Wizbang Pop!: May 2009 Archives

Giant Whale Thieves Caught on Video!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 28, 2009 · Comments (1)

Sperm whales that steal fish from fishers' lines have been caught red-handed in new underwater videos released this week. A Video released this week shows sperm whales stealing fish from the fishers' lines, reports National Geographic. At depths of 328 feet, the massive mammals were shown plucking the fishing... [Full Story]

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Photos show Barry the freshman

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 28, 2009 · Comments (3)

A public that wants to know everything about Barack Obama can thank Lisa Jack for a glimpse of what the future president was like when he was just another college freshman trying to cut a figure in this world -- with a partly unbuttoned Oxford shirt, a big Panama hat... [Full Story]

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This Week on Magazines

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 28, 2009 · Comments (2)

Artist Jorge Colombo created this week's cover for The New Yorker with his iPhone. The NYTimes reports Mr. Colombo drew the June 1 cover scene, of a late-night gathering around a 42nd Street hot dog stand, entirely with the iPhone application Brushes. ... [Full Story]

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Pictures for your Thursday

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 28, 2009 · Comments (0)

Back to training on the UCLA softball field, Reese Witherspoon was busy running through the day's drills in Westwood on Wednesday. Decked out in her sporting attire, the "Legally Blonde" beauty has been gearing up for her role in a yet-to-be titled film by James L. Brooks. Adding some serious... [Full Story]

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Marilyn's clothes, Elvis' pill bottles for sale

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 27, 2009 · Comments (1)

Marilyn Monroe's coffee table and Elvis Presley's prescription bottles are going up for auction. Julien's Auctions will also sell clothing, autographed photos and other Monroe memorabilia, including items from her Brentwood, Calif., home, and jewelry, books and other items that Presley gave to his longtime personal physician, Dr. Nick.... [Full Story]

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Movie & Television News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 27, 2009 · Comments (0)

Twitter is developing the first TV series that incorporates it's micro-blogging service into the action of the show. Created by novelist Amy Ephron, sister of Nora and Delia Ephron, the untitled show will feature ordinary people competing while on the trail of celebrities. None of which makes sense to... [Full Story]

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Mike Tyson's Daughter Dies

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 27, 2009 · Comments (2)

The 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has died, a day after being found with cord tied around her neck in an apparent accident at her home, Phoenix police said on Tuesday. "Exodus Tyson was pronounced deceased at 11:45 a.m. today at the hospital. Our sympathies... [Full Story]

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Kate Gosselin keeps eyes on the prize

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 26, 2009 · Comments (3)

Several unconfirmed reports suggest Kate Gosselin, star of Jon and Kate Plus 8, has asked for two more seasons of the TV show that documents her life to be agreed to by cable station TLC. The price she'll have to pay for that deal? Agreeing to go to marriage... [Full Story]

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Real Estate: Dempsey / Richardson

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 26, 2009 · Comments (0)

BUYER: Patrick Dempsey LOCATION: N. Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA PRICE: $6,495,000 (list) SIZE: 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms DESCRIPTION: Newly-built 2-sty gated New England estate on almost 1 usable acre. Huge front lawn, incredible charm, formal LR w/ FP, formal DR, crown moldings and rich dark oak floors. Amazing all-white... [Full Story]

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Holiday Weekend Box Office May 22-25

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 26, 2009 · Comments (1)

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Rare Hepburn Stamp Goes on Auction

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 26, 2009 · Comments (1)

The rare special stamp featuring late British actress Audrey Hepburn is on display in Berlin on Friday, March 27, 2009. The stamp will be auctioned Tuesday, May 26, 2009, and is said to be worth more than $40,000. In 2001, the German government printed the Audrey Hepburn stamps as part... [Full Story]

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Craps player sets record at Borgata

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 26, 2009 · Comments (0)

Saturday was a record-setting night for a novice craps player at an Atlantic City casino. Patricia Demauro set a new record for the longest craps roll, hanging on for four hours and 18 minutes at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Borgata officials say she beat the previous record... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (5 votes cast)

Photos For Your Thursday

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2009 · Comments (2)

