HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (05-14-10)
BILLY RAY CYRUS SAYS MILEY WAS JUST "HAVING FUN" WHEN SHE DIRTY-DANCED WITH A GROWN MAN:
Wow. As we predicted, BILLY RAY CYRUS is defending MILEY'S dance floor GRINDING with a grown man when she was only 16. We really hoped we weren't giving Billy enough credit. Sadly, we were. --Billy told TMZ that Miley's dirty dancing was, quote, "what people her age do." And he added that she was just, quote, "having fun." --Again . . . Wow. And let's not forget, Miley has a 10-year-old sister named Noah who's already on her way down a similar path. At the rate she's moving, she'll be on a pole before she's in her first training bra.)
CHECK OUT SOME YOUNG GIRLS DOING A POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE "SINGLE LADIES" ROUTINE DURING A DANCE COMPETITION:
The MILEY CYRUS grinding video has opened up a huge debate over young girls acting too sexy. And yesterday, a video hit the web that may just prove that we're allowing these kids to go too far. And heck, we may even be PUSHING them. --The video was shot at the World of Dance competition in Pomona, California last month. And it shows a group of girls in two-piece costumes dancing to BEYONCÉ'S "Single Ladies". --These girls are good. Probably TOO good. There are unconfirmed reports that they're only SEVEN YEARS OLD. (--Check out the video here . . .)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjehii-jjHE
TITO ORTIZ WILL NOT BE CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
UFC golem TITO ORTIZ will NOT be charged with domestic violence, for allegedly shoving girlfriend JENNA JAMESON during an argument last month. And it's because Jenna decided not to cooperate with the authorities. --After some public bickering that included a restraining order from Jenna . . . and allegations by Tito that Jenna was hooked on painkillers . . . AMERICA'S COUPLE got back together earlier this month. --Tito's attorney says, quote, "We're pleased the prosecutors recognized this as a misunderstanding. Tito and Jenna are happily working on their relationship." --And Tito's keeping his job, too. UFC President DANA WHITE says, quote, "I'm cool with Tito . . . he's still on our roster now . . . we'll be looking to get him in the ring in October or November." --After Tito was arrested on April 26th, Dana had said that the allegations alone could result in Tito being fired from the company.
MATT LAUER DENIES HE CHEATED ON HIS WIFE OR MOVED OUT:
MATT LAUER is denying reports that he moved out of his home because his wife caught him cheating on her. --He issued a statement yesterday saying, quote, "I am living in my apartment with Annette and my children as a family and a couple. I have never moved out. I am not moving out. There is no truth to that. --"Have we had a completely perfect, easy marriage? No. But the stories you've read over the years are not true. I don't think we're any different than any married couple that's been together for 12 years. The accusations are ridiculous and I'm not going to [dignify] them with an answer. It's not true."
TERRELL OWENS WANTS A PIECE OF HALLE BERRY:
Now that HALLE BERRY is single, TERRELL OWENS is staking a claim. And he doesn't really think he'll have to work at it. --He says, quote, "Trust me . . . with a body like this, and a body like hers, I don't need to spit no game. That's just real talk." (--Yes, he really said that. Here's the video to prove it . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=235dfc69-fa5f-43eb-ad02-db5d1afff03b
DID ROBERT PATTINSON AND KRISTEN STEWART HAVE A FIGHT ON THE SET OF "ECLIPSE"???
There's a rumor going around that ROBERT PATTINSON and KRISTEN STEWART got into a big fight on the set of "Eclipse" recently . . . because of Rob's love for visiting NUDIE BARS. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Robert turned up late on the set. When he arrived, he and Kristen started fighting. She accused him of taking a later flight from London because he had been hanging out too late at a burlesque bar. -"She accused him right in front of the director and the crew. He didn't take it well. They were both so angry, the crew had to take a break for an hour for things to simmer down." --A rep for the producers says this is NOT TRUE, of course . . . quote, "Rob was not late on set, he arrived later because had a different call time than other cast members. There was no fight or ill feeling at all. Everything went very well." --Speaking of "Eclipse" . . . JIMMY KIMMEL is doing a primetime special on ABC to get ready for the big premiere. --He's calling it, "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Twilight Saga: Total Eclipse of the Heart". It'll air from 10:01 to 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 23rd. The movie hits theaters one week later, on June 30th. --Various cast members will appear, including Rob and Kristen, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuel.
IT'S ON!!! BETWEEN KATE HUDSON AND CAMERON DIAZ!!!
People, IT'S ON!!! between KATE HUDSON and CAMERON DIAZ. And it's all about A-ROD. -Kate is NOT happy that Cameron is nailing her ex . . . mainly because she thinks she's doing it for REVENGE. --Supposedly, Kate let JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE lay one down on her back in January of 2007 . . . literally TWO DAYS after Justin and Cameron broke up. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Kate thinks it's payback, pure and simple." --Whether it's payback or not, Cameron is mad that Kate's mad at her. Another source says, quote, "Cameron was actually in a serious long-term relationship with Justin. --"She thinks it's a joke Kate would be mad. Kate is only upset because she hates being single."
GISELE BUNDCHEN IS THE WORLD'S TOP-EARNING MODEL:
Forbes.com has dropped a list of the World's Top-Earning Models. Not surprisingly, GISELE BUNDCHEN grabbed the top spot, earning $25 million over the past year.
--Here's the Top 10 . . .
#1.) GISELE BUNDCHEN, $25 million
#2.) HEIDI KLUM, $16 million
#3.) KATE MOSS, $9 million
#4.) ADRIANA LIMA, $7.5 million
#5.) DOUTZEN KROES, $6 million
#6.) (tie) ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO and NATALIA VODIANOVA, $5.5 million
#8.) DARIA WERBOWY, $4.5 million
#9.) MIRANDA KERR, $4 million
#10.) CAROLYN MURPHY, $3.5 million
(--Check out pictures of all these ladies, and what Forbes.com has to say about them, at this link . . .)
http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/12/top-earning-models-business-entertainment-models_slide_2.html
HEIDI MONTAG CALLED THE COPS ON HER MOM YESTERDAY:
HEIDI MONTAG called the police yesterday, after an unwanted guest showed up at her Los Angeles home. Who was the unwanted guest? Heidi's MOTHER, Darlene Egelhoff. --Heidi is still whining because her mother disapproved of her getting 10 plastic surgeries in a single day . . . and actually told her so on "The Hills". (--On Tuesday's show, Heidi's A-hole husband, Spencer, said Heidi's mom had, quote, "raped her emotionally.") (???) --It's not clear what Darlene wanted, but police had to tell her that Heidi is a grown woman . . . (--debatable) . . . and she doesn't have to talk to her if she doesn't want to. Darlene reportedly told the cops, quote, "Fine, no problem" and left. --Heidi later told "People" magazine, quote, "She tore my heart out on national television . . . I made it very clear that I want nothing to do with her in my life right now. --"I'm sick to my stomach she would even do something like this. She needs to stay away from me. I'm planning on getting a restraining order against her."
IS THE SOLUTION TO THE OIL SPILL . . . KEVIN COSTNER???
