HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (08-05-10)
HERE ARE SOME MORE SEXY PICS OF LINDSAY LOHAN:
Apparently, LINDSAY LOHAN spent a lot of time before she went up the river posing NEARLY NUDE. A new set of photos she did for fashion designer Marc Ecko hit the web yesterday. --They include shots of Lindsay trying to look sexy in a ski mask . . . and kind of succeeding.
http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/lindsay_lohans_marc_ecko_shoot#tab=most_recent
MARY-KATE OLSEN SAYS SHE USED TO BE A "LITTLE MONKEY PERFORMER":
MARY-KATE OLSEN says some interesting things about her career in the new issue of "Marie Claire" magazine. She says she and her sister ASHLEY were, quote, "little monkey performers" when they were kids. --She adds, quote, "I look at old photos of me, and I don't feel connected to them at all. I would never wish my upbringing on anyone, but I wouldn't take it back for the world."
JULIA ROBERTS WON'T GET BOTOX . . . BECAUSE SHE WANTS HER KIDS TO SEE HER EXPRESSIONS:
JULIA ROBERTS is 42 and not interested in Botox . . . because of her kids. --She says, quote, "I want my kids to know when I'm pissed, when I'm happy and when I'm confounded. Your face tells a story and it shouldn't be a story about your drive to the doctor's office." --She adds, quote, "It's unfortunate that we live in such a panicked, dysmorphic society where women don't even give themselves a chance to see what they'll look like as older persons. I want to have some idea of what I'll look like before I start cleaning the slates."
FORMER UFC STAR ROGER HUERTA TOOK A GUY OUT FOR HITTING A WOMAN:
MMA star ROGER HUERTA . . . who used to be a pretty big star in the UFC . . . unleashed fists of fury upon a guy outside of a bar in Austin, Texas this past weekend. -But the dude had it coming . . . because he'd just punched a woman in the head. --The chaos went down at about 2:00 A.M. Saturday morning. Roger saw the guy hit the girl . . . and he did not hesitate to REGULATE. --Police were called, but nobody's been arrested yet. (--Here's a video . . . which contains a fair amount of BLEEPED PROFANITY . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=06122435-fea9-4358-91eb-330a87db4f24
--UFC President DANA WHITE approves. He says, quote, "In no way do I condone street fighting, but when a guy puts his hands on a woman he deserves to be knocked the (eff) out. Good for Roger."
THE STARS REACT TO YESTERDAY'S RULING ON GAY MARRIAGE IN CALIFORNIA:
Yesterday, a federal judge overturned California's ban on gay marriage. And the stars . . . both gay and straight . . . were quick to react. Here's what they had to say . . . (--A lot of these are Twitter messages . . . hence the bad punctuation . . .)
--ELLEN DEGENERES: "This just in: Equality Won!"
--Her wife, PORTIA DE ROSSI, added, quote, "I am ecstatic that proposition 8 has been overturned in the state of California. This is an incredibly exciting and historical day and a big step towards equal rights for all."
--KIM KARDASHIAN: "Prop 8 was struck down! This news is amazing!!!! Its about time! Congrats to everyone!"
--RICKY MARTIN: "YEAHHHHH!!!!! #prop8unconstitutional Moving Forward!!!!!!!!"
--OLIVIA MUNN: "Prop 8 Overturned!!! Equal rights for everyone! Nice to be out of the 1950s."
--ADAM LAMBERT: "We're gonna throw glitter on this barn tonight!!!"
--LANCE BASS: "Congrats on the overturning of Prop 8!!!!"
--PARIS HILTON: "What a huge historical day for equal rights in this country! They finally overturned Prop 8! There shouldn't be a law on true love. :)"
--KAL PENN: "Prop 8 ruled unconstitutional! Finally, pedophiles can marry their dogs. Just kidding. Props to CA for standing up for family values for all!"
--"Star Trek" stud GEORGE TAKEI had this message for all those Prop 8 supporters still out there . . . quote, "Mind your own marriage."
--Meanwhile, Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER released a statement saying, quote, "Today's decision is by no means California's first milestone, nor our last, on America's road to equality and freedom for all people."
WYCLEF JEAN WILL INDEED RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF HAITI:
WYCLEF JEAN hasn't officially announced yet that he's running for president of Haiti. But he spoke to "Time" magazine about his upcoming campaign . . . and he let them film the conversation and post it on their website. So I'd say it's a done deal.
(--You can check out the video here . . .)
http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,396329925001_2008595,00.html
(--The election takes place on November 28th. Wyclef is expected to make the official, public announcement tonight.)
CHECK OUT VIDEO OF KATIE COURIC IN 2008, MAKING FUN OF THE NAMES OF SARAH PALIN'S SONS:
KATIE COURIC and SARAH PALIN kind of became enemies during the 2008 presidential campaign, when Katie asked Sarah what newspapers and magazines she read to keep up on the news, and Sarah couldn't name a single one. --Well, several weeks before that interview took place, Katie was doing the "CBS Evening News" live from the Republican National Convention. And some footage of her rehearsing for one of her broadcasts hit the web yesterday. --The video shows Katie preparing to do a biographical piece on Sarah. And after she reads off the names of Sarah's sons, Trig and Track, she says, quote, "Where the hell do they get these names?"
--In another part of the piece, Katie mentions that Sarah's parents were out hunting caribou when they found out their daughter was chosen as JOHN MCCAIN'S running mate. --After reading that line, Katie says, quote, "I can't make this stuff up!"
(--You can check out the video at the link below. It also includes Katie asking for the correct pronunciation of "Wasilla" . . .)
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/08/video-katie-couric-caught-tape-mocking-sarah-palins-children
IS JILLIAN MICHAELS ENDORSING A "POTENTIALLY LETHAL" DIET???
"Biggest Loser" minx JILLIAN MICHAELS can kill with her sexiness . . . or, apparently, with the questionable diet products she's endorsing. --Jillian has been hit with a multi-million dollar lawsuit over her detox supplement that allegedly, quote, "might kill you." (!!!) (--Jillian, as you may know, has been accused of promoting potentially dangerous diet products in the past.) --A woman known only as "R.D." filed the lawsuit. (--She does not want her full name out there because of a, quote, "very real fear of retaliation or harassment by [the] Defendants.") She's seeking more than $10 million in damages. --This R.D. chick claims Jillian's Triple Process Total Body Detox & Cleanse diet supplement contains, quote, a "potentially lethal combination of toxic ingredients." --Those ingredients include "Irish Moss Powder" . . . which the suit says, quote, "causes gastrointestinal ulcers [and is] so toxic that it is the gel commonly applied to aircraft wings to dissolve ice." --Another ingredient is "Yarrow," which is supposedly, quote, "a toxic lawn weed that causes dermatitis" . . . and "Bearberry," which R.D. says causes nausea and vomiting. And it goes on and on from there. --Jillian's camp hasn't responded to this suit.
"INCEPTION" HAS MADE $200 MILLION AT THE BOX OFFICE:
Deadline.com reports that "Inception" crossed the $200 million mark on Tuesday night. In 19 days, it has grossed $201.7 million. (--That sounds great, and it IS, but that's what it took for the movie just to break even. IMDB.com says "Inception" had an estimated budget of $200 million.)
