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Friday, September 5, 2014

Alyssa Milano Gives Birth to Baby Girl


In this case, the second time is a charm!

Alyssa Milano has given birth to her second child, a baby girl. Milano welcomed Elizabella Dylan Bugliari on Thursday, September 4. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 19.5 inches long.

A rep for the 41 year-old mother and actress confirmed the birth to Us Weekly. Elizabella joins big brother Milo, who just turned three last month.

The Charmed actress announced that she was expecting a baby girl via her website on May 15. In the August/September issue for Fit Pregnancy, Milano said that she was convinced she was having a girl.

"I had morning sickness this time, but it went away right at 12 weeks. With Milo, I didn't have a minute of morning sickness. So I knew it was going to be a girl."

This is the second child for Milano with her CAA agent husband, David Bugliari.


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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Bill Crystal Will Give a Tribute to Robin Williams at the Emmys


Who better to honor the actor than a long-time friend?

Billy Crystal will give a tribute to Robin Williams at the Emmys on Monday, August 25. This follows the news of the Oscar winning actor who committed suicide last week.

The  Emmy's executive producer, Don Mischer, announced the news today at the red carpet roll out.

"We felt we needed to do something powerful and memorable. Billy seemed like the perfect choice." Mischer also gave a statement last week about the tribute.

"Plans for the In Memoriam segment are in discussion. While we are still coming to terms with this week's tragic news, we are working to give Robin Williams the proper and meaningful remembrance he so well deserves."

Williams, Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg hosted the Comic Relief from 1986-2010. It was a series of fundraising comedy telethons that raised money for the homeless.


When the news broke about Williams death, Crystal tweeted, "No words."

According to Us Weekly, singer Sara Bareilles will handle the musical portion of the tribute.

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Monday, August 18, 2014

Bill Gates Does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge


Leave it to Bill Gates to take a challenge and make a science project out of it.

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has become extremely popular. Even famous people are taking part in the challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to raise awareness for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a disease that attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

The challenge simply consists of pouring a bucket of ice cold water on yourself. However, when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg nominated Bill Gates for the challenge, Gates decided to take it a step further.

In the video,  he creates a small model (below) out of sticks and paper of a red bucket above him with a string string.


After he built the model, he grabbed the rope and challenged Elon Musk, Ryan Seacrest, and Chris Anderson. 


Afterwards, he pulled the rope, dumping ice cold water over himself. Took the challenge and put a spin on it. Well done Bill Gates!

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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Jason Biggs Apologizes for Insensitive Joke About Malaysia Airlines



Jason Biggs received a virtual backlash through social media on Thursday, July 17 after he made a joke about the Malaysia Airlines shortly after the 777 jetliner had crashed.

The Orange is the New Black actor tweeted, "Anyone wanna buy my Malaysian Airlines frequent flier miles?"

People were outraged and took to Twitter to voice their anger.

"Go f--k a pie you piece of s--t. You're such an attention seeking f--king whore."

"Too soon to joke man."

"You'd laugh if your kids died in a plane crash?"

Biggs, 36, defended himself in various tweets, one of them saying, "Hey all you 'too soon' a--holes, it's a f--cking joke. You don't have to think it's funny or even be on my twitter page at all."

However, later on that evening, he had a "change of heart" and decided to apologize for the tweet.






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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Eighth Grade Heavy Metal Band Signs Million-Dollar Record Deal



How old are they again?

Unlocking the Truth, a trio of eighth graders, just signed a deal with Sony Records that is worth up to $1.7 million dollar.

The trio- guitarist Malcolm Brickhouse, 13, bassist Alec Atkins, 13, and drummer Jarad Dawkins, 12, were discovered by  Steve Jordan. The Grammy-award winning artist has been active in the boys career since 2012 when he saw them play in Manhattan's Washington Square Park.

