HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (05-18-10)
JENNY MCCARTHY WAS OUT TWICE THIS WEEKEND WITH SOME "MYSTERY GUY":
JENNY MCCARTHY was seen out twice in L.A. this weekend with the same guy . . . but nobody knows who he is. They were at a restaurant called Katsuya on Friday night . . . then she got all touchy-feely with him at a bar on Saturday. --Before that second date, Jenny hinted on Twitter that this might be the same guy she made out with in Las Vegas earlier this month. She said, quote, "Omg. I ran into mystery man at katsuya last night. --"What a coincidence! I made out with him again. Now I really REALLY want 2 know his name."
JENNY MCCARTHY was seen out twice in L.A. this weekend with the same guy . . . but nobody knows who he is. They were at a restaurant called Katsuya on Friday night . . . then she got all touchy-feely with him at a bar on Saturday. --Before that second date, Jenny hinted on Twitter that this might be the same guy she made out with in Las Vegas earlier this month. She said, quote, "Omg. I ran into mystery man at katsuya last night. --"What a coincidence! I made out with him again. Now I really REALLY want 2 know his name."
AMY ADAMS HAD HER BABY:
AMY ADAMS gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday. This is the first child for Amy and her fiancé, Darren Le Gallo. They cursed her with the obnoxious celebrity baby name Aviana Olea Le Gallo.
CHRIS DAUGHTRY IS EXPECTING TWINS:
CHRIS DAUGHTRY announced yesterday that he and his wife Deanna are expecting twins. She's due in November. There's no word on the sex of the babies. --A statement on Daughtry's website said, quote, "Due to Deanna's partial hysterectomy in 2006, the couple used IVF and had their embryos transferred to a gestational surrogate."
CHECK OUT JASON ALEXANDER'S JENNY CRAIG COMMERCIAL:
JASON ALEXANDER lost 30 pounds on Jenny Craig . . . so he shot the obligatory TV commercial. It includes spandex and some song-and-dance chaos. (--It's pretty amusing. Check it out here . . .) http://www.jennycraig.com/
57-YEAR-OLD DAVID HASSELHOFF IS DATING A 30-YEAR-OLD CHICK:
Make all the DAVID HASSELHOFF jokes you want. The guy is rich, and he still pulls prime tail. In other words, he laughs TWICE AS HARD at YOU. (--Check out the 57-year-old Hoff with his sexy, 30-year-old girlfriend. She's a British blonde by the name of Anouska De Georgiou . . .)
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LINDSAY LOHAN FELL AGAIN:
LINDSAY LOHAN displayed her "clumsiness" again . . . taking a spill while leaving a party at the Cannes Film Festival Sunday night. -It's not clear how long Lindsay plans to be in France, but she's expected back in Los Angeles this Thursday for a progress hearing on all her DUI chaos. --Various tabloids claim that Lindsay has NOT attended the required number of alcohol awareness classes . . . but Lindsay says she has. So we have no idea how the hearing will go. --Meanwhile, there's a report going around that Lindsay threw a drink at model JESSICA STAM at a club in New York City last Thursday night. Nobody knows why. --But after tossing her drink, she went over to security and tried to have Jessica and her friends thrown out of the club. As usual, it didn't work, so Lindsay stormed out. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "She wasn't drinking so I don't know why she was acting so bizarrely." (--No word what was in the glass Lindsay threw at Jessica.)
OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI AND RITCHIE BLACKMORE COMMENT ON THE DEATH OF RONNIE JAMES DIO:
OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and RITCHIE BLACKMORE have commented on the passing of RONNIE JAMES DIO. --Ozzy . . . whom Ronnie replaced in BLACK SABBATH in 1979 . . . said, quote, "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. Metal has truly lost one of its greatest voices. --"My heart goes out to his family and to his many fans. Love and respect." --Blackmore . . . who chose Ronnie as the original singer of RAINBOW in the mid-1970s . . . said, quote, "Ronnie had a unique and wonderful voice. He will be sadly missed in the rock and roll world." --Iommi . . . the guitarist in both Sabbath and HEAVEN AND HELL . . . (--which was just the Dio version of Sabbath under another name) . . . said, quote, "I've been in total shock; I just can't believe he's gone. --"Ronnie was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. We had some fantastic times together. Ronnie loved what he did, making music and performing onstage. --"He loved his fans so much. He was a kind man and would put himself out to help others. I can honestly say it's truly been an honor to play at his side for all these years. His music will live on forever. --"I'll miss you so much, my dear friend."
WILL SMITH KEEPS HIS KIDS IN CHECK BY REMINDING THEM THAT THEY'RE BROKE:
The children of WILL SMITH and JADA PINKETT are pretty much set for life. But Will and Jada don't want them growing up with that attitude. So Will makes sure to keep them in check. --On "Oprah" yesterday, he said, quote, "I tell the kids all the time, it's like, Mommy and Daddy are rich, y'all are broke. We don't allow them to just sit around. --"We talk about the concept of the group and the necessity of you adding to the family, and then you have to add to the neighborhood, and then you have to add to humanity." --Just because he's rolling in cash now, Will says he doesn't feel any different than he did when HE was broke growing up. He told Oprah, quote, "No matter how successful you get, it's really difficult to shake your mindset. --"I still have a poor person mentality. I can't shake it and it gets really detrimental. It's really difficult to shake. When I go to sleep at night right now, I'm as financially nervous as I was 20 years ago." -Will, Jada and the kids were all on "Oprah" yesterday. But before the kids hit the stage, Jada talked about how she keeps the marriage interesting when it comes to . . . you know . . --She said, quote, "Keep it spontaneous. I surprise him. He's a thinker. He's always thinking. I just, I always surprise him . . . Now I don't know if you want to get in on how I surprise him . . . --". . . During the day I might send a sexy picture of some sort . . . If he's on set with me, we might take a break." (--Check out some clips from the show . . . including Will and Jada's 11-year-old son JADEN talking about his first on-screen kiss . . . here . . .)
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b181310_will_jada_tell_oprah_tmi_how_keep_it.html
(--Jaden stars with JACKIE CHAN in the "Karate Kid" remake, which hits theaters in June.)
CELEBRITY CHEF JUAN-CARLOS CRUZ HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER:
Celebrity chef JUAN-CARLOS CRUZ was charged yesterday with ATTEMPTED PREMEDITATED MURDER . . . for allegedly trying to hire homeless men to slit his wife's throat. He was also charged with solicitation of murder. --Cruz . . . who's 48 . . . pleaded NOT GUILTY, and his bail was reduced from $5 million to $2 million. (--He's still in custody, and has been since his arrest on Thursday.) --The attempted murder charge alone carries a possible LIFE SENTENCE. --Meanwhile, the Food Network . . . where Juan-Carlos hosted two different shows . . . made sure to distance itself from him yesterday. --The network issued a statement saying, quote, "Juan-Carlos Cruz has not been under contract or associated with Food Network for a number of years. --"The network has no current relationship with Cruz and therefore has no comment on the allegations." --There's still no word why Juan-Carlos wanted his wife dead. But TMZ says that she was very religious . . . and very depressed over the fact that she could not have children. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "[She's been] deeply despondent for years." (--You can check out video from yesterday's hearing here . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=fc285ea7-901b-4332-8bde-01f6c41ee765
AND NOW . . . TAYLOR LAUTNER HAS HIS OWN COMIC BOOK:
TAYLOR LAUTNER now has his own comic book. It's the latest in a long line of biographical comics from a company called Blue Water Comics. It'll hit the shelves in August (--Blue Water has also done comics on Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Sarah Palin, "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, Ellen DeGeneres and Lady Gaga, among others.) (--And upcoming comics will give the biographical treatment to Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Swift.) (--You can see the cover of Taylor's comic, and get more information on it, at the following link. You can also browse all the other biographical comics Blue Water has done. There are TONS of them . . .)
