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Which Project Runway Star Makes the Best Superhero

Tim Gunn will get the superhero treatment when Marvel Comics releases an eight-page book as part of the Models Inc. series, a revival of the characters created in the ’70s to attract female readers.

In Loaded Gunn, the Project Runway mentor jumps into Iron Man’s suit to save the day at the New York Museum of Fashion, reports Women’s Wear Daily. A writer for the series worked with Gunn to come up with plotlines and to incorporate his familiar voice and catchphrases into superhero speak. Example: “You know, there are far easier ways to accessorize than grand larceny.”

This won’t be the first time a Project Runway star has been made into a superhero. Earlier this year, Heidi Klum could be seen saving New York Fashion Week in style from a death ray as The Kluminator in four episodes of the Web series Spiked Heel for fashion site Modelinia.com.

Madonna Reveals 'Celebration' Teaser

Madonna shows she's still queen of the dance floor in the soon-to-be-released music video for her latest single, "Celebration," which even features boyfriend Jesus Luz and her daughter Lourdes.

"Madonna, Jesus, Lola (Lourdes) and the dancers all seemed to be having a great time," states one observer at the shoot.

In the just-released teaser for the video, looking glam in a Balenciega mini dress and black thigh-high boots, Madonna wows fans with fierce dance moves – old and new – writhing on the floor as the sultry Luz plays Deejay. (see the teaser below!)

In an earlier teaser, Luz exposes his chiseled chest as he spins tunes from Madonna's Sticky and Sweet tour.

Twelve-year-old Lourdes has two cameos: First dancing for a few moments with the troupe and later, she can be seen in a wedding dress similar to the one her mom made famous in "Like a Virgin."

Madonna's longtime friend and collaborator, Jonas Akerlund, who won a Grammy for directing her "Ray of Light" video, directed the new video in Milan, Italy. "She was really happy to be working with Jonas again," says the observer.

The video premieres on iTunes Sept. 1, where it can be downloaded for free for 48 hours. "Celebration" will appear on Madonna's new greatest hits album of the same name, which hits stores in the U.S. on Sept. 29.

If the song reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Dance/Club Singles Chart it will be her 40th No. 1 hit – more than any other artist in the chart's history.

The Truth About Gerard Butler and Dogs

'The Ugly Truth' star Gerard Butler is barking mad over a scuffle he had with an elderly New York couple - or, more specifically, their dog. The New York Post reports that Butler was walking his tiny pug Lolita when a run-in with a large Greyhound went wrong. Butler claims that he exchanged words with the couple after their large pet bit Lolita twice. The couple, Fred and Maria Varecka of Queens, argue that Butler went ballistic for no apparent reason - they say the two dogs merely touched noses and no biting occurred.

Butler was walking his off-leash pooch when the incident began. According to the Vareckas, Butler "went on this rampage, shouting, 'That dog should be put down!'"

"I said, 'Your dog should be put on a leash.' He kept on going and going, ranting and raving. . . . He was being verbally abusive." Maria Varecka added, "He smacked the dog in the head. The dog's head went into the fence. I was shaking. The dog yelped. I said, 'Keep your hands off my dog! Why did you hit my dog?' He didn't say a word."


Dog-lover Butler sees the incident in a different light. His manager Alan Siegel described the conflict: "What happened was, Gerry was walking his dog, Lolita, who is this little, small pug, a teeny thing. You can hold her in one arm, she's that small. Then, suddenly, this greyhound, this huge, menacing dog, bites Lolita. She [Maria Varecka] and Gerry then have words. . . . [Then] the dog again goes over to Lolita and takes another bite."

After the second bite, Butler put his dog on a leash and began walking away, when the woman followed him. Butler intervened when the Greyhound attempted a third bite.

Siegel said Butler spent the next four hours at an Upper East Side veterinary hospital making sure that Lolita was no worse for wear. Reportedly, the pug is safe and healthy.

"People are so mean. They're just trying to milk this," Siegel concluded.

Michael Jackson Would Have Turned 51 Today

Michael Jackson would have turned 51 Saturday if he hadn't died after suffering a cardiac arrest on June 25.

The day before his first posthumous birthday, the Los Angeles County coroner announced his death has been ruled a homicide.

"The Jackson family again wishes to commend the actions of the Coroner, the LAPD and other law enforcement agencies, and looks forward to the day that justice can be served," the Jackson family said in a statement Friday.

According to the coroner's report, he died of "acute propofol intoxication." Other sedatives that contributed to his death included: Midazolam, Diazepam, Lidocaine and Ephedrine.

According to a search-warrant affidavit, Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson's personal physician who is now the target of a manslaughter investigation, had been giving Jackson 50 mg of Propofol (which Jackson called his "milk") diluted with lidocaine every night through an IV line.

Murray told police he gave the singer propofol the morning of June 25 after a series of sedatives failed to help Jackson sleep.

Megan Fox Won't Be Catwoman, But You Really Wanted Her to Be

Despite all the grumblings which we accurately predicted to be wrong yesterday, 'Transformers' starlet Megan Fox will not be taking on the role of Catwoman. That's sad news, because in our polls yesterday asking what you thought of the possibility of Fox becoming the Cat, the overwhelming response was that Megan would make one pretty kitty. Perhaps the studios should reconsider and give Miss Fox a ring.

In our polls, 78 percent of voters thought Megan as Catwoman was a good idea, giving her a "Meeeoooww!!!" as opposed to a "Hisssss," which only garnered 22 percent of the vote. When polled further about past Catwoman actresses, Fox came out on top yet again, with 39 percent of voters saying she'd be the sexiest Catwoman ever. Halle Berry came in second with 32 percent of the vote, and Michelle Pfeiffer had a very respectable 29 percent.

ABC and NBC Refuse to Run Ad Critical of Obama Health Care

ABC and NBC have refused to run a national ad critical of President Obama's health care reform plan. The commercial features a doctor who warns that a government-run health care system will lead to rationing and will disproportionately harm the quality of care for seniors on Medicare.

The spot has been running for two weeks on local affiliates of Fox, CBS and even ABC and NBC. But the two networks have refused to air the commercial nationally, according to Fox News.

The ad was produced by the League of American Voters, a national, nonprofit group that advocates for accountability by elected officials.



NBC responded to a Fox inquiry by saying it would consider running the 30-second ad if it were revised.

"We have not rejected the ad. We have communicated with the media agency about some factual claims that require additional substantiation. As always, we are happy to reconsider the ad once these issues are addressed," said NBC spokeswoman Liz Fischer.

In June, ABC was hosted by the White House for a special on health care, which ran nationally in prime time.

