HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (09-24-10)
ASHTON KUTCHER AND DEMI MOORE HIT UP A CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE CONFERENCE TOGETHER YESTERDAY:
Despite rumors that he's a CHEATING DOG, ASHTON KUTCHER attended a conference in New York City yesterday with his wife, DEMI MOORE. And they even held hands. --It was an event sponsored by the Clinton Global Initiative, to launch a new campaign against child sex trafficking and slavery. (--Today is their 5th anniversary, by the way. He's 32 . . . she's 47.)
PORTIA DE ROSSI IS NOW OFFICIALLY PORTIA DEGENERES:
I'm not sure why anyone would care about this, but EVERYONE seems to be talking about it. --The paperwork finally went through yesterday, and PORTIA DE ROSSI is now, legally, PORTIA DEGENERES. Have a wonderfully gay Friday.
JUSTIN BIEBER'S ALLEGED GIRLFRIEND SAYS HE'S FUNNY, OUTGOING AND REAL:
Despite pictures that allegedly showed them making out in the backseat of a car, we still don't know conclusively if JUSTIN BIEBER is dating 16-year-old tour mate JASMINE VILLEGAS. --But in a new interview with "Tiger Beat", Jasmine speaks rather warmly of him. --Asked what she knows about Justin that others might not, she says, quote, "He's just an outgoing person. He's funny. He's just so random, but I think everybody would know that. --"There's not much that I would know that people don't know because Justin is just 100%[real] with his fans and his friends and he gives everybody his full personality. --"So that's a really good thing about him. He's not fake at all. He's just like, 'I'm Justin. Here's me.'"
CAMERON CROWE AND NANCY WILSON ARE GETTING DIVORCED:
NANCY WILSON of HEART has filed for divorce from her husband, "Almost Famous" director CAMERON CROWE. --In her petition, Nancy says she and Cameron actually separated TWO YEARS AGO . . . on June 15th, 2008. They've been married almost 24 years and have twin, 10-year-old sons. (--Crowe's other movies include "Say Anything", "Jerry Maguire" and "Vanilla Sky". Plus, he wrote the screenplay for "Fast Times at Ridgemont High".) (--Nancy, meanwhile, is still rocking out with her deliciously-chubby sister ANN in Heart. In fact, the new album they just released, "Red Velvet Car", RULES.)
ZAC EFRON SAYS FILMING HIS LOVE SCENE IN "CHARLIE ST. CLOUD" WAS "PLEASURABLE":
VANESSA HUDGENS might find this interesting . . . --ZAC EFRON says that filming a love scene with AMANDA CREW in his latest film, "Charlie St. Cloud", was, quote, "pleasurable." --He says, quote, "To be honest with you I really enjoy love scenes, it's not hard, by then you've inevitably got a good relationship with the actress you're working with … that was the case with Amanda. --"We really just saw where it took us . . . it was pleasurable for me. That was a weird choice of words."
LINDSAY LOHAN WILL BE IN COURT THIS MORNING . . . WE ASSUME:
If all goes according to schedule, LINDSAY LOHAN will be in court this morning to answer for a failed drug test . . . or two, depending on the source. --There's no word what'll happen to her, but Judge Elden Fox had said at her original sentencing that she would earn 30 more days in the slammer if she messed up. --The only problem with that option is that the jail will probably process her and then RELEASE HER ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. --It's that whole non-violent-offender-meets-the-overcrowded-prison scenario we keep seeing. --MEANWHILE . . . "Us Weekly" claims that Lindsay was giggling and drinking Jack and Cokes last Friday, while she was posting that Tweet about taking responsibility for her actions and facing the consequences. --So-called "witnesses" say she composed it while partying at a Hollywood joint called Magnolia.
TIGER TALES
HERE'S A BIG SURPRISE: TIGER WOODS DIDN'T TAKE HIS SEX REHAB SERIOUSLY:
What I'm about to say might shock you: If you tend to be shocked by the PAINFULLY OBVIOUS . . . --The "National Enquirer" says that TIGER WOODS didn't take sex-addiction rehab seriously. --After Tiger did his rehab, he was supposed to go back and do four more days of in-patient therapy as a follow-up. But he never showed. -A so-called "source" says, quote, "The other patients at the center were expecting him to be there and were shocked when he was a no-show. --"For months, Tiger had said he was planning to attend, but just a week before the sessions were to begin, he dropped out. --"The follow-up is usually a required part of therapy, and missing it almost surely means that Tiger is done with sex addiction counseling." --Among the MILLIONS who are not surprised is Tiger's ex, ELIN NORDEGREN. The source says, quote, "Elin never believed Tiger was a sex addict. She just believes he's a low-down cheating dog. --"She said, 'Tiger cheated because he wanted to cheat and thought he could get away with it.'"
KATHERINE JACKSON WANTS MORE MONEY FROM MICHAEL'S ESTATE:
KATHERINE JACKSON already pulls down about $26,000 a month from MICHAEL'S estate. But apparently, that's not enough. --Katherine recently petitioned the court for a raise. There's no word how much she's asking for. --In related news . . . The executors of Michael's estate recently filed legal documents explaining how they rescued the estate from near-ruin and turned it into a money-making machine. --First, they restructured Michael's debt and got creditors to significantly lower their interest rates. Then they went DOG NUTS on generating revenue. --Of course, they had a HUGE head start with all that rehearsal footage from Michael's never-realized concert series. --That footage was turned into the documentary "This Is It", which grossed $260 MILLION . . . and a companion album that sold 5 million copies. --With all the new money coming in, the executors were able to pay off the Jackson family home in Encino AND buy Katherine a car. (--But she's still struggling to live on 26-K a month?)
WILL MEL GIBSON GUEST STAR ON "MAD MEN"???
This seems completely far-fetched, but we're tossing it out there just in case . . . --"New York Post" columnist Liz Smith says that MEL GIBSON is in talks to take a guest-starring role on AMC's "Mad Men". --Smith says, quote, "Mel is a huge fan of the series and really wants in. Most experts agree that Mel's movie career is kaput. I don't quite agree on that myself, but some close to Mel assert that he thinks so himself." (--This sounds to me like one of those hoaxes based on ironic word play. Mel Gibson trying to get a gig in a show called "MAD MEN"? Get it? Because he's MAD?)
TIM BURTON WROTE A WEIRD POEM ABOUT JOHNNY DEPP 20 YEARS AGO:
TIM BURTON and JOHNNY DEPP have kind of a weird relationship. It's a GOOD relationship, no doubt. And it's been insanely lucrative for both of them. It's just a little goofy, but in an amusing sort of way. --Check this out . . . In 1990, Tim and Johnny teamed up for the very first time. The result was "Edward Scissorhands". Not long after that, Tim wrote a strange little poem about Johnny.
--The poem is titled "Johnny Depp" . . . and it goes like this . . .
There was a young man
Everyone thought was quite handsome
So he tied up his face
And he held it for ransom
He made everybody
Back up 20 feet
Then he ran off with his head
Down a darkly-lit street
The whole town wondered why
He'd threatened his face
They couldn't understand
It was that kind of place
--He even drew a little picture of "Johnny" holding his face for ransom.
--The poem ended up in a book called "Double Exposure, Take Three", by actor RODDY MCDOWALL. It was a book of photographs featuring famous celebrity friends together.
BRET MICHAELS WILL HAVE HEART SURGERY IN JANUARY:
We heard a while back that BRET MICHAELS was going to have surgery to repair a hole in his heart. Now his rep says it'll happen in January. --Doctors discovered the hole back when Bret was hospitalized earlier this year for a stroke. The two things are unrelated. Bret has unknowingly had this condition since birth, but doctors say it's, quote, "operable and treatable."
EDDIE FISHER . . . A.K.A. PRINCESS LEIA'S DAD . . . HAS DIED:
Old-school entertainer EDDIE FISHER died Wednesday night due to complications from hip surgery. He was 82. --Eddie is probably best known these days as the father of CARRIE FISHER . . . a.k.a. Princess Leia from the original "Star Wars" trilogy. --But to another generation, he was one of the participants in the most scandalous celebrity love triangle of the 1950s. --Eddie married actress DEBBIE REYNOLDS in 1955. They were both so popular at the time that people dubbed them "America's favorite couple." (--Debbie is Carrie Fisher's mom.) --But in 1959, Eddie SHOCKED THE WORLD, when he left Debbie to marry that slut ELIZABETH TAYLOR. --To your parents or your grandparents, this was their version of the BRAD PITT / JENNIFER ANISTON / ANGELINA JOLIE scandal. It was that big. Maybe even bigger. --Of course, by 1964, Liz had divorced Eddie and entered into the first of her TWO marriages to RICHARD BURTON.
