON GOSSELIN LAST NIGHT WITH VIDEO OF HIM SAYING HIS KIDS AREN'T EXPLOITED:

JON GOSSELIN swears up and down that the only reason he's trying to stop the filming of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" is because it exploits his children. But just two months ago, he said the EXACT OPPOSITE . . . and he was caught on camera doing it.

-Jon was on "Larry King Live" last night, trying to plead his case. And Larry confronted him with a video shot on July 31st, in which Jon denied allegations made by Kate's sister that the Gosselin kids are exploited.

After watching the video, Jon admitted that he meant it at the time . . . but now realizes it was a MISTAKE. --Oh, and he mentioned that if he'd said that either he or TLC was exploiting his children, it would have been BREACH OF CONTRACT.

(Here's the video from last night's "Larry King" . . .)http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2009/10/video-jon-confronted-radar-tape-kids-love-show


DAVID LETTERMAN HAS ADMITTED TO HAVING SOME AFFAIRS . . . BECAUSE SOMEONE WAS GOING TO TRY TO BLACKMAIL HIM OVER THEM:

If you missed "Late Night with David Letterman" last night, you missed a good one. Because Dave was forced to admit on his show that he's had SEXUAL RELATIONS with some of his female employees.

The reason he was forced to admit it is because someone was threatening to blackmail him for $2 million. Letterman told the audience, quote, "This morning, I did something I've never done in my life. I had to go downtown and testify before a grand jury." --Letterman said he admitted to the grand jury that he'd had affairs. He said, quote, "My response to that is, yes I have. Would it be embarrassing if it were made public? Perhaps it would.

"I feel like I need to protect these people. I need to certainly protect my family." --That "family" would be Letterman's longtime companion, Regina Lasko, and their 5-year-old son Harry. Letterman and Lasko have been together since 1986 . . . but they just got married this past March.

The perpetrator was arrested yesterday. His name is Robert Halderman . . . and at some point, he was a producer for CBS's "48 Hours". --According to RadarOnline.com, Halderman was living with one of the women Letterman was having an affair with . . . which is how he got his information, obviously.

This particular affair happened years ago . . . long before Letterman married Regina, and before she gave birth to their son. But he and Regina WERE a couple . . . and were living together. --The woman reportedly still works on Dave's show . . . but their romantic relationship ended a long time ago.


MICHAEL JACKSON WAS ACTUALLY PRETTY HEALTHY WHEN HE DIED:

Forget all the tabloid reports over the last few years about how MICHAEL JACKSON was sickly, and even on the BRINK OF DEATH. --The Associated Press got its hands on Michael's autopsy report, and it turns out that Michael was relatively healthy and hearty . . . you know, minus the drug addiction.

Yes, Michael had puncture marks covering his arms, and scars on his face and neck that were probably from plastic surgery. He also had TATTOOED EYEBROWS AND LIPS.

But for a 50-year-old man, Michael was in good shape. He was 5-foot-9, 136 pounds, and his heart, kidneys and other organs were in good shape. He did have some damage to his lungs . . . and a bit of arthritis . . . but nothing life-threatening.

His death was solely caused by drugs . . . most notably the anesthetic propofol, which was given to him by DR. CONRAD MURRAY hours before his death. --An expert who examined the report said, quote, "His overall health was fine. The results are within normal limits." --This report is NOT good news for Dr. Murray. If he ends up charged with manslaughter, it seriously hurts his chances of claiming that pre-existing medical conditions contributed to Michael's death.

One last note on Michael: Online ticket seller Fandango.com says that advance ticket sales for Michael's "This Is It!" movie are now outselling advance tickets for the "Twilight" sequel, "New Moon". --"This Is It!" opens on October 28th. "New Moon" hits theaters November 20th.

KANYE WEST AND LADY GAGA HAVE CANCELLED THEIR TOUR:

The rumors WERE true: KANYE WEST and LADY GAGA'S joint Fame Kills tour has been . . . well, killed. Yesterday, promoter Live Nation confirmed that the tour was being cancelled . . . just 24 hours after they insisted everything was a go.

The tour was supposed to run from November 10th in Phoenix through January 24th in Dallas. Tickets for the first leg had already gone on sale. Refunds are available at the point of purchase. (--Phone and online ticket sales will be refunded automatically.)

No reason was given . . . and neither Kanye nor Gaga have issued a statement. --Naturally, a lot of people are speculating the cancellation has something to do with Kanye's outburst at the "MTV Video Music Awards" last month. In one of his apologies, Kanye talked about how he needed to take some time off.

That wasn't expected to happen right away . . . especially since he had this big tour planned . . . but maybe he really IS dealing with some deeper issues. Or, maybe a lot of people cooled on Kanye after the "VMAs", and ticket sales were slumping.--This is ALL speculation at this point. When we hear something official . . . from either Kanye, Gaga or Live Nation . . . we'll be sure to pass that along to you.


FRIDAY TV REMINDERS:

--"Smallville" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the CW. (--Brian Austin Green shows his villainous side when he turns into Metallo.)

--"Star Wars: The Clone Wars" [One-hour 2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the Cartoon Network. (--"Family Guy's" Seth Green lends his voice talents as Todo 360.)

--"'Til Death" [4th Season Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox.

--"Stargate Universe" [Two-hour SERIES Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on Syfy. (--The third "Stargate" series is about a team of soldiers, scientists and civilians who become trapped aboard a spaceship that's pre-programmed to explore the galaxy. Most of the cast are relative unknowns but they include Lou Diamond Phillips and Asiatic "ER" minx Ming Na.)

SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Ryan Reynolds guest hosts and Lady GaGa is the musical guest.)

SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Sunday Night Football" . . . 8:15 to 11:15 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (The Pittsburgh Steelers host the San Diego Chargers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

--"America's Funniest Home Videos" [20th Season Premiere] . . . 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. on ABC.

--"The Amazing Race 15" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS.

--"Curb Your Enthusiasm" . . . 9:00 to 9:30 P.M. on HBO. (--Larry reunites the cast of "Seinfeld" to win back his wife Cheryl by casting her in the reunion show.)

--"Desperate Housewives" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Bree's affair with Karl may put a damper on her friendship with his ex-wife Susan.)

--"Three Rivers" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. (--A new medical drama about a team of organ transplant doctors. It stars "Moonlight's" Alex O'Loughlin and "The L Word's" Katherine Moennig.)

--"Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on E!

--"Reality Hell" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:30 to 11:00 P.M. on E!

