February 12, 2010
HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW
ALEC BALDWIN WAS HOSPITALIZED EARLY THURSDAY MORNING . . . BUT HE BLAMES HIS EX-WIFE FOR IT:
ALEC BALDWIN was rushed to a New York City hospital early Thursday morning . . . but it seems to have been a misunderstanding. And he blames his ex-wife, KIM BASINGER, for it. --It all started with an argument between Alec and his 14-year-old daughter Ireland. --On Wednesday night, they were having one of their typically difficult phone conversations. Alec was home at his Central Park apartment, while Ireland was in L.A. with her mom. --In total frustration, Alec reportedly told his daughter, quote, "I'm tired of this. I'm going to take some pills. I'm going to end this." --Well, Ireland called 911 and reported this supposed suicide threat. They arrived at Baldwin's place at around 12:30 in the morning. He told them he'd taken a single Ambien sleeping pill, and had no intention of ending his life. --He also told them that Kim put his daughter up to making the 911 call. --Baldwin was still taken to the hospital, but he was released an hour later, after doctors determined he wasn't a danger to himself. --When Baldwin returned home the paparazzi was waiting for him outside his place. --There was a minor incident in which he allegedly grabbed a "New York Post" reporter BY THE THROAT . . . but no charges were filed. --A friend of Alec's says, quote, "This is another example of Kim's sickness. Alec came back from the hospital and there were cameras outside his house at 2:00 A.M. Gee, I wonder how they found out?" --Baldwin's rep later said, quote, "This was a misunderstanding on one person's part. Alec was quickly released from the hospital, he's completely fine and will be at work today. --"If there was a real problem, he wouldn't have been released within an hour." --And yes, before you ask, Ireland was the subject of Baldwin's ranting voicemail message from a few years ago . . . the one in which he infamously called her a, quote, "rude, thoughtless little pig." (--Alec and STEVE MARTIN are hosting the Oscars on March 7th.)
BILL CLINTON WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR CHEST PAIN YESTERDAY:
Former President BILL CLINTON was hospitalized yesterday in New York after experiencing chest pain. He ended up having some stents put into an artery. (--A stent is kind of like a metal mesh tube that holds open a blocked artery.) --Here's the official statement . . . quote, "Today President Bill Clinton was admitted to the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest. --"Following a visit to his cardiologist, he underwent a procedure to place two stents in one of his coronary arteries. --"President Clinton is in good spirits and will continue to focus on the work of his Foundation and Haiti's relief and long-term recovery efforts." --Clinton did NOT suffer a heart attack . . . and doctors said that yesterday's procedure will make him less susceptible to future heart attacks. They added that his prognosis is excellent. --In 2004, Clinton had quadruple bypass surgery to open four blocked arteries. He's 63 years old. --HILLARY and CHELSEA are at the hospital with him. (--Or at least they were.)
NANCY KERRIGAN IS STANDING BY HER BROTHER:
Even though the medical examiner says that NANCY KERRIGAN'S brother Mark caused their father's fatal heart attack, Nancy is vowing to back her brother up all the way. -In a letter to friends and family, Nancy said it was UNJUSTIFIED that their father's death was ruled a homicide . . . and said that she plans to, quote, "help my brother fight." (--You can read the letter here . . .) http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0211_nancy.pdf
JOHN MAYER ACTUALLY BROKE DOWN ONSTAGE WHILE APOLOGIZING FOR THAT "PLAYBOY" INTERVIEW:
JOHN MAYER actually broke down onstage while apologizing for the "Playboy" interview that's been causing such a fuss since it hit the Web on Wednesday --It happened during a gig in Nashville on Wednesday night. And John didn't exactly start bawling or anything, but he did get a little choked up. Especially when talking about how the members of his band . . . who are mostly black . . . are standing by him. (--In the interview, Mayer used the N-word while talking about being accepted by the black community. He also called his penis a WHITE SUPREMACIST because he's mostly attracted to white girls.) (--And he talked about the crazy-awesome coital skills of one JESSICA SIMPSON.) --Mayer told his Nashville audience that he had fallen into, quote, "a wormhole of selfishness, greediness and arrogance" . . . and that, quote, "in the quest to be clever, I forgot about the people who love me and that I love." --He also said, once again, that he was done playing around with the media. He said, quote, "I quit the media game. I'm out. I'm done. I just want to play my guitar." (--Here's video of the whole speech . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT47QLSoj4k(--John has also been Tweeting like crazy about this whole situation. You can follow that nonsense here . . .)
http://twitter.com/JohncMAyer
SOME CELEBRITY RESPONSES TO JOHN MAYER'S "PLAYBOY" INTERVIEW:
Some celebrities have responded to JOHN MAYER'S controversial "Playboy" interview. They include several rappers . . . who gave John mixed reviews. --?UESTLOVE from THE ROOTS said, quote, "Hmmm. I'll give Mayer a benefit of the doubt . . . and assume that was a punch line gone awry."--Then he added, quote, "LOL, then again on 2nd read . . . can't wait to see spin on this. I swear his #1 demographic is the white dude black women would do in a second."
(--I don't know if you remember this, but ?uestlove and John Mayer appeared together in a classic "Chappelle's Show" skit that looked at how the different races respond to different types of music.) (--It ended with ?uest, John and Dave doing the "Diff'rent Stroke" theme song.) (!!!)
