February 5, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

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

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

PNEUMONIA AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS KILLED BRITTANY MURPHY:

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


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

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


WILL CHARLIE SHEEN BE CHARGED WITH A FELONY???

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

KEVIN FEDERLINE DIDN'T REALIZE HE WAS SO HUGE:

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

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


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


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


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

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

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

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

TV RANDOMS:

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

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

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

WEEKEND TV REMINDERS

FRIDAY TV REMINDERS:

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

SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:

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

SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:

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


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

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


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

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

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

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

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


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

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

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

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

APPLE REMOVED A MUSSOLINI APP FROM ITS ONLINE STORE:

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


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

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


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

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


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

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

NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

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

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

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

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


EIGHT WAYS A GUY CAN SECURE A FIRST DATE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


NINE MYTHS ABOUT VALENTINE'S DAY:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

February 4, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

HOLLYWOOD RANDOMS

#1.) IAN ZIERING . . . (--From the ORIGINAL "90210") . . . is engaged to a nurse by the name of Erin Kristine Ludwig. They've been together about four months, and they're planning a spring wedding. (--Erin will be Ian's SECOND wife. He was married to Nikki Ziering from 1997 to 2002.)

#2.) ANGELINA JOLIE and JOHNNY DEPP are going to start filming a movie called "The Tourist" in Italy pretty soon. So let the rumors begin. --The "Star" tabloid says that Angelina already has her sights set on Johnny . . . quote, "She goes on and on about how fabulous Johnny is. She's intense and goes for anything and anyone she wants. She has no limits! --"She told Brad she's going to Italy without him. Angie knows what she wants, and she doesn't want Brad in the way." (--This is gonna get old FAST.)


WILL TIGER WOODS MAKE A SURPRISE RETURN TO GOLF IN JUST 10 DAYS???

The "Herald Sun" newspaper of Melbourne, Australia says that TIGER WOODS is going to make a surprise return to golf at the Accenture Match Play Championship . . . which kicks off on February 15th near Tucson, Arizona. --This sounds particularly unlikely based on the fact that Accenture was one of the first sponsors to DROP Tiger after his frequent visits to the WHORE ZONE became public. --A spokesman for the PGA tour would only say, quote, "We have no comment." --Tiger won the Accenture tournament in 2003, 2004 and 2008. --Meanwhile, RadarOnline.com claims that Tiger is leaving his Mississippi sex rehab clinic by the end of the week. His wife, ELIN NORDEGREN, has reportedly flown there to pick him up.


MEL GIBSON'S PUBLICIST CLAIMS THAT MEL CALLED *HIM* AN A-HOLE:

This might be the lamest attempt by a publicist to cover his client's tracks EVER. --MEL GIBSON'S rep, Alan Nierob, claims that Mel was calling HIM an (A-hole) after that interview with Chicago's WGN-TV on Tuesday. --As you probably recall, Mel was being interviewed via satellite, and he got a little testy when the reporter asked him about his drunken, anti-Semitic tirade from 2006. --After the interview had wrapped, and Mel thought he was off the air, he called the guy an (A-HOLE) . . . for all the world to hear. --So yesterday, this Nierob guy said Mel was talking to HIM when he said that . . . and it was because he was standing off-camera, MAKING FACES at Mel. In other words, it was all good-natured GUY STUFF.(--Here's WGN explaining Mel's excuse. It includes the original incident . . . but with the offending word BLEEPED . . .)http://www.wgntv.com/entertainment/viral/wgntv-mel-gibson-anchor-lash-out-video,0,5791834.story

#1.) If you're familiar with LINDSAY LOHAN and her mental illness, then it probably wouldn't surprise you to learn that she's a HOARDER. Seriously . . . she's one of those human packrats who can't throw anything away. --She claims it's a coping mechanism to deal with the hurt caused by her dad. And she'll be talking about it on "The Insider" tonight. (--Here's a preview clip . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsctCuCVxsM

#2.) Here's some good news for you hardcore "Star Wars" fans: DAVID PROWSE . . . the man who played Darth Vader in the original trilogy . . . is in remission from prostate cancer. --Prowse . . . who's 74 . . . says, quote, "I've won the fight and I'm feeling better than ever. Everyone was shocked by how well it all went." (--Prowse was the guy in the Darth Vader suit, but JAMES EARL JONES did the actual voice . . . because GEORGE LUCAS wanted someone who sounded deeper.)

#3.) TMZ is reporting that DR. CONRAD MURRAY will be arraigned on an involuntary manslaughter charge TOMORROW . . . for the death of MICHAEL JACKSON, obviously. --They say he'll turn himself in tomorrow morning, and he'll be in front of the judge at 1:30 P.M.

#4.) ASHTON KUTCHER is not a fan of Valentine's Day. But he's got an idea for an alternative. He says, quote, "I think every day should be a day of romance. Then, on Valentine's Day, you should get to tell whoever you hate that you cannot stand them. --"There would be one day of hating, and 364 days of love."


#5.) Don't expect ELLEN DEGENERES and PORTIA DE ROSSI to adopt a baby anytime soon. Ellen says, quote, "Of course we thought about it, and for a moment there, it was actually a consideration. --"We really are lucky enough to be so in love with one another that I don't want a baby because I know what kind of love that must be. I don't want to share that. I like having all of her, and she likes having all of me. And we have freedom and we have time."



"AVATAR" HAS NOW STOLEN ALL OF "TITANIC'S" RECORDS:

"Avatar" has usurped the last record that "Titanic" was holding onto. That would be the DOMESTIC BOX OFFICE. --"Avatar" has raked in $601.1 million at U.S. theaters to take the #1 spot . . . and push "Titanic" to #2 with its measly $600.8 million. (???) (--"Avatar" already overtook "Titanic's" records for worldwide box office and international box office . . . which is everywhere OUTSIDE the U.S.)--Here are the 10 top-grossing movies of all time in the U.S. . . . #1.) "Avatar", $601.1 million#2.) "Titanic", $600.8 million#3.) "The Dark Knight", $533 million#4.) "Star Wars", $461 million#5.) "Shrek 2", $441 million#6.) "E.T.", $435 million#7.) "Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace", $431 million#8.) "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", $423 million#9.) "Spider-Man", $404 million#10.) "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", $402 million


THE CREATOR OF "MACGYVER" WANTS TO STOP "MACGRUBER" FROM OPENING:

Lee Zlotoff is the guy who created the '80s action series "MacGyver". And he's not cool with that upcoming parody flick, "MacGruber". In fact, he's trying to keep it from opening. --Zlotoff's attorney claims he still owns the rights to "MacGyver", and "MacGruber" infringes on those rights. Zlotoff also claims to have a big-budget "MacGyver" movie in the works. (--Nothing has come of this yet, but we'll keep you posted. "MacGruber" is scheduled to hit theaters on April 23rd.)


CBS HAS DENIED A REPORT THAT KATIE COURIC WILL BE ASKED TO TAKE A PAY CUT:

The "CBS Evening News" is still in last place . . . behind "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" and "ABC World News with Diane Sawyer" . . . so reports that CBS is looking to dump KATIE COURIC continue to pop up and fade out. --The latest rumor was started by The Drudge Report, which claimed that Katie was, quote, "in the direct line of fire . . . [for a] dramatic pay cut." --It's easy to see how this rumor got started. CBS News has been working to cut its budget. On Monday, they reportedly laid-off 150 employees, but they're paying Katie around $15 million a year to anchor a last-place news show. --Drudge also claims that Katie's huge salary . . . in the face of all those lay-offs . . . is causing a lot of backlash among other members of the staff. --But CBS News boss Sean McManus says these reports are false . . . quote, "I don't think it's fair at all. There is no relationship between how much money Katie is paid and the adjustments we make to our budget periodically." --He admits that CBS has had to lay-off some employees, but said it was only, quote, "a fraction" of the reported 150 being reported. (--He didn't give a specific number.) --McManus also insists . . . again . . . that the network is happy with Katie. He says, quote, "I am not anticipating, nor do I want to anticipate, life at CBS News without Katie Couric. [I expect her to be here] for a long time." --Katie's contract is up in May of next year. It seems like CBS News is interested in retaining her, but for now there have been no formal negotiations on an extension. --There's also speculation that Katie and CBS will part ways at that point . . . and she could move on to do anything from taking over for LARRY KING, or becoming the next big daytime talk show host. (--Oprah will leave syndication that fall.)


WILL PAMELA ANDERSON DO "DANCING WITH THE STARS"???

RadarOnline.com claims PAMELA ANDERSON has closed a deal to appear on the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars". Obviously, there's no official word on this. ABC won't make the formal cast announcement until March 1st. --In a truly pointless statement, a so-called "source" tells RadarOnline, quote, "Pam is thrilled and so is the show. She really wanted to do the show and the show thought it was a great idea." (--And there you have it.)


"DEADLIEST CATCH" STAR PHIL HARRIS IS OUT OF HIS COMA:

"Deadliest Catch" star PHIL HARRIS . . . the captain of the Cornelia Marie . . . has awakened from a "medically-induced coma." --Harris suffered a stroke last Friday, and doctors hoped the coma would help reduce brain swelling after 12 hours of emergency surgery. --In an update posted on the Discovery Channel's website, Harris' sons, Josh and Jake, say, quote, "Today Dad showed some good signs of improvement, squeezing our hands and even summoning his trademark captain's bluntness by telling the doctors and nurses, 'Don't (eff) up.' --"We are encouraged but still very cautious. It is a long road ahead, but it's made more bearable and comforting knowing your thoughts and prayers are with us. We are strong because of you . . . our fans." (--There's no word HOW or IF any of this will be handled on "Deadliest Catch".) (--Harris suffered a "near-fatal pulmonary embolism" two years ago. It was a major storyline on the show.)

