HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (05-28-10)

ALICIA KEYS IS PREGNANT AND ENGAGED:

ALICIA KEYS is indeed pregnant. Reps for Alicia and her boyfriend, SWIZZ BEATZ, released a statement yesterday saying, quote, "[They] are expecting a baby and are engaged to be married in a private ceremony later this year." --Alicia and Swizz . . . whose real name is Kasseem Dean . . . have been together since the fall of 2008. --This will be Alicia's first marriage. Swizz just got out of HIS first marriage earlier this month . . . but he claims Alicia was not the cause of the breakup.


GARCELLE BEAUVAIS-NILON DOESN'T REGRET OUTING HER HUSBAND'S CHEATING IN AN E-MAIL TO HIS CO-WORKERS:

Last month, actress GARCELLE BEAUVAIS-NILON became the Norma Rae of jilted wives when she sent an e-mail to her husband's place of employment, outing him to his co-workers for having a five-year affair. --Now that Garcelle has had time to cool off and think about what she did, is she sorry??? Hell no. --She says, quote, "I was angry . . . and no, I don't regret it." --But she's not saying her marriage is over, either . . . quote, "I'm taking it one day at a time, and I'm learning how strong I am. I don't know [about a divorce] . . . I have kids, so I don't know." --Garcelle thinks she knows why so many guys seem to be cheating these days . . . quote, "I think now we're so into instant gratifiation. --"I think we're so accessible with the Twitter, the Facebook and everything that people are just becoming greedy."


GARY COLEMAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT A UTAH HOSPITAL:

GARY COLEMAN is in critical condition at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. --Gary's brother-in-law says he suffered a head injury after a fall at his home, but nobody's confirming that. --A hospital spokeswoman would only say, quote, "I can confirm Mr. Coleman is a patient here at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. --"He's listed in critical condition. He was admitted Wednesday. We are not confirming what department he's in or any further details." --Gary . . . who's 42 . . . was hospitalized for seizures in both January and February.


SIMON MONJACK WAS LAID TO REST NEXT TO BRITTANY MURPHY:

SIMON MONJACK was laid to rest yesterday, at a Jewish ceremony in Los Angeles. About 75 friends and family attended. He was buried next to his wife BRITTANY MURPHY at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. --There's still no word on the cause of death. (--The 911 call made by Brittany's mother Sharon when she found Simon unresponsive in their home last Sunday has hit the Web. You can listen to it here . . .)
http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_audio/052710_simon_monjack_911.mp3
(--You'll notice that Sharon is initially nowhere near as hysterical as she was when she called 911 after she found Brittany in a similar condition. But she does start crying while attempting CPR.)


TIGER WOODS IS NOT ALLOWED TO DATE:

We heard recently that TIGER WOODS was making time with a blonde who looked a lot like ELIN NORDEGREN. --But that might not be the case . . . because "Us Weekly" says that Tiger's legal team has BANNED him from dating until the divorce is settled. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Elin's building a character case [against Tiger]. Her team is watching his every move. She wants more money than Michael Jordan's ex got." (--Michael's ex, Juanita, reportedly got $168 million . . . the biggest celebrity divorce settlement of all time.)


SOME NEWS ANCHOR ON A FOX AFFILIATE THINKS BRET MICHAELS FAKED ALL HIS MEDICAL PROBLEMS:

Some people called BRET MICHAELS' appearance on the "American Idol" finale miraculous. But at least one guy is calling it BULLCRAP. --Yesterday, on Fox's New York City affiliate, some of the news anchors were talking about whether or not Bret's medical problems have been a HOAX. And one of them seemed to really believe it. (--Check out the video here . . .)
http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=5b6f6579-0e56-4a8a-acd4-05186d8274a1


THE FINAL "HARRY POTTER" MOVIE WILL FINISH SHOOTING IN TWO WEEKS:

Believe it or not, the final "Harry Potter" movie finishes filming in TWO WEEKS. --And the young cast members who basically grew up together will be saying goodbye. --DANIEL RADCLIFFE is 20 years old now, but he was just 10 when he was chosen to play Harry. He says, quote, "I will be devastated [when it's over]. There is nothing I watch without it triggering a series of memories. --"Everything [about the films] is so linked to my life. At the same time, it is exciting. It is the end." --EMMA WATSON, who is about the same age as Daniel, adds, quote, "I feel like someone is dying. This kind of love and recognition is just incredible. It is also really emotional for me. I am proud." (--The final book in the "Harry Potter" series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", was split into TWO movies. The first comes out this November, and the second hits theaters the following July.)


CHECK OUT RACHEL MCADAMS' BACKSIDE IN A NEW MOVIE TRAILER:

There's a trailer online for a new movie called "Morning Glory". It stars RACHEL MCADAMS, HARRISON FORD and DIANE KEATON. --It's about the chaos that erupts when McAdams takes a job as a producer at a sinking TV morning show, and coaxes a cranky news veteran . . . played by Ford . . . out of retirement to co-host it. --The movie comes out in November, and it looks like it could be pretty funny.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LObdGeU5lOw


EMMA ROBERTS HAS JOINED THE CAST OF "SCREAM 4":

EMMA ROBERTS . . . daughter of ERIC, niece of JULIA . . . has joined the cast of "Scream 4". Several sources are reporting that she'll be the STAR of the movie, playing the younger cousin of NEVE CAMPBELL'S character, Sidney Prescott. --Last week, we'd heard that "Twilight" minx ASHLEY GREENE was being lined up for that part. It's not clear if Emma is starring in place of Ashley, or if Ashley is simply playing a different part. --But we do know that Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin are definitely on board . . . along with veteran "Scream" stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette.


THE "AMERICAN IDOL" FINALE WAS *NOT* A SUCCESS IN THE RATINGS:

The ratings for Wednesday night's "American Idol" season finale weren't bad compared to everything else on TV . . . but they WERE bad compared to past "Idol" seasons. --An estimated 24.2 million people tuned in, which was the lowest turnout since Season One . . . when 22.8 million watched KELLY CLARKSON beat out JUSTIN GUARINI. (--And effectively END HIS CAREER.) --Last year, 28.8 million people watched ADAM LAMBERT lose out to KRIS ALLEN. (-


CRYSTAL BOWERSOX IS SINGLE . . . AS OF THREE DAYS AGO:

Apparently, CRYSTAL BOWERSOX wasn't the right choice for America . . . or her boyfriend back home in Ohio. --In a radio interview yesterday . . . (--with RYAN SEACREST) . . . Crystal revealed that she and her boyfriend, Tony, broke up just before the final performance show on Tuesday night. And it was mutual. --She said, quote, "[My boyfriend] Tony, he went home. He wasn't cool with the lifestyle. We're both logical, grown adults. He's a small town guy and it's fine. --"But I'm a small town girl but I want this. I want this more than anything . . . this career, this lifestyle. I didn't think he was up for it. He didn't think he was up for it." --KARA DIOGUARDI . . . who was also in on the interview . . . then chimed in with some wingman-type advice. She said, quote, "You have to do your music. It's not a choice for you. It's what makes you whole. --"If somebody can't hang with that . . . I'm sure he's a lovely guy but right now this is your dream." (--Crystal said she and Tony will remain close friends.)


WHY DAVID COOK AND ADAM LAMBERT WEREN'T AT THE FINALE:

If you were tracking the endless parade of guest stars and former "American Idol" contestants during the finale Wednesday night . . . you might have noticed a few key absences: DAVID COOK, CHRIS DAUGHTRY and ADAM LAMBERT. --Well, here's the scoop: David wasn't able to attend because he had already committed to a cancer charity event in his hometown of Kansas City. Daughtry was also in Kansas City, for an unrelated reason. He had a gig there that night. --And Adam says he wasn't asked to perform . . . however, he was invited to be in the audience. He turned it down though, because he's preparing for his summer tour. (--It kicks off next week.)


DID "AMERICAN IDOL" SNUB MUSICAL DIRECTOR RICKEY MINOR?

Like SIMON COWELL, "American Idol" musical director RICKEY MINOR won't be back next season. As you may recall, he was chosen to replace KEVIN EUBANKS as the leader of "The Tonight Show" band. (--His first day is June 7th.) --But UNLIKE Simon, Rickey's impending exit was ignored during Wednesday night's finale. TMZ is claiming that Rickey was ticked about it . . . and threw a fit in front of the producers after the show. Supposedly, he even had to be strong-armed into going to the after-party. (--I don't know. The guy has been with the show for six seasons . . . and it would've been a nice gesture to salute him. But there's a big difference between him and Simon: People know who Simon is.)


LEE DEWYZE AND CRYSTAL BOWERSOX'S SINGLES ARE ON ITUNES:

LEE DEWYZE'S first single, the cover of U2'S "Beautiful Day" . . . and CRYSTAL BOWERSOX'S cover of PATTY GRIFFIN'S "Up to the Mountain" . . . hit iTunes yesterday. --As of last night, they ranked #3 and #8, respectively, on the iTunes Top Songs list. --By the way, both Lee and Crystal have already signed their record deals with "American Idol's" 19 Recordings. (--Lee's deal is tied in with RCA Records, while Crystal will be on Jive.) --Of course, it's way too early to know when their debut albums may be out . . . but typically, the "Idol" winner and runner-up drop their albums in or around November.


AND NOW . . . YOUR ANNUAL INSANE FAN RESPONSE TO THE FINALE:

Every year, videos pop up on YouTube of maniacal fans reacting to the "American Idol" finale . . . and every single one of them makes a fool out of themselves --Here's one from this year . . . featuring a crazy woman who apparently got herself a little too invested in CRYSTAL BOWERSOX. (--**WARNING***: This video contains UNEDITED PROFANITY and UNCHECKED BATTINESS.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYX51WgSjE0

--Someone posted this comment under the video: Quote, "I've never seen a video that depicts what's wrong with America more than this." (--I love that.)


IS ABC GOING TO RE-DO "ALIAS"?

This seems pretty odd . . . and we're not sure what to make of it yet . . . but we'll go ahead and toss it out there for you anyway. --A so-called "reliable insider" tells E! Online that ABC is kicking around the idea of doing a, quote, "reboot" of "Alias". --It doesn't sound like it'll be a remake . . . a spin-off . . . or even another show INSPIRED by "Alias". Instead, it'll be a new interpretation of the basic idea, which will borrow elements from the original series. --But even if this IS in the works, it sounds like it's a long way off . . . and there's no indication that any of the original cast members or characters would be returning. (--We'll let you know if anything comes of this.)


FRIDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)

--"The Soup Presents: 20 Years of Takin' Some E!" . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on E! (--Joel McHale celebrates E!'s 20th anniversary with a look back at the past 20 years.)


SATURDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)

--"NHL Stanley Cup Finals" [Game 1] . . . 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (--The Chicago Blackhawks host the Philadelphia Flyers at United Center in Chicago.)

--"Saturday Night Live" . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Ryan Phillippe guest hosts and Ke$ha is the musical guest.) (REPEAT)


SUNDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)

--"NASCAR '10: Coca-Cola 600" . . . 5:00 to 11:00 P.M. Eastern on Fox.


MEMORIAL DAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listings.)

--"The Bachelorette" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--The remaining 17 contestants move into the mansion. Two of them get one-on-one dates and the others accompany Ali to a charity photo shoot before she eliminates three more.)

--"NHL Stanley Cup Finals" [Game 2] . . . 8:00 to 11:00 P.M. ET on NBC. (--The Chicago Blackhawks host the Philadelphia Flyers at Chicago's United Center.)

--"True Beauty" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC. (--This is that show in which contestants think they've entered a beauty contest but they're really being judged on their morals and character. Carson Kressley, Vanessa Minnillo and Beth Ostrosky Stern are the judges.)

--"Dad Camp" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on VH1. (--Dr. Jeff Gardere helps to prepare six young men with pregnant girlfriends for fatherhood.)
JUSTIN BIEBER VS. DOORWAYS: ROUND TWO:

If you're collecting videos of JUSTIN BIEBER botching attempts at making his way through doorways . . . (???) . . . there's a new video to add to your library. --In this one, Justin does the old "walking into a glass wall, thinking it's an open doorway" thing. (--Here's the link . . .)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_zUQlU6Ycw
--I love the badly written caption: Quote, "OK, you all know Justins Crash with the door but it is almost happend a second time . . . by the way I do not wanna blame him and I am not a hater. ;)"


ARCADE FIRE HAS A RELEASE DATE FOR THEIR NEXT ALBUM:

ARCADE FIRE . . . arguably the biggest indie rock band of the 2000s . . . has announced that their next album will be called "The Suburbs", and it'll come out on August 3rd. (--For more info and to see their cover art, hit up their site, here.)


MORE DETAILS ON EMINEM'S "RECOVERY" ALBUM:

A track list for EMINEM'S new album, "Recovery", has been released . . . and it sounds like it'll feature a pretty impressive list of guest stars. (--The album drops on June 22nd.) --According to RapRadar.com, the list includes LIL WAYNE, RIHANNA and PINK. (--Here's the link to the track list . . .)
http://rapradar.com/2010/05/27/eminem-recovery-tracklist/

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

A COP RAN OVER A SUNBATHER ON HIS WAY TO HELP A SURFER:

Tomorrow is the start of Memorial Day weekend. If you're planning to hit the beach, I hope you have better luck than 43-year-old Marshall Starkman of Oceanside, New York (--on Long Island, just a few miles east of New York City). --On Wednesday, Marshall was sunbathing on Long Beach in Long Island. He was lying facedown on a beach chair and listening to his iPod, when a cop named Paul DeMarco accidentally RAN HIM OVER with his SUV.
--Apparently, Officer DeMarco was driving across the beach while responding to a call for a water rescue. At some point, he took a hard right turn and drove directly over Marshall, leaving tire marks across his back. --At first, Officer DeMarco didn't even realize what he'd done. But he put the pieces together after people started screaming at him to stop. --Marshall was rushed to the hospital with a fractured spine and a broken rib. As of last night, he was in stable condition and recovering. --Marshall's wife, Allison, says, quote, "I just can't believe what happened. He was sitting on the beach minding his own business. It's very unfortunate, but thank God he's alive." --For the record, Officer DeMarco won't be charged with anything, and he's already back on the job. (New York Post / WPIX News 11 - New York)


THE SENATE VOTED TO REMOVE THE WORD "RETARD" FROM ALL FEDERAL LAWS:

It's funny how the only bills that manage to get bi-partisan support are the ones that have no impact whatsoever on our daily lives. Here's what I mean . . . --On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to remove the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded individual" from all federal laws. --Instead, they'll be replaced with the terms "intellectual disability" and "individual with an intellectual disability." --The bill is called Rosa's Law after an "individual with an intellectual disorder" named Rosa Marcellino. It was introduced last November by a Democratic senator from Maryland named Barbara Mikulski. --In a press release, Senator Mikulski says she introduced the bill because, quote, "what you call people is how you treat them" . . . whatever that's supposed to mean. --By the way, according to Wikipedia, the first recorded use of the word "retarded" in relation to being mentally slow was in 1895. Originally, it was meant to replace terms like "idiot," "moron" and "imbecile" because it WASN'T considered derogatory. --In other words, in another hundred years, we'll probably be changing the wording all over again because it'll be considered offensive to say someone has a "mental disability." (The Hill / Wikipedia)


THE COPS IDENTIFIED A BURGLAR BECAUSE HE LEFT HIS DIRTY UNDERWEAR BEHIND:

Now it's time to recognize our Stinky Meatball Criminal of the Day . . . an unidentified 39-year-old man from Shoreline, Washington (--about ten miles north of Seattle). --Between 2008 and 2009, the man committed a string of home burglaries in the Seattle area. --Each time, he would kick down the door, raid the refrigerator, and use the toilet, before leaving with clothes and other valuables, like electronics and jewelry. --It happened over and over . . . at least 13 times . . . and the cops were completely clueless, until they finally got a lead on the case last year. --In October, officers responded to yet another break-in. But this time, after leaving in clean clothes he'd taken from the home, the thief left behind his soiled jeans, shoes, and underwear. --So the cops sent the nasty old underwear to the Crime Lab to be examined. And when the results came back, the DNA profile led them to their suspect: Our 39-year-old moron. --Apparently, the guy had already been arrested as a suspect in several other break-ins, and was waiting in jail for his day in court. --Anyway, the guy pleaded guilty to five counts of burglary, and he's expected in court today to be sentenced. Prosecutors say they'll ask for 63 months in prison, which is just over five years. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

THE AVERAGE BRITISH PERSON GOES TO WORK WITH A HANGOVER THREE TIMES A MONTH:

This survey took place in the UK, but we see no reason why the results would be any different here in the States. --According to a new survey, the average British person shows up to work three times a month with a HANGOVER. --ONE in FIVE say that as a result of their hangover, they've made mistakes or fallen behind on their workload. --And even though 90% agree that having a hangover at work is completely unacceptable, TWO in THREE say they've joked about it with their co-workers, and even their boss. --Overall, 7% of people have been so hung over at work that they had to go home early. (Yahoo)


THERE'S A WEBSITE THAT TELLS YOU WHERE YOU CAN FLY BASED ON YOUR BUDGET:

Travelling is expensive, and unless you're super rich, you probably set aside a specific budget for your vacations. Which is why THIS is kind of cool . . . --Recently, the travel website Kayak.com unveiled a new online feature called Kayak Explorer.--Basically, it allows you to enter the airport you're leaving from, and how much you can afford to spend on airfare. Then it shows you all the different places you can fly, based on your budget. --For example, if you're flying out of Chicago, a budget of $350 might not get you to Tokyo, Japan. But it could get you to Miami, New York, or Toronto. --And you can even filter your search based on what language is spoken at each destination, and by activities like skiing, golf, gambling, and beaches. (Gadling)
(--You can link to Kayak Explorer here . . .)
http://www.kayak.com/explore


NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) OZZY OSBOURNE POSED AS A SCULPTURE AND SCARED TOURISTS AT A WAX MUSEUM:
OZZY OSBOURNE pretended to be a sculpture at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York, and when people posed for pictures, he came to life. (--Search for "Ozzy scares Madame Tussauds.")
(--WARNING: This video includes the "S-word.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY9PeJOZpeA


#2.) A COP GAVE A REPORTER MULTIPLE PARKING TICKETS DURING A LIVE NEWS REPORT:
GAYLE ANDERSON of KTLA in Los Angeles was doing a live news report about "Road Trip Cars," and she lined up ten cars in a parking lot. --But halfway through the news report, a cop started writing $50 tickets for every single car . . . apparently because they weren't in parking spaces. (--Search for "KTLA Gayle Anderson parking tickets.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPD6y2cFqcw


#3.) A DEEP-SEA EEL CHECKED OUT THE GULF OF MEXICO OIL LEAK:
BP has a webcam streaming footage from the oil leak on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico. And on Wednesday, the camera showed a deep-sea eel checking out the leak and swimming through the oil that's still gushing out.
(--Search for "eel oil leak.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IPboQvommE


#4.) A COP FREED A DOG FROM A FENCE, AND THE DOG JUMPED IN HIS SQUAD CAR:
A cop freed a dog hanging upside down on a wire fence in Plattsburg, Missouri (--30 miles north of Kansas City). Then the dog ran off and he went looking for it, only to find it sitting in the driver's side seat of his squad car. (--Search for "dog freed from fence surprises officer." He frees the dog at 1:06, and he finds it in his car at 2:13. The video is pretty shaky.)
(--WARNING: This video includes the "S-word.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSywiwgC4Dk

#5.) HERE'S A DOG STUCK IN THE FRONT GRILL OF A CAR:
Supposedly a guy in Santiago, Chile, hit a dog with his car, assumed he killed it, took his car to a garage to check the damages, and found the dog trapped up inside his bumper with a broken leg. (--Search for "dog in bumper Chile." They get the dog out at 2:18.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36oduxyz1Xs

#6.) A BRITISH TRUCK DRIVER DROVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH A CAR SNAGGED ON HIS FRONT BUMPER:
A British truck driver named John Tomlinson has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a car got snagged on the front of his truck, and he drove down the highway without noticing. --The tanker he was driving weighed 48 tons, so he didn't feel the collision. (--Search for "truck driver car stuck to bumper.")

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATocBBd7ARs

SEVEN MEMORIAL DAY GRILLING TIPS:

It's Memorial Day weekend, which means it's time to fire up the grill. But you can't just start a fire and throw some food on. Here are seven grilling tips to make sure your Memorial Day barbecue is a success . . .

#1.) TRIM THE FAT. Fat burns really fast, and if there's too much of it, it makes the meat charred and crispy. Trim it down so there's only about a quarter-inch of fat on the edges. It'll also keep the grease from dripping and causing flame-ups.

