HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (01-18-11)
Oprah Winfrey Thought About Killing Herself After Becoming Pregnant at the Age of 14:
OPRAH WINFREY was on the debut episode of PIERS MORGAN'S new CNN show last night . . . and during the interview, she talked about her rough childhood, which included becoming pregnant when she was 14 years old. --She explained, quote, "I knew that me getting pregnant was a result of bad choices, and not having boundaries, and sexual abuse from the time I was 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. --"I thought before the baby was born, 'I'm going to have to kill myself.'" --Oprah ended up losing the baby. But before she did, she admitted to trying to SABOTAGE the pregnancy and / or kill herself. --Fortunately, she didn't do anything TOO dangerous, but she does say that she, quote, "did stupid things like drinking detergent." --Oprah added, quote, "I knew that [the baby's death] was my second chance." (--You can watch a video clip from the interview, here.)
Nicole Kidman Has a New Baby Daughter . . . Here's Why She Didn't Look Pregnant At the Golden Globes:
Yesterday, NICOLE KIDMAN and KEITH URBAN announced that they have a NEW baby daughter. Her name is Faith Margaret Kidman Urban. --Now, you may be saying, "Hold up a second there, cowboy. I saw her at the Golden Globes on Sunday night and she was looking MISCHA BARTON-thin, like always." And there's a reason for that. --Nicole and Keith used a surrogate. Nicole donated her egg, Keith donated his manly country-music playing seed . . . so the surrogate gave birth to Nicole and Keith's biological daughter. She was born in Nashville on December 28th. --They already have one daughter, a two-year-old named Sunday Rose. --Nicole has always had some difficulty getting pregnant, which is probably why they went the surrogate route. When she was with TOM CRUISE, she had a miscarriage; and she has said it took, quote, "so long" to get pregnant with Sunday. --Nicole and Keith released a statement yesterday saying, quote, "Our family is truly blessed and just so thankful to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret. --"No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier."
Brooke Mueller's Mother Says Her Daughter Is Considering Getting Back Together With Charlie Sheen:
No amount of hookers, porn stars, and porn star hookers can stop true love. Even after everything CHARLIE SHEEN has done . . . and done VERY publicly . . . BROOKE MUELLER is considering getting back together with him. --Brooke's mom, Moira Fiore, told reporters, quote, "They're talking about it constantly. Charlie's been telling her that [the reason] things haven't gone well for him is because they broke up. I think he's making her feel guilty and he wants to be with Brooke." --Charlie filed for divorce from Brooke back in November. They've been separated since Christmas of 2009, when Charlie assaulted her on a trip to Aspen, Colorado.
Is It On? Christina Aguilera Allegedly Went After Julianne Hough At a Party:
Well, we're not 100% sure why CHRISTINA AGUILERA would have a deep, burning anger toward JULIANNE HOUGH. If we had to guess, they're fighting over the love of RYAN SEACREST. But that's really just a guess. --On Friday night, both Christina and Julianne were at a party at the Soho House in West Hollywood. Julianne's boyfriend Ryan wasn't there. --And, allegedly, Christina wasn't happy to see Julianne. She ran over, got in her face, screamed at her, and then even grabbed her. --She also threatened to destroy Julianne's new country music singing career. (--You know, before zero album sales handle that for her.) --There's no word on what set Christina off. --Christina's management said these reports are, quote, "nonsense." --Both Christina and Julianne were in "Burlesque" and there were reports that they were becoming good friends. E! Online says they talked to a source who says those friendship rumors weren't true . . . they don't get along at all.
Thanks To Al Roker's Hard-Hitting Journalism Skills, We've Learned Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds Are *Not* Together:
There have been a few rumors floating around in the tabloids that SANDRA BULLOCK and RYAN REYNOLDS have rebounded to each other. But, before Sunday, no one had asked either of them about it directly. --Finally, one bastion of journalistic integrity was brave enough to just ask Sandra Bullock flat-out. And that man is . . . AL ROKER. Really. --At the Golden Globes, Al asked Sandra if she's smashing genitalia with Ryan. And she responded, quote, "He's not my lover, he's just an amazing friend I've had for ten years. I don't get his lovin' after dark."
January Jones and Jason Sudeikis Have Broken Up:
For some reason, JANUARY JONES from "Mad Men" and JASON SUDEIKIS from "Saturday Night Live" always seemed like an awkward couple to me. And now, that completely baseless feeling of mine has been proven right. --According to "People" magazine, they've broken up. The main problem was the long distance . . . "Mad Men" films in L.A., "SNL" is in New York.
Did the Octomom Really Star In a New S&M Fetish Video?
I guess we've reached that point in NADYA "THE OCTOMOM" SULEMAN'S downward spiral where she turns to softcore porno. --According to TMZ, Nadya recently filmed an S&M FETISH VIDEO in her house. In the video, she wears a black corset and black leggings and whips a man who's wearing a diaper and a baby bonnet. --The video is being shopped around now. No stills or clips have been released.
Ke$ha Says Her Mom Taught Her "Everything About Sex" . . . Before She Was Seven Years Old:
And the mystery of KE$HA has been solved. According to Ke$ha, her mom taught her, quote, "everything about sex" . . . before she turned SEVEN. --Quote, "My mom left me at home when I was 14 with a credit card and a box of condoms and the keys to the car and said, 'Don't get pregnant and don't drink and drive.' I had to be responsible for myself." --Ke$ha doesn't know who her father is . . . she says, quote, "I talked to my mom about it. She has a sketchy memory. I don't really care. I'm going to pretend like my dad is MICK JAGGER and proceed." (--If that's true, wouldn't her line in "Tik Tok" about kicking guys to the curb unless they look like Mick Jagger be incestuous? Or at least the female version of an Oedipus complex, the Electra complex? On second thought, let's not talk about this.)
Robert Downey Jr. Has Signed On To Star In an Animated Version of Mr. Peabody and Sherman:
If you're old enough to remember "Rocky and Bullwinkle" . . . or you're younger but have ignored the Pokemons and Family Guys of the world to watch classic cartoons from the '60s . . . then you'll love this. --DreamWorks is making an animated version of Mr. Peabody and Sherman . . . and ROBERT DOWNEY JR. has signed on to do the voice of Mr. Peabody. --In the cartoons, Mr. Peabody is a genius dog and he has a pet boy, named Sherman. They travel through time and have run-ins with historical figures. --DreamWorks is aiming for a release in 2014.
