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FOX News Gives Embattled Juan Williams A New $2 Million Dollar Contract

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: October 24, 2010 · Comments (1)

Juan Williams, the moderate news commentator, has received a new $2 million dollar contract with FOX News after he was unceremoniously fired this week from NPR after he made a remark about Muslims that NPR officials found controversial. For the embattled, but popular journalist, the news of the new contract... [Full Story]

Naked Bike Ride Through Portland Oregon Ends In Serious Accident

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: June 20, 2010 · Comments (8)

A naked bike ride event staged worldwide had a tragic accident mar the event when the owner of a new black BMW plowed into a crowd of the cyclists at the corner of 22nd and Hawthorne a little after 10pm last night, causing a chain reaction crash and a number... [Full Story]

Helen Thomas Forced To Retire After Israel Remarks

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: June 7, 2010 · Comments (9)

Helen Thomas, the veteran Hearst newspapers reporter was forced into an immediate retirement amid the uproar over her comments about Israel. Thomas has covered 10 presidents in her lifetime as a reporter that started out in 1943 as a correspondent. However, her comments this week that Jews should leave Palestine... [Full Story]

Eliot Spitzer In Talks With CNN

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: May 22, 2010

Disgraced former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is reportedly in some talks with CNN. With the announced departure of anchor Campbell Brown, Spitzer may be looking at taking over the anchor role there. CNN may be shopping for a volatile personality to compete with the caustic Bill O'Reilly or the... [Full Story]

Campbell Brown Out As CNN Anchor

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: May 20, 2010 · Comments (7)

Campbell Brown has always been a class act. Her coverage of Hurricane Katrina won her an Emmy while at NBC. However, her switch to CNN to become an anchor has become a dismal failure, and Brown gracefully resigned due to very low ratings and issues that forced her to compete... [Full Story]

CNN's Anderson Cooper Rescues Injured Boy

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: January 19, 2010 · Comments (2)

CNN's Anderson Cooper is quite a guy. Yesterday, while covering the crisis in Haiti, a chaotic situation broke out as some hungry looters looking for food were pelted with concrete slabs from the top of a damaged store. A child was hit in the head in the chaos, however Anderson... [Full Story]

It's Musical Chairs Over At ABC As Diane Sawyer Gets Ready To Take On The Evening News

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: December 8, 2009

ABC is playing a bit of musical chairs as of late. As Charlie Gibson prepares to step down from anchoring the ABC evening news, GOOD MORNING AMERICA hostess Diane Sawyer is preparing to leave GMA to replace Gibson. But that's not all. George Stephanopoulos has reportedly been asked to host... [Full Story]

TV Media & Politics: Robert McNamara Discovered That Managing The TV Media Image Of Ford Was Far Different Than Managing The Media Image Of War

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: July 12, 2009 · Comments (1)

Robert McNamara's success as the top CEO over at Ford during the 1960's seemed to establish him as a credible and effective manager. In those days, American auto producers had a commanding 90% market share with only Volkswagen presenting the biggest foreign challenge at the time. A few brands... [Full Story]

Miss California to Guest-Host one hour on FOXNEWS 'FOX & FRIENDS'...

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 15, 2009 · Comments (3)

Miss California and Miss USA runner-up, Carrie Prejean, tossed around in the battle over gay marriage, will be a one-day guest host for Fox News Channel's popular morning show Fox & Friends, Whispers learns. She will host the 6 a.m.-to-7 a.m. slot on May 27, filling in for Gretchen... [Full Story]

Drew Peterson Charged with Third Wife's Murder

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 7, 2009 · Comments (2)

Former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson was indicted Thursday on a murder charge in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Authorities say he also is a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. A brief look at developments in the case: _March 1,... [Full Story]

"Craigslist Killer" Suspect Captured

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

Boston cops on Monday night branded a 22-year-old pre-med student the "Craigslist Killer" who murdered a pretty New York masseuse and attacked at least two other escorts in hotels. Philip Markoff, a Boston University student who lives in Quincy, a harborside town 10 miles south of Boston, will be... [Full Story]

Lisa Ling's Sister Facing Trial in North Korea

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

The situation in North Korea for Lisa Ling's sister and another journalist is becoming worse, reports People magazine. Preparations for an indictment are already underway, with Laura Ling and Euna Lee headed for a trial on the basis of "already confirmed suspicions," according to the state-run Korean Central News... [Full Story]

Lisa Ling's sister held in North Korea

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 23, 2009

The sister of former "The View" co-host Lisa Ling has been taken into custody by North Korean soldiers. Laura Ling and her colleague Euna Lee were on the Chinese-North Korean border on Tuesday when they were grabbed by armed forces. There are conflicting reports as to whether the two... [Full Story]

Adam Walsh Killer Finally Confirmed

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 17, 2008 · Comments (1)

More than a quarter century after the kidnapped child was found dead, police in Florida closed the book on one of the country's most famous cold cases, involving Adam Walsh, the son of America's Most Wanted host John Walsh. Adam, who was 6 in 1981, was abducted from a... [Full Story]

Hollywood sleuth Pellicano gets 15 years in prison

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 16, 2008

Anthony Pellicano, once known as Hollywood's private eye to the stars, was sentenced on Monday to 15 years in prison for running a criminal enterprise involving wiretapping and bribery. The 64-year-old former sleuth, who worked for lawyers representing Tom Cruise, Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson, was convicted of 76... [Full Story]

GOOGLE REPORTS FLU SEARCHES, LOCATIONS TO FEDS

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 11, 2008

It's Drugdes big line soooo: GOOGLE will launch a new tool that will help federal officials "track sickness". "Flu Trends" uses search terms that people put into the web giant to figure out where influenza is heating up, and will notify the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in real... [Full Story]

Glenn Beck joins Fox News

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 17, 2008 · Comments (15)

Talk show host Glenn Beck is leaving CNN Headline News for a multiyear deal with Fox News. Beginning next spring, Beck will host the channel's 5 p.m. weekday program as well as a weekend show. Beck hosts a self-titled talk show on CNN Headline News that has enjoyed strong... [Full Story]

Final US Commemorative Coin Release

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 15, 2008 · Comments (1)

The last of the quarters in a 10-year series commemorating the 50 states was minted in Denver yesterday and the featured state is Hawaii. Hawaii's coin features King Kamehameha I stretching a hand toward the eight major Hawaiian Islands. Inscribed is the state motto, "The Life of the Land... [Full Story]

Talking News Heads When They Were Young

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 19, 2008 · Comments (2)

There are always celebrity 'when they were young' posts but what about the people we turn to each night to get our blood boiling? Yes, there are two pictures of Anderson Cooper but I couldn't resist that crazy ass baby photo! And kudos to the comment on ONTD where I... [Full Story]

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]

Terror at 30,000 ft. Spoiler Alert: They all live

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 25, 2008

Passengers on a London to Melbourne flight have described their terror after a faulty door "popped" in midair blowing a hole in the fuselage. Qantas flight QF30, (Boeing 747), with 300 passengers and crew on board, plunged 20,000ft after the faulty door caused an "explosive" depressurisation. Debra Manchester, a... [Full Story]

Boeing Plans Bold Airship Hauler

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 9, 2008

An artist's rendidtion of the new Skyhook aircraft is illustrated in this Boeing handout photo, Tuesday, July 8, 2008. Boeing Co. has teamed with Canada's closely held SkyHook International Inc. to combine a blimp and four helicopter rotors into a behemoth airship capable of hauling heavy drilling, mining and timber... [Full Story]

Merriam-Webster dictionary adds new words

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 7, 2008

Before your next party, consult the latest edition of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, which now includes edamame (immature green soybeans), pescatarian (a vegetarian who eats fish), prosecco (a sparkling Italian wine), soju (a Korean vodka distilled from rice), mondegreen (words mistaken for other words) and about 100 other new words.... [Full Story]

Jordan archaeologists unearth 'world's first church'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 10, 2008

Archaeologists in Jordan have unearthed what they claim is the world's first church, dating back almost 2,000 years, The Jordan Times reported on Tuesday. "We have uncovered what we believe to be the first church in the world, dating from 33 AD to 70 AD," the head of Jordan's... [Full Story]

Actors Strike up Next?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 1, 2008

For those looking for more information than I can stomach on the subject go to the always on top of things Finke. FOR THE TL;DR CROWD: SAG contracts are up with the AMPTP (studios/producers/media companies). AMPTP wants them to use the same formula as the deal they made with... [Full Story]

Orlando Brown Found

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 24, 2008

In a statement, Brown thanked fans for their support and apologized for not informing anyone of his whereabouts for over 24 hours. According to the PEOPLE, Brown had a problem involving a scheduled performance at Club Tattoo in Los Angeles. After he incident, the statement said, he "felt a... [Full Story]

Insiders suggest Katie Couric for Anderson Cooper trade

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 14, 2008

A blockbuster trade of TV superstars was floated Friday by TV insiders as a solution to CBS' Couric problem. Cooper, CNN's prematurely gray prince of cable TV, would replace Couric as the anchor of CBS' "Evening News." He already is a contributor to CBS' "60 Minutes," they said. And... [Full Story]

Couric Not leaving in Two Weeks

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 11, 2008 · Comments (1)

We're not what surprises us more. This whole debacle with Katie Couric or the fact that TMZ is actually reporting news. As for the stories that CBS is pushing her out -- not true, because of two words: Les Moonves. He's been her guru and will let it all... [Full Story]