But in response to Fox's question about the network's refusal to run the ad, ABC spokeswoman Susan Sewell said in a statement that the network "has a long-standing policy that we do not sell time for advertising that presents a partisan position on a controversial public issue."

League of American Voters Executive Director Bob Adams takes issue with ABC calling the ad "partisan," saying: "It's a position that we would argue a vast majority of Americans stand behind. Obviously, it's a message that ABC and the Obama administration haven't received yet."

Dick Morris, the former advisor to President Clinton, is the League of American Voters' chief strategist. He told Fox he is especially troubled by the hypocrisy of ABC's refusal to air the spot.

DJ AM Found Dead in New York; Celebs React to DJ AM's Death

Adam Goldstein, known to most as his stage name of DJ AM, was found dead in his bed on Friday in New York City, TMZ is reporting. He was 36 years old. According to the report, drug paraphernalia was allegedly found at the scene and Goldstein hadn't been seen or heard from in several days.

A friend checking on Goldstein eventually called police, and they broke down the door and found his body.

Celebs have already posted their condolences on their Twitter pages following DJ AM's shocking death at the age of 36.

Lindsay Lohan: i can't believe this.. i'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam

Shanna Moakler: My deepest condolences for DJ AM, you were a great artist and will be severely missed. My thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends.

Katy Perry: rest in peace friend

Pete Wentz: R.I.P. . I'm sorry to loved ones. So unexpected.

Kelly Osbourne: i just cant believe that adam (dj.am) is gone i dont want to believe it im in shock. he was one of the most genuine people i have ever met!

P. Diddy: DJ AM Rest In Peace...

Perez Hilton: I'm tempted to feel angry at the world/God right now, but I can't. I won't. I choose to believe Adam is free of his demons now and at peace.

Josh Groban: I'm stunned. Rest in peace Adam.

John Mayer: We're supposed to lose our friends to time, at an age when we're ready to agree to the terms of having lived a long life. Not now.

Samantha Ronson: Waiting for someone to say this isn't true.

Ashton Kutcher: much love to my boy AM

Dr. Drew Pinsky: "R.I.P. DJ AM. I lack the words to describe my feelings

Ryan Seacrest: So sad the hear about adam. a very kind and generous guy

Heidi Pratt: my thoughts and prayers are with DJ AM's family and friends

BREAKING NEWS: Police Source: DJ AM Found "Face Down," Shirtless

A police source states that DJ AM was found "face down" in bed Friday. The celebrity DJ, 36, was already dead upon arrival.

According to the source, a worried friend called police when he couldn't gain entry into DJ AM's seventh-floor New York City apartment. The fire department, police and EMS opened the door.

"He was found in his bedroom, in bed, face down," the police source said late Friday, adding that he had no shirt but was wearing pants.

"Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein was found deceased this afternoon in his New York City apartment," his rep said in a statement Friday. "The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. Out of respect for his family and loved ones, please respect their privacy at this time."

Michael Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide

It's official: The Los Angeles County coroner announced on Friday that Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide.

According to the coroner's report, the singer suffered from "acute propofol intoxication." Other drugs detected in his system included lorazepam (Ativan), midazolam, diazepam (Valium), lidocaine (an anesthetic), and ephedrine.

The homicide finding – meaning death at the hands of another – is only one of five rulings a coroner can make in a death investigation. Among the others: natural, suicide, accident, and "could not be determined."

According to unsealed search warrants, Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, told LAPD detectives that he had been treating the singer for insomnia for about six weeks, and had been giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol every night intravenously. Jackson referred to propofol, a cloudy white fluid, as his "milk," according to the affidavit.

But Murray told police he was worried Jackson was becoming addicted to the powerful anesthetic and tried to ease him off it. But on the morning of Jackson's death on June 25, Murray told authorities that after repeated demands from the singer to give him propofol, the doctor gave in and administered 25 milligrams of propofol diluted with lidocaine to keep him sedated.

Minutes after giving him the drug, Murray found Jackson not breathing. The singer, 50, was pronounced dead at UCLA Medical Center.

LAPD had no comment on Friday regarding the coroner's ruling. Murray's attorneys have denied any wrongdoing on behalf of the doctor.

ABC remake of 'V' shuts down; not expected to affect November start date.

Insiders at both ABC and Warner Bros. TV confirmed an online report that V – ABC’s much-anticipated remake of the sci-fi miniseries that stars Elizabeth Mitchell and Scott Wolf – has temporarily halted production. The two-weeek hiatus that’ll begin Sept. 3 is not expected to affect the drama’s Nov. 3 start date. Warner Bros. TV released this statement: “We will take advantage of our November premiere to maximize creative opportunities and deliver the audience the best show possible.”

First Look at New Moon's Evil Volturi

Prepare to be scared.

In New Moon, the second installment in Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight saga, readers are first introduced to the ancient ruling class of vampires known as the Volturi. Determined to capture their creepy menace for his screen version opening Nov. 20, New Moon director Chris Weitz has given them custom-crafted blood-red eyes. "They're all hand-painted, specially manufactured contacts," Weitz states, "They're opaque red, almost like preying mantis eyes. You can't really see into them. There's something terribly off-putting about it."

British actor Michael Sheen (The Queen) plays Aro, leader of the Italian blood-sucking clan. Although Aro and his brothers Marcus (Christopher Heyerdahl) and Caius (Jamie Campbell Bower) have been "alive" for thousands of years, Weitz says he "deliberately" gave them a younger look in the film – for which he credits author Meyer.

Perhaps most lethal of all the Volturi is Jane (Dakota Fanning), an angelic-looking vampire who inflicts physical torture on her victims. "She is very strange and very spooky in this movie,"

20 Big-Salary Jobs, No Degree Required

While the importance of earning a college degree to secure a good job has been ingrained in our brains for as long we can remember, a four-year degree is not the only path to a successful career.

Just because these jobs don't require a college degree, however, doesn't mean that they don't require hard work or extensive training. Here are 20 of the highest-paying jobs that don't require a degree, according to CBSalary.com.

1. Margin department supervisor
Salary: $83,579/year

Primary duties: Overseeing a company's credit department, which manages customer credit accounts and approves or denies credit to customers.

2. Air traffic controller
Salary: $74,922/year

Primary duties: Controlling air traffic around airports according to established procedures and policies to ensure flight safety.

3. Automobile service station manager
Salary: $72,246/year

Primary duties: Supervising gas stations and planning and implementing policy and procedure like hours of operation, workers' duties and prices for products and services.

4. Real-estate broker
Salary: $71,994/year

Primary duties: Securing real-estate transactions, selling real estate, renting properties and arranging loans.