--"Entourage" [6th Season Finale] . . . 10:30 to 11:00 P.M. on HBO. (--Matt Damon and LeBron James guest star when Vince needs a bit of persuading to support Damon's charity.)

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

FIVE TIPS ON DRESSING FOR A FIRST DATE:

#1.) DRESS FOR YOUR PERSONALITY. Your clothes should be a reflection of your personality. So it's okay to dress trendy if that's how you are. But don't force it. If you're more traditional, it's fine to dress conservatively.

#2.) THERE IS SUCH A THING AS TOO TIGHT. Ladies, even if you have the body for it, a painted-on shirt and skin-tight pants just isn't the way to go. Leave a little to the imagination. Otherwise you risk looking like you're desperate for attention.

#3.) KNOW THE FINE LINE BETWEEN "CASUAL" AND "SLOPPY." Guys, we know you want to be uncomfortable. But unless the date is a picnic, don't wear the same stuff you would when you're watching the game with your friends.

#4.) PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR SHOES. Women are obsessed with shoes, but this goes for guys too. A lot of times, you're so worried about what you're going to wear on a date, you forget about your feet. But don't just throw on any old pair of shoes.

--It doesn't have to be something super stylish, it's more the condition of the shoe that matters. It's that kind of attention to detail that makes your whole look seem polished and put-together.

#5.) BE SPARING WITH YOUR SCENT. Even if your clothes look great, you'll still make a bad impression if your perfume or cologne is too strong. You want to smell clean, not overpowering. (Match.com)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

SAY IT, DON'T SPRAY IT!

A toddler tries to say the word "pillow," but what comes out is mostly just fart noises and spit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-Elt95KNqE
(Search Terms: kid can't say pillow video)

THREE IN FIVE WOMEN SAY THEY'RE MORE LIKELY TO FALL FOR A GUY IF HE USES A CHEESY LINE:

Guys . . . ask just about anyone and they'll tell you the same thing: Women HATE IT when you use cheesy lines on them. But it turns out that's not actually true.

A new survey has found that THREE in FIVE women are actually MORE likely to fall for a guy if he uses a cheesy line on her.

The idea . . . whether it's true or not . . . is that if a guy uses a cheesy line, he must at least have a good sense of humor, which women love. --But how do you know which lines are going to work, and which ones are just TOO cheesy? According to the study, here are a couple that worked "most of the time":

#1.) "Do you believe in love at first sight . . . or should I walk by again?"
#2.) "Apart from being beautiful, what do you do for a living?"

--And lines like these are WAY too over-the-top:

#1.) "Do you have a map, because I keep getting lost in your eyes."
#2.) "Is there a rainbow, because you're the treasure I've been searching for." (Yahoo News)
(--I think what we've learned here is actually THIS: if you use a cheesy line on a girl, and you both KNOW it's cheesy . . . like you're using it to sort of take the tension out of meeting someone . . . it can actually work. But some lines are just too awful even for that.)


CLEVELAND HAS BEEN NAMED HOST OF THE 2014 GAY GAMES:

If you love sports, then I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that Cleveland, Ohio, has just been named the official host city for the 2014 International Gay Games. Not familiar with the Gay Games? Allow me to explain . . .

The Gay Games is an athletic and cultural event that's held every four years. It's similar to the Olympic Games, but the focus is less on winning medals and glory, and more on LOOKING FABULOUS.

Okay, that's not entirely true. According to the Gay Games' official website, quote: --"The purpose of the Federation of Gay Games is to foster and augment the self-respect of lesbians and gay men throughout the world and to engender respect and understanding from the non-gay world . . .

While particular emphasis is placed on these specific goals, it is a fundamental principle of the Federation of Gay Games that all activities conducted under its auspices shall be inclusive in nature and that no individual shall be excluded from participating." --That means you can participate in the Gay Games even if you aren't gay.

Anyway, the Gay Games holds competitions in 30 different sports overall, including: --Beach Volleyball--Darts--Flag Football--Golf--Ballroom and Western Dancing--Softball--And Physique . . . which is basically a bodybuilding competition.(Business Journal of Columbus / Washington Business Journal / WTAM 1100)

(--Check out the International Gay Games' official website here . . .)http://www.gaygames.com/en/

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (10-01-09)

JC CHASEZ SAYS THERE WILL NEVER BE AN 'N SYNC REUNION:

If the BACKSTREET BOYS reunion has you holding out hope that 'N SYNC will follow suit . . . JC CHASEZ is here to ruin your day.

MTV News recently asked him if there was any chance that 'N Sync will get back together . . . to do the middle-aged boy band thing that everyone's trying to do these days . . . and he said NO.

He added, quote, "I keep in touch with all of them. [But we don't want to do it] because we already did that and it was fun, but we're done with it."

Meanwhile, there was talk that BRITNEY SPEARS gave former 'N Sync man-stud LANCE BASS an onstage LAP DANCE at a concert in Las Vegas over the weekend.

Well, video of that moment has finally hit the Internet . . . and there was no "lap dance" to speak of. Instead, Britney spends a few moments dancing around him, wearing a little outfit, and that's it.

(--You can watch the video for yourself, here . . .)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYbjP7-Vtvw

ARE JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JESSICA BIEL STILL TOGETHER OR NOT???

Are JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and JESSICA BIEL still together??? Or has Justin ditched Jessica for RIHANNA??? We still don't know the answer . . . but the rumors are flying.

"People" magazine says Justin and Jessica ARE still together. Their so-called "source" says, quote, "They're together. They're not breaking up. Any time they spend time apart it's because they're working."

As for the Rihanna thing, the source says it's strictly professional . . . quote, "They're working together. They were in the studio for her album and they'll be going back in again."

(--The paparazzi even got a picture of Justin and Jessica holding hands after going out to dinner Monday night. They don't necessarily look happy . . . but is there a law that says they have to in order to still be together??? Here's the pic . . .)

Meanwhile, the not-always-reliable "Star" tabloid says the relationship is on life support . . . because Jessica found out that Justin is macking Rihanna.--Supposedly, Justin and Rihanna had a, quote, "hot grinding session" at a "VMA" after-party earlier this month . . . which they ended up taking back to Rihanna's hotel room. Jessica found out a few days later, and she's freaking out

And finally, "Us Weekly" claims that Justin ended his relationship with Jessica . . . over the phone . . . about a month ago.(--Of course, neither of these reports would explain why Justin and Jessica were going out to dinner and holding hands THREE DAYS AGO. But the truth doesn't always sell trashy magazines.)