CBS News, Katie Couric Likely to Part Ways

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 10, 2008

After two years of record-low ratings, both CBS News executives and people close to Katie Couric say that the "CBS Evening News" anchor is likely to leave the network well before her contract expires in 2011 -- possibly soon after the presidential inauguration early next year. Katie Couric and... [Full Story]

Dalai Lama to Resign if Violence Worsens

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 18, 2008 · Comments (1)

The Dalai Lama threatened Tuesday to step down as leader of Tibet's government-in-exile if violence committed by Tibetans in his homeland spirals out of control. The rioting prompted Premier Wen Jiabao to denounce the Dalai Lama's supporters as separatists and accuse them of instigating the violence in Tibet's capital... [Full Story]

2 Stabbed During Horror Movie In Calif

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 26, 2008 · Comments (1)

Two people were stabbed at a Fullerton movie house during the screening of a horror film on Sunday night. Police are still seraching for the suspect. The victims, who reportedly did not know each other, were sitting in separate areas of the same theater when they were attacked around... [Full Story]

Hepatitis Scare At Popular West Village Bar

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 22, 2008 · Comments (1)

Something unsavory surfaced earlier this month in the candlelit A-list world of Cuban lounge "Socialista" in the West Village. One of the bartenders at the upscale watering hole came back from vacation with a case of Hepatitis A and now upwards of 800 patrons are being told to get... [Full Story]

Bob Geldof in Rwanda gives Bush his props

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 19, 2008 · Comments (1)

Bob Geldof will join those on the flight from Air Force One to Ghana tonight. He's going to interview President Bush for Time magazine and several European outlets, such as Liberacion, about aid to Africa for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and business development. Mr. Geldof is an Irish rock and roll... [Full Story]

Christ the Redeemer struck by lightning

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 12, 2008

This amazing photograph gives whole new meaning to the phrase "May God strike me with lightning if ..." Rio de Janeiro's world-famous statue of Christ the Redeemer was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm over the Brazilian city on Sunday. The statue - which towers over the city as the... [Full Story]

Robbers Steal $160M in Art From Zurich

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 11, 2008

Armed robbers stole paintings by Cezanne, Degas, van Gogh and Monet worth $163.2 million from a Zurich museum, police said Monday, calling it a "spectacular art robbery." Police in the Swiss financial center said the robbery of the four paintings from the E.G. Buehrle Collection, one of Europe's finest... [Full Story]

Virginia Beach police seize photos from Abercrombie store

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 3, 2008

Police, saying they were responding to citizen complaints, carted away two large promotional photographs from the Abercrombie & Fitch store in Lynnhaven Mall on Saturday and cited the manager on obscenity charges. Adam Bernstein, a police spokesman, said the seizure and the issuance of the summons came only after... [Full Story]

3-Alarm Fire On Top Of Monte Carlo Resort

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

Thanks to Zyphlar for pics! SEE LIVE FEED AT CNN.com. A three-alarm fire is in progress on top of the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino at 3770 Las Vegas Blvd. S. The blaze began shortly after 11 a.m. Friday. Dark plumes of smoke can be seen, and fire crews... [Full Story]

Alycia Lane fired over cop assault flap

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 8, 2008

A Philadelphia TV anchorwoman was fired Monday for causing her own breaking news by allegedly punching out a Manhattan cop and e-mailing sexy snapshots of herself to a married anchorman. Alycia Lane, 35, will no longer work for the CBS affiliate in the City of Brotherly Love because of... [Full Story]

Tiger Escapes S.F. Zoo Cage and Kills 1

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 26, 2007

Investigators trying to determine how a tiger escaped its enclosure at the San Francisco Zoo - killing one visitor and mauling two others on Christmas - planned a thorough sweep of the zoo grounds Wednesday to look for clues. Authorities did not believe more people were attacked, but they... [Full Story]

Cop-killer's Pals Plan Protest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 3, 2007 · Comments (1)

Supporters of cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal are threatening to storm the streets of Rockefeller Center Thursday morning to protest the "Today" show. The New York-based "Free Mumia Abu-Jamal Coalition" is infuriated that Maureen Faulker - the widow of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulker, whom Abu-Jamal was convicted of murdering... [Full Story]

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Car Dragged by Semi

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 15, 2007

So this dude blows a red light and his timing couldn't have been more off. He slides just under a passing semi and gets dragged 150 feet. The crash happened around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield Ohio. Also available here.... [Full Story]

Beijing Great Wheel to Open in March 2008

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 7, 2007 · Comments (2)

This computer-generated image released by the Beijing Great Wheel Corp on November 5, 2007 shows the Beijing Great Wheel which will stand in eastern Beijing's Chaoyang Park. Higher than both the London Eye and the Singapore Flyer, which opens in March, the Beijing Great Wheel will tower 208 metres (682... [Full Story]

It's On! Writers Strike Begins

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 5, 2007

Jay Leno and David Letterman will go dark tonight as last-ditch talks failed and the first strike by movie and TV writers since 1988 began at midnight. Aside from late-night talk shows, which would feel the first effects by going into repeats immediately, soap operas, sitcoms and dramas would... [Full Story]

Writers will strike, union confirms

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 2, 2007 · Comments (2)

Hollywood's television and film writers will go on strike, leaders of their union told thousands of guild members who had gathered Thursday night at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Negotiators for the Writers Guild of America said they would notify members by e-mail Friday afternoon of when the walkout... [Full Story]

Iraqi soldiers donate $1,000 for wildfire aid

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 30, 2007

The Iraqi leadership at a military camp east of Baghdad gave the U.S. military a $1,000 check last week to aid victims of California's wildfires, the U.S. military said. "In the months I've been here, I have never been so moved," Army Col. Darel Maxfield, the senior U.S. military... [Full Story]

'Preppy Killer' in Drug Arrest

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 24, 2007

Robert E. Chambers Jr., the so-called "Preppy Killer," who strangled a young woman in Central Park in the 1980s, was arrested in Manhattan last night on charges of selling cocaine from his east midtown apartment, the police said. Mr. Chambers's long-time companion, Shawn Kovell, 39, was also arrested on... [Full Story]

How the Cali fires are affecting celebs

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 24, 2007

Tori Spelling's Bed & Breakfast was evacuated and is in the direct path of the fire. It's not looking good for the business that's basically all Tori has right now. Kelsey Grammer decided to evacuate his Malibu home saying, "All I see (there) is smoke, but we're OK. We're... [Full Story]

Coors-Miller merger on tap

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 11, 2007 · Comments (2)

The nation's second and third-largest brewers, Miller and Coors, are planning to blend their U.S. operations to help them compete in a struggling U.S. industry and against its leader, Anheuser-Busch. The deal, announced Tuesday, will place almost 80 percent of the U.S. beer market in the hands of just... [Full Story]

Stallone and Crew Saw Myanmar Aftermath

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 2, 2007

Sylvester Stallone says he and his "Rambo" sequel movie crew recently witnessed the human toll of unspeakable atrocities while filming along the Myanmar border. "I witnessed the aftermath - survivors with legs cut off and all kinds of land-mine injuries, maggot-infested wounds and ears cut off," Stallone told The... [Full Story]

Witness: Seeing 'Madeleine' in Morocco sent shivers down my spine

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 26, 2007

The woman who took a picture in Morocco of a small girl with striking similarities to Madeleine McCann said today: 'It sent shivers down my spine' Interpol detectives were today scrutinising the photograph of the child, who can be seen in the clutches of a group of Moroccans. The grainy... [Full Story]

McDonald's waste to power buildings

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

Buildings such as hospitals and theatres will be powered by rubbish from McDonald's restaurants in a new pilot scheme. Eleven fast-food restaurants in across the UK in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley, South Yorkshire, will take part in the initiative, which will turn waste into electricity and heating for 130... [Full Story]

Happy 25th Birthday, Emoticon

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 19, 2007

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the first usage of an emoticon, a simple smiley face first used by a Carnegie Mellon professor on an old school bulletin board system. It turns out that the emoticon was not just an afterthought, but a much discussed idea addressing a problem... [Full Story]

Missing Madeleine's mom a suspect

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 7, 2007 · Comments (3)

The four-month global search for missing British toddler Madeleine McCann took a dramatic twist on Friday when the girl's mother, Kate, was formally named a suspect by Portuguese police. The development followed renewed lengthy questioning by police in Portimao, southern Portugal, of Kate McCann, a 39-year-old doctor. Her husband,... [Full Story]

First Female Beefeater Takes Her Post

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 3, 2007 · Comments (3)

A 42-year-old Scottish woman became the first female "Beefeater" on Monday, taking up her post as a guardian of Britain's Tower of London. Moira Cameron started duties as a Yeoman Warder after beating five men to secure the coveted position. She wore the traditional dress of a scarlet and... [Full Story]

Lonnie Hanover Leaves Scores

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 17, 2007

Scores spinmeister Lonnie Hanover abruptly walked out of the mammary mecca earlier this week, and he's looking for another flesh palace to entertain his celebrity clientele. Sources say Hanover quit after 15 years flacking for the club partly because of its apparent inability to meet payroll commitments. "Scores has... [Full Story]

Campbell's Soup to sell Godiva?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 10, 2007

Campbell Soup said on Thursday that it was exploring alternatives for Godiva Chocolatier that included selling it, and analysts said there could be many suitors for the well-known luxury brand. The decision came as part of the company's review of its portfolio, which also includes Pepperidge Farms cookies and crackers... [Full Story]

