HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (06-18-10)
JEREMY LONDON WAS KIDNAPPED AT GUNPOINT AND FORCED TO TAKE DRUGS:
JEREMY LONDON . . . (--Who was on both "Party of Five" and "7th Heaven") . . . was kidnapped at gunpoint last week and forced to take drugs. (!!!) --It's a crazy story. Check it out . . . --In the middle of the afternoon last Thursday, Jeremy was changing a tire in Palm Springs, when two men approached on foot and offered to help him. --After the tire was changed, Jeremy offered the men a ride home. But one of the men pulled a GUN on Jeremy and made him run some errands for them. --A police spokesman says, quote, "The gunman forced London to drive to various locations throughout the city, purchase alcohol and use illicit drugs." --More specifically, they made Jeremy smoke something. We're not sure what, but according to at least one report, it was either meth or crack. --They also forced him to, quote, "purchase booze and hand it out in a gang area of Palm Springs." --At about 2:00 A.M. Friday morning . . . roughly 12 hours after the ordeal began . . . Jeremy was somehow able to escape and call the cops. --His rep says, quote, "Thankfully, Jeremy London survived his terrorizing ordeal in Palm Springs last week . . . although understandably shaken and scared, he is currently working closely with law enforcement as they investigate the horrific turn of events. --"Jeremy is spending quality time in an undisclosed location with family and friends, and appreciates the overwhelming support from his fans." --Police have already arrested one of the suspects. He's a 26-year-old man by the name of Brandon Adams. He's been booked on charges of kidnapping, robbery, possession of stolen property, vehicle theft and carjacking. --He pleaded not guilty, and he's currently being held on $500,000 bail. -Jeremy's car was recovered near the home of one of the abductors. --Ironically, a cop actually SAW Jeremy and these two guys fixing the flat that afternoon. But he assumed everything was under control and didn't stop to help. --Jeremy is currently going through a divorce from his wife, actress Melissa Cunningham. And back in April, he admitted that he'd been to rehab last year to battle an addiction to prescription pills. --Here's a little more bad news for Jeremy . . . E! Online says he was driving on a suspended license when he was abducted.
AMERICA FERRERA IS ENGAGED:
"Ugly Betty" star AMERICA FERRERA is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Ryan Piers Williams. There's no word on a wedding date. --America . . . who's 26 . . . first met Ryan at USC, when he cast her in his student film. (--Ryan . . . who's 29 . . . recently wrote and directed his first big movie. It's called "The Dry Land", and it's about a soldier returning from war. America is in it, along with Wilmer Valderrama, Ethan Suplee and Jason Ritter. It comes out July 30th.)
PADMA LAKSHMI . . . IS DAVID SPADE DATING THAT???
DAVID SPADE has always been an overachiever when it comes to the ladies. His past conquests have included Lara Flynn Boyle, Heather Locklear and TWO of the Desperate Housewives: Teri Hatcher and Nicollette Sheridan. --He also has a baby with former "Playboy" Playmate Jillian Grace. --And now, he's done it again. David went to dinner Wednesday night with "Top Chef" host PADMA LAKSHMI.
GARY COLEMAN HAS BEEN CREMATED AND A PRIVATE MEMORIAL IS IN THE WORKS . . . BUT SHANNON PRICE ISN'T INVITED:
GARY COLEMAN'S remains were cremated last night. They're being kept in storage until the courts can decide who actually has the right to decide what to do with them. --Meanwhile, some of Gary's friends are putting together a private memorial . . . and they're NOT inviting Gary's ex-wife, SHANNON PRICE. --Anna Gray . . . whom Gary named the executor of his 2005 will . . . is organizing the event with TODD BRIDGES and a guy named Kent Emmons. And Kent says, quote, "Absolutely under no circumstances will Shannon be invited." --Gary's parents are also NOT on the guest list. --Meanwhile, the former Pulitzer Prize candidates over at the "National Enquirer" say that Gary and Shannon were living in SQUALOR in Gary's final days. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Every dime that Gary made was spent on either medical bills or model trains." --Meanwhile, their home in Santaquin, Utah was becoming a DUMP, with, quote, "adult diapers, dirty laundry [and] rubbish" strewn about . . . and blood stains in the kitchen. (--No word who or what the blood was from . . . or who was wearing the diapers.)
LINDSAY LOHAN PASSED A URINE TEST AFTER HER SCRAM BRACELET WENT OFF EARLIER THIS MONTH:
When LINDSAY LOHAN'S SCRAM bracelet went off after the "MTV Movie Awards", the media went absolutely DOG NUTS. Lindsay, of course, denied she was drinking. And it turns out she may have been telling the truth. --E! Online says that Lindsay took a urine test just hours after the bracelet went off . . . and it came back CLEAN. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "[The test] indicated conclusively that there was no alcohol in her system at that time." Another source adds, quote, "She's doing really well at being sober and clean."
DINA LOHAN GOT IN TROUBLE YESTERDAY . . . FOR ABUSING THE FAMILY'S FREE ICE CREAM PRIVILEGES AT CARVEL:
Police were called to a Carvel ice cream shop on Long Island Wednesday . . . after DINA LOHAN got into an argument with employees over free ice cream. --Dina hit Carvel to grab a cake for her son Cody's 14th birthday. She presented them with a Carvel "Black Card" . . . which is supposed to be good for free ice cream for 75 years. But the guy behind the counter CONFISCATED IT. --Dina claims that the card was in her daughter ALI'S name, but it's supposed to be for the entire family. An argument ensued, and Dina called the cops. --She says, quote, "The shop assistant said, 'Do you have I.D.?' Next minute, he grabbed my arm and took my card and held it hostage and wouldn't give me the cake! This guy was crazy! --"I couldn't believe this guy . . . it's a family card, it just didn't have my name on it. --"Next minute, four cop cars showed up, there's a police helicopter overhead and this guy makes it seem to the cops that I'm trying to use a stolen credit card . . . and for what? Over a free ice cream?!" --Dina finally got the card back, but they refused to give her the cake. She says, quote, "It just shows how we get treated so much worse than regular people." --Carvel tells a slightly different story, however. They say that they gave 75 of the Black Cards to celebrities . . . including LINDSAY LOHAN . . . in celebration of their 75th anniversary. --And the Lohan family has been ABUSING it. --In a statement issued yesterday, Carvel said, quote, "While the card was issued in Lindsay's name only, her extended family has repeatedly used the card without her present. --"At first, we graciously honored their requests while explaining that the Black Card was not a carte blanc for unlimited Carvel Ice Cream for the extended Lohan family and friends. --"After more than six months of numerous and large orders for ice cream, we finally had to cut off the card and take it back. --"This is an unfortunate situation where certain people feel entitled to use a celebrity's name for their own purposes. We regret that the Lohan family is upset and hope this matter is put behind us quickly." --Carvel later AMENDED their statement to acknowledge the fact that they did give Ali one of the cards, too. But they said, quote, "[This] doesn't change the story . . . because Ali wasn't there either. --"Neither girls have been with Dina when she's attempted (& successfully) used the card since 2009." (--Let's put this in perspective here: Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss are indeed awesome. But if things have gotten to the point where you'll call the COPS to help you get your fix, it's time to admit you have a problem.)
THAT PORNO SKANK IS TRYING TO PROVE THAT TIGER WOODS FATHERED HER 9-YEAR-OLD SON:
Porno skank DEVON JAMES filed legal papers yesterday, in an attempt to prove that TIGER WOODS is the father of her 9-year-old son. She wants the court to force Tiger to take a paternity test. --Devon's mother actually has custody of the boy, and Devon isn't even allowed to have contact with him. -- She says her daughter is LYING. She also claims there's a DNA test from 2002 that proves another man is the father. --The kid himself even told "Inside Edition", quote, "Tiger Woods is not my dad." (--Here's video of Devon outside the courthouse . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=28b53c1f-4903-454f-a476-69b887e6d6b8
BIEBER FEVER!!!
PEOPLE THOUGHT JUSTIN BIEBER WAS DRINKING ILLEGALLY AT A BAR . . . BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE A 27-YEAR-OLD LESBIAN: I'm actually surprised this doesn't happen more often: --Police were called to a bar called the Mug and Mallet in Ocean City, Maryland last weekend, by someone who thought they saw 16-year-old JUSTIN BIEBER drinking there. --But when the cops got arrived, they discovered that "Justin" was actually a 27-YEAR-OLD LESBIAN named Katie. --Katie just laughed it off. She tells TMZ she gets mistaken for Justin all the time. (--And she's obviously not the only lesbian who goes through this. In fact, there's an entire website dedicated to LESBIANS WHO LOOK LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER. Check it out . . .)http://lesbianswholooklikejustinbieber.tumblr.com/page/5(--One of those lesbians even made her own VIDEO. It's pretty sad, and she can't sing worth a damn. But you can check it out here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtC2WaNsAJE
JONAH HILL EXPLAINS HOW HE GOT THE SCAR ON HIS ARM:
JONAH HILL has a pretty nasty scar on his right arm that he's never explained. But in the new issue of "Rolling Stone", he finally reveals how he got it. --Back when he was in middle school, Jonah's mom was battling cancer. She's okay now, but at the time, he thought she was going to die. And he dealt with it like a lot of kids would: By acting out. --He started smoking pot and skateboarding, and letting his grades fall. --One night when he was 15, Jonah and a friend snuck out in an SUV. The other kid was driving, and Jonah had his arm out the window. The kid lost control and flipped the SUV . . . and Jonah's arm got dragged along the ground. --It was so badly injured, doctors were actually deliberating whether to amputate. --Jonah says he made a vow when he saw his parents crying over him . . . quote, "I said to myself, 'I'll never let them down ever again.' I said, 'I'm going to be (effin') successful. --"I'm going to resurrect what I put these people through by being a little (A-hole).' So I look at this scar every day. That reminds me to work hard."