If you asked me to write a list of the 10 celebrities most likely to some day save the world, KEVIN COSTNER would be on it. (???) Which is why this comes as absolutely no surprise to me . . . --It turns out that Kevin might have a solution to the oil spill that's wreaking havoc in the Gulf. --See, Kevin's brother invented a machine that processes water that's been polluted with oil. And Kevin himself actually invested $26 million in it. --Apparently, this machine really works . . . and officials in Louisiana are trying to convince BP to use the COSTNER SOLUTION to clean the water. (--Here's a news report where a guy says basically everything I just said . . . but in a slightly more official tone of voice . . .)
http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=6fb07bee-0e6d-473d-9ae6-840f2fea70af
THE PUBLIC WASN'T MEANT TO SEE THOSE VIDEOS OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S KIDS:
Remember those YouTube videos of MICHAEL JACKSON'S kids rapping and playing with imaginary lightsabers? Well, we weren't supposed to see those. --Wherever those videos were originally posted, they were supposed to be private. Apparently, someone hacked into an account somewhere and took them . . . and they ended up on YouTube for everyone to see. --The kids' grandfather, JOE JACKSON, says, quote, "We don't know who [the hacker] was, but we're trying to find out. [We don't] want the videos on YouTube."
BARBARA WALTERS WENT UNDER THE KNIFE ON WEDNESDAY . . . AND REGIS PHILBIN IS HAVING SURGERY ON TUESDAY:
Just in case you're keeping track: BARBARA WALTERS had her operation to replace a faulty heart valve on Wednesday. As far as we know, it was a success. --Speaking of old people and their health problems . . . REGIS PHILBIN is going under the knife this coming Tuesday, to have a blood clot in his leg removed. (--Barbara is 80 . . . Regis is 78.)
TIGER SCORES AGAIN!!! REHAB FOR HIS NECK PROBLEM WILL INCLUDE MASSAGES!!!
Things are suddenly looking up for TIGER WOODS again. Because the rehab he has to undergo for his neck problem includes MASSAGES. (--Will those massages be performed by MALE therapists? What's your guess???) --Tiger had an MRI on Wednesday, and it showed that he does NOT have a bulging disc . . . just some inflammation. --And basically, all he needs are some anti-inflammatory meds, rest and deep-tissue massage. --Tiger says he expects to make a full recovery . . . and while he doesn't know when he'll be back, he hopes to be on the course for the Memorial Tournament in Ohio . . . which starts on June 3rd.
ELIN NORDEGREN DIDN'T LIKE TIGER WOODS WHEN THEY FIRST MET:
Ladies, here's a lesson on trusting your first instinct: According to a new book, ELIN NORDEGREN didn't even like TIGER WOODS when they first met. --According to a new book . . . (--Called "Tiger: The Real Story") . . . Elin had a boyfriend back in Sweden who operated a forklift at a warehouse. And that was cool with her. --Apparently, she was more interested in a life that was, quote, "safe and predictable." And on top of that, she didn't even find Tiger attractive. --But that just made Tiger work even harder to land her. The book says, quote, "The challenge of the pursuit appealed to Tiger. The more Elin declined, the more insistent Tiger became. --"On his fifth request, Elin finally agreed to go out with him, but only for one date. She knew he would keep asking her out until she said yes, so this would be the easiest way to get him off her back." --But Tiger changed her mind when he treated her to a low-key night of dinner and a movie. The book says, quote, "For the first time, Elin didn't feel that she was with a celebrity; she felt that she was out with a nice, normal guy. --"She was surprised to be falling for him so quickly." They were married about three years later. (--Tiger and Elin were introduced by Swedish golfer JESPER PARNEVIK . . . for whom Elin was working as a nanny. Jesper now regrets having set them up.)
SHIA LABEOUF SAYS "TRANSFORMERS 3" WILL BE BETTER THAN "TRANSFORMERS 2":
SHIA LABEOUF would like you to know that "Transformers 3" will be much better than the last flick, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" . . . which he didn't like very much. --He says, quote, "When I saw the second movie, I wasn't impressed with what we did. There were some really wild stunts in it, but the heart was gone."
JAMES CAMERON THINKS 3-D WILL BE THE NORM WITHIN 25 YEARS:
Remember that little 3-D movie that JAMES CAMERON made called "Avatar"??? Well, now that it's the biggest movie of all time, maybe we should listen when he says that 3-D will be EVERYWHERE within 25 years. --At a technology forum in South Korea, Cameron said that 3-D will be the norm in movies, TV and computers sooner than you think. --He said it could happen as early as, quote, "a couple of years . . . [and] definitely less than the 25 years it took color movies."
HAS "LAW & ORDER" BEEN CANCELED?
It sounds like NBC has canceled "Law & Order" . . . the original series . . . and its final episode will air on May 24th. (--That's the 20th season finale.) --Multiple sites . . . including Deadline.com and E! Online . . . have had so-called "sources" confirm the news. NBC has not commented yet . . . but if it IS true, that means "Law & Order" will miss the chance to make history. --As it stands, "Law & Order" is tied with "Gunsmoke" for the distinction of TV's longest-running drama series. Both ran 20 seasons. (--"The Simpsons" is now the longest running scripted series overall, at 21 seasons and counting.) -So, if "Law & Order" got renewed for next year, it would break the record. But naturally, bringing it back isn't just a no-brainer. --"Law & Order" has been struggling in the ratings for several seasons, although this year it's averaging just under 8 million viewers, which isn't horrible considering it airs on Friday nights. But the show is very expensive to produce. --Earlier this year, NBC reportedly reached a deal with the show's creator, Dick Wolf, to bring the show back for one more, 13-episode season. (--And publicly, NBC execs have been saying they'd like to see "Law & Order" break the record.) --But now, Deadline reports that Wolf is accusing NBC of "reneging" on that deal. A FOUL-MOUTHED "insider" says, quote, "He's so (effing) angry, you have no idea." --Despite all this though, it sounds like the two sides COULD still be negotiating . . . and if they're not, then there's a chance the show could move to TNT. But at least for now, it doesn't sound like that's in the works. --In a statement, TNT said, quote, "'Law & Order' has been a valuable programming asset for TNT. Currently, we have multiple seasons under license, up to and including Season 20. --"With this series, TNT is the buyer and NBC is the seller. TNT is not in ongoing discussions about picking up the series for first-run episodes." --Regardless of what happens, NBC is still expected to have "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and the new spin-off, "Law & Order: Los Angeles", on its primetime schedule for next year. (--That schedule will be announced next week.) (--"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" moved from NBC to the USA Network in 2007.)
Wow. As we predicted, BILLY RAY CYRUS is defending MILEY'S dance floor GRINDING with a grown man when she was only 16. We really hoped we weren't giving Billy enough credit. Sadly, we were. --Billy told TMZ that Miley's dirty dancing was, quote, "what people her age do." And he added that she was just, quote, "having fun." --Again . . . Wow. And let's not forget, Miley has a 10-year-old sister named Noah who's already on her way down a similar path. At the rate she's moving, she'll be on a pole before she's in her first training bra.)