AEROSMITH FOUND OUT THAT STEVEN TYLER WAS IN THE RUNNING FOR THE "AMERICAN IDOL" GIG VIA THE INTERNET:
You'd think that AEROSMITH singer STEVEN TYLER would check with the band before entering negotiations to replace SIMON COWELL on "American Idol" . . . especially considering the tenuous state of the band these days. --But that was NOT the case. Guitarist JOE PERRY said he found out about all this just like the rest of us did . . . by reading about it online. --Joe tells the "Boston Herald", quote, "I found out on the Internet. There was an Aerosmith after-party at Studio 54 after the Vegas show [last weekend] . . . which none of us in the band knew anything about . . . and he said some stuff there. --"I mean, this is no small thing." (--At that after-party, Steven said his future plans include, quote, "recording an album . . . and [I'm] probably going to be judge on 'American Idol'. I'm doing it. What do you think? I'm doing it.") --And Joe doesn't sound like he's thrilled to be left in the dark . . . quote, "I mean, after working with me for 40 years, he couldn't tell me about this. Why so secretive? We're told it's a done deal. --"If Steven is committed to a TV show, that kind of affects the rest of us. We'd like to plan our lives, ya know?" (--Joe says that he asked Steven about it . . . but Steven said that he was "instructed not to talk about it.")
NIGEL LYTHGOE *IS* RETURNING TO "AMERICAN IDOL":
It's official: Former "American Idol" executive producer NIGEL LYTHGOE . . . who's also the lead judge on "So You Think You Can Dance" . . . WILL be returning to his post on "Idol". (--He left "Idol" two years ago.) --This isn't a huge, awesome surprise . . . (--if you even care in the first place.) We've heard this would be happening for a few weeks now, but now it's a done deal.
THE COP FROM THE VILLAGE PEOPLE HAS A SHOT AT BEING ONE OF THE NEW JUDGES ON "AMERICAN IDOL"!!!
VICTOR WILLIS . . . the original cop from the VILLAGE PEOPLE . . . may be powdering his nose again, because he's somehow under the impression that he's a candidate to replace SIMON COWELL on "American Idol". -Victor says that he recently had a meeting with the higher-ups at "Idol" . . . and he told them he'd be the "best choice" to replace Simon, because, quote, "I was a judge for the selection of talent for the most iconic group of characters of all time." --That being the Village People, I guess. --He said, quote, "The show's response was that they're very much aware of this . . . and that I'm considered a serious dark horse candidate."
WILL RICKY GERVAIS . . . FROM THE *BRITISH* "OFFICE" . . . REPLACE STEVE CARELL ON THE AMERICAN "OFFICE"???
Could RICKY GERVAIS . . . who created and starred in the original version of "The Office" on British TV . . . take over for STEVE CARELL on the American version? It's possible, although there really isn't any serious talk of it yet. --Ricky was freakin' AWESOME as the star of the British version . . . and Steve will be leaving "The Office" after this coming season. --"New York" magazine says that producers have kicked the idea around, but in order for it to go anywhere . . . Ricky would have to be open to it. And at least for now, it doesn't sound like he is interested. --Ricky told "New York" magazine, quote, "As [my character on the British 'Office'] David Brent would say, 'Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.' --"As I would say, 'Why would I get up at 6:00 a.m. five days a week for seven years when I can hire someone else to do that and still get my syndication money?'" --"Office" producer Paul Lieberstein . . . who also plays Toby on the show. . . says, quote, "We talked about [Ricky] today for a while. It's not the leading idea, [but] it's not a dead idea." (--Obviously, we'll let you know if anything comes of this. But chances are, we won't know who . . . if anyone . . . replaces Steve Carell anytime soon.)
CAROL BURNETT WILL GUEST STAR ON "GLEE", PROBABLY:
"Entertainment Weekly" reports that CAROL BURNETT will guest star on "Glee" sometime this coming season. She'll reportedly play the "Nazi-hunting mom of JANE LYNCH'S character, Sue Sylvester. --There's no airdate yet, but supposedly it'll air in either October or November. --For what it's worth, sources tell E! Online that while Carol IS in talks to appear on "Glee" . . . a deal has yet to be finalized.
"30 ROCK'S" GRIZZWALD CHAPMAN RECEIVED HIS NEW KIDNEY:
"30 Rock" actor GRIZZWALD "GRIZZ" CHAPMAN . . . who plays the bigger of TRACY MORGAN'S two entourage dudes . . . has been fighting kidney disease for two years, and needed a new kidney. And now, he got it. --Grizz underwent a successful kidney transplant last month. There aren't any other details on the procedure yet, because he hasn't made any public comments about it.
(--Grizz will be speaking at an event tonight in New York . . . celebrating National Minority Organ Donor Awareness Day. Apparently, that was this past Sunday, August 1st. Not that you were aware of it.)
DID WHOOPI GOLDBERG *ASSAULT* ONE OF THE SO-CALLED "WHITE HOUSE CRASHERS" ON "THE VIEW" YESTERDAY???
Remember those two attention whores who crashed a White House dinner last fall . . . and were later cast on "The Real Housewives of D.C."? --Well, the wife, Michaele Salahi . . . (--pronounced mih-KEL sah-LAH-hee) . . . was on "The View" yesterday, and she claims WHOOPI GOLDBERG assaulted her while she was there. Seriously. --That sounds pretty awesome . . . there's just one problem: The "altercation" was partially caught on camera, and it does NOT back Ms. Salahi's story. --First, here's the other side of the story, from "The View": --Quote, "During Michaele Salahi's appearance on 'The View' on Wednesday, Whoopi lightly touched Ms. Salahi to get her attention and said to her 'Excuse me, can you get back to the White House, please.'" (--Whoopi was not onstage at the time, but came from offstage to try to steer the conversation back to the infamous "White House crashing" incident.) --The statement continues, quote, "After the show, Ms. Salahi and her husband accused Whoopi of hitting Ms. Salahi. As the broadcast clearly shows, the accusation was completely unfounded and erroneous." --"After the show and after being told she was being accused of hitting Ms. Salahi, Whoopi proceeded to defend herself verbally from this baseless claim in a heated exchange with the Salahis." (--There are no further details on this "heated exchange" . . . and that part, naturally, was not caught on camera . . . but the so-called "hitting" was.)
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/08/whoopi-white-house-gatecrasher-clash-backstage-view
THURSDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listings.)
--"Big Brother 12" [Eviction Night] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS.
--"So You Think You Can Dance" [Results Show] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox. (--Flo Rida and Janelle Monae are this week's music guests. Plus: choreographer and ballet dancer Desmond Richardson performs.)
--"The Real Housewives of DC" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Bravo. (--An author, a realtor, a modeling-agency owner, an aspiring actress and the owner of America's Polo Club are the five chicks in this latest spin-off.)
--"Stan Lee's Superhumans" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on the History Channel. (--Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee co-hosts this show, which features real people with "superhuman" abilities, including . . . (. . . a Daredevil-type guy who uses echolocation to "see" . . . a guy whose body can absorb fatal doses of electricity . . . a guy who can bend steel with his bare hands . . . and a contortionist who can rotate his torso 180 degrees.)
--"The Squad: Prison Police" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on A&E. (--This series follows intra-penitentiary law enforcers as they investigate crimes committed inside the Tennessee prison system.)
--"Bethenny Getting Married?" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on Bravo.
--"Police Women of Memphis" [3rd Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TLC.
--"Omarosa's Ultimate Merger" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TV One.
