NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEO'S OF THE DAY

#1.) Here's a striptease for Halloween: A stripper takes off her clothes piece by piece, the lights go out . . . and then the video makes it look like she takes off her SKIN too, until she turns into a skeleton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSOzmjjy8aw
(Search Terms: stripper skeleton)

#2.) Someone edited scenes from "Halloween" and added new material . . . so that Mike Myers does random ridiculous things instead of acting scary.
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1886239 (Search Terms: Halloween deleted scenes)

#3.) Check out this cool behind-the-back football pass during a high school football game.http://www.break.com/index/cool-behind-the-back-football-pass.html (Search Terms: behind the back football pass)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (10-30-09)

WHY DID TAYLOR SWIFT GET HER PICTURE TAKEN WITH A GUY WEARING A SWASTIKA ON HIS SHIRT???

TAYLOR SWIFT likes to please her fans. But she should probably draw the line at taking pictures with fans who have SWASTIKAS painted on their shirts. Taylor attended KATY PERRY'S birthday party last weekend . . . and that's exactly what she did. And now she's in full-on damage control mode.(--Here's the picture . . .)

In the picture, Taylor has "JH" painted on her dress. Some people are assuming that stands for "JEW HATER". But that's probably not the case. At least one source claims that it stands for "JULIANNE HOUGH" . . . and that Julianne was running around the party with a "TS" on HER outfit . . . for Taylor Swift. (--Not sure WHY they did it . . . that's just what we're hearing.)

The official word . . . and the most likely explanation . . . is that Taylor had no idea what was on the guy's shirt when she posed for the picture. Her rep says, quote, "Taylor took pictures with about 100 people that night . . . she doesn't know who this guy is and she didn't realize what was on his shirt."

The guy in the picture even contacted TMZ to say he's sorry he got Taylor into this mess. He also claims he's not a racist or a Nazi. He says the symbol on his shirt started out as an "X", but it got, quote, "perverted" as the night went on. (--That dude's shirt looks pretty hard to miss, but I believe Taylor's excuse. I'm sure these celebrities get so tired of posing with people that after a while they stop even paying attention to them.)

Her mind was probably miles away while that picture was being taken. Besides . . . how STUPID do you think Taylor Swift is??? Do you think for one second that she would pose out in public with a guy wearing a giant Nazi symbol on his chest??? It was an oversight, plain and simple.


IF MILEY CYRUS DOESN'T COME BACK TO TWITTER, A CAT WILL DIE:

Here's how seriously people are taking MILEY CYRUS' defection from Twitter: If Miley doesn't reopen her account, an innocent cat named Fuzzy will DIE. She has until November 16th to join back up and save Fuzzy's life.

(--I know this is a hoax . . . even though the guy pulling it claims it's not. But still, I LOVE this. Big Ups to whoever this guy is for brightening my weekend. Check out the website . . .) http://www.mileysavefuzzy.com/


JON GOSSELIN IS APOLOGIZING FOR BEING A MORON:

One reason why this "Jon and Kate Plus Eight" nonsense is such a train wreck is because both JON and KATE GOSSELIN seem to be self-obsessed knuckleheads. Especially Jon. Well, now he's apologizing for being such a moron.

So what initiated Jon's epiphany? It was the rumors that he was going to do a reality show with THE OCTOMOM . . . where they DATE EACH OTHER. Jon tells E! Online, quote, "I am troubled to learn that the media has accepted as true the scurrilous rumor that I would appear in a reality television program with NADYA SULEMAN. This is utterly false.

"I do however accept that some of my previous actions have in some way lent credence to such outrageous stories. I am well aware that my behavior over the past few months has not always reflected my personal and religious values."

He adds, quote, "I further accept that I have allowed myself to become somewhat severed from my own moral anchor and be carried away by the challenges of fame. --"It is for this reason that I have endeavored of late to reconnect with my deeper, more spiritual, more altruistic self with regular study sessions and counseling."

So who is Jon going to see to help him deal with "the challenges of fame"??? --He's hitting up Rabbi Shmuley Boteach . . . a celebrity rabbi who's a frequent "Oprah" guest, and who recently wrote an arguably exploitative book revealing his private conversations with MICHAEL JACKSON.

Jon says that Rabbi Shmuley provides, quote, "morality-centered-and-values-based advice" . . . and he hopes his guidance will help him become, quote, "[an] inspiration and moral compass" for his children. And he IS being real with us, people.

He says, quote, "These steps are absolutely sincere . . . but I know that ultimately I will be judged not by my words but my actions. --"It is my sincere desire to use the fame I have so unexpectedly acquired to highlight mature, responsible behavior as well as the joys of fatherhood and family. I ask the public to please understand the challenges I face in living under constant public scrutiny, even as I am aware that I have at times courted that scrutiny.

"I am committed to making things right with Kate and especially my children. I ask you to please give me the opportunity to prove myself."

HALLOWEEN RANDOMS

FOUR HALLOWEEN CANDIES KIDS LOVE . . . BUT NOT BECAUSE THEY TASTE GOOD:

When it comes to Halloween candy, there are the obvious stand-outs, and the duds everyone hates. Full-sized candy bars and Reese's peanut butter cups are always a hit, while homemade candy and those huge orange circus peanuts usually get thrown out.

--And then there's the candy that kids LOVE, even though it's absolute crap. Here are four of them . . .

#1.) PIXY STIX. The recipe isn't complex. It's Dextrose, Citric Acid, corn syrup, and artificial flavoring. But there's just something about main-lining sugar right out of the tube that drives kids ape-nuts.

#2.) CANDY CORN. The texture isn't exactly mouth-watering. It's like eating wax. But Halloween is the only time kids see it on the shelves, so it seems special. Plus, they like to bite pieces off right where the color changes from yellow, to orange, to white.

#3.) SMARTIES. They're like Pez, without the fun dispenser. While they don't taste BAD, they don't really taste GOOD either. But they ARE plentiful. Each roll has 20. So after all the good candy is gone, Smarties are a good fall-back.

#4.) RINGPOPS. It's actually not a convenient way to eat a lollipop. You always end up with a sticky mix of sugar and saliva on your hand. But moms and dads wear rings, and kids don't usually get to, so it seems cool. (SFWeekly.com)


FIVE TIPS FOR MEETING SOMEONE AT A HALLOWEEN PARTY:

Halloween is TOMORROW. And you should be happy about that . . . because it's a SPECTACULAR time to get some romance. Today, from "Happen" magazine and Match.com, we've got five tips for scoring at a Halloween party.