LADY ANTEBELLUM HAS THE NEW #1 ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY:

The country group LADY ANTEBELLUM has the new #1 album in the country. They moved 481,000 copies of their new disc "Need You Now". You may remember seeing them perform the title track at last week's Grammys. Here are your Top 10 albums . . .
1.) (NEW) "Need You Now", Lady Antebellum (481,000 copies)2.) "Hope For Haiti Now", Various Artists (143,000 copies)3.) "The Fame", Lady Gaga (68,000 copies)


AC/DC SINGER BRIAN JOHNSON IS ANNOYED WITH BONO AND BOB GELDOF . . . FOR ASKING PEOPLE TO BE CHARITABLE:

AC/DC singer BRIAN JOHNSON is annoyed with people like BONO and BOB GELDOF . . . because he doesn't believe celebrities should be so public about their charitable endeavors. --He says, quote, "I do it myself, I don't tell everybody I'm doing it. I don't tell everybody they should give money . . . they can't afford it. --"When I was a working man I didn't want to go to a concert for some bastard to talk down to me, [and say] that I should be thinking of some kid in Africa. --"I'm sorry mate, do it yourself, spend some of your own money and get it done. It just makes me angry. I become all tyrannical." --And this isn't a new thing. Back in 1985, AC/DC refused to play at Live Aid, a charity festival that Geldof organized to benefit widespread famine in Ethiopia. --Brian says, quote, "Bob Geldof is a canny lad. He did what he thought was right at the time but it didn't work. The money didn't go to poor people. It makes me mad when people try to use politics or charity for publicity. --"Do a charity gig, fair enough, but not on worldwide television."


JOE PERRY SAYS PAUL RODGERS WOULDN'T BE A FIT FOR AEROSMITH:

Earlier this week, we heard a rumor that AEROSMITH guitarist JOE PERRY had asked PAUL RODGERS to be STEVEN TYLER'S replacement. -But in an interview with ClassicRockRevisited.com, Joe said that while he LOVES Paul's voice, he doesn't think that he'd be a good fit for Aerosmith. --He said, quote, "I mean, obviously that would be a thought, because he is one of my favorite singers of all time . . . but him being English from that earlier generation, I don't think that it would work. I mean, it's more than just somebody who can sing. --"We're young kids to him. I just don't think it's the right chemistry. Technically, I know he's got the chops . . . I mean, I know he can sing anything he wants . . . but I think that it's a little bit more than just if he can sing the songs." --Joe must be referring to an attitude or style when he says "we're young kids to him," because Paul is 60. That's just one year YOUNGER than Steven . . . and one year older than Joe. --For what it's worth, Joe also said he'd consider a FEMALE singer . . . although he doesn't have anyone in mind. (--In other words, he'd be cool with someone who dresses like Steven Tyler.) --Joe did not comment on a report that Steven Tyler's lawyer fired off a letter to Aerosmith's management, threatening legal action if they actually do replace him.


PHOTOGRAPHERS AT JONAS BROTHERS CONCERTS ARE BANNED FROM USING IMAGES THAT SHOW "ILLEGAL ACTIVITY": (???)

This is pretty great. --The Smoking Gun website has published a contract that the band's lawyers gave to concert photographers for last year's JONAS BROTHERS tour. --It states that the photographers are specifically banned from using, quote, "any photographs that involve illegal activity or that may otherwise be offensive, harmful or derogatory to [the] artist and [the] attendees (including nudity, drug use, etc.) without [the] artist's prior written approval." (--You can see the document, here . . .) http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0203101jonas1.html--Obviously, you wouldn't expect a lot of nudity, drug use, and other "illegal activity" from the Jonas Brothers . . . as amusing as that is to consider. --There are two possible explanations: One, the band didn't want any of their FANS' illicit activities to be linked to their names . . . or, perhaps more likely, it's just a recycled, standard contract that musical groups give concert photographers.


NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

A POLE DANCER SUED THE STRIP CLUB WHERE SHE WORKED FOR NOT STOPPING HER FROM DRIVING DRUNK . . . AND WON:

This is just a heads-up to let you know that if you crash your car while driving drunk, you might NOT be at fault. At least that's according to a recent court ruling in Alabama. Listen to this . . . --In 2007, a STRIPPER named Patsy Hamaker was working at The Furnace strip club in Birmingham, Alabama. --One night, Patsy got completely hammered while at work. Her blood-alcohol content was nearly three times the legal limit, and she was so out-of-control that she had to be physically removed from the club's VIP room after causing a scene. --Anyway, Patsy attempted to drive off at least three times, but the club's security guards were able to stop her each time. But on her fourth attempt, Patsy was successful. At which point she proceeded to CRASH her car on the highway, breaking her nose and back. --Then after recovering from her injuries, Patsy decided to bring a $1.2 MILLION lawsuit against The Furnace because they didn't stop her from driving drunk . . . at least not enough times. --And on Tuesday, a jury awarded Patsy $100,000 to cover the cost of her medical bills. --To recap, PATSY got wasted at work . . . PATSY drove under the influence . . . and PATSY crashed her car . . . yet the STRIP CLUB has to pay for her medical bills. --Or as the club's attorney puts it, quote, "Bottom line is she got herself drunk, had a terrible wreck and wants someone else to pay for it." (Birmingham News)

YOU CAN GET A TAX DEDUCTION TO COVER THE COST OF YOUR SEX-CHANGE OPERATION:

65-year-old Rhiannon O'Donnabhain was born a man, but she always knew she was a woman deep down. So eight years ago, she finally pulled the trigger and underwent SEXUAL REASSIGNMENT SURGERY. --That year, when Rhiannon was doing her taxes, she attempted to write off $5,000 in medical expenses associated with the surgery. But the IRS rejected her claim because they said the operation was cosmetic and NOT medically necessary. --So Rhiannon sued. And on Tuesday, the U.S. Tax Court sided with her. (!!!) --That means the federal government now considers sex-change operations to be medically necessary . . . just like heart surgery or an appendectomy . . . and that anyone who has one can deduct their medical costs. According to the ruling, quote: --"The evidence amply supports the conclusions that [Rhiannon] suffered from severe [Gender-Identity Disorder], that GID is a well-recognized and serious mental disorder, and that hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery are considered appropriate and effective treatments for GID." --In other words, if you want to have a sex change, the government's got your back. (Boston Globe)

TERRORISTS ARE TRYING TO OUTFIT FEMALE SUICIDE BOMBERS WITH EXPLOSIVE BREAST IMPLANTS: (!!!)

This week, intelligence officials reported it's highly likely that al-Qaeda will attempt another terrorist attack on the U.S. in the next three to six months. --According to an official with the Senate Intelligence Committee, quote, "The biggest threat is not so much that we face an attack like 9/11. It is that al-Qaeda is adapting its methods in ways that oftentimes make it difficult to detect." Which brings me to this . . . --Recently, agents with Britain's MI5 intelligence service discovered that several Muslim doctors trained in the UK have returned to their native countries, and are using their medical knowledge to outfit suicide bombers with EXPLODING BREAST IMPLANTS. --According to British intelligence, the breast implants are injected with an explosive chemical called PETN . . . and just a few ounces of it could blow, quote, "a considerable hole" in the side of an airplane. --One report reads, quote, "Properly inserted, the implant would be virtually impossible to detect by the usual airport scanning machines. You would need to subject a suspect to a sophisticated X-ray. --"Given that the explosive would be inserted in a sealed plastic sachet, and would be a small amount, would make it all the more impossible to spot it with the usual body scanner." --And they've tried the surgery on male suicide bombers too . . . but they insert the explosives into the appendix area, or the buttocks. (World Net Daily / USA Today)

IRAN LAUNCHED A ROCKET INTO SPACE CONTAINING A MOUSE, TWO TURTLES AND SOME WORMS:

Every few months, Iran pulls some ridiculous stunt to show the rest of the world just how technologically advanced they are. And then, typically, we all get a good laugh at their expense when their "feat" is proven to be a scam. --But I'm not sure exactly what Iran proved with their latest "show of superiority." Listen to this . . . --On Wednesday, officials in Iran announced they successfully launched a light booster rocket into space, which . . . for some reason . . . contained a bunch of animals, including a mouse, two turtles and a dozen worms. (--What, no hermit crabs?) --Defense officials say there's no scientific purpose to launch worms and turtles into space, which makes them think the whole thing was more of a publicity stunt meant to boost Iran's prestige. --According to an official at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, quote: --"The launch was clearly part of Iran's effort to advance military technology and assert political dominance in space. It's also a show of confidence. Space rockets give you prestige and influence, and that is what Iran seeks . . . [But] worms in space serve no purpose." (ABC News)


ALPINE SKIERS WILL PAY AS MUCH AS $300,000 OUT-OF-POCKET TO TRAIN FOR THE OLYMPICS:

The Winter Olympics get under way next week. If your kids get inspired by the Games and decide they want to become an Olympic athlete one day, you may want to gently encourage them to find another path. Here's why . . . --Once they make the national team, most athletes are given funding through the U.S. Olympic Committee to cover the costs of their training. But until you make the Olympic squad, you're on your own. --And, seriously, it costs a TON of money to train for the Olympics. Check it out: --SPEED SKATERS train for an average of four to seven years, at an annual cost of $13,500. That's means they'll spend a grand total of $54,000 to $94,500 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --People who do the LUGE train for an average of ten years, at an annual cost of $5,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $50,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --FREESTYLE SKIERS train for an average of two to ten years, at an annual cost of $6,000 to $8,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $12,000 to $80,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --CROSS-COUNTRY SKIERS train for an average of ten to 12 years, at an annual cost of $6,000 to $8,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $60,000 to $96,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --FIGURE SKATERS train for ten or more years, at an annual cost of $10,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $100,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --SNOWBOARDERS train for an average of eight to ten years, at an annual cost of $3,000 to $14,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $24,000 to $140,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --HOCKEY PLAYERS train for an average of 20 years, at an annual cost of $6,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $120,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --SKI JUMPERS train for an average of ten years, at an annual cost of $13,000 to $14,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $130,000 to $140,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. --And ALPINE SKIERS train for an average of ten years, at an annual cost of $6,000 to $30,000. That means they'll spend a grand total of $60,000 to $300,000 out of pocket before MAYBE making the Olympics. (Forbes)


CHECK OUT A PHOTO OF A WOMAN WHO WAS STABBED IN THE NECK WITH A SIX-INCH KNIFE, AND DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT: (!!!)

