February 24, 2010
HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW
WINTER OLYMPICS UPDATE
NBC IS SHOWING MORE COMMERCIALS THAN ACTUAL SPORTS:
If you've been watching NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics, you've probably seen more commercials than actual sporting action. --The "Wall Street Journal" broke down one of NBC's three-and-a-half hour primetime broadcasts over the weekend, and here's what they found: --There were 56 minutes and 41 seconds of COMMERCIALS, spread over 24 separate commercial breaks. That's more than three breaks every half hour.--53 minutes and 37 seconds of ACTION from the actual sporting events.--17 minutes and 19 seconds of BOB COSTAS talking from his cozy Olympic lounge.--10 minutes and 26 seconds of INSTANT REPLAYS, which actually seems a little low.--10 minutes and 13 seconds of PREPACKAGED VIDEO SEGMENTS. (--That seem to take MUCH LONGER.)--5 minutes and 25 seconds of Medal Ceremonies--And 5 minutes of athlete interviews immediately after their event.(Wall St. Journal)
A DUTCH SPEED SKATER LOST HIS GOLD MEDAL FOR NOT CHANGING LANES:
Dutch speed skater SVEN KRAMER finished first in the 10,000 meter race yesterday for what should have been his second Gold Medal of these Olympics. (--His first was for the 5,000 meter distance.) --If his name sounds familiar, he's the guy who asked a reporter, quote, "Are you stupid?" It was because she asked him to identify himself at the start of an interview, after he won his first gold. (--You can watch that again here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE8r_CG8INg --Anyway, Sven finished more than four seconds ahead of the next guy and set an Olympic record yesterday. But his celebration was interrupted when he found out he'd been DISQUALIFIED. --It turns out, Kramer forgot to change lanes about two thirds of the way through the race. (--For long speed skating races, skaters have to change lanes periodically so they spend equal time in the inside and outside lanes.) --Classy guy that he is, Kramer blamed his coach for the mistake. He said, quote, "Usually, I don't want to blame anyone else, but this time I can't do anything else." He claimed the coach shouted instructions to go to the wrong lane. --One of his teammates, BOB DE JONG, finished fourth but ended up with the Bronze after Sven's disqualification. And he didn't seem too torn up over Sven's problems. Bob said, quote, "Everybody has to cross over 25 times, and skate 10 kilometers." (Star Ledger)
AN AMERICAN FIGURE SKATER GOT A BLOODY NOSE DURING HER ROUTINE:
American figure skater MIRAI NAGASU got her highest scores of the season during last night's short routine. She also got a BLOODY NOSE. --She didn't fall or accidentally hit it, but in the middle of her routine, it began to bleed. --She said, quote, "Halfway through the program, I felt it running down my nose. I had to not think about it."--Mirai blamed the dry Canadian air for the problem. She said she'd had several nose-bleeds since arriving in Vancouver and had been trying to treat it with saline spray.
THE GERMANS ARE INCHING CLOSER . . . THEY NOW TRAIL US BY THREE:
After eleven days of competition, the U.S. is still in first place in the medal count. But the Germans continue to chip away at our lead, which is now down to just three medals. Here are the latest standings . . .
#1.) The United States with 26 medals . . . 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 10 Bronze. #2.) Germany with 23 medals . . . 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 7 Bronze.#3.) Norway with 17 medals . . . 6 Gold, 5 Silver, and 6 Bronze.#4.) Russia with 13 medals . . . 3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 6 Bronze.#5.) Canada with 11 medals . . . 6 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze.
TUESDAY'S NEW MEDALS FOR THE UNITED STATES:
U.S. Olympians won just ONE medal yesterday. It was in the 5 kilometer cross country team relay:
--Team Nordic Combined: SILVER: Brett Camerota, Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane, and Bill Demong.
(--This was America's first ever Olympic medal in Team Nordic Combined. Spillane won an individual medal nine days ago, which was our first ever individual medal in the sport. This is the golden age of U.S. Nordic Combined!) TIGER TALES
ELIN NORDEGREN WANTS A DIVORCE:
Gossip columnist FLO ANTHONY tells "Entertainment Tonight" that ELIN NORDEGREN is NOT interested in patching things up with TIGER WOODS. --She says, quote, "I've been told that Elin wants to go. Elin does want a divorce. [Tiger] is talking to her, saying, 'We need to try to work this through.' . . . He would like his marriage to work. He would like to see his children." --She adds, quote, "Elin is moving definitely toward divorce but she is being pulled in a lot of directions. So, you know, one day it can be a divorce. The next day it can be, 'Well maybe I will try to stay.' --"She has got a lot of friends. She has acquired some advisers along the way. You know, just every day is different. She also has her mother and her twin sister who are very, very big influences." --By the way . . . RadarOnline.com claims that the night before Tiger's apology, he tried to get Elin to sit for a FAMILY PORTRAIT with him and the kids. And he made the bone-headed decision to spring it on her at the last minute. --She refused.
TIGER WOODS MAY NOT RETURN AS A GILLETTE SPOKESMAN:
The only major sponsor that has stood firmly behind TIGER WOODS is Nike. And that hasn't changed. Gillette put Tiger's ads on the shelf after his Thanksgiving incident, and to this day, his future with the company remains uncertain. --Bob McDonald . . . the chairman of Gillette parent company Procter & Gamble . . . says, quote, "He doesn't need to be distracted by us using his advertising, and we don't need the distraction of us using the advertising, either." --He added, quote, "I don't know [if we'll bring Tiger back] . . . we've got lots of great spokespeople."
CHARLIE SHEEN CHECKED INTO REHAB YESTERDAY:
Despite recent denials from his rep that anything like this was even remotely possible, CHARLIE SHEEN checked himself into rehab yesterday morning. --Details are scarce, but here's the statement from Charlie's rep . . . quote, "As a preventative measure, Charlie Sheen has entered a rehabilitation facility. He will take some time off his series 'Two and a Half Men'." (--Both Charlie and Brooke were reportedly drinking on Christmas Day, when they got into an argument that ended with Charlie holding a KNIFE to Brooke's throat.) --CBS issued its own statement wishing Charlie the best and saying that taping would be temporarily suspended. --TMZ claims that Charlie will spend TWO WEEKS in rehab . . . and that there are about six episodes left to shoot this season. --There's no word where he is, but he's NOT at the same place as his wife, BROOKE MUELLER. --An unidentified "source" gave some insight into Charlie's decision to get help . . . telling "People" magazine, quote, "Charlie is stressed. He's tired. The kids are on his mind. Brooke's on his mind. --"A lot of things are on his mind. He didn't want to get [to] a place where he had the urge to get high. He's not using and he doesn't want to. --"He felt like he needed to get away from negative influences around him and clear his head, rest and take a short break." --With both Charlie and his wife in rehab, family and staff will pitch in to help take care of their 11-month-old twins. --TMZ says the kids are with Brooke at the moment. As you may recall, she recently moved to a PRIVATE HOUSE that offers high-end rehab services. And kids are allowed. --Brooke's got nannies with her so she can concentrate on getting better. --Brooke's mother and Charlie's dad, MARTIN SHEEN, are also expected to help out.
LINDSAY LOHAN IS ONLY GAY FOR SAMANTHA RONSON:
I guess we can stop calling LINDSAY LOHAN a lesbian . . . or even bisexual. Because it turns out she's only gay for SAMANTHA RONSON. --In the second part of her interview with Britain's "Sun" tabloid, she says, quote, "If I wasn't with Samantha, I would probably be with a boy next. She's the only woman I've been attracted to. --"We love each other. We might reconcile the relationship, maybe. I don't know." --She adds, quote, "I never really thought about women before, it kind of just happened with Samantha. It surprised me. --"We're still in touch. We live in the same apartment building in L.A. and see each other often. She has always been one of my best friends."--Lindsay pretty much blames Samantha's family for their rocky relationship . . . quote, "Her family is very involved in her relationships and that was difficult. --"I think Samantha was growing as a celebrity and a musician and I think that might have scared her family. But I've always been her biggest supporter and, yeah, I love her. -"All the fighting stuff was just because all her friends had got involved and made me an outcast, which wasn't fair to Samantha. I think it was a jealousy thing in terms of her becoming more famous than the rest of them. --"She kind of does what she wants now. It's changed, so who's to say we won't be together again?"
ROBERT PATTINSON MAY HAVE ADMITTED THAT HE'S DATING KRISTEN STEWART:
ROBERT PATTINSON may have finally admitted that he's letting KRISTEN STEWART explore all his secret parts. --According to the not-always-reliable British tabloids, Pattinson recently said, quote, "It is extremely difficult but we are together, yes." (--The "extremely difficult" part was a reference to how hard it is for them to go anywhere together without causing chaos.)
