October 2008 - Posts

National Novel Writing Month
31 October 08 08:23 AM | Zach | with no comments

November is National Novel Writing Month. Thanks to j15bell for posting it in the forum (here), I decided it would be fun and I am going to try it out. So I will take on the task of writing a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. This will be the longest thing I have ever written before.

I also wanted to take the chance and apologize about this past month. I had a change in my daily schedule which interrupted the time that I usually set aside to blog. I will work on that next month. So, along with writing a 50,000 word novel and college essays, I will attempt to write daily next month. Yeah I know, sounds impossible to me too...

I will try to keep my sanity next month, hopefully you can all help me through it. And I think I'm going to declare December 1st as National Nap Day. 

 

Along with the, hopefully, full month on The Dish, I plan on holding 2-3 writing contests! I have some Borders and Barnes and Nobles gift cards to give away and I think this is the PERFECT opportunity to follow through :)

Colbert Calls Canton Ohio Vulgar Name
31 October 08 06:11 AM | Zach | 2 comment(s)

Haha, I laughed when I saw this one

Senator Barack Obama picked Canton as his launching point for his final week of campaigning. And so Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" decided to give Canton a vulgar name - "Hitler's ***". Mayor Healy told the Repository that Colbert must have meant Canton, Michigan.

 

10-23 Dish:Stars Pay Thousands to Support Obama/McCain...
23 October 08 11:51 AM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

I woke up this morning and thought, did I do a blog post yesterday? Oops...

Braxton Glad Her Dancing Days are Over...
Grammy Award-winning singer Toni Braxton is quietly glad her stint on reality TV show Dancing the the Stars has come to an end - because she was struggling to cope with the demands of the program.
The "Unbreak My Heart" hitmaker, who suffers from heart and respiratory issues, was voted off the hit show on Tuesday night, despite scoring a respectable 22 out of 30 from the show's judges.
But Braxton has hinted that producers, who feared for her health, may have had the last word when it came to who should be ejected.
She says, "The show you see... we do it earlier (and) I was getting chronically fatigued and I think the judges and the producers knew that.
"(I have) microvascular angina and it falls under the umbrella of a heart attack... like, 27 per cent of my heart doesn't get enough oxygen... I have a tightness (on the show) sometimes... I'm always sitting there, smiling and trying to dance."

Stars Pay Thousands to Support Obama/McCain...
Hollywood's biggest names have been paying big bucks to back their favorite presidential candidate, with Jennifer Aniston, George Clooney and the late Paul Newman digging deep for Barack Obama, while Clint Eastwood and Jerry Bruckheimer offering to fund John McCain's White House charge.
According to a new Los Angeles Times report, Aniston has handed over more than $28,000 to Obama's campaign with Clooney adding $33,000 and Newman $4,600.
Meanwhile, Republican moviemakers Bruckheimer and Eastwood are hoping their $9,600 and $2,300 respectively will help McCain's run for America's top office.
Donald Trump has been one of McCain's biggest financial supporters, handing over $32,000, and actors Kelsey Grammer and Gary Sinise have also stumped up for the Republican.
The election for the next President takes place on November 4.

Spears was 'Too Fragile' to Face Court...
Britney Spears was too "fragile" to appear in front of jurors deciding her fate in her recent driving license trial, according to her defense lawyer.
The "Toxic" star was charged with failure to produce a valid California license following a car crash in the state last year, but the case was declared a mistrial on Tuesday after a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision.
The judge was forced to dismiss any criminal charges against the singer as jurors deadlocked - with two members voting guilty, and 10 not guilty.

Pinkett Smith Offers Up Parenting Tips in New Magazine...
Jada Pinkett Smith has six golden rules for parenting and they include making time for family meals, getting help when needed and insisting your kids drink plenty of water.
The actress and husband Will Smith have long been considered one of Hollywood's top parents, and she's offering tips to other mothers in the upcoming issues of lifestyle magazine Cookie.

Rihanna and Timberlake's Sexy Video...
Justin Timberlake and Rihanna are getting up close and personal on the set of their new video - saucy scenes show the pair frolicking on a car bonnet.
The "Umbrella" hitmaker and the "Sexyback" singer have teamed up to record single "Rehab," which will be released next month.
And it is set to get fans pulses racing - the pair has been snapped getting intimate on a car's hood for the video promo.
I'll find the video later and post it in the comments. If you do so first, post it please!!

Sheen Confirms He'll Be a Dad to Twin Boys...
Charlie Sheen is "delighted" with the news his wife Brooke is expecting twin boys.
On Wednesday Sheen's mother-in-law Moira Fiore confirmed rumors the couple is expecting twins.
And Sheen followed her announcement, with the news the unborn babies are boys.
The actor - who has three daughters from previous relationships - tells Okmagazine.com, "I'm truly blessed. I'm already the proud father of three beautiful daughters, and I'm delighted that they'll now have two little brothers.
"Life doesn't get any better than this," the Two and a Half Men star adds.
The babies are due in April 2009.

Winfrey Faces $180 Million Lawsuit...
Oprah Winfrey is facing a $180 million lawsuit from a man previously accused of trying to extort money from the talk show host.
Keifer Bonvillain was accused of attempting to gain $1.5 million from the media mogul after he allegedly recorded phone conversations between himself and an employee of Winfrey in 2005. Bonvillain is said to have claimed the content of the recordings could have damaged the media mogul's reputation.
He allegedly emailed Winfrey in 2006 informing her of the recordings' existence and the "awful things" they contained - and requested the money to keep them quiet, or he would publish the content of the tapes.