Bizarre Submersible Found Floating off New York

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 3, 2007 · Comments (2)

New York police discovered a submersible floating in the East River near a docked cruise ship on Friday and detained three men in what they said was not a terrorist-related incident. The partially submerged spherical sub and a small inflatable boat were spotted approaching a security zone around the Queen... [Full Story]

Rebecca Schaeffer's Killer Stabbed by Inmate

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 28, 2007

The man convicted of stalking and killing actress Rebecca Schaeffer in 1989 was stabbed repeatedly by another inmate in the prison where he is serving a life sentence, corrections officials said. Robert John Bardo, 37, suffered 11 stab and puncture wounds Friday at Mule Creek State Prison in Amador... [Full Story]

NASA to Investigate Report of Astronauts Boozing, Then Flying

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 27, 2007 · Comments (1)

NASA officials said yesterday that they will look into reports that astronauts were allowed to fly not long after drinking alcohol -- on several occasions after warnings that they were intoxicated and a potential flight-safety risk. Agency spokesman David Mould said one of two reviews of the medical and psychological... [Full Story]

Starbucks raising U.S. drinks prices next week

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 24, 2007

Starbucks Corp will raise U.S. prices on coffee, lattes and other drinks by an average of 9 cents a cup next week to help offset soaring costs for milk and other commodities, a spokesman said on Monday. The widely anticipated move marks Starbucks' second price increase in less than... [Full Story]

Could a wartime photo help locate looted Nazi gold worth $40m?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 22, 2007 · Comments (1)

A young German soldier poses proudly with his parents in a crumpled and torn old photograph. It is typical of the type of photo thousands of soldiers would have had taken during the early days of Second World War to remind them of family and home. But this particular snapshot... [Full Story]

Hover Car Comes to the Consumer Market

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 21, 2007 · Comments (2)

Moller International, creators of that stunning red flyingcar prototype seen web-wide, has started production on the M200G, the consumer-ready derivative of the M200X volantor, and is readying the machine for the open market. Depending on engine costs, the M200G will cost between $90,000-$125,000. Video available at Gizmodo.... [Full Story]

Tammy Faye, Like You've Never Seen a Human Before...

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 19, 2007 · Comments (9)

The scarest 30 minutes on TV will air tonight at 9pm when Tammy Faye joins Larry King for a creepy half hour of chit chat. Seriously... you have got to see this video.... [Full Story]

Father and son treasure hunters discover Viking treasure worth $2M

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 19, 2007

A $2 million collection of Viking artefacts, discovered by a father and son team of amateur treasure-hunters using metal detectors, is set to be unveiled at the British Museum. Experts say the artefacts, including hundreds of silver coins, ornaments and a spectacular gilt silver vessel, are the most important... [Full Story]

Briton becomes first person to swim to North Pole

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 16, 2007

Only a few seconds in the icy depths would be enough to kill most mere mortals. But yesterday, protected by nothing more than a pair of Speedo trunks and his extraordinary central heating, Lewis Pugh took the plunge and became the first man to swim at the North Pole. The... [Full Story]

Miss New Jersey Keeps Her Crown

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 13, 2007

Miss New Jersey Amy Polumbo will not lose her crown over suggestive photos, the pageant board announced Thursday. "I am allowed to make mistakes and move forward," Polumbo told PEOPLE. The five-member Miss New Jersey board determined in a closed-door meeting in Ocean City, N.J., that racy photos sent... [Full Story]

Great ball of destruction

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 10, 2007 · Comments (2)

Motorists were lucky to survive after a 500 lb wrecking ball broke loose from a crane and slammed into numerous cars. The incident in Meadville, Pennsylvania yesterday saw the huge ball fly off a crane on the campus of Allegheny College and roll down North Main Street like a... [Full Story]

Metallica Lead Held for Taliban-like Beard

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 9, 2007

Metallica singer James Hetfield was investigated by UK airport officials who believed he was a terrorist this week, it has been claimed. The star was barred entry to Luton airport on Thursday and questioned by staff who were concerned about his appearance. Fears that Hetfield might be involved in... [Full Story]

7 More things to Wonder About

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 9, 2007 · Comments (1)

The new Seven Wonders of the World have been selected after a global poll. The winners were announced Saturday in Rome. About 100 million votes were cast by the Internet and cell-phone text messages to choose the new Seven Wonders of the World. Academy Award-winning British actor Ben Kingsley announced... [Full Story]

Curious creature caught off Keahole Point

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 6, 2007 · Comments (2)

What appears to be a half-squid, half-octopus specimen found off Keahole Point on the Big Island remains unidentified today and could possibly be a new species, said local biologists. The specimen was found caught in a filter in one of Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's deep-sea water pipelines... [Full Story]

Al Gore's son arrested with drugs in his car

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 5, 2007

Al Gore's son was arrested early Wednesday on suspicion of possessing marijuana and prescription drugs after deputies pulled him over for speeding, authorities said. Al Gore III, 24, was driving a blue Toyota Prius about 100 mph on the San Diego Freeway when he was pulled over at about 2:15... [Full Story]

Man Sucked Out of Plane at 20,000 Feet

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 5, 2007 · Comments (2)

Getting sucked out of an airplane at 20,000 feet may seem like a disaster scenario that could only happen in Hollywood. For Chris Fogg, though, it was all too real. On June 27, the flight nurse was transporting a patient to a Seattle hospital aboard a twin-engine piper turboprop. As... [Full Story]

Anne Frank's cousin donates family files

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 28, 2007

Anne Frank's cousin on Monday donated thousands of letters, photographs and documents that archivists say will reveal details about the background of the teenage diarist who became a symbol of the Holocaust. Bernhard "Buddy" Elias, 82, had kept the materials for decades in his Swiss attic before permanently loaning them... [Full Story]

Japan's all-star speed eater suffers professional injury

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 26, 2007

A Japanese man who set a world record by wolfing down dozens of hot dogs within minutes has suffered a severe jaw injury due to his rigorous training, making his next title uncertain. Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi said he can only open his mouth to make a gap the size of... [Full Story]

Murder-Suicide Suspected in WWE Stars Death

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 26, 2007 · Comments (5)

Pro wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife and 7-year-old son were found slain Monday at their Fayetteville home, authorities said. Detective Bo Turner told television station WAGA that the case was being investigated as a murder-suicide, but said that could not be confirmed until the evidence was examined by a... [Full Story]

Boulder student Jesse Lange on O'Reilly Factor

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 25, 2007 · Comments (8)

Bill O'Reilly get his hypocritical ass handed to him by a high school student from Boulder Colorado. Jesse starts in at about 2:10 and even with Bill trying to intimidate the young man with his 'see if you can fly' introduction, Jesse exposes Bill for the louse that he... [Full Story]

Perezhilton.com yanked over complaints

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 22, 2007

Popular Internet gossip columnist Perez Hilton had his Web site shut down for several hours after the company hosting it received a flurry of complaints about copyrighted photos being posted on PerezHilton.com. The Web site was down for several hours Tuesday, and by Wednesday was back up but being... [Full Story]

Girl's feet severed on ride at Six Flags

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 22, 2007 · Comments (3)

A girl's feet were cut off Thursday when a free-fall thrill ride malfunctioned at the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park in Louisville, Kentucky, police said. A cord wrapped around the 16-year-old's feet and severed them at her ankles while she was on the "Superman Tower of Power," a... [Full Story]

Doctors find 6 sewing needles in baby

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 19, 2007 · Comments (1)

Doctors in southern China were planning to perform surgery on a 1-year-old boy whose parents took him to a hospital because he had been unusually fussy and learned he had six sewing needles in his body, newspapers reported Monday. The child's parents, migrant workers from southwest China, said they... [Full Story]

Blue Lobster Cult

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 13, 2007

Steve Hatch holds a rare blue lobster that he and his uncle Robert Green caught Sunday, June 10, 2007 in a trap at the mouth of the Thames River in New London, Conn. The two donated the lobster to the Mystic Aquarium and Institute of Exploration where it will be... [Full Story]

Best Invention Ever. US military pondered love not war

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 11, 2007 · Comments (1)

The US military investigated building a "gay bomb", which would make enemy soldiers "sexually irresistible" to each other, government papers say. Other weapons that never saw the light of day include one to make soldiers obvious by their bad breath. The US defence department considered various non-lethal chemicals meant... [Full Story]

New Species of Frog is Wicked Cool

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 8, 2007 · Comments (1)

Coming to a leather goods store near you... A purple fluorescent frog, of the genus Atelopus and discovered during a follow-up survey of the Nassau plateau in mid 2006 by Surinamese scientists Paul Ouboter and Jan Mol, is seen in this undated handout photo. The frog is one of 24... [Full Story]

Semi-truck takes man and wheelchair for a ride

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 7, 2007

Meep Meep! Good god almighty. When life imitates art and art is a roadrunner cartoon you get this... A 21-year-old man was taken on a wild ride Wednesday afternoon when the wheelchair he was in became attached to the grille of a semi-truck and was taken four miles down a... [Full Story]

John Ramsey and Beth Holloway Twitty Are Dating

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 5, 2007 · Comments (6)

In a match seemingly made in tabloid heaven, the father of murdered child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey and the mother of missing-in-Aruba teen Natalee Holloway are dating, FOX News has confirmed. John Ramsey, 63, and Beth Holloway Twitty, 46, have been romantically involved since January 2007, though the two... [Full Story]