According to Rollingstone, the record deal was submitted to a Manhattan judge for approval last week due to the fact that the band members are still minors. The deal includes: five albums, 16-17 percent royalties and a $60,000 advance. In order for them to receive the rest of the money, their first LP has to sell more than 250,000 copies.

Unlocking the Truth's performances haven't been limited to the streets of Manhattan. They have previously played at the Fun Fun Fun Festival, the AfroPunk Festival, and at the Coachella Music & Arts Festival this year.

These talented boys also have two upcoming opening performances for Queens of the Stone Age as well.

Just listen to them play!



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Monday, July 14, 2014

Jwoww Gave Birth to Baby Girl



There's a new addition to the Jersey Shore and she came in a seven pound package.

Jenni 'Jwoww' Farley gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday, July 13. Farley, 28, welcomes the bundle of joy with fiance, Roger Mathews.

Mathews announced the good news via Twitter. "She is here! Meilani Alexandra Mathews 7lbs 13 ounces. Words can't describe what looking into your child's eyes can do to you. Im Humbled."

"Meilani and her parents are doing great and are happy and healthy. Meilani is already looking to trade her baby bottle for barbells," a rep for Jwoww said in a statement to E! News.

This is the first child for the happy couple.


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Friday, July 4, 2014

Kendra Wilkinson Devastated Over Husband's Affair



She can show you better than she'll tell you.

Kendra Wilkinson was spotted on Tuesday morning without her wedding ring on. It was reported that she flushed the ring down the toilet once she found out her husband, Hank Baskett, had an affair.

Baskett, 31, was rumored to have had an affair with Ava Sabrina London, a transgender Youtube model back in April. The former playboy model, 29, didn't believe the rumors at first.

However, a source told Us Weekly that she began to snoop when her husband didn't try to clear his name. To her surprise, Wilkinson found an unexplained charge on his credit card and "flipped out."

She kicked him out soon after and he went to stay at his family's home in New Mexico for a short time. He recently returned to their home in Calabasas.

His affair with London, 25, was reported to be a one time thing, but there's no telling the damage that's been done.

The couple have been married for almost five years now and share two kids together.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Shia LaBeouf Getting Treatment For Alcoholism


First step to recovery is seeking help.

Shia LaBeouf is getting treatment for an alcohol addiction. Although it was reported the 28 year-old actor had been checked into a rehab, he is actually receiving treatment voluntarily.

This news comes after a string of bad boy behavior in from the Disturbia actor. He was arrested in New York City last week on Thursday for disrupting a Cabaret performance. The actor also tried to start a fight with a man outside of a strip club.

LaBeouf's rep told TMZ that "he has taken the first of many necessary steps toward recovery."

The Transformer's actor was seen going into a private facility and also carrying "AA" books.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2014

North Korea Enraged Over The Interview


Someone's not a fan of The Interview.

In this movie, James Franco and Seth Rogen star as a talk show host and a producer that land an interview with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un. The CIA get involved and enlist them to assassinate him.

In the movie's trailer, Franco's character says, "Want to go kill Kim Jong Un?" Rogen's character responds saying, "Totally, I'd love to assassinate Kim Jong Un - it's a date."

Although The Interview is a comedy, the North Korea regimen isn't amused. Kim Myong-chol, an unofficial Pyongyang spokesman, gave a statement to The Telegraph on the irony of the upcoming movie.

"There is a special irony in this storyline as it shows the desperation of the US government and American society. "

"A film about the assassination of a foreign leader mirrors what the US has done in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Ukraine. And let us not forget who killed [President John F.] Kennedy - Americans."

He added, "President [Barack] Obama should be careful in case the US military wants to kill him as well."

Myong-chol also said that the North Korean leader planned on seeing the film. This prompted Rogen to tweet (below) about the revelation.


The Interview is set to release in October.

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Sunday, June 22, 2014

Tracy Morgan Recovering in Rehab Facility


Things are looking up for this comedian.

