August 2008 - Posts

8-29 Dish: Phelps To Host SNL
29 August 08 05:29 AM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

 I woke up this morning and was like :O I forgot to write the Dish yesterday!! Don't ask me how I did that, I was totally shocked myself! I was really tired yesterday so that most likely played a part in it. Today, I have a bunch of nothing stories :/ It's like my source didn't feel like writing about REAL things... Oh well, here ya go.

David DuchovnyDavid Duchovny in Sex Addiction Treatment...
See what I mean? "X-Files" star David Duchovny, who currently plays a womanizing writer on the cable television series "Californication," said on Thursday he has entered a facility for treatment of sex addiction.
Duchovny, 48, sprang to fame starring as the conspiracy-minded FBI agent Fox Mulder on Fox network's paranormal thriller "The X-Files," which spawned two big-screen spinoffs, one of which ran in theaters this summer.

Reese Witherspoon Heads to Brazil for Avon...
Hollywood actress Reese Witherspoon is visiting Brazil this week to spread a message of female empowerment, Avon announced.
The Oscar-winning star of Walk the Line and Legally Blonde is an Avon global ambassador.

Kellie Pickler: 'I Hate Wearing Makeup'...
Again, see what I mean? Kellie Pickler may have gained fame after appearing on American Idol, but that doesn't mean she's become a diva.
"I have a team of highly-trained professionals that get me ready because I can’t do it on my own," she told OK! magazine in an interview.
"When I’m out on tour, I usually just do it myself but for TV and photo shoots I usually have people that help get me ready because it’s so stressful anyways."
And the "Red High Heels" singer admits that she's not into all that girly stuff anyway.
"I hate wearing makeup anyway – I don’t ever wear it unless I have to."

Labor Day Weekend TV Marathons...

Saturday August 30th 2008:William Shatner

Bravo: Project Runway

ESPN Classic: Evander Holyfield boxing matches

History: Ax Men

MTV: Parental Control

Science: How Do They Do It?

Spike: CSI

TNT: Law & Order

TruTV: Forensic Files

WGN: Coach

Sunday August 31st 2008:

A&E: Gene Simmons Family Jewels

AMC: Mad Men

Bravo: Law & Order: Criminal Intent

Cartoon Network: Ben 10

Fox Reality: The Amazing Race

G4: Hurl!

History:Ice Road Truckers

MTV: True Life

Spike: CSI

The N: Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide

TLC: Mystery Diagnosis

TNT: Law & Order

TV One: Between Brothers

VH1: 100 Greatest Teen Stars

WE: Bridezillas

Labor Day, Monday September 1st 2008:

A&E: CSI: Miami

ABC Family: My Wife and Kids

Biography: City Confidential

Bravo: Project Runway

Cartoon Network: Pokemon DP: Battle Dimension

Discovery Health: Untold Stories of the ER

Discovery: Dirty Jobs

Disney: Suite Life of Zack & Cody

Food Network: Unwrapped

FX: That 70’s Show

GSN: Press Your Luck

Hallmark: Murder She Wrote

HGTV: House Hunters

History: Tougher in Alaska

Lifetime: Army Wives

Military: Futureweapons

MTV: America’s Next Top Model

MTV2: Rob & Big

National Geographic: The Dog Whisperer

Sci-Fi: Star Trek: The Next Generation

Science: How It’s Made

Soap: Beverly Hills 90210

Speed: 101 Cars You Must Drive

Spike: CSI

Starz: Football movies

TBS: Tyler Perry’s House of Payne

TLC: Jon & Kate Plus 8

TNT: The Closer

Travel: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

TruTV: Party Heat

TV Land: Scrubs

TV One: Martin

USA: Monk

WE: High School Confidential

Katy PerryKaty Perry: Miley and I Text...
Who again cares? lol Katy Perry held nothing back when she spoke to New York radio station Z100 Thursday morning.
She tells Elvis Duran and the Morning Show that she and Miley Cyrus have a special relationship.
"We have a nice little texting relationship going on," she said. "I hope to be sitting next to her at the VMAs."
For the record, Perry will be performing at the September 7 show.

Phelps To Host SNL...

(UPI) – U.S. Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps is to act as host of the 34th season premiere of Saturday Night Live, NBC announced.
Phelps's appearance on the September 13 edition of the iconic sketch comedy series marks his acting debut, the network said.
Recording artist Lil Wayne will be the show's musical guest that night.
NBC said the "SNL" season premiere will kick off four live shows in a row. Seven all-new episodes are scheduled to air Saturdays prior to the U.S. presidential election.
Phelps went 8-for-8 in Beijing and broke Mark Spitz's single-Games record for most gold medals won.
In addition, Phelps became the most decorated Olympian in history, winning 14 career gold medals.

Ronson Hits Back at Lohan's Father...
Lindsay Lohan's rumored girlfriend Samantha Ronson has hit back at the actress' father after he accused the DJ of using his daughter to increase her public profile.
Dad Michael slammed Ronson earlier this week after hearing rumors she is set to release a tell-all tome about her life with Lindsay.

Venice Film Festival Opens With Pitt, Clooney Comedy...
Brad Pitt and George Clooney star in a madcap comedy by the Coen brothers in which two gym employees get caught up in the cloak-and-dagger world of international espionage, with results both daft and deadly.
"Burn After Reading" -- spy movie meets slapstick farce -- ensured an upbeat opening to this year's Venice film festival, which opened on Wednesday and winds up in 11 days' time.
Hundreds of screaming fans lined the entrance to the main cinema on the Lido waterfront to greet the Hollywood heartthrobs, who signed autographs and joked with the public before taking their seats for the world premiere of the film.

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Aug. 29:

Actor Elliott Gould is 70.
TV personality Robin Leach (Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous ) is 67.
Country keyboardist Dan Truman of Diamond Rio is 52.
Singer Michael Jackson is 50.
Actress Rebecca De Mornay is 46.
Bassist-singer Me'Shell NdegeOcello is 39.
Singer Carl Martin of Shai is 38.
Actress Carla Gugino is 37.
Guitarist Kyle Cook of Matchbox Twenty is 33.
Actor John Hensley (Nip/Tuck ) is 31.
Bassist David Desrosiers of Simple Plan is 28.

NEW! In Theaters this weekend...

Babylon A.D.   Babylon A.D.
Vin Diesel is a mercenary hired to transport a mysterious young woman who holds a secret that could doom the human race.

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College   College
Three high school seniors attend orientation weekend at Fairmont University, where a rowdy fraternity recruits them as "pledges."

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Disaster Movie   Disaster Movie
An unsuspecting group of twenty-somethings find themselves bombarded by a series of crazy disasters and catastrophic events.

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Traitor   Traitor
Don Cheadle is a former U.S. Special Ops officer who becomes the lead suspect in a dangerous international conspiracy.

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And that's The Dish!
8-27 Dish: A bunch of Stories about the new Idol Judge
27 August 08 07:04 AM | Zach | with no comments

 I cannot believe all the stories I have today about the new Idol Judge!! There's some other ones too, but mostly about the new judge....

Kara DioGuardiNew Idol Judge: "I Almost Fell Off My Chair"...
New American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi was so surprised to be offered the job that she nearly fell off her chair.
The songwriter was stunned to be given the post, but insists she will add to the chemistry of the TV talent show.
And she is determined to get on with her fellow judges - including Paula Abdul, with whom she collaborated on Kylie Minogue's hit "Spinning Around."
Speaking about the moment she was offered the role, DioGuardi says, "I almost fell off the chair" and adds that she hopes to create "a new chemistry as well as keeping the old".
And asked how she felt about judging wannabe pop stars, she says, "I'm a little nervous. I'm going to be a straight shooter and say it like I see it and maintain that philosophy.
"I'm somebody who's really honest and gives an opinion. If I feel I need to be hard, I will be. And if I feel I need to be more nurturing, I will be."