5. Web surfer
Salary: $70,604/year

Primary duties: Scouring through multiple Web sites to analyze and compare information and user experiences to collect information to help companies understand online users' behaviors.

6. Lead carpenter
Salary: $63,345/year

Primary duties: Leading the on-site completion of construction projects and performing all types of carpentry work and finishing.

7. Cable supervisor
Salary: $60,887/year

Primary duties: Supervising the activities of workers engaged in installation, maintenance and cable repair.

8. Chemical supervisor
Salary: $57,472/year

Primary duties: Overseeing workers who make chemical products, verifying that chemical processes are followed.

9. Home-care aide supervisor
Salary: $56,157/year

Primary duties: Directing aides who care for elderly or disabled people in a home environment, and monitoring the quality and quantity of services provided.

10. Medical facility housekeeping manager
Salary: $55,368/year

Primary duties: Managing the workers and housekeeping program in medical facilities to uphold sanitary and orderly conditions.

11. Flight service manager
Salary: $54,350/year

Primary duties: Ensuring that flight attendants conform to personal appearance and preflight requirements; compiling flight reports.

12. Locomotive engineer
Salary: $54,084/year

Primary duties: Driving electric, diesel-electric or gas-turbine-electric trains to transport passengers or freight.

13. Interior aircraft assembly supervisor
Salary: $53,606/year

Primary duties: Supervising the assembly of everything for the inside of an aircraft from mechanics to furniture.

14. Painting supervisor
Salary: $51,977/year

Primary duties: Overseeing all painting activities such as mixing paint, preparing surfaces before painting and applying decorative or protective finishes to various structures.

15. Gas plant operator
Salary: $51,676/year

Primary duties: Maintaining certain pressures in pipelines to produce and/or transport natural gas.

16. Payroll supervisor
Salary: $51,410/year

Primary duties: Managing employees working on company payroll, ensuring that pay calculation is in accordance with company policy, government regulations and tax codes.

17. Assembly supervisor
Salary: $50,462/year

Primary duties: Overseeing workers who use power tools and other equipment to assemble products.

18. Credit and collection supervisor
Salary: $50,330/year

Primary duties: Supervising employees engaged in the review of credit risks and collections; may also review client credit history to grant or deny extensions of credit.

19. Data control supervisor
Salary: $50,310/year

Primary duties: Managing data entry workers and assuming responsibility for those workers' tasks to be complete and accurate; may sometimes assist with assignments.

20. Reimbursement recovery specialist
Salary: $49,246/year

Primary duties: Negotiating cases where third-party liability reimbursement exists by investigating and identifying responsible third parties, then paying out those parties.

Costco sells a lot -- but not this particular doll

What were they thinking?

The news is getting old now, but the controversy continues to be discussed throughout cyberspace, in newspapers and numerous web sites, including Snopes: earlier this month, Costco Wholesale Corp. pulled from their stores African-American dolls that were deemed to be racially insensitive.

And for understandable reasons. These African-American baby dolls, called "Cuddle with Me," were packaged with stuffed monkeys and wearing a hat that read, "Lil' Monkey."

Recently, a Boston policeman made news for calling a prominent African-American Harvard professor a "banana-eating jungle monkey." It's an ugly racial slur that is, unfortunately, still going strong in certain circles.

Anyway, in this case, it seems like it was just a matter of not thinking things through, than anyone intending to offend people. There were other versions of the doll with the "Lil Monkey" hat, including a Caucasian version, and certainly many parents have referred to their young, climbing, crazy little kids as monkeys.

To its credit, Costco pulled the offending item off the shelves as soon as a customer complained. A vice president later made the statement that the store takes full responsibility for putting the dolls on the shelves, and he said that he has "expressed our regrets that this did have the tendency to offend some folks."

The CEO, Mary Gustaff, of the company that made the dolls put it even better, saying to the press: "It's so unfortunate because now it's being portrayed as a purposeful act to be disrespectful and that's not true. We really apologize. We don't think in that way. We don't operate in that kind of thinking. We really have a diverse family-operated company that's been around for 28 years. What would we have to gain for heaven's sake?"

Indeed. What would they have to gain? Maybe it's a sign of the times, a good sign, that so many people in the process of getting this doll on shelves -- from the toy designer to the person stocking the shelves -- didn't notice that the doll could be taken as a racial insult? As in, they never use the slur, never think about the slur, didn't notice that it could be taken that way? At least, that's my hope. But the store did the right thing in taking the toy down so quickly. The last thing one needs is a bunch of racists -- and we know they're out there -- buying these dolls and somehow using them to spread their message of hate.

Anderson Cooper Rips Into Speidi

We always knew that Anderson Cooper was the silver fox, but we never knew just how sharp his claws were! Thanks to Heidi Montag and her Miss Universe performance, Anderson was ready to pounce and did just that, tearing Heidi (wife of our pal Spencer Pratt) to shreds, saying she has found a "fresh new way to embarrass herself."

Cooper put the hard news on hold this week to dedicate two minutes to eviscerating Montag and her performance, starting off his rant with the following: "I don't really know who this person is, nor why she is pretending to be a singer nor why anyone should listen to her, but apparently she's famous."

He continued, saying that Montag is "so famous she actually Twitters.... And she Twittered to congratulate herself. She tweeted she had so much fun, and she also thanked God. I don't think God had anything to do with this production."

After a quick back-and-forth with a CNN contributor, Cooper hypothesized that "If God has the time to work on this production and that's the best God can do, we're all in trouble." When Cooper continued, saying he wasn't sure who Heidi even was, his counterpart informed him that "she's married that annoying Spencer Pratt." Ouch.

McCartney Says Lennon's Remarks About Beatles Were Fueled by Drugs

Paul McCartney has dismissed John Lennon's criticisms of the Beatles, including those included in a recent Rolling Stone article called 'Why The Beatles Broke Up.' Sir Paul attributes Lennon's negative sentiments, especially the ones made during a December 1970 interview with magazine founder Jann Wenner, to "drugs" and talking "crap" that he did not mean.

During the interview, Lennon said he felt "sick" over selling out as a band and was "fed up" playing sidekick to Paul McCartney, saying that feeling was mutual for Ringo Starr and George Harrison. He also reveals he was upset with how the other Beatles treated his wife, Yoko Ono.

"They despised her," Lennon said. "It seemed I had to be happily married to them or Yoko, and I chose Yoko ... George insulted her right to her face and I didn't hit him, I don't know why. Ringo was alright but the other two really gave it to us. I'll never forgive 'em."