Tracy Morgan has been moved from the hospital to a rehab facility. Morgan's publicist, Lewis Kay, gave a statement on Friday.

"Tracy has been transferred to an undisclosed rehab center, where he is expected to remain for the next few weeks," Kay said.

The 45 year-old comedian was in a tragic accident on Saturday, June 7 when a truck driver slammed into his limo bus. Three other people were injured and comedian James McNair was killed in the crash.

"While he is continuing to show signs of improvement, he still has a long way to go."

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Kelly Clarkson Gave Birth to Baby Girl!


It's a girl, so break out the pink stuff.

Kelly Clarkson gave birth to a baby girl last week. The 32 year-old singer announced the good news via Twitter on Saturday, June 14.

"Our baby girl River Rose Blackstock arrived on June 12th! Thank you everyone for all of your well wishes! Brandon and I are on cloud 9!! :)"

Clarkson confirmed that she was having a girl back in January via Twitter. "We just found out we're having a girl officially! I knew it! Only a girl could cause this much drama with all this vomiting ha!"

This is the first child for Clarkson and the third for her husband, Brandon Blackstock, who has two sons from a previous marriage.

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Rapper Eve and Beau Maximillion Cooper Got Married!


It's a Gumball Rally affair.

Rapper Eve and her beau, Maximillion Cooper, got married this weekend. After dating for four years, the two walked down the aisle and said, "I do."

The 35 year-old rapper and Cooper met at the 2010 Gumball 3000 Rally and "have been together" ever since.  They got engaged on Christmas day last year.

"It only seemed right to get married at the finish of this years rally in Ibiza," Cooper told E! He added, "We couldn't be happier to celebrate such a special day with all our family and friends."

The "Gangsta Lovin" rapper was given the title "First Lady of Gumball" on the Gumball 3000 website.

This is the first marriage for the female rapper and the second for Cooper. He has four kids from his previous marriage.

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Monday, June 9, 2014

Trucker in Tracy Morgan Crash Was Awake For Over 24 Hours


The truck driver involved in comedian Tracy Morgan accident was awake for over 24 hours when the tragic accident occurred according to a criminal complaint filed on Monday, June 9.

Kevin Roper,35, was driving a tractor trailer on the New Jersey turn pike early in the morning on Saturday, June 7.  He didn't see that traffic had slowed down and smashed into the limo bus that Morgan and other friends and comics were on.

In the crash, Morgan suffered from a broken nose, ribs and leg. According to his Spokesman, , he has  already undergone surgery at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Center in New Brunswick.

Fellow comedian James McNair, better known for his stage name Jimmy Mack, was killed in the crash. Among the injured were comedians Ardie Fuqua and Harris Stanton. According to Huff Post, Morgan's assistant, Jeffrey Millea, was injured as well.

Roper, who is a Walmart employee, was driving a company truck at the time of the crash. He has a lawyer and is facing charges of one count of death by auto and four counts of assault by auto. He is due back in court on Wednesday.

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Monday, June 2, 2014

Chris Brown Released From Jail After Serving for Probation Violation


Down with the orange jumpsuit!

Chris Brown has been released from jail. The singer was set free from the Los Angeles County Jail this morning at 12:01 am.

Brown, 25, was in jail for violating his probation for the 2009 Rihanna case. On May 9, he was sentenced to serve one year in jail. However, according to E!, he was given credit for 234 days that he already spent in rehab and behind bars. He was left with 131 days to serve, but was released after 108 days.

The "Don't Wake Me Up" singer may be out of jail, but he isn't in the clear just yet. Brown still has 1,000 hours of community service to do. He is required to attend outpatient therapy at least twice a week, get tested for drugs at least three times a week and participate in psychiatric counseling two times a week.

After Brown was released, he took to Twitter saying, "Humbled and Blessed," and added "Back to the Music and the Fans."