Abdul: I'm "Concerned" About New Idol Judge...
American Idol judge Paula Abdul has spoken out about her "concerns" over the hiring of songwriter Kara DioGuardi as the show's new expert.
Grammy-winner DioGuardi will join original judges Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson on the hit show when its eighth season kicks off next year.
The songwriter and producer is a stand-out talent in the music industry - writing hit tracks for superstars including Britney Spears, Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera.
But former pop star Abdul is worried about how the show's fans will take to the newcomer, and how she will interact with her fellow panelists.
Abdul says, "I am concerned about the audience and acceptance. Time will tell. We'll see.
"That's gonna be weird if it's a split decision. I'm sure Simon will get to make the final call. It takes the fun out of all the hard work I do to push those kids through."
Maybe Idol is working on replacing her for the 9th Season...

Jordin Sparks Admits to Having Crush on Simon...
Little side story Smile American Idol star Jordin Sparks was surprised to win the TV talent contest - because she was distracted by judge Simon Cowell's good looks.
The singer won the reality TV show last year and has since dominated the international charts with her hit "No Air."
But the 18-year-old was shocked to win the contest - because Cowell made her go weak at the knees.
She says, "I did have a crush on Simon before going on the show. He doesn't care about hurting people's feelings and doesn't hold back with that he says. For some reason, that's so attractive."

Hudson Accused Of Stealing Ash Haircare Idea...
Kate Hudson is at the sharp end of a bizarre new lawsuit - bosses of a haircare company have accused her of stealing their volcano ash.
220 Labs bosses claim the actress stole their idea for a secret volcano ash hair product.

Daddy Yankee Appears With McCain...
Puerto Rican singing star Daddy Yankee appeared with likely Republican presidential candidate John McCain Monday, saying he endorses McCain's campaign.
The reggaeton star showed up unexpectedly as McCain was making an appearance at a Phoenix high school, drawing gasps of amazement from the students assembled for what they thought would be a lecture from the candidate on the value of getting involved in the political system, The Los Angeles Times reported.

Drumstick Munching Reporter Shocks Anderson...
Animal rights campaigner Pamela Anderson was left shocked at a recent press conference in Australia - after a risk-taking reporter pulled a chicken drumstick out of his shorts.
The former Baywatch beauty was meeting journalists in Sydney earlier this week to promote her reality show Pam: Girl On The Loose, when an eager reporter tried to grab her attention by pulling down his shorts and asking the star to sign his red underwear.
And after happily signing her name on the semi-naked man's briefs, the bizarre meeting turned sour as anti-KFC campaigner Anderson was confronted by a chicken leg the reporter had pulled from his pants.
The vegetarian star was clearly unhappy with the situation, especially when the man began to eat the chicken piece, telling her manager, "This is what happens. See, I create this image and this is what happens."
Anderson protested outside branch of fast-food restaurant KFC in Sydney last month in a bid to try and convince the brand to refuse to use factory farmed animal meat.

Mia's Shock At Meeting Half-Sister Liv Tyler...
Model-turned-author Mia Tyler had no idea actress Liv Tyler was her half-sister when the pair first met at an Aerosmith concert.
Neither girl had been told of the other's existence, but they instinctively knew they were connected in some way after meeting backstage at one of their father Steve Tyler's shows.
Mia, who was eight at the time, recalls, "There was this girl who looked like me. I went home that night and I couldn't stop talking about her, and my mom was like, 'Wait a minute...' and I think she started putting two and two together and she was like, 'That's your sister.'"
The Tyler sisters have been inseparable ever since, and are now helping each other cope with single life - divorced Mia recently split from fiance Brian Harrah, while Liv is going through a divorce with rocker Royston Langdon.
Mia says, "She's going through a divorce and I've been divorced so it's a lot of adult conversations."

Jackson Family Museum On Hold...
Plans to build a museum honoring pop's first family, the Jacksons, in their native Gary, Indiana have been put on hold as the troubled clan fix a series of financial issues.
Longtime former family publicist-turned-biographer Phoenix insists Michael Jackson and his kin still plan on creating a memorabilia-packed centre in their hometown - but want to be clear of bad publicity when they launch it.

Grammer Back At Work On Tv Ad...
Former Frasier star Kelsey Grammer proved he is fully on the road to recovery after hitting the studio to film a new TV ad.
The actor was taken to a medical center in the city on July 27 after feeling faint - just weeks after he suffered a near-fatal heart attack at the end of May.
The 53-year-old was able to check out of hospital after doctors altered the medication he was on, and his spokesman told reporters the star was soon "feeling great".
And Grammer proved his worth by returning to work on the latest advertisement for soft drink Dr. Pepper.
The star will reprise his beloved role of Dr Frasier Crane for the commercial shoot, which will air in the U.S. later this year.

Extras Seek $11 Million from Tom Cruise After Accident...
Twelve movie extras are seeking $11 million in damages from Tom Cruise and his production company after suffering broken bones, cuts and bruises in the filming of World War Two picture "Valkyrie" in Berlin last year.
The extras were injured on August 19, 2007, when the side panel of a period German army truck burst open as it drove around a corner in central Berlin.
A lawyer for the extras told Reuters Television on Tuesday that witness statements indicated the truck's side panel had not been properly secured.


Sheridan and Bolton Split...
Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan and her fiance Michael Bolton have split.
The 44-year-old actress and the crooner, 55, announced their plans to wed in March 2006 after reconciling almost a decade after they first split.

Celebrity birthdays...
These stars were all born on Aug. 27:

Guitarist Jeff Cook of Alabama is 59.
Actor Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) is 56.
Guitarist Alex Lifeson of Rush is 55.
Actress Diana Scarwid is 53.
Bassist Glen Matlock of The Sex Pistols is 52.
Gospel singer Yolanda Adams is 46.
Country guitarist Matthew Basford of Yankee Grey is 46.
Bassist Mike Johnson (Dinosaur Jr.) is 43.
Percussionist Bobo of Cypress Hill is 40.
Actress Chandra Wilson (Grey's Anatomy ) is 39.
Bassist Tony Kanal of No Doubt is 38.
Actress Sarah Chalke (Scrubs, second Becky on Roseanne ) is 32.
Rapper Mase is 31.
Guitarist Jon Siebels of Eve 6 is 29.
Singer Mario is 22.
Actress Alexa Vega (Spy Kids ) is 20.

You're Chinese, You're Beautiful and You're NINE!
26 August 08 12:00 PM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

 Now that the Olympics are over this came out...

8-26 Dish: American Idol Has a New Judge!
26 August 08 05:21 AM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

You knew I would have this story up sooner or later!! You know I can't go an off-season of Idol without mentioning it! You know too much about me >:( I should go into hiding...

Kara DioGuardiAmerican Idol Has a New Judge...
Paula, Randy and Simon need to make room at the judges' table for a fourth judge, Kara DioGuardi.
American Idol announced Monday that the Grammy-winning songwriter will join Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson for the eighth season of Idol, which premieres in January 2009.
"We are turning the heat up on Idol this year and are thrilled to welcome Kara to the judges' table," creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said in a statement. "She is a smart, sassy lady, and one of America's most successful songwriters. We know she will bring a new level of energy and excitement to the show."
Added executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz, "We had originally intended for American Idol to have four judges. We've seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers."
DioGuardi has written songs for several artists including: Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani, Celine Dion, Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Santana, and Pink. Scores of major recording artists who have worked with her include Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Pussycat Dolls, Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Natasha Bedingfield, Jewel, Ashley Tisdale, Katharine McPhee, Taylor Hicks, Bo Bice, Clay Aiken, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, Kylie Minogue, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Lachey and Marc Anthony.

She kinda looks like Katherine McPhee doesn't she?


