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Boxing's Mike Tyson on Mecca pilgrimage: report (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2010 | 4:01 am Celebrate the Fourth safely - Oshkosh Northwestern
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Jul 2010 | 3:22 am Janet Jackson jumps back in at Essence Music Festival - USA Today
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:38 am Japan shows 'The Cove' after delay from protests (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:29 am Japan shows 'The Cove' after delay from protests (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:29 am Part two of Mel Gibson's racist, sexist tirade against Oksana Grigorieva - New York Daily News
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:26 am Doug Reinhardt's Ex Punches Lindsay Lohan - Spreadit
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:12 am No 'Oprah' for Elin - TMZ.com (blog)
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:07 am New 'Spider-Man' Finds Its New Spider-Man - New York Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:00 am Janet Jackson performs at Essence in New Orleans (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2010 | 1:48 am Janet Jackson performs at Essence in New Orleans (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2010 | 1:48 am Wash. county: Records show Tonya Harding marriage (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 3 Jul 2010 | 1:47 am Protests, police at Japan opening of "The Cove"TOKYO (Reuters) - Shouts, a scuffle and flag-waving protesters greeted the Japanese opening of "The Cove," a controversial Oscar-winning documentary about a grisly annual dolphin hunt.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 3 Jul 2010 | 12:29 am Carrie Prejean and Footballer Beau Tie the Knot Carrie Prejean has taken the ol' "opposite marriage" plunge.
The onetime beauty queen turned same-sex marriage opponent had a wedding of her own Friday night, swapping vows...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:08 pm Celebrities testify in 'bling ring' burglaries - Los Angeles Times
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Jul 2010 | 8:27 pm Kelsey Grammer, wife, ending 13-year marriage (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:59 pm Paris Hilton marijuana charges dropped in SAfrica (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:58 pm Bret (Hitman) Hart says he supports WWE release of video featuring late brotherHARTFORD, Conn. - Pro wrestler Bret (The Hitman) Hart said he supports World Wrestling Entertainment's release of a new video featuring his late brother, Owen, despite his sister-in-law'sSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:42 pm A Griot for Our Times: Evette Vargas, A Modern-Day Storyteller, Begins Her 'Digital Reign' In TinseltownSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:31 pm U.S. authorities seize websites over pirated movies (Reuters)Reuters - U.S. authorities seized nine websites on Wednesday, accusing them of movie piracy by offering free access to movies such as "Toy Story 3".Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:04 pm Friday Night Lights Recap: Talkin’ ‘Bout the Car Wash Deep breaths, FNL fans. The day you’ve been dreading has arrived. What’s that, you say — is Landry on another killing spree? Has Santiago been named QB1? Has Ferret Guy returned?! No, none of these ridiculous things has happened. But we’m sure many of you were experiencing Ferret Guy levels of freak-out when you read this report revealing that, inevitably, Taylor Kitsch’s burgeoning movie career will keep him away for most — if not all — of season five. Horrible news? Sure. But maybe good timing, because this week’s strong episode proves you don’t need Taylor’s Read the rest of the recap, originally published when DirecTV aired the episode in January, here. Read more posts by Andy Greenwald Filed Under: overnights, friday night lights, recaps, tv
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:00 pm Paris Hilton drug arrest 'misunderstanding,' aide saysA drug charge against Paris Hilton -- who was detained Friday in South Africa on suspicion of marijuana possession -- has been dropped, police said.Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 2 Jul 2010 | 6:41 pm Paris Hilton questioned by police after Cup matchPORT ELIZABETH, South Africa (Reuters) - Hollywood socialite Paris Hilton was arrested after a World Cup match in South Africa Friday on suspicion of marijuana possession but subsequently...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 6:38 pm Melissa Etheridge files to end partnership with exCourt records show Melissa Etheridge has filed to make her breakup with former girlfriend Tammy Lynn Michaels official. The singer filed to dissolve her domestic partnership with...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 6:29 pm Judge drops charges in Calif. paparazzo attackLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California judge on Friday dismissed battery charges against two men accused of attacking a celebrity photographer who was taking pictures of actor Matthew...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 6:28 pm Minogue aims to spread the love with "Aphrodite"LONDON (Billboard) - It was a hot, sweaty Friday night in June when Kylie Minogue arrived at New York's Splash club, the first step on a yearlong journey designed to re-establish her as oneSource: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 6:26 pm Judge drops case over McConaughey surf scuffleA judge has dropped charges against two surfers accused of attacking a celebrity photographer shooting photos of Matthew McConaughey on a Malibu beach. Los Angeles County district...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 6:23 pm Paris Hilton marijuana charges dropped in SAfricaA court in South Africa has dropped a marijuana-smoking case against Paris Hilton. The socialite appeared late Friday in a FIFA World Cup courtroom after being arrested on suspicion of...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 6:11 pm Paris Hilton Gets an Apology After World Cup Pot Arrest UPDATE: Paris' rep tells E! News that someone else in Hilton's group was the one in possession of the marijuana. She was questioned but police have since apologized for and dropped the...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 5:10 pm Police: Theft ring that targeted celebs bustedFive people accused of being members of a celebrity theft ring that targeted the homes of stars, including Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, appeared before a judge in Los Angeles, California, on Friday, authorities said.Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 2 Jul 2010 | 4:48 pm New Charlie St. Cloud Trailer Shows Off Zac Efron's Acting Chops The second trailer for Charlie St. Cloud with Zac Efron is out, and the former song-and-dance man is really upping his drama game.