--TALIB KWELI said, quote, "My man John Mayer must love the taste of his own foot."--NOREAGA took a much harder line, saying, quote, "Dear John Mayer, black women don't like you 'cause you're an (A-hole)."--By the way . . . HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE is pulling her support for Mayer back just a little. Remember, she was STOKED about the interview at first, because Mayer named her as one of the small number of black women he considers hot. --But yesterday, Holly said, quote, "It dawns hard on me that by gushing in public about a compliment by one of my fave artists in this article filled with offenses I look like I am giving him some sort of 'free pass' just cause he said I was cute!" --"By tweeting he likely wasn't racist . . . and for seemingly mounting a defense for his racial insensitivities I got twitter-slapped by my peers and labeled a 'Mammie'. And after 25 years in the business that's a first for my resume.--"I just hate that anyone would have the impression I condone or excuse racist comments in any context. I do not. That notion would not go over too well during Kwanzaa at the Peete house! That's so not me."--Meanwhile, when the paparazzi caught up with JESSICA SIMPSON, she refused to comment on what John said about HER in the interview. But, she didn't seem too upset. (--And why would she be??? He basically said she was AMAZING in the sack. Here's video of Jessica's giggly "no comment" . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=253276b7-38a5-4b1a-93ae-51edb7c0bedc
JULIA ROBERTS GOT PAID $500,000 PER MINUTE FOR "VALENTINE'S DAY":
If your lady drags you to see that movie "Valentine's Day" this weekend, here's some interesting trivia you can drop on her: JULIA ROBERTS is only in the movie for about SIX MINUTES. And they paid her $3 million. -That's $500,000 per minute . . . or $8,333 per second. (--She's also getting a cut of the profits.)
"THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS" IS GETTING A REMAKE:
Universal is remaking "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". --The 1982 original starred BURT REYNOLDS and DOLLY PARTON as a sheriff and a madam who team up to fight a moral crusader who's trying to shut down the madam's whorehouse, The Chicken Ranch. (--It's a MUSICAL that got its start on Broadway. The new version will be a musical, too . . . but there's no word if they'll use the same songs. They're going for a pretty extensive overhaul.)
#1.) The not-always-reliable IRISH tabloids claim CONAN O'BRIEN has been approached about taking over for SIMON COWELL on "American Idol". (--It's absurd, yes, but you can't dismiss the Irish when it comes to Conan O'Brien.) --A so-called "source" tells an "Irish Central" gossip columnist, quote, "'Idol' bosses think he'd be a huge draw now after all that [JAY] LENO, ['Tonight Show'] fuss." (--Yeah . . . for a TALK SHOW . . . not judging a singing competition.)
#2.) Remember "Shaq Vs." . . . the reality show SHAQUILLE O'NEAL did last summer, where he faced-off against other star athletes in their respective sports? Well, ABC has picked it up for a second season. --There's no word when it'll be back . . . but since it has to work around his basketball schedule, it'll probably air in August and September like it did last summer.
IT'S OFFICIAL: PETER GABRIEL WILL *NOT* ATTEND GENESIS' rock and roll hall of fame INDUCTION:
Last month, PETER GABRIEL said that he wouldn't play with GENESIS when they're inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame on March 15th. And now, he won't even be in attendance. --rock hall President Joel Peresman has announced that Gabriel will not be there . . . due to a scheduling conflict. -Gabriel will be kicking off a European tour on March 22nd . . . exactly a week after the induction ceremony, which is happening in New York. Previously, he said that he wasn't sure if he could fit it in because he'd be rehearsing.
ROBERT PLANT IS WORKING ON A SOLO ALBUM:
There's a new development in the "Anything But LED ZEPPELIN" phase of ROBERT PLANT'S career. The latest is that he's working on a solo album, called "It's Rude to Say No". (???) There's no word on a release date yet.
AXL ROSE HAS LASHED OUT AT A FAN IN A GUNS N' ROSES FORUM:
Last month, a GUNS N' ROSES rep denied an Internet rumor that the band was BANNING fans from wearing any clothing featuring their former guitarist, SLASH, at their shows. --Well, recently some "fan" posted a message in a Guns forum . . . saying that he had the name and number of security guard who could corroborate the anti-Slash story. --AXL ROSE found out about this . . . went to the forum . . . and went OFF. --He wrote, quote, "What the (eff) do you know? That's right! You don't know jack (effing) (crap) you (effing) ignorant, know it all, (effing) deluded, misguided, self important, self righteous, pious, small minded, clueless, loud mouthed, arrogant (C-word). --"You're not a fan or a voice of reason . . . you're a sick n' diseased mind spilling its bile over the Internet." --In slightly more pleasant news, Axl finished his post by announcing that Guns had, quote, "surprise gigs comin'." (--He did not elaborate, so there's no word on when the shows will be . . . where they'll be . . . or how late Axl will be showing up to them.)
ITUNES IS CLOSE TO SELLING ITS 10 BILLIONTH SONG:
iTunes has revealed that they're closing in on selling their 10 BILLIONTH song . . . and to celebrate, they will be giving out a huge prize to the lucky person who ends up downloading song #10,000,000,000. --It's part of a promotion they're calling Countdown to 10 Billion Songs . . . and the "winner" will receive an iTunes gift card worth $10,000. (--For details, hit up the link below. There's a countdown clock on it, but I don't know how accurate it is.) http://www.apple.com/itunes/10-billion-song-countdown/ --Meanwhile, for the first time ever, iTunes has released a list of their 25 all-time best-selling singles. It's up to date through this past Wednesday. --The BLACK EYED PEAS tracks "I Gotta Feeling" and "Boom Boom Pow" were first and third, respectively. LADY GAGA'S "Poker Face" is #2. Here's the list:
#1.) "I Gotta Feeling", BLACK EYED PEAS#2.) "Poker Face", LADY GAGA#3.) "Boom Boom Pow", BLACK EYED PEAS#4.) "I'm Yours", JASON MRAZ#5.) "Viva la Vida", COLDPLAY#6.) "Just Dance", LADY GAGA & COLBY O'DONIS#7.) "Low", FLO RIDA (featuring T-PAIN)#8.) "Love Story", TAYLOR SWIFT#9.) "Bleeding Love", LEONA LEWIS#10.) "TiK ToK", KE$HA
WES BORLAND SAYS LIMP BIZKIT WON'T WIN OVER ANY HATERS WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM:
Guitarist WES BORLAND says the music on LIMP BIZKIT'S upcoming album, "Gold Cobra", will be just as stupid and detestable as it's always been . . . sort of. --He tells "Guitar Edge" magazine, quote, "I think that everyone who hated Limp Bizkit before will continue to hate Limp Bizkit. It's not like we, all of a sudden, grew up and started making smarter music. It's definitely a fun, party kind of vibe. --"It's a little bit like the old stuff, but with a little bit of maybe a DAFT PUNK vibe thrown in on some of it. There's big, huge riffs and hopefully catchy lyrics." (--It's supposed to be out sometime this spring, but there's no release date yet.)