Barenaked Ladies Singer Survives Plane Crash...
Barenaked Ladies singer Ed Robertson, along with three other passengers, survived a plane crash in Ontario, Canada, Sunday.
Deputy fire chief told the Intelligencer that Robertson is "really lucky" to be alive. He told the paper  that the four passengers managed to escape through a window without "a scratch."
I'm glad they are OK. Now wipe your pants off and go work on an album! Wink

Sheen To Be A Dad Again...
Charlie Sheen is set to be a dad again - his new wife Brooke Mueller is pregnant.
The happy news comes less than three months after the couple wed in Los Angeles.
A source tells In Touch magazine, "They are so happy and excited... They are in love, and this news makes things even better."
Sheen and Mueller met in 2006, while the actor was in the middle of a messy divorce battle with former wife Denise Richards.
Sheen has two young daughters, Sam and Lola, with his ex.

Hilton To Duet With Madden...
Paris Hilton plans to record a duet with boyfriend, Good Charlotte's Benji Madden.
The socialite, 27, reveals that the Good Charlotte star has been helping to write songs for her new album.
And she insists the pair will do a duet around the time her new reality series Paris Hilton's My New BFF launches in October.

 

Andy *** Charged with Battery and Drug Possession...Andy ***
Comedian Andy *** will face a series of misdemeanor charges after escaping prosecution on counts of sexual battery following his arrest last month.
The 42-year-old comedian posted $5,000 bail following his arrest in Murieta, California, on July 16 on suspicion of drug possession and sexual battery.
Onlookers reported he had walked up to a 17-year-old female outside a restaurant and "grabbed her tank top and bra and pulled them down and exposed her breasts".
Cops stopped *** and friends at a nearby discount grocery store after they had driven away from the establishment in a truck.

Dancing with the Stars Cast Announced...
Get ready to mambo.

Dancing with the Stars announced their new lineup for the seventh season.

The cast is very diverse. Former N'Sync member and openly gay Lance Bass, is among the cast and will be partnered with Lacey Schwimmer (there was some speculation that the show would pair him with another male dancer.)

The rest of the cast is as follows:
Singer Toni Braxton,
Actor Ted McGinley
Actress Cloris Leachman, (who is 82!)
Former NFL star Warren Sapp
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito
TV personality Kim Kardashian
Olympic gold medalist Maurice Green,
Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor
Emmy-award winning soap opera actress Susan Lucci
Comedian Jeffrey Ross
Hannah Montana actor Cody Linley
TV personality Brooke Burke

Kardashian: 'I Will Be Able To Dance'...
Kim Kardashian has assured fans her recent hospitalization for a foot injury will not halt her appearance on Dancing with the Stars.
Kardashian was admitted to New York Presbyterian Hospital on Sunday night after slicing her foot on a glass coffee table in her hotel room.
But the star is determined to keep up with the grueling rehearsals that lie ahead for the show, despite her bloody debacle.

Britney Won't Perform at VMAs...
Britney Spears won't be giving us more, at least not at the VMAs this year.
KIIS FM host Ryan Seacrest quoted the singer's manager Larry Rudolph on Monday, saying, "Britney Spears will not be performing at the VMAs this year. I'm telling you officially and unequivocally."
Rudolph told Seacrest the Spears is recording her next album, "which is going amazingly well, and was never supposed to perform at that show."
The singer, who is nominated for three VMAs, is still appearing alongside host Russell Brand in TV spots promoting the September 7 show.

Sean "Diddy" CombsPolice Pull Gun On Combs...
A Los Angeles police officer pulled a gun on hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs during a routine traffic stop on Saturday.
A member of the rapper's entourage was pulled over at 3:15 a.m. on the city's Sunset Strip after authorities noticed the rental car he was driving did not have proper tags, police said on Sunday.
According to Los Angeles County's Sheriff department, the deputy called for backup when two cars stopped nearby as he searched the vehicle.

Panettiere Breaks Silence on Father's Arrest...
Actress Hayden Panettiere has broken her silence about the alleged domestic incident which led to her father's arrest earlier this month.
The Heroes star's father, Alan, was held on suspicion of felony spousal abuse on August 11, after allegedly striking his wife, Lesley, three times.
The couple appeared on Extra following the incident, in an effort to clear up what they called "a big misunderstanding".
And 19-year-old Hayden is now echoing her parents' claims, insisting Los Angeles authorities exaggerated the incident.
She tells Extra: "It was blown way out of proportion by a sheriff who wanted his 15 minutes of fame. My family is wonderful, so very happy. We're all great."
Reports suggest Lesley Panettiere called police after a fight with her husband. The incident is said to have followed a row at actress Eva Longoria Parker's Los Angeles restaurant Beso late at night on August 10.
Alan Panettiere, a fire department official, was released from jail on $50,000 bail on August 11.

Snoop Dogg To Launch New Clothing Line...

Snoop Dogg says he's launching a new clothing line which he intends to promote heavily on his reality TV series and elsewhere.
The Rich & Infamous streetwear line is aimed at men between 18 and 35 and was developed in conjunction with brand manager the Robert Thorne Co., licensing firm IMG World and design house Industry Concepts, the Variety reported Monday.
Among Snoop Dogg's promotional efforts for the clothing will be exposure on his E! Network television show Snoop Dogg's Father Hood, CD packaging with the Rich & Infamous brand message and product pictures, fashion shows held in conjunction with his world concert tour, and the production of an original Web video series to be distributed across multiple sites and iTunes, the newspaper said.
Snoop Dogg also told Variety he will give the Rich & Infamous line its world premiere this week at the Magic fashion trade show in Las Vegas.


8-25 Dish: Beckhams Escape Unscathed After Crash
25 August 08 05:15 AM | Zach | 8 comment(s)

Good Morning everyone!! Ready for the week? I'm sure all the moms out there are getting ready for school to start up again. I start today!!

Beckhams Escape Unscathed After Crash...
Victoria Beckham and her husband David escaped unscathed following a terrifying car crash in France on Friday.
The couple was visiting their home in the village of Bargemon, close to the French Riviera, last week before the soccer star was due to fly to Beijing, China to take part in the Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday.
But on the way to Nice airport to catch his plane to China, the pair was involved in a horrific crash, which left their black BMW with a smashed windscreen and extensive damage along the passenger side.
David Beckham reportedly smashed the car laterally into a wall - leaving his wife severely shaken.

Ritchie's Praise for Philosophical Madonna...
Guy Ritchie has opened up about his marriage to Madonna - insisting he is "invigorated by her creativity" and her philosophical views.
The showbiz couple's union has been under intense media scrutiny in recent weeks, amid rumors they are on the verge of a divorce.
Both Ritchie and Madonna have denied a rift - maintaining they are still happily married.

Mendes Eyed Career As A Nun...
Sexy actress Eva Mendes once considered a career as a nun.
The 34-year-old was brought up as part of a strict Catholic family by her Cuban-American parents.
And Mendes admits that her religion nearly played a big part in her career choices - until she found out about the small salaries given to members of the church.

Bass: 'Applegate Will Save Lives'...
Breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate will save the lives of thousands of women inspired by her story, insists her longtime friend Lance Bass.
The former 'N Sync star maintains Applegate is "doing great" and "totally, fully recovering" after undergoing a double mastectomy following her diagnosis with the deadly disease last month.

Catwoman Rumors Turn To Cher...
Veteran singer Cher has become the latest star tipped to take on the role of Catwoman in a forthcoming Batman movie.
Angelina Jolie is also rumored to be in the running for the part, if The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan decides to resurrect the legendary comic book character.
And the moviemaker is reportedly now turning his eye to older actresses, including 62-year-old Cher - in a bid to portray Catwoman as an ageing femme fatale.

Knightley Steps Into Diana Movie Row...
Keira Knightley has defended her new movie The Duchess after images of late royal Diana, Princess Of Wales were included in the trailer for the film.
In the new movie, Knightley plays Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, a distant relation of Diana - who died in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
The promo for The Duchess sparked outrage by showing pictures of the late Princess and emphasizing the link between the film's lead character and her modern-day descendant.
The trailer, which is currently being shown in cinemas ahead of the movie's release next month, shows juxtaposed images of Knightley's character and Princess Diana and reads: "The two were related by ancestry and united by destiny."
And Knightley has stepped into the debate about the promo - insisting her character should not be compared to the late royal.
She says, "I am Georgiana. I am not Diana. The film is not about Diana."

