February 5, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

#1.) NICK JONAS and SELENA GOMEZ have reportedly been on two dates this week. The first one was on Monday night, after Nick left the "We Are the World" recording session. They went BOWLING together. --On Tuesday, they went to a restaurant called Philippe in Beverly Hills. (--Nick and Selena allegedly dated after Nick broke up with MILEY CYRUS in 2008.)

#2.) NASCAR stud JEFF GORDON is going to be a dad again. His wife, Belgian model Ingrid Vandebosch, is 12 weeks pregnant with their second child. They also have a 2-year-old daughter named Ella.

PNEUMONIA AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILLED BRITTANY MURPHY:

The Los Angeles Coroner's office announced yesterday that BRITTANY MURPHY'S death was caused by a combination of pneumonia and prescription drugs. --Pneumonia was the primary cause . . . while multiple-drug intoxication and iron-deficiency anemia were secondary factors. Her death was ruled accidental. --We don't know what drugs were involved . . . or whether she overdosed or just had a bad reaction to something. And we won't know until a more detailed report is issued in about two weeks. --The coroner's office has actually returned to Brittany's home to get a better handle on what drugs she was taking. --They're also questioning Brittany's mother and her husband, Simon Monjack, again. One thing they'd like to know is why there's no record of Brittany seeing a doctor in the months before her death, despite her condition. --Meanwhile, Ed Winter . . . an official with the coroner's office . . . says that Brittany could have been saved. He says, quote, "This death could've been preventable. Murphy was planning on seeing a doctor, but she unfortunately passed away before she did. -"This was a case of a person with pneumonia who was anemic (having a low blood count) who was taking medication when she should've been getting medical treatment." --He added that all the drugs Brittany was taking were either prescription or over-the-counter meds. --Brittany's husband told "People" that he was, quote, "ridiculously upset" after hearing the coroner's statement . . . adding, quote, "Everything [surprised me and Brittany's mom about the report]. I expected [the cause of death] to be her heart." --He added that she didn't seem that sick the day she died, quote, "She wasn't coughing up. I've had pneumonia and coughed up handfuls of spittle. So yeah, everything surprised us." (--What do you think, Simon . . is it time to make that public apology to Warner Brothers yet???) --Brittany was found dead at her home on December 20th. In a frantic 911 call, her mother and husband can be heard trying to revive her.


DR. CONRAD MURRAY WILL *NOT* BE ARRAIGNED TODAY . . . SUPPOSEDLY:

The word all week was that DR. CONRAD MURRAY was going to be arraigned today on a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the death of MICHAEL JACKSON. --Now, sources are saying that will NOT happen . . . because the L.A. County District Attorney's Office and the LAPD are fighting over how Murray is going to surrender. --Supposedly, the D.A. was willing to let Murray walk into the police station and surrender under his own power. --But the cops want to go through the process of arresting Murray, booking him and then bringing him to court in handcuffs for his arraignment. --As of last night, Murray's camp was saying they were still planning on sticking to the D.A.'s plan, which was to surrender this morning. (--If you're not white and you live in L.A., maybe you'll find me naïve for saying this, but doesn't it seem like the LAPD is being a little excessive here???) (--Heck, you've got your guy. Who cares about the particulars??? Is it really that important to PUT THE BLACK MAN IN CHAINS??? Attica!!! Damn the man!!! Free O.J.!!!) (???)


WILL CHARLIE SHEEN BE CHARGED WITH A FELONY???

TMZ says that CHARLIE SHEEN will be hit with a FELONY charge of menacing, for threatening his wife BROOKE MUELLER with a knife on Christmas Day. He'll also be charged with misdemeanor assault. --The criminal complaint will be filed either today or Monday in an Aspen, Colorado courtroom. --Meanwhile, Brooke is about to wrap up a one-week stay at a North Carolina spa . . . and she'll be heading to Aspen this weekend. --Both she and Charlie have a court date in Aspen on Monday. They're asking a judge to amend the protection order against Charlie so that the two of them can resume living together and try to fix their marriage. (--It's not clear whether Charlie will also be arraigned while he's in town. But that's a distinct possibility if the charges are filed by the time he steps into the courtroom.)