#2.) "People" magazine reports that Canadians NELLY FURTADO, SARAH MCLACHLAN and BRYAN ADAMS will be performing tonight at the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics. RUSH may also be performing.
TAYLOR SWIFT GOT A WRITTEN SPANKING FROM AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS BECAUSE SHE FED WILD POSSUMS:
TAYLOR SWIFT says she dreamed of being a famous performer since she was big enough to hold a guitar. But she probably never imagined how easy it is for celebrities to get people bent out of shape over stupid things. This is one of them. --After a concert in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday night, Taylor took her band to a nearby park to goof around and blow off some steam. And then she Tweeted about it. --She wrote, quote, "Tonight the band and I played a show, then hopped in the van and headed to the park for some midnight wild possum feeding." --Well, the bureaucrats at Australia's Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) heard about it . . . and absolutely HAD to set her straight. --So they released a statement that said, quote, "We know people who feed wild animals often have the best intentions and that it is attractive to tourists who want to interact with Australian wildlife. --"However, DSE advises people not to feed wild animals . . . it can disrupt their natural behavior and it can cause some animals to lose their natural fear of people, making them vulnerable to attack."
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE WORLD IS . . . FRANCE:
Every year, a magazine called "International Living" compiles a list of the best countries in the world to live in, based on the cost of living, culture, freedom, health care, the environment, safety, climate, and the economy.
--Here's a look at the ten best places to live:#10.) Italy#9.) Canada#8.) Belgium#7.) United States#6.) Luxembourg#5.) New Zealand#4.) Germany#3.) Switzerland#2.) Australia#1.) France (--Take a look at the full rankings here . . .)http://www1.internationalliving.com/qofl2010/(CNN / Huffington Post)
A WOMAN WAS AWARDED $15,000 AFTER BEING INJURED BY A BIKINI WAX:
Meet 37-year-old Jean "Chelle" Simmons of Apopka, Florida.--In December of 2007, Jean was getting ready for a vacation to Las Vegas, so she went to a salon called Moriah Brandons d' Excellence to get a BRAZILIAN BIKINI WAX. But when the salon technician was removing the hair "down there," the hot wax tore off some of Jean's skin too, and ripped what Jean calls a, quote, "gaping wound" in her most intimate of areas. --Jean needed six stitches to sew up the tear. And now, as a result of her injury, Jean says she suffers from a low sex drive. --Anyway, Jean sued the salon for more than $400,000 for negligence. And on Wednesday, she won her lawsuit . . . but she was only awarded $15,000. (Orlando Sentinel / WKMG News 6 - Orlando)
A MAN USED A SAMURAI SWORD TO CHOP OFF A BURGLAR'S EAR WHEN THE GUY THREATENED TO RAPE HIS WIFE:
This morning, I'd like to help you get your day started right with a big, fat dose of RENEGADE JUSTICE. Listen to this . . . --46-year-old David Fullard lives in Brough, England (--in the eastern part of the country). --Last year, David was at home when two armed men . . . 22-year-old Michael Severs and 19-year-old Michael Smith . . . broke into his house and threatened to RAPE his wife, 53-year-old Sue, and to KILL his two teenage sons unless he gave them money. --Well, David wasn't having any of that. So he grabbed an antique SAMURAI SWORD from his son's room and CHOPPED OFF Severs' ear. (!!!) --Severs was rushed to the hospital, where doctors managed to partially reattach his ear. And this week he and Smith were both given six-month suspended sentences, as well as 100 hours of community service. --David says, quote, "You cannot stand around and do nothing when someone comes to your house and threatens your family . . . I would do it again under the same circumstances." (Sun)
AN ARAB DIPLOMAT CALLED OFF HIS WEDDING WHEN HE LEARNED THE WOMAN WAS BEARDED AND CROSS-EYED:
Trying to meet someone normally and fall in love over time sounds great. But in real life, the dating game can be brutal. So, I can't blame you if you've ever wondered how to make the whole thing a lot easier. Like an ARRANGED MARRIAGE. --But not all arranged marriages are everything they're cracked up to be. Here's a case in point . . . --Recently, an unidentified Arab ambassador was arranged to be married to a woman from the United Arab Emirates. He'd only met his future wife a few times, and each time her face was covered with a veil. --Anyway, after finalizing the deal, the ambassador decided to plant a kiss on his bride-to-be. At which point he discovered she had a BEARD and was CROSS-EYED. --Long story short, the ambassador sued to have the marriage contract annulled, and also to be repaid $136,000 that he'd spent on clothes, jewelry and other gifts for the woman. --Earlier this week, a court agreed to annul the wedding, but rejected his claim to be reimbursed for the gifts. Which is . . . let's face it . . . a small price to pay in the long run. (Yahoo News)
KFC IS OFFERING $500 WORTH OF CHICKEN FOR THE STOLEN BUST OF COLONEL SANDERS:
Last month, someone stole a bronze bust of COLONEL SANDERS from the lobby of a KFC restaurant in Berea, Kentucky (--about 35 miles south of Lexington). --The bust is worth about $1,200. And now, KFC is offering a $500 reward for information leading to its return. --Or rather, they're offering $500 worth of CHICKEN for information leading to its return. --According to a company spokesman, KFC was going to offer a cash reward. But, quote, "we think KFC's world-famous chicken is a better motivator than money." (--You know, because if there's one thing everyone needs in tough economic times like these, it's FRIED CHICKEN.) (Lexington Herald-Leader)
CAT OWNERS ARE SMARTER THAN DOG OWNERS:
There are two types of people in this world: Cat lovers and dog lovers. Now, a new study has confirmed what cat owners have suspected all along: That they're SMARTER than dog owners . . . or at least more educated. Listen to this . . . --A new study from Bristol University in England has found that cat owners are 36% more likely to have a college degree than dog owners. (Daily Mail)
THE AVERAGE WOMAN OWNS MORE THAN $300 WORTH OF CLOTHES SHE CAN'T EVEN FIT INTO ANYMORE:
This survey took place in the UK, but we have no doubt the results would be similar here . . . --According to a recent survey, FOUR in FIVE women admit they have clothes in their closet that they can't fit into anymore. And the average woman is hanging on to TEN items of clothing that she knows are too small for her to wear. --And it's not just that they keep clothes they've outgrown, because more than ONE in FOUR women admit they PURPOSELY buy clothes that are too small as incentive to lose weight. --Overall, the average woman owns more than $300 worth of clothing that she can't even fit into anymore. (Daily Mail)
INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S SAFEST SNOW SHOVEL . . . THE "WOVEL":
You hate shoveling snow. Everyone does. Which is why you might be interested in this ridiculous product . . . the "Sno Wovel." --According to the product website, the Sno Wovel is a, quote, "wheeled snow shovel [that] renders the snow shovel obsolete, and replaces the fuel-guzzling, fume-spewing, hard-starting snow plow . . . It's the world's safest snow shovel!" --But you can think of it as a regular shovel that's attached to a big wheel, which allows you to shovel snow without straining your lower back. It's kind of like a cross between a wheelbarrow and a shovel. Or a shovel and . . . I don't know . . . a unicycle. --And it only costs $110. For a lousy snow shovel.(--You can buy the Sno Wovel here, though as of last night it was sold out . . .)http://www.wovel.com/Products/(DIY Life)
NAZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) This guy was flying a helicopter over the Super Bowl when a turkey vulture crashed through his windshield and sat on his lap until he landed. His co-pilot just happened to have a video camera. (--The first shot of the bird is at :17, and it flies away at 1:37.)http://www.fandome.com/video/117500/Vulture-Slams-Into-Helicopter-Flying-Over-Super-Bowl/(Search Terms: turkey vulture slams into helicopter flying over Super Bowl)
#2.) A hockey player got checked into the boards so hard, it knocked out a pane of Plexiglas . . . which then fell on a little kid's head in the stands. (--It shows it on a replay at :50.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITVDpEGx5YQ(Search Terms: little kid takes glass to the head Trevor Daley YouTube)
#3.) Here's a time-lapse video of the blizzard that hit Washington, D.C., last weekend.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMhUZAq5IxQ(Search Terms: "Snowlapse 2010.wmv" YouTube)
#4.) It took 222 different T-shirts to make this stop-motion video called "T-Shirt War". (--It starts getting interesting after 20 seconds or so.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWdSCt4jGE(Search Terms: "T-Shirt War" stop-motion RhettandLink)
SEVEN WAYS TO CREATE EVERYDAY ROMANCE:
Valentine's Day shouldn't be the only time of year for romance. Here are seven easy ways to make every day romantic . . .
BILL CLINTON WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR CHEST PAIN YESTERDAY:
Former President BILL CLINTON was hospitalized yesterday in New York after experiencing chest pain. He ended up having some stents put into an artery. (--A stent is kind of like a metal mesh tube that holds open a blocked artery.) --Here's the official statement . . . quote, "Today President Bill Clinton was admitted to the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest. --"Following a visit to his cardiologist, he underwent a procedure to place two stents in one of his coronary arteries. --"President Clinton is in good spirits and will continue to focus on the work of his Foundation and Haiti's relief and long-term recovery efforts." --Clinton did NOT suffer a heart attack . . . and doctors said that yesterday's procedure will make him less susceptible to future heart attacks. They added that his prognosis is excellent. --In 2004, Clinton had quadruple bypass surgery to open four blocked arteries. He's 63 years old. --HILLARY and CHELSEA are at the hospital with him. (--Or at least they were.)