HERE'S A TRAILER FOR THE NEW "CHRONICLES OF NARNIA" MOVIE:
Did you realize they were still making those "Chronicles of Narnia" movies? The third one comes out this December. It's called "Voyage of the Dawn Treader". (--Here's the trailer . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrJQDPpIK6I
ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS UPSET THAT ANGELINA JOLIE IS PLAYING CLEOPATRA???
Since Cleopatra was Egyptian, chances are her skin was considerably darker than that of the many WHITE actresses who've played her over the years . . . such as LIZ TAYLOR and VIVIEN LEIGH. --Well, we recently found out that ANGELINA JOLIE is probably going to play Cleopatra in an upcoming movie. And there are those in the black community who aren't cool with that. --For instance, there's a story on Essence.com called "Another White Actress to Play Cleopatra?" --The writer says, quote, "Honestly, I don't care how full Angelina Jolie's lips are, how many African children she adopts, or how bronzed her skin will become for the film, I firmly believe this role should have gone to a black woman. --"Were VANESSA WILLIAMS, HALLE BERRY and THANDIE NEWTON unavailable for auditions that day? --"Why does Hollywood think it's even slightly plausible to cast white women in roles that would be more sensible to cast a black actress for? Especially when that role is an African queen."
THE DEBUT OF BETTY WHITE'S "HOT IN CLEVELAND" POSTED RECORD NUMBERS FOR TV LAND:
It's official: BETTY WHITE is experiencing a MAJOR career resurgence. --On Wednesday night, about 4.8 million viewers tuned in to TV Land for the debut of Betty's new sitcom, "Hot in Cleveland". It's the network's first original series . . . and the 4.8 million viewers made it the most-watched telecast in TV Land history. --"Hot in Cleveland" also stars VALERIE BERTINELLI from "One Day at a Time" . . . JANE LEEVES, who played Daphne on "Frasier" . . . and WENDIE MALICK, who played Nina on "Just Shoot Me!".
MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR WILL GUEST STAR ON "WEEDS":
MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR . . . you know, Zack Morris from "Saved By the Bell" . . . will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Weeds". He'll play a, quote, "rough-around-the-edges local bar owner." --The sixth season of "Weeds" will begin August 16th on Showtime. It's unclear whether Mark-Paul will appear on the premiere, or if he'll be on a later episode.
EDDIE CIBRIAN WON'T BE BACK ON "CSI: MIAMI":
"Entertainment Weekly" is reporting that CBS has opted NOT to bring EDDIE CIBRIAN back for the upcoming season of "CSI: Miami". -Eddie joined the show last year to take over for original cast member ADAM RODRIGUEZ, who played Eric Delko. But Adam is coming back this season. (--Last year, Eddie stepped out on his wife and children to have an affair with country minx LEANN RIMES, who was also married. They got to know each other while playing lovers in the Lifetime TV movie "Northern Lights".) (--Eddie and LeAnn both got divorces, and are still together now. So it was a happy ending . . . for Eddie and LeAnn, that is. And that's what counts.)
JEREMY LONDON . . . (--Who was on both "Party of Five" and "7th Heaven") . . . was kidnapped at gunpoint last week and forced to take drugs. (!!!) --It's a crazy story. Check it out . . . --In the middle of the afternoon last Thursday, Jeremy was changing a tire in Palm Springs, when two men approached on foot and offered to help him. --After the tire was changed, Jeremy offered the men a ride home. But one of the men pulled a GUN on Jeremy and made him run some errands for them. --A police spokesman says, quote, "The gunman forced London to drive to various locations throughout the city, purchase alcohol and use illicit drugs." --More specifically, they made Jeremy smoke something. We're not sure what, but according to at least one report, it was either meth or crack. --They also forced him to, quote, "purchase booze and hand it out in a gang area of Palm Springs." --At about 2:00 A.M. Friday morning . . . roughly 12 hours after the ordeal began . . . Jeremy was somehow able to escape and call the cops. --His rep says, quote, "Thankfully, Jeremy London survived his terrorizing ordeal in Palm Springs last week . . . although understandably shaken and scared, he is currently working closely with law enforcement as they investigate the horrific turn of events. --"Jeremy is spending quality time in an undisclosed location with family and friends, and appreciates the overwhelming support from his fans." --Police have already arrested one of the suspects. He's a 26-year-old man by the name of Brandon Adams. He's been booked on charges of kidnapping, robbery, possession of stolen property, vehicle theft and carjacking. --He pleaded not guilty, and he's currently being held on $500,000 bail. -Jeremy's car was recovered near the home of one of the abductors. --Ironically, a cop actually SAW Jeremy and these two guys fixing the flat that afternoon. But he assumed everything was under control and didn't stop to help. --Jeremy is currently going through a divorce from his wife, actress Melissa Cunningham. And back in April, he admitted that he'd been to rehab last year to battle an addiction to prescription pills. --Here's a little more bad news for Jeremy . . . E! Online says he was driving on a suspended license when he was abducted.
AMERICA FERRERA IS ENGAGED:
"Ugly Betty" star AMERICA FERRERA is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Ryan Piers Williams. There's no word on a wedding date. --America . . . who's 26 . . . first met Ryan at USC, when he cast her in his student film. (--Ryan . . . who's 29 . . . recently wrote and directed his first big movie. It's called "The Dry Land", and it's about a soldier returning from war. America is in it, along with Wilmer Valderrama, Ethan Suplee and Jason Ritter. It comes out July 30th.)
PADMA LAKSHMI . . . IS DAVID SPADE DATING THAT???
DAVID SPADE has always been an overachiever when it comes to the ladies. His past conquests have included Lara Flynn Boyle, Heather Locklear and TWO of the Desperate Housewives: Teri Hatcher and Nicollette Sheridan. --He also has a baby with former "Playboy" Playmate Jillian Grace. --And now, he's done it again. David went to dinner Wednesday night with "Top Chef" host PADMA LAKSHMI.
GARY COLEMAN HAS BEEN CREMATED AND A PRIVATE MEMORIAL IS IN THE WORKS . . . BUT SHANNON PRICE ISN'T INVITED:
GARY COLEMAN'S remains were cremated last night. They're being kept in storage until the courts can decide who actually has the right to decide what to do with them. --Meanwhile, some of Gary's friends are putting together a private memorial . . . and they're NOT inviting Gary's ex-wife, SHANNON PRICE. --Anna Gray . . . whom Gary named the executor of his 2005 will . . . is organizing the event with TODD BRIDGES and a guy named Kent Emmons. And Kent says, quote, "Absolutely under no circumstances will Shannon be invited." --Gary's parents are also NOT on the guest list. --Meanwhile, the former Pulitzer Prize candidates over at the "National Enquirer" say that Gary and Shannon were living in SQUALOR in Gary's final days. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Every dime that Gary made was spent on either medical bills or model trains." --Meanwhile, their home in Santaquin, Utah was becoming a DUMP, with, quote, "adult diapers, dirty laundry [and] rubbish" strewn about . . . and blood stains in the kitchen. (--No word who or what the blood was from . . . or who was wearing the diapers.)
LINDSAY LOHAN PASSED A URINE TEST AFTER HER SCRAM BRACELET WENT OFF EARLIER THIS MONTH:
When LINDSAY LOHAN'S SCRAM bracelet went off after the "MTV Movie Awards", the media went absolutely DOG NUTS. Lindsay, of course, denied she was drinking. And it turns out she may have been telling the truth. --E! Online says that Lindsay took a urine test just hours after the bracelet went off . . . and it came back CLEAN. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "[The test] indicated conclusively that there was no alcohol in her system at that time." Another source adds, quote, "She's doing really well at being sober and clean."