CHECK OUT SOME YOUNG GIRLS DOING A POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE "SINGLE LADIES" ROUTINE DURING A DANCE COMPETITION:
The MILEY CYRUS grinding video has opened up a huge debate over young girls acting too sexy. And yesterday, a video hit the web that may just prove that we're allowing these kids to go too far. And heck, we may even be PUSHING them. --The video was shot at the World of Dance competition in Pomona, California last month. And it shows a group of girls in two-piece costumes dancing to BEYONCÉ'S "Single Ladies". --These girls are good. Probably TOO good. There are unconfirmed reports that they're only SEVEN YEARS OLD. (--Check out the video here . . .)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjehii-jjHE
TITO ORTIZ WILL NOT BE CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:
UFC golem TITO ORTIZ will NOT be charged with domestic violence, for allegedly shoving girlfriend JENNA JAMESON during an argument last month. And it's because Jenna decided not to cooperate with the authorities. --After some public bickering that included a restraining order from Jenna . . . and allegations by Tito that Jenna was hooked on painkillers . . . AMERICA'S COUPLE got back together earlier this month. --Tito's attorney says, quote, "We're pleased the prosecutors recognized this as a misunderstanding. Tito and Jenna are happily working on their relationship." --And Tito's keeping his job, too. UFC President DANA WHITE says, quote, "I'm cool with Tito . . . he's still on our roster now . . . we'll be looking to get him in the ring in October or November." --After Tito was arrested on April 26th, Dana had said that the allegations alone could result in Tito being fired from the company.
MATT LAUER DENIES HE CHEATED ON HIS WIFE OR MOVED OUT:
MATT LAUER is denying reports that he moved out of his home because his wife caught him cheating on her. --He issued a statement yesterday saying, quote, "I am living in my apartment with Annette and my children as a family and a couple. I have never moved out. I am not moving out. There is no truth to that. --"Have we had a completely perfect, easy marriage? No. But the stories you've read over the years are not true. I don't think we're any different than any married couple that's been together for 12 years. The accusations are ridiculous and I'm not going to [dignify] them with an answer. It's not true."
TERRELL OWENS WANTS A PIECE OF HALLE BERRY:
Now that HALLE BERRY is single, TERRELL OWENS is staking a claim. And he doesn't really think he'll have to work at it. --He says, quote, "Trust me . . . with a body like this, and a body like hers, I don't need to spit no game. That's just real talk." (--Yes, he really said that. Here's the video to prove it . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=235dfc69-fa5f-43eb-ad02-db5d1afff03b
DID ROBERT PATTINSON AND KRISTEN STEWART HAVE A FIGHT ON THE SET OF "ECLIPSE"???
There's a rumor going around that ROBERT PATTINSON and KRISTEN STEWART got into a big fight on the set of "Eclipse" recently . . . because of Rob's love for visiting NUDIE BARS. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Robert turned up late on the set. When he arrived, he and Kristen started fighting. She accused him of taking a later flight from London because he had been hanging out too late at a burlesque bar. -"She accused him right in front of the director and the crew. He didn't take it well. They were both so angry, the crew had to take a break for an hour for things to simmer down." --A rep for the producers says this is NOT TRUE, of course . . . quote, "Rob was not late on set, he arrived later because had a different call time than other cast members. There was no fight or ill feeling at all. Everything went very well." --Speaking of "Eclipse" . . . JIMMY KIMMEL is doing a primetime special on ABC to get ready for the big premiere. --He's calling it, "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Twilight Saga: Total Eclipse of the Heart". It'll air from 10:01 to 11:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 23rd. The movie hits theaters one week later, on June 30th. --Various cast members will appear, including Rob and Kristen, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Bryce Dallas Howard and Xavier Samuel.
IT'S ON!!! BETWEEN KATE HUDSON AND CAMERON DIAZ!!!
People, IT'S ON!!! between KATE HUDSON and CAMERON DIAZ. And it's all about A-ROD. -Kate is NOT happy that Cameron is nailing her ex . . . mainly because she thinks she's doing it for REVENGE. --Supposedly, Kate let JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE lay one down on her back in January of 2007 . . . literally TWO DAYS after Justin and Cameron broke up. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Kate thinks it's payback, pure and simple." --Whether it's payback or not, Cameron is mad that Kate's mad at her. Another source says, quote, "Cameron was actually in a serious long-term relationship with Justin. --"She thinks it's a joke Kate would be mad. Kate is only upset because she hates being single."
GISELE BUNDCHEN IS THE WORLD'S TOP-EARNING MODEL:
Forbes.com has dropped a list of the World's Top-Earning Models. Not surprisingly, GISELE BUNDCHEN grabbed the top spot, earning $25 million over the past year.
--Here's the Top 10 . . .
#1.) GISELE BUNDCHEN, $25 million
#2.) HEIDI KLUM, $16 million
#3.) KATE MOSS, $9 million
#4.) ADRIANA LIMA, $7.5 million
#5.) DOUTZEN KROES, $6 million
#6.) (tie) ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO and NATALIA VODIANOVA, $5.5 million
#8.) DARIA WERBOWY, $4.5 million
#9.) MIRANDA KERR, $4 million
#10.) CAROLYN MURPHY, $3.5 million
(--Check out pictures of all these ladies, and what Forbes.com has to say about them, at this link . . .)
http://www.forbes.com/2010/05/12/top-earning-models-business-entertainment-models_slide_2.html
HEIDI MONTAG CALLED THE COPS ON HER MOM YESTERDAY:
HEIDI MONTAG called the police yesterday, after an unwanted guest showed up at her Los Angeles home. Who was the unwanted guest? Heidi's MOTHER, Darlene Egelhoff. --Heidi is still whining because her mother disapproved of her getting 10 plastic surgeries in a single day . . . and actually told her so on "The Hills". (--On Tuesday's show, Heidi's A-hole husband, Spencer, said Heidi's mom had, quote, "raped her emotionally.") (???) --It's not clear what Darlene wanted, but police had to tell her that Heidi is a grown woman . . . (--debatable) . . . and she doesn't have to talk to her if she doesn't want to. Darlene reportedly told the cops, quote, "Fine, no problem" and left. --Heidi later told "People" magazine, quote, "She tore my heart out on national television . . . I made it very clear that I want nothing to do with her in my life right now. --"I'm sick to my stomach she would even do something like this. She needs to stay away from me. I'm planning on getting a restraining order against her."
IS THE SOLUTION TO THE OIL SPILL . . . KEVIN COSTNER???
If you asked me to write a list of the 10 celebrities most likely to some day save the world, KEVIN COSTNER would be on it. (???) Which is why this comes as absolutely no surprise to me . . . --It turns out that Kevin might have a solution to the oil spill that's wreaking havoc in the Gulf. --See, Kevin's brother invented a machine that processes water that's been polluted with oil. And Kevin himself actually invested $26 million in it. --Apparently, this machine really works . . . and officials in Louisiana are trying to convince BP to use the COSTNER SOLUTION to clean the water. (--Here's a news report where a guy says basically everything I just said . . . but in a slightly more official tone of voice . . .)
http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=6fb07bee-0e6d-473d-9ae6-840f2fea70af
THE PUBLIC WASN'T MEANT TO SEE THOSE VIDEOS OF MICHAEL JACKSON'S KIDS:
Remember those YouTube videos of MICHAEL JACKSON'S kids rapping and playing with imaginary lightsabers? Well, we weren't supposed to see those. --Wherever those videos were originally posted, they were supposed to be private. Apparently, someone hacked into an account somewhere and took them . . . and they ended up on YouTube for everyone to see. --The kids' grandfather, JOE JACKSON, says, quote, "We don't know who [the hacker] was, but we're trying to find out. [We don't] want the videos on YouTube."
