February 12, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

ALEC BALDWIN WAS HOSPITALIZED EARLY THURSDAY MORNING . . . BUT HE BLAMES HIS EX-WIFE FOR IT:

ALEC BALDWIN was rushed to a New York City hospital early Thursday morning . . . but it seems to have been a misunderstanding. And he blames his ex-wife, KIM BASINGER, for it. --It all started with an argument between Alec and his 14-year-old daughter Ireland. --On Wednesday night, they were having one of their typically difficult phone conversations. Alec was home at his Central Park apartment, while Ireland was in L.A. with her mom. --In total frustration, Alec reportedly told his daughter, quote, "I'm tired of this. I'm going to take some pills. I'm going to end this." --Well, Ireland called 911 and reported this supposed suicide threat. They arrived at Baldwin's place at around 12:30 in the morning. He told them he'd taken a single Ambien sleeping pill, and had no intention of ending his life. --He also told them that Kim put his daughter up to making the 911 call. --Baldwin was still taken to the hospital, but he was released an hour later, after doctors determined he wasn't a danger to himself. --When Baldwin returned home the paparazzi was waiting for him outside his place. --There was a minor incident in which he allegedly grabbed a "New York Post" reporter BY THE THROAT . . . but no charges were filed. --A friend of Alec's says, quote, "This is another example of Kim's sickness. Alec came back from the hospital and there were cameras outside his house at 2:00 A.M. Gee, I wonder how they found out?" --Baldwin's rep later said, quote, "This was a misunderstanding on one person's part. Alec was quickly released from the hospital, he's completely fine and will be at work today. --"If there was a real problem, he wouldn't have been released within an hour." --And yes, before you ask, Ireland was the subject of Baldwin's ranting voicemail message from a few years ago . . . the one in which he infamously called her a, quote, "rude, thoughtless little pig." (--Alec and STEVE MARTIN are hosting the Oscars on March 7th.)


BILL CLINTON WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR CHEST PAIN YESTERDAY:

Former President BILL CLINTON was hospitalized yesterday in New York after experiencing chest pain. He ended up having some stents put into an artery. (--A stent is kind of like a metal mesh tube that holds open a blocked artery.) --Here's the official statement . . . quote, "Today President Bill Clinton was admitted to the Columbia Campus of New York Presbyterian hospital after feeling discomfort in his chest. --"Following a visit to his cardiologist, he underwent a procedure to place two stents in one of his coronary arteries. --"President Clinton is in good spirits and will continue to focus on the work of his Foundation and Haiti's relief and long-term recovery efforts." --Clinton did NOT suffer a heart attack . . . and doctors said that yesterday's procedure will make him less susceptible to future heart attacks. They added that his prognosis is excellent. --In 2004, Clinton had quadruple bypass surgery to open four blocked arteries. He's 63 years old. --HILLARY and CHELSEA are at the hospital with him. (--Or at least they were.)


NANCY KERRIGAN IS STANDING BY HER BROTHER:

Even though the medical examiner says that NANCY KERRIGAN'S brother Mark caused their father's fatal heart attack, Nancy is vowing to back her brother up all the way. -In a letter to friends and family, Nancy said it was UNJUSTIFIED that their father's death was ruled a homicide . . . and said that she plans to, quote, "help my brother fight." (--You can read the letter here . . .) http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0211_nancy.pdf


JOHN MAYER ACTUALLY BROKE DOWN ONSTAGE WHILE APOLOGIZING FOR THAT "PLAYBOY" INTERVIEW:

JOHN MAYER actually broke down onstage while apologizing for the "Playboy" interview that's been causing such a fuss since it hit the Web on Wednesday --It happened during a gig in Nashville on Wednesday night. And John didn't exactly start bawling or anything, but he did get a little choked up. Especially when talking about how the members of his band . . . who are mostly black . . . are standing by him. (--In the interview, Mayer used the N-word while talking about being accepted by the black community. He also called his penis a WHITE SUPREMACIST because he's mostly attracted to white girls.) (--And he talked about the crazy-awesome coital skills of one JESSICA SIMPSON.) --Mayer told his Nashville audience that he had fallen into, quote, "a wormhole of selfishness, greediness and arrogance" . . . and that, quote, "in the quest to be clever, I forgot about the people who love me and that I love." --He also said, once again, that he was done playing around with the media. He said, quote, "I quit the media game. I'm out. I'm done. I just want to play my guitar." (--Here's video of the whole speech . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT47QLSoj4k(--John has also been Tweeting like crazy about this whole situation. You can follow that nonsense here . . .)
http://twitter.com/JohncMAyer


SOME CELEBRITY RESPONSES TO JOHN MAYER'S "PLAYBOY" INTERVIEW:

Some celebrities have responded to JOHN MAYER'S controversial "Playboy" interview. They include several rappers . . . who gave John mixed reviews. --?UESTLOVE from THE ROOTS said, quote, "Hmmm. I'll give Mayer a benefit of the doubt . . . and assume that was a punch line gone awry."--Then he added, quote, "LOL, then again on 2nd read . . . can't wait to see spin on this. I swear his #1 demographic is the white dude black women would do in a second."
(--I don't know if you remember this, but ?uestlove and John Mayer appeared together in a classic "Chappelle's Show" skit that looked at how the different races respond to different types of music.) (--It ended with ?uest, John and Dave doing the "Diff'rent Stroke" theme song.) (!!!)
--TALIB KWELI said, quote, "My man John Mayer must love the taste of his own foot."--NOREAGA took a much harder line, saying, quote, "Dear John Mayer, black women don't like you 'cause you're an (A-hole)."--By the way . . . HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE is pulling her support for Mayer back just a little. Remember, she was STOKED about the interview at first, because Mayer named her as one of the small number of black women he considers hot. --But yesterday, Holly said, quote, "It dawns hard on me that by gushing in public about a compliment by one of my fave artists in this article filled with offenses I look like I am giving him some sort of 'free pass' just cause he said I was cute!" --"By tweeting he likely wasn't racist . . . and for seemingly mounting a defense for his racial insensitivities I got twitter-slapped by my peers and labeled a 'Mammie'. And after 25 years in the business that's a first for my resume.--"I just hate that anyone would have the impression I condone or excuse racist comments in any context. I do not. That notion would not go over too well during Kwanzaa at the Peete house! That's so not me."--Meanwhile, when the paparazzi caught up with JESSICA SIMPSON, she refused to comment on what John said about HER in the interview. But, she didn't seem too upset. (--And why would she be??? He basically said she was AMAZING in the sack. Here's video of Jessica's giggly "no comment" . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=253276b7-38a5-4b1a-93ae-51edb7c0bedc


JULIA ROBERTS GOT PAID $500,000 PER MINUTE FOR "VALENTINE'S DAY":

If your lady drags you to see that movie "Valentine's Day" this weekend, here's some interesting trivia you can drop on her: JULIA ROBERTS is only in the movie for about SIX MINUTES. And they paid her $3 million. -That's $500,000 per minute . . . or $8,333 per second. (--She's also getting a cut of the profits.)


"THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS" IS GETTING A REMAKE:

Universal is remaking "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". --The 1982 original starred BURT REYNOLDS and DOLLY PARTON as a sheriff and a madam who team up to fight a moral crusader who's trying to shut down the madam's whorehouse, The Chicken Ranch. (--It's a MUSICAL that got its start on Broadway. The new version will be a musical, too . . . but there's no word if they'll use the same songs. They're going for a pretty extensive overhaul.)


#1.) The not-always-reliable IRISH tabloids claim CONAN O'BRIEN has been approached about taking over for SIMON COWELL on "American Idol". (--It's absurd, yes, but you can't dismiss the Irish when it comes to Conan O'Brien.) --A so-called "source" tells an "Irish Central" gossip columnist, quote, "'Idol' bosses think he'd be a huge draw now after all that [JAY] LENO, ['Tonight Show'] fuss." (--Yeah . . . for a TALK SHOW . . . not judging a singing competition.)


#2.) Remember "Shaq Vs." . . . the reality show SHAQUILLE O'NEAL did last summer, where he faced-off against other star athletes in their respective sports? Well, ABC has picked it up for a second season. --There's no word when it'll be back . . . but since it has to work around his basketball schedule, it'll probably air in August and September like it did last summer.





IT'S OFFICIAL: PETER GABRIEL WILL *NOT* ATTEND GENESIS' rock and roll hall of fame INDUCTION:

Last month, PETER GABRIEL said that he wouldn't play with GENESIS when they're inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame on March 15th. And now, he won't even be in attendance. --rock hall President Joel Peresman has announced that Gabriel will not be there . . . due to a scheduling conflict. -Gabriel will be kicking off a European tour on March 22nd . . . exactly a week after the induction ceremony, which is happening in New York. Previously, he said that he wasn't sure if he could fit it in because he'd be rehearsing.


ROBERT PLANT IS WORKING ON A SOLO ALBUM:

There's a new development in the "Anything But LED ZEPPELIN" phase of ROBERT PLANT'S career. The latest is that he's working on a solo album, called "It's Rude to Say No". (???) There's no word on a release date yet.


AXL ROSE HAS LASHED OUT AT A FAN IN A GUNS N' ROSES FORUM:

Last month, a GUNS N' ROSES rep denied an Internet rumor that the band was BANNING fans from wearing any clothing featuring their former guitarist, SLASH, at their shows. --Well, recently some "fan" posted a message in a Guns forum . . . saying that he had the name and number of security guard who could corroborate the anti-Slash story. --AXL ROSE found out about this . . . went to the forum . . . and went OFF. --He wrote, quote, "What the (eff) do you know? That's right! You don't know jack (effing) (crap) you (effing) ignorant, know it all, (effing) deluded, misguided, self important, self righteous, pious, small minded, clueless, loud mouthed, arrogant (C-word). --"You're not a fan or a voice of reason . . . you're a sick n' diseased mind spilling its bile over the Internet." --In slightly more pleasant news, Axl finished his post by announcing that Guns had, quote, "surprise gigs comin'." (--He did not elaborate, so there's no word on when the shows will be . . . where they'll be . . . or how late Axl will be showing up to them.)


ITUNES IS CLOSE TO SELLING ITS 10 BILLIONTH SONG:

iTunes has revealed that they're closing in on selling their 10 BILLIONTH song . . . and to celebrate, they will be giving out a huge prize to the lucky person who ends up downloading song #10,000,000,000. --It's part of a promotion they're calling Countdown to 10 Billion Songs . . . and the "winner" will receive an iTunes gift card worth $10,000. (--For details, hit up the link below. There's a countdown clock on it, but I don't know how accurate it is.) http://www.apple.com/itunes/10-billion-song-countdown/ --Meanwhile, for the first time ever, iTunes has released a list of their 25 all-time best-selling singles. It's up to date through this past Wednesday. --The BLACK EYED PEAS tracks "I Gotta Feeling" and "Boom Boom Pow" were first and third, respectively. LADY GAGA'S "Poker Face" is #2. Here's the list:
#1.) "I Gotta Feeling", BLACK EYED PEAS#2.) "Poker Face", LADY GAGA#3.) "Boom Boom Pow", BLACK EYED PEAS#4.) "I'm Yours", JASON MRAZ#5.) "Viva la Vida", COLDPLAY#6.) "Just Dance", LADY GAGA & COLBY O'DONIS#7.) "Low", FLO RIDA (featuring T-PAIN)#8.) "Love Story", TAYLOR SWIFT#9.) "Bleeding Love", LEONA LEWIS#10.) "TiK ToK", KE$HA


WES BORLAND SAYS LIMP BIZKIT WON'T WIN OVER ANY HATERS WITH THEIR NEW ALBUM:

Guitarist WES BORLAND says the music on LIMP BIZKIT'S upcoming album, "Gold Cobra", will be just as stupid and detestable as it's always been . . . sort of. --He tells "Guitar Edge" magazine, quote, "I think that everyone who hated Limp Bizkit before will continue to hate Limp Bizkit. It's not like we, all of a sudden, grew up and started making smarter music. It's definitely a fun, party kind of vibe. --"It's a little bit like the old stuff, but with a little bit of maybe a DAFT PUNK vibe thrown in on some of it. There's big, huge riffs and hopefully catchy lyrics." (--It's supposed to be out sometime this spring, but there's no release date yet.)
#2.) "People" magazine reports that Canadians NELLY FURTADO, SARAH MCLACHLAN and BRYAN ADAMS will be performing tonight at the opening ceremony for the 2010 Winter Olympics. RUSH may also be performing.