MARIAH CAREY HAS HAD A BREAKTHROUGH: SHE NO LONGER HAS TO ONLY BE PHOTOGRAPHED FROM HER RIGHT SIDE:

MARIAH CAREY used to be pretty self-conscious. But now that she's 40, she's dropped a lot of that baggage. Like having to be photographed ONLY FROM HER RIGHT SIDE.

She says, quote, "I don't feel like, 'Oh, I have to be on this side, or I have to be on this side' . . . I really had specific things that someone told me when I was 19 starting in the business and I listened to them. I don't care anymore." --"Sometimes I like [the left] side . . . and Nick likes that side better anyway."

GET A JOB!

Ultimate Fighting Orangutan TITO ORTIZ came from the streets. So when homeless people ask him for money, he makes sure to . . . TELL THEM TO GET LOST.

Check out this video of Tito REJECTING a dude who asks for a few bucks . . . saying, quote, "I worked my ass off for my (crap) . . . laziness don't get you anywhere in life" . . .http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=8ef9291d-702a-4946-ba0a-b65a00a06fc2


THE MAN IN GREEN

If you're wondering what SETH ROGEN will look like as a superhero, here are some pics from the set of his upcoming "Green Hornet" movie . . .

HOW MUCH COIN ARE TV STARS PULLING DOWN???

"TV Guide" has published lists of various TV actors' and actresses' salaries . . . and "Two and a Half Men" star CHARLIE SHEEN came out on top. He pulls down $875,000 per episode, which works out to $21 MILLION a year. Seriously. There were 24 episodes of "Two and a Half Men", which is standard for that show. JAMES GANDOLFINI made $1 million an episode for the last season of "The Sopranos", but that was for 21 episodes spread over two years. (--We're assuming these numbers were pulled from the 2008 - 2009 TV season, but that's not 100% clear in the article. Not that it really matters . . . other than the fact that the reported salaries could be even HIGHER this season.)

(--Also, they're not ranked . . . so they may just be highlighting a few salaries while leaving out others. That seems especially true as you move down the list.)

Here are the salaries of some of the bigger MALE TV stars . . . --CHARLIE SHEEN, "Two and a Half Men" . . . $875,000 an episode--KIEFER SUTHERLAND, "24" . . . $550,000 an episode--HUGH LAURIE, "House" . . . $440,000 an episode--CHRISTOPHER MELONI, "Law & Order: SVU" . . . $400,000 an episode--ALEC BALDWIN, "30 Rock" . . . $300,000 an episode--JON HAMM, "Mad Men" . . . $75,000 an episode--CHACE CRAWFORD, "Gossip Girl" . . . $50,000 an episode

--Here are the salaries of some of the bigger FEMALE TV stars . . .

--MARISKA HARGITAY, "Law & Order: SVU" . . . $400,000 an episode--TERI HATCHER, "Desperate Housewives" . . . $400,000 an episode--EVA LONGORIA, "Desperate Housewives" . . . $400,000 an episode--MARCIA CROSS, "Desperate Housewives" . . . $400,000 an episode--FELICITY HUFFMAN, "Desperate Housewives" . . . $400,000 an episode--TINA FEY, "30 Rock" . . . $300,000 an episode--KYRA SEDGWICK, "The Closer" . . . $275,000 an episode
--Here are the salaries of some of the bigger LATE NIGHT TV stars . . .
--DAVID LETTERMAN, "The Late Show" . . . $32 million a year--JAY LENO . . . $30 million a year (--When he was doing "The Tonight Show".)--CONAN O'BRIEN . . . $14 million a year (--When he was doing "Late Night".)

--Here are the salaries of some of the bigger NEWSCASTERS . . .
--KATIE COURIC, "CBS Evening News" . . . $15 million a year--MATT LAUER, "Today" . . . $13 million a year

--Here are the salaries of some REALITY STARS . . .
--RYAN SEACREST, "American Idol" . . . $15 million a year (--That was taken from his new contract, which begins this coming season.)
--JON and KATE GOSSELIN, "Jon and Kate Plus Eight" . . . $75,000 an episode (--It's unknown how that will change in November. That's when TLC reduces Jon's role on the show and changes the title to "Kate Plus Eight".)


CHRISTIE BRINKLEY AND SHAKIRA WILL GUEST STAR ON "UGLY BETTY":

CHRISTIE BRINKLEY and SHAKIRA will guest star on "Ugly Betty" this season.

Christie will play the editor of a rival fashion magazine. It sounds like she'll be sticking around for a few episodes . . . E! Online says she's "joining the series" . . . but it's unclear how many episodes she's doing or when she'll first appear.

Shakira will play herself on one upcoming episode. We know it's titled "The Bahamas Triangle", but there's no airdate for it yet.

BABY NAMES

WOULD YOU NAME YOUR BABY BOY "ZAYDEN"?

Parents . . . when you name your kids, do you prefer to give them "popular" names, or names that are a little less traditional?

The reason I ask is because, according to a new study by San Diego State University and the University of Georgia, more and more parents are trying to give their kids names that will help them stand out.

According to the study, just 9% of boys born in 2007 were given one of the ten most popular boy names. That's down from 32% in 1955. And only 8% of girls were given a top ten name in 2007, down from 22% in 1955.

Laura Wattenberg founded a website called BabyNameWizard.com. She says, quote:--"You might think we're all individualists now, but our tastes haven't changed that much. Yes, there are more eye-popping names. But what you're really seeing are little variations on the same themes."--For example, the fastest-growing boy names all rhyme with the name "Aiden", including:

--Brayden--Hayden--Caden --And Zayden (???)

--Just so you have it handy, the ten most popular GIRL names last year were:

#10.) Chloe#9.) Elizabeth#8.) Abigail#7.) Sophia#6.) Olivia#5.) Ava#4.) Madison#3.) Emily#2.) Isabella#1.) Emma

--And the ten most popular BOY names last year were:

#10.) Matthew#9.) Christopher#8.) William#7.) Anthony#6.) Alexander#5.) Daniel#4.) Joshua#3.) Ethan#2.) Michael#1.) Jacob (Vancouver Sun / ssa.gov)

NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEO'S OF THE DAY

WHAT'S YOUR STRATEGERY?

During the White House Press Briefing yesterday, a reporter asked a question using the word "strategery" . . . the made-up word used by WILL FERRELL as GEORGE W. BUSH during the spoof of the 2000 Presidential Debates on "Saturday Night Live".