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEKEND
THE WALL STREET SEQUEL AND AN ANIMATED OWL FLICK ARE UP AGAINST THE POWER OF BETTY WHITE:
#1.) "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" (PG-13)
--Michael Douglas returns as Gordon Gekko, who's out of prison and trying to reconnect with a daughter who wants nothing to do with him. Shia LaBeouf plays her fiancé, who just happens to be a young Wall Street trader in need of Gordon's help. --It's directed by Oliver Stone, who did the first one in 1987, and it's the first time he's made a sequel to one of his movies.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLifiiBuaeA
Official Site: http://www.wallstreetmoneyneversleeps.com/
#2.) "You Again" (PG)
--Kristen Bell finds out her brother is going to marry her high school rival: Odette Yustman, the hot chick in "Cloverfield". So she tries to expose her as the witch she remembers. But Kristen's mom and Odette's aunt were ALSO high school rivals. --They're played by Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver, with Betty White as Kristen's grandma.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0CR4JToaME
Official Site: http://youagain-themovie.com/
#3.) "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole" (PG)
--An animated flick about a group of owls trying to find the mythical guardians of their world, to protect it from an impending attack. Some of the voices of the older owls are done by Hugo Weaving, Geoffrey Rush, and Helen Mirren.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_0Zb0AXVqE
Official Site: http://legendoftheguardians.warnerbros.com/
ROB ZOMBIE IS NOT DIRECTING "THE BLOB" ANYMORE BECAUSE HE WANTS TO DO SOMETHING ORIGINAL:
In case you haven't heard, ROB ZOMBIE isn't doing a remake of "The Blob" anymore. --Instead, his next movie will be "Lords of Salem", an original flick about a 300-year-old coven of witches that resurfaces in modern-day Salem. --So why did he give up on "The Blob"? Because after directing two "Halloween" remakes, he felt the need to do something original. --He says, quote, "I wanted to break away from anything related to preexisting material. The remake train is getting pretty tired now and when I made 'Halloween', everybody complained, either that it was too much like the original or too different. --"I like that people either love or hate what I do because it's better than being in the middle, which means forgettable. But when you do an original premise, they take it on face value." (--You don't have to like Rob Zombie's movies . . . but you MUST give him props for coming to that realization. Now we just need the rest of Hollywood to catch up.)
MARVEL WANTS TO DO A "BLACK WIDOW" MOVIE WITH SCARLETT JOHANSSON:
SCARLETT JOHANSSON'S character from "Iron Man 2", The Black Widow, is already part of the upcoming "Avengers" movie. But now, Marvel wants the character to have HER OWN MOVIE. --The president of Marvel says, quote, "We've already started discussions with Scarlett about the idea of a solo movie and have begun putting together concepts, but 'The Avengers' comes first." (--This means a Black Widow movie is a long way off. "The Avengers" isn't due out until the summer of 2012.)
CHRIS NOTH SAYS THE "SEX AND THE CITY" FRANCHISE IS DEAD:
Don't hold your breath for another "Sex and the City" movie. CHRIS NOTH . . . a.k.a. Mr. Big . . . says it's not happening. --"New York Magazine" asked him about the future of the series, and he said, quote, "It's over. The franchise is dead. The press killed it. Your magazine (effing) killed it. --"It's like all the critics got together and said, 'This franchise must die.' Because they all had the exact same review. It's like they didn't see the movie."
JENNIFER LOPEZ SUPPOSEDLY HAD FOX BAN HER EX-HUSBAND FROM AUDITIONING FOR "AMERICAN IDOL":
JENNIFER LOPEZ'S ex-husband OJANI NOA had this stupid idea to audition for "American Idol". His attention-whoring plan was to be put in front of the judges, where he'd sing one of J-Lo's songs . . . and have her judge him. (--Jennifer and Ojani got married in 1997, but didn't even last a year.) --Well, a source tells RadarOnline.com that J-Lo has already blocked the move . . . by having Fox ban him from auditioning. --The "source" says, quote, "Jennifer got Fox to make sure that the screeners at the auditions would not let Ojani anywhere near the auditions. --"Fox made it clear that he was not welcome and that he could be arrested if he showed up so he backed-out at the last minute. It's a shame because all he wanted to do was to showcase his voice and show people that he can really sing too. --"Whenever Ojani tries to do something, Jennifer just tries to block it any way that she can . . . nobody really knows what she's so paranoid about." (--Just a wild guess, but is this "source" Ojani himself? C'mon, get real, buddy.)
"DANCING WITH THE STARS" IS ALREADY PLAYING THE "SARAH PALIN" CARD:
We're just one week into the new "Dancing with the Stars" season . . . and the producers are already looking to capitalize on BRISTOL PALIN'S family ties. --E! Online reports that Bristol and her partner, MARK BALLAS, are currently in the Palins' hometown of Wasilla, Alaska . . . filming some "homecoming" footage. --Naturally, the assumption is that SARAH PALIN will be featured in the montage, perhaps prominently. The footage is expected to air on Monday's episode. (--It was sort of inevitable that the show would do something like this, but it's funny that they didn't waste any time at all getting to it. Especially since Bristol danced well enough to think she'll be sticking around for a while.)
"THE WHOLE TRUTH" BOMBED IN THE RATINGS . . . AND "COUGAR TOWN" DIDN'T DO TOO WELL, EITHER:
Since this is the first week of the fall TV season, we've been keeping an eye on the ratings. Here are some of the notable numbers from Wednesday night: --"Criminal Minds" was the highest-rated show of the night with 14.1 million viewers, but that was down slightly from the 15.8 million that watched last season's premiere. --"Modern Family" also did well . . . unless you were expecting its big win at the Emmys to increase its audience. Its second season premiere attracted 12.6 million viewers, which is exactly what last season's premiere had. --Meanwhile, COURTENEY COX'S show "Cougar Town" was flat, even though it featured a hyped guest appearance by JENNIFER ANISTON. (--Either people are over these "Friends" reunions . . . or they're just over "Cougar Town".) --8.3 million people sat through it. (--That's actually UP from the Season One average of 7.34 million viewers, but is way down from the first season premiere, which had 11.3 million viewers.) --Almost all the new shows came away with average numbers . . . but MAURA TIERNEY'S legal drama, "The Whole Truth", did not. It was the loser of the night with just 4.9 million viewers. (--I was one of those viewers . . . and I thought it was AWFUL. Everything from the dialogue to the interpersonal relationships to the legal maneuverings were so contrived and cliched. It was almost like a PARODY of a legal drama. Except that they were trying to be serious.)
FRIDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"Smallville" [10th Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the CW. (--John Schneider returns as Jonathan Kent to deliver a message to Clark.)
--"Medium" [7th Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Allison and her daughter Bridgette swap personalities after they share the same dream.)
--"Big Time Rush" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Nick.
--"CSI: New York" [7th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Sela Ward joins the cast as a crime lab investigator.)
--"Supernatural" [6th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the CW. (--Sam escapes from hell, reunites with Dean, and introduces him to their grandfather . . . who's played by Mitch Pileggi from "The X-Files".)
--"Man, Woman, Wild" [1st Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Discovery.
--"Say Yes To the Dress" [1st Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 9:30 P.M. on TLC.
--"Blue Bloods" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--A show about a multigenerational family of New York City cops, with a cast that includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg and Will Estes.)
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"SHARKTOPUS"!!! . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on Syfy. (--Eric Roberts stars as a military scientist who develops a bloodthirsty animal with the head of a shark but the tentacles of an octopus.) (--You can watch a trailer for it HERE.)
--"48 Hours Mystery" [24th Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Former "The Dating Game" winner Rodney Alcala is exposed as a serial killer.)
--"Saturday Night Live" [36th Season Premiere] . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Amy Poehler guest hosts and Katy Perry is the musical guest.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"Sunday Night Football" . . . 8:20 to 11:20 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (--The Miami Dolphins host the New York Jets at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida.)
--"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" [Two-Hour 8th Season Premiere] . . . 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Katy Perry, Raven-Symoné, Shaquille O'Neal and the "Modern Family" kids help Ty with a project for Baltimore's Boys Hope/Girls Hope.)
--"60 Minutes" [43rd Season Premiere] . . . 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. on CBS.
--"Amazing Race 17" [17th Season Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS.
--"The Simpsons" [22nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Fox. (--Lisa attends a performing-arts camp . . . with "Glee's" Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley doing the voices of some of her fellow campers . . . and "Flight of the Conchords" stars Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie as her camp counselors.)
--"The Cleveland Show" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox. (--Kanye West plays a struggling young rapper named "Kenny West".)
--"Desperate Housewives" [7th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Vanessa Williams joins the cast as an old college friend of Lynette's. And Bree gets a new contractor, played by Brian Austin Green.)
--"Family Guy" [One-Hour 8th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox. (--The city hosts a murder mystery, with guests James Woods and Ashley Tisdale.)
--"Brothers & Sisters" [5th Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC.
--"Undercover Boss" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--The president and CEO of Choice Hotels International works undercover.)
--"Dexter" [5th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Showtime.
--"Delocated!" [2nd Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on Adult Swim.
--"Bored To Death" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on HBO.
--"Eastbound & Down" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:30 to 11:00 P.M. on HBO.
--"Sister Wives" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TLC. (--A reality show about a Utah polygamist and his three wives, who are adding a FOURTH WIFE to their large family, which includes 13 children.)
KID ROCK DOESN'T THINK HE SHOULD BE PRAISED FOR USO TOURS:
KID ROCK spends a ton of time performing for our troops overseas . . . even in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. And even though he deserves it, the last thing he wants in return is PRAISE. --He tells MTV News, quote, "It's a funny thing to do that and get commended, because it's obviously just the opposite way [of] how I view it, [which] is to do something to commend these brave men and women. --"It's been a long war, let's face it. […] There's a lot of entertainment needed over there, and that's what I can provide, and it's always a privilege just to be asked to go and play for those guys." --He adds, quote, "It's one of those things I used to do and try not to talk too much about, because it's not something you go to promote something at, or do anything for any self-gain at all. --"But what I've learned is that maybe if I do talk about it, the more I can encourage some other people in my position to go, because they're really happy over there just to get a slice of America at any level . . . [it's] really a big boost for those guys." --Kid says his next album, "Born Free", is a tribute to the troops.