DINA LOHAN GOT IN TROUBLE YESTERDAY . . . FOR ABUSING THE FAMILY'S FREE ICE CREAM PRIVILEGES AT CARVEL:
Police were called to a Carvel ice cream shop on Long Island Wednesday . . . after DINA LOHAN got into an argument with employees over free ice cream. --Dina hit Carvel to grab a cake for her son Cody's 14th birthday. She presented them with a Carvel "Black Card" . . . which is supposed to be good for free ice cream for 75 years. But the guy behind the counter CONFISCATED IT. --Dina claims that the card was in her daughter ALI'S name, but it's supposed to be for the entire family. An argument ensued, and Dina called the cops. --She says, quote, "The shop assistant said, 'Do you have I.D.?' Next minute, he grabbed my arm and took my card and held it hostage and wouldn't give me the cake! This guy was crazy! --"I couldn't believe this guy . . . it's a family card, it just didn't have my name on it. --"Next minute, four cop cars showed up, there's a police helicopter overhead and this guy makes it seem to the cops that I'm trying to use a stolen credit card . . . and for what? Over a free ice cream?!" --Dina finally got the card back, but they refused to give her the cake. She says, quote, "It just shows how we get treated so much worse than regular people." --Carvel tells a slightly different story, however. They say that they gave 75 of the Black Cards to celebrities . . . including LINDSAY LOHAN . . . in celebration of their 75th anniversary. --And the Lohan family has been ABUSING it. --In a statement issued yesterday, Carvel said, quote, "While the card was issued in Lindsay's name only, her extended family has repeatedly used the card without her present. --"At first, we graciously honored their requests while explaining that the Black Card was not a carte blanc for unlimited Carvel Ice Cream for the extended Lohan family and friends. --"After more than six months of numerous and large orders for ice cream, we finally had to cut off the card and take it back. --"This is an unfortunate situation where certain people feel entitled to use a celebrity's name for their own purposes. We regret that the Lohan family is upset and hope this matter is put behind us quickly." --Carvel later AMENDED their statement to acknowledge the fact that they did give Ali one of the cards, too. But they said, quote, "[This] doesn't change the story . . . because Ali wasn't there either. --"Neither girls have been with Dina when she's attempted (& successfully) used the card since 2009." (--Let's put this in perspective here: Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss are indeed awesome. But if things have gotten to the point where you'll call the COPS to help you get your fix, it's time to admit you have a problem.)
THAT PORNO SKANK IS TRYING TO PROVE THAT TIGER WOODS FATHERED HER 9-YEAR-OLD SON:
Porno skank DEVON JAMES filed legal papers yesterday, in an attempt to prove that TIGER WOODS is the father of her 9-year-old son. She wants the court to force Tiger to take a paternity test. --Devon's mother actually has custody of the boy, and Devon isn't even allowed to have contact with him. -- She says her daughter is LYING. She also claims there's a DNA test from 2002 that proves another man is the father. --The kid himself even told "Inside Edition", quote, "Tiger Woods is not my dad." (--Here's video of Devon outside the courthouse . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=28b53c1f-4903-454f-a476-69b887e6d6b8
BIEBER FEVER!!!
PEOPLE THOUGHT JUSTIN BIEBER WAS DRINKING ILLEGALLY AT A BAR . . . BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE A 27-YEAR-OLD LESBIAN: I'm actually surprised this doesn't happen more often: --Police were called to a bar called the Mug and Mallet in Ocean City, Maryland last weekend, by someone who thought they saw 16-year-old JUSTIN BIEBER drinking there. --But when the cops got arrived, they discovered that "Justin" was actually a 27-YEAR-OLD LESBIAN named Katie. --Katie just laughed it off. She tells TMZ she gets mistaken for Justin all the time. (--And she's obviously not the only lesbian who goes through this. In fact, there's an entire website dedicated to LESBIANS WHO LOOK LIKE JUSTIN BIEBER. Check it out . . .)http://lesbianswholooklikejustinbieber.tumblr.com/page/5(--One of those lesbians even made her own VIDEO. It's pretty sad, and she can't sing worth a damn. But you can check it out here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtC2WaNsAJE
JONAH HILL EXPLAINS HOW HE GOT THE SCAR ON HIS ARM:
JONAH HILL has a pretty nasty scar on his right arm that he's never explained. But in the new issue of "Rolling Stone", he finally reveals how he got it. --Back when he was in middle school, Jonah's mom was battling cancer. She's okay now, but at the time, he thought she was going to die. And he dealt with it like a lot of kids would: By acting out. --He started smoking pot and skateboarding, and letting his grades fall. --One night when he was 15, Jonah and a friend snuck out in an SUV. The other kid was driving, and Jonah had his arm out the window. The kid lost control and flipped the SUV . . . and Jonah's arm got dragged along the ground. --It was so badly injured, doctors were actually deliberating whether to amputate. --Jonah says he made a vow when he saw his parents crying over him . . . quote, "I said to myself, 'I'll never let them down ever again.' I said, 'I'm going to be (effin') successful. --"I'm going to resurrect what I put these people through by being a little (A-hole).' So I look at this scar every day. That reminds me to work hard."
HERE'S A TRAILER FOR THE NEW "CHRONICLES OF NARNIA" MOVIE:
Did you realize they were still making those "Chronicles of Narnia" movies? The third one comes out this December. It's called "Voyage of the Dawn Treader". (--Here's the trailer . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrJQDPpIK6I
ARE AFRICAN AMERICANS UPSET THAT ANGELINA JOLIE IS PLAYING CLEOPATRA???
Since Cleopatra was Egyptian, chances are her skin was considerably darker than that of the many WHITE actresses who've played her over the years . . . such as LIZ TAYLOR and VIVIEN LEIGH. --Well, we recently found out that ANGELINA JOLIE is probably going to play Cleopatra in an upcoming movie. And there are those in the black community who aren't cool with that. --For instance, there's a story on Essence.com called "Another White Actress to Play Cleopatra?" --The writer says, quote, "Honestly, I don't care how full Angelina Jolie's lips are, how many African children she adopts, or how bronzed her skin will become for the film, I firmly believe this role should have gone to a black woman. --"Were VANESSA WILLIAMS, HALLE BERRY and THANDIE NEWTON unavailable for auditions that day? --"Why does Hollywood think it's even slightly plausible to cast white women in roles that would be more sensible to cast a black actress for? Especially when that role is an African queen."
THE DEBUT OF BETTY WHITE'S "HOT IN CLEVELAND" POSTED RECORD NUMBERS FOR TV LAND:
It's official: BETTY WHITE is experiencing a MAJOR career resurgence. --On Wednesday night, about 4.8 million viewers tuned in to TV Land for the debut of Betty's new sitcom, "Hot in Cleveland". It's the network's first original series . . . and the 4.8 million viewers made it the most-watched telecast in TV Land history. --"Hot in Cleveland" also stars VALERIE BERTINELLI from "One Day at a Time" . . . JANE LEEVES, who played Daphne on "Frasier" . . . and WENDIE MALICK, who played Nina on "Just Shoot Me!".
MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR WILL GUEST STAR ON "WEEDS":
MARK-PAUL GOSSELAAR . . . you know, Zack Morris from "Saved By the Bell" . . . will guest star on an upcoming episode of "Weeds". He'll play a, quote, "rough-around-the-edges local bar owner." --The sixth season of "Weeds" will begin August 16th on Showtime. It's unclear whether Mark-Paul will appear on the premiere, or if he'll be on a later episode.
EDDIE CIBRIAN WON'T BE BACK ON "CSI: MIAMI":
"Entertainment Weekly" is reporting that CBS has opted NOT to bring EDDIE CIBRIAN back for the upcoming season of "CSI: Miami". -Eddie joined the show last year to take over for original cast member ADAM RODRIGUEZ, who played Eric Delko. But Adam is coming back this season. (--Last year, Eddie stepped out on his wife and children to have an affair with country minx LEANN RIMES, who was also married. They got to know each other while playing lovers in the Lifetime TV movie "Northern Lights".) (--Eddie and LeAnn both got divorces, and are still together now. So it was a happy ending . . . for Eddie and LeAnn, that is. And that's what counts.)
FRIDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"Miley Cyrus: Live from London" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Miley Cyrus performs at the O2 Arena in London.)
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--A repeat of the special BETTY WHITE Mother's Day edition, with former cast members Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.)
Jay-Z was the musical guest.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"'Til Death" [SERIES FINALE] . . . 7:00 to 7:30 P.M. on Fox.
--"Jonas L.A." [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 9:00 P.M. on Disney. (--The Jonas Brothers throw themselves a welcome to L.A. party and invite Emma Roberts.) (--Yes, this is the same show you know and love as "JONAS", but they moved to L.A. and changed the name. Isn't it EXCITING!!!)
--"Scoundrels" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--A show about a family of criminals. Virginia Madsen is the matriarch trying to get all of her kids to give up their life of crime after her husband, David James Elliott, is sent to the slammer.)
--"The Secret Lives of Michael Jackson's Children" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on TLC.
--"Leverage" [3rd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TNT. (--Elisabetta Canalis . . . a.k.a. George Clooney's Italian girlfriend . . . guest stars.)
--"The Gates" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Rhona Mitra, Marisol Nichols and Frank Grillo star in this new suburbia vampire drama.)