Mills Facing Legal Action Over Marquee...
Sir Paul MCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills is facing legal action from a local council in England - over her failure to remove a large marquee from her garden.
The former glamour model is believed to have erected the tent at her $6.4 million home in East Sussex, England, for her 40th birthday party in January.
But the structure has remained in place ever since, prompting local residents to lodge objections with government officials.

Gosling and McAdams Seal Reunion With Some PDA...
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams have been photographed enjoying a passionate kiss - fueling rumors they have revived their relationship.
The former couple met on the set of 2004 movie The Notebook, and enjoyed a two-year relationship until they split last year.
Gosling and McAdams were spotted leaving a party in Los Angeles together last month, sparking speculation that they may have reconciled.

Jason Lee Is A Dad Again...
My Name Is Earl
star Jason Lee is a father for the second time - his girlfriend Ceren Alkac has given birth to a baby girl.
A representative for the actor has confirmed to People.com that Lee and Alkac's daughter was born on August 10, but released no further information.

Today's Birthdays....

These stars were all born on Aug. 25:
Actor Sean Connery is 78.
Talk show host Regis Philbin is 77.
Actor Tom Skerritt is 75.
Jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter is 75.
Actor David Canary (All My Children,Bonanza ) is 70.
Singer Walter Williams of The O'Jays is 66.
Actor Anthony Heald (Boston Public ) is 64.
Actress Anne Archer is 61.
Singer Henry Paul of BlackHawk (and Outlaws) is 59.
Actor John Savage is 59.
Bassist Gene Simmons of Kiss is 59.
Singer Rob Halford of Judas Priest is 57.
Keyboardist Geoff Downes of Asia is 56.
Musician Elvis Costello is 54.
Director Tim Burton is 50.
Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is 47.
Actress Ally Walker (Profiler ) is 47.
Guitarist Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard is 46.
Actress Joanne Whalley is 44.
Actor Blair Underwood is 44.
DJ Terminator X of Public Enemy is 42.
Singer Jeff Tweedy of Wilco is 41.
TV chef Rachael Ray is 40.
Country singer Jo Dee Messina is 38.
Model Claudia Schiffer is 38.
Actor Eric Millegan (Bones ) is 34.
Actor Kel Mitchell (Kenan and Kel ) is 30.
Actress Rachel Bilson (The O.C.) is 27.

And that's the dish!


8-23 Dish: Da Brat Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison
23 August 08 12:39 PM | Zach | with no comments

Not much goin' on in Hollywood... Just a few stories today...

Da BratDa Brat Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison...
Rapper Da Brat has been sentenced to three years in prison for striking a waitress with a rum bottle at a nightclub last year.
A Superior Court Judge ruled on Friday the hip-hop hitmaker - real name Shawntae Harris - will also serve seven years probation and 200 hours of community service for the incident in addition to her jail time.
Harris, 34, was involved in the altercation at a Halloween party at Studio 72 nightclub in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 31, 2007.
The pair were reported by police to have gotten into an altercation prior to the assault - resulting in the victim's hospitalization and permanent facial scarring.
Harris entered a guilty plea to aggravated assault in the case.
According to reports, the rapper pleaded to her weeping family as she was led out of the courtTaylor Swiftroom, saying: "I love y'all."
Harris was previously convicted in 2000 for misdemeanor reckless conduct.

Couple Alert? Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas...
It's a match made in Young Hollywood heaven.
Though both Taylor Swift and Joe Jonas insist they are just friends, concert goers at the West Palm Beach Cruzan Amphitheater last week tell a different story.
People.com reports that Jonas (the middle brother) arrived at the Rascal Flatts concert minutes before Swift was due on stage.
"I spotted Joe quickly, but he was trying to hide from the crowds by tucking in-between a few people," Mishelle Rivera, Assistant Promotions Director for Miami's Y-100 Radio, tells People. "He was wearing a baseball cap and real casual dress so he wouldn't stand out."
Standing next to Swift's dad, he watched her performance then made his way backstage. "But when he saw people start to recognize him, he hid," Rivera says. "It was real obvious he didn't want people to know he was there to see Taylor."
Swift herself has made a few appearances at the Jonas Brothers' concerts and also shot a cameo for their 3-D movie.
She told People in July that she and the brothers are "all friends," and when Ryan Seacrest asked Jonas if he and Swift were dating he said, "She's a great girl ... I think anybody would love to go on a date with her."

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Ode to the Football Mom
22 August 08 08:30 AM | Zach | 2 comment(s)

With High School Football season starting up (or in some areas, all ready started) Here's a letter I found for those special Moms.

F
ootball Moms,

You dreaded this year's arrival, but it has come just the same - a year full of promise but so many "last times."

You have been top-of-the-world elated when your son has a good night and endured his deathlike silences when he hasn't.  It is amazing how the family mood bobs with the rhythm of each game.

You have laughed, cried, screamed, sulked, pouted, sweat, pulled your hair, bit your nails, bit your tongue, paced, worried, shoved, frowned, and smiled all very gracefully and within a two hour span.

Such is the life of a Football Mom.

You may not be in on the big play, but you feel the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat right along with your son.  You keep your composure when some fan behind you wants your son's head while the opponent on the field is smashing it into the grass.  "Get off him, that's my baby," you'd like to shout!

You breathe football at this time of year - especially this time of year when your heart whispers, "just a little longer," as the season slides by.  You plead and bargain, knowing full well that some other mother on the opponent's team is making her own deal with the almighty, but you do it anyway, because you no more want it to end than your son does.  You do not want to see the desperation in his eyes and the pain on his face as he struggles to put away childhood dreams.  You are helpless in the stands with no way to make it better.

Is it worth it?

You bet it is!!!

Every lost sock and busy Friday night; every recovering Saturday; every aspirin; every ruined hair do; hot bath; goose bumps; and every obnoxious fan and sportswriter you've had to tolerate is worth it.  The fun isn't measured by how many times your son gets into the newspaper, the game or what he does when he gets there.  The fun -- what makes those trips to the ER for the pigskin stitches all worthwhile -- is watching a game, watching what a sporting experience can do to convert your little boy into a young man.  Watching him tackle the word and you have a front row seat!

You still see that rambunctious 5-year-old playing football in the yard.  You bite your lip and hold back the tears because though you are fiercely proud of the man, you miss the boy.  In fact, you mourn for all the little boys.  You have watched them grow up together, plot and scheme together, win and lose together.  They have raided your kitchen, camped out in your basement, stole your heart.  They are blessed with something they will never have again.  They know it and you know it.

So you pray that wonder will last another game, and then another, because as long as it does, you hang on to a piece of your boy for a bit longer.  Watching him walk off that field one last time will be no less painful than giving birth to him all those years ago.

 Enjoy the season moms -- you're the best!  And, hey guys -- don't forget to give mom a bigger hug this week as the season starts.  There's nobody in the stand cheering for you harder!

8-22 Dish: Holmes Is Bottom Of The Bill On Broadway...
22 August 08 06:46 AM | Zach | 3 comment(s)

  Today's dish is fairly short, I dont want your friday spent reading Smile

Holmes Is Bottom Of The Bill On Broadway...
Superstar Katie Holmes will have to settle for bottom of the bill when she starts her stint on Broadway this autumn, a newly-released poster reveals.
The actress wife of Tom Cruise makes her New York stage debut in October in a revival of Arthur Miller play All My Sons.
But producers aren't letting her star power push her up the billing - the show's poster reveals Holmes' co-stars John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest and Patrick Wilson are all credited before the 29-year-old Batman Begins star.