The Organizers of the "Golden Globes" Thought Ricky Gervais' Jokes "Occasionally Went Too Far":
The entertainment media has been overrun with talk about the "controversial" jokes "Golden Globes" host RICKY GERVAIS made during Sunday's show. (--They were mostly "controversial" because he was taking big shots at celebrities.) --Since Ricky IS a comedian, none of that really matters unless someone has legitimate beef with anything that Ricky said. And at least one person seemed to. --The president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association . . . the organization behind the "Golden Globes" . . . thinks Ricky went a little too far. --He says, quote, "He definitely crossed the line . . . and some of the things were totally unacceptable. But that's Ricky. Any of the references to individuals is certainly not something the Hollywood Foreign Press condones." --Then, the organization as a whole released this statement: Quote, "We loved the show. It was a lot of fun and obviously has a lot of people talking. --"When you hire a comedian like Ricky, one expects in-your-face, sometimes outrageous material. Certainly, in this case, he pushed the envelope and occasionally went too far. Overall, however, the show was among the best we've ever had and we were pleased." --For what it's worth, Ricky said that after he hosted last year, he was immediately offered to come back this year . . . but after this year's show, he didn't hear anything. He added, quote, "That's ominous, isn't it? So I probably won't be here next year." --One person that did NOT have a problem with Ricky's jokes was "Boardwalk Empire" star PAZ DE LA HUERTA. However, she got so HAMMERED that she probably doesn't remember most of it. --The paparazzi caught Paz drunkenly stumbling around outside an after-party. --They filmed her being rejected from one place because she was WAY too tanked. And later . . . as she was being led to her car . . . she fell to the concrete. --After that . . . with her breast almost completely hanging out of her dress . . . she signed an autograph, and said that she thought Ricky Gervais was "funny." (--You can watch the video, here.) --One last note: This year's "Golden Globes" broadcast averaged 17 million viewers. That's basically the same as last year's show, which attracted 16.98 million people. (--The "Globes" peaked in 2004, when 26.8 million people tuned in.)
Anne Hathaway Will Play Chris Colfer's Lesbian Aunt on "Glee":
ANNE HATHAWAY will guest-star on an upcoming episode of "Glee". --The show's creator Ryan Murphy says that Anne got to "create" her own role. He explains, quote, "She wants to play the lesbian aunt of Chris Colfer . . . because everyone needs a lesbian aunt." (--Chris plays Kurt, who's also gay.) --Anne had been campaigning for a role. She recently said, quote, "Can I make a confession? In my head, I've [already] written a part for myself on 'Glee' . . . and I know which song I would sing. That's so arrogant and obnoxious." --There's no word on a possible airdate yet.
"Spartacus" Has a New Star:
An Australian actor named LIAM MCINTYRE will replace ANDY WHITFIELD on the StarzTV series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand". Andy was forced to quit the show after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma last year. (--Liam is basically an unknown actor . . . although he did appear in an episode of the HBO mini-series "The Pacific".) --The show won't be returning anytime soon, though. The second season isn't expected to premiere until sometime NEXT year.
"Live with Regis and Kelly" Have Announced the Winners of Their "Men of Radio" Contest:
"Live with Regis and Kelly" have been holding a "Men of Radio" contest, and the winners will take turns co-hosting the show with KELLY RIPA all next week.
--The winners were:
--Fitz of 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF-FM) out of Seattle, Washington
--Jeff Mauler of Hot 89.9 (CIHT-FM) out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
--Bobby Bones of 96.7 Kiss FM out of Austin, Texas
--Eric Ferguson of 101.9 FM out of Chicago, Illinois
--"Psycho Mike" Catherwood of KROQ out of Los Angeles, California
(--You can see their profile videos, along with the other winners, here.)
Tuesday TV Reminders: (--Check your local listings.)
--"No Ordinary Family" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--"Warehouse 13" minx Joanne Kelly guest stars as an Internal Affairs officer who starts snooping around Jim's superhero activities.)
--"NCIS" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Bob Newhart guest stars as ex-medical examiner who was Ducky's predecessor.)
--"Life Unexpected" [2nd Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the CW. (--It's probably also the SERIES finale.)
--"The Biggest Loser: Couples" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--The secret trainers who have been putting the contestants through their paces are identified.)
--"Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" [6th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the Travel Channel.
--"I (Almost) Got Away With It" [2nd Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ID.
--"Glory Daze" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TBS.
--"White Collar" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on USA.
NEW ON VIDEO TODAY
--"Paper Man" - Jeff Daniels plays a novelist whose only friend is the costumed superhero who lives in his imagination. Lisa Kudrow plays his wife, Ryan Reynolds is his imaginary friend, and Emma Stone is a troubled teenage girl he forms an unlikely friendship with.
--"Stone" - Ed Norton is 'Stone', a convicted killer who's having trouble convincing his parole officer to endorse his release. Robert DeNiro is the parole officer standing in his way. And Milla Jovovich is the wife trying to 'persuade' DeNiro to change his mind.
--"Jack Goes Boating" - Philip Seymour Hoffman makes his directorial debut and plays a limo driver whose blind date inspires him to take romantic risks, despite watching his best friend's marriage fall apart before his eyes.
--"Takers" - T.I. plays a bank robber whose $20 million heist is interrupted by Matt Dillon and his partner. T.I.'s crew is Chris Brown, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Hayden Christensen and Michael Ealy. "Avatar" minx Zoe Saldana is also in it.
--"Buried" - A thriller starring Ryan Reynolds as a guy buried alive with a cell phone, a lighter and 90 minutes to figure out where he is before his air runs out.
TV Series On DVD:
--"Merlin: The Complete Second Season" . . . a five-disc DVD set.
--"Justified: The Complete First Season" . . . a three-disc DVD set.
--"21 Jump Street: The Complete Fourth Season" . . . a four-disc DVD set. (--It ran for five seasons.)
--"Dallas: The Complete 14th Season" . . . a five-disc set of the final season.
NEW MUSIC OUT TODAY
--"The King Is Dead", The Decemberists (--R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck plays on three tracks, and singer Gillian Welch appears on seven of the 10 songs, including the single "Down By the Water".)
--"Some Kind of Trouble", James Blunt (--It includes the single "Stay the Night". It's no "You're Beautiful" . . . but very few things ever can be. Thankfully.)
--"Science & Faith", the Irish band The Script (--It came out last year in the U.K.)
--"Live on Ten Legs", Pearl Jam [LIVE] (--A sequel to 1998's "Live on Two Legs". This one features performances recorded from 2003 through last year.)
--"Kidz Bop 19", Kidz Bop Kids (--On this one, the kids massacre Katy Perry's "Firework", B.o.B's "Airplanes", Usher's "DJ Got Us Falling in Love", Taio Cruz's "Dynamite", Flo Rida's "Club Can't Handle Me" and more!!!) (--That's sarcasm.)
TODAY'S NEW VIDEO GAMES
Little Big Planet 2 Hits Stores Today:
--"Little Big Planet 2" (E) . . . on PS3. The sequel to the game that had over three million user created levels is packed with new ways you can create your own games. n addition to being able to craft platform levels players can now making racing, puzzle and even shooter boards, just to name a few. heck out an example of a racing level here. Then you are done making your own custom game you can even record your own sound effects, to go along with some of the best music in video games, just to customize things a bit more. If making your own custom games isn't enough LBP2 has over fifty single player levels for Sackboy to explore. (--If you wondering what the heck a Sackboy is you can check out the official trailer here. I bet you'll smile at least once.)
--"Mindjack" (M) . . . on Xbox360 and PS3. In the year 2031 you play a rogue agent who can "hack" into and control enemies, vehicles or civilians.
