Wizbang Pop!: April 2008 Archives

Albert Hofmann, father of drug LSD, dies in Switzerland

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 30, 2008 · Comments (0)

Albert Hofmann, the father of the mind-altering drug LSD whose medical discovery inspired--and arguably corrupted--millions in the 1960s hippie generation, has died. He was 102. Hofmann died Tuesday at his home in Burg im Leimental, said Doris Stuker, a municipal clerk in the village near Basel where Hofmann moved... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Linkage

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 30, 2008 · Comments (2)

The times online put out a top 100 movie list that finally recognizes the fact that Citizen Kane belongs on no list. yea, I said it. CK is dullsville, baby. A real square. [here] Wow. ABC pulls out the big guns for sweeps week... Antimagician David Blaine will be... [Full Story]

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Tabloid Covers

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 30, 2008 · Comments (0)

Katie gets reprogrammed, Jen and John in love, the Brangelina wedding, Brit and Kfed reunite and Oprah hates Rachel. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

World Famous Ling Ling Dead at 22

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 30, 2008 · Comments (0)

Ling Ling, the only giant panda owned by Japan, died of old age Wednesday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, where he had been one of the most popular attractions, officials said. Visitors to the zoo pressed their hands together in prayer on learning the news and placed flowers on a... [Full Story]

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NY Rangers Sean Avery in cardiac arrest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 30, 2008 · Comments (3)

New York Rangers forward Sean Avery was rushed to a Manhattan hospital on Wednesday morning in cardiac arrest just hours after his team's playoff loss, the New York Daily News reported, citing unnamed sources. Avery was unconscious and not breathing, the newspaper reported. A source at St. Vincent's Medical... [Full Story]

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Father of 'SNL' star victim in Fagan murder case

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 30, 2008 · Comments (0)

Singer-songwriter Richard Fagan has been arrested and charged with the fatal stabbing of comedienne Cheri Oteri's father in Nashville, Tenn. The 61-year-old "Be My Baby Tonight" hitmaker faces criminal homicide charges following the death of Gaetano Thomas Oteri, 69, on Saturday night. The two men were roommates and longtime... [Full Story]

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Alleged Jimi Hendrix Sex Tape Set for Release

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 29, 2008 · Comments (3)

A Los Angeles porn company is planning to release a film supposedly showing guitar legend Jimi Hendrix having sex with two women, according to a report in the New York Times on Tuesday. According to Vivid Entertainment, the film, which has no audio, allegedly shows Hendrix having sex with... [Full Story]

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8 days in jail for scott weiland!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

Scott Weiland has just been sentenced to 192 hours in county jail for his November DUI arrest. This is Weiland's second DUI offense. He has until May 28 to serve the sentence. Scott, who was not present in court today, entered a no contest plea through his attorney, Anthony... [Full Story]

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Gwen Stefani and Kingston are Krazy for K-Mart

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

Gwen bought a Slip and Splash Water Slide for her son Kingston, now 22-months old. Gavin, 42, and Gwen, 38, expect their second child together this summer. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

The Tudors Renewed for a Third Season

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

History has repeated itself once again. Showtime has given The Tudors a third season order just a few weeks after the show returned on the air for a sophomore run. The drama series loosely based on the early reign of Henry VIII has significantly surged in the ratings, prompting... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

LG electronics party Red Carpet

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

Falling starlets and emerging reality TV fame-seekers were out in full force last night at an LG Electronics launch party held at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. Tila Tequila, Lindsay Lohan, Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag (with flesh beard Spencer) and Emmy Rossum . ... [Full Story]

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Britney Back on How I Met Your Mother!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (0)

Good news, Britney fans! "The Insider" has just confirmed that the singer turned special guest star will be back to reprise her role as Abby on "How I Met Your Mother" for their May 12 episode on CBS. Production begins today. Executive Producer Craig Thomas says he is "thrilled"... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Amy Poehler and Will Arnett Expecting a Baby

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (0)

Baby Mama star Amy Poehler is about to be one herself. The Saturday Night Live regular, 36, and her husband, Will Arnett, are to become first-time parents, their rep Lewis Kay confirms to PEOPLE. The baby is due in late fall. The couple have been married since 2003. Arnett,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Kathy Griffin and Apple Billionaire Split

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

Kathy Griffin has split from billionaire Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. "He is an awesome guy, but I have to say he is in the friends category now," Griffin, 47, told Usmagazine.com at the GLAAD Awards in L.A. Saturday. "As a matter of fact," she added, "I got an email... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Latest Aniston Lover Rumor

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer? Don't rule it out. MSNBC reports the two were spotted together on April 25 in Miami, where they shared lunch at Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in the Miami Design District, and then had a long dinner together at Casa Tua in South Beach.... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Owen's Weekend with Vaughn and Sambora

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (0)

Owen Wilson's weekend found him socializing with Richie Sambora as well as with his Wedding Crashers costar, Vince Vaughn. Late Friday night at Nobu at the Shore Club - looking "a little disheveled and withdrawn from everyone," a source tells PEOPLE - Wilson dined with a group of buddies... [Full Story]

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Miley Cyrus Does Vanity Fair: Photos

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (5)

Miley Cyrus did this sexy photoshoot for next months Vanity Fair magazine. Photos by the great Annie Leibovitz. Check out the ones with papa Billy. Creepy. The Hannah Montana star has issued a statement exclusively to E! News about her provocative pictures in Vanity Fair. "I took part in... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (3 votes cast)

Judge, Bateman team up for comedy

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2008 · Comments (0)

"Office Space" director Mike Judge will team up with "Juno" co-star Jason Bateman for another feature that mines the workplace for comic material. "Extract" follows a flower extract plant owner (Bateman) dealing with workplace issues and a stream of bad luck, including his wife's affair with a gigolo. Judge... [Full Story]

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WEEKEND BOX OFFICE April 25-27, 2008

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 27, 2008 · Comments (0)

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Britney Resurfaces on Malibu Beach

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 26, 2008 · Comments (0)

Her father seems to be doing a great job of getting his daughter out of the lime light b/c these are the first pics we've seen of the damaged star in some time. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Tom Cruise Returning to "Oprah"!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (1)

The actor hasn't appeared on Winfrey's daytime talk show since his June 23, 2005, appearance where in addition to promoting "War of the Worlds," he very enthusiastically expressed his love for future wife Katie Holmes (we're putting the whole couch incident in the past). It's not clear what the... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Jimmy Fallon to succeed Conan on NBC talk show

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (0)

"Saturday Night Live" veteran Jimmy Fallon will take Conan O'Brien's place on NBC next year when O'Brien succeeds Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show, a person familiar with the deal said on Thursday. The two leading showbiz trade magazines, Daily Variety and The Hollywood Reporter, both reported that a... [Full Story]

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Hollywood grizzly bear kills trainer

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (0)

A grizzly bear featured in the recent Will Ferrell film "Semi-Pro" and touted as one of the "best trained" in show business has killed its handler, but officials said on Wednesday they were puzzled by what provoked the attack. I have a few ideas. You morons. The 700-pound bear,... [Full Story]

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Clay Aiken is a Strong Woman

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (5)

Gay? Straight? Who cares, says American Idol alum Clay Aiken. When it comes to his sexuality, "People don't want to have that type of stuff pushed, people who are living in Omaha or in Charlotte or wherever," Aiken, 29, tells Access Hollywood. "They don't want stuff like that pushed... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.1/5 (7 votes cast)

Gisele Running Across Town, Just B/C

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 25, 2008 · Comments (2)

We spotted Gisele sprinting down the streets of NYC yesterday ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

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