BARBARA WALTERS WENT UNDER THE KNIFE ON WEDNESDAY . . . AND REGIS PHILBIN IS HAVING SURGERY ON TUESDAY:
Just in case you're keeping track: BARBARA WALTERS had her operation to replace a faulty heart valve on Wednesday. As far as we know, it was a success. --Speaking of old people and their health problems . . . REGIS PHILBIN is going under the knife this coming Tuesday, to have a blood clot in his leg removed. (--Barbara is 80 . . . Regis is 78.)
TIGER SCORES AGAIN!!! REHAB FOR HIS NECK PROBLEM WILL INCLUDE MASSAGES!!!
Things are suddenly looking up for TIGER WOODS again. Because the rehab he has to undergo for his neck problem includes MASSAGES. (--Will those massages be performed by MALE therapists? What's your guess???) --Tiger had an MRI on Wednesday, and it showed that he does NOT have a bulging disc . . . just some inflammation. --And basically, all he needs are some anti-inflammatory meds, rest and deep-tissue massage. --Tiger says he expects to make a full recovery . . . and while he doesn't know when he'll be back, he hopes to be on the course for the Memorial Tournament in Ohio . . . which starts on June 3rd.
ELIN NORDEGREN DIDN'T LIKE TIGER WOODS WHEN THEY FIRST MET:
Ladies, here's a lesson on trusting your first instinct: According to a new book, ELIN NORDEGREN didn't even like TIGER WOODS when they first met. --According to a new book . . . (--Called "Tiger: The Real Story") . . . Elin had a boyfriend back in Sweden who operated a forklift at a warehouse. And that was cool with her. --Apparently, she was more interested in a life that was, quote, "safe and predictable." And on top of that, she didn't even find Tiger attractive. --But that just made Tiger work even harder to land her. The book says, quote, "The challenge of the pursuit appealed to Tiger. The more Elin declined, the more insistent Tiger became. --"On his fifth request, Elin finally agreed to go out with him, but only for one date. She knew he would keep asking her out until she said yes, so this would be the easiest way to get him off her back." --But Tiger changed her mind when he treated her to a low-key night of dinner and a movie. The book says, quote, "For the first time, Elin didn't feel that she was with a celebrity; she felt that she was out with a nice, normal guy. --"She was surprised to be falling for him so quickly." They were married about three years later. (--Tiger and Elin were introduced by Swedish golfer JESPER PARNEVIK . . . for whom Elin was working as a nanny. Jesper now regrets having set them up.)
SHIA LABEOUF SAYS "TRANSFORMERS 3" WILL BE BETTER THAN "TRANSFORMERS 2":
SHIA LABEOUF would like you to know that "Transformers 3" will be much better than the last flick, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" . . . which he didn't like very much. --He says, quote, "When I saw the second movie, I wasn't impressed with what we did. There were some really wild stunts in it, but the heart was gone."
JAMES CAMERON THINKS 3-D WILL BE THE NORM WITHIN 25 YEARS:
Remember that little 3-D movie that JAMES CAMERON made called "Avatar"??? Well, now that it's the biggest movie of all time, maybe we should listen when he says that 3-D will be EVERYWHERE within 25 years. --At a technology forum in South Korea, Cameron said that 3-D will be the norm in movies, TV and computers sooner than you think. --He said it could happen as early as, quote, "a couple of years . . . [and] definitely less than the 25 years it took color movies."
HAS "LAW & ORDER" BEEN CANCELED?
It sounds like NBC has canceled "Law & Order" . . . the original series . . . and its final episode will air on May 24th. (--That's the 20th season finale.) --Multiple sites . . . including Deadline.com and E! Online . . . have had so-called "sources" confirm the news. NBC has not commented yet . . . but if it IS true, that means "Law & Order" will miss the chance to make history. --As it stands, "Law & Order" is tied with "Gunsmoke" for the distinction of TV's longest-running drama series. Both ran 20 seasons. (--"The Simpsons" is now the longest running scripted series overall, at 21 seasons and counting.) -So, if "Law & Order" got renewed for next year, it would break the record. But naturally, bringing it back isn't just a no-brainer. --"Law & Order" has been struggling in the ratings for several seasons, although this year it's averaging just under 8 million viewers, which isn't horrible considering it airs on Friday nights. But the show is very expensive to produce. --Earlier this year, NBC reportedly reached a deal with the show's creator, Dick Wolf, to bring the show back for one more, 13-episode season. (--And publicly, NBC execs have been saying they'd like to see "Law & Order" break the record.) --But now, Deadline reports that Wolf is accusing NBC of "reneging" on that deal. A FOUL-MOUTHED "insider" says, quote, "He's so (effing) angry, you have no idea." --Despite all this though, it sounds like the two sides COULD still be negotiating . . . and if they're not, then there's a chance the show could move to TNT. But at least for now, it doesn't sound like that's in the works. --In a statement, TNT said, quote, "'Law & Order' has been a valuable programming asset for TNT. Currently, we have multiple seasons under license, up to and including Season 20. --"With this series, TNT is the buyer and NBC is the seller. TNT is not in ongoing discussions about picking up the series for first-run episodes." --Regardless of what happens, NBC is still expected to have "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" and the new spin-off, "Law & Order: Los Angeles", on its primetime schedule for next year. (--That schedule will be announced next week.) (--"Law & Order: Criminal Intent" moved from NBC to the USA Network in 2007.)
"AMERICAN IDOL" CONTESTANTS ARE *NOT* ALLOWED TO SLEEP WITH THE JUDGES: (???)
Before appearing on "American Idol", every contestant must sign a contract that, among other things, forbids them from SLEEPING WITH ONE OF THE JUDGES. --Seriously. --TMZ obtained a copy of the contract, and it has a clause that reads: Quote, "Neither I, nor any members of my family or my friends, will enter into any personal, social, business, and / or financial relationships with any of the judges, host[s], [and / or] guest stars." --So for example, if a contestant and a judge, like . . . oh, I don't know . . . CASEY JAMES and KARA DIOGUARDI . . . wanted to get it on, they'd have to wait until six months AFTER the show ended, according to the contract. (--Of course, I'm just playing around. Despite all the increasingly annoying innuendo, Kara just got married last summer.) -If a contestant DID violate that rule, they'd be booted from the competition. And if it was discovered after the fact, or happened in that six-month window after the show, the contestant would forfeit any prize money they won. --It's unclear if they'd also lose their record deal . . . but they probably would.
BETTY WHITE ATTRACTED A HUGE AUDIENCE ON "SNL":
The final numbers are in . . . and they're impressive. The BETTY WHITE episode of "Saturday Night Live" attracted 12.1 million viewers last weekend. --If you throw out some of the episodes leading up to the 2008 election . . . in which DROVES of people tuned in to see SARAH PALIN and TINA FEY as Sarah Palin . . . it was the most watched episode since the premiere of the 1994 season. --And that episode . . . which featured STEVE MARTIN and ERIC CLAPTON . . . only barely beat Betty's, with 12.2 million viewers.