#2.) MARINATE MORE. Most people don't marinate long enough. To do it right, soak the meat in a marinade for 12 to 24 hours, and keep it in the refrigerator. Use one to two cups of marinade for every one-and-a-half to two pounds of meat.

#3.) OIL THE GRILL. It'll keep the meat from sticking, and it won't be such a big deal to clean the grill when you're done. Just take a brush and spread olive oil evenly over the entire grilling surface.

#4.) IF YOU'RE OUT OF LIGHTER FLUID, USE SALAD DRESSING. We haven't tried this one, but supposedly it works. If you pour salad dressing over the charcoal, the oil should act as an accelerant. --It doesn't say what KIND of salad dressing to use, but I'm assuming that ITALIAN works better than BLUE CHEESE.

#5.) TURN UP THE HEAT. If you have a gas grill, set it to "high" when you first put the meat on. It'll seal the outer layer and trap the juices. Just don't forget to turn it back down after a few minutes or it'll burn the meat.

#6.) INCREASE HUMIDITY. To keep the meat moist while you cook it, put a pan of water . . . or even an open can of beer . . . next to the grill. It doesn't seem like it would make a difference, but it keeps the air around the grill more humid.

#7.) DON'T MESS WITH THE MEAT. Once it's on the grill, leave it alone until you're ready to flip it. Ideally, you should only flip it once. And pushing down on it with a spatula or stabbing it with a fork too many times dries it out. (Kaboodle.com)


FIVE THINGS WOMEN DO THAT SCARE GUYS AWAY:

Last week we told you about five things guys do that scare women away. So today we've turned the tables. Here's a list of the five things WOMEN do that scare GUYS away . . .

#1.) YOU'RE TOO GIVING. You could argue that women have a biological tendency to be nurturing. But when it comes to relationships, that can make them WAY too giving. And it becomes a problem if they hold it against their man. --So if you enjoy being a giving person, then by all means, keep it up. But don't use it as a weapon to make a guy feel guilty or obligated. Do nice things because you WANT to . . . and don't forget to be a little selfish too.

#2.) YOU DON'T THINK YOU'RE HOT. You've probably heard it a thousand times, but it's true: Poor self-esteem can damage your sex life. If you don't FEEL sexy, you're not going to be as interested in having sex. --So stop pointing out your flaws to your guy, and start incorporating a couple changes in the bedroom. Like, even if you really don't want the lights on, start off slowly by lighting a few candles instead.

#3.) YOU OVER-COMMUNICATE. With Facebook, Twitter, instant messaging, email, and texting, it's easy to communicate CONSTANTLY. But that doesn't mean you should do it. If you do, it takes away all the mystery, and can lead to boredom.

#4.) YOU AIR ALL YOUR FRUSTRATIONS TO YOUR FRIENDS. Venting to your girlfriends every once in a while is fine. But constantly telling your friends about every single one of your complaints can wreck havoc on your relationship --Since your friends want to support YOU, they'll usually side with you, and everyone will come away thinking your guy is constantly in the wrong. So vent about the big things, but remember to tell them about the nice things he does too.

#5.) YOU CONFUSE HOPES WITH REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. Have you ever fantasized about your boyfriend doing something special . . . like throwing you a surprise birthday party . . . and then been disappointed when it didn't happen? --It's fine to hope for certain things from your man, but you need to be realistic. So if your boyfriend never plans a weekend getaway, stop disappointing yourself by daydreaming that he'll suddenly take you on a surprise vacation. (MSN)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (05-27-10)

JOHN TRAVOLTA AND KELLY PRESTON ARE NOT HAVING TWINS:

The not-always-reliable "Star" tabloid was claiming yesterday that JOHN TRAVOLTA and KELLY PRESTON are expecting TWINS. --But it turns out they're not. John's rep says, quote, "Totally false. They are not expecting twins."


SERENA WILLIAMS AND COMMON HAVE BROKEN UP:

SERENA WILLIAMS and rapper (slash) actor COMMON have broken up after about two years together. A friend of Common's says, quote, "They just grew apart." That is all.


THE LATEST MARIAH CAREY PREGNANCY RUMOR:

MARIAH CAREY just pulled out of TYLER PERRY'S next movie . . . and didn't give a reason. Naturally, this has re-ignited the pregnancy rumors. --No comment yet from Mariah's camp. Her rep says, quote, "I'm not at liberty to discuss her personal life at this time." (--Mariah is 41. Her husband, NICK CANNON, is 29.)


CLAUDIA SCHIFFER'S BABY'S NAME IS COSIMA:

CLAUDIA SCHIFFER and "Kick-Ass" director MATTHEW VAUGHN have announced the name of their newborn baby daughter . . . and it's moderately pompous. Her name is Cosima. (--Cosima is the feminine version of the name Cosmo. It's derived from the Greek word for order and / or decency.) (--According to "The Baby Names Bible", it's, quote, "a fashionable name for daughters of members of high society in the United Kindgom.") --Claudia and Matthew also have a 7-year-old son named Caspar and a 5-year-old daughter named Clementine. --Matthew Vaughn is working on a sequel to "Kick-Ass", and he's directing an "X-Men" prequel. "X-Men: First Class" comes out in June of NEXT year.)


SANDRA BULLOCK *WILL* ATTEND THE MTV MOVIE AWARDS:

It's official: SANDRA BULLOCK will attend the MTV Movie Awards on June 6th. Sandra is up for three awards, plus they're giving her something called the MTV Generation Award (--It's for, quote, "engaging the MTV audience throughout her career," and for her, quote, "riveting and diverse contributions to the film industry.") (--Previous winners include Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, Spike Lee, Mike Myers and Adam Sandler.)


HEATHER LOCKLEAR WILL NOT BE PROSECUTED FOR ALLEGEDLY RUNNING DOWN A "NO PARKING" SIGN:

If HEATHER LOCKLEAR did run down a "No Parking" sign in her neighborhood last month, she's going to get away with it. --Prosecutors know that a BMW registered to Heather took out the sign . . . but they have no proof that Heather was behind the wheel at the time. So they're not pressing charges.


JUSTIN BIEBER HAS RESPONDED TO THE ALLEGATIONS THAT HE TELLS PEOPLE, "DON'T (EFFING) TOUCH ME":

Earlier this week, an Australian TV host said that when JUSTIN BIEBER was on his show, he snapped at a staffer behind the scenes because the guy put a hand on him. According to the host, Justin said, quote, "Don't ever (effing) touch me again!" --Well, Justin addressed the story on Twitter yesterday. --He said, quote, "I was raised to respect others and not gossip . . . nor answer gossip with anger. I know my friends, family and fans know the person I am. Hearing adults spread lies and rumors is part of the job I guess. --"But all I have to say is . . . kill 'em with kindness. So everyone keep smiling . . . we r all blessed and I am still grateful and appreciate of the opportunity u have all given me to do what I love."


THE LEGENDARY ART LINKLETTER HAS DIED:

TV legend ART LINKLETTER died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 97. --Linkletter's biggest claim to fame is "Kids Say the Darndest Things" . . . an interview segment he did for a variety show called "House Party", which ran from 1945 to 1969 on CBS radio and TV. --The concept was simple, but PURE GOLD: Linkletter would interview kids, and they would indeed say the darndest things. (???) --The idea was later revived by BILL COSBY for a 1998 primetime show. Linkletter made appearances on Cosby's version. --Linkletter also became an anti-drug crusader after his 20-year-old daughter Diana jumped to her death from a window while high on LSD in 1969.(--Here's some CLASSIC Art Linkletter magic . . .)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBMOhM31EyM


LINDSAY LOHAN REALLY DID HAVE A PLANE TICKET FOR LAST WEDNESDAY:

It's official: LINDSAY LOHAN really DID have a plane ticket for last Wednesday . . . meaning she really WAS planning to be in Los Angeles for her court hearing on Thursday morning. --Lindsay was supposed to leave Nice, France on Wednesday morning at 10:40 A.M., stop over in Zurich, Switzerland . . . and arrive in Los Angeles at 4:40 P.M.
(--The ticket cost Lindsay almost 7-grand. Here's the receipt . . .)
http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_documents/0526_Lindsay_TravelInvoice_doc_wm.pdf


BRISTOL PALIN SAYS GETTING PREGNANT AT 17 KIND OF SUCKED:

In the new issue of "Harper's Bazaar", BRISTOL PALIN admits that getting pregnant at 17 wasn't all that cool. --She says, quote, "I was thinking], 'Great, I'm 17 years old, I'm 40 pounds overweight with a big belly on me, all my friends are at school watching this on the news. This kind of sucks." --She adds, quote, "I thought I would be somewhere warm at college with my friends, but that was definitely not possible with having Tripp." --Not that she doesn't love the kid. She says, quote, "I love my baby more than anything. He's like a Gerber baby. He's the cutest baby in the whole world . . . I just want Tripp to be happy and healthy." --Bristol would also like you to know that her parents had NO IDEA that she and LEVI JOHNSTON were having sex . . . quote, "It's not like we all sat down and were like, 'Alright, here's the birds and the bees.' --"Truly, my parents just assumed that I wasn't doing anything. And it was a shock for us all." --Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like things are all that great with Levi these days. Bristol says, quote, "He is a stranger to me . . . One day I will find a nice guy." --Bristol also says she wouldn't mind being First Daughter . . . quote, "I don't know if my mom will run [for president], but she should."


HAS MEGAN FOX'S "TRANSFORMERS" REPLACEMENT BEEN FOUND???

The World Wide Web of Misinformation says that a model by the name of ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY has been chosen to replace MEGAN FOX in "Transformers 3". --Rosie has been modeling since 2003 . . . and she's been with Victoria's Secret since 2006. But she has exactly ZERO acting credits on her resume. --If this is true, HEIDI MONTAG can give up her campaign to get the part. And that's a good thing. (--Heidi actually filmed herself busting caps at a shooting range, in an attempt to convince MICHAEL BAY to cast her. Check it out here . . .) http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=129624990386059


IS THERE A LIVE-ACTION "DILBERT" MOVIE IN THE WORKS???

Some movie websites are reporting that there's a live-action version of the comic strip "Dilbert" in the works. The word is that Ken Kwapis has been brought in to direct. --Kwapis is one of the producers of "The Office", and he's directed several episodes. --He has also directed the movies "She's Just Not that Into You", "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", "License to Wed" and, perhaps most importantly, "Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird".