Following his turn for the serious in 2008's Me and...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 4:15 pm Health issues don't slow down Bret MichaelsNASHVILLE (Billboard) - Bret Michaels has always lived on the edge, from his wild days fronting Poison to his dalliances with busty women on VH1's "Rock of Love." But his latest move might...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:55 pm Happy Fourth! From all of us at Vulture to all of you at home, we hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend. Need a soundtrack? Some kindly person has created a YouTube playlist of the tracks in Danger Mouse's Endless Summer Mix. And in between songs, check back on Vulture for weekend updates. Read more posts by Lane Brown Filed Under: roll credits, danger mouse, music
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:50 pm Billboard CD reviews: Christina Aguilera, Korn, Jewel (Reuters)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:49 pm Pattinson, Stewart, and Lautner Guaranteed at Least $25 Million Apiece for the Last Two Twilights With Twilight: Eclipse closing in on what box office watchers say will surely be a $200+ million weekend, why have the faces of Summit Entertainment's executives taken on such a deathly pallor? It might be because Vulture hears that they've just agreed to write some very big checks, indeed: Insiders tell us that Summit will pay stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner each a whopping $25 million against 7.5 percent of the theatrical gross for starring in the next and last two Twilight movies, Breaking Dawn, Parts One and Two. How much money will they end up taking home? The previous Twilight film, New Moon, took in almost $710 million worldwide, and Eclipse is on pace to exceed that. But let’s conservatively assume that both Breaking Dawns do as well as New Moon: After factoring in exhibitor splits, a lesser studio share for international releases, and other typical debited fees that would give you a migraine if they were explained here, each star would take in another $16 million total, giving them all final paydays of $41 million.
Read more posts by Claude Brodesser-Akner Filed Under: exclusive, breaking dawn, kristin stewart, movies, robert pattinson, taylor lautner, twilight
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:30 pm Landon Donovan: For team, it was 'biggest goal in history'Fresh from playing in the World Cup in South Africa, U.S. soccer player Landon Donovan made an appearance this week at the MTV and TeenNick's "It's Up to Us! 2010 NCVS Youth Forum."Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:19 pm Marijuana Charges Against Paris Hilton Dropped in South AfricaParis Hilton’s World Cup bliss seems to have suffered quite a blow, as police reportedly escorted the hotel heiress from the Brazil vs Netherlands quarterfinal match at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa just prior to 8 p.m. on Friday local time. The charges against Hilton were later dropped.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:18 pm Suspects indicted in LA for celebrity burglaries (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:15 pm Parting Shot? Waitress Who Allegedly Socked Lindsay Lohan Could Get the Boot Lindsay Lohan's alleged punch-throwing waitress could pay for her actions with her job.
The waitress, who reputedly socked the Mean Girls star in the face Thursday night during...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:05 pm Tori Spelling: Husband leaves ICUDean McDermott is out of the intensive care unit and showing signs he's making a good recovery after his motorcycle accident.Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:03 pm Go Ahead, Feel Russell Brand's "Furry Walls" Not content to simply marry a pop star or play one in a movie, Russell Brand here channels his inner rock star with the band Infant Sorrow on the suggestive little tune "Furry Walls." Yep,...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 3:00 pm Zac Hanson, wife expecting baby No. 2There's another Hanson baby on the way!Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:58 pm Tori Spelling's Hubby Out of ICU, Still in Hospital Perhaps Dean McDermott should change his Deanracer Twitter name…to just Dean.
The reality-TV dad is out of ICU after a motorcycle accident landed him in the hospital with...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:30 pm M. Night Shyamalan Reveals 'The Last Airbender' Deleted Scenes - MTV.com
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:24 pm Scream 4 Suddenly a Mess Zap2It's anonymous sources say that franchise creator Kevin Williamson (who recently sushi-ed with the writer of the article, by the way) is no longer involved with Scream 4 and that the script is now in the hands of Ehren Kruger, who was responsible for the kinda bad Scream 3. Hayden Panettiere's role has allegedly been "dumbed down significantly," and when Alison Brie, Marley Shelton, Erik Knudson, and Adam Brody signed on to star recently it was to make up for the other actors who fled the production. [Zap2It] Read more posts by Lane Brown Filed Under: scream, ehren kruger, kevin williamson, movies, scream 4
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:10 pm 90210's Tristan Wilds Hopes "Nobody Was Upset" by Flubbed Finale Tristan Wilds is a do-gooder.