Joe Jonas Graduates High School...
Oh boy...Singer Joe Jonas of the popular music group The Jonas Brothers, has graduated high school, his older brother Kevin announced in Los Angeles.
The elder Jonas broke the news during a Friday taping of the MTV series "FNMTV" that his 18-year-old brother successfully completed his high school education Thursday, People magazine reported.
"A big congratulations to Joe," the 20-year-old singer said. "He just graduated from high school. It happened yesterday so it's a big deal."

Spice Girl Mel C Pregnant...
Former Spice Girls star Melanie Chisholm is reportedly pregnant with her first child.
The singer and her partner of six years, Thomas Starr, are said to be "delighted" with the news.
Chisholm, 34, sparked rumors she was expecting last Friday after she appeared to be hiding a baby bump under a flowing dress when paparazzi caught her out and about.

Hatcher's Jailed Uncle Dies...
The alleged child molester Teri Hatcher helped put behind bars has died in jail.
Richard Hayes Stone was serving a 14-year jail sentence when he died on Tuesday of colon cancer, according to reports.
Hatcher's private testimony helped prosecutors determine that Stone, who was the actress' uncle, was a child molester. She revealed that she was one of his victims.


Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Aug. 22:

Newsman Morton Dean is 73.
Actress Valerie Harper is 68.
Correspondent Steve Kroft (60 Minutes ) is 63.
Actress Cindy Williams (Laverne and Shirley ) is 61.
Guitarist David Marks (The Beach Boys) is 60.
Country singer Holly Dunn is 51.
Guitarist Vernon Reid (Living Colour) is 50.
Country singer Collin Raye is 48.
Actress Regina Taylor (The Unit,I'll Fly Away ) is 48.
Singer Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears is 47.
Drummer Debbi Peterson of The Bangles is 47.
Guitarist Gary Lee Conner of Screaming Trees is 46.
Singer Tori Amos is 45.
Country singer Mila Mason is 45.
Keyboardist James DeBarge of DeBarge is 45.
Rapper GZA (Wu-Tang Clan) is 42.
Guitarist Paul Doucette of Matchbox Twenty is 36.
Rapper Beenie Man is 35.
Singer Howie Dorough of the Backstreet Boys is 35.
Actress Jenna Leigh Green (Sabrina the Teenage Witch ) is 34.
Guitarist Jeff Stinco of Simple Plan is 30.

And that's the dish!


8-21 Dish: Garner Finally Confirms Pregnancy
21 August 08 05:01 PM | Zach | with no comments

Sorry its late today! Got company over and havent had much computer time.

Garner and AffleckGarner Finally Confirms Pregnancy...
Actress Jennifer Garner says she is pregnant with her second child with her husband, fellow actor Ben Affleck.
The star of the former hit TV show "Alias" confirmed months of speculation that she was expecting another child with Affleck during interview with Access Hollywood Wednesday. She told the program the sex of the new baby hasn't been determined.

Miley Cyrus to Celebrate Sweet 16 at Disneyland...

How else would Miley Cyrus celebrate her Sweet 16?
The Hannah Montana star tells ET that she will celebrate her milestone birthday in Disneyland.
Young people from the Youth Service America, who've been making a difference in their communities, will also be honored.
But that's not all!
A limited number of fans can attend the "Miley's Sweet 16 -- Share the Celebration," on October 5 for $250 a ticket. The tickets go on sale August 30 at 9am PDT.
"It's gonna be an awesome party with more than 7 things I like," she tells ET. "It's gonna be totally awesome. I hope it's a great time."
Cyrus turns 16 on November 23. She is a Sagittarius.

Jessica: Tony Isn't Calling Carrie...
Well someone isn't telling the truth!
In the September issue of Allure Carrie Underwood tells the mag that her ex boyfriend Tony Romo still calls her--even though he's dating Jessica Simpson.
"The phone will ring and it'll be him, and I'll maybe not answer," Underwood says.
But Simpson insists that isn't true.
"I looked at his call log," she said Wednesday in an interview with Nashville radio station, 107.5 The River. "Tony and I both laughed at that. We got a chuckle out of it."

Matt Damon Welcomes Another Girl to Family...
Matt Damon has added another girl to his family as wife Luciana, gave birth on Wednesday. Mom and baby are both healthy.
The baby's name is Gia Zavala. Damon and his wife already have two girls, 2 and 10.

REPORT: 50 Cent Hampering House Fire Probe...
Rapper 50 Cent isn't cooperating with an investigation of a suspicious May 30 fire at his New York home, sources say.
The New York Post, citing unnamed sources, reported Wednesday that Suffolk County, N.Y., authorities are frustrated with 50 Cent's lack of cooperation in their investigation of the fire at his multimillion-dollar Long Island home, which sent ex-girlfriend Shaniqua Tompkins, 32, and the rapper's 11-year-son Marquise to the hospital for smoke inhalation.

Ricky Martin is a Father, to Twins...
Singer Ricky Martin has become the father of twin boys born to a surrogate mother, his publicist says.
Martin, 36, best known for his song "Livin' La Vida Loca," didn't reveal the boys' names or the location of their births, but said they are healthy, People Magazine reported Wednesday.

Madonna and Ritchie Cleared Over Pub Price Fixing...
The London pub part-owned by Madonna and Guy Ritchie has been cleared of price fixing.
The Hollywood couple bought shares worth $5 million in The Punchbowl - just around the corner from their west London home - in February.
But the landlord has been accused of having two different price lists for drinks - one for locals and another for tourists.

Johansson Delays Wedding...
Scarlett Johansson has reportedly postponed her wedding - because it clashes with the U.S presidential elections.
The actress - who has publicly backed Barack Obama - is due to marry Ryan Reynolds this year.
But Johansson has put the nuptials on hold - because her twin brother, Hunter, is busy working on Obama's campaign.

"Just Stand Up" Lyrics...
NOTE:
When I get the song, I will make sure I publish it so you can all hear it.

The talented group of women are joining voices for the single, "Just Stand Up," a song which will benefit the "Stand Up for Cancer" fund-raising drive to be aired on September 5.

 

The song, conceived by Antonio "L.A." Reid, and co-produced with Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, hits the airwaves on September 2.

 

Here are the lyrics:
Beyonce: The heart is stronger than you think
It's like it can go through anything
And even when you think it can't it finds a way to still push on, though

Carrie: Sometimes you want to run away
Ain't got the patience for the pain
And if you don't believe it look into
your heart the beat goes on

Rihanna: I'm tellin' you that
Things get better
Through whatever
If you fall, dust it off, don't let up

Sheryl: Don't you know you can go be your own miracle

Beyonce: You need to know

CHORUS
Sheryl: If the mind keeps thinking you've had enough
But the heart keeps telling you don't give up

Sheryl/Beyonce: Who are we to be
questioning, wondering what is what
Don't give up
THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!

Fergie: It's like we all have better days
Problems getting all up in your face

Leona: Just because you go through it

Fergie: Don't mean it got to take control, no

Leona: You ain't gotta find no hiding place

Keyshia: Because the heart can beat the hate

Leona: Don't wanna let your mind keep playin' you

Keyshia: And sayin' you can't go on

Rihanna: I'm tellin' you that

Miley: Things get better
Through whatever

Rihanna: If you fall

Miley: Dust if off, don't let up

LeAnn: Don't you know you

Natasha: Can go

LeAnn: Be your own

Natasha: Miracle

Carrie: You need to know

Ensemble: CHORUS

Mary: You don't gotta be a prisoner in your mind

Ciara: If you fall, dust it off

Mary: You can live your life

Rihanna/Carrie: Yeah

Mary: Let your heart be your guide

Rihanna/Carrie: Yeah yeah yeah

Mariah: And you will know that you're good if you trust in the good

Ashanti: Everything will be alright, yeah
Light up the dark, if you follow your heart

Mary: And it will get better

Mariah: Through whatever

CHORUS

Fergie: You got it in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
You got in now, find it within now
You got in you, find it within
Find it within you, find it within
Everyone: THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!

