'Housewives' scoop: Kathy Najimy is Susan's latest rival

Actress-comedienne Kathy Najimy is set to guest star in an upcoming episode of Desperate Housewives as a police officer with a surprising connection to Teri Hatcher’s Susan.

“Susan suspects Katherine was the one who attacked Julie, so she gets [a cop] to help her,” explains Housewives creator Marc Cherry. “But then she finds out the policewoman went to high school with her — and Susan stole her boyfriend, too! So [Najimy] has been going around the past 30 years resenting her."

Kathryn being the one who attacked Julie is something I've been saying to friends of mine after the last episode since it looks like they are trying to pin it on the Natural Born Killers next door. But what about the Professor she was dating back at the college? Could he have snapped and come to Wysteria Lane set on revenge? This has all the makings of a "Who Shot Jr?" season!

Najimy’s episode is slated to air in late October.

Heather Locklear returns to the 'Melrose Place' set: Countdown to her Nov 17th episode!!

I’m pretty stoked that Heather Locklear’s Amanda Woodward will soon be in the mix to stir up trouble and (hopefully) boost ratings.

Locklear was back on the set of Melrose — and back in Amanda’s signature short skirt — for her first day of shooting yesterday, as the accompanying photo proves. Locklear is scheduled to make the first of her multiple appearances starting with the show’s Nov. 17 episode, and I’m curious, if her presence will make you more likely to watch Melrose?

'Melrose Place' recap: Jane's back in black(mail)

Jane Andrews is back, announcing: “I’m ready for a comeback.” Seemingly, she was referring to the fashion business she’s ready to relaunch. Don’t worry, Michael Kors, Jane seems to be stuck in the 1990s ofMelrose 1.0, judging from the horrible peach bridesmaid style of her new signature look.

But her real comeback is to the famed apartments of Melrose Place, as Michael ex-wife and Sydney’s sister moved into her old turf as landlord, declaring “I inherited this building” (huh? Who owns this place?)

Within four minutes of her arrival, Jane revealed that she also inherited Sydney’s secret files – including some incriminating emails from Ella. So Jane blackmailed Ella to get that peach dress on a hot starlet at a red carpet premiere. Thank god we’re not getting the boring sweet Jane of Melrose’s first season.

Jane did play nice when Violet revealed that she was Sydney’s daughter – there are hugs and chamomile tea all around, until Jane called the police to come pick up this “fugitive” (Violet stole money from her folks to come to L.A. to find Syd). Violet and her horrible jean shorts were soon in the slammer, but Riley bailed her out (leaving behind Jonah, in his adorable skinny tie, at his friend’s big movie premiere). We’re just glad Riley left the party so we didn’t have to hear more of her golfing small talk. Zzzzz.

David, of course, has his dad’s files on Jane (David’s would-be ex-stepmother) – so he stepped up to her, threatening to expose her secrets about that suspicious boutique fire years ago if she doesn’t leave Ella alone (no chance). Ella even swooned a little: “Wow. I don’t think anyone’s ever offered to destroy an enemy of mine before. David, that’s almost romantic.” Double-blackmail seemed to be very effective foreplay. David and Ella did make a pretty hot couple – I hope we see them together more often this season.

Lauren also got some action, but not in a good way — she picked up a new client who stiffed her on the bill and then shoved her around. Just when we were shouting “GET A PIMP” at the TV, in walks Miss Mattison, or should we say Madam Mattison, Lauren’s new mentor on how to work it as a working girl.

Now with Jane back, and news that The CW has ordered more Melrose episodes and Heather Locklear is returning, I expect this show to keep getting better, and hopefully bitchier. Meanwhile, I beg the show’s writers: please, please no more “dramatic” speeches from Auggie (“My world doesn’t work like yours”) or Violet (“My parents who adopted me weren’t exactly Brad and Angelina”). These moments are painful to watch. Give us more David having sex in his car, Lauren hooking up with clients, and Ella doing absolutely anything!

So what did you think of Jane? Did you agree there was chemistry between David and Ella?

Patrick Swayze's final performance: The audiobook version of his memoir

Shortly before his tragic Sept. 14 death from pancreatic cancer at the age of 57, actor Patrick Swayze completed work on what would be his final performance: the abridged audiobook version ofThe Time of My Life, the memoir he wrote with his wife, Lisa Niemi, which was published Sept. 29. (According to Jennifer Smith at Atria Books, the three-time Golden Globe nominee completed his work in the recording studio on Aug. 23.) Thanks to the good folks at Atria and Simon & Schuster Audioworks, we’re able to share three short clips of the late actor reading from his sadly now-posthumous work.

In the first audio clip from The Time of My Life, Swayze talks about shooting the memorable love scene in 1990’s Ghost with costar Demi Moore. “The best love scenes don’t require what I call ‘humpage,’” he notes.

In the second clip, the actor discusses recovering from the death of a loved one, and finding “a positive way to keep their spirit alive in the world, by keeping it alive in yourself.”