#1.) USE YOUR COSTUME TO GET NOTICED. Think of your costume as an immediate icebreaker . . . it's okay to be a little outrageous.

--Even if you're not adventurous, or you only have time to pick up a store-bought costume, find a way to give it a personal touch. You have a better chance of using your costume to meet someone if it reveals something about your personality.

#2.) ROLE PLAY. People in costume LOVE to stay in character . . . so indulge them a little. And you may find it easier to talk to someone while YOU'RE in character. That way, if they reject you . . . they're only rejecting your character.

#3.) GO WITH A GROUP. Coordinating costumes with friends always makes a big impression at a party. It shows that you're friendly and approachable, and it creates a social circle around you that people want to be a part of.

#4.) BRING CANDY. Giving away candy is the most classic Halloween tradition, and handing it out at a party is an easy way to start conversations with people you don't know. Just bring your favorite childhood candy, and ask other people what their favorite is.

#5.) ASK ABOUT THEIR HALLOWEEN PAST. Everyone has crazy stories from past Halloweens. So when you're talking to someone, ask them about the wildest Halloween party they ever went to, or the best Halloween costume they ever wore.

--Turning the conversation toward Halloween topics also helps you avoid played-out small-talk like "where do you live" and "what do you do". Instead, ask people if they believe in ghosts . . . or what their favorite horror movie is. (Happen Magazine / Match.com)

HERE ARE FIVE TIPS TO KEEP YOUR KIDS FROM GETTING SWINE FLU ON HALLOWEEN:

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that as many as ONE in FIVE American children had experienced flu-like symptoms. That means there's a good chance that tomorrow, you and your kids are going to come into contact with dozens of grubby little trick-or-treaters infected with SWINE FLU.

--So how can you protect your family against the swine?--Here are some tips on Halloween Swine flu prevention, courtesy of a local news station in Orlando:

#1.) Only buy costumes that come wrapped in plastic, and fully sanitize all masks.

#2.) Bring hand sanitizer trick-or-treating, and use it between houses.

#3.) Make sure your kids wash their hands before eating any candy.

#4.) If you're at home passing out candy, make sure you distribute it on your own instead of letting kids reach into the bowl.

#5.) And if you're not feeling well tomorrow, DON'T go trick-or-treating and DON'T pass out candy. (WESH News 2 - Orlando)


YOU CAN INSTALL A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA IN YOUR JACK-O-LANTERN TO CATCH VANDALS:

Every Halloween, teenagers go around smashing pumpkins, egging houses, and throwing toilet paper on trees.

If you're sick of it you can put a mini surveillance camera inside one of your jack-o-lanterns. It's called the Avaak Vue, and it lets you monitor your property over a wireless connection.

So if any teens try to deface your yard or your house, you'll know they're coming . . . and you'll be ready. (Popular Mechanics)

(--You can pick up a mini Avaak Vue surveillance camera for $300 here . . .)http://store.vuezone.com/

(--And you can link to step-by-step instructions for outfitting your jack-o-lantern with a mini surveillance camera here . . .)http://www.popularmechanics.com/home_journal/workshop/4335159.html?page=2

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

TWO MORONIC BURGLARS TRIED TO CONCEAL THEIR IDENTITIES BY DRAWING ON THEIR FACES WITH PERMANENT MARKER:

Now it's time to recognize our Meatball Criminals of the Day . . . 20-year-old Joey Miller and 23-year-old Matthew McNelly of Carroll, Iowa. Last Friday, Joey and Matthew decided they were going to break into an apartment and rob it. But they didn't want anyone to recognize them.

So these knuckleheads came up with the "genius" idea to conceal their identities by drawing all over their faces with permanent marker. --But not only did they fail to break into the apartment, someone saw them as they were driving off and called the cops.

A few minutes later, the police pulled Joey and Matthew over and arrested them. --These clowns were each charged with second-degree attempted burglary, and Matthew was also charged with driving while intoxicated.

If they're convicted, Joey could get up to five years in prison, and $7,500 in fines. And Matthew's looking at six years in prison, and $7,500 in fines. (Daily Herald Times) (--Take a look at these knuckleheads with permanent marker all over their faces, here . . .)

INTRODUCING MEAT HANDS . . . THE BEST HALLOWEEN-THEMED MEAL EVER:

Saturday is Halloween, and we were thinking that before you take the kids out trick-or-treating, you might want to feed them a delicious, Halloween-themed meal. Well, we've got one for you . . .

It's called Meat Hands. And as gruesome as the name makes it sound, it's really just meatloaf that's been shaped to look like a severed hand . . . complete with onion slices for the wrist bone and fingernails.

(--Check out some photos of this deliciousness, including recipes for three different versions of Meat Hands, here . . .)http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2009/10/27/meat-hand/(Not Martha)


36% OF YOUNG PEOPLE TWEET, TEXT OR CHECK FACEBOOK AS SOON AS THEY'RE DONE HAVING SEX:

It used to be that as soon as you were finished making "woopie" with someone, you'd have a cigarette. But times have changed.

Now, according to a new study, 36% of people under the age of 35 say that as soon as they're done having sex, they either Tweet, send a text message, or check their Facebook.

In other words, social networking is the new after-sex smoke. (Sundance Channel)


DO YOU PREFER A PRETTY FACE, OR A SMOKING-HOT BODY?

Now it's time for our Question of the Day . . . --If you were picking someone to go on a date with, and you HAD to base your decision on either a picture of just their FACE, or one of just their BODY . . . which would you choose?

Well, researchers at the University of Texas posed that exact question to 375 college students as part of a recent study on attraction. --What they found is that women always prefer to see the guy's face, regardless of whether it's for a short-term or long-term relationship.

And THREE in FOUR guys also prefer to see the woman's face, so long as it's for a long-term relationship. --But if it's for a short-term relationship, like a one-night stand, HALF the guys want to see her body. (Scientific American)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (10-29-09)

LANCE AND HIS NEW MAN

LANCE BASS took some dude to the Pacific Time Restaurant in Miami the other day . . . and he didn't care who saw him. He even posed for the paparazzi with his date. (--Check out the pics . . . and note Lance's very proud grin . . .)

FOUR ALLEGED MEMBERS OF THAT HOLLYWOOD BURGLARY RING HAVE BEEN CHARGED:

Four alleged members of that Hollywood burglary ring were charged yesterday. --18-year-old Alexis Neiers, 27-year-old Roy Lopez and 18-year-old Courtney Leigh Ames are each facing one count of felony residential burglary. 19-year-old Diana Tamayo was hit with TWO counts. --18-year-old Nicholas Prugo, the first suspect arrested, is on the hook for SEVEN counts of felony burglary.