ESRB Game Ratings: (E) for Everyone; (T) for Teen; (M) for Mature (18+)
Black Eyed Peas Member Apl.De.Ap Is Legally Blind:
BLACK EYED PEAS member APL.DE.AP . . . (--pronounced "apple-dee-app") . . . has revealed that he's been legally BLIND for his whole life. --Apl.De.Ap says he has a rare genetic eye disorder called nystagmus . . . (--pronounced "nih-STAG-mus".) The condition causes the eyes to move involuntarily, which results in bad, blurry vision. --As with other eye problems, some cases are worse than others. Despite being described as "legally blind," Apl.De.Ap can see a little. He says it's like severe near-sightedness . . . he has to squint or strain his eyes to see things. --He says, quote, "I'm good at shapes. If I'm not close, even if it's big, I can't read it." --The disorder cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts. But Apl.De.Ap has learned to live with it . . . quote, "I doubted myself for a long time . . . I'm comfortable not using my vision. I weave around my problems."
Will R.E.M.'s Next Album Be Their Best Ever?
R.E.M.'s 15th studio album "Collapse Into Now" comes out March 8th . . . and guitarist PETER BUCK thinks it could be their best album EVER. --He tells "NME" magazine, quote, "I've always tended to not say it's the greatest record we've ever done because that's what everyone does and it's usually bull(crap). But this feels like every song all the way through is great. --"That's just the feeling. It's got some beautiful, heartbreaking things as well as some really noisy rock and everything in between. It sounds really classic." --The album will feature guest appearances by PEARL JAM singer EDDIE VEDDER, PATTI SMITH and PEACHES.
The Black Keys Have Canceled Shows Due to Exhaustion:
The BLACK KEYS have canceled a bunch of upcoming dates . . . in Australia, New Zealand and Europe . . . because they're EXHAUSTED. --In a message on their website, the band explained, quote, "[We] are sorry . . . an arduous year of touring and promotion has drained the band and necessitated time off. [We] wish to thank all of you who have shown such incredible support." --It's unclear whether or not the shows will be rescheduled.
Jewel and Kara DioGuardi Have All Kinds of Love for Taylor Swift:
Everybody says that TAYLOR SWIFT'S biggest fans are teenage girls. That may be so, but she also has the respect of her peers. --JEWEL and former "American Idol" judge KARA DIOGUARDI have been out promoting their new show "Platinum Hit", which debuts next summer on BRAVO. --Since the show is a songwriting competition similar to "American Idol", they talked about songwriters they respect. --Let's start with Kara. She said, quote, "Taylor is a great songwriter. She's a beautiful girl. And she stands for something for her generation. When that comes together, it has a life of its own. --"When we talk about great songs, it's all about unique perspective. (Taylor) has a unique way of saying things." --Jewel added that Taylor is a triple threat. She said, quote, "(Taylor is) someone people can identify on a three-dimensional level. --"You have to be a real person. You want to be authentic. And it has to be a cult of a personality that you can follow on top of being a great song."
SHOWBIZ EXTRAS
SNOOKI is NOT dead. Another one of those stupid Internet death hoaxes was claiming she died from a drug overdose. (--Shame on you if you believed it. To think that she'd die from anything NOT alcohol-related is LUNACY.)
(Full Story)
RENEE ZELLWEGER and BRADLEY COOPER had to call 911 while staying at Bradley's mother's house in Philadelphia on Sunday night . . . after a minor fire broke out. A fire official said, quote, "the fireplace got a little out of control."
(Full Story)
A teaser for the eighth season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is out, which features LARRY DAVID stomping through New York City like King Kong. It's pretty cool. "Curb" will return sometime this year, but there's no premiere date yet. (Full Story)
WILLIAM SHATNER says former "Six Million Dollar Man" LEE MAJORS will guest star on "(Bleep) My Dad Says" on February 3rd. (Full Story)
Remember when JENNIFER ANISTON'S "Friends" haircut became a trend in the '90s? Well, now Jennifer tells "Allure" magazine that she didn't get why it caught on, because it was, quote, "the ugliest haircut." (Full Story)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
Check Out the Results of a New "Maxim" Survey On Dating In 2011:
"Maxim" surveyed more than 2,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 64 to find out what they REALLY think about dating in the year 2011. Here's what they found.
--There are plenty of people looking to date. 38% of people say they're looking to date . . . or at least hook up. And . . . 10% of the MARRIED people surveyed said they're looking to date or hook up.
--Social media is a big part of modern dating. 25% of people use social media in their dating life, and 40% judge people by what's in their Facebook profile. But . . . 70% of people say that they'd rather meet someone in person than online.
--You'd better secure your passwords. 24% of people admitted they've spied on their significant other's email, texts, cell phone calls, or social media accounts. Men are more likely to end a relationship over something they find.
--People still like old-fashioned phone calls. 75% of people say the best way to get in touch after a good date is by phone.
--Everyone still lies and says they don't care about looks. Everyone surveyed is still telling the same old lies. People rated personality as someone's most important quality, followed by brains and shared interests. Looks came in LAST place.
--Chivalry could be dead if men would let it die. 55% of women say chivalry doesn't matter that much to them anymore . . . but 69% of guys say they consider themselves old-fashioned gentlemen who open doors and pay for dates.
--Women like men who play video games? This is either a sign of the times or a sign of women getting desperate . . . but 39% say it's a TURN-ON when a guy lists "video games" as one of his interests. (Shine)
We're More Likely To Remember Our First Kiss Than Losing Our Virginity:
According to a new book, people are actually more likely to remember their FIRST KISS than the time they lost their virginity. And no, it's NOT because most of us lose our virginity when we're hammered on wine coolers. --Sheril Kirshenbaum is a researcher at the University of Texas. And she just put out a new book called "The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us". Here's what she found. --When you kiss, it's so anticipated and brings up such new and complex feelings that your brain is at its absolute sharpest. --Most people can recall 90% of the details of their first kiss . . . when it happened, where, with whom, and how you felt. --Having sex for the first time involves more nerves and requires your brain to focus on so many tasks that it's harder to remember all the little details. --Kirshenbaum's studies also found that women anticipate their first kiss more than men . . . and they usually end up feeling a little more disappointed than men after it happens, too. (Daily Mail)
Beautiful People Have Higher IQs Than Us Too?
Did the handsome and beautiful people REALLY need ANOTHER thing to make their lives so much easier than the rest of us? --According to a study at the London School of Economics, beautiful people aren't just more attractive than the rest of us . . . they also usually have higher IQs. -The study found that attractive men have IQs about 13.6 points above average, and attractive women are 11.4 points higher. --Satoshi Kanazawa led the study. Quote, "Since intelligent men are more inclined to achieve more success, they're more likely to marry beautiful women. Both intelligence and physical attractiveness are highly heritable." --That means that, over time, smart and beautiful people have kept gravitating toward each other . . . and producing smart, beautiful children. (New York Daily News)
The Head of New York City's Public Schools Joked that Overcrowding Could Be Solved With 'Birth Control':
One of the things about being a politician is that you can't actually SAY what you think. You might offend the delicate sensibilities of the sheeple you represent . . . even if they're thinking the exact same thing. --You've never heard of her, but 66-year-old Cathie Black is the New York City Schools Chancellor. That means she's the head of the entire public school system in New York. --She's only been in office two weeks, but she's already in major trouble for something she said at a meeting last week about overcrowding in Lower Manhattan schools. --When she was told the city would need space for 1,000 more elementary kids in the next four years, she said, quote, "Could we just have some birth control for a while? It could really help us all out a lot." --She was smiling when she said it, and in the video it looks like most of the people in the room laughed. But not everybody was amused. --As a result, some parents groups and New York City council members are asking Mayor Bloomberg to fire her. Council Member Charles Barron said, "We think this is outrageous, it's insulting, it's racist, and we're not accepting an apology." --The Department of Education says it was an offhand comment intended as a joke.
