Whatever 12.10.2014
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SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 1 of 5
1. LANCE BASS is marrying his boyfriend on December 20th, and E! is recording it for a special that'll air in February. All the guys from N' SYNC will be there . . . except for JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. Lance says, quote, "That's his last date on tour and I had no idea he'd be touring right next to Christmas." (Full Story)
2. At 47, NICOLE KIDMAN still wants to have more babies. She says, quote, "I had my last [child] at 43. My grandmother had her last at 49. Every month, I'm like, 'I hope I'm pregnant!'" (Full Story)
3. A very unreliable website claims with 100% certainty that RIHANNA is pregnant. They even say she's banned all weed smoking in the studio because she's with child. (Full Story)
5. The beatdown DIDDY delivered to DRAKE in Miami Sunday night might not have been as severe as people were initially reporting. We're now hearing that Diddy just punched Drake in the SHOULDER . . . but he went to the hospital because it aggravated an old injury. Apparently, Diddy was upset because he felt Drake stole a beat from him for his song "0 to 100 / The Catch Up". (Full Story)
SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 2 of 5
6. FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. went to a Clippers game Monday night, hours after "witnessing" a murder-suicide over FaceTime. Meanwhile, sources say Floyd was kind of riling his friend Earl Hayes up, telling him to leave his wife. Obviously, though, that doesn't make him to blame for the shooting. (Full Story)
7. LEBRON JAMES put his arm around KATE MIDDLETON during a photo op Monday night. Some British newspapers say this was a breach of royal protocol. But a Palace spokesman says Will and Kate want people to, quote, "address them in whatever way you feel most comfortable." (Full Story)
8. Carolina Panthers quarterback CAM NEWTON escaped serious injury when a car T-boned his pickup truck in Charlotte yesterday. Cam was hospitalized overnight with what one website is calling, quote, "two transverse fractures in his lower back." Cam is lucky he wasn't hurt worse, because the truck rolled several times. (Full Story)
9. "Billboard" has published its comprehensive Best of 2014 rundown. It's more objective than some of the other "End of the Year" lists because it's based on hard numbers, like album, song and ticket sales, chart performance, and so on. ONE DIRECTION is their top artist of the year. (Full Story)
10. In addition to naming ONE DIRECTION their Artist of the Year, "Billboard" also released the results of 175 OTHER LISTS. Their Top New Artist is Iggy Azalea . . . the Top Billboard 200 album was the "Frozen" soundtrack . . . and the #1 Hot 100 song of the year was Pharrell's "Happy". (Full Story)
SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 3 of 5
11. YouTube has put out a list of the "Top Trending Music Videos of 2014." Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" video is #1 . . . followed by Enrique Iglesias' "Bailando", and Shakira's video for "Can't Remember to Forget You". (Full Story)
12. Facebook has jumped on the bandwagon, and announced their "Year in Review" results, which break down the year's top trends on the site. They named LeBron James their Top Athlete, Beyoncé their Top Entertainer, "Game of Thrones" their Top TV Show, and "Frozen" their Top Movie. (Full Story)
13. A guy who works on several Adult Swim cartoons says one of the "Star Wars" spin-off movies will be a Boba Fett movie, written by Lawrence Kasdan . . . who also wrote "The Empire Strikes Back", "Return of the Jedi" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark". (Full Story)
14. Paramount Pictures actually created a web page pushing "Transformers: Age of Extinction" for the Best Picture Oscar. They also think it has a shot at Best Director for MICHAEL BAY. Actually, they're seeking consideration for ALL categories, including all the technical ones where the movie actually has a shot. (Full Story)
15. CHERYL BURKE is leaving ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" to do some kind of variety / competition show for NBC. She says, quote, "It's time for me to move on and try something different . . . But it was very clear ["Dancing with the Stars"] only wanted me back as a dancer. They weren't interested in using me for other things and letting me grow." (Full Story)
SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 4 of 5