Speaking about Lennon's complaints after the band's 1970 split to Radio Times, McCartney now says, "Oh, he was on drugs, wasn't he? This is the trouble with history, with journalism."

"Whatever bad things John said about me," Macca added, "he would also slip his glasses down to the end of his nose and say, 'I love you.' John said so much crap that he later said he hadn't meant. It's bulls--- ... We were there. We all enjoyed it. I never really criticized John. I'm not that critical. It's a question of personalities."

Wife Shames Cheating Husband During Rush Hour

Burning shame combined with the August morning sun and about a gazillion highly amused stares was the punishment one man endured for cheating on his wife.

William Taylor of Centreville, Va., got caught getting a little action on the side when he forgot to remove the incriminating evidence from his cell phone.

After finding the proof, his wife doled out a rather interesting punishment -- she forced him to stand at one of the busiest intersections in the D.C. metropolitan area wearing a sandwich board telling everyone he's a cheater. Consider it a modern-day version of a scarlet letter -- humiliating, but less catastrophic than some scorned women's destructive revenge tactics.

"I thought she was kidding, but she was serious," Taylor said.
"I figured I got to do what I got to do to makes things right. So here I am."

His punishment is set to last all week. Each day when morning rush hour winds down, William gets a text from his wife, giving him permission to stop the public humiliation for the day, although repeat sightings of Taylor suggest this is at least a week-long punishment. Those daily texts will probably make him happier than all the ones he got from his mistress combined.

Madonna's 'Celebration' track list revealed: Are the greatest hits all there?

Today marked the track-listing announcement of Her Madjesty’s upcoming Celebration CD and DVD, due this September 29, but if you’re a fan, you may already know — after all, you helped her pick the songs.

Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary used his Twitter page to solicit readers’ suggestions of what should be included in the set, and then worked with the singer to hone a final list. Find out which classics are in — and what’s new — after the jump:

Madonna Celebration CD Track Listing:

CD 1:
01) Hung Up
02) Music
03) Vogue
04) 4 Minutes
05) Holiday
06) Everybody
07) Like A Virgin
08) Into The Groove
09) Like A Prayer
10) Ray Of Light
11) Sorry
12) Express Yourself
13) Open Your Heart
14) Borderline
15) Secret
16) Erotica
17) Justify My Love
18) Revolver

CD 2:
01) Dress You Up
02) Material Girl
03) La Isla Bonita
04) Papa Don’t Preach
05) Lucky Star
06) Burning Up
07) Crazy For You
08) Who’s That Girl
09) Frozen
10) Miles Away
11) Take A Bow
12) Live To Tell
13) Beautiful Stranger
14) Hollywood
15) Die Another Day
16) Don’t Tell Me
17) Cherish
18) Celebration
Madonna Celebration DVD Track Listing:
01) Burning Up
02) Lucky Star
03) Borderline
04) Like A Virgin
05) Material Girl
06) Crazy For You
07) Into The Groove
08) Live To Tell
09) Papa Don’t Preach
10) True Blue
11) Open Your Heart
12) La Isla Bonita
13) Who’s That Girl
14) Like A Prayer
15) Express Yourself
16) Cherish
17) Vogue
18) Justify My Love
19) Erotica
20) Deeper and Deeper
21) Rain
22) I’ll Remember
23) Secret
24) Take A Bow
25) Bedtime Story
26) Human Nature
27) I Want You
28) You’ll See
29) Frozen
30) Ray Of Light
31) The Power Of Good-Bye
32) Beautiful Stranger
33) American Pie
34) Music
35) Don’t Tell Me
36) What It Feels Like For A Girl
37) Die Another Day
38) Hollywood
39) Love Profusion
40) Hung Up
41) Sorry
42) Get Together
43) Jump
44) 4 Minutes
45) Give It 2 Me
46) Miles Away
47) Celebration

Amongst the new stuff: A collaboration with Lil Wayne (”Revolver”), the already-leaked title song, unedited and never before seen footage of “Justify My Love,” and previously unreleased videos, including “Into The Groove” and “Give It 2 Me,” as well as the new video for “Celebration.”

So what do you think, Music Mixers? Will your previously cherished copy of Immaculate Collection be demoted to drink-coaster status, or are there crucial Madge moments missing here?

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Billy Ray Cyrus May Lend 'Achy Breaky' to a 'Major Star'

Billy Ray Cyrus skyrocketed into the country music scene in 1991 with 'Achy Breaky Heart,' and -- all jokes aside -- he is convinced that the tune that made him famous is still a hit. Approaching the 20-year anniversary of 'Achy Breaky,' he reveals to CNN that "there are some major stars who want to re-do that song." And while the singer has not officially agreed to let someone else record it, he says, "I'm flirting with the idea. There's one cat in particular that if I told you who it was, it would blow your mind. But I've got to keep it under my hat right now."

BRC, the suspicion is killing us!

VMA's Get a Little 'West Side Story'

Everyone knows that the MTV Video Music Awards are the highlight of the year for the young set when it comes to award shows, so it's great (and surprising) to see that MTV is channeling a little nostalgia with a new 'West Side Story'-themed commercial for the show. In it, current superstars like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and host Russell Brand have the whole Jets vs. Sharks vibe going on, plugging this year's show (Sept. 13 @ 9pm EST). Watch the promo here:

<a href="http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/430561/vma-side-story-full-version.jhtml#id=1618731" target="_blank">VMA West Side Story: Full Version</a>

VMA West Side Story: Full Version

Dunkin' Donuts New 'Toffee for Your Coffee' Doughnut On Sale

The winning doughnut from Dunkin' Donuts' "Create Dunkin's Next Donut" contest has hit store shelves, the company says.

"Toffee for Your Coffee" -- a sour-cream doughnut covered in Heath bar bits and glaze -- beat out some 130,000 submissions to win $12,000 for its creator, Jeff Hager of Hoover, Ala. He created the doughnut as an homage to his own father, who dipped doughnuts into his coffee.

The accountant's creation will remain available through Oct. 6.

'Hung' Star Heche Hangs Ex Out to Dry

Anne Heche, who stars on the HBO show 'Hung,' appeared on 'David Letterman' last night -- to the detriment of her ex-husband, Coley Laffoon.

When asked to reveal her thoughts on her estranged ex, she replied "Can you say 'lazy ass' on TV?" Watch It

Lindsay Lohan's Burglary Caught on Tape!

New evidence has surfaced in the Lindsay Lohan burglary case. Police have released the survelience tape, and detectives believe the trio entered through an unlocked door and took personal items belonging to the actress. LAPD describe the suspects as being between the ages of 18-25 -- one white male and two white females. And it seems like Lohan may know the suspects.