Brown's album, X, has been put off multiple times. The last release date listed was for May 5, but was pushed back again since he was in jail.

The singer is still facing an assault charge in D.C. The trial will be set some time in the future.

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Saturday, May 31, 2014

Maya Angelou Dies At 86


The African-American community has lost a legend.

Poet and acclaimed author, Maya Angelou, died in her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Wednesday, May 28 at the age of 86. Her publicist, Helen Brann, confirmed the death with CNN. Brann said that Angelou had been "frail" and suffering from heart problems.

She was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis on April 4, 1928. Angelou has won three Grammy's, received more than 50 honorary degrees and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

President Obama released a statement on the sad news. "Today, Michelle and I join millions around the world in remembering one of the brightest lights of our time - a brilliant writer, a fierce friend and a truly phenomenal woman." He added, "She inspired my own mother to name my sister Maya."

Angelou was more than just a writer and poet. She was a calypso singer, dancer,  magazine editor in Cairo, administrative assistant in  Ghana, and has been said to have been friends with Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

The legendary writer leaves behind son, Guy Johnson who is also a writer.

She will be missed across the nation and worldwide.


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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Wiz Khalifa Arrested For Marijuana Possession


Wiz Khalifa was arrested at an airport in Texas on the morning of Sunday, May 25. During a TSA check, a "green leafy substance" was found.

The "Work Hard, Play Hard" rapper was flying from El Paso to Dallas when he was taken into custody. According to TMZ, he had 0.5 grams of marijuana in his possession.

Wiz wasn't too worried about being arrested. While in his jail cell, the rapper took a selfie of himself (below) and started tweeting.


"I wanna drop 28 grams, but they got me locced up. Soon as I get out, the tapes comin out. Fucc that," Wiz tweeted.

He then added, "They're tryna figure out how many grams I had. How ironic."

Wiz was release later on that same day.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Donald Sterling Gives Wife Control Over Sale of Clippers


Donald Sterling has given wife, Shelly Sterling, control over the sale of the Los Angeles Clippers. Shelly wants to sale the team, but only on her terms. She still wants to own a percentage of the team.

Shelly and her lawyer, Pierce O'Donnell, have had discreet meetings with NBA commissioner Adam Silver to put an "amicable" end to the controversy.

However, the odds may not be in Shelly's favor. According to ESPN, NBA rules prevent the infamous owner to transfer control to anyone including an alternate governor. The board of governors would have to approve a new controlling owner and Shelly would not be approved.

The NBA filed charges to terminate Sterling's ownership of the team this past week. This would also severe any other ownership, including Shelly's 50%. The 80 year-old owner has until Tuesday, May 27, to respond to the charges. Max Blecher, Sterling's attorney, requested a three-month delay and was immediately denied.

Unlike Blecher, Shelly is taking things a step further. Sterling sources told TMZ that she is prepared to sue the NBA if they go forward with an involuntary sale. She will be filing papers to lay out her case on Tuesday.

In a release, NBA spokesman Mike Bass said, "We continue to follow the process set forth in the NBA Constitution regarding termination of the current ownership interests in the Los Angeles Clippers and are proceeding toward a hearing on this matter on June 3."


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Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Singer Ciara Gives Birth to First Child


Ciara gave birth to the Future!

The 28 year-old singer welcomed a baby boy on Monday, May 19. She announced the baby's arrival via Instagram with a pic of his hand.


The caption? "FUTURE ZAHIR WILBURN 9lbs 10oz May 19, 2014."

She welcomes her baby boy with rapper fiancé, Future. This is the singer's first child and the fourth for Future.

The two artists were dating for a year before getting engaged last year in October on the singer's birthday.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Macklemore Under Fire for Costume During Performance




He should stick to wearing minks.

Macklemore performed at a concert on Friday, May 16 that had a lot of people taking to Twitter to talk about. Not in a good way.