MICHAEL JACKSON'S TOP 50 "BILLBOARD" HITS:
Billboard.com has put out a list of MICHAEL JACKSON'S Top 50 "Billboard" Hits, which is based on his songs' performances on the weekly Billboard Hot 100. --Michael's entire catalog was included in the list . . . his solo stuff, his collaborations, and his JACKSON 5 classics. --They were ranked with a point-based formula. Each #1 was awarded 100 points . . . #2s were given 99 points, and so on . . . down to 1 point for a #100. (--They also weighed the results, somehow, so that the impact in each decade was equal.)
--After everything was tabulated, Michael's "Say Say Say" duet with PAUL MCCARTNEY . . . which was released in 1983 . . . came in at #1.
--Here's the Top 10:
#1.) "Say Say Say", MICHAEL JACKSON and PAUL MCCARTNEY (1983)
#2.) "Billie Jean", MICHAEL JACKSON (1983)
#3.) "I'll Be There", JACKSON 5 (1970)
#4.) "Beat It", MICHAEL JACKSON (1983)
#5.) "Rock with You", MICHAEL JACKSON (1980)
#6.) "Dancing Machine", JACKSON 5 (1974)
#7.) "Man in the Mirror", MICHAEL JACKSON (1988)
#8.) "I Want You Back", JACKSON 5 (1970)
#9.) "ABC", JACKSON 5 (1970)
#10.) "The Girl Is Mine", MICHAEL JACKSON (1983) (--This was another collaboration with McCartney, by the way.)
(--To see the complete list . . . along with each track's Hot 100 peak position, weeks on the chart, audio, and short write-ups . . . hit up this link . . .)
http://www.billboard.com/news#/features/1004098667.story
BRET MICHAELS' AUTOBIOGRAPHY HAS BEEN DELAYED . . . BECAUSE HE WANTS IT TO INCLUDE HIS CRAZY 2010:
POISON singer BRET MICHAELS had planned on releasing an autobiography . . . called "Roses & Thorns: The Reality of My Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy" . . . last year, but then his life started to get much MORE interesting. So he kept writing.
-He tells Billboard.com, quote, "I don't think [the publisher] Simon & Schuster has ever had a book like this, where every day something else happens to me. --"This book was supposed to come out June 23rd of last summer, and then I had the Tony Awards incident happen, so they wanted to put that in there." (--He was hit in the head by a set piece that was being lowered from the ceiling.) --"Then I had the brain hemorrhage [in April], and they're like, 'You gotta talk about that.' This book is going to be like 'War & Peace' times six. It's ridiculous." --Bret says he hopes to have the book out by November . . . but apparently, the publisher isn't as optimistic. They have it listed for a February 1st, 2011 release. (--I don't know how much time Bret is devoting to his time in POISON . . . although there are surely some fascinating stories from that era . . . but he could write an entire book just on the past few years.) --Aside from his recent medical issues and his VH1 shows, back in 2005, Bret's people said he was the target of "numerous death threats investigated by the FBI" . . . and later that year, his tour bus was fired at in a drive-by shooting.)
ANOTHER GUMMI BEAR COMPANY IS SPEAKING OUT AGAINST THE GUMMI BEAR PORTRAYAL IN KATY PERRY'S NEW VIDEO: (???)
Nine times out of 10 . . . if not 99 times out of 100, depending on your tolerance . . . manufactured "news" is so asinine that you can actually feel a headache coming on. --And then, there are those rare times when it can be amusing . . . if not BRILLIANT. --This week, MTV contacted two Gummi Bear manufacturers . . . Trolli and Haribo . . . to ask for their thoughts on KATY PERRY'S new Candy Land- themed "California Gurls" video, which features a naughty Gummi Bear giving Katy "the finger." --Trolli amusingly disowned that rogue Gummi Bear earlier this week . . . and now, a representative from Haribo says, quote, "We were as shocked […] when we saw, on closer inspection, that these were not Haribo Goldbears but poor imitations. --"After all, Haribo Goldbears are happy, fun and sweet, not rude and crude!" (--Again . . . even though the Haribo rep kinda ripped off the guy from Trolli's response . . . this is GREAT. Everyone needs to take everything less seriously.)
(--If you still haven't seen the "California Gurls" video, here's the link . . .)
http://www.mtv.com/videos/katy-perry/527631/california-gurls.jhtml
EMINEM'S NEW "RECOVERY" ALBUM IS MORE SERIOUS THAN HIS PREVIOUS DISCS . . . SO "SLIM SHADY" DOESN'T APPEAR ON IT:
The new EMINEM album, "Recovery", is more serious than his other discs, so it doesn't include an appearance by his notorious "Slim Shady" alter ego. But Slim isn't gone for good. --In an interview with the "New York Times", Eminem said, quote, "Shady still exists. But I don't think the subjects on this record call for, you know, bring the chainsaws and axes out and murder everyone on this record. --"There was so much stuff like that off the last record that I felt like I was starting to run it into the ground. I think consciously I went in a different direction with this record." --That doesn't mean that he regrets anything he's done in the past. He added, quote, "Anything I've ever said, I certainly was feeling at the time. But I think I've calmed down a bit. My overall look on things is a lot more mature than it used to be." --An example of that maturity is shifting away from homophobic lyrics . . . and becoming more, as he put it, "tolerant." --When asked for his thoughts on gay marriage, he said, quote, "I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want." --As for his real-life "recovery," Eminem told the "Times" that he's working on burying addictions involving, quote, "Vicodin, Valium and Ambien and, toward the end, which caused my overdose, methadone." --He added, quote, "I used to get pills wherever I could. I was just taking anything that anybody was giving to me." --He said he tried going to rehab at first, but later, he decided to detox at a hospital. He explained, quote, "I couldn't go back to rehab. I felt like I was Bugs Bunny in rehab. When Bugs Bunny walks into rehab, people are going to turn and look. --"People at rehab were stealing my hats and pens and notebooks and asking for autographs. I couldn't concentrate on my problem." --"Recovery" drops next Monday. (--By the way, Eminem will perform at this year's "BET Awards", which will go down Sunday, June 27th.) (--He joins a big lineup, which will also feature the returns of T.I. and KANYE WEST. USHER and T-PAIN will also be performing.)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
T-MOBILE, BP, RADIOSHACK, AND KIA COULD ALL VANISH BEFORE 2012:
A website called 24/7 Wall Street just released a list of major companies that are in SERIOUS trouble . . . meaning they'll be sold, bankrupt, or completely EXTINCT by the end of 2011. Here are some of companies that may not exist in 18 months:
#1.) ZALES JEWELERS. The value of Zale Corp. has dropped from $1.3 BILLION in 1999 to $78 MILLION today.
#2.) READER'S DIGEST. Circulation is WAY down and the company's U.S. branch has already had to declare bankruptcy once.
#3.) BLOCKBUSTER. Netflix, Redbox, and On-Demand are killing their stores. They may live on by copying those companies, but the stores could all disappear.
#4.) DOLLAR THRIFTY RENTAL CARS. There are six major rental car brands, and not enough demand to support all of them. And this one's the most likely to go.
#5.) T-MOBILE. It's the number four cell phone provider in the U.S. They'll probably have to merge with another company like Nextel did with Sprint.
#6.) BP. Obviously . . .
#7.) RADIOSHACK. It looks like they'll either get taken over by Best Buy or just disappear completely.