Angie and Brad arrive in Cannes for festivities earlier this week under the cover of concrete. Taking care of his all-important daddy duties, Pete Wentz was spotted out for a stroll with baby Bronx Mowgli in New York City on Wednesday. Mom Ashley went in another direction to shop. Proving... [Full Story]

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Natalie Cole Undergoes Kidney Transplant

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2009 · Comments (2)

Grammy winner Natalie Cole underwent kidney transplant surgery in L.A. on Tuesday and is now "resting comfortably," according to People.com. Cole, 59, has struggled with kidney problems while undergoing treatment for hepatitis C, which she was diagnosed with a year ago. "The kidney came from a deceased organ donor... [Full Story]

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CBS Announces 2009 Fall Line Up

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2009 · Comments (6)

N=New, NT=New Time, all times ET/PT) MONDAY 8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER (NT) 8:30-9:00 PM ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE (N) 9:00-9:30 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN 9:30-10:00 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY (NT) 10:00-11:00 PM CSI: MIAMI TUESDAY 8:00-9:00 PM NCIS 9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES (N)... [Full Story]

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This Week on Magazines

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2009 · Comments (1)

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Christian Bale's appetite for blood

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 20, 2009 · Comments (0)

Christian Bale talked to GQ Magazine for the June 2009 issue and explains the strange catalyst that sent him running from his vegitarian ways. While talking about bulking up and losing weight for passed roles Bale explained "I was up in Toronto and went to see that movie Life... [Full Story]

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Komodo Dragon: Starring in Nightmares Everywhere

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 20, 2009 · Comments (0)

The world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon, has a snake-like venom in its bite which sends victims into shock and stops their blood from clotting, according to Australian research. It had been widely believed that deadly bacteria in the carnivorous lizard's mouth helped kill its prey. But magnetic resonance... [Full Story]

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Movie and Television News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 20, 2009 · Comments (2)

The truly bazaar animation film "9" has finally got a trailer. The Tim Burton produced fantasy epic features the voices of Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover, Martin Landau, Christopher Plummer and John C. Reilly. the surreal tale takes place in a world parallel to our own, a post-apocalyptic... [Full Story]

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Man calls 911 over 28-year-old son's messy bedroom

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 19, 2009 · Comments (17)

An Ohio man who argued with his grown son over a messy bedroom said he overreacted when he called 911. Andrew Mizsak called authorities Thursday after his 28-year-old son -- who's a school board member in the Cleveland suburb of Bedford -- threw a plate of food across the... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (20 votes cast)

Woody Allen wins $5 million in lawsuit over his image

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 19, 2009 · Comments (3)

American Apparel Inc settled film director Woody Allen's lawsuit over the company's use of his image in advertising for $5 million, Allen said on Monday as the case was about to come to trial. The American film director sued the clothing company more than a year ago after his... [Full Story]

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Fawcett: Always with an eye on the prize

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 19, 2009 · Comments (3)

Farrah Fawcett's BFF, actress Alana Stewart, told the press that Farrah really enjoyed her 15 minutes of refame after her documentary special aired this passed weekend. On Monday, best friend Stewart revealed she and Fawcett's doctor joined the actress for the home screening, stating, "It was very bitter sweet... [Full Story]

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Real Estate: Rimes / Shriftman

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 19, 2009 · Comments (0)

SELLER: LeAnn Rimes LOCATION: King Richards Court, Franklin, TN PRICE: $7,450,000 SIZE: 13,380 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half bathrooms DESCRIPTION: Designed and executed perfection! 360 views, smart house, salt water pool, second kitchen, media room, yoga/workout room, custom woodworking , 5" plank hand distressed wood floors,... [Full Story]

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Fox announces its Fall 2009 schedule

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 19, 2009 · Comments (2)

Fox announced its schedule on Monday morning as upfronts week kicked off in New York City. The network is holding most of its new offerings until midseason when postseason baseball is out of the way. But the musical "Glee" and two comedies -- the animated "The Cleveland Show" and... [Full Story]

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Pictures for your Monday

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 18, 2009 · Comments (1)

Dakota Fanning looks adorably teen as she prepairs to leave Vancouver where she's been shooting scenes for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon". Covered in kisses, John Mayer was spotted getting his groove on outside the My House nightclub in West Hollywood on Saturday. Later he twittered: "Okay, check it. Just... [Full Story]

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