"Want to lose your faith in humanity? Macklemore wore a jewish stereotype costume to a concert," @jaythenerdkid wrote.

"for those who don't know, @macklemore performed Thrift Shop dressed as a racist Jewish stereotype. idiot," @chompsk1 tweeted.

The "Thrift Shop" rapper wore a costume that many believed mocked Jewish stereotypes. He had on a dark, curly wig, big prosthetic nose and a fake beard.

Actor Seth Rogen, who is of Jewish decent, was upset as he fired shots at the rapper. "@macklemore, first you trick us into thinking you're a rapper, now you trick them into thinking you're Jewish?"

Macklemore's performance was part of the opening of an exhibit at Seattle's EMP Museum called "Spectacle: The Music Video."

The 33 year-old rapper denies that he was mocking Jewish people.


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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Gwen Stefani Becomes New Judge on The Voice



Guess who'll be spinning their chair around this season?

Gwen Stefani will be the new judge on The Voice. The 44 year-old singer will take over for Christina Aguilera for season 7. Aguilera confirmed the news on Tuesday, April 29 via Twitter.

"So excited to have you join #TheVoice squad @GwenStefani! Welcome to our crazy fam! Kisses- xoxo  #blonedesdoitbest."


Aguilera, 33, signed a one year contract with the "Luxurious" singer to reassure she'd get her spot back in season 8. Aguilera is currently pregnant with her second child and will return after giving birth.

Stefani will be joining fellow coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and newcomer, Pharrell Williams.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Donald Sterling Banned For Life From NBA


You can't sit with us!

Donald Sterling, the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, has been banned for life from the NBA. The league commissioner, Adam Silver, made the announcement on Tuesday, April 29.

"The central findings of the investigation are that the man whose voice is heard on the recording and on a second recording from the same conversation that was released on Sunday is Mr. Sterling and that the hateful opinions voiced by that man are those of Mr. Sterling."

"He is also barred from attending in any league activities." This includes any NBA games, practices and any Clippers facilities.

Sterling, 80, has been banned due to the phone conversation released to TMZ he had with his girlfriend, Vanessa Stiviana. In the conversation, you can here him tell her that he was upset about her associating with black people.

Along with the ban, Sterling has also been slapped with a $2.5 million fine. It's the highest fine the leagues' bylaws will allow. There's a possibility he could lose ownership of the team if forced to sell.

"As for Mr. Sterling's ownership interest in the Clippers, I will urge the Board of Governors to exercise its authority to force a sale of the team and will do everything in my power to ensure that that happens."

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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Columbus Short 'Confirms Exit' from Scandal



What about Harrison?

Actor Columbus Short gave a statement on Friday, April 25 that he would not be returning to Scandal for the fourth season. In the statement, he referred to the show as his home for three years and said it is 'the most talented ensemble on television today.'

He also thanked the cast and creator. "I would like to first thank Shonda Rhimes for the opportunity to work with such an amazing cast. Thank you GLADIATORS, who have supported me throughout my entire career and of course to ABC and Shondaland for allowing me to play such a pivotal role in the Scandal series. "

Short then added, "I have enjoyed every single minute of it. Everything must come to an end and unfortunately the time has come for Harrison Wright to exit the canvas. I wish nothing but the best for Shonda, Kerry and the rest of the cast, who have become like a second family to me in such a short amount of time. For this, I will forever be grateful."

His leave from the show follows a series of allegations against him for violent acts. Recently, Short's wife, Tanee Short, filed a restraining order against him after he allegedly threatened to kill her after a fight in their home on April 7.

According to TMZ, Tanee claimed the 31 year-old actor pinned her down, choked her, and threatened to stab her unless she admitted to having affairs. She filed for divorce and wants sole custody for their 2 year-old daughter.

Last month, he was being investigated by police for allegedly getting into a fight with a guy at a bar.

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Friday, April 25, 2014

Joan Rivers Not Sorry for Joke About Women Held Hostage in Ohio


No remorse.