JUSTIN BIEBER SAYS HIS BOOK WILL *NOT* BE A MEMOIR:
JUSTIN BIEBER'S upcoming book will not be an "illustrated memoir" . . . as we've heard . . . instead, it'll be a pictorial book, with behind-the-scenes photos of his tour. --Justin elaborated a little on the book . . . which, as far as we know, is still titled "Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story" . . . on Twitter. --He said, quote, "Someone asked me about the book we are putting out in October, [and I] just want to clear something up. --"It isn't a memoir . . . I teamed up with this amazing photographer, Robert, and he has been taking pictures behind the scenes from before the tour. --"So the book will include all those pics . . . and I'm going to tell the story of all that led up from rehearsals until the first night of the tour. --"[I'm] pretty excited about it and think everyone will enjoy the story and the pics . . . but we can all agree I'm a little too young to write a memoir. We can make a pretty great book with lots of exclusive stuff, but I just got a lot more life to live, too :)" (--He's right. No 16-year-old needs to be writing a "memoir." However, Justin still hasn't addressed talk that Paramount has purchased the rights to a "biopic" on his life. The movie . . . whatever it is . . . will reportedly hit theaters in February.)
A NEW KINGS OF LEON ALBUM IS COMING IN OCTOBER:
KINGS OF LEON'S next album . . . titled "Come Around Sundown" . . . will be released on October 19th. In a press release, the album was described as, quote, "yet another bold and expansive statement [by Kings of Leon]." --Drummer NATHAN FOLLOWILL recently said that the album would be, quote, "darker" . . . and added, quote, "It's got songs that are beachy, it's got songs that are a little more like our [debut full-length] 'Youth and Young Manhood'."
JOHN LEGEND'S NEPHEWS BROKE ONE OF HIS GRAMMYS:
Apparently, JOHN LEGEND'S nephews stayed with him recently. We know this . . . and care . . . because during their visit, they broke one of John's Grammy Awards. --Yesterday, he posted a picture of his broken Grammy on Twitter . . . along with the caption: Quote, "Casualty of the nephews staying with me. I hope they send replacement Grammys!" (--Here's the picture . . . )
http://tweetphoto.com/36778088
--John later Tweeted, quote, "Funny how many of y'all told me to beat his ass. Haha. It was truly an accident. I'm just gonna have to nephew-proof my apt a little better." --But there's already a happy ending to all this. A few hours later, the Grammys told John . . . via Twitter (???) . . . that they could send him a replacement. And John responded, quote, "See, I don't have to beat my nephew's ass."
LIL WAYNE HAS PREMIERED THE FIRST TRACK OFF HIS UPCOMING EP:
A fresh LIL WAYNE track has premiered on New York City radio. It's called "Right Above It", and it features DRAKE. (--It, obviously, was recorded before Wayne began serving his time at Rikers Island.) --"Right Above It" is the first track off Wayne's upcoming EP, "I'm Not a Human Being", which will be available online on September 27th. (--That's also Wayne's 28th birthday.)
(--You can listen to the radio rip, here . . .)
http://rapradar.com/2010/08/03/new-music-lil-wayne-x-drake-right-above-it/
TAYLOR SWIFT'S NEW SINGLE "MINE" LEAKED ONLINE . . . SO THEY RELEASED IT IMMEDIATELY:
TAYLOR SWIFT wasn't planning on releasing the first single off her upcoming album, for another two weeks, on August 16th. But all that changed when "Mine" was leaked onto the Web yesterday. --After the initial shock and hand wringing . . . her record company regrouped and decided to go ahead and release the song immediately. "Mine" is the first single from her upcoming album, "Speak Now", which drops October 25th. --By the way . . . you can catch Taylor's TV debut of "Mine" during the "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock". That airs September 1st on ABC. (--The show features highlights from this year's CMA Music Festival. Performers include Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson and Tim McGraw.)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
DETROIT HAS THE EIGHTH-MOST MILLIONAIRES IN THE U.S.?
The "Wall Street Journal" just published a list of the 10 U.S. cities with the most millionaires. And it reads exactly like you'd expect . . . with one MAJOR exception. --Despite all the stories about how Detroit is a crumbling post-apocalyptic dead zone where people stab each other over government-issued food rations . . . it's got the EIGHTH-most millionaires in the country. --In 2009, the number of millionaires in Detroit jumped 12.1%, up to 89,100. The metropolitan area with the most millionaires is New York . . . it's got 667,200 people worth $1 MILLION or more. The full top 10 goes:
#1.) New York
#2.) Los Angeles
#3.) Chicago
#4.) Washington, D.C.
#5.) San Francisco
#6.) Philadelphia
#7.) Boston
#8.) Detroit
#9.) Houston
#10.) San Jose
(Wall Street Journal)
LOS ANGELES IS THE LEAST ROMANTIC CITY IN THE U.S.:
It seems that Americans have finally realized that they aren't going to end up having a Hollywood romance. And even better: We've realized that we don't WANT one. --"Travel and Leisure" magazine released the results of a survey ranking the most and least romantic cities in the U.S. And Los Angeles finished dead last . . . as the least romantic city in the country. --Atlanta was named the second-least romantic. --And as the world continues to gang up and dump garbage on the poor people of Cleveland, it was named third-least romantic. --Honolulu was named the most romantic city in the U.S. --The top 10 most romantic, in order, are: Honolulu . . . Charleston, South Carolina . . . San Francisco . . . New Orleans . . . Santa Fe, New Mexico . . . San Diego . . . San Antonio . . . Las Vegas . . . Miami . . . and New York. (Yahoo Travel)
A MAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER HIS GIRLFRIEND BEAT HIM WITH A VACUUM CLEANER:
Normally for a story about a woman and a vacuum cleaner, I'd be tempted to fire off some HI-LARIOUS jokes . . . that were maybe a little bit sexist. Not this time, though. Not this time. I don't want to DIE. --41-year-old Todd Proetel of Clark County, Oregon, is in critical condition today after a fight on Tuesday where his girlfriend BEAT HIM with a VACUUM CLEANER. --Todd's girlfriend, 37-year-old Michelle Hawn, was arrested and has been charged with first-degree assault. Todd suffered major head injuries and is still unconscious. There's no word on why the fight started. (The Oregonian)
A GANG MEMBER IS BUSTED WHEN HE FORGETS TO TAKE HIS LOADED HANDGUN OUT OF HIS LAUNDRY:
Apparently, there are gangs in Canada. Who knew? -Anyway, 24-year-old Tyler Borrowman is a gang member in Prince George, British Columbia. On Sunday, he was busy doing whatever it is that Canadian gangsters do, and couldn't find time to do his laundry. --So he took his dirty clothes to a Laundromat for their fluff-and-fold service. A few hours later, the police got a call from an employee at the Laundromat . . . who'd found a LOADED .45-caliber handgun in one of Tyler's SOCKS. --Apparently, he'd forgotten that he'd hidden one of his guns in his laundry. The police tracked him down and arrested him for unauthorized possession of a firearm. (British Columbia Local News)
DECLARING BANKRUPTCY? YOU'RE NOW ALLOWED TO KEEP YOUR GUNS:
If you declare bankruptcy, the bank can take your home. They can take your car. They can take your TV, your collection of refrigerator magnets and even your photo albums. But now they'll have to pry your GUNS out of your cold, dead hands. -Congress has passed a bill that allows people to declare bankruptcy . . . but hang on to up to THREE firearms with a value of up to $1,500. --The bill was actually introduced by a DEMOCRAT . . . John Boccieri of Ohio. He says, quote, "We must protect the rights guaranteed to us by our founding fathers, no matter what financial circumstances a citizen might face." (Lehigh Valley Live)
SCIENTISTS PROVE THAT IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO GET AN EVEN TAN ALL OVER YOUR BODY:
Here's some bad news for everyone out there who says, "Eff skin cancer! I refuse to look like an Irishman." Scientists at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have found that it's PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE to get a perfectly even tan. --They found that the buttocks just REFUSE to get as tan as the back, even with the exact same amount of sun exposure. --And, they say, that can be dangerous . . . even though some parts of the body don't tan as quickly, they're still absorbing UV rays. So if you keep those areas exposed longer to get them tan, you might be putting yourself at extra risk. (BBC)