SPORT SHORTS
JAYSON WILLIAMS HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR SHOOTING HIS LIMO DRIVER:
Former New Jersey Nets star JAYSON WILLIAMS was sentenced yesterday to FIVE YEARS in prison for the accidental, FATAL shooting of his limo driver back in 2002. --He'll be eligible for parole in 18 months. --During yesterday's hearing, Jayson apologized to the victim's family. After he was sentenced, he was immediately led away to begin his incarceration.
LOUIS GOSSETT JR. SAYS HE HAS BEATEN CANCER:
LOUIS GOSSETT JR. just announced that he was battling prostate cancer . . . and now he claims the battle is OVER. --On "Good Morning America" yesterday, he said, quote, "I'm doing very well thank you . . . we beat this thing. It was just an episode in life. I got it very early. --"I have to strongly encourage every man to do examinations early and often after 50 years old, and you'll win almost all of those battles. --"Because you are desperately needed in this country to spread the word for us to take better care of ourselves, and I want to encourage every man in this country to do the same."
MICHAEL JACKSON MADNESS
IS THIS AUDIO OF PARAMEDICS TELLING HOSPITAL OFFICIALS THAT MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD???
Britain's not-always-reliable "Sun" tabloid released audio yesterday that they claim is from the fire department EMTs who transported MICHAEL JACKSON'S body to UCLA Medical Center last June. --One of the paramedics can be heard saying, quote, "Patient is Michael Jackson, the pop star singer. No pulse, no breathing. Unresponsive. Tried to resuscitate him. Unsuccessful. --"We've done everything we can. We should be there in five minutes. It doesn't look good. It doesn't look good." --A spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department would NOT say whether the tape was legit. --He said, quote, "I couldn't confirm that is one of our workers. It could be. They refer to 'pop star Michael Jackson' but it is not our practice to name names."(--Listen to the audio here . . .)http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2866364/Michael-Jackson-911-tape-revealed.html
CHECK OUT AUDRINA PATRIDGE'S CRAZY STALKER IN COURT YESTERDAY:
By definition, stalkers are crazy. But Zachary Loring . . . the moron who's been stalking "Hills" airhead AUDRINA PATRIDGE . . . at least uses HIS crazy to provide us with entertainment. --Loring was in court yesterday to face felony stalking and other charges. And his lawyer pleaded not guilty on his behalf. --The only problem is that Loring wanted to plead GUILTY. And so he started razzing his own attorney. --He even said to the guy . . . who is of the chubby persuasion . . . quote, "How many (effing) donuts did you eat today? Did you have bacon sprinkles on them?" (!!!) (--I hate to reward insanity . . . the clinical kind, anyway . . . but this video is freakin' HILARIOUS. You have to check it out . . .) (--WARNING!!! This clip contains BLEEPED PROFANITY, plus he flips off the cameras and makes quick hand motions in front of his crotchal area . . .)http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/23/audrina-patridge-alleged-stalker-arraignment-zachary-loring/
CHRIS GOLIGHTLY WANTS "AMERICAN IDOL" TO "REINSTATE" HIM:
Ousted "American Idol" contestant CHRIS GOLIGHTLY held some sort of "news conference" yesterday, where he admitted that he signed a two-year recording contract back in May of last year, a month before he initially auditioned for "Idol". --But Chris had a document that he claimed PROVED he was released from that contract in June. Supposedly, the "Idol" release form Chris signed only required that he be unsigned by the time the semifinals began. (--Which is lame, I think.) (--If that were the case, he probably wouldn't have been disqualified . . . but he was.) --Chris said that he was dropped because of a, quote, "misunderstanding," and he wants to be "reinstated." (--"Idol", for the record, has never "reinstated" anyone who was dismissed from the competition for any reason other than being a sub-par singer.) --Chris didn't comment further . . . and no one from Fox or "Idol" has elaborated, beyond their initial statement that Chris was deemed, quote, "ineligible to continue." --The "news conference" lasted about ten minutes, and ended rather strangely, with Chris performing MICHAEL JACKSON'S "Man in the Mirror". (--Here's a clip . . .)http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=43ff4b05-1694-4001-abd3-2a9dfaba94e8--Feel sorry for Chris if you want, but it just sounds like he screwed up . . . and is having a hard time letting go of the fact that his mistake cost him a run on "Idol". --That's because later yesterday, Lawrence Franklin . . . the CEO of Dream Project Entertainment, the company that signed Chris . . . told TMZ that the document Chris claims proves he was let out of his contract was FORGED. --And he knows this because HE HELPED HIM DO IT. (???) Franklin says the document was backdated to appear as though Chris had been released back in June, before he auditioned for "Idol". --He says he decided to come clean now because he wanted to do the right thing.
ANDREW GARCIA IS THE CURRENT ODDS-ON FAVORITE TO WIN "IDOL":
The online gambling site Bodog.com has released its initial line on this year's "American Idol" competition, and they've named ANDREW GARCIA . . . the dude who sang PAULA ABDUL'S song "Straight Up" . . . as the favorite to win it all. --He has 4-to-1 odds, meaning that a winning bet of $1 would pay out $4. --He's followed by a long line of girls . . . which may not be all that surprising since SIMON COWELL has said he expects a woman to win this year. --ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ and DIDI BENAMI are next, tied at 7-to-1 odds. They are followed by CRYSTAL BOWERSOX and KATIE STEVENS, who are tied with odds of 15-to-2. --The second-highest ranked male is TODRICK HALL, who has 15-to-1 odds. --The longest odds, of 65-to-1, were attached to JOE MUNOZ . . . so if you have a good feeling about him, put a buck on him and you could have $65 come May. (--Not to advocate gambling, course . . . or holding out hope for Joe.) --Obviously, those odds will be in flux throughout the season . . . and have probably even been adjusted following the girls' performances last night. (--Unfortunately, a full list of Bodog.com's odds is not readily available online.)
ANDREW GARCIA IS ALSO THE "IDOL" FANS' EARLY FAVORITE:
ANDREW GARCIA is receiving all kinds of love. --In a poll conducted by AOL TV, which surveyed 57,682 people, Andrew was voted "American Idol" fans', quote, "early favorite." He had 26.2% of the vote. CRYSTAL BOWERSOX came in second with 25.2%. --On the flip side, MICHAEL "BIG MIKE" LYNCHE was voted the most over-hyped. 36.8% said they're unimpressed with him . . . while 26.4% went with HAELEY VAUGHN. --28.5% of voters thought ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ would be this season's "dark horse." Following her was SIOBHAN MAGNUS (21.0%) and TIM URBAN (20.1%). (--Tim was the last minute add the Top 24, replacing CHRIS GOLIGHTLY.) --It seems like The ELLEN DEGENERES Experiment is working out. 58.6% say they love her . . . 34% say she's OK . . . and only 7.4% aren't amused, and think she's the weakest judge. --Despite the love for Ellen, 46.3% say they miss PAULA ABDUL and say the show isn't the same without her. Meanwhile, 41.3% say they're over Paula . . . and 12.4% thought they'd be funny by voting for: Quote, "What? Paula left?" (--You can see the complete rundown of the poll results, here . . .)http://television.aol.com/american-idol/2010/02/23/american-idol-season-9-top-24-poll-results/
IS PAULA ABDUL GETTING HER OWN TALK SHOW ON OPRAH'S NEW NETWORK???
The latest PAULA ABDUL employment rumor comes from the "National Enquirer", which claims that Paula may be getting her own talk show on OPRAH WINFREY'S upcoming network, OWN. --Supposedly, the show would be similar to Oprah's . . . in that it'll feature celebrity guests and, quote, "inspirational stories." (--The network doesn't launch until next January . . . so if this is true, we're still a long way from it happening.) --There has also been talk that Paula could be a judge on SIMON COWELL'S new show, "The X Factor". But she could do both. According to the "Enquirer" she said, quote, "If ELLEN DEGENERES can do it . . . so can I!"
MOST "AMERICAN IDOL" WINNERS MAKE $1 MILLION IN THE YEAR OR SO AFTER THE SHOW:
Some "American Idol" winners just seem to disappear once all the confetti is done dropping on them. (--Taylor Hicks??? Ruben Studdard??? Fantasia??? Hello???)--But don't feel too sorry for these people. According to the "New York Times", the winners have never made less than A MILLION BUCKS in the year or so after the show. --A lot of people think that last year's winner, KRIS ALLEN, is in danger of slipping into obscurity. But if he does, he'll be accompanied by a serious wad of cash. He's already banked at least $650,000. --The money comes from performance fees, merchandising royalties from the "Idols Live" tour and other opportunities. --The rest of the people who make it to the Top 5 will probably make around $100,000 off the show . . . and three to four times that if they're signed to a management contract and record deal by the producers. --Even the Top 12 contestants are pretty much guaranteed to make several thousand dollars . . . and that's before you add in whatever the Top 10 will bank on the tour.