(ABC New York)
You Can Buy Your Man a Male Chastity Belt:
Ladies, if your man has a wandering eye . . . and tends to act on it . . . it's time to consider the CB-6000. --It's a chastity belt for men . . . or 'chastity device,' to be more precise . . . and it comes complete with a real padlock and brass keys. --It's made out of, quote, "medical grade polycarbonate plastic", and "designed especially for long-term wear." Basically, you just place your junk inside, lock it up, and give someone else the key. --If you're wondering WHY anyone would do such a thing . . . the CB-6000 is aimed mainly at submissive dudes who want their partner to hold all the cards when it comes to genitalia access. --According to the CB-6000 website, it's, quote, "an extremely powerful and effective relationship device . . . Men love power and knowing you have exchanged this power will bring him to his knees." --You can pick one up at cb6000.net for $159.95. It also comes in camouflage, stainless steel, and wood finish. (--You can see a couple photos of this bad boy here.) (Gizmag)
Should Left Turns Be Illegal?
Keep this story in mind if you want to make a NASCAR fan's head explode. According to researchers at North Carolina State University, maybe all LEFT TURNS should be illegal. --Basically, when you make a left turn, you're taking a HUGE risk. The only thing that separates you from having someone t-bone you is the faith that they're following the speed limit or that they don't run a red light. --The team at NCSU says that something called "superstreets" are much safer. (--You might also know them as "Michigan lefts.") --Basically, when you approach an intersection, your ONLY choice is to make a right turn. Then, if you wanted to go left or straight, you do a quick U-turn in a specially-designed turning lane. --The statistics don't lie . . . in tests, the superstreets reduced people's travel time by 20% and caused 46% fewer accidents. Most importantly, they caused 63% fewer accidents that resulted in injuries or deaths. --Of course, all of our roads aren't going to get ripped up and turned into superstreets anytime soon. For now, it's all just theory. (Autoblog) (--Check out this diagram of how a superstreet works.)
RANDOM NEWS EXTRAS
A guy posed as a valet in front of an Emergency Room at a Massachusetts hospital, offered to park the car of a pregnant woman suffering labor pains . . . then stole the car. (Full Story)
This is how you get Mom and Dad to stop fighting: Late Saturday night, a 16-year-old in Oklahoma fired a shotgun blast into the floor of his family's apartment . . . to break up an argument between his parents. (Full Story)
Attention alcoholics! You can now buy Scotch in a can! A Panama-based company with offices in Scotland is testing it out in some Caribbean and South American markets. The Scotch Whisky Association is opposed. (Full Story)
Pranknet . . . the online group of prank phone callers . . . has struck again. This time they hit a Holiday Inn in Nebraska, convinced a guest there was a gas leak, got him to set off the sprinklers, and caused $115,000 in damages. (Full Story)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) The Mascot for the Utah Jazz Got Into a Fight With a Fan . . . But the Whole Thing Was Probably Staged:
The mascot for the Utah Jazz got into a fight with a Cavaliers fan during a game on Friday. But the whole thing was probably staged. If not, the two security guards who let the guy charge the mascot at center court should be fired.
(--WARNING: This video includes the S-word.)
(--Search for "Utah Jazz bear fight with Cavaliers fan." They start fighting at :41 and collide at mid-court at 1:02.)
#2.) A Tea Partier Rewrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" . . . So That It's About Sarah Palin:
A YouTube video that was posted in October started getting passed around Twitter yesterday. It's of an elderly man and woman singing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", but the lyrics were changed so it's a song celebrating SARAH PALIN. --And of course, they called it, "The Battle Hymn of Sarah Palin". The best line might be, quote, "Sarah Palin, she won't listen to their bunk / Sarah Palin's comin' south to hunt some skunk."
(--Search for "Battle Hymn of Sarah Palin.")
#3.) A Bus Driver Threw a Woman Off His Bus For Smoking . . . But the Way He Threw Her Off Probably Qualifies as Assault:
A bus driver in Brooklyn, New York could be in big trouble after he literally threw a female passenger off his bus on Thursday. It happened when the woman lit a cigarette and refused to put it out. --Then the bus driver got up, yanked her out of her seat, and threw her out the side door. You can't tell for sure from the video, but it looks like after she lands on the ground, he also throws a punch.
(--Search for "driver tosses smoking woman from bus.")
#4.) Someone Took a Canoe Through a Flooded McDonald's in Australia:
After the deadly flooding in Brisbane, Australia last week, some guy with a camera took his canoe through a flooded McDonald's . . . and the water was as high as the counters.
(--Search for "canoe through flooded McDonald's." It shows the counter at :32.)
#5.) The King of Spain Has a 'Giggling Baby' Sound For His Ring Tone . . . and it Went Off During a Royal Ceremony:
You're about to learn three new things: The King of Spain carries a cell phone . . . he has an annoying ring tone of a giggling baby . . . and it went off during a royal ceremony yesterday. That is all.
(--Search for "King of Spain Has Very Silly Ring Tone.")
Six "Healthy" Foods That Might Be Ruining Your Diet:
If you've been trying to lose Holiday weight but can't, here's a list that might help. These are six foods that are usually considered healthy . . . but can actually make you gain weight . . .
#1.) Sushi. Obviously, a Philadelphia roll with cream cheese isn't the healthiest choice. But even a standard California roll can easily be five or six hundred calories. --And soy sauce is loaded with sodium, which doesn't actually make you gain weight. But it makes you retain water so you LOOK like you gained weight.
#2.) Dried Fruit. Since it's dehydrated, one cup has five to eight times more calories than fresh fruit. For example, a cup of fresh grapes has about 60 calories in it, but a cup of raisins has 460.
#3.) Bran Muffins. They have a lot of fiber, which is good. But other than that, it's basically cake. A decent-sized bran muffin can have about 20 grams of fat, 400 calories, and 30 grams of sugar. --In comparison, a Hostess Cup Cake has 7 grams of fat, 180 calories, and 20 grams of sugar.
#4.) Bottled Iced Tea. If it has sugar or honey in it, one bottle can have 150 to 200 calories, which is basically like a bottle of soda. -And too much juice can ruin a diet too. A 16-ounce glass of orange juice or apple juice has about 55 grams of carbohydrates . . . which is the same as five pieces of bread.
#5.) Rice Cakes. They're fat-free and low in calories, but they have no fiber or protein. That's why you can eat three of them and still feel hungry. And the flavored ones are almost as bad as potato chips.