Duchovny Sues Daily Mail...
WHAT???
David Duchovny has followed through on his threat to sue Britain's Daily Mail over an article which alleged he was dating his tennis coach.
The actor, who recently announced his marriage split from Tea Leoni, has filed a lawsuit against the newspaper claiming he was defamed by what editors published.
The Daily Mail reported that Duchovny had a "full-blown sexual affair" with Edit Pakay, 28 - a story the tennis coach has since denied.
In the lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Duchovny's lawyer states, "The story falsely alleges that Duchovny sought out Ms. Pakay to be his tennis instructor and that the 'professional relationship'... quickly turned into a love match."
The suit also points out the newspaper claimed Duchovny had said he would leave Tea Leoni for Pakay.
Duchovny insists there was never a romantic relationship. The suit claims, contrary to the story, that Pakay never told the paper there was a romantic or sexual relationship.
According to TMZ.com, the actor wants at least $1 million in damages.
hehe, her name is funny, "Edit, can you edit this?", "I'm going to Edit, my girlfriend." (try saying it without the comma)

New Video Game is All About Hurting Hasselhoff...
Wow... -_-
David Hasselhoff has been turned into a video game action man.
The Baywatch creator and star has been given a virtual identity for Pain Movie Lot, a new PlayStation 3 game, which will hit stores in November.
Players will be able to hurt The Hoff, as he has dubbed himself, and win points by making the actor endure painful pratfalls.
Hasselhoff, who admits he's not much of a gamer himself, is so thrilled with his new starring role he has recorded a new version of Culture Club's Do You Really Want To Hurt Me, which will be available as a download when the game hits stores.
He tells People.com, "When they said they had the rights to the song, that really sold me."

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Oct. 23:

Singer Barbara Ann Hawkins of The Dixie Cups is 65.
Director Ang Lee is 54.
Jazz singer Dianne Reeves is 52.
Country singer Dwight Yoakam is 52.
Singer "Weird Al" Yankovic is 49.
Bassist Robert Trujillo of Metallica is 44.
Singer David Thomas of Take 6 is 42.
Drummer Brian Nevin of Big Head Todd and The Monsters is 42.
Bassist Eric Bass of Shinedown is 34.
Actor Ryan Reynolds (Van Wilder,Two Guys and a Girl ) is 32.
Actress Masiela Lusha (George Lopez ) is 23.
Actress Jessica Stroup (90210 ) is 22.

And That's The Dish!

10-21 Dish: Jury in Spears Trial Says it's Deadlocked
21 October 08 05:56 AM | Zach | with no comments

mmm, yeah...

Bundchen Sparks Wedding Reports...
Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has sparked rumors she is set to marry football star Tom Brady after reportedly planning a wedding reception at a New York restaurant.
The Brazilian beauty began dating the New England Patriots star shortly after her highly-publicized 2005 break-up from Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
The pairing followed Brady's own split from pregnant actress Bridget Moynahan, with whom he shares a one-year-old child.

Paltrow: 'I'm Here For Madonna If She Needs Me'...
Gwyneth Paltrow has offered pal Madonna her support as the pop superstar embarks on a divorce battle with husband Guy Ritchie.
The couple officially split last week and actress Paltrow insists Madonna only needs to pick up the phone and she'll be there for her.
Paltrow tells Us Weekly magazine, "She's a dear friend, and I'm supporting her in all (the) ways that I can.
"I'm just here for her. I'm just here on the other end of the phone, really. I speak to her a lot."

Travolta And Newton-John Reteam For Qantas Flight...
Grease stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John have reunited for a mile-high adventure.
Travolta showed off his piloting skills onboard the new Qantas A380 airbus - the world's biggest aircraft - on Monday and he invited ageing pin-up Newton-John onboard.
The movie star, who is Qantas' celebrity ambassador-at-large, says, "Olivia is co-hosting this flight with me, she is the head flight attendant and I'm the captain."
Travolta, who was the first test pilot to fly the A380, insists the experience was "awesome".

Efron Celebrates Birthday with Dinner Party...
Zac Efron celebrated turning 21 with a dinner party attended by friends, family and his girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens.
The High School Musical hunk came of age on Saturday and enjoyed a two hour meal at Los Angeles' Pace restaurant with pals including Disney co-stars Ashley Tisdale and Monique Coleman.
Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow, Michelle Trachtenberg and singing sisters Aly and AJ Michalka were also in attendance at the party, according to People.com.

Emergency Landing for Iglesias...
Enrique Iglesias has become the latest star to experience a mile-high scare after the singer's private jet was forced to make an emergency landing in Luton, England.
The plane Iglesias was a passenger on was forced down on Sunday when a motor failed.
Iglesias was almost at his destination in London when the plane landed. He was quickly in the air again.

Doting On Sick Dad Earned Doherty Awkward Reputation...
Shannen Doherty insists her reputation as an awkward actress is undeserved - she's just keen to keep her personal life troubles away from cast mates and crew.
The actress was dubbed a wildchild on hit 1990s TV show Beverly Hills, 90210 for showing up to work tired and moody - but now she insists it was because she'd spent the night in hospital at her sick father's bedside.
Doherty's dad suffered a series of health setbacks during his daughter's tenure on the show - but she chose to deal with them privately, rather than approaching co-stars or producers for help.
She tells Radar magazine, "I'm very private about certain things, and my own cast mates never knew about my dad and his medical problems.
"Nobody knew I was in the hospital 'til five in the morning and came straight to the set. People just thought, 'She's unprofessional.'"

Leachman's Blood Pressure Tests...
Oscar winner Cloris Leachman has to pass blood pressure tests before medics will allow her to rehearse for U.S. TV show Dancing With The Stars.
At 82, the Young Frankenstein actress has been forced to miss a few practices because of her health.
She explains, "They won't let me rehearse if it's over 140."