--If you're wondering just where these earning opportunities come from, check this out . . .
--After winning "Idol", Kris Allen turned to the camera and shouted, quote, "I'm going to Disney World." And that sentence was worth 100-grand right there. For real. --See, Disney has a new attraction called "The American Idol Experience", and that was part of the hype for it. Allen was also paid $100,000 to go to Disney and film segments for the attraction. (--The other Top 5 finalists, including ADAM LAMBERT, got $50-grand apiece from Disney.) --And "Idol" paid Allen a $100,000 advance on royalties from a three-year merchandising contract, which allows the show to use his image on, well . . . whatever they want to use it on. --The Top 12 contestants earn cash from the iTunes versions of the songs they sing during the competition. They get a one-time payment of $1,000, plus a $1,000 advance on royalties for each song. --They also get paid a performance fee for those group songs they do at the beginning of each show. That's usually between $1,000 and $1,500 per song. --The trade-off for selling your soul to "Idol" is that you're locked in . . . often for longer than you'd want to be if you're an up-and-coming star. --Recording contracts can be for up to SEVEN YEARS, which is about twice as long as the music industry standard. --And those who sign contracts with 19 Entertainment get to watch as the company takes 15% of their earnings for three years. And they continue to take a cut of some contestants' earnings for up to 10 years. --No one at "Idol" would comment on the details of their arrangements with the contestants, but they obviously claim they take care of their stars. --A spokesman says, quote, "Our business is built through strong, respectful relationships with our talent, so it is important that they are fairly represented in contractual agreements with 19 Entertainment. --"With 'American Idol', we have deliberately structured these agreements to ensure that artists can cross the threshold of success, and that they have all the support necessary to achieve their dreams."
ESPN HAS SUSPENDED TONY KORNHEISER FOR TWO WEEKS . . . FOR INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS HE MADE ABOUT HANNAH STORM:
ESPN has suspended "Pardon the Interruption" co-host TONY KORNHEISER for two weeks . . . for making inappropriate comments about "SportsCenter" co-anchor HANNAH STORM. --Last week on his radio show, Tony viciously ripped on an outfit Hannah had worn that day. --Tony said, quote, "Hannah Storm [is wearing] a horrifying, horrifying outfit today. She's got on red go-go boots and a catholic school plaid skirt . . . way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s by now." (--Hannah is 47 years old . . . and still looks FANTASTIC, if you ask me.) --He went on, quote, "She's got on her typically very, very tight shirt. She looks like she has sausage casing wrapping around her upper body . . . I know she's very good, and I'm not supposed to be critical of ESPN people, so I won't. --"But Hannah Storm . . . come on now! Stop! What are you doing?" --The following day he apologized, saying, quote, "I apologize, unequivocally . . . I'm a sarcastic, subversive guy . . . I'm a troll, look at me. I have no right to insult what anybody looks like or what anybody wears. That, I think, should go without saying."
BRISTOL PALIN HAS LANDED AN ACTING GIG:
SARAH PALIN'S oldest daughter BRISTOL has landed an acting gig on the ABC Family show, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager". (--The irony is not lost here. Publicly, Bristol is a staunch abstinence advocate. But privately, she was knocked up by her then future-husband, LEVI JOHNSTON, at the age of 17. Unfortunately, we all know her secret life.) (--It's also not far off the show's plot. "Secret Life's" all about an unexpected teen pregnancy and how that girl then juggles motherhood and school.) --Bristol will guest-star as herself. She says, quote, "I am thrilled to be on this show and to be a part of a program that educates teens and young adults about the consequences of teen pregnancy." Her episode will air sometime this summer.
KIEFER SUTHERLAND IS READY TO RETURN TO THE SET OF "24":
KIEFER SUTHERLAND has been OK'd to return to work next Monday. --Two weeks ago, production on "24" had to be suspended so that Kiefer could have surgery to treat a cyst that had ruptured near his kidney. --As far as we know, the delay wasn't long enough to disrupt the show's normal broadcast schedule. (--It's a good thing that this happened to Kiefer in real life. Jack Bauer would definitely NOT have time to deal with a ruptured cyst.)
VH1. COURTNEY LOVE SPENT AN HOUR SCHOOLING KE$HA ON TWITTER:
Nothing that COURTNEY LOVE does makes all that much sense . . . so we're not going to spend any time trying to figure out why she spent about an hour schooling KE$HA on Twitter yesterday morning. --She typed out literally DOZENS of horribly written Tweets. Here are a few of them: --"@Keshasuxx i am trying to figure out if your a product of DR Luke or a real thing, i know you tried Country . Rock, ALt, etc, explain please"--"@Keshasuxx not slamming you, yr tall and pretty very tall and very pretty and i dont know what your here for. Fame itself? do you LIKE music"--"so im not dissing @Keshasuxx she has hard eyes like some idiot told her to not worry about me that idiot was so wrong hes a real idiot"--"im indeed trying to fix or at least mentor jam with @Keshasuxx despite whatever nonsense Spears's label told her, she should know her guts"--"so given that im a feminist, i dont like the song tikk tok i dont like the message of the song to women and i dont like contrivance: mentor"--"i really think i could mentor @Keshasuxx given a week and id be willing to do it, i dont think LinPerry would touch her , i see a spark tho"(--For more, scroll down to yesterday morning on her Twitter feed, here . . .)http://twitter.com/CourtneyLoveUK
IS WHITNEY HOUSTON A TRAIN WRECK IN CONCERT???
WHITNEY HOUSTON performed her first Australian gig in 12 years on Monday night . . . and it sounds like she should have stayed home. --Many fans complained that she coughed frequently . . . couldn't hit her high notes . . . had a raspy voice . . . and took long breaks between songs. She also took a WATER BREAK in the middle of singing "I Will Always Love You". (--Here's video of that moment. The "water break" starts at the 2:30 mark. It's right before her huge "And I . . ." note, and while she doesn't sound great, there's a slight possibility it could've been a planned part of her performance.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgKgsvpavAQ
NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF
A CHUBBY WOMAN'S MUFFIN-TOP SAVED HER LIFE BY STOPPING A STRAY BULLET:
Ask any doctor in the world, and they'll tell you it's bad for your health to be overweight. But 35-year-old Samantha Frazier doesn't see it that way. --Samantha's from Florida, but her family recently got her a trip to Atlantic City. So she and her cousin checked out the casinos last Friday night, then hit a local bar . . . where Samantha was struck in the side by a STRAY BULLET. --Samantha was rushed to the hospital, where doctors removed the bullet and treated her injuries. Which actually weren't all that severe. --That's because before the bullet could hit any of Samantha's organs, it got lodged in her FLAB. --Samantha says, quote, "I'd been hollering how I want to lose weight. I don't want to lose weight anymore. I want to be as big as I can if it's going to stop a bullet . . . My love handles saved my life." (Press of Atlantic City)
13% OF PEOPLE HAVE BROKEN UP WITH SOMEONE BY CHANGING THEIR RELATIONSHIP STATUS ON FACEBOOK TO "SINGLE":
Have you heard the term 'DIGITAL DUMPING'? That's what it's called when you break up with someone over email or a social networking website. --It sounds like a cold thing to do to someone. And maybe it is. But according to a new survey by a dating service called DateTheUK.com, it's actually pretty common. Check it out:--34% of people admit they've ended a relationship by sending an email.--13% have broken up by changing their relationship status on Facebook to "single." --6% have ended a relationship by breaking the news on Twitter.--And 2% admit they've ended a relationship by sending a text message.--According to a spokesman for Date The UK, quote, "Digital Dumping will soon take over when it comes to ending a relationship. It's often easier, quicker and avoids any misunderstandings." (--Right, because changing your relationship status to "single" on Facebook is much more direct than actually sitting down with the person you've been dating and explaining to them why the relationship needs to end.) (???) (Yahoo News)
APPLE GOT RID OF THOUSANDS OF "OVERTLY SEXUAL" APPS FROM THE IPHONE STORE:
If you love your 'smart-phone' because it's an efficient way to view smut, I have some bad news for you. --Apple is trying to clean up their online App Store by declaring war on ''overtly sexual'' applications. More than 5,000 have been removed from the store for inappropriate content. --While the ''Sports Illustrated'' swimsuit challenge app survived the cut, a similar app from a smaller developer called Simply Beach was purged. --And tragically, the WOBBLE BOOBS app also got axed. That's the tiny piece of digital heaven that showed a bikini model and allowed you to make her chest ''wobble'' by shaking the phone. (Daily Mail)
WOMEN MAKE THREE TIMES MORE OFFICE COFFEE THAN MEN:
This survey took place in Britain, and we're wondering if the results would be the same here. --According to research by a coffee brand called Cafedirect, women make THREE TIMES as much coffee and tea for the office every week as men do. --62% of men admitted that they regularly come up with excuses to AVOID filling the empty pot, including faking meetings and urgent phone calls. --But don't feel TOO bad guys: 46% of women admit to making coffee as a way to AVOID work, and 24% say it's just a cover for sharing office gossip in the kitchen. (Daily Mail)
NBC IS SHOWING MORE COMMERCIALS THAN ACTUAL SPORTS:
If you've been watching NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics, you've probably seen more commercials than actual sporting action. --The "Wall Street Journal" broke down one of NBC's three-and-a-half hour primetime broadcasts over the weekend, and here's what they found: --There were 56 minutes and 41 seconds of COMMERCIALS, spread over 24 separate commercial breaks. That's more than three breaks every half hour.--53 minutes and 37 seconds of ACTION from the actual sporting events.--17 minutes and 19 seconds of BOB COSTAS talking from his cozy Olympic lounge.--10 minutes and 26 seconds of INSTANT REPLAYS, which actually seems a little low.--10 minutes and 13 seconds of PREPACKAGED VIDEO SEGMENTS. (--That seem to take MUCH LONGER.)--5 minutes and 25 seconds of Medal Ceremonies--And 5 minutes of athlete interviews immediately after their event.(Wall St. Journal)
A DUTCH SPEED SKATER LOST HIS GOLD MEDAL FOR NOT CHANGING LANES:
Dutch speed skater SVEN KRAMER finished first in the 10,000 meter race yesterday for what should have been his second Gold Medal of these Olympics. (--His first was for the 5,000 meter distance.) --If his name sounds familiar, he's the guy who asked a reporter, quote, "Are you stupid?" It was because she asked him to identify himself at the start of an interview, after he won his first gold. (--You can watch that again here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE8r_CG8INg --Anyway, Sven finished more than four seconds ahead of the next guy and set an Olympic record yesterday. But his celebration was interrupted when he found out he'd been DISQUALIFIED. --It turns out, Kramer forgot to change lanes about two thirds of the way through the race. (--For long speed skating races, skaters have to change lanes periodically so they spend equal time in the inside and outside lanes.) --Classy guy that he is, Kramer blamed his coach for the mistake. He said, quote, "Usually, I don't want to blame anyone else, but this time I can't do anything else." He claimed the coach shouted instructions to go to the wrong lane. --One of his teammates, BOB DE JONG, finished fourth but ended up with the Bronze after Sven's disqualification. And he didn't seem too torn up over Sven's problems. Bob said, quote, "Everybody has to cross over 25 times, and skate 10 kilometers." (Star Ledger)
AN AMERICAN FIGURE SKATER GOT A BLOODY NOSE DURING HER ROUTINE:
American figure skater MIRAI NAGASU got her highest scores of the season during last night's short routine. She also got a BLOODY NOSE. --She didn't fall or accidentally hit it, but in the middle of her routine, it began to bleed. --She said, quote, "Halfway through the program, I felt it running down my nose. I had to not think about it."--Mirai blamed the dry Canadian air for the problem. She said she'd had several nose-bleeds since arriving in Vancouver and had been trying to treat it with saline spray.
THE GERMANS ARE INCHING CLOSER . . . THEY NOW TRAIL US BY THREE:
After eleven days of competition, the U.S. is still in first place in the medal count. But the Germans continue to chip away at our lead, which is now down to just three medals. Here are the latest standings . . .
#1.) The United States with 26 medals . . . 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 10 Bronze. #2.) Germany with 23 medals . . . 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 7 Bronze.#3.) Norway with 17 medals . . . 6 Gold, 5 Silver, and 6 Bronze.#4.) Russia with 13 medals . . . 3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 6 Bronze.#5.) Canada with 11 medals . . . 6 Gold, 4 Silver, and 1 Bronze.
TUESDAY'S NEW MEDALS FOR THE UNITED STATES:
U.S. Olympians won just ONE medal yesterday. It was in the 5 kilometer cross country team relay:
--Team Nordic Combined: SILVER: Brett Camerota, Todd Lodwick, Johnny Spillane, and Bill Demong.
(--This was America's first ever Olympic medal in Team Nordic Combined. Spillane won an individual medal nine days ago, which was our first ever individual medal in the sport. This is the golden age of U.S. Nordic Combined!) TIGER TALES
ELIN NORDEGREN WANTS A DIVORCE:
Gossip columnist FLO ANTHONY tells "Entertainment Tonight" that ELIN NORDEGREN is NOT interested in patching things up with TIGER WOODS. --She says, quote, "I've been told that Elin wants to go. Elin does want a divorce. [Tiger] is talking to her, saying, 'We need to try to work this through.' . . . He would like his marriage to work. He would like to see his children." --She adds, quote, "Elin is moving definitely toward divorce but she is being pulled in a lot of directions. So, you know, one day it can be a divorce. The next day it can be, 'Well maybe I will try to stay.' --"She has got a lot of friends. She has acquired some advisers along the way. You know, just every day is different. She also has her mother and her twin sister who are very, very big influences." --By the way . . . RadarOnline.com claims that the night before Tiger's apology, he tried to get Elin to sit for a FAMILY PORTRAIT with him and the kids. And he made the bone-headed decision to spring it on her at the last minute. --She refused.
TIGER WOODS MAY NOT RETURN AS A GILLETTE SPOKESMAN:
The only major sponsor that has stood firmly behind TIGER WOODS is Nike. And that hasn't changed. Gillette put Tiger's ads on the shelf after his Thanksgiving incident, and to this day, his future with the company remains uncertain. --Bob McDonald . . . the chairman of Gillette parent company Procter & Gamble . . . says, quote, "He doesn't need to be distracted by us using his advertising, and we don't need the distraction of us using the advertising, either." --He added, quote, "I don't know [if we'll bring Tiger back] . . . we've got lots of great spokespeople."
CHARLIE SHEEN CHECKED INTO REHAB YESTERDAY:
Despite recent denials from his rep that anything like this was even remotely possible, CHARLIE SHEEN checked himself into rehab yesterday morning. --Details are scarce, but here's the statement from Charlie's rep . . . quote, "As a preventative measure, Charlie Sheen has entered a rehabilitation facility. He will take some time off his series 'Two and a Half Men'." (--Both Charlie and Brooke were reportedly drinking on Christmas Day, when they got into an argument that ended with Charlie holding a KNIFE to Brooke's throat.) --CBS issued its own statement wishing Charlie the best and saying that taping would be temporarily suspended. --TMZ claims that Charlie will spend TWO WEEKS in rehab . . . and that there are about six episodes left to shoot this season. --There's no word where he is, but he's NOT at the same place as his wife, BROOKE MUELLER. --An unidentified "source" gave some insight into Charlie's decision to get help . . . telling "People" magazine, quote, "Charlie is stressed. He's tired. The kids are on his mind. Brooke's on his mind. --"A lot of things are on his mind. He didn't want to get [to] a place where he had the urge to get high. He's not using and he doesn't want to. --"He felt like he needed to get away from negative influences around him and clear his head, rest and take a short break." --With both Charlie and his wife in rehab, family and staff will pitch in to help take care of their 11-month-old twins. --TMZ says the kids are with Brooke at the moment. As you may recall, she recently moved to a PRIVATE HOUSE that offers high-end rehab services. And kids are allowed. --Brooke's got nannies with her so she can concentrate on getting better. --Brooke's mother and Charlie's dad, MARTIN SHEEN, are also expected to help out.
LINDSAY LOHAN IS ONLY GAY FOR SAMANTHA RONSON:
I guess we can stop calling LINDSAY LOHAN a lesbian . . . or even bisexual. Because it turns out she's only gay for SAMANTHA RONSON. --In the second part of her interview with Britain's "Sun" tabloid, she says, quote, "If I wasn't with Samantha, I would probably be with a boy next. She's the only woman I've been attracted to. --"We love each other. We might reconcile the relationship, maybe. I don't know." --She adds, quote, "I never really thought about women before, it kind of just happened with Samantha. It surprised me. --"We're still in touch. We live in the same apartment building in L.A. and see each other often. She has always been one of my best friends."--Lindsay pretty much blames Samantha's family for their rocky relationship . . . quote, "Her family is very involved in her relationships and that was difficult. --"I think Samantha was growing as a celebrity and a musician and I think that might have scared her family. But I've always been her biggest supporter and, yeah, I love her. -"All the fighting stuff was just because all her friends had got involved and made me an outcast, which wasn't fair to Samantha. I think it was a jealousy thing in terms of her becoming more famous than the rest of them. --"She kind of does what she wants now. It's changed, so who's to say we won't be together again?"