NANCY KERRIGAN IS STANDING BY HER BROTHER:
Even though the medical examiner says that NANCY KERRIGAN'S brother Mark caused their father's fatal heart attack, Nancy is vowing to back her brother up all the way. -In a letter to friends and family, Nancy said it was UNJUSTIFIED that their father's death was ruled a homicide . . . and said that she plans to, quote, "help my brother fight." (--You can read the letter here . . .) http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0211_nancy.pdf
JOHN MAYER ACTUALLY BROKE DOWN ONSTAGE WHILE APOLOGIZING FOR THAT "PLAYBOY" INTERVIEW:
JOHN MAYER actually broke down onstage while apologizing for the "Playboy" interview that's been causing such a fuss since it hit the Web on Wednesday --It happened during a gig in Nashville on Wednesday night. And John didn't exactly start bawling or anything, but he did get a little choked up. Especially when talking about how the members of his band . . . who are mostly black . . . are standing by him. (--In the interview, Mayer used the N-word while talking about being accepted by the black community. He also called his penis a WHITE SUPREMACIST because he's mostly attracted to white girls.) (--And he talked about the crazy-awesome coital skills of one JESSICA SIMPSON.) --Mayer told his Nashville audience that he had fallen into, quote, "a wormhole of selfishness, greediness and arrogance" . . . and that, quote, "in the quest to be clever, I forgot about the people who love me and that I love." --He also said, once again, that he was done playing around with the media. He said, quote, "I quit the media game. I'm out. I'm done. I just want to play my guitar." (--Here's video of the whole speech . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT47QLSoj4k(--John has also been Tweeting like crazy about this whole situation. You can follow that nonsense here . . .)
http://twitter.com/JohncMAyer
SOME CELEBRITY RESPONSES TO JOHN MAYER'S "PLAYBOY" INTERVIEW:
Some celebrities have responded to JOHN MAYER'S controversial "Playboy" interview. They include several rappers . . . who gave John mixed reviews. --?UESTLOVE from THE ROOTS said, quote, "Hmmm. I'll give Mayer a benefit of the doubt . . . and assume that was a punch line gone awry."--Then he added, quote, "LOL, then again on 2nd read . . . can't wait to see spin on this. I swear his #1 demographic is the white dude black women would do in a second."
(--I don't know if you remember this, but ?uestlove and John Mayer appeared together in a classic "Chappelle's Show" skit that looked at how the different races respond to different types of music.) (--It ended with ?uest, John and Dave doing the "Diff'rent Stroke" theme song.) (!!!)
--TALIB KWELI said, quote, "My man John Mayer must love the taste of his own foot."--NOREAGA took a much harder line, saying, quote, "Dear John Mayer, black women don't like you 'cause you're an (A-hole)."--By the way . . . HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE is pulling her support for Mayer back just a little. Remember, she was STOKED about the interview at first, because Mayer named her as one of the small number of black women he considers hot. --But yesterday, Holly said, quote, "It dawns hard on me that by gushing in public about a compliment by one of my fave artists in this article filled with offenses I look like I am giving him some sort of 'free pass' just cause he said I was cute!" --"By tweeting he likely wasn't racist . . . and for seemingly mounting a defense for his racial insensitivities I got twitter-slapped by my peers and labeled a 'Mammie'. And after 25 years in the business that's a first for my resume.--"I just hate that anyone would have the impression I condone or excuse racist comments in any context. I do not. That notion would not go over too well during Kwanzaa at the Peete house! That's so not me."--Meanwhile, when the paparazzi caught up with JESSICA SIMPSON, she refused to comment on what John said about HER in the interview. But, she didn't seem too upset. (--And why would she be??? He basically said she was AMAZING in the sack. Here's video of Jessica's giggly "no comment" . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=253276b7-38a5-4b1a-93ae-51edb7c0bedc
JULIA ROBERTS GOT PAID $500,000 PER MINUTE FOR "VALENTINE'S DAY":
If your lady drags you to see that movie "Valentine's Day" this weekend, here's some interesting trivia you can drop on her: JULIA ROBERTS is only in the movie for about SIX MINUTES. And they paid her $3 million. -That's $500,000 per minute . . . or $8,333 per second. (--She's also getting a cut of the profits.)
"THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS" IS GETTING A REMAKE:
Universal is remaking "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". --The 1982 original starred BURT REYNOLDS and DOLLY PARTON as a sheriff and a madam who team up to fight a moral crusader who's trying to shut down the madam's whorehouse, The Chicken Ranch. (--It's a MUSICAL that got its start on Broadway. The new version will be a musical, too . . . but there's no word if they'll use the same songs. They're going for a pretty extensive overhaul.)
#1.) The not-always-reliable IRISH tabloids claim CONAN O'BRIEN has been approached about taking over for SIMON COWELL on "American Idol". (--It's absurd, yes, but you can't dismiss the Irish when it comes to Conan O'Brien.) --A so-called "source" tells an "Irish Central" gossip columnist, quote, "'Idol' bosses think he'd be a huge draw now after all that [JAY] LENO, ['Tonight Show'] fuss." (--Yeah . . . for a TALK SHOW . . . not judging a singing competition.)
#2.) Remember "Shaq Vs." . . . the reality show SHAQUILLE O'NEAL did last summer, where he faced-off against other star athletes in their respective sports? Well, ABC has picked it up for a second season. --There's no word when it'll be back . . . but since it has to work around his basketball schedule, it'll probably air in August and September like it did last summer.
IT'S OFFICIAL: PETER GABRIEL WILL *NOT* ATTEND GENESIS' rock and roll hall of fame INDUCTION:
Last month, PETER GABRIEL said that he wouldn't play with GENESIS when they're inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame on March 15th. And now, he won't even be in attendance. --rock hall President Joel Peresman has announced that Gabriel will not be there . . . due to a scheduling conflict. -Gabriel will be kicking off a European tour on March 22nd . . . exactly a week after the induction ceremony, which is happening in New York. Previously, he said that he wasn't sure if he could fit it in because he'd be rehearsing.
ROBERT PLANT IS WORKING ON A SOLO ALBUM:
There's a new development in the "Anything But LED ZEPPELIN" phase of ROBERT PLANT'S career. The latest is that he's working on a solo album, called "It's Rude to Say No". (???) There's no word on a release date yet.