Police say that Lopez and Ames took part in the PARIS HILTON break-in. Neiers was involved in the ORLANDO BLOOM robbery. Tamayo had a hand in burglaries at the homes of both LINDSAY LOHAN and ASHLEY TISDALE.

And Prugo was involved in all of them . . . plus burglaries at the homes of RACHEL BILSON, MEGAN FOX and AUDRINA PATRIDGE. --Police say the group was also planning to hit MARIAH CAREY and RIHANNA.

One person who has yet to be charged is 18-year-old Rachel Lee . . . who has been described in some reports as the RINGLEADER of the whole operation. --Authorities haven't finished investigating her yet. They also named another suspect yesterday . . . some guy named Jonathan Ajar . . . a.k.a. "Johny Dangerous".


THE "JUST SO YOU KNOW" AWARDS

MILEY CYRUS HAS BEEN VOTED THE WORST CELEBRITY INFLUENCE OF THE YEAR:

The results of the first-ever Just So You Know Awards have been revealed. I'm going to go ahead and assume that you have NO FRICKIN' IDEA what the Just So You Know Awards are . . . so here's the scoop:

Just So You Know is a website created by AOL and aimed at kids ages 9 to 15. They recently put up a bunch of categories, and had kids vote on them. Almost 45,000 of them did . . . and now we have the results.

I would have to say the most interesting . . . although not necessarily surprising . . . revelation in this poll is that MILEY CYRUS was voted WORST CELEBRITY INFLUENCE. And she "won" by a landslide.

42% of the vote went to Miley. Her closest competitor was BRITNEY SPEARS, with 27%. KANYE WEST was third, with 19% and VANESSA HUDGENS was fourth with 9%. (--Keep in mind this was Miley's target audience voting.)

-Here are some of the other results . . .
--Best Celebrity Influence: SELENA GOMEZ

--Favorite Female Artist: TAYLOR SWIFT . . . (--She got 32% of the vote. BEYONCÉ . . . who had one of the greatest videos of all time, mind you . . . came in THIRD with 18%. KATY PERRY was second.)
--Favorite Boy Band: Comic Book Heroes
--Movie You Thought Would Be Great But Ended Up Sucking: "Fame"
--Favorite Female Movie Star: KRISTEN STEWART
--Favorite Male Movie Star: TAYLOR LAUTNER
--Most Anticipated Film of 2010: "Eclipse" . . . (--That's the third flick in the "Twilight" series. It hits theaters in June.)
--TV Drama you MUST TiVO/DVR: "The Vampire Diaries"
--Favorite Female Television Star: SELENA GOMEZ . . . (--She nailed down 68% of the vote. Her closest competition was MIRANDA COSGROVE from "iCarly", with 14%.)
--Mean Girl on TV You'd Like to Spread a Rumor About: Adrian Lee from "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" . . . played by FRANCIA RAISA
--Cool Guy You'd Like to Hang Out With: TAYLOR LAUTNER
--Most Shocking Moment of 2009: Kanye West ruins Taylor Swift's VMA speech . . . (--This one got 71% of the vote. The engagement of Kevin Jonas was second with 13%.)

(--You can see the full results with all the runners-up and all the percentages here . . .)http://www.jsyk.com/2009/10/28/the-good-the-bad-and-the-miley/

CHEAT-CHEAT NEVER BEAT

THREE WAYS TO TELL IF THEY'RE GOING TO CHEAT:

It's true that men cheat more than women. But women cheat too. In fact, according to a 2006 survey by the National Opinion Research Center in Chicago, 20 percent of married men say they've been unfaithful. But so do 17 percent of married WOMEN.

--So don't wait until it's too late. Here are six ways to tell if they're going to cheat . . .

#1.) SHE'S MENTIONING ANOTHER GUY'S NAME WAY TOO OFTEN. Don't freak out if she casually drops a friend or co-worker's name every now and then.

But if EVERY conversation somehow comes back to her personal trainer, you should probably be a little concerned.

#2.) SHE'S GIVING YOU TOO MUCH SPACE. If she used to be clingy, then suddenly starts pressuring you to hang out with your friends more often, you might THINK you hit the jackpot. But it could actually be BAD news.

Time apart is important, but if she's practically pushing you out the door, she might have somewhere to be that she's not telling you about.

#3.) SHE FINDS RIDICULOUS REASONS TO FIGHT. If she's constantly screaming at you for insignificant things, like buying the wrong brand of toilet paper, it might REALLY mean she's not satisfied in the relationship.

And she's looking for a reason to cheat. Or, if she's ALREADY being unfaithful, she might be trying to make you out to be the bad guy so she doesn't feel so guilty.

--And here are three ways to tell if a GUY is going to cheat . . .

#1.) HE'S AVOIDING YOU. If he's always coming home late, or keeps coming up with reasons to be out of the house, there's a chance he's not satisfied. And he may be thinking of doing something scandalous . . . or he already is.

According to one poll, 61% of cheating men said they started spending more time away from home when the affair started. And 55% of men who were ABOUT to cheat did the same thing.

#2.) THE SEX IS BAD. Even if he's thinking of cheating, he still might want plenty of sex. Half of all cheating men say they kept having sex so their wife wouldn't get suspicious. The difference is, the sex usually isn't very intimate.

#3.) HE'S EASILY ANNOYED. Has he been making snide comments about everything you say, even though he's usually supportive? Most guys won't cheat just because they're BORED. Like women, they need an excuse.

So if it seems like he keeps insulting you even though you've done nothing wrong, he might be LOOKING for a reason to do something wrong. (AskMen.com / BettyConfidential.com)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

THERE'S A NEW GPS TRACKING DEVICE FOR PARENTS WHO WANT TO KEEP TABS ON THEIR KIDS:

If you're an overprotective parent . . . and you know you are . . . then I'm about to make your day. The company Insignia has just come out with a new GPS tracking unit called the Little Buddy Child Tracker. And it was specifically designed to help overbearing parents like YOU keep tabs on your kid 24 hours a day.

All you have to do is place the GPS device into your kid's backpack or lunchbox, and then monitor Junior's whereabouts from a computer or cell phone. --The Little Buddy can even be programmed to set up specific times and locations where the kid is supposed to be, like in school or at home. And if the kid leaves, the device sends a text message to let their parents know. --The Little Buddy Child Tracker sells for $100. That's not including monthly service fees, which haven't been determined yet.