ROBERT PATTINSON MAY HAVE ADMITTED THAT HE'S DATING KRISTEN STEWART:
ROBERT PATTINSON may have finally admitted that he's letting KRISTEN STEWART explore all his secret parts. --According to the not-always-reliable British tabloids, Pattinson recently said, quote, "It is extremely difficult but we are together, yes." (--The "extremely difficult" part was a reference to how hard it is for them to go anywhere together without causing chaos.)
SPORT SHORTS
JAYSON WILLIAMS HAS BEEN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR SHOOTING HIS LIMO DRIVER:
Former New Jersey Nets star JAYSON WILLIAMS was sentenced yesterday to FIVE YEARS in prison for the accidental, FATAL shooting of his limo driver back in 2002. --He'll be eligible for parole in 18 months. --During yesterday's hearing, Jayson apologized to the victim's family. After he was sentenced, he was immediately led away to begin his incarceration.
LOUIS GOSSETT JR. SAYS HE HAS BEATEN CANCER:
LOUIS GOSSETT JR. just announced that he was battling prostate cancer . . . and now he claims the battle is OVER. --On "Good Morning America" yesterday, he said, quote, "I'm doing very well thank you . . . we beat this thing. It was just an episode in life. I got it very early. --"I have to strongly encourage every man to do examinations early and often after 50 years old, and you'll win almost all of those battles. --"Because you are desperately needed in this country to spread the word for us to take better care of ourselves, and I want to encourage every man in this country to do the same."
MICHAEL JACKSON MADNESS
IS THIS AUDIO OF PARAMEDICS TELLING HOSPITAL OFFICIALS THAT MICHAEL JACKSON IS DEAD???
Britain's not-always-reliable "Sun" tabloid released audio yesterday that they claim is from the fire department EMTs who transported MICHAEL JACKSON'S body to UCLA Medical Center last June. --One of the paramedics can be heard saying, quote, "Patient is Michael Jackson, the pop star singer. No pulse, no breathing. Unresponsive. Tried to resuscitate him. Unsuccessful. --"We've done everything we can. We should be there in five minutes. It doesn't look good. It doesn't look good." --A spokesman for the Los Angeles Fire Department would NOT say whether the tape was legit. --He said, quote, "I couldn't confirm that is one of our workers. It could be. They refer to 'pop star Michael Jackson' but it is not our practice to name names."(--Listen to the audio here . . .)http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2866364/Michael-Jackson-911-tape-revealed.html
CHECK OUT AUDRINA PATRIDGE'S CRAZY STALKER IN COURT YESTERDAY:
By definition, stalkers are crazy. But Zachary Loring . . . the moron who's been stalking "Hills" airhead AUDRINA PATRIDGE . . . at least uses HIS crazy to provide us with entertainment. --Loring was in court yesterday to face felony stalking and other charges. And his lawyer pleaded not guilty on his behalf. --The only problem is that Loring wanted to plead GUILTY. And so he started razzing his own attorney. --He even said to the guy . . . who is of the chubby persuasion . . . quote, "How many (effing) donuts did you eat today? Did you have bacon sprinkles on them?" (!!!) (--I hate to reward insanity . . . the clinical kind, anyway . . . but this video is freakin' HILARIOUS. You have to check it out . . .) (--WARNING!!! This clip contains BLEEPED PROFANITY, plus he flips off the cameras and makes quick hand motions in front of his crotchal area . . .)http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/23/audrina-patridge-alleged-stalker-arraignment-zachary-loring/
CHRIS GOLIGHTLY WANTS "AMERICAN IDOL" TO "REINSTATE" HIM:
Ousted "American Idol" contestant CHRIS GOLIGHTLY held some sort of "news conference" yesterday, where he admitted that he signed a two-year recording contract back in May of last year, a month before he initially auditioned for "Idol". --But Chris had a document that he claimed PROVED he was released from that contract in June. Supposedly, the "Idol" release form Chris signed only required that he be unsigned by the time the semifinals began. (--Which is lame, I think.) (--If that were the case, he probably wouldn't have been disqualified . . . but he was.) --Chris said that he was dropped because of a, quote, "misunderstanding," and he wants to be "reinstated." (--"Idol", for the record, has never "reinstated" anyone who was dismissed from the competition for any reason other than being a sub-par singer.) --Chris didn't comment further . . . and no one from Fox or "Idol" has elaborated, beyond their initial statement that Chris was deemed, quote, "ineligible to continue." --The "news conference" lasted about ten minutes, and ended rather strangely, with Chris performing MICHAEL JACKSON'S "Man in the Mirror". (--Here's a clip . . .)http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=43ff4b05-1694-4001-abd3-2a9dfaba94e8--Feel sorry for Chris if you want, but it just sounds like he screwed up . . . and is having a hard time letting go of the fact that his mistake cost him a run on "Idol". --That's because later yesterday, Lawrence Franklin . . . the CEO of Dream Project Entertainment, the company that signed Chris . . . told TMZ that the document Chris claims proves he was let out of his contract was FORGED. --And he knows this because HE HELPED HIM DO IT. (???) Franklin says the document was backdated to appear as though Chris had been released back in June, before he auditioned for "Idol". --He says he decided to come clean now because he wanted to do the right thing.
ANDREW GARCIA IS THE CURRENT ODDS-ON FAVORITE TO WIN "IDOL":
The online gambling site Bodog.com has released its initial line on this year's "American Idol" competition, and they've named ANDREW GARCIA . . . the dude who sang PAULA ABDUL'S song "Straight Up" . . . as the favorite to win it all. --He has 4-to-1 odds, meaning that a winning bet of $1 would pay out $4. --He's followed by a long line of girls . . . which may not be all that surprising since SIMON COWELL has said he expects a woman to win this year. --ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ and DIDI BENAMI are next, tied at 7-to-1 odds. They are followed by CRYSTAL BOWERSOX and KATIE STEVENS, who are tied with odds of 15-to-2. --The second-highest ranked male is TODRICK HALL, who has 15-to-1 odds. --The longest odds, of 65-to-1, were attached to JOE MUNOZ . . . so if you have a good feeling about him, put a buck on him and you could have $65 come May. (--Not to advocate gambling, course . . . or holding out hope for Joe.) --Obviously, those odds will be in flux throughout the season . . . and have probably even been adjusted following the girls' performances last night. (--Unfortunately, a full list of Bodog.com's odds is not readily available online.)
ANDREW GARCIA IS ALSO THE "IDOL" FANS' EARLY FAVORITE:
ANDREW GARCIA is receiving all kinds of love. --In a poll conducted by AOL TV, which surveyed 57,682 people, Andrew was voted "American Idol" fans', quote, "early favorite." He had 26.2% of the vote. CRYSTAL BOWERSOX came in second with 25.2%. --On the flip side, MICHAEL "BIG MIKE" LYNCHE was voted the most over-hyped. 36.8% said they're unimpressed with him . . . while 26.4% went with HAELEY VAUGHN. --28.5% of voters thought ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ would be this season's "dark horse." Following her was SIOBHAN MAGNUS (21.0%) and TIM URBAN (20.1%). (--Tim was the last minute add the Top 24, replacing CHRIS GOLIGHTLY.) --It seems like The ELLEN DEGENERES Experiment is working out. 58.6% say they love her . . . 34% say she's OK . . . and only 7.4% aren't amused, and think she's the weakest judge. --Despite the love for Ellen, 46.3% say they miss PAULA ABDUL and say the show isn't the same without her. Meanwhile, 41.3% say they're over Paula . . . and 12.4% thought they'd be funny by voting for: Quote, "What? Paula left?" (--You can see the complete rundown of the poll results, here . . .)http://television.aol.com/american-idol/2010/02/23/american-idol-season-9-top-24-poll-results/
IS PAULA ABDUL GETTING HER OWN TALK SHOW ON OPRAH'S NEW NETWORK???