A NEW MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE SONG HAS HIT THE INTERNET:
A new MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE song called "Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" has hit the Internet. That's three "Na's," and then nine more. (--You can check it out below. ***WARNING***: There's an audible F-bomb at the 2:47 mark.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bulukeJVpdE
--The song is on My Chemical Romance's new album, "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys", which hits stores on November 22nd.
TAYLOR SWIFT'S HIGH SCHOOL IS NAMING ITS AUDITORIUM AFTER HER:
Last year, TAYLOR SWIFT donated $75,000 to Nashville's Henderson High School . . . so they could upgrade the sound and lighting system in their auditorium. And now the school is giving some love back by naming that auditorium after her. --The local school board voted unanimously to change the auditorium's name. A spokesperson also made it clear that Taylor did NOT request the name change as part of her donation. (--This is where Taylor spent her freshman and sophomore years. She left to focus on her career. She got her diploma after being home schooled.)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
THE TOP 10 SONGS TO TEST YOUR CAR STEREO INCLUDE THE BLACK EYED PEAS, THE EAGLES . . . AND JOAN BAEZ?
I know that when *I* buy a new car, all I want to do is roll down the windows, feel the wind in my hair, and cruise down the street blasting the latest JOAN BAEZ song as loud as I can. --Matt Kirsch is a lead audio engineer at General Motors, and he's put together a 10-song playlist that he says is the perfect way to test the quality of your car's stereo. And it includes the BLACK EYED PEAS. Twice. Here's the list . . .
#1.) "Don't Know Why" by NORAH JONES. Her voice should sound natural and like it's centered right in front of you.
#2.) "Diamonds and Rust" by JOAN BAEZ. The instruments should sound strong and, quote, "set across a wide sound stage."
#3.) "No One" by ALICIA KEYS. Her voice should sound clear and the background should sound "spacious."
#4.) "Hotel California" by THE EAGLES. You should be able to hear the clarity of the opening guitar solo and the pounding of the drums.
#5.) "Boom Boom Pow" by the BLACK EYED PEAS. You should hear accurate and strong bass beats, even when you crank it up as loud as possible.
#6.) "Rock That Body" by the BLACK EYED PEAS. The guy at General Motors says you should be able to hear, quote, "clear, intelligible lyrics" over the bass.
(--So, apparently your stereo should have a magical translator built in.)
#7.) "Hide and Seek" by IMOGEN HEAP. Listen for, quote, "the enveloping ambience" of the song. (???)
#8.) "He Mele No Lilo" from "Lilo and Stitch". Check out how the children's chorus sounds over the strong bass.
#9.) "Bird on a Wire" by JOHNNY CASH. The guitar should sound natural and clear.
#10.) "Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box" by RADIOHEAD. Listen to the percussion . . . the bass and the steel drums . . . and how they sound together. (USA Today)
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE DYING FROM TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IS "SOARING":
There's no such thing as a text message that's SO urgent you have to send it while you're driving. There just isn't. Your friend can wait to find out their message made you "LOL." --So please, stop texting while you drive. Because it's EXTRAORDINARILY DANGEROUS. The government released a study yesterday that shows the number of deaths because of texting while driving is, quote, "soaring." --In the three years from 2005 to 2008, the number of fatalities from texting while driving went up 28%, from 4,572 deaths to 5,870. --To put that number in perspective, 5,870 deaths would be the equivalent of a plane crashing EVERY SINGLE WEEK. --Now, you can say, "Well people didn't text that much in 2005, and by 2008 everyone was texting" . . . but that doesn't change how dangerous it is. --The study also found that DRUNK DRIVERS are actually LESS inhibited and distracted than drivers who are using cell phones or texting. --Fernando Wilson is a professor at the University of North Texas, and he ran the study for the government. He found the numbers are SO high that he thinks the government might need to require technology that DISABLES phones in cars. (HealthDay)
A DRIVER IN FLORIDA GETS A TICKET FOR NOT WEARING A SEATBELT . . . THEN HAS HIS LIFE SAVED BY WEARING ONE THREE WEEKS LATER:
For everyone who says the nationwide "Click It Or Ticket" crackdown is just another SCAM for The Man to take our hard-earned money . . . check this out. --In June, a man in Florida got a ticket for not wearing his seatbelt. Three weeks later, that ticket saved his life. --57-year-old Stephen Carroll was driving through Port St. Lucie, Florida, without a seatbelt . . . and Sergeant Kasey Donnell pulled him over as part of the Click It Or Ticket program. Stephen got a $130 ticket. --He was angry . . . but after that he started wearing his seatbelt every time he got in the car. --Three weeks later, Stephen was heading home with a pizza when another driver ran a stop sign and SLAMMED into his minivan. Stephen's van rolled over. If he hadn't been wearing the seatbelt, he says he definitely would've died. --This week, he tracked down Sergeant Donnell to THANK HIM for the ticket . . . which saved his life. --Stephen says, quote, "If I hadn't gotten a ticket I would not have been wearing a seatbelt. You know, I grew up in the '60s and I don't like being told what to do." --Donnell says that's the first time in his career he's had someone thank him for a ticket . . . at least not sarcastically. (Treasure Coast Palm)
A COP WAS FIRED FOR TAKING HIS CRUISER TO A BIKINI CAR WASH . . . WHERE ONE OF THE GIRLS WAS A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY:
It's hard to think of a single hetero man in the world who wouldn't want to take his car to a bikini car wash. I've seen DOZENS of movies about bikini car washes on Cinemax. Documentaries, of course. And they look AWESOME. --There's a police officer in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, whose name hasn't been released, and he couldn't resist the naughty, naughty temptation of a bikini car wash either. And over the weekend, it cost him his job. --The officer drove past the Rockstar Tattoo Studio, which was holding a bikini car wash staffed by friends of the tattoo parlor, and employees from a local strip club called Diamonds North. (--The event was called "[rhymes with wits] and Tats." --And he decided to let the ladies wash his patrol car, a white Dodge Caliber. Unfortunately for the officer, someone took photos. Those photos made it on to Facebook . . . and found their way to the Moncks Corner chief of police. --On Wednesday, the chief announced that the officer was no longer with the department. But it gets better: It turns out one of the special ladies doing the car-washing was a deputy in the local sheriff's department, and a tattoo parlor regular. --She hasn't been named either . . . but it turns out she's NOT being disciplined, since she participated on her own free time, for charity, and wasn't on duty. And actually, the cop wasn't on duty either. But having his cruiser washed violated department policy. (NBC 4 - Greenville, South Carolina / Post and Courier)
A BANK TELLER PRETENDED TO BE A ROBBERY VICTIM . . . BUT ACTUALLY HELPED PLAN THE CRIME:
Back on the first of this month, the Texas Trust Credit Union in Arlington, Texas was robbed. The man got away with a SHOCKINGLY large amount of money . . . $183,000. That's WAY more than a standard one-man bank robbery. --It was almost as if the robber had some intimate knowledge of how to get as much money from the bank as possible, as quickly as possible. And now, the FBI believes he DID. --At first it seemed like the bank teller was the VICTIM: He was held hostage by the robber and forced to open the vault. But after examining all the details of the day, they believe he might've been in on the whole thing. --Kyle Lightner was that bank teller. On the day of the robbery, he stayed at the bank way past his normal shift . . . and the surveillance tapes showed him texting right before the robbery. --A few hours after the robbery, the police caught the robber, a guy named Tyce Von Franklin. Once they suspected Kyle, they searched Tyce's text messages . . . and found he had several from Kyle right before he robbed the bank. --Kyle texted, quote, "Don't forget yo sunglasses." He also texted to warn Tyce about a co-worker who might freak out. He wrote, "[She] screams at scary movies, so be calm" . . . and told him to hurry, since an off-duty cop had just arrived. --The FBI is working to connect Kyle to another robbery from the bank he used to work at . . . where a man who matches Tyce's description took Kyle hostage and forced him to open a vault. That robbery netted more than $148,000. (NBC 5 - Dallas/Fort Worth)
THIEVES IN PERU STOLE A SKULL FROM THE GRAVE OF THE MAYOR'S FATHER . . . AND WON'T GIVE IT BACK UNLESS HE RESIGNS:
Here's a quick reminder that no matter how DIRTY and UNBEARABLE politics get in this country . . . at least our elections have SOME rules. --Rogelio Vizcarra is the mayor of a small town in Peru called San Cristobal. He's running for re-election on October 3rd. And his opponents REALLY want him out of the race. --So allegedly, they hired a group of thieves to hit the cemetery where Rogelio's FATHER is buried . . . dig up the body . . . and STEAL HIS SKULL. --Now the thieves have the skull, and say they won't give it back unless Rogelio drops out of the race. --The police say they're searching for the grave robbers . . . AND investigating Rogelio's opponents. --If they're connected to the theft, they could all be thrown in prison for TWO YEARS. --Rogelio says that he still plans on running for re-election. (Associated Press)
AND NOW, THREE NEW THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT:
#1.) THREE-QUARTERS OF AMERICA IS ABOUT TO BE CHUBBY. I personally don't worry about this because I LOVE chubbies, but you might. According to a new study, 75% of Americans will be overweight or obese within 10 years. --The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says that while all of the richest countries in the world are quickly getting chubbier, Americans are leading the way. About 70% of the U.S. is currently chubby. (Yahoo News)
#2.) SHOCKING NUMBERS ABOUT GAYS AND HIV. According to the latest numbers from the CDC, in 21 of the biggest U.S. cities, almost one in FIVE gay or bisexual men are infected with HIV . . . and almost half don't even know it. --The epidemic is worst for gay black men . . . 28% are infected with HIV. For Hispanic men it's 18% and for white men it's 16%. (The Economist)
#3.) YOU CAN'T HELP REDUCE THE NATIONAL DEBT. God bless you, my naïve friends. Last year, Americans sent the government a total of $3.1 MILLION to try to help pay down the national debt, which is now at $13.4 TRILLION. --The government has been accepting donations to help pay down the debt since 1961 and has taken in a total of $80 MILLION. Unfortunately, at that rate, it would take MILLIONS OF YEARS to get the U.S. out of debt. (New York Times)
FOLLOW-UP: WOULD YOU WEAR A BRA THAT DOUBLES AS AN EMERGENCY GAS MASK?