(--You can buy the Little Buddy here . . .)http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9540703&productCategoryId=pcmcat193100050013&type=product&id=1218123143064
(Chicago Sun-Times / Switched)


PRADA IS COMING OUT WITH A NEW LINE OF MINISKIRTS . . . FOR MEN?

Guys . . . how many times have you looked at a hot chick in a miniskirt and thought to yourself, "Man, I wish they made miniskirts for MEN"? Never? Yeah, me neither.

That's why I was confused when I learned that Prada is coming out with a new line of MINISKIRTS FOR MEN. (???) (Black Book)

(--Check out a photo of one of Prada's new men's miniskirts here . . .)


SOME GUY SPENT $50,000 TO RECREATE THE FIRST-CLASS CABIN OF A PAN AM AIRPLANE IN HIS GARAGE:

When 42-year-old Anthony Toth was a kid, he spent a lot of time flying back and forth to Europe with his parents. In that time, he developed a bit of an obsession with the now-defunct luxury airliner Pan Am.

In fact, Anthony is so obsessed with Pan Am that he's spent the last 20 years of his life building a near-exact replica of the first-class cabin of a Pan Am 747 inside the garage of his condo in Redondo Beach, California. And all it cost him was $50,000.

Seriously, this guy is nuts. At one point, he flew all the way to Thailand just to get his hands on some original Pan Am branded HEADPHONES. But, crazy or not, Anthony's recreation of the cabin is pretty cool. Check out some photos of it here . . . (Wall Street Journal)

A HUGE SHARK WAS NEARLY BITTEN IN HALF BY AN EVEN BIGGER SHARK:

An insane photo of a shark attack appeared online yesterday. It was taken recently by a photographer from Brisbane, Australia, and it shows a 10-foot shark that looks like it was almost BITTEN IN HALF . . . even though it's still alive as they're hauling it onboard.

There's likely only one thing big enough to have done it: A monster 20-foot shark, twice its size. The photo LOOKS like a hoax, but for now people are saying it's real. (Daily Telegraph)(--Take a look at this UNBELIEVABLE photo, here . . .)

LAZY CATS

Do you ever wonder what your cats are up to while you're slaving away at your job? The short answer is . . . nothing. Here's a 30-second time-lapse video of two lazy cats over a 10-hour period.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxjf5qQdP7w
(Search Terms: lazy cats time lapse)

THINKING POSITIVE

7 WAYS TO STAY POSITIVE DURING A NEGATIVE TIME

My motto: "Think Positive & Positive Will Happen!" It's a way of life for me. I always try to stay upbeat & positive. People always ask me how I stay ‘up’ all the time; what my ’secret’ to staying focused, motivated, positive and productive is. (I get this a lot) Here goes:

1. GET EXCITED ABOUT POSSIBILITIES! Who knows. You might find that you like doing something & make a career out of it!

2. KEEP YOUR INNER DIALOG POSITIVE. Don't beat yourself up. (I don’t feel sorry for myself and I don’t indulge in ‘pity parties’.). It’s a waiste of time & as long as your still breathing, there will be another tomorrow!

3. LEARN FROM, AND GET INSPIRED BY, SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE. It goes back to what your mom tought you when you were a kid.. If you hang with the “trouble bunch”, chances are you will become trouble. But if you surround yourself with “positive, like – minded” people, the thought is they will rub off on you! Hang out with like-minded people who energize you and avoid the energy vampires.

4. DON’T FOCUS ON NEGATIVES. Some times you just can’t control the outcome. invest emotional energy where it will give the best return.

5. DEDICATE TIME EVERY DAY TO ’SWITCHING OFF’ AND HAVING FUN FOR FUN’S SAKE. Shut the phone off, ignore the email & texts for a little bit. They will be there waiting when your ready to re-connect. Plan some strategic silliness!

6. LET YOURSELF DREAM. (Sometimes my mind keeps me awake all nigh!) Even if you know it won’t come true, it’s very healthy for your mind to dream about the “What if” factor!

7. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. (Not trying to be preachy, but.. I don’t smoke, drink or use drugs and I never have. Ever. Being physically fit and healthy, helps me stay focused on a mental, emotional and creative level. If that is how you relax, you might want to look into another way. It’s very hard to be ‘up’ when you’re physically unwell.) (NAZZY)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (10-28-09)

MICHAEL JACKSON RANDOMS:

#1.) MICHAEL JACKSON'S former dermatologist, DR. ARNOLD KLEIN, has filed a claim against Michael's estate for almost $49,000. It's for work he supposedly did for Michael in just the three months before his death.

That work includes standard stuff like botox and acne procedures. But it also includes something called "I.M. Injections". Whatever they are, Michael had 51 of them in the 90 days before he died.

TMZ quotes a "prominent L.A. dermatologist" who claims that "I.M. Injection" is a commonly used billing code for DEMEROL. (--It appears that Michael may have been getting Demerol to deal with the "pain" of the other procedures. Or perhaps he was having the other procedures as an EXCUSE to get a Demerol fix. The world may never know.)

#2.) The world premiere of "This Is It!" went down last night at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles . . . and not surprisingly, it attracted a star-studded crowd. --Attendees included Paula Abdul, Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry, Adam Lambert, David Cook, Paris Hilton, Neil Patrick Harris, Jennifer Love Hewitt . . . just to name a few.


HORROR MOVIE RANDOMS:

#1.) WES CRAVEN is responsible for the original "Last House on the Left", "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and the "Scream" trilogy. So what movies freak HIM out??? He gave a list to "Entertainment Weekly".

It includes "Psycho", "Frankenstein" and the 1953 version of "War of the Worlds". (--See the complete list here . . .)http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20310838_20314742,00.html?xid=rss-movies-Wes+Craven:+10+that+shook+ME+up

#2.) Do you remember JENNIFER ANISTON and her real nose in the 1993 flick "Leprechaun"??? Or MARISKA HARGITAY in the not-so-classic 1985 film "Ghoulies"??? --How about RENEE ZELLWEGER in the 1995 "classic" "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation"??? (--That one also starred MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, who was equally unknown at the time.)

All these ladies made a Fox News list of the 20 Hottest Scary Movie Starlets. (--Check it out here . . .)http://www.foxnews.com/slideshow/entertainment/2009/10/26/horror-flick-hotties?slide=1


PANIC ALERT: NICK JONAS *IS* DOING A SOLO ALBUM . . . LIKE, WITHOUT THE OTHER JONAS BROTHERS!!!