Army to Dr. Laura's Son -- Did You Really Write That?!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 31, 2007 · Comments (4)

TMZ has learned that the US Army is investigating whether the son of holier-than-thou talk show host Dr. Laura created an unbelievably graphic and offensive MySpace page including scenes of rape, torture and child molestation. A MySpace page allegedly created by and containing a trove of photos of what appeared... [Full Story]

Gorilla Escapes at Dutch Zoo, Injures 4

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 18, 2007 · Comments (8)

I love when the animals take their revenge. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - A 400-pound gorilla escaped from his enclosure and ran amok in a Rotterdam zoo Friday, biting one woman, dragging her around, and causing panic among dozens of visitors before he was finally subdued, officials and a witness said.... [Full Story]

Michelle Duggar Expecting Child # 17

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 8, 2007 · Comments (10)

If you don't know who the Duggers are then you should really check them out. The over producing parents are once again pulling out the pink ruffles and lace as they prepare for the birth of baby number 17. Michelle Duggar said Monday in a telephone interview from her... [Full Story]

Beam Me Up Scotty... For real this time

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2007

If all goes as planned Saturday, the cremated remains of the actor who portrayed "Scotty" aboard Star Trek's starship Enterprise will sail into suborbital space aboard a rocket launched from the southern New Mexico desert. Actor James Doohan's remains, along with those of Apollo 7 astronaut Gordon Cooper and... [Full Story]

Dig at Wal-Mart Site Yields Prehistoric Camel

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 28, 2007

Once again the real world yeilds another spot on Simpson's reference. Remember when they found the prehistoric angel while building the new mall? Workers digging at the future site of a Wal-Mart store in suburban Mesa have unearthed the bones of a prehistoric camel that's estimated to be about 10,000... [Full Story]

Chicago Spire To Set N American Records

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 23, 2007 · Comments (1)

An artists rendering released by Shelbourne Development Ltd. of Dublin, shows a 2,000-foot twisting spire that would be the tallest building in North America if Spanish-born architect Santiago Calatrava's plan comes to fruition. The Chicago Plan Commission, which advises the Chicago's City Council, recommended approval of the 150-story tower... [Full Story]

Diner scarred for life after sausage explodes in her face

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 13, 2007

A woman diner was left with horrific burns after a Portuguese sausage dish exploded in her face. The victim was eating with friends when the accident took place at the Sporting Clube de Londres in west London. Restaurant owner Rui Daniel Faria Velosa was fined £4,000 and ordered to... [Full Story]

Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera duke it out over drunk driving

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: April 6, 2007 · Comments (13)

News Hounds reports: Geraldo Rivera called Bill O'Reilly out on his exploitation of a drunk-driving tragedy in Virginia Beach, and the two are out of their chairs at each other. With video. Last night, in a tasteless show of journalistic ambulance chasing, Bill O'Reilly interviewed the father and sister of... [Full Story]

Hey Sailor, Lose that tattoo

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 29, 2007 · Comments (1)

Marine Cpl. Jeremy Slaton shows off his tattoo which reads 'Death' across five skulls while talking about his plans to add more tattoos to his arms, Friday, March 23, 2007, in Oceanside, Calif. The Marines are banning any new, extra-large tattoos below the elbow or the knee, saying such... [Full Story]

Burger King Steps Up To The Humanity Plate

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 28, 2007

In what animal-welfare advocates are describing as a "historic advance," Burger King, the world's second-largest hamburger chain, said Tuesday that it would begin buying eggs and pork from suppliers that did not confine their animals in cages and crates. The company said that it would also favor suppliers of... [Full Story]

Bolivians Says Coca-Cola Should Drop 'Coca'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: March 16, 2007

Always Coca-Cola? Not if Bolivia's coca growers have their way. The farmers want the word "Coca" dropped by the U.S. soft drink company, arguing that the potent shrub belongs to the cultural heritage of this Andean nation, where the coca leaf infuses everyday life and is sacred to many.... [Full Story]

Still Learning Our Lessons From Nature

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 28, 2007 · Comments (1)

Call them the odd couples. A pair of month-old Sumatran tiger twins have become inseparable playmates with a set of young orangutans, an unthinkable match in their natural jungle habitat in Indonesia's tropical rainforests. The friendship between 5-month-old female baby primates Nia and Irma, and cubs Dema and Manis,... [Full Story]

Jesus, that's interesting.

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 27, 2007 · Comments (1)

This undated handout photo shows an ossuary said to have been found in a 2,000-year-old tomb in Talpiot Jerusalem in 1980 that may have held the bones of Mary Magdalene and was found with another that may have held the bones of Jesus. Filmmaker James Cameron unveiled the artifacts... [Full Story]

Two Clowns Shot Dead at Colombian Circus

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 22, 2007

Why is it that all the interesting things in life remind me of the Simpsons? Gay John: It's camp! The tragically ludicrous? The ludicrously tragic? Homer: Oh, yeah. Like when a clown dies. Two clowns were shot and killed by an unidentified gunman during their performance at a traveling circus... [Full Story]

New JFK Footage Found

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: February 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

A special thanks to Rueters for pointing out which is John and which is Jackie. It was a real time saver. A still image from previously unreleased footage shows the late President John F. Kennedy (L) and the late Jacqueline Kennedy (R) riding in a motorcade in Dallas, Texas, moments... [Full Story]

Anne Frank Related Letters Found

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 26, 2007

This photo taken in 1940 and released by the Anne Frank House shows Anne Frank at the age of 12, sitting at her desk at the Montessori school in Amsterdam. Desperate letters written by the father of Anne -- the teenager whose diary of hiding from Nazis documented the... [Full Story]

Isaiah Washington Issues An Apology

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 19, 2007 · Comments (4)

It seems Grey's Homophobe, Isaiah Washington, has decided a pay check is worth the pain of working along side that pesky cake boy, TR Knight. The full statement is at the jump but I think we can all sing along with this old tune... "I apologize to T.R., my... [Full Story]

Big Bopper's Son Wants Mystery Solved

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 18, 2007

Jay Richardson, who performs tribute shows as "The Big Bopper Jr.," hopes an examination of his father's remains will settle rumors a gun might have been fired on board the plane, and tell whether the Big Bopper might have survived the crash impact and died trying to go for... [Full Story]

Washington Post Partners With The Onion

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 18, 2007

The Onion, the Gen-X satiric newspaper, is coming to Washington and will partner with The Washington Post, which will print the paper and sell local ads. The Onion, which also maintains a Web site, will be distributed free in news boxes and by hawkers in Washington beginning the first... [Full Story]

Today Show Extending to 4 Hours

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 17, 2007 · Comments (1)

NBC is expected to officially announce today that the 55-year-old morning gabfest will expand by an hour later this year. The cast, including Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Curry and Roker, is scheduled to hold a news conference today at the Television Critics Association winter preview tour. Lauer and Vieira... [Full Story]

We Got Scorpions On This M----- F---ing PLANE!!!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 11, 2007 · Comments (1)

Enjoy this little article and if you need me I'll be in the corner picking at my skin. David Sullivan, 46, of Stowe, Vt., said he was napping at the end of a flight home from visiting family Jan. 3 when he felt a sharp pain in his leg. As... [Full Story]

Suzanne Somers' Home Destroyed in Fire

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 10, 2007

TMZ has confirmed that the home of Suzanne Somers was completely destroyed in a fast-moving fire that also engulfed several other multi-million dollar homes in Malibu. Most homes in the area go for between $5 and $15 million. In a statement to TMZ issued by her rep, Suzanne says,... [Full Story]

New Stamp Honors Ella Fitzgerald

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 10, 2007

The 39-cent stamp will be released Wednesday at ceremonies at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, and will be on sale across the country. It's the 30th stamp in the agency's Black Heritage series. "She would be very honored, very pleased and a little surprised," said Ray Brown... [Full Story]

Pelosi Party Was a Strange Trip

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 5, 2007

"'Ms. Pelosi is a huge Dead fan,' her spokeswoman said. The Dead you say? Or perhaps it should say The Grateful Dead. The remaining members of the American band the Grateful Dead played tonight for the party celebrating the new re balancing of power and the installation of Nancy... [Full Story]

Hero Gets Rewarded

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: January 5, 2007 · Comments (1)

If you haven't heard the amazing story about the New York man who threw himself on to the subway tracks in order to save convulsing commuter then I ask that you exit your rock and read up on it. Even more impressive... ok... almost as impressive as his extraordinary... [Full Story]

Irwin Doll Unveiled

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 27, 2006

Add Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin to the pantheon of adventure heroes immortalized as action figures. In honor of the late Irwin's dedication to nature conservation and education and his love of animals, Wild Republic, the nature brand of K&M International, has teamed up with the Irwin family and the... [Full Story]

Lewinsky graduates from London School of Economics

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 21, 2006

Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has graduated from the London School of Economics, her publicist said on Wednesday. Lewinsky, who was 21 when she became involved with Clinton, is interviewing for jobs in Britain, publicist Barbara Hutson said. When Lewinsky, 32, received her Masters of Science degree in... [Full Story]

Marijuana Tops US Crops

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 19, 2006

A man smokes marijuana during the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California, April 30, 2006. U.S. growers produce nearly $35 billion worth of marijuana annually, making the illegal drug the country's largest cash crop, bigger than corn and wheat combined, an advocate of medical marijuana use said in a... [Full Story]