In the third clip, he shares how he responded to his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in January 2008. “Show me where the enemy is and I’ll fight ‘em,” he recalls telling his doctor. “Facing your own mortality is the quickest way possible to find out what you’re made of.”

Spotlight on Jonathan McCoy: Committed to Eliminating the 'N' Word'

Too often, as a society, we insult our young people, labeling them as a lost generation. Here's a young man who has taken leadership in to his 11-year-old hands.

Jonathan E. McCoy gave a rousing speech earlier this year to his church in Baltimore about why our community needs to drop the 'N' word. His speech, "A New Petition," called for the discontinuation of that six-letter word, and the slang usage of the word.

"I'm sending a message to everyone who knowingly or ignorantly uses this word to describe our people, whether you're a gangster rapper who uses it to communicate with your boys, or someone who looks down on us who haven't got a college education," said the pint-sized orator. "Whatever the case, it's time to discontinue the use of this word. It is implausible that 40 years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we still use this word that holds no worth in our lives nor our future."

Britney Spears's Latest Single "3" - Discussed

Figure Out What Those Lyrics Mean?

Just two days after her “Circus” tour wrapped in the US, Britney Spears dropped her new single “3” (and cover art featured below) — listen to it on Z100.com — reminding us how we just can’t live without her. The song is the only new track off her new compilation album, The Singles Collection, which hits stores November 24.

Unlike the title track off Circus, which discusses how she feels trapped in the middle of a circus and “Piece of Me” from 2007’s Blackout, about the media’s scrutiny into her personal life, “3” is a return to themes of her light-hearted song like “If U Seek Amy.” Quick quiz: what adult sexual activity involves three people? Ding ding ding! You’re a winner.

But while the song’s catchy tune will have you singing “1, 2, 3/Peter, Paul and Mary” (full lyrics after the jump) for days on end, we’re going to dig a little deeper into the “three” element behind the single. First off, The Singles Collection is Britney’s third compilation album, following 2004’s Greatest Hits: My Prerogative and 2005’s B in the Mix: The Remixes.

And, when looking at the past decade of Britney, it can be said this is the third stage of her fame. First, she was the teenager telling us she’s “not that innocent.” Then she went through a period of social dissolution which was closely documented and followed by the media. Now, finally on her redemptive comeback, Britney is ready to take the stage as pop queen in the third phase of her career. With her “Circus” tour looking to be the most successful of the year, it looks like we can already call her that.

Or we can just say the song is about threesomes.

Decide for yourself! Check out the lyrics below, listen to the song and share your thoughts with us on the new Britney below!

Britney Spear “3” lyrics;

1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I’m caught in between
Countin’
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin’ down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin’
Babe, pick a night
To come out and play
If it’s alright
What do you say?
Merrier the more
Triple fun that way
Twister on the floor
What do you say?
Are – you in
Livin’ in sin is the new thing (yeah)
Are – you in
I am countin’!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I’m caught in between
Countin’
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin’ down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
Countin’
Three is a charm
Two is not the same
I don’t see the harm
So are you game?
Lets’ make a team
Make ‘em say my name
Lovin’ the extreme
Now are you game?
Are – you in
Livin’ in sin is the new thing
Are – you in
I am countin’!
1, 2, 3
Not only you and me
Got one eighty degrees
And I’m caught in between
Countin’
1, 2, 3
Peter, Paul & Mary
Gettin’ down with 3P
Everybody loves ***
What we do is innocent
Just for fun and nothin’ meant
If you don’t like the company
Let’s just do it you and me
You and me…
Or three….
Or four….
On the floor

What do you think of Britney's new song? Will you be downloading it anytime soon?

Exclusive: Nick Cannon Dishes on Mariah and Eminem ... to Himself

Celebrities doing publicity rounds are constantly peppered with questions from media outlets, many of the inquiries being the same. So, why not give celebrities a chance to interview themselves? That's exactly what's happening with Double Take, a new Web series created by entertainment production firm Converge, which gives celebrities a chance to take the rumor mill into their own creative control, starting with Nick Cannon.

In the first episode of 'Double Take', actor-comedian Nick Cannon discusses his personal life with, well, himself about everything from being married to Mariah Carey to his ongoing feud with Eminem. Watch it below, and get more scoop at nickcannon.com!




The larger 'Double Take' initiative will kick off in January 2010, and will include a whole slew if big celebrity names. Stay tuned for some more celeb-on-self interviews.

Gosselin Apologizes, Tries to Halt Divorce

It's a busy day in Gosselin-ville. Jon Gosselin is trying to slow down -- if not halt altogether -- his divorce from Kate Gosselin, telling In Touch Weekly exclusively: "I regret my conduct since Kate and I separated ... I used poor judgment in publicly socializing with other women so soon." He's filed paperwork looking to stall the divorce for 90 days "to regain control over the future of our family." In other news, TLC has announced that 'Jon & Kate Plus Eight' will now be titled 'Kate Plus Eight,' and Jon's role will be minimized.