#8.) KIA MOTORS. Hyundai owns Kia, and they'll probably just get rid of it. It's a weaker brand name than Hyundai, and there's really no reason for them to keep it alive. (Daily Finance)
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FOUND A SHIPMENT OF 50 HUMAN HEADS ON A PLANE HEADED FOR DALLAS:
Just in case it wasn't clear that Southwest is the undisputed champion for America's Sketchiest Airline, this should just about clinch it. --Last week, Southwest employees in Little Rock, Arkansas, called the police after they found a package on one of their planes containing . . . DOZENS OF HUMAN HEADS. --The employees found the box and became suspicious because it wasn't labeled or packaged properly. When they looked inside, there were between 40 and 60 heads and parts of heads. --The box was being transported from Little Rock to a medical research company in Fort Worth, Texas, called Medtronic. --They say the human head shipment was legit . . . the heads are used for medical research and education. But the county coroner's office in Little Rock isn't so sure. --Garland Camper runs the Pulaski County coroner's office and he says, quote, "We've come to the conclusion that there's a black market for human body parts. We just want to make sure these [heads] aren't part of that underground trade." --They're especially suspicious because the company that shipped the heads had its business license revoked back in December for unspecified reasons. The authorities in Arkansas are still sorting all of this out. --It's against federal law to sell human body parts . . . but suppliers CAN be paid for providing body parts for legit medical research and education. (NBC 5 - Dallas)
A MAN WHO HEROICALLY DONATED A KIDNEY TO SAVE A STRANGER'S LIFE MIGHT LOSE HIS JOB BECAUSE OF IT:
Back in March, Dan Coyne donated his kidney and saved a woman's life. That woman is Myra de la Vega, who was a cashier at the grocery store where he shops. He barely knew her, but found out she needed a kidney and volunteered his. --The transplant was successful . . . and afterwards, Dan got a lot of local media attention for doing something so selfless. Now . . . that coverage might cost him his job. --Dan is a social worker at two public elementary schools in Chicago. As part of the Chicago school system's policy, all employees must be Chicago residents . . . and Dan's not. He lives in Evanston, Illinois, which is a suburb just north of Chicago. --When Chicago Board of Education officials were reading some of the media coverage about Dan, they learned he was an Evanston resident. --So last week, Dan got a letter saying he'd shown, quote, "conduct unbecoming an employee." (--That's right: Donating a kidney to a virtual stranger to save her life didn't make up for the crime of living one suburb north of Chicago.) --And now, he has to move from Evanston to Chicago, or he'll be FIRED. He says he's going to do it . . . even though he'll probably have to get a second residence because, quote, "my family, my church and my community" are in Evanston. --This week, he told reporters, quote, "Am I a poor employee or a great one? I guess it depends on whom you ask." (AOL News)
A GUY CALLED THE COPS AFTER THE "SEXY DANCER" HE ORDERED ON CRAIGSLIST TURNED OUT TO BE OLDER THAN SHE LOOKED IN HER PHOTO:
Little piece of advice here: If you order sexual services off Craigslist at four in the morning on a weekday . . . you probably should keep your expectations REALLY, REALLY low. --We've got a story today about a man (--whose name wasn't released) in Ladera Ranch, California, who didn't have the sense to keep his expectations in check. --At about four in the morning on Monday, he went on Craigslist and hired a woman to come over and perform a, quote, "sexy dance." Her ad contained a photo and a phone number, and she wanted $200 up front. --The woman came over and looked considerably OLDER than the photo from Craigslist. The man gave her $200 . . . but then reconsidered. He told her to keep $20 for gas, but he didn't want the dance, so he'd love the other $180 back. --She said no, and ran off with all $200. --So the guy decided to CALL THE POLICE to complain. In yet another WEIRD twist, at one point, his MOM got on the phone. It seems she was there for this entire thing and wanted to back up her son's story. (???) --After a conversation with the police, the guy and his mom decided not to file a report. The police aren't going after the woman for any sex charges because "sexy dances" are legal. (OC Register)
LAST YEAR, AMERICAN WOMEN SPENT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ON BRAS THEY AREN'T WEARING ANYMORE:
We had NO idea just how much women in this country are spending to keep their breasts from flopping around and swaying in the breeze. --According to a market research company called the NPD Group, in 2009, women in the U.S. spent $5.7 BILLION on bras. That bought about 425 million bras, for an average of about $13.41 per bra. --And here's the crazier part: Of those 425 million bras, about HALF of them are already completely out of circulation. Using rough numbers, that means women spent about $2.85 BILLION last year on bras that they aren't wearing anymore. --Industry experts say that women stop wearing about one out of every two bras purchased within a few weeks or months . . . either because it doesn't fit right, or because it gets beat up from too much wear and tear. (Associated Press)
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS "MALE MENOPAUSE"?
According to doctors at the University of Manchester, MENOPAUSE isn't just screwing up women anymore. They studied more than 3,300 older men and found that about 2% suffer from a MALE version of menopause. (--Man-o-pause?) --Men with menopause have a large drop in testosterone, much like women with menopause have a big drop in estrogen. And the symptoms for men can be a decreased sex drive, sexual dysfunction, low energy, depression and fatigue. --There ARE possible treatments for male menopause . . . like testosterone replacement therapy . . . but all the risks from that therapy still aren't known. (WebMD)
YOU CAN BUY A REAL, WORKING LIGHT SABER . . . THAT CAN BURN PEOPLE'S SKIN:
A company in Hong Kong is now selling the first fully-functional LIGHT SABER. But they're NOT toys to play with at a "Star Wars" convention. These light sabers are REAL WEAPONS. --The company is called Wicked Lasers, and their light saber is called the Spyder 3 Pro Arctic. The laser beam that shoots out isn't thick like in "Star Wars", but it's just as DANGEROUS. Here are some of the warnings they give on their website:
--The laser can BLIND someone by burning their retinas.
--If it makes contact with skin, it can FRY it.
--And, lasers this powerful may cause CANCER if you're exposed to them too much.
--But, if you're still on board, these things sell for $197.97, plus about $30 for shipping to the U.S. (Wicked Lasers)
(--You can learn more or buy one here . . .)
http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Spyder_III_Pro_Arctic_Series-96-37.html
A WOMAN'S HUSBAND WAS DEPLOYED TO IRAQ . . . AND WHILE HE WAS GONE, SHE MARRIED ANOTHER SOLDIER FROM HIS BASE:
35-year-old Eugene Patton of Peyton, Colorado, is a soldier in the U.S. Army. In November of 2008, he was deployed to Iraq for 13 months. --His wife is 29-year-old Tammy Patton. And while Eugene was gone, she decided to support our troops . . . by MARRYING another one of them behind his back. --Tammy met 26-year-old Kevin Benson, who was one of Eugene's fellow soldiers on the Fort Carson army base. And while Eugene was in Iraq, Tammy MARRIED Kevin. --She used a fake Social Security number on her marriage license application . . . got married to Kevin . . . then moved him into her and Eugene's house. Kevin had NO IDEA Tammy already had a husband. --When Eugene got home from Iraq, he found Tammy . . . and figured out she had a husband. He called the police, and they arrested Tammy for bigamy. She's also been charged with forgery and attempting to influence a public servant. --Eugene also told his commanding officer about what happened . . . and that officer told Kevin to go get an annulment. Kevin was FINE with that, quote, "I felt used, kind of like I was dealing with a car salesman." --Eugene is also planning to end things with Tammy. They've been married for two years and don't have any children. --Tammy is blaming all this on bipolar disorder . . . she says she's being treated for it now. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
THE SUPREME COURT RULED THAT IF YOUR EMPLOYER PROVIDES YOUR CELL PHONE, NOTHING YOU DO WITH IT IS PRIVATE:
If your job is providing you with a cell phone, remember this before you use it to email out your resume, or send erotic texts to your favorite hooker: Anything you say or type on that cell phone belongs to YOUR BOSS. --Yesterday, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that an employer has the right to read ANY text or e-mail you send from a phone they provide . . . if they suspect you're violating work rules. (All Headline News)
ONLY ONE OUT OF 50 PEOPLE LIVING IN NEW JERSEY IS HAPPY TO BE LIVING IN NEW JERSEY:
Normally when we do a story about New Jersey, it's a GOLDEN opportunity to make a tired joke about how the people there live in such a dirty, dirty place. But we're not going to do that today. --Because it turns out the people who are the most down on New Jersey are . . . the people who live there -According to a new poll by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, only 2% of New Jersey residents, or one out of FIFTY, are "very satisfied" with their life there. --75% are dissatisfied, which is an all-time high. The rest of the people fall somewhere in the middle. (Wall Street Journal)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEO OF THE DAY
#1.) HERE'S THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE GAME OF MONOPOLY:
Two guys tried to play the fastest game of Monopoly they could . . . and it only took 22 seconds for one of them to go bankrupt. (--Search for "shortest possible game of Monopoly.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHJkTz6Ej3U
HOW DANGEROUS IS YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITY?
Monday is the first day of summer, which is statistically the safest time of year: You're actually less likely to die in June, July, August, and September than any other month. But that doesn't mean you won't HURT yourself. --Here are some common summer activities, and how likely they are to land you in the emergency room . . .
#6.) GOING ON A CRUISE. Your odds of falling overboard are about one in two-and-a-half million.
#5.) PLAYING HORSE SHOES. Your chances of hurting yourself are about 1 in 130,000. On a related note, your chances of hurting yourself while RIDING a horse are 1 in 4,000.
#4.) LYING IN A HAMMOCK. Your odds of visiting the E.R. because of a hammock-related accident are 1 in 85,000.
#3.) SWIMMING. Your odds of drowning are 1 in 84,000. But even if you stay on the beach, there's plenty of stuff that can hurt you. --For example, your odds of visiting the hospital because of a DRINKING STRAW-related injury are about 1 in 100,000.
#2.) USING FIREWORKS. Your chances of ending up in the emergency room are about 1 in 30,000.
#1.) JUMPING ON A TRAMPOLINE. It's the most dangerous 'summer' activity of all: The chances of it ending in a hospital visit are about 1 in 3,000. (BookOfOdds.com)
THREE TIPS FOR GUYS WHO WANT TO PROLONG THEIR ENGAGEMENT:
Once they get engaged, a lot of guys want to put off marriage for as long as possible, because they think that once you tie the knot, it's over. But being engaged can also give you time to enjoy being single, while still enjoying the benefits of being married. --So today we've got three tips for you guys who want to prolong your engagement . . .
#1.) DON'T COMMIT TO A DATE. Most women can't wait to set a wedding date once they're engaged. But if you're thinking of having an EXTENDED engagement, you have to do everything in your power to keep from setting a date. --If your fiancé gets impatient, just explain that it's common to put off setting a date. And having flexibility with your date means SHE's more likely to get her dream wedding, since you won't be at the mercy of church and reception hall availability.