Lohan's Public Fight with Ronson...
Actress Lindsay Lohan's temper was tested after her girlfriend DJ Samantha Ronson reportedly ignored her during a heated lover's quarrel.
The pair refused to speak to one another en route to Washington on Thursday after Lohan spent the train ride complaining of her staff, according to the New York Post.

Jury in Spears Trial Says it's Deadlocked...
A Los Angeles judge has ordered the jury deciding Britney Spears' driving-without-a-license case to keep deliberating even after it said it was deadlocked.
Spears was charged with driving without a valid California license after she was involved in a minor accident in a Studio City parking lot last year. The pop star isn't facing any other charges as a result of the collision because she reached a civil settlement with the other party.

Dolemite Star Moore Dead...
Cult movie star Rudy Ray Moore has died due to complications from diabetes.
Born in Arkansas in 1937, Moore began his career as a singer and comedian but really made his mark as an icon of the blaxploitation movie genre.
He starred as fast-talking hustler Dolemite in director D'Urville Martin's 1975 classic, and the character went on to inspire hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Big Daddy Kane.

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Oct. 21:

TV judge Judy Sheindlin (Judge Judy) is 66.
Actor Everett McGill (Twin Peaks) is 63.
Trumpeter Lee Loughnane of Chicago is 62.
Guitarist Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go's is 55.
Actress Carrie Fisher is 52.
Singer Julian Cope is 51.
Guitarist Steve Lukather of Toto is 51.
Singer-bassist Nick Oliveri (Queens Of The Stone Age) is 37.
Keyboardist Charlie Lowell of Jars of Clay is 35.
Actor Jeremy Miller (Growing Pains) is 32.
Actor Will Estes (American Dreams) is 30.

10-16 Dish: Bonet Pregnant with Third Child...
16 October 08 08:25 AM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

Who else just wants to crawl back into bed?

Duchovny Splits From Wife...
Hollywood couple David Duchovny and Tea Leoni have split after 11 years of marriage.
The pair separated some time ago, but opted to keep the news of the break-up private for the sake of their two kids, Madelaine, nine, and Kyd, six, according to a statement from their representatives.
The statement reads, "In light of continuous speculation over the lives and marriage of Tea Leoni and David Duchovny, the couple has confirmed that they have in fact been separated for several months.
"The couple had hoped to keep this separation private for the sake of their children."

Father of Madonna's Daughter: 'I Didn't Know About Their Divorce'
The father of Madonna's daughter Lourdes was stunned to hear the pop superstar was divorcing husband Guy Ritchie - insisting he found out at the same time as the rest of the world.
The Material Girl star and her moviemaker husband confirmed they were to split on Wednesday after months of speculation surrounding the state of their marriage.
The pair had been under intense media scrutiny since the summer amid rumors she indulged in an affair with New York baseball star Alex 'A-Rod' Rodriguez.

Jackson Resumes Tour Dates...
Janet Jackson kept to her promise and returned to the stage on her Rock Witchu tour on Wednesday night - after a bout of vertigo previously forced her to cancel a string of shows.
The Nasty hitmaker returned to her planned concert date at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. - her first performance since September 29 when she was hospitalized just minutes before performing a gig in Montreal, Canada.
The star then cancelled a further eight shows on her first tour in seven years after doctors ordered her to rest until they diagnosed her "mystery illness".

Costner To Be A Dad Again...
Kevin Costner is set to become a dad again - his wife Christine Baumgartner is pregnant with the couple's second child.
The pair welcomed a son, Cayden Wyatt Costner, into the world in May, 2007. The actor has three grown-up children from his first marriage to childhood sweetheart Cindy Silva.
Costner wed designer Baumgartner in September 2004.
He recently told America's Parade magazine he never thought he'd be starting a second family with Baumgartner - but had to agree to have kids with her before she'd marry him.

Bonet Pregnant with Third Child...
Actress Lisa Bonet is pregnant with her third child.
The High Fidelity star and actor boyfriend Jason Momoa have announced they are set to become parents for the second time - they already have a 14-month-old daughter, Lola.
Bonet also has a 19-year-old daughter, Zoe, with her former partner, rocker Lenny Kravitz.
She tells People.com, "I'm seven months and I feel great. I've had a tremendous amount of energy, which is lucky, because I have a 14-month-old."

Accused Beckham Housekeeper: 'I'd Never Hurt Victoria'...
The former housekeeper who stands accused of stealing personal items belonging to Victoria and David Beckham has spoken out about her disappointment over the allegations - insisting she "loves" the former Spice Girl and would never hurt her.
June and Eric Emmett, former housekeepers at the Beckham's mansion in Hertfordshire, England - dubbed Beckingham Palace by the British media - were taken into police custody on Monday.
Another man, believed to be their son, was later quizzed by officers as part of the investigation, it has emerged.
The Emmetts initially slammed the allegations, branding the charges against them "totally fabricated, 99 per cent of it is totally untrue".

Follieri 'Became Intoxicated' with Opulent Lifestyle...
Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend Raffaello Follieri is urging a court to sentence him to three years in prison - just weeks after he was told to expect at least four years behind bars.
The Italian businessman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering in a Manhattan Federal court last month.
He was told he could expect at least four years behind bars after entering a plea to each of the 14 counts against him.
According to the U.S. legal system, the maximum sentence for such charges is 25 years.
The 30-year-old is expected to be sentenced on October 23.

Students Protest Yale Stereotypes in Gossip Girl...
Ohh brother....
Students at Yale University have taken aim at the writers of TV hit Gossip Girl over their portrayal of the esteemed institution in a recent episode.
In an article published in the Yale Daily News, students interviewed allege the episode, which aired in the on Monday, is filled with several factual errors, especially with regards to the university's admission process.
The episode, which was filmed at Columbia University near the show's New York City set, follows three main characters as they meet privately with the college's dean of admissions - a premise Yale's actual admissions dean Jeff Brenzel is adamant would never occur.
Brenzel says, "I don't do any interviews of applicants or potential applicants, so I'm not in the position of advising anyone. I certainly do not hold or attend private dinners for candidates."
Student Katie Zimmerman, a fan of the Blake Lively-starring drama, adds: "It didn't bring out the Yale that we all know and love, but instead just used stereotypes about Yale. And all the characters were just focusing on getting in (to Yale). It was kind of a failure."

