'Idol' Winners: Not Just Fame but Big Bucks
(nytimes.com) - Easing that potential pain are the substantial financial rewards promised to winners of “American Idol,” regardless of how many records they sell once the show ends. In the year since he stood under a confetti shower in the Nokia Theater here, Kris Allen, last year’s winner, has earned at least More...
Conan O'Brien is on Twitter!
(twitter.com) - Bio: I had a show. Then I had a different show. Now I have a Twitter account.
Conan's Exit Confirmed
(thedailybeast.com) - The late-night nightmare is almost over. Conan O’Brien is leaving NBC and receiving a payout—and he’ll be free to appear on another network before his contract expires, Kim Masters reports.
Conan O'Brien Eviscerates NBC, Jay Leno (UPDATED: So Do Letterman and Ferguson)
(tv.gawker.com) - Conan O'Brien has officially gone rogue. On the heels of Friday's unusually harsh monologue, O'Brien went after the network that screwed him even harder tonight. Also: David Letterman and Craig Ferguson chimed in with some NBC/Leno digs of their own.
Hugh Laurie (from House) - My realistic acting is starting to cripple me
(dailyexpress.co.uk) - To find fame and fortune in America Hugh Laurie had to adopt a trademark limp for the role of Dr Gregory House.
But that realistic limp could force him out of the TV series that earns him £250,000 an episode because of the pain of contorting his body.
Lindsay Lohan...On Opposite Day
(tmz.com) - Who needs Twitter when you've got an ironic t-shirt to get your thoughts across? HAHAHA.
Shaq Fights Oscar De La Hoya...And Wins
(thehoopdoctors.com) - While i’m not sure who the full line-up of athletes is that Shaq will take on, I do know he boxed against Oscar De La Hoya. And from the looks of this clip released by TMZ, the sheer size and height of Shaq went a long way towards not only competing against De La Hoya, but actually beating him.
Reese Witherspoon
(officeofstrategicinfluence.com) - I can't type anything else I'll give it away. Haha!
Before They Were Music Stars
(yepyep.gibbs12.com) - It feels good to realize that before they were rock or pop stars, these people were just like us (or worse). Without money, fame, and an image consultant, what are the chances that they’d have an aspirational look? Below is a trip down memory lane that features school yearbook photos from some of music’s biggest stars.
Susan Boyle's two four-letter rants in one day
(thesun.co.uk) - Apparently singing isn't the only thing coming out of Susan Boyle's mouth?
Find Out Who Topped Maxim's 2009 "Hot 100" List!
(omg.yahoo.com) - Maxim has unveiled its "2009 Hot 100," the lad magazine's definitive list of the worlds most beautiful women.
Topping the list: House's Olivia Wilde, whom Maxim editors say they can't stop "drooling over."
'80s Teen Queens - Then and Now
(chicagotribune.com) - Wow, great collection. However, it would have been hilarious if they had thrown in a picture of a horse for Sarah Jessica Parker's "now picture".
`Golden Girls' star Bea Arthur dies at 86
(omg.yahoo.com) - Beatrice Arthur, the tall, deep-voiced actress whose razor-sharp delivery of comedy lines made her a TV star in the hit shows "Maude" and "The Golden Girls" and who won a Tony Award for the musical "Mame," died Saturday. She was 86.
Speidi, Sanjaya, a Baldwin and, Yes, Blago: NBC's New Celebrities - E! Online
(eonline.com) - Forget Tahiti or Fiji. Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt will be honeymooning in Costa Rica. And they're being joined by a cast of personalities that would make even the undiscerning talent-herders at Dancing With the Stars balk.
NBC unveiled a partial list of competitors this morning for its upcoming nightly reality More...
Did 'Slumdog' Star's Father Try to Sell Her?
(abcnews.go.com) - The father of Rubina Ali, one of the child stars in the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire," was questioned by police today for allegedly trying to cash in on his daughter's success by selling her to a family in the Middle East.