Cop Investigated for Feeding Gorilla Pop-Tarts?

A St. Paul police officer is under investigation after entering Como Zoo, after hours, to feed gorillas a snack.

Surveillance video captured the incident last January, around 2 a.m., when two zoo security guards snuck four to eight people into the zoo. Among the unauthorized visitors, was an off-duty St. Paul Cop.

The Como Zoo isn't sure if the gorillas actually ate the Pop-Tarts or not. Regardless, the gorillas appear to be doing just fine.

The three gorillas are named Schroeder, Gordy and Togo. The Zoo says zoo-goers are not allowed to feed the animals. For God sake just let the gorilla have something OTHER than the overdone banana's. I save give em' some POP-TARTS!

Jo Bro for President? Nick Jonas Says Look for Him in 2040

The bad news for Barack Obama is that a good-looking, self-funded, scandal-free entertainer announced Monday that he wants to run for the White House. The good news is that the aspiring candidate is too busy right now to apply to college, let alone get a campaign together.

But once he has the time (and once he's old enough to vote), 16-year-old Nick Jonas said a political career is in his sights. "I've always had this dream of being the president some day," Jonas told a sold-out crowd at Washington's National Press Club. "In 2040 to be exact. We sell bumper stickers on tour that say 'Jonas 2040,' so go pick one of those up and start the campaign."

I don't know about you but with the way some things are going currently I'd be prone to giving the kid a chance at the seat now.

Microsoft Edits Black Man Out of Photo

Software giant Microsoft Corp. is apologizing for altering a photo on its Web site to change the race of one of the people shown in the picture.

A photo on the Seattle-based company's U.S. Web site shows two men, one Asian and one black, and a white woman seated at a conference room table. But on the Web site of Microsoft's Polish business unit, the black man's head has been replaced with that of a white man. The color of his hand remains unchanged.

The photo editing sparked criticism online. Some bloggers said Poland's ethnic homogeneity may have played a role in changing the photo.

"We are looking into the details of this situation," Microsoft spokesperson Lou Gellos said in a statement Tuesday. "We apologize and are in the process of pulling down the image."

Now I can see Apple taking aim at this in their next campaign and I would applaud them for doing so. I'm SO offended by what Microsoft did here.

Madonna Starts 'Celebration' With Jesus -- Exclusive Video

'Celebration' might be considered the ultimate Madonna retrospective when it hits shelves on September 29th: spanning two CDs, a jam-packed DVD and 27 years worth of music, there's never been a more comprehensive look at the legendary artist's body of work. The compilation's title track -- one of three new songs -- was produced by legendary DJ Paul Oakenfold, and gets the video treatment. While we've yet to see the full video, we have an exclusive clip featuring Oakenfold and Madonna's boyfriend Jesus Luz, who dons a leather jacket (but no shirt) and serves as DJ. Watch the exclusive 'Celebration' teaser clip below.

Britney and Russell Brand Play Head Games in VMA Promo

In a new promo for MTV's Video Music Awards, set for Sept. 13 in New York City, Britney Spears wishes for a personal invite from Russell Brand, who is hosting for the second year in a row.

Standing by a pool in a white bikini and a black sun hat, Spears says in a voiceover, "I wonder if he'll invite me. I mean, I can obviously get an invite, but it would be nice for Russell to invite me personally now that we're friends and all."

Meanwhile, Brand has VMA jitters of his own. "I hope I didn't balls it up with her last time," he says. "Some of those things I said could have been construed as offensive. I hope she don't think ill of me."



Back to Spears, this time biting her fingernail: "Should I have played it up more when he was flirting with me last year? I have to admit there is something sexy about his dangerous ways."

At the end of the spot, Brand realizes he's hearing Spears's voiceover and that she might be hearing his. What's a bloke to do? "Britney," he says in a high-pitched voice, "this is the voice of your mind ... go to Russell's hotel room and abandon yourself. Give yourself to him, Britney. Sleep with Russell!"

The VMAs air live on Sept. 13 (9 p.m. EST) on MTV.

Adam Hunter On Showtime

Adam Hunter performs stand-up comedy on Showtime's White Boyz in the Hood. Had me laughing so I'm sharing...

'SVU'-Watching Receptionist Fights Crime & Steals Our Hearts

She may be a mild-mannered receptionist by day, but it was Justine Faeth's voracious appetite for "Law and Order" that helped her apprehend a long-time criminal.

When she heard that her office had suffered a bold midday robbery of a wallet and personal electronics, Faeth remembered that an unidentified man had just asked for a cup of water, which he drank from before leaving behind.

"When they are trying to get DNA from a suspect on 'SVU' and that person is unwilling to give them a sample, they trick them into drinking water and then use that as evidence," Faeth explained.

At first the police dismissed her, saying they only use DNA samples in murders and rapes. But the next day they reversed their course, and found the DNA collected from the cup matched Kevin Moore, who was in the database for committing 10 similar robberies.

On a personal note, let us know if you can think of any profession that wouldn't be made hotter by the addition of the adjective "crime-fighting."

Megan Going From Fox-y to Catwoman?

A new report from a British newspaper claims that 'Transformers' superhottie Megan Fox has officially been cast to reprise the role of Catwoman in an upcoming 'Batman' movie. Something about the report makes it hard for us to fully believe -- mostly the fact that a British newspaper is breaking news on an American movie with no studio confirmation -- but it still got our minds running at full speed. She obviously looks a bit "catty," will she work in such a prominent role?

Comic Tells One Too Many Jokes About Her Mother-in-Law

In-laws are fun to make fun of, just ask any comic. Well, maybe don't bring it up to Sunda Crooquist, a veteran stand-up who's being sued by her mother-in-law after making her the punchline of too many jokes.

According to the AP, Croonquist's mother-in-law Ruth Zafrin accuses her of spreading defamatory and racist lies through the many zingers she has used during her lengthy career.

The action seeks unspecified damages and demands that Croonquist remove any offensive statements from her Web site, routines and recordings. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in New Jersey back in April and judge is scheduled to hear a motion to dismiss on Sept. 8.

Croonquist is half-black, half-Swedish, grew up Roman Catholic and married into a Jewish family -- an absolute perfect storm of possible punchlines. She tells the AP that in-law jokes just come natural to her.



A sampling of her jokes:

The one where her mom-in-law reacts to her being pregnant: "OK, now that we know you're having a little girl I want to know what you're naming that little tchotchke. Now we don't want a name that's difficult to pronounce like Shaniqua. We're thinking a name short but delicious. Like Hadassah or Goldie."