And that's the dish!

8-20 Dish: BREAKING NEWS-- Dave Matthews Band Loses Moore
20 August 08 02:03 AM | Zach | 4 comment(s)

They say they die in threes, celebrities.... First was Bernie Mac, then Isaac Hayes and now LeRoi Moore, an original member of the Dave Matthews Band. Here's more info...

LeRoi MooreDave Matthews Band Loses Moore...
Saxophone player LeRoi Moore, an original member of the Dave Matthews Band died unexpectedly Tuesday at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles.
News of Moore's death was posted on the Dave Matthews Band's official web site.
The 46-year-old Moore had been recovering from injuries suffered in an all-terrain vehicle accident in June on his farm near Charlottsville, Virginia.
Moore recently returned to California to begin rehabilitating from the accident.

 Jennifer Love Hewitt: I Wish I Was Naked...
Jennifer Love Hewitt, 28, opened up in the September issue of Health magazine, and she confessed that she wishes she spent more time naked in her younger days.
"I wish I had been nude from the time I was 12 until I was 28. I looked great!" she told the magazine.
"I so wish I had listened to my mom and grandma when I was 18 and would complain about some little tiny bump or feeling bloated," the Ghost Whisperer actress said. "I used to scoff and say, 'No, I feel fat today!' Now the joke's on me."

Potter Fans Petition Against Release Delay...
Harry Potter
fans are campaigning against the recent decision to delay the release of the forthcoming film until next year.
Movie bosses announced last week that the sixth installment of the wizard's adventures, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, has been pushed back eight months.
The movie was originally slated for release in November 2008, but now won't hit cinemas until July 2009.
And the move has infuriated fans of the magical franchise, with over 12,000 signing an online petition, demanding that bosses at Warner Bros. rethink their decision to delay the film.
One fans says, "They are doing this for no other reason than to make money.
"We don't want to be pacified. We want the movie, as promised, this November."
I would agree with these fans, but I kinda like the later release date Smile

Lily Allen in Street Brawl...Lily Allen
Pop star Lily Allen has been involved in a fight outside a London nightclub - she was photographed punching a passer-by in a furious rage.
The "Smile" hitmaker's scuffle was caught on camera as she left Ronnie Scott's jazz club in the early hours of Tuesday morning.


Scherzinger Denies will.i.am Romance...
Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger has laughed off reports she is dating hip-hop star will.i.am.
The singer sparked rumors she had split with British racing driver Lewis Hamilton after she was spotted kissing the Black Eyed Peas star at a Los Angeles club.
But Scherzinger has denied the reports, insisting the singer is like family.

Britney's Legal Bills Hefty...
Britney Spears has piled up hundreds of thousands of dollars of legal bills in her child custody battle, court documents show.
For instance, attorney Stacy Phillips, who was on Spears' legal defense team for only a short while, has filed a declaration with the Los Angeles Superior Court saying Spears owes her $338,414 for $700-per-hour services rendered between March and June, E! Online reported Tuesday. Youch!
According to court documents, Phillips says her billing includes "time already deducted as a courtesy," time "written off" and $75,000 that she expects to get next month, the entertainment Web site reported. Phillips was dismissed after Spears' reinstated family lawyer Laura Wasser, who returned in time to help Spears obtain additional visitation privileges with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, E! online said.

Today's Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Aug. 20:

News anchor Connie Chung is 62.
Trombone player Jimmy Pankow of Chicago is 61.
Singer Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin is 60.
Singer Doug Fieger of The Knack is 56.
Singer Rudy Gatlin of the Gatlin Brothers is 56.
Singer-songwriter John Hiatt is 56.
Actor-director Peter Horton (thirtysomething ) is 55.
Today show weatherman Al Roker is 54.
Actress Joan Allen is 52.
Actor James Marsters (Buffy the Vampire Slayer ) is 46.
Rapper KRS-One is 43.
Singer Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit is 38.
Guitarist Brad Avery of Third Day is 37.
Actor Jonathan Ke Quan (Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ) is 37.
Singer Monique Powell of Save Ferris is 33.

8-19 Dish: Harry Potter Star Suffers From Dyspraxia
19 August 08 08:03 AM | Zach | 5 comment(s)

 I woke up way late yesterday which threw off my schedule so thats why there was no Dish yesterday. I will try to make sure it doesnt happen too often. Smile Now, lets get to the dish!

 Harry Potter Star Suffers From Dyspraxia...

Daniel RadcliffeLONDON, August 18 (UPI) -- Daniel Radcliffe, the 19-year-old British star of the Harry Potter movies, says he has dyspraxia, a brain disorder associated with clumsiness.
Radcliffe, preparing to make his Broadway debut in the play Equus, told the Daily Mail last weekend his disorder makes it hard from him to do simple things such as tie his shoelaces.
"I sometimes think, 'Why, oh why, has Velcro not taken off?'" Radcliffe jokingly told the newspaper, adding that his condition was partly responsible for his decision to go into acting because it prevented him from becoming successful at other things in school.
The newspaper said the neurological problem is common and affects the organization of movement. It can touch many areas of development, including intellectual, physical and language, and can hurt normal learning processes.
The British newspaper said Radcliffe’s dyspraxia is at the mild end of the spectrum, but when severe cases strike it can make it difficult to perform such simple tasks as walking up and down stairs or running.

Donnie Wahlberg's Wife Files for Divorce...
Hang tough Donnie.
New Kids on the Block member Donnie Wahlberg's wife has filed for divorce after nine years of marriage.
Kim Fey cited irreconcilable differences,and is seeking sole physical and legal custody of their two sons Xavier, 15 and Elijah, 7.

Zeta-Jones' Son Eyes Hollywood Career...
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas' eight-year-old son is planning a career in Hollywood.
Dylan, whose grandfather is Hollywood veteran Kirk Douglas, has started taking drama classes - and he ensures his teachers are aware he is from a famous acting family.
The Chicago star explains, "My son went to his first drama lesson and he turned to his teacher and said 'Don't worry, I'm a really good actor. It's in my genes."

Ellen & De Rossi Wed...
Talk show queen Ellen DeGeneres has wed her longtime girlfriend Portia De Rossi in an intimate ceremony.
DeGeneres, 50, and actress de Rossi, 35, exchanged rings at the private service in the backyard of their Beverly Hills home on Saturday.
Just 19 guests watched as the couple read aloud their handwritten vows, including DeGeneres' mother Betty and de Rossi's mother Margaret Rogers, who flew in from her native Australia for the occasion.

Actress Semel: 'I Was Lohan's First *** Lover'...Courtenay Semel
Lindsay Lohan embarked on a secret *** affair with aspiring actress Courtenay Semel before meeting Samnantha Ronson, it has been claimed.
Semel - the daughter of Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel - insists she was the Mean Girls star's first gay love.
But she claims they kept their affair secret because of the actress' fear of coming out to the world.


New WhwNew Wheels for Jonas Brothers Star...
Jonas Brothers star Joe Jonas celebrated his 19th birthday with a brand new motorcycle and sidecar.
The wheels were a gift from the pop star's family.
The singer celebrated his birthday by blowing out 20 candles on a strawberry cake - 19 and one for luck - during a studio appearance for Radio Disney in New York on Friday.

Annie Lennox Undergoes Successful Spinal Surgery...
Annie Lennox has undergone successful spinal surgery after sustaining a back injury earlier this month.
The former Eurythmics singer was in Mexico for the International Aids Conference last week when her back "went into a spasm" and she was jetted back to her native England.
Doctors determined Lennox was suffering from an impinged nerve and would need to undergo surgery to recover.