Ladies, if you worry about terrorists unleashing an Anthrax or dirty bomb attack . . . and you also worry about keeping your breasts supported and firm . . . today is your lucky day. A new bra just went on sale that doubles as an emergency gas mask. --The bra was invented by Dr. Elena Bodnar. She spent years researching the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and realized that if people had just had cheap, easy gas masks available they could've avoided breathing in deadly radioactive gas. --She says, quote, "You have to be prepared all the time, at any place, at any moment, and practically every woman wears a bra." --So she created the Emergency Bra: It's designed to look good and function like a normal bra . . . only you can yank it off, wrap it around your face, and avoid breathing in toxic gasses if you ever encounter them. --She's selling her gas-mask-bras online at ebbra.bigcartel.com for $29.95, plus $5 shipping and handling. -And she says she's now focusing on making a, quote, "counterpart device for men" . . . but hasn't said what it's going to be. (--Although it's obvious to me: GAS MASK CODPIECE.) (FOX News)
A NEW INDUSTRY OF "BABY PLANNERS" WILL DESIGN YOUR NURSERY, FIND YOU DAYCARE, AND EVEN TEACH YOU HOW TO BREASTFEED:
Here's more proof that somehow, there's still room to SQUEEZE more money out of new parents. --In the past three years, more than 40 "baby planner" companies have sprung up around the U.S. --These are companies that act like wedding planners . . . but handle all of the details for your BABY. They charge around $75 to $100 per hour, and do everything you might need to prepare for having your first child. --They'll set up your nursery . . . recommend a crib . . . teach you about baby food . . . find you a pediatrician, nanny or daycare . . . plan your baby shower . . . prep your other kids and your pets . . . and even teach you how to BREASTFEED. --Kaitlin Stanford is the editor of the pregnancy planning website called TheBump.com. She says the baby planning services are huge with couples where both people have careers. --She says, quote, "It's information overload. And when you don't have an older sister or friends with babies to give you advice, it's easy to have someone swoop in and walk you through the process." --But do first-time parents really need yet ANOTHER expense? Shannon Choe of Berwyn, Pennsylvania founded one of the first baby planning services back in 2007, called Premier Baby Concierge. --She says, quote, "I think of it like wedding planners. When they first came out, everybody was scratching their heads wondering why people didn't just plan their own weddings. Now it's an institution." (Philadelphia Inquirer)
ALMOST ONE-THIRD OF PEOPLE SCREW UP THEIR JOB HUNTING PROCESS BY BOTCHING THE INTERVIEW:
I'm almost afraid to share this, because if you're unemployed, you're going to think about it before your next interview and get all KINDS of nervous. But I'm going for it anyway. --The job placement company Accountemps just finished a survey of more than 1,400 chief financial officers who handle hiring for their companies. And they asked them: What part of the job hunt do people SCREW UP the most? --Here's the top answer: 32% of people . . . or almost one out of three . . . make the most mistakes and the biggest mistakes during their interview. --Resumes get the second-most mistakes . . . 28% of people make at least one major mistake on their resume.
-Reference checks came in third, at 10%. --Not doing a proper interview follow-up is fourth, at 9%. -Messing up in your cover letter . . . or not sending one . . . is fifth, at 8%. (PR Newswire)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) IS THIS THE COOLEST BOLLYWOOD FILM EVER?
When I think of a Bollywood movie, I think low-budget and corny. And lots of dancing. But there's a trailer for a new one called "Robot" that actually looks . . . well, EPIC. And by 'epic' I mean corny and over-the-top on a whole new level.
(--Search for "Endhiran theatrical trailer.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNXHveyzUvY
#2.) A KID JUMPED OUT OF A BOX TO SCARE HIS GARBAGE MAN . . . AND THE GARBAGE MAN ATTACKED:
A teenager hid in a box and waited for the garbage man to come by. But when he jumped out to prank the guy, the garbage man ATTACKED. (--Search for "best garbage prank StupidVideos.com." Warning: There's some poorly-bleeped profanity in this clip.)
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/just_plain_stupid/Best_Garbage_Prank_2/
--Now, here's how garbage men get revenge: Someone parked their car in an alley on trash day, and the garbage truck couldn't get through. So the guys in the truck surrounded the car with every trash can on the block. (--Search for "garbage men get revenge.")
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/just_plain_stupid/Garbage_Men_Get_Revenge/
#3.) ARETHA FRANKLIN WANTS YOU TO SUPPORT PBS:
PBS has been airing an ARETHA FRANKLIN special for the last few months where Aretha sits at a piano, harps about the good old days, and asks for donations. A montage of the most ridiculous moments ended up on YouTube.
(--Search for "Aretha Franklin loves PBS YouTube.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotLUo5-Tjw
#4.) A HOARDER WAS EVICTED FROM HER APARTMENT . . . AND HER STUFF COVERED TWO CITY BLOCKS:
A woman in Washington, D.C. got evicted from her apartment, and it turns out she's a hoarder. She had so much stuff that when the workers piled it all up, it stretched for two city blocks.
(--Search for "Eliose Diaz MyFoxDC.com.")
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/dc-woman-evicted-from-home-was-a-hoarder-092310
FIVE FALL DATE IDEAS:
The first day of fall was Wednesday, which means things are cooling down, leaves are changing color, and heading to the beach isn't an option when you're on a date. So today we've got a list of five date ideas for the new season.
#1.) GO TO THE FAIR. A lot of county fairs take place in the fall, and between the carnival games and sitting close to each other on the Ferris wheel, it's a cliché how great the fair is for a date. But it's a cliché because it WORKS.
#2.) VISIT A PUMPKIN PATCH. Over the next few weeks, pumpkin patches will be opening up all over the place for Halloween. So hit one up and find the perfect pumpkin. Or just hit up an orchard to pick apples.
#3.) CARVE A JACK-O-LANTERN. Carving pumpkins together is the quintessential "fall date idea." Have a contest to see who can carve the best Jack-O-Lantern, and bake the pumpkin seeds after you're done.
#4.) TAKE IN A SPORTING EVENT. Fall is the BEST time for sports fans. Baseball and football are already in full swing, and basketball and hockey are about to start too.
#5.) GO ON A HIKE. Fall is the perfect time to go hiking: Find a trail with some trees around so you can check out the leaves as they change color. (Suite101)
Despite rumors that he's a CHEATING DOG, ASHTON KUTCHER attended a conference in New York City yesterday with his wife, DEMI MOORE. And they even held hands. --It was an event sponsored by the Clinton Global Initiative, to launch a new campaign against child sex trafficking and slavery. (--Today is their 5th anniversary, by the way. He's 32 . . . she's 47.)
PORTIA DE ROSSI IS NOW OFFICIALLY PORTIA DEGENERES:
I'm not sure why anyone would care about this, but EVERYONE seems to be talking about it. --The paperwork finally went through yesterday, and PORTIA DE ROSSI is now, legally, PORTIA DEGENERES. Have a wonderfully gay Friday.
JUSTIN BIEBER'S ALLEGED GIRLFRIEND SAYS HE'S FUNNY, OUTGOING AND REAL:
Despite pictures that allegedly showed them making out in the backseat of a car, we still don't know conclusively if JUSTIN BIEBER is dating 16-year-old tour mate JASMINE VILLEGAS. --But in a new interview with "Tiger Beat", Jasmine speaks rather warmly of him. --Asked what she knows about Justin that others might not, she says, quote, "He's just an outgoing person. He's funny. He's just so random, but I think everybody would know that. --"There's not much that I would know that people don't know because Justin is just 100%[real] with his fans and his friends and he gives everybody his full personality. --"So that's a really good thing about him. He's not fake at all. He's just like, 'I'm Justin. Here's me.'"
CAMERON CROWE AND NANCY WILSON ARE GETTING DIVORCED:
NANCY WILSON of HEART has filed for divorce from her husband, "Almost Famous" director CAMERON CROWE. --In her petition, Nancy says she and Cameron actually separated TWO YEARS AGO . . . on June 15th, 2008. They've been married almost 24 years and have twin, 10-year-old sons. (--Crowe's other movies include "Say Anything", "Jerry Maguire" and "Vanilla Sky". Plus, he wrote the screenplay for "Fast Times at Ridgemont High".) (--Nancy, meanwhile, is still rocking out with her deliciously-chubby sister ANN in Heart. In fact, the new album they just released, "Red Velvet Car", RULES.)
