Archive for December, 2008
NYE minus VIP equals partying at home for many
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — On recent New Year’s Eves in South Beach, booking Lindsay Lohan and R&B singer John Legend as the entertainment would have caused a ticket stampede almost regardless the cost. But with the economy in recession, that’s not …
Read More..>>Zooey Deschanel’s Engagement Ring
‘Yes Man’ actress Zooey Deschanel is marrying an indie rocker — and now we have a shot of her engagement ring! The diamond ring is from star jeweler Neil Lane . Earlier this week, ET confirmed that Zooey, 28, got engaged to Death Cab for Cutie …
Read More..>>Barkley arrested for alleged DUI
Charles Barkley is seen in his booking photo after being arrested on suspicion of drinking under the influence December 31 at a DUI checkpoint in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Gilbert Police Department) Basketball icon-turned-political hopeful Charles …
Read More..>>In pursuit of laundered Chinese honey or, have I wasted the past five …
I know. I have done a horrible job of keeping the blog active and interesting and many have expressed your views on my laziness or concerns on my demise. For the past few months I have been on the road chasing several stories that raised possible …
Read More..>>Atlanta QB Ryan wins Offensive Rookie of Year; Titans RB Johnson 2nd
He became the third quarterback in five years to win the award, joining Titans quarterback Vince Young (2006) and Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger (2004). Ryan collected 44 votes, and Titans running back Chris Johnson was second with three. Broncos …
Read More..>>Selena Gomez Beats Her Own Drum
At midnight tonight, fans will be treated to the first 2009 episode of Wizards of Waverly Place . The installment is titled “Make It Happen.” Here are a few screen caps from the episode, which, of course, stars young actress Selena Gomez
Read More..>>Auburn’s Marks to enter NFL draft
Auburn defensive lineman Sen’Derrick Marks is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Marks, a Mobile native who announced his decision Tuesday, was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference pick by coaches this season after making 32 …
Read More..>>Jessica Simpson getting fat over breakup
New York (ANI): After bidding adieu to beau Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson is binging on sweets and is once again putting on weight, say her pals. Friends of the 27-year-old star revealed that she was quite distressed to see her recent photos, in which …
Read More..>>Madonna, Celine Dion were 2008’s biggest concert draws
MADONNA and Celine Dion were the biggest worldwide concert draws in 2008, each selling more than $200 million worth of tickets to their slickly produced shows, trade publication Pollstar said on Tuesday. The pop singers also took the top two spots in …
Read More..>>Obama to tap Princeton’s Rouse for econ council
WASHINGTON : President-elect Barack Obama is expected to name Cecilia Rouse, a Princeton University labour economist, to the Council of Economic Advisers, an aide with the Obama transition office said on Wednesday. Obama is expected to draw on Rouse …
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