KEVIN FEDERLINE DIDN'T REALIZE HE WAS SO HUGE:

KEVIN FEDERLINE lost a good amount of weight on VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club" . . . although he won't say how much, since the show hasn't aired yet. (--It premieres on Monday night.) --But your man K-Fed would like you to know that he had no idea how big he was getting. --He says, quote, "When I saw [a picture of myself], I did not think that I was that big. I thought it was Photoshopped, you know? And then I realized that I was just letting myself go. --"I looked pregnant. When I see pictures [of me] like that and people are calling me K- Fat, I had to do something about it. At my biggest, I was over 240." --As for why he put the pounds on, K-Fed says stress was a big factor. And a lot of that came from the end of his relationship with BRITNEY SPEARS. --He says, quote, "I went through a lot of things. I definitely say that those things contributed to me gaining weight for sure." --But he adds, quote, "Me and Brit are good. I don't talk about those things anymore. It's in the past. We've come a long way, and I'm happy where we are now. Everyone knows we had a tough road."

#1.) ANDERSON COOPER and his boyfriend will NOT be adopting a Haitian orphan. Cooper says, quote, "While the plight of children in Haiti has touched us all, and I continue to cover the situation there closely, stories about me adopting a baby are false. --"I am not adopting a child, Haitian or otherwise."


#2.) Former "Frasier" star DAVID HYDE PIERCE hosted the Sundance Film Festival Awards the other night. And he opened the show by RAPPING over the song "Boom Boom Pow". (--Or should I say TRYING to rap. It's pretty funny. Check it . . .)(--WARNING!!! There is FCC-unfriendly language in this clip . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdMsTUGhVJI


#3.) "Twilight" star KRISTEN STEWART served on a jury this week in Los Angeles. It was a solicitation case, and they ended up acquitting a would-be john who allegedly tried to procure the services of an undercover cop. --They decided that since the guy doesn't speak English very well, the whole thing could have been a misunderstanding.


#4.) One of the successful auditioners on "American Idol" this week was an Italian girl with a really high voice named NICCI NIX. Or maybe she wasn't. --TMZ has posted video of this chick's prior appearances on "Making the Band" and "Fear Factor". In these clips, she's got a much lower voice and NO ACCENT. (--Check it out . . .)http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/05/american-idol-nicci-nix-accent-italian-fear-factor-making-the-band-video-clip/

#1.) VIN DIESEL and PAUL WALKER are getting ready to film a FIFTH installment in the "Fast and the Furious" franchise. This one has a working title of "Fast Five". The plan is to start filming by the end of the year, and have the movie in theaters in 2011.

#2.) Not surprisingly, Columbia is starting development on "The Lost Symbol" . . . which is the follow-up to "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons". TOM HANKS is expected to return as Robert Landgon.

#3.) Disney has begun development on "Enchanted 2". No cast deals are in place, but they're hoping to get all the important stars from the first one back, including Amy Adams, James Marsden, Patrick Dempsey and Susan Sarandon.

TV RANDOMS:

#1.) "Days of Our Lives" star FRANCES REID . . . who played Alice Horton from 1965 until December of 2007 . . . passed away on Wednesday. She was 95. --In one of her recent storylines, her character appeared to have been killed by the "Salem Stalker" in 2004, when the killer choked her by forcing a doughnut down her throat. But it turned out to be a hoax, and she came back, alive, later that year. (--There's no word on a cause of death . . . but since this is real-life, she probably wasn't murdered by a doughnut-wielding serial killer. And she most likely will NOT be back.)

#2.) The next season of "So You Think You Can Dance" will start on May 29th, meaning that the show will be returning to the summer, where it has thrived for Fox. --Last year, Fox ran the show back-to-back in the summer and fall. The decision to keep it in the summer this year probably means that it won't be returning in the fall, but no final word on that has been announced.