(--She uses the word 22 seconds in . . . and it does NOT go unnoticed.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUDdmTeNQU0
(Search Terms: Reporter "SNL" Word "Strategery" White House Briefing)

And here's that moment in the original Will Ferrell skit . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOUuKQlGdEs
(Search Terms: SNL - Strategery)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

INTRODUCING "MANTYHOSE" . . . ALSO KNOWN AS PANTYHOSE FOR MEN:

I'm not sure exactly when it happened. But at some point, society seems to have decided that MEN needed to become more like WOMEN.

So guys started waxing and plucking. And now, there's even a line of PANTYHOSE on the market that are just for men. Or, if you prefer, you can call them "mantyhose."

According to a designer for Unconditional, a clothing company that sells these abominations, quote, "You can wear them under shorts, or full length or three-quarters.

"People will buy them as an alternative to long johns, which only come in white and go up under your armpits. We do a range that go from pink to black.

"They're a bit mosh pit, a bit rock and roll, reminiscent of Seattle grunge. KURT COBAIN used to wear leggings under a nightie. If it suits you, wear it. Women are wearing power suits now."

(--New rule, guys: If you ever wear mantyhose, you have to turn in your Man Card immediately. That's it. No second chances. Take a look at these mantyhose photos, and you'll understand why . . .)(BBC News)


A WOMAN IS GOING BLIND IN ORDER TO PAY FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR HER KIDS . . . SO THE SAME THING DOESN'T HAPPEN TO THEM:

Right now, everyone's talking about HEALTH CARE, and that's great. But for some of us, the debate is much more urgent than for others. Take 48-year-old Monique Zimmerman-Stein of St. Petersburg, Florida.

Monique and her two daughters, 10-year-old Aliyah and 13-year-old Dava, all have a rare genetic disorder called Stickler's syndrome, which causes a person's joints to dissolve and their retinas to detach. If untreated, it eventually leads to total BLINDNESS.

Anyway, Monique and her husband, Gary, have insurance which covers 80% of their health costs. But over the last ten years, Monique and Gary have racked up $500,000 in medical bills. --They lost their house and sold most of their possessions in order to pay their bills, but they're still about $20,000 in the hole.

Now, to make sure they can afford to continue treating their girls, Monique has decided to stop treating herself and GO BLIND. -Monique says, quote, "I stopped going to the doctor because we couldn't afford the bills anymore . . . It's not the worst thing in the world. But to know that you're completely blind, and now seeing your daughter going through it.

"I don't even know how to explain that other than saying I'm incredibly sad and I feel very guilty."

(--You can watch a video where Monique discusses her situation here . . .)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/28/mom-goes-blind-so-her-dau_n_301947.html(St. Petersburg Times / Huffington Post)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (9-30-09)

TWILIGHT MANIA!!

Here are THREE new posters for the "Twilight" sequel, "New Moon" . . . which hits theaters on November 20th . . .



SCREECH SAYS HE CAN TAKE ZACK AND SLATER:

DUSTIN DIAMOND has written that new "Saved by the Bell" tell-all book, "Behind the Bell". And even though it's not all that juicy, some of his co-stars might have a problem with it.

And if they do, Dustin has a message for them: BRING IT ON. Because he can take 'em. Even MARIO LOPEZ and MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR.

Dustin says, quote, "I'm more dangerous with martial arts than Mark-Paul or Mario ever were. I'm not the character Screech." --He adds, quote, "The last thing they'd want to do is harm me in any way, because then that's a whole new legal battle and paparazzi thing. I can own all of Mario's, um, hosting shoes. What does he have?"

But Dustin would like you to know that he didn't write the book to smear all his old cast mates. In fact, he's more brutal to HIMSELF in the book than he is to anyone else. --He says, quote, "I don't throw anyone under the bus more than myself and it's an honest account of what we went through."


SHE NOT REALLY A HERO!

HAYDEN PANETTIERE plays an indestructible cheerleader on "Heroes". But ironically, she thinks that could someday lead to her DEATH at the hands of a psychotic fan.

She says, quote, "I'm just afraid somebody's going to stab me one day and think that my power is real and they expect me to start healing . . . I've heard some wacky things come out of people's mouths that you go, 'Guys, it's not real'."!


TLC IS PHASING JON GOSSELIN OUT OF "JON AND KATE PLUS EIGHT" . . . AND WILL RENAME THE SHOW "KATE PLUS EIGHT":

Over the past few weeks, the ratings for "Jon and Kate Plus Eight" have plummeted back to Earth . . . so TLC has decided to shake things up a little bit. --Yesterday, the network announced that JON GOSSELIN will be phased out of the show . . . and beginning on November 2nd, it'll be renamed "Kate Plus Eight".

TLC President Eileen O'Neill released a statement explaining the change. She said, quote, "Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family.

"The family has evolved and we are attempting to evolve with it." The focus of the show will now shift to following Kate's new life as a single mother. Although Jon will no longer be a regular part of the show, he will still make occasional appearances.

(--It's unclear how long that will last. TLC says they will continue their "exclusive relationship with Jon," which may mean he's still contractually bound to appear on the show. However, there's also talk he wants to develop his own reality show.)

TLC has also confirmed that they're developing an additional show with Kate. There aren't any details yet . . . just that it could premiere sometime next year. --Neither Jon nor Kate have commented on this, but it sounds like Jon will be relieved.

A so-called "source" tells E! Online that Jon is, quote, "fed up" with the show, and has been trying to get out of his contract all summer. --The source adds that Jon is ticked off at TLC for, quote, "exploiting his family" . . . and would like to, quote, "never have to do that [show] again."


MICHELLE OBAMA WILL APPEAR ON "SESAME STREET":

MICHELLE OBAMA will appear on the 40th season premiere of "Sesame Street" on November 10th. (--That's actually the 40th anniversary . . . down to the day . . . that "Sesame Street" originally debuted back in 1969.) --Michelle will be encouraging kids to plant gardens and eat healthy.

HIDDEN FOOD

SIX SECRET FAST-FOOD ITEMS YOU WON'T FIND ON THE MENU:

Chain restaurants always have the same menu. But there's something you might not know: Some fast-food places have SECRET items that AREN'T on the menu. All you have to do is ask. Although I guess it's not such a secret anymore . . .

Anyway, here are six fast-food restaurants and some off-the-menu items you can get there . . .