So what do you think about this? Do you think that Jon has had a change of heart or is it more related to the possibility that his cash cow could be endangered?

Pre-Sale Surge for Adam Lambert's Debut CD

Season 8 American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert's upcoming album - not due for release until Nov. 24, has already zoomed to the No. 2 spot on the Amazon.com sales list Monday, behind only Barbra Streisand's much-publicized new jazz album, reports the New York Post.

The distinction ranked Lambert, 27, ahead of Madonna, the Beatles and Susan Boyle on the online retailer's sales list – and shows that one needn't nab the top title on Idol to win the sales race, as also evidenced by such chart-topping second-place winners as Jennifer Hudson, Clay Aiken and Chris Daughtry.

Lambert's sales figures are all the more impressive because his label, RCA, made no announcement that the disc could be pre-ordered, so the reaction was basely solely on word of mouth, notes the Post.

Collaborating with him on the album are Lady Gaga's producer RedOne, One Republic's Ryan Tedder and Grammy-nominated music producer and songwriter Max Martin.

In a much-quoted Rolling Stone interview, Lambert admitted of eventual Idol winner (and Lambert's roommate during the competition) Kris Allen, "He's the one guy that I found attractive in the whole group on the show ... totally my type – except that he has a wife." This prompted Allen to tell PEOPLE, "I'm flattered. And think it's hilarious."

I'm one who thought that Adam should have won Season 8's American Idol so lets just all wait and see what happens when America really speaks all the way to the top of the charts!!!

Sarah Palin Book to Hit Stores Nov. 17

Call her what you like, but she's definitely a fast writer.

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has already finished her memoir, titled Going Rogue: An American Life, and has a newly moved-up launch date for its publication – Nov. 17 for a whopping 1.5 million copies, the Christian Science Monitor reports.

The 400-page memoir from HarperCollins, which Palin wrote with noted ghostwriter Lynn Vincent, was completed in a swift four months, at last part of which Palin spent in an intense retreat in San Diego, Calif.

The title of Palin's book is also notable, as it's the term that advisors to Sen. John McCain used to mock the former vice presidential nominee during the 2008 presidential elections, describing some of the many complaints the McCain camp allegedly had for the candidate's running mate.

Despite her speedy wrap-up of her book, Palin, 45, has a lot to cover in her tale, from her beauty-pageant beginnings, to her selection by McCain, to revelations of her daughter Bristol's pregnancy, to her falling-out with Bristol's baby's father, Levi Johnston – who has accused the ex-governor of being far from the simple American wife and mom she claims to be. Neither Palin nor Vincent has commented on the contents of the text.

Palin is considered a favorite of many social conservatives for the 2012 presidential election, though she will not confirm her future plans.

Britney Spears's Latest Single Released

Britney Spears's new single "3" is No. 1 off of her upcoming album, The Singles Collection.

The song had its premiere airing on the radio station Z100 Tuesday morning.

To listen to "3", click here.

Jive Records is releasing the album to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her debut on the music scene. Spears, 27. has had five albums debut No. 1 on the Billboard Top 100, and 23 Top 40 hits. This past weekend she wrapped up the U.S. leg of her Circus tour, which will resume Down Under in November.

The Singles Collection contains all 29 of the pop star's singles.

Conan O'Brien Makes Head Injury a Joke

Last Friday, Conan O'Brien was rushed to the hospital after hitting his head during the taping of 'The Tonight Show.'

O'Brien hurt himself while racing 'Desperate Housewives' star Teri Hatcher -- but ever the professional, the late night host was back to work on Monday, and showed the footage of his tumble.

'Nightmare on Elm Street'

There's not a more fanatical cross-section of the Googling public than horror film nerdboys. When a new trailer debuts, especially when it's a remake of a beloved childhood favorite, they flock in droves, leaving a trail of drool and Baked Lays wrappers in their wake. This time it's a revamped and re-imagined depiction of Wes Craven's classic 1980s fright fest, 'A Nightmare on Elm Street.' And this time Freddy Krueger might not be all that bad of a dude. You'll have to see the trailer to see what we mean. Maybe you already know.

Improv Everywhere and the Subway Yearbook Photo

The merry pranksters behind Improv Everywhere have done it again. After bringing their signature off-kilter flash mobs to stores, malls and travel hubs, the mischief-makers retreated to their original stakeout of choice: the New York City subway. Famous for creating the now-annual No Pants Subway Ride in which a keenly planned group of nonchalant "strangers" spring up en masse on one train line and all sans pants, the gang retreated underground once again.

This time, the trickery involved a spontaneous yearbook photo shoot, in which unassuming passengers were invited to sit pretty for a complimentary portrait while en route to their destinations. The willing participants were told that the photographer was hired by the MTA to photograph the diverse subway riding population and that their pictures would be published in a book at the end of the year. Even though it was all merely a prank organized by Improv Everywhere brainchild, Charlie Todd (the dude in the video with the mustache), the good sports who agreed to have their photos taken get to see their precious mugs on the web -- merely a bonus point for partaking in the all-in-good-fun. And besides, a viral video is almost as good as a yearbook, right?

