Fiction review: 'Star Island,' by Carl HiaasenFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:21AMStar Island By Carl Hiaasen (Alfred A. Knopf; 337 pages; $26.95) Does anyone remember what we did for fun before novelist Carl Hiaasen began turning out his satirical comedies one after another after another? Every year you find yourself setting down your... Carl Hiaasen - Star Island - Alfred A. Knopf - Novel - Arts
‘The Situation’ may join Dancing with the StarsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:15AMTalks about Jersey Shore's Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino to put on his dancing shoes is already in the works. Post from: Daily Contributor ‘The Situation’ may join Dancing with the Stars
Ellen out, J.LO in on American Idol?Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:56AMTalk show host Ellen DeGeneres has decided to leave her role as a judge on American Idol, while reports say that actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is joining the show full-time.
Amy Huberman among Miriam's guestsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:53AMNewlywed Amy Huberman will be among this week's guests on 'Saturday Night with Miriam' on RTÉ One.
Foxy Brown gets into a fight at an NYC apartment buildingFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:45AMThe famed rapper was involved in a massive brawl at a lobby of an apartment building in New York City. Brown had allegedly fled the scene after the cops arrived. Post from: Daily Contributor Foxy Brown gets into a fight at an NYC apartment building
realbuzz.com Celebrity Sporting BlogsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:28AMrealbuzz.com is still pulling the sporting greats out the bag in their line up of sporting celeb bloggers. Earlier this year the healthy, active living website reported a brand new list of celeb bloggers; including Clarke Carlisle, Gabby Logan, Richard Dunwoody and Steve Thompson.
Rumours abound for Clinton weddingThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:09PMRumours are rampant as former first daughter Chelsea Clinton prepares to marry Wall Street banker Marc Mezvinsky over the weekend.
Oldest British Twitterer Dies At 104Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:09PMA centenarian who gained a celebrity following as the oldest British Twitterer has died at 104. Ivy Bean died early Wednesday at Hillside Manor in Bradford, The Mirror reported.
Gossip Cop Celebrates Its One Year AnniversayThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:03PMThis time last year, a new kind of gossip site hit the web. Gossip Cop , co-founded by Michael Lewittes and Mediaite founder Dan Abrams , was created with the mission of policing celebrity news and rumors -- or "busting bad dish." The site factchecks sites ranging ranging from Perez Hilton and TMZ to magazines like Life & Style and Star . In light of this anniversary, we spoke to Lewittes about ...
Mark Wahlberg receives Walk of Fame StarThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:58PMRapper turned film star and TV producer Mark Wahlberg received the 2,414th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday.
'Thor' Comic-Con trailer: Watch it while you canThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:54PMThe extended trailer for "Thor" that fans saw at Comic-Con has been leaked online, and it's a definite get-it-while-it's-hot situation.Those of you who were in Hall H over the weekend got a chance to see five minutes of footage featuring Thor (Chris Hemsworth) beating up on various unfortunate mortals before being introduced to Agent Poulson (Clark Gregg, last seen in "Iron Man 2") and circling ...
Chris Klein extends his stay in rehabThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:50PMActor Chris Klein is in rehab following his second DUI arrest and has been there for more than 30 days, but it looks like he likes it so much he's going to stay even longer, People reports. Hey Chris, you probably could have gotten a spot on Celebrity Rehab, you know. "Chris, along with his support team, has decided to extend his treatment," rep Jaime Primak says about the 31-year-old. "He is ...
Warning for obese mothers-to-beThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:10AMObesity levels among pregnant women have reached epidemic levels, putting the health of their babies at risk, experts say.
'The Big C': Watch the premiere episode earlyThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:09AM"The Big C" premieres in mid-August on Showtime, but you can preview the pilot episode early here at Zap2it.Laura Linney stars as Cathy, a suburban housewife and teacher diagnosed with terminal cancer. Academy Award nominee Gabourey Sidibe plays her smart-aleck student Andrea and Oliver Platt stars as Cathy's husband Paul. Sidibe and Platt have been in on "The Big C" since early on, but more ...
Macy's Launches "Material Girl" by Madonna and Lourdes on August 3Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 8:00AMNEW YORK----Macy’s today announced that the new Material Girl collection, designed in collaboration with Madonna and her daughter Lourdes , launches on Tuesday, Aug. 3, exclusively in 200 Macy’s stores across the country and on macys.com.
Las Vegas Sands Announces Election of Mr. Wing Chao to Its Board of DirectorsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:48AMLAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. ( NYSE : LVS ) announced today that Mr. Wing Chao has been elected to the company's board of directors. Mr. Chao was most recently the executive vice president of Walt Disney Imagineering.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Preferred StockThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:47AMLAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - July 29, 2010) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. ( NYSE : LVS ) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend payment of $2.50 per share on its outstanding 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 30, 2010. The dividend payment will be made on August 16, 2010, the first business ...
Kissimmee guitarist makes final list in nationwide battleThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:38AMKissimmee’s own Roosevelt Collier has advanced beyond thousands of other guitarists and been named one of five finalists in the fourth annual King of the Blues (www.guitarcenter.com/kingoftheblues), the nationwide search for the next great undiscovered blues guitar player.