http://www.bluewaterprod.com/news/fame_taylor_lautner.php
KEVIN COSTNER REFUSED TO BUY THE FIELD FROM "FIELD OF DREAMS":
You may have heard that the field in Iowa that was used for KEVIN COSTNER'S 1989 baseball classic, "Field of Dreams", is up for sale. --The field is located in Iowa . . . and it's still got the baseball diamond on it that was built for the movie. The owners are selling it for $5.4 million. But before they put it on the market, they offered it to Costner. --He turned them down . . . twice.
CHECK OUT BETTY WHITE AND TRACY MORGAN SHOOTING A MAGAZINE SPREAD:
If you can't get enough of BETTY WHITE, you'll love this: Betty and "30 Rock" maniac TRACY MORGAN did a photo shoot for "New York" magazine this week. We've got the behind-the-scenes video, and it's definitely worth a look. (--Check it out here . . .)
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/05/see_behind-the-scenes_video_fr.html
DID ASHLEY OLSEN ALMOST DIE IN AN AIRPLANE FIRE???
An airplane bound from New York to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing in Washington, D.C. Monday night, after a small fire broke out in the cockpit and cracked the windshield. --No big deal, you say? Well, maybe you'll feel differently when I tell you that THERE WAS AN OLSEN TWIN ON THE PLANE!!! --Yeah, that puts it into perspective for you, doesn't it? -ASHLEY OLSEN was on the plane with her boyfriend, JUSTIN BARTHA. (--He played Doug, the guy who gets lost, in "The Hangover".) No one was injured.
BRISTOL PALIN CAN NOW MAKE $30,000 FOR A SINGLE SPEECH:
Unwed teen pregnancy has been very, very good to BRISTOL PALIN. Bristol has signed with a company called Single Source Speakers . . . and is now charging between $15,000 and $30,000 PER SPEECH. (--If you're interested, here's her page on the company's website . . .)
http://www.singlesourcespeakers.com/speakers/bristolpalin/
TERRENCE HOWARD PLANS TO SEE "IRON MAN 2":
Everyone thinks there's a lot of bad blood over TERRENCE HOWARD being replaced by DON CHEADLE for "Iron Man 2". But apparently, that's not the case. --Terrence says, quote, "I haven't had a chance yet but I will see 'Iron Man 2'. --"Despite the customary idea or thought that there's some controversy, it was a wonderful split and I know that they've done well. --"ROBERT DOWNEY JR. was born to play that part and it was wonderful that that part has given him the stature that he was supposed to hold before." --Oh, and by the way . . . Terrence is taking CREDIT for that . . . quote, "For me to have recommended him, it means all the more so that I helped someone get to where they are supposed to go. --"Marvel and I are now talking about doing some other things. And Don Cheadle wanted to play that part before I wanted to play it, so everything is very well."
CHECK OUT CHRIS KLEIN AUDITIONING FOR "MAMMA MIA!":
It turns out that CHRIS KLEIN auditioned for the movie version of "Mamma Mia!" He was trying out for the role of Sky . . . which eventually went to DOMINIC COOPER. --Well, video of Klein's audition . . . in which he tries to sing "Lay All Your Love On Me" . . . hit the World Wide Web of Celebrity Embarrassment yesterday. And it's kind of bad. --You can check it out here . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDXXsSnKEC0
(--If you're cynical about the things you see on the Internet . . . and you ALWAYS SHOULD BE . . . we should probably note that we've seen nothing so far to indicate that this video is a joke.) (--As far as we know, this is a legit audition tape . . . and Chris Klein has seriously overestimated his singing abilities.)
MARILYN MANSON AND EVAN RACHEL WOOD WILL STAR IN A HORROR MOVIE:
MARILYN MANSON and his girlfriend, EVAN RACHEL WOOD, will star in a horror flick called "Splatter Sisters". --It's described as, quote, "A sexploitation-serial killer-slasher-road movie circa 1989." (???) We really don't know anything more about it than that.
THOSE ALLEGEDLY RACIST ROBOTS WON'T SHOW UP IN "TRANSFORMERS 3":
If you hated those two comic-relief robots from "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", don't worry. They're not being brought back for the third installment. --The robots . . . Mudflap and Skids . . . were criticized for being all GHETTO and embodying negative African American stereotypes. --In a brief post at his online forum, director MICHAEL BAY said, quote, "The Twins are not back in T3."
FOX HAS ANNOUNCED THEIR SCHEDULE FOR NEXT SEASON:
(--This week, all the major networks will be unveiling their schedules for next season. In the industry, this is referred to as "upfront week", where the networks present their lineups for the upcoming TV season to advertisers.) Fox has announced their schedule for next year . . . and perhaps not surprisingly, it's all about "Glee", and a little bit less about "American Idol". --"Glee" has been awarded the coveted post-Super Bowl time slot . . . and while it may seem like an odd choice, Fox suit Kevin Reilly points out that you don't need to cater to a stereotypical sports-loving audience to have success in that spot. --He says, quote, "The Super Bowl is so big there are many shows that are not the most compatible that still [benefit] from such a wide audience. 'Grey's Anatomy' wasn't the perfect fit a few years back and that worked out well." --Meanwhile, Fox plans on trimming "Idol's" results show from an hour to a half hour. They did beef up the performance show from one hour to 90 minutes, but in the past, they've frequently expanded it from a scheduled hour to two hours anyway. (--This isn't a major break in their confidence in "Idol" . . . but it may show some uncertainty. The show declined in the ratings again this year, and next year it'll be without SIMON COWELL, and no replacement has been named.) (--For what it's worth, here's what Reilly said about Simon: Quote, "There's no bigger question for the summer. We have to find a judge to replace Simon that has music credibility and provides incredible entertainment value.") --Here's a brief rundown on Fox's new blood: --There's "Raising Hope", a comedy about a dysfunctional family starring former child star MARTHA PLIMPTON . . . who you remember from "The Goonies", "Running on Empty" and the old-school movie version of "Parenthood". --84-year-old CLORIS LEACHMAN co-stars. --Another comedy is "Running Wilde", in which WILL ARNETT plays a lovable but immature "playboy," who's still trying to win over his childhood sweetheart . . . played by former "Felicity" minx KERI RUSSELL. --Fox will also be adding an animated show to their Sunday night cartoon block. It's called "Bob's Burgers" . . . and it's about a family that owns a burger joint. --As for dramas, there will be one called "Lonestar", which is a primetime soap-style show set in Texas. It's being produced by the people that did "Party of Five" . . . and will star JON VOIGHT and ADRIANNE PALICKI from "Friday Night Lights". --And there's also a police drama called "Ride-Along". The cast will include JENNIFER BEALS . . . and it's by the guy behind "The Shield" and "The Unit". --Finally, Fox has picked up a time-traveling drama called "Terra Nova", which is being executive-produced by STEVEN SPIELBERG. It hasn't been scheduled yet, but Fox says it'll premiere midseason. (--So probably in January or February.) --"Terra Nova" sounds intriguing. According to the "Hollywood Reporter", it's about "a family from 100 years in the future that travels 150 million years back in time to prehistoric Earth" to somehow save the human race. --And yes, it'll include DINOSAURS. --Fox is dumping a ton of money into it . . . and the story will supposedly feature a big "Lost"-like mythology. But, perhaps taking a dig at "Lost", Reilly said, quote, "You won't need a study guide to follow it." --Spielberg specifically asked for writers from "24" to make it happen. --In addition to "Glee" and "American Idol", the list of shows Fox is bringing back includes: "House", "Lie to Me", "Hell's Kitchen", "Bones", "Fringe", "Human Target", "The Simpsons", "The Cleveland Show", "Family Guy", "American Dad" and "Kitchen Nightmares". --Canceled shows include: "24", "Dollhouse", "Brothers", "'Til Death", "Past Life" and "Sons of Tucson".