22-year-old Julia Popova lives in Moscow, Russia. Last fall, she was on her way home from work when she was violently attacked by an unidentified man. She tried to fight back, but the guy made off with her purse anyway. But listen to this insanity . . . --After the attack, Julia walked to her parents' house. And it was only then she finally realized that she'd been STABBED during the attack, and the knife was still stuck in the back of her NECK. --Julia was rushed to the hospital, where doctors removed the six-inch blade. She stayed there for ten days, but didn't suffer any long-term damage. Which is amazing, considering the knife only missed her spinal cord by a fraction of an inch. --According to a medic who treated Julia, quote, "Shock had kicked in, and her body prevented her from feeling any pain. She simply walked home without feeling the knife in her back." (--Check out an insane photo of Julia with the knife stuck in her neck. It looks fake, but as far as we can tell, it's real . . .)http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00979/knifemain_979031a.jpg(Sun)


A HUMAN BONE IS ABOUT FOUR TIMES STRONGER THAN CONCRETE:

I think we can all agree that science is a waste of time. (???) Except when it's AWESOME like this . . . --Right now, researchers at Wayne State University in Detroit are conducting a series of studies to see just how much punishment the human body can withstand. Here are some of their findings so far: --Ounce for ounce, human bone is stronger than STEEL, since a steel bar of comparable size would be about four or five times the weight. And overall, bone is about four times stronger than CONCRETE. --A cubic inch of bone can withstand a load of 19,000 pounds. That's about the weight of five pickup trucks. --A quick, effective PUNCH can generate up to 5,000 newtons of force. That's a scientific way of saying that a punch can exert the same amount of force that's exerted downwards on the surface of the earth by 1,000 pounds . . . a half-ton. --And a powerful KICK is the equivalent of a TON of force. --In terms you can understand, the punch of an average-sized man has a 25% chance of cracking a person's ribs. --And a well-placed punch to the face has a 25% chance of knocking the other person unconscious. (MSNBC)


OUR NEW TERM OF THE DAY IS "VAUGEBOOKING":

Now it's time to expand your vocabulary with our New Term of the Day. Today's new term is "Vaguebooking." --According to UrbanDictionary.com, Vaguebooking is defined as, quote, "An intentionally vague Facebook status update that prompts friends to ask what's going on, or is possibly a cry for help." --Possible examples of "Vaguebooking" status updates include, quote: --"Wondering if it was all worth it," and . . . --"Thinking that was a bad idea." (--This has been a public service announcement from your Facebook friends. We're sick of your unspecific status updates, which are impossible to reply to, and are only rooted in your own sense of self-importance. Please get a clue.) (Urban Dictionary)



NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) Hyundai released this Super Bowl ad, which features BRETT FAVRE accepting the MVP award in the year 2020.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVYxU1OHumM(Search Terms: Hyundai Super Bowl "10 Years/Favre")

#2.) A man in Alabama was so upset about the "pay before you pump" policy that he rammed his car through the front of the store and tried to hit the cashier. He's being charged with attempted murder. Here's a news report with the surveillance video.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hSjXUnccds(Search Terms: Roger Mayes Alabama crash gas station)

#3.) This group of elderly women from Florida call themselves the "Raging Grannies." They're pro-choice and angry at CBS for running TIM TEBOW'S pro-life Super Bowl ad. So they recorded a song about how CBS really stands for "Corporate BS". (--Warning: This video contains profanity.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oNWi8fXOfg(Search Terms: "Raging Grannies" CBS anti-choice Super Bowl YouTube.com)

#4.) Here's an old woman from New Jersey reacting with disgust as she watches an episode of "Jersey Shore".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJIqKPfRmWU(Search Terms: "NJ lady ep 5" grandma watches "Jersey Shore")

SEVEN WAYS TO BROWN-NOSE WITHOUT BEING OBVIOUS:

Sometimes it's good to suck up to your boss a little, but you have to be subtle. Here are CareerBuilder.com's seven ways to brown-nose without being obvious . . .

#1.) BE ON TIME. That includes getting to work on time, getting to meetings on time, and not leaving work early. It's a subtle way to show you care about the company.

#2.) BE SUPPORTIVE. Employees don't usually give their boss a pat on the back, but they should. Everyone needs one now and then. Even your boss. Just don't pretend that EVERY idea he has is a good one.

#3.) DON'T SPREAD RUMORS. Office gossip is inevitable, but you can refuse to participate. You don't want anything getting traced back to you. So if you hear something, don't repeat it.

#4.) ADD YOUR TWO CENTS. If you have an idea on how to improve something or increase efficiency, speak up. As long as it's clear you're not badmouthing your co-workers or trying to do your boss's job, he'll appreciate the honest feedback.

#5.) DON'T BE A TATTLE-TALE. The people you work with are bound to slack off every now and then. But don't report everything to your boss. That's what Dwight on "The Office" does, and even Steve Carell resents him for it.

#6.) DON'T BE ANNOYING. If you're constantly sending email updates and popping your head in the door, it won't earn you any respect. Your boss will just get sick of you.

#7.) REMEMBER, YOUR BOSS ISN'T A PROFESSIONAL COMEDIAN. If he tells a joke and it's not that funny, give him a polite chuckle and get on with your work. If you crack up at every single thing he says, it'll look phony. (CareerBuilder.com)

February 3, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

HERE'S A MASSIVE LIST OF "WE ARE THE WORLD" PARTICIPANTS:

Now that the performances for the new "We Are the World" are in the can, we can finally give you a comprehensive list of everyone who participated. --Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake were rumored to be participating, but they ended up not being involved. --And even though Michael Jackon's vocals from the original are being used, Janet Jackson is going to record his part too, sometime this week. --The song's pretty much just a cover of the original, except for a new hip-hop break that references the earthquake. Anyway, here's the list . . . --Wyclef Jean, Will.I.Am, Miley Cyrus, Keri Hilson, Zac Brown, Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Josh Groban, Barbra Streisand, Carlos Santana, Natalie Cole, BeBe Winans, Heart, Harry Connick Jr., Earth Wind & Fire, Kanye West, Usher . . . --Brian Wilson and Al Jardine of the Beach Boys, Tony Bennett, 3T . . . which is a group made up of Michael Jackson's nephews Taj, Taryll and TJ, the sons of the great Tito Jackson, Patti Austin, Celine Dion, Gladys Knight, Akon, Brandy, T-Pain . . . --Mya, Katharine McPhee, Randy Jackson from "American Idol", Joel and Benji Madden of Good Charlotte, Faith Evans, Sugarland, Jennifer Hudson, Jason Mraz, Tyrese Gibson, Jamie Foxx, Pink, Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J . . . --Jordin Sparks, Rob Thomas, Enrique Iglesias, Robin Thicke, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, The Jonas Brothers, Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls, Julianne Hough, Drake, Busta Rhymes, Bizzy Bone, Kid Cudi, Swizz Beatz . . . --Rashida Jones . . . the daughter of Quincy Jones, who produced the original "We Are the World" and the new version, Nicole Richie . . . the adopted daughter of Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the original "We Are The World" with Michael Jackson . . --And, for some reason, Jeff Bridges and Vince Vaughn. (--Check out a brief clip from the recording session here . . .)http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1631021/20100202/west_kanye.jhtml


CHECK OUT SIMON COWELL'S CHARITY SINGLE:

The charity single organized by SIMON COWELL has found its way online. You can listen to it here . . .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKpffYrOKqE (--But don't record it. BUY it when it goes on sale this coming Sunday.) The song is a cover of REM'S "Everybody Hurts", featuring Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart, Miley Cyrus, Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Buble, Kylie Minogue, Leona Lewis, James Blunt and SUSAN BOYLE, to name a few.


MEL GIBSON CALLED A REPORTER AN (A-HOLE) FOR BRINGING UP HIS ANTI-SEMITIC RANT:

If MEL GIBSON wants to become a movie star again, he's going to HAVE TO deal with people asking him about his drunken, anti-Semitic tirade four years ago. --Unfortunately, time after time, he's proving himself unable to address it without letting his ANGER take over again. --Mel was being interviewed via satellite yesterday on Chicago's WGN-TV, and the reporter brought it up . . . as any good reporter would. --Mel didn't blow up right on the spot. But after the interview concluded, when Mel thought he was off the air, he called the reporter an (A-HOLE). (!!!) (--You can watch the video here . . .)(--WARNING!!! This is unedited!!! . . .)http://www.wgntv.com/entertainment/viral/wgntv-mel-gibson-anchor-lash-out-video,0,5791834.story


DO SHIA LABEOUF AND ZAC EFRON HATE EACH OTHER???

The "National Enquirer" claims that ZAC EFRON and SHIA LABEOUF have HATED each other since 2006, when they competed for a role that they both lost. --It was the lead in a science fiction movie you didn't see called "Jumper". HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN ended up getting the part . . . and Zac and Shia became enemies. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Zac really wanted the role, and he felt that Shia sabotaged him with producers . . . calling him a 'pretty boy' and bragging that he was a better actor. Zac never forgave Shia for dissing him." (--"Jumper" came out in 2008.) --Things only got worse when Shia got the role as Indy's son in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". The source says, quote, "Zac felt that was the part that would have turned him into an instant A-list movie star." --But it was Shia's turn to get jealous last summer, when Zac allegedly had a romantic dinner with MEGAN FOX while she was on a break from her boyfriend, BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN. --The source says, quote, "Shia was envious beyond belief. He's had a crush on Megan since they made the first 'Transformers' film in 2006. Shia felt that Zac was not only always horning in on his film roles, but that he was taking his dream woman as well."