Animals Dream in Pictures, Too

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 19, 2006

When rats snuggle up for a nap, they replay "movies" of their daily activities in what scientists suggest is the animal equivalent of dreaming, a new study suggests. The research supports the idea that memories are cemented into the brain during sleep. "This work brings us closer to an... [Full Story]

World's First Cloned Cat Has Kittens

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 15, 2006

The world's first cloned cat just became a mother - and she even did it without test tubes. Copy Cat, who was cloned by Texas A&M University researchers in 2001, had three kittens in September. Mother and kittens are doing well, said Duane Kraemer, an A&M veterinary medicine professor... [Full Story]

Stabbing at Home of "Trainer to the Stars"

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: December 8, 2006

TMZ has learned a man was stabbed last night at the Beverly Hills home of Gunnar Peterson, Hollywood's most famous personal trainer, and the man who was stabbed was allegedly stalking Gunnar's estranged wife, Janet Crown Peterson. Sources say 23-year-old Nicholas Marino, the stabbing victim, was romantically involved with... [Full Story]

Danny DeVito Apologizes After 'View' Appearance

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 30, 2006 · Comments (3)

Celebrity blogging should only get more interesting as all of Hollywood takes a vow to out 'ape shit' one another on camera. The Internet is buzzing with rumors that Danny DeVito was inebriated during his Wednesday morning appearance on the daytime talk show "The View." The actor, who was on... [Full Story]

"Kramer's" Racist Tirade -- Caught on Tape

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 20, 2006 · Comments (2)

I can only assume that after years of not being able to shake the Kramer character, Michael Richards finally just gave himself over to the sweet sweet nectar of black tar heroin. The video embedded in this story in NSFW. Michael Richards exploded in anger as he performed at a... [Full Story]

Mondays News Photos

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 13, 2006 · Comments (1)

A few unique and interesting things in the news. Brought to us by Yahoo News. 'Elvis,' a Blue penguin gets his new shoes checked from Penguin minder Bob Morgan at the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. The innovative shoe has been designed to... [Full Story]

Gymnast springs a leak

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 10, 2006 · Comments (5)

I can't even believe I'm sharing this. This poor poor girl. But damn if it isn't news worthy, according to the pop wiz rules.... [Full Story]

Bob Barker Retiring

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: November 2, 2006

The "Price Is Right" personality says he is ready to leave his long-time hosting gig next year. After over three decades of hosting the longest-running game show on television, Bob Barker told the Associated Press, Tuesday, that he will be leaving "The Price Is Right" next June. "I will... [Full Story]

Lennon's Killer Denied Parole

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 11, 2006

The man who shot and killed John Lennon is denied parole, just one day after what would have been the former Beatle's 66th birthday. Mark David Chapman is serving 20 years to life at Attica state prison for fatally shooting Lennon 26 years ago. The parole board noted Chapman's... [Full Story]

Cubist-killer

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: October 10, 2006

DID casino king Steve Wynn put his elbow through a Picasso? Sources said Wynn was hosting a cocktail party in his penthouse at the Wynn Las Vegas for the likes of Barbara Walters, Louise Grunwald, Georgette Mosbacher, David and Mary Boies, Henry and Nancy Silverman, Nora Ephron and Nick... [Full Story]

TMobile Dumps Zeta-Jones

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 29, 2006 · Comments (2)

Thats just stupid. B/c I believed her. I almost believed her. Catherine Zeta-Jones' contract is about to end with T-Mobile and they are not resigning it. At first we thought it would be the typical younger, hotter, woman taking her place, but apparently it will be something totally different. CZJ... [Full Story]

Skeleton Sheds Light on Ape-Man Species

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 21, 2006

In a discovery sure to fuel an old debate about our evolutionary history, scientists have found a remarkably complete skeleton of a 3-year-old female from the ape-man species represented by "Lucy." The remains found in Africa are 3.3 million years old, making this the oldest known skeleton of such... [Full Story]

Tickle Me Elmo X: He's Freaking Hylarious!!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 19, 2006 · Comments (6)

Today, GMA focused their entire 'watercooler' segment on nothing but Elmo... And I can assure you the newest Elmo is fucking Bangin. Check out the vid and then run right out for your toy store pummeling. "Give Elmo A Break!!"... [Full Story]

Rape arrest at Potter star's party

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 19, 2006

A TEENAGER has been charged with rape in Britain over an alleged incident at an 18th birthday party for Harry Potter star Rupert Grint. Joshua Lodge, of Hertford, is accused of an attack at a party in the village of Watton At Stone on Saturday September 9. Hertfordshire Police... [Full Story]

Roger Waters Urges Fans to Vote Dem

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 18, 2006

ROGER WATERS [PINK FLOYD] CONCERT TOUR HITS NORTH AMERICA AND NYC WITH FLYING PIGS, URGING DEM VOTES IN ELECTION, 'IMPEACH BUSH' WRITTEN ON REAR OF PIG FLOATING OVER AUDIENCE... One concertgoer writes: 'Seeing Bush's name written across the pig's arse made me howl'... The pig had graffiti. 'New Yorkers/Don't... [Full Story]

GW Jokester

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 11, 2006

PRESIDENT Bush showed off his sense of humor this morning on "Today" in an interview with Matt Lauer. The segment, taped Friday, showed Bush entering the Oval Office holding a copy of People magazine opened to the page with a bare-chested Matt Lauer. The president jokes, "Can I have... [Full Story]

"Utterly Unhinged" Is My New Catch phrase

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 5, 2006

'Rupert Everett: My life with the divas' is a scrumptious, albeit lengthy, tell all about Rupert's ongoing relationship with Sharon Stone. He spews talk of Sharon's self absorbed process for getting into character, how to fuck like a mad woman and the ever present nipple prepper on set. ***All... [Full Story]

Steve Irwin's freak death filmed

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 4, 2006 · Comments (5)

FOOTAGE of Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin being fatally attacked by a stingray on the Great Barrier Reef has been handed to Queensland police as fans worldwide come to grips with the "freak" death. Irwin, 44, was killed almost instantly when the stingray stabbed him in the heart with its... [Full Story]

Couric Treated Like a Legend in Her Time

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 3, 2006 · Comments (2)

Drudge is reporting that Bush, Clinton, Giuliani and Cronkite are all on board to help welcome Katie to her new position as catty night time anchor bitch. Plans for the opening week of CBS EVENING NEWS WITH KATIE COURIC have surpassed network executives' wildest dream: Presidents Bush and Clinton, radio... [Full Story]

Pack Your Bags Sex Freaks. You're Clear To Go!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: September 1, 2006

Wonkette alerts us all to our right as Americans to join the mile high club. You may not be able to do your nails on your cross country flight but you can lube up and make the friendly skies earn their name! Complete List... [Full Story]

Lachey Finds Even Less Famous Partner

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 31, 2006 · Comments (2)

Pop star Nick Lachey is reportedly starting up his very own basketball team with his old friend A.J. DiScala. Lachey and DiScala will head up a consortium of celebrity owners for new team ‘The Hollywood Fame’ that will be joining the American Basketball Association. ‘The Hollywood Fame’ will kick... [Full Story]

You thought you had a bad day?

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

CNN’s Kyra Phillips was at President Bush’s speech commemorating the Katrina anniversary when her mike was left on while she went to take a piss. Toilets flushing and talk of what seems like an affair with a married man make for 97 seconds of humiliation. "I've got to be protective... [Full Story]

Katie's Quick Slim Down

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 30, 2006 · Comments (3)

In a picture widely distributed to the media last month, a normal-looking Couric wore a frumpy light gray suit and her trademark smile. But thanks to Photoshop, the popular editing software, the same photo, printed in a CBS magazine, shows her looking much, much thinner - and her suit... [Full Story]

Crazy Pediphile Has Excellent Taste In Actors

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 29, 2006

The Smoking Gun's collection of John Karr's oddness is growing and one particular piece of data makes me think crazy is the new genius. In a recorded July 29 phone conversation with Tracey, Karr noted that he wanted Johnny Depp to portray him in a movie to be based... [Full Story]

Oprah Can Save Your Life

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2006

Not that she needs it, but Oprah can't buy press like this. Reporter and former Iraq hostage, Jill Carroll, recently spoke about her time in captivity and the day she was handed the remote control and was faced with the challenge of finding tv that wouldn't upset the captors. "I... [Full Story]

Cruise out Trey & Parker In?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 22, 2006

On the same day Cruise gets the boot Paramount inks a deal with nemesis pairing Trey Parker and Matt Stone. SOOOO Scandalous. "South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have set two live-action films at Paramount. Parker and Stone, who have re-christened their Par-based shingle Important Pictures, will... [Full Story]

Hot Chocolate

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 21, 2006

In this photo provided by the Kenosha Police Department, co-workers, police and firefighters try to help Darmin Garcia, an employee of a Kenosha company that supplies chocolate ingredients, out of a 110 degree vat of dark chocolate at Debelis Corp. in Kenosha, Wis., Friday, Aug. 18, 2006. Darmin Garcia,... [Full Story]

John Karr Treated Like Celeb on Flight Home

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 21, 2006 · Comments (3)

I, like most of the talking heads, don't actually think this is the killer. I think its more likely OJ did it... Still, how is it I have to share an arm rest on my flights and this sick fuck is sipping champagne? John Mark Karr, the suspect in the... [Full Story]

MTV star arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting 2 young girls

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 19, 2006 · Comments (42)