AXL ROSE HAS LASHED OUT AT A FAN IN A GUNS N' ROSES FORUM:
Last month, a GUNS N' ROSES rep denied an Internet rumor that the band was BANNING fans from wearing any clothing featuring their former guitarist, SLASH, at their shows. --Well, recently some "fan" posted a message in a Guns forum . . . saying that he had the name and number of security guard who could corroborate the anti-Slash story. --AXL ROSE found out about this . . . went to the forum . . . and went OFF. --He wrote, quote, "What the (eff) do you know? That's right! You don't know jack (effing) (crap) you (effing) ignorant, know it all, (effing) deluded, misguided, self important, self righteous, pious, small minded, clueless, loud mouthed, arrogant (C-word). --"You're not a fan or a voice of reason . . . you're a sick n' diseased mind spilling its bile over the Internet." --In slightly more pleasant news, Axl finished his post by announcing that Guns had, quote, "surprise gigs comin'." (--He did not elaborate, so there's no word on when the shows will be . . . where they'll be . . . or how late Axl will be showing up to them.)
ITUNES IS CLOSE TO SELLING ITS 10 BILLIONTH SONG:
iTunes has revealed that they're closing in on selling their 10 BILLIONTH song . . . and to celebrate, they will be giving out a huge prize to the lucky person who ends up downloading song #10,000,000,000. --It's part of a promotion they're calling Countdown to 10 Billion Songs . . . and the "winner" will receive an iTunes gift card worth $10,000. (--For details, hit up the link below. There's a countdown clock on it, but I don't know how accurate it is.) http://www.apple.com/itunes/10-billion-song-countdown/ --Meanwhile, for the first time ever, iTunes has released a list of their 25 all-time best-selling singles. It's up to date through this past Wednesday. --The BLACK EYED PEAS tracks "I Gotta Feeling" and "Boom Boom Pow" were first and third, respectively. LADY GAGA'S "Poker Face" is #2. Here's the list:
#1.) "I Gotta Feeling", BLACK EYED PEAS#2.) "Poker Face", LADY GAGA#3.) "Boom Boom Pow", BLACK EYED PEAS#4.) "I'm Yours", JASON MRAZ#5.) "Viva la Vida", COLDPLAY#6.) "Just Dance", LADY GAGA & COLBY O'DONIS#7.) "Low", FLO RIDA (featuring T-PAIN)#8.) "Love Story", TAYLOR SWIFT#9.) "Bleeding Love", LEONA LEWIS#10.) "TiK ToK", KE$HA
WES BORLAND SAYS LIMP BIZKIT WON'T WIN OVER ANY HATERS WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM:
Guitarist WES BORLAND says the music on LIMP BIZKIT'S upcoming album, "Gold Cobra", will be just as stupid and detestable as it's always been . . . sort of. --He tells "Guitar Edge" magazine, quote, "I think that everyone who hated Limp Bizkit before will continue to hate Limp Bizkit. It's not like we, all of a sudden, grew up and started making smarter music. It's definitely a fun, party kind of vibe. --"It's a little bit like the old stuff, but with a little bit of maybe a DAFT PUNK vibe thrown in on some of it. There's big, huge riffs and hopefully catchy lyrics." (--It's supposed to be out sometime this spring, but there's no release date yet.)
#2.) "People" magazine reports that Canadians NELLY FURTADO, SARAH MCLACHLAN and BRYAN ADAMS will be performing tonight at the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics. RUSH may also be performing.
TAYLOR SWIFT GOT A WRITTEN SPANKING FROM AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS BECAUSE SHE FED WILD POSSUMS:
TAYLOR SWIFT says she dreamed of being a famous performer since she was big enough to hold a guitar. But she probably never imagined how easy it is for celebrities to get people bent out of shape over stupid things. This is one of them. --After a concert in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday night, Taylor took her band to a nearby park to goof around and blow off some steam. And then she Tweeted about it. --She wrote, quote, "Tonight the band and I played a show, then hopped in the van and headed to the park for some midnight wild possum feeding." --Well, the bureaucrats at Australia's Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) heard about it . . . and absolutely HAD to set her straight. --So they released a statement that said, quote, "We know people who feed wild animals often have the best intentions and that it is attractive to tourists who want to interact with Australian wildlife. --"However, DSE advises people not to feed wild animals . . . it can disrupt their natural behavior and it can cause some animals to lose their natural fear of people, making them vulnerable to attack."
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE WORLD IS . . . FRANCE:
Every year, a magazine called "International Living" compiles a list of the best countries in the world to live in, based on the cost of living, culture, freedom, health care, the environment, safety, climate, and the economy.