#6.) Tofu. The problem is it's too bland on its own. So if you order it at a restaurant, they'll add salt, butter, or sugar to make it taste better . . .which also makes it a lot less helpful if you're trying to lose weight. (Cosmopolitan)
OPRAH WINFREY was on the debut episode of PIERS MORGAN'S new CNN show last night . . . and during the interview, she talked about her rough childhood, which included becoming pregnant when she was 14 years old. --She explained, quote, "I knew that me getting pregnant was a result of bad choices, and not having boundaries, and sexual abuse from the time I was 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. --"I thought before the baby was born, 'I'm going to have to kill myself.'" --Oprah ended up losing the baby. But before she did, she admitted to trying to SABOTAGE the pregnancy and / or kill herself. --Fortunately, she didn't do anything TOO dangerous, but she does say that she, quote, "did stupid things like drinking detergent." --Oprah added, quote, "I knew that [the baby's death] was my second chance." (--You can watch a video clip from the interview, here.)
Nicole Kidman Has a New Baby Daughter . . . Here's Why She Didn't Look Pregnant At the Golden Globes:
Yesterday, NICOLE KIDMAN and KEITH URBAN announced that they have a NEW baby daughter. Her name is Faith Margaret Kidman Urban. --Now, you may be saying, "Hold up a second there, cowboy. I saw her at the Golden Globes on Sunday night and she was looking MISCHA BARTON-thin, like always." And there's a reason for that. --Nicole and Keith used a surrogate. Nicole donated her egg, Keith donated his manly country-music playing seed . . . so the surrogate gave birth to Nicole and Keith's biological daughter. She was born in Nashville on December 28th. --They already have one daughter, a two-year-old named Sunday Rose. --Nicole has always had some difficulty getting pregnant, which is probably why they went the surrogate route. When she was with TOM CRUISE, she had a miscarriage; and she has said it took, quote, "so long" to get pregnant with Sunday. --Nicole and Keith released a statement yesterday saying, quote, "Our family is truly blessed and just so thankful to have been given the gift of baby Faith Margaret. --"No words can adequately convey the incredible gratitude that we feel for everyone who was so supportive throughout this process, in particular our gestational carrier."
Brooke Mueller's Mother Says Her Daughter Is Considering Getting Back Together With Charlie Sheen:
No amount of hookers, porn stars, and porn star hookers can stop true love. Even after everything CHARLIE SHEEN has done . . . and done VERY publicly . . . BROOKE MUELLER is considering getting back together with him. --Brooke's mom, Moira Fiore, told reporters, quote, "They're talking about it constantly. Charlie's been telling her that [the reason] things haven't gone well for him is because they broke up. I think he's making her feel guilty and he wants to be with Brooke." --Charlie filed for divorce from Brooke back in November. They've been separated since Christmas of 2009, when Charlie assaulted her on a trip to Aspen, Colorado.
Is It On? Christina Aguilera Allegedly Went After Julianne Hough At a Party:
Well, we're not 100% sure why CHRISTINA AGUILERA would have a deep, burning anger toward JULIANNE HOUGH. If we had to guess, they're fighting over the love of RYAN SEACREST. But that's really just a guess. --On Friday night, both Christina and Julianne were at a party at the Soho House in West Hollywood. Julianne's boyfriend Ryan wasn't there. --And, allegedly, Christina wasn't happy to see Julianne. She ran over, got in her face, screamed at her, and then even grabbed her. --She also threatened to destroy Julianne's new country music singing career. (--You know, before zero album sales handle that for her.) --There's no word on what set Christina off. --Christina's management said these reports are, quote, "nonsense." --Both Christina and Julianne were in "Burlesque" and there were reports that they were becoming good friends. E! Online says they talked to a source who says those friendship rumors weren't true . . . they don't get along at all.
Thanks To Al Roker's Hard-Hitting Journalism Skills, We've Learned Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds Are *Not* Together:
There have been a few rumors floating around in the tabloids that SANDRA BULLOCK and RYAN REYNOLDS have rebounded to each other. But, before Sunday, no one had asked either of them about it directly. --Finally, one bastion of journalistic integrity was brave enough to just ask Sandra Bullock flat-out. And that man is . . . AL ROKER. Really. --At the Golden Globes, Al asked Sandra if she's smashing genitalia with Ryan. And she responded, quote, "He's not my lover, he's just an amazing friend I've had for ten years. I don't get his lovin' after dark."
January Jones and Jason Sudeikis Have Broken Up:
For some reason, JANUARY JONES from "Mad Men" and JASON SUDEIKIS from "Saturday Night Live" always seemed like an awkward couple to me. And now, that completely baseless feeling of mine has been proven right. --According to "People" magazine, they've broken up. The main problem was the long distance . . . "Mad Men" films in L.A., "SNL" is in New York.
Did the Octomom Really Star In a New S&M Fetish Video?
I guess we've reached that point in NADYA "THE OCTOMOM" SULEMAN'S downward spiral where she turns to softcore porno. --According to TMZ, Nadya recently filmed an S&M FETISH VIDEO in her house. In the video, she wears a black corset and black leggings and whips a man who's wearing a diaper and a baby bonnet. --The video is being shopped around now. No stills or clips have been released.
Ke$ha Says Her Mom Taught Her "Everything About Sex" . . . Before She Was Seven Years Old:
And the mystery of KE$HA has been solved. According to Ke$ha, her mom taught her, quote, "everything about sex" . . . before she turned SEVEN. --Quote, "My mom left me at home when I was 14 with a credit card and a box of condoms and the keys to the car and said, 'Don't get pregnant and don't drink and drive.' I had to be responsible for myself." --Ke$ha doesn't know who her father is . . . she says, quote, "I talked to my mom about it. She has a sketchy memory. I don't really care. I'm going to pretend like my dad is MICK JAGGER and proceed." (--If that's true, wouldn't her line in "Tik Tok" about kicking guys to the curb unless they look like Mick Jagger be incestuous? Or at least the female version of an Oedipus complex, the Electra complex? On second thought, let's not talk about this.)
Robert Downey Jr. Has Signed On To Star In an Animated Version of Mr. Peabody and Sherman:
If you're old enough to remember "Rocky and Bullwinkle" . . . or you're younger but have ignored the Pokemons and Family Guys of the world to watch classic cartoons from the '60s . . . then you'll love this. --DreamWorks is making an animated version of Mr. Peabody and Sherman . . . and ROBERT DOWNEY JR. has signed on to do the voice of Mr. Peabody. --In the cartoons, Mr. Peabody is a genius dog and he has a pet boy, named Sherman. They travel through time and have run-ins with historical figures. --DreamWorks is aiming for a release in 2014.