A MASSIVE "LOST" AUCTION WILL GO DOWN THIS SUMMER:
Attention "Lost" fans: A massive auction will go down this summer . . . in which hundreds of props, costumes and set pieces from "Lost" will be sold to the highest bidder. --It'll happen in Los Angeles sometime this summer, but a specific date and venue haven't been announced yet. (--If you want to receive updates on the auction, go to ProfilesInHistory.com, and sign up for their email list.) --A "preview" of the items that will be up for bids has been posted online. --Some of the stuff includes: Locke's wheelchair, Kate's little toy airplane, Faraday's journal, Sawyer's reading glasses, Sun's pearl necklace, and a crate of around two dozen crystallized dynamite sticks from the Black Rock. (???) --There's also an "Apollo" candy bar . . . from an episode in the second season . . . Charlie's acoustic guitar, Hurley's winning lottery ticket, and a "set of approximately 30 DHARMA fish biscuits."
(--You can browse through all the items, here . . .)
http://www.profilesinhistory.com/items/lost-auction-preview
(--The two and a half hour "Lost" series finale airs NEXT Sunday, May 23rd.)
FRIDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Smallville" [9th Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the CW. (--One of the main characters DIES. But since the show's been renewed for a 10th season, you know it's not gonna be anyone with an actual legacy in the DC Universe.) (--That probably lets Lois, Clark, and the Green Arrow off the hook. My money's on Tess. That redheaded witch is overdue for an ass-whooping.)
--"Primetime: What Would You Do?" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--"What Would You Do . . . if you saw a woman who appears to be battered?")
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Saturday Night Live" [35th Season Finale] . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Alec Baldwin hosts and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"2010 Miss USA Pageant" . . . 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Joan and Melissa Rivers provide this year's annoying commentary. The judges are U.S. ice skating champion Johnny Weir, former Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner . . .) (. . . Carmelo Anthony of the NBA Denver Nuggets, chef Paula Deen, "The Office's" Oscar Nunez, Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin, "Glamour" magazine editor Suze Yalof-Schwartz, and Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump.)
--"America's Funniest Home Videos" [20th Season Finale] . . . 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. on ABC.
--"The Simpsons" . . . 8:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Fox. (--Kelsey Grammer returns as Sideshow Bob.)
--"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" [7th Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Wilmer Valderrama and Demi Lovato are this week's celebrities.)
--"Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains" [20th Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. (--It's down to Colby, Jerri, Parvati, Russell, and Sandra.) (--It's followed by the standard hour-long reunion show at 10:00 P.M.)
--"Desperate Housewives" [6th Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Someone dies in an explosion. Is it Lynette, who's being held hostage by the Fairview strangler . . . or Angie, who's being held hostage by her psychotic ex?) (--Probably neither. I'd bet they'll kill off Bree's blackmailer to keep him from exposing Andrew's hit-and-run secret. But then again, I've been wrong before. No wonder my wife thinks I have a gambling problem.)
KE$HA HAS RELEASED A NEW MUSIC VIDEO:
KE$HA has unleashed the video for "Your Love Is My Drug". --Here's Billboard.com's synopsis of it, which I found amusing: --Quote, "Ke$ha wakes up in the desert after a surely 'shroom-fueled romp with her man and goes psychedelic on us. --"She rides an elephant and prowls in the sand with a tiger's head . . . then steers a canoe to nowhere with [the guy], the couple's style is inspired by Kate Hudson and the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson, no doubt. --"Cartoon crabs, ocotpi and mermaids soon take over the screen, in a clear nod to the Beatles' tripped-out classic, 'Yellow Submarine'. --"[And Ke$ha rocks] tribal, glow-in-the-dark body paint . . . and she's got a giant snake wrapped around her body for added measure."
(--You can watch this nonsense at Ke$ha's website, here . . .)
http://www.keshasparty.com/us/news/your-love-my-drug-video-premiere
BRANDON FLOWERS' SOLO DISC WAS INITIALLY MEANT TO BE ANOTHER KILLERS' ALBUM:
KILLERS singer BRANDON FLOWERS is now saying that he didn't initially plan on using his new songs for a solo album, but that's what he decided to do when the rest of the band decided to take a break. -He tells "NME" magazine, quote, "To be honest, I personally would prefer it if this was a Killers record. Some of these songs were originally destined to be Killers songs, but it is what it is. --"I certainly never sat around dreaming of going out on my own, but singing songs and writing songs, it's kind of what I do, you know? And I just don't want to stop right now." --Despite being essentially abandoned by his band, Brandon doesn't think his album signifies an end to the Killers . . . in fact, he thinks it'll be GOOD for them. ---He says, quote, "I see this as something that will only make the Killers stronger. --"I feel like I'm getting something out of my system with this album, but I want the next Killers album to be a wonderful collaboration between four guys who are ready to make the best record that they possibly can." (--His album, "Flamingo", doesn't have a release date yet . . . but it's expected to hit stores sometime this fall.)
Before appearing on "American Idol", every contestant must sign a contract that, among other things, forbids them from SLEEPING WITH ONE OF THE JUDGES. --Seriously. --TMZ obtained a copy of the contract, and it has a clause that reads: Quote, "Neither I, nor any members of my family or my friends, will enter into any personal, social, business, and / or financial relationships with any of the judges, host[s], [and / or] guest stars." --So for example, if a contestant and a judge, like . . . oh, I don't know . . . CASEY JAMES and KARA DIOGUARDI . . . wanted to get it on, they'd have to wait until six months AFTER the show ended, according to the contract. (--Of course, I'm just playing around. Despite all the increasingly annoying innuendo, Kara just got married last summer.) -If a contestant DID violate that rule, they'd be booted from the competition. And if it was discovered after the fact, or happened in that six-month window after the show, the contestant would forfeit any prize money they won. --It's unclear if they'd also lose their record deal . . . but they probably would.
BETTY WHITE ATTRACTED A HUGE AUDIENCE ON "SNL":
The final numbers are in . . . and they're impressive. The BETTY WHITE episode of "Saturday Night Live" attracted 12.1 million viewers last weekend. --If you throw out some of the episodes leading up to the 2008 election . . . in which DROVES of people tuned in to see SARAH PALIN and TINA FEY as Sarah Palin . . . it was the most watched episode since the premiere of the 1994 season. --And that episode . . . which featured STEVE MARTIN and ERIC CLAPTON . . . only barely beat Betty's, with 12.2 million viewers.
A MASSIVE "LOST" AUCTION WILL GO DOWN THIS SUMMER:
Attention "Lost" fans: A massive auction will go down this summer . . . in which hundreds of props, costumes and set pieces from "Lost" will be sold to the highest bidder. --It'll happen in Los Angeles sometime this summer, but a specific date and venue haven't been announced yet. (--If you want to receive updates on the auction, go to ProfilesInHistory.com, and sign up for their email list.) --A "preview" of the items that will be up for bids has been posted online. --Some of the stuff includes: Locke's wheelchair, Kate's little toy airplane, Faraday's journal, Sawyer's reading glasses, Sun's pearl necklace, and a crate of around two dozen crystallized dynamite sticks from the Black Rock. (???) --There's also an "Apollo" candy bar . . . from an episode in the second season . . . Charlie's acoustic guitar, Hurley's winning lottery ticket, and a "set of approximately 30 DHARMA fish biscuits."