16. CUBA GOODING JR. will play O.J. SIMPSON in "American Crime Story", the upcoming show by Ryan Murphy, the guy behind "American Horror Story". It's another "anthology series," and the first season will be a take on the O.J. trial. (Full Story)
17. "Big Bang Theory" star JIM PARSONS is voicing Buddy the Elf in an NBC Claymation special based on the WILL FERRELL movie "Elf". It's called
"Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas", and it also featured the voices of Mark Hamill, Ed Asner, Fred Armisen, Jay Leno, Matt Lauer, and Gilbert Gottfried. (Full Story)
18. "Toy Story That Time Forgot" had 6.8 million viewers . . . "Peter Pan Live!" fell just outside our Top 10 with 9.2 million . . . the series premiere of TNT's "The Librarians" had 5.4 million . . . and the James Franco and Seth Rogen edition of "Naked and Afraid" drew 2.3 million viewers. (Weekly Ratings)
19. TV Reminders and Late Night Guests
20. AVRIL LAVIGNE is suffering from an undisclosed health issue. In some Twitter direct messages that were leaked online, Avril says, quote, "I'm not feeling well. I'm having some health issues. So please keep me in your prayers." Avril's rep denies that she's pregnant . . . and wouldn't elaborate on the illness. (Full Story)
SHOWBIZ HIGHLIGHTS - 5 of 5
21. Urban Quick Hits: The NAACP Image Award Nominees, Nicki Minaj, and FrenchMontana
22. A lot of people thought BROOKS & DUNN despised each other when they broke up after 20 years as a duo . . . but that's not so. RONNIE DUNN says, quote, "There's never been hate or discord." KIX BROOKS adds, quote, "Ronnie and I always considered ourselves brothers more than friends." (Full Story)
23. TY HERNDON and his partner walked the red carpet at a charity event. Ty said, quote, "It's the first time I've done [this] with someone I've been with for a long time." Even better, the response to his coming out has been very positive: Quote, "The crowds have been sold out. I've walked out to standing ovations." (Full Story)
24. Showbiz Extras and Country Extras
SHOWBIZ SEXY - 1 of 3
E! Will Televise Lance Bass' Wedding . . . But Justin Timberlake Won't Be There
HIGHLIGHTS: LANCE BASS is marrying his boyfriend on December 20th, and E! is recording it for a special that'll air in February. All the guys from N' SYNC will be there . . . except for JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. Lance says, quote, "That's his last date on tour and I had no idea he'd be touring right next to Christmas."
FULL STORY: LANCE BASS will marry his boyfriend Michael Turchin a week from this Saturday, on December 20th. And E! will be there to film it for a 90-minute special called "Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding". It'll air on February 5th.
Unfortunately, the one guy you're hoping to see isn't going to be there. Obviously I'm talking about JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. He's the only member of N' SYNC who can't make it.
Lance says, quote, "That's his last date on tour and I had no idea he'd be touring right next to Christmas. He'll be the only guy not able to make it that day."
Lance is psyched that people even want to see his wedding in the first place . . . quote, "To know that people are excited to see something like this go down just shows you how much things have changed and we're just honored to be a part of that change . . .
"There's a lot of little kids out there in small towns that need something like this."
(It's kind of a rip-off that Justin won't make it. That's like saying, "Yeah, Gladys Knight and the Pips are all gonna be there . . . except Gladys Knight.")
SHOWBIZ SEXY - 2 of 3
47-Year-Old Nicole Kidman Still Wants to Get Pregnant
Here are two things I learned from NICOLE KIDMAN's new interview with "Elle" magazine: KEITH URBAN HITS IT RAW . . . and Nicole is hoping that what he plants in there will someday take root. (???)
She says, quote, "I had my last [child] at 43. My grandmother had her last at 49. Every month, I'm like, 'I hope I'm pregnant!'"
Nicole is 47 years old. She and Keith have two daughters . . . 6-year-old Sunday Rose and 3-year-old Faith Margaret. (Keith is also 47.)
Tabloid Trash: Could Rihanna Be Pregnant?
The rarely-reliable MediaTakeOut.com says RIHANNA is pregnant. And they're 100% GUARANTEEING it's true . . . so there's that. There's no word who the dad is. Rihanna supposedly just found out days ago.
They say Rihanna is working on a song for her new album where she'll talk about, quote, "the baby growing inside me." Also, she has BANNED ALL WEED SMOKING in the studio . . . which is totally uncharacteristic of her.