Jackman, Craig Handle Phone Distraction

In their careers, Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig have battled mutants and terrorists, but together they faced their biggest foe yet -- a ringing cell phone.

The actors are starring on Broadway in 'A Steady Rain' and during one performance last week, an audience member's phone kept ringing, and no one would answer.

Staying in character, Jackman and Craig masterfully dealt with the rude interruption, making the theater patrons laugh.

Desperate Housewives Returns...

If you haven't yet watched tonight's DHWS come back after you have. The night went off with us finding out that the person that Mike married in the cliffhanger last season was low and behold Susan! Now, for those of you who know me, didn't I tell you that I didn't see certain people in the shot at the church at the close of that episode. hmmmm? Susan locking Kathryn in the closet and Kathryn wearing Susan's wedding dress near the homemade tomato sauce was really comical and lends to the character of Susan. Had she been any other housewife Kathryn might have been found dead and left for a body bag.

I have to say that I did like the episode but I will preface it by saying that it did lack one thing. That SEXY cynical touch that only Edie could bring to it. So with loosing Nicollette Sheridan's Edie we've seemed to have lost some of the shows heart and I'm not convinced that swapping out one blonde with another (newcomer Dre De Matteo) is going to do the trick. But I'll stick around to see just what Marc has up his sleeves.

Speaking of which what is up with that new family that Dre De Matteo is part of? It's like Natural Born Killers comes to Wysteria Lane. The father seemed to want to go after poor little Julie Meyer himself and well we saw what the son did to her in the end after he couldn't have his way with her apparently.

Mrs. McCluskey speaking to Gabby in the car about her recent sexual exploits with her new man was funny but a part of me thinks that the conversation would have been even funnier played out between her and Edie. Oh the way they could have gone on and on with each other tit-for-tat just has me reminiscing about the prior seasons. I'm wondering how they are going to work the actual actresses lung cancer into the future story line...

Lynette, now she had me on the floor with the conversation with the newly expectant mother at the doctors office and I find myself really feeling bad for her. And that Tom sees this only as a joyful occasion is rather distressing since she's already given him a brood of four. When is he going to stop just thinking about his manhood and start thinking about his wife's physical make up? I am seeing a depression story line coming along so let's see how it plays out.

Gabby and her niece also had some powerful moments as we saw that she is exactly like Gabby was twenty some-odd years prior. And with the girl trying to head out of the house in a sexy outfit only to be outsmarted by Gabby was classic! Not to mention when Gabby showed up at the club to get her niece and bring her home - talk about hilarious. I like the direction that this story is going in and can't wait to see what Marc Cherry has in store.

Bree and Karl's affair I must say is rather interesting and I'm more into it than I am with Orson. This man goes around making Bree feel worthless just because she's had success and he lost everything (due to his own misdeeds mind you) and then now is blackmailing her to keep her married to him after he found out that she was hiding assets away from him. In tonight's episode Orson was certainly one that I could have simply fast forwarded but I didn't want to miss a moment of Marcia Cross' portrayal of Bree.

Let us not forget our favorite gay neighbor Lee, who it seems has taken over Edie's real estate leads. Wasn't it eerie when he mentioned to the family that the lady who owned the house prior had committed suicide in the very room they were in and they were TOTALLY ok with it. Again, I say NATURAL BORN KILLERS!

Now Kathryn, she's a hot mess and I think that the mess is only going to get much hotter as the season progresses. I see a stalker tipped over the edge with that one. Will her daughter return home in time to help her?

Something Wicked this way is definitely coming to Wysteria Lane. Wonder what the body count will be this time?

Wasilla, Alaska

As you're driving north out of Anchorage, you'll eventually come to this sign, where the left lanes take you north to Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Fairbanks, and the turn to the right will take you to Palmer, and eventually Canada (if you stay on the road long enough).

Ok, why are the light poles SO high?

Driving south to Wasilla offers incredible views, like this one. After a while you think, "Okay, I'm not going to take any more pictures", and then you run into another tremendous view.

Wasilla is a town you go to when you need things, like groceries, or stuff at Wal-Mart. But even Wasilla has tremendous views you won't see elsewhere, as this simple picture shows. What beautiful country!

If you ever find yourself in Wasilla, and you're craving some Mexican food, I highly recommend Senor Taco. From the outside you'll see it in this little strip-mall, and the inside is nothing too special, but the home-cooked food iswonderful.

You say you want a gun? Oh no, we don't sell them here....

You know you're somewhere near Wasilla when you see the Gorilla Fireworks, with this Love Bug parked in the parking lot.

Kirk Cameron Defends Attack on Darwin

Former teen idol Kirk Cameron has it out for Charles Darwin, and is making no apologies for his controversial (and mocked, see below) plan to distribute thousands of altered copies of 'The Origin of Species' to college students.