TAYLOR SWIFT GOT A WRITTEN SPANKING FROM AUSTRALIAN OFFICIALS BECAUSE SHE FED WILD POSSUMS:

TAYLOR SWIFT says she dreamed of being a famous performer since she was big enough to hold a guitar. But she probably never imagined how easy it is for celebrities to get people bent out of shape over stupid things. This is one of them. --After a concert in Melbourne, Australia on Wednesday night, Taylor took her band to a nearby park to goof around and blow off some steam. And then she Tweeted about it. --She wrote, quote, "Tonight the band and I played a show, then hopped in the van and headed to the park for some midnight wild possum feeding." --Well, the bureaucrats at Australia's Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) heard about it . . . and absolutely HAD to set her straight. --So they released a statement that said, quote, "We know people who feed wild animals often have the best intentions and that it is attractive to tourists who want to interact with Australian wildlife. --"However, DSE advises people not to feed wild animals . . . it can disrupt their natural behavior and it can cause some animals to lose their natural fear of people, making them vulnerable to attack."


NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF

THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE IN THE WORLD IS . . . FRANCE:

Every year, a magazine called "International Living" compiles a list of the best countries in the world to live in, based on the cost of living, culture, freedom, health care, the environment, safety, climate, and the economy.
--Here's a look at the ten best places to live:#10.) Italy#9.) Canada#8.) Belgium#7.) United States#6.) Luxembourg#5.) New Zealand#4.) Germany#3.) Switzerland#2.) Australia#1.) France (--Take a look at the full rankings here . . .)http://www1.internationalliving.com/qofl2010/(CNN / Huffington Post)


A WOMAN WAS AWARDED $15,000 AFTER BEING INJURED BY A BIKINI WAX:

Meet 37-year-old Jean "Chelle" Simmons of Apopka, Florida.--In December of 2007, Jean was getting ready for a vacation to Las Vegas, so she went to a salon called Moriah Brandons d' Excellence to get a BRAZILIAN BIKINI WAX. But when the salon technician was removing the hair "down there," the hot wax tore off some of Jean's skin too, and ripped what Jean calls a, quote, "gaping wound" in her most intimate of areas. --Jean needed six stitches to sew up the tear. And now, as a result of her injury, Jean says she suffers from a low sex drive. --Anyway, Jean sued the salon for more than $400,000 for negligence. And on Wednesday, she won her lawsuit . . . but she was only awarded $15,000. (Orlando Sentinel / WKMG News 6 - Orlando)


A MAN USED A SAMURAI SWORD TO CHOP OFF A BURGLAR'S EAR WHEN THE GUY THREATENED TO RAPE HIS WIFE:

This morning, I'd like to help you get your day started right with a big, fat dose of RENEGADE JUSTICE. Listen to this . . . --46-year-old David Fullard lives in Brough, England (--in the eastern part of the country). --Last year, David was at home when two armed men . . . 22-year-old Michael Severs and 19-year-old Michael Smith . . . broke into his house and threatened to RAPE his wife, 53-year-old Sue, and to KILL his two teenage sons unless he gave them money. --Well, David wasn't having any of that. So he grabbed an antique SAMURAI SWORD from his son's room and CHOPPED OFF Severs' ear. (!!!) --Severs was rushed to the hospital, where doctors managed to partially reattach his ear. And this week he and Smith were both given six-month suspended sentences, as well as 100 hours of community service. --David says, quote, "You cannot stand around and do nothing when someone comes to your house and threatens your family . . . I would do it again under the same circumstances." (Sun)


AN ARAB DIPLOMAT CALLED OFF HIS WEDDING WHEN HE LEARNED THE WOMAN WAS BEARDED AND CROSS-EYED:

Trying to meet someone normally and fall in love over time sounds great. But in real life, the dating game can be brutal. So, I can't blame you if you've ever wondered how to make the whole thing a lot easier. Like an ARRANGED MARRIAGE. --But not all arranged marriages are everything they're cracked up to be. Here's a case in point . . . --Recently, an unidentified Arab ambassador was arranged to be married to a woman from the United Arab Emirates. He'd only met his future wife a few times, and each time her face was covered with a veil. --Anyway, after finalizing the deal, the ambassador decided to plant a kiss on his bride-to-be. At which point he discovered she had a BEARD and was CROSS-EYED. --Long story short, the ambassador sued to have the marriage contract annulled, and also to be repaid $136,000 that he'd spent on clothes, jewelry and other gifts for the woman. --Earlier this week, a court agreed to annul the wedding, but rejected his claim to be reimbursed for the gifts. Which is . . . let's face it . . . a small price to pay in the long run. (Yahoo News)


KFC IS OFFERING $500 WORTH OF CHICKEN FOR THE STOLEN BUST OF COLONEL SANDERS:

Last month, someone stole a bronze bust of COLONEL SANDERS from the lobby of a KFC restaurant in Berea, Kentucky (--about 35 miles south of Lexington). --The bust is worth about $1,200. And now, KFC is offering a $500 reward for information leading to its return. --Or rather, they're offering $500 worth of CHICKEN for information leading to its return. --According to a company spokesman, KFC was going to offer a cash reward. But, quote, "we think KFC's world-famous chicken is a better motivator than money." (--You know, because if there's one thing everyone needs in tough economic times like these, it's FRIED CHICKEN.) (Lexington Herald-Leader)


CAT OWNERS ARE SMARTER THAN DOG OWNERS:

There are two types of people in this world: Cat lovers and dog lovers. Now, a new study has confirmed what cat owners have suspected all along: That they're SMARTER than dog owners . . . or at least more educated. Listen to this . . . --A new study from Bristol University in England has found that cat owners are 36% more likely to have a college degree than dog owners. (Daily Mail)


THE AVERAGE WOMAN OWNS MORE THAN $300 WORTH OF CLOTHES SHE CAN'T EVEN FIT INTO ANYMORE:

This survey took place in the UK, but we have no doubt the results would be similar here . . . --According to a recent survey, FOUR in FIVE women admit they have clothes in their closet that they can't fit into anymore. And the average woman is hanging on to TEN items of clothing that she knows are too small for her to wear. --And it's not just that they keep clothes they've outgrown, because more than ONE in FOUR women admit they PURPOSELY buy clothes that are too small as incentive to lose weight. --Overall, the average woman owns more than $300 worth of clothing that she can't even fit into anymore. (Daily Mail)


INTRODUCING THE WORLD'S SAFEST SNOW SHOVEL . . . THE "WOVEL":

You hate shoveling snow. Everyone does. Which is why you might be interested in this ridiculous product . . . the "Sno Wovel." --According to the product website, the Sno Wovel is a, quote, "wheeled snow shovel [that] renders the snow shovel obsolete, and replaces the fuel-guzzling, fume-spewing, hard-starting snow plow . . . It's the world's safest snow shovel!" --But you can think of it as a regular shovel that's attached to a big wheel, which allows you to shovel snow without straining your lower back. It's kind of like a cross between a wheelbarrow and a shovel. Or a shovel and . . . I don't know . . . a unicycle. --And it only costs $110. For a lousy snow shovel.(--You can buy the Sno Wovel here, though as of last night it was sold out . . .)http://www.wovel.com/Products/(DIY Life)


NAZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) This guy was flying a helicopter over the Super Bowl when a turkey vulture crashed through his windshield and sat on his lap until he landed. His co-pilot just happened to have a video camera. (--The first shot of the bird is at :17, and it flies away at 1:37.)http://www.fandome.com/video/117500/Vulture-Slams-Into-Helicopter-Flying-Over-Super-Bowl/(Search Terms: turkey vulture slams into helicopter flying over Super Bowl)


#2.) A hockey player got checked into the boards so hard, it knocked out a pane of Plexiglas . . . which then fell on a little kid's head in the stands. (--It shows it on a replay at :50.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITVDpEGx5YQ(Search Terms: little kid takes glass to the head Trevor Daley YouTube)


#3.) Here's a time-lapse video of the blizzard that hit Washington, D.C., last weekend.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMhUZAq5IxQ(Search Terms: "Snowlapse 2010.wmv" YouTube)


#4.) It took 222 different T-shirts to make this stop-motion video called "T-Shirt War". (--It starts getting interesting after 20 seconds or so.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKWdSCt4jGE(Search Terms: "T-Shirt War" stop-motion RhettandLink)


SEVEN WAYS TO CREATE EVERYDAY ROMANCE:

Valentine's Day shouldn't be the only time of year for romance. Here are seven easy ways to make every day romantic . . .

#1.) HOLD HANDS. Think about it. Whether you're walking down the street, sitting in traffic, or just watching TV on the couch, holding hands is the easiest way to show someone you care about them. And chances are you don't do it as much as you used to.

#2.) LIGHT SOME CANDLES. They're usually reserved for special occasions. Which is why they'll make ANY dinner feel special . . . even if you're eating leftovers in front of the TV.

#3.) CELEBRATE LITTLE THINGS. The next time you accomplish something at work, or one of the kids gets good grades, pop open a bottle of champagne. Just like candles, it's reserved for special occasions. But it doesn't have to be.

#4.) MAKE A LUNCH DATE. Going out for dinner can be expensive, and it's a pain when you have kids. So meet up at lunch, when the kids are at school. A little alone time is a good way to break up your day.

#5.) BRAG ABOUT EACH OTHER. Do it in front of other people. And if you don't do it front of other people, that's okay too, because it's called "giving someone a compliment." Remember? It'll remind you both why you're still together.

#6.) LEAVE A NOTE. These days it's all about texting, email, and the phone. Which is why a strategically placed post-it-note comes off as a thoughtful surprise. It's an easy way to show you still give a crap, and works best if they find it when you're not around.

#7.) BUY A GIFT FOR NO REASON. The only thing women love more than getting flowers on Valentine's Day . . . is getting flowers any other day of the year for no reason. (Parenting.com)


THREE CHEAP LAST-MINUTE VALENTINE'S DAY IDEAS FOR HER:

Well, Valentine's Day is just a couple days away guys, so if you don't have a gift for her by now, you're pretty much screwed. But if you're still scrambling for ideas, we've got three last-minute gifts that won't break the bank . . .

#1.) A HOME-COOKED MEAL. With the economy still in shambles, it's a perfect excuse to stay home and dine in instead of wasting money at an expensive restaurant. Start the day off by making her breakfast in bed. -Then for dinner, pick up a nice bottle of wine and some candles. If you're a lousy cook, just hit up the prepared foods section at your supermarket. But don't try to pass it off as your own.

#2.) A RELAXATION SESSION. Massages, pedicures, and manicures are a great way to relax and be pampered . . . and a gift certificate for one of them will run you less than $50. --Or, if you don't want someone else massaging your lady, offer to do it yourself. Even if your massage skills aren't as good as a professional's, the physical contact with each other will be enough to get a romantic mood going.

#3.) THE MIX-TAPE: Nobody makes these anymore. That's what makes them awesome. Just make a list of songs that remind you of the stuff you've done together. You can make it funny, and even kind of cheesy. It's Valentine's Day, you can get away with that kind of stuff. --Then burn them onto a CD, with a note. Trust me, she'll love it. Just make sure you put some thought into it . . . and combine it with the dinner and the massage, you cheapskate.


THREE SIMPLE THINGS YOUR MAN *ACTUALLY* WANTS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY:

Forget the cards, the flowers and expensive dinners . . . here are three things your man REALLY wants this Valentine's Day:

#1.) YOU TO TAKE CHARGE. Men are always left with the burden or organizing the Valentine's Day date, so turn the tables and arrange the whole thing yourself. --It doesn't matter what you guys end up doing . . . just taking the burden of planning off him will make him happy.

#2.) A HUMOROUS TWIST. Men generally don't go for sappy love notes, but they can usually appreciate the humor in just about anything. So if you HAVE to get him a card, go for one of the funny ones instead of a total sap-fest.