#1.) WENDY'S. The menu has the quarter-pound "Single," the half-pound "Double," and the three-quarter-pound "Triple." But what if you're feeling bold and want FOUR patties? They have it, but it's not called the "Quadruple." It's called the "Grand Slam."

#2.) BURGER KING. For vegetarians, they added the "BK Veggie Burger," which has a Gardenburger patty. But if you prefer a Whopper with no meat, you just have to order the "Veggie Whopper."

#3.) TACO BELL. They used to offer a "green sauce" that hasn't been on the menu for years. But most locations keep a stash behind the counter for customers who ask for it.

#4.) SUBWAY. Most locations did away with the "Pizza Sub" because it didn't fit in with Subway's healthy menu. But if you ask nicely, somebody who's been there a while will probably know how to make it for you: It's just a mix of marinara, pepperoni slices, and cheese.

#5.) POPEYES. If you're trying to cut calories and fat, then ask for your chicken "naked." You'll get the same chicken, minus the breading. Some stores are promoting it already, but even if they're not, you should be able to get it if you ask.

#6.) STARBUCKS. There are three sizes on their menu: "Tall," "Grande," and "Venti." But if you want a little less caffeine, order a "Short." It's just eight ounces of coffee, and it explains why they call the smallest size on the menu a "Tall." (Slashfood.com)

NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEO'S OF THE DAY

#1.) Here's a look back at YouTube's 100 greatest hits . . . in less than four minutes.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BudhFVnN2o0(Search Terms: 100 greatest hits of YouTube in 4 minutes video)

#2.) Last week, PRESIDENT OBAMA had to take 130 photos with foreign dignitaries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. A blogger put together this montage of all the photos, and Obama's expression is exactly the same in every one.http://www.vimeo.com/6747788(Search Terms: Obama's amazingly consistent smile Eric Spiedelman video)

#3.) This high-tech bicycle wheel won't fall over, and it might make training wheels obsolete.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbfe2_2DDc0(Search Terms: Gyrowheel by Gyrobike interbike 2009 video)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

A FORMER MISS VIRGINIA SHAVED HER HEAD TO SUPPORT KIDS BATTLING CANCER:

Let's face it . . . your average beauty queen is more interested in her HAIR than . . . well, just about everything else. Which is what makes THIS so cool . . .

Last year, when Tara Wheeler was crowned Miss Virginia 2008, she announced that she was going to SHAVE HER HEAD as a sign of solidarity with kids battling cancer. But it seems the 'Powers That Be' didn't want a bald Miss Virginia, and the plan was nixed.

So after Tara's reign ended this summer, she finally made good on her promise by lopping off all her hair.

(--Way to be, Tara. Check out some photos of Tara here . . .)
(--Watch a video of Tara getting her head shaved here . . .)http://www.stylelist.com/blog/2009/09/24/beauty-queen-goes-bald-miss-virginia-pulls-a-sinead-oconnor/(Style List)

HERE ARE SIX TIPS TO HELP LAZY WORKERS GET AHEAD:

For a lot of people at work . . . and you know who you are . . . the goal is to accomplish as much as possible while exerting as little energy as possible. And there's nothing wrong with that . . . you lazy bastards. --If that's the way you are, then here are six tips to help you get ahead, while totally slacking off:

#1.) Email can wait: Sometimes an email message requires immediate attention. But you can hold off on answering the vast majority of them.

#2.) Don't do favors: If your boss asks for a favor, then obviously you should do it, even if it's a little bit outside your core set of duties. But there's no reason you can't say "no" to your co-workers when they ask for something.

#3.) Don't multitask: The problem with multitasking is that you end up accomplishing a little bit of everything, but you don't make any REAL progress on anything.

#4.) Take plenty of breaks: Seriously. Your brain and body need to recharge, and getting away from your desk for a few minutes can help clear your head and focus your work.

#5.) Don't eat at your desk: Going out for lunch gives your eyes and brain a rest, which helps you work better when you get back.

#6.) Block off some time: Try to pencil in some time just for work. If someone tries to interrupt you, tell them you're busy. (CNN)


16% OF AMERICANS SLEEP NAKED:

Now it's time to discuss everyone's favorite subject. No, not SEX. I mean SLEEP.

According to a recent survey, less than ONE in FIVE Americans . . . or 19% . . . gets at least eight hours of sleep a night.

--45% say they've used medication to help them sleep.

--86% say that they have a "side of the bed." But only 46% say that sleeping on the other side of the bed affects their sleep.

--And 16% of Americans say that they always sleep in the NUDE.

(--Here's what's weird about this: 86% of us have a "side of the bed." But 14% of us DON'T. So, those people just sleep on whatever side they happen to land on? Who are these freaks? How does that work?) (AOL Health)


THE WISCONSIN TOURISM FEDERATION CHANGED ITS NAME BECAUSE ITS ACRONYM WAS "WTF":

In 1979, the good people of Wisconsin started an organization to promote tourism called the Wisconsin Tourism Federation. But most people just called it the WTF.

Anyway, as I'm sure you're aware, the acronym "WTF" has taken on an entirely new meaning over the past few years. So, recently, the Wisconsin Tourism Federation decided to CHANGE ITS NAME, and now it's called the Tourism Federation of Wisconsin.

(--You can link to the Tourism Federation of Wisconsin's website here . . .)http://www.witourismfederation.org/(Language Log)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (9-29-09)

JEDDICA'S TAT'S ARE GONE!

JESSICA ALBA has a flower and a ladybug tattooed on the back of her neck. But not for long. She's actually in the process of getting them removed.

(--Jessica only got these tats two years ago.) Check out the before-and-after pics . .

DAVID HASSELHOFF'S DAUGHTER TRIED TO TELL THE AMBULANCE *NOT* TO COME . . . AND ACCUSED HER MOTHER OF TRYING TO START TROUBLE:

The chaotic situation involving DAVID HASSELHOFF, his 17-year-old daughter Hayley and his ex-wife PAMELA BACH just got even MORE chaotic.

Here's what we THOUGHT we knew about it:

Last Sunday, Hayley called her mom from her dad's house, because The Hoff had supposedly gotten SERIOUSLY blitzed. One of Pam's friends called 911 to get an ambulance sent over, and David ended up being taken to the hospital.

But the next day, David said he had NOT been drinking. He claimed he was fighting an ear infection, and he mixed some medications he shouldn't have, causing dizziness and other symptoms. --Now, there's a new twist.