The 'Growing Pains' alum released a video last week announcing that on Nov. 19, he and other Creationist activists will distribute a special 'Species' with a 50-page intro that slams evolution and paints Darwin as both racist and misogynist and explicitly highlights "Adolph Hitler's undeniable connection to the theory." Nov. 21 is the 150th anniversary of the book's original publication.

Cameron says he is "proud to bring this to people's attention" and hopes his plan will curb the rise of Atheism among college kids. Watch the actor's video, left, and a critics reaction to it, after the jump.

"Atheism has been on the rise for years now, and the Bible of the atheists is 'The Origin of Species'," Cameron says. "We have a situation in our country where young people are entering college with a belief in God and exiting with that faith being stripped and shredded. What we want to do is have student make an informed, educated decision before they chuck their faith."





He backs his beliefs by citing a study that found that in the nation's top schools, a clear majority of Psychology and Biology professors describe themselves as Atheist or Agnostic.

"No wonder Atheism has doubled in the last 20 years among 19-25 year olds," he explains in the video. "An entire generation is being brainwashed by Atheistic Evolution!"

The 50-page intro, written by evangelist author Ray Comfort, will present a "balanced view of Creationism with information from scientists who actually believe God created the universe." Those scientists include Albert Einstein and a host of thinkers whose lives predated 'The Origin of Species,' such as Isaac Newton and Nicolaus Copernicus.

His plan has quickly ruffled feathers among academics, who blast his claims that evolutionary theory is not compatible with Christianity. Cameron's campaign has also been met with spoof videos galore, including a popular rebuttal by YouTube user ZOMGitsCriss, who splices up the original video with counterpoint-by-point arguments. Her 'Origin of Stupidity' has recieved over 4 times more views than Cameron's.

The actor's faith, of course, is nothing new. He became a born-again Christian 20 years ago while still playing Mike Seaver on the ABC hit 'Growing Pains' and has since made a name for himself as the go-to actor for evangelical films, namely the massive 'Left Behind' series.

He resides near Los Angeles and has six children with his wife of 20 years, Chelsea Noble.

When asked by PEOPLE what he would do if his own kids ended up believing in evolution: "Could I accept it? Yeah sure," he says. "I accepted a lot of things that are not true before I was able to sit down and listen to more then one side and think things through the issues. I would sit them down and tell them that I was happy that they were thinking about this stuff, now let's look at all of the information and see if we don't come to a better conclusion. If after that, they still come to the same conclusion, so be it."

Randy Quaid Arrested in Texas

Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, have been arrested in Texas for allegedly failing to pay a $10,000 hotel bill in upscale Santa Barbara, Calif.

The couple is in custody in the town of Marfa in west Texas, Presidio County Sheriff's officials said Thursday.

The actor, 58, and his wife are being held on bail set at $20,000 bail each, according to the office's spokesperson, Drew Sugars. The felony warrant is for burglary, defrauding an innkeeper and conspiracy. Sugars also said that detectives had not yet interviewed Quaid.

Quaid, who is the brother of actor Dennis Quaid, is a former Saturday Night Live cast member and best known for his roles in the National Lampoon Vacation movie franchise. I have only one question; How did he get his beard & hair to match up to the color of his coat in this picture?

Matt Lauer - Kicked in the "Peppercorns"

During a "behind-the-scenes segment" on 'The Today Show,' Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Al Roker and Ann Curry show off some footage of Vieira getting a little too feisty with Lauer.

During an interview with Martha Stewart, Matt playfully shoves his co-host, who in turn accidentally kicks him in the groin.

"Right in the peppercorns!" Roker exclaims as the group watches the video. Take a look:

Kittyville goes video star

Baby Does "The Single Ladies" Dance

Well we've all heard Beyonce's song "The Single Ladies" and we've seen the parodies by Justin Timerblake on SNL, one of the Jonas Brothers, etc. But now comes one truly funny parody done by a child.

Melrose Place - More HOT news

Well friends I should def be writing for this show. Many of you will remember that I said that they should bring HL back to the show as Ella's boss - AND well that's what we're hearing now will be the case!! Can I get a who knows you better than you do - HELL YEAH?!!!

Heather Locklear back to 'Melrose Place': Will lightning strike twice and make this show a hit?

Desperate to obtain new viewers after it's dismal premiere, the creators of the Melrose Place reboot have managed to do something right for a change. THEY GOT HEATHER LOCKLEAR BACK TO PLAY AMANDA WOODWARD!!!! Ok friends, to say that I am 100%+ ecstatic is a given. I truly was one of those from the beginning who wanted to see our lovely Heather back in the saddle on this new reboot. And while she turned down the original offer (it was originally suppose to be her body in the pool and not Sidney's) I am very happy that she did because it proves a point. There is NO MELROSE without Heather Locklear's - Amanda Woodward!

Really happy today on this news!!! What do you all think?

Desperate Housewives Returns - Sept 27th - Set the date and loose the wedding invitation!

We all know that the girls return on September 27th but until then feast your eyes on these gems! Nothing's more important, not even a wedding in the family!