The Organizers of the "Golden Globes" Thought Ricky Gervais' Jokes "Occasionally Went Too Far":
The entertainment media has been overrun with talk about the "controversial" jokes "Golden Globes" host RICKY GERVAIS made during Sunday's show. (--They were mostly "controversial" because he was taking big shots at celebrities.) --Since Ricky IS a comedian, none of that really matters unless someone has legitimate beef with anything that Ricky said. And at least one person seemed to. --The president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association . . . the organization behind the "Golden Globes" . . . thinks Ricky went a little too far. --He says, quote, "He definitely crossed the line . . . and some of the things were totally unacceptable. But that's Ricky. Any of the references to individuals is certainly not something the Hollywood Foreign Press condones." --Then, the organization as a whole released this statement: Quote, "We loved the show. It was a lot of fun and obviously has a lot of people talking. --"When you hire a comedian like Ricky, one expects in-your-face, sometimes outrageous material. Certainly, in this case, he pushed the envelope and occasionally went too far. Overall, however, the show was among the best we've ever had and we were pleased." --For what it's worth, Ricky said that after he hosted last year, he was immediately offered to come back this year . . . but after this year's show, he didn't hear anything. He added, quote, "That's ominous, isn't it? So I probably won't be here next year." --One person that did NOT have a problem with Ricky's jokes was "Boardwalk Empire" star PAZ DE LA HUERTA. However, she got so HAMMERED that she probably doesn't remember most of it. --The paparazzi caught Paz drunkenly stumbling around outside an after-party. --They filmed her being rejected from one place because she was WAY too tanked. And later . . . as she was being led to her car . . . she fell to the concrete. --After that . . . with her breast almost completely hanging out of her dress . . . she signed an autograph, and said that she thought Ricky Gervais was "funny." (--You can watch the video, here.) --One last note: This year's "Golden Globes" broadcast averaged 17 million viewers. That's basically the same as last year's show, which attracted 16.98 million people. (--The "Globes" peaked in 2004, when 26.8 million people tuned in.)
Anne Hathaway Will Play Chris Colfer's Lesbian Aunt on "Glee":
ANNE HATHAWAY will guest-star on an upcoming episode of "Glee". --The show's creator Ryan Murphy says that Anne got to "create" her own role. He explains, quote, "She wants to play the lesbian aunt of Chris Colfer . . . because everyone needs a lesbian aunt." (--Chris plays Kurt, who's also gay.) --Anne had been campaigning for a role. She recently said, quote, "Can I make a confession? In my head, I've [already] written a part for myself on 'Glee' . . . and I know which song I would sing. That's so arrogant and obnoxious." --There's no word on a possible airdate yet.
"Spartacus" Has a New Star:
An Australian actor named LIAM MCINTYRE will replace ANDY WHITFIELD on the StarzTV series "Spartacus: Blood and Sand". Andy was forced to quit the show after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma last year. (--Liam is basically an unknown actor . . . although he did appear in an episode of the HBO mini-series "The Pacific".) --The show won't be returning anytime soon, though. The second season isn't expected to premiere until sometime NEXT year.
"Live with Regis and Kelly" Have Announced the Winners of Their "Men of Radio" Contest:
"Live with Regis and Kelly" have been holding a "Men of Radio" contest, and the winners will take turns co-hosting the show with KELLY RIPA all next week.
--The winners were:
--Fitz of 100.7 The Wolf (KKWF-FM) out of Seattle, Washington
--Jeff Mauler of Hot 89.9 (CIHT-FM) out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
--Bobby Bones of 96.7 Kiss FM out of Austin, Texas
--Eric Ferguson of 101.9 FM out of Chicago, Illinois
--"Psycho Mike" Catherwood of KROQ out of Los Angeles, California
(--You can see their profile videos, along with the other winners, here.)
Tuesday TV Reminders: (--Check your local listings.)
--"No Ordinary Family" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on ABC. (--"Warehouse 13" minx Joanne Kelly guest stars as an Internal Affairs officer who starts snooping around Jim's superhero activities.)
--"NCIS" . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on CBS. (--Bob Newhart guest stars as ex-medical examiner who was Ducky's predecessor.)
--"Life Unexpected" [2nd Season Finale] . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the CW. (--It's probably also the SERIES finale.)
--"The Biggest Loser: Couples" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on NBC. (--The secret trainers who have been putting the contestants through their paces are identified.)
--"Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" [6th Season Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on the Travel Channel.
--"I (Almost) Got Away With It" [2nd Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ID.
--"Glory Daze" [1st Season Finale] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on TBS.
--"White Collar" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on USA.
NEW ON VIDEO TODAY
--"Paper Man" - Jeff Daniels plays a novelist whose only friend is the costumed superhero who lives in his imagination. Lisa Kudrow plays his wife, Ryan Reynolds is his imaginary friend, and Emma Stone is a troubled teenage girl he forms an unlikely friendship with.
--"Stone" - Ed Norton is 'Stone', a convicted killer who's having trouble convincing his parole officer to endorse his release. Robert DeNiro is the parole officer standing in his way. And Milla Jovovich is the wife trying to 'persuade' DeNiro to change his mind.
--"Jack Goes Boating" - Philip Seymour Hoffman makes his directorial debut and plays a limo driver whose blind date inspires him to take romantic risks, despite watching his best friend's marriage fall apart before his eyes.
--"Takers" - T.I. plays a bank robber whose $20 million heist is interrupted by Matt Dillon and his partner. T.I.'s crew is Chris Brown, Paul Walker, Idris Elba, Hayden Christensen and Michael Ealy. "Avatar" minx Zoe Saldana is also in it.
--"Buried" - A thriller starring Ryan Reynolds as a guy buried alive with a cell phone, a lighter and 90 minutes to figure out where he is before his air runs out.
TV Series On DVD:
--"Merlin: The Complete Second Season" . . . a five-disc DVD set.
--"Justified: The Complete First Season" . . . a three-disc DVD set.
--"21 Jump Street: The Complete Fourth Season" . . . a four-disc DVD set. (--It ran for five seasons.)
--"Dallas: The Complete 14th Season" . . . a five-disc set of the final season.
NEW MUSIC OUT TODAY
--"The King Is Dead", The Decemberists (--R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck plays on three tracks, and singer Gillian Welch appears on seven of the 10 songs, including the single "Down By the Water".)
--"Some Kind of Trouble", James Blunt (--It includes the single "Stay the Night". It's no "You're Beautiful" . . . but very few things ever can be. Thankfully.)
--"Science & Faith", the Irish band The Script (--It came out last year in the U.K.)
--"Live on Ten Legs", Pearl Jam [LIVE] (--A sequel to 1998's "Live on Two Legs". This one features performances recorded from 2003 through last year.)
--"Kidz Bop 19", Kidz Bop Kids (--On this one, the kids massacre Katy Perry's "Firework", B.o.B's "Airplanes", Usher's "DJ Got Us Falling in Love", Taio Cruz's "Dynamite", Flo Rida's "Club Can't Handle Me" and more!!!) (--That's sarcasm.)
TODAY'S NEW VIDEO GAMES
Little Big Planet 2 Hits Stores Today:
--"Little Big Planet 2" (E) . . . on PS3. The sequel to the game that had over three million user created levels is packed with new ways you can create your own games. n addition to being able to craft platform levels players can now making racing, puzzle and even shooter boards, just to name a few. heck out an example of a racing level here. Then you are done making your own custom game you can even record your own sound effects, to go along with some of the best music in video games, just to customize things a bit more. If making your own custom games isn't enough LBP2 has over fifty single player levels for Sackboy to explore. (--If you wondering what the heck a Sackboy is you can check out the official trailer here. I bet you'll smile at least once.)
--"Mindjack" (M) . . . on Xbox360 and PS3. In the year 2031 you play a rogue agent who can "hack" into and control enemies, vehicles or civilians.