#3.) Here's a sneak preview of a Super Bowl commercial for Snickers, featuring BETTY WHITE playing football. It looks HILARIOUS. (--Check it out . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRh1WF5FqqY

WEEKEND TV REMINDERS

FRIDAY TV REMINDERS:

--"SOS Saving Ourselves - Help for Haiti" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on BET, MTV and VH1. (--Another telethon hosted by Diddy, Queen Latifah and Pharrell to raise money for Haiti. Performers include Wyclef Jean, Justin Bieber, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris and Robin Thicke.)
--"Smallville" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the CW. (--Clark and his junior Justice League team up with the remnants of the Justice Society of America, including Hawkman and Dr. Fate. Plus: Pam Grier guest stars as the head of a shady government agency.)
--"The Ghost Whisperer" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Asiatic comedienne Margaret Cho guest stars as Ned's occult anthropology professor.)
--"Numb3rs" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--"Greatest American Hero's" William Katt guest stars.)
--"Friday Night Alright" . . . 11:00 to 11:30 P.M. on VH1. (--The Black Eyed Peas perform.)

SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:

--"NASCAR 2010: Budweiser Shootout" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox.
--"Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America" . . . 9:30 to 11:00 P.M. on VH1. (--A 40th anniversary documentary that includes an interview with host Don Cornelius.)
--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Ashton Kutcher guest hosts and Them Crooked Vultures is the musical guest.)

SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:

--"Super Bowl 44" . . . 6:30 to 9:30 P.M. Eastern on CBS. (--According to "Sports Illustrated", the New Orleans Saints are the 4-point favorite to beat the Indianapolis Colts. The game goes down at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens.)(--The Who will perform at halftime, plus Carrie Underwood will perform the National Anthem and Queen Latifah will sing "America the Beautiful". The pre-game show starts at 2:00 P.M. Eastern if you want to get the party started early.)
--"Undercover Boss" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--This is that show where executives secretly work at their own companies to see what happens in the lower ranks.) AEROSMITH'S STEVEN TYLER TRIED OUT FOR LED ZEPPELIN:
AEROSMITH guitarist JOE PERRY has been everywhere recently . . . giving all kinds of interviews about the band's search to find a replacement singer, and making various comments about their REAL singer, STEVEN TYLER. --In the latest one, Perry tells "Classic Rock" magazine that Steven DID audition to replace ROBERT PLANT in LED ZEPPELIN back in 2008 . . . when Robert turned down a Led Zeppelin reunion tour. (--Since then, the Zeppelin talk has died down. JIMMY PAGE has been promoting his documentary, "It Might Get Loud", JOHN PAUL JONES is playing in THEM CROOKED VULTURES and JASON BONHAM has faded back into obscurity.) --Perry says, quote, "Steven disappeared and I called around. Somebody said he was in London trying out for Led Zeppelin. It's something I've never talked about before. It's a kind of window into how hard it's been to keep the partnership together. --"It's not the first time things like this have happened . . . that's the downside of our relationship." --He said Jimmy Page told him the audition was, quote, "shambolic" because Steven was unfamiliar with the Zeppelin catalog. (???) Perry added, quote, "Page felt really awkward about the audition, but ultimately it was a group decision [to pass on him]."


SPRINGSTEEN IS STICKING IT TO THE MAN . . . AGAIN:

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN is a man of the people, and he's proving that yet again. -ASCAP . . . the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . . . has filed a lawsuit against a New York bar called Connolly's Pub & Restaurant. --Apparently, a cover band played a few Springsteen songs at the bar . . . but the bar never paid ASCAP their annual $2,700 licensing fee. Thus, they say, the bar was profiting from the music without paying for it. --ASCAP added Bruce's name to the lawsuit as a plaintiff . . . but they never asked him if they could do that. And he's not happy. As soon as he heard about it, he demanded to have his name removed. --His reps released a statement saying, quote, "Bruce Springsteen had no knowledge of this lawsuit, was not asked if he would participate as a named plaintiff, and would not have agreed to do so if he had been asked." --A spokesperson for ASCAP later said that they were merely trying to protect the copyrights held by all songwriters. (--There's no word on whether or not they've removed Bruce's name from the lawsuit.)