A 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL STOPS A BURGLAR BY KICKING HIM IN THE GROIN . . . THEN SKETCHES HIM FOR POLICE:
I always thought that if a kid was HOME ALONE and wanted to stop someone from robbing the house, they were supposed to set up a series of huge, elaborate booby traps, each more hilarious and devastating than the last. --But 12-year-old Georgia Bulis-Gray from the town of Bosham, England, didn't bother with that MACAULAY CULKIN crap. When she was home alone recently, and found herself face-to-face with a robber, she stopped him much more efficiently. --She kicked him as hard as she could in the JUNK. --According to Georgia, the man doubled over in pain and then ran out of the house. Georgia called the police . . . and while she waited for them to come, she drew a rough sketch of the guy. --She says she attacked the burglar because, quote, "I do not want him thinking I am just a helpless little girl. It made me angry that he was doing something wrong." --The police commended Georgia for her bravery . . . but gave the standard message that it's best NOT to get physical with someone who may or may not be armed and dangerous. --They're still looking for the burglar. (Daily Mail)
AND NOW, THE STORY OF A PREGNANT WOMAN WHO DRANK 12 BEERS AND TRIED TO ROB A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WITH A HAMMER:
38-year-old Julie Bailey of La Crosse, Wisconsin, is two months pregnant. On Tuesday, she did what any pregnant woman should be doing: She got HAMMERED and tried to rob a fast foot joint with . . . wait for it . . . a HAMMER -Around 10:40 P.M., Julie barged into a Taco John's. The cashier described her to police as, quote, "a heavy-set woman wearing an oversized floral shirt and shorts" . . . plus pink and white slippers. --She walked up to the cashier and told him, quote, "I want a soft shell, and this is a stickup. Give me all your money." -Then she tried to pull out a hammer, which she'd jammed in the elastic waistband of her floral shorts. But it got tangled in a jumble of fabric, elastic, pregnant belly, and general chubbiness . . . and she couldn't get it out. --So the cashier didn't give her the money OR the soft-shelled taco . . . he hit a panic button by the register and called 911. --Julie tried to run but the police easily caught up with her. She was arrested and charged with attempted armed robbery and obstructing officers. --She told the police she'd put down a full 12-pack of beer that night. She blew a .219 during a breathalyzer test. (La Crosse Tribune)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) BASIL MARCEAUX HAS RELEASED HIS OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN AD:
BASIL MARCEAUX . . . the idiot who's running for governor in Tennessee . . . has released an official campaign ad. --In case you've never heard of Basil, he's the guy who went on a local news station in Nashville a few weeks ago and said that if elected, he'll let people carry unregistered firearms. --And on his website, he says that people who vote for him will get immunity from state crimes for life. So, in other words . . . he's a moron. His new campaign ad is more of the same . . . and it's hard to believe it's not a joke.
(--Search for "Basil Marceaux official campaign ad." Here's the new campaign ad and Basil's appearance on WSMV in Nashville.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnx-SqMYknI
http://www.wsmv.com/video/24331764/index.html
#2.) IS THIS THE BEST CATCH IN BASEBALL HISTORY?:
On Tuesday, a Japanese baseball player named MASATO AKAMATSU . . . who plays for the "Hiroshima Carp" . . . made one of the best home-run-stealing catches of all time. He actually jumped ON TOP OF THE WALL to make the grab. (--Search for "Masato Akamatsu amazing catch video." He makes the catch at :08, but you can see it better in slow motion at :43.)
http://sports.break.com/spiderman-style-baseball-catch
#3.) HERE'S A MEDLEY OF VIDEO GAME THEMES . . . WITH LYRICS:
In March, a guy on YouTube did a medley of TV show theme songs, and it was a big hit. Now the same guy has done a medley of VIDEO GAME THEMES, including "Zelda", "Tetris" and "Punch Out". And they all have LYRICS. (--Search for "Freddie25 YouTube video game songs" and "Freddie25 YouTube TV theme medley. Here are both videos.)
(--WARNING: This video includes the line "[N-word] stole my bike" three times, and it also includes the B-word.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDOg07gku0g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i7u3fl-hP8
SITE FOR SORE EYES:
www.refresheverything.com
Pepsi is giving America the opportunity to help communities impacted by the oil spill by empowering them to choose their favorite Do Good for the Gulf ideas. Voting for the “Pepsi Refresh Project: Do Good for the Gulf” ideas is open now and will continue through August 31st. Do Good for the Gulf is an extension of the Pepsi Refresh Project, a year-long program that will give away more than $20 million in the U.S. to fund good ideas, big and small, that move communities forward. Americans decide which Do Good for the Gulf ideas will get funded. Pepsi will award $1.3 million in grants of $250,000, $50,000, $25,000, and $5,000 increments to ideas that receive the greatest number of votes. The public can cast up to 10 votes each day.
NO WAY! ON eBAY?!
Custom Pink ‘06 Range Rover Sport Owned by LaLa Vazquez
Item number: 180542590355
Bidding ends: August 14th
With no bids at press time, starting bid: $30,000
Item Location: Los Angeles, CA
Lala Vazquez – former MTV VJ and new wife of basketball star Carmelo Anthony – is auctioning her custom hot pink wheels. In a video posted with the listing, Lala says she’s ready to let go of her “favorite car in the world” – a pink 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with blinged-out custom detailing. She’ll donate part of the proceeds to the charity Oxfam America. According to the listing, “The vehicle has won numerous first and second place “Best in Show” awards at car shows around the country. A few years ago, Mattel wanted to make a Hot Wheel after this ride. The winner of this auction will get the paperwork from Mattel about this, and can contact them and negotiate their own deal, although we do not know if the offer is still on the table.”
The ‘Dirt’ On College Guys
AXE teamed up with the Sports and Leisure Research Group to conduct a study of students at six major U.S. colleges and universities to see what they really thought about male grooming.
· 47% of girls agreed that professors were the best groomed men in school, followed by members of student government (45%), pre-med students (44%) and guys who attend Ivy League schools (44%).
· Of all campus groups, girls viewed frat members as having the worst hygiene on campus (39%), followed closely by freshmen (29%), on-campus residents (23%) and varsity athletes (16%).
Liquid Pencil
Step aside old yellow No. 2. Sharpie is entering the pencil business by revolutionizing the classic writing instrument with cutting-edge liquid graphite technology. The new Sharpie Liquid Pencil hits stores this September. The Sharpie Liquid Pencil writes like a pen but erases like a pencil. It features a line width comparable to a No. 2 pencil. Suggested retail price for a single pack with eraser refills is $1.99. The double pack with eraser refills is $3.99. The Sharpie Liquid Pencil means no more sharpening and it’s erasable for up to three days, after which it becomes more permanent.
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Women Prefer Men Who Wear Red
Wearing red could help men land the woman of their dreams. A new study at the University of Rochester finds that women are attracted to men who wear red. Even though women are unaware of the effect, the study shows there are marked increases in a man’s attractiveness, status, and sexual desirability when women view men in red. The study is based on the responses of 288 female and 25 male undergraduates in a series of experiments asking them to rate the attractiveness, sexual desirability, status, likability, kindness, and other attributes of men pictured in different colored T-shirts and photo frames. The study found that only women viewing men were affected by color; men viewing men were unaffected. However the color red only affected men’s attractiveness and status but not other traits. The color red made men more attractive, more powerful, and more sexually appealing, but did not make them seem more likable or kind.