JOHN MAYER'S TAKE ON THE TIGER WOODS SITUATION:

We've waited long enough, but it's finally here: JOHN MAYER'S take on the TIGER WOODS situation. --He says, quote, "Tiger Woods' problems come from him being married. The end. It has nothing to do with control. If Tiger Woods was a single guy, what sort of angle would there be to a text message? --"If Tiger Woods was single, and he texted a girl and said 'I wanna wear your ass like a hat,' why would that ever hit the news?" --He adds, quote, "I can text whatever I want to anybody in the world; I'm not married. I write a lot of dirty text messages to girls, and you've never seen any of them. --"Why? Because if a girl brought a dirty text message from me to the newspapers, they'd say 'I don't have an angle here. Someone wants to wear your ass like a hat? Big deal. He's 32 years old. He's a single guy. --"'If John Mayer has a wife and sends dirty texts, then we got a story.' And that's why I won't do that. When I get married that's gonna be my vows, 'Do you, John Mayer, take this woman to have and to hold, to wear her ass like headgear?' --"'Yes, I do; you're the one whose ass I wanna wear like a hat for the rest of my life.'"


GISELE BUNDCHEN SAYS GIVING BIRTH WASN'T PAINFUL:

I know you ladies don't need another reason to be jealous of GISELE BUNDCHEN, but I've got one anyway: She experienced NO PAIN WHATSOEVER during childbirth. -She says, quote, "It wasn't painful, not even a little bit. The whole time, my head was so focused . . . every contraction, the baby is closer, the baby is closer. So, it wasn't like, 'Oh, what pain.' It was, 'With every contraction, he is getting closer to me.'" --And by the way . . . she popped that kid out drug-free. She says, quote, "I wanted to be conscious and present for what was happening. I didn't want to be anesthetized. I wanted to feel." --And she was back on her feet almost immediately . . . quote, "The second day, I was walking, I was washing dishes, I was making pancakes in the kitchen." (--Gisele gave birth to TOM BRADY'S baby boy, Benjamin, on December 8th. It was a water birth. She popped him out in the bathtub of their Boston condo.)


IS DR. CONRAD MURRAY GOING TO SURRENDER TO POLICE FOR MICHAEL JACKSON'S DEATH???

DR. CONRAD MURRAY . . . the man at the center of the MICHAEL JACKSON death investigation . . . is in Los Angeles as we speak. And if it comes down to it, he's ready to SURRENDER to police. --Prosecutors are most likely going to charge Murray with involuntary manslaughter . . . and according to some reports, it could happen today or tomorrow. --Murray's spokeswoman says, quote, "Dr. Murray is in Los Angeles for a dual purpose . . . on family business and to be available for law enforcement. We're trying to be as cooperative as we can." --Murray's lawyer adds, quote, "Dr. Murray is more than ready to surrender and answer to any charges."


THE OSCAR NOMINEES

JAMES CAMERON WILL BE BATTLING HIS EX-WIFE FOR TWO OSCARS:

Nominations for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards were announced yesterday . . . and JAMES CAMERON will do battle with his ex-wife for TWO Oscars. --He's up for Best Director for "Avatar" . . . and ex-wife KATHRYN BIGELOW is nominated for "The Hurt Locker". And both movies are up for Best Picture. --They also lead the entire field, with NINE nominations each. (--Bigelow was the THIRD of Cameron's FIVE wives. They were married from 1989 to 1991.) --Kathryn has already beaten James for this year's Directors Guild Award. That makes her the frontrunner. The Directors Guild winner has gone on to take the Best Director Oscar all but SIX times since 1948. --"Inglourious Basterds" came in a close second with EIGHT nods. It's also up for Best Picture and Best Director . . . for QUENTIN TARANTINO, obviously. --"Precious" and "Up in the Air" have SIX each. Both are also up for Best Picture. --As you've probably heard, the Academy bumped the number of Best Picture nominees from five to 10 this year. Here are the other five . . . --"The Blind Side"--"District 9"--"An Education"--"A Serious Man"--"Up" . . . (--This is only the second animated movie to get a Best Picture nomination. The first was "Beauty and the Beast", back in 1991.) --MERYL STREEP is up for Best Actress for "Julie & Julia". That's her 16th nomination, which is the most of any actor or actress. (--Despite all those nominations, she's only won TWICE . . . for "Kramer vs. Kramer" in 1979 and "Sophie's Choice" in 1982. So yeah, it's been 27 YEARS since she's actually won. Is she overrated or what???) --As expected, SANDRA BULLOCK got a Best Actress nomination for "The Blind Side". Which means she could conceivably win an Oscar AND a Razzie in the same year. It would be the first time an actor or actress has done that.--The Oscars go down on Sunday, March 7th at 8:00 P.M. on ABC. ALEC BALDWIN and STEVE MARTIN are hosting.

BEST PICTURE:--"Avatar"--"The Blind Side"--"District 9"--"An Education"--"The Hurt Locker"--"Inglourious Basterds"--"Precious"--"A Serious Man"--"Up"--"Up in the Air"

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE FILM:--"Coraline"--"Fantastic Mr. Fox"--"The Princess and the Frog"--"The Secret of Kells"--"Up"

BEST DIRECTOR:--James Cameron, "Avatar"--Kathryn Bigelow, "The Hurt Locker"--Quentin Tarantino, "Inglourious Basterds"--Lee Daniels, "Precious"--Jason Reitman, "Up in the Air"

BEST ACTOR:--Jeff Bridges, "Crazy Heart"--George Clooney, "Up in the Air"--Colin Firth, "A Single Man"--Morgan Freeman, "Invictus"--Jeremy Renner, "The Hurt Locker"

BEST ACTRESS:--Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"--Helen Mirren, "The Last Station"--Carey Mulligan, "An Education"--Gabourey Sidibe, "Precious"--Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR:--Matt Damon, "Invictus"--Woody Harrelson, "The Messenger"--Christopher Plummer, "The Last Station"--Stanley Tucci, "The Lovely Bones"--Christoph Waltz, "Inglourious Basterds"

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:--Penelope Cruz, "Nine"--Vera Farmiga, "Up in the Air"--Maggie Gyllenhaal, "Crazy Heart"--Anna Kendrick, "Up in the Air"--Mo'Nique, "Precious"


OPRAH WINFREY WILL HAVE A REALITY SHOW ON HER NEW NETWORK . . . ABOUT "THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW":

OPRAH WINFREY'S cable network, OWN, will debut in January of next year . . . and while she may someday host a talk show on it, she's contractually prohibited from doing so until September of 2011, when her syndicated show comes to an end. --But Oprah's team found a creative way around that. Here's the deal: --She's doing a reality show for OWN about the final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show". It'll be called "Behind the Scenes: Oprah's 25th Season" . . . and it'll air weekly, beginning in January of next year. --There aren't a lot of details about the show, but it sounds fairly self-explanatory. --OWN executive Christina Norman said "Behind the Scenes" will be, quote, "The thing that everybody wants to see, in some ways: How does it get made? What happens when it goes wrong and what happens when it goes right?" --In addition to the behind the scenes footage and interviews, Oprah will reminisce on the past 25 years . . . and share some of her favorite memories. (--Just to be clear: There's still no definitive word that Oprah plans on hosting another show on OWN once her syndication contract expires.)


FOX HAS HAD "CONVERSATIONS" WITH CONAN O'BRIEN:

It's been less than two weeks since CONAN O'BRIEN reached an exit agreement with NBC . . . so maybe it isn't surprising that there's still no serious talks between Conan and Fox. But that doesn't mean their interest is waning. --Yesterday, Fox czar Rupert Murdoch said, quote, "Sure, there have been some conversations . . . [but] no real negotiations. If the programming people can show us we can do it . . . and make a profit . . . we would do it in a flash." --You'd think that Conan would be a HOT commodity for Fox . . . especially considering how his fan base seems a little juiced-up after the whole NBC fall-out. --But Murdoch says that the syndicated stuff they're running from 11:00 to 11:30 P.M. is very profitable for their affiliates. Of course, Conan could air at 11:30, but then he'd lose the head start he could have on JAY LENO and DAVID LETTERMAN.


LENO WILL TAKE ON THE "JERSEY SHORE" CAST:

RadarOnline.com reports that the cast of "Jersey Shore" is taping some sort of "appearance" for JAY LENO'S return to "The Tonight Show". It's being filmed this week . . . and it'll air on March 3rd, his third episode back at the reins. --There are no details on what's going down, but it might not be JUST a straight-up interview. If it was, it wouldn't need to be filmed a month in advance . . . and it could probably air on "The Jay Leno Show", which is on until next Tuesday.

#1.) Here's something you might not have known: MIKE TYSON is on "Dancing with the Stars" . . . in ITALY. --Seriously. And thanks to YouTube, you can watch him get down. (--It's pretty amusing. To check out Iron Mike's moves, hit up this link . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srLQyf2alV4(--There are five judges on the Italian show . . . and Mike scored two 10s, a 9, an 8, and a 100!!! Actually, that was probably a 10, too. I'm not used to Italian humor.)


#2.) It isn't official yet . . . but so-called "sources" tell E! Online that JOE JONAS will guest-star on an upcoming episode of "Brothers & Sisters". --The word is that he'll be playing a younger version of BALTHAZAR GETTY'S character, Tommy. Also, RACHEL LEIGH COOK is supposedly in line to play the younger version of SALLY FIELD'S character. (--There's no word on an airdate yet. When we know more, we'll pass it along.)


IS FALL OUT BOY JUST ON A BREAK . . . OR ARE THEY DONE???