"GREASE" IS BEING RE-RELEASED IN THEATERS THIS SUMMER . . . IN A SING-ALONG VERSION:

If your idea of fun is sitting in a theater while a bunch of morons sing "You're the One that I Want", then I have your ticket: "Grease" is being re-released in theaters in July . . . in a SING-ALONG version. --That means the words to the songs will appear at the bottom of the screen, and the audience will be encouraged to belt them out. --Right now, it's only opening in select cities. But there's a website where you can DEMAND IT for your town. (--Here's the link, where you can also watch the trailer . . .)
http://www.greasemovie.com/


LEE DEWYZE IS YOUR NEW "AMERICAN IDOL" . . . SIMON COWELL IS GONE . . . AND BRET MICHAELS IS EVERYWHERE:

LEE DEWYZE edged out CRYSTAL BOWERSOX to win "American Idol" last night. But it really wasn't about the boring contestants. The show was mostly about SIMON COWELL and the 18 trillion guest stars who showed up to perform. --The show went with its usual formula of having a contestant or contestants start singing a song . . . then having the artist who made that song popular come out and finish it off with them. --They kicked off the night the RIGHT way with ALICE COOPER . . . who busted onstage to add some much-needed ROCK AND ROLL to the cast's rendition of "School's Out". --Other performers included Christina Aguilera, Alanis Morissette, Chicago, Hall and Oates, the surviving members of the Bee Gees, Michael McDonald, Joe Cocker and Janet Jackson . . . (--Who looks frighteningly like her brother Jermaine with that new, short hairdo.) --But the biggest surprise had to be BRET MICHAELS . . . who did "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" with CASEY JAMES. And he looked and sounded A LOT better than he did at the "Celebrity Apprentice" finale this past Sunday. --They also brought back a very confused-sounding GENERAL LARRY PLATT for a more high-tech version of his now-classic groove, "Pants on the Ground". --And he was joined by a special guest star: WILLIAM HUNG. --But again, the night was mostly about Simon. There were several "comedic" video packages dedicated to him, and DANE COOK did a song incorporating some of the stuff he's said to crappy contestants over the years. --Then PAULA ABDUL made her return to the "Idol" stage to say goodbye. --She tried a little standup (slash) roasting, but she was serious when she said, quote, "I love all the fun we had together, I love all the laughter we shared together." --She added, quote, "[The show] is not going to be the same without you, but as only I can tell you, it will go on." --Then, all the previous "Idol" winners . . . except DAVID COOK, for some reason . . . started up a song, and were soon joined by a stage full of other former contestants . . . including THE INCOMPARABLE JUSTIN GUARINI!!! (--For those of you who don't remember them all, the other winners, in order, were: Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, and Kris Allen. David won the seventh season.) --Simon himself then took the stage, and admitted he was a lot more emotional than he thought he'd be. --He said, quote, "I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the support, the fun and your sense of humor. That's what's been the best part. It's been a blast. Thank you."


WILL "AMERICAN IDOL" REPLACE SIMON WITH . . . NO ONE?

Now that SIMON COWELL'S run on "American Idol" is officially over . . . there's probably going to be a RIDICULOUS amount of speculation about his replacement up until the day Fox finally makes the announcement. --But what if there's no big announcement? --E! Online says so-called "very reliable 'Idol' insiders" have told them that there's a chance Fox won't pick ANYONE to replace Simon. One source says, quote, "They most likely will have 'guest judges,' and not a single new Simon." --For what it's worth, KARA DIOGUARDI isn't down with that idea. She says, quote, "I guess there's that possibility, [but] I hope not."


ELLEN DEGENERES HAS STARTED A RECORD LABEL:

ELLEN DEGENERES is really taking this musical talent judge thing seriously. She's just started her own record label . . . called Eleven-Eleven . . . and signed her first artist: 12-year-old GREYSON CHANCE. --He's the latest YouTube sensation . . . whose talent show performance of LADY GAGA'S "Paparazzi" has been watched over 21 MILLION TIMES. (--It's actually pretty awesome. If you haven't seen it, you can watch it, here . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxDlC7YV5is


TUESDAY NIGHT'S "AMERICAN IDOL" RATINGS SUCKED:

The ratings for last night's "American Idol" finale haven't been announced yet, but if they're anything like the ratings from Tuesday's performance show . . . "Idol" may be in some trouble. --19.6 million people tuned in on Tuesday night. That's down from last season, when 23 million viewers watched the second-to-last episode . . . and it's the lowest rated final performance episode since the first season, which had 18.7 million viewers --The peak came in Season Five, when 31.8 million people watched the final sing-off between TAYLOR HICKS and KATHARINE MCPHEE. --And it's been downhill since Season Seven, when 27.1 million watched the last DAVID COOK / DAVID ARCHULETA duel.


THE RATINGS FOR THE "DANCING WITH THE STARS" FINALE ALSO SUCKED:

Tuesday night's season finale of "Dancing with the Stars" attracted 18.1 million viewers. That may not sound too bad . . . but it's the lowest rated "Dancing" finale ever, according to Billboard.com. (--This past fall, "Dancing's" ninth season finale drew 19.2 million viewers.)


THERE'S MORE "LOST" COMING ON THE DVD:

Even two-and-a-half hours wasn't enough to completely end "Lost". --MICHAEL EMERSON . . . who played Ben . . . has revealed that there's MORE to the "Lost" ending, and it'll be included in the final DVD release. --He said, quote, "For those people that want to pony up and buy the complete 'Lost' series, there is a bonus feature. Which is um, you could call it an epilogue. --"[It's] a lost scene. It's a lot . . . it's 12 or 14 minutes that opens a window onto that gap of unknown time between Hurley becoming number one and the end of the series. --"It's self-contained. Although, it's a rich period in the show's mythology that's never been explored, so who knows what will come of it." (--E! Online insinuates that this feature will appear on the Sixth Season DVD, which will hit stores on August 24th with a list price of $59.99 on DVD and $79.99 on Blu-Ray. If that's the case . . . cool.) (--But Michael only mentions it being on the COMPLETE series DVD, which also comes out on August 24th. But that will run you anywhere from $150 to $230 for DVDs and between $200 and $280 for Blu-Rays. But if it's only on that one . . . that's uncool.) (--Especially for people who have already begun collecting the individual seasons, or just don't have $200 to $300 to spend on "Lost". But we don't know how it'll shake out yet. "Lost", naturally, isn't providing any answers.)


THURSDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listings.)

--"FlashForward" [1st Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--It's also the SERIES finale. This is one of the shows ABC chose not to bring back next year.)

--"So You Think You Can Dance" [7th Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox. (--Mia Michaels replaces Mary Murphy at the judges' table. Nigel Lythgoe and Adam Shankman are both back. As is Cat Deeley as your host.)

--"100 Questions" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 9:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Some chick named Sophie Winkleman stars in it as she recounts humorous events from her life while filling out a 100-question compatibility test for a dating site.)

--"Hollywood Salutes Matt Damon: An American Cinematheque Tribute" . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Jimmy Kimmel is your host. Ben Affleck, Greg Kinnear, Clint Eastwood and former president Bill Clinton are among the celebrities paying tribute to actor Matt Damon.)

--"Police Women of Memphis" [3rd Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on TLC. (--This season moves the show from Broward County to Memphis to follow four female officers with the Memphis Police Department.)

--"Mall Cops: Mall of America" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TLC. (--A reality show that follows the rent-a-cops who police Minnesota's Mall of America. The mall houses the Nickelodeon Universe theme park, a miniature golf course, a mirror maze, 90 full-size LEGO models, and an underwater aquarium.)


A HYPODERMIC NEEDLE AND A BOTTLE OF PILLS WERE FOUND NEXT TO PAUL GRAY'S BODY:

The autopsy performed on SLIPKNOT bassist PAUL GRAY may have come back inconclusive for now . . . but it's sounding more and more like a DRUG OVERDOSE. --The 911 call made after his body was discovered has surfaced, and the Iowa hotel employee who called it in said he suspected that it was an OD. --The man . . . who was a maintenance worker at the hotel . . . told the operator that there was a hypodermic needle and a bottle of pills near Paul's body. --He said that it appeared that Paul had been dead for a while and, quote, "his arms and legs are all purple." He also said that the hotel checked in on him after his mother called and told them she was having trouble reaching him. (--You can listen to the 911 call at the link below. It's graphic . . . and naturally, pretty morbid . . ..) http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_audio/052610_paul_grey_911.mp3 --Paul's body was found Monday morning. It's unclear how long he'd been dead at that point. A toxicology test was conducted . . . the results haven't come back yet. (--Paul had struggled with drug use in the past. In 2003, he was arrested after causing a car accident. He was charged with marijuana and cocaine possession, and driving under the influence of drugs.)


CHRISTINA AGUILERA'S EXCUSE FOR SCRAPPING HER SUMMER TOUR . . . IN HER OWN WORDS:

CHRISTINA AGUILERA scrapped her summer tour earlier this week . . . and her people insisted that it was because she didn't have enough time to prepare for it, NOT because of poor ticket sales. --Now, Christina has echoed that sentiment in an open letter to her fans, which was posted on her website. --She said, quote, "I made the decision to move my summer tour and I am truly sorry to those of you who had purchased tickets and have been disappointed by the news. --"Immediately after wrapping production on [my upcoming movie] 'Burlesque', I went directly back into the studio and then quickly started the promotional process for [my album] 'Bionic'. --"With both the album press and film press, I am booked the entire summer and need time to focus on the work at hand. --"After reviewing the schedule with my team, I realized there was not enough time to put together and rehearse for a proper show, one that is at the caliber you expect from me or at the level I would present to my fans. --"In addition, my album has not even been released as yet, and I would like for you all to become familiar with the music before you hear it live on tour. Again, I am sorry to have to move the dates but I promise to come see you when the time is right!" --There are two things here that don't seem to add up. --One, "Bionic" is scheduled to drop on June 8th . . . and the tour was set to run from July 15th in Uncasville, Connecticut, through August 19th in Irvine, California. --So unless Christina is planning on pushing the release date back . . . (--which we have NOT heard at this point) . . . her fans would have had over a month to hear the album before the tour began. --And regarding her busy schedule with "album press" this summer, don't you typically promote an album . . . by touring? --The tour will be rescheduled for next year . . . assuming Christina has time for it. (--Christina performed on the "American Idol" season finale last night. I don't know about you, but I would've enjoyed her performance more if I would've had the chance to "become more familiar with the music" before hearing it live on "Idol".)