The 911 calls have been released . . . and it turns out that Hayley did NOT want an ambulance sent to the house. And she even accused her mother of just trying to stir things up. --There are two 911 calls. The first is Pamela's friend requesting an ambulance to The Hoff's residence.

The second call was made by the 911 dispatcher to Hasselhoff's place. That's when in this call, Hayley tells the guy, quote, "Turn around . . . we're completely fine." --She also tells him, quote, "My mom is just trying to cause something . . . nothing happened here at all." (--Here are the calls . . .) http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_audio/092809_david.mp3

Not surprisingly, right after these calls were released, Pamela's rep issued a statement defending her actions. --He said, quote, "Pamela's reaction was that of a caring mother whose daughter was irresponsibly placed in a situation that no child should be faced with. She had a responsibility to react and did so accordingly."


PATRICK SWAYZE WAS FULL OF "ANGER, BITTERNESS AND DESPAIR" WHEN HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER:

"Time of My Life" . . . the book that PATRICK SWAYZE wrote with his wife, LISA NIEMI, before he died of pancreatic cancer . . . hits bookshelves TODAY. A few quick highlights were released yesterday.

Swayze admitted that when he was first diagnosed with cancer in the spring of 2008, he was full of, quote, "anger, bitterness and despair. -He added, quote, "Now, a lot of things go through your head when you get a death sentence handed to you, starting with: 'Why me?' It's hard not to sink into bitterness . . . For me, that initial shock quickly turned into self-criticism and blame."

But Swayze quickly made the decision to FIGHT. He said, quote, "I was not ready to go, and I'd be damned if this disease was going to take me before I was good and ready. So I said to my doctor, 'Show me where the enemy is and I'll fight him."

Swayze called the fight, quote, "The most challenging, eye-opening battle I've ever had." -On a sad note, Swayze also said in the book that he didn't think his career was over yet. He said, quote, "Whenever someone asks me what my legacy is, I say the same thing. I'm not finished yet."


JOHNNY DEPP IS STILL GOING TO STAR IN THE FOURTH "PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN" MOVIE:

Recently, Disney boss Dick Cook parted ways with the company. And with his departure came rumors that JOHNNY DEPP would bow out of the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides".

Supposedly, Johnny was tight with Cook, and credited him with bringing him onboard the franchise in the first place. After Cook left, Johnny told the "L.A. Times" that he was less than enthusiastic about doing the fourth "Pirates" flick.

Now, the word on the World Wide Web of Movie Gossip is that Disney is quietly looking for a replacement, in case Johnny bows out. -But a Disney rep said yesterday that all of this talk is, quote, "completely unfounded."


CHECK OUT THE TRAILER FOR THE NEW "NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET":

The trailer for the remake of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" has hit the Web. It stars JACKIE EARLE HALEY as Freddy Krueger, and it hits theaters next April. (--I usually frown on these remakes, but something tells me Jackie will be GOLDEN in this role. Check out the trailer, which includes a brief glimpse at Freddy's new look . . .)http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/09/28/a-nightmare-on-elm-street-trailer-is-coming-for-you/#more-21926


THE STARS OF "THE HILLS" ARE MAKING BANK:

A website called TheDailyBeast.com has released the alleged salaries of the "stars" on "The Hills" . . . and not surprisingly, they're pulling down some major cash.

--LAUREN CONRAD . . . who left during the first part of the current season . . . had been the highest paid actress on the show. And her contract made sure of that, with a clause saying that no other "Hills" star's salary could match hers.

--She was making $125,000 per episode. The past two seasons have included 20 episodes, so that means Lauren was making around $2.5 MILLION a season. Here are the numbers for some other cast members:

--HEIDI MONTAG, AUDRINA PATRIDGE and LAUREN "LO" BOSWORTH earn $100,000 an episode, or $2 million a season.

--Former "Laguna Beach" star KRISTIN CAVALLARI . . . who just joined "The Hills" to replace Lauren Conrad . . . will make $90,000 an episode, or $1.8 million a season.

--SPENCER PRATT rakes in $65,000 per episode, or $1.3 million a season. (--He makes less than Heidi because he was just promoted to a "regular" last year. But he and Heidi can make an additional $30,000 each for "personal appearances.")

--And BRODY JENNER is paid $45,000 per episode, or $900,000 a season.

LETTING GO OF A GRUDGE

FOUR STEPS TO LETTING GO OF A GRUDGE:

Holding a grudge can feel really satisfying. But over time it'll just make you angry and bitter. And the stress can lead to things like anxiety and high blood pressure. So if you've been holding a grudge way too long, here are four steps to help you let go . . .

STEP #1.) FIGURE OUT WHY YOU'RE STILL ANGRY. You've probably been wronged or insulted by someone before, so why are you so angry THIS time? You have to find the REAL reason you're angry before you can let go of the grudge.

STEP #2.) REALIZE HOW IT'S IMPACTING YOUR LIFE. Are you constantly avoiding the other person? Is it affecting other relationships? If you realize how the grudge is affecting you, you'll see how much simpler life would be if you let it go.

STEP #3.) MAKE A DECISION. Do you still want to have a relationship with the other person, or not? If you do, then you have to stop being passive aggressive, and you have to start being honest about why you're still angry. Do it now, or you never will.

If you decide to cut all ties, then DO IT. Don't decide to hate the person forever . . . then go to brunch with them on Sunday.

STEP #4.) LEAVE THE GRUDGE BEHIND. You have to do it whether you decide to have a relationship with the person or not. It's not for them, it's for you. So, when someone asks how the person's doing, resist the urge to trash talk.

If you can't stop, it says more about YOU than it does about THEM. (AskMen.com)

NAZZY'S VIDEO'S OF THE DAY

HAIL MARY!

BRETT FAVRE threw a 32-yard touchdown pass yesterday . . . with just two seconds left in the game . . . to beat the San Francisco 49ers 27-21.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqamh9gUmMU
(Search Terms: Brett Favre touchdown 49ers hail Mary video)

SKILLS!

This Hooters waitress got on the news for doing a trick where she pours a beer while gyrating on an overturned barstool.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLrElMOuaOY(Search Terms: Hooters girl barstool beer trick video)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

THAT'S ONE BIG BRUSH!

A Chinese artist has been declared a world record holder after creating the largest paintbrush in the world.