#2.) MAKE A BIG LIFE CHANGE. Maybe it's time to go back to school for another degree . . . or maybe the market is finally stable enough to switch jobs, or start your own business. --Something like going back to school or landing a new job will create enough of a disruption to put off wedding planning for a little while. And your fiancé won't get upset, because she knows the stuff you're doing will help BOTH of you in the long-run.
#3.) BLAME YOUR FINANCES. The cost of getting married is obscene nowadays, so an empty bank account is a perfect excuse to prolong your engagement. --Of course, it only works if you're paying for the wedding yourself. If your parents are footing the bill, you might have to opt for plan B: Saying you'd feel guilty if they put out that much money. (Ask Men)
SITE FOR SORE EYES:
http://climatechange.procon.org/
ProCon.org’s 34th and newest website explores the debate over whether human actions or natural events are primarily responsible for global climate change. The site helps to stimulate critical thinking on global climate change by presenting the best pros, cons, and facts so people can formulate their own informed perspectives.
THE FRIDAY 5:
Top 5 Things You’ll Never Hear Dad Say
5. “Well, how ‘bout that?... I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions.”
4. “You know honey, now that you’re 13, you’ll be ready for un-chaperoned car dates. Won’t that be fun?”
3. “Here’s my very favorite credit card and the keys to my new BMW – go crazy!”
2. “What do you mean you wan na play football? Dancing not good enough for you, son?”
1. “Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend ... you might want to consider throwing a party.”
DADDY DOESN’T KNOW BEST WHEN IT COMES TO DATING
In light of Father’s Day this Sunday, June 20th, AreYouInterested.com polled fans on its Facebook Fan Page to learn about the influence fathers have on their children when it comes to dating. Overall, the results revealed that while nearly half of female respondents want to date someone like their father, for both men and women their father’s opinion doesn’t count for very much in their search for love. Results show:
· 46% of female respondents said they want to date someone who is like their father.
· 65% of all responders said if they were married, their husband/wife would immediately become more important to them than their father.
· 78% of respondents said they would never let their father pick out a date for them.
· 67% of male respondents would date someone even if their father disapproved of them and nearly 59% would marry someone regardless of their father’s disapproval.
AMERICANS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT JOBS THAN OIL SPILL
A new Gallup poll shows Americans are more worried about the economy and jobs as the nation’s biggest problems than the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. When asked: “What do you think is the most important problem facing this country today?” 28% said “Economy in General,” 21% chose “Unemployment/Jobs,” and 18% selected “Natural disaster response/relief,” which encompassed the Gulf environmental crisis created by the spill. Other choices of concern were “Dissatisfaction with government” (14%), “Healthcare” (11%), “Federal Budget Deficit” (7%), “Immigration” (5%), and a three-way tie among “Ethical/Moral decline,” “War/Fear of War,” and “Lack of Money” (all at 4%).
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CELL PHONE USE IN CAR BAD FOR RELATIONSHIPS
Using a cell phone while driving can kill both you and your relationships as well, researchers say. Paul Rosenblatt, a professor at the University of Minnesota, says cell phone use while driving leads to slower reaction times – and the same delay while talking can hurt personal relationships. “A delay in the conversation could be a problem if the person – spouse or partner – on the other end of the conversation interprets the delayed reaction as an indicator of ambivalence, of not having a ready answer or of hiding something. This all leads to upsetting the partner,” Rosenblatt said. According to Rosenblatt, delivering good news, delivering bad news, arguing and apologizing can all carry greater risk if conducted on the phone while driving. While most relationships can handle the extra stress, more fragile relationships may crash and burn, even if the vehicle stays out of harm’s way. Meanwhile, a significant other who is not driving might be worried about the driver’s safety and cut a conversation short, but the driver might interpret that in a negative way, Rosenblatt says.
--"Miley Cyrus: Live from London" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Miley Cyrus performs at the O2 Arena in London.)
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--A repeat of the special BETTY WHITE Mother's Day edition, with former cast members Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Rachel Dratch.)
Jay-Z was the musical guest.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"'Til Death" [SERIES FINALE] . . . 7:00 to 7:30 P.M. on Fox.
--"Jonas L.A." [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 9:00 P.M. on Disney. (--The Jonas Brothers throw themselves a welcome to L.A. party and invite Emma Roberts.) (--Yes, this is the same show you know and love as "JONAS", but they moved to L.A. and changed the name. Isn't it EXCITING!!!)
--"Scoundrels" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--A show about a family of criminals. Virginia Madsen is the matriarch trying to get all of her kids to give up their life of crime after her husband, David James Elliott, is sent to the slammer.)
--"The Secret Lives of Michael Jackson's Children" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on TLC.
--"Leverage" [3rd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TNT. (--Elisabetta Canalis . . . a.k.a. George Clooney's Italian girlfriend . . . guest stars.)
--"The Gates" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Rhona Mitra, Marisol Nichols and Frank Grillo star in this new suburbia vampire drama.)
MICHAEL JACKSON'S TOP 50 "BILLBOARD" HITS:
Billboard.com has put out a list of MICHAEL JACKSON'S Top 50 "Billboard" Hits, which is based on his songs' performances on the weekly Billboard Hot 100. --Michael's entire catalog was included in the list . . . his solo stuff, his collaborations, and his JACKSON 5 classics. --They were ranked with a point-based formula. Each #1 was awarded 100 points . . . #2s were given 99 points, and so on . . . down to 1 point for a #100. (--They also weighed the results, somehow, so that the impact in each decade was equal.)
--After everything was tabulated, Michael's "Say Say Say" duet with PAUL MCCARTNEY . . . which was released in 1983 . . . came in at #1.
--Here's the Top 10:
#1.) "Say Say Say", MICHAEL JACKSON and PAUL MCCARTNEY (1983)
#2.) "Billie Jean", MICHAEL JACKSON (1983)
#3.) "I'll Be There", JACKSON 5 (1970)
#4.) "Beat It", MICHAEL JACKSON (1983)
#5.) "Rock with You", MICHAEL JACKSON (1980)
#6.) "Dancing Machine", JACKSON 5 (1974)
#7.) "Man in the Mirror", MICHAEL JACKSON (1988)
#8.) "I Want You Back", JACKSON 5 (1970)
#9.) "ABC", JACKSON 5 (1970)
#10.) "The Girl Is Mine", MICHAEL JACKSON (1983) (--This was another collaboration with McCartney, by the way.)
(--To see the complete list . . . along with each track's Hot 100 peak position, weeks on the chart, audio, and short write-ups . . . hit up this link . . .)
http://www.billboard.com/news#/features/1004098667.story
BRET MICHAELS' AUTOBIOGRAPHY HAS BEEN DELAYED . . . BECAUSE HE WANTS IT TO INCLUDE HIS CRAZY 2010:
POISON singer BRET MICHAELS had planned on releasing an autobiography . . . called "Roses & Thorns: The Reality of My Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy" . . . last year, but then his life started to get much MORE interesting. So he kept writing.
-He tells Billboard.com, quote, "I don't think [the publisher] Simon & Schuster has ever had a book like this, where every day something else happens to me. --"This book was supposed to come out June 23rd of last summer, and then I had the Tony Awards incident happen, so they wanted to put that in there." (--He was hit in the head by a set piece that was being lowered from the ceiling.) --"Then I had the brain hemorrhage [in April], and they're like, 'You gotta talk about that.' This book is going to be like 'War & Peace' times six. It's ridiculous." --Bret says he hopes to have the book out by November . . . but apparently, the publisher isn't as optimistic. They have it listed for a February 1st, 2011 release. (--I don't know how much time Bret is devoting to his time in POISON . . . although there are surely some fascinating stories from that era . . . but he could write an entire book just on the past few years.) --Aside from his recent medical issues and his VH1 shows, back in 2005, Bret's people said he was the target of "numerous death threats investigated by the FBI" . . . and later that year, his tour bus was fired at in a drive-by shooting.)
ANOTHER GUMMI BEAR COMPANY IS SPEAKING OUT AGAINST THE GUMMI BEAR PORTRAYAL IN KATY PERRY'S NEW VIDEO: (???)
Nine times out of 10 . . . if not 99 times out of 100, depending on your tolerance . . . manufactured "news" is so asinine that you can actually feel a headache coming on. --And then, there are those rare times when it can be amusing . . . if not BRILLIANT. --This week, MTV contacted two Gummi Bear manufacturers . . . Trolli and Haribo . . . to ask for their thoughts on KATY PERRY'S new Candy Land- themed "California Gurls" video, which features a naughty Gummi Bear giving Katy "the finger." --Trolli amusingly disowned that rogue Gummi Bear earlier this week . . . and now, a representative from Haribo says, quote, "We were as shocked […] when we saw, on closer inspection, that these were not Haribo Goldbears but poor imitations. --"After all, Haribo Goldbears are happy, fun and sweet, not rude and crude!" (--Again . . . even though the Haribo rep kinda ripped off the guy from Trolli's response . . . this is GREAT. Everyone needs to take everything less seriously.)
