Wizbang Pop!: July 2008 Archives

My sickness has a name: The Truman Show Delusion

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (1)

Joel and Ian Gold, brothers and psychiatrists from Montreal, believe they have discovered a signature mental illness of the YouTube era: patients who claim they are subjects of their own reality TV shows. They have named the malady the "Truman Show Delusion," and though they are in the process... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Luke Russert To Join NBC News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (2)

Luke Russert is joining NBC News and contributing to its 2008 election coverage. From the release: Luke Russert joins NBC News in his first assignment for Decision 2008 as correspondent at large for the conventions, focusing on youth issues. Luke Russert recently graduated from Boston College with a double... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Fat N.J. cat's origins uncovered

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (2)

A 44-pound cat found lumbering around New Jersey was abandoned by a woman who said her home was foreclosed, an animal shelter official said Thursday. The porky white cat found Saturday became a local media sensation and was dubbed "Princess Chunk". But the animal is really a male whose... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams Reunite?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (1)

One of my favorite ex couples was spotted sneaking out of Green Door in LA on Tuesday night! Gosling was DJ'ing at the bar that night and the two left together. swoooon. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Police Chief says Lindsay, Paris & Brit were the problem

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (0)

Police Chief William Bratton said Thursday the city has had fewer problems with paparazzi since Britney Spears "started wearing clothes" and other celebrities changed their partying ways. "If you notice, since Britney started wearing clothes and behaving; Paris is out of town not bothering anybody anymore, thank God, and... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

John Mayer To Be Godfather To Ashlee & Pete's Baby?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (0)

John Mayer is apparently in the running to become godfather to Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson's unborn tot. "Pete and John have been spending a lot of time together lately and they get on so well," says a source. "They are firm friends. John gets a bad rap and... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Sesame Street brings out the stars for season 39!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (0)

David Beckham has Elmo for a guest appearance on the hugely popular children's programme Sesame Street. The LA Galaxy star was invited to appear on the first episode of its 39th season alongside a host of other celebrities including Heidi Klum, Jenny McCarthy, Jack Black and Jessica Alba. He... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

World's oldest joke traced back to 1900 BC

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2008 · Comments (0)

The world's oldest recorded joke has been traced back to 1900 BC and suggests toilet humor was as popular with the ancients as it is today. It is a saying of the Sumerians, who lived in what is now southern Iraq and goes: "Something which has never occurred since... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Presenting Levi Alves McConaughey

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

OK Mag got the exclusives on the McConaughey baby and now they're here for all to see. Cute baby for sure. McConaughey, however, is the very definition of 'Space Cadet'. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Tabloid Cover Wednesday!

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

... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (1 votes cast)

Amy Winehouse: File this under WTF

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

A deliveryman outside Amy Winehouse's home in London today. While the rest of us are forced to search for our blood needs in hospitals and homeless people, Amy Winehouse simply places a call and some is messengered right over. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Shia LaBeouf cleared of blame in car crash

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

"Indiana Jones" star Shia LaBeouf was cleared of blame in a weekend collision because the other driver ran a red light, police said yesterday. Sunday's accident occurred when the 22-year-old LaBeouf, who authorities say was driving under the influence, made a left turn and collided with another vehicle. The... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Violet Affleck Creates a Masterpiece

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

... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Biggest Theater Drops - Meet Dave #1

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 30, 2008 · Comments (1)

[bom]... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Batman Returns!

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

Christian Bale, his wife Sandra "Sibi" Blazic and their daughter, Emmaline, 3 1/2, arrive at Los Angeles International Airport after spending a couple of days in Japan. With the top opening movie of all time and an accusation of abuse on the table, my dear sweet CB is about to... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

'Emotional' robot is all heart

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

Meet the Emotibots - a pair of machines currently on display at London's Science Museum. Heart Robot has a beating heart, a breathing belly, and sensors that respond to movement, noise and touch. Cuddle him, and he seems to soak up the affection. His limbs become limp, his eyelids... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

More LeBeouf Drama Blows In

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

Here is the latest drama in a nut shell. Everyone knew there was a second person in Shia's car when it crashed the other night at 3am, but now we know who it was. She's Aussie actress Isabel Lucas, his co-star in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen." Why's that... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

'Joker' Arrested for Batman Poster Theft

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 29, 2008 · Comments (1)

Police in Michigan have arrested a man who they say tried to steal posters and other items related to the new Batman movie from a cinema lobby while dressed up as the Joker. Detective Mike Mohney said Monday 20-year-old Spencer Taylor of Three Rivers has been booked for investigation... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Amy Winehouse, Admitted & Released

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

Amy Winehouse was discharged from hospital this morning after receiving emergency treatment for a adverse reaction to 'medication'. A spokeswoman for University College Hospital, where the singer spent the night, said she was ushered out via a private exit shortly after 9.45am. She was said to be in good... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Real Estate: Kiefer Sutherland & Jennifer Grant

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

SELLER: Kiefer Sutherland LOCATION: Madison Avenue, Los Angeles, CA PRICE: $4,895,000 SIZE: 14,400 square feet, 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms DESCRIPTION: Beautifully converted Warehouse. This celebrity owned New York styled loft has been done with quality and taste. It combines a 6,000 sq. ft. living space while the rest of... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Britney Vaca's on Mexican Beach

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

Brit spent the weekend with a few pals down in Cabo San Lucas. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Kelsey Grammer back in the hospital!

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

Television star Kelsey Grammer is back in hospital with an irregular heartbeat, two months after suffering a heart attack the actor has said nearly killed him, a celebrity news program reported on Monday. The 53-year-old actor, best known from "Cheers" and his sitcom "Frasier," has checked into a hospital... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Rebecca Romijn & Jerry O'Connell: Havin' Twins!

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

Break out the baby toys for Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. Romijn is pregnant with twins, their rep confirms. Romijn, 35, and O'Connell, 34, started dating four years ago and got hitched last July. "They haven't told that many people," a source tells me. "Rebecca wanted to wait until... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Reality host nominees to co-host Emmys

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

A week ago, they found out they are the first ever Emmy nominees in the new category of best reality host. But instead of enjoying the show in the audience, Ryan Seacrest ("American Idol"), Jeff Probst ("Survivor"), Tom Bergeron ("Dancing with the Stars"), Howie Mandel ("Deal or No Deal")... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

The Comic Con Photo Album

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 28, 2008 · Comments (2)

All the fun of Comic Con without all the pesky cavorting with nerds. San Diego's Comic Con is the biggest in the country and it's tickets for attendance are sold out in minutes. If you're promoting a Sci Fi show or movie, this is the nucleus of your demographic. The... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

July 2008 Archives

July 31, 2008

July 30, 2008

July 29, 2008

July 28, 2008

Advertisments

Wizbang Pop! Blogroll

Search

Contact

Support Wizbang Pop!

Subscribe Via E-Mail

Links Networks

The Wizbang® Network

Wizbang: Not the good neighbor

Wizbang Blue: Gaza. Palestinian Children Schools Once Again Become Military Targets of Israel

Wizbang: Osama bin Laden is dead

Wizbang: What Is Happening To My Target Rich Administration?

Wizbang: Wanted: CIA Chief: No Experience Necessary

Wizbang Politics: Jeb Bush won't run for the Senate in 2010

Wizbang: The Club at Play

Wizbang: Peter Pan(tsless)

Wizbang: What a Country!

Wizbang: Heckuva Job, Barry

Categories

Recently Commented On

Credits