Hilton Dismisses Wedding Rumors...
Paris Hilton has brushed off rumors she will wed boyfriend Benji Madden after stepping out with a diamond ring on her wedding finger.
The 27-year-old heiress has admitted she would love to start a family with Madden, 29, since the pair began dating in February.

'Desperate' Actor in Motorcycle Crash...
U.S. television actor Gale Harold has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash, TMZ reported Wednesday.
Harold is best known for playing Teri Hatcher's character's boyfriend on Desperate Housewives, as well as Brian on *** as Folk.
TMZ said he is in the Intensive Care Unit of Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center following Tuesday's crash.
The report did not give any details regarding the incident or the nature of Harold's injuries.

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Oct. 16:

Actress Angela Lansbury is 83.
Actor Barry Corbin (One Tree Hill,Northern Exposure) is 68.
Bassist C.F. Turner of Bachman-Turner Overdrive is 65.
Actress Suzanne Somers is 62.
Guitarist Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead is 61.
Producer-director David Zucker is 61.
Actor-director Tim Robbins is 50.
Guitarist Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet) is 49.
Singer Bob Mould (Husker Du) is 48.
Actor Randy Vasquez (JAG) is 47.
Bassist Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is 46.
Actress Terri J. Vaughn (All of Us,The Steve Harvey Show) is 39.
Singer Wendy Wilson (Wilson Phillips) is 39.
Rapper B-Rock of B-Rock and the Bizz is 37.
Singer Chad Gray of Mudvayne is 37.
Actress Kellie Martin (Christy,Life Goes On) is 33.
Singer-songwriter John Mayer is 31.
Actor Jeremy Jackson (Baywatch) is 28.
Actress Brea Grant (Heroes) is 27.

And That's The Dish!

10-15 Dish: Keys Leads American Music Awards Votes
15 October 08 05:31 AM | Zach | 3 comment(s)

Sorry everyone!! I changed my lunch pattern and since I eat lunch and blog, the slight change didn't quite work. I'll get the dish out to ya now, dont worry

Madonna, Ritchie Divorce Statement 'Imminent'...
Rumors about the state of Madonna and Guy Ritchie's marriage refuse to go away - a divorce announcement is imminent, according to U.K. tabloid reports.
The pop superstar and her filmmaker husband have been dogged by rumors their eight-year marriage is coming to an end since the beginning of the year.
The couple have vehemently denied the speculation, insisting they had no plans to split.

Degeneres Speaks Against Gay Marriage-Ban in PSA...
Beloved TV host Ellen Degeneres has produced a public service announcement to persuade California citizens to say no to a proposed initiative to ban gay marriage in the U.S. state.
The openly gay comedienne has spoken out against the proposed Proposition 8 bill - a high-level state vote in the upcoming November elections to make same-sex marriages constitutionally illegal in California.
Gay marriages were only legalized in May, and DeGeneres and partner Portia de Rossi married in August under the new law.

Jolie Declares Love For America...
Angelina Jolie insists she loves America - despite choosing to give birth abroad and adopt kids from foreign countries.
The Tomb Raider star and her partner chose to bring twins Knox and Vivienne into the world in a Nice, France hospital in July and baby daughter Shiloh was born in Namibia in May 2006.
Meanwhile, the couple's adopted kids hail from Asia and Africa.
But Jolie insists America will always be her children's home - even though none of them were born there.

Panettiere's Father Faces New Court Order...
Actress Hayden Panettiere's father has been ordered not to "harass, strike or threaten" his wife in a new temporary court order, issued less than a month after he was charged with misdemeanor battery following an alleged domestic dispute.
Alan Panettiere was taken into custody in West Hollywood early on August 11 after allegedly attacking his wife, Leslie Vogel, at a party
Both insisted the arrest was all a big misunderstanding, but Los Angeles authorities beg to differ.

Rese: 'I Am Very Blessed'...
"It's good to be with Jake Gyllenhaal," Reese Witherspoon tells the November issue of Vogue, whose latest cover she graces.
"He's very supportive," she tells the magazine.
The actress, 32, has two children from her marriage to Ryan Phillippe (the divorce was finalized in June) - Ava, 9, and Deacon, 4 - but Reese doesn't have much to complain about.
"Suffice it to say, I'm very happy in life, and I'm very lucky to have a lot of really supportive people around me who care very much for me, and, you know, that's all you can hope for in life. I am very blessed in that way."
Most recently, Witherspoon worked with Vince Vaughn for the upcoming holiday flick Four Christmases. Of her co-star, she says, "Vince is the funniest person I've ever worked with in my entire life. There were days when we were shooting things, I would laugh so hard it would ruin the take, and I was afraid I was going to pee on myself, it was so funny."

Jen & John: Back Together?...
Are Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer rekindling their romance? It would seem so.
The pair were spotted making a very public appearance together at a Ray LaMontagne concert in Boston, Massachusetts on Friday, and then spent the rest of the weekend together in New York City, according to Usmagazine.com
Aniston and Mayer dated briefly earlier this year, but broke up in August after Aniston allegedly wanted a commitment from Mayer. They also reportedly did not agree on having children - according to a source, Aniston, 39, was ready, while Mayer, 31, wasn't.