Joan Rivers made a horrible joke during an appearance on the Today show Tuesday, April 22. She compared her daughter's Malibu guestroom to the house in Cleveland, OH where the three women who had been kidnapped were held at. 

"Those women in the basement in Cleveland had more space," the 80 year-old comedienne said.

Attorneys for Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus said in a statement that the women are owed an apology. "Our clients are strong, private women who have endured unwanted and often painful media attention for quite some time. They now have to endure this, which is a new low, and we believe a sincere apology is warranted."


Rivers, however, doesn't feel that she owes them an apology because it was a little stupid joke. She told TMZ that they shouldn't complain since "they got to live rent free for over a decade."

"One of them has a book deal. Neither are in a psych ward. They're OK. I bet you within three years one of them will be on 'Dancing with the Stars."

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Lindsay Lohan Reveals She Had a Miscarriage While Filming OWN Show




Lindsay Lohan revealed a shocking secret last night on the season finale of her OWN reality show Lindsay on Sunday, April 20. Lohan says she went through a miscarriage while filming the show. 

"No one knows this, and we can finish after this -- I had a miscarriage for those two weeks that I took off," Lohan said as she began to tear up.


"It's a very long story but that's why on the show when it says, 'she doesn't want to come down, she doesn't want to come down.' I couldn't move. I was sick. And mentally that messes with you."

The two weeks she's referring to happened back in September. The 27 year-old actress had been making excuses on why she wasn't showing up to film and the OWN mogul herself made a personal visit to Lohan's house.

Since then, she'd been very cooperative. While watching the show, The Parent Trap actress would get emotional.

 "I cried so many times watching it. I don't see it as me, it's strange. Of course I'm a bit of a narcissist. Who isn't in this industry? At the same time, it's still like, when a camera is on, I'm on. If I know I'm not capable of being on, that's why I would say I couldn't film today."


 

According to the Washington Post, there's been no word so far from Oprah on whether or not the show will even air. Due to poor ratings of the season premiere, Oprah may also cancel the second season of the documentary series. 



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Friday, April 11, 2014

Stephen Colbert Will Replace David Letterman on Late Show



Colbert will be reporting for a new show.

CBS made an announcement yesterday on April 10 that Stephen Colbert will be the new host for the Late Show. He will be replacing David Letterman, who hosted the show for 21 years.

"Stephen Colbert is one of the most inventive and respected forces on television," said the CEO of the network, Leslie Moonves. "David Letterman's legacy and accomplishments are in incredible source of pride for all of us here, and today's announcement speaks to our commitment of upholding what he established for CBS in late night."

The 49 year-old funny man is currently the host of the Colbert Report. Since the series started in 2005, Colbert has won numerous Emmy's. He's also had an ice cream flavor, a species of spider and a piece of exercise equipment on the International Space Station (the "Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill," or COLBERT) named after him.

Although CBS is happy with their choice, there is someone who disagrees: Rush Limbaugh. A caller asked him what was his opinion on the choice of the new host and the conservative radio host spoke his mind.

"What this hire means is a redefinition of what is funny and a redefinition of what is comedy, and they're blowing up the 11:30 format under the guise that the world's changing and people don't want the kind of comedy that Carson gave us, or even Letterman. They don't want that anymore. It's media planting a flag here... It's a declaration. There's no unity in this hire."

But what's good news without being followed by negativity?

Even though CBS announced Letterman's replacement, there's no exact date as to when Colbert will host the show. It will be after Letterman's final show in 2015.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Chris Brown Faces Assault Trial in Washington, D.C.



Things might have taken a turn for the worse.

Chris Brown has been transferred to Washington, D.C. from Los Angeles, CA last week on Thursday, April 3, 2014. The 24 year-old singer has been behind bars with no bail since March 14.