Apparently, LINDSAY LOHAN spent a lot of time before she went up the river posing NEARLY NUDE. A new set of photos she did for fashion designer Marc Ecko hit the web yesterday. --They include shots of Lindsay trying to look sexy in a ski mask . . . and kind of succeeding.
http://photos.tmz.com/galleries/lindsay_lohans_marc_ecko_shoot#tab=most_recent
MARY-KATE OLSEN SAYS SHE USED TO BE A "LITTLE MONKEY PERFORMER":
MARY-KATE OLSEN says some interesting things about her career in the new issue of "Marie Claire" magazine. She says she and her sister ASHLEY were, quote, "little monkey performers" when they were kids. --She adds, quote, "I look at old photos of me, and I don't feel connected to them at all. I would never wish my upbringing on anyone, but I wouldn't take it back for the world."
JULIA ROBERTS WON'T GET BOTOX . . . BECAUSE SHE WANTS HER KIDS TO SEE HER EXPRESSIONS:
JULIA ROBERTS is 42 and not interested in Botox . . . because of her kids. --She says, quote, "I want my kids to know when I'm pissed, when I'm happy and when I'm confounded. Your face tells a story and it shouldn't be a story about your drive to the doctor's office." --She adds, quote, "It's unfortunate that we live in such a panicked, dysmorphic society where women don't even give themselves a chance to see what they'll look like as older persons. I want to have some idea of what I'll look like before I start cleaning the slates."
FORMER UFC STAR ROGER HUERTA TOOK A GUY OUT FOR HITTING A WOMAN:
MMA star ROGER HUERTA . . . who used to be a pretty big star in the UFC . . . unleashed fists of fury upon a guy outside of a bar in Austin, Texas this past weekend. -But the dude had it coming . . . because he'd just punched a woman in the head. --The chaos went down at about 2:00 A.M. Saturday morning. Roger saw the guy hit the girl . . . and he did not hesitate to REGULATE. --Police were called, but nobody's been arrested yet. (--Here's a video . . . which contains a fair amount of BLEEPED PROFANITY . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=06122435-fea9-4358-91eb-330a87db4f24
--UFC President DANA WHITE approves. He says, quote, "In no way do I condone street fighting, but when a guy puts his hands on a woman he deserves to be knocked the (eff) out. Good for Roger."
THE STARS REACT TO YESTERDAY'S RULING ON GAY MARRIAGE IN CALIFORNIA:
Yesterday, a federal judge overturned California's ban on gay marriage. And the stars . . . both gay and straight . . . were quick to react. Here's what they had to say . . . (--A lot of these are Twitter messages . . . hence the bad punctuation . . .)
--ELLEN DEGENERES: "This just in: Equality Won!"
--Her wife, PORTIA DE ROSSI, added, quote, "I am ecstatic that proposition 8 has been overturned in the state of California. This is an incredibly exciting and historical day and a big step towards equal rights for all."
--KIM KARDASHIAN: "Prop 8 was struck down! This news is amazing!!!! Its about time! Congrats to everyone!"
--RICKY MARTIN: "YEAHHHHH!!!!! #prop8unconstitutional Moving Forward!!!!!!!!"
--OLIVIA MUNN: "Prop 8 Overturned!!! Equal rights for everyone! Nice to be out of the 1950s."
--ADAM LAMBERT: "We're gonna throw glitter on this barn tonight!!!"
--LANCE BASS: "Congrats on the overturning of Prop 8!!!!"
--PARIS HILTON: "What a huge historical day for equal rights in this country! They finally overturned Prop 8! There shouldn't be a law on true love. :)"
--KAL PENN: "Prop 8 ruled unconstitutional! Finally, pedophiles can marry their dogs. Just kidding. Props to CA for standing up for family values for all!"
--"Star Trek" stud GEORGE TAKEI had this message for all those Prop 8 supporters still out there . . . quote, "Mind your own marriage."
--Meanwhile, Governor ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER released a statement saying, quote, "Today's decision is by no means California's first milestone, nor our last, on America's road to equality and freedom for all people."
WYCLEF JEAN WILL INDEED RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF HAITI:
WYCLEF JEAN hasn't officially announced yet that he's running for president of Haiti. But he spoke to "Time" magazine about his upcoming campaign . . . and he let them film the conversation and post it on their website. So I'd say it's a done deal.
(--You can check out the video here . . .)
http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,396329925001_2008595,00.html
(--The election takes place on November 28th. Wyclef is expected to make the official, public announcement tonight.)
CHECK OUT VIDEO OF KATIE COURIC IN 2008, MAKING FUN OF THE NAMES OF SARAH PALIN'S SONS:
KATIE COURIC and SARAH PALIN kind of became enemies during the 2008 presidential campaign, when Katie asked Sarah what newspapers and magazines she read to keep up on the news, and Sarah couldn't name a single one. --Well, several weeks before that interview took place, Katie was doing the "CBS Evening News" live from the Republican National Convention. And some footage of her rehearsing for one of her broadcasts hit the web yesterday. --The video shows Katie preparing to do a biographical piece on Sarah. And after she reads off the names of Sarah's sons, Trig and Track, she says, quote, "Where the hell do they get these names?"
--In another part of the piece, Katie mentions that Sarah's parents were out hunting caribou when they found out their daughter was chosen as JOHN MCCAIN'S running mate. --After reading that line, Katie says, quote, "I can't make this stuff up!"
(--You can check out the video at the link below. It also includes Katie asking for the correct pronunciation of "Wasilla" . . .)
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/08/video-katie-couric-caught-tape-mocking-sarah-palins-children
IS JILLIAN MICHAELS ENDORSING A "POTENTIALLY LETHAL" DIET???
"Biggest Loser" minx JILLIAN MICHAELS can kill with her sexiness . . . or, apparently, with the questionable diet products she's endorsing. --Jillian has been hit with a multi-million dollar lawsuit over her detox supplement that allegedly, quote, "might kill you." (!!!) (--Jillian, as you may know, has been accused of promoting potentially dangerous diet products in the past.) --A woman known only as "R.D." filed the lawsuit. (--She does not want her full name out there because of a, quote, "very real fear of retaliation or harassment by [the] Defendants.") She's seeking more than $10 million in damages. --This R.D. chick claims Jillian's Triple Process Total Body Detox & Cleanse diet supplement contains, quote, a "potentially lethal combination of toxic ingredients." --Those ingredients include "Irish Moss Powder" . . . which the suit says, quote, "causes gastrointestinal ulcers [and is] so toxic that it is the gel commonly applied to aircraft wings to dissolve ice." --Another ingredient is "Yarrow," which is supposedly, quote, "a toxic lawn weed that causes dermatitis" . . . and "Bearberry," which R.D. says causes nausea and vomiting. And it goes on and on from there. --Jillian's camp hasn't responded to this suit.
"INCEPTION" HAS MADE $200 MILLION AT THE BOX OFFICE:
Deadline.com reports that "Inception" crossed the $200 million mark on Tuesday night. In 19 days, it has grossed $201.7 million. (--That sounds great, and it IS, but that's what it took for the movie just to break even. IMDB.com says "Inception" had an estimated budget of $200 million.)