If you have teenage girls, you NEED to be aware of this SUPER TOP STORY: NICK JONAS IS working on a solo album . . . and by "solo album," I do mean that it will NOT feature JOE or KEVIN.

Nick's mom, DENISE JONAS, told Parade.com, quote, "Nick is working on a solo act . . . it's called NICK JONAS AND THE ADMINISTRATION. Shhh! He's at the photo shoot for the album cover right now."

(--"The Administration" is probably a reference to his nickname, Mr. President, which he got because . . . well, I think because he's always in charge or something like that. I don't know. Ask your kids.)

Naturally, this sent SHOCKWAVES of "OMGs" pulsating through the Internet yesterday, with rumors of a Jonas Brothers split. But that is NOT happening.--Last night, Nick issued a statement saying, quote, "We've said from the beginning of our career as the Jonas Brothers that anything we do outside of the group is a side project because you can't break up brothers. --"My brothers are my biggest supporters, and were on the phone with me everyday while I was in the studio asking how it was going, and telling me they couldn't wait to hear the record."

Joe and Kevin also issued their own statement . . . saying, quote, "We are so proud of our brother Nick. We know that we will be doing music together for the rest of our lives. But we are thrilled for you to hear these songs that were on his heart.

"A three-chord strand is not easily broken, and one thing's for sure . . . this three chord strand is stronger now than it's ever been. You are truly the best fans in the world, and we love you with all our hearts."

By the way, some dude at E! Online recently Tweeted that he heard Nick may tour alone sometime next year, but we haven't heard anything definite on that. --"People" magazine reports that the Nick Jonas and the Administration album will be released sometime next year. Obviously, we'll let you know when there's a solid date.


BON JOVI COULD HAVE SPLIT UP . . . IF IT WEREN'T FOR A SHRINK:

BON JOVI was close to splitting up after a break in the early '90s, but eventually they were able to resolve their differences . . . thanks to a psychiatrist named Lou Cox. The band talked about their experience with Dr. Cox . . . a so-called "rock shrink" . . . in a new documentary called "Bon Jovi: When We Were Beautiful".

(--The movie was shown at a film festival earlier this year . . . and premiered on Showtime this past weekend. It'll be included in special-edition copies of Bon Jovi's new album, "The Circle", which hits stores on November 10th.)

JON BON JOVI said, quote, "AEROSMITH'S manager told us about [Dr. Cox], [and said] he had no ulterior motive, no commissions (were) involved. He came in and got us to just speak better than anyone else could have."

At first, keyboardist DAVID BRYAN and drummer TICO TORRES were skeptical . . . but eventually they bought into it. --David said, quote, "I looked at it and said, '(effing) shrink, that's for sick people' . . . but he was just trying to get everyone to communicate and that's what he did, and it really helped us to be honest enough to go on."

Tico agreed . . . quote, "He helped us a lot as a group, to be able to deal with each other . . . It was almost over." (--That's typical Tico. He's never shied away from using blunt words to paint harsh realities.) (???) --Bon Jovi added, quote, "[Dr. Cox] was our saving grace . . . and that was our big secret for years and years. [But] now METALLICA made a movie like that already and the GOO GOO DOLLS went to [a] guy we sent them to."

(--In the Metallica movie, "Some Kind of Monster", the band works through one of their roughest patches with the help of a "performance-enhancing coach" named Phil Towle. He's no Dr. Cox . . . but he may have saved Metallica.)

(--Also . . . this might not be covered in Bon Jovi's documentary, but I'm curious if Tico and David Bryan needed MORE therapy a few years ago . . . because they didn't get their own action figures like Jon Bon Jovi and RICHIE SAMBORA did.) (--Here, once again, are the Jon and Richie action figures . . .)http://thecompletesheet.com/today/bon_jovi_action_figures.htm

FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

ADAM LAMBERT has released the cover art for his debut album, "For Your Entertainment" . . . and it's so ridiculously over the top that we had to double check just to make sure it was for real. (--Here it is . . .)

(--The experiment begins on November 23rd, when the album hits stores.)

RIHANNA IS "RATED R"

RIHANNA has released the cover image for her upcoming album, "Rated R". And somewhat surprisingly, considering the album title, it's really NOT provocative at all. -"Rated R" comes out on November 23rd. (--The same day as Adam Lambert's disc.)

TALK TO ME

FOUR PHRASES GUYS LIKE TO HEAR WOMEN SAY:

Women want to feel sexy, appreciated, and needed . . . but so do GUYS. Here's what I mean. These are four phrases men like to hear women say . . .

#1.) "THAT WOMAN JUST CHECKED YOU OUT." Women don't always let their guy know when they see other women checking him out. Maybe because they're worried he'll suddenly think he can have ANY woman he wants.

But guys have issues with self-confidence too. So why not give his a boost? Just make sure the woman's at least SOMEWHAT attractive before you say anything. If you tell him an UGLY chick thinks he's hot, it's not really a compliment.

#2.) "I CAN'T GET THIS OPEN." It doesn't take much to make him feel manly. And helping you with simple tasks reinforces his fantasy of being your knight in shining armor. That doesn't mean you should ask him to do things you can easily do YOURSELF.

But if you DO need help with something that requires strength or even the least bit of danger . . . like using a ladder . . . he'll be happy to accept.

#3.) "YOU'RE NOT GOING BALD." One-quarter of men start losing their hair at age 25. And two-thirds are balding by the time they're 60. So even if he IS looking a little thinner up top, downplay it as much as you can.

So if he asks you what you think, remember, it's the male equivalent of the phrase, "Do these jeans make me look fat?" The only right answer is, "No honey, of course not."

#4.) "YOU'RE RIGHT." Sometimes he IS right. It's probably not as often as he THINKS, but when he's right about something, let him know. Especially when you're arguing. It makes you look like a reasonable person, and it'll pay off during future fights. (YourTango.com)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

WOULD YOU HAND OUT BACON-FLAVORED GUMBALLS FOR HALLOWEEN?

This Halloween, you can hand out "regular" candy just like everyone else. Or you can break the mold and pass out some "less traditional" Halloween treats.

And I don't mean apples and toothbrushes. That's lame. I'm talking about stuff like THIS.--Bacon-flavored gumballs . . .--Garlic mints . . .--Zit Poppers, which are oversized acne bumps filled with candy pus . . .--Human Dog Food, which is candy kibble in a mini bowl . . .--And Scorpion Pops, which are just like regular lollipops, only they have a dead scorpion in the center.