The latest PAULA ABDUL employment rumor comes from the "National Enquirer", which claims that Paula may be getting her own talk show on OPRAH WINFREY'S upcoming network, OWN. --Supposedly, the show would be similar to Oprah's . . . in that it'll feature celebrity guests and, quote, "inspirational stories." (--The network doesn't launch until next January . . . so if this is true, we're still a long way from it happening.) --There has also been talk that Paula could be a judge on SIMON COWELL'S new show, "The X Factor". But she could do both. According to the "Enquirer" she said, quote, "If ELLEN DEGENERES can do it . . . so can I!"
MOST "AMERICAN IDOL" WINNERS MAKE $1 MILLION IN THE YEAR OR SO AFTER THE SHOW:
Some "American Idol" winners just seem to disappear once all the confetti is done dropping on them. (--Taylor Hicks??? Ruben Studdard??? Fantasia??? Hello???)--But don't feel too sorry for these people. According to the "New York Times", the winners have never made less than A MILLION BUCKS in the year or so after the show. --A lot of people think that last year's winner, KRIS ALLEN, is in danger of slipping into obscurity. But if he does, he'll be accompanied by a serious wad of cash. He's already banked at least $650,000. --The money comes from performance fees, merchandising royalties from the "Idols Live" tour and other opportunities. --The rest of the people who make it to the Top 5 will probably make around $100,000 off the show . . . and three to four times that if they're signed to a management contract and record deal by the producers. --Even the Top 12 contestants are pretty much guaranteed to make several thousand dollars . . . and that's before you add in whatever the Top 10 will bank on the tour.
--If you're wondering just where these earning opportunities come from, check this out . . .
--After winning "Idol", Kris Allen turned to the camera and shouted, quote, "I'm going to Disney World." And that sentence was worth 100-grand right there. For real. --See, Disney has a new attraction called "The American Idol Experience", and that was part of the hype for it. Allen was also paid $100,000 to go to Disney and film segments for the attraction. (--The other Top 5 finalists, including ADAM LAMBERT, got $50-grand apiece from Disney.) --And "Idol" paid Allen a $100,000 advance on royalties from a three-year merchandising contract, which allows the show to use his image on, well . . . whatever they want to use it on. --The Top 12 contestants earn cash from the iTunes versions of the songs they sing during the competition. They get a one-time payment of $1,000, plus a $1,000 advance on royalties for each song. --They also get paid a performance fee for those group songs they do at the beginning of each show. That's usually between $1,000 and $1,500 per song. --The trade-off for selling your soul to "Idol" is that you're locked in . . . often for longer than you'd want to be if you're an up-and-coming star. --Recording contracts can be for up to SEVEN YEARS, which is about twice as long as the music industry standard. --And those who sign contracts with 19 Entertainment get to watch as the company takes 15% of their earnings for three years. And they continue to take a cut of some contestants' earnings for up to 10 years. --No one at "Idol" would comment on the details of their arrangements with the contestants, but they obviously claim they take care of their stars. --A spokesman says, quote, "Our business is built through strong, respectful relationships with our talent, so it is important that they are fairly represented in contractual agreements with 19 Entertainment. --"With 'American Idol', we have deliberately structured these agreements to ensure that artists can cross the threshold of success, and that they have all the support necessary to achieve their dreams."
ESPN HAS SUSPENDED TONY KORNHEISER FOR TWO WEEKS . . . FOR INAPPROPRIATE COMMENTS HE MADE ABOUT HANNAH STORM:
ESPN has suspended "Pardon the Interruption" co-host TONY KORNHEISER for two weeks . . . for making inappropriate comments about "SportsCenter" co-anchor HANNAH STORM. --Last week on his radio show, Tony viciously ripped on an outfit Hannah had worn that day. --Tony said, quote, "Hannah Storm [is wearing] a horrifying, horrifying outfit today. She's got on red go-go boots and a catholic school plaid skirt . . . way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s by now." (--Hannah is 47 years old . . . and still looks FANTASTIC, if you ask me.) --He went on, quote, "She's got on her typically very, very tight shirt. She looks like she has sausage casing wrapping around her upper body . . . I know she's very good, and I'm not supposed to be critical of ESPN people, so I won't. --"But Hannah Storm . . . come on now! Stop! What are you doing?" --The following day he apologized, saying, quote, "I apologize, unequivocally . . . I'm a sarcastic, subversive guy . . . I'm a troll, look at me. I have no right to insult what anybody looks like or what anybody wears. That, I think, should go without saying."
BRISTOL PALIN HAS LANDED AN ACTING GIG:
SARAH PALIN'S oldest daughter BRISTOL has landed an acting gig on the ABC Family show, "The Secret Life of the American Teenager". (--The irony is not lost here. Publicly, Bristol is a staunch abstinence advocate. But privately, she was knocked up by her then future-husband, LEVI JOHNSTON, at the age of 17. Unfortunately, we all know her secret life.) (--It's also not far off the show's plot. "Secret Life's" all about an unexpected teen pregnancy and how that girl then juggles motherhood and school.) --Bristol will guest-star as herself. She says, quote, "I am thrilled to be on this show and to be a part of a program that educates teens and young adults about the consequences of teen pregnancy." Her episode will air sometime this summer.
KIEFER SUTHERLAND IS READY TO RETURN TO THE SET OF "24":
KIEFER SUTHERLAND has been OK'd to return to work next Monday. --Two weeks ago, production on "24" had to be suspended so that Kiefer could have surgery to treat a cyst that had ruptured near his kidney. --As far as we know, the delay wasn't long enough to disrupt the show's normal broadcast schedule. (--It's a good thing that this happened to Kiefer in real life. Jack Bauer would definitely NOT have time to deal with a ruptured cyst.)
VH1. COURTNEY LOVE SPENT AN HOUR SCHOOLING KE$HA ON TWITTER:
Nothing that COURTNEY LOVE does makes all that much sense . . . so we're not going to spend any time trying to figure out why she spent about an hour schooling KE$HA on Twitter yesterday morning. --She typed out literally DOZENS of horribly written Tweets. Here are a few of them: --"@Keshasuxx i am trying to figure out if your a product of DR Luke or a real thing, i know you tried Country . Rock, ALt, etc, explain please"--"@Keshasuxx not slamming you, yr tall and pretty very tall and very pretty and i dont know what your here for. Fame itself? do you LIKE music"--"so im not dissing @Keshasuxx she has hard eyes like some idiot told her to not worry about me that idiot was so wrong hes a real idiot"--"im indeed trying to fix or at least mentor jam with @Keshasuxx despite whatever nonsense Spears's label told her, she should know her guts"--"so given that im a feminist, i dont like the song tikk tok i dont like the message of the song to women and i dont like contrivance: mentor"--"i really think i could mentor @Keshasuxx given a week and id be willing to do it, i dont think LinPerry would touch her , i see a spark tho"(--For more, scroll down to yesterday morning on her Twitter feed, here . . .)http://twitter.com/CourtneyLoveUK
IS WHITNEY HOUSTON A TRAIN WRECK IN CONCERT???