Hasselhoff's Daughter Claims Dad Was Too Drunk... Again

'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff and on again-off-again hot mess was admitted to hospital Sunday after drinking heavily at home. It's been reported that 17-year-old Hayley Hasselhoff called her mother Pamela for help, and an ambulance was used to retrieve Hasselhoff from his Encino home. Now I ask you, hasn't this girl been through enough with her knock down drunken father?


His daughter Hayley famously filmed him falling-over drunk and eating from a plate on the floor in 2007, putting the footage on the Internet in an effort to shame him into changing his ways. For those of you who aren't familiar with the original "hamburger" drunken hot mess incident... for your viewing pleasure below is the clips.



One of Pamela's friends is thought to have called paramedics, who turned up at the house and took him to hospital. He is thought to have been released that night.

Rape accusation 'traumatizing,' former suspect says

Four young men falsely accused of raping an 18-year-old student at Hofstra University were trying to return their lives to normal Friday after an ordeal that two of them described as traumatic. I'm glad they found out that the story was bogus but I still question why the police were so quick to parade these boys pictures out over the news stations so fast. Was it because they were 5 minority boys? One could only guess but I still find myself asking if that would have been the case if it were anyone else?

Did collection calls contribute to Floridian's death?

Florida law firm Morgan and Morgan filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit alleging that a company's collection calls were so frequent and harassing that they contributed to a person's death because they increased Stanley McLeod's blood pressure and stress levels. I surely hope that they win this case because what collectors do at times to get money due is really pathetic.

News Anchor Gives Graphic Advice Regarding Chickens

Fox 5 New York's Ernie Anastos tells weatherman Nick Gregory that it "takes a tough man to make a tender forecast," a tame, if random, reference to an old Purdue commercial.

Then, apropos of nothing, Anastos issues a strange instruction to Gregory with regard to the (apparently off-camera) chicken.

"Keep f---ing that chicken," says the veteran anchor. For proof, here's the clip from last night. Hang in there 'til the end to hear Ernie's reaction to the "working moms" segment they're teasing. And don't miss the look on his co-anchors face, it's priceless!

Michael Jackson's Mom Receiving $86K Monthly from King of Pop's Estate

Michael Jackson's mother and the singer's three children are being well taken care of, financially speaking. Court documents released Thursday in Los Angeles show that Katherine Jackson is receiving $86,804 per month from her son's estate to support herself and her three grandchildren. A judge approved the payments last month.

The documents state that Katherine, 79, had been financially dependent on her son during his life, and that for years, Michael had paid for all her living expenses at the Jackson family's Encino, Calif., home.

Lawyers for the singer's estate also estimated his total assets exceeds $500 million, and that future business agreements bearing Michael Jackson's name could generate "tens of millions of dollars."

Katherine Jackson has been named permanent guardian of the three grandchildren. All four are primary beneficiaries under the singer's will, including some unnamed charities.

Paula Impersonates 'Idol' Rival Ellen

Ever since Ellen DeGeneres took Paula Abdul's vacant judging seat on 'American Idol,' the ousted Abdul has kept mum for the most part. On the VH1 'Divas' stage, however, she let it all hang out, sporting a token Ellen pantsuit and dancing it up just like the talk show host in a hysterical impression that was all in good fun.

VH1 Divas | Divas Video

During the skit, Abdul danced her way thru the crowd and up onto the stage, eventually plopping herself into a seat that was designed to look like a faux 'Ellen' set. She then made a joke saying she knowsSimon Cowell the best, so if DeGeneres had any questions she should call Paula.

She ended the skit with a wish of luck to Ellen, who will start her 'Idol' tenure when the show returns in January.

In another sure-to-be-talked-about 'Divas' moment for Abdul, balance was not her friend as she almost fell down during her opening number.

VH1 Divas | Divas Video

Lucky the injured turtle gets coasters for feet

Box turtle whose legs were chewed off by raccoon now glides through life

Injured in July, Lucky came within a whisker of being euthanized after his unfortunate run-in with a masked (raccoon) turtle mauler. But thanks to the quick thinking and ingenuity of veterinary surgeon Robert Jereb, the turtle now happily skids his way through life on plastic sliders, stacked two high where his front legs used to be.

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Chris Brown Starts Community Service

Dressed in an orange vest, white tank top, baggy jeans and red baseball cap, Chris Brown cleared weeds and debris at police horse stables in Virginia on Wednesday for the first day of his 180-day court-ordered community service for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna. He did not speak to the media but he waved to fans who saw him working.

Watch Susan Boyle's U.S. 'Talent' Debut

She wasn't even a competitor on the show, but Susan Boyle arguably stole the finale of 'America's Got Talent' Wednesday night. Making her U.S. television singing debut, Boyle sang a version of the Rolling Stones' song 'Wild Horses' and even spoke briefly about her hospitalization following her loss on 'Britain's Got Talent.'