Officially, FALL OUT BOY is only "on a break" . . . but it's starting to sound like that break is going to be permanent. -In a chat with fans on Twitter, bassist PETE WENTZ cast some serious doubt on his future with the band. He told one fan, quote, "Don't you get it? A hiatus is forever until you get lonely or old. I don't plan on either." --When another fan specifically asked about his future with the band, he responded, quote, "I can't imagine playing in [Fall Out Boy] again. Something would have to change in my head or my heart . . . not my wallet." --He added, quote, "I didn't want you to hang on a string. [At the] same time, if it happens, [I] don't want to feel like a liar. [The band] might happen without me. Oh, well." --It's unclear what prompted all of this, but Pete said fans could quote, "attack him . . . [and] blame it all on him." He also said, quote, "If you only knew how I felt." --Then, to complicate this further, Pete posted a few more messages on his website. In the first one, he said, quote, "Every day for the past seven years of my life I woke up with a purpose. I felt driven. This was all that kept me going." --"When I lost that, I lost part of me . . . that's not to say count me out. I'm gonna jump back in. I just know that I have to be patient and wait for the right idea. I can't just jump the gun and do whatever. --"Letting go of this giant part of my life has been hard, but I am convinced I will find something new that sparks me in a similar way. This is not a vacation. But I want to be back on tour, having my son watch me from the side of stage, and that will happen . . . when I find the right magnet." --Then, he followed that with yet another post . . . saying, quote, "I don't know the future of Fall Out Boy. It's embarrassing to say one thing and then have the future dictate another. As far as I know, Fall Out Boy is on break. --"As much as I don't have a solo project, I also can't predict that I'd ever play in Fall Out Boy again. Not due to personal relationships as much as a band we grew apart. --"In this statement I'd like to include there is the possibility that F.O.B. will play again without me or I will be a part of it when everyone is on the same page. It is no one's fault and there is no animosity about the decision. --"I felt as fans you deserve to know. There is no singular reason for this. The side projects or bands are supported by all members of the band. I am the single biggest fan of F.O.B. and if this is our legacy [then] so be it. I am proud of it." --Meanwhile, in a separate interview with Spin.com, singer PATRICK STUMP also seems ready to close the book on Fall Out Boy . . . at least for now. --He says, quote, "I'm not in Fall Out Boy right now. One way or another, the band will always be around. STEVEN TYLER isn't in AEROSMITH anymore, but his gravestone will probably say something about Aerosmith. --"Whether we play again or not, I don't know. If we do, it will be for the right reasons. If we don't, it will also be for the right reasons. --"I'm really not worried about Fall Out Boy. I'm so psyched about where I'm at right now, recording this solo album." (--On his website, Patrick writes, quote, "I'm working on an album. I'll be writing / producing / performing everything myself.") --As for the other guys, drummer ANDY HURLEY posted a message on Twitter saying, quote, "I quit too." And guitarist JOE TROHMAN Tweeted, quote, "I just did interviews with Span Magazine, Rabbling Stone and Blunder about how much quitting I done." (???) (--The band's reps declined to comment.)


IN A "KANYE RANT," BEYONCÉ'S SISTER SAYS SHE DOESN'T THINK BEYONCÉ IS GETTING ENOUGH RESPECT:

BEYONCÉ cleaned up at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. She won SIX awards . . . which was the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night. --But she lost the big one: Album of the Year, to TAYLOR SWIFT. --And perhaps because of that, her sister, SOLANGE KNOWLES, doesn't think Beyoncé's getting enough respect for what she did accomplish. --In a few Twitter posts, she said, quote, "I'm sorry but I'm having another KANYE [WEST] rant moment. My sister BROKE THE RECORD for the MOST GRAMMYS IN ONE NIGHT BY ANY FEMALE. --"So why do I KEEP seeing "other artist" as the night's "big winner" . . . (*Kanye shrug here)????" (--I'm assuming she meant "ANOTHER artist" . . . and that she was referring to Beyoncé's new nemesis, Taylor Swift.) --Moments later, she added, quote, "Wowzers 2 some responses. Good darnit . . . I'm glad folks agree. Ok. On to the next one." (???) And that was the end of that.


#1.) SHAKIRA, ALICIA KEYS and USHER will perform during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 14th. Usher will perform before the game . . . Shakira and Alicia will perform during the halftime show. --The game will be broadcast live on TNT, beginning at 8:00 P.M. Eastern.


#2.) MTV, VH1 and CMT will join forces . . . for the first time ever . . . on a show celebrating this past decade in music. It's happening on October 10th . . . or 10 / 10 / 10. --It's being described as a, quote, "very special live musical event" . . . but that's all we know for now. (--More details will be announced in the coming months.)


#3.) LADY GAGA celebrated her Grammy wins by getting a new tattoo on Monday night. And we know this because she posted a picture of it on her Twitter feed. --It says "Little Monsters" in cursive . . . and it's located on the inside of her left arm just beneath her bicep. (--"Little Monsters" is what Gaga calls her fans. You can see the picture, here . . .) http://twitpic.com/112xya


HERE'S THE VIDEO OF TAYLOR SWIFT DROPPING ONE OF HER GRAMMY TROPHIES BACKSTAGE SUNDAY NIGHT:

TAYLOR SWIFT dropped one of her four trophies while posing for pictures backstage at the Grammys Sunday night. (--In case you haven't seen the video, here it is. She drops it at the very beginning, so don't blink . . .) http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/02/taylor_swift_drops_grammy_awar.php

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

IT TURNS OUT ABSTINENCE-ONLY SEX ED PROGRAMS JUST MIGHT WORK AFTER ALL:

There seems to be two schools of thought when it comes to SEX EDUCATION. --The first is that kids should only be told not to have it. And the second is that they should be told not to have it . . . but they should also learn about contraception and STD prevention just in case they do. --Anyway, a bunch of recent studies have found that abstinence-only sex ed just doesn't work. But now a new study from the University of Pennsylvania has found that maybe it does. --The study involved 662 sixth and seventh-graders. Some of them took part in abstinence-only programs, while others took part in more comprehensive programs. --Within two years, just ONE in THREE students in abstinence-only programs had become sexually active. That's compared to 52% of students who took part in the comprehensive programs. --A guy named John Jemmott led the study. He says, quote, "I think we've written off abstinence-only education without looking closely at the nature of the evidence . . . --"The take-home message is that we need a variety of interventions to address an epidemic like HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy . . . This study suggests abstinence programs can be part of the mix of programs that we offer." (Washington Post)


OBESITY TRIGGERS EARLY PUBERTY IN GIRLS . . . AND LATE PUBERTY IN BOYS:

A recent study found that obesity somehow triggers early puberty in girls. Now, a new study from the University of Michigan has found it may have the exact opposite effect in boys by DELAYING puberty. Listen to this . . . --Researchers kept tabs on roughly 400 preteen boys, and found that by the time they were 11-and-a-half years old, just 7% of normal-weight boys hadn't started puberty yet. That's compared to 14% of chubby boys who were still waiting to hit puberty. --Put another way, chubby boys are twice as likely to start puberty late compared to normal-weight boys. --A professor named Dr. Joyce Lee led the study. She says the study, quote, "confirms that obesity has effects on children's growth and development for both genders . . . --"With the epidemic of childhood obesity, there's concern this is going to have a negative effect on growth and development." --Now, if you're wondering WHY obesity seems to have a different impact on girls and boys, well, nobody really knows. But the general thinking is it has something to do with the fact that fat tissue converts male hormones into the female hormone estrogen. (ABC News)


AN HOUR OF SUNBATHING CAN BOOST A MAN'S SEX DRIVE BY 69%:

Guys . . . if you seem to have lost a little something in the bedroom, there's a simple thing you can do to increase your girl's pleasure. --All you have to do is lay out in the SUN for about an hour. Listen to this . . . --A new study from the Medical University of Graz in Austria has found that just an hour of sunshine can boost a man's testosterone level by 69%. --Basically, exposure to sunlight increases a man's level of Vitamin D, which causes him to produce more testosterone. And higher levels of testosterone will in turn cause a man's sex drive to increase. --By the way . . . if you're wondering, a man's sex drive is lowest in the month of March because of the weak solar radiation during the winter. And it's at its highest in the late summer months. Just thought you might like to know. (Daily Telegraph)


GUYS SHOULD SHOW OFF THEIR MUSCLES IN A DATING SITE PROFILE PICTURE . . . AND WOMEN SHOULD SHOW SOME CLEAVAGE:

If you're on a dating website like eHarmony or Match.com, the PROFILE PHOTO you post just may be the single most important aspect of your entire profile. --With that in mind, here are some tips to help you post the best profile picture, from a new study by a dating website called OKCupid.com:

--The most effective profile shots for WOMEN are:
#1.) Those where she's making a "flirty" face while looking directly into the camera
#2.) MySpace-style photos where she uses her cell phone to take a self-portrait
#3.) And those where her cleavage is prominently displayed

--And the most effective profile shots for MEN are:
#1.) Those where he's posing with an animal
#2.) And those where he's not wearing a shirt (???)
--And according to the study, the worst profile picture a woman can post is one where she's posing with an animal, while making a "flirty" face and looking away from the camera. --The worst profile picture a man can post is one where he's on vacation, while making a "flirty" face and looking away from the camera.--And it actually doesn't make much difference if your profile picture shows your face or not. In fact, posting a photo that's unusual, sexy or mysterious can actually generate more interest than if you post a photo that shows your face. (OK Trends)


THE AVERAGE PERSON IS ONLY *REALLY* FRIENDS WITH 38% OF THEIR FACEBOOK FRIENDS:

In the 1990s, a researcher named Robin Dunbar concluded it's physically impossible for a person to have more than 150 friends, because the human brain can't comprehend social circles larger than 150 people. --Anyway, researchers at Oxford University in England wanted to find out if the study still stood up in the age of social networking sites, where people regularly have 500 or more "friends." --So they conducted a study basing the idea of "friendship" on three factors:
#1.) Regular involvement in one another's life#2.) A strong emotional connection#3.) And a continual effort to stay in touch--What they found is that . . . going by just those three criteria . . . the average person is only REALLY friends with 38% of their friends on Facebook. (Switched)

TEXT MESSAGES ARE THE BIGGEST RIP-OFF ON THE MARKET:

Recently, the finance gurus over at CNN put their heads together and compiled a list of the nine biggest RIP-OFFS in America. Check it out:

#1.) Text messages: They're basically free to send and receive. Meaning it doesn't cost the phone company anything to handle them. But on pay-per-text plans, phone companies will charge as much as 20 cents apiece. That's a 6,500% markup.