ZAC EFRON SAYS FILMING HIS LOVE SCENE IN "CHARLIE ST. CLOUD" WAS "PLEASURABLE":
VANESSA HUDGENS might find this interesting . . . --ZAC EFRON says that filming a love scene with AMANDA CREW in his latest film, "Charlie St. Cloud", was, quote, "pleasurable." --He says, quote, "To be honest with you I really enjoy love scenes, it's not hard, by then you've inevitably got a good relationship with the actress you're working with … that was the case with Amanda. --"We really just saw where it took us . . . it was pleasurable for me. That was a weird choice of words."
LINDSAY LOHAN WILL BE IN COURT THIS MORNING . . . WE ASSUME:
If all goes according to schedule, LINDSAY LOHAN will be in court this morning to answer for a failed drug test . . . or two, depending on the source. --There's no word what'll happen to her, but Judge Elden Fox had said at her original sentencing that she would earn 30 more days in the slammer if she messed up. --The only problem with that option is that the jail will probably process her and then RELEASE HER ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. --It's that whole non-violent-offender-meets-the-overcrowded-prison scenario we keep seeing. --MEANWHILE . . . "Us Weekly" claims that Lindsay was giggling and drinking Jack and Cokes last Friday, while she was posting that Tweet about taking responsibility for her actions and facing the consequences. --So-called "witnesses" say she composed it while partying at a Hollywood joint called Magnolia.
TIGER TALES
HERE'S A BIG SURPRISE: TIGER WOODS DIDN'T TAKE HIS SEX REHAB SERIOUSLY:
What I'm about to say might shock you: If you tend to be shocked by the PAINFULLY OBVIOUS . . . --The "National Enquirer" says that TIGER WOODS didn't take sex-addiction rehab seriously. --After Tiger did his rehab, he was supposed to go back and do four more days of in-patient therapy as a follow-up. But he never showed. -A so-called "source" says, quote, "The other patients at the center were expecting him to be there and were shocked when he was a no-show. --"For months, Tiger had said he was planning to attend, but just a week before the sessions were to begin, he dropped out. --"The follow-up is usually a required part of therapy, and missing it almost surely means that Tiger is done with sex addiction counseling." --Among the MILLIONS who are not surprised is Tiger's ex, ELIN NORDEGREN. The source says, quote, "Elin never believed Tiger was a sex addict. She just believes he's a low-down cheating dog. --"She said, 'Tiger cheated because he wanted to cheat and thought he could get away with it.'"
KATHERINE JACKSON WANTS MORE MONEY FROM MICHAEL'S ESTATE:
KATHERINE JACKSON already pulls down about $26,000 a month from MICHAEL'S estate. But apparently, that's not enough. --Katherine recently petitioned the court for a raise. There's no word how much she's asking for. --In related news . . . The executors of Michael's estate recently filed legal documents explaining how they rescued the estate from near-ruin and turned it into a money-making machine. --First, they restructured Michael's debt and got creditors to significantly lower their interest rates. Then they went DOG NUTS on generating revenue. --Of course, they had a HUGE head start with all that rehearsal footage from Michael's never-realized concert series. --That footage was turned into the documentary "This Is It", which grossed $260 MILLION . . . and a companion album that sold 5 million copies. --With all the new money coming in, the executors were able to pay off the Jackson family home in Encino AND buy Katherine a car. (--But she's still struggling to live on 26-K a month?)
WILL MEL GIBSON GUEST STAR ON "MAD MEN"???
This seems completely far-fetched, but we're tossing it out there just in case . . . --"New York Post" columnist Liz Smith says that MEL GIBSON is in talks to take a guest-starring role on AMC's "Mad Men". --Smith says, quote, "Mel is a huge fan of the series and really wants in. Most experts agree that Mel's movie career is kaput. I don't quite agree on that myself, but some close to Mel assert that he thinks so himself." (--This sounds to me like one of those hoaxes based on ironic word play. Mel Gibson trying to get a gig in a show called "MAD MEN"? Get it? Because he's MAD?)
TIM BURTON WROTE A WEIRD POEM ABOUT JOHNNY DEPP 20 YEARS AGO:
TIM BURTON and JOHNNY DEPP have kind of a weird relationship. It's a GOOD relationship, no doubt. And it's been insanely lucrative for both of them. It's just a little goofy, but in an amusing sort of way. --Check this out . . . In 1990, Tim and Johnny teamed up for the very first time. The result was "Edward Scissorhands". Not long after that, Tim wrote a strange little poem about Johnny.
--The poem is titled "Johnny Depp" . . . and it goes like this . . .
There was a young man
Everyone thought was quite handsome
So he tied up his face
And he held it for ransom
He made everybody
Back up 20 feet
Then he ran off with his head
Down a darkly-lit street
The whole town wondered why
He'd threatened his face
They couldn't understand
It was that kind of place
--He even drew a little picture of "Johnny" holding his face for ransom.
--The poem ended up in a book called "Double Exposure, Take Three", by actor RODDY MCDOWALL. It was a book of photographs featuring famous celebrity friends together.
BRET MICHAELS WILL HAVE HEART SURGERY IN JANUARY:
We heard a while back that BRET MICHAELS was going to have surgery to repair a hole in his heart. Now his rep says it'll happen in January. --Doctors discovered the hole back when Bret was hospitalized earlier this year for a stroke. The two things are unrelated. Bret has unknowingly had this condition since birth, but doctors say it's, quote, "operable and treatable."
EDDIE FISHER . . . A.K.A. PRINCESS LEIA'S DAD . . . HAS DIED:
Old-school entertainer EDDIE FISHER died Wednesday night due to complications from hip surgery. He was 82. --Eddie is probably best known these days as the father of CARRIE FISHER . . . a.k.a. Princess Leia from the original "Star Wars" trilogy. --But to another generation, he was one of the participants in the most scandalous celebrity love triangle of the 1950s. --Eddie married actress DEBBIE REYNOLDS in 1955. They were both so popular at the time that people dubbed them "America's favorite couple." (--Debbie is Carrie Fisher's mom.) --But in 1959, Eddie SHOCKED THE WORLD, when he left Debbie to marry that slut ELIZABETH TAYLOR. --To your parents or your grandparents, this was their version of the BRAD PITT / JENNIFER ANISTON / ANGELINA JOLIE scandal. It was that big. Maybe even bigger. --Of course, by 1964, Liz had divorced Eddie and entered into the first of her TWO marriages to RICHARD BURTON.
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEKEND
THE WALL STREET SEQUEL AND AN ANIMATED OWL FLICK ARE UP AGAINST THE POWER OF BETTY WHITE:
#1.) "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" (PG-13)
--Michael Douglas returns as Gordon Gekko, who's out of prison and trying to reconnect with a daughter who wants nothing to do with him. Shia LaBeouf plays her fiancé, who just happens to be a young Wall Street trader in need of Gordon's help. --It's directed by Oliver Stone, who did the first one in 1987, and it's the first time he's made a sequel to one of his movies.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLifiiBuaeA
Official Site: http://www.wallstreetmoneyneversleeps.com/
#2.) "You Again" (PG)
--Kristen Bell finds out her brother is going to marry her high school rival: Odette Yustman, the hot chick in "Cloverfield". So she tries to expose her as the witch she remembers. But Kristen's mom and Odette's aunt were ALSO high school rivals. --They're played by Jamie Lee Curtis and Sigourney Weaver, with Betty White as Kristen's grandma.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0CR4JToaME
Official Site: http://youagain-themovie.com/
#3.) "Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole" (PG)
--An animated flick about a group of owls trying to find the mythical guardians of their world, to protect it from an impending attack. Some of the voices of the older owls are done by Hugo Weaving, Geoffrey Rush, and Helen Mirren.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_0Zb0AXVqE
Official Site: http://legendoftheguardians.warnerbros.com/
ROB ZOMBIE IS NOT DIRECTING "THE BLOB" ANYMORE BECAUSE HE WANTS TO DO SOMETHING ORIGINAL:
In case you haven't heard, ROB ZOMBIE isn't doing a remake of "The Blob" anymore. --Instead, his next movie will be "Lords of Salem", an original flick about a 300-year-old coven of witches that resurfaces in modern-day Salem. --So why did he give up on "The Blob"? Because after directing two "Halloween" remakes, he felt the need to do something original. --He says, quote, "I wanted to break away from anything related to preexisting material. The remake train is getting pretty tired now and when I made 'Halloween', everybody complained, either that it was too much like the original or too different. --"I like that people either love or hate what I do because it's better than being in the middle, which means forgettable. But when you do an original premise, they take it on face value." (--You don't have to like Rob Zombie's movies . . . but you MUST give him props for coming to that realization. Now we just need the rest of Hollywood to catch up.)
MARVEL WANTS TO DO A "BLACK WIDOW" MOVIE WITH SCARLETT JOHANSSON:
SCARLETT JOHANSSON'S character from "Iron Man 2", The Black Widow, is already part of the upcoming "Avengers" movie. But now, Marvel wants the character to have HER OWN MOVIE. --The president of Marvel says, quote, "We've already started discussions with Scarlett about the idea of a solo movie and have begun putting together concepts, but 'The Avengers' comes first." (--This means a Black Widow movie is a long way off. "The Avengers" isn't due out until the summer of 2012.)