--Here's a look at the ten best places to live:#10.) Italy#9.) Canada#8.) Belgium#7.) United States#6.) Luxembourg#5.) New Zealand#4.) Germany#3.) Switzerland#2.) Australia#1.) France (--Take a look at the full rankings here . . .)http://www1.internationalliving.com/qofl2010/(CNN / Huffington Post)
A WOMAN WAS AWARDED $15,000 AFTER BEING INJURED BY A BIKINI WAX:
Meet 37-year-old Jean "Chelle" Simmons of Apopka, Florida.--In December of 2007, Jean was getting ready for a vacation to Las Vegas, so she went to a salon called Moriah Brandons d' Excellence to get a BRAZILIAN BIKINI WAX. But when the salon technician was removing the hair "down there," the hot wax tore off some of Jean's skin too, and ripped what Jean calls a, quote, "gaping wound" in her most intimate of areas. --Jean needed six stitches to sew up the tear. And now, as a result of her injury, Jean says she suffers from a low sex drive. --Anyway, Jean sued the salon for more than $400,000 for negligence. And on Wednesday, she won her lawsuit . . . but she was only awarded $15,000. (Orlando Sentinel / WKMG News 6 - Orlando)
A MAN USED A SAMURAI SWORD TO CHOP OFF A BURGLAR'S EAR WHEN THE GUY THREATENED TO RAPE HIS WIFE:
This morning, I'd like to help you get your day started right with a big, fat dose of RENEGADE JUSTICE. Listen to this . . . --46-year-old David Fullard lives in Brough, England (--in the eastern part of the country). --Last year, David was at home when two armed men . . . 22-year-old Michael Severs and 19-year-old Michael Smith . . . broke into his house and threatened to RAPE his wife, 53-year-old Sue, and to KILL his two teenage sons unless he gave them money. --Well, David wasn't having any of that. So he grabbed an antique SAMURAI SWORD from his son's room and CHOPPED OFF Severs' ear. (!!!) --Severs was rushed to the hospital, where doctors managed to partially reattach his ear. And this week he and Smith were both given six-month suspended sentences, as well as 100 hours of community service. --David says, quote, "You cannot stand around and do nothing when someone comes to your house and threatens your family . . . I would do it again under the same circumstances." (Sun)
AN ARAB DIPLOMAT CALLED OFF HIS WEDDING WHEN HE LEARNED THE WOMAN WAS BEARDED AND CROSS-EYED:
Trying to meet someone normally and fall in love over time sounds great. But in real life, the dating game can be brutal. So, I can't blame you if you've ever wondered how to make the whole thing a lot easier. Like an ARRANGED MARRIAGE. --But not all arranged marriages are everything they're cracked up to be. Here's a case in point . . . --Recently, an unidentified Arab ambassador was arranged to be married to a woman from the United Arab Emirates. He'd only met his future wife a few times, and each time her face was covered with a veil. --Anyway, after finalizing the deal, the ambassador decided to plant a kiss on his bride-to-be. At which point he discovered she had a BEARD and was CROSS-EYED. --Long story short, the ambassador sued to have the marriage contract annulled, and also to be repaid $136,000 that he'd spent on clothes, jewelry and other gifts for the woman. --Earlier this week, a court agreed to annul the wedding, but rejected his claim to be reimbursed for the gifts. Which is . . . let's face it . . . a small price to pay in the long run. (Yahoo News)
KFC IS OFFERING $500 WORTH OF CHICKEN FOR THE STOLEN BUST OF COLONEL SANDERS:
Last month, someone stole a bronze bust of COLONEL SANDERS from the lobby of a KFC restaurant in Berea, Kentucky (--about 35 miles south of Lexington). --The bust is worth about $1,200. And now, KFC is offering a $500 reward for information leading to its return. --Or rather, they're offering $500 worth of CHICKEN for information leading to its return. --According to a company spokesman, KFC was going to offer a cash reward. But, quote, "we think KFC's world-famous chicken is a better motivator than money." (--You know, because if there's one thing everyone needs in tough economic times like these, it's FRIED CHICKEN.) (Lexington Herald-Leader)
CAT OWNERS ARE SMARTER THAN DOG OWNERS:
There are two types of people in this world: Cat lovers and dog lovers. Now, a new study has confirmed what cat owners have suspected all along: That they're SMARTER than dog owners . . . or at least more educated. Listen to this . . . --A new study from Bristol University in England has found that cat owners are 36% more likely to have a college degree than dog owners. (Daily Mail)
THE AVERAGE WOMAN OWNS MORE THAN $300 WORTH OF CLOTHES SHE CAN'T EVEN FIT INTO ANYMORE:
This survey took place in the UK, but we have no doubt the results would be similar here . . . --According to a recent survey, FOUR in FIVE women admit they have clothes in their closet that they can't fit into anymore. And the average woman is hanging on to TEN items of clothing that she knows are too small for her to wear. --And it's not just that they keep clothes they've outgrown, because more than ONE in FOUR women admit they PURPOSELY buy clothes that are too small as incentive to lose weight. --Overall, the average woman owns more than $300 worth of clothing that she can't even fit into anymore. (Daily Mail)
INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S SAFEST SNOW SHOVEL . . . THE "WOVEL":
You hate shoveling snow. Everyone does. Which is why you might be interested in this ridiculous product . . . the "Sno Wovel." --According to the product website, the Sno Wovel is a, quote, "wheeled snow shovel [that] renders the snow shovel obsolete, and replaces the fuel-guzzling, fume-spewing, hard-starting snow plow . . . It's the world's safest snow shovel!" --But you can think of it as a regular shovel that's attached to a big wheel, which allows you to shovel snow without straining your lower back. It's kind of like a cross between a wheelbarrow and a shovel. Or a shovel and . . . I don't know . . . a unicycle. --And it only costs $110. For a lousy snow shovel.(--You can buy the Sno Wovel here, though as of last night it was sold out . . .)http://www.wovel.com/Products/(DIY Life)
NAZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) This guy was flying a helicopter over the Super Bowl when a turkey vulture crashed through his windshield and sat on his lap until he landed. His co-pilot just happened to have a video camera. (--The first shot of the bird is at :17, and it flies away at 1:37.)http://www.fandome.com/video/117500/Vulture-Slams-Into-Helicopter-Flying-Over-Super-Bowl/(Search Terms: turkey vulture slams into helicopter flying over Super Bowl)
#2.) A hockey player got checked into the boards so hard, it knocked out a pane of Plexiglas . . . which then fell on a little kid's head in the stands. (--It shows it on a replay at :50.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITVDpEGx5YQ(Search Terms: little kid takes glass to the head Trevor Daley YouTube)
#3.) Here's a time-lapse video of the blizzard that hit Washington, D.C., last weekend.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMhUZAq5IxQ(Search Terms: "Snowlapse 2010.wmv" YouTube)
#4.) It took 222 different T-shirts to make this stop-motion video called "T-Shirt War". (--It starts getting interesting after 20 seconds or so.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWdSCt4jGE(Search Terms: "T-Shirt War" stop-motion RhettandLink)
SEVEN WAYS TO CREATE EVERYDAY ROMANCE:
Valentine's Day shouldn't be the only time of year for romance. Here are seven easy ways to make every day romantic . . .