Tropic Thunder Finally Bumps Batman...
Ben Stiller's hilarious new war movie Tropic Thunder has ended Batman's reign at the top of the U.S. box office.
The comedy, which features Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Cruise, grossed $26 million in its first weekend on release in America, giving the film a $37 million five-day tally.
But there's still plenty for the cast and crew of Batman's The Dark Knight to celebrate - by scoring a healthy $16.8 million over the weekend, the film becomes the second-highest-grossing film ever, according to new estimates.
The action movie, starring Christian Bale and the late Heath Ledger, has now amassed more than $471 million in U.S. ticket sales. Only Titanic has made more at the box office.

Applegate 'Clear of Cancer'...
Actress Christina Applegate is no longer battling breast cancer following successful surgery.
The Anchorman star was diagnosed with cancer during a regular MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan last month.
But the 36-year-old insists treatment has left her "clear" of any tumors.

Today's Birthdays...
Actor L.Q. Jones (Casino ) is 81. Actress Diana Muldaur (Star Trek: The Next Generation ) is 70.
Drummer Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith) is 69.
Singer Johnny Nash is 68.
Actress Jill St. John is 68.
Actor-turned-US Senator Fred Thompson is 66.
Singer Billy J. Kramer is 65.
Country singer-songwriter Eddy Raven is 64.
Singer Ian Gillan of Deep Purple is 63.
Actor Gerald McRaney is 60.
Bassist John Deacon of Queen is 57.
Actor Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: The Next Generation ) is 56.
Actor Peter Gallagher is 53
Actor Adam Arkin is 52.
Singer-songwriter Gary Chapman is 51.
Actor Martin Donovan is 51.
Singer Ivan Neville is 49.
Actor Eric Lutes (Caroline In The City ) is 46.
Actor John Stamos is 45.
Actress Kyra Sedgwick is 43.
Actor Kevin Dillon (Entourage ) is 43.
Country singer Lee Ann Womack is 42.
Former MTV reporter Tabitha Soren is 41.
Rapper Nate Dogg is 39.
Country singer Clay Walker is 39.
Actor Matthew Perry (Friends ) is 39.
Rapper Fat Joe is 38.
Actress Tracie Thoms (Cold Case ) is 33.
Singer Karli Osborn of SHeDaisy is 24.
Rapper Romeo (formerly Lil' Romeo) is 19.

And since today's Dish was soo long, I will treat you with a weird story:
Teen Girl Drinks Bleach To Avoid Arranged Marriage...


(UPI)  A forced marriage drove a 16-year-old Saudi girl to drink bleach rather than marry a 75-year-old man, she said. 

Her own father was "swapping" her for the 13-year-old daughter of the other man, said the girl identified only as Shaikha, who saw suicide as her only way out of an unwanted marriage, Dubai's Online news service al-Arabiya reported Monday.

The 16-year-old described being taken to meet the old man and the 13-year-old in a marriage office where all had premarital tests done. Shaikha has since appealed to the National Society of Human Rights to stop the marriage, asking to go live with her mother, who is separated from her father.

At least one authority is in agreement while the case remains under investigation.

"Judges can punish men who force their daughters to marry like this," Sheikh Abdul Mohsin al-Obeikan, Shura Council member said, adding that the marriage contract was necessarily void because it violated Shariah law.

 

And that's The Dish!

8-16 Dish: The Dish for your weekend!
15 August 08 11:11 PM | Zach | 4 comment(s)

 

 Well, Hope you all can make it to the next episode of SMT10! It was a blast last night, for now, here's the dish!

Kate: New Love Scene With Leo Was 'Weird'...
British actress Kate Winslet admits filming a love scene for "Revolutionary Road" in front of her director husband Sam Mendes was "weird."
In Mendes' upcoming big-screen adaptation of Richard Yates's 1961 novel, Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio play a married suburban couple. Winslet and DiCaprio famously played doomed lovers in the 1997 romantic blockbuster Titanic, as well.

Aldridge Denies Affair Reports...
Student Casey Aldridge insists reports he cheated on teen actress Jamie Lynn Spears while she was pregnant with the pair's child are bogus.
The teen couple welcomed baby Maddie into the world in June - and are now planning to wed, according to reports.
But their relationship was rocked this week by tabloid claims made by Aldridge's ex Kelli Dawson.

 Conrad's Designer Collection Dumped by Boutique...
The Hills
star Lauren Conrad's fashion line has been dropped from an exclusive boutique - after the collection failed to prove a hit with shoppers.
Conrad's self-titled clothing line, The Lauren Conrad Collection, was picked up by celebrity favorite store Kitson in Hollywood.

 Sheen & Richards Top Nastiest Celebrity Splits List...
Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards have topped a new magazine poll listing Hollywood's Nastiest Splits.
The bitter exes, who have been battling over custody of their two daughters and embarked on a vicious war of words since splitting in 2005, beat out Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills in the In Touch countdown.

DeGeneres, De Rossi Set Wedding Date...
Talk show queen Ellen DeGeneres will reportedly marry her longtime girlfriend Portia De Rossi in California this weekend.
The pair are reportedly planning a small, intimate ceremony with only a few close friends and family, according to Usmagazine.com.

Jonas Brothers Hit the Streets for Magazine Scoop...
The Jonas Brothers' recent Rolling Stone magazine cover was such a hit among their fans the boys themselves struggled to get a copy.
The siblings were so keen to get an early edition of the publication, they got up early and hit news vendors on the streets of New York on the day the magazine was released.

Prince, Madonna and Michael Jackson hitting the big 5-0...
Perhaps the three most influential and prolific pop icons of the last half century, Prince, Madonna and Michael Jackson, will all be 50 by the end of the summer. But that doesn't mean they're going anywhere.
The "Purple Rain" star turned 50 June 7, Madge will turn 50 tomorrow, August 16, and MJ hits the big 5-0 August 29.
USA Today
had several EIC's weigh in on the staying power of these music (and cultural) icons. Here's what a couple of them had to say:
"A reality of pop culture now is the disposability of talent," Us Weekly editor-in-chief Janice Min told USA Today. "That they have permeated several generations is incredible. Any 20-year-old in a car is going to sing along with "1999," "Let's Go Crazy," "Beat It" or "Borderline." These songs are at gyms, parties, weddings. And it's not the Macarena.
"All three are such larger-than-life figures that they've become otherworldly," she says. "It's not like Pete Wentz or Gym Class Heroes. They're still enigmatic and inaccessible and on pedestals, which is the essence of iconic status. Madonna, her whole life, has been called the flavor of the month. It's been a really long month."

No Reality Show for Electra & Patterson...
Carmen Electra's fiance Rob Patterson has promised the couple will not be documenting their marriage in a reality TV show.
Electra previously took part in an MTV show with her ex-husband Dave Navarro - entitled Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave - which covered their courtship and nuptials. The couple divorced in 2007 after three years of marriage.

Mike Myers Signs Up for 'Bastards' Role...
Canadian-born actor-comedian Mike Myers has joined the cast of Quentin Tarantino's World War II picture Inglorious Bastards.
The Saturday Night Live alum was most recently seen in the big-screen comedy The Love Guru. He has also starred in the Austin Powers and Wayne's World blockbusters.
Variety.com said Myers has signed up to play a British general in Inglorious Bastards, starring Brad Pitt and Eli Roth.

 

Today's Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Aug. 15:

Actress Rose-Marie (The *** Van *** Show ) is 85.
Actor Mike Connors is 83.
Actress Lori Nelson is 75.
Actress Pat Priest (The Munsters ) is 72.
Drummer Pete York of The Spencer Davis Group is 66.
Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 64.
Songwriter Jimmy Webb is 62.
Actress Tess Harper is 58.
Actor Larry Mathews (The *** Van *** Show ) is 53.
Actor Rondell Sheridan (That's So Raven,Cory in the House ) is 50.
Actress Debi Mazar (Entourage,L.A. Law ) is 44.
Actor Peter Hermann (Law and Order: Special Victims Unit ) is 41.
Actress Debra Messing (Will and Grace ) is 40.
Actor Anthony Anderson (Barbershop ) is 38.
Actor Ben Affleck is 36.
Actress Natasha Henstridge (The Whole Nine Yards,Species ) is 34.
Singer Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers is 19.