(--If you still haven't seen the "California Gurls" video, here's the link . . .)
http://www.mtv.com/videos/katy-perry/527631/california-gurls.jhtml
EMINEM'S NEW "RECOVERY" ALBUM IS MORE SERIOUS THAN HIS PREVIOUS DISCS . . . SO "SLIM SHADY" DOESN'T APPEAR ON IT:
The new EMINEM album, "Recovery", is more serious than his other discs, so it doesn't include an appearance by his notorious "Slim Shady" alter ego. But Slim isn't gone for good. --In an interview with the "New York Times", Eminem said, quote, "Shady still exists. But I don't think the subjects on this record call for, you know, bring the chainsaws and axes out and murder everyone on this record. --"There was so much stuff like that off the last record that I felt like I was starting to run it into the ground. I think consciously I went in a different direction with this record." --That doesn't mean that he regrets anything he's done in the past. He added, quote, "Anything I've ever said, I certainly was feeling at the time. But I think I've calmed down a bit. My overall look on things is a lot more mature than it used to be." --An example of that maturity is shifting away from homophobic lyrics . . . and becoming more, as he put it, "tolerant." --When asked for his thoughts on gay marriage, he said, quote, "I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think that everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable, if they want." --As for his real-life "recovery," Eminem told the "Times" that he's working on burying addictions involving, quote, "Vicodin, Valium and Ambien and, toward the end, which caused my overdose, methadone." --He added, quote, "I used to get pills wherever I could. I was just taking anything that anybody was giving to me." --He said he tried going to rehab at first, but later, he decided to detox at a hospital. He explained, quote, "I couldn't go back to rehab. I felt like I was Bugs Bunny in rehab. When Bugs Bunny walks into rehab, people are going to turn and look. --"People at rehab were stealing my hats and pens and notebooks and asking for autographs. I couldn't concentrate on my problem." --"Recovery" drops next Monday. (--By the way, Eminem will perform at this year's "BET Awards", which will go down Sunday, June 27th.) (--He joins a big lineup, which will also feature the returns of T.I. and KANYE WEST. USHER and T-PAIN will also be performing.)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
T-MOBILE, BP, RADIOSHACK, AND KIA COULD ALL VANISH BEFORE 2012:
A website called 24/7 Wall Street just released a list of major companies that are in SERIOUS trouble . . . meaning they'll be sold, bankrupt, or completely EXTINCT by the end of 2011. Here are some of companies that may not exist in 18 months:
#1.) ZALES JEWELERS. The value of Zale Corp. has dropped from $1.3 BILLION in 1999 to $78 MILLION today.
#2.) READER'S DIGEST. Circulation is WAY down and the company's U.S. branch has already had to declare bankruptcy once.
#3.) BLOCKBUSTER. Netflix, Redbox, and On-Demand are killing their stores. They may live on by copying those companies, but the stores could all disappear.
#4.) DOLLAR THRIFTY RENTAL CARS. There are six major rental car brands, and not enough demand to support all of them. And this one's the most likely to go.
#5.) T-MOBILE. It's the number four cell phone provider in the U.S. They'll probably have to merge with another company like Nextel did with Sprint.
#6.) BP. Obviously . . .
#7.) RADIOSHACK. It looks like they'll either get taken over by Best Buy or just disappear completely.
#8.) KIA MOTORS. Hyundai owns Kia, and they'll probably just get rid of it. It's a weaker brand name than Hyundai, and there's really no reason for them to keep it alive. (Daily Finance)
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FOUND A SHIPMENT OF 50 HUMAN HEADS ON A PLANE HEADED FOR DALLAS:
Just in case it wasn't clear that Southwest is the undisputed champion for America's Sketchiest Airline, this should just about clinch it. --Last week, Southwest employees in Little Rock, Arkansas, called the police after they found a package on one of their planes containing . . . DOZENS OF HUMAN HEADS. --The employees found the box and became suspicious because it wasn't labeled or packaged properly. When they looked inside, there were between 40 and 60 heads and parts of heads. --The box was being transported from Little Rock to a medical research company in Fort Worth, Texas, called Medtronic. --They say the human head shipment was legit . . . the heads are used for medical research and education. But the county coroner's office in Little Rock isn't so sure. --Garland Camper runs the Pulaski County coroner's office and he says, quote, "We've come to the conclusion that there's a black market for human body parts. We just want to make sure these [heads] aren't part of that underground trade." --They're especially suspicious because the company that shipped the heads had its business license revoked back in December for unspecified reasons. The authorities in Arkansas are still sorting all of this out. --It's against federal law to sell human body parts . . . but suppliers CAN be paid for providing body parts for legit medical research and education. (NBC 5 - Dallas)
A MAN WHO HEROICALLY DONATED A KIDNEY TO SAVE A STRANGER'S LIFE MIGHT LOSE HIS JOB BECAUSE OF IT:
Back in March, Dan Coyne donated his kidney and saved a woman's life. That woman is Myra de la Vega, who was a cashier at the grocery store where he shops. He barely knew her, but found out she needed a kidney and volunteered his. --The transplant was successful . . . and afterwards, Dan got a lot of local media attention for doing something so selfless. Now . . . that coverage might cost him his job. --Dan is a social worker at two public elementary schools in Chicago. As part of the Chicago school system's policy, all employees must be Chicago residents . . . and Dan's not. He lives in Evanston, Illinois, which is a suburb just north of Chicago. --When Chicago Board of Education officials were reading some of the media coverage about Dan, they learned he was an Evanston resident. --So last week, Dan got a letter saying he'd shown, quote, "conduct unbecoming an employee." (--That's right: Donating a kidney to a virtual stranger to save her life didn't make up for the crime of living one suburb north of Chicago.) --And now, he has to move from Evanston to Chicago, or he'll be FIRED. He says he's going to do it . . . even though he'll probably have to get a second residence because, quote, "my family, my church and my community" are in Evanston. --This week, he told reporters, quote, "Am I a poor employee or a great one? I guess it depends on whom you ask." (AOL News)
A GUY CALLED THE COPS AFTER THE "SEXY DANCER" HE ORDERED ON CRAIGSLIST TURNED OUT TO BE OLDER THAN SHE LOOKED IN HER PHOTO:
Little piece of advice here: If you order sexual services off Craigslist at four in the morning on a weekday . . . you probably should keep your expectations REALLY, REALLY low. --We've got a story today about a man (--whose name wasn't released) in Ladera Ranch, California, who didn't have the sense to keep his expectations in check. --At about four in the morning on Monday, he went on Craigslist and hired a woman to come over and perform a, quote, "sexy dance." Her ad contained a photo and a phone number, and she wanted $200 up front. --The woman came over and looked considerably OLDER than the photo from Craigslist. The man gave her $200 . . . but then reconsidered. He told her to keep $20 for gas, but he didn't want the dance, so he'd love the other $180 back. --She said no, and ran off with all $200. --So the guy decided to CALL THE POLICE to complain. In yet another WEIRD twist, at one point, his MOM got on the phone. It seems she was there for this entire thing and wanted to back up her son's story. (???) --After a conversation with the police, the guy and his mom decided not to file a report. The police aren't going after the woman for any sex charges because "sexy dances" are legal. (OC Register)
LAST YEAR, AMERICAN WOMEN SPENT BILLIONS OF DOLLARS ON BRAS THEY AREN'T WEARING ANYMORE:
We had NO idea just how much women in this country are spending to keep their breasts from flopping around and swaying in the breeze. --According to a market research company called the NPD Group, in 2009, women in the U.S. spent $5.7 BILLION on bras. That bought about 425 million bras, for an average of about $13.41 per bra. --And here's the crazier part: Of those 425 million bras, about HALF of them are already completely out of circulation. Using rough numbers, that means women spent about $2.85 BILLION last year on bras that they aren't wearing anymore. --Industry experts say that women stop wearing about one out of every two bras purchased within a few weeks or months . . . either because it doesn't fit right, or because it gets beat up from too much wear and tear. (Associated Press)
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS "MALE MENOPAUSE"?
According to doctors at the University of Manchester, MENOPAUSE isn't just screwing up women anymore. They studied more than 3,300 older men and found that about 2% suffer from a MALE version of menopause. (--Man-o-pause?) --Men with menopause have a large drop in testosterone, much like women with menopause have a big drop in estrogen. And the symptoms for men can be a decreased sex drive, sexual dysfunction, low energy, depression and fatigue. --There ARE possible treatments for male menopause . . . like testosterone replacement therapy . . . but all the risks from that therapy still aren't known. (WebMD)
YOU CAN BUY A REAL, WORKING LIGHT SABER . . . THAT CAN BURN PEOPLE'S SKIN:
A company in Hong Kong is now selling the first fully-functional LIGHT SABER. But they're NOT toys to play with at a "Star Wars" convention. These light sabers are REAL WEAPONS. --The company is called Wicked Lasers, and their light saber is called the Spyder 3 Pro Arctic. The laser beam that shoots out isn't thick like in "Star Wars", but it's just as DANGEROUS. Here are some of the warnings they give on their website:
--The laser can BLIND someone by burning their retinas.