Little Girl Who Tossed Baseball Talks

Emily Monforto, the 3-year-old who tossed back her dad's foul-ball catch at the Phillies game on Tuesday, got a chance to tell her side of the story. While her take on what happened is a bit different than what the video showed -- she claims the ball dropped, we saw a deliberate throw -- she's still as cute as could be.

Apparently, the front-office staff of the Philadelphia Phillies agreed. They gave her a new ball, which she's not letting go of anytime soon, said Vince Lattanzio, editor at NBCPhiladelphia.com, whose station nabbed this exclusive interview with the little lass. Emily's dad, Steve Monforto had never caught a foul ball before, Vince told us. What Steve did capture however, are the hearts of parents nationwide, when he hugged his baby girl after her spontaneous throw.

We hear that this was Emily's sixth Phillies game, but we suspect that this little incident will make long-term fans out of the now famous Laurel Springs, NJ family.

BREAKING NEWS....

Kanye West just interrupted Patrick Swayze's funeral to let everyone know that Michael Jackson's death was better!

Just Some Random Thoughts of the Day...

1. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
2. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
3. The letters T and G are very close to each other on a keyboard. This recently became all too apparent to me and consequently I will never be ending a work email with the phrase "Regards" again.
4. There is a great need for sarcasm font.
5. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first saw it.
6.. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
7. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to finish a text.
8. Whenever someone says "I'm not book smart, but I'm street smart", All I hear is "I'm not really smart, but I'm imaginary smart".
9. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear what they said?
10. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars teams up to prevent a dick from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers!
11. MapQuest really needs to start their directions on #5. Pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood..
12. I find it hard to believe there are actually people who get in the shower first and THEN turn on the water.
13. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
14. Bad decisions make good stories.
15. Is it just me or do high school girls get sluttier & sluttier every year?
16. Why is it that during an ice-breaker, when the whole room has to go around and say their name and where they are from, I get so incredibly nervous? Like I know my name, I know where I'm from, this shouldn't be a problem....
17. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you've made up your mind that you just aren't doing anything productive for the rest of the day.
18. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after DVDs? I don't want to have to restart my collection.
19. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten page research paper that I swear I did not make any changes to.
20. While watching the Olympics, I find myself cheering equally for China and USA . No, I am not of Chinese descent, but I am fairly certain that when Chinese athletes don't win, they are executed.
21. I hate leaving my house confident and looking good and then not seeing anyone of importance the entire day. What a waste.
22. It should probably be called Unplanned Parenthood.
23. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
24. I think that if, years down the road when I'm trying to have a kid, I find out that I'm sterile, most of my disappointment will stem from the fact that I was not aware of my condition in college.
25. I wonder if cops ever get pissed off at the fact that everyone they drive behind obeys the speed limit

Five Ways Kanye West Can Bounce Back

After all his outbursts in the last few years, we should probably rename the Video Music Awards the Kanye West Show. While Kanye's latest eruption during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech won him no fans -- even though some thought his sentiment (that Beyonce should have won) was right -- Kanye's name is on everyone's (rhymes with hit) list. So, PopEater came up with five things Kanye can do to revamp his image.

1. Eat a fat, gooey slice of humble pie. Start doing the talk shows (the Jay Leno appearance last night was a good start), and start making fun of yourself a la Paris Hilton. Appear contrite. Take acting lessons if you have to. Get on 'SNL' and do a skit where you diss yourself. Show us that you are like Lady Gaga -- that Kanye West is not the same thing as "Kanye West." Point out that you aren't really taking everything so seriously. Repent, repent, repent.

2. Use your need for publicity for the better good. Do charity, and lots of it. Visit the troops. Donate money and music. It's also probably a good idea to do something to win back the country music community who think you're the worst person on earth right now. If Kanye can use his big mouth for something other than stealing the spotlight from another star, people might like him a lot more.

3. Start writing your blog like a normal person. HEY KANYE WHEN YOU WRITE YOUR BLOG IN ALL CAPS IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE MAD AND YELLING AT US AND OUCH IT HURTS OUR EARS/EYES AND EVEN IF YOU ARE WRITING SOMETHING THAT MAKES SENSE YOU COME OFF LIKE A CRAZY PERSON WHO JUST INJECTED FIVE CUPS OF COFFEE DIRECTLY INTO YOUR VEINS. OMG WILL YOU PLEASE STOP THAT! We think Kanye secretly knows that this is true because his first apology to Taylor was in ALL CAPS LOCK, and his second one, more brief, seemed more sincere simply by turning off the Caps key. So, Kanye make a habit of it, and people might not think you are shouting all the time.

4. Get a new wardrobe and girlfriend (or at least a new wardrobe for your girlfriend). First, you have to lose the shades. Only jerks wear sunglasses at night, and when people can't see your eyes, they can't see the windows to your soul -- and right now, people aren't even sure if you have a soul. Secondly, showing up to every event with a girlfriend who wears either nothing or catsuits that leave nothing to the imagination is doing nothing to endear you to Middle Americans who don't watch porn all day long. We suggest Natalie Portman on your arm for your next high-profile event. She's smart and nice, classy, and drop-dead gorgeous.