And that's The Dish!


Bigfoot a myth? You still think so? WRONG!!!
15 August 08 12:59 PM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

So yeah, I thought it was a myth too, til I read this article! Check it out

(CNN) -- A policeman and a former corrections officer say that on Friday they will unveil evidence of what they claim is their biggest find ever: the body of Bigfoot.


The thawed body of a creature reputed to be Bigfoot reportedly weighs more than 500 pounds.


Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer, a pair of Bigfoot-hunting hobbyists from north Georgia, say they found the creature's body in a wooded area and spotted several similar creatures that were still alive.

The carcass of the furry half-man, half-ape is 7 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs more than 500 pounds, they say. However, the two are not disclosing the exact location of their discovery to protect the remaining creatures.

Tom Nelson, chairman of the biology department at North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, said he's "pretty skeptical" the world will feast its eyes on a new species Friday.

"That would certainly rock mammalogy," joked Nelson, who specializes in the study of mammals. "I see a research grant in my future."

Whitton and Dyer plan to unveil what they say is DNA and photo evidence of the discovery in Palo Alto, California, in conjunction with a group called Searching for Bigfoot Inc.

A photograph on that group's Web site shows what appears to be the body of a large, hairy creature with an ape-like face, stuffed into a large freezer.

According to a written release, the two announced the discovery on an Internet radio show, "Squatch Detective," several weeks ago.

"The only person we would allow to come down and verify the body was 'the Real Bigfoot Hunter,' Tom Biscardi," Dyer said, referring to Searching for Bigfoot's CEO, who has been looking for the elusive, legendary creature in the United States and Canada since 1971.

Whitton is a Georgia police officer who is on administrative leave after being shot in the wrist during a pursuit. Dyer is a former prison guard.

DNA tests on the body have begun, said the statement, and "extensive scientific studies" will be done on the body by scientists, including a molecular biologist, an anthropologist and a paleontologist.

Nelson, the university professor, acknowledged that new species of animals have been discovered in recent decades and that, in science, "we always acknowledge the possibility of something new."

But he said that even in north Georgia, home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the foot of the Appalachian Trail, it stretches the imagination to think a family of 7-foot-tall creatures could have eluded hunters, hikers and creeping development until now.

"To the average person, these places just seem like extreme wilderness where you'll find lions and tigers and bears," he said. "The reality is that you're never more than a mile from a road."

The group says the animal is male, has reddish hair and "blackish-gray" eyes and human-like feet, hands and teeth

 

8-15 Dish: Harry Potter Movie Release Delayed Until July 2009 :(
14 August 08 11:51 PM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

 Well muggles, prepare yourelf!

What POSSIBLY can be worse than the return of Voldemort? I'll tell ya. Not being able to see the sixth Harry Potter movie until July 17, 2009! Read more below...

 

Harry Potter Movie Delayed...
The Hollywood Reporter reports that the writers strike is partly to blame.
Warner Bros. president Alan Horn released a statement Thursday.
"Like every other studio, we are still feeling the repercussions of the writers strike, which impacted the readiness of scripts for other films-changing the competitive landscape for 2009 and offering new windows of opportunity that we wanted to take advantage of," he said. "We agreed the best strategy was to move 'Half-Blood Prince' to July, where it perfectly fills the gap for a major tent pole release for mid-summer."
The movie was originally scheduled for a November 11 release. According to the Reporter the studio still plans to release Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on November 19, 2010. The first half anyway...

 Aniston Denies Using Romances as Publicity...

Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has denied she uses her love life to further her career - insisting those stories are "way below the belt."
The former Friends star - who is currently promoting new movie Marley & Me - is recently rumored to have split from rocker John Mayer.
And Aniston is furious she has been accused of using her romances to drum up attention for her films.

Richie Officially Launches Children's Charity...
Oh boy! But how long til she closes it? Nicole Richie has joined the ranks of generous celebrities as she prepares for the official launch of her children's charity with rocker boyfriend Joel Madden.
The new mom, 26, and Good Charlotte singer Madden, founded the Richie Madden Children's Foundation as they prepared for the birth of their daughter, Harlow, in January.

The Hills Spinoff Set in Washington...
Lauren Conrad's hit reality TV show The Hills is to be given a politically-themed spin-off, set in Washington, D.C.
The new show is about another group of privileged girls who live in the nation's capital.
Woo... Get the party decorations out...

Lohan Denies Sister Surgery Rumors...
Lindsay Lohan has hit back at paparazzi who questioned her over rumors her teen sister Ali has had cosmetic surgery.
Reports surfaced speculation that the 14-year-old had undergone surgery for breast implants - allegations her elder sister was quick to deny.
Lohan writes in her MySpace blog, "I just had to share something that came up today and it made me feel a bit sick to my stomach. So, here's the visual...two paparazzi come up out of nowhere (like usual) and start throwing questions at me...one of them being, 'Hey Lindsay, what do you have to say about people commenting on your sisters implants?' WOW!!!"

Bale Not Charged for Assault...
Christian Bale won't face charges over claims he assaulted his mother and sister, according to reports.
The CPS released this statement on Thursday, as reported by People.com: "We can today confirm that we have advised the Metropolitan Police Service that the actor Christian Bale should not face any charges following an incident which occurred in relation to his mother and sister at the Dorchester hotel on 21 July this year," the CPS said.

40 Year-Old Virgin Actor Pleads Innocent in Stabbing...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Shelley Malil, a supporting player in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, has pleaded innocent in a California court to a charge of attempted murder.
The actor who has appeared on Scrubs, The West Wing and Seinfeld is accused of stabbing his girlfriend, 35-year-old Kendra Beebe, at least 20 times at her San Marcos house while her two young children were home, E! Online said. He allegedly became enraged after seeing her with another man.
Malil, 43, was arrested earlier this week at an Ocean City train station. He is being held on $10 million bail at the San Diego County Detention Center.
E! Online said the attempted murder charge brought against him includes the special circumstances of premeditation, causing great bodily injury and using a deadly weapon.
Malil could face life in prison if convicted.
Beebe was hospitalized in critical condition Sunday night, E! Online said. The entertainment news Web site didn't offer an update on her condition in its report Wednesday.
"There was a prolonged attack," prosecutor Steve Carver told the media following Malil's arraignment. "He came up and started stabbing her immediately without any words or argument."
Carver said the attack only ended when a neighbor intervened.
"He did not stop his murderous acts voluntarily but because of the heroic acts of the neighbor," Carver said.
E! Online said Malil's representatives have not issued a comment since his arrest.


REPORT: Cyrus Dating Sevani...
Miley Cyrus is reportedly dating teen movie star Adam Sevani.
The pair was spotted enjoying a bike ride in Hollywood together last week, and sources claim the day out was one of a number of recent liaisons.
An insider tells Us Weekly magazine, "It's the early stages of dating. She is a little boy-crazy over him." Step Up 2: The Streets star Sevani is 16; Cyrus is 15.

Dave Coulier: I Hurt Alanis...
Alanis Morisette wanted ex Dave Coulier to know he hurt her--and he knew as soon as he heard her 1995 hit, "You Oughta Know."
The former Full House star was driving when he first heard it.
"I said, 'Wow, this girl is angry,'" he told the Calgary Herald . "And then I said, 'Oh man, I think it's Alanis.' . . . I listened to the song over and over again, and I said, 'I think I have really hurt this person.' I tried to contact her and I finally got a hold of her. And at the same time, the press was calling and saying, 'You want to comment on this song?' I called her and I said, 'Hi. Uh, what do you want me to say?' And she said, 'You can say whatever you want.'
Thirteen years have gone by and Coulier insists the two are on good terms now.
"We saw each other and hung out for an entire day. And it was beautiful. It was one of those things where it was kind of like, 'We're good.' "


And that's today's Dish!


 

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