#2.) Hotel mini-bars: At an average hotel, mini-bar items typically cost three to four times the retail price. And at "fancy" hotels, it's not uncommon to markup mini-bar items by as much as

1,300%.

#3.) Movie theater popcorn: A medium bag of popcorn costs about 60 cents to make, and it sells for about $6. That's a 900% markup.

#4.) Wine at restaurants: Most restaurants double the price of their more expensive bottles, and triple the price of their cheaper ones. And if you just buy a glass instead of a bottle, you're going to pay a 500% markup.

#5.) Hotel in-room movies: A movie rental at Blockbuster will run you about $5. But in a hotel, you'll pay anywhere from $10 to $15. That's a 200% markup.

#6.) Name-brand painkillers: A bottle of Advil costs $8.49, while a bottle of the generic stuff goes for $5.29. That's a 60% markup, even though the no-name stuff works just as well.

#7.) Super gasoline: Typically, you're going to pay about 20 cents to 40 cents more for premium gas than the regular stuff. At $2.72 a gallon for regular gas, that translates to a markup of 15%.

#8.) College textbooks: Since 1986, the cost of textbooks has increased at double the rate of inflation. Now, an average college student will shell out around $900 a year for textbooks.

#9.) "Free" credit reports: We've all seen those god-awful ads from FreeCreditReport.com. The only problem is their service isn't actually free. It costs $14.99 a month, or $179 a year. (CNN Money)

THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A MID-LIFE CRISIS:

It's almost impossible for a guy in his 40s to buy a sports car without a bunch of cynics remarking that he must be going through a MID-LIFE CRISIS. --But now, a new study from Tel Aviv University in Israel has found that the mid-life crisis is nothing but a MYTH. --In fact, contrary to popular belief, middle-aged people actually tend to be HAPPIER than younger people because they've already got careers, financial stability and families. --Put another way, middle-aged people have less uncertainty in their lives, and that helps them to appreciate and enjoy life to its fullest. --A guy named Carlo Strenger led the study. He says, quote, "We have surveys of around 1,500 middle-aged people. Most of them say that they are better off and happier and more balanced than they were when they were 20 years younger. It's quite surprising . . . --"A rich and fruitful life after 50 is a much more realistic possibility." (My Fox - Washington, D.C.)


NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) During this news report from a bank in Australia, one of the bank's employees is in the background looking at semi-nude photos of MIRANDA KERR on his computer.http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/broker-caught-assessing-kerrs-assets/story-e6frg6n6-1225826045130(Search Terms: Macquarie bank adviser Kerr)


#2.) These Afghanistan army trainees can't seem to figure out how to do jumping jacks.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoDn_Iw7CD4(Search Terms: "jumping jacks saga continues" video)

#3.) This guy asks a girl to help him with a magic trick by holding a bowl of water against the ceiling with a broom handle. Then he spanks her, the bowl falls, and she gets soaked. (--It falls at :39.)(--WARNING!!! There's some profanity in this clip . . .)http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/02/02(Search Terms: water ceiling prank video)

#4.) Someone's pet reindeer had to have its leg amputated, so the owners had a special prosthetic leg made. Here's a news report.http://www.abc6onyourside.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wsyx_vid_2434.shtml(Search Terms: WSYX reindeer prosthetic leg Granville, Ohio)

FIVE OFFICE FASHION TIPS FOR MEN AND WOMEN:

CareerBuilder.com has a list of five office fashion tips for men and women. Different offices have different dress codes, so all of these might not apply to you. But a few of them probably will. Here's the list . . . #1.) ACCESSORIES. Women should wear 11 accessories or less. Simple is best, so if something's too big or obnoxious, don't wear it. --Guys don't really wear accessories, but for those of you who do . . . you should have more fingers WITHOUT rings than with rings. And if you wear a watch, it should look professional. Which means it should have either a leather band or a metal band.
#2.) FACIAL APPEARANCE. Women should wear make-up that isn't over-the-top. So go easy on the red lipstick and eyeliner . . . and no glitter.--For guys, showing up clean-shaven is always appropriate, and a well-groomed beard is okay too. But make sure you keep it trimmed. More companies allow the 'five o'clock shadow' these days, but it depends on where you work.
#3.) HYGIENE. This one's pretty obvious. Bathe regularly and brush your teeth. But one thing a lot of men and women BOTH do is use too much perfume or cologne. No one wants to smell you BEFORE they see you. And some people are allergic to it.
#4.) CLOTHING. Women have more options than guys do. You can wear skirts, dresses, pants, or a suit. Or if you don't have a strict dress code, you can get away with jeans. --For guys, if the dress code is strict, wear a suit. If it's business casual, that means pants and a button-down shirt. And if it's REALLY casual, you can wear jeans and a t-shirt . . . but stay away from shorts. No one wants to see your legs, dude.
#5.) SHOES. Women are obsessed with the idea that shoes can make or break an outfit. Fine. But pick shoes that are PRACTICAL. That means they should look professional AND be comfortable.--For guys, the safest thing is to stick with plain black or brown dress shoes, since they go with dressy clothes AND jeans. Just make sure you shine them every now and then. (CareerBuilder.com)

February 2, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

RIP TORN IS HEADED TO REHAB:

78-year-old alcoholic RIP TORN is headed to a Manhattan rehab clinic. (--He might already be there.) --Torn broke a window to gain entry to a bank in his hometown of Salisbury, Connecticut Friday night. --Police responding to the bank alarm found him highly intoxicated and wandering around the bank . . . (--not lying on the ground, as we had originally heard.) --He had taken off his hat and shoes and placed them next to the broken window. He had a loaded gun . . . and his fly was down. (--True . . . and sad.) --Police say his blood-alcohol level was .203% . . . which is almost THREE TIMES the legal driving limit. --After they removed him from the bank, police say Torn kept asking them, quote, "why we took him out of his house." --Torn was brought to court in shackles yesterday morning for his arraignment on charges of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, possession of a firearm without a permit, trespassing, burglary and criminal mischief. --His arraignment was continued to February 17th, so he never entered a plea. --Torn's attorney is backing up what the cops say . . . that Torn was so drunk he thought he was in his own house. He added, quote, "Obviously, [Torn] wasn't there intending to commit a crime." --He also said Torn never pointed the gun or held it in a threatening manner.(--Here's video of Rip Torn being taken to the courthouse in handcuffs . . . and then leaving after posting his $100,000 bail . . .)http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=28b45e47-c65e-4dde-93ea-23413f5604fd


ENJOY VIDEO OF NICK NOLTE RUMMAGING THROUGH GARBAGE CANS AND DUMPSTERS, LOOKING FOR XANAX AND BEER . . . WHAT???

A paparazzi scumbag from RadarOnline.com happened to be following NICK NOLTE around in Venice, California last Wednesday . . . as Nick went on a most interesting adventure. --It seems that Nick lost a bag . . . and he was looking for it in garbage cans and dumpsters. --What was in that bag??? Apparently, Xanax and beer. --Nick told the photographer, quote, "Somebody's probably swallowed a bottle of Xanax by now. And they've probably had a beer or two. (--The video is pretty bizarre . . . and very much worth watching. Check it out here . . .)http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/02/exclusive-video-nick-noltes-bizarre-behavior-searching-through-trash-cans


CAN KIM KARDASHIAN EARN $10,000 FOR A SINGLE TWEET???

"Advertising Age" magazine says that KIM KARDASHIAN is partnered up with an online advertising company called Ad.ly . . . in a deal that can earn her $10,000 for a single Tweet.--Here's how it works: If Kim posts a Tweet mentioning a product that Ad.ly is repping, they pay her 10-grand. But she can only do it once a day. --Still, one Tweet per day, every day for a year, would net Kim $3,650,000. --Kim has 2.7 million followers on Twitter . . . which is why it's a good deal to have your product mentioned in her Tweets. And according to Fox News, Kim drops a lot of name brands. --It's not clear if Kim is actually doing this. But when reached for comment, she said that all her Twitter product mentions come from the heart. --She said, quote, "I want my fans to know what products, gadgets, foods, clothes and beauty products I like and I love sharing all that with my fans."


#1.) CBS rejected a Super Bowl ad for the video game "Dante's Inferno", because it ended with the game's tag line, "Go to Hell".--But CBS ended up approving an identical version of the ad, in which "Go To Hell" is replaced with the words "Hell Awaits". (--Check out the original ad here) http://video.hollywoodreporter.com/services/player/bcpid43169542001?bctid=64403034001

LADY GAGA, EMINEM AND JAY-Z ARE PART OF THE "WE ARE THE WORLD" REMAKE:

LADY GAGA, EMINEM and JAY-Z joined up with a ton of other artists last night to re-record "We Are the World" for earthquake relief in Haiti. --The official list of participants hasn't been released . . . but that hasn't stopped many of the names from leaking. Here are the ones we know of . . .
--AKON--JASON MRAZ--BONO--WYCLEF JEAN--CARLOS SANTANA--ENRIQUE IGLESIAS--USHER--MILEY CYRUS--TONI BRAXTON--JENNIFER HUDSON--JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE--BARBRA STREISAND--CELINE DION--FERGIE--SUGARLAND--NATALIE COLE--JOHN LEGEND--The whole thing was organized by QUINCY JONES and LIONEL RICHIE. --Lionel wrote "We Are the World" with MICHAEL JACKSON, and Quincy produced the original version . . . which was recorded 25 years ago in the same studio where yesterday's action took place.