ESRB Game Ratings: (E) for Everyone; (T) for Teen; (M) for Mature (18+)
Black Eyed Peas Member Apl.De.Ap Is Legally Blind:
BLACK EYED PEAS member APL.DE.AP . . . (--pronounced "apple-dee-app") . . . has revealed that he's been legally BLIND for his whole life. --Apl.De.Ap says he has a rare genetic eye disorder called nystagmus . . . (--pronounced "nih-STAG-mus".) The condition causes the eyes to move involuntarily, which results in bad, blurry vision. --As with other eye problems, some cases are worse than others. Despite being described as "legally blind," Apl.De.Ap can see a little. He says it's like severe near-sightedness . . . he has to squint or strain his eyes to see things. --He says, quote, "I'm good at shapes. If I'm not close, even if it's big, I can't read it." --The disorder cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts. But Apl.De.Ap has learned to live with it . . . quote, "I doubted myself for a long time . . . I'm comfortable not using my vision. I weave around my problems."
Will R.E.M.'s Next Album Be Their Best Ever?
R.E.M.'s 15th studio album "Collapse Into Now" comes out March 8th . . . and guitarist PETER BUCK thinks it could be their best album EVER. --He tells "NME" magazine, quote, "I've always tended to not say it's the greatest record we've ever done because that's what everyone does and it's usually bull(crap). But this feels like every song all the way through is great. --"That's just the feeling. It's got some beautiful, heartbreaking things as well as some really noisy rock and everything in between. It sounds really classic." --The album will feature guest appearances by PEARL JAM singer EDDIE VEDDER, PATTI SMITH and PEACHES.
The Black Keys Have Canceled Shows Due to Exhaustion:
The BLACK KEYS have canceled a bunch of upcoming dates . . . in Australia, New Zealand and Europe . . . because they're EXHAUSTED. --In a message on their website, the band explained, quote, "[We] are sorry . . . an arduous year of touring and promotion has drained the band and necessitated time off. [We] wish to thank all of you who have shown such incredible support." --It's unclear whether or not the shows will be rescheduled.
Jewel and Kara DioGuardi Have All Kinds of Love for Taylor Swift:
Everybody says that TAYLOR SWIFT'S biggest fans are teenage girls. That may be so, but she also has the respect of her peers. --JEWEL and former "American Idol" judge KARA DIOGUARDI have been out promoting their new show "Platinum Hit", which debuts next summer on BRAVO. --Since the show is a songwriting competition similar to "American Idol", they talked about songwriters they respect. --Let's start with Kara. She said, quote, "Taylor is a great songwriter. She's a beautiful girl. And she stands for something for her generation. When that comes together, it has a life of its own. --"When we talk about great songs, it's all about unique perspective. (Taylor) has a unique way of saying things." --Jewel added that Taylor is a triple threat. She said, quote, "(Taylor is) someone people can identify on a three-dimensional level. --"You have to be a real person. You want to be authentic. And it has to be a cult of a personality that you can follow on top of being a great song."
SHOWBIZ EXTRAS
SNOOKI is NOT dead. Another one of those stupid Internet death hoaxes was claiming she died from a drug overdose. (--Shame on you if you believed it. To think that she'd die from anything NOT alcohol-related is LUNACY.)
(Full Story)
RENEE ZELLWEGER and BRADLEY COOPER had to call 911 while staying at Bradley's mother's house in Philadelphia on Sunday night . . . after a minor fire broke out. A fire official said, quote, "the fireplace got a little out of control."
(Full Story)
A teaser for the eighth season of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is out, which features LARRY DAVID stomping through New York City like King Kong. It's pretty cool. "Curb" will return sometime this year, but there's no premiere date yet. (Full Story)
WILLIAM SHATNER says former "Six Million Dollar Man" LEE MAJORS will guest star on "(Bleep) My Dad Says" on February 3rd. (Full Story)
Remember when JENNIFER ANISTON'S "Friends" haircut became a trend in the '90s? Well, now Jennifer tells "Allure" magazine that she didn't get why it caught on, because it was, quote, "the ugliest haircut." (Full Story)
NAZZY’S RANDOM STUFF
Check Out the Results of a New "Maxim" Survey On Dating In 2011:
"Maxim" surveyed more than 2,000 men and women between the ages of 18 and 64 to find out what they REALLY think about dating in the year 2011. Here's what they found.
--There are plenty of people looking to date. 38% of people say they're looking to date . . . or at least hook up. And . . . 10% of the MARRIED people surveyed said they're looking to date or hook up.
--Social media is a big part of modern dating. 25% of people use social media in their dating life, and 40% judge people by what's in their Facebook profile. But . . . 70% of people say that they'd rather meet someone in person than online.
--You'd better secure your passwords. 24% of people admitted they've spied on their significant other's email, texts, cell phone calls, or social media accounts. Men are more likely to end a relationship over something they find.
--People still like old-fashioned phone calls. 75% of people say the best way to get in touch after a good date is by phone.
--Everyone still lies and says they don't care about looks. Everyone surveyed is still telling the same old lies. People rated personality as someone's most important quality, followed by brains and shared interests. Looks came in LAST place.
--Chivalry could be dead if men would let it die. 55% of women say chivalry doesn't matter that much to them anymore . . . but 69% of guys say they consider themselves old-fashioned gentlemen who open doors and pay for dates.
--Women like men who play video games? This is either a sign of the times or a sign of women getting desperate . . . but 39% say it's a TURN-ON when a guy lists "video games" as one of his interests. (Shine)
We're More Likely To Remember Our First Kiss Than Losing Our Virginity:
According to a new book, people are actually more likely to remember their FIRST KISS than the time they lost their virginity. And no, it's NOT because most of us lose our virginity when we're hammered on wine coolers. --Sheril Kirshenbaum is a researcher at the University of Texas. And she just put out a new book called "The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us". Here's what she found. --When you kiss, it's so anticipated and brings up such new and complex feelings that your brain is at its absolute sharpest. --Most people can recall 90% of the details of their first kiss . . . when it happened, where, with whom, and how you felt. --Having sex for the first time involves more nerves and requires your brain to focus on so many tasks that it's harder to remember all the little details. --Kirshenbaum's studies also found that women anticipate their first kiss more than men . . . and they usually end up feeling a little more disappointed than men after it happens, too. (Daily Mail)
Beautiful People Have Higher IQs Than Us Too?
Did the handsome and beautiful people REALLY need ANOTHER thing to make their lives so much easier than the rest of us? --According to a study at the London School of Economics, beautiful people aren't just more attractive than the rest of us . . . they also usually have higher IQs. -The study found that attractive men have IQs about 13.6 points above average, and attractive women are 11.4 points higher. --Satoshi Kanazawa led the study. Quote, "Since intelligent men are more inclined to achieve more success, they're more likely to marry beautiful women. Both intelligence and physical attractiveness are highly heritable." --That means that, over time, smart and beautiful people have kept gravitating toward each other . . . and producing smart, beautiful children. (New York Daily News)
The Head of New York City's Public Schools Joked that Overcrowding Could Be Solved With 'Birth Control':
One of the things about being a politician is that you can't actually SAY what you think. You might offend the delicate sensibilities of the sheeple you represent . . . even if they're thinking the exact same thing. --You've never heard of her, but 66-year-old Cathie Black is the New York City Schools Chancellor. That means she's the head of the entire public school system in New York. --She's only been in office two weeks, but she's already in major trouble for something she said at a meeting last week about overcrowding in Lower Manhattan schools. --When she was told the city would need space for 1,000 more elementary kids in the next four years, she said, quote, "Could we just have some birth control for a while? It could really help us all out a lot." --She was smiling when she said it, and in the video it looks like most of the people in the room laughed. But not everybody was amused. --As a result, some parents groups and New York City council members are asking Mayor Bloomberg to fire her. Council Member Charles Barron said, "We think this is outrageous, it's insulting, it's racist, and we're not accepting an apology." --The Department of Education says it was an offhand comment intended as a joke.