CHARLIE SHEEN HAS REACHED A DEAL TO CONTINUE "TWO AND A HALF MEN":
CHARLIE SHEEN has finally reached a deal to do two more seasons of "Two and a Half Men". (--They will be the eighth and ninth seasons of the show.) --The deal was reached yesterday . . . just ahead of the deadline, which was reportedly CBS' upfront presentation. (--It's scheduled for tomorrow.) --The exact terms haven't been disclosed . . . but TMZ reported that, at some point, Charlie was asking for $2 million per episode. --According to TMZ, quote, "Warner Brothers initially offered substantially less than half that amount, but we're told the company went up considerably."
(--Charlie was already the highest paid actor in primetime . . . making about $875,000 per episode last season. In all, that's about $19.3 million. A while back, we heard that he turned down $1 million an episode.) --Charlie also released this statement confirming the deal . . . quote, "To put a fitting end on the two-and-one-half months of whirlwind speculation, I'm looking forward to returning to my CBS home on Monday nights. --"I want to thank [CBS President] Les Moonves for his support."
BRET MICHAELS TELLS "OPRAH" ABOUT HIS BRAIN HEMORRHAGE:
Preview quotes from POISON singer BRET MICHAELS' appearance on "Oprah" . . . which will air tomorrow . . . have popped up online. And naturally, it sounds like he spent a lot of time talking about the brain hemorrhage he suffered last month. --Bret tells Oprah that he knew something was "severely wrong" right away. He explains, quote, "It just exploded instantly . . . ran from my temple down to the back of my skull." (--Bret suffered a "subarachnoid hemorrhage," which involves bleeding near the brain stem. It could have been fatal. And just two weeks before that, he'd had an emergency appendectomy.) --He also says he wore his infamous bandana throughout all this . . . even in the hospital . . . because, quote, "I said, 'If I'm going out, I want to go out rockin'." --By the way, Bret's medical issues have forced VH1 to postpone the premiere of their new reality series, "Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It". It's now scheduled to begin sometime this fall, but no airdate has been set yet. --However, VH1 will air a half-hour preview special on Memorial Day, May 31st, at 10:00 P.M. --According to VH1, the show will offer, quote, "an insider's look at Bret's home life when he isn't touring, shooting, partying and rocking out." --The network released a statement saying, quote, "We have temporarily halted production on the series with Bret's health as our primary concern. Production will resume when it is cleared by his doctors." (--Bret plans on returning to the road on May 28th in Biloxi, Mississippi . . . and has touring commitments through December. He also hopes to appear on the live season finale of "Celebrity Apprentice" on Sunday in New York City.) (--On the show, he's one of the two remaining contenders for the grand prize . . . $250,000 for charity . . . along with HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE.)
AMY ADAMS gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday. This is the first child for Amy and her fiancé, Darren Le Gallo. They cursed her with the obnoxious celebrity baby name Aviana Olea Le Gallo.
CHRIS DAUGHTRY IS EXPECTING TWINS:
CHRIS DAUGHTRY announced yesterday that he and his wife Deanna are expecting twins. She's due in November. There's no word on the sex of the babies. --A statement on Daughtry's website said, quote, "Due to Deanna's partial hysterectomy in 2006, the couple used IVF and had their embryos transferred to a gestational surrogate."
CHECK OUT JASON ALEXANDER'S JENNY CRAIG COMMERCIAL:
JASON ALEXANDER lost 30 pounds on Jenny Craig . . . so he shot the obligatory TV commercial. It includes spandex and some song-and-dance chaos. (--It's pretty amusing. Check it out here . . .) http://www.jennycraig.com/
57-YEAR-OLD DAVID HASSELHOFF IS DATING A 30-YEAR-OLD CHICK:
Make all the DAVID HASSELHOFF jokes you want. The guy is rich, and he still pulls prime tail. In other words, he laughs TWICE AS HARD at YOU. (--Check out the 57-year-old Hoff with his sexy, 30-year-old girlfriend. She's a British blonde by the name of Anouska De Georgiou . . .)
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LINDSAY LOHAN FELL AGAIN:
LINDSAY LOHAN displayed her "clumsiness" again . . . taking a spill while leaving a party at the Cannes Film Festival Sunday night. -It's not clear how long Lindsay plans to be in France, but she's expected back in Los Angeles this Thursday for a progress hearing on all her DUI chaos. --Various tabloids claim that Lindsay has NOT attended the required number of alcohol awareness classes . . . but Lindsay says she has. So we have no idea how the hearing will go. --Meanwhile, there's a report going around that Lindsay threw a drink at model JESSICA STAM at a club in New York City last Thursday night. Nobody knows why. --But after tossing her drink, she went over to security and tried to have Jessica and her friends thrown out of the club. As usual, it didn't work, so Lindsay stormed out. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "She wasn't drinking so I don't know why she was acting so bizarrely." (--No word what was in the glass Lindsay threw at Jessica.)
OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI AND RITCHIE BLACKMORE COMMENT ON THE DEATH OF RONNIE JAMES DIO:
OZZY OSBOURNE, TONY IOMMI and RITCHIE BLACKMORE have commented on the passing of RONNIE JAMES DIO. --Ozzy . . . whom Ronnie replaced in BLACK SABBATH in 1979 . . . said, quote, "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. Metal has truly lost one of its greatest voices. --"My heart goes out to his family and to his many fans. Love and respect." --Blackmore . . . who chose Ronnie as the original singer of RAINBOW in the mid-1970s . . . said, quote, "Ronnie had a unique and wonderful voice. He will be sadly missed in the rock and roll world." --Iommi . . . the guitarist in both Sabbath and HEAVEN AND HELL . . . (--which was just the Dio version of Sabbath under another name) . . . said, quote, "I've been in total shock; I just can't believe he's gone. --"Ronnie was one of the nicest people you could ever meet. We had some fantastic times together. Ronnie loved what he did, making music and performing onstage. --"He loved his fans so much. He was a kind man and would put himself out to help others. I can honestly say it's truly been an honor to play at his side for all these years. His music will live on forever. --"I'll miss you so much, my dear friend."