Third Arrest Over Beckham 'Theft'...
A third person has been arrested in connection with allegations of theft from the British home of Victoria and David Beckham.
Two former housekeepers at the couple's mansion in Hertfordshire, England - dubbed Beckingham Palace by the British media - were taken into police custody on Monday.
And another man has also been quizzed by officers as part of the investigation, it has emerged.
The probe centers on allegations that personal items belonging to former Spice Girls singer Victoria and her soccer player husband David were put up for sale on internet auction website eBay.

Keys Leads American Music Awards Votes...

Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, the Eagles, Coldplay and Lil Wayne will lead the 2008 American Music Awards after claiming multiple nominations on Tuesday morning.

Keys leads the pack with five nominations, including Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories and Artist of the Year. Coldplay garnered four nominations for Favorite Artist in the Alternative Rock category, Favorite Band Duo or Group and Favorite album, for Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, in the Pop/Rock category and Artist of the Year. The Eagles also earned four nominations, including Artist of The Year.

Lil Wayne and Chris Brown round out the 2008 Artist of the Year nominees.

Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift, the Pussycat Dolls, the Jonas Brothers, Pink andNew Kids on The Block will perform at the 36th annual AMAs, which will be hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel on November 23.

The nominees are:

POP/ ROCK MUSIC

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

Chris Brown

Kid Rock

Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

Mariah Carey

Alicia Keys

Rihanna

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP

Coldplay

Eagles

Daughtry

FAVORITE ALBUM

Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends

Eagles - Long Road Out of Eden

Alicia Keys - As I Am

COUNTRY MUSIC

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

Garth Brooks

Kenny Chesney

Brad Paisley

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

Reba McEntire

Taylor Swift

Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP

Brooks & Dunn

Rascal Flatts

Sugarland

FAVORITE ALBUM

Garth Brooks - The Ultimate Hits

Rascal Flatts - Still Feels Good

Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

Flo Rida

Lil Wayne

Kanye West

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP

G Unit

Three 6 Mafia

Wu-Tang Clan

FAVORITE ALBUM

Jay-Z - American Gangster

Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III

Kayne West - Graduation

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

Chris Brown

J. Holiday

Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

Mary J. Blige

Alicia Keys

Rihanna

FAVORITE ALBUM

Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains

Mariah Carey - E=MC2

Alicia Keys - As I Am

SOUNDTRACKS

FAVORITE ALBUM

Alvin And The Chipmunks

Juno

Mamma Mia!

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

FAVORITE ARTIST

Coldplay

Foo Fighters

Linkin Park

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

FAVORITE ARTIST

Daughtry

Eagles

Jordin Sparks

LATIN MUSIC

FAVORITE ARTIST

Enrique Iglesias

Juanes

Wisin Y Yandel

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

FAVORITE ARTIST

Casting Crowns

MercyMe

Third Day

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST

Colbie Caillat

Flo Rida

Jonas Brothers

Paramore

The-Dream

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Lil Wayne

Chris Brown

Alicia Keys

Eagles

Coldplay

Brady Bunch Star Recalls Drug Past in Book...
Maureen McCormick, who is best known for playing squeaky clean Marcia on The Brady Bunch, discusses her past addiction to drugs in a new book.
Appearing on the Today show Tuesday to promote her memoir Here's the Story, McCormick likened playing Marcia to "a double-edged sword."
"It always will be whenever you play a character like that. You will be known as that character forever," she said.
In the book, McCormick wrote, "Life after Marcia Brady was a whirlwind of experimentation and searching that evolved into a grim spiral of avoidance, denial and self-destruction."

Cyrus Finishes Autobiography...
Miley Cyrus has finished writing a book detailing her life story - at the tender age of 15.
The actress shot to international stardom in Disney TV series Hannah Montanaafter landing the role at just 12 years old, and has since pursued a solo singing career.
And now the teenager has completed penning her memoirs, which will take a look back at her life so far.

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Oct. 15:

Singer Barry McGuire is 73.
Actress Linda Lavin (Alice ) is 71.
Actress-director Penny Marshall is 66.
Drummer Don Stevenson of Moby Grape is 66.
Musician Richard Carpenter of The Carpenters is 62.
Singer Tito Jackson is 55.
Actor Jere Burns (Good Morning, Miami,Dear John ) is 54.
Actress Tanya Roberts (That '70s Show,Charlie's Angels ) is 53.
TV chef Emeril Lagasse is 49.
Drummer Mark Reznicek (The Toadies) is 46.
Trading Spaces host Paige Davis is 39.
Singer Eric Benet is 38.
Singer Ginuwine is 38.
Singer Jaci Velasquez is 29.
Singer Keyshia Cole is 27.
Actor Vincent Martella (Everybody Hates Chris ) is 16.

And That's The Dish!

10-8 Dish: McCartney Blasts Fast Food Chain
08 October 08 08:02 AM | Zach | 3 comment(s)

Woo! It's Wednesday! I'm tired, really tired.... It would be nice if I could just go back to bed but we all know that can't happen...

Halle Berry Named 'Sexiest Woman Alive'...
Halle Berry's apparently getting better with age. The 42-year-old actress just earned Esquire magazine's title as the "sexiest woman alive."
Berry, who gave birth to a daughter in March, says "Sexiness is a state of mind."
Berry was among the "A-list" actresses gracing the red carpet Monday night as Elle Magazine held its 15th annual "Women in Hollywood Tribute."
The event, which acknowledges female achievements in film, honored Berry along with Nicole Kidman and Sigourney Weaver.