A MTV reality star was arrested at a local skate park Friday after accusations of sexual assault were reported. Reality TV star 'Don Vito' or Vincent Margera, 50, was arrested Friday evening shortly after 8 p.m. outside the Denver Woodward Skatepark at the Colorado Mills Mall, according to Lakewood... [Full Story]

Top Universities Named

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 18, 2006 · Comments (1)

Top Universities as ranked by U.S. News & World Report 1. Princeton University 2. Harvard University 3. Yale University 4. California Institute of Technology 5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology 6. Stanford University (tie) 7. University of Pennsylvania 8. Duke University 9. Columbia University 10. Dartmouth University / University of... [Full Story]

Ramsey Suspect Channels Ed Grimmley

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 18, 2006 · Comments (1)

"I must saaaaayy.." Shut up.. I know its tasteless... But seriously, anyone who dresses this way either has a sickness or loves Pat Zajak. You decide which is worse.... [Full Story]

John Karrs teaching resume

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 18, 2006

TheSmokinggun.com has gotten a hold of John Karrs teaching resume. Full resume at the jump. Important section below. TheSmokingGun... [Full Story]

Lou Diamond Phillips Released

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 16, 2006

Actor Lou Diamond Phillips has been released from police custody after he was arrested for suspicion of domestic violence early yesterday. Police called to the La Bamba star's home in Northridge, California, discovered Phillips, 44, fighting with his live-in girlfriend. His spokeswoman says, "There have been no charges pressed--it... [Full Story]

Pleshette treated for lung cancer

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 15, 2006

Actress Suzanne Pleshette is undergoing chemotherapy for lung cancer that was caught at an early stage, her agent said Friday. The cancer, discovered during a routine X-ray, is the size of "a grain of sand and was caught very much in time," said agent Joel Dean. "She feels very... [Full Story]

Sex and the ciggie

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 11, 2006 · Comments (3)

If your teens watch "Sex and the City," the sex isn't the only thing you have to worry about. Virtually every teen girl interviewed as part of a new Health Department report on smoking said the show influenced their deadly habit. "Whenever I think of how to smoke, it's... [Full Story]

Bond is set at $5 million for Clarett

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 11, 2006 · Comments (1)

This photo taken and released by the Columbus Police Department, shows the passenger seat side of Maurice Clarett's SUV after Clarett was arrested Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2006 in Columbus, Ohio. Clarett was arrested early Wednesday after a highway chase that ended with police using Mace on the former Ohio... [Full Story]

Elmo to go Homeless?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 10, 2006 · Comments (3)

House Republicans yesterday revived their efforts to slash funding for public broadcasting, as a key committee approved a $115 million reduction in the budget for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting that could force the elimination of some popular PBS and NPR programs. Moveon.org has a petition that reads: Save... [Full Story]

Happy Birthday Willy!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 9, 2006 · Comments (6)

BILL Clinton is turning 60 on Aug. 17, but the celebrations will continue for months, culminating with a private Rolling Stones concert at the Beacon Theatre on Oct. 29. The series of events for the 42nd president in both Toronto and New York is being billed as "42 at... [Full Story]

Two Vagina's For Every Girl...

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 8, 2006 · Comments (2)

How does one address a story of this caliber? Gawker did it with a well placed graphic which I stole to accompany our post as well... At the jump is the esquire article in its entirety but below are some highlites: I guess the eighth doctor was more thorough. I... [Full Story]

Hef Doing Just Fine After Stroke Report

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 8, 2006

After a newspaper report that he was in ill health – or that he had in fact suffered a stroke – Playboy founder Hugh Hefner insisted on Monday that he was feeling just fine. "I've never felt better," said the 80-year-old publishing magnate. "We had a lingerie party Saturday... [Full Story]

Klimt paintings Nazis stole to be sold

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 7, 2006 · Comments (2)

Four of five oil paintings by Gustav Klimt that were the focus of a restitution battle between the Austrian government and the artworks' Jewish heirs will be heading to Christie's for sale this fall, according to the president of the auction house. Christie's has not determined whether the works... [Full Story]

Reuters Pulls Doctored Image

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 7, 2006 · Comments (2)

Note to the Reuters proofer... Just look at the picture. Reuters on Sunday withdrew an image of smoke rising from burning buildings after an Israeli air strike on the suburbs of Beirut on August 5, 2006 after evidence emerged that it had been manipulated to show more smoke. The manipulated... [Full Story]

And this little piggy...sunbathed all day long

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 7, 2006 · Comments (1)

The saying 'It's a dog's life', may well have to be changed to 'a piggy's life' if this picture of total animal bliss is anything to go by. For this little porker snoozed his way through a hot sunny afternoon at a wildlife centre in South Devon over the... [Full Story]

Brando's pad to be Jack's $6.5M flower bed

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 7, 2006

below: Marlon Brando and Thomas Harman at his Mullholland home. Actor Jack Nicholson is planning to take a wrecking ball to Marlon Brando's old house, according to a published report. Nicholson paid $6.5 million for Brando's Mulholland Drive home when his friend and next-door neighbor died two years ago.... [Full Story]

Elian Gonzalez wishes Castro well

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 7, 2006

ELIAN Gonzalez, the Cuban boy who became the celebrated object of a 2000 US-Cuba tug-of-war wished Cuban leader Fidel Castro a speedy recovery from surgery. "We send you this letter so that you know that we are concerned about your health," Elian Gonzalez, now 13, said in a letter... [Full Story]

LUDACRIS TAKES DISABLED FAN TO THE PROM

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 6, 2006 · Comments (1)

Big-hearted LUDACRIS thrilled a wheelchair-bound fan when he offered to take her to the prom. The teenager wrote to the rapper begging him to be her date for her school prom, and the CRASH star stunned her by accepting. He says, "She wrote in a letter saying she was... [Full Story]

Rocker Alice Cooper opens Christian center

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 5, 2006 · Comments (1)

Rocker Alice Cooper, notorious for on-stage beheadings and songs about dead babies, is opening a Christian youth center in Phoenix. Cooper, 58, is establishing a $3 million facility with Grand Canyon University that will have a school of rock and roll, a concert hall and sports activities -- all... [Full Story]

Dog Gets Bear

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 4, 2006 · Comments (2)

This is an undated handout photo issued by Wookey Hole Caves Wednesday Aug 2, 2006, of the security guard Greg West and his dobermann Barney who went on the rampage. A 40,000 pound (US$75,000 euros 58,000) teddy bear formerly owned by Elvis Presley was one of the bears destroyed... [Full Story]

Angler speared by a giant fish

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 4, 2006 · Comments (1)

When he saw a companion on his boat hook a giant fish during a sea angling contest, Ian Card was delighted. Next second, the scene of triumph turned to horror - as the 14ft blue marlin leapt out of the water across the vessel and speared Mr Card through... [Full Story]

Fire on the Casino Royal Set

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 31, 2006

Smoke billows from the 007 stage at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, England, Sunday July 30, 2006. A blaze broke out Sunday on the set of the latest James Bond movie, 'Casino Royale,' on Sunday, fire officials said. No one was hurt, authorities said. The fire broke out just before... [Full Story]

David Hasselhoff Gets Wasted on a Plane

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 28, 2006

David Hasselhoff was banned from a plane for being too drunk. The 'Baywatch' star, nicknamed The Hoff, turned up intoxicated to London's Heathrow airport at 7am yesterday (07.26.06), and then continued to knock back drinks in British Airways' first class lounge as he waited to board his 9.55am flight... [Full Story]

New Monopoly game uses debit card, no cash

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 26, 2006

A British version of the classic Monopoly board game released this week substitutes a Visa-imprinted debit card for the stacks of yellow, blue and purple play money long hoarded by children worldwide. "We started looking at what Monopoly would look like if we designed it today," said Chris Weatherhead,... [Full Story]

Audrey Hepburn's iconic black dress to go on sale

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 26, 2006

The iconic black dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" will go on sale in December with an estimated price tag of 50-70,000 pounds ($90-130,000), Christie's auctioneers said on Wednesday. The dress, designed by Givenchy and worn by Hepburn in the memorable opening scene... [Full Story]

Man Accused of Shoving Phone Down Throat

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 26, 2006

The assault trial of a man accused of shoving a cell phone down a woman's throat has begun. Prosecutors say 24-year-old Marlon Brando Gill was angry and jealous when he forced the phone into Melinda Abell's throat in December. But defense attorneys insist the 25-year-old victim swallowed the phone... [Full Story]

Elizabeth Hurley lands Jordache campaign

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 25, 2006 · Comments (1)

Gwyneth Paltrow may be the new face of Estée Lauder, but Elizabeth Hurley is back in the spokeswoman game, with a new contract from Jordache jeans. Today the iconic '80s brand announced that Hurley will star in its national ad campaign launching this September. Shot by Michael Thompson in... [Full Story]

PBS Kids' Show Host Fired for Video

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 25, 2006 · Comments (1)

The PBS Kids Sprout network has fired the host of "The Good Night Show" after learning she had appeared in videos called "Technical Virgin." The host, Melanie Martinez, had alerted network officials about one of the videos late last week and she was immediately taken off the air. Airing... [Full Story]

Peace prize winner 'could kill' Bush

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 25, 2006

NOBEL peace laureate Betty Williams displayed a flash of her feisty Irish spirit yesterday, lashing out at US President George W.Bush during a speech to hundreds of schoolchildren. Campaigning on the rights of young people at the Earth Dialogues forum, being held in Brisbane, Ms Williams spoke passionately about... [Full Story]