He Wenjun wielded the massive 12ft, 50 pound brish to create traditional calligraphy in a special exhibition in china. The artist says he built the kit himself using hair from the tails of 300 horses, which can soak up enough ink to add more than 45 lbs to the brush's weight. He showed off his mastery of the giant brush by successfully creating a giant 'dragon' character on a huge sheet of cloth.

TEENS WHO HAVE THEIR OWN CAR ARE TWO-AND-A-HALF TIMES MORE LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT:

According to government figures, TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS are the leading cause of death for American teenagers.

But it turns out there's a simple thing you can do to reduce your kid's chances of getting into an accident: Just don't let them have their own car. A new study has found that ONE in FOUR teens who own their own car has been involved in a car crash.

Meanwhile, just ONE in TEN teens who doesn't have their own car has been involved in an accident. --Or, put another way, teens who have their own set of wheels are TWO-AND-A-HALF TIMES more likely to be involved in a traffic accident as teens that don't. (MSNBC)


HERE ARE FIVE WAYS TO BURN AN EXTRA 500 CALORIES A DAY:

In your mid-20s, your metabolism slows down, and your body starts burning fewer calories . . . up to 200 less a day. Then at 40, your body REALLY starts packing it away. But it doesn't have to. Here are five easy ways to burn 500 extra calories a day . . .

#1.) WORKOUT OUTSIDE. You burn 10 percent more calories running outside than you do on a treadmill. Treadmills drag your feet, and you don't have to propel yourself forward. And running into the wind, even if it's a slight breeze, burns more calories.

#2.) ALWAYS WARM UP. Most of us don't take the five minutes to do it, but we should. For every degree your body temperature goes up, your metabolic rate increases by 13 percent.

#3.) RUN AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. Bursts of intense activity make you burn more fat than running or riding a bike at one constant speed. And even after you're finished, it makes your body burn about 15 percent more fat than it would otherwise.

#4.) DEVOTE ONE HOUR, ONCE A WEEK. Researchers found that people who worked out for an hour burned nearly five times as many post-workout calories as people who only exercised for 30 minutes.

#5.) USE HEAVIER DUMBBELLS. You burn 25 percent more calories lifting 20 pounds five times, than you do lifting 10 pounds ten times . . . even though it's the same total weight. --And researchers say that even if you can only do sets of 3 to 6 reps with heavier weights, it makes your body burn up to eight percent more calories every night while you SLEEP. (Prevention.com)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (9-28-09)

KHLOE KARDASHIAN AND LAMAR ODOM ARE MARRIED:

Publicity stunt or not, KHLOE KARDASHIAN and L.A. Laker LAMAR ODOM really did get married yesterday, at the home of a family friend in Beverly Hills.

Kim was walked down the aisle by stepfather BRUCE JENNER . . . along with sisters KIM and KOURTNEY, who were both maids of honor.

Guests included Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Osbourne, Chelsea Handler and several of Lamar's teammates . . . most notably Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa, and coach Phil Jackson.

It was a FORMAL affair . . . and they even banned BlackBerries. --Not surprisingly, cameras were rolling to capture the festivities for the E! reality show "Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami". Oh, and Ryan Seacrest said he's seriously thinking about producing a NEW reality show about Khloe and Lamar.

By the way . . . the word is that Lamar WILL ask Khloe to sign a post-nuptial agreement. It would have been a prenup, but there wasn't time to put it together before the wedding. --And the pressure was on to have the wedding yesterday, due to the shooting schedule of Khloe's reality show.

(--Check out some pics of Khloe in her wedding dress here . . .)http://x17online.com/celebrities/khloe_kardashian/x17_xclusive_first_pix_of_khloes_wedding-09272009.php

RANDY QUAID'S WIFE IS INSANE . . . AND SHE MAY HAVE BEEN GETTING DRUGS FROM MICHAEL JACKSON'S DOCTOR:

RANDY QUAID and his wife EVI aren't sitting back quietly as authorities put together a case against them for stiffing a Santa Barbara hotel on a $10,000 bill.

At least Evi's not sitting quietly. In fact, on Friday, she brought some FULL-ON CRAZY into the equation. --Evi busted into the sheriff's department headquarters in Marfa, Texas . . . where she and Randy were arrested the day before . . . and caused a scene.

First, she flipped off the town's mayor . . . whom she happened to pass in a hallway. Then she confronted Deputy James Davis . . . the cop who arrested her and her husband . . . and accused him of being corrupt. --She also claimed that he was part of a conspiracy against the Quaids. Davis later called Evi's visit a, quote, "psychotic episode." (--Apparently, Evi has had some kind of ongoing beef with both the mayor and the sheriff's department.)

But that's not even where things ended. After her little visit, she came back with a moving truck that had a sign taped to the side of it, which read, quote, "Deputy James Davis Takes Payments. Call + Make Offers." She parked it in front of City Hall.

Meanwhile, the Quaids STILL owe the San Ysidro Ranch at least $5,000. --Their bill was for over 10-grand. And that supposed cashier's check they sent out to the media Thursday night was only for a little over $5,000. For the record, we don't even know if it cleared.

The Quaids are free on $20,000 bond each . . . but authorities in Santa Barbara still expect them to make the trip to California to answer the charges. --A detective on the case there says that the Quaids checked into San Ysidro with a fake credit card and gave phony phone numbers and addresses . . . which obviously makes it seem like they had no intention of paying from the get-go.

He also claims that the Quaids stiffed the Hotel Bel-Air in Beverly Hills for $17,000 . . . and they did the same thing to the Santa Barbara Biltmore Hotel. (--There's no word on the size of the tab they ran up there.)

And if this story isn't crazy enough for you, then you probably haven't heard about the MICHAEL JACKSON DRUG CONNECTION yet. --RadarOnline.com says that Evi Quaid was getting prescriptions from DR. CONRAD MURRAY . . . the man who will most likely face MANSLAUGHTER charges in Michael's death.

Murray and another doctor reportedly supplied Evi with drugs including Demerol . . . which she SNORTED on a regular basis. Private investigator Becky Altringer, who used to work for the Quaids, says that Evi's drug use has pretty much made her ERRATIC, PARANOID and DANGEROUS. And Randy has been hitting the bottle pretty hard because he can't deal with it. --She says, quote, "I honestly believe that Randy was and is a victim of domestic abuse . . . verbally, physically, every way. I've seen it. She's pounded on him. I asked Randy once why he put up with it and he told me, 'I don't know where my money is. I feel so lost.'"