Lopez May Send Twins to Scientology School...
What a bunch of crap...
Jennifer Lopez is reportedly considering sending her twins to a Scientology school.
The singer/actress, who is not a member of the church, is a longtime friend of Scientologists Leah Remini and Tom Cruise and hopes to educate her eight month old children, Max and Emme, by sending them to a school specializing in the faith.
She tells website The Daily Beast, "I wouldn't mind. Not at all. Because I know that the technologies that they have are very helpful... It's all about communication. That's the thing I really don't like about talking about this.
"I do know so many great people who do do it (Scientology), who choose it as a lifestyle and really follow it and it is their religion... I just wish that people wouldn't judge it without knowing what it is."
Lets get a definition of Scientology shall we? Scientology is a body of beliefs and related practices initially created by American science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard. Wait a minute... did that just say SCIENCE FICTION AUTHOR??? Oh then it has to be true! insert rolling eyes here.

Anne Hathaway Joins Wonderland Cast...
Anne Hathaway has agreed to play the White Queen in Tim Burton's new big-screen version of Alice in Wonderland.
Hathaway has joined a cast that includes Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen, Mia Wasikowska as Alice and Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, The Hollywood Reporter said.

Diaz: 'I'm A Spoiled Brat'...
Actress Cameron Diaz finds it difficult to maintain a relationship - because she is "a spoiled brat".
The Charlie's Angels star has dated a string of Hollywood stars including Matt Dillon, Jared Leto and singer Justin Timberlake.
And the star - who is now dating Jennifer Aniston's ex Paul Sculfor - claims her selfishness often hinders long-term romances.
She says, "It's really hard for me to commit. It's probably a lack of discipline on my part.
"Honestly, I'm just a spoiled brat who's used to getting my own way all the time! I'm sure that's what it is. I'm sure I'll suffer for it later, but I'm happy with it right now."

Source: Kimmel, Silverman Back On!...
LOS ANGELES, October 7 (UPI) -- U.S. comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman, who ended their five-year relationship in July, are dating again, a source told People magazine.
"They're taking it slow," an insider said. "They're on the road back to being together again."
Kimmel and Silverman reportedly have been seen holding hands in both Los Angeles and New York during the last week or so.
People magazine said they both attended Howard Stern's wedding where Kimmel was spotted hugging Silverman around her waist.
Their representatives declined to comment on their dating status.

Witherspoon and Gyllenhaal Looking for London Home...
What is this? Some advertising blog now? Hollywood couple Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal are reportedly househunting in London.
The Rendition co-stars, who have been dating since last year, are said to have been viewing a number of properties, both apartments and townhouses, in the upmarket area of Mayfair.
According to the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, Witherspoon is particularly keen on finding a home safe enough for her two young children, from her marriage to actor Ryan Phillippe.

McCartney Blasts Fast Food Chain...
Sir Paul Mccartney is furious a meat-selling fast food chain have used his photograph in its restaurants.
The former Beatle - a long-time vegetarian campaigner - was stunned to learn McDonald's were using his image in his hometown branch of Liverpool.
McCartney's spokesman Geoff Baker says, "What sort of morons do McDonald's think Beatles fans are?
"It's ridiculous and insulting to use images to peddle hamburgers. Fans should boycott McDonald's - and not just in Liverpool."
McCartney is also ambassador for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
A PETA spokeswoman says, "He became a vegetarian after watching lambs play in a field outside his home and surely would not want anyone to use his likeness to help promote meat.
"We hope anyone who sees his picture on the wall will be reminded that he's a vegetarian and skip the Big Mac for a veggie burger."
A McDonald's spokeswoman says the pictures were to "acknowledge the outstanding contribution the Beatles made to both local and global culture".

Dunst Writes Musical...
Hollywood actress Kirsten Dunst is writing her own stage musical.
The Spiderman star hopes to take a short hiatus from acting to finally complete her debut theatrical composition.
She says, "I started to write a musical a few years ago and I'm going to get back into writing it. But I'm not going to say what it's about though."

Terrified Watts Conceived During Horror Movie...
Naomi Watts was so terrified of shooting scenes for horror movie Funny Games she sought comfort in partner Live Schreiber - and accidentally conceived their first child.
The actress turned to her long-time partner during breaks in filming in a bid to shake off the psychological effects of the English-language remake of Michael Haneke's 1997 German movie.
But Watts' fear soon turned to happiness after learning she was pregnant with their son Alexander Pete.
She says, "I have to say that I conceived during this film. I think I was creatively fulfilled.''

Jolie Faced Her Fears for Changeling...
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie said she frequently thought about her late mother while playing a woman whose son disappears in Changeling.
Jolie's mother, actress Marcheline Bertrand, died of ovarian cancer last year.
"My mother would fight that hard for her children," Jolie told the New York Daily News, comparing Bertrand to the crusading character she plays in the film.
"(The role made me) confront my worst fear. It made me feel closer to my kids and grateful every night just to know where they are and that they're healthy. Making the phone call (in the film,) saying that my kid was kidnapped, was difficult. I don't even like saying it right now," she explained.
In the movie, she plays a woman who fights to find and bring home her abducted son.
Jolie, who attended the film's New York premiere with her longtime partner Brad Pitt, said their own six children produce "the greatest chaos."
"(They're) constantly loud, constantly messy," she told the Daily News, adding she and Pitt are working on having another, "one way or another."

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Oct. 8:

Actor Paul Hogan is 69.
Singer Fred Cash of The Impressions is 68.
Actor-comedian Chevy Chase is 65.
Author R.L. Stine (Goosebumps ) is 65.
Country singer Susan Raye is 64.
TV personality Sarah Purcell (Real People ) is 60.
Actress Sigourney Weaver is 59.
Singer Robert Kool Bell of Kool and the Gang is 58.
Singer-guitarist Ricky Lee Phelps (Brothers Phelps, Kentucky Headhunters) is 55.
Actor Michael Dudikoff is 54.
Comedian Darrell Hammond (Saturday Night Live ) is 53.
Actress Stephanie Zimbalist is 52.
Singer Steve Perry of Cherry Poppin' Daddies is 45.
Actor Ian Hart (Dirt ) is 44.
Singer CeCe Winans is 44.
Bassist C.J. Ramone of The Ramones is 43.
Singer Teddy Riley is 42.
Actress Emily Procter (CSI: Miami ) is 40.
Actor Matt Damon is 38.
Singer Byron Reeder of Mista is 29.
Actor Nick Cannon (The Nick Cannon Show, Drumline) is 28.
Actor Angus T. Jones (Two and a Half Men ) is 15.