(--You can buy these disgusting treats, along with several others that sound just as nasty, here . . .)http://www.stupid.com/fun/all-of-our-candy.html(Holidash)


YOU CAN BUY MATCHING SLUTTY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG:

Admit it, ladies . . . the reason you love Halloween so much is because it gives you the chance to dress up like NAUGHTY. It's okay, that's why we ALL love Halloween.

And now, thanks to a website called SpoiledRottenDoggies.com, you can buy matching Halloween costumes for you and your DOG, so you can BOTH dress up naughty this year.

(--You can buy matching Halloween costumes for you and your dog here . . .)http://www.spoiledrottendoggies.com/matchingcostumes.htm
(Holidash)


SINCE TAKING OFFICE, PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS SPENT FOUR-AND-A-HALF FULL DAYS PLAYING GOLF:

Remember how much heat GEORGE W. BUSH took for playing GOLF when he was president? Well listen to this . . .

Since taking office nine months ago, PRESIDENT OBAMA has played 24 rounds of golf. --But President Bush didn't reach that mark until after he'd been in office for two years and ten months. In other words, Obama plays golf nearly FOUR TIMES as often as Bush did.

Now, if you figure it takes about four-and-a-half hours to play 18 holes of golf, then that means since becoming president, Obama has spent 108 hours . . . or four-and-a-half FULL DAYS . . . on the links.

(--But do we really care? It's not like you can't work and play golf at the same time. Then again, nobody's saying anything about the amount of golf Obama plays. But when Bush did it, the media crucified him!) (Politico)


THERE'S A DATING WEBSITE JUST FOR "BEAUTIFUL" PEOPLE:

The great thing about online dating is that it exposes you to all kinds of new and interesting people. The problem is that so many of them are just plain UGLY.

Enter BeautifulPeople.com . . . an online dating site that's exclusively for good-looking people. In fact, if you want to join BeautifulPeople.com, you have to submit a picture first. And only after the site's existing members have deemed you "attractive enough" are you allowed to set up a profile. --It sounds pretty shallow, right?

But according to the site's managing director, quote, "There's nothing shallow in wanting to be with someone you're attracted to . . . People are fed up wasting time and money meeting unattractive people on the net."

Overall, BeautifulPeople.com has about 180,000 members . . . but about five times that number have applied for membership and been DENIED for being too ugly. (--You can TRY to sign up for this website here . . .)http://www.beautifulpeople.com/

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (10-27-09)

TAYLOR'S NEW MAN?


Your hot new (alleged) couple of the week is . . . TAYLOR SWIFT and "New Moon" stud TAYLOR LAUTNER. The two of them hit a Los Angeles Kings hockey game together on Sunday night. (--She's 19. He won't be 18 until February.)

After the game, they were seen going into the Beverly Wilshire Hotel . . . but nobody saw them come out. (--Here are some pics of them out on the town Sunday . . .)

WE NOW HAVE VIDEO OF BRAD PITT'S MOTORCYCLE WIPEOUT:

We now have VIDEO of BRAD PITT'S motorcycle wipeout on Saturday. (--Check it out . . .)http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=3f6394b9-fee8-4b2d-bcb1-501ea620dc54

Brad was trying to drive between stopped traffic and some cars parked on the side of the street. He clipped one of the parked cars and went down. -It was a totally minor incident, and Brad wasn't injured. But he couldn't get his bike started again, so he had to call somebody to pick him up.

MILEY CYRUS

On Sunday night, MILEY CYRUS performed at the second annual Concert for Hope in Los Angeles. During the show, she invited a little girl with cancer up on stage to help her perform "The Climb". (--Here's video . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKaLzG2dVHg

(--Say what you want about Miley Cyrus, but she does walk the walk. In addition to performing at this show, she's donating $1 from every concert ticket she sells to City of Hope's cancer research. Last year, she raised over $2 million for the charity.)

JAY-Z IS PERFORMING BEFORE THE WORLD SERIES:

JAY-Z and ALICIA KEYS will perform their song "Empire State of Mind" at Yankee Stadium tomorrow night just before Game One of the World Series between the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies. (--She'll also do the national anthem.)

Jay-Z landed the gig last week, but he had to wait for the Yankees to dispose of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He says, quote, "The whole time we knew we had the performance. We knew we had the performance last week.

"I think it was 3-to-1 [in favor of the Yankees] at the time. [The Yankees] lost that game to make it 3-to-2. I was like, 'Man!' I had to come in [the stadium] with the stage and all that. I was like, 'Man, these guys gotta come on.' It was almost selfish."


DID JOE JONAS AND DEMI LOVATO HAVE A SLEEPOVER???

JOE JONAS and DEMI LOVATO were spotted recently on a double date with KEVIN JONAS and his fiancée. But we don't know officially if they're dating. It's starting to look like it, though. -

On Friday, Joe was seen leaving Demi's house following a SLEEPOVER. It should be noted, however, that Demi's FATHER was in the house, too.

THE UNSPLAINED

SIX THINGS YOUR BODY DOES THAT SCIENCE STILL CAN'T EXPLAIN:

We can explain a lot of weird stuff with the help of science . . . but not everything.

Here are six things your body does that science STILL can't explain . . .

#1.) YAWNING. It's baffling to scientists for two reasons. One, it doesn't seem to serve any
purpose. Two, it's amazingly contagious. And not just with humans. Try yawning while you stare at your dog or your cat. I'm serious. It works.

In fact, it's SO contagious, that even just reading or hearing the word yawn . . . might make you actually yawn.

#2.) ADOLESCENCE. A lot of teenage boys are greasy, clumsy, and awkward. Basically, adolescence stinks. But did you realize we're the only members of the animal kingdom who go through it?

Some scientists think it's so we'll develop traits to attract women, like a sense of humor. But others say it doesn't really make sense from an evolutionary standpoint. Because guys who DON'T go through an awkward phase aren't really at a disadvantage.

#3.) THE PLACEBO EFFECT. That's when medicine works even though you're not taking real medicine. It's obvious why SOME placebos work. Like, if your doctor gives you a sugar pill and says it'll help your stomach: You stop worrying, and your stomach calms down.

But the placebo effect goes WAY beyond that. Fake drugs have been found to help everything from warts, to heart disease, to asthma. Doctors have even conducted fake KNEE SURGERIES that were almost as effective as the real thing.