(Rihanna posted a brief clip from the studio, but there's no BABY TALK in it.)
SHOWBIZ SEXY - 3 of 3
Sexy Pictures of Famous People
1. (NC-17) LEONARDO DICAPRIO's 22-year-old, on-and-off model girlfriend TONI GARRN got topless for "GQ". (We assume they're currently OFF, since Leo was making time with 20 BABES last weekend.)
2. Judging by these shirtless pics of JASON MOMOA, I do believe Aquaman is finally going to be cool.
3. ALYSSA MILANO's dress exists solely to show us why her baby is so well-fed.
4. OLIVIA WILDE in a bikini always works for me.
5. Here are some porn stars without their makeup.
6. Here's ROBERT PATTINSON and his girlfriend FKA TWIGS at the beach.
7. MIRANDA KERR made snow angels and a snowman with her kid.
8. JOHNNY MANZIEL finally becomes the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns this weekend. Last weekend he was celebrating his 22nd birthday with a cake shaped like two money bags.
SHOWBIZ NONSENSE - 1 of 3
Diddy Might Have Just Punched Drake in the Shoulder
HIGHLIGHTS: The beatdown DIDDY delivered to DRAKE in Miami Sunday night might not have been as severe as people were initially reporting. We're now hearing that Diddy just punched Drake in the SHOULDER . . . but he went to the hospital because it aggravated an old injury. Apparently, Diddy was upset because he felt Drake stole a beat from him for his song "0 to 100 / The Catch Up".
FULL STORY: The beatdown DIDDY delivered to DRAKE inMiami Sunday night might not have been as severe as people were initially reporting.
We're now hearing that Diddy just punched Drake once in the SHOULDER . . . but he went to the hospital because it aggravated an old injury.
Meanwhile, the word now is that the beef was over one of Drake's new songs, "0 to 100 / The Catch Up". Sources say a producer gave the beat to both of them, but Diddy sat on it too long, so Drake used it, which Diddy found disrespectful.
And not only was it a hit . . . it's up for two Grammys. (You can listen to it online. WARNING!!! This track is loaded with profanity.)
SHOWBIZ NONSENSE - 2 of 3
After "Witnessing" a Murder-Suicide on FaceTime, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Went to a Basketball Game
HIGHLIGHTS: FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. went to a Clippers game Monday night, hours after "witnessing" a murder-suicide over FaceTime. Meanwhile, sources say Floyd was kind of riling his friend Earl Hayes up, telling him to leave his wife Stephanie Moseley. Obviously, though, that doesn't make him to blame for the shooting.
FULL STORY: We'd heard that FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR. was pretty shaken up after "witnessing" a murder-suicide on FaceTime Monday. But he wasn't too distraught to take in a basketball game.
Later that night, he was at the StaplesCenterto watch the Clippers take on the Suns. (Here's a picture. Floyd seems to be in a pretty good mood.)
Meanwhile, TMZ says Floyd may have been riling up his friend EARL HAYES in the moments before he shot and killed his wife STEPHANIE MOSELEY, then himself. Sources say he was telling Earl to leave her, and even called him WEAK for staying.
Obviously, that doesn't mean Floyd CAUSED the murder-suicide. And when he realized Earl was going to kill Stephanie, he begged him not to. But Earl went into the bathroom and shot her 10 to 12 times while she was taking a bath.
One of the reasons Earl was so upset was because he thought Stephanie had cheated on him multiple times, including a fling with TREY SONGZ.
We don't know if that's true, but on Monday night, Trey Tweeted, quote, "R.I.P. babygirl. Once an angel on earth, now watching over us from Heaven. You'll be missed but never forgotten. Love."
SHOWBIZ NONSENSE - 3 of 3
Did LeBron James Cause an International Incident by Putting His Arm Around Kate Middleton?
HIGHLIGHTS: LEBRON JAMES put his arm around KATE MIDDLETON during a photo op Monday night. Some British newspapers say this was a breach of royal protocol. But a Palace spokesman says Will and Kate want people to, quote, "address them in whatever way you feel most comfortable."
FULL STORY: PRINCE WILLIAM and his wife KATE MIDDLETON were in Brooklyn Monday night to watch the Nets take on the