5. Get a column in a magazine. Explain to everyone how you really feel instead of resorting to mic-grabbing and ALL CAPS LOCK. It works for Diablo Cody. If you believe that Beyonce is one of the best artists of our time, we would like to hear about that (because we agree) and would like for you do it in a way that does not hurt innocent teen stars.

Jay Leno Almost Makes Kanye West Cry

Kanye West used Jay Leno's prime-time debut Monday to offer another apology for ruining Taylor Swift's night at the MTV VMAs and says he's going to take some time off for reflection. The startling moment of the interview happened when Leno abruptly asked if his late mother would lecture him for his actions. Cue awkward silence

'Desperate Housewives' actress has lung cancer

Kathryn Joosten, a two-time Emmy winner for her role as feisty neighbor Mrs. McCluskey on "Desperate Housewives," has lung cancer -- and she plans to do everything she can to fight it.

The actress, 69, who already won a bout with lung cancer in 2001, broke the news to her "Housewives" producers Monday morning as she expects her shooting schedule could be interrupted for treatment. "They're totally supportive," she said. "I said, 'If you want to put it in the story line, do it! Tell anybody you want, because the public's going to know.' "

I know that I'm not alone in wishing Kathryn a speedy recovery!

Patrick Swayze Loses His Battle With Cancer at 57

Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who starred in two of the '80 most romantic hits, 'Ghost' and 'Dirty Dancing,' died Monday after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," said a statement by his publicist, Annett Wolf. No other details were provided.

Russell Brand Comes to Kanye's Defense

If anyone can sympathize with Kanye West's predicament, it's foul-mouthed comedian Russell Brand, who hosted the MTV Video Music Awards during which West infamously slighted Taylor Swift.

"Because in the past I've made mistakes and done things a little bit daft," Brand tells Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show Monday morning. "I know Kanye, and I know he's a nice bloke. We all make mistakes in life."

Brand, 34, says people should stop laying into West, who has apologized, and cut him a little slack for getting "a little bit excited."

"We're all people, these things are a bit silly, no one died," Brand says.

Still, Brand admits that he wanted to gently confront West backstage after the incident.

"Taylor Swift's a young kid, isn't she?" he says. "Yeah, you can't make a pretty girl cry."

What was Lady Gaga wearing...?

Ok, I'm sure many of you are feeling the way I was last night when I ask "What the heck was Lady Gaga wearing?"
I mean every time you turned around she had another hideous peace of work displayed. And let me not even get
started on her performance and the hanging up and bloody ending.

Lil Mama, VMAs Second Stage Crasher

Kanye West is getting all of the headlines thanks to his Video Music Awards stage bum-rush, but he wasn't the only unexpected celebrity cameo.

Towards the end of Jay-Z's performance of 'Empire State of Mind' with Alicia Keys, rapper and 'America's Best Dance Crew' judge Lil Mama hopped up on stage and for a few seconds was standing on the side dancing. Jay-Z at one point patted her on the leg as a hint to go back to her seat, but Mama didn't get the message.

At the end of the song, she crashed a major photo opportunity as Jay-Z and Keys came together for a closing-out pose.

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New 'New Moon' Trailer: Creepy Dakota And Shirtless Robert Pattinson

There's a new trailer out to keep fans freaking out in advance of the November release "New Moon," the highly anticipated follow-up to 'Twilight."

In the most-recent trailer fans get a glimpse of a grown-up Dakota Fanning in her role as Jane, a member of the deadly Volturi, complete with crimson eyes.

Meanwhile, vampire heartthrob Edward (played by British heartthrob Robert Pattinson) takes his shirt off.

Jacob (Taylor Lautner) also goes shirtless in the trailer, but that newly-buff body was seen in previously released clips.

And Bella (Kristen Stewart) sinks into a depression, only to become the center of a love triangle.

Kanye Being Kanye: Rapper Interrupts Taylor Swift's VMAs Win

Kanye West is known for speaking his mind and early on during the VMAs, he didn't disappoint.

When Taylor Swift won Best Female Video for 'You Belong With Me,' Kanye jumped onstage, grabbed the mike from the country singer's hands and did what he does best.

"Yo Taylor, I'm really happy for you, I'm a let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time," he yelled, to many boos. Swift had beat Beyonce's 'Single Ladies' for the award. And according to an MTV source, Kanye is getting booted from the show for his actions.

When the camera panned to the 'Ladies' hitmaker, Jay-Z's wife looked visibly mortified. Meanwhile, Swift stood silently on the stage.

To make matters worse, Swift had to perform the song shortly after Kanye's outburst.

Kathy Griffin Debuts Gosselin Mock Film

After photos surfaced last week of Kathy Griffin dressed up as Kate Gosselin, the world was wondering what the comedian had up her sleeve. Well, during her appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live,' Griffin debuted her latest project: a skit mocking the 'Jon and Kate Plus 8' clan and their reality TV fame.