Not only does he do a whole lotta lookin' good on 90210 each week, but we just caught the charitable star at the Target Party for Good event putting...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:05 pm Vulture’s Guide to Literature’s Hottest Lycan Lovers Buck up, Team Jacob! So what if Bella ends up with the vampire at the end of Eclipse? Owing to Twilight's success, lycan-romance fiction is a booming industry and in some books, werewolves get a little action too. Looking for something hot to read over this long Fourth of July weekend? Check out our slideshow of literature's hottest lycan Lotharios. Read more posts by Cooper Marshall and Lane Brown Filed Under: werewolves, books, slideshow, team jacob, twilight saga: eclipse, vampires, vulture lists
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 2:00 pm Is Last Airbender the Worst Movie Ever? The Last Airbender is "dull," "dreadful," and, lowest of low blows, "like a Care Bears movie."
Well, all right, hardly any movie gets perfect reviews. But has any...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:47 pm The Situation Shows Off His Abs — Again And in today's not-shocking news, Mike "the Situation" Sorrentino practically took his shirt off to celebrate the launch of the new NoX Edge Supplement at GNC in New York. Do you prefer the Situation with or without his bedazzled Ed Hardy shirts? P.S. We're headed out early today to get a jump on the long weekend. We will return to our regular blogging schedule Tuesday morning. Read more posts by Ashlea Halpern Filed Under: look of the day, jersey shore, mike "the situation" sorrentino
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:30 pm Syfy Swaps Out Twilight Zone for The Greatest American Hero, and the Geeks Revolt Is it now the official policy of Syfy to piss off hard-core fans of what was once the SciFi Channel? First the network changed its name in an attempt to widen its reach beyond its core demographic of basement-dwelling video-game fanatics between the ages of 25 to 54. Then it followed up the groundbreaking genius of its Battlestar Galactica reboot with endless Saturday night B-movies (Sharktopus!), the acquisition of WWE Smackdown!, and cheesy reality shows like Ghost Hunters. And now? For the first time in about fifteen years, the network has decided not to run a 4th of July marathon of The Twilight Zone, replacing one of the greatest TV series of all time with twenty hours of The Greatest American Hero. Is this any way to serve man, Syfy? The network announced the switch nearly a month ago, but as the big day has grown closer, Rod Serling's army has mobilized, launching the obligatory Facebook protest group and posting heated comments on Syfy forums ("What do you expect from a company that can't even spell 'SciFi' right?" sniffed NYPDRetired; another predicted a Manimal marathon was next). Some have taken to Twitter to vent; even actor Kevin Pollak (whose sci-fi credentials are in order, having starred in Willow) has registered his disgust by retweeting three anti-Syfy posts. When Vulture contacted a Syfy spokesman to ask why the network insisted on spitting in the face of tradition, he said the channel wasn't abandoning Twilight Zone; Serling’s tales would be seen as per usual on the New Year’s marathon. But for the Fourth, Syfy simply wanted to "freshen things up a little this year by presenting Hero, since it hasn't been seen (nationally) in nearly twenty years." But as disappointed as many diehards will be by the loss of classic creepiness this holiday weekend, there are some William Katt fans who can’t believe their good fortune — including, one would assume, the Family Guy writers. (And if you squint, doesn’t Katt’s 'fro look like a firework explosion? It’s holiday-appropriate!) Sure, we’ll admit that GAH boasts a pretty awesome, timeless, and frequently parodied theme song. But so does Twilight Zone, though that has the advantage of being a true TV classic, rather than just a campy childhood memory. Read more posts by Josef Adalian Filed Under: the industry, syfy, the twilight zone, tv
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:25 pm Fall Campaigns Shift to Black and White Most of the major fall campaigns have debuted by now. What you may or may not have noticed is the lack of color in them. Seven major fashion houses opted for the B&W look, including Valentino, Prada Men, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, Versace, and Bottega Veneta. This is after an especially colorful spring campaign season. For a fashion house like Versace, it's strange to see the brand mute out its high-contrast minis and sexy to-the-floor gowns. And Valentino, who had such a lush, romantic spring campaign with Dree Hemingway, hired David Sims's clean, stark minimalist style for its fall prints. Is this just a coincidence? Or could this be a throwback to classic fifties imagery? Click ahead to see all the colorless campaigns in our slideshow. Read more posts by James Lim Filed Under: campaign trail, bottega veneta, calvin klein, david sims, designers, dree hemingway, maxmara, models, prada, valentino, versace, yves saint laurent
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:20 pm See Corinne Bailey Rae’s ‘Closer’ VideoHer latest album, The Sea, is out now. Read more posts by Edith Zimmerman Filed Under: music, clickables, corinne bailey rae, video
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:12 pm Ferragamo Debuts New Fragrance Ad; Sephora Opens First South American Store HAIR • The Office’s Angela Kinsey hid behind a mirror in Grand Central and harassed commuters about their hair as part of a Clairol marketing stunt. [WWD] MAKEUP FRAGRANCE SKIN Filed Under: beauty marks, angela kinsey, clairol, dree hemingway, jessica simpson, juliette lewis, salvatore ferragamo, sephora, the price of beauty
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:10 pm Model Diaries: Mark Cox Loves Thongs for Men Noted Dutch male model Mark Cox borrowed our digicam last week to record his busy life during the Paris menswear shows. Watch the video to see inside Mark's lavish hotel room, hear him discuss the joys of man thongs, and get serenaded by his male-model pals, herein dubbed the Bench Boys. Plus, we have a brief clip of rookie Corey Baptiste, at dinner with his friends (including Model Diary alum Sean O'Pry), during Milan Men's Fashion Week. Watch it to find out his drink of choice — or to just stare at his goosebump-inspiring cheekbones. Read more posts by James Lim Filed Under: model diary, behind the scenes, corey baptiste, mark cox, men's fashion week 2011, model diaries, models, paris men's fashion week 2011, sean o'pry, video