ZACK DE LA ROCHA IS URGING MUSICIANS TO JOIN HIS BOYCOTT OF ARIZONA . . . BECAUSE OF THEIR NEW IMMIGRATION LAW:

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE superstar ZACK DE LA ROCHA has started a campaign called The Sound Strike, which asks artists to boycott Arizona. --Naturally, this is in response to the state's controversial new immigration law, which allows authorities to ask people they suspect of being illegal for either proof of citizenship or papers documenting their immigration status. (--The argument against this law is not to protect illegal immigrants . . . but to protect the rights of people who ARE legal, so that they aren't harassed in their own country, just because of the color of their skin or how they speak.) --In addition to Rage, the list of artists who have joined The Sound Strike so far includes: Cypress Hill, Kanye West, Bright Eyes singer Conor Oberst, Joe Satriani, Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Rise Against, Ozomatli . . . . . . Massive Attack, One Day as a Lion, Street Sweeper Social Club, Sonic Youth, Tenacious D, Spank Rock, Sabertooth Tiger, Juanes, Los Tigres del Norte, Cafe Tacvba, Calle 13 and filmmaker Michael Moore. --For more information and to get updates, hit up TheSoundStrike.net.


LADY ANTEBELLUM WILL BE STREAMING THEIR FAN CLUB PARTY . . . AND DONATING THE PROFITS TO THE NASHVILLE FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS:

LADY ANTEBELLUM is going to be streaming their fan club party online. They're also going to donate all the profits to the Nashville flood relief efforts. The best part is you can listen to the show on their site for a measly five bucks. --Singer DAVE HAYWOOD explains, quote, "We want to keep doing our part because it isn't over yet. Music City has a long way to go. Streaming the event online is a cool way to include more of our fans in this event, and all the money goes to a great cause." --The fan club party (slash) concert is June 10th. If you want to sign-up to watch the live stream, just hit up their site, www.ladyantebellum.com.

NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF

A TEENAGE DRIVER HELD HIS BREATH ON A DARE FOR SO LONG THAT HE PASSED OUT AT THE WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A BOULDER:

Just when you thought teenagers couldn't possibly get any dumber, some bonehead comes along and proves us all wrong. In this case, that bonehead is 19-year-old Bryan Parslow of Caledonia, New York (--about 50 miles east of Buffalo). --On Monday, Bryan was driving around with his friends when they reached a small town called Garbutt. --Being the geniuses they clearly are, the guys decided they were all going to play a game. It involved HOLDING THEIR BREATH for the entire time it took them to pass through the town. Garbutt's just a third of a mile long, so it didn't seem that difficult. --Unfortunately, Bryan held his breath for so long that he PASSED OUT at the wheel, his car veered off the road, hit a tree, and slammed into a boulder at 55 miles per hour. --Amazingly, Bryan and his friends all survived the crash with just a few broken bones and some other minor injuries. And Bryan's only punishment for his idiocy was a traffic ticket for failing to stay in his lane. --According to a guy who witnessed the crash, quote, "We couldn't really come up with any reason for why they would've gone off the road. So now it makes sense . . . Hopefully they'll get their thrills a different way after this." (WHEC News 10 - Rochester)


A TERRORIST USED AUTO-TUNE TO MAKE A CRAPPY SONG ABOUT OSAMA BIN LADEN:

--Earlier this month, jihadist Asadaullah Alshishani recorded a song dedicated to OSAMA BIN LADEN. It's called "Amir of the Ansar" and it's just as bad as you think. Actually, it's WORSE than you think. --Asadaullah sings, quote, "You fight America, and terrorize the Jews . . . and blow up the Hindus." Pretty much what you'd expect from one of these idiots. --But perhaps even more offensive is that Asadaullah uses that stupid "Auto-Tune" voice-effect that makes you sound like a robot. --You know what I'm talking about . . . it's the same effect rappers like KANYE WEST and LIL WAYNE use to trick people into thinking they can sing. (Wired)


YOU CAN BUY THE HOUSE FROM "THE AMITYVILLE HORROR" FOR $1.15 MILLION:

If you're in the market for some real estate, the house from "The Amityville Horror" is up for sale. I'm talking about the ACTUAL house, in Amityville, New York, about an hour east of New York City. Not the one in the movie. (--The one in the movie is in Toms River, New Jersey, about an hour SOUTH of New York. But they made it look like the real house, and the studio used photos of the real house to promote the movie.) --It's 3,600 square feet, with five bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a detached garage, and a boathouse. The list price is $1.15 MILLION. --And it's where a guy named Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed six members of his family in 1974. The family that moved in afterwards claimed they had to leave after 28 days, because of paranormal activity. --The property's been renovated since the original movie came out in 1979, and it looks pretty different now. And the current owners say they haven't had problems with ghosts, and the walls have never oozed blood. (Consumerist)
(--Here's the property listing . . .)
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Amityville_NY_11701_1119028614


THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD IS . . . VIENNA, AUSTRIA:

Yesterday, an investment services company called Mercer released its annual Quality of Living Survey. --It ranks the world's 221 largest cities based on a bunch of different factors including crime, the economy, personal freedom, climate, housing, air pollution and schools.

--According to the survey, here are the ten best cities in the world:
#1.) Vienna, Austria
#2.) Zurich, Switzerland
#3.) Geneva, Switzerland
#4.) Vancouver, Canada
#5.) Auckland, New Zealand
#6.) Dusseldorf, Germany
#7.) Frankfurt, Germany
#8.) Munich, Germany
#9.) Bern, Switzerland
#10.) Sydney, Australia

--If you're wondering, the highest-ranking American city on the list is Honolulu, at number 31. It's followed by San Francisco at number 33, and Boston at number 39. --Chicago and Washington, D.C., are tied at number 45. Then it's New York City at number 49, and Seattle at number 50. --Port-au-Prince, Haiti, came in at number 213. --And Baghdad, Iraq, was ranked the worst city in the world at number 221.
(CNN Money)
(--You can get more info about the rankings here . . .)
http://www.mercer.com/summary.htm?idContent=1173105


WHY WORK OUT WHEN YOU CAN FREEZE THE FAT OUT OF YOUR BODY?

People of girth: There's nothing we'd all love more than to lose a few pounds. The only problem is . . . we're also all very lazy. Which is why THIS just might be the best thing ever . . . --Last year, a handful of doctors started performing a procedure that's similar to liposuction, except it's non-surgical, and it doesn't require any recovery time. --It's called Cryolipolysis (--pronounced "CRY-OH-lie-PAHL-eh-sis"). It's a painless, non-invasive way to break down fat cells by FREEZING them off. --A dermatologist named Dr. David Goldberg developed the procedure. --He's tested it on 200 patients, and he says just a single three-hour "cooling" treatment can cause up to a 25% reduction of fat cells over the next two to four months. --It sounds amazing, right? But before you run out and drop $1,500 on it, there are a couple things you should know:

#1.) The FDA has NOT approved it as a fat remover. That doesn't mean you can't get it . . . it's perfectly legal if your doctor recommends it. It just means the FDA doesn't condone it.

#2.) It's NOT covered by health insurance. (ABC News / AOL News)


2.3% OF PEOPLE CONSTANTLY THINK THEY REEK, EVEN THOUGH THEY SMELL JUST FINE:

I just heard of a bizarre new condition that affects 2.3% of the population. It's called Olfactory Reference Syndrome . . . or ORS for short. --Basically, people who suffer from ORS constantly think they STINK . . . even when they don't . . . and it totally screws up their lives. --Dr. Katharine Phillips is a psychiatrist at Brown University. She says, quote, "This disorder causes a lot of pain, shame and self-consciousness among its victims . . . ORS is very under-recognized, but I would say it's more common than we know.
--On that note, check out some stats about ORS: --Experts say 60% of ORS sufferers are women, and most start worrying about their body odor around the age of 15. --75% of ORS sufferers are always worried their breath stinks, 60% are concerned about their armpits, and 35% live in a state of perpetual fear that their GENITALS smell like rotting garbage. --80% of ORS sufferers constantly sniff themselves to check their odor. 68% deal with their ORS by showering excessively, and 50% change their clothes several times a day. --Overall, the average ORS sufferer spends three to eight hours a day completely preoccupied with how they smell. --But here's the thing: ORS may sound like a joke, and it is kind of funny. But it's also pretty serious. --According to experts, about 40% of ORS sufferers have confined themselves to their homes for a week or more because they're so worried they reek. --What's worse is TWO in THREE ORS sufferers have thought about committing suicide, while a THIRD have actually tried to go through with it. (MSNBC)


NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) A REPORTER FREAKED OUT WHEN A GUY KEPT TOUCHING HIM:
A reporter named DAN NOYES was trying to do a story about the Laguna Honda Hospital in San Francisco, and whether the staff stole money from a hospital fund. But the hospital spokesman, a guy named MARC SLAVIN, wouldn't stop touching him. --The reporter repeatedly told the guy NOT to touch him, but he wouldn't listen, and kept putting his hand on the reporter's shoulder. It may not sound interesting, but it's awkward and hilarious. (--Search for "reporter doesn't like being touched.")
http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/05/26

#2.) A GUY FELL THROUGH HIS OFFICE CEILING:

We're not sure if it's a prank or what, but there's security camera footage of three girls sitting in a tiny office . . . then a guy falls through the ceiling and lands on them. (--Search for "falls through office ceiling.")
http://www.break.com/index/man-falls-through-office-ceiling.html
#3.) A BRIDGE IN RUSSIA STARTED TWISTING IN THE WIND:

A bridge in southern Russia was closed after it started wobbling back and forth in the wind. (--Search for "Volgograd Russia bridge wind.") http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9bynDA9fSc

#4.) A CHUBBY KID GOT STUCK IN A SWING:
A chubby kid got stuck in a kids' playground swing . . . the kind you have to step into . . . and firefighters had to come get him out. (--Search for "fat kid gets stuck in swing.") http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/80997915/

#5.) A FLORIDA STRIP CLUB PUT UP A SIGN THAT SAYS "NOW HIRING THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2010":
A strip club in Jacksonville, Florida, posted a sign that says, "Now Hiring The Graduating Class Of 2010." The owner thinks it's funny considering the lack of jobs available for recent graduates. But some people don't think it's funny at all. --Naturally, there's an amusing, poorly produced local news report on the story. (--Search for "Centerfold club Jacksonville Florida now hiring 2010 graduating class.") http://www.fox5vegas.com/video/23680748/index.html



FIVE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS WITH OTHER USES:

You've probably seen those lists about "other" uses for regular household items. But there's a new one from Prevention.com that's pretty good, because the secondary uses for some of these things are just bizarre. Here are the top five . . .