SANDRA BULLOCK IS UP FOR TWO GOLDEN RASPBERRY AWARDS . . . INCLUDING WORST ACTRESS:

SANDRA BULLOCK was nominated for a Golden Globe for "The Proposal". And she won both a Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for "The Blind Side". When you tally up the box office numbers and critical acclaim, this is easily Sandra's best year. --And she'll probably get an Oscar nomination this morning. (--Nominations are being handed out at 8:30 A.M.) --But here's the flip side . . . The Golden Raspberry Award nominations were handed out yesterday, and Sandra got two of them. --But it wasn't for either of those two movies. Sandra is up for Worst Actress for "All About Steve" . . . and she and her co-star, BRADLEY COOPER, are up for Worst Screen Couple. (--In other words, there's a chance . . . a totally outside chance yes, but still a chance . . . that an actor or actress could win both the Oscar and the Razzie in the same year. It would be the first time that ever happened.) (--HALLE BERRY has won a Best Actress Oscar for "Monster's Ball" and a Worst Actress Razzie for "Catwoman" . . . but her wins were three years apart.) --Sandra will be battling Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Megan Fox and Sarah Jessica Parker for Worst Actress --The Worst Actor nominees are Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, John Travolta, Steve Martin and all three Jonas Brothers. --"All About Steve", "G.I. Joe", "Land of the Lost", "Old Dogs" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" are all up for Worst Picture. --"Land of the Lost" and "Transformers" are the most "decorated" movies of the year . . . with SEVEN Razzie nominations each. --This year, the Razzies are also handing out awards for the Worst Actor, Actress and Picture of the DECADE. --Picture nominees are "Battlefield Earth", "Freddy Got Fingered", "I Know Who Killed Me", "Swept Away" and "Gigli". --The Razzies will be handed out on March 6th . . . the night before the Oscars.(--The complete list of nominees begins on the following page . . .)

WORST PICTURE: --"All About Steve"--"G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"--"Land of the Lost"--"Old Dogs "--"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

WORST ACTOR:--All Three Jonas Brothers, "Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience"--Will Ferrell, "Land of the Lost"--Steve Martin, "Pink Panther 2"--Eddie Murphy, "Imagine That"--John Travolta, "Old Dogs"

WORST ACTRESS:--Beyoncé, "Obsessed"--Sandra Bullock, "All About Steve"--Miley Cyrus, "Hannah Montana: The Movie"--Megan Fox, "Jennifer's Body" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"--Sarah Jessica Parker, "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"

WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR:--Billy Ray Cyrus, "Hannah Montana: The Movie"--Hugh Hefner, "Miss March" (--Hugh, by the way, was playing HIMSELF.)--Robert Pattinson, "Twilight Saga: New Moon"--Jorma Taccone, "Land of the Lost"--Marlon Wayans, "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"

WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS:--Candice Bergen, "Bride Wars"--Ali Larter, "Obsessed"--Sienna Miller, "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"--Kelly Preston, "Old Dogs"--Julie White, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

WORST SCREEN COUPLE:--Any Two (or More) Jonas Brothers, "Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience"--Sandra Bullock and Bradley Cooper, "All About Steve"--Will Ferrell and Any Costar, Creature or "Comic Riff," "Land of the Lost"--Shia LeBeouf and Either Megan Fox or Any Transformer, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"--Kristen Stewart and Either Robert Pattinson or Taylor Lautner, "Twilight Saga: New Moon"

WORST DIRECTOR:--Michael Bay, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"--Walt Becker, "Old Dogs"--Brad Silberling, "Land of the Lost"--Stephen Sommers, "G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"--Phil Traill, "All About Steve"

WORST PICTURE OF THE DECADE:--"Battlefield Earth" (2000)--"Freddy Got Fingered" (2001)--"Gigli" (2003)--"I Know Who Killed Me" (2007)--"Swept Away" (2002)

WORST ACTOR OF THE DECADE: --Ben Affleck, "Daredevil", "Gigli", "Jersey Girl", "Paycheck", "Pearl Harbor", "Surviving Christmas"--Eddie Murphy, "Adventures of Pluto Nash", "I Spy", "Imagine That", "Meet Dave", "Norbit", "Showtime"--Mike Meyers, "Cat in the Hat", "The Love Guru"--Rob Schneider, "The Animal", "Benchwarmers", "Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo", "Grandma's Boy", "The Hot Chick", "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry", "Little Man", "Little Nicky"--John Travolta, "Battlefield Earth", "Domestic Disturbance", "Lucky Numbers", "Old Dogs", "Swordfish"

WORST ACTRESS OF THE DECADE: --Mariah Carey, "Glitter"--Paris Hilton, "The Hottie & the Nottie", "House of Wax", "Repo: The Genetic Opera"--Lindsay Lohan, "Herbie: Fully Loaded", "I Know Who Killed Me", "Just My Luck"--Jennifer Lopez, "Angel Eyes", "Enough", "Gigli", "Jersey Girl", "Maid in Manhattan", "Monster-In-Law", "The Wedding Planner"--Madonna, "Die Another Day", "The Next Best Thing", "Swept Away"

MATT DAMON SAYS THERE WILL BE A "BOURNE" PREQUEL . . . WITHOUT HIM:

If you're hoping to see MATT DAMON in another "Bourne" movie, you're going to have to wait a while. --There probably WILL be another "Bourne" flick in the near future, but Damon won't be in it . . . because it'll be a PREQUEL, with a younger actor playing Jason Bourne. --Damon says it'll probably be at least FIVE YEARS before he and director Paul Greengrass do another sequel. --He says, quote, "There'll probably be a prequel of some kind with another actor and another director before we do another one."

CONAN O'BRIEN IS PAYING SOME STAFFERS OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET:

JAY LENO probably won't like this, but CONAN O'BRIEN is doing something that makes him look even MORE like a hero. --See, the $7.5 million that NBC agreed to pay Conan's staff didn't cover about 50 of his stagehands. So Conan is stepping up and paying them out of his own pocket. He's giving them at least six weeks' severance pay. There's no word how much that comes out to.


CBS TOTALLY OVER-CENSORED THE LIL WAYNE / EMINEM / DRAKE GRAMMY PERFORMANCE:

Did you see the Grammy performance featuring Lil Wayne, Eminem, Drake and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker on Sunday night??? If so, then you know that CBS edited the crap out of it. --Seriously . . . it almost felt like there was more SILENCE than audio. --But here's the funny thing: There was almost NO SWEARING WHATSOEVER during that performance. --Yes, the songs they were singing . . . "Drop the World" and "Forever" . . . are LACED with profanity. But on the Grammy stage, the guys were skipping all the bad words themselves. (--Check out the UNCENSORED clip. But BE WARNED!!! Lil Wayne does drop one N-Word at about the 46-second mark . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq4UUdLGXTs--If you're wondering what curse words these guys were supposed to be saying, "New York" magazine has posted a transcript of all the potential trouble spots along with the video of the censored version of the performance. (--Check it out here . . .)http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/02/eminem_lil_wayne_and_drake_get.html--Meanwhile . . . an estimated 25.8 million viewers watched the Grammy Awards on Sunday night, which was its biggest audience in six years. (--2004's ceremony attracted 26.3 million viewers.) It was up 35% from last year, when 19.1 million people tuned in.


#1.) Next month, there will be a same-sex kiss on "Desperate Housewives" . . . between DANA DELANY'S character, Katharine, and a new character that will be played by guest star JULIE BENZ. (--She'll be playing a stripper named Robin.) --It's not clear yet how the kiss will affect Katherine's storyline. There's no specific airdate yet. For now, Julie Benz is signed on to appear in four episodes.

#2.) ABC Family is developing a new sitcom starring former child stars MELISSA JOAN HART and JOEY LAWRENCE. (--Melissa did "Clarissa Explains It All" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch". Joey did "Gimme a Break!" and "Blossom".) --Here's what we know: It'll be called "Melissa and Joey". Melissa will be playing a, quote, "local politician struggling to raise her niece and nephew who hires [Joey] as her 'manny.'" It'll premiere sometime this year.


#3.) The latest word out of the GRIPPING "Jersey Shore" contract negotiations . . . which are apparently over now . . . is that Angelina didn't receive a GUARANTEED contract like the rest of the cast. --Instead, she just got a "holding deal." That means she was paid a certain amount to keep her schedule open if MTV decides to include her in the second season. So she could be signed to a salaried deal later, or she could be outright dumped.


#4.) Doctors performed a 12-HOUR emergency surgery on "Deadliest Catch" star PHIL HARRIS . . . the captain of the Cornelia Marie . . . on Sunday night. (--Harris suffered a stroke last Friday, and had to be airlifted to the hospital.) --He was also placed in a "medically-induced coma" . . . with the hope that it will help reduce brain swelling. (--There's no further word on his condition.)


#5.) British "Office" star RICKY GERVAIS has confirmed reports that he will be doing a cameo on the American "Office". He'll play David Brent, his character from the U.K. version . . . the equivalent of STEVE CARELL'S Michael Scott. --He tells Britain's "Sun" tabloid, quote, "I think it'd be funny for Brent to walk into the U.S. 'Office' and hear them go 'Oh my God, there's two of them!' We don't need to know about Brent's back-story . . . the English 'Office' exists in a cocoon." (--There's still no official word WHEN this will be happening. But according to the last rumor we heard, it was being planned for an episode NEXT season.)


#6.) General Larry Platt . . . the dude who did "Pants on the Ground" on "American Idol" . . . performed the "song" on a commercial flight from L.A. to Atlanta yesterday morning. He did it mid-flight . . . in the aisle . . . in coach. -Platt's manager . . . yes, he has one now . . . says he did it because some of the other passengers recognized him, and "begged" him to do it. --Supposedly, the pilots and flight attendants were so STAR-STRUCK that they were still talking to him even after all of the other passengers had de-planed. (???)


NEW ON VIDEO TODAY

--"Zombieland" - A horror-comedy starring Woody Harrelson and "Cursed's" Jesse Eisenberg as two guys traveling across a zombie-infested wasteland. 13-year-old Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone, the naughty redhead from "Superbad", are sisters that they protect.