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:00 pm A Quarter of Americans Have No Idea What We’re Celebrating This Weekend Even though our national holidays are mostly used as excuses to eat copiously, do something fun outside, and leave work early, is it too much to ask for Americans to at least be aware of even the most basic historical facts about the day they're celebrating, and, by extension, the country they live in? As July 4 approaches this Sunday, a Marist poll shows that 26 percent of Americans, including 40 percent of 18- to 29-year-olds, don't know what country the United States won independence from. Incorrect answers included France, China, Japan, Mexico, and Spain. China and Japan, really? Who said that? Identify yourselves. Sigh. Anyway, we're leaving work early today to go eat copiously and do something fun outside. Have a great Independence Day. Read more posts by Dan Amira Filed Under: oh america!, history, independence day, july fourth, polls
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 1:00 pm New York to implement clothing recycling program (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Fashion News | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:55 pm Zooey Deschanel Demonstrates How to Have a SummahIt involves gum and pranks and a strange accent. Read more posts by Edith Zimmerman Filed Under: movies, clickables, funny or die, video, zooey deschanel
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:44 pm American Flag Bikini FashionShow your patriotic spirit this July 4th weekend with an American flag swimsuit!
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:35 pm Conor Oberst Pretty Worked Up About Arizona’s Immigration Law Mild-mannered folk singer Conor Oberst, who joined the Zach de la Rocha–organized boycott of Arizona back in May, has written an open letter in response to Charlie Levy, an independent concert promoter trying to convince musicians not to boycott Arizona through an open letter of his own. It's worth a full read, but here's a snippet: "The only thing, clearly, that these people care about is Money and Power, that and the creation and preservation of an Anglo-Centric Police State where every Immigrant and Non-White citizen is considered subhuman. They want them stripped of their basic human rights and reduced to slaves for Corporate America and the White Race. They are engaged in blatant class warfare. It is evil, pure and simple." This reveals two things: (1) Conor Oberst is angry! (2) Conor Oberst is one of those people who sometimes capitalizes words for no reason. [Billboard] Read more posts by Amos Barshad Filed Under: celebrity do-gooders, conor oberst, music
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:30 pm Simon Cowell: I Helped Broker Piers Morgan CNN Deal Simon Cowell told Extra yesterday that not only is the deal to replace Larry King with Piers Morgan on CNN real, but Cowell helped broker it! "[Morgan] was under contract to us on America's Got Talent, so he called me and we helped sort of broker the deal," Cowell told his ex-girlfriend Terri Seymour, a host for the entertainment show. "I knew about this weeks ago." Problematically, CNN's flacks told TVNewser today that "We have not offered Piers Morgan a job, and we are not currently in negotiations with him. We are always open to new opportunities and to various talent who express an interest in our programming. Piers is one such talent, but there is no deal." Of course, "Page Six" recently busted the CNN spokespeople for repeatedly lying to the gossip column ("Page Six" famously keeps a list of publicists in their "Liar's Corner" and will refer to them as "lying flacks" going forward). But even the president of CNN, Jon Klein, told the Los Angeles Times Wednesday that the network is "not in negotiations" with Morgan. So who is lying? The flacks and president of a multinational news company? Or Paula Abdul's friend who is the only person left in the world still rocking a hairstyle that even Kid 'n' Play left behind when the nineties ended? Simon Cowell Brokered Piers Morgan's CNN Deal [Extra via TVNewser/Mediabistro] Read more posts by Chris Rovzar Filed Under: cable news news, cable news, cnn, larry king, piers morgan, simon cowell
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:30 pm 50 Animals Who Love AmericaHappy July 4! To celebrate getting a day off of work and our country, here are animals who will put your own patriotism to the test. Presenting 50 Animals Who Love America:
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5. Source: Best Week Ever | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:25 pm Your One and Only Chance to Sleep With Beyoncé It's been a busy two weeks for Design Hunting. Beyoncé and her mother, Tina Knowles, launched their first-ever bedding collection for the Deréon label. We were hoping to meet the divine pop star and her mom — didn't happen — but we did get a full tour of all the fun new designs. In other news, David Rockwell launched his first collection for The Rug Company; Heidi Rosenau gave us a preview of The Frick Collection's 75th anniversary show; we met Robyn Pocker of J. Pocker & Son, a family-owned framing business on the Upper East Side; and so much more. Click ahead to see a slideshow of our terrific design finds. Read more posts by Wendy Goodman Filed Under: design hunting, beth arrowood, beyoncé, beyoncé knowles, david rockwell, david wiseman, dereon, gene and gou meyer, heidi rosenau, j. pocker & son, meg cohen design shop, niba showroom, r 20th century, robyn pocker, the frick collection, the rug company, tina knowles
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:20 pm Glee Star Walks Out of Eclipse Premiere! Glee's Heather Morris better have a good excuse for walking out of the theater during the Los Angeles premiere of Eclipse!