WILL SMITH KEEPS HIS KIDS IN CHECK BY REMINDING THEM THAT THEY'RE BROKE:
The children of WILL SMITH and JADA PINKETT are pretty much set for life. But Will and Jada don't want them growing up with that attitude. So Will makes sure to keep them in check. --On "Oprah" yesterday, he said, quote, "I tell the kids all the time, it's like, Mommy and Daddy are rich, y'all are broke. We don't allow them to just sit around. --"We talk about the concept of the group and the necessity of you adding to the family, and then you have to add to the neighborhood, and then you have to add to humanity." --Just because he's rolling in cash now, Will says he doesn't feel any different than he did when HE was broke growing up. He told Oprah, quote, "No matter how successful you get, it's really difficult to shake your mindset. --"I still have a poor person mentality. I can't shake it and it gets really detrimental. It's really difficult to shake. When I go to sleep at night right now, I'm as financially nervous as I was 20 years ago." -Will, Jada and the kids were all on "Oprah" yesterday. But before the kids hit the stage, Jada talked about how she keeps the marriage interesting when it comes to . . . you know . . --She said, quote, "Keep it spontaneous. I surprise him. He's a thinker. He's always thinking. I just, I always surprise him . . . Now I don't know if you want to get in on how I surprise him . . . --". . . During the day I might send a sexy picture of some sort . . . If he's on set with me, we might take a break." (--Check out some clips from the show . . . including Will and Jada's 11-year-old son JADEN talking about his first on-screen kiss . . . here . . .)
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b181310_will_jada_tell_oprah_tmi_how_keep_it.html
(--Jaden stars with JACKIE CHAN in the "Karate Kid" remake, which hits theaters in June.)
CELEBRITY CHEF JUAN-CARLOS CRUZ HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER:
Celebrity chef JUAN-CARLOS CRUZ was charged yesterday with ATTEMPTED PREMEDITATED MURDER . . . for allegedly trying to hire homeless men to slit his wife's throat. He was also charged with solicitation of murder. --Cruz . . . who's 48 . . . pleaded NOT GUILTY, and his bail was reduced from $5 million to $2 million. (--He's still in custody, and has been since his arrest on Thursday.) --The attempted murder charge alone carries a possible LIFE SENTENCE. --Meanwhile, the Food Network . . . where Juan-Carlos hosted two different shows . . . made sure to distance itself from him yesterday. --The network issued a statement saying, quote, "Juan-Carlos Cruz has not been under contract or associated with Food Network for a number of years. --"The network has no current relationship with Cruz and therefore has no comment on the allegations." --There's still no word why Juan-Carlos wanted his wife dead. But TMZ says that she was very religious . . . and very depressed over the fact that she could not have children. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "[She's been] deeply despondent for years." (--You can check out video from yesterday's hearing here . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=fc285ea7-901b-4332-8bde-01f6c41ee765
AND NOW . . . TAYLOR LAUTNER HAS HIS OWN COMIC BOOK:
TAYLOR LAUTNER now has his own comic book. It's the latest in a long line of biographical comics from a company called Blue Water Comics. It'll hit the shelves in August (--Blue Water has also done comics on Nancy Pelosi, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Sarah Palin, "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer, Ellen DeGeneres and Lady Gaga, among others.) (--And upcoming comics will give the biographical treatment to Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Swift.) (--You can see the cover of Taylor's comic, and get more information on it, at the following link. You can also browse all the other biographical comics Blue Water has done. There are TONS of them . . .)
http://www.bluewaterprod.com/news/fame_taylor_lautner.php
KEVIN COSTNER REFUSED TO BUY THE FIELD FROM "FIELD OF DREAMS":
You may have heard that the field in Iowa that was used for KEVIN COSTNER'S 1989 baseball classic, "Field of Dreams", is up for sale. --The field is located in Iowa . . . and it's still got the baseball diamond on it that was built for the movie. The owners are selling it for $5.4 million. But before they put it on the market, they offered it to Costner. --He turned them down . . . twice.
CHECK OUT BETTY WHITE AND TRACY MORGAN SHOOTING A MAGAZINE SPREAD:
If you can't get enough of BETTY WHITE, you'll love this: Betty and "30 Rock" maniac TRACY MORGAN did a photo shoot for "New York" magazine this week. We've got the behind-the-scenes video, and it's definitely worth a look. (--Check it out here . . .)
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/05/see_behind-the-scenes_video_fr.html
DID ASHLEY OLSEN ALMOST DIE IN AN AIRPLANE FIRE???
An airplane bound from New York to Los Angeles had to make an emergency landing in Washington, D.C. Monday night, after a small fire broke out in the cockpit and cracked the windshield. --No big deal, you say? Well, maybe you'll feel differently when I tell you that THERE WAS AN OLSEN TWIN ON THE PLANE!!! --Yeah, that puts it into perspective for you, doesn't it? -ASHLEY OLSEN was on the plane with her boyfriend, JUSTIN BARTHA. (--He played Doug, the guy who gets lost, in "The Hangover".) No one was injured.
BRISTOL PALIN CAN NOW MAKE $30,000 FOR A SINGLE SPEECH:
Unwed teen pregnancy has been very, very good to BRISTOL PALIN. Bristol has signed with a company called Single Source Speakers . . . and is now charging between $15,000 and $30,000 PER SPEECH. (--If you're interested, here's her page on the company's website . . .)
http://www.singlesourcespeakers.com/speakers/bristolpalin/
TERRENCE HOWARD PLANS TO SEE "IRON MAN 2":
Everyone thinks there's a lot of bad blood over TERRENCE HOWARD being replaced by DON CHEADLE for "Iron Man 2". But apparently, that's not the case. --Terrence says, quote, "I haven't had a chance yet but I will see 'Iron Man 2'. --"Despite the customary idea or thought that there's some controversy, it was a wonderful split and I know that they've done well. --"ROBERT DOWNEY JR. was born to play that part and it was wonderful that that part has given him the stature that he was supposed to hold before." --Oh, and by the way . . . Terrence is taking CREDIT for that . . . quote, "For me to have recommended him, it means all the more so that I helped someone get to where they are supposed to go. --"Marvel and I are now talking about doing some other things. And Don Cheadle wanted to play that part before I wanted to play it, so everything is very well."
CHECK OUT CHRIS KLEIN AUDITIONING FOR "MAMMA MIA!":
It turns out that CHRIS KLEIN auditioned for the movie version of "Mamma Mia!" He was trying out for the role of Sky . . . which eventually went to DOMINIC COOPER. --Well, video of Klein's audition . . . in which he tries to sing "Lay All Your Love On Me" . . . hit the World Wide Web of Celebrity Embarrassment yesterday. And it's kind of bad. --You can check it out here . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDXXsSnKEC0
(--If you're cynical about the things you see on the Internet . . . and you ALWAYS SHOULD BE . . . we should probably note that we've seen nothing so far to indicate that this video is a joke.) (--As far as we know, this is a legit audition tape . . . and Chris Klein has seriously overestimated his singing abilities.)