#1.) USE ALKA-SELTZER ON INSECT BITES. It has aspirin in it, which helps if the bites are itchy or painful. Calamine lotion has zinc oxide in it, which can dry out your skin. But Alka-Setzer won't. Plus, it works faster. --If you want to try it, crush up one Alka-Seltzer tablet, mix it with water, and add a pinch of oatmeal, which also soothes your skin. Then just rub it on. The bug bite should feel better immediately.

#2.) USE MOUTHWASH TO PREVENT ATHLETE'S FOOT. Pour some on a cotton ball, then rub it all over the bottoms of your feet and in between your toes after you shower. --The only catch is, it has to have alcohol in it because that's what makes it work, and some types of mouthwash are alcohol-free, like ACT or Tom's Of Maine.

#3.) USE ALOE VERA TO GET RID OF CANKER SORES. Aloe vera has vitamins and amino acids that repair damaged tissue. And a study found that people healed 50% faster if they applied aloe vera directly to their canker sores.

#4.) USE NASAL SPRAY TO STOP A NOSEBLEED. Most nosebleeds can be stopped by just pinching your nose for 10 to 20 minutes. But if that doesn't work, try a nasal spray like Afrin or Mucinex. --About two-thirds of people who go to the emergency room for nosebleeds are successfully treated with oxymetazoline (--pronounced oxy-meta-ZOH-leen), which is the active ingredient in nasal sprays like Afrin and Mucinex.

#5.) USE BAKING SODA ON IRRITATED SKIN. It takes the sting out of sunburns, and it helps with itchiness and discomfort if you have eczema or get poison ivy. --If you must know, it's because baking soda is sodium bicarbonate . . . a mild alkaline compound that can get the pH balance of your skin back to normal. The best way to use it is to draw a bath, then pour in one cup of baking soda. --Make sure you mix it in really well so it completely dissolves. Then just soak in the tub for about 30 minutes. (Prevention.com)

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (05-26-10)

THE JESSE JAMES INTERVIEW

JESSE JAMES SAYS HIS NAZI PICTURE WAS MEANT TO BE FUNNY . . . BUT HE KNOWS IT WASN'T:

We heard so much of JESSE JAMES' interview with ABC before it aired yesterday, that it almost seems like overkill to keep talking about it. But they did hold back some stuff that's worth reporting, so here we go . . . --Remember that photo of Jesse wearing a Nazi officer's hat and saluting like Hitler? Well, he didn't mean it. --He said, quote, "I don't even remember taking the photo, but I can tell by the look on my face that it was a joke that was funny then, probably for like a minute, but looking at it now in the context of my life, it's not funny." --He also said that the picture was most of the reason he agreed to talk to ABC . . . quote, "Dealing with losing my marriage and my son and embarrassing everyone and decimating my life, but to be called a racist on top of that . . . --". . . It makes me really sad seeing the photo and the way I look." --Jesse also said he's told SANDRA BULLOCK, quote, "basically everything" about his affairs. --And he admitted that she has actually suspected him of cheating . . . quote, "I think she's had her suspicions, you know, in the past. But I lied, lied my way out of it. I lied to everyone about everything. Even to myself." --As for his decision to go to rehab, he said, quote, "I just told her I was going to get some help and I wanted to make sure she would take care of Sunny. --"[She said], 'No problem. OK.' She told me she was proud of me." (--Sunny is Jesse's 6-year-old daughter with tattooed mattress actress JANINE LINDEMULDER.) --Then there's Louis, the African-American baby Sandra has been a mother to since January. Jesse and Sandra started the adoption process four years ago, and Jesse WAS being a father to Louis . . . until the Bombshell hit. (--Pun intended.) --Given Jesse's alleged racism, he was asked about the decision to adopt a black child. He said, quote, "I didn't care what color he was, my only prerequisite for adopting a baby, I want the baby that needs us the most." --He also said that it wasn't until Sandra's "People" magazine spread where she introduced Louis that he found out Sandra was giving the kid HER last name. --He said, quote, "It made me sad, but I realized why things have to be done in a certain way. To see her in the role of mother is like one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. --"She is like a fish to water. As soon as she put that baby in her hands, it was automatic and amazing." --He added, quote, "I found a new trust for her, like I knew she wasn't going to leave, and our relationship blossomed." (--Here are some video clips from the interview . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=4caeaf53-3d0b-42e6-8418-1305b15b771e


DOES JUSTIN BIEBER TELL PEOPLE NOT TO (EFFING) TOUCH HIM???

JUSTIN BIEBER likes to play the part of the sweet, innocent kid. But maybe, behind the scenes, he's a little TYRANT. --An Australian TV host named David Koch had Justin on his show recently. And during a radio interview yesterday, Koch told an interesting story about the experience. --Koch said that Justin seemed like a nice enough kid. But when it was time for him to perform, one of the show's staffers put a hand on Justin to help direct him to the stage. --And Justin told him, quote, "Don't ever (effing) touch me again!" --One of Justin's sound guys later took the staffer aside and said, quote, "Don't take offense, he tells us that all the time." (--Here's audio . . .)
http://perezhilton.com/2010-05-25-more-bieber-backlash


THERE'S A NEW PROGRAM THAT CAN PURGE YOUR COMPUTER OF ALL JUSTIN BIEBER CONTENT:

If you're tired of seeing JUSTIN BIEBER'S name and face every five seconds on the Internet, there's an app for that. --It's a program called (--Careful . . . sexual innuendo coming up . . .) The Shaved Bieber . . . and it covers up any instance of the words "Justin Bieber" . . . or just "Bieber". It also censors any photo with "Bieber" in the file name. --And the cool thing is, you can turn it on and off just by hitting a button on your browser's tool bar. (--Here's the address where you can pick up the Shaved Bieber, and also watch an amusing video demonstrating how it works . . .) http://fffff.at/shaved-bieber/


LINDSAY LOHAN REALLY *DOES* HAVE A MOVIE PROSPECT IN TEXAS:

LINDSAY LOHAN'S attorney tried to get Lindsay out of wearing that alcohol-monitoring ankle bracelet by saying that Lindsay had a movie to shoot in Texas. --Nobody believed her, because there was no evidence at the time that Lindsay had such a film on her plate. --But it turns out this movie really does exist. --Lindsay has been in negotiations to join the cast of "The Dry Gulch Kid" . . . an adventure-comedy produced by . . . and starring . . . WILLIE NELSON. It starts shooting in Texas this summer. --JOHNNY KNOXVILLE is also in the cast, and Willie is hoping to get some of his famous friends, like Matthew McConaughey, Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson to appear. --Co-producer Kerry Wallum says, quote, "We are in talks, but nothing is confirmed yet. Hopefully she'll let us know in the next few days. She's a good actress." --As for Lindsay's new bling, Wallum says that won't be an issue . . . quote, "The ankle bracelet means nothing to us. We can take care of that." (--Lindsay's movie about "Deep Throat" star Linda Lovelace begins shooting in the fall.)


WILL LINDSAY LOHAN STILL BE ABLE TO ABUSE ADDERALL AND AMBIEN???

On Monday, LINDSAY LOHAN was ordered to undergo WEEKLY drug testing. Unfortunately, she might be able to keep using drugs WHILE she's being tested. --According to TMZ, Lindsay has prescriptions for Adderall . . . a stimulant that's used to treat ADHD . . . and the sleep aid Ambien. --And as long as she has valid prescriptions, it's okay for her to keep taking them. --The problem, according to TMZ, is that Adderall and Ambien are two of the drugs that Lindsay abuses . . . meaning she can pass all her drug tests with flying colors, while still getting high.


DAVID HASSELHOFF SAYS HE WAS *NOT* HOSPITALIZED AGAIN FOR DRINKING:

There was a report going around yesterday morning that DAVID HASSELHOFF had been hospitalized (again) for drinking on Sunday. --Supposedly, he had been drinking for three days straight, and his 17-year-old daughter Hayley had to drive him to the hospital. --But apparently, this did NOT happen. --TMZ caught up with THE HOFF and his other daughter . . . 20-year-old Taylor . . . leaving a workout session yesterday morning. And he told them that none of that happened, and he has no idea where the report came from. --He also said he spent the weekend with his family . . . and he WASN'T drinking. (--Here's video. And at the end of the clip, the paparazzo asks the Hoff if he's more afraid to gain weight or go bald. I think you can guess his answer . . .)
http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=076132c7-5f47-4c19-b70c-9558c093ed5b


WYCLEF JEAN WOULD LIKE BRAD AND ANGELINA TO ADOPT A KID FROM HAITI:

BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE have adopted a kid from everywhere else . . . why not Haiti? That's what Haiti's most famous product, WYCLEF JEAN, is thinking. --He says, quote, "Brad and Angie, please! Please adopt a child from Haiti!" -Even if they don't, though, Wyclef says they and other celebrities have already done a lot to contribute to the relief effort . . . quote, "I have so many celebrity friends who have really supported this cause and who continue to support this cause. --"Our job is to help those little kids, to give them a chance. If we give them a chance they'll have a better tomorrow."


HEIDI MONTAG DOESN'T KNOW WHO'S GOING TO THE TABLOIDS CLAIMING TO BE HER FRIENDS . . . BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANY:

HEIDI MONTAG can't figure out which "friends" of hers keep going to the tabloids and telling them that she hates herself and wants to die. And the reason she can't figure it out is because SHE DOESN'T HAVE ANY FRIENDS. (!!! --On Twitter yesterday, she said, quote, "I have no friends! The ones who are pretending to be 'friends' or 'family,' are crazy, angry, broke and BITTER. This is why they haven't been in my life for years. Liars!" --She also added that she does NOT regret all her plastic surgeries . . . quote, "My last surgery was the best decision of my life! . . . I have never felt sexier, happier, or more amazing in my own skin. I truly look the way I have always dreamed." --And she capped it off with this . . . quote, "I love me! And I love life! Every moment counts!"


DID MIKE MYERS' FRIEND ATTACK A PHOTOGRAPHER WITH A HOCKEY STICK???

A friend of MIKE MYERS was arrested Monday for attacking a photographer who was trying to take Mike's picture. And here's the fun part: He went after the guy with a HOCKEY STICK. --Both Mike and his friend, Mark McAdam, were walking the streets of Manhattan with hockey sticks when the photographer started taking pictures. --McAdam engaged in a little high-sticking action, and opened up a wound on the photographer's face that required five stitches. Myers fled the scene, while McAdam was booked on a felony assault charge. (--As for why Mike Myers would be walking around with a hockey stick . . . well, he IS Canadian.) (--Just because it's marginally relevant, here's the street hockey scene from "Wayne's World" . . .) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHolxXWLho8


WILL SANDRA BULLOCK MAKE HER RETURN TO THE PUBLIC EYE AT THE MTV MOVIE AWARDS???