The actress, who plays cheerleader Brittany on the hit...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:12 pm Condensed Soup: Two-Timer Bails on The Bachelorette! In a shocking twist exactly like the shocking twist in last season's The Bachelorette, one of the men determined with every fiber of his being to make sweet Ali his wife in the name of God...
Source: E! Online (US) - Top Stories | 2 Jul 2010 | 12:05 pm Mess or Success? That Is the Lindsay Lohan QuestionSo which one is the real Lindsay Lohan? And can the one who earned accolades as a young star and worked alongside Meryl Streep overcome her hot-mess persona?
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:50 am Bill Clinton Employs West Virginia Stereotypes in Robert Byrd Memorial Speech Political dignitaries gathered in Charleston, West Virginia, today to honor the life of the Senate's longest-serving member in its history, Robert Byrd. Taking his turn at the microphone before President Obama and Joe Biden, Bill Clinton praised Byrd's devotion to his state, which he famously showered with as much pork-barrel spending as possible, and to the Constitution. When Clinton got the line-item veto, it was the perfect storm — not only was it constitutionally questionable (and eventually declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court), but it would allow the president to strike individual earmarks from pieces of legislation. "He hated the line-item veto with the passion that most people in West Virginia reserve for blood feuds like the Hatfields and the McCoys," Clinton said to laughter, and, we think, a few groans. Read more posts by Dan Amira Filed Under: the byrd rule, bill clinton, blood feuds, robert byrd, video
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:50 am The Headgear Options Are Infinite at Victor Osborne If there's one trend you can really get behind this summer, it's this: Snooki tans are out and sun-shielding hats are in. Thanks to milliner Victor Osborne's newest shop, officially opening in Williamsburg this weekend, looking PC-cool is easier than ever. And like its large, older Lower East Side sibling, the atelier deals exclusively in Osborne’s nostalgic, handmade hats. Drawing inspiration from Marlene Dietrich movies, architecture, and a birds’-nest-wearing great-aunt, Osborne makes all of the inventory himself. The hat forms enhancing the store’s minimalist-Victorian décor are a nod to his DIY ethos, and while the 30 hats from his spring/summer collection are available in-store (fedoras, porkpies, cloches, etc.), a large portion of the inventory is custom-made. Click ahead to see a slideshow of some of our favorite pieces from the new space. Victor Osborne, 358 Grand St., nr. Marcy Ave., Williamsburg (718-388-8480); Friday-Sunday, noon-8. Read more posts by Christine Whitney Filed Under: buyer's guide, opening ceremony, slideshow, victor osborne atelier
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:45 am OPEN THREAD: Funniest Movies To Just Add An “S”?
What’s the funniest movie to just add an “S” for the sequel? Some suggestions: Avatars Bambis Kramers vs. Kramers Iron Men My Giants Good Will Huntings The Pursuits Of Happyness Schindler’s Lists Jawses Y Tu Mamas Tambien The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill And Came Down Mountains Even More Gremlins There’s literally millions of these. Leave your favorite crappy pluralized sequel names in the comments. Source: Best Week Ever | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:40 am Watch Justin Bieber CryOvercome with emotion while performing "Down to Earth" — a song about his parents' divorce — Mr. Bieber shed a single tear. Aw, Biebs. Read more posts by Edith Zimmerman Filed Under: music, clickables, crying, justin bieber, video
Source: Vulture | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:40 am Zelda Kaplan’s Bedtime Is Between Midnight and 7 a.m. Name: Zelda Kaplan Who's your favorite New Yorker, living or dead, real or fictional? What's the best meal you've eaten in New York? In one sentence, what do you actually do all day in your job? What's the last thing you saw on Broadway? Do you give money to panhandlers? What's your drink? How often do you prepare your own meals? What's your favorite medication? What's hanging above your sofa? How much is too much to spend on a haircut? When's bedtime? Which do you prefer, the old Times Square or the new Times Square? Who is your mortal enemy? When's the last time you drove a car? Times, Post, or Daily News? Where do you go to be alone? What makes someone a New Yorker? Read more posts by Vanita Salisbury Filed Under: 21 questions, zelda kaplan
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:30 am 'Eclipse' shines Fourth of July weekend"The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" should put to rest for good the notion that movies have to appeal to all audiences to be massive successes.Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:15 am Michael Steele Taking Foreign-Policy Cues From The Princess Bride In remarks at a fund-raiser in Connecticut yesterday, Michael Steele took a curious position on the war in Afghanistan. "This was a war of Obama's choosing. This is not something the United States had actively prosecuted or wanted to engage in," he said, apparently forgetting that the war began with widespread approval under President Bush. "If he's such a student of history, has he not understood that, you know, that's the one thing you don't do, is engage in a land war in Afghanistan?" he said, coming perilously close to quoting The Princess Bride's Vizzini. "All right, because everyone who has tried, over a thousand years of history, has failed." There's actually plenty of Democrats, in Congress and throughout the country, who would agree with that. But Steele is the leader of the Republican Party, one that almost universally supports continuing America's military campaign in Afghanistan. When asked to explain the comments, Steele's spokesman basically just talked about something else entirely, indicating that they're not immediately certain how to spin their way out of this one. Steele may not have a lot of time — Bill Kristol has already called for his resignation, and he probably won't be the last. Michael Steele speaks truth to power [Plum Line/WP] Read more posts by Dan Amira Filed Under: man of steele, afghanistan, politics, the princess bride, vizzini