#3.) SEX. It's Valentine's Day. Sex BETTER be on the agenda. Does this one really need an explanation? (TheRomantic.com, Match.com)

February 11, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

THE MIND OF MAYER

JOHN MAYER SAYS HIS PENIS IS A WHITE SUPREMACIST:

In the new issue of "Playboy", JOHN MAYER shares an interesting fact about himself: His penis does not like black women. --He says, quote, "My (rhymes with STICK) is sort of like a white supremacist. I've got a Benetton heart and a (effing) David Duke (rhymes with ROCK). I'm going to start dating separately from my (rhymes with STICK)." (--In case you didn't get the Benetton reference, they're an Italian company that sells clothes and perfume with the slogan "United Colors".) --Mayer does make sure to note that there ARE black women he finds sexy. Such as HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE, KERRY WASHINGTON and KARYN PARSONS . . . who played Hilary Banks on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". --That's not all John Mayer had to say. (--Not surprisingly.) He also discusses JESSICA SIMPSON'S coital skills. Which, by the way, were AMAZING. --He says, quote, "That girl is like crack cocaine to me. Sexually it was crazy. That's all I'll say. It was like napalm, sexual napalm. --"Did you ever say, 'I want to quit my life and just (effing) snort you? If you charged me $10,000 to (eff) you, I would start selling all my (stuff) just to keep (effing) you.'" --Mayer is a lot more protective and respectful of JENNIFER ANISTON. When asked if his new single, "Heartbreak Warfare", is about her, he says, quote, "That woman would never use heartbreak warfare. --"That woman was the most communicative, sweetest, kindest person . . . when you listen to Coldplay, do you think about Gwyneth Paltrow? I don't write songs in order to stick it to my exes. I don't release underground dis tracks." --Mayer also revealed that he's only been with four or five women since he and Jennifer broke up. And he crudely added, quote, "I get less ass now than I did when I was in a local band. Because now I don't like jumping through hoops. --"There have probably been days when I saw 300 vaginas before I got out of bed." John also discussed the strange, inexplicable cred he seems to have with black people. He says, quote, "I am a very . . . I'm just very. V-E-R-Y. And if you can't handle very, then I'm a douche bag. But I think the world needs a little very. That's why black people love me. --"Someone asked me the other day, 'What does it feel like now to have a hood pass? And by the way, it's sort of a contradiction in terms, because if you really had a hood pass, you could call it a (N-word) pass. --"Why are you pulling a punch and calling it a hood pass if you really have a hood pass? But I said, 'I can't have a hood pass. I've never walked into a restaurant, asked for a table and been told, 'We're full.' --"What is being black? It's making the most of your life, not taking a single moment for granted. Taking something that's seen as a struggle and making it work for you, or you'll die inside. --"Not to say that my struggle is like the collective struggle of black America. But maybe my struggle is similar to one black dude's."


JOHN MAYER HAS APOLOGIZED FOR USING THE N-WORD:

Right after that "Playboy" interview in which JOHN MAYER uses the N-word hit the web, Mayer hit Twitter to APOLOGIZE. --He said, quote, "I am sorry that I used the word. And it's such a shame that I did because the point I was trying to make was in the exact opposite spirit of the word itself. --"It was arrogant of me to think I could intellectualize using it, because I realize that there's no intellectualizing a word that is so emotionally charged." --He added, quote, "I think it's time to stop trying to be so raw in interviews . . . I wanted to be a blues guitar player. And a singer. And a songwriter. Not a shock jock . . . I should have never said the word and I will never say it again."


JESSICA SIMPSON SAYS JOHN MAYER'S COMMENTS ABOUT HER ARE "INTERESTING":

In his "Playboy" interview, JOHN MAYER called ex-girlfriend JESSICA SIMPSON "crack cocaine" and "SEXUAL NAPALM". (--And he meant it in a GOOD way.) --On Twitter yesterday, Jessica posted what was apparently a response. She said, quote, "Interesting day so far . . . hmm. At least I am boxing 2-a-days this week."


HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE IS PSYCHED THAT JOHN MAYER THINKS SHE'S HOT:

JOHN MAYER'S latest "Playboy" interview . . . like all John Mayer interviews before it . . . is going to divide people. You'll either love it or hate it. There's really no in-between with this guy. --Well, one person who's on the "love it" side is HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE. But that's because Mayer mentioned during the interview that he thinks she's hot. --Holly says, quote, "I'm levitating. There's nothing that makes a 45-year-old mother of four feel better when she's dropping her kids off at school than to get a link on my iPhone that says John Mayer thinks I'm hot." --Holly says her husband, former NFL stud RODNEY PEETE, is just as psyched as she is . . . because he's a big John Mayer fan. In fact, Holly says Rodney has a, quote, "big giant bromance crush" on him. --As for Mayer's comments about his penis being a white supremacist . . . or the other racial matters he discussed . . . it's all good with Holly. --She says, quote, "I follow John on Twitter because I think he's so damn funny. He's got a giant brain. He uses it. He's unpredictable and funny. Some people may not like that, but I find him extremely refreshing and amusing."


--- I'm starting to get the feeling that the "National Enquirer" is going a little overboard with all this JOHN EDWARDS stuff. Their latest claim is that John has asked his mistress, RIELLE HUNTER, to marry him. --John's rep says this is, quote, "absolutely not true." He added that John and Rielle don't even speak directly. They're only communicating via a third party to work out visitation for their out-of-wedlock baby.

***SHOCK SURPRISE OF THE MONTH!!!*** TIGER WOODS' SUPPOSED MADAM SAYS TIGER WAS INTO BLONDE GIRLS UNDER 25:

MICHELLE BRAUN . . . who claims she used to be TIGER WOODS' madam . . . says Tiger had a very specific type when it came to ordering girls. Can anyone guess what it might have been??? --BLONDES UNDER 25!!! I know . . . who could have guessed??? --In an interview with "Inside Edition", Michelle also claims he wanted them PETITE and, quote, "preferably natural, not overly busty . . . and girls that partied." --She also says Tiger usually requested MULTIPLE girls, and would pay as much as $60,000 in a weekend. --By the way . . . Michelle does NOT think Tiger is a sex addict. She says, quote, "It's not like he was having girls fly in and seeing them for an hour while his wife was home with the kids. --"He was doing this when he was out having a good time with his boys and he was on the road."


LINDSAY LOHAN SAYS SAMANTHA RONSON NEVER HIT HER:

There's been talk floating around lately that SAMANTHA RONSON beats on LINDSAY LOHAN. Well, Lindsay would like you to know it's NOT TRUE. --She had this to say about it on Twitter . . . quote, "This is become a bit much. Samantha never raised a hand to me, I've never said she did. Enough is Enough. Focus on other more important . . . World Issues." --Samantha followed up with a Tweet of her own . . . quote, "To ANYONE who perpetuates this rumor accusing me of being violently abusive after [Lindsay] has denied it: I WILL take legal action."
#1.) There was some talk yesterday that CHARLIE SHEEN was going to rehab. Apparently, it's not true. Charlie's rep says, quote, "Charlie is not headed for rehab." That is all.

MOVIE RUMORS THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE TRUE:

#1.) The website CinemaBlend.com claims that Universal is considering a 3D remake of "Jaws" . . . and they might even be considering "30 Rock" star TRACY MORGAN in the RICHARD DREYFUSS part. (--If this happens, it'll actually be the SECOND 3D "Jaws" flick. "Jaws 3D", came out in 1983. It starred Dennis Quaid and Louis Gossett Jr.)


#2.) "Eclipse" . . . the third movie in the "Twilight" series . . . hits theaters in June. And there are RUMORS going around that the first trailer will be unveiled THIS WEEKEND . . . before the movie "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief".


#3.) PENELOPE CRUZ is reportedly in negotiations to play JOHNNY DEPP'S nemesis in the upcoming "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie, "On Stranger Tides". The movie is being targeted for a May 2011 release.


#4.) This isn't a rumor . . . it's actually TRUE. Sony says that when the new, rebooted "Spider-Man" movie hits theaters in 2012, it'll be in 3D. That is all.


KARA DIOGUARDI THINKS ELLEN DEGENERES IS A GOOD FIT ON "IDOL" . . . BUT DOESN'T THINK HOWARD STERN WOULD BE:

KARA DIOGUARDI thinks ELLEN DEGENERES is a good fit on "American Idol". But HOWARD STERN??? Not so much. --She says, quote, "I think she did a great job during Hollywood Week. I think that Ellen brings a sense of humor, of course, but also I think she knows more about music than you think she does. --"I think she was critical at times, and she gave good feedback that was constructive. When I was sitting next to her, I felt she had a really good handle on whether a contestant has potential, whether they had a star quality. --"She delivered the message with kindness but also had criticism in there. I think it takes time to get used to. I think the dynamic is something that grows over time." --Kara didn't say much about the talk that Howard Stern could replace SIMON COWELL, but she did question whether or not he'd be qualified. --She said, quote, "I don't really know if I can even speak on it. I don't know that he has a musical background. I think that if you're gonna replace Simon, you have to have that background." --By the way, the Parents Television Council has asked Fox to officially DENY their interest in Stern . . . calling him, quote, "one of the most profane, sexually-explicit and anti-family performers in the history of the broadcast medium."


WILL JON GOSSELIN CHANGE HIS MIND AND ALLOW "JON AND KATE PLUS EIGHT" TO RESUME???

It's fairly obvious that JON GOSSELIN'S decision to pull the plug on "Jon and Kate Plus Eight" last year was more about him than it was about protecting the children. --So it wouldn't be surprising if Jon decided to reverse his stance and allow it to continue . . . so that he can go back to picking up paychecks from TLC. --So-called "sources" tell FoxNews.com that Jon is in negotiations with TLC to let them begin filming his family again. Supposedly, Kate is also involved in the talks. --The source says, quote, "Jon does not have money for the lawyer fees and ensuing battle with [TLC] and Kate has asked him to reconsider his decision for the family. She is willing to negotiate with him and TLC so that everyone gets what they want." --In an interview with E! Online, Jon's lawyer, Mark Heller, confirms that he IS in settlement talks with TLC . . . and wouldn't rule out a future partnership between Jon and TLC. But he didn't mention anything about "Jon and Kate" coming back. (--TLC filed a breach of contract suit against Jon, for making money off unauthorized interviews and TV appearances. So TLC pretty much has him over a barrel. As long as they have him under contract, he can't make any money with anyone else.)


WILL JAY LENO LOSE A TON OF VIEWERS WHEN HE RE-TAKES THE REINS OF "THE TONIGHT SHOW"??? "TV GUIDE SEEMS TO THINK SO:

Not sure if this means anything, but TVGuide.com is currently conducting a survey, asking people if they're excited about watching JAY LENO on the "Tonight Show" again. As of last night, 8,735 people had voted. Here are the results: --16% selected "Yes, I'm a fan." --12% chose "No, but I never watched before" --3% say "I'm open-minded, it will depend on the show" --And an overwhelming 69% claim they, quote, "used to watch [Jay], but [won't] after what happened to Conan." (--I think Jay WILL lose viewers. But you can't go by this poll. Something tells me most of those 69% really WEREN'T Leno viewers to begin with. They're just trying to alter perceptions.)


#1.) Sources tell "Entertainment Weekly" that "Friday Night Lights" will wrap following its fifth season. Supposedly, the cast has been notified that they're free to take other jobs after filming finishes up this June. (--The fourth season just finished its initial run on DirecTV, and won't premiere on NBC until April 30th. The fifth season debuts on DirecTV this fall, and probably won't come to NBC until NEXT year.)


#3.) If you'd get a kick out of seeing DONNY OSMOND trip and fall on "The Insider" . . . to the point where he completely wipes out . . . hit up this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lil39ODs6ds


CELINE DION IS GOING BACK TO VEGAS . . . BUT BARBRA STREISAND WOULDN'T DO VEGAS FOR $100 MILLION???

CELINE DION has announced that she will be returning to Las Vegas next year. --It'll take place at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace, the same place where she performed a few years ago. (--Celine finished her five-year residency back in 2007.) --This time, she'll be doing a new show, but there aren't any details yet. It'll premiere on March 15th . . . and is scheduled to run for three years. (--Tickets for the first 54 dates will go on sale Friday. For the dates and ticket information, hit up this link . . .) http://www.celineinvegas.com/show.php --Meanwhile, PopEater.com reports that BARBRA STREISAND has turned down a $100 MILLION offer to do a similar show in Vegas. --A "source" . . . who sounds like a HUGE Barbra fan . . . says, quote, "She's an international star and the only performer in the world that would make people flock to Vegas year after year. After Celine left Vegas, no one has been able to replace her. --"BETTE MIDLER failed, CHER is trying, [but] only Barbra is guaranteed to succeed. [But] money has never been a deciding factor in her career. She plans on touring again this summer instead." (--Maybe it's unfortunate that Barbra is passing on Vegas to do her THIRD FAREWELL TOUR, but at least the problem of replacing Celine has solved itself.)