He is currently in jail for violating his probation from his assault charge in 2009 involving Rihanna, his girlfriend at the time. Brown was staying in a rehab facility for several weeks in Malibu, CA as part of his probation. After Brown was kicked out of the facility, it was considered a violation of his probation and he was arrested.

The "Don't Think They Know" singer is in D.C. facing an assault trial. In October 2013, Brown allegedly punched a man in the face outside of a Washington hotel. The original charge was for a felony assault, but was reduced down to a misdemeanor.

However, according to TMZ, prosecutors took the case to the grand jury because they believe they have evidence to support a felony prosecution.

Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, filed a dismissal motion last week for the singer's release. He gave a statement to the news claiming grand jury abuse.

"To me this is outrageous. They stripped (Brown) of his right to a jury trial by filing this as a misdemeanor and then go abuse the grand jury to freeze witness testimony."

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Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Linda Perry and Sara Gilbert's Rockin' Wedding



Every wedding is unique and this one took the cake.

Linda Perry and Sara Gilbert got married this past weekend on Sunday, March 30 and made sure their guests had a good time. At the reception, the were performances from groups such as Bow Wow Wow, Berlin and The Motels.

They were all backed by 80's cover group Flashback Heart Attack. Some of the songs sang were "I Want Candy," "Only The Lonely," and "Highway to Hell."

The two started dating back in 2011 and dated for two years before announcing their engagement in April 2013.

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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Columbus Short Is Being Investigated for Involvement in Bar Fight


If only Olivia Pope was real.

Scandal star Columbus Short is currently being investigated for his involvement in a bar fight. The fight occurred on Saturday, March 15 at Gabe's Bar and Grill in Los Angeles, CA. Short was there with his wife attending an engagement party.

Sources say the fight happened because another attendee at the party made a comment about 31 year-old actor's wife. According to New York Daily News, the guy allegedly said, "You might be richer than me, but I get my girls to buy me everything I want including your wife."

It went downhill for the guy after that. The Stomp the Yard actor sucker punched the guy and kept hitting him until he was rendered unconscious. The 37 year-old victim (below) was taken to the hospital in a neck brace with a broken nose.

This isn't the first altercation that Short has been involved in. In March 2010, he was accused of breaking a guy's jaw during a pick-up game at L.A. Fitness. That resulted in a restraining order against the actor. 

The police are investigating the fight as criminal battery.

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Monday, March 24, 2014

James Rebhorn Dies of Skin Cancer



Actor James Rebhorn died on Friday, March 21 in his New Jersey home. He was diagnosed with melanoma in 1992 and had been getting treated ever since. He was 65.

Known for playing lawyers and politicians, the actor appeared in more than 50 films. Rebhorn started off in theater, television commercials and soap operas before he appeared in films. He had supporting roles in the 1990s in movies such as "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "Carlito's Way," "Scent of a Woman," and "Basic Instinct."

He also appeared on television shows like The Practice, Law & Order, and a recurring roles on Enlightened and White Collar. His most recent role was on Homeland playing Frank Mathison, the father of CIA agent, Carrie Mathison, played by Claire Danes. The show was about how they both struggle with having a bipolar disorder.

According to TMZ, the Lorenzo's Oil actor started receiving hospice in his home because his condition had gotten worse recently. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, and his two daughters, Hannah and Emma.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2014

L'Wrenn Scott, Mick Jagger's Longtime Girlfriend, Dies From Suicide



L'Wrenn Scott, longtime girlfriend of Mick Jagger, was found dead in her apartment in the morning on Monday, March 17. Her death was from an apparent suicide. Scott's body was found hanging from a scarf on a doorknob by her assistant at the designer's.

NY Daily News reports that the fashion designer was $6 million in debt when she committed suicide. LS Fashion Limited, Scott's company, was $2.1 million in debt in 2009 according to financial records. In 2010, it went up to $3.06 million and $5.89 million by 2012. The debt kept increasing as the years went by.