CHRIS NOTH SAYS THE "SEX AND THE CITY" FRANCHISE IS DEAD:
Don't hold your breath for another "Sex and the City" movie. CHRIS NOTH . . . a.k.a. Mr. Big . . . says it's not happening. --"New York Magazine" asked him about the future of the series, and he said, quote, "It's over. The franchise is dead. The press killed it. Your magazine (effing) killed it. --"It's like all the critics got together and said, 'This franchise must die.' Because they all had the exact same review. It's like they didn't see the movie."
JENNIFER LOPEZ SUPPOSEDLY HAD FOX BAN HER EX-HUSBAND FROM AUDITIONING FOR "AMERICAN IDOL":
JENNIFER LOPEZ'S ex-husband OJANI NOA had this stupid idea to audition for "American Idol". His attention-whoring plan was to be put in front of the judges, where he'd sing one of J-Lo's songs . . . and have her judge him. (--Jennifer and Ojani got married in 1997, but didn't even last a year.) --Well, a source tells RadarOnline.com that J-Lo has already blocked the move . . . by having Fox ban him from auditioning. --The "source" says, quote, "Jennifer got Fox to make sure that the screeners at the auditions would not let Ojani anywhere near the auditions. --"Fox made it clear that he was not welcome and that he could be arrested if he showed up so he backed-out at the last minute. It's a shame because all he wanted to do was to showcase his voice and show people that he can really sing too. --"Whenever Ojani tries to do something, Jennifer just tries to block it any way that she can . . . nobody really knows what she's so paranoid about." (--Just a wild guess, but is this "source" Ojani himself? C'mon, get real, buddy.)
"DANCING WITH THE STARS" IS ALREADY PLAYING THE "SARAH PALIN" CARD:
We're just one week into the new "Dancing with the Stars" season . . . and the producers are already looking to capitalize on BRISTOL PALIN'S family ties. --E! Online reports that Bristol and her partner, MARK BALLAS, are currently in the Palins' hometown of Wasilla, Alaska . . . filming some "homecoming" footage. --Naturally, the assumption is that SARAH PALIN will be featured in the montage, perhaps prominently. The footage is expected to air on Monday's episode. (--It was sort of inevitable that the show would do something like this, but it's funny that they didn't waste any time at all getting to it. Especially since Bristol danced well enough to think she'll be sticking around for a while.)
"THE WHOLE TRUTH" BOMBED IN THE RATINGS . . . AND "COUGAR TOWN" DIDN'T DO TOO WELL, EITHER:
Since this is the first week of the fall TV season, we've been keeping an eye on the ratings. Here are some of the notable numbers from Wednesday night: --"Criminal Minds" was the highest-rated show of the night with 14.1 million viewers, but that was down slightly from the 15.8 million that watched last season's premiere. --"Modern Family" also did well . . . unless you were expecting its big win at the Emmys to increase its audience. Its second season premiere attracted 12.6 million viewers, which is exactly what last season's premiere had. --Meanwhile, COURTENEY COX'S show "Cougar Town" was flat, even though it featured a hyped guest appearance by JENNIFER ANISTON. (--Either people are over these "Friends" reunions . . . or they're just over "Cougar Town".) --8.3 million people sat through it. (--That's actually UP from the Season One average of 7.34 million viewers, but is way down from the first season premiere, which had 11.3 million viewers.) --Almost all the new shows came away with average numbers . . . but MAURA TIERNEY'S legal drama, "The Whole Truth", did not. It was the loser of the night with just 4.9 million viewers. (--I was one of those viewers . . . and I thought it was AWFUL. Everything from the dialogue to the interpersonal relationships to the legal maneuverings were so contrived and cliched. It was almost like a PARODY of a legal drama. Except that they were trying to be serious.)
FRIDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"Smallville" [10th Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on the CW. (--John Schneider returns as Jonathan Kent to deliver a message to Clark.)
--"Medium" [7th Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Allison and her daughter Bridgette swap personalities after they share the same dream.)
--"Big Time Rush" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Nick.
--"CSI: New York" [7th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Sela Ward joins the cast as a crime lab investigator.)
--"Supernatural" [6th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the CW. (--Sam escapes from hell, reunites with Dean, and introduces him to their grandfather . . . who's played by Mitch Pileggi from "The X-Files".)
--"Man, Woman, Wild" [1st Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Discovery.
--"Say Yes To the Dress" [1st Season Finale] . . . 9:00 to 9:30 P.M. on TLC.
--"Blue Bloods" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--A show about a multigenerational family of New York City cops, with a cast that includes Tom Selleck, Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg and Will Estes.)
SATURDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"SHARKTOPUS"!!! . . . 9:00 to 11:00 P.M. on Syfy. (--Eric Roberts stars as a military scientist who develops a bloodthirsty animal with the head of a shark but the tentacles of an octopus.) (--You can watch a trailer for it HERE.)
--"48 Hours Mystery" [24th Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Former "The Dating Game" winner Rodney Alcala is exposed as a serial killer.)
--"Saturday Night Live" [36th Season Premiere] . . . 11:30 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. on NBC. (--Amy Poehler guest hosts and Katy Perry is the musical guest.)
SUNDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)
--"Sunday Night Football" . . . 8:20 to 11:20 P.M. Eastern on NBC. (--The Miami Dolphins host the New York Jets at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida.)
--"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" [Two-Hour 8th Season Premiere] . . . 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Katy Perry, Raven-Symoné, Shaquille O'Neal and the "Modern Family" kids help Ty with a project for Baltimore's Boys Hope/Girls Hope.)
--"60 Minutes" [43rd Season Premiere] . . . 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. on CBS.
--"Amazing Race 17" [17th Season Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 10:00 P.M. on CBS.
--"The Simpsons" [22nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Fox. (--Lisa attends a performing-arts camp . . . with "Glee's" Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Amber Riley doing the voices of some of her fellow campers . . . and "Flight of the Conchords" stars Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie as her camp counselors.)
--"The Cleveland Show" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 8:30 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox. (--Kanye West plays a struggling young rapper named "Kenny West".)
--"Desperate Housewives" [7th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--Vanessa Williams joins the cast as an old college friend of Lynette's. And Bree gets a new contractor, played by Brian Austin Green.)
--"Family Guy" [One-Hour 8th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox. (--The city hosts a murder mystery, with guests James Woods and Ashley Tisdale.)
--"Brothers & Sisters" [5th Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC.
--"Undercover Boss" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on CBS. (--The president and CEO of Choice Hotels International works undercover.)
--"Dexter" [5th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Showtime.
--"Delocated!" [2nd Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on Adult Swim.
--"Bored To Death" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on HBO.
--"Eastbound & Down" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:30 to 11:00 P.M. on HBO.
--"Sister Wives" [SERIES Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TLC. (--A reality show about a Utah polygamist and his three wives, who are adding a FOURTH WIFE to their large family, which includes 13 children.)
KID ROCK DOESN'T THINK HE SHOULD BE PRAISED FOR USO TOURS:
KID ROCK spends a ton of time performing for our troops overseas . . . even in places like Iraq and Afghanistan. And even though he deserves it, the last thing he wants in return is PRAISE. --He tells MTV News, quote, "It's a funny thing to do that and get commended, because it's obviously just the opposite way [of] how I view it, [which] is to do something to commend these brave men and women. --"It's been a long war, let's face it. […] There's a lot of entertainment needed over there, and that's what I can provide, and it's always a privilege just to be asked to go and play for those guys." --He adds, quote, "It's one of those things I used to do and try not to talk too much about, because it's not something you go to promote something at, or do anything for any self-gain at all. --"But what I've learned is that maybe if I do talk about it, the more I can encourage some other people in my position to go, because they're really happy over there just to get a slice of America at any level . . . [it's] really a big boost for those guys." --Kid says his next album, "Born Free", is a tribute to the troops.
A NEW MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE SONG HAS HIT THE INTERNET:
A new MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE song called "Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)" has hit the Internet. That's three "Na's," and then nine more. (--You can check it out below. ***WARNING***: There's an audible F-bomb at the 2:47 mark.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bulukeJVpdE
--The song is on My Chemical Romance's new album, "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys", which hits stores on November 22nd.
TAYLOR SWIFT'S HIGH SCHOOL IS NAMING ITS AUDITORIUM AFTER HER:
Last year, TAYLOR SWIFT donated $75,000 to Nashville's Henderson High School . . . so they could upgrade the sound and lighting system in their auditorium. And now the school is giving some love back by naming that auditorium after her. --The local school board voted unanimously to change the auditorium's name. A spokesperson also made it clear that Taylor did NOT request the name change as part of her donation. (--This is where Taylor spent her freshman and sophomore years. She left to focus on her career. She got her diploma after being home schooled.)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
THE TOP 10 SONGS TO TEST YOUR CAR STEREO INCLUDE THE BLACK EYED PEAS, THE EAGLES . . . AND JOAN BAEZ?
I know that when *I* buy a new car, all I want to do is roll down the windows, feel the wind in my hair, and cruise down the street blasting the latest JOAN BAEZ song as loud as I can. --Matt Kirsch is a lead audio engineer at General Motors, and he's put together a 10-song playlist that he says is the perfect way to test the quality of your car's stereo. And it includes the BLACK EYED PEAS. Twice. Here's the list . . .