PETE TOWNSHEND LEARNED A LITTLE ABOUT AMERICAN FOOTBALL WHILE AT THE SUPER BOWL:

THE WHO'S Super Bowl performance on Sunday gave PETE TOWNSHEND both the opportunity to perform in front of more than 106 million Americans . . . and to learn a little about American football. --Pete tells "Rolling Stone", quote, "English people still find the rules almost incomprehensible, like Americans finding cricket incomprehensible. It's very difficult to understand how the game operates. --"But it's a real sporting event and very exciting backstage and very dignified and serious. Some of my friends have been quite sniffy and said, 'We watched it and it was like (effing) Disneyland.' --"But when you're on the inside of it, there's a real sense of it being a job, a passion. I learned a lot about it yesterday, and it was all good." --He says they decided to do the show to, quote, "let people know that we're alive and kicking" . . . but they weren't awed by the size of the audience. --He says, quote, "When the NFL started to talk to us about this, one of the things they started to talk about was the numbers . . . and I said, 'I've done a solo show in front of 80 million people on TV.' --"The abstract numbers make no difference."
#1.) There's an AWESOME new Snickers commercial featuring ARETHA FRANKLIN and LIZA MINNELLI. It's got the same concept as their BETTY WHITE / ABE VIGODA Super Bowl ad. (--Watch it, here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLrsCnBvQFo

-- RIHANNA'S new "Rude Boy" music video has officially premiered on Vevo.com. (--Here's the direct link . . .)http://www.vevo.com/watch/playlist/the-rihanna-revue/46565#0 PORNO

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

ADDICTION IS ONLY A "MAJOR PROBLEM" IF YOU SPEND 16 TO 18 HOURS A DAY LOOKING AT IT:

If you're worried that your healthy interest in online pornography has turned into a full-blown addiction, I've got some good news for you . . . --According to a new study from the University of Sydney in Australia, addiction to online pornography isn't a "major problem" unless you spend 16 hours a day surfing for smut. --A woman named Dr. Gomathi Sitharthan led the study. She says, quote: --"Viewing pornography online becomes a major problem only when people become so preoccupied that they spend 16 to 18 hours a day doing nothing else but watching pornography, with serious impacts on relationships, work, studies, and finances." --In other words, you could watch pornography from 8:00 A.M. until 11:00 P.M. every day, and according to Dr. Sitharthan, you still wouldn't have a "major problem" with online smut. (News Core)


THE BEST CITY FOR SINGLE WOMEN IS . . . BOSTON:

Recently, a website called SingleMindedWomen.com compiled a list of the ten best cities for BACHELORETTES, based on stuff like employment opportunities, the cost of living, access to travel and entertainment, and the ratio of women to men. --According to the criteria, the ten best cities for single women are:#10.) Austin#9.) Dallas#8.) Pittsburgh#7.) Denver#6.) Phoenix#5.) Philadelphia#4.) Seattle #3.) New York City#2.) Washington, D.C.#1.) Boston (Housing Watch)


"THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX" IS THE MOST HATED OFFICE JARGON:

According to a new survey from a group called Opinium Research, ONE in TEN workers say they've quit a job just because they couldn't stand the office environment. --On that note, the survey found that the ten most hated office annoyances are:
#1.) Grumpy or moody co-workers#2.) Slow computers#3.) Gossip in the office#4.) Using office jargon or management-speak#5.) People who talk loudly on the phone#6.) Too much health and safety in the workplace#7.) Bad bathroom etiquette#8.) People who are late for meetings#9.) People who don't clean up after themselves in the kitchen#10.) Air conditioning that's too cold
--And the ten most hated office buzzwords and jargon are:
#1.) "Thinking outside the box"#2.) "Let's touch base"#3.) "Blue sky thinking"#4.) "Blamestorming"#5.) "Drill down to a more granular level"#6.) "Let's not throw pies in the dark"#7.) "I've got that on my radar"#8.) "Push the envelope"#9.) "Bring your A-game"#10.) "Get all your ducks in a row" (Yahoo News)


GOOGLE USERS ARE OPEN-MINDED . . . YAHOO USERS ARE OLDER AND UNIMAGINATIVE . . . AND AOL USERS ARE BITTER IDIOTS:

Recently, a group of marketing agencies pooled their data in order to identify common personality traits among search engine users, and to learn how a person's choice of search engine affects their shopping habits and brand preferences. --What they found is that GOOGLE users tend to be conventional, yet open to new things. And they prefer to do their shopping at Target and Amazon. --YAHOO users tend to be older and unimaginative, and they feel like they can't control their future. They also "strongly prefer" AT&T and Sprint to Verizon and T-Mobile. --BING users tend to be early adopters who prefer shopping at Wal-Mart. --And AOL users are less intellectual than all other search engine users. They're also conformists who have low expectations and, quote, "feel like they've gotten a raw deal out of life." (Switched)


IT TURNS OUT YOU REALLY *CAN* BE BORED TO DEATH:

This morning when you're at work bored out of your skull, I want you to think about THIS . . . --According to a study from University College London, you really can be BORED TO DEATH. --In the 1980s, a pair of researchers from University College London wanted to find out if boredom could affect a person's health. So they surveyed 7,500 civil servants in the UK, and asked them if they'd been bored at work in the past month. --Then last year, they followed up on the study to see where the civil servants are now. --What they found is that those who reported they were bored at work were TWO AND A HALF TIMES more likely to have died of a heart problem. --In other words, boredom actually CAN kill you. --For what it's worth, the researchers say that boredom alone probably won't kill you. But when you deal with it by drinking, smoking, taking drugs, or acting out in some other risky way, it absolutely can. (Yahoo News)


CHUBBY MEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO SURVIVE A CAR CRASH . . . SORT OF:

If you're a MAN OF GIRTH, this is a heads-up to remind you how important it is that you wear your seatbelt. Here's why . . . --A new study from the University of Michigan has found that men who are overweight are 22% more likely to survive a car crash than thinner guys . . . as long as they're wearing their seatbelt. --But if they're NOT buckled up, they're actually 10% more likely to die. --A guy named Michael Sivak led the study. He says that when they're buckled up, chubby guys have a better chance of surviving a car accident because . . . well . . . they've just got more padding to absorb the blow. --But when they don't buckle up, the weight of their body is more likely to, quote, "overload the airbag," which could cause it to collapse. (AnnArbor.com)


KIDS ARE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE A SWEET TOOTH IF THEY HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF ALCOHOLISM:

A new study from the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia has found that kids are more likely to have a, quote, "intense sweet tooth" if they have a family history of alcoholism, or if they themselves are depressed. --A woman named Julie Mennella led the study. She says, quote, "We know that sweet taste is rewarding to all kids and makes them feel good. In addition, certain groups of children may be especially attracted to intense sweetness due to their underlying biology." (--You can link to the full article here . . .)http://www.aolnews.com/health/article/study-links-childrens-sweet-tooth-to-alcoholism-depression/19351889(AOL News)


IF THE SNUGGIE'S NOT ENOUGH, NOW THERE'S THE "HOODIE-FOOTIE SNUGGLE SUIT":

If you've always wished they made FOOTIE PAJAMAS for adults, you're in luck. Introducing the Hoodie-Footie Snuggle Suit . . . the world's first one-piece pajama suit for ADULTS. (Video Gum) (--Check out a commercial for the Hoodie-Footie Snuggle Suit here . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCOXQVnHUko


NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) This one's amusing. A thief broke into a grocery store in the middle of the night, then panicked when he couldn't find a way out. He eventually smashed out a window with a chair. (--He starts panicking at :37.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7IZotqYid0(Search Terms: "Market Basket" burglar trying to escape Beaumont Texas)

#2.) New Orleans Saints quarterback DREW BREES revealed the team's pre-game chant at a rowdy bar after the Super Bowl Parade.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMRS4eCyg48(Search Terms: Drew Brees pre-game chant Lucy's bar video)

#3.) This guy plays the meanest prank ever. Dressed in all black with a ski mask over his face, he goes after his mom with a tire iron. Then just as he's about to bash her skull in, he tells her it's just a joke.http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1929141(Search Terms: mean murderer prank on mom) Search Terms: flood street crossing fail woman groceries)

#4.) Google put its "Street View" camera on a snowmobile and took pictures of the ski slopes at the 2010 Winter Olympics.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJ4pgcrJU8c(Search Terms: Google "Street View" snowmobile)


FIVE WAYS TO RELAX IN UNDER FIVE MINUTES:

It's important to get a little rest and relaxation every now and then. But you probably don't have the extra time or the extra money for a two-week vacation in the Bahamas. So here are five ways to relax in under five minutes . . .
#1.) BREATHE. Focusing on your breathing can give you a lot of the same benefits as meditating does. And you can do it anywhere. Just take a slow, deep breath in . . . relax your body . . . hold it for a second . . . then slowly breath out, and repeat. It really works. --But if you start feeling light-headed, stop.
#2.) WRITE IT DOWN. It's a way to directly confront the things that are stressing you out. And just emptying the clutter in your brain can make you feel better.
#3.) DRINK SOMETHING. You can drink anything. Tea, coffee, V-8. It doesn't matter. Of course, it works a little faster if it's a STIFF drink. But that's not what we're talking about here. It's the ritual of preparing the drink that makes you feel relaxed.
#4.) STRETCH. Stand up, keep your knees slightly bent, bend forward and let your arms hang. Let gravity do the work for you. Then stand up straight, clasp your hands behind your back, and lift your hands up to stretch out your shoulders and upper back.
#5.) SING. Singing along to your favorite song can raise your energy level and put you in a better mood. Don't worry if you suck. Just roll up your windows and pretend you're on "American Idol". (Yahoo.com)

February 10, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

JENNIFER ANISTON STILL WON'T ADMIT SHE'S DATING GERARD BUTLER:

Even though she just took him to Mexico for her birthday celebration, JENNIFER ANISTON still won't admit she's dating GERARD BUTLER. --Asked why they hang out, she says, quote, "We just had so much fun working together, you know. He's just fun. Gerry's the most unpretentious guy. --"He's a guy's guy, but he's absolutely the most lovely and sort of self-deprecating [person] and just what you see is what you get. We look at work the same way . . . We always had each other's back." --Oh, and by the way . . . Jennifer used her birthday celebration to do some good for kids in Mexico. She brought 50 friends with her, and they all donated and / or helped to raise money for a Tijuana orphanage. --Jennifer says, quote, "These people survive on us coming down and spending money and coming here to these beautiful places. It sort of made sense to sort of say 'Hey, let's help out Mexico. --"'Let's shout out to these kids in Tijuana and you know, have a big . . . that's sort of our birthday celebration this year.'"


PEE WEE HERMAN WOULD LIKE YOU TO KNOW THAT HE IS *NOT* INTERESTED IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY:

In 2002, PAUL REUBENS . . . a.k.a. PEE WEE HERMAN . . . was arrested on child pornography charges, after police raided his collection of vintage erotica and decided some of the pieces were illegal. --All the charges were eventually dropped . . . apparently because the images really weren't as horrible as prosecutors had tried to claim they were. --Still, Reubens had to register as a sex offender, and couldn't be with minors without their parents' approval for three years. --Well, now that Reubens is trying to bring Pee Wee back, he wants to make sure everyone knows he is NOT a child pornographer. --He says, quote, "I don't want anyone for one second to think that I am titillated by images of children. The public may think I'm weird. They may think I'm crazy. That's all fine. --"As long as one of the things you're NOT thinking about me is that I'm a pedophile. Because that is not true. What I'm trying to prove now is that I still have it, I'm still around . . . I still AM Pee Wee Herman & Pee Wee Herman is STILL funny."


AN ALLEGED LOCK OF FARRAH FAWCETT'S HAIR IS FOR SALE ONLINE:

Some website is selling what it CLAIMS is a lock of FARRAH FAWCETT'S hair. There's no word when it was taken or how they got a hold of it. But they want a thousand bucks for it. --Now, that may sound a little steep. But it's mere PEANUTS when you consider the fact that you might someday be able to use that hair to CLONE FARRAH. --Seriously . . . the seller says, quote, "Someday the technology will be available, and you might be able to create your very own angel." (???) (--There's absolutely no guarantee this is Farrah's hair . . . or even real human hair . . . but here's the address . . .)http://www.hunkwithjunk.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=74&osCsid=0a96a0602ec941ccd4f0f5b36063b752


#1.) At a ceremony in California Tuesday, JAMIE FOXX presented $500,000 worth of musical instruments to 16 high schools nationwide. (--It was part of The Fidelity FutureStage program . . . a charity effort to enrich arts education in public schools.) --Jamie also sang his most recent hit for the students gathered there. Although he changed the lyrics to, quote, "Blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-apple juice." He said, quote, "I changed it so you guys could sing it."


#2.) DINA LOHAN had her ex-husband MICHAEL in court yesterday, over non-payment of child support for LINDSAY'S two underage siblings, Ali and Cody. There's no word how much Michael owes, but he ADMITTED he's behind. --He promised to get current as soon as possible.


#3.) BLACK EYED PEAS manager Liborio Molina reached a settlement with idiot celebrity blogger PEREZ HILTON. As you probably recall, Molina CLOCKED Perez in the face last summer. -The terms of the deal were not disclosed . . . but one condition is that Molina will make a donation to a charity of Hilton's choice. (--Hilton had sued Molina for battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He was seeking at least 25-grand.)