SOMEONE ATTEMPTED TO STEAL MONEY FROM PAUL SIMON . . . BY CLAIMING TO BE HIM AT A BANK:

A 54-year-old man named Rafael Ramos attempted to withdraw $4,300 from PAUL SIMON'S bank account at a Citibank branch in New York City on Wednesday. --The man was posing AS Paul . . . and according to the "New York Post", he had Paul's bank account number, Social Security number, a forged driver's license and a credit card in Paul's name. (--It's unclear how he got all that information.) --But there was a problem: Ramos looks nothing like Paul Simon. He's 6-foot-1, and Paul is a tiny 5-foot-3. Also, Paul is now 68 years old . . . 14 years older than Ramos. --So the teller did not believe that Ramos was Paul, and refused to process his request. At that point, Ramos fled the bank. --He was picked up by police a short time later, and charged with attempted larceny. The cops then took him to the hospital . . . because he told them that he was, quote, "depressed." (???)\ --So-called "sources" tell the "Post" that Paul told the cops he doesn't know Ramos. (--Unfortunately, a picture of Ramos has yet to be released.)

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

A RESTAURANT IN TORONTO IS ENCOURAGING CUSTOMERS TO HAVE SEX IN ITS BATHROOM ON VALENTINE'S DAY:

I don't know much about the restaurant business. But I do know a good idea when I hear one, and THIS is a fantastic idea . . . --Next weekend, a restaurant in Toronto called Mildred's Temple Kitchen is running a Valentine's Day promotion called the "Weekend of Big Love," which actually encourages customers to have SEX in the restaurant's bathrooms. --According to the owner of Mildred's, quote, "We've always had little trysts in our bathrooms. We're taking it to the next level on Valentine's weekend." --Now, I know what you're thinking . . . this promotion sounds unsanitary and maybe a little gross. And if I wasn't such a pervert, I'd be right there with you. --But according to public health officials, it's not a problem as long as the bathrooms are kept clean and there's no sex in the kitchen. Or as one health official put it, quote, "As far as bodily fluids, it's pretty much similar to the other human functions going on in there." --On that note, restaurant officials say there will be a "French maid" periodically cleaning the restrooms. And customers are responsible for bringing their own condoms. Or, if they feel like tempting fate, NOT bring their own condoms. (???) (Toronto Star / Huffington Post)


THE "DRUNKEST" CITY IN AMERICA IS FRESNO, CALIFORNIA:

Recently, "Men's Health" magazine compiled a list of the "drunkest" cities in America, based on the number of DUI arrests, alcohol-related accidents, binge-drinking rates, and the number of deaths caused by alcoholic liver disease.

--With that in mind, the ten DRUNKEST cities in America are:
#10.) Bakersfield, California#9.) Tucson, Arizona#8.) Lubbock, Texas#7.) San Antonio, Texas#6.) St. Louis, Missouri#5.) Austin, Texas#4.) Riverside, California#3.) Billings, Montana#2.) Reno, Nevada#1.) Fresno, California

--And the ten LEAST DRUNK cities in America are:
#10.) Manchester, New Hampshire#9.) Fort Wayne, Indiana#8.) New York City#7.) Durham, North Carolina#6.) Newark, New Jersey#5.) Miami, Florida#4.) Salt Lake City, Utah#3.) Rochester, New York#2.) Yonkers, New York#1.) Boston, Massachusetts (USA Today)(--Take a look at the full list here . . .)http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2010/02/fresno-calif--tops-list-of-drunkest-us-cities-boston-is-last/1

APPLE REMOVED A MUSSOLINI APP FROM ITS ONLINE STORE:

On Tuesday, Apple officials announced they'd removed an app from its online store that allowed iPhone users to download speeches by Italian dictator BENITO MUSSOLINI. --The app, called iMussolini, had become the most popular iPhone app in Italy, and was being downloaded by 1,000 users a day. But critics said it was an insult to the victims of fascism and Nazism. (AOL News)


GEORGIA PASSED A BILL MAKING IT ILLEGAL TO IMPLANT PEOPLE WITH MICROCHIPS AGAINST THEIR WILL:

Times are tough right now. So it's good to know our elected officials are still focused on the issues that really matter to Americans . . . like preventing us from being implanted with MICROCHIPS against our will. --Yesterday, the Georgia State Senate passed bill that would make it illegal to implant people with microchips and other tracking devices without their consent. --A Republican named Chip Pearson sponsored the bill. He says technology is moving fast and, quote, "we must be careful that it doesn't come at the harm of citizens . . . --"By passing this bill, we are sending the message that Georgia is committed to upholding its citizens' constitutional rights, and protection of their person." --For the record, Chip says he doesn't actually know of anyone who's been secretly implanted with a microchip. And he doesn't believe there's a vast government conspiracy to implant Americans with tracking devices. --But he wanted to make sure to cover all his bases since there are rumors all over the World Wide Wasteland that people are illegally being implanted with microchips. (???) (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)


ONE OF THE LARGEST HOMELESS SHELTERS IN ATLANTA JUST GOT A FORECLOSURE NOTICE:

If you think you're having a bad week, there are about 700 guys in Atlanta who would appreciate it if you'd SHUT THE HELL UP!!! Here's why . . . --On Wednesday, officials with the Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless announced they got a FORECLOSURE NOTICE on one of the city's largest homeless shelters. --And unless they come up with more than $500,000 by the end of the month, they're going to have to shut the shelter down. --Apparently, the group had been trying to renegotiate its loans with a pair of nonprofit groups called Mercy Housing, and the Institute for Community Economics. --But the nonprofits chose to sell the loans instead to a lender called Ichthus Community Trust, which foreclosed on the shelter. --Anyway, the long and short of it is at the end of the month, about 700 homeless people are going to be out on the streets yet again. But this time they'll have nowhere to go. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)


NOW TOYOTA'S LOOKING AT THE BRAKES OF THE LEXUS HYBRID:

Things just aren't going well for Toyota. Earlier this week, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it was opening an investigation into problems with the 2010 Toyota Prius, because of a software glitch that's causing brake problems. --They've received 124 consumer complaints, including four that involved crashes, and two that involved injuries. Although so far, no one's died because of the problem. --Remember, that's in addition to the eight OTHER models affected by Toyota's two recent recalls over problems with the gas pedal sticking. --And yesterday, Toyota announced they're looking into the brake systems of ANOTHER car . . . the 2010 Lexus hybrid . . . because it uses the same brake system as the Prius. --Now, they're not actually announcing a recall of the Lexus model yet, and there haven't been any customer complaints about its brakes. -So, it sounds like they're just playing it safe. Which . . . let's face it . . . is exactly what they should have been doing ALL ALONG. (CNN)

NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) This list of ten great Super Bowl commercials includes Coke's 1979 "Mean Joe Green" ad, Apple's iconic "1984" ad, Reebok's "Terry Tate: Office Linebacker", and last year's "Crystal Ball" ad by Doritos.http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/business/Ten-Great-Super-Bowl-Commercials-81229927.html(Search Terms: "Ten Great Super Bowl Commercials" NBCMiami.com)

#2.) This kid wants to roll a roll of tape down the driveway, but he freaks out when his dad puts the video camera directly in its path. He screams that the roll of tape will hit the camera. Then when it does, he has a complete breakdown. (--He rolls the tape at :37.)http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1928838(Search Terms: sore loser can't hack it tape race CollegeHumor.com)

#3.) Here's a redneck catching snapping turtles with his bare hands.http://www.wimp.com/snappingturtles/(Search Terms: catches snapping turtles bare hands Ernie Brown Jr. "Turtle Man")

#4.) In this artsy seatbelt PSA, a guy sits in his living room, pretending to drive a car. Then when he "crashes," his wife and daughter wrap their arms around him like they're his seatbelt. http://wimp.com/seatbelt/(Search Terms: "Embrace Life" always wear your seat belt Wimp.com)


EIGHT WAYS A GUY CAN SECURE A FIRST DATE:

Guys, if you're constantly getting turned down, make this weekend different. Here are eight ways for you to secure a first date . . .

#1.) HAVE FRESH BREATH. Chew some gum or a mint before you get face-to-face with her. If your breath smells like garlic or cigarettes, she won't want to talk to you.

#2.) DON'T FORGET TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF. When you ask her out, you want her first response to be "yes" . . . not "What's your name again?"

#3.) MAKE SURE SHE'S SINGLE. If she's not, it's a waste of time. And if she is, and she wants to go anyway, she's not the type of girl you want to start a relationship with.