WHITNEY HOUSTON performed her first Australian gig in 12 years on Monday night . . . and it sounds like she should have stayed home. --Many fans complained that she coughed frequently . . . couldn't hit her high notes . . . had a raspy voice . . . and took long breaks between songs. She also took a WATER BREAK in the middle of singing "I Will Always Love You". (--Here's video of that moment. The "water break" starts at the 2:30 mark. It's right before her huge "And I . . ." note, and while she doesn't sound great, there's a slight possibility it could've been a planned part of her performance.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgKgsvpavAQ
NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF
A CHUBBY WOMAN'S MUFFIN-TOP SAVED HER LIFE BY STOPPING A STRAY BULLET:
Ask any doctor in the world, and they'll tell you it's bad for your health to be overweight. But 35-year-old Samantha Frazier doesn't see it that way. --Samantha's from Florida, but her family recently got her a trip to Atlantic City. So she and her cousin checked out the casinos last Friday night, then hit a local bar . . . where Samantha was struck in the side by a STRAY BULLET. --Samantha was rushed to the hospital, where doctors removed the bullet and treated her injuries. Which actually weren't all that severe. --That's because before the bullet could hit any of Samantha's organs, it got lodged in her FLAB. --Samantha says, quote, "I'd been hollering how I want to lose weight. I don't want to lose weight anymore. I want to be as big as I can if it's going to stop a bullet . . . My love handles saved my life." (Press of Atlantic City)
13% OF PEOPLE HAVE BROKEN UP WITH SOMEONE BY CHANGING THEIR RELATIONSHIP STATUS ON FACEBOOK TO "SINGLE":
Have you heard the term 'DIGITAL DUMPING'? That's what it's called when you break up with someone over email or a social networking website. --It sounds like a cold thing to do to someone. And maybe it is. But according to a new survey by a dating service called DateTheUK.com, it's actually pretty common. Check it out:--34% of people admit they've ended a relationship by sending an email.--13% have broken up by changing their relationship status on Facebook to "single." --6% have ended a relationship by breaking the news on Twitter.--And 2% admit they've ended a relationship by sending a text message.--According to a spokesman for Date The UK, quote, "Digital Dumping will soon take over when it comes to ending a relationship. It's often easier, quicker and avoids any misunderstandings." (--Right, because changing your relationship status to "single" on Facebook is much more direct than actually sitting down with the person you've been dating and explaining to them why the relationship needs to end.) (???) (Yahoo News)
APPLE GOT RID OF THOUSANDS OF "OVERTLY SEXUAL" APPS FROM THE IPHONE STORE:
If you love your 'smart-phone' because it's an efficient way to view smut, I have some bad news for you. --Apple is trying to clean up their online App Store by declaring war on ''overtly sexual'' applications. More than 5,000 have been removed from the store for inappropriate content. --While the ''Sports Illustrated'' swimsuit challenge app survived the cut, a similar app from a smaller developer called Simply Beach was purged. --And tragically, the WOBBLE BOOBS app also got axed. That's the tiny piece of digital heaven that showed a bikini model and allowed you to make her chest ''wobble'' by shaking the phone. (Daily Mail)
WOMEN MAKE THREE TIMES MORE OFFICE COFFEE THAN MEN:
This survey took place in Britain, and we're wondering if the results would be the same here. --According to research by a coffee brand called Cafedirect, women make THREE TIMES as much coffee and tea for the office every week as men do. --62% of men admitted that they regularly come up with excuses to AVOID filling the empty pot, including faking meetings and urgent phone calls. --But don't feel TOO bad guys: 46% of women admit to making coffee as a way to AVOID work, and 24% say it's just a cover for sharing office gossip in the kitchen. (Daily Mail)
WOMEN ARE UP TO NINE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO HAVE COLD HANDS AND FEET THAN MEN:
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You like to keep the thermostat low, but your girl likes it turned up high because her hands and feet get cold. And in the end, it becomes a battle to control the temperature of your home. --Well, you're not alone. And actually, it turns out there are scientific reasons why women are more likely to have colder hands and feet than men. Here's why:#1.) Women have a more evenly distributed layer of fat than men. It works as a sort of internal insulation, drawing heat inwards, and leaving their fingers, toes and noses cold.#2.) Men have more muscle mass than women. Muscles have lots of blood vessels, which increase blood flow and overall warmth. #3.) And lastly, estrogen thickens the blood, which restricts its ability to flow into the thinnest blood vessels in the hands, feet and ears.
-Overall, research has shown that women are up to NINE TIMES more likely to have cold hands and feet than men. And it's really not their fault. (Daily Express)
A GUY GOT BUSTED FOR STEALING UNDERWEAR FROM REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSES:
You wouldn't think anyone could see the housing crisis as a GOOD thing. But that's only because you've never met 58-year-old Robert Remiker of Hales Corners, Wisconsin (--about ten miles southwest of Milwaukee). --Over the past several months, Robert has spent his weekends hitting up as many OPEN HOUSES as he could. But Robert's not in the market for a house. He's been going to open houses in order to steal PANTIES belonging to the owners. --And he's been getting away with it. But over the weekend, someone saw him rooting through drawers at an open house in suburban Milwaukee and called the cops. --Long story short, Robert was arrested with eight pairs of underwear in a plastic bag, and a printout of open house listings in the area. The police also found about 50 more pairs of stolen underwear at Robert's parents' house. --He's been charged with three counts of misdemeanor theft, and is expected to appear in court tomorrow. (Wauwatosa Now)
Tell me if this sounds familiar: You like to keep the thermostat low, but your girl likes it turned up high because her hands and feet get cold. And in the end, it becomes a battle to control the temperature of your home. --Well, you're not alone. And actually, it turns out there are scientific reasons why women are more likely to have colder hands and feet than men. Here's why:#1.) Women have a more evenly distributed layer of fat than men. It works as a sort of internal insulation, drawing heat inwards, and leaving their fingers, toes and noses cold.#2.) Men have more muscle mass than women. Muscles have lots of blood vessels, which increase blood flow and overall warmth. #3.) And lastly, estrogen thickens the blood, which restricts its ability to flow into the thinnest blood vessels in the hands, feet and ears.
-Overall, research has shown that women are up to NINE TIMES more likely to have cold hands and feet than men. And it's really not their fault. (Daily Express)
A GUY GOT BUSTED FOR STEALING UNDERWEAR FROM REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSES:
You wouldn't think anyone could see the housing crisis as a GOOD thing. But that's only because you've never met 58-year-old Robert Remiker of Hales Corners, Wisconsin (--about ten miles southwest of Milwaukee). --Over the past several months, Robert has spent his weekends hitting up as many OPEN HOUSES as he could. But Robert's not in the market for a house. He's been going to open houses in order to steal PANTIES belonging to the owners. --And he's been getting away with it. But over the weekend, someone saw him rooting through drawers at an open house in suburban Milwaukee and called the cops. --Long story short, Robert was arrested with eight pairs of underwear in a plastic bag, and a printout of open house listings in the area. The police also found about 50 more pairs of stolen underwear at Robert's parents' house. --He's been charged with three counts of misdemeanor theft, and is expected to appear in court tomorrow. (Wauwatosa Now)
A GUY IS SUING THE KANSAS CITY ROYALS FOR $25,000 BECAUSE THEIR MASCOT HIT HIM IN THE EYE WITH A HOT DOG:
Last September, a guy named John Coomer went to a Kansas City Royals home game against the Detroit Tigers. --In between innings, the Royals' mascot, Slugger the Lion, got on top of the third base dugout and started hurling HOT DOGS into the crowd. Which sounds awesome. --Except that one of the hot dogs hit John in the left eye, detached his retina, and caused him to develop cataracts. --Now John's suing the Royals for $25,000, because according to his claim, they failed to, quote, "adequately train [their] agents in the proper method with which to throw hot dogs in the stands." (???) --The Royals have declined to comment on the incident. But there's a rumor they're looking to replace Slugger next year. (Fan House / CBS Sports)
A HIGH SCHOOL IN RHODE ISLAND FIRED ALL 74 OF ITS TEACHERS:
Earlier this year, officials in Rhode Island identified Central Falls High School in the Providence area as a chronically low-performing school that needed to make serious changes, or risk being closed. --So earlier this month, Superintendent Frances Gallo announced a school improvement plan that would have included: --Adding 25 minutes to the school day --Requiring teachers to offer tutoring to students --And forcing teachers to take two weeks of training courses every summer --But the teachers' union refused the plan, saying the teachers would only agree to the heavier workload for more money. But instead, Superintendant Gallo decided to fire all 74 of Central Falls' teachers. (!!!) --According to Rhode Island's Education Commissioner, quote, "I support doing whatever it takes to get the results we need, and to do what's best for the students in Central Falls High School." --For what it's worth, as many as half the teachers may eventually be hired back . . . under the new rules, of course. (CBS News / WPRI News 12 - Providence)
IN ATLANTA, YOU CAN GET A YEAR IN PRISON FOR NOT CLEANING UP YOUR DOG POOP:
There's no bigger buzz-kill when you're enjoying a leisurely stroll than stepping in a big deuce left by some neighborhood dog. But don't blame the poor dog. It's your nasty neighbor's fault. You know I'm right. And Big Brother's got your back. --Recently, police in Atlanta sent out fliers to the city's neighborhood associations reminding residents they could get up to $1,000 in fines, or even up to ONE YEAR in prison, if they don't clean up their DOG'S WASTE. --For now, Atlanta is giving dog owners a 30-day grace period to adjust to the rule. But when it's over, they're going to start handing out citations. (WGCL News 46 - Atlanta)