NANCY KERRIGAN'S BROTHER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR FATHER'S DEATH:

The Massachusetts state medical examiner said yesterday that NANCY KERRIGAN'S 45-year-old brother MARK is responsible for the death of their father. --70-year-old Daniel Kerrigan died of a heart attack that occurred during a physical altercation with Mark at the family home on January 24th. --Officially, the cause of death was listed as, quote, "cardiac dysrhythmia following a physical altercation with . . . injury to the neck." That's a HOMICIDE . . . which simply means that Daniel died due to the actions of another person. (--Just like Michael Jackson.) --At the time of the incident, he was arrested on a charge of assault and battery on an elder. But the medical examiner's ruling opens the door for possible manslaughter or even MURDER charges. --The Kerrigan family continues to stick up for Mark, though. They released the following statement yesterday . . . quote, "[We are] extremely disappointed that the medical examiner would release a cause of death without having all of the relevant facts. --"We believe this finding to be premature and inaccurate. --"The Kerrigan family does not blame anyone for the unfortunate death of Dan Kerrigan, who had a pre-existing heart condition." (--Even in the immediate aftermath of Daniel's death, Mark and Nancy's mother said she didn't blame her son.)


PHIL HARRIS FROM "DEADLIEST CATCH" HAS DIED:

PHIL HARRIS . . . one of the stars of the Discovery Channel series "Deadliest Catch" . . . died yesterday, after suffering a stroke on January 29th. He was 53. --Phil's sons, Jake and Josh, issued a statement saying, quote, "It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dad. Dad has always been a fighter and continued to be until the end. --"For us and the crew, he was someone who never backed down. We will remember and celebrate that strength. Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers." --Discovery issued its own statement, saying, quote, "Discovery mourns the loss of dear friend and colleague Captain Phil Harris. He was more than someone on our television screen. Phil was a devoted father and loyal friend to all who knew him. --"We will miss his straightforward honesty, wicked sense of humor and enormous heart. We share our tremendous sadness over this loss with the millions of viewers who followed Phil's every move. --"We send our thoughts and prayers to Phil's sons Josh and Jake and the Cornelia Marie crew." (--The Cornelia Marie is the crab fishing boat Phil captained on the show.)


"DARK KNIGHT" DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER NOLAN IS "MENTORING" A RE-DO OF THE "SUPERMAN" FRANCHISE:

Not many people were happy with "Superman Returns" . . . including the studio, Warner Brothers. But they're not giving up on the franchise yet. In fact, they've just made a move they hope will completely revitalize it. --They've hired CHRISTOPHER NOLAN . . . the man who wrote and directed "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" . . . to "mentor" the development of a new Superman flick. --Sources say this will not be a sequel to "Superman Returns", but the start of a whole new franchise. --Still, insiders say BRANDON ROUTH could potentially return as Superman (slash) Clark Kent. They also say it's unlikely that Nolan himself will direct it. --At the same time, it's so early in the development process at this point, that it's pretty much impossible to predict anything yet. (--Nolan revitalized Batman by adapting a much darker tone than the previous franchise. And it worked because Batman has that dark side to his character.)


#1.) It's official: TOM CRUISE will star in "Mission: Impossible 4". We heard already that Cruise and "Mission: Impossible 3" director J.J. ABRAMS were going to produce the fourth installment. But it wasn't known at the time if Tom would star in it. --Abrams will NOT be directing this time out. There's no word yet on who will.

#2.) BINDI IRWIN . . . the daughter of the "Crocodile Hunter" STEVE IRWIN . . . stars in a new "Free Willy" movie . . . "Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove". It's going straight to DVD on March 23rd.(--Here's the trailer . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIEZOjLRPnE(--The movie also stars BEAU BRIDGES. His brother JEFF has won a Golden Globe this year, and is up for an Oscar. But I'm sure Beau's not jealous or anything.) (???)


HERE'S A RECAP OF ELLEN DEGENERES' FIRST APPEARANCE AS A JUDGE ON LAST NIGHT'S "IDOL":

ELLEN DEGENERES made her debut as the fourth judge on "American Idol" last night, and it seemed like she was a pretty good fit for the show. --Whether she was trying to get the contestants to relax, sending someone home, or sending someone on to the next round, she usually tried to bring the funny. And MOST of the time it worked. --Like when she was sending three female contestants to the next round, she screwed with them a little bit first. First she told them to step forward. Then she told them to step back . . . then forward . . . then back again . . . then to the side. You get the picture.--Eventually she told them they'd all made it to the next round. But obviously she was trying to make her mark on the show by doing things a little differently. (--By the way, this was kind of a bite-off that Val Kilmer scene in "Real Genius", where he tells Mitch to step forward and look at the laser . . . and then back . . . and then forward . . . "And now we're cha-cha-'ing!") (--It's 39 seconds in, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HuHkPlbh6c) --It also seemed like she wanted to reassure the people auditioning, or just cut the tension every now and then with some talk-show banter. She told a contestant from Florida not to wear sandals in L.A. because, quote, "Hollywood is a disgusting town." --And she told another contestant, quote, "You're hiding inside and scared to death. And you've gotta let go of that 'cause those nerves are gonna kill ya." --But it's 'Hollywood Week' on "Idol", when about half of the contestants who got golden tickets get kicked out, so Ellen didn't hold back on the criticism either. --She told that weird over-confident dude 'Skiiboski' that he was so bad, he was scaring the judges. She said, quote, "You frighten me . . . you were stalking us, you were like a leopard behind a cage . . . don't frighten your audience."--At one point she told one of the more boring contestants, quote, "I'm tired as it is . . . that almost put me right out." --And when it came time to send that beat-boxer guy home, she went for the HI-larity again, and joked that, quote, "something's wrong with his microphone." Not as harsh as Simon saying, "that was ridiculous", but still.


DAVID LETTERMAN THREW A FOOTBALL TO HIS STAGE MANAGER . . . AND THE MAN ENDED UP BEING WHEELED OUT ON A GURNEY:

DAVID LETTERMAN'S stage manager, 63-year-old Biff Henderson, was injured during a taping of "Late Night" on Monday . . . while trying to catch a football that was thrown by Letterman himself. Here's what happened. --According to the "New York Daily News", New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP DREW BREES was a guest, and while they were waiting for him to arrive . . . the crew was tossing a football around the set. --Letterman heaved a pass to Henderson, who fell off the stage trying to catch it. --As he was falling, Henderson yelled, quote, "I caught it." After seeing him fall, Letterman joked, quote, "I can smell a lawsuit." And, as it turned out, he really WAS hurt. He was wheeled out of the studio on a gurney and taken to a hospital. --We don't know the extent of the injury, but after the fall, Henderson did indicate that he couldn't move one of his legs. --Someone who was in the audience told the "Daily News", quote, "Dave looked upset. Biff looked alert and waved to us from the gurney." --Drew Brees arrived just as Henderson was being taken to the ambulance. Once everything had settled down, Dave said, quote, "the show must go on" . . . and the filming resumed. (--There's no further update on Henderson's condition.)


JAY LENO WAS "FIRED" BY DONALD TRUMP LAST NIGHT:

DONALD TRUMP was one of the guests on the final episode of "The Jay Leno Show" last night. He appeared via satellite . . . and just before leaving, he said his now signature catchphrase, quote, "You're fired." (--As of last night, only one clip from last night's episode was up on the show's website, and it was the one where ASHTON KUTCHER says NBC's whole late-night mess was all one big "punk." But there may be more up by now.) (--You can look for them, here . . .) http://www.thejaylenoshow.com/video/ #2.) A trailer for KIRSTIE ALLEY'S weight-loss reality show, "Kirstie Alley's Big Life", has hit the Internet . . . and it's pretty amusing. It includes shots of her licking her fingers, and sound bites of her talking about how she's sick of being fat.(--Here's the link to the trailer . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ6Rc9OoOPQ--The show premieres Sunday, March 21st at 10:00 P.M. on A&E.

#1.) Movieline.com reports that the second season of "Jersey Shore" will take place in Miami . . . and will begin shooting in May. (--MTV has yet to confirm this.)


#2.) DREW BARRYMORE will be serving as the executive producer on a remake of the classic "Charlie's Angels" series. There aren't many details yet . . . but Drew's rep has reportedly confirmed her involvement to E! Online. --Supposedly, casting is underway, and MCG . . . who directed Drew in the "Charlie's Angels" movies . . . will be serving as a "consultant." (--ABC has been kicking around a "Charlie's Angels" remake for a while now, but they've never been able to get it off the ground. We'll keep you posted.)


#3.) Maybe there's nothing to the HOWARD STERN / "American Idol" talk after all. Two so-called "'Idol' insiders" tell TheDailyBeast.com that it's nonsense. --They say that the show is still months away from choosing SIMON COWELL'S replacement . . . and that Howard hasn't even been CONSIDERED, let alone offered the gig.


THE WHITE STRIPES HAVE ACCUSED THE AIR FORCE RESERVE OF RIPPING THEM OFF IN THEIR SUPER BOWL AD:

Did you see the Super Bowl commercial for the Air Force Reserve . . . the one with all the snowboarding, surfing and stuff that had the tagline "Grab Some Air"??? (--It was a regional ad, and only aired in select markets across the country.) --Well, it was backed by an instrumental track that sounded a lot like the WHITE STRIPES' song, "Fell in Love with a Girl". And that would be a problem . . . because the band was never asked for permission to use the song. --The band issued a statement saying, quote, "We believe our song was re-recorded and used without permission of the White Stripes, our publishers, label or management. --"The White Stripes take strong insult and objection to the Air Force Reserve's presenting this advertisement with the implication that we licensed one of our songs to encourage recruitment during a war that we do not support. --"The White Stripes support this nation's military, at home and during times when our country needs and depends on them. We simply don't want to be a cog in the wheel of the current conflict, and hope for a safe and speedy return home for our troops. --"We have not licensed this song to the Air Force Reserve and we plan to take strong action to stop the ad containing this music."(--You can find videos of both the White Stripes song and the ad, here . . .)http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/09/air-force-super-bowl-ad-v_n_456158.html-As you can probably tell, the song in the commercial really DOES sound like "Fell in Love with a Girl" . . . and the Air Force Reserve seemed to acknowledge that right away by removing the ad from their website. --Later, they issued statement passing the blame onto a company called Fast Forward Music, which they hired to, quote, "score original music for [the] commercial." --Fast Forward owner Michael Lee is also shirking accountability. He's pointing the finger at a freelance musician named Kim Craft that they hired to compose the music. Lee claims that both he and Craft were unfamiliar with the White Stripes song. --And Craft is taking the hit for this. He tells "Entertainment Weekly", quote, "It's my responsibility. I'm the one who composed the music. And I had no idea it was like that [song]." He added that he had, quote, "no intention of copying" it. --He also offered to pay back the $2,000 that he earned for the job.


CHICKENFOOT IS WORKING ON ANOTHER ALBUM:

CHICKENFOOT . . . the all-star band featuring SAMMY HAGAR, former Van Halen bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY, guitarist JOE SATRIANI and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer CHAD SMITH . . . is working on another album. --Satriani told BestOfWNY.com, quote, "The four of us are all on the same page as far as this project goes. We're all committed to doing a Chickenfoot number two. As a matter of fact, Sammy and I have already begun the writing process together." (--Chickenfoot's self-titled debut album came out last June. In October, the band announced that the disc had been certified Gold.)


RIHANNA'S UPCOMING MUSIC VIDEO LOOKS WEIRD:

RIHANNA'S new music video . . . for her song "Rude Boy" . . . won't be released until tomorrow, but it looks pretty weird. (--Here's a preview clip . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spUMWwCoZYI


JAY DEMARCUS SAYS RASCAL FLATTS "PAVED THE WAY" FOR TAYLOR SWIFT AND LADY ANTEBELLUM TO CROSS OVER:

It wasn't all that long ago when RASCAL FLATTS were considered country's hottest crossover act. They're still doing well, but they're also sharing that platform with artists like TAYLOR SWIFT and LADY ANTEBELLUM --But Flatts' bassist JAY DEMARCUS believes they made it easier for the current performers to break through to the pop chart. --He tells AOL.com, quote, "Not to sound boastful . . . but I think there was a movement that was started with us and KEITH URBAN, that paved the way for country to cross over a little more easily, with the pop-flavored country music that we know today. --"Taylor did the same thing we did three or four years ago . . . because we had out-sold everybody in every genre of music, and Taylor did the same thing this year." --Jay believes there's a definite place reserved for that so-called "country-flavored pop music" --He says, quote, "I think there's a void there that country music has been able to fill, and artists like Taylor and Keith and Lady (Antebellum) are filling those voids."


NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

63% OF AMERICANS WOULD MARRY THE SAME PERSON IF THEY COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN:

Last year, "Reader's Digest" conducted an online poll that asked just one question: "If you could do it all over, would you marry the same person again?" --It seems the obvious answer is NO . . . you'd go for someone hotter, more interesting, and more adventurous in bed. Or better yet, you'd just stay single. But that's not what they found. Listen to this . . . --According to the survey, 63% of Americans say that even if they had a do-over, they'd still marry the same person. That includes 65% of women and 61% of men. --Chinese couples are happiest in their marriages, with 83% saying they'd marry the same person. --Malaysian couples are the least happy, with just 59% saying they'd marry the same person. --And overall, 68% of people worldwide say that if they could do it all over again, they'd marry the same person. (CNN)


SINGLE WOMEN ARE 13 TIMES MORE LIKELY THAN DIVORCEES TO SAY PASSION IS IMPORTANT IN A RELATIONSHIP:

People are always talking about how difficult marriage is, and how it takes so much work. When you look at it that way, I suppose THIS makes total sense . . . --According to a new survey from eHarmony, single women who've never been married are 13 TIMES more likely than divorcees to say that physical attraction and passion are important in a relationship. --Meanwhile, divorcees say that emotional intimacy, sexual compatibility, conflict-resolving skills, and similar beliefs and values are all more important in a relationship than passion. --And single women are TWICE as likely as married women to stress the importance of LOVE in a relationship, while married women think COMPANIONSHIP is more important. --Or as a company spokesman puts it, quote, "The study showed that singles tend to focus on the emotional aspects of a relationship, and don't focus as much on the skills and requirements that are necessary to make a long-term relationship stronger . . .--"It's great to be passionate about your partner. But if you're not compatible, if you don't share important underlying characteristics, you are going to bump into problems down the road." (Yahoo News)


HERE'S WHAT THE COLOR OF YOUR VALENTINE'S DAY FLOWERS REALLY MEAN:

Valentine's Day may be a SHAM HOLIDAY, but if you're hoping to get some action, you're going to have to send your girl flowers. --With that in mind, here's a basic guide to flowers and the meaning of each color:

--RED flowers symbolize romantic love, passion, desire, and eroticism. And the darker the red, the deeper the love it symbolizes.
--BLACK flowers symbolize a loss, but they can also mean elegance, power and mystery. Plus, sending black flowers is a great way to freak someone out . . . you know, if you're kind of a psycho.
--WHITE flowers symbolize purity and family. They're ideal to send to a family member or close friend.
--YELLOW flowers symbolize friendship and happiness, and can be used to express congratulations as well.
--GREEN flowers symbolize fertility.
--PINK flowers signify femininity, sweetness, and charm.
--PEACH flowers signify appreciation, and sometimes gratitude.
--ORANGE flowers symbolize fascination and maybe a hint of mischief. If you're into someone but you haven't told them yet, send orange flowers.
--LAVENDER flowers symbolize trust and nobility.
--And BLUE flowers typically symbolize peace and tranquility. But they can also be used to express trust and contentment.--And since we're on the topic of colors, researchers from the University Hospital of South Manchester in England have found that people associate certain COLORS with certain MOODS.--For example, when they're feeling depressed, a person will say they feel "drawn to" the color GRAY. And when they're happy, they'll say they're drawn to the color YELLOW. Shocking news, right? (--You can link to the full story here . . .)http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35304133/ns/technology_and_science-science/(AOL Shopping / MSNBC)


IT TURNS OUT YOU ACTUALLY *CAN* DIE OF A BROKEN HEART:

When people say they've got a BROKEN HEART, they don't mean they have an urgent medical issue. They mean they're sad. But now, doctors say it actually IS possible to die from a broken heart. --It's called "broken-heart syndrome," and it's similar to a heart attack. But instead of being caused by a blocked artery, broken-heart syndrome is caused by STRESS. --Basically, when a person experiences trauma . . . either EMOTIONAL or PHYSICAL . . . their body will release a sudden surge of adrenaline. And sometimes, the adrenaline will overwhelm the heart, causing it to go into "standby" mode. --Researchers say that broken-heart syndrome affects post-menopausal women more than 90% of the time, and they're not really sure why. --And the stresses that trigger broken-heart syndrome can be as extreme as the death of a loved one, or a traumatic physical injury . . . or as simple as anxiety over public speaking. (Wall Street Journal)


THE CITY WITH THE WORST WEATHER IN AMERICA IS . . . CLEVELAND:

Winter is here, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. So it seems like an appropriate time to try and focus on how things could be WORSE. --With that in mind, "Forbes" came up with a list of the ten American cities with the WORST WEATHER, based on average annual temperature, precipitation and snowfall. Check it out:
#10.) Baltimore, Maryland#9.) Detroit, Michigan#8.) Columbus, Ohio#7.) Indianapolis, Indiana#6.) Minneapolis, Minnesota#5.) Chicago, Illinois#4.) Milwaukee, Wisconsin#3.) New York, New York#2.) Boston, Massachusetts#1.) Cleveland, Ohio-And as if the people of Cleveland don't have it bad enough already, the Cleveland Cavaliers have announced they're removing all the water fountains from their home arena. --Team officials say they're doing it to cut down on the spread of swine flu. But fans suspect they're doing it to increase business at the concession stands. (Fan House) (--You can link to the full article here . . .)http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/02/08/no-water-fountains-for-cavs-fans/


AMERICAN AIRLINES IS GOING TO START CHARGING FOR BLANKETS:

Just when you thought the airlines couldn't possibly screw you over any more than they already have, they go and do something like THIS . . . --Last week, American Airlines quietly announced that starting May 1st, they're going to stop providing free blankets to passengers in coach. Instead, you'll have to pay $8 for a packet containing a pillow and blanket. Consider yourself warned. (New York Times)


TWO COLLEGE KIDS COULD GET FIVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR THROWING SNOW AT CARS:

21-year-olds Charles Gill and Ryan Knight are students at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. --On Saturday, they decided to take advantage of last weekend's blizzard by throwing shovels full of snow onto the windshield of a city snowplow. --So the driver called the cops. But when the cops showed up in an unmarked police car, Charles and Ryan started throwing snow on THEIR car too. And when the officers opened their doors to get out, these two geniuses threw snow INTO the cop car. --Long story short, Charles and Ryan were both arrested and charged with, quote, "throwing missiles at occupied vehicles" which is a felony. If they're convicted, they could get up to $2,500 in fines and FIVE YEARS in prison. (Smoking Gun)


THERE'S A SERVICE WHERE YOU CAN HIRE A DUDE IN A JOCKSTRAP TO CLEAN YOUR PLACE:

If you've run out of ideas for that special someone this Valentine's Day, I've got just the thing: Hire a dude in a jockstrap to be their maid for 50 bucks an hour. --It's called "Jockstrap Maid Service," and they operate in over 40 U.S. cities. They provide exactly what it sounds like: guys who clean while wearing just their jockstrap.--You can survey plenty of fine specimens of the male form . . . and some not-so-fine specimens . . . at JockStrapMaid.com. Book a maid . . . or, if you're a guy looking for extra money, click on "New Maids" and apply to be a jockstrap maid. (Fox 5 Vegas)(--Here's the direct link . . .)http://www.jockstrapmaid.com/


30% OF OVERWEIGHT TEENS THINK THEY'RE EITHER UNDERWEIGHT OR JUST ABOUT RIGHT:

According to a new study from the University of Minnesota, 30% of overweight teens think they're actually underweight or just about right. --Overall, boys are about twice as likely as girls to misperceive their weight. And black and Hispanic kids are more likely to misperceive their weight than white kids. (--You can link to the full article here . . .)http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2010/02/09/Many-overweight-teens-dont-see-the-weight/UPI-28521265696804/(UPI)


HERE ARE THE 13 MOST INSANE BODY MODIFICATIONS EVER:

If you're trying to make yourself UNEMPLOYABLE, there's no better way to alienate possible employers than to tattoo your eyes, implant horns under the skin of your forehead, or sew up the top of your ears so you look like Spock from "Star Trek". (Pop Crunch)http://www.popcrunch.com/13-incredibly-wtf-body-modifications/

NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) White House Press Secretary ROBERT GIBBS mocked SARAH PALIN yesterday during his daily briefing by revealing he'd written a grocery list on his hand. The list included eggs, milk, bread, hope and change.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktTFtqK_XwQ(Search Terms: Robert Gibbs Sarah Palin list hand video)--Here's the original video of Sarah Palin using notes she scribbled on her hand during the National Tea Party Convention in Nashville.http://www.buzzfeed.com/reddit/vintage-palin-moment-sarah-palin-reads-answers-of(Search Terms: Sarah Palin reads cheat notes on her hand video)


#2.) After a massive amount of snow fell on Washington, D.C., over the weekend, this guy attached a rope to the back of his car. Then his friends pulled him through the streets on his snowboard. (--Warning: This video contains profanity.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBtrhgn3fJA(Search Terms: snowboarding in DC "I love the cops" video)


#3.) A deer ran into a hotel lobby in Pensacola, Florida, jumped over the front counter, then exited through an open window.http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=67e876ce-329f-49bb-98fb-f8667829d88a(Search Terms: Pensacola, FL deer video Gateway Inns Suites)


#4.) Check out these Russian guys jumping into a huge pile of snow from the roof of a five-story building.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pVxNZsTu4o(Search Terms: Russians jumping off building into snow)


#5.) This guy is practicing the "hammer toss," but he forgets to let go, then slams his head into the ground.http://www.break.com/index/hammer-toss-fail.html(Search Terms: hammer toss fail Break.com)


FIVE SIGNS YOU'RE HAPPIER THAN YOU THINK:

Life's been tough all around this past year. And people are less happy in general. But here are five signs you're happier than you think . . .

#1.) YOU SMILE IN PICTURES. According to a recent study, people who smile wide in their college yearbook pictures are up to five times less likely to go through a divorce.
#2.) YOU HAVE A SISTER. A study presented at the British Psychological Society's annual conference showed that people who have at least one sister are more optimistic and better at coping with stress.
#3.) YOU'RE NOT GLUED TO THE TV. A University of Maryland study of 45,000 people over 34 years-old showed that if you watch 30 percent less television, you're more likely to spend time reading, socializing, and going to religious services. --All three of those things have been shown to improve health and increase happiness.
#4.) YOU EXERCISE. According to researchers in Denmark, joggers are 70 percent less likely to get stressed out compared to people who don't work out at all. --And couch potatoes who started exercising for at least 15 to 30 minutes a day reported being much happier in general.
#5.) YOU HAVE A "HAPPY" FRIEND NEARBY. If you live within a half-mile of a friend you consider to be "happy," you're 42 percent more likely to also be happy. If the friend lives within TWO miles, it drops to 22 percent. (Prevention.com)

February 9, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW

SUPER BOWL INSANITY

SUNDAY'S SUPER BOWL WAS THE MOST-WATCHED TV PROGRAM . . . OF ALL TIME:

Sunday's Super Bowl . . . in which the New Orleans Saints came from behind to smoke the Indianapolis Colts, by a score of 31-to-17 . . . was the most watched TV program OF ALL TIME. --According to the early numbers released by Nielsen Media Research, an average of 106.5 MILLION people watched the game. If that holds, it'll beat out the series finale of "M*A*S*H", which attracted 106 million viewers in 1983. (--That record, obviously, has stood for 27 years.) --That's an 8% jump from last year's Super Bowl . . . (--where the Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Arizona Cardinals, by a score of 27-to-23.) 98.7 million viewers tuned in for that game. At the time, it was crowned the most-watched Super Bowl in history. --This year's game continues an upward trend. The audience has grown significantly over the past five straight years. Here's the rundown:--Super Bowl 39 . . . the Patriots beat the Eagles . . . in 2005: 86.1 million viewers.--Super Bowl 40 . . . the Steelers top the Seahawks . . . in 2006: 90.7 million viewers.--Super Bowl 41 . . . the Colts defeat the Bears . . . in 2007: 93.2 million viewers.--Super Bowl 42 . . . the Giants beat the Patriots . . . in 2008: 97.4 million viewers.--Super Bowl 43 . . . the Steelers win . . . last year: 98.7 million viewers.--Super Bowl 44 . . . the Saints win . . . on Sunday: 106.5 million viewers.--The premiere of the new CBS reality series, "Undercover Boss", which received the coveted post-Super Bowl timeslot . . . attracted 38.6 million viewers. --That was the biggest audience for post-Super Bowl entertainment since 2001, when 45.4 million people stuck around for the second season premiere of "Survivor". Last year, 22.9 million watched a post-Super Bowl episode of "The Office".


ROGER DALTREY SAYS THE WHO'S PERFORMANCE WAS "OK":

Here's what WHO singer ROGER DALTREY had to say on their halftime performance at the Super Bowl . . . quote, "It didn't even feel like a concert. I thought it went OK. I understand. It's a TV show. Cameras were everywhere. --"I really wished the crowd would have gotten into singing the songs with us more. That's how it is in Europe for our soccer matches. I wanted more banter. We were trying to put on a great show. We had as much fun as we could have."