The one where she visits her mom-in-law's house for the first time: "I walk in, I say, 'Thank you so much for having me here, Ruthie.' She says, 'The pleasure's all mine, have a seat.'" Then, in a loud aside, 'Harriet, put my pocketbook away.'"

The one where she talks about their differences: "I'm a black woman with a Jewish mother-in-law. Now you know the only thing we have in common, is that we don't wanna get our hair wet. Haaaaaaaay!

"They're nice jokes. There's nothing bad, nothing defamatory," swears Croonquist, who converted to Judaism before she met her husband and keeps a kosher house in Los Angeles.

The lawsuit was filed by mother-in-law Ruth Zafrin, her daughter, Shelley Edelman, and Shelley's husband, Neil. Neither Zafrin, the Edelmans nor their attorney, Lawrence H. Wertheim, returned calls for comment.

Chris Brown and Rihanna Had a History of Violence

Not that it's any big shock BUT Rihanna and Chris Brown had two previous violent episodes before the Feb. 8 fight, which ultimately led to Brown's arrest and felony conviction, court documents reveal.

The "Umbrella" singer allegedly slapped Brown in a heated argument three months prior to the February incident, according to Brown's probation review released Tuesday.

In that previous fight, which occurred in Europe, Brown responded by pushing Rihanna into a wall, the documents say. The couple "were involved in a verbal dispute and [she] slapped [him]." Brown "responded by shoving her into a wall."

A second fight occurred about three weeks prior to the Feb. 8 incident.

Brown and Rihanna "were visiting Barbados and were driving a Range Rover loaned to them," according to the documents. "They had an argument inside the car. [Brown] exited and broke the front driver and passenger side windows of the car. No one was injured during the incident."

The documents also reveal that in the Feb. 8 incident, which began after Brown allegedly received a text message from a previous lover, that Rihanna "said she became 'enraged' and slammed both of her fists against the dashboard," which led to Brown pulling the Lamborghini over and trying to force her out, which escalated into a physical fight.

Lawyers for both Rihanna, 21, and Brown, 20, weren't immediately available for comment.

In a June 26 interview with his probation officer, Brown stated that since the Feb. 8 fight, he had been very "depressed." Brown stated he grew up watching his mother being physically abused and said he did not want to "carry on that cycle."

Brown repeatedly told the officer he regretted the incident, and said he initially wanted to plead guilty right away, but his attorney advised against it.

"I want to take responsibility for my mistake," Brown told the officer, adding he is "totally remorseful for what I have done."

Brown was formally sentenced Tuesday to six months of community labor, five years probation, and was ordered not to contact Rihanna for the next five years.

So it seems that the "abuse" goes both ways. I'm not justifying what Chris Brown did BUT why is it that the media fails to cover this end of the story. It's obvious that together they are a toxic mix and are BOTH at fault here.

Williams Sisters Buy Stake in Miami Dolphins

If you follow them on Twitter than you already know that Serena and Venus Williams are ready for some football! The tennis stars are joining Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez and Gloria and Emilio Estefan in becoming limited ownership partners in the National Football League's Miami Dolphins.

The announcement that the Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., residents would become the first female African-Americans to hold an ownership stake in a NFL franchise and two of the few African-Americans league-wide to hold this unique distinction was made by Stephen Ross, owner and managing partner of the Dolphins.

"I am so excited to be part of such a renowned organization," says Serena. "Having spent so much of my childhood in the area, being involved with a staple of Miami culture is a huge honor. We look forward to many championships and much success together with the Miami Dolphins."

Agrees Venus, "I am honored to be a partner in the Miami Dolphins franchise and thankful to owner Stephen Ross for allowing Serena and I to be part of Miami Dolphins history."

Senator Edward Kennedy Dead at 77

Edward Kennedy, the iconic Democratic U.S. Senator from Massachusetts who raised a strong liberal voice in American politics for the past four decades, died Tuesday at his home in Hyannis Port, Mass. He was 77.

KFC Double Down Chicken Sandwich Loses the Bun

Why bother with the bun? That's the premise of KFC's latest offering -- the Double Down -- a sandwich that replaces the traditional bun with two Original Recipe chicken fillets.

"It's such a meaty chicken sandwich, there's no room for a bun," Rick Maynard, a KFC spokesman told Slashfood.

But the sandwich -- currently being tested in Omaha, Neb., and Providence, R.I. -- has some wondering if the Colonel has gone too far.

Newspapers like the Hartford Courant called the appearance of the Double Down a "complete 180" for the chain, and the Vancouver Sun estimated that the sandwich -- two chicken fillets sandwiching Swiss and pepper jack cheeses, bacon and "the Colonel's sauce" -- weighs in at 1,228 calories.

Maynard told Slashfood that KFC estimates the sandwich's caloric count at "just under 600," though the final nutritional data is not in.

Earlier this year, the chain unveiled a healthier dining option -- Kentucky Grilled Chicken -- under the Unthink ad campaign. But KFC uses the same Unthink logo in a Double Down TV advertisement, where a man exclaims "there should be more chicken in a chicken sandwich!"

The price of the sandwich varies but in Omaha, one foodie found it selling for $4.99, with combos -- including fries and soda pop -- going for $6.99.

What do you think of this new fried chicken-bacon-cheese combo? Take the poll, and let us know in the comments below.

Will Bloody Texting PSA Get The Message To Teens?

Texting behind the wheel qualifies as irresponsible and completely stupid. But is a gory British public service announcement going to reach kids who believe they are immortal?

Be warned: the four-minute PSA is extremely graphic, showing not only the realistic bloody injuries of three pretty teenage girls, but also an unresponsive infant in a car seat and a preschooler asking her unconscious and bleeding parents to wake up.

Mike Stout, director of the division of traffic safety for the Illinois Department of Transportation, said that he doesn't know if this kind of message would deter teens from texting behind the wheel -- and he wouldn't take the risk of trying to find out.

"This is way too gory," Stout told ParentDish. "...sometimes you have to push the envelope, but if you put this on TV, you'd have no control over who your audience was. Younger kids could see it, and I know some teens that it wouldn't affect at all."

As I watched the clip with my baby nearby, tears came to my eyes when the camera lingered on what appeared to be a dead infant in a car seat with a preschool-age sibling pleading for her parents in the front seat to "wake up."

So the PSA gets right to the heart of parents to avoid the lure of a quick text. But would the teenager behind me do the same?

Is Aspray for real?

Perhaps the most offensive infomercial you'll ever see is an advertisement for a spray that claims to be able to prevent butt-stink and every other odor no single deodorant would dare to tackle.