(ABC New York)
You Can Buy Your Man a Male Chastity Belt:
Ladies, if your man has a wandering eye . . . and tends to act on it . . . it's time to consider the CB-6000. --It's a chastity belt for men . . . or 'chastity device,' to be more precise . . . and it comes complete with a real padlock and brass keys. --It's made out of, quote, "medical grade polycarbonate plastic", and "designed especially for long-term wear." Basically, you just place your junk inside, lock it up, and give someone else the key. --If you're wondering WHY anyone would do such a thing . . . the CB-6000 is aimed mainly at submissive dudes who want their partner to hold all the cards when it comes to genitalia access. --According to the CB-6000 website, it's, quote, "an extremely powerful and effective relationship device . . . Men love power and knowing you have exchanged this power will bring him to his knees." --You can pick one up at cb6000.net for $159.95. It also comes in camouflage, stainless steel, and wood finish. (--You can see a couple photos of this bad boy here.) (Gizmag)
Should Left Turns Be Illegal?
Keep this story in mind if you want to make a NASCAR fan's head explode. According to researchers at North Carolina State University, maybe all LEFT TURNS should be illegal. --Basically, when you make a left turn, you're taking a HUGE risk. The only thing that separates you from having someone t-bone you is the faith that they're following the speed limit or that they don't run a red light. --The team at NCSU says that something called "superstreets" are much safer. (--You might also know them as "Michigan lefts.") --Basically, when you approach an intersection, your ONLY choice is to make a right turn. Then, if you wanted to go left or straight, you do a quick U-turn in a specially-designed turning lane. --The statistics don't lie . . . in tests, the superstreets reduced people's travel time by 20% and caused 46% fewer accidents. Most importantly, they caused 63% fewer accidents that resulted in injuries or deaths. --Of course, all of our roads aren't going to get ripped up and turned into superstreets anytime soon. For now, it's all just theory. (Autoblog) (--Check out this diagram of how a superstreet works.)
RANDOM NEWS EXTRAS
A guy posed as a valet in front of an Emergency Room at a Massachusetts hospital, offered to park the car of a pregnant woman suffering labor pains . . . then stole the car. (Full Story)
This is how you get Mom and Dad to stop fighting: Late Saturday night, a 16-year-old in Oklahoma fired a shotgun blast into the floor of his family's apartment . . . to break up an argument between his parents. (Full Story)
Attention alcoholics! You can now buy Scotch in a can! A Panama-based company with offices in Scotland is testing it out in some Caribbean and South American markets. The Scotch Whisky Association is opposed. (Full Story)
Pranknet . . . the online group of prank phone callers . . . has struck again. This time they hit a Holiday Inn in Nebraska, convinced a guest there was a gas leak, got him to set off the sprinklers, and caused $115,000 in damages. (Full Story)
NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY
#1.) The Mascot for the Utah Jazz Got Into a Fight With a Fan . . . But the Whole Thing Was Probably Staged:
The mascot for the Utah Jazz got into a fight with a Cavaliers fan during a game on Friday. But the whole thing was probably staged. If not, the two security guards who let the guy charge the mascot at center court should be fired.
(--WARNING: This video includes the S-word.)
(--Search for "Utah Jazz bear fight with Cavaliers fan." They start fighting at :41 and collide at mid-court at 1:02.)
#2.) A Tea Partier Rewrote "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" . . . So That It's About Sarah Palin:
A YouTube video that was posted in October started getting passed around Twitter yesterday. It's of an elderly man and woman singing "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", but the lyrics were changed so it's a song celebrating SARAH PALIN. --And of course, they called it, "The Battle Hymn of Sarah Palin". The best line might be, quote, "Sarah Palin, she won't listen to their bunk / Sarah Palin's comin' south to hunt some skunk."
(--Search for "Battle Hymn of Sarah Palin.")
#3.) A Bus Driver Threw a Woman Off His Bus For Smoking . . . But the Way He Threw Her Off Probably Qualifies as Assault:
A bus driver in Brooklyn, New York could be in big trouble after he literally threw a female passenger off his bus on Thursday. It happened when the woman lit a cigarette and refused to put it out. --Then the bus driver got up, yanked her out of her seat, and threw her out the side door. You can't tell for sure from the video, but it looks like after she lands on the ground, he also throws a punch.
(--Search for "driver tosses smoking woman from bus.")
#4.) Someone Took a Canoe Through a Flooded McDonald's in Australia:
After the deadly flooding in Brisbane, Australia last week, some guy with a camera took his canoe through a flooded McDonald's . . . and the water was as high as the counters.
(--Search for "canoe through flooded McDonald's." It shows the counter at :32.)
#5.) The King of Spain Has a 'Giggling Baby' Sound For His Ring Tone . . . and it Went Off During a Royal Ceremony:
You're about to learn three new things: The King of Spain carries a cell phone . . . he has an annoying ring tone of a giggling baby . . . and it went off during a royal ceremony yesterday. That is all.
(--Search for "King of Spain Has Very Silly Ring Tone.")
Six "Healthy" Foods That Might Be Ruining Your Diet:
If you've been trying to lose Holiday weight but can't, here's a list that might help. These are six foods that are usually considered healthy . . . but can actually make you gain weight . . .
#1.) Sushi. Obviously, a Philadelphia roll with cream cheese isn't the healthiest choice. But even a standard California roll can easily be five or six hundred calories. --And soy sauce is loaded with sodium, which doesn't actually make you gain weight. But it makes you retain water so you LOOK like you gained weight.
#2.) Dried Fruit. Since it's dehydrated, one cup has five to eight times more calories than fresh fruit. For example, a cup of fresh grapes has about 60 calories in it, but a cup of raisins has 460.
#3.) Bran Muffins. They have a lot of fiber, which is good. But other than that, it's basically cake. A decent-sized bran muffin can have about 20 grams of fat, 400 calories, and 30 grams of sugar. --In comparison, a Hostess Cup Cake has 7 grams of fat, 180 calories, and 20 grams of sugar.
#4.) Bottled Iced Tea. If it has sugar or honey in it, one bottle can have 150 to 200 calories, which is basically like a bottle of soda. -And too much juice can ruin a diet too. A 16-ounce glass of orange juice or apple juice has about 55 grams of carbohydrates . . . which is the same as five pieces of bread.
#5.) Rice Cakes. They're fat-free and low in calories, but they have no fiber or protein. That's why you can eat three of them and still feel hungry. And the flavored ones are almost as bad as potato chips.
#6.) Tofu. The problem is it's too bland on its own. So if you order it at a restaurant, they'll add salt, butter, or sugar to make it taste better . . .which also makes it a lot less helpful if you're trying to lose weight. (Cosmopolitan)
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