DAVID LETTERMAN ALSO WANTED TO HAVE CONAN O'BRIEN IN HIS SUPER BOWL AD WITH OPRAH AND JAY LENO:

Rob Burnett, the executive producer of "The Late Show with David Letterman", says they wanted to have CONAN O'BRIEN in Letterman's Super Bowl ad . . . the one that featured OPRAH and JAY LENO. But obviously, it didn't work out. --He tells TheWrap.com, quote, "There was an initial thought of having Dave, Jay and Conan together in the spot. I did call [his producer] Jeff Ross to talk about it." --But supposedly, the arrangements were being made while Conan was still working on his exit deal with NBC . . . and nothing ended up coming of it. --He says, quote, "It wasn't as if [Conan's people] even said no. I just think they weren't in a position to consider it all." (--Here's the ad again . . .)http://www.cbs.com/late_night/late_show/video/?pid=Tcrv4TKx1ma2p8d_K9HorQIURXeYC01d&play=true&vs=Default--Jay joked about the commercial on "The Jay Leno Show" last night. --He said, quote, "As you know, I watched the game with Oprah and Letterman. We all watched together. --"Letterman and I hadn't seen each other in over 18 years. We lost touch. He found me on Facebook. He made a friend request, I accepted, and we hooked up and watched the game. --"In fact, the commercial went so well, Dave and I have decided to go to Vancouver and compete in the two-man luge." (--Here's video . . .)http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b166277_jay_explains_reconnecting_with_dave_he.html


DR. CONRAD MURRAY HAS BEEN CHARGED IN THE DEATH OF MICHAEL JACKSON:

As expected, DR. CONRAD MURRAY was charged with involuntary manslaughter yesterday in the death of MICHAEL JACKSON. He pleaded not guilty. The charge carries a maximum sentence of four years behind bars. --Murray was released on $75,000 bail. There's a condition on that bail, though: Murray can't possess or administer anesthetics . . . especially Propofol. (--That's the drug that killed Michael.) --The judge even told him, quote, "I do not want you sedating people." (--Murray can still practice, though, which the California Medical Board wasn't happy with. They wanted the court to ban Murray from practicing medicine immediately . . . because they can't do it right away.) --Murray also had to surrender his passport. He's due back in court on April 5th.(--You can check out lengthy videos of Murray's hearing at this link . . .)http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=5c5cfe0d-8218-458f-8db0-bb455079d9ef
--Michael's parents and many of his siblings were in court yesterday, and they weren't happy. They felt that the charge against Murray was WEAK. --Michael's mother, KATHERINE, called Murray a MONSTER. She added, quote, "He's lying. He's guilty. Nobody was there but him. He's just trying to save his own behind. He killed him. He wasn't monitoring him." --Michael's father JOE added, quote, "I didn't like today's hearing at all. I just want justice done and that was not justice." --Family attorney Brian Oxman said, quote, "This charge is a slap on the wrist. There's great disappointment here. He should've been charged with a higher degree of responsibility. What he did was reckless. It was a disregard for human life." --Not surprisingly, Michael's sister LATOYA was still pushing her conspiracy theories. She said, quote, "Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr. Conrad Murray, I believe Dr. Murray was a part of a much larger plan. --"There are other individuals involved and I will not rest and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served."(--Here's some video of various Jacksons leaving the courthouse . . .)http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b166241_michael_jacksons_parents_fume_say.html(--And here's video of JERMAINE JACKSON talking to "Entertainment Tonight" about the pain his family still feels over Michael's death . . .)http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/02/83849/index.html


MICHAEL JACKSON REALLY *DID* HAVE VITILIGO!!!

MICHAEL JACKSON always explained away his ever-lightening skin by saying he had VITILIGO. And it turns out that he really DID have it. --The coroner's report on Michael was unsealed yesterday, and it confirms that Michael suffered from the condition. The report states that Michael's skin had, quote, "patches of light and dark pigmented areas." --Michael also had tattooed lips, eyebrows, eyeliner . . . and HAIR FOLLICLES. For real . . . Michael had, quote, "dark skin discoloration resembling a tattoo" on the front half of his scalp. --Apparently, this was to hide a receding hairline. Michael's own hair was sparse . . . and he wore a wig. -As for the cause of Michael's death . . . no surprise there. The report says, quote, "The standard of care for administering Propofol was not met . . . Recommended equipment for patient monitoring, precision dosing and resuscitation was not present." --One last note: 61 photos of Michael's body were taken during his autopsy. (--Obviously, the coroner's office would like these to never be released to the public. But think about how much money a tabloid would pay for one. It'll be interesting to see if they really do remain under wraps.)(--You can read the entire report here . . .)http://images.eonline.com/static/news/pdf/jacksoncoroner.pdf


CHARLIE SHEEN HAS BEEN CHARGED:

CHARLIE SHEEN was charged in Aspen, Colorado yesterday with three crimes: felony menacing, misdemeanor 3rd-degree assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief. He did NOT enter a plea yet. He's due back in court next month. --Charlie and his wife, BROOKE MUELLER were in Aspen seeking to have the protection order against Charlie loosened so that they can move back in together. --On that front, they got good news. The judge DID relax the order. But Charlie still can't drink alcohol, possess firearms or harass Brooke. --Brooke's lawyer said, quote, "Charlie and Brooke kissed and hugged and looked pretty happy to get beyond this hurdle. They are on their way home to Los Angeles together." --Charlie's lawyer added, quote, "You can imagine how hard it is to be married and not have any communication for some time. They're heading out to California so they can they work on their issues between them, and take care of their children and move forward with their lives." --Brooke's attorney asked prosecutors to drop the case against Charlie . . . which, obviously, they didn't. --And the local district attorney said that the new, less restrictive protection order will NOT affect the prosecution.

CAMERON DIAZ . . . & A-ROD???

"OK!" magazine says that ALEX RODRIGUEZ is now dating CAMERON DIAZ. -They made their "debut", if you will, during Super Bowl weekend in Miami, where they were seen partying with TOM CRUISE and KATIE HOLMES, among others. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "A-Rod and Cameron have been totally hooking up."


ANNE HATHAWAY LEFT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH . . . BECAUSE SHE HAS A GAY BROTHER:

ANNE HATHAWAY says that she and her parents left the Catholic Church because of its stand on gay issues. And that matters especially in Anne's family, because her brother is gay. --Anne says, quote, "The whole family converted to Episcopalianism after my elder brother came out. Why should I support an organization that has a limited view of my beloved brother?" --Unfortunately, the Episcopal Church wasn't as tolerant as she wanted it to be, either . . . so now she's UNAFFILIATED. --She says, quote, "(Eff) it, I'm forming. I'm a work in progress."

#1.) R&B minx KERI HILSON may have something going with CHRIS BROWN. They were both at DIDDY'S post-Super Bowl party in Miami Sunday night, and sources say they were, quote, "grinding each other" on the dance floor. --They eventually left the club together . . . although witnesses say they were with a group of friends.

#2.) There's a rumor going around that RACHEL BILSON and her fiancé, HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN, are expecting. Rachel's rep says there's, quote, "absolutely no truth to Rachel being pregnant."

#3.) There was a rumor not too long ago that LINDSAY LOHAN had made out with JESSICA ALBA'S husband, CASH WARREN. Well, Jessica would like you to know it's not true . . . and she and Lindsay are actually pretty close. --She says, quote, "Lindsay's had to deal with [tabloid rumors] for so long. Everyone has to live their life, and that's what people forget when you're in this business . . . she's really nice. We hang out and chat for hours about girl stuff."


#4.) DONALD TRUMP has been spending weekends at his Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach alone lately. And that has fueled rumors that he and his wife MELANIA are having problems. But there's actually another explanation. --Trump says their 5-year-old son Barron has school on Fridays until 5:00 P.M. So instead of waiting, he just flies to Florida by himself. --He says, quote, "Melania used to come with me to Palm Beach every weekend, but now that we have a young son, his school comes first."


THE MOTHER OF THE GIRL FROM "PRECIOUS" SINGS IN THE NEW YORK CITY SUBWAY:

GABOUREY SIDIBE may have been nominated for an Oscar for her amazing work in "Precious" . . . but that hasn't changed the fact that her mother sings in the New York City subway system. --Alice Tan Ridley says, quote, "My name is not on Gabby's paycheck." But that's okay with Alice. --She used to be a nursery school teacher and a teacher's aide with the Department of Education. But for the past 18 years, she's been singing three times a day. (--If you're in the city and you want to look for her, she works the Times Square station, Penn Station and 14th Street / Union Square.) --She says she earns enough money to, quote, "pay my bills and feed my kids." --Alice says she's actually been offered better gigs . . . like, you know, INDOORS. But she says, quote, "People always say, 'Why don't you sing in clubs?' I tell 'em, 'This is my club.'" (--Here's video of Alice. She really CAN sing . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gIfxjAK7qs

WILL BILL MURRAY RETURN TO "GHOSTBUSTERS 3" . . . AS A GHOST???

We may finally have a definitive answer to the question of whether or not BILL MURRAY will return for "Ghostbusters 3". And that answer is . . . YES. --Britain's not-always-reliable "Daily Mail" tabloid claims to have spoken with Murray about the flick. And here's what they claim he said . . . quote, "I'll come back only if I get to be a ghost. I said to them, 'I'll do it if you kill me off in the first reel.' --"So, now they are going to have me as a ghost in the film." --He added, quote, "The first 45 minutes of the original 'Ghostbusters' is some of the funniest stuff ever made. The second one was disappointing, because the special-effects guys took over. --"I had something like two scenes . . . and they're the only funny ones in the movie."


HOWARD STERN SAYS IT'S "POSSIBLE" THAT HE COULD REPLACE SIMON COWELL ON "AMERICAN IDOL":

On his radio show yesterday, HOWARD STERN confirmed reports that Fox is interested in having him replace SIMON COWELL on "American Idol", and he said he'd be up for it . . . for the right price. --He said, quote, "There's not a better job on the planet than judging a (effing) karaoke contest. It might be possible, we'll see. They'd have to pay me a ton of dough, because I already make a ton of dough."--Stern's current deal . . . which pays him roughly $100 million a year . . . is set to expire next January. It's unclear whether Sirius XM is interested in extending it. --Supposedly, "Idol" might be willing to match that deal . . . and naturally, Howard would do it if that were the case. He said, quote, "A hundred-million to judge a karaoke contest? Yeah, I think I would do that show for $100 million. --"It would be the best thing that happened to me. What a cush job: $100 million for four months. Who wouldn't take that?" --But he added, quote, "I'm not going to comment about any discussions I might or might not have had." (--"American Idol" producers wouldn't comment on this . . . so it's hard to say just how real any of this is.)


#1.) It sounds like JOE JONAS actually WAS in line to guest-star on an upcoming episode of "Brothers & Sisters" . . . (--as a younger version of BALTHAZAR GETTY'S character, Tommy) . . . but it fell through because of a "scheduling" issue. --Instead, some dude named CODY LONGO . . . from ABC Family's "Make It or Break It" . . . was given the role.

#2.) CHRISTOPHER LLOYD will guest-star on an upcoming episode of "Chuck". He'll be playing a therapist. There's no airdate yet . . . but it'll be sometime in either April or May.

NEW ON VIDEO TODAY

--"The Time Traveler's Wife" - A sci-fi romance starring Eric Bana as a guy with a rare genetic disorder that forces him to travel unpredictably through time. "The Notebook's" Rachel McAdams is the chick who falls in love with him even though he vanishes from her life for long periods of time.

--"I Hate Valentine's Day" - A romantic comedy starring "My Big Fat Greek Wedding's" Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. She plays a romantic florist who avoids long relationships by sticking to a strict "five date rule" before moving on to the next guy . . . until she meets Corbett and realizes she finally wants more.

--"Serious Moonlight" - Meg Ryan's husband tells her that he's leaving her for a younger woman, then she knocks him out, duct tapes him to a toilet, and holds him HOSTAGE until he falls back in love with her. --Unfortunately they're interrupted by his mistress . . . and their opportunistic gardener, who starts robbing the place after overpowering the two women. Timothy Hutton plays her cheating husband, Kristen Bell is his mistress, and Justin Long is the thieving gardener.

--"The Stepfather" - A remake of the 1987 horror thriller that starred Terry O'Quinn, the guy who plays Locke on "Lost". It's about a serial killer trying to hide his murderous past from his new family. In this one, the psycho stepdad is played by "Nip/Tuck's" Dylan Walsh, with "Gossip Girl's" Penn Badgley as his suspicious stepson.

--"Couples Retreat" - Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn co-wrote and star in this comedy about four couples that go on vacation to Bora Bora . . . only to find that the resort's couples therapy sessions are NOT optional. It also stars Jason Bateman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman.