She adds, quote, "Evi Quaid is a time bomb and the timer is running out. I believe she is a danger to Randy's life. Evi is not crazy. She is evil and knows exactly what she is doing."

ROMAN POLANSKI HAS BEEN ARRESTED IN SWITZERLAND:

Director ROMAN POLANSKI hasn't set foot in the United States in 31 years . . . ever since he pleaded guilty to having sex with a 13-year-old girl, then fled the country to avoid sentencing.

Well, on Saturday, Polanski was finally arrested . . . and he may be extradited to this country to face the law he's eluded since 1978.

Polanski was nailed by Swiss authorities as he entered the country. He was headed to the Zurich Film Festival, where he was getting a lifetime achievement award.

Polanski, a French citizen, has been campaigning in recent years to have the case dropped . . . but the judge said he had to appear IN PERSON to seek a dismissal.

Polanski refused, because he was worried he'd be arrested as a fugitive. The last we heard, Polanski was still in custody, awaiting an extradition hearing. --We still don't know if they'll end up turning him over to U.S. authorities. But it seems odd that they would go to the trouble of arresting him if they weren't planning on doing just that.

After all, he's been to Switzerland numerous times over the past 31 years, and they've never gone after him before. --Polanski's victim . . . one Samantha Geimer . . . doesn't even care if he's brought to justice. Just last year, she said, quote, "I think he's sorry, I think he knows it was wrong. I don't think he's a danger to society.

"I don't think he needs to be locked up forever and no one has ever come out ever . . . besides me . . . and accused him of anything. It was 30 years ago now. It's an unpleasant memory . . . (but) I can live with it.

BACKSTORY: In 1977, Polanski was accused of having sex with the then-13-year-old Geimer in JACK NICHOLSON'S house. --Polanski had brought her there to photograph her for an issue of "Vogue" he was guest-editing. After plying her with champagne and Quaaludes, he took advantage of her.

(--Nicholson was NOT at home when all this was going on.) --In 1978, he pleaded guilty to engaging in unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. In exchange for his plea, several more serious charges were dropped.

Polanski spent 42 days in prison for psychological evaluation. But upon his release, he fled the country. In the ensuing years, he has avoided countries that would be likely to arrest him and send him back here . . . including Britain.

Poland and France . . . two of the countries Polanski spends much of his time in these days . . . issued a joint appeal this weekend, asking Switzerland to release him, and the U.S. to dismiss the case.

(--Polanski is best known for directing "Rosemary's Baby", "Repulsion" and "Chinatown" . . . which were all made BEFORE the scandal forced him out of Hollywood.) (--He won an Oscar for Best Director for 2002's "The Piano". But he refused to show up in person to collect it. HARRISON FORD . . . the star of Polanski's 1988 movie "Frantic" . . . accepted on his behalf.)

(--One last biographical note: Polanski's wife, actress SHARON TATE, was one of the people famously murdered by CHARLES MANSON'S followers in 1969. She was eight months pregnant.)

HAYDEN PANETTIERE WILL NOT GO TO COLLEGE:

20-year-old HAYDEN PANETTIERE has decided NOT to go to college. She says, quote, "I always wanted to go to college, but ["Heroes"] happened to start in a pretty pivotal period, when you have thoughts of going to college.

"It was just such a success and it is what I love to do. I would love to take some classes that I really enjoy, but I think college is a learning experience for yourself as a person and [it's about] being on your own for the first time."

JENNY SLATE DROPPED AN F-BOMB ON HER FIRST EPISODE OF "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE":

JENNY SLATE . . . one of the new cast members on "Saturday Night Live" . . . dropped an F-BOMB on "SNL's" season premiere Saturday night.

It happened during a skit called "Biker Chick Chat" with KRISTEN WIIG. The girls were saying "frickin'" and "freakin'" a lot, but then Jenny unleashed the REAL word.

In the skit, Jenny said, quote, "You know what? You freakin' just threw an ashtray full of butts at my head. You know what? You stood up for yourself, and I (effing) love you for that." She immediately cringed, knowing she'd made a big mistake. --It's unclear how much of a tape delay "SNL" was working with, but somehow it slipped past the censors and aired unedited on the East Coast.

(--Watch the UNEDITED version here. Again, this one is ***UNCENSORED*** . . .)http://video.hollywoodreporter.com/services/player/bcpid40254714001?bctid=42225169001-

-Neither "SNL" nor NBC have released a statement regarding the slip, but there's a pretty good chance the FCC . . . (--the Federal Communications Commission) . . . will have something to say about it at some point.

For what it's worth, it was one of the last sketches of the night, and didn't air until around 12:40 A.M.

(--This isn't the first time the F-word has been dropped on "SNL". NORM MACDONALD infamously dropped one while doing "Weekend Update" back in 1997 . . . and CHARLES ROCKET and PAUL SHAFFER also did it back in the '80s.)

(--And in 2005, SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist DARON MALAKIAN screamed "(Eff) yeah!" after the band performed.)

SMART MONEY

THE FIVE THINGS YOU SPEND HALF YOUR MONEY ON:

If you're like the average person in America, you spend 50 percent of your income on just five things: your education, your car, your home, your kids, and your retirement. Here's what you need to know about each one.

#1.) YOUR EDUCATION. You're TOTAL student loan debt should equal what you expect to make per year . . . on average . . . during your first ten years out of school. In other words, if you expect to make around $50,000 a year, don't borrow more than $50,000 in student loans.

--Here's the thinking behind that: you DON'T want to spend more than 10 percent of your income on student loans. Otherwise, you'll have a hard time paying the rest of your bills.

#2.) YOUR CAR. Most people can afford a car that costs less than ONE-THIRD of their annual income. So, if you make $60,000 a year, look for a car that costs LESS than $20,000.

#3.) YOUR HOME. The same logic applies here, but multiplied the other way. So, most people can only afford a house that costs three times their annual household income, or less. So, if you make $100,000 a year, you can afford a $300,000 house.

--If you have a 20% down payment, a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, and an interest rate around 5 percent, you'll still spend around 30 percent of your gross income on your house each year.

#4.) YOUR KIDS. The Department of Agriculture says it will now cost a total of $220,000 to raise a child until the age of 18. And that's BEFORE you add in the cost of college.

#5.) YOUR RETIREMENT. If you're still young, a good way to figure out how much you'll need is to multiply your current income by 25. If you make $50,000 a year, that's $1.25 million, which is about what you'll need to retire comfortably for 25 years. (HuffingtonPost.com)