--"Amelia" - Hilary Swank plays aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. After becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic, she vanished while attempting a solo flight around the world. Richard Gere plays her husband (slash) promoter . . . and Ewan McGregor plays her lover.

--"New York, I Love You" - unrelated short stories that are loosely connected by the common theme of searching for love in New York City. The cast includes Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Shia LaBeouf, Orlando Bloom, Christina Ricci, "Gossip Girl's" Blake Lively, "The O.C.'s" Rachel Bilson and, my new stripping obsession, Eva Amurri.

--"Adam" - "Ella Enchanted's" Hugh Dancy plays a socially awkward guy who's drawn out of his sheltered existence by his beautiful neighbor, played by "Damages" minx Rose Byrne.

--"Love Happens" - Aaron Eckhart plays a self-help author who falls in love with Jennifer Aniston while trying to get over his wife's death. Martin Sheen plays his dead wife's father.

TV SERIES ON DVD:
--"Beverly Hills, 90210: Season 9" . . . a six-disc DVD set. (--It ran for 10 seasons.)--"Murder, She Wrote: The Complete 11th Season" . . . a five-disc set. (--It ran 12 seasons.)--"The Mary Tyler Moore Show: The Complete Sixth Season" . . . a three-disc DVD set. (--It ran for seven seasons.)

NEW MUSIC OUT TODAY
--"Who I Am", NICK JONAS & THE ADMINISTRATION!!!
--"Rebirth", Lil Wayne (--Wayne's seventh disc is supposed to be his big rock debut, but it still includes plenty of rap too. Eminem guests on the track "Drop the World", which you probably watched them perform together at the Grammys.)

JACK JOHNSON IS USING SOLAR ENERGY TO RECORD HIS NEXT ALBUM:

JACK JOHNSON is hoping to have his next album out by mid-June . . . before he kicks off a summer world tour . . . but he's going to need some help from Mother Nature for that to happen. --That's because Jack is trying to record the album using ONLY SOLAR POWER. He should be OK, though . . . because he's recording the album in Hawaii. --There aren't any specific details on Jack's set-up, but last year CAKE announced that they were doing essentially the same thing. Their entire studio . . . which is located in Sacramento . . . is wired to run on solar power only.


NAUGHTY BY NATURE IS WORKING ON A NEW ALBUM:

NAUGHTY BY NATURE are planning on releasing their first album in EIGHT YEARS this spring. --TREACH tells AllHipHop.com, quote, "[We're] working on a brand new Naughty album now, it's called 'Anthem 8'. It'll be out before the summer. We got [two] singles on iTunes, 'Get to Know Me Better' and 'I Gotta Lotta'." --By the way, Treach is also working on a reality show. It's called "A Tribe Called Treach" . . . and he says it'll be about, quote, "the tribe . . . our group, production, management, movies, family life, [and] homies in the hood." (--No network has picked it up yet.)


NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

THERE'S A COUPLE IN PHILADELPHIA WHO'VE BEEN MARRIED FOR 80 YEARS:

If you've been married for 20, 30 or even 40 years, I have to give it up to you . . . that's good work. But you've still got a ways to go before you can hang with 97-year-old Mitchell Atkins and his wife, 103-year-old Mattie, of Philadelphia. --Mitchell and Mattie met in 1928 when he was just 16 and she was 22. In order to get Mattie to pay attention to him, Mitchell lied and told her he was 23 . . . and she didn't learn the truth about his age until a few months AFTER their first kid was born. --Now, they have six children, 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. And earlier this month, Mitchell and Mattie celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary. --To put that in perspective for you, Mitchell and Mattie got married the day after the very first Mickey Mouse comic strip appeared in the "New York Mirror". And they've been married two years longer than the average American's life expectancy. --Mitchell says, quote, "She was the prettiest thing in the whole world. And she's still the loveliest." And Mattie adds, quote, "Love, love, love each other. It's beautiful, beautiful to be old and still be in love at our age." (Philadelphia Inquirer)


PRESIDENT OBAMA BOWED TO THE MAYOR OF TAMPA:

In separate incidents last year, PRESIDENT OBAMA greeted Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah and Japan's Emperor Akihito by BOWING to them. With the emperor, it made more sense since bowing is customary in Japan. --But that still doesn't explain why Obama bowed to Pam Iorio, the mayor of Tampa, when he met her last week at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. (--Check out video of the bow here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12YeCiAtt04(Now Public)


AMERICANS REDEEMED 3.3 BILLION COUPONS LAST YEAR:

And now, here's today's sign that the economy is still in the toilet . . . According to a recent study, Americans redeemed 3.3 BILLION coupons last year. Overall, that's up 27% from 2008. (CNN)(--If you're a coupon-clipper, here are some useful sites you may want to check out.)http://www.couponmom.com/http://thekrazycouponlady.com/http://www.coupons.com/http://www.couponcabin.com/


GOODWILL STORES IN PENNSYLVANIA WANT YOU TO DONATE YOUR EX'S STUFF THIS VALENTINE'S DAY:

After a breakup, the last thing you need is to have a bunch of your ex's stuff cluttering up your house, and reminding you of your failed relationship. --Which is why on Friday, February 12th, a bunch of Goodwill stores in Pennsylvania will be holding an Anti-Valentine's Day donation drive called the "Dump Your X's Stuff" drive. (Patriot-News)(--You can link to the full story here . . .)http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2010/02/colonial_park_goodwill_hopes_t.html--On the other hand, if you ARE planning to get some this Valentine's Day, here's a handy website called "Valentine's Day Makeout Spots." --Just go vdaymakeoutspots.com, type in your zip code, and they'll suggest local date spots. (--It's part of a promotion for the romantic comedy "Valentine's Day" that's coming out soon. But SHE doesn't need to know that.)


A GUY IN SWEDEN GOT BACK AT HIS EX BY STUFFING 19 LIVE MICE THROUGH THE MAIL SLOT OF HER FRONT DOOR:

Last Sunday morning, a 59-year-old Swedish guy decided to get revenge on his ex-wife. Because that's just how 59-year-old divorced dudes in Sweden roll. --But this Swede had a pretty badass plan compared to the average ex-husband with a revenge plot. He knew his ex-wife suffered from something called musophobia: the unreasonable and disproportionate fear of rats and mice. --So he took 19 live mice, and stuffed them one by one through the mail slot of the front door of her apartment, and took off. She freaked out and called the cops, and ended up in the hospital. --And the husband was arrested for suspicion of unlawful threats, and animal welfare offences. The mice were taken to the police station too, and now the guy wants them back. (The Local)


INTRODUCING BAG BALM . . . THE OLDEST PRODUCT YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF:

In 1899, a guy from Vermont named John L. Norris started marketing a green salve called Bag Balm. --Originally, it was meant to help soothe the udders of milking cows when they got irritated. But after noticing how it also made their hands softer, people started adding to the list of Bag Balm's uses. --Now, Bag Balm is used on dry skin, psoriasis, cracked fingers, burns, zits, diaper rash, saddle sores, sunburns, bed sores and radiation burns. And it's also used on squeaky bedsprings, pruned trees, rifles and shell casings . . . among other things. (Yahoo News)(--You can get more information about Bag Balm here . . .)http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100131/ap_on_re_us/us_bag_balm


NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) RUSH LIMBAUGH was a judge at the Miss America pageant, and he showed off some ridiculous dance moves during a judges' talent competition prior to the show. (--He starts dancing at :15.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKr3-DNg_SA(Search Terms: Rush Limbaugh "dancing fool" "Poker Face" Miss America)

#2.) The coach of this high school girls' volleyball team gets angry at one of his players . . . so he hits her in the head with the ball.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Drq9pXKWm0Q(Search Terms: Southern High School coach Eric Maxwell throws volleyball head)

#3.) Here's the most bizarre acceptance speech ever. A Swedish singer named "Fever Ray" takes off one mask . . . to reveal an even weirder mask underneath. Then she moans into a microphone for a few seconds and leaves. (--She takes off the mask at :40.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymCP6zC_qJU(Search Terms: "Fever Ray" Karin Andersson Sweden acceptance speech)

#4.) Here's footage of a curious chimpanzee in the Congo who found a camera that was installed by researchers. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/02/goualougo/goualougo-animation/curious-chimp/?rss(Search Terms: "curious chimp" Congo Goualougo Triangle National Geographic)


SEVEN THINGS TO AVOID AROUND A WOMAN WHO'S STILL SINGLE:

Single women are always being pressured to get married by their friends and family. Especially their parents. So don't add fuel to the fire. Here's a list from Oprah.com of the seven things you shouldn't do when dealing with a woman who's still single . . .

#1.) DON'T USE THE WORD "PICKY." If you tell her she's being too picky when it comes to guys, she'll take it as an insult. Plus, that's usually not the real issue.

#2.) DON'T THROW THE BOUQUET AT HER. Catching the bouquet at a wedding is fun the first time, but after that, it's embarrassing. So don't force her to do it, and don't throw a line-drive at her chest either.

#3.) DON'T TREAT HER LIKE A CHILD. Married people don't always treat single people like adults. She's single, not eleven.

#4.) DON'T QUESTION HER SEXUALITY. Just because she's single doesn't mean she's a lesbian. Kind of like how being married doesn't necessarily mean you're straight, gaywad. (???)

#5.) DON'T BE JUDGMENTAL. Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, so don't pretend you're better than she is just because you have a ring on your finger. She doesn't want to end up in a bad marriage, which is probably one of the reasons she's still single.

#6.) DON'T RUB IT IN. There's a random statistic floating around the internet that goes like this: women over 40 have a better chance of being shot by a terrorist than making it to the altar. Obviously, that's not true. And it's especially not true these days, when even senior citizens are meeting on the Internet. See? I just 'rubbed it in.' That was bad. Don't do that.

#7.) DON'T REMIND HER SHE'S RUNNING OUT OF TIME. She's knows how her body works, and she's aware she won't be able to have kids forever. Telling her that a 74-year-old Ukrainian woman miraculously gave birth to triplets won't make her feel any better.