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:10 am Crystal Renn Appears to Have Lost More Weight Ford posted photos of Crystal Renn posing in a Fashion for Passion tank, sales of which benefit photographer Nicholas Routzen's campaign for children and the arts. The blogosphere is shocked by how much weight she appears to have lost, especially after she looked to have lost weight before walking in the last Chanel cruise show, which was huge for her career. "These are one set of images we actually hope were photoshopped, for her sake," writes the Huffington Post. "Remember a few weeks ago when former plus-size model Crystal Renn walked in the Chanel Cruise show and everyone was, like, oh my gosh, she's lost so much weight? Well, it looks like that was just the beginning," says Racked. Normally stories about a famous woman's weight fluctuations — damned if they lose, damned if they gain — just seem unfair. It's unsettling to read the same kind of things about Crystal Renn, too, but sadly, a model's career is so traditionally tied to her size and shape that if she is losing weight, it might affect her bookings. While Renn's curves are what made her successful, models are traditionally rewarded for being thin. It's unclear whether a plus-size model as famous as Renn would likewise be rewarded for weight loss, but hopefully she has no reason to try. It would be nice for any model's weight fluctuations, no matter what size she makes it big at, to not dramatically affect her work, and for stories like these not to be stories. Crystal Renn: Fashion for Passion [Ford Models] Read more posts by Amy Odell Filed Under: model tracker, body issues, crystal renn, models
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 11:10 am 'Eclipse' brings in $24.2 mil Thursday - Hollywood Reporter
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:58 am Three Heartbeats Away: Do We Need to Fix the President Pro Tempore System? Daniel Inouye, looking good. We have a new president pro tempore of the Senate — the person who, under dire circumstances, is third in line for the presidency. It's Daniel Inouye, the senior senator from Hawaii, a World War II veteran and Medal of Honor recipient. He got the job the way every president pro tempore does, by being the longest-serving member of the majority party. He's a good public servant, if not exactly a mind-blowing legislative thinker. And he's 85 years old. Inouye replaces Robert C. Byrd, who died at 92 this week, and who had visibly been growing frail for several years. Byrd had been president pro tempore on and off since 1989, trading off with Republicans Strom Thurmond and Ted Stevens as the Senate's majority shifted. Stevens held the job from 2003 to 2007, departing at the age of 83. And Thurmond didn't cede the chair until he was literally wheeled out of the chamber at age 100. By then he was pretty well addled, and was regularly directed through floor votes by aides who would bellow instructions into his nearly deaf ear. "He shouldn't have been there," a Republican legislative aide once muttered to me, shaking his head. The Senate has been full of old guys for a long time, but just like the general population, it's getting even older. It's now the grayest it's ever been, with a median age of 63. Add to that the increasing length of incumbency: Twenty three senators, nearly a quarter of the legislature, have been in office more than twenty years. What, exactly, keeps one there for decades? A striking number of the longest-serving senators are from small states, and are exceptional at directing pork home. (Byrd was a hall-of-famer in that sport, as was Ted Stevens, and Inouye has sent a lot of money to Hawaii, too.) It's not outlandish to suggest that managing the business of a powerful and complex state like New York or California is, even for a legislator, inherently more policy-driven than doing so for Alaska or West Virginia, and therefore more likely to qualify someone to be president. Instead, we have a system that inherently favors provincial guys who are good at hanging on to their jobs. Therefore, since the president pro tempore is chosen not for his power but for his length of service, the job is likely to always go to a very, very old political hack. Which is fine for most of the president pro tem's job: gavel-wielding when the vice-president is out doing vice-presidential things. But presidential succession is another matter. (Do we want someone three heartbeats away who may, in fact, have only three or four heartbeats left in him?) It's hard to change rules like this. A presidential-succession post is not one people wish to give up, and it is, to an extent, a Constitutional matter. But one solution might be that the Senate agrees to, in the future, give the president pro tempore title to the majority leader. That would guarantee that someone vigorous takes the job. To forestall any accusation of power-grabbing or partisanship, the law might be written to take effect in 2020, because nobody knows which party will be in the majority by then. (Even Inouye would have to admit that, at 95, he'll probably be ready to step down.) Till then, and fortunately for us, the third person in line is considerably less critical than the second one, and that's the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, who is an engaged and vigorous 70. Take good care of yourself, Ms. Pelosi. Just in case. Read more posts by Christopher Bonanos Filed Under: early and often, daniel inouye, politics, president pro tempore, robert byrd