#1.) "Don't Know Why" by NORAH JONES. Her voice should sound natural and like it's centered right in front of you.
#2.) "Diamonds and Rust" by JOAN BAEZ. The instruments should sound strong and, quote, "set across a wide sound stage."
#3.) "No One" by ALICIA KEYS. Her voice should sound clear and the background should sound "spacious."
#4.) "Hotel California" by THE EAGLES. You should be able to hear the clarity of the opening guitar solo and the pounding of the drums.
#5.) "Boom Boom Pow" by the BLACK EYED PEAS. You should hear accurate and strong bass beats, even when you crank it up as loud as possible.
#6.) "Rock That Body" by the BLACK EYED PEAS. The guy at General Motors says you should be able to hear, quote, "clear, intelligible lyrics" over the bass.
(--So, apparently your stereo should have a magical translator built in.)
#7.) "Hide and Seek" by IMOGEN HEAP. Listen for, quote, "the enveloping ambience" of the song. (???)
#8.) "He Mele No Lilo" from "Lilo and Stitch". Check out how the children's chorus sounds over the strong bass.
#9.) "Bird on a Wire" by JOHNNY CASH. The guitar should sound natural and clear.
#10.) "Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box" by RADIOHEAD. Listen to the percussion . . . the bass and the steel drums . . . and how they sound together. (USA Today)
THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE DYING FROM TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IS "SOARING":
There's no such thing as a text message that's SO urgent you have to send it while you're driving. There just isn't. Your friend can wait to find out their message made you "LOL." --So please, stop texting while you drive. Because it's EXTRAORDINARILY DANGEROUS. The government released a study yesterday that shows the number of deaths because of texting while driving is, quote, "soaring." --In the three years from 2005 to 2008, the number of fatalities from texting while driving went up 28%, from 4,572 deaths to 5,870. --To put that number in perspective, 5,870 deaths would be the equivalent of a plane crashing EVERY SINGLE WEEK. --Now, you can say, "Well people didn't text that much in 2005, and by 2008 everyone was texting" . . . but that doesn't change how dangerous it is. --The study also found that DRUNK DRIVERS are actually LESS inhibited and distracted than drivers who are using cell phones or texting. --Fernando Wilson is a professor at the University of North Texas, and he ran the study for the government. He found the numbers are SO high that he thinks the government might need to require technology that DISABLES phones in cars. (HealthDay)
A DRIVER IN FLORIDA GETS A TICKET FOR NOT WEARING A SEATBELT . . . THEN HAS HIS LIFE SAVED BY WEARING ONE THREE WEEKS LATER:
For everyone who says the nationwide "Click It Or Ticket" crackdown is just another SCAM for The Man to take our hard-earned money . . . check this out. --In June, a man in Florida got a ticket for not wearing his seatbelt. Three weeks later, that ticket saved his life. --57-year-old Stephen Carroll was driving through Port St. Lucie, Florida, without a seatbelt . . . and Sergeant Kasey Donnell pulled him over as part of the Click It Or Ticket program. Stephen got a $130 ticket. --He was angry . . . but after that he started wearing his seatbelt every time he got in the car. --Three weeks later, Stephen was heading home with a pizza when another driver ran a stop sign and SLAMMED into his minivan. Stephen's van rolled over. If he hadn't been wearing the seatbelt, he says he definitely would've died. --This week, he tracked down Sergeant Donnell to THANK HIM for the ticket . . . which saved his life. --Stephen says, quote, "If I hadn't gotten a ticket I would not have been wearing a seatbelt. You know, I grew up in the '60s and I don't like being told what to do." --Donnell says that's the first time in his career he's had someone thank him for a ticket . . . at least not sarcastically. (Treasure Coast Palm)
A COP WAS FIRED FOR TAKING HIS CRUISER TO A BIKINI CAR WASH . . . WHERE ONE OF THE GIRLS WAS A SHERIFF'S DEPUTY:
It's hard to think of a single hetero man in the world who wouldn't want to take his car to a bikini car wash. I've seen DOZENS of movies about bikini car washes on Cinemax. Documentaries, of course. And they look AWESOME. --There's a police officer in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, whose name hasn't been released, and he couldn't resist the naughty, naughty temptation of a bikini car wash either. And over the weekend, it cost him his job. --The officer drove past the Rockstar Tattoo Studio, which was holding a bikini car wash staffed by friends of the tattoo parlor, and employees from a local strip club called Diamonds North. (--The event was called "[rhymes with wits] and Tats." --And he decided to let the ladies wash his patrol car, a white Dodge Caliber. Unfortunately for the officer, someone took photos. Those photos made it on to Facebook . . . and found their way to the Moncks Corner chief of police. --On Wednesday, the chief announced that the officer was no longer with the department. But it gets better: It turns out one of the special ladies doing the car-washing was a deputy in the local sheriff's department, and a tattoo parlor regular. --She hasn't been named either . . . but it turns out she's NOT being disciplined, since she participated on her own free time, for charity, and wasn't on duty. And actually, the cop wasn't on duty either. But having his cruiser washed violated department policy. (NBC 4 - Greenville, South Carolina / Post and Courier)
A BANK TELLER PRETENDED TO BE A ROBBERY VICTIM . . . BUT ACTUALLY HELPED PLAN THE CRIME:
Back on the first of this month, the Texas Trust Credit Union in Arlington, Texas was robbed. The man got away with a SHOCKINGLY large amount of money . . . $183,000. That's WAY more than a standard one-man bank robbery. --It was almost as if the robber had some intimate knowledge of how to get as much money from the bank as possible, as quickly as possible. And now, the FBI believes he DID. --At first it seemed like the bank teller was the VICTIM: He was held hostage by the robber and forced to open the vault. But after examining all the details of the day, they believe he might've been in on the whole thing. --Kyle Lightner was that bank teller. On the day of the robbery, he stayed at the bank way past his normal shift . . . and the surveillance tapes showed him texting right before the robbery. --A few hours after the robbery, the police caught the robber, a guy named Tyce Von Franklin. Once they suspected Kyle, they searched Tyce's text messages . . . and found he had several from Kyle right before he robbed the bank. --Kyle texted, quote, "Don't forget yo sunglasses." He also texted to warn Tyce about a co-worker who might freak out. He wrote, "[She] screams at scary movies, so be calm" . . . and told him to hurry, since an off-duty cop had just arrived. --The FBI is working to connect Kyle to another robbery from the bank he used to work at . . . where a man who matches Tyce's description took Kyle hostage and forced him to open a vault. That robbery netted more than $148,000. (NBC 5 - Dallas/Fort Worth)
THIEVES IN PERU STOLE A SKULL FROM THE GRAVE OF THE MAYOR'S FATHER . . . AND WON'T GIVE IT BACK UNLESS HE RESIGNS:
Here's a quick reminder that no matter how DIRTY and UNBEARABLE politics get in this country . . . at least our elections have SOME rules. --Rogelio Vizcarra is the mayor of a small town in Peru called San Cristobal. He's running for re-election on October 3rd. And his opponents REALLY want him out of the race. --So allegedly, they hired a group of thieves to hit the cemetery where Rogelio's FATHER is buried . . . dig up the body . . . and STEAL HIS SKULL. --Now the thieves have the skull, and say they won't give it back unless Rogelio drops out of the race. --The police say they're searching for the grave robbers . . . AND investigating Rogelio's opponents. --If they're connected to the theft, they could all be thrown in prison for TWO YEARS. --Rogelio says that he still plans on running for re-election. (Associated Press)
AND NOW, THREE NEW THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT:
#1.) THREE-QUARTERS OF AMERICA IS ABOUT TO BE CHUBBY. I personally don't worry about this because I LOVE chubbies, but you might. According to a new study, 75% of Americans will be overweight or obese within 10 years. --The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development says that while all of the richest countries in the world are quickly getting chubbier, Americans are leading the way. About 70% of the U.S. is currently chubby. (Yahoo News)
#2.) SHOCKING NUMBERS ABOUT GAYS AND HIV. According to the latest numbers from the CDC, in 21 of the biggest U.S. cities, almost one in FIVE gay or bisexual men are infected with HIV . . . and almost half don't even know it. --The epidemic is worst for gay black men . . . 28% are infected with HIV. For Hispanic men it's 18% and for white men it's 16%. (The Economist)
#3.) YOU CAN'T HELP REDUCE THE NATIONAL DEBT. God bless you, my naïve friends. Last year, Americans sent the government a total of $3.1 MILLION to try to help pay down the national debt, which is now at $13.4 TRILLION. --The government has been accepting donations to help pay down the debt since 1961 and has taken in a total of $80 MILLION. Unfortunately, at that rate, it would take MILLIONS OF YEARS to get the U.S. out of debt. (New York Times)
FOLLOW-UP: WOULD YOU WEAR A BRA THAT DOUBLES AS AN EMERGENCY GAS MASK?