Shots fired at model Gisele Bündchen's wedding
(guardian.co.uk) - Paparazzi dodge bullets after being caught taking unauthorised pictures of newlyweds Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady.
Jennifer Aniston ended relationship with John Mayer because of his Twitter 'obsession'
(telegraph.co.uk) - Jennifer Aniston has reportedly ended her relationship with musician boyfriend John Mayer because he is obsessed with Twitter, it has been alleged.
OctoMommy As Art
(dlisted.com) - Daniel Edwards showed off his latest piece of art which is a pink rubber toy version of OctoCrazy and her eight kiddies. Daniel titled it: "String of Babies', holds a baby bottle upright."
Robin Williams Cancels Shows Due To Health Reasons
(msnbc.msn.com) - Comedian Robin Williams has postponed four planned performances in Florida due to health issues, according to his Web site.
Williams was scheduled to perform his one-man show, "Weapons of Self-Destruction,: in Hollywood, Orlando, and Tampa, but experienced shortness of breath. The comic "is currently being evaluated by doctors who are recommending a week of rest," reports RobinWilliams.com.
7 Celebrity Careers That Launched by Accident
(cracked.com) - Hollywood is filled with plenty of rags to riches stories. Jim Carey worked as a janitor, Demi Moore was a debt collector, Brad Pitt used to wear a chicken suit while handing out fliers and Sharon Stone worked (works?) at a McDonald's.
But some actors' beginnings can be attributed to not hard work, but sheer chance or accident. Such as...
Heath Ledger wins Oscar
(oscar.com) - Heath Ledger wins Best Actor In A Supporting Role.
Heath Ledger portrays the Joker, a psychopathic criminal mastermind who will stop at nothing in his scheme to outwit and humiliate Batman.
How to Fix the Oscars
(time.com) - The Oscar show needs fixing — everyone agrees on that. Ratings for the Motion Picture Academy's annual rite of self-congratulation have fallen more than 40% in the past decade, from 1998, when Titanic was named Best Picture, to 2008, when No Country for Old Men won. What for ages was More...
9 Truthful Celebrity Autobiographies
(holytaco.com) - Famous people are always writing autobiographies that aren't really honest. So here are the covers for 9 celebrity autobiographies that we think are a little more truthful.
Hugh Jackman to Do Oscars Drunk and Nude?
(eonline.com) - Sunday night's Oscars host, Hugh Jackman, is sure to shake things up. For one thing, he's not a professional comedian like most previous hosts. For another, he tells CNN that he plans to do the entire show naked and inebriated.
Don’t Be Like Jessica Simpson
(cracked.com) - Lately, there’s been a lot of questions about Jessica Simpson’s weight gain. Questions like: Is she fat? How fat is she? How did she get so fat? And, wait, who’s Jessica Simpson again? Well, you might remember her as the once svelte singer and actress whose songs you don’t own and whose movies you haven’t seen.
Palin Interview - Quotes from the New Sarah Palin Interview
(esquire.com) - The full-length version of our controversial interview with Alaska's governor reveals the former vice-presidential candidate's perspective on John McCain's choices, her daughter's marriage, God's guidance, and her perceived "hotness."
Jessica Simpson walks off stage in tears
(newswatch50.com) - Jessica Simpson shocked fans at a concert in Michigan on Thursday night with a series of onstage blunders - with the star eventually walking off in tears.
Bill Gates Unleashes Swarm of Mosquitoes on Crowd
(foxnews.com) - Microsoft founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates released a glass full of mosquitoes at an elite technology conference to make a point about the deadly disease malaria.
"I brought some. Here I'll let them roam around. There is no reason only poor people should be infected."
Michelle Obama bans daughters from mixing with celebrities
(telegraph.co.uk) - But family friends told Us Weekly that Mrs Obama is "trying to keep them grounded" and insisting on no special treatment as they begin their new lives in Washington. That means an end to hanging out with celebrities such as Beyonce, whom the girls were thrilled to meet during the campaign, according to their father.