And That's The Dish!

10-7 Dish: More Idol News...
07 October 08 11:38 AM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

Sigh bad day.... don't ask... well if you do, zach@steeplemedia.com. haha

Hefner, Madison Split...
Playboy boss Hugh Hefner has split from girlfriend Holly Madison.
The Playboy blonde confessed the pair had ended their relationship during a video interview with celebrity website TMZ.com.
She says, "Hef and I are no longer together."
However, Madison confirmed she will be starring in the upcoming series of E! network show the Girls Next Door.
The news comes after reports Madison had cheated on the magazine boss.
You know what that means? Madison is available! Or is she?

Duchovny Leaves Rehab...
David Duchovny has left rehab after completing treatment for sex addiction.
The 48-year-old actor checked himself into the Meadows rehab center in Wickenburg, Arizona in August in a bid to control his sexual urges.
I think we just found him a girlfriend!!

Leona Lewis Exclusive Performance...
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From Pizza Hut to sharing the stage with Jimmy Page at the Olympic closing ceremonies, British singer Leona Lewis has come a long way.
Lewis gives an exclusive performance of "Bleeding Love," and "Better in Time," as well as an exclusive interview. Here are some highlights:
First time she heard her song on the radio:
I just can't describe the feeling. It's something I've built up my whole life. Hearing it was just a surreal experience.
On her first job:
My first job was working in Pizza Hut as a waitress.
On her first concert:
Really massive Spice Girl shoes that they used to wear. I forgot what they're called. They were really not a good look on a nine-year old.
On music
I think music is so inspiring. It's the soundtrack to my life. I love music and without it, I don't know what I'd do.

Beyonce: 'Jay-Z and I are For Real'...
Beyonce Knowles has spoken out about her romance with new husband Jay-Z, insisting their love is for real.
The usually guarded newlywed hasn't even confirmed the fact she's Mrs. Shawn Carter yet - after wedding the rapper in April - but now she's talking about her feelings for him in the new issue of Essence magazine.
She says, "What Jay and I have is real. It's not about the interviews or getting the right photo op. It's real."
The couple filed their wedding license on April 18 in Scarsdale, New York.

Hudgens Buys her First Home...
Teen sensation Vanessa Hudgens has bought her first home - for a cool $2.75 million.
The 19-year-old High School Musical star is looking to move out of her family home after purchasing a new place in Studio City, California.
Time for her to give me a gift of a new house

American Idol Contender Paris Bennett is a Mother...
Continuing the American Idol coverage
Former American Idol contender Paris Bennett has given birth to her first child.
The 19-year-old - who competed in the fifth season of the TV singing competition - gave birth to a girl, named Egypt, on Monday.
Bennett tells People.com, "I'm so excited to finally see my little angel, and man, does she have lungs on her.
"I guess she's gearing up to be the next American Idol."

Damon Takes Part in Miami Triathlon...
Matt Damon reportedly took part in the running portion of Sunday's The Escape to Miami Triathlon.
The Miami Herald said the 38-year-old film star, who lives in Miami, was a member of a relay team along with his stepfather Jay Jones and family friend Barry Hetherington.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Engaged?...
Rumors are swirling that Justin Timberlake proposed to his girlfriend, Jessica Biel, in Rome.
Timberlake's rep would only say "I have no comment on Mr. Timberlake's personal life."
People.com reported last week that Biel and Timberlake went jewelry shopping in Rome and purchased a diamond bracelet and ring from the 1970s.
The two were in town for the wedding of Biel's former 7th Heaven co-star Beverly Mitchell.
Biel was a bridesmaid. Practicing maybe?

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Oct. 7:

Singer Al Martino is 81.
The View co-host Joy Behar is 66.
Drummer Kevin Godley of 10cc is 63.
Country singer Kieran Kane of The O'Kanes is 59.
Musician John Mellencamp is 57.
Guitarist Ricky Phillips of Styx is 57.
Actress Mary Badham (To Kill A Mockingbird ) is 56.
Actress Christopher Norris (Trapper John, M.D. ) is 55.
Drummer Tico Torres of Bon Jovi is 55.
Gospel singer Michael W. Smith is 51.
American Idol judge Simon Cowell is 49.
Guitarist Charlie Marinkovich of Iron Butterfly is 49.
Singer Ann Curless of Expose' is 45.
Singer Toni Braxton is 41.
Singer Thom Yorke of Radiohead is 40.
Singer Damian Kulash of OK Go is 33.
Singer Taylor Hicks (American Idol ) is 32.

And That's The Dish!

10-6 Dish: American Idol Star LaKisha Jones Weds (and cheesecake boy)
06 October 08 01:47 PM | Zach | 1 comment(s)

Congrats again to Sandi! She won the last Dish contest. I'll try to do another one before the holiday season... We'll see :)

DWTS Contestant Misty May-Treanor Injured...
U.S. Olympic beach volleyball champion Misty May-Treanor, who is competing this season on Dancing with the Stars, has been injured, ABC confirmed.
"Misty May-Treanor sustained an injury on Friday and received immediate medical attention," the network said in a statement issued to Usmagazine.com. "Despite previous reports, she did not break her ankle. ... She is resting comfortably at home. Doctors will reevaluate her condition on Monday and determine the outcome of her participation on the show."