Miss Universe Collapses

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 24, 2006 · Comments (13)

Forty minutes into her reign as Miss Universe, Miss Puerto Rico Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza collapsed during a post-pageant news conference and was rushed offstage on Sunday night. Pageant officials immediately said the lithe 5-foot-9 18-year-old was all right and had fainted. "She's OK. She's fine," pageant representative Lark Anton... [Full Story]

'Hip-hop cop' dishes on J.Lo's night in jail

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 23, 2006

"Hip-Hop cop" Derrick Parker investigated the city's most infamous rap-related shootings during his 20-year career with the NYPD. In this exclusive excerpt of his upcoming tell-all - "Notorious C.O.P.: The Inside Story of the Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay - Investigations from the NYPD's First 'Hip-Hop Cop'" -... [Full Story]

VIACOM EYES ONION

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 21, 2006

Big media is expected to continue its buying spree on the Internet, as both CollegeHumor.com and The Onion are on the verge of being bought out. The satirical newspaper and Web site The Onion has been in talks to be acquired by Viacom, which could use them to complement... [Full Story]

Haley Joel Osment in car crash

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 20, 2006

Actor Haley Joel Osment was hospitalized early Thursday after he apparently lost control of his car while heading to his Los Angeles-area home, authorities said. Osment, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as a boy who could see dead people in "The Sixth Sense," was... [Full Story]

YouTube Sued over 15 Year Old Video

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 20, 2006 · Comments (1)

A journalist and well-known helicopter pilot in Los Angeles has filed suit against video-sharing site YouTube, claiming that it encouraged users to violate copyright law. Robert Tur says video he shot of the beating of trucker Reginald Denny during the 1992 Los Angeles riots was posted at YouTube without... [Full Story]

Get me out of here!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 14, 2006

Worlds Smartest Baby Discovered in Germany... It was supposed to be a light-hearted photo opportunity showing the gentle side of the world's most powerful man. Unfortunately, nobody told the baby. Despite being closely vetted by both the U.S. secret service and German intelligence agents, the startled infant voiced a noisy... [Full Story]

Syd Barrett, founder of Pink Floyd, dies

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 11, 2006

Syd Barrett, the troubled Pink Floyd co-founder who spent his last years in reclusive anonymity, has died, the band said Tuesday. He was 60. A spokeswoman for the band said Barrett died several days ago, but she did not disclose the cause of death. Barrett had suffered from diabetes... [Full Story]

Einstein Letters Released

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 11, 2006

"The general concept from everything we knew before was that he was a poor father, that he did not meet his responsibility to his children and that he was quite cruel to his wife," Professor Gutfreund said. "From the documents we have now, a different picture emerges. He does... [Full Story]

Nielsen to rate TV ads

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 11, 2006

Get the fuck out. All this time I've been watching these ads intensely and everyone else has been getting up and taking a piss? Nielsen Media Research plans to measure how many people actually watch TV commercials starting in November, a move that could result in a decline in advertising... [Full Story]

Canadians... They're Just Funny That Way

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 10, 2006

His goal was to get a house, and the people of... some place far from here... made that happe... wait a second. Where the fuck does Corbin Bernsen get off making dreams come true? "Trade one red paper clip for one fish pen," MacDonald said, "for one door knob, for... [Full Story]

Soap Star Hendricks commits suicide

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 8, 2006

Soap Star Hendricks commits suicide Emmy-winning As the World Turns star Benjamin Hendrickson died over the weekend at his home in Huntington, N.Y. He was 55. Police said Hendrickson committed suicide with a gunshot to the head, the Associated Press reports. On Monday, local police officers were called to... [Full Story]

3 accused of trying to sell Coke secrets to Pepsi

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 6, 2006

Espionage, wire tapping and all centered around an American icon? Someone dig up Peter Lorre and lets gets this baby to a sound stage. Wouldn't he and Lindsay be adorable together? Lets be honest, it's one hell of a news story that opens with these words of reassurance: Coke... [Full Story]

Miu von Furstenberg Steps Down As Editor Of A Socialite's Life

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 5, 2006

As Breaking as it gets in this business, This Just In: A press release sent to PopWizBang announces the resignation of Miu von F as Editor from A Socialite Life. More on her replacement, Lisa Timmons after the jump. After nearly three years at the helm of A Socialite's Life,... [Full Story]

Little Mr. Apricot Flips Off Crowd, Loses Title

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 3, 2006 · Comments (16)

I think, for most of us, the idea of a 4 year old pageant contestant is synonymous with well behaved and mild mannered children. In fact, these mini gods and goddesses couldn't be farther from the hyper-sensitive, over engorged tear duct babies that waste their time with play dates and... [Full Story]

Another Nast-y novel

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 3, 2006

Even as the buzz dies down around "The Devil Wears Prada," Anna Wintour may again be swatting at her ears. Vogue's sachem of schmattes -- all but certainly the model for Meryl Streep's character in the fashion flick based on the book by one-time Wintour assistant Lauren Weisberger --... [Full Story]

Movie critic Ebert has emergency surgery

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: July 3, 2006

Film critic Roger Ebert, who has battled cancer in recent years, was in serious condition at a hospital Sunday following an emergency operation to repair complications from an earlier cancer surgery. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Richard Roeper -- co-host of the "Ebert and Roeper" movie review show -- told the... [Full Story]

Bush, Japan's Koizumi to Tour Graceland

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 30, 2006

President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi are going to Graceland. A private tour through the late rock 'n' roll legend's Memphis mansion on Friday wraps two days of consultations between the leaders. The visit has spanned military pomp, the tinkling of crystal at a black-tie dinner and... [Full Story]

Architect Unveils New Freedom Tower Design

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 29, 2006

It's like fricken deja vu all over again. Architect David Childs unveiled the new design details of the 1,776-foot Freedom Tower Wednesday at an American Institute of Architects ceremony inside 7 World Trade Center, the skyscraper he designed that sits across from ground zero. Some derided the windowless, 20-story concrete... [Full Story]

Lonely George. Yahoo Makes Me Cry

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 29, 2006

So lonely... : "Solitario George" (Lonely George), the last known alive giant tortoise of this species, native from the Pinta Island, is seen at the Galapagos National Park on Santa Cruz Island. For 40 years, the authorities of the park have been offering 10,000 US dollars to whomever finds... [Full Story]

Babar Turns 75

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 29, 2006

Babar the Elephant, a timeless figure in children's literature, turns 75 this year, his trademark crown and green suit unmarked by changing fashions or criticism that his jungle realm is a relic of colonialism. Babar was created one evening in 1931 when Cecile de Brunhoff, a piano teacher, told... [Full Story]

Top Art Collectors Revealed

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 28, 2006

While you were busy taking your boss's Lhaso apso out for a duck lunch and cucumber eye treatment, 200 one percenters were amassing a collection of items that, if not for the large pedestal and sterile white rooms they were displayed in, would be considered garbage. And they paid millions... [Full Story]

Top 10 Ways to Destroy the Earth

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 27, 2006 · Comments (1)

This, my friends, is pure genius. Scientists actually taking the time to construct a list that everyone can appreciate. It just makes sense. The Earth was built to last. It is a 4,550,000,000-year-old, 5,973,600,000,000,000,000,000-tonne ball of iron. It has taken more devastating asteroid hits in its lifetime than you've had... [Full Story]

Chimp would never make it in LA

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 26, 2006 · Comments (2)

I read the first paragraph 3 times before I felt convinced I was seeing what I was seeing. And I still think its possible Yahoo was hijacked by a cheeky teen turned batty from the weather. Xiku the chain-smoking chimpanzee has almost kicked his deadly habit thanks to the efforts... [Full Story]

Buffet to give nearly $31 billion to Gates foundation

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

Warren Buffets gets visited by three ghosts... In an interview with Fortune magazine, Berkshire Hathaway Chairman Warren Buffett announced he will give nearly $31 billion -- most of his wealth -- to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The value of Mr. Buffet's gift of 10 million shares is currently... [Full Story]

CBS Disses Dan Rather on Last Day

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 20, 2006

Dan Rather is hitting back at CBS. In a statement released Tuesday, the legendary anchor accuses the network of forcing him out. "My departure before the term of my contract represents CBS's final acknowledgement, after a protracted struggle, that they had not lived up to their obligation to allow... [Full Story]

Highlights Magazine Turns 60

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 15, 2006

For everyone who grew up finding spoons in dog tails and snails in knee caps, this is the celebration for you. It's true. Highlights, the magazine that has brought fiction, poetry, puzzles, cartoons, scientific nuggets, and quiet lessons on life to several generations of children, turns 60 this month. Today,... [Full Story]

I Spiderman outs himself to the press

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 15, 2006

I feel obligated to report this... In the latest edition of the Marvel comic "Civil War" on sale, Spiderman does the unthinkable and removes his Spidey mask to publicly reveal his hidden identity. "I'm proud of who I am, and I'm here right now to prove it," the legendary webslinger... [Full Story]

The iPod that let's you roll with it

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 15, 2006 · Comments (1)

Must resist urge to make 'download' jokes..... It is designed, according to the US manufacturers, to "enhance your experience in the smallest room". The gadget, which costs around $99, or £54, merges an iPod docking station with a loo roll dispenser. After music lovers have downloaded songs from the... [Full Story]

Hawking Says Humans Must Go Into Space

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 13, 2006 · Comments (5)