Ladies, if you worry about terrorists unleashing an Anthrax or dirty bomb attack . . . and you also worry about keeping your breasts supported and firm . . . today is your lucky day. A new bra just went on sale that doubles as an emergency gas mask. --The bra was invented by Dr. Elena Bodnar. She spent years researching the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and realized that if people had just had cheap, easy gas masks available they could've avoided breathing in deadly radioactive gas. --She says, quote, "You have to be prepared all the time, at any place, at any moment, and practically every woman wears a bra." --So she created the Emergency Bra: It's designed to look good and function like a normal bra . . . only you can yank it off, wrap it around your face, and avoid breathing in toxic gasses if you ever encounter them. --She's selling her gas-mask-bras online at ebbra.bigcartel.com for $29.95, plus $5 shipping and handling. -And she says she's now focusing on making a, quote, "counterpart device for men" . . . but hasn't said what it's going to be. (--Although it's obvious to me: GAS MASK CODPIECE.) (FOX News)
A NEW INDUSTRY OF "BABY PLANNERS" WILL DESIGN YOUR NURSERY, FIND YOU DAYCARE, AND EVEN TEACH YOU HOW TO BREASTFEED:
Here's more proof that somehow, there's still room to SQUEEZE more money out of new parents. --In the past three years, more than 40 "baby planner" companies have sprung up around the U.S. --These are companies that act like wedding planners . . . but handle all of the details for your BABY. They charge around $75 to $100 per hour, and do everything you might need to prepare for having your first child. --They'll set up your nursery . . . recommend a crib . . . teach you about baby food . . . find you a pediatrician, nanny or daycare . . . plan your baby shower . . . prep your other kids and your pets . . . and even teach you how to BREASTFEED. --Kaitlin Stanford is the editor of the pregnancy planning website called TheBump.com. She says the baby planning services are huge with couples where both people have careers. --She says, quote, "It's information overload. And when you don't have an older sister or friends with babies to give you advice, it's easy to have someone swoop in and walk you through the process." --But do first-time parents really need yet ANOTHER expense? Shannon Choe of Berwyn, Pennsylvania founded one of the first baby planning services back in 2007, called Premier Baby Concierge. --She says, quote, "I think of it like wedding planners. When they first came out, everybody was scratching their heads wondering why people didn't just plan their own weddings. Now it's an institution." (Philadelphia Inquirer)
ALMOST ONE-THIRD OF PEOPLE SCREW UP THEIR JOB HUNTING PROCESS BY BOTCHING THE INTERVIEW:
I'm almost afraid to share this, because if you're unemployed, you're going to think about it before your next interview and get all KINDS of nervous. But I'm going for it anyway. --The job placement company Accountemps just finished a survey of more than 1,400 chief financial officers who handle hiring for their companies. And they asked them: What part of the job hunt do people SCREW UP the most? --Here's the top answer: 32% of people . . . or almost one out of three . . . make the most mistakes and the biggest mistakes during their interview. --Resumes get the second-most mistakes . . . 28% of people make at least one major mistake on their resume.
-Reference checks came in third, at 10%. --Not doing a proper interview follow-up is fourth, at 9%. -Messing up in your cover letter . . . or not sending one . . . is fifth, at 8%. (PR Newswire)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) IS THIS THE COOLEST BOLLYWOOD FILM EVER?
When I think of a Bollywood movie, I think low-budget and corny. And lots of dancing. But there's a trailer for a new one called "Robot" that actually looks . . . well, EPIC. And by 'epic' I mean corny and over-the-top on a whole new level.
(--Search for "Endhiran theatrical trailer.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNXHveyzUvY
#2.) A KID JUMPED OUT OF A BOX TO SCARE HIS GARBAGE MAN . . . AND THE GARBAGE MAN ATTACKED:
A teenager hid in a box and waited for the garbage man to come by. But when he jumped out to prank the guy, the garbage man ATTACKED. (--Search for "best garbage prank StupidVideos.com." Warning: There's some poorly-bleeped profanity in this clip.)
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/just_plain_stupid/Best_Garbage_Prank_2/
--Now, here's how garbage men get revenge: Someone parked their car in an alley on trash day, and the garbage truck couldn't get through. So the guys in the truck surrounded the car with every trash can on the block. (--Search for "garbage men get revenge.")
http://www.stupidvideos.com/video/just_plain_stupid/Garbage_Men_Get_Revenge/
#3.) ARETHA FRANKLIN WANTS YOU TO SUPPORT PBS:
PBS has been airing an ARETHA FRANKLIN special for the last few months where Aretha sits at a piano, harps about the good old days, and asks for donations. A montage of the most ridiculous moments ended up on YouTube.
(--Search for "Aretha Franklin loves PBS YouTube.")
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kotLUo5-Tjw
#4.) A HOARDER WAS EVICTED FROM HER APARTMENT . . . AND HER STUFF COVERED TWO CITY BLOCKS:
A woman in Washington, D.C. got evicted from her apartment, and it turns out she's a hoarder. She had so much stuff that when the workers piled it all up, it stretched for two city blocks.
(--Search for "Eliose Diaz MyFoxDC.com.")
http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/dc-woman-evicted-from-home-was-a-hoarder-092310
FIVE FALL DATE IDEAS:
The first day of fall was Wednesday, which means things are cooling down, leaves are changing color, and heading to the beach isn't an option when you're on a date. So today we've got a list of five date ideas for the new season.
#1.) GO TO THE FAIR. A lot of county fairs take place in the fall, and between the carnival games and sitting close to each other on the Ferris wheel, it's a cliché how great the fair is for a date. But it's a cliché because it WORKS.
#2.) VISIT A PUMPKIN PATCH. Over the next few weeks, pumpkin patches will be opening up all over the place for Halloween. So hit one up and find the perfect pumpkin. Or just hit up an orchard to pick apples.
#3.) CARVE A JACK-O-LANTERN. Carving pumpkins together is the quintessential "fall date idea." Have a contest to see who can carve the best Jack-O-Lantern, and bake the pumpkin seeds after you're done.
#4.) TAKE IN A SPORTING EVENT. Fall is the BEST time for sports fans. Baseball and football are already in full swing, and basketball and hockey are about to start too.
#5.) GO ON A HIKE. Fall is the perfect time to go hiking: Find a trail with some trees around so you can check out the leaves as they change color. (Suite101)
SITE FOR SORE EYES:
www.gulpfish.com Gulpfish.com is the latest online career resource and is targeting the grip Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com have on online job seekers. The company said Gulpfish.com is “dedicated to delivering an organized, accurate and personal experience between employers and job seekers.” The site claims an edge over its competition because of its dynamic search platform that allows job hunters to conduct search and other functions from one web page, eliminating numerous clicks to achieve results. Other standard features include video bios, photos, personal and professional profiles and a portfolio containing all media files. All job seekers and employers are pre-screened and ranked to prioritize relevant search results.
www.gulpfish.com Gulpfish.com is the latest online career resource and is targeting the grip Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com have on online job seekers. The company said Gulpfish.com is “dedicated to delivering an organized, accurate and personal experience between employers and job seekers.” The site claims an edge over its competition because of its dynamic search platform that allows job hunters to conduct search and other functions from one web page, eliminating numerous clicks to achieve results. Other standard features include video bios, photos, personal and professional profiles and a portfolio containing all media files. All job seekers and employers are pre-screened and ranked to prioritize relevant search results.
THE FRIDAY 5:
Top 5 Truths About Autumn 5. Autumn is a season for big decisions – like whether or not it’s too late to start spring cleaning.4. In autumn we can look forward to falling leaves and rising gas prices. We’ll be raking it up while the oil companies are raking it in.3. The autumn leaves are a lot like raising kids. First they turn on you, and then they fly away. And next thing you know, you look out the window and they’re back!2. Autumn is when we can hardly wait until all the leaves turn brown to match the grass.1. Autumn is when the colors change from green to red to gold – and that’s just the gunk in your swimming pool.
LIFESTYLES:
Worldwide Day Of Play First Lady Michelle Obama will join Nickelodeon in celebrating the network’s seventh annual Worldwide Day of Play by sharing a special message encouraging kids and families to turn off their televisions and computers and get out and play at noon tomorrow. Worldwide Day of Play is Nickelodeon’s signature health and wellness event marked by its TV channels and websites – including Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., TeenNick and Nick.com – going off the air and offline from noon to 3 p.m. to inspire kids and families to get up and get active. Kids in 10 countries and in every state across the U.S. are expected to participate in Worldwide Day of Play at more than 3,000 local events scheduled worldwide.
Top 5 Truths About Autumn 5. Autumn is a season for big decisions – like whether or not it’s too late to start spring cleaning.4. In autumn we can look forward to falling leaves and rising gas prices. We’ll be raking it up while the oil companies are raking it in.3. The autumn leaves are a lot like raising kids. First they turn on you, and then they fly away. And next thing you know, you look out the window and they’re back!2. Autumn is when we can hardly wait until all the leaves turn brown to match the grass.1. Autumn is when the colors change from green to red to gold – and that’s just the gunk in your swimming pool.
LIFESTYLES:
Worldwide Day Of Play First Lady Michelle Obama will join Nickelodeon in celebrating the network’s seventh annual Worldwide Day of Play by sharing a special message encouraging kids and families to turn off their televisions and computers and get out and play at noon tomorrow. Worldwide Day of Play is Nickelodeon’s signature health and wellness event marked by its TV channels and websites – including Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Nick Jr., TeenNick and Nick.com – going off the air and offline from noon to 3 p.m. to inspire kids and families to get up and get active. Kids in 10 countries and in every state across the U.S. are expected to participate in Worldwide Day of Play at more than 3,000 local events scheduled worldwide.
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