This isn't definite yet, but there's word on the World Wide Web of Misinformation that SANDRA BULLOCK may make her return to the spotlight at the MTV Movie Awards . . . which will air live on Sunday, June 6th. --Sandra is up for three awards: Best Comedic Performance and Best Kiss for "The Proposal" . . . and Best Female Performance for "The Blind Side". --She's also part of BETTY WHITE'S "Best WTF Moment" nomination . . . because she's the one Betty felt up in "The Proposal" to earn it. (--We'll let you know if we hear anything definite.)


IAN MCKELLEN THINKS DUMBLEDORE FROM "HARRY POTTER" IS A "KNOCKOFF" OF GANDALF FROM "LORD OF THE RINGS":

IAN MCKELLEN plays the good wizard Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" movies . . . NOT Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" flicks. And he HATES it when people get the characters confused. -He says, quote, "I'm a huge fan of Gandalf myself. For me this gentle, friendly and courageous wizard is a real role model. I don't mind if people associate me with this film character. --"I only get mad if someone mistakes me for Michael Gambon, the actor from the 'Harry Potter' films who plays Dumbledore. When that happens I say 'No! I played the original by J.R.R. Tolkien, not the knockoff by Joanne K. Rowling!'"


"DANCING WITH THE STARS": THE FINALE

NICOLE SCHERZINGER IS YOUR NEW "DANCING WITH THE STARS" CHAMPION:

PUSSYCAT DOLLS singer NICOLE SCHERZINGER is your new "Dancing With the Stars" champion. --She and partner DEREK HOUGH took the mirror ball trophy over Olympic figure skater EVAN LYSACEK and ANNA TREBUNSKAYA. --ESPN reporter ERIN ANDREWS and MAKSIM CHMERKOVSKIY finished third. --After she got the boot, Erin said, quote, "This experience has meant everything to me . . . I came here under really crummy circumstances, and I just wanted to get my life back together and my smile back. I just wanted to be myself again." (--This was the 10th season of "Dancing With the Stars". Season 11 premieres on September 20th.)


THE 20 BEST TV SERIES FINALES EVER:

In the wake of the ends of 'Lost", "Law & Order" and "24" . . . among others . . . "Entertainment Weekly" has put together a list of the Top 20 Best TV Series Finales Ever. --The top honor went to "Newhart". "Lost" cracked the Top 10 at #7. It was the highest-ranked finale to air in the past 17 years. Here's the Top 10:

#1.) "Newhart" (1982-1990)
#2.) "St. Elsewhere" (1982-1988)
#3.) "The Fugitive" (1963-1967)
#4.) "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" (1970-1977)
#5.) "Cheers" (1982-1993) (--"Frasier" came in at #12.)
#6.) "M*A*S*H" (1972-1983)
#7.) "Lost" (2004-2010)
#8.) "The Shield" (2002-2008)
#9.) "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997-2003)
#10.) "The Sopranos" (1999-2007)
(--The rest of the list included "Friends", "The Cosby Show", "ER", "Battlestar Galactica", and "Star Trek: The Next Generation". You can find the complete Top 20 . . . with brief write-ups on each one . . . at EW.com, beginning here . . .)
http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20387623,00.html
(--Not everyone was satisfied with the "Lost" finale, but it's far from the most controversial entry on the list. The polarizing "Seinfeld" series finale . . . which some people consider to be the WORST ending of all time . . . came in at #15.)


"24" WENT OUT LIKE A LAMB IN THE RATINGS:

The two-hour SERIES finale of "24" didn't do much in the ratings on Monday night, other than to validate Fox's decision to wrap it up after eight seasons. --An estimated 8.9 million viewers tuned in, which really wasn't up at all from the season average of 8.7 million. In fact, it was down from the 9 million that watched last week's episode. (--This season premiered to 11.5 million viewers back in January.)



WEDNESDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listings.)

--"American Idol" [9th Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox.

--"SNL Presents: Sports All-Stars" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--Jason Sudeikis and Will Forte host this look back on "SNL's" best sports spoofs, as their sports-commentator characters Pete Twinkle and Greg Stink.)

--"Criminal Minds" [5th Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Tim Curry guest stars as a serial killer whose pattern is to massacre entire families but intentionally leave one member alive.)

--"CSI: New York" [6th Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Edward Furlong returns in his role as serial killer Shane Casey and targets Danny's family while they are on vacation.)


BONO'S BACK SURGERY HAS FORCED U2 TO POSTPONE THEIR TOUR:

U2 officially confirmed what seemed inevitable over the weekend: That they'd have to postpone their summer tour . . . which had dates in North America and Europe . . . due to BONO'S back injury. (--It was set to kick off in America on June 3rd.) --Bono underwent emergency spinal surgery last Friday . . . after somehow injuring himself during preparations for the tour. And yes, it was as serious as it sounds. --His doctor says, quote, "Bono suffered severe compression of the sciatic nerve. On review of his MRI scan, I realized there was a serious tear in the ligament and a herniated disc, and that conservative treatment would not suffice." --The surgeon who conducted the operation added, quote, "He was already in severe pain with partial paralysis in the lower leg. --"The ligament surrounding the disc had an 8mm tear and during surgery we discovered fragments of the disc had traveled into the spinal canal. This surgery was the only course of treatment for full recovery and to avoid further paralysis. --"Bono is now much better, with complete recovery of his motor deficit. The prognosis is excellent but to obtain a sustainable result, he must now enter a period of rehabilitation." --Bono has been released form the Munich hospital where the surgery was done. He'll now begin rehab, which is expected to take AT LEAST eight weeks. --The tour has been postponed until NEXT YEAR. --The band's manager, Paul McGuinness, released a statement saying, quote, "Our biggest and I believe best tour has been interrupted and we're all devastated. For a performer who lives to be on stage, this is more than a blow. --"He feels robbed of the chance to do what he does best and feels like he has badly let down the band and their audience. Which is of course nonsense. --"His concerns about more than a million ticket buyers whose plans have been turned upside down, we all share, but the most important thing right now is that Bono make a full recovery. We're working as fast as we can to reschedule these dates."


SLIPKNOT REMEMBERED PAUL GRAY IN A NEWS CONFERENCE:

The members of SLIPKNOT held a news conference yesterday to talk about bassist PAUL GRAY, who was found dead Monday morning. --The members took turns speaking. They weren't wearing their masks, which is extremely RARE . . . but it was probably the more tasteful decision. -Paul's wife, Brenna Gray, and brother, Tony Gray, also spoke. (--Side note: Brenna is pregnant. She's expecting a baby girl.) --Singer COREY TAYLOR said, quote, "We lost a brother . . . and the world seems a little smaller because of it. The only way I can sum up Paul Gray is love. Everything he did . . . he did for everyone around him whether he knew you or not." --Percussionist SHAWN CRAHAN added, quote, "He really was the essence of Slipknot and we would like to have him remembered that way."
(--You can watch a clip from the news conference below. In this video, the order of speakers is: Chris, Shawn and then Paul's wife, Brenna . . .) http://www.tmz.com/videos?autoplay=true&mediaKey=e5d5f79b-ad19-491f-ba37-1d8248c294d3 --By the way, the initial autopsy report came back inconclusive yesterday . . . meaning that there's still no word on a cause of death.


RIHANNA HAS RELEASED A NEW MUSIC VIDEO:

RIHANNA has unleashed the video for her song "Rockstar 101". It's basically just Rihanna being sexy and acting out the whole rock star thing. --TRAVIS BAKER makes a cameo appearance as the drummer. --SLASH is featured on the track, but he isn't in the video. But Rihanna DOES impersonate him . . . wearing a long curly black wig, with a top hat with a skull on it, and holding a guitar.
(--So you know, this video features CENSORED profanity. Here's the link . . .)
http://www.vevo.com/watch/rihanna/rockstar-101/USUV71001042



NE-YO'S NEW SINGLE IS STREAMING ONLINE:

NE-YO is streaming his new single, "Beautiful Monster", on his MySpace page. It'll be on his next album, "Libra Scale", which is tentatively set to come out in September. (--Here's Ne-Yo's MySpace link . . .) http://www.myspace.com/neyo


JACK JOHNSON'S NEW ALBUM IS STREAMING ONLINE:

JACK JOHNSON'S new CD, "To the Sea" . . . which comes out NEXT Tuesday . . . is currently streaming, in its entirety, at MTV.com. (--Here's the link . . .) http://www.mtv.com/music/the_leak/jack_johnson/to_the_sea/


JOHN FOGERTY'S SONG "CENTERFIELD" WILL BE HONORED BY THE BASEBALL HALL OF FAME:

The Baseball Hall of Fame will be honoring JOHN FOGERTY'S 1985 song, "Centerfield", at this year's induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, on July 25th. Fogerty will perform "Centerfield" at the event. --It's the first time the Baseball Hall of Fame has recognized a musician or a song. (--It's unclear if the song and / or John will actually be inducted into the Hall.) --Fogerty says, quote, "It feels great. I'm a guy who's grown up loving baseball and loving the whole tradition, and of course I've been to Cooperstown a couple times. It's just fascinating for me to be a participant now." --In a separate interview, he joked, quote, "It's one of those things that you're not sure that you heard it right because, as they say, it came out of left field." (--You can jam to "Centerfield" at John Fogerty's MySpace page, here.)


EMINEM HAS RELEASED THE COVER ART FOR "RECOVERY":

EMINEM has posted the cover art for his next album, "Recovery", on his official website. There are two images, which are supposedly alternate covers that will be featured on the disc. (--You can check them out, here . . .)
http://www.eminem.com/recovery/default.html
(--"Recovery" is set to drop on June 22nd.)


NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF

INTRODUCING . . . THE CLEAVAGE CADDY:

How many times has this happened, ladies? You're getting ready to go out, when you run out of room in your purse, so you end up leaving a bunch of stuff at home. Well, it doesn't have to be that way . . . --Enter the Cleavage Caddy . . . an insert for your bra that can be used as an extra pocket to carry your lipstick, credit cards, and keys. Between your BOOBS. --According to the product website, the Cleavage Caddy is the perfect way to, quote, "enhance your attire with a feminine influence. --"If you choose the lace version, the lace covers your cleavage, adding an extra element of modesty, while still allowing you to carry all of your personal items discretely tucked in your bra."
--The Cleavage Caddy sells for $29.95. (Jezebel)
(--Link to the Cleavage Caddy's official product website here . . .)
http://www.cleavagecaddy.com/
(--You can buy the Cleavage Caddy here . . .)
http://www.thesnugglebag.com/catalog.htm?category=-The%20Cleavage%20Caddy


SOME DRUNKEN IDIOT BURNED DOWN HIS OWN HOUSE BECAUSE HIS WIFE DIDN'T HAVE DINNER READY WHEN HE GOT HOME:

Now it's time to recognize our Meatball Criminal of the Day . . . 60-year-old Guy Jones of Sissonville, West Virginia (--about 15 miles north of Charleston). -On Sunday, Guy was out all afternoon getting hammered with his buddies. And when he got home later that night, he expected that his wife, Beverly, would have dinner on the table waiting for him. But she didn't. --So Guy started yelling at Beverly, and she ran next door to get away from him. A few minutes later, Beverly looked out the neighbor's window and noticed that her house was on fire. --Apparently, Guy was so upset about dinner that he decided to get back at Beverly by burning down HIS OWN HOUSE. (???) -Long story short, Guy's been charged with first-degree arson. He's being held on $50,000 bond, and if he's convicted he could get up to 20 years in prison. (Charleston Gazette)



A GUY PROPOSED TO HIS GIRLFRIEND BY GETTING A TATTOO ASKING HER TO MARRY HIM:

Common sense dictates you should never get a tattoo of your boyfriend or girlfriend's name, because even if you plan on being together forever, you just never know what could happen. --But that didn't stop Joe Wittenberg of San Diego. --On Mother's Day, Joe decided he was going to propose to his girlfriend . . . a woman named Rachel Streeter. But he didn't want to do it like every other jerk. He wanted to do something special. --So Joe, who's a tattoo artist, inked the proposal on his leg. It reads, quote, "Rachel, Will you marry me?" --Fortunately, Rachel said yes. At which point, Joe decided to touch up his tattoo to include her response, quote, "Of course!" (CW News 6 - San Diego) (--Take a look at Joe's tattoo here . . .)
http://tcs.wisebrother.com/tcstodaysTcs/fullArtShow/7054?cid=3859


GOOGLE'S TRIBUTE TO "PAC-MAN" HAS COST COMPANIES $120 MILLION IN LOST PRODUCTIVITY:

Over the weekend, Google put a fully functional version of "Pac-Man" on its homepage to mark the videogame's 30th anniversary. You may have killed a few minutes playing it at work on Friday. And you're not the only one . . . --RescueTime is a monitoring app for businesses that tracks which software and websites their employees use at work. --According to their calculations, the average Google user spent 36 seconds more time on the site Friday than they normally would. --Google users spent a total of 4.82 MILLION hours playing "Pac-Man" on the site. --Overall, Google's tribute to "Pac-Man" cost companies more than $120 MILLION in lost productivity from employees playing the game at work. --And the $120 MILLION in lost productivity is enough to pay the salaries of Google's 19,835 employees for six weeks. (PC World)


A COMPUTER HACKER IN FLORIDA CHANGED A FLASHING ELECTRONIC ROAD SIGN TO READ "NO LATINOS / NO TACOS":

The only thing worse than a STUPID racist is a SMART one. Here's what I mean . . . --Yesterday morning, an unidentified computer hacker in Florida somehow changed the message on one of those flashing electronic road signs. --The sign was on the Palmetto Expressway just northwest of Miami, and originally it warned drivers to look out for roadwork up ahead. --But the hacker changed the sign to alternately flash the messages, quote, "NO LATINOS" and "NO TACOS." --It's unclear how long the sign had been flashing the racist message before someone noticed and took it down. (NBC Miami)


THERE'S A WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN GET ADVICE ON YOUR WARDROBE FROM COMPLETE STRANGERS:

Guys, you know how when you go out with your girl, she'll sometimes ask for your opinion on her outfit? And you know how it's really a trick question, right? --Because you can't tell her she looks bad . . . even if she does. But when you tell her she looks great, she says you're not being helpful. You can't win. Which is why THIS is such a good idea . . . --In March, a new website launched called GoTryItOn.com. Basically, it allows women to upload photos of themselves in different outfits, along with a little blurb explaining the type of event they're dressing for. --Then visitors who want to give their opinion can vote on whether the person should "wear it" or "change it." Or they can just leave a written review explaining their thoughts on the overall look. --And GoTryItOn.com isn't just for women. According to the site's operators, about 20% of the users are men. -A woman named Marissa Evans founded the site. She says she came up with the idea after years of getting ready to go out with her friends. --Marissa says, quote, "Women seem to mostly use it for a night out. And the men use it for dates and weddings. They like the opinions when there's a big, formal event. Women like them all the time." (ABC News) (--You can link to the website here . . .) http://www.gotryiton.com/


SOUTHWEST AIRLINES, ALASKA AIRLINES, AND AIRTRAN NO LONGER ALLOW CHUBBIES TO SIT IN EXIT ROWS:

If you're one of the many Americans sporting a delicious candy coating that puts you in the chubby category, you should know THIS . . . --Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and AirTran no longer allow chubbies to sit in exit rows. At least not chubbies who are so obese they need a seatbelt extender to buckle up. -It's not that airline officials think overweight people can't be of help in an emergency. It's that the seatbelt extension is considered a safety risk.--According to a spokesman for Alaska Airlines, the rule is in place because, quote, "With an extender, a seatbelt can stretch across the floor and could become a tripping hazard for people exiting through the emergency exits."--Because when your plane has just crashed in the middle of a cornfield, the biggest obstacle preventing you from getting off the plane is probably going to be an extra-long seatbelt. --For the record, American, United, Continental and Delta Airlines all still allow the obese to sit in exit row seats. (Daily Finance)


DID YOU KNOW THE TSA KEEPS A LIST OF PASSENGERS WHO ARE CONSIDERED TROUBLEMAKERS?

The next time you're rushing to catch a flight, and you feel like you're about to lose your cool, I want you to stop for a second and think about THIS . . . --According to a new government report, the Transportation Security Administration keeps a list of travelers who are thought to be troublemakers. --The list was created in 2007, and it can include the names, birth dates, Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and even home addresses of people who've been involved in airport incidents. --Officials say the database was created to keep records on people who make screeners feel uncomfortable, and most "incidents" involve conflicts between screeners. Screener-on-screener crime, if you will. --But at least 30 of them involve passengers and other airport workers who've attacked or threatened TSA screeners. The question then is: How does one make the list? Or, rather, NOT make the list? --Apparently, there are all kinds of ways. You can get on it by verbally abusing a screener, intentionally trying to freak people out, carrying a real or fake weapon, or through "excessive" displays of anger, like punching the wall or kicking equipment.(USA Today)


NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) DID FOX NEWS EDIT THE APPLAUSE OUT OF OBAMA'S WEST POINT SPEECH?
PRESIDENT OBAMA spoke to the cadets graduating from West Point on Saturday, and he got a round of applause when he said, quote, "We are poised to end our combat mission in Iraq this summer." --But the clip that Fox News posted online didn't include the applause. They either edited it out, or they just had a live feed from his microphone that didn't pick it up. But they featured the clip anyway.
(--Search for "Fox News video omits applause during Obama's West Point speech". The section occurs at :46 in the Fox News version, and 10:27 in the White House version.)
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4208689/president-obama-speaks-at-west-point
http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/president-obama-delivers-commencement-west-point


#2.) A REPORTER FAILED TO SHOW HOW EASY IT IS TO BREAK INTO A CAR:
A local news guy was trying to show how fast someone can break into your car, but every time he hit the window with a hammer, it just bounced off. Then when he finally DID break it, he cut his finger.
(--Search for "James Churchill news reporter blooper." He breaks it at 1:28.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiSTAcYl0_w

#3.) A GUY ON A MOTORCYCLE GOT PULLED OVER, POSTED THE VIDEO ONLINE, AND NOW FACES FIVE YEARS IN JAIL FOR ILLEGAL WIRETAPPING?
An off-duty cop pulled over a motorcyclist in Maryland for driving 100 miles an hour and popping wheelies. When the cop got out of his car, he immediately pulled his gun, and the motorcyclist's helmet cam got it all on video. --But in Maryland, you're not allowed to record someone without their consent, and after the motorcyclist posted the video on YouTube, he was charged with illegal wiretapping and faces up to five years in jail. (--Here's a report from CNN, and the raw video.)
(--Search for "motorcycle traffic violation cop pulls gun video.")
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2010/05/25/am.costello.recording.cops.cnn?hpt=T3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjjF55M8JQ

#4.) A PHILADELPHIA FLYERS FAN DROPPED AN F-BOMB ON LIVE TV:

After the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Montreal Canadiens on Monday to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals, a reporter asked a Flyers fan what she thought of the win, and she yelled that it was "[effing] amazing." (--Search for "Flyers fan drops epic F-bomb.")
(--WARNING: This video includes the "F-word.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YV5QNYp_4o

#5.) WHITE SOX FANS GOT INTO A HUGE BRAWL IN THE STANDS:
At a Chicago White Sox game last Thursday, two groups of fans got into a major brawl in the right field stands after someone threw beer on someone else. (--Search for "White Sox brawl 5/20/2010." It starts at :19, and the biggest punch lands at :22.)
(--WARNING: This video includes profanity.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1unmL20tz60


IF YOU WANT A BETTER TAN, EAT YOUR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:

According to a new study in Britain, having a good tan might have as much to do with your DIET as it does with how much sun you get . . .
--A study done at Bristol University in the U.K. showed that some fruits and vegetables enhance your skin tone, and make people with light skin look more attractive. And it only takes a month to see the effects. --Researchers asked people to compare photos of fair-skinned people before and after they started eating five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. And they consistently said that the "after" photo looked better. --The reason is, there are two major things that affect your skin's pigment: Melanin, which is associated with sunlight . . . and Carotenoids (--pronounced ka-ROTT-eh-noids) which are chemicals found in fruits and vegetables. --But instead of just making you look DARKER, like when you have a tan, they make you look GOLDEN, which people in the study said they preferred. --The researchers are hoping that even if people don't care how HEALTHY they are, they'll eat more fruits and vegetables because they're vain, and they care about how they LOOK. --And the fruits and vegetables that benefit your skin the most are: Apricots, grapefruit, cantaloupe, plums, peaches, carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes, and peppers. (Telegraph.co.uk)