(--You can browse through all the items, here . . .)
http://www.profilesinhistory.com/items/lost-auction-preview
(--The two and a half hour "Lost" series finale airs NEXT Sunday, May 23rd.)
FRIDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Smallville" [9th Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the CW. (--One of the main characters DIES. But since the show's been renewed for a 10th season, you know it's not gonna be anyone with an actual legacy in the DC Universe.) (--That probably lets Lois, Clark, and the Green Arrow off the hook. My money's on Tess. That redheaded witch is overdue for an ass-whooping.)
--"Primetime: What Would You Do?" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--"What Would You Do . . . if you saw a woman who appears to be battered?")
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"Saturday Night Live" [35th Season Finale] . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Alec Baldwin hosts and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS:
--"2010 Miss USA Pageant" . . . 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Joan and Melissa Rivers provide this year's annoying commentary. The judges are U.S. ice skating champion Johnny Weir, former Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner . . .) (. . . Carmelo Anthony of the NBA Denver Nuggets, chef Paula Deen, "The Office's" Oscar Nunez, Treasure Island owner Phil Ruffin, "Glamour" magazine editor Suze Yalof-Schwartz, and Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump.)
--"America's Funniest Home Videos" [20th Season Finale] . . . 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. on ABC.
--"The Simpsons" . . . 8:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Fox. (--Kelsey Grammer returns as Sideshow Bob.)
--"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" [7th Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Wilmer Valderrama and Demi Lovato are this week's celebrities.)
--"Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains" [20th Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. (--It's down to Colby, Jerri, Parvati, Russell, and Sandra.) (--It's followed by the standard hour-long reunion show at 10:00 P.M.)
--"Desperate Housewives" [6th Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Someone dies in an explosion. Is it Lynette, who's being held hostage by the Fairview strangler . . . or Angie, who's being held hostage by her psychotic ex?) (--Probably neither. I'd bet they'll kill off Bree's blackmailer to keep him from exposing Andrew's hit-and-run secret. But then again, I've been wrong before. No wonder my wife thinks I have a gambling problem.)
KE$HA HAS RELEASED A NEW MUSIC VIDEO:
KE$HA has unleashed the video for "Your Love Is My Drug". --Here's Billboard.com's synopsis of it, which I found amusing: --Quote, "Ke$ha wakes up in the desert after a surely 'shroom-fueled romp with her man and goes psychedelic on us. --"She rides an elephant and prowls in the sand with a tiger's head . . . then steers a canoe to nowhere with [the guy], the couple's style is inspired by Kate Hudson and the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson, no doubt. --"Cartoon crabs, ocotpi and mermaids soon take over the screen, in a clear nod to the Beatles' tripped-out classic, 'Yellow Submarine'. --"[And Ke$ha rocks] tribal, glow-in-the-dark body paint . . . and she's got a giant snake wrapped around her body for added measure."
(--You can watch this nonsense at Ke$ha's website, here . . .)
http://www.keshasparty.com/us/news/your-love-my-drug-video-premiere
BRANDON FLOWERS' SOLO DISC WAS INITIALLY MEANT TO BE ANOTHER KILLERS' ALBUM:
KILLERS singer BRANDON FLOWERS is now saying that he didn't initially plan on using his new songs for a solo album, but that's what he decided to do when the rest of the band decided to take a break. -He tells "NME" magazine, quote, "To be honest, I personally would prefer it if this was a Killers record. Some of these songs were originally destined to be Killers songs, but it is what it is. --"I certainly never sat around dreaming of going out on my own, but singing songs and writing songs, it's kind of what I do, you know? And I just don't want to stop right now." --Despite being essentially abandoned by his band, Brandon doesn't think his album signifies an end to the Killers . . . in fact, he thinks it'll be GOOD for them. ---He says, quote, "I see this as something that will only make the Killers stronger. --"I feel like I'm getting something out of my system with this album, but I want the next Killers album to be a wonderful collaboration between four guys who are ready to make the best record that they possibly can." (--His album, "Flamingo", doesn't have a release date yet . . . but it's expected to hit stores sometime this fall.)
NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF
A WOMAN'S TOUCH CAUSES GUYS TO TAKE MORE FINANCIAL RISKS:
Ladies . . . I really hate to arm you with this information, but the next time you want your man to buy you something expensive, all you have to do is TOUCH him. And it doesn't even have to be somewhere naughty. His arm or back will do just fine. --At least that's according to a new study from Columbia University and the University of Alberta in Canada. --Basically, researchers found that when a woman makes any kind of physical contact with a man, it causes him to take more financial risks than he normally would. --The theory is that when we're infants, we receive lots of physical affection from our mothers. That contact leads to a sense of security, which causes us to become more adventurous. --When we grow up, the principle still applies . . . only it extends to include ALL women, not just our mothers. It applies to investing and gambling. And, presumably, it applies to spending too. --A guy named Jonathan Levav co-led the study. He says, quote, "It's a very effective way of suddenly influencing people's behavior without them realizing they are being influenced . . . --"If you're a doctor, or are in sales, this is a form of communication you might want to keep in mind." (PhysOrg / Reuters)
THE WORLD'S FIRST *GOLD* VENDING MACHINE HAS OPENED IN ABU DHABI:
In case you were wondering, it actually IS possible to have too much money. Here's how I know . . . --On Wednesday, the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, installed the world's first GOLD VENDING MACHINE in its lobby. --The machine dispenses gold bars weighing one gram, five grams and ten grams, as well as gold coins. --According to an official for the company that makes the vending machine, quote, "This eliminates the risk premiums usually associated with precious metal trading." (Yahoo News)
(--Apparently, there are vending machines in Italy that actually make and cook your pizza for you right there. And there's one in Maine that uses a mechanical claw to pluck out a lobster for you. Check that out here . . .)
http://www.slashfood.com/2010/05/12/you-can-get-what-in-a-vending-machine/
AND NOW . . . CHECK OUT SOME COOL WORKS OF ART MADE FROM BORING, OLD OFFICE SUPPLIES:
I suppose the mark of a true artist is that they can take any old, boring piece of junk, and turn it into something really cool. --Which is why I was so impressed when I stumbled across a gallery of artwork created from staples, pencils, packing tape and other office supplies. (Uproxx)
(--You can link to the full article here . . .)
http://www.uproxx.com/feature/2010/05/more-awesome-works-of-art-made-from-stuff-on-your-desk/
A TEACHER BEAT UP A 13-YEAR-OLD STUDENT, AND THE WHOLE THING WAS CAUGHT ON TAPE:
Now it's time to recognize our Teacher of the Day (I’m being sarcastic). . . 40-year-old Sherri Davis of Houston. --Two weeks ago, Sherri was teaching Phys Ed at a place called Jamie's House Charter School when a group of students started picking on a mentally challenged girl, and making fun of the way she was dancing. --When she noticed what was going on, Sherri singled out one student . . . 13-year-old Isaiah Johnson . . . and started BEATING him in front of everyone. And I do mean beating, as in dragging him across the floor, slapping his face and kicking him. --Fortunately, one of the students had their cell phone, and they managed to catch the entire incident on tape. --According to Isaiah's mom, Alesha, quote, "He's had a knot on his head for a week. He had a black eye, bruises on his cheek . . . I'm horrified. I just can't believe something like that would happen to my child." --On Monday, school officials fired Sherri, saying there's, quote, "no excuse for a teacher to behave in this way with a child." --Now Alesha's filed a lawsuit against the school for an unspecified amount of money. It accuses school officials of negligence, and attempting to cover up the incident.