#4.) BE CLEAR. A lot of guys aren't direct enough. Don't just ask if she wants to HANG OUT sometime. Use the word "date." Otherwise you'll both be sitting at dinner wondering if you're just friends.

#5.) HAVE A PLAN. Don't just ask if she wants to "do something." Ask her to do something specific. If you've already thought of something to do, she's more likely to say yes.

#6.) MAKE IT EASY ON HER. Either offer to pick her up, or choose a place that's close to where she lives. Don't make her take three subways or drive an hour to get there.

#7.) DON'T WAIT TOO LONG. If you meet in a casual setting once or twice, that's fine. But if you do it too many times before asking her out, she'll start thinking of you as a FRIEND . . . which is bad. And if you don't ask her out, some other guy will.

#8.) GIVE HER ADVANCED NOTICE. Don't ask her to do something the very next night. Give her at least three days to clear her schedule. (TheFrisky.com)


NINE MYTHS ABOUT VALENTINE'S DAY:

The holiday every guy loves to hate is just over a week away. So today, from "Ask Men", we've got nine MYTHS about Valentine's Day to help you out . . .

#1.) IT'S OK TO SKIP VALENTINE'S DAY. Even if your girlfriend acknowledges that it's an overhyped holiday, it won't get you off the hook completely. She'll still see her friends getting flowers at work and wonder why you aren't stepping up. --But you can keep Valentine's Day low-key and celebrate your own way. Plan an activity that you'll both enjoy . . . like ice skating or hiking. Any activity that you do together will at least show her you gave the day some thought without having to buy into the commercial nonsense.

#2.) YOU HAVE TO CELEBRATE ON FEBRUARY 14TH. Valentine's Day is a Sunday this year, but you don't have to celebrate the same day as everyone else. Pick another day around then and make that it your own personal Valentine's Day, since places will be less crowded.

#3.) YOU'RE SAVING MONEY, SO IT'S OK TO SKIP VALENTINE'S DAY. Even if you BOTH agreed to save money this year, this is a perfect opportunity to win brownie points with her. But you still don't have to plan an expensive date. --Instead, just surprise her with an inexpensive activity. Plan to meet her for lunch and pack her favorite food in a picnic basket. She'll be impressed that you stuck to a budget while still making her feel special.

#4.) YOU'VE ONLY BEEN DATING FOR A FEW WEEKS, SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO CELEBRATE. While you might not want to do anything overly romantic with a new girlfriend, that doesn't mean you get to ignore the day completely. --If you don't acknowledge Valentine's Day at all, she might wonder whether you're actually interested in her. So think of a fun activity . . . like a comedy show . . . that lets her know you're thinking about her without being overly romantic.

#5.) DINNER IS A VALENTINE'S DAY REQUIREMENT. Dinner is an adequate Valentine's Day plan, and you can't go wrong with it. But you're also allowed to mix things up a little. -With as much effort as it takes to make dinner reservations, you can plan something more unique. Try a couple's massage, or check out a museum or a jazz show.

#6.) CHOCOLATES OR FLOWERS ARE GOOD VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS. Just like going out for dinner, chocolate and flowers aren't WRONG . . . they're just overly conventional. --Originality is worth a lot on Valentine's Day, especially when all her friends will be getting the usual stuff. So stand out by getting her something out of the ordinary. Try concert tickets, or a subscription to a travel magazine if she likes to travel.

#7.) YOU NEED TO SPEND LOADS OF MONEY ON HER GIFT. It's a cliché, but when it comes to Valentine's Day, it's actually true: It's the thought that counts. --Try getting her a small gift with a lot of meaning. Like, if you're just starting to get serious, you could buy her a robe to keep in your apartment.

#8.) THE GIFT HAS TO BE CHEESY OR ROMANTIC. Just the opposite, actually. There's no rule that says you have to write her poems or sing her a song on Valentine's Day -If you're having trouble coming up with a gift, you can never go wrong with getting her something fun. Try buying a good board game or a cool CD, then play it when you're hanging out together.

#9.) LINGERIE MAKES A GOOD VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT. Lingerie CAN be a nice part of a gift, keeping in mind that you need to know her size and style. But usually, she'll like that to be PART of a gift . . . not all of it. (Ask Men)