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:50 am VIDEO: Elena Kagan Gets Asked About TwilightSupreme Court nominee Elena Kagan fielded questions from a Senate panel the other day, including the most pressing question that can and should always be asked of anyone about to serve a lifetime on the nation’s highest court, coming from Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar: “Team Edward or Team Jacob?” (via Film Drunk) Source: Best Week Ever | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:40 am Nars Casts Daphne Guinness for the Fall Campaign, May Open a Store on Bleecker That's not the porcelain face of some nobody trying to sell you makeup. That's Daphne Guinness trying to sell you the new $23 purple eye shadow François Nars made for and named after her. "When I started thinking about colors that meant Daphne to me, purple felt right," he explains of his creative process. The fall Nars collection is expected to fetch $8 million in sales worldwide, which will no doubt help François make his first stand-alone store — which is slated to open in November — extra fabulous. The shop may be even more fabulous than Nars makeup inherently is if it's able to nestle into the Marc Jacobs empire on Bleecker Street, which is a possibility. "I will do special items which will only be available in the store — palettes, maybe a nail polish called Bleecker Street — and I want to sell DVDs of my favorite movies. Marc may do accessories. It’s going to be great," he explained. The only thing more fabulous than selling your favorite things in a store full of products that don't at all relate, except through you, is owning one's own island, which François does, of course, in Tahiti. He might put a book out about that next year, which he'll need to add to the store's merchandise mix if he wants to make his shop retain just the right balance of commercialism and eclecticism that makes tourists think the street is truly something special — and not just for its cupcakes. Daphne Guinness to Headline Nars Campaign [WWD] Read more posts by Amy Odell Filed Under: beauty marks, beauty, campaign trail, daphne guinness, designers, francois nars, makeup, marc jacobs, nars
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:35 am Goldman ‘Built the Bomb’ Dr. Strangelloyd. Phil Angelides's financial-crisis panel grilled Goldman executives this week over whether they undervalued AIG's mortgage assets in order to strengthen their own position. The bank, having bet against them, repeatedly valued the securities lower than rivals and demanded money from AIG, which was insuring them. These (often rapid) reductions in assessed value weakened AIG as other banks used the valuations and followed suit, asking for collateral. From the Journal: Phil Angelides, the commission's chairman, said this week that Goldman "built the bomb" by developing complex mortgage securities and "built a bomb shelter" by betting against the mortgage market in 2007. "The question is, did they light the fuse" by lowering the value of mortgage securities, he said.
Goldman Defends Valuations That Helped Put AIG In Bind [WSJ] Read more posts by Chris Rovzar Filed Under: fi-cri fallout, aig, andrew forster, business, financial crisis, goldman sachs, phil angelides
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:34 am Tabitha Simmons to T? The contributing Vogue editor is rumored to be in the running for the fashion-director job at T formerly held by Anne Christensen. She styles regularly for American, British, and Italian Vogue, has worked with designers like Dolce & Gabbana and DKNY, and launched her own shoe line. [Daily Front Row] Read more posts by Amy Odell Filed Under: ins and outs, anne christensen, t, t watch, tabitha simmons
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:05 am Lady Gaga nears 10 million Facebook fans - USA Today
Source: Entertainment - Google News | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:03 am Bronx Zoo Tricks Ugly Ibises Into Having Ibis Sex With Each Other A flock of 21 ibises in the Bronx Zoo have not been having sex for about seven years, for some reason. Perhaps they just got tired of each other after so many years in the same confined space. Or, maybe it just takes a little extra something for one unattractive ibis to get aroused by another unattractive ibis. Whatever the cause, the birds got in the mood once a zoo ornithologist piped some "sexy mating calls" into the enclosure — like a bird version of an Isaac Hayes album, except he would be called Ibis Hayes. [AP via CBS] Read more posts by Dan Amira Filed Under: lovemaking, animals, birds, bronx zoo, ibises, isaac hayes, it's friday
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 10:03 am Mick Jagger is the main attraction at the 41st annual Rencontres d'Arles photography festivalMick Jagger, pictured in May 2010, is the main attraction at the 41st annual Rencontres d'Arles photography festival in the south of France, with organisers hoping that he will put in a personal appearance...Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:56 am Waitress Punches Lindsay Lohan in the Face on Her 24th Birthday for ‘No Reason’ This must be an allegory, in which Lindsay Lohan is, um, Lindsay Lohan, and the waitress is ... America. [Us] Read more posts by Chris Rovzar Filed Under: the most important people in the world, celebrities, let's be honest everyone in the world has a 'reason' to punch lindsay lohan in the face, lindsay lohan, punching