"Aspray goes where other deodorants can't. Aspray your butt," the announcer boasts. "Aspray under your arms. Aspray your feet. You can even Aspray your privates."

Then, to top it off, a woman is shown crossing her legs and spraying her crotch, followed by this line:. "Aspray is safe for all your odor zones."

The "Doc Bottoms' Aspray" -- it's pronounced A-spray, though most certainly intended to be remembered for an alternative pronunciation -- seems more like a Saturday Night Live skit than a real product. Case in point, the commercial includes a supposed testimonial from sweaty contractor "Lanny F.," who proclaims in animated fashion, "I've got odors in special places," later noting: "My butt."

You can get two Aspray for $14.95 plus $7.95 shipping and handling each. That brings the total to $30.85. But wait, there's more. You also get the "Pocket Shot," which we're told is "Perfect for on the go or give it to your smelly friend."

The Skyrocketing Deficit: How Scared Should We Be?

Jill Lawrence a columnist for Political Daily writes;

We've come a long way from the days when Bill Clinton fumed over his new role as an "Eisenhower Republican," driven to sacrifice his 1992 campaign pledges on the altar of deficit reduction. Nobody's an Eisenhower Republican now, and it's a little scary.

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office and the White House's Office of Management and Budget are releasing new deficit projections Tuesday morning. The good news expected from OMB: Apparently the federal deficit will be $1.58 trillion, instead of $1.8 trillion, for the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30.

The bad news: That's still really, really terrible. The worse news: Over the next 10 years, we thought the government was on track to spend $7.1 trillion more than it takes in. But now OMB thinks it's looking more like $9 trillion.

That would practically double the total U.S. debt, which stood at $11.7 trillion as of Friday. Last month alone, the government paid $19.8 billion in interest on the national debt.

The administration leaked word Monday night that President Obama would reappoint Fed chairman Ben Bernanke to his job -- big news on the economic front, no doubt meant to divert us and the markets from those large, unpleasant numbers. But they are not so easily buried.

It's hard not to hyperventilate over the many better ways we could spend that interest money (covering the uninsured, anyone?). Hard not to wonder what our huge debt says about our character as a nation (selfish free-loaders on the next generation, casually putting the global economy at risk?)

It's hard not to fret about what that debt could do to us in a few years (drive up interest rates and taxes, sharply curtail government services) if we don't take steps to deal with it soon. Even now the projections are a threat to Obama's plans on health, energy and climate change – plans he campaigned on but, unlike Clinton, is insisting on pursuing in the teeth of a recession.

For more on this check out the full politics daily article at; http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/08/25/the-skyrocketing-deficit-how-scared-should-we-be/

Michael Jackson's Final Hours

In the hours before his death, Michael Jackson was given a powerful cocktail of drugs by Dr. Conrad Murray to help him sleep. When one medicine didn't work, Murray tried another, finally resorting to a dose of the anesthetic propofol, although Murray allegedly feared Jackson was forming an addiction.

The details of Jackson's final hours, and the actions by his doctor, are outlined in an search warrant affidavit unsealed Aug. 24. Murray, in a statement issued by his attorney, Ed Chernoff, later that day, denied some, but not all, of the information police say he provided to them – specifically that he left Jackson's room during a critical period when the singer was under heavy sedation, according to the Associated Press.

What follows is the timeline of events allegedly given to detectives by Murray in the days following Jackson's death:

June 22: Murray gives Jackson 25 milligrams of propofol along with the sedatives lorazepam and midazolam. The singer is able to sleep with this mixture.

June 23: Murray gives Jackson the same drug combination as he did the day before, but this time without propofol in hopes of weaning him off it. Again, the singer was able to sleep.

The Day of Jackson's Death
June 25: At about 1:30 a.m., Murray again tried to get Jackson to sleep without propofol and gives the singer a 10-milligram tablet of Valium, but Jackson is unable to sleep.

• Around 2 a.m.: Murray injects Jackson with two milligrams of lorazepam, pushed slowly into the singer's IV. But again, Jackson can't sleep.

• Around 3 a.m.: Murray then gives two milligrams of midazolam to Jackson, also pushed slowly into the IV. Jackson remains awake.

• Around 5 a.m.: Murray gives the singer another two milligrams of lorazepam but Jackson still can't sleep.

• Around 7:30 a.m.: Murray administers another two milligrams of midazolam. Murray claims he is continuously at Jackson's bedside, monitoring the singer with a pulse oximeter [connected to Jackson's finger] and measuring his pulse and oxygen statistics. But Jackson remains awake.

• Around 10:40 a.m.: Murray gives Jackson 25 milligrams of propofol diluted with lidocaine to keep Jackson sedated after repeated demands for the drug by the singer. Jackson finally falls asleep, and Murray continues to monitor him.

• After 10 minutes: Murray states he left Jackson's bedside to use the restroom and is gone for no more than two minutes. Upon his return, Murray finds Jackson not breathing. Murray begins CPR, and gives Jackson 0.2 milligrams of flumazenil, an antidote for certain overdoses. Using his cell phone, Murray calls Jackson's personal assistant, Michael Amir Williams, and asks him to send security upstairs for an emergency.

Murray continues CPR – and before security arrives – he leaves Jackson and runs to the hallway and downstairs to the kitchen, where he asks the chef to send up Jackson's 12-year-old son, Prince Michael I. Murray continues CPR. The boy arrives upstairs and summons security.

• At 12:21 p.m.: Jackson staff member Alberto Alvarez dials 911, and the Los Angeles Fire Department responds on the scene shortly thereafter. Murray waits for the ambulance while conducting CPR, and later accompanies Jackson to the hospital.

L.A. Coroner Rules Michael Jackson Death Homicide

After an autopsy of Michael Jackson found lethal levels of the anesthetic propofol in his body, the Los Angeles County Coroner has reportedly ruled the singer's death a homicide, the Associated Press reports.

According to the seach warrant, Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, told LAPD detectives that he had been treating the singer for insomnia for about six weeks, and had been giving Jackson 50 milligrams of propofol every night intravenously. Jackson referred to propofol, a cloudy white fluid, as his "milk," according to the affidavit.

But Murray told police he was worried Jackson was becoming addicted to the powerful anesthetic and tried to ease him off it. Murray said he reduced the singer's dosage to 25 milligrams and added two other sedatives, lorazepam and midazolam, the Times reports. On June 23, two days before Jackson's death, Murray administered those two medications and withheld the propofol.

On the morning the singer died, Dr. Murray tried to help Jackson sleep without using propofol, according to the paper. Murray told detectives he gave the singer valium at 1:30 a.m., and then injected lorazepam through an IV at 2 a.m. An hour later, when Jackson was still awake, Murray gave him midazolam, according to the report.