--"Free Style" - "High School Musical" stud Corbin Bleu plays a guy competing for a spot on the national motocross team. 11-year-old Disney star Madison Pettis . . . the cute little girl from "Cory in the House" and "The Game Plan" . . . plays his little sister.

TV SERIES ON DVD:

--"Army Wives: The Complete Third Season" . . . a five-disc DVD set.--"Gary Unmarried: Season 1" . . . a three-disc DVD set.--"Stargate Universe: SGU - 1.0" . . . a three-disc DVD set.--
"JAG: The Final 10th Season" . . . a five-disc DVD set of the final season.

BON JOVI WILL PLAY SOME U.K. SHOWS WITH KID ROCK:

It may sound like an odd pairing, but BON JOVI will have KID ROCK opening for them on June 25th and 26th at London's O2 Arena. --Bon Jovi is actually doing a 13-date residency there from June 7th through the 26th. However, Kid Rock will only be playing at those final two shows. (--Tickets for the last two shows go on sale today. All the other shows are sold out.)

GODSMACK HAS ANNOUNCED A TITLE FOR THEIR NEXT ALBUM:

GODSMACK has titled their next album "The Oracle". (--It was initially going to be called "Saints and Sinners" . . . but apparently that name is out now.) --There's no release date yet. (--The first single, "Crying Like a (B-word)", will hit radio later this month.)


CARRIE UNDERWOOD NOW HAS HER OWN SESAME STREET CHARACTER:

CARRIE UNDERWOOD is now a "Sesame Street" Muppet. No lie. They're introducing a new character named Carrie Underworm. (--Get it?) --The real Carrie Underwood even sings the worm's theme song. It's called "The Worm Anthem". It all debuts this Thursday on PBS. (--You can check out a preview of Carrie Underworm singing her theme song here. And yes, that's NASCAR stud JEFF GORDON doing the intro.) http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xboh5q_carrie-underworm_shortfilms


NAOMI JUDD WROTE AN OPEN LETTER DEFENDING TAYLOR SWIFT'S OFF-KEY PERFORMANCE AT THE GRAMMYS:

NAOMI JUDD has TAYLOR SWIFT'S back on the controversy that erupted after her off-key duet with STEVIE NICKS at the Grammys. --Naomi wrote an open letter to the "Tennessean" that focuses on Taylor's positives. Basically, she talks about her songwriting skills and her excellent behavior as a role model for impressionable teenage girls. (--You can read the whole thing at the link below . . .)http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/02/04/naomi-judd-comes-to-taylor-swifts-defense/

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

ONE IN FOUR AMERICANS WOULD RATHER SPEND VALENTINE'S DAY WITH THEIR PET:

A new Internet poll just surveyed 24,000 people in 24 countries to ask a very important question: Would you rather spend Valentine's Day with your PARTNER, or your PET? Listen to the results . . . --Overall, 21% of people worldwide . . . that's more than ONE in FIVE . . . would rather spend Valentine's Day with their pet than their partner. --In the United States, 27% of us would rather spend Valentine's Day with our pet. That's more than ONE in FOUR. --Meanwhile, 49% of the adults in Turkey would pick their pet over their partner. That's the highest of any country. India came next with 41%, then Japan with 30%, China with 29%, and Australia with 25%. --Just ONE in TEN French adults say they'd pick their pet over their partner. That's the lowest of any country. Mexico, the Netherlands and Hungary were all right around 12%. --If you're younger, you're more likely to want to spend Valentine's Day with your pet: ONE in FOUR adults under the age of 35 say that, while just 14% of people over the age of 55 say the same. --It's also an income thing: 24% of lower-income adults say they'd pick their pet over their partner. While just 20% of middle and upper-income adults would choose their pet. Men and women were evenly split over the question. (Yahoo News / Market Wire)


HAVING TWO BEERS A DAY COULD BE GOOD FOR YOUR BONES:

Charles Bamforth and Troy Casey are food scientists at the University of California at Davis. They got sick of hearing about how healthy WINE is, so they set out to prove that BEER is just as good for you. --Basically, their research involved looking at SILICON . . . a substance that's been proven to build bones and connective tissue. --After examining about 100 different beers, Charles and Troy determined that an average pint of beer contains about 15 milligrams of silicon. --And though there's no "official" daily recommendation for how much silicon a person should consume, experts think it's probably ideal to take in between 20 and 50 milligrams a day. --In other words, having two or three pints of beer a day could actually be GOOD for your health. --Other facts about beer and silicon:--Barley-based beers have more silicon than wheat-based beers. --Darker beers tend to have less silicon than pale ales, because they undergo more heat stress during the brewing process, which reduces a beer's silicon level. --Overall, India pale ales and other highly "hopped" beers have the highest silicon content, while light and non-alcoholic beers have the lowest silicon content. (CBS News / Los Angeles Times)


HERE ARE THE TEN WORST CORPORATE NAME CHANGES:

On Friday, Comcast will officially change the name of its company to Xfinity, which may seem like a dumb idea considering Xfinity is a nonsensical word. But Comcast won't be the first corporation to make a ridiculous name change . . . not by a long shot. --With that in mind, here are nine other companies that made corporate name changes which were just as stupid, if not worse:
#1.) In 2000, Andersen Consulting changed its name to Accenture. It was supposed to suggest "accent on the future." Pretty lame. But it ended up being a good move, since Andersen got destroyed by the Enron scandal.
#2.) Last July, the Sci Fi channel changed its name to the SyFy channel.
#3.) In 2001, Britain's Royal Mail changed its name to Consignia. That would be like the Post Office here changing its name to . . . something confusing and weird. The Brits hated it so much they changed it back after a year.
#4.) Last year, the shady private-security firm Blackwater changed its name to Xe . . . which is pronounced "Zee." I'd change my name too if I was indicted for killing Iraqi civilians. I'd just pick a better name.
#5.) In 2003, Philip Morris changed their name to the Altria Group. Another good move.
#6.) In 2000, the World Wrestling Federation got in trouble for calling themselves the WWF. That's because there already was a WWF . . . The World Wildlife Fund. So now they're the WWE, for "World Wrestling Entertainment."
#7.) In 2000, The Nashville Network changed its name to The National Network. Then in 2003, they changed their name again to Spike TV.
#8.) In 1997, after a huge accident in Florida, ValuJet became AirTran.
#9.) Last July, the Sears Tower became the Willis Tower when an English insurance company bought the rights to the name. Yeah, Sears hadn't actually occupied space in the building for over 17 years, but come on. Everyone still calls it the Sears Tower. (Time)


HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR "INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING" IN THE OFFICE:

Amy Epstein Feldman works for a consulting firm called the Judge Group. She says different people have different levels of tolerance for physical contact, so you have to be extra careful when TOUCHING your co-workers. --And I'm not just talking about the obvious stuff, like slapping a co-worker on their backside . . . which you definitely shouldn't do. I'm talking about stuff you probably don't think twice about.

#1.) According to Amy, the general rule is that you should NEVER touch a co-worker until you know them. That includes friendly stuff like giving them a high-five or patting them on the back. It's just not a good idea.

#2.) Don't greet with a hug or a kiss. That's how you greet your friends and family members, not your co-workers.

#3.) Even a two-handed handshake can come across as kind of lecherous if you're looking into someone's eyes, and you're their superior.

#4.) Never poke, grab or touch a co-worker in any other way that could be considered physically aggressive. In fact, just don't poke or grab your co-workers at all.

#5.) Never shake hands in the bathroom until after you've washed them. And never cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and then use it to shake someone's hand.

#6.) And this one's really important, so I'll say it again: Never touch a co-worker's privates. That includes slapping your same-sex co-worker on the backside. It's just not cool. (CNN)


THE GUY WHO WROTE "CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL" LEFT HIS PREGNANT WIFE AND KID BEFORE MAKING IT BIG:

You'd think that if you're a self-help expert, you'd have your own life in order. But apparently, that's not always the way it works. Take JACK CANFIELD . . . the guy who wrote "Chicken Soup for the Soul". --"Chicken Soup for the Soul" came out in 1993, and Canfield is one of the most successful and respected self-help "gurus" of all time. But his 35-year-old son Oran has a new tell-all book out called "Freefall", and it's pretty insane. --When Oran was just one year old, his dad dumped his first wife, Judith Ohlbaum, and shacked up with a masseuse. And at the time, Judith was pregnant with their second child. --Over the years, Judith couldn't care for Oran and his brother. So they were offloaded on a succession of relatives, friends, boarding schools, and even a traveling circus. (???) --Oran started using drugs at age 13, and a year later he was dropping acid with the daughter of JERRY GARCIA from the GRATEFUL DEAD. Then he got into crack, and eventually ended up addicted to heroin. --Oran managed to kick heroin a few years ago through an experimental drug treatment that's not even legal in the U.S. And now he plays drums for a struggling metal band called Child Abuse. --As for Oran's thoughts on his dad's books, he says, quote, "I have never had any faith in any of that self-help [crap] . . . I refused to read them." (Independent) (--You can read more about "Freefall" here . . .)http://www.amazon.co.uk/Freefall-Oran-Canfield/dp/0091924553


AN ELDERLY WOMAN IS TRAPPED IN HER YARD BY A TRAIN:

66-year-old Aretha Brown lives in Callahan, Florida (--about 15 miles northwest of Jacksonville). --About six weeks ago, CSX Railroad parked a 40-car train on some tracks that cross through Aretha's front yard between her home and the nearest street. And they've been there ever since. --So now, every time Aretha wants to leave the house, she has to either climb under the train, or make a 20-minute walk around it. (Times-Union)(--Check out a video of Aretha and the train here . . .)http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2010/02/07/Woman-crawls-under-tracks-to-leave-home/UPI-68331265565268/tab-videos/


HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WOMEN TAKE THEIR REVENGE ON YOUR CAR:

Guys . . . before you run out and cheat on your girl, you need to think long and hard about what will happen if she finds out . . . and what she'll do to your CAR to get revenge. (DJ Mick)(--Enjoy a collection of cars trashed by scorned women, here . . .)http://www.djmick.co.uk/laughs/angry-women-love-cars-for-revenge/

NAZZY'S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) Google's Super Bowl ad showed someone typing different things into the Google search bar over the course of their life. This parody features things TIGER WOODS would type.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcZ-arbR0EE(Search Terms: Google Tiger Woods Super Bowl ad parody)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxyVpSUw6Kg(Search Terms: Google "Parisian Love" 2010 Super Bowl commercial)

#2.) Here are three senior citizens re-enacting MICHAEL JACKSON'S dance moves from "Billie Jean". (--They start dancing at 1:43.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIsLsDXXJUE(Search Terms: Billie Jean dancing senior citizens)

#3.) During the Super Bowl, Animal Planet aired the "Puppy Bowl" . . . with puppies chasing each other around a miniature football field, kittens performing at halftime, bunny cheerleaders, and hamsters "reporting" from a blimp. Here's a highlight clip.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU81ghuOp1s(Search Terms: Ruffness at Puppy Bowl VI Animal Planet YouTube.com)

#4.) This bald eagle was rescued in Alaska and is missing part of its beak. So a local dentist made a prosthetic out of the stuff usually used to make crowns.http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=11943748(Search Terms: KTUU Alaska injured eagle receives unique beak)


SIX EASY WAYS TO LIVE A LOT LONGER:

We all want to be healthy and live longer, but making it to the gym everyday or making drastic changes to your diet is hard. So here are six EASY ways to live a lot longer . . .

#1.) EAT PURPLE FOOD. Grapes, blueberries, and red wine get their color from special compounds that reduce your risk of heart disease. And according to recent research, they might also protect against Alzheimer's.

#2.) RSVP "YES." According to a study in Sweden, outgoing people are 50 percent less likely to develop dementia.

#3.) WALK INSTEAD OF DRIVE. People who walk at least 30 minutes a day are more likely to live longer, regardless of their weight. And even a ten-minute walk each day can help.

#4.) ADD RASPBERRIES TO YOUR DIET. One cup has eight grams of fiber. Most Americans eat 14 to 17 grams of fiber each day. But if you add ten more grams, you'll reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by 17 percent.

#5.) DRINK TEA. According to a study of more than 40,000 people in Japan, those who drank five or more cups of green tea every day had the lowest risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. But you really only need to drink a cup or two. -Black tea also works, but stay away from the pre-made stuff you can buy in the juice aisle. You only get the health benefits if the tea is fresh. So buy it in tea bags.

#6.) DRINK LESS SODA. Scientists in Boston found that drinking one or more cans of regular OR diet soda each day doubles your risk of developing high blood pressure, high insulin levels, and excess fat around your waist. -If you don't smoke, and you don't develop diabetes, controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol can add six to ten healthy years to your life. (Prevention.com)