Cyrus Celebrates 16th Birthday at Disneyland...
Pop singer and television star Miley Cyrus celebrated her 16th birthday at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, last weekend, the amusement park said.
The bash took place Sunday, weeks ahead of the teen sensation's November 23 birthday.
Disneyland said about 5,000 party guests sang "Happy Birthday" to Cyrus, the star of the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana."

Winfrey Sued for Defamation...
The former headmistress of Oprah Winfrey's South African school is suing the talk show host for defamation.
Nomvuyo Mzamane, who led the South African Leadership Academy for Girls, filed a lawsuit against Winfrey in Philadelphia on Friday in an attempt to salvage her professional reputation, according to People.com.
The civil suit claims Winfrey "launched what amounted to a defamatory campaign" against Mzamane late last year by implying that Mzamane is "untrustworthy, failed the students of the academy, did not care about the students at the academy, knew of alleged physical and sexual abuse at the academy and participated in a cover-up of the alleged abuse."
The suit cites comments to the media Winfrey allegedly made in October and November last year after a dorm matron at the school was charged with assaulting and abusing six students.

American Idol Star LaKisha Jones Weds...
Former American Idol star LaKisha Jones has wed boyfriend Larry Davis in California.
The couple were united in front of family, friends and Jones' former fellow season six contestants, including Haley Scarnato, Melinda Doolittle, That kid who cant sing and if I say his name, we have to eat cheesecake and Gina Glocksen on Sunday.
Jones wore a strapless gown and her daughter Brionne, five, was her flower girl.
Whats his face tells People.com, "I'm just so happy for her. I'm happy for her future, I'm happy for her daughter (that) they can be a family. It's all that I could ever wish for her."
The newlyweds plan to honeymoon on Barbados.

Music Manager Snubs Ali Lohan's Pop Career...
A renowned music manager has dealt Lindsay Lohan's younger sister Ali a devastating career blow, by insisting he has no "interest or intention" of adding the wannabe pop star to his celebrity-packed roster.
Dina Lohan, mom and manager of Lindsay and Ali, was reportedly desperate to get Ali a deal with Johnny Wright - who has made a name for himself by looking after superstars such as Justin Timberlake and The Jonas Brothers.

 

VIDEO: SNL Spoofs Debate, Palin (Again)...
(UPI) – Comic actress Tina Fey has reprised her role as Sarah Palin in "Saturday Night Live's" parody of last week's vice presidential debate. Fey, a former "SNL" player and writer, was joined in Saturday night's opening sketch by special guest Queen Latifah, who played moderator Gwen Ifill, and cast member Jason Sudeikis, who took on the role of Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden.
After Latifah as Ifill asked how her administration would deal with the current financial crisis, the faux Palin replied: "Well first of all, let me say how nice it is to meet Joe Biden. And may I say, up close your hair plugs don't look nearly as bad as everyone says. You know, John McCain and I, we're a couple of mavericks. And gosh darnit, we're gonna take that maverick energy right to Washington and we're gonna use it to fix this financial crisis and everything else that's plaguin' this great country of ours. ... You know we're gonna take every aspect of the crisis and look at it and then we're gonna ask ourselves, 'What would a maverick do in this situation?' And then, you know, we'll do that."
Check it out here.

'Chihuahua' Tops Weekend Box Office...
Disney movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua has raced straight to the top of the box office, taking $29 million in its opening weekend.
Shia LaBeouf thriller Eagle Eye fell from first to second, taking $17.7 million in its second week.
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist debuted at third with $12 million.
Richard Gere and Diane Lane's love story Nights in Rodanthe and Ed Harris-directed Appaloosa finished fourth and fifth.

Britney Headed to Broadway?...
Britney Spears is reportedly considering a spell on Broadway to help kick start her pop comeback.
The star checked out a performance of musical In The Heights during her trip to New York last week, to promote her new single "Womanizer."
And sources tell the New York Daily News she is looking for the right part to make her stage debut.\
Spears has previously acted in movie Crossroads, and several episodes of sitcom How I Met Your Mother.

Celebrity Birthdays...
These stars were all born on Oct. 6:

Actress Britt Ekland is 66.
Impressionist Fred Travalena is 66.
Singer Millie Small is 62.
Singer-guitarist Thomas McClary (The Commodores) is 58.
Singer Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon is 57.
Guitarist David Hidalgo of Los Lobos is 54.
Actress Elisabeth Shue is 45.
Singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet is 44.
Actress Jacqueline Obradors (NYPD Blue ) is 42.
Country singer Tim Rushlow (Little Texas) is 42.
Bassist Tommy Stinson (The Replacements, Guns N' Roses) is 42.
Actor Ioan Gruffudd (Fantastic Four,Horatio Hornblower ) is 35.
Actor Jeremy Sisto (Law and Order,Six Feet Under ) is 34.

And That's the Dish!

Dish Contest Winner!
06 October 08 09:00 AM | Zach | 2 comment(s)

Well 133 comments later and here we are! It's time to announce the winner!

Before we get to that, the final prize is a $9.09 gift card to a store of the winner's choice!  And before you ask, remember there were 2 days where I doubled or quadrupled the entries PLUS I threw in $5 because of the days I did not post. And now, here's the breakdown of how many entries everyone got!

JoJo31- 48
fleur_de_lis-20
shawndiaz- 19
Sandi- 14
bechoo- 9
unruli1- 9
Zach- 4
Scoutmom- 2
Redhatty- 1

Now, how the heck did I pick a winner? Well each entry was given a random number and I picked a number out of a hat. That number was....

73!

So now the question is... who's the lucky winner?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And the winner is...................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep going!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SANDI!!!!

Congrats Sandi! You won a $9.09 gift card to a store of your choice! I'll email you with the details! 

Stay tuned, the NORMAL Dish will be later today!