--If it makes contact with skin, it can FRY it.
--And, lasers this powerful may cause CANCER if you're exposed to them too much.
--But, if you're still on board, these things sell for $197.97, plus about $30 for shipping to the U.S. (Wicked Lasers)
(--You can learn more or buy one here . . .)
http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/Spyder_III_Pro_Arctic_Series-96-37.html
A WOMAN'S HUSBAND WAS DEPLOYED TO IRAQ . . . AND WHILE HE WAS GONE, SHE MARRIED ANOTHER SOLDIER FROM HIS BASE:
35-year-old Eugene Patton of Peyton, Colorado, is a soldier in the U.S. Army. In November of 2008, he was deployed to Iraq for 13 months. --His wife is 29-year-old Tammy Patton. And while Eugene was gone, she decided to support our troops . . . by MARRYING another one of them behind his back. --Tammy met 26-year-old Kevin Benson, who was one of Eugene's fellow soldiers on the Fort Carson army base. And while Eugene was in Iraq, Tammy MARRIED Kevin. --She used a fake Social Security number on her marriage license application . . . got married to Kevin . . . then moved him into her and Eugene's house. Kevin had NO IDEA Tammy already had a husband. --When Eugene got home from Iraq, he found Tammy . . . and figured out she had a husband. He called the police, and they arrested Tammy for bigamy. She's also been charged with forgery and attempting to influence a public servant. --Eugene also told his commanding officer about what happened . . . and that officer told Kevin to go get an annulment. Kevin was FINE with that, quote, "I felt used, kind of like I was dealing with a car salesman." --Eugene is also planning to end things with Tammy. They've been married for two years and don't have any children. --Tammy is blaming all this on bipolar disorder . . . she says she's being treated for it now. (Colorado Springs Gazette)
THE SUPREME COURT RULED THAT IF YOUR EMPLOYER PROVIDES YOUR CELL PHONE, NOTHING YOU DO WITH IT IS PRIVATE:
If your job is providing you with a cell phone, remember this before you use it to email out your resume, or send erotic texts to your favorite hooker: Anything you say or type on that cell phone belongs to YOUR BOSS. --Yesterday, the Supreme Court unanimously decided that an employer has the right to read ANY text or e-mail you send from a phone they provide . . . if they suspect you're violating work rules. (All Headline News)
ONLY ONE OUT OF 50 PEOPLE LIVING IN NEW JERSEY IS HAPPY TO BE LIVING IN NEW JERSEY:
Normally when we do a story about New Jersey, it's a GOLDEN opportunity to make a tired joke about how the people there live in such a dirty, dirty place. But we're not going to do that today. --Because it turns out the people who are the most down on New Jersey are . . . the people who live there -According to a new poll by Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, only 2% of New Jersey residents, or one out of FIFTY, are "very satisfied" with their life there. --75% are dissatisfied, which is an all-time high. The rest of the people fall somewhere in the middle. (Wall Street Journal)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEO OF THE DAY
#1.) HERE'S THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE GAME OF MONOPOLY:
Two guys tried to play the fastest game of Monopoly they could . . . and it only took 22 seconds for one of them to go bankrupt. (--Search for "shortest possible game of Monopoly.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHJkTz6Ej3U
HOW DANGEROUS IS YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER ACTIVITY?
Monday is the first day of summer, which is statistically the safest time of year: You're actually less likely to die in June, July, August, and September than any other month. But that doesn't mean you won't HURT yourself. --Here are some common summer activities, and how likely they are to land you in the emergency room . . .
#6.) GOING ON A CRUISE. Your odds of falling overboard are about one in two-and-a-half million.
#5.) PLAYING HORSE SHOES. Your chances of hurting yourself are about 1 in 130,000. On a related note, your chances of hurting yourself while RIDING a horse are 1 in 4,000.
#4.) LYING IN A HAMMOCK. Your odds of visiting the E.R. because of a hammock-related accident are 1 in 85,000.
#3.) SWIMMING. Your odds of drowning are 1 in 84,000. But even if you stay on the beach, there's plenty of stuff that can hurt you. --For example, your odds of visiting the hospital because of a DRINKING STRAW-related injury are about 1 in 100,000.
#2.) USING FIREWORKS. Your chances of ending up in the emergency room are about 1 in 30,000.
#1.) JUMPING ON A TRAMPOLINE. It's the most dangerous 'summer' activity of all: The chances of it ending in a hospital visit are about 1 in 3,000. (BookOfOdds.com)
THREE TIPS FOR GUYS WHO WANT TO PROLONG THEIR ENGAGEMENT:
Once they get engaged, a lot of guys want to put off marriage for as long as possible, because they think that once you tie the knot, it's over. But being engaged can also give you time to enjoy being single, while still enjoying the benefits of being married. --So today we've got three tips for you guys who want to prolong your engagement . . .
#1.) DON'T COMMIT TO A DATE. Most women can't wait to set a wedding date once they're engaged. But if you're thinking of having an EXTENDED engagement, you have to do everything in your power to keep from setting a date. --If your fiancé gets impatient, just explain that it's common to put off setting a date. And having flexibility with your date means SHE's more likely to get her dream wedding, since you won't be at the mercy of church and reception hall availability.
#2.) MAKE A BIG LIFE CHANGE. Maybe it's time to go back to school for another degree . . . or maybe the market is finally stable enough to switch jobs, or start your own business. --Something like going back to school or landing a new job will create enough of a disruption to put off wedding planning for a little while. And your fiancé won't get upset, because she knows the stuff you're doing will help BOTH of you in the long-run.
#3.) BLAME YOUR FINANCES. The cost of getting married is obscene nowadays, so an empty bank account is a perfect excuse to prolong your engagement. --Of course, it only works if you're paying for the wedding yourself. If your parents are footing the bill, you might have to opt for plan B: Saying you'd feel guilty if they put out that much money. (Ask Men)
SITE FOR SORE EYES:
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THE FRIDAY 5:
Top 5 Things You’ll Never Hear Dad Say
5. “Well, how ‘bout that?... I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions.”
4. “You know honey, now that you’re 13, you’ll be ready for un-chaperoned car dates. Won’t that be fun?”
3. “Here’s my very favorite credit card and the keys to my new BMW – go crazy!”
2. “What do you mean you wan na play football? Dancing not good enough for you, son?”
1. “Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend ... you might want to consider throwing a party.”
DADDY DOESN’T KNOW BEST WHEN IT COMES TO DATING
In light of Father’s Day this Sunday, June 20th, AreYouInterested.com polled fans on its Facebook Fan Page to learn about the influence fathers have on their children when it comes to dating. Overall, the results revealed that while nearly half of female respondents want to date someone like their father, for both men and women their father’s opinion doesn’t count for very much in their search for love. Results show:
· 46% of female respondents said they want to date someone who is like their father.
· 65% of all responders said if they were married, their husband/wife would immediately become more important to them than their father.
· 78% of respondents said they would never let their father pick out a date for them.
· 67% of male respondents would date someone even if their father disapproved of them and nearly 59% would marry someone regardless of their father’s disapproval.
AMERICANS MORE CONCERNED ABOUT JOBS THAN OIL SPILL
A new Gallup poll shows Americans are more worried about the economy and jobs as the nation’s biggest problems than the ongoing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. When asked: “What do you think is the most important problem facing this country today?” 28% said “Economy in General,” 21% chose “Unemployment/Jobs,” and 18% selected “Natural disaster response/relief,” which encompassed the Gulf environmental crisis created by the spill. Other choices of concern were “Dissatisfaction with government” (14%), “Healthcare” (11%), “Federal Budget Deficit” (7%), “Immigration” (5%), and a three-way tie among “Ethical/Moral decline,” “War/Fear of War,” and “Lack of Money” (all at 4%).
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CELL PHONE USE IN CAR BAD FOR RELATIONSHIPS
Using a cell phone while driving can kill both you and your relationships as well, researchers say. Paul Rosenblatt, a professor at the University of Minnesota, says cell phone use while driving leads to slower reaction times – and the same delay while talking can hurt personal relationships. “A delay in the conversation could be a problem if the person – spouse or partner – on the other end of the conversation interprets the delayed reaction as an indicator of ambivalence, of not having a ready answer or of hiding something. This all leads to upsetting the partner,” Rosenblatt said. According to Rosenblatt, delivering good news, delivering bad news, arguing and apologizing can all carry greater risk if conducted on the phone while driving. While most relationships can handle the extra stress, more fragile relationships may crash and burn, even if the vehicle stays out of harm’s way. Meanwhile, a significant other who is not driving might be worried about the driver’s safety and cut a conversation short, but the driver might interpret that in a negative way, Rosenblatt says.
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