AEROSMITH FOUND OUT THAT STEVEN TYLER WAS IN THE RUNNING FOR THE "AMERICAN IDOL" GIG VIA THE INTERNET:
You'd think that AEROSMITH singer STEVEN TYLER would check with the band before entering negotiations to replace SIMON COWELL on "American Idol" . . . especially considering the tenuous state of the band these days. --But that was NOT the case. Guitarist JOE PERRY said he found out about all this just like the rest of us did . . . by reading about it online. --Joe tells the "Boston Herald", quote, "I found out on the Internet. There was an Aerosmith after-party at Studio 54 after the Vegas show [last weekend] . . . which none of us in the band knew anything about . . . and he said some stuff there. --"I mean, this is no small thing." (--At that after-party, Steven said his future plans include, quote, "recording an album . . . and [I'm] probably going to be judge on 'American Idol'. I'm doing it. What do you think? I'm doing it.") --And Joe doesn't sound like he's thrilled to be left in the dark . . . quote, "I mean, after working with me for 40 years, he couldn't tell me about this. Why so secretive? We're told it's a done deal. --"If Steven is committed to a TV show, that kind of affects the rest of us. We'd like to plan our lives, ya know?" (--Joe says that he asked Steven about it . . . but Steven said that he was "instructed not to talk about it.")
NIGEL LYTHGOE *IS* RETURNING TO "AMERICAN IDOL":
It's official: Former "American Idol" executive producer NIGEL LYTHGOE . . . who's also the lead judge on "So You Think You Can Dance" . . . WILL be returning to his post on "Idol". (--He left "Idol" two years ago.) --This isn't a huge, awesome surprise . . . (--if you even care in the first place.) We've heard this would be happening for a few weeks now, but now it's a done deal.
THE COP FROM THE VILLAGE PEOPLE HAS A SHOT AT BEING ONE OF THE NEW JUDGES ON "AMERICAN IDOL"!!!
VICTOR WILLIS . . . the original cop from the VILLAGE PEOPLE . . . may be powdering his nose again, because he's somehow under the impression that he's a candidate to replace SIMON COWELL on "American Idol". -Victor says that he recently had a meeting with the higher-ups at "Idol" . . . and he told them he'd be the "best choice" to replace Simon, because, quote, "I was a judge for the selection of talent for the most iconic group of characters of all time." --That being the Village People, I guess. --He said, quote, "The show's response was that they're very much aware of this . . . and that I'm considered a serious dark horse candidate."
WILL RICKY GERVAIS . . . FROM THE *BRITISH* "OFFICE" . . . REPLACE STEVE CARELL ON THE AMERICAN "OFFICE"???
Could RICKY GERVAIS . . . who created and starred in the original version of "The Office" on British TV . . . take over for STEVE CARELL on the American version? It's possible, although there really isn't any serious talk of it yet. --Ricky was freakin' AWESOME as the star of the British version . . . and Steve will be leaving "The Office" after this coming season. --"New York" magazine says that producers have kicked the idea around, but in order for it to go anywhere . . . Ricky would have to be open to it. And at least for now, it doesn't sound like he is interested. --Ricky told "New York" magazine, quote, "As [my character on the British 'Office'] David Brent would say, 'Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.' --"As I would say, 'Why would I get up at 6:00 a.m. five days a week for seven years when I can hire someone else to do that and still get my syndication money?'" --"Office" producer Paul Lieberstein . . . who also plays Toby on the show. . . says, quote, "We talked about [Ricky] today for a while. It's not the leading idea, [but] it's not a dead idea." (--Obviously, we'll let you know if anything comes of this. But chances are, we won't know who . . . if anyone . . . replaces Steve Carell anytime soon.)
CAROL BURNETT WILL GUEST STAR ON "GLEE", PROBABLY:
"Entertainment Weekly" reports that CAROL BURNETT will guest star on "Glee" sometime this coming season. She'll reportedly play the "Nazi-hunting mom of JANE LYNCH'S character, Sue Sylvester. --There's no airdate yet, but supposedly it'll air in either October or November. --For what it's worth, sources tell E! Online that while Carol IS in talks to appear on "Glee" . . . a deal has yet to be finalized.
"30 ROCK'S" GRIZZWALD CHAPMAN RECEIVED HIS NEW KIDNEY:
"30 Rock" actor GRIZZWALD "GRIZZ" CHAPMAN . . . who plays the bigger of TRACY MORGAN'S two entourage dudes . . . has been fighting kidney disease for two years, and needed a new kidney. And now, he got it. --Grizz underwent a successful kidney transplant last month. There aren't any other details on the procedure yet, because he hasn't made any public comments about it.
(--Grizz will be speaking at an event tonight in New York . . . celebrating National Minority Organ Donor Awareness Day. Apparently, that was this past Sunday, August 1st. Not that you were aware of it.)
DID WHOOPI GOLDBERG *ASSAULT* ONE OF THE SO-CALLED "WHITE HOUSE CRASHERS" ON "THE VIEW" YESTERDAY???
Remember those two attention whores who crashed a White House dinner last fall . . . and were later cast on "The Real Housewives of D.C."? --Well, the wife, Michaele Salahi . . . (--pronounced mih-KEL sah-LAH-hee) . . . was on "The View" yesterday, and she claims WHOOPI GOLDBERG assaulted her while she was there. Seriously. --That sounds pretty awesome . . . there's just one problem: The "altercation" was partially caught on camera, and it does NOT back Ms. Salahi's story. --First, here's the other side of the story, from "The View": --Quote, "During Michaele Salahi's appearance on 'The View' on Wednesday, Whoopi lightly touched Ms. Salahi to get her attention and said to her 'Excuse me, can you get back to the White House, please.'" (--Whoopi was not onstage at the time, but came from offstage to try to steer the conversation back to the infamous "White House crashing" incident.) --The statement continues, quote, "After the show, Ms. Salahi and her husband accused Whoopi of hitting Ms. Salahi. As the broadcast clearly shows, the accusation was completely unfounded and erroneous." --"After the show and after being told she was being accused of hitting Ms. Salahi, Whoopi proceeded to defend herself verbally from this baseless claim in a heated exchange with the Salahis." (--There are no further details on this "heated exchange" . . . and that part, naturally, was not caught on camera . . . but the so-called "hitting" was.)
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/08/whoopi-white-house-gatecrasher-clash-backstage-view
THURSDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listings.)
--"Big Brother 12" [Eviction Night] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS.
--"So You Think You Can Dance" [Results Show] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox. (--Flo Rida and Janelle Monae are this week's music guests. Plus: choreographer and ballet dancer Desmond Richardson performs.)
--"The Real Housewives of DC" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Bravo. (--An author, a realtor, a modeling-agency owner, an aspiring actress and the owner of America's Polo Club are the five chicks in this latest spin-off.)
--"Stan Lee's Superhumans" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on the History Channel. (--Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee co-hosts this show, which features real people with "superhuman" abilities, including . . . (. . . a Daredevil-type guy who uses echolocation to "see" . . . a guy whose body can absorb fatal doses of electricity . . . a guy who can bend steel with his bare hands . . . and a contortionist who can rotate his torso 180 degrees.)
--"The Squad: Prison Police" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on A&E. (--This series follows intra-penitentiary law enforcers as they investigate crimes committed inside the Tennessee prison system.)
--"Bethenny Getting Married?" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on Bravo.
--"Police Women of Memphis" [3rd Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TLC.
--"Omarosa's Ultimate Merger" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TV One.
