Wizbang Pop!: October 2006 Archives

The YouTube Purge Begins

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (0)

The New York Times reports today that, in prepartion for the giant Google takeover (maybe you heard about it?), YouTube has started purging clips. This time, though, it's clips we actually care about: The beloved Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert clips that whip around the internet on blogs and... [Full Story]

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Brokeback Mountain Collector's Edition

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (0)

Winner of three Academy Awards', including Best Director, the movie that became a cultural phenomenon is now available in a remarkable 2-Disc Collector's Edition. Relive the sweeping epic that explores the lives of two young men (Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal), a ranch hand and a rodeo cowboy, who... [Full Story]

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Courtney Love POP magazine

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (96)

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Oprah gives audience members debit cards

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (0)

Oprah Winfrey has famously given members of her audience new cars, paid off their debts and fulfilled their wildest dreams. Now she's given them what she calls the "gift of giving back." On a show that aired Monday, Winfrey gave more than 300 audience members $1,000 debit cards sponsored... [Full Story]

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Brad and Angelina @ their hotel in India

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (0)

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Brandon Davis Reinforces The Notion That He Is A Douche

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (0)

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'BLOOD DIAMOND' DIRECTOR UPSET OVER AMPUTEE RUMORS:

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (2)

Warner Brothers is accused of exploiting African amputees in order to promote the movie "Blood Diamond". IMDB says: The studio handpicked 27 teenage and child amputees from South African hospitals to appear as extras in the Leonardo DiCaprio film and promised to provide prosthetic limbs as well as a... [Full Story]

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Nice Ass Owen Wilson

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (1)

Wilson was filming a scene for his new movie "Drillbit Taylor" in Malibu on Friday and, much to the dismay of women and some men, required the use of a stunt-butt double. While Owen rinsed off in an outdoor shower sporting swimming trunks, his double shook his naked moneymaker... [Full Story]

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Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe Split

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2006 · Comments (0)

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe have separated. The couple's rep released a statement to TMZ Monday morning that says "We are saddened to announce that Reese & Ryan have decided to formally separate. They remain committed to their family and we ask that you please respect their privacy and... [Full Story]

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STUDIO 60 to swim with the fishes

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (5)

Here we go: despite receiving an order for three more episodes on Friday, the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama "Studio 60 on Sunset Strip" is about to be put out of its misery. Cast members are already confiding in friends that the end is near. It's likely NBC will pull... [Full Story]

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 29, 2006 · Comments (0)

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Police may quiz Pete over La Doherty Vita

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 26, 2006 · Comments (1)

Pete Doherty was facing a police investigation today after he was involved in a brawl with an Italian photographer outside his hotel. The Babyshambles singer's experience in Rome was anything but La Dolce Vita when he was left covered in blood. Doherty, 27, jumped on the paparazzo and rained... [Full Story]

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"Law & Order" Takes on Mel

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 26, 2006 · Comments (0)

Mel Gibson's infamous drunken tirade will be re-enacted on primetime -- by Chevy Chase. In tomorrow's episode of "Law & Order", the comedian plays a TV actor who is pulled over for drunk driving, and just like Mel, the character's anti-Semitic side is exposed after his arrest. "I'm obviously... [Full Story]

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Richie Hospitalized

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 26, 2006 · Comments (0)

Nicole Richie has checked herself into a private facility for an undisclosed treatment. According to a statement from Richie's reps, published on E! News, "She is working with a team of doctors and specialists whose focus is nutrition..." Nicole will undergo diagnostic treatments to determine why she can't gain... [Full Story]

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Porn star exits Calif. race to be with injured mom

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 24, 2006 · Comments (3)

Porn star Mary Carey said on Monday she was dropping out of the California governor's race to be with her injured mother, who has been hospitalized in Florida since jumping off a four-story building last month. Source... [Full Story]

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J.Lo Turns Legendary Home Into McMansion

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 24, 2006 · Comments (0)

Six years and several millions of dollars later, TMZ has learned that Jennifer Lopez has finally finished transforming a unique classic Beverly Hills residence into a plain ol' run-of-the-mill mega mansion. The property, once owned by Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart, was bulldozed to the ground only to be replaced... [Full Story]

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Vaughn Films Documentary in Ireland

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 23, 2006 · Comments (0)

Vince Vaughn was in Belfast, Ireland this weekend to film a documentary. Vince, 36, interviewed two Northern Ireland politicians, Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams and loyalist politician David Ervine. Below is Vince and Gerry in front of a mural of the IRA hunger striker Kieran Doherty at Slemish Way.... [Full Story]

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Jessica Alba got married!!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 23, 2006 · Comments (1)

Apparently, the wedding was almost ruined when a helicopter almost crashed into the reception, but Alba saved the day by using her invisible powers to prevent that from happening. Yes, these are pictures taken from the set of "Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer." I just wanted to... [Full Story]

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Brandy Finds Love With Project Runway Star

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 23, 2006 · Comments (0)

R+B star and AMERICA'S GOT TALENT judge BRANDY has found love with PROJECT RUNWAY finalist MICHAEL KNIGHT. The singer met Knight, who is an aspiring fashion designer, while she was promoting her reality series in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The couple hit it off after being introduced by... [Full Story]

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KATE IS HAVING A BABY

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 22, 2006 · Comments (3)

SUPERMODEL Kate Moss is pregnant with Pete Doherty's baby, his uncle said yesterday. And gardener Phil Michels added that the couple were overjoyed at the news. He told the Sunday Mirror: "I have spoken to Pete twice about the baby and he has confirmed that Kate is pregnant." It... [Full Story]

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Nicolas Cage puts up Bel-Air home for $35 million

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 22, 2006 · Comments (0)

Nicolas Cage is leaving Bel-Air. The actor has put his home in the tony community on the market for $35 million. He bought the seven-bedroom, seven-bathroom spread eight years ago for a mere $7 million. The 11,000-square-foot Tudor-style home sits on an acre just above Sunset Blvd. It has... [Full Story]

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BOX OFFICE October 20-22, 2006

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 22, 2006 · Comments (1)

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Stephen Hawking getting a divorce

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 21, 2006 · Comments (0)

Renowned astrophysicist and best-selling author Stephen Hawking is getting a divorce, according to media reports Friday. British newspapers reported he and his wife, Elaine, have lodged divorce papers at Cambridge County Court. Graham Jones, the office manager at the court, said he could not comment on family cases. Hawking's... [Full Story]

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