(My Fox - Houston / Houston Chronicle)
(--Check out video of the attack here . . .)
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/100510-video-of-teacher-beating-student-turned-over-to-sheriff%27s-office
THE MILITARY IS THINKING ABOUT GIVING OUT MEDALS FOR *NOT* FIGHTING THE ENEMY:
The U.S. military hands out medals for getting injured in the line of duty, and for extreme courageousness in war. And now they're also thinking about giving out medals for NOT fighting the enemy. --Okay, maybe that's not entirely true. Military officials say the medal would be awarded to soldiers in Afghanistan who show, quote, "courageous restraint" by holding fire to save civilian lives. --According to an official with the Air Force, quote, "Our young men and women display remarkable courage every day, including situations where they refrain from using lethal force, even at risk to themselves, in order to prevent possible harm to civilians. --"In some situations our forces face in Afghanistan, that restraint is an act of discipline and courage not much different than those seen in combat actions." --The United Nations estimates that more than 2,400 Afghani civilians were killed last year alone, although the actual number of civilian casualties is anyone's guess. (Navy Times)
HERE ARE TWO REASONS YOU SHOULD JUST LEAVE YOUR HAIR ALONE:
If you're the sort of person who's always changing the color and style of their hair . . . meaning if you're a WOMAN . . . I've got two pieces of bad news for you:
#1.) The first is that if you're constantly making dramatic changes to your hairstyle, it could mean you're trying to fill a void in your life, and you're using your hair as a way to express your inner conflict. --That's according to a psychotherapist named Heather Turgeon. --Although she qualifies it by saying that, quote, "Constant changes don't necessarily reflect inner conflict. It might mean that the person is interested in showing a different aspect of her personality."
#2.) What's worse is that according to researchers in the UK, women who frequently color their hair are 37% more likely to develop liver disease, including cirrhosis, than women who don't. --So you know, it's not entirely clear why women who color their hair are at higher risk of cirrhosis. But researchers say other studies have found a link between liver damage and certain chemicals usually found in cosmetics.
(Science Daily / StyleList)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) KATHIE LEE AND HODA KOTB DID THE "TODAY" SHOW WITH NO MAKEUP:
Yesterday, KATHIE LEE GIFFORD and HODA KOTB did the "Today" show with no makeup on. Then ROSIE O'DONNELL joined them sans makeup via Skype. --They also played a clip of other NBC anchors with no makeup, including Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, and Maria Menounos http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/37129205#37129205
(--Search for "Kathie Lee Hoda Kotb no makeup." See Hoda with no makeup at :24, Kathie Lee with no makeup at :32, and Rosie with no makeup at 2:47. They play clips of the other female anchors with no makeup at 6:04.)
#2.) A WEDDING DJ SLAPPED AROUND A WOMAN'S BREASTS:
In the middle of a wedding reception, the DJ walked over to a woman and started playing her breasts like they were drums. (--Search for "worst wedding DJ ever Stardust Entertainment." It happens at :28.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZP4Ugev82I
Now it's time to recognize our Teacher of the Day (I’m being sarcastic). . . 40-year-old Sherri Davis of Houston. --Two weeks ago, Sherri was teaching Phys Ed at a place called Jamie's House Charter School when a group of students started picking on a mentally challenged girl, and making fun of the way she was dancing. --When she noticed what was going on, Sherri singled out one student . . . 13-year-old Isaiah Johnson . . . and started BEATING him in front of everyone. And I do mean beating, as in dragging him across the floor, slapping his face and kicking him. --Fortunately, one of the students had their cell phone, and they managed to catch the entire incident on tape. --According to Isaiah's mom, Alesha, quote, "He's had a knot on his head for a week. He had a black eye, bruises on his cheek . . . I'm horrified. I just can't believe something like that would happen to my child." --On Monday, school officials fired Sherri, saying there's, quote, "no excuse for a teacher to behave in this way with a child." --Now Alesha's filed a lawsuit against the school for an unspecified amount of money. It accuses school officials of negligence, and attempting to cover up the incident.
(My Fox - Houston / Houston Chronicle)
(--Check out video of the attack here . . .)
http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/100510-video-of-teacher-beating-student-turned-over-to-sheriff%27s-office
THE MILITARY IS THINKING ABOUT GIVING OUT MEDALS FOR *NOT* FIGHTING THE ENEMY:
The U.S. military hands out medals for getting injured in the line of duty, and for extreme courageousness in war. And now they're also thinking about giving out medals for NOT fighting the enemy. --Okay, maybe that's not entirely true. Military officials say the medal would be awarded to soldiers in Afghanistan who show, quote, "courageous restraint" by holding fire to save civilian lives. --According to an official with the Air Force, quote, "Our young men and women display remarkable courage every day, including situations where they refrain from using lethal force, even at risk to themselves, in order to prevent possible harm to civilians. --"In some situations our forces face in Afghanistan, that restraint is an act of discipline and courage not much different than those seen in combat actions." --The United Nations estimates that more than 2,400 Afghani civilians were killed last year alone, although the actual number of civilian casualties is anyone's guess. (Navy Times)
HERE ARE TWO REASONS YOU SHOULD JUST LEAVE YOUR HAIR ALONE:
If you're the sort of person who's always changing the color and style of their hair . . . meaning if you're a WOMAN . . . I've got two pieces of bad news for you:
#1.) The first is that if you're constantly making dramatic changes to your hairstyle, it could mean you're trying to fill a void in your life, and you're using your hair as a way to express your inner conflict. --That's according to a psychotherapist named Heather Turgeon. --Although she qualifies it by saying that, quote, "Constant changes don't necessarily reflect inner conflict. It might mean that the person is interested in showing a different aspect of her personality."
#2.) What's worse is that according to researchers in the UK, women who frequently color their hair are 37% more likely to develop liver disease, including cirrhosis, than women who don't. --So you know, it's not entirely clear why women who color their hair are at higher risk of cirrhosis. But researchers say other studies have found a link between liver damage and certain chemicals usually found in cosmetics.
(Science Daily / StyleList)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) KATHIE LEE AND HODA KOTB DID THE "TODAY" SHOW WITH NO MAKEUP:
Yesterday, KATHIE LEE GIFFORD and HODA KOTB did the "Today" show with no makeup on. Then ROSIE O'DONNELL joined them sans makeup via Skype. --They also played a clip of other NBC anchors with no makeup, including Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, and Maria Menounos http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/37129205#37129205
(--Search for "Kathie Lee Hoda Kotb no makeup." See Hoda with no makeup at :24, Kathie Lee with no makeup at :32, and Rosie with no makeup at 2:47. They play clips of the other female anchors with no makeup at 6:04.)