Scott, 49, could have sought out help from her boyfriend. The Rolling Stone front man's net worth is said to be more than $305 million. However, people close to the designer said that she was the type of person that hated asking for help.

Jagger, 70, is currently on tour in Australia with the Stones. A concert set for Wednesday was cancelled after the news broke. The singer gave a statement saying that he was "shocked and devastated" about the news. The couple had been together for over a decade. Their romance started in 2001.

Scott's clothes were worn by a lot of famous celebrities. Actresses such as Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie have worn her styles on the red carpet. Her clothes were even worn by first lady, Michelle Obama. 

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

The "Tonight Show" Legend David Brenner Dies At 78


A comedian has gone, but his legacy remains.

David Brenner died this weekend on Saturday, March 15. His former rep, Jeff Abraham, gave a statement to a Us Weekly confirming the death. 

"Legendary stand-up comedian and long time Tonight Show favorite, David Brenner, passes away at the age of 78 after a courageous battle with his final dragon, cancer. Brenner died peacefully at his home in NYC surrounded by his family at his side. David is survived by his wife, Ruth, his three sons, Cole, Wyatt, Slade and his grandson, Wesley."

Brenner was a popular guest on the Tonight Show. He made his first television debut on the show in 1962 with Johnny Carson and appeared on the show for 158 episodes. He even hosted the show a couple of times. 

According to Us Weekly, Brenner made a request: one hundred dollars in small bills to be placed in his left sock "just in case tipping is recommended where I'm going." The legend said his final resting spot will read, "If this is supposed to be a joke-- then I don't get it!"




Friday, March 7, 2014

Scarlette Johansson Is Pregnant With First Child


There's a baby on the way!

Scarlotte Johansson is with child. This will be the first child for the 29 year-old actress and her fiancé, Romain Dauriac. She is reported to be about four months pregnant.

According to Us Weekly, Johansson will continue to shoot in Avengers: Age of Ultron with the role as Black Widow. However, some changes have been made. An insider told the magazine that "they're tweaking filming."

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Mila Kunis Steps Out with Ring on Engagement Finger


Is that a ring?

Mila Kunis was photographed on Thursday, Feb. 27 in L.A. while shopping with her mom at The Grove. Just some casual shopping, so what makes this picture different? There's a ring on her engagement finger.

A business source close to her beau, Ashton Kutcher, told People that the two had talked about getting married for a while. The source also added that they're "incredibly happy together."

Kutcher and Kunis have been dating for the past two years. They both co-starred on the Fox sitcom That 70s Show, where their characters Jackie and Michael dated. The show aired from 1998-2006.

This would be the first marriage for the Ted actress and Kutcher's second marriage. He got married to actress Demi Moore in 2005 and they split in 2010. Their divorce was finalized last November.

The couple has yet to confirm the engagement, but a picture says a thousand words.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Robin Thicke Cancels Third Show on American Tour


When is the tour going to start?

Robin Thicke was supposed to start his American tour last week, but has already canceled three of his shows claiming that he has "lost his voice." The first show he canceled was Friday in Atlanta.



The cancellation of the shows follow his separation with his wife of nine years, Paula Patton. They recently released a statement about the split. "We will always love each other and be best friends, however, we have mutually decided to separate at this time."


 According to TMZ, Thicke, 36, had a long, face-to-face talk with his wife, where they both acknowledged that they hadn't been getting along. Their sources say that in the end, the singer realized that Patton is determined to end their marriage.

He canceled the second show for Saturday in Orlando, FL, to be with their son, Julian. On Monday, the Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina had to announce that the Tuesday show was cancelled.

The resort wrote on their website, "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Robin Thicke will postpone his performance at Harrah's Cherokee originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This concert will be rescheduled and the new date announced as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience."

The "Blurred Lines" singer is set to continue hit tour on Thursday at the GMU Patriot Center in a suburb of Washington, D.C.


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