#4.) DREAMING. People are obsessed with what their dreams mean, but no one knows for sure. In fact, we don't even know WHY we dream. Freud said it was the expression of our unconscious desires. But that was a hundred years ago.

Some psychologists today think dreams are just a way for your brain to fit random thoughts into a pattern that resembles real life. Others think it's your brain getting rid of useless "junk thoughts." But both are just theories.

#5.) BLUSHING. Charles Darwin couldn't figure out why our faces turn red when we're embarrassed, and more than a century later, we still haven't figured it out. Some scientists think it's a sign of submission. Others think it's actually a sign of anger.

But both theories are a little hard to believe because most people don't feel submissive OR angry when they're blushing.

#6.) HAIR "DOWN THERE." Our bodies are mostly bare except, for a few 'choice' areas. But if you look at most apes, they're the exact opposite. Their bodies are furry, and their monkey privates flies free.

People used to think we have hair down there for warmth. But now scientists think it developed as a sort of sexual ornament for attracting a mate . . . like the gross equivalent of a peacock's tail. (Cracked.com)

LEONARDO DA VINCI'S "THE LAST SUPPER"

It took five people two months to recreate LEONARDO DA VINCI'S "The Last Supper" painting . . . using 4,000 Rubik's Cubes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjt01zAGvQ8
(Search Terms: Rubik's Cubes "Last Supper" video)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

AND NOW . . . MUGSHOTS OF IDIOT CRIMINALS WITH FACIAL TATTOOS:

I have just the thing to cheer you up when you get to work this morning. It's a little something I like to call, "Mugshots of Meatball Criminals With Facial Tattoos." Seriously, you have to see these guys. What were they thinking?

Some of them sport the ugly-step-brother of the facial tattoo . . . the neck tattoo. (--Enjoy some truly knucklehead citizens of our fine republic, here . . .)

HERE ARE FIVE "MYTHS" ABOUT BREAST SIZE:

If you ask the average guy whether he cares about the size of a woman's breasts, he'll either say yes, or he'll lie. But does breast size matter to WOMEN? I'm talking in the medical sense here, ladies. You might THINK it does, but in most cases you're wrong.

Here's what AOL Health has to say about five common medical myths when it comes to breast size . . .

#1.) MILK: The size of a lady's breasts does NOT affect how much breast milk she can produce. That's because breast size depends on the amount of supporting fatty tissue, not the number of milk glands. In other words, women with bigger boobs don't produce more milk.

(--If you must know, breast milk production is stimulated hormonally, and increasing the frequency of breastfeeding sessions increases the milk supply. In other words, supply WILL meet demand.)

#2.) CANCER: You'll also be happy to know that size does NOT have anything to do with cancer . . . either your risk of getting it, or the effectiveness of treatment. That's because the most common type of breast cancer starts in the cells of the milk-producing glands, not the fatty tissue.

And if you're thinking that it's harder to DETECT cancer when you're larger . . . studies show that's not true. Just get routine screenings, and check regularly on your own.

(--While obesity HAS been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, the obesity is the factor there: More fat overall means higher estrogen levels, and that raises your risk.)

#3.) MAMMOGRAM PAIN: According to a recent study, breast size did NOT affect the amount of pain women felt during mammograms. In other words, larger breasts don't make a mammogram more painful. So if you're bigger, make sure you still get the appropriate screening.

#4.) PHYSICAL PAIN: Here's a myth that ISN'T a myth: Breast size CAN affect a woman's physical well-being on a daily basis. A more ample size can lead to serious neck, shoulder, or back pain . . . and even headaches.

There are three solutions: get a better-bra, lose weight or have breast reduction surgery.

#5.) SELF-ESTEEM: Finally, breast size IS related to a woman's emotional and mental well-being. After all, society places a ton of emphasis on it, from puberty onward. And by society, I mean MEN.

As a result, women with bigger chests might be thought of as more sexually open or aggressive. And women with smaller breasts are made to feel inadequate. (AOL Health)


DISNEY WILL REFUND YOUR MONEY IF "BABY EINSTEIN" DIDN'T MAKE YOUR KID SMARTER:

You've heard of "Baby Einstein", right? Those multimedia products for kids aged three months to three years old that are marketed like they'll make your kid smarter. There are books, toys, flashcards . . . and DVD's like "Baby Mozart" and "Baby Shakespeare".

The videos don't have many words. It's basically music, puppets, bright colors, and simple patterns and shapes. The reason you've heard of them is because they're insanely popular: Disney bought the company in 2001, and "Baby Einstein" controls 90% of the baby media market, selling $200 million worth of products every year.

According to a 2003 study, a third of all American babies from six months to two years old had at least one "Baby Einstein" video.

But if you're one of those parents who bought the DVDs and your kid's still dumb as dirt . . . Disney says they'll give you your money back. --It's because of a lawsuit by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Their director, Susan Linn, says baby videos aren't educational. She cites studies that show that television exposure at ages one to three is associated with attention problems at age seven.

(--Actually, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV watching at all for children under two, and a University of Washington study in 2007 found SMALLER vocabularies in children 6-to-18-months who watched "Baby Einstein" videos.)

Anyway, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood got Baby Einstein to drop the word "educational" from their marketing in 2006. Then last year, they threatened ANOTHER lawsuit . . . unless Disney offered a refund on all the videos they sold since 2004.

As a result of the settlement, Baby Einstein will refund $15.99 for up to four DVDs per household, if you bought them between June 5th of 2004, and September 5th of 2009, and return them to the company. --You can exchange the videos for a different title, get a discount coupon, or get $15.99 for each of the four returned DVDs. You don't have to have a receipt, and the offer's good until March 10th of next year. (The New York Times)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (10-26-09)

MORE ON THAT GANG WHO RIPPED OFF LINDSAY LOHAN AND OTHER CELEBRITIES:

We're learning more about that quote-unquote "gang" that robbed LINDSAY LOHAN, AUDRINA PATRIDGE and other celebrities. And while we can't justify their actions, you have to admire their methods. --In all, six people have been arrested . . . four girls and two guys. They're all 18 or 19 years old except for one of the guys, who's 27.

The ringleader appears to be one of the girls . . . 18-year-old Rachel Lee. Sources close to the case say she was obsessed with celebrities and fashion. --Over the past year or so, they stole clothing, jewelry and other items in burglaries at the homes of Lindsay, Audrina, PARIS HILTON and ORLANDO BLOOM.

What they did was locate celebrities' addresses using Hollywood star maps and the Internet. Then they would research their appearance schedules in order to figure out when they wouldn't be home.