The survival of the human race depends on its ability to find new homes elsewhere in the universe because there's an increasing risk that a disaster will destroy the Earth, world-renowned scientist Stephen Hawking said Tuesday. The British astrophysicist told a news conference in Hong Kong that humans could... [Full Story]

MLK Speeches on Selling Block

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 9, 2006 · Comments (2)

The musings of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. are expected to fetch up to $30 million -- and are so numerous they're filling a floor of galleries at Sotheby's New York base. Among them is a hand-written draft of the civil rights pioneer's most inspirational appeal against segregation... [Full Story]

It's Manilow! Run!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 7, 2006

Seriously, when did I become so old that the idea of hearing Manilow played in a parking lot wouldn't cause me to flee vowing never to return? And why the hell am I just learning of the word 'daggy'? Councillors hope piping Manilow hits such as Mandy and Copacabana through... [Full Story]

Pale Male Relocates

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 6, 2006

Pale Male, the hawk who stole NY's heart, has reportedly been seen making time over at Helen Gurley Brown's place. The hawk can be seen below landing beside partner Lola on their new perch. Lincoln Karim, a television news engineer who has turned the red-tailed hawk and his mate, Lola,... [Full Story]

Hell, Mich., Heats Up for 6-6-6 Party

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 5, 2006 · Comments (1)

That's just good clean fun.... They're planning a hot time in Hell on Tuesday. The day bears the date of 6-6-06, or abbreviated as 666 - a number that carries hellish significance. And there's not a snowball's chance in Hell that the day will go unnoticed in the unincorporated hamlet... [Full Story]

Web users to 'patrol' US border

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 4, 2006

A US state is to enlist web users in its fight against illegal immigration by offering live surveillance footage of the Mexican border on the internet. The plan will allow web users worldwide to watch Texas' border with Mexico and phone the authorities if they spot any apparently illegal... [Full Story]

What's in a word?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 2, 2006

Defamer takes note that the National Spelling Bee finalists are put to the same challenge that proved too much for Kevin Federline...... [Full Story]

Woman Hit By Lightning While Praying

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: June 1, 2006

God defends actions; "It's not what she asked, but the way she asked for it..." WSBTV: Worried about the safety of her family during a stormy Memorial Day trip to the beach, Clara Jean Brown stood in her kitchen and prayed for their safe return as a strong thunderstorm rumbled... [Full Story]

Cordless Jump-Rope Can Help the Clumsy

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 30, 2006

If you think keeping fit is merely mind over matter, Lester Clancy has an invention for you _ a cordless jump-rope. That's right, a jump-rope minus the rope. All that's left is two handles, so you jump over the pretend rope. Or if you are truly lazy, you can... [Full Story]

This Week in History MAY 28-JUNE 3

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 30, 2006

1958 Sheb Wooley's Purple People Eater hit the top of the pop charts and stayed there for six weeks. 1967 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell made their debut as a duo on the R&B chart with Ain't No Mountain High Enough. 1972 The Rolling Stones began their Exile On... [Full Story]

SHOCK: New Magazine

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 26, 2006 · Comments (2)

A magazine/Web site made even more delicious and tempting by my companies internet kybosh server which is preventing me from visiting it in all its glory. Gawker writes:... [Full Story]

Capitol Shooting

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

Drudge releases a list sent to Capitol employees regarding the current shooting investigation. Missing from the list: Call mommy return to fetal position Blackberry message: From U.S. Capitol Police 12:20:31 PM The Capitol Police continue to investigate the report of gunfire in the Rayburn HOB. 1. If you have not... [Full Story]

Mind Controlled Robots

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 25, 2006

Feeble Humans. Happy News: Honda Research Institute Japan Co. President Tomohiko Kawanabe flashes a V-sign as he explains Honda's new robotic technology researched with ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories in Tokyo Wednesday, May 24, 2006. Patterns of the changes in the brain taken by an MRI machine, shown on the screen... [Full Story]

'Primetime' Airs First-Ever Face Transplant

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 25, 2006

From ET on Yahoo: For the first time on American television, viewers will witness a groundbreaking face transplant procedure as BARBARA WALTERS goes behind the scenes of the revolutionary surgery in a new "Primetime" special tonight at 10 p.m. on ABC. Last November, French doctors reconstructed the face of... [Full Story]

Rapper shot during attempted robbery

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 25, 2006

PHILADELPHIA - Beanie Sigel, the popular rapper who has been shadowed by his violent past, was wounded by gunfire during an attempted robbery early Thursday. The gangsta rapper was shot one or two times in the upper right arm shortly after 8 a.m., police said. He was hospitalized in... [Full Story]

Fleet Week Hits NYC

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 25, 2006

Yahoo News: Flying a huge American flag from its mast, the guided missile cruiser USS Anzio led nearly a dozen Navy ships and Coast Guard craft up New York Harbor on Wednesday to open the city's 19th annual Fleet Week observance. Some 4,000 sailors and Marines were expected to... [Full Story]

Out with the old, in with the old

Posted by · Published: May 24, 2006 · Comments (2)

Last year, when Peter Jennings died, my friend Adam and I speculated on who might be the next anchor of ABC World News Tonight. We looked at the websites professing "expert" opinions of who the next anchor would be, and there was a fairly-limited number of individuals: Charles Gibson of... [Full Story]

School Bans Sesame Street Gang T-Shirts

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 24, 2006

From 'The Simpsons: Saleswoman: This is our little hooker line. All the girls your age are wearing it, except the freakishly unpopular. Lisa: But I'm 8 years old ! Saleswoman: So is your look. From Local 6 WKMG: Brockton High School has banned T-shirts with Sesame Street characters. But... [Full Story]

The Nike IPod Cometh

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

The concept actually seems pretty obvious but, in my brain, these belong in the back of a magazine along side the hover craft I wanted in 1982 for my paper route. From Reuters: Nike Inc said on Tuesday that it had teamed up with Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod to launch... [Full Story]

Driver Has 18 Times Legal Alcohol Limit

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 23, 2006

From Breitbart: Lithuanian police were so astonished when they pulled over a truck driver and his breathalyzer test registered 18 times the legal alcohol limit, they thought their testing device must be broken. It wasn't. Police said Tuesday 41-year-old Vidmantas Sungaila registered 7.27 grams per liter of alcohol in... [Full Story]

Entertainment highlights in history

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 21, 2006

Associated Press Entertainment highlights during the week of May 21-May 27: 1926: Jazz trumpeter and innovator Miles Davis was born in Alton, Ill. Davis died in 1991. 1945: Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married in a three-minute ceremony. 1962: The Isley Brothers released "Twist and Shout." 1967: "Mister... [Full Story]

I tried to kill myself, says Mike Wallace

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 19, 2006

From A/P Via DailyNews: In an upcoming "60 Minutes" special, Mike Wallace acknowledges that he tried to commit suicide two decades ago. The 88-year-old Wallace, who is retiring from full-time correspondent duties, is the subject of a retrospective, "I'm Mike Wallace," that airs Sunday on CBS. Wallace has openly... [Full Story]

Fish killed as soft drink leaks from factory

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 19, 2006 · Comments (1)

You're thinking Mountain Dew, right? You'd be wrong. Be careful, little Timmy could end up sleeping with the fishes. From UK DailyMail: It has become a big no-no in school lunchboxes because of its unhealthy reputation. But it seems that Sunny D, formerly known as Sunny Delight, is not half... [Full Story]

Pat Robertson: God Sending Tsunami to U.S.

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 18, 2006 · Comments (13)

Shouldn't predictions of this magnitude be mentioned, in say, less then 5 months after they're received? Its bad enough you're not even certain of what you heard. A/P Wire: The Rev. Pat Robertson says God has told him that storms and possibly a tsunami will hit America's coastline this year.... [Full Story]

Susan Sarandon and Cindy Sheehan

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 15, 2006 · Comments (5)

May 14, 2006 Actress Susan Sarandon and antiwar activist Cindy Sheehan lead a Mother's Day antiwar protest in front of the White House in Washington, DC. Several hundred protesters rallied in front of the White House calling on U.S. President George W. Bush to bring U.S. troops home who are... [Full Story]

'Darko' Director Investigated Over "Terrorism Links"

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 11, 2006 · Comments (1)

From WENN: Donnie Darko director Richard Kelly could be forced to miss the Cannes Film Festival because his passport is being reviewed by the US Government. Homeland Security is investigating 31-year-old Kelly, reportedly because there is a James Kelly on the terrorist watch list. Fearing he will be unable... [Full Story]

New DVD & CD Releases for May 2nd, 2006

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: May 1, 2006

Major DVD 3rd Rock From the Sun (Season 4) BTK Killer Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (Special Edition) Delicatessen (Special Edition) Dinosaurs (Seasons 1 & 2; I am so effing excited for this!) Eight Days a Week THe Family Stone Flight 93 Hoodwinked Kate & Allie (Season 1) King... [Full Story]

USA Weekend Box-Office Summary

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

28 April 2006 (Sunday Estimates) Rank Title Weekend Gross 1. R.V. (2006) $16.4M $16.4M 2. United 93 (2006) $11.6M $11.6M 3. Stick It (2006) $11.3M $11.3M 4. Silent Hill (2006) $9.3M $34.2M 5. Scary Movie 4 (2006) $7.81M $78.2M 6. The Sentinel (2006) $7.6M $22.5M 7. Ice Age: The Meltdown... [Full Story]