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:55 am This Weekend’s Events and Sales: 40 Percent Off 3.1 Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, A.P.C., and MoreEVENTS • Perfect your lashes and brows at Bloomingdale's with a consultation from Shu Uemura’s expert, Soul Lee. 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2000); 11-7. MONDAY SALES • Sheets, towels, robes, and accessories are 40 to 90 percent off during D. Porthault's White Sale. Embroidered tablecloths are $1,200 (originally $2,400), and a printed percale king-size bed set is $630 (originally $1,050). 470 Park Ave., at 58th St.; M-S (10-6), Su (closed). STARTING SUNDAY ENDING SUNDAY • Chic basics are 30 to 50 percent off at the A.P.C. sale. 131 Mercer St., nr. Prince St.; M-S (11-7), Su (noon-6). STARTING MONDAY • Meet jewelry designer Dana Blair as she personally presents her newest collection at Henri Bendel. Through 7/7. 712 Fifth Ave., at 56th St. (212-247-1100); 10–8. ENDING MONDAY • Save 25 to 40 percent off select merchandise at Bloomingdale's, including clothes and accessories for men, women, and kids. Home décor is up to 65 percent off, while select jewelry is up to 50 percent off. 1000 Third Ave., at 59th St. (212-705-2000); M-F (10-8:30), S (10-7), Su (11-7). • Select merchandise is on sale online and in stores from Urban Outfitters during their Biggest Sale Ever. Prices start at $4.99 for tanks, $9.99 for tees and tunics, and $6.99 for accessories. Men's and housewares are also on sale. Various hours and locations. Read more posts by Alexandra Martell Filed Under: fashion calendar, sales, shopping
Source: The Cut | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:45 am Mark Ruffalo Slams the 'Old' and 'Bigoted' Views of Those Who Oppose Same Sex MarriageThe reinstatement of Proposition 8 in California, a bill which prohibits same-sex couples from legally marrying, continues to cut through the heart of Hollywood – and Mark Ruffalo is the latest celebrity to express his passion amid the ongoing fight for gay marriage rights.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:41 am Mel Gibson's Alleged Threat to Ex-Girlfriend Could Be Classified as Terrorism, Expert SaysMultiple reports cite audio tapes in which the “Passion of the Christ” star uses a slew of derogatory and racial slurs throughout profanity-laced tirades.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:19 am 'Girls Gone Wild' Creator Joe Francis Engaged to CBS Entertainment ReporterLady-loving "Girls Gone Wild" tycoon Joe Francis is getting hitched, the New York Post reported Friday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:10 am Apple Admits iPhone Was Just Pretending It Had Good Reception Apple has heard the complaints about the iPhone 4's "death grip" problem, in which foolish attempts to hold the phone in your hand result in poorer reception, and it has discovered a simple explanation. "Upon investigation, we were stunned to find that the formula we use to calculate how many bars of signal strength to display is totally wrong," Apple said in a statement. "Our formula, in many instances, mistakenly displays 2 more bars than it should for a given signal strength." People who report a drop in signal strength when holding the phone a certain way "are most likely in an area with very weak signal strength, but they don’t know it because we are erroneously displaying 4 or 5 bars. Their big drop in bars is because their high bars were never real in the first place." Does that make sense? Either way, a software fix available in the coming weeks will allow the phone to display its mediocre signal strength more accurately. 'Stunned' Apple to fix iPhone signal problem [CNN Money] Read more posts by Dan Amira Filed Under: iphone therefore i am, apple, iphone 4
Source: Daily Intel | 2 Jul 2010 | 9:10 am Where will Chelsea Clinton get married?Will wedding bells be ringing for Chelsea Clinton at a sprawling upstate New York property?Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 2 Jul 2010 | 8:51 am Cape Fear License Plate Is Scary TopicalSaw this license plate on an Audi in Times Square yesterday:
So that’s the person who beat me to the “CPE FEAR” vanity plate I wanted. I knew there was another rampant Nick Nolte fan in this town who owns a car. I tried to get “I LUV TRBL” too, but it was too long. Now that I know where this dude parks, I can torment his family by making friends with his daughter then forcing him to give up the license plate to me. Also, I have a bunch of tattoos and I’m really muscular and it’s 1991. Source: Best Week Ever | 2 Jul 2010 | 8:48 am British-American Actor to Replace Tobey Maguire in New 'Spider-Man' FilmAndrew Garfield, whose credits include last year's Heath Ledger film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," has been cast as Peter Parker, the average youth who transforms into a superhero, in the next "Spider-Man" movie, distributor Sony Pictures announced Thursday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 8:36 am `Winter's Tale' brightens outdoor summer nights (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 2 Jul 2010 | 8:29 am Jay Leno's Ratings Dip Below Conan O'Brien's on 'Tonight Show'Jay Leno could be the next high-profile late-night U.S. television host looking for a replacement, the New York Post reported Friday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:54 am Richard Avedon photos headed to Paris auction (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Fashion News | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:31 am Jake Pavelka "Never Considered" PlaygirlSorry, ladies: Jake Pavelka isn't stripping down any time soon.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:28 am 'Harry Potter' Star in Family Feud Over Hindu BeauDetails of the alleged threats and assault weren't immediately clear, but prosecutors have said the Muslim men did not approve of her relationship with her Hindu boyfriend.
Source: FOXNews.com | 2 Jul 2010 | 7:11 am
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