Three of the suspects, Lee, Diana Tamayo and Nicholas Prugo, were classmates at Indian Hills High School . . . which is for AT-RISK STUDENTS. They graduated in 2008. --Tamayo was student body president and had received a $1,500 "future teacher" scholarship. Lee got a creative arts scholarship.

Over the summer, Lee and Tamayo were arrested for shoplifting $85 worth of stuff from a Sephora beauty store. They got probation.

Another suspect, Alexis Neiers, actually has an E! reality show pilot currently in production. We don't know much about it . . . except that it also involves her sister, a "Playboy" model by the name of Tess Taylor.

After arresting five of the six suspects last week . . . (--The other had already been arrested) . . . police recovered some of the stolen items, including most of the jewelry that was taken from Paris Hilton.

They also found three firearms and a, quote, "large amount of narcotics." --A computer used by the first suspect arrested, Nicholas Prugo, yielded some interesting evidence. --There were several Google searches of celebrity jewelry . . . like "audrina patridge diamond watch" . . . "paris hilton diamond watch" . . . and "lindsay lohan blue rolex". --There was also a link to a Google Maps page showing the location of Orlando Bloom's house.

The thieves apparently GOT Lindsay's blue Rolex, by the way . . . because Prugo's computer also had a picture of one of the suspects wearing it.(--Here's that picture . . . along with a screen shot of Orlando's house on Google Maps . . .)

TWILIGHT

Still not convinced that "Twilight" has turned vampires into the property of 14-year-old girls??? The cast of "New Moon" is going on a nationwide MALL TOUR from November 6th through the 19th. (--The movie opens on the 20th.) --You can check out the dates here . . . http://eonline.com/uberblog/b150555_new_moon_cast_goes_on_nationwide.html


MICHAEL JACKSON STILL COMMUNICATES WITH LA TOYA . . . AND HIS TALKING BIRD:

If you were dead and had important things to say to the living, who would you contact??? LA TOYA JACKSON and a talking bird, right??? Me too.

And MICHAEL JACKSON shares our feelings on this one. --La Toya says, quote, "When I go to his house I say, 'Hello, Michael. How are you? If you're here, please, please let me know.' And the lights start blinking. I can feel him.

"I can smell his Tom Ford cologne and I've felt him brush past me. It's the most wonderful feeling and the biggest smile comes over my face. I tell him I love him so much and ask him to show me he's here again. The lights blink again. --"No other members of the family have experienced it. Just me."

La Toya has also witnessed Michael's pet macaw . . . which now lives with his kids at the Jackson Family home . . . speaking to Michael. --She says, quote, "[The macaw] was saying, 'Everything's OK, Michael. Everyone's fine, don't worry. The kids? How are the kids doing? Well, see how the kids are playing. They're playing and they're having fun.'"

In addition to flicking lights on and off and talking to his bird, Michael is also helping La Toya investigate his death. --She says, quote, "I ask Michael to help me understand what took place. I've told him to find a way to let me know.

"A person's name will pop into my head out of the blue, I'll call them, they give me information and I'll find the connection I've been looking for. It's amazing."


THE TOP 50 CARTOON CHARACTERS:

A columnist for About.com has published a list of The Top 50 Cartoon Characters, based on, quote, "their influence, their popularity and their hilarity." Here are the Top 10:
#1.) Bugs Bunny#2.) Homer Simpson#3.) Mickey Mouse#4.) Bart Simpson#5.) Charlie Brown#6.) Fred Flintstone#7.) The Grinch#8.) Popeye#9.) Wile E. Coyote#10.) Rocky and Bullwinkle(--You can see the entire list, plus mini write-ups on each one, beginning here . . .)http://animatedtv.about.com/od/showsaz/tp/top50chrctrs.htm


KANYE WEST WILL HAVE TO DO 50 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR FREAKING OUT ON THE PAPARAZZI LAST YEAR:

KANYE WEST will not face any charges for freaking out on the paparazzi in an incident at Los Angeles International Airport last year. This was the time where he and his road manager, Don Crawley, threw a camera-smashing tantrum.

Both men were hit with misdemeanor vandalism, battery and grand theft charges . . . but on Friday, a judge dismissed them, provided they complete 50 hours of community service each. Kanye will serve his with the American Red Cross.

Kanye's lawyer said he'd already repaid the photographers for everything they destroyed . . . and the photographers submitted letters to the court saying they were cool with the amount they received and that they would not be pressing charges.


DID BUDDHA HELP A-ROD TURN IT ON DURING THE PLAYOFFS THIS YEAR???

The New York Yankees won the American League Pennant last night. And one of the big stories in this year's post-season has been the fact that ALEX RODRIGUEZ is NOT choking in the playoffs for a change.

Well, it turns out that two very important people may be responsible for that: KATE HUDSON and . . . BUDDHA. --A so-called "source" says that Kate is a devout Buddhist . . . she's got A-Rod doing a little dabbling himself.

Kate has also been seen sitting behind the Yankee dugout during games, with BUDDHA PRAYER BEADS laid out on the railing in front of her seats.

CHANGE YOUR LIFE NOW

FOUR CHANGES IN YOUR DAILY SCHEDULE THAT COULD DRAMATICALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE:

According to several new studies, timing is crucial when it comes to your day-to-day routine. In other words, WHEN you do things can be just as important as HOW you do them. Here are four schedule changes that could have a big impact on your life . . .

#1.) GO TO THE GYM BEFORE WORK. It's easier to hit the snooze button than it is to hit the gym. But new research shows that people who put off their workout until AFTER work are much less likely to exercise consistently. Plus, when you go to the gym in the MORNING, it wakes up your brain and helps you focus.

#2.) DON'T DRINK AFTER 7:00 P.M. Drinking right before bed can leave you with more than a hangover. It can seriously screw up the quality of your sleep. In one recent study where researchers gave alcohol to hamsters, it gave them poor sleep patterns, and made them sluggish for 24 hours after their last drink.

#3.) EAT DINNER BEFORE 8:00 P.M. A study by Northwestern University showed that late dinners can make you gain up to twice as much weight as normal. And just like with drinking, if you eat late at night, your body has to work overtime to process it, which affects your sleep.

#4.) BRAINSTORM AT 10:00 P.M. According to a survey of 1,500 people, 10 p.m. is when the average person feels the most creative. On the flip side, the WORST time to be creative is 4:30 p.m., when you're exhausted from work, and your blood sugar is low. (Cosmopolitan.com)