Frances Bean Cobain Comes of AgeWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:21PMThe daughter of rock icons Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love Cobain turns 18 in August. On that day Frances Bean Cobain is set to inherit a large amount of money from her father's estate. Frances Bean Cobain - Kurt Cobain - Kurt & Courtney - Courtney Love - Rock music
Celebrity blood driveWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:21PMLa Crosse, WI (WXOW) - The need is constant and the reward from giving is instant and the Red Cross hopes some familiar faces in the community will encourage you to donate blood. The celebrity blood
Feeding The Masses Horror CollectionWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:20PMRecommended The Product: Like lots of aspiring filmmakers, Richard Griffin has found an interesting niche within the new world order of easily available technology and low budget b-movie objectives. In love with all things macabre and the cinematic visualization of same, he has struggled to make a name for himself among the various icons of outsider independent cinema. Now, DVD distributor Shock ...
Fans fondly remember ZiegelWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:10PMMy name is Jerry Posner and I grew up with Victor on Grant Avenue between 169th & 170th streets in the Bronx. While attending Wm. Howard Taft high school we worked at the Luxor movie thearter, a member of the J. J. Theater Chain.
Competition Attracts Over 28,000 EntriesWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 5:03PMAs a nation Kiwis are crazy about their chips evidenced by the number of entries received in one of New Zealand’s most popular promotions, Bluebirds DO US A FLAVOUR. The competition closed off at midnight on Saturday 10th July having attracted over 28,000 entries from around the country.
100 days of oil: Gulf life will never be the sameWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:37PMA hundred days ago, shop owner Cherie Pete was getting ready for a busy summer serving ice cream and po-boys to hungry fishermen. Local official Billy Nungesser was planning his wedding. Environmental activist Enid Sisskin was preparing a speech about the dangers of offshore drilling.
Oliver Stone’s Showtime Series Should Be Canceled, Saban SaysWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:35PMBillionaire Haim Saban called on CBS Corp.’s Showtime Networks to cancel Oliver Stone’s planned “Secret History of America” documentary series after the filmmaker made remarks that were criticized as anti-Semitic.
Now with 3 Local Media Outlets, West Hollywood is Getting More Attention than EverWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:24PMPhoto by jorizaga via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr On its own, West Hollywood is a small city of around 35,000 people living within 1.9 square miles. But look at it with broader eyes and the island city surrounded by Los Angeles and Beverly Hills is nothing but a small. It's played a major role in rock and roll history on the Sunset Strip, is a center of gay culture and is a hot spot for ...
Paul Smith’s Scousers Pick Ricky Hatton, David Haye and Co’s Pocket in Charity Football FinalWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:36AMThe Johnny Eames and Derek Grainger, from the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, organised Boxer & Celebrity Football Tournament proved to be a massive success. The stars turned out in force, as did the paying public to watch the ten teams battle it out for the Ultrachem TKO Indee Rose Trophy.
Daily Mail sees online advertising surge with free modelWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:28AMDMGT, the owner of the Daily Mail titles, saw online advertising surge in its third quarter. Related Stories New guide to tourist rights is published FSA hit out with third fine in Northern Rock debacle Anglo Irish set to unveil Quinn takeover strategy Most customers will see policy value increase, says Standard Life Banks still failing to come clean on interest
Glee stars to co-host Teen Choice AwardsWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:22AMGleeks listen up! With the Teen Choice Awards just weeks away, organisers have announced four of our favourite Glee stars will host the show
Woo joins cast of Chinese propaganda blockbusterWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:18AMA-List filmmaker John Woo is the first celebrity to join the cast of the second major film in the leading Chinese state film studio's campaign to reform the propaganda genre with a heavy dose of star power.
Daily Mail sees online advertising surge with free modelWednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:08AMDMGT, the owner of the Daily Mail titles, saw online advertising surge in its third quarter. Related Stories Half of Irish firms suffer serious fraud
Selena Gomez cancels state fair showsTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:21PMSelena Gomez has canceled appearances at state fairs in Delaware and Ohio because of strained vocal chords.
'Modern Family' promises nude Sofia Vergara in exchange for Emmy winTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:54PMEmmy voters not swayed by the stellar first season of "Modern Family" have another reason to pick the series for outstanding comedy. Their latest "for your consideration" ad in Variety promises star and supporting actress nominee Sofia Vergara will streak down Sunset Boulevard in the event of a win.Don't get too excited, though. The ad also features a footnote acknowledging that the "cast member ...
Celeb book news: Craig, JolieTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:52PMToday's celebrity book news features two handsome stars, Daniel Craig and Angelina Jolie.
Obama takes a moment to enjoy The ViewTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 1:43PMUS President Barack Obama will appear on female chat show The View on Thursday, in what the ABC network said was the first appearance by a sitting US president on a daytime TV talk show.
Chelsea Clinton rents $15,000 toilets for her weddingTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:34AMChelsea Clinton proves that her wedding is a swanky affair as she rents $15,000 portable toilets. Post from: Daily Contributor Chelsea Clinton rents $15,000 toilets for her wedding
Cheryl Cole to return to work this weekTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:25AMThe songstress has been working hard on her recovery, with mum Joan insisting on early nights and home-cooked food to nurse her back to health