Over the next few hours, Murray said he gave Jackson various drugs. Then at 10:40 a.m., Murray administered 25 milligrams of propofol after Jackson repeatedly demanded the drug, according to the affidavit.

Murray told detectives that after he administered Jackson's last dose of propofol, he stepped away from the singer for only two minutes to use the restroom. When he returned, Murray said, he found Jackson wasn't breathing and immediately began CPR.

However, detectives later obtained Murray's phone records, and found Murray was on the phone with three separate callers for approximately 47 minutes shortly after he allegedly found Jackson not breathing.

While Murray performed CPR, one of Jackson’s staff members called 911. The singer was then rushed to UCLA Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.

If you ask me there is still much not being disclosed about the death of Michael Jackson and this doctor or should I say WHACK JOB!.

Zac Efron on the set of The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud

Look who's on the prowl! Zac Efron gets ready to make his move – and bares his ripped abs! – while on the Burnaby, British Columbia, set of The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud on Friday.

What is it with this new generation of Hollywood? They don't seem to have the acting chops of those previous versions. Could Hollywood be in danger of producing cookie cutter stars much like the current music industry?

Melanie Griffith Checks Into Rehab

Melanie Griffith has checked into a rehab facility.

"She is there to reinforce her commitment to stay healthy," says her rep Robin Baum. "This is part of a routine plan that was designed between her and her doctors years ago."

According to reports, the actress, 52, is staying at the Cirque Lodge in Utah. This is the third rehab stint for the actress in recent years.

In 2000, Griffith released a statement that she was seeking treatment for a drug problem. "My doctor has referred me to the Daniel Freeman Hospital to step down from the prescribed medication that I have been taking for a neck injury," she said.

Griffith, who is married to Antonia Banderas, was born into a show-biz family and is perhaps best known for her breakout role in 1988's Working Girl.

"Overcoming addictions is tough but it can be made easier if you have someone that can offer support," Griffith wrote on her Web site once. "My husband and family supported me so much through this journey and continue to do so."

Sometimes we tend to idolize these stars for what they have a fail to take into consideration the price for such fame.

More Proof of 'Bachelorette' Winner's Cheating Ways?

The hits just keep on coming for 'Bachelorette' coupe Ed Swiderski and Jillian Harris.

After Harris picked Swiderski on the finale, and he proposed, the pair has been plagued by rumors that he was romancing other women during the show and even after their engagement.

And when confronted with proof of his infidelity, Swiderski allegedly replied that he was happy to have the emails exposed on the Internet.

A RealitySteve.com blogger reportedly told Swiderski that he was going to expose the email chain between the 'Bachelorette' star and Lindsey Johnson and Bethany Steffen and he allegedly replied, "Go with it Steve-O."

In his electronic correspondence with Johnson during his time on the show, Swiderkski wrote, "I miss you dearly. I love you. I'm letting them know tonight. Hopefully they'll get me home tomorrow."

And when Steffen was worried that he'd get his own show if he lost, he told her, "You know I never took this thing seriously. In addition, I've let the director know that I would be doing the show for the wrong reasons as I am not, in any way, attracted to the chick."

Should VH1 air it's reality show I Love Money 3?

With the death of Ryan Jenkins — accused of murdering his ex-wife and found over the weekend an apparent suicide — a question arises.

Should his new, as-yet-unaired TV project be shown? Jenkins, who appeared on VH1’s Megan Wants A Millionaire, was also a participant in the upcoming VH1 reality show I Love Money 3.

An Associated Press report says that VH1 has of now “made no decision” whether it will air Money 3 in the wake of the murder of Jasmine Fiore and Jenkins’ alleged suicide.

But do you think VH1 should air I Love Money 3? Will this just serve to make an accused murderer more famous? Or do you think, as the saying goes, the show must go on?

In a shocking display of decency, VH1 has caved. (see below)

VH1 announced today that it has cancelled Megan Wants a Millionaire and I Love Money 3. Both series featured contestant Ryan Jenkins, who was found dead this weekend in a Canadian motel and was wanted by Orange County police in connection to the recent murder of his wife, model Jasmine Fiore.

Kid Vlogs From Apple Store, We Smell a New Commercial Campaign

Kids. They grow up so fast these days, with the Twitter and the MySpace and Tamagotchi and sports drinks. You've gotta hand it to them, though: they've got their technology and they know how to use it.

Which is why the dense YouTube account of Nicholifavs, filled with a kid who vlogs exclusively from New York City's Fifth Avenue Apple Store, is merely a natural progression in the realm of Things Kids Do Now.

If, indeed, this is a viral marketing ploy by Apple, then hats off. And if it isn't, Apple had better snatch him up quick. Justin Long, meet your match. Check out this guys youtube & myspace links below. He's awesome!

http://www.youtube.com/user/nicholifavs
http://www.myspace.com/nicholiwhite
http://twitter.com/nicholifavs
http://cultivation.tumblr.com/post/161119075/haha-this-dude-is-adorable-apparently-he-makes

Ben Stiller and Mickey Rooney Discuss Twitter

Since there might be a slight disconnect between the senior citizen sect and burgeoning technology (specifically computers and online social networking) Ben Stiller recently sat down with Hollywood icon Mickey Rooney to discuss the finer points of Twitter. After explaining that "you can instantly talk to people," Stiller fields several pertinent questions from Rooney, felt by the majority of Twitter newbs, like "How do you get caught up on tweets?" and "Can children do it?"

After, Stiller explains that, "I think only children who are supervised can do it," Rooney demonstrates that he is still very much in touch with the family Internet dynamic by responding with "I think you're dreaming when you say that." The exchange is a great interaction between two big screen stalwarts, and Rooney even offers a promising tag line that Twitter could perhaps use in advertising campaigns. "Don't hit her, twitter!" Well, maybe not.

The Economy's Tragic Consequences: Murder-Suicide in a Foreclosed Home

The murder-suicide in tiny Dumfries, Va., was tragic enough, but even more scary if we believe the friends and neighbors' explanations for what may have been the motivation.

As the politicians endlessly debate the fine points of regulation and rescue and take their contributions from the banks that drag their feet in extending mortgage lifelines, family agencies across the country report a jump in calls about domestic abuse.

Again, banks taking federal bailout funds and yet NOT helping the people that need it.  I think that these banks should be held accountable for the mental anguish that they have caused or are causing for persons who really are in need of assistance.

You can read the whole article at; http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/08/24/the-economys-tragic-consequences-murder-suicide-in-a-foreclose/