#1.) HOLD HANDS. Think about it. Whether you're walking down the street, sitting in traffic, or just watching TV on the couch, holding hands is the easiest way to show someone you care about them. And chances are you don't do it as much as you used to.
#2.) LIGHT SOME CANDLES. They're usually reserved for special occasions. Which is why they'll make ANY dinner feel special . . . even if you're eating leftovers in front of the TV.
#3.) CELEBRATE LITTLE THINGS. The next time you accomplish something at work, or one of the kids gets good grades, pop open a bottle of champagne. Just like candles, it's reserved for special occasions. But it doesn't have to be.
#4.) MAKE A LUNCH DATE. Going out for dinner can be expensive, and it's a pain when you have kids. So meet up at lunch, when the kids are at school. A little alone time is a good way to break up your day.
#5.) BRAG ABOUT EACH OTHER. Do it in front of other people. And if you don't do it front of other people, that's okay too, because it's called "giving someone a compliment." Remember? It'll remind you both why you're still together.
#6.) LEAVE A NOTE. These days it's all about texting, email, and the phone. Which is why a strategically placed post-it-note comes off as a thoughtful surprise. It's an easy way to show you still give a crap, and works best if they find it when you're not around.
#7.) BUY A GIFT FOR NO REASON. The only thing women love more than getting flowers on Valentine's Day . . . is getting flowers any other day of the year for no reason. (Parenting.com)
THREE CHEAP LAST-MINUTE VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS FOR HER:
Well, Valentine's Day is just a couple days away guys, so if you don't have a gift for her by now, you're pretty much screwed. But if you're still scrambling for ideas, we've got three last-minute gifts that won't break the bank . . .
#1.) A HOME-COOKED MEAL. With the economy still in shambles, it's a perfect excuse to stay home and dine in instead of wasting money at an expensive restaurant. Start the day off by making her breakfast in bed. -Then for dinner, pick up a nice bottle of wine and some candles. If you're a lousy cook, just hit up the prepared foods section at your supermarket. But don't try to pass it off as your own.
#2.) A RELAXATION SESSION. Massages, pedicures, and manicures are a great way to relax and be pampered . . . and a gift certificate for one of them will run you less than $50. --Or, if you don't want someone else massaging your lady, offer to do it yourself. Even if your massage skills aren't as good as a professional's, the physical contact with each other will be enough to get a romantic mood going.
#3.) THE MIX-TAPE: Nobody makes these anymore. That's what makes them awesome. Just make a list of songs that remind you of the stuff you've done together. You can make it funny, and even kind of cheesy. It's Valentine's Day, you can get away with that kind of stuff. --Then burn them onto a CD, with a note. Trust me, she'll love it. Just make sure you put some thought into it . . . and combine it with the dinner and the massage, you cheapskate.
THREE SIMPLE THINGS YOUR MAN *ACTUALLY* WANTS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY:
Forget the cards, the flowers and expensive dinners . . . here are three things your man REALLY wants this Valentine's Day:
THREE CHEAP LAST-MINUTE VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS FOR HER:
Well, Valentine's Day is just a couple days away guys, so if you don't have a gift for her by now, you're pretty much screwed. But if you're still scrambling for ideas, we've got three last-minute gifts that won't break the bank . . .
#1.) A HOME-COOKED MEAL. With the economy still in shambles, it's a perfect excuse to stay home and dine in instead of wasting money at an expensive restaurant. Start the day off by making her breakfast in bed. -Then for dinner, pick up a nice bottle of wine and some candles. If you're a lousy cook, just hit up the prepared foods section at your supermarket. But don't try to pass it off as your own.
#2.) A RELAXATION SESSION. Massages, pedicures, and manicures are a great way to relax and be pampered . . . and a gift certificate for one of them will run you less than $50. --Or, if you don't want someone else massaging your lady, offer to do it yourself. Even if your massage skills aren't as good as a professional's, the physical contact with each other will be enough to get a romantic mood going.
#3.) THE MIX-TAPE: Nobody makes these anymore. That's what makes them awesome. Just make a list of songs that remind you of the stuff you've done together. You can make it funny, and even kind of cheesy. It's Valentine's Day, you can get away with that kind of stuff. --Then burn them onto a CD, with a note. Trust me, she'll love it. Just make sure you put some thought into it . . . and combine it with the dinner and the massage, you cheapskate.
THREE SIMPLE THINGS YOUR MAN *ACTUALLY* WANTS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY:
Forget the cards, the flowers and expensive dinners . . . here are three things your man REALLY wants this Valentine's Day:
#1.) YOU TO TAKE CHARGE. Men are always left with the burden or organizing the Valentine's Day date, so turn the tables and arrange the whole thing yourself. --It doesn't matter what you guys end up doing . . . just taking the burden of planning off him will make him happy.
#2.) A HUMOROUS TWIST. Men generally don't go for sappy love notes, but they can usually appreciate the humor in just about anything. So if you HAVE to get him a card, go for one of the funny ones instead of a total sap-fest.
#3.) SEX. It's Valentine's Day. Sex BETTER be on the agenda. Does this one really need an explanation? (TheRomantic.com, Match.com)
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