#2.) A WEDDING DJ SLAPPED AROUND A WOMAN'S BREASTS:
In the middle of a wedding reception, the DJ walked over to a woman and started playing her breasts like they were drums. (--Search for "worst wedding DJ ever Stardust Entertainment." It happens at :28.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZP4Ugev82I
#3.) A YOUTUBE VIDEO OF "PIXELS" TAKING OVER THE WORLD MIGHT BE TURNED INTO A MOVIE:
ADAM SANDLER'S production company is trying to turn a YouTube video into a feature film. The video shows pixilated characters from old video games attacking New York City and taking over the world. (--Search for "Pixels Patrick Jean.") http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0dE23jVLXw
#4.) HERE'S A DOG BOUNCING UP AND DOWN TO TECHNO MUSIC: Here's a dog standing in a parking lot and bouncing up and down to the music playing in a car. (--Search for "funny dancing dog techno.") http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaIS7E_B9wQ
#5.) SHAWN JOHNSON THREW OUT A HORRIBLE FIRST PITCH AT A BASEBALL GAME:
Olympic gymnast SHAWN JOHNSON threw out the first pitch at a minor league Cubs game in Iowa, and it went straight into the ground. (--Search for "Shawn Johnson first pitch Iowa." She throws it at :08.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33z39F11Ogo
HERE ARE FOUR REASONS MEN GET REJECTED ON MATCH.COM:
When it comes to online dating, women have all the power. Guys, if you've sent out a ton of emails, and you haven't heard back, you might be doing something wrong. Here are four reasons women ignore online dating emails . . .
#1.) YOUR PHOTOS ARE WEIRD. Obviously you shouldn't post photos of yourself passed out drunk. But LITTLE things can get you rejected too. Like making the same face in every picture, or posting photos with your ex.
#2.) YOUR EMAIL IS TOO LONG. Don't send a three-page email describing yourself. It makes you look self-centered. It's best to keep your initial emails as short as possible. And remember: You're just trying to get her attention. --So just concentrate on one thing about HER that's attractive, and talk about that.
#3.) YOU'RE MOVING TOO FAST. Don't come on too strong in your first email either. Women on dating websites get bombarded by emails every day, and they're just looking for a reason to reject them. --So don't list your phone number or talk about meeting up for drinks until you've at least exchanged a few emails.
#4.) YOU SEEM BORING. If you've got a Ph.D. in physics, multiple masters degrees, or you just LOVE your job . . . that's great. But it can't be the ONLY thing you talk about. --If you just brag about how smart you are, or how hard you work, she'll assume you're SMART, but not FUN. (The Frisky)
FOUR TIPS TO GET YOUR BOYFRIEND TO FORGIVE YOU:
Ladies, if you messed up recently and your boyfriend is still mad, we've got four tips today to get him to forgive you.
#1.) GIVE HIM SOME SPACE. As a woman, you probably feel the need to talk things out as soon as possible. But more often than not, your best bet is to let him cool off . . . alone.
#2.) DON'T OUT-ARGUE HIM. Even if you can logically and convincingly prove your point, it won't necessarily help get you sympathy. In fact, it might even hurt your cause.
#3.) STROKE HIS EGO. Doing or saying something that makes your guy feel good will remind him that things are way better when he's not mad at you. It could be something as simple as laughing at his lame jokes.
#4.) BE TOUGH ON YOURSELF. If you messed up, let him know you dropped the ball and it's bothering you. Tell him you thought about things from his perspective, and you're disappointed with how you acted. --Now, if all this "advice" sounds like it's for weak women who just want to smooth over the problem without actually dealing with it . . . that's because it comes from "Cosmopolitan" magazine. But they have a point . . . --Because if you screwed up and it really IS your fault, you need to swallow your pride and do what it takes to make things better. (Cosmopolitan)
ADAM SANDLER'S production company is trying to turn a YouTube video into a feature film. The video shows pixilated characters from old video games attacking New York City and taking over the world. (--Search for "Pixels Patrick Jean.") http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0dE23jVLXw
#4.) HERE'S A DOG BOUNCING UP AND DOWN TO TECHNO MUSIC: Here's a dog standing in a parking lot and bouncing up and down to the music playing in a car. (--Search for "funny dancing dog techno.") http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaIS7E_B9wQ
#5.) SHAWN JOHNSON THREW OUT A HORRIBLE FIRST PITCH AT A BASEBALL GAME:
Olympic gymnast SHAWN JOHNSON threw out the first pitch at a minor league Cubs game in Iowa, and it went straight into the ground. (--Search for "Shawn Johnson first pitch Iowa." She throws it at :08.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33z39F11Ogo
HERE ARE FOUR REASONS MEN GET REJECTED ON MATCH.COM:
When it comes to online dating, women have all the power. Guys, if you've sent out a ton of emails, and you haven't heard back, you might be doing something wrong. Here are four reasons women ignore online dating emails . . .
#1.) YOUR PHOTOS ARE WEIRD. Obviously you shouldn't post photos of yourself passed out drunk. But LITTLE things can get you rejected too. Like making the same face in every picture, or posting photos with your ex.
#2.) YOUR EMAIL IS TOO LONG. Don't send a three-page email describing yourself. It makes you look self-centered. It's best to keep your initial emails as short as possible. And remember: You're just trying to get her attention. --So just concentrate on one thing about HER that's attractive, and talk about that.
#3.) YOU'RE MOVING TOO FAST. Don't come on too strong in your first email either. Women on dating websites get bombarded by emails every day, and they're just looking for a reason to reject them. --So don't list your phone number or talk about meeting up for drinks until you've at least exchanged a few emails.
#4.) YOU SEEM BORING. If you've got a Ph.D. in physics, multiple masters degrees, or you just LOVE your job . . . that's great. But it can't be the ONLY thing you talk about. --If you just brag about how smart you are, or how hard you work, she'll assume you're SMART, but not FUN. (The Frisky)
FOUR TIPS TO GET YOUR BOYFRIEND TO FORGIVE YOU:
Ladies, if you messed up recently and your boyfriend is still mad, we've got four tips today to get him to forgive you.
#1.) GIVE HIM SOME SPACE. As a woman, you probably feel the need to talk things out as soon as possible. But more often than not, your best bet is to let him cool off . . . alone.
#2.) DON'T OUT-ARGUE HIM. Even if you can logically and convincingly prove your point, it won't necessarily help get you sympathy. In fact, it might even hurt your cause.
#3.) STROKE HIS EGO. Doing or saying something that makes your guy feel good will remind him that things are way better when he's not mad at you. It could be something as simple as laughing at his lame jokes.
#4.) BE TOUGH ON YOURSELF. If you messed up, let him know you dropped the ball and it's bothering you. Tell him you thought about things from his perspective, and you're disappointed with how you acted. --Now, if all this "advice" sounds like it's for weak women who just want to smooth over the problem without actually dealing with it . . . that's because it comes from "Cosmopolitan" magazine. But they have a point . . . --Because if you screwed up and it really IS your fault, you need to swallow your pride and do what it takes to make things better. (Cosmopolitan)
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