JUSTIN BIEBER SAYS HIS BOOK WILL *NOT* BE A MEMOIR:
JUSTIN BIEBER'S upcoming book will not be an "illustrated memoir" . . . as we've heard . . . instead, it'll be a pictorial book, with behind-the-scenes photos of his tour. --Justin elaborated a little on the book . . . which, as far as we know, is still titled "Justin Bieber: First Step 2 Forever: My Story" . . . on Twitter. --He said, quote, "Someone asked me about the book we are putting out in October, [and I] just want to clear something up. --"It isn't a memoir . . . I teamed up with this amazing photographer, Robert, and he has been taking pictures behind the scenes from before the tour. --"So the book will include all those pics . . . and I'm going to tell the story of all that led up from rehearsals until the first night of the tour. --"[I'm] pretty excited about it and think everyone will enjoy the story and the pics . . . but we can all agree I'm a little too young to write a memoir. We can make a pretty great book with lots of exclusive stuff, but I just got a lot more life to live, too :)" (--He's right. No 16-year-old needs to be writing a "memoir." However, Justin still hasn't addressed talk that Paramount has purchased the rights to a "biopic" on his life. The movie . . . whatever it is . . . will reportedly hit theaters in February.)
A NEW KINGS OF LEON ALBUM IS COMING IN OCTOBER:
KINGS OF LEON'S next album . . . titled "Come Around Sundown" . . . will be released on October 19th. In a press release, the album was described as, quote, "yet another bold and expansive statement [by Kings of Leon]." --Drummer NATHAN FOLLOWILL recently said that the album would be, quote, "darker" . . . and added, quote, "It's got songs that are beachy, it's got songs that are a little more like our [debut full-length] 'Youth and Young Manhood'."
JOHN LEGEND'S NEPHEWS BROKE ONE OF HIS GRAMMYS:
Apparently, JOHN LEGEND'S nephews stayed with him recently. We know this . . . and care . . . because during their visit, they broke one of John's Grammy Awards. --Yesterday, he posted a picture of his broken Grammy on Twitter . . . along with the caption: Quote, "Casualty of the nephews staying with me. I hope they send replacement Grammys!" (--Here's the picture . . . )
http://tweetphoto.com/36778088
--John later Tweeted, quote, "Funny how many of y'all told me to beat his ass. Haha. It was truly an accident. I'm just gonna have to nephew-proof my apt a little better." --But there's already a happy ending to all this. A few hours later, the Grammys told John . . . via Twitter (???) . . . that they could send him a replacement. And John responded, quote, "See, I don't have to beat my nephew's ass."
LIL WAYNE HAS PREMIERED THE FIRST TRACK OFF HIS UPCOMING EP:
A fresh LIL WAYNE track has premiered on New York City radio. It's called "Right Above It", and it features DRAKE. (--It, obviously, was recorded before Wayne began serving his time at Rikers Island.) --"Right Above It" is the first track off Wayne's upcoming EP, "I'm Not a Human Being", which will be available online on September 27th. (--That's also Wayne's 28th birthday.)
(--You can listen to the radio rip, here . . .)
http://rapradar.com/2010/08/03/new-music-lil-wayne-x-drake-right-above-it/
TAYLOR SWIFT'S NEW SINGLE "MINE" LEAKED ONLINE . . . SO THEY RELEASED IT IMMEDIATELY:
TAYLOR SWIFT wasn't planning on releasing the first single off her upcoming album, for another two weeks, on August 16th. But all that changed when "Mine" was leaked onto the Web yesterday. --After the initial shock and hand wringing . . . her record company regrouped and decided to go ahead and release the song immediately. "Mine" is the first single from her upcoming album, "Speak Now", which drops October 25th. --By the way . . . you can catch Taylor's TV debut of "Mine" during the "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock". That airs September 1st on ABC. (--The show features highlights from this year's CMA Music Festival. Performers include Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Jamey Johnson and Tim McGraw.)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
DETROIT HAS THE EIGHTH-MOST MILLIONAIRES IN THE U.S.?
The "Wall Street Journal" just published a list of the 10 U.S. cities with the most millionaires. And it reads exactly like you'd expect . . . with one MAJOR exception. --Despite all the stories about how Detroit is a crumbling post-apocalyptic dead zone where people stab each other over government-issued food rations . . . it's got the EIGHTH-most millionaires in the country. --In 2009, the number of millionaires in Detroit jumped 12.1%, up to 89,100. The metropolitan area with the most millionaires is New York . . . it's got 667,200 people worth $1 MILLION or more. The full top 10 goes:
#1.) New York
#2.) Los Angeles
#3.) Chicago
#4.) Washington, D.C.
#5.) San Francisco
#6.) Philadelphia
#7.) Boston
#8.) Detroit
#9.) Houston
#10.) San Jose
(Wall Street Journal)
LOS ANGELES IS THE LEAST ROMANTIC CITY IN THE U.S.:
It seems that Americans have finally realized that they aren't going to end up having a Hollywood romance. And even better: We've realized that we don't WANT one. --"Travel and Leisure" magazine released the results of a survey ranking the most and least romantic cities in the U.S. And Los Angeles finished dead last . . . as the least romantic city in the country. --Atlanta was named the second-least romantic. --And as the world continues to gang up and dump garbage on the poor people of Cleveland, it was named third-least romantic. --Honolulu was named the most romantic city in the U.S. --The top 10 most romantic, in order, are: Honolulu . . . Charleston, South Carolina . . . San Francisco . . . New Orleans . . . Santa Fe, New Mexico . . . San Diego . . . San Antonio . . . Las Vegas . . . Miami . . . and New York. (Yahoo Travel)
A MAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER HIS GIRLFRIEND BEAT HIM WITH A VACUUM CLEANER:
Normally for a story about a woman and a vacuum cleaner, I'd be tempted to fire off some HI-LARIOUS jokes . . . that were maybe a little bit sexist. Not this time, though. Not this time. I don't want to DIE. --41-year-old Todd Proetel of Clark County, Oregon, is in critical condition today after a fight on Tuesday where his girlfriend BEAT HIM with a VACUUM CLEANER. --Todd's girlfriend, 37-year-old Michelle Hawn, was arrested and has been charged with first-degree assault. Todd suffered major head injuries and is still unconscious. There's no word on why the fight started. (The Oregonian)
A GANG MEMBER IS BUSTED WHEN HE FORGETS TO TAKE HIS LOADED HANDGUN OUT OF HIS LAUNDRY:
Apparently, there are gangs in Canada. Who knew? -Anyway, 24-year-old Tyler Borrowman is a gang member in Prince George, British Columbia. On Sunday, he was busy doing whatever it is that Canadian gangsters do, and couldn't find time to do his laundry. --So he took his dirty clothes to a Laundromat for their fluff-and-fold service. A few hours later, the police got a call from an employee at the Laundromat . . . who'd found a LOADED .45-caliber handgun in one of Tyler's SOCKS. --Apparently, he'd forgotten that he'd hidden one of his guns in his laundry. The police tracked him down and arrested him for unauthorized possession of a firearm. (British Columbia Local News)
DECLARING BANKRUPTCY? YOU'RE NOW ALLOWED TO KEEP YOUR GUNS:
If you declare bankruptcy, the bank can take your home. They can take your car. They can take your TV, your collection of refrigerator magnets and even your photo albums. But now they'll have to pry your GUNS out of your cold, dead hands. -Congress has passed a bill that allows people to declare bankruptcy . . . but hang on to up to THREE firearms with a value of up to $1,500. --The bill was actually introduced by a DEMOCRAT . . . John Boccieri of Ohio. He says, quote, "We must protect the rights guaranteed to us by our founding fathers, no matter what financial circumstances a citizen might face." (Lehigh Valley Live)
SCIENTISTS PROVE THAT IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO GET AN EVEN TAN ALL OVER YOUR BODY:
Here's some bad news for everyone out there who says, "Eff skin cancer! I refuse to look like an Irishman." Scientists at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland have found that it's PHYSICALLY IMPOSSIBLE to get a perfectly even tan. --They found that the buttocks just REFUSE to get as tan as the back, even with the exact same amount of sun exposure. --And, they say, that can be dangerous . . . even though some parts of the body don't tan as quickly, they're still absorbing UV rays. So if you keep those areas exposed longer to get them tan, you might be putting yourself at extra risk. (BBC)