What Do Celebrities Drive?
(jalopnik.com) - Want to know what celebrities drive? Until getting bored this morning, we didn't know we wanted to either. Now, we're so curious, we put together this list of 20 celebs and the cars they drive.
College Girl’s Virginity Auction Hits $3.8 Million
(buzznewsroom.com) - As of Wednesday, bidding on the San Diego resident’s virtue had reportedly reached $3.8 million. But that won’t be her only revenue — she just inked a book deal with the David Black Literary.
A picture Obama might want to forget
(chicagotribune.com) - Take that, Joe the Plumber: Here's evidence that the soon-to-be leader of the free world knows his way around a plunger.
Charge your batteries Obama, the world is yours tomorrow!
(flickr.com) - Sleep tight...you've got a long road ahead of you.
Attack of the Celebs: Stars Descend on Inauguration
(nbcbayarea.com) - Celebrities by the dozen descended on Washington, DC to participate in inauguration activities.
Will Smith ‘to play’ Barack Obama as US President in Hollywood movie
(telegraph.co.uk) - Hollywood film star Will Smith has staked his claim to play Barack Obama in a movie about his rise to become US President and America’s first black leader.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2009 Inductees
(rockhall.com) - Today, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its 2009 Inductees, ticket availability to the Induction Ceremony and a weeklong schedule of events to celebrate the Induction’s return to Cleveland. On April 4, 2009, the Induction Ceremony will take place in Cleveland for the first time since 1997. The More...
Nirvana bassist, Krist Novoselic, can't play own song on "Rock Band"
(blogs.seattleweekly.com) - I know about Rock Band, because Nirvana has some songs on it. I had never tried the game before, so I gave it a go. I worked through the menu and found the song "In Bloom." I picked up the little guitar-shaped controller and hit the stage.
I knew the bass More...
Steve Jobs is taking a leave of absence from Apple due to health reasons
(apple.com) - In order to take myself out of the limelight and focus on my health, and to allow everyone at Apple to focus on delivering extraordinary products, I have decided to take a medical leave of absence until the end of June.
Heath Ledger wins Golden Globe
(hollywoodreporter.com) - The award for best supporting actor went to the late Heath Ledger on Sunday at the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards.
Madoff Remains Free
(online.wsj.com) - A federal judge on Monday denied prosecutors' request to jail money manager Bernard Madoff for allegedly violating a court order by mailing more than $1 million worth of valuables to friends and family.
Instead, the judge ruled that Mr. Madoff, who is accused of running a Ponzi scheme that cost investors More...
Paul Newman: 30 Unforgettable Roles
(ew.com) - From 1956 through 2006, the versatile actor performed in some 60 movies. Here's a look back at the gems from a half-century career in film.
Barack Obama is Time's Person of the Year
(time.com) - In one of the craziest elections in American history, he overcame a lack of experience, a funny name, two candidates who are political institutions and the racial divide to become the 44th President of the United States.
Eminem Life Story Interview - Life History of Eminem - Esquire
(esquire.com) - After a long hiatus, the rapper talks about coming to terms with anger, fatherhood, being single, being white... and his pink boxers.
Aging disgracefully - The effects of Sex, Drugs annd Rock and Roll
(newyork.metromix.com) - Tom Jones and Barry Manilow, you’ve got new albums out. Tina Turner, you’re putting on the short skirts and hitting the road again. Jimmy Page, you want to revive Led Zeppelin, with or without Robert Plant. But let’s face it. For a bunch of high-flying entertainers, you guys don’t look More...
Nigella Lawson criticised for bear fur comments
(telegraph.co.uk) - Too many good quotes in the article. I think my favorite is:
"You wouldn't want to do that, you're a nice lady who makes chocolate puddings, why would you want to go out killing bears for something to wear?"
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