THERE ARE PARTICLES OF LEAD, ARSENIC AND DDT IN HOUSEHOLD DUST:
If you've ever wondered exactly what makes up HOUSEHOLD DUST . . . well . . . you might be better off not knowing. That's according to a couple of researchers at the University of Arizona who've devoted their lives to analyzing dust. --According to the researchers, dust everywhere consists of some combination of: --Human skin --Animal fur --Decomposing insects --Food debris –Lint --Organic fibers from clothes, bedding and other fabrics –Soil –Soot --Plus particles of LEAD, ARSENIC and even DDT, the pesticide that was banned in 1972. --Paloma Beamer is one of the guys who led the study. He says, quote, "Dust is a hodgepodge of all sorts of things. It would probably be impossible to make a list of all the possible items." (Yahoo News)
INTRODUCING THE TRANSPARENT TOILET TANK:
I know what you're thinking . . . that you just can't stand looking at your plain, white toilet anymore. I'm sure we ALL know the feeling. (???) --Enter the WOW Toilet . . . a transparent toilet tank that allows home and business owners to display decorative posters or advertisements right there on the CRAPPER. --According to its website, the WOW Toilet bolts right to your existing toilet base. It's got a waterproof slot for your posters and ads, and it's even got water-saving, dual-flush valves to conserve water. If that didn't hook you, maybe THIS will . . . --According to the owner of WOW Toilet, quote, "We spent three years designing, testing and manufacturing this product. No holes penetrate the tank. You can hit it with a hammer in the dead center and it won't break." (Wallet Pop) (--You can buy your very own WOW Toilet for $90 here. And, just like drugs, the first poster comes free, but after that they cost $5 apiece . . .) http://www.wowtoilet.com/
NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) A THREE-YEAR-OLD GIRL CRIES BECAUSE SHE LOVES JUSTIN BIEBER:This three-year-old girl loves JUSTIN BIEBER so much, she can't stop crying. After about four minutes the phone rings, and she says "I bet that's Justin Bieber," and runs out of the room. (--Search for "3 year old cries over Justin Bieber")http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1929577
#2.) VINCE CARTER MAKES AN 86-FOOT SHOT WHILE SITTING DOWN: VINCE CARTER of the Orlando Magic made an 86-foot shot in practice while sitting on the floor. (--Search for "Vince Carter 86-foot shot sitting down")http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqxwUWw4ibE
Last September, a guy named John Coomer went to a Kansas City Royals home game against the Detroit Tigers. --In between innings, the Royals' mascot, Slugger the Lion, got on top of the third base dugout and started hurling HOT DOGS into the crowd. Which sounds awesome. --Except that one of the hot dogs hit John in the left eye, detached his retina, and caused him to develop cataracts. --Now John's suing the Royals for $25,000, because according to his claim, they failed to, quote, "adequately train [their] agents in the proper method with which to throw hot dogs in the stands." (???) --The Royals have declined to comment on the incident. But there's a rumor they're looking to replace Slugger next year. (Fan House / CBS Sports)
A HIGH SCHOOL IN RHODE ISLAND FIRED ALL 74 OF ITS TEACHERS:
Earlier this year, officials in Rhode Island identified Central Falls High School in the Providence area as a chronically low-performing school that needed to make serious changes, or risk being closed. --So earlier this month, Superintendent Frances Gallo announced a school improvement plan that would have included: --Adding 25 minutes to the school day --Requiring teachers to offer tutoring to students --And forcing teachers to take two weeks of training courses every summer --But the teachers' union refused the plan, saying the teachers would only agree to the heavier workload for more money. But instead, Superintendant Gallo decided to fire all 74 of Central Falls' teachers. (!!!) --According to Rhode Island's Education Commissioner, quote, "I support doing whatever it takes to get the results we need, and to do what's best for the students in Central Falls High School." --For what it's worth, as many as half the teachers may eventually be hired back . . . under the new rules, of course. (CBS News / WPRI News 12 - Providence)
IN ATLANTA, YOU CAN GET A YEAR IN PRISON FOR NOT CLEANING UP YOUR DOG POOP:
There's no bigger buzz-kill when you're enjoying a leisurely stroll than stepping in a big deuce left by some neighborhood dog. But don't blame the poor dog. It's your nasty neighbor's fault. You know I'm right. And Big Brother's got your back. --Recently, police in Atlanta sent out fliers to the city's neighborhood associations reminding residents they could get up to $1,000 in fines, or even up to ONE YEAR in prison, if they don't clean up their DOG'S WASTE. --For now, Atlanta is giving dog owners a 30-day grace period to adjust to the rule. But when it's over, they're going to start handing out citations. (WGCL News 46 - Atlanta)
THERE ARE PARTICLES OF LEAD, ARSENIC AND DDT IN HOUSEHOLD DUST:
If you've ever wondered exactly what makes up HOUSEHOLD DUST . . . well . . . you might be better off not knowing. That's according to a couple of researchers at the University of Arizona who've devoted their lives to analyzing dust. --According to the researchers, dust everywhere consists of some combination of: --Human skin --Animal fur --Decomposing insects --Food debris –Lint --Organic fibers from clothes, bedding and other fabrics –Soil –Soot --Plus particles of LEAD, ARSENIC and even DDT, the pesticide that was banned in 1972. --Paloma Beamer is one of the guys who led the study. He says, quote, "Dust is a hodgepodge of all sorts of things. It would probably be impossible to make a list of all the possible items." (Yahoo News)
INTRODUCING THE TRANSPARENT TOILET TANK:
I know what you're thinking . . . that you just can't stand looking at your plain, white toilet anymore. I'm sure we ALL know the feeling. (???) --Enter the WOW Toilet . . . a transparent toilet tank that allows home and business owners to display decorative posters or advertisements right there on the CRAPPER. --According to its website, the WOW Toilet bolts right to your existing toilet base. It's got a waterproof slot for your posters and ads, and it's even got water-saving, dual-flush valves to conserve water. If that didn't hook you, maybe THIS will . . . --According to the owner of WOW Toilet, quote, "We spent three years designing, testing and manufacturing this product. No holes penetrate the tank. You can hit it with a hammer in the dead center and it won't break." (Wallet Pop) (--You can buy your very own WOW Toilet for $90 here. And, just like drugs, the first poster comes free, but after that they cost $5 apiece . . .) http://www.wowtoilet.com/
NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) A THREE-YEAR-OLD GIRL CRIES BECAUSE SHE LOVES JUSTIN BIEBER:This three-year-old girl loves JUSTIN BIEBER so much, she can't stop crying. After about four minutes the phone rings, and she says "I bet that's Justin Bieber," and runs out of the room. (--Search for "3 year old cries over Justin Bieber")http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1929577
#2.) VINCE CARTER MAKES AN 86-FOOT SHOT WHILE SITTING DOWN: VINCE CARTER of the Orlando Magic made an 86-foot shot in practice while sitting on the floor. (--Search for "Vince Carter 86-foot shot sitting down")http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqxwUWw4ibE
#3.) AN EXPERT RECREATES THE TOYOTA ACCELERATION GLITCH: ABC News interviewed an expert who said he could prove Toyota's problem is electrical. Then he was able to make a car accelerate by short-circuiting the system. (--Search for "ABC News expert recreates sudden acceleration in Toyota." It starts accelerating at 2:15.)
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/video/testing-toyota-9914148
http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/video/testing-toyota-9914148
#4.) A MAP SHOWS THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE INCREASING:This color-coded map shows the unemployment rate increasing in every U.S. county between January 2007 and December 2009. The darker the color, the higher the unemployment. By the end, most of the country is black. (--Search for "The Decline: The Geography Of A Recession")http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J28tLOpzfpA
EIGHT SIMPLE WAYS TO EAT LESS:
We all want to lose weight. But instead of reminding you why it's so hard, I've got eight VERY simple ways to eat less . . .
#1.) SERVE FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. If something's high in fat or mostly starch, serve yourself in the kitchen, put don't put the rest on the table. If you keep it out of reach, you can cut your calories by 15 to 20 percent.
We all want to lose weight. But instead of reminding you why it's so hard, I've got eight VERY simple ways to eat less . . .
#1.) SERVE FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. If something's high in fat or mostly starch, serve yourself in the kitchen, put don't put the rest on the table. If you keep it out of reach, you can cut your calories by 15 to 20 percent.
#2.) USE SMALL PLATES AND TALL SKINNY GLASSES. Normal-sized portions look huge on a small plate, and studies have shown that people pour less of whatever they're dinking when they pour it into a tall glass instead of a wide one.
#3.) PUT YOUR FORK DOWN. You won't eat so fast, which means you'll feel full on less food. And you'll concentrate more on table talk.
#4.) ASK FOR A DOGGY BAG AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEAL. Restaurants serve huge portions. So just ask for a box early, and you won't eat as much because you won't have as much on your plate.
#5.) CHEW GUM WHILE YOU BAKE. It'll keep you from tasting the raw cookie dough and cake batter.
#6.) TEACH THE KIDS TO CLEAR THEIR OWN PLATES. That way you won't eat all the stuff they didn't.
#7.) KEEP SNACKS OUT OF SIGHT. In one famous study, office workers ate 23% less candy from a covered dish than they did from see-through container.
#8) BRUSH AFTER DINNER. It's good for your teeth anyway. But it also sends a message to your brain that eating time is officially over. (Prevention.com)
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