A 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL STOPS A BURGLAR BY KICKING HIM IN THE GROIN . . . THEN SKETCHES HIM FOR POLICE:
I always thought that if a kid was HOME ALONE and wanted to stop someone from robbing the house, they were supposed to set up a series of huge, elaborate booby traps, each more hilarious and devastating than the last. --But 12-year-old Georgia Bulis-Gray from the town of Bosham, England, didn't bother with that MACAULAY CULKIN crap. When she was home alone recently, and found herself face-to-face with a robber, she stopped him much more efficiently. --She kicked him as hard as she could in the JUNK. --According to Georgia, the man doubled over in pain and then ran out of the house. Georgia called the police . . . and while she waited for them to come, she drew a rough sketch of the guy. --She says she attacked the burglar because, quote, "I do not want him thinking I am just a helpless little girl. It made me angry that he was doing something wrong." --The police commended Georgia for her bravery . . . but gave the standard message that it's best NOT to get physical with someone who may or may not be armed and dangerous. --They're still looking for the burglar. (Daily Mail)
AND NOW, THE STORY OF A PREGNANT WOMAN WHO DRANK 12 BEERS AND TRIED TO ROB A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT WITH A HAMMER:
38-year-old Julie Bailey of La Crosse, Wisconsin, is two months pregnant. On Tuesday, she did what any pregnant woman should be doing: She got HAMMERED and tried to rob a fast foot joint with . . . wait for it . . . a HAMMER -Around 10:40 P.M., Julie barged into a Taco John's. The cashier described her to police as, quote, "a heavy-set woman wearing an oversized floral shirt and shorts" . . . plus pink and white slippers. --She walked up to the cashier and told him, quote, "I want a soft shell, and this is a stickup. Give me all your money." -Then she tried to pull out a hammer, which she'd jammed in the elastic waistband of her floral shorts. But it got tangled in a jumble of fabric, elastic, pregnant belly, and general chubbiness . . . and she couldn't get it out. --So the cashier didn't give her the money OR the soft-shelled taco . . . he hit a panic button by the register and called 911. --Julie tried to run but the police easily caught up with her. She was arrested and charged with attempted armed robbery and obstructing officers. --She told the police she'd put down a full 12-pack of beer that night. She blew a .219 during a breathalyzer test. (La Crosse Tribune)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) BASIL MARCEAUX HAS RELEASED HIS OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN AD:
BASIL MARCEAUX . . . the idiot who's running for governor in Tennessee . . . has released an official campaign ad. --In case you've never heard of Basil, he's the guy who went on a local news station in Nashville a few weeks ago and said that if elected, he'll let people carry unregistered firearms. --And on his website, he says that people who vote for him will get immunity from state crimes for life. So, in other words . . . he's a moron. His new campaign ad is more of the same . . . and it's hard to believe it's not a joke.
(--Search for "Basil Marceaux official campaign ad." Here's the new campaign ad and Basil's appearance on WSMV in Nashville.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnx-SqMYknI
http://www.wsmv.com/video/24331764/index.html
#2.) IS THIS THE BEST CATCH IN BASEBALL HISTORY?:
On Tuesday, a Japanese baseball player named MASATO AKAMATSU . . . who plays for the "Hiroshima Carp" . . . made one of the best home-run-stealing catches of all time. He actually jumped ON TOP OF THE WALL to make the grab. (--Search for "Masato Akamatsu amazing catch video." He makes the catch at :08, but you can see it better in slow motion at :43.)
http://sports.break.com/spiderman-style-baseball-catch
#3.) HERE'S A MEDLEY OF VIDEO GAME THEMES . . . WITH LYRICS:
In March, a guy on YouTube did a medley of TV show theme songs, and it was a big hit. Now the same guy has done a medley of VIDEO GAME THEMES, including "Zelda", "Tetris" and "Punch Out". And they all have LYRICS. (--Search for "Freddie25 YouTube video game songs" and "Freddie25 YouTube TV theme medley. Here are both videos.)
(--WARNING: This video includes the line "[N-word] stole my bike" three times, and it also includes the B-word.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDOg07gku0g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i7u3fl-hP8
SITE FOR SORE EYES:
www.refresheverything.com
Pepsi is giving America the opportunity to help communities impacted by the oil spill by empowering them to choose their favorite Do Good for the Gulf ideas. Voting for the “Pepsi Refresh Project: Do Good for the Gulf” ideas is open now and will continue through August 31st. Do Good for the Gulf is an extension of the Pepsi Refresh Project, a year-long program that will give away more than $20 million in the U.S. to fund good ideas, big and small, that move communities forward. Americans decide which Do Good for the Gulf ideas will get funded. Pepsi will award $1.3 million in grants of $250,000, $50,000, $25,000, and $5,000 increments to ideas that receive the greatest number of votes. The public can cast up to 10 votes each day.
NO WAY! ON eBAY?!
Custom Pink ‘06 Range Rover Sport Owned by LaLa Vazquez
Item number: 180542590355
Bidding ends: August 14th
With no bids at press time, starting bid: $30,000
Item Location: Los Angeles, CA
Lala Vazquez – former MTV VJ and new wife of basketball star Carmelo Anthony – is auctioning her custom hot pink wheels. In a video posted with the listing, Lala says she’s ready to let go of her “favorite car in the world” – a pink 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport with blinged-out custom detailing. She’ll donate part of the proceeds to the charity Oxfam America. According to the listing, “The vehicle has won numerous first and second place “Best in Show” awards at car shows around the country. A few years ago, Mattel wanted to make a Hot Wheel after this ride. The winner of this auction will get the paperwork from Mattel about this, and can contact them and negotiate their own deal, although we do not know if the offer is still on the table.”
The ‘Dirt’ On College Guys
AXE teamed up with the Sports and Leisure Research Group to conduct a study of students at six major U.S. colleges and universities to see what they really thought about male grooming.
· 47% of girls agreed that professors were the best groomed men in school, followed by members of student government (45%), pre-med students (44%) and guys who attend Ivy League schools (44%).
· Of all campus groups, girls viewed frat members as having the worst hygiene on campus (39%), followed closely by freshmen (29%), on-campus residents (23%) and varsity athletes (16%).
Liquid Pencil
Step aside old yellow No. 2. Sharpie is entering the pencil business by revolutionizing the classic writing instrument with cutting-edge liquid graphite technology. The new Sharpie Liquid Pencil hits stores this September. The Sharpie Liquid Pencil writes like a pen but erases like a pencil. It features a line width comparable to a No. 2 pencil. Suggested retail price for a single pack with eraser refills is $1.99. The double pack with eraser refills is $3.99. The Sharpie Liquid Pencil means no more sharpening and it’s erasable for up to three days, after which it becomes more permanent.
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Women Prefer Men Who Wear Red
Wearing red could help men land the woman of their dreams. A new study at the University of Rochester finds that women are attracted to men who wear red. Even though women are unaware of the effect, the study shows there are marked increases in a man’s attractiveness, status, and sexual desirability when women view men in red. The study is based on the responses of 288 female and 25 male undergraduates in a series of experiments asking them to rate the attractiveness, sexual desirability, status, likability, kindness, and other attributes of men pictured in different colored T-shirts and photo frames. The study found that only women viewing men were affected by color; men viewing men were unaffected. However the color red only affected men’s attractiveness and status but not other traits. The color red made men more attractive, more powerful, and more sexually appealing, but did not make them seem more likable or kind.
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