MARILYN MANSON AND EVAN RACHEL WOOD WILL STAR IN A HORROR MOVIE:
MARILYN MANSON and his girlfriend, EVAN RACHEL WOOD, will star in a horror flick called "Splatter Sisters". --It's described as, quote, "A sexploitation-serial killer-slasher-road movie circa 1989." (???) We really don't know anything more about it than that.
THOSE ALLEGEDLY RACIST ROBOTS WON'T SHOW UP IN "TRANSFORMERS 3":
If you hated those two comic-relief robots from "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", don't worry. They're not being brought back for the third installment. --The robots . . . Mudflap and Skids . . . were criticized for being all GHETTO and embodying negative African American stereotypes. --In a brief post at his online forum, director MICHAEL BAY said, quote, "The Twins are not back in T3."
FOX HAS ANNOUNCED THEIR SCHEDULE FOR NEXT SEASON:
(--This week, all the major networks will be unveiling their schedules for next season. In the industry, this is referred to as "upfront week", where the networks present their lineups for the upcoming TV season to advertisers.) Fox has announced their schedule for next year . . . and perhaps not surprisingly, it's all about "Glee", and a little bit less about "American Idol". --"Glee" has been awarded the coveted post-Super Bowl time slot . . . and while it may seem like an odd choice, Fox suit Kevin Reilly points out that you don't need to cater to a stereotypical sports-loving audience to have success in that spot. --He says, quote, "The Super Bowl is so big there are many shows that are not the most compatible that still [benefit] from such a wide audience. 'Grey's Anatomy' wasn't the perfect fit a few years back and that worked out well." --Meanwhile, Fox plans on trimming "Idol's" results show from an hour to a half hour. They did beef up the performance show from one hour to 90 minutes, but in the past, they've frequently expanded it from a scheduled hour to two hours anyway. (--This isn't a major break in their confidence in "Idol" . . . but it may show some uncertainty. The show declined in the ratings again this year, and next year it'll be without SIMON COWELL, and no replacement has been named.) (--For what it's worth, here's what Reilly said about Simon: Quote, "There's no bigger question for the summer. We have to find a judge to replace Simon that has music credibility and provides incredible entertainment value.") --Here's a brief rundown on Fox's new blood: --There's "Raising Hope", a comedy about a dysfunctional family starring former child star MARTHA PLIMPTON . . . who you remember from "The Goonies", "Running on Empty" and the old-school movie version of "Parenthood". --84-year-old CLORIS LEACHMAN co-stars. --Another comedy is "Running Wilde", in which WILL ARNETT plays a lovable but immature "playboy," who's still trying to win over his childhood sweetheart . . . played by former "Felicity" minx KERI RUSSELL. --Fox will also be adding an animated show to their Sunday night cartoon block. It's called "Bob's Burgers" . . . and it's about a family that owns a burger joint. --As for dramas, there will be one called "Lonestar", which is a primetime soap-style show set in Texas. It's being produced by the people that did "Party of Five" . . . and will star JON VOIGHT and ADRIANNE PALICKI from "Friday Night Lights". --And there's also a police drama called "Ride-Along". The cast will include JENNIFER BEALS . . . and it's by the guy behind "The Shield" and "The Unit". --Finally, Fox has picked up a time-traveling drama called "Terra Nova", which is being executive-produced by STEVEN SPIELBERG. It hasn't been scheduled yet, but Fox says it'll premiere midseason. (--So probably in January or February.) --"Terra Nova" sounds intriguing. According to the "Hollywood Reporter", it's about "a family from 100 years in the future that travels 150 million years back in time to prehistoric Earth" to somehow save the human race. --And yes, it'll include DINOSAURS. --Fox is dumping a ton of money into it . . . and the story will supposedly feature a big "Lost"-like mythology. But, perhaps taking a dig at "Lost", Reilly said, quote, "You won't need a study guide to follow it." --Spielberg specifically asked for writers from "24" to make it happen. --In addition to "Glee" and "American Idol", the list of shows Fox is bringing back includes: "House", "Lie to Me", "Hell's Kitchen", "Bones", "Fringe", "Human Target", "The Simpsons", "The Cleveland Show", "Family Guy", "American Dad" and "Kitchen Nightmares". --Canceled shows include: "24", "Dollhouse", "Brothers", "'Til Death", "Past Life" and "Sons of Tucson".
CHARLIE SHEEN HAS REACHED A DEAL TO CONTINUE "TWO AND A HALF MEN":
CHARLIE SHEEN has finally reached a deal to do two more seasons of "Two and a Half Men". (--They will be the eighth and ninth seasons of the show.) --The deal was reached yesterday . . . just ahead of the deadline, which was reportedly CBS' upfront presentation. (--It's scheduled for tomorrow.) --The exact terms haven't been disclosed . . . but TMZ reported that, at some point, Charlie was asking for $2 million per episode. --According to TMZ, quote, "Warner Brothers initially offered substantially less than half that amount, but we're told the company went up considerably."
(--Charlie was already the highest paid actor in primetime . . . making about $875,000 per episode last season. In all, that's about $19.3 million. A while back, we heard that he turned down $1 million an episode.) --Charlie also released this statement confirming the deal . . . quote, "To put a fitting end on the two-and-one-half months of whirlwind speculation, I'm looking forward to returning to my CBS home on Monday nights. --"I want to thank [CBS President] Les Moonves for his support."
BRET MICHAELS TELLS "OPRAH" ABOUT HIS BRAIN HEMORRHAGE:
Preview quotes from POISON singer BRET MICHAELS' appearance on "Oprah" . . . which will air tomorrow . . . have popped up online. And naturally, it sounds like he spent a lot of time talking about the brain hemorrhage he suffered last month. --Bret tells Oprah that he knew something was "severely wrong" right away. He explains, quote, "It just exploded instantly . . . ran from my temple down to the back of my skull." (--Bret suffered a "subarachnoid hemorrhage," which involves bleeding near the brain stem. It could have been fatal. And just two weeks before that, he'd had an emergency appendectomy.) --He also says he wore his infamous bandana throughout all this . . . even in the hospital . . . because, quote, "I said, 'If I'm going out, I want to go out rockin'." --By the way, Bret's medical issues have forced VH1 to postpone the premiere of their new reality series, "Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It". It's now scheduled to begin sometime this fall, but no airdate has been set yet. --However, VH1 will air a half-hour preview special on Memorial Day, May 31st, at 10:00 P.M. --According to VH1, the show will offer, quote, "an insider's look at Bret's home life when he isn't touring, shooting, partying and rocking out." --The network released a statement saying, quote, "We have temporarily halted production on the series with Bret's health as our primary concern. Production will resume when it is cleared by his doctors." (--Bret plans on returning to the road on May 28th in Biloxi, Mississippi . . . and has touring commitments through December. He also hopes to appear on the live season finale of "Celebrity Apprentice" on Sunday in New York City.) (--On the show, he's one of the two remaining contenders for the grand prize . . . $250,000 for charity . . . along with HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE.)
NEW ON VIDEO TODAY
--"Invictus" - Clint Eastwood directs the true story of how Nelson Mandela used the power of sports to unite South Africa in the wake of apartheid. Matt Damon is the captain of the South African rugby team, who he convinces to fight for the World Cup. Morgan Freeman plays Mandela.
--"Valentine's Day" - romantic chaos over a single Valentine's Day. The cast includes Taylor Swift & Taylor Lautner, Jamie Foxx & Queen Latifah, Julia Roberts & her niece Emma Roberts, "Grey's Anatomy" studs Patrick Dempsey & Eric Dane, and the very sexy Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Garner, and Anne Hathaway.
--"Extraordinary Measures" - When Brendan Fraser finds out that his kids have less than a year to live, he risks everything to help an unconventional research scientist develop a drug to save their lives. Keri Russell plays Fraser's wife and Harrison Ford is the doctor researching their kids' disease.
--"The Spy Next Door" - Jackie Chan is a retired spy who volunteers to watch his girlfriend's three kids. But then one of the kids downloads a top secret formula off his computer, and he has to protect the kids from Russians terrorists. George Lopez and Billy Ray Cyrus play his CIA friends.
TV SERIES ON DVD:
--"Law & Order: Criminal Intent - Season Five" . . . a five-disc DVD set.
--"Ghost Hunters: Military Investigations" . . . a two-disc DVD set.
--"30 Days: The Complete Series" . . . a six-disc DVD set.
--"21 Jump Street: Season 2" . . . a four-disc DVD set. (--It ran for five seasons.)
--"Hunter: Season 2" . . . a four-disc DVD set. (--It ran for seven seasons.)
--"The Greatest American Hero: The Complete Series" . . . a nine-disc set.
NEW MUSIC OUT TODAY
--"Glee: The Music - Journey to Regionals" (--This is the third volume of "Glee" music. It contains songs from the second half of the first season . . . including "Physical" with Olivia Newton-John and "Dream On" with Neil Patrick Harris.)
--"3", Bo Bice (--He was the runner-up on Season Four of "American Idol".)
CHRISTINA AGUILERA HAS NO BEEF WITH LADY GAGA:
There's been talk recently of some bad blood between CHRISTINA AGUILERA and LADY GAGA . . . mostly because their "game" can be similar at times. --Some have accused Christina of ripping off Lady Gaga in her "Not Myself Tonight" video, and others say Gaga stole her entire image from old-school Christina. --But in a message on her website, Christina insists that there's no drama. --It reads, quote, "Dear Fans, I would like to take a moment to clarify something that has been brought to my attention this morning. It is very easy for comments to be taken out of context and create unnecessary drama, especially between us women. --"So I would like to tell you all directly so my words can not be misconstrued to sell someone else's story . . . I have absolutely nothing against Lady Gaga or any other female artist in this business. --"I think she is great, and I appreciate any woman fearless enough to go against the norm. She has earned her success with hard work and a clear focus and I have nothing but respect for that. --"There is room for all of us on everyone's iPods. --"This is not the first time I have been unfairly pitted against another female artist . . . but it will be the last time I comment on the matter. --"Can't hold us down. With love, C / X."
AND NOW . . . A PICTURE OF JUSTIN BIEBER GETTING HIS TATTOO:
Pictures of 16-year-old JUSTIN BIEBER, in which he appeared to have a TATTOO, made the rounds last month . . . and now there's a new picture, which is supposedly a shot of him GETTING the tattoo. (--The tattoo was on his hip, and looked like the OUTLINE OF A BIRD.) --Word has it that Justin was inked back in March . . . and his dad, Jeremy Bieber, was with him when it was done. The tattoo is reportedly part of a "family tradition," but there aren't any further details on that. --Justin's people have not commented on any of this.
ALICE COOPER THINKS TODAY'S MUSICIANS NEED TO BE EDUCATED THE HISTORY OF ROCK 'N' ROLL:
ALICE COOPER isn't a fan of contemporary rock 'n' roll . . . and he thinks he's pinpointed the problem: The new, up-and-coming bands aren't rock history scholars. --He says, quote, "If I were to take a young band, I would have them listen to four people: Burt Bacharach, Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson and Paul Simon . . . or maybe Laura Nyro. --"Listen to the construction of those songs. I mean, the Beatles . . . so simple, but I get everything they're saying to me. --"When I hear these new bands, I don't get it. And it's because they don't know how to tell a story within those musical boundaries. That three-minute musical boundary."
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
AN 8-YEAR-OLD BOY FOUGHT OFF A GUY WHO WAS TRYING TO KIDNAP HIS LITTLE SISTER:
Now it's time to recognize our JYY Hero of the Day . . . 8-year-old Nathan Kuhns of Whitehall, Pennsylvania (--in the southern part of the state, about 40 miles southwest of Harrisburg). --Last Friday, Nathan was on vacation with his family in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. His dad was sleeping late, so Nathan's mom, Erin, took him out to lunch with his 6-year-old brother T.J., and his 4-year-old sister Josie. --But on their way back to the hotel, Nathan's little brother started to throw a tantrum. While his mom dealt with it, Josie . . . the little sister . . . ran off to see if the ice cream truck was down by the beach. --So Nathan's mom sent him to go get her. But when Nathan turned the corner, he noticed a middle-aged guy trying to pull Josie into a car. --So Nathan . . . who's only three-foot ten-inches tall, and weighs just 80 pounds . . . went into attack mode. --He charged the kidnapper, and started kicking and clawing at him until he let go of Josie and drove away. --Nathan's mom said, quote, "I got over there and a dark-colored car was whizzing by. I turned and looked; Nathan and Josie were arm-in-arm on the ground. He was on top of her, hugging her. --"I went over and tried to pick up Nathan to see what had happened, and he wouldn't let go. He said, 'I'm not going to let him take her' . . . --"He had no idea what he had done. All he knew was that someone was trying to take his baby sister, and he wasn't going to let it happen." --Better yet, Nathan even managed to get the guy's DNA when he scratched him, which he knew to do because he watches "NCIS". (???) --As of last night, the kidnapper hadn't been arrested.
(Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
THE NEW MISS USA WON A POLE DANCING COMPETITION IN 2007:
Over the weekend, 24-year-old Rima Fakih of Michigan was crowned the new Miss USA. She's from a Lebanese Muslim family, and she's the first Arab-American to win the pageant. --Now it's come out that in 2007, Rima won a pole dancing contest hosted by a Detroit radio show called Mojo in the Morning. And like any good "scandal," there are some mildly titillating photos to back it up. --According to a radio show spokesman, quote, "Rima was one of the girls that won most of the contests that day. We do a pole dancing contest, lap dance contest and booty popping contest. --"She won a personal stripping pole for your house, and we had an adult company that gave away all kinds of toys and dirty things that make me blush." --It's unclear how, or even IF, this will affect Rima's title. But a so-called "source" says pageant officials are looking into the matter. (Detroit Free Press / Radar Online) (--And in 2008, Rima appeared in a short film called "Throbbing Justice". It's raunchy and stupid, but there's no nudity, and Rima's only crime is that she can't act. You can link to it here. Rima first shows up at the :36 mark, and again briefly at 6:20, but 7:25 is the best example of her crappy acting.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcSI19zSX-M
WOMEN WON'T QUIT TANNING IF YOU TELL THEM THEY'LL GET CANCER . . . BUT THEY WILL QUIT IF YOU TELL THEM IT'LL MAKE THEM UGLY:
It's no secret that tanning beds can cause skin cancer. But that doesn't mean people are going to stop using them. --In fact, according to a new study from East Tennessee State University, there's a much better way to get young people to stop tanning: Just tell them it'll make them ugly. --Recently, researchers studied 430 women who use indoor tanning beds. About half of the women were given a pamphlet showing how the sun damages your skin and makes you less attractive, while the others weren't. --What the researchers found is that after six months, the women who got the pamphlet were much less likely to still use tanning beds compared to the women who didn't get one. --In other words, women won't stop tanning if you tell them they'll get cancer. But they WILL stop tanning if you tell them it'll ruin their skin and make them ugly. --Or as the researchers put it, quote, "Providing young patients who tan with information on the damaging effects of tanning on their appearance is effective even if they are addicted to tanning or using it to ameliorate depression symptoms." (PhysOrg)
LIVING ON A CUL-DE-SAC COULD TURN YOU INTO A CHUBBY:
This is just a heads-up to let you know that if you live on a cul-de-sac, you're at risk of becoming a DELICIOUS CHUBBY. --At least that's according to a new study from the University of British Columbia in Canada, which found that people who live on interconnected streets drive 26% fewer miles than those who live on cul-de-sacs. --Put another way, people who live on cul-de-sacs end up driving to all the places that everyone else walks to, so they get less exercise, which puts them at higher risk of obesity. (Wallet Pop)
DOES LACK OF SLEEP CAUSE BALDNESS:
If you're one of those guys who stays up late watching TV instead of getting sleep, this might actually get you to bed on time . . . --According to officials with the Belgravia Center in England, if you don't get enough sleep, it can cause you to go BALD. --Basically, sleep deprivation affects the body's immune function, as well as things like hormone secretion, and physical and mental stamina. And our hair is extremely sensitive to internal changes and disturbances in our bodies. --If you're not getting enough sleep, it can cause emotional and physical stress, which can then lead to hair loss. --According to a spokesman for the Belgravia Center, quote, "Sleep deprivation is a form of stress, a terrible form of stress. Stress can indeed cause hair loss. --"In those susceptible to male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, stress can instigate, accelerate and aggravate the problem." --In other words, get more sleep or go bald. The choice is yours. (StyleList)
HOT JOBS FOR COLLEGE GRADS
Unemployment rates may be high, but a new study from the University of California San Diego reveals there are still some hot jobs for college grads.
1. Healthcare information technology. As technology increases, so does the need for health information technicians to use and maintain patient data vital for quality healthcare and to keep all medical records organized and confidential. Technicians are needed for emerging jobs such as healthcare integration engineer, healthcare systems analyst, clinical IT consultant, and technology support specialist.
2. Mobile media. Cell phones and other mobile devices are now multifunction devices that enable users to surf the Web, listen to music, download podcasts, use maps, access global positioning satellites, shoot and send photos and videos, and send text messages. With the countless new software applications, the number of ways to use smartphones is exploding.
3. Data mining. Looking for a needle in a haystack is a good analogy for data mining jobs. Data mining is the technique of extracting specific types of information or patterns from large databases, such as data warehouses. Advanced statistical methods sift through large volumes of data, providing answers to questions that were once too time-consuming.
4. Embedded engineering. There are career options for software developers willing to learn some new tricks. Devices from phones, appliances and televisions, to automobiles and iPods all use processors to run. These computers are often built around a microprocessor core designed by software engineers.
5. Geriatric healthcare. The growing population of seniors continues to have a major impact on careers in healthcare. As the numbers of aging baby boomers increase, so does the demand for certain healthcare jobs and services, including nursing, personal care and home healthcare.
6. Occupational health and safety. More specialists are needed to cope with technological advances in safety equipment and threats, changing regulations, and increasing public expectations. Employment growth reflects overall business growth and continuing self-enforcement of government and company regulations.
7. Spanish/English translation and interpretation. For those completely bilingual in Spanish and English, these highly marketable language skills open doors to new careers. The key is to gain experience through practical internships in specialized fields such as law, medicine and business.
8. Sustainable business practices and the greening of all jobs. By the mid-21st century, all jobs will be green jobs. Organizations today must address potential regulation changes and look for business growth opportunities in the new era of sustainable environmental economics.
9. Feature writing for the Web. Technology has transformed journalism and marketing, creating new ways for how news and information are conveyed. The new medium allows for more interactivity, as readers respond via comments or blogs.
10. Teaching English as a foreign language. Interest in English teaching positions abroad has mushroomed. College graduates can find teaching jobs abroad, with travel as an added perk.
The full study, with four bonus trends, can be found at http://extension.ucsd.edu/specialreports.
HERE ARE SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU NAME YOUR PET:
If you've ever had to name a pet, then you know that coming up with the perfect name is harder than it sounds. --With that in mind, here are some tips to help you name your pet, courtesy of a website called PawNation.com:
#1.) Don't recycle names: If you name your puppy Spot Two, people are constantly going to be wondering . . . and asking . . . what happened to Spot One.
#2.) Don't name your pet Lucky: Naming your pet 'Lucky' is like tempting fate: It practically guarantees the thing will get hit by a car, or come down with some insanely rare disease.
#3.) Avoid pop culture references: It might be fun to name your pet after your favorite TV or movie character, or the actor who plays them. But in about ten or 12 years, you're going to feel like a moron for naming your dog Hannah Montana.
#4.) Don't get political: You might think you're making a statement by calling your dog Saddam or Stalin. But the majority of people aren't going to get the joke . . . they're just going to get offended.
#5.) Don't be obscene: If you give your pet a name like "Slut" or something worse, that's fine. Just know that people are going to judge you when they hear you at the dog park referring to your dog as . . . say . . . "Captain Ass."
#6.) Think about your pet's personality and background: For example, if you rescued your pet from a shelter, you could name her Annie after the orphan. Or something less lame. Whatever. You get the idea. (Paw Nation)
TOP 10 DOG-FRIENDLY CITIES
DogFriendly.com has released its 2010 list of the Top 10 dog-friendly cities in the United States. The rankings are based on the quality of dog-friendly accommodations, transportation, beaches, parks, attractions, stores, dining and other things to do with your dog.
1. San Diego: The best dog beaches anywhere. Boutique hotels. Many trails and parks to hike and great weather year-round for outdoor dining.
2. Portland (OR): Enjoy the famous rose gardens and the parks. Have food and drink at the Lucky Lab. This town is dog-friendly inside and out.
3. Austin: Dine in outdoor cafes. Visit the Zilker Botanical Gardens and take a walking or carriage tour. Enjoy many off-leash parks.
4. Northern Virginia: Visit outdoor monuments in Virginia and Washington, take a cruise just for dogs and dine or go to yappy hour in dog-friendly Old Town Alexandria.
5. San Francisco: Many off-leash beaches and areas. Shop and dine in many parts of town. Ride the cable car, walk the Golden Gate.
6. Boston: Tour Boston by boat or take the subway. Follow the Freedom Trail and visit nearby historic sites. Stay at many pet-friendly hotels.
7. Orlando: Glamorous pet-friendly resorts. Boat tour, shop Winter Park or Celebration. Dine at Sam Snead’s. Attend concerts in Lake Eola Park.
8. Salt Lake City: View downtown from Ensign Peak. Ride the Temple Square Carriages and walk the downtown area. Visit an amusement park and many historical parks.
9. Charleston (SC): Visit the beach or a number of plantations. Take a ghost tour or an eco tour.
10. New York: Great luxury hotels, famous shopping and outdoor dining. Watch a morning show, enjoy Central Park on leash and off.
Honorable Mentions: Anchorage, Chicago, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and San Antonio. For more details, visit www.dogfriendly.com/top10.
THE CLICHÉ JOURNALISTS OVERUSE THE MOST IS "AT THE END OF THE DAY":
For the last nine years, a guy named Chris Pash has led a study examining the Dow Jones Factiva. It's a global database that collects the output of about 25,000 major newspapers, magazines, newswires, and other written news sources. --Chris wanted to find out which terms and phrases journalists overuse the most. According to his research, the seven most overused journalism clichés are:
#1.) "At the end of the day"
#2.) "Split second"
#3.) "About face"
#4.) "Unsung heroes"
#5.) "Outpouring of support"
#6.) "Last-ditch effort"
#7.) "Concerned residents"
--According to Chris, "at the end of the day" has appeared in 21,268 different articles in just the last 15 months. (Australian)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) A GUY BROKE A BOARD OVER HIS HEAD TO PROVE THAT ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF . . . BUT IT TOOK HIM 19 TRIES: It was probably just a joke, but a guy taped himself trying to break a board over his head, to show that anything's possible if you believe in yourself. But the board wouldn't break, and he had to slam it into his head 19 times before it did. (--Search for "motivational speaker board break fail." His first try is at 1:05, then he does them in rapid succession at 1:50 and finally breaks it at 2:45.)
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a38_1274128765
#2.) THREE GUYS SAILED A BOUNCY CASTLE ACROSS A LAKE: Three British men sailed a bright red bouncy castle across a five-mile-wide lake in Italy, and they ended up in the middle of a sailing race by mistake. (--Here's a video of them sailing, and a longer video that shows them making it across.) (--Search for "sailing bouncy castle Lake Garda.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aItZLhS0mAU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCV25g6K1P4
#3.) HERE'S A FAT GUY BEING ATTACKED BY A DEER: A guy walked up to a deer, and it immediately went after him with its hooves. Then it knocked him down and either tried to attack him or MOUNT him. (--Search for "fat guy attacked by deer.")
http://www.break.com/index/crazy-deer-attacks-fat-guy.html
#4.) A COLLEGE VALEDICTORIAN PROPOSED TO HER BOYFRIEND AT GRADUATION: A student at Centenary College in New Jersey was named valedictorian after beating her boyfriend by 0.01 GPA points. Then during her speech, SHE proposed to HIM, and he said yes. (--Search for "Centenary valedictorian speech." Her proposal starts at 7:46.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXd11bKNcj4
HERE ARE FIVE FOODS THAT CAN SUPPOSEDLY CURE COMMON AILMENTS:
According to "Prevention" magazine, you don't always have to hit the medicine cabinet when you're sick. Here are five common ailments and five FOODS that can cure them . . .
#1.) IF YOU'RE IN A BAD MOOD, EAT A TUNA SANDWICH. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the fatty acids in fish are an effective way to help treat depression. --And combined with the 800 milligrams of omega-3s that are in one can of tuna, it can actually pick you up if you're having a bad day.
#2.) TO CURE A HEADACHE, EAT A POTATO. The 37 grams of carbs in a potato can ease a tension headache by upping your serotonin levels. But it works best if you don't use butter or anything else with fat in it. Sounds delicious . . .
#3.) IF YOU HAVE A COUGH, EAT HONEY. According to a study a few years ago, honey actually works better than over-the-counter cough medicines. But it can't just be REGULAR honey. It has to be BUCKWHEAT honey, which is darker in color.
#4.) TO CURE STRESS OR ANXIETY, EAT A BANANA. It's only about 100 calories, and it boosts your blood sugar, which can relieve stress. --Plus, one banana has 30% of your daily-recommended dose of vitamin B6, which helps your brain produce serotonin and mellow you out.
#5.) TO COMBAT A YEAST INFECTION, EAT GARLIC. It has essential oils that can stop the growth of fungus, which is what causes pain and itching. Recent studies also suggest that thyme, and the oils from oranges do the same thing. (Prevention.com)
#1.) A GUY BROKE A BOARD OVER HIS HEAD TO PROVE THAT ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF . . . BUT IT TOOK HIM 19 TRIES: It was probably just a joke, but a guy taped himself trying to break a board over his head, to show that anything's possible if you believe in yourself. But the board wouldn't break, and he had to slam it into his head 19 times before it did. (--Search for "motivational speaker board break fail." His first try is at 1:05, then he does them in rapid succession at 1:50 and finally breaks it at 2:45.)
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a38_1274128765
#2.) THREE GUYS SAILED A BOUNCY CASTLE ACROSS A LAKE: Three British men sailed a bright red bouncy castle across a five-mile-wide lake in Italy, and they ended up in the middle of a sailing race by mistake. (--Here's a video of them sailing, and a longer video that shows them making it across.) (--Search for "sailing bouncy castle Lake Garda.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aItZLhS0mAU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCV25g6K1P4
#3.) HERE'S A FAT GUY BEING ATTACKED BY A DEER: A guy walked up to a deer, and it immediately went after him with its hooves. Then it knocked him down and either tried to attack him or MOUNT him. (--Search for "fat guy attacked by deer.")
http://www.break.com/index/crazy-deer-attacks-fat-guy.html
#4.) A COLLEGE VALEDICTORIAN PROPOSED TO HER BOYFRIEND AT GRADUATION: A student at Centenary College in New Jersey was named valedictorian after beating her boyfriend by 0.01 GPA points. Then during her speech, SHE proposed to HIM, and he said yes. (--Search for "Centenary valedictorian speech." Her proposal starts at 7:46.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXd11bKNcj4
HERE ARE FIVE FOODS THAT CAN SUPPOSEDLY CURE COMMON AILMENTS:
According to "Prevention" magazine, you don't always have to hit the medicine cabinet when you're sick. Here are five common ailments and five FOODS that can cure them . . .
#1.) IF YOU'RE IN A BAD MOOD, EAT A TUNA SANDWICH. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the fatty acids in fish are an effective way to help treat depression. --And combined with the 800 milligrams of omega-3s that are in one can of tuna, it can actually pick you up if you're having a bad day.
#2.) TO CURE A HEADACHE, EAT A POTATO. The 37 grams of carbs in a potato can ease a tension headache by upping your serotonin levels. But it works best if you don't use butter or anything else with fat in it. Sounds delicious . . .
#3.) IF YOU HAVE A COUGH, EAT HONEY. According to a study a few years ago, honey actually works better than over-the-counter cough medicines. But it can't just be REGULAR honey. It has to be BUCKWHEAT honey, which is darker in color.
#4.) TO CURE STRESS OR ANXIETY, EAT A BANANA. It's only about 100 calories, and it boosts your blood sugar, which can relieve stress. --Plus, one banana has 30% of your daily-recommended dose of vitamin B6, which helps your brain produce serotonin and mellow you out.
#5.) TO COMBAT A YEAST INFECTION, EAT GARLIC. It has essential oils that can stop the growth of fungus, which is what causes pain and itching. Recent studies also suggest that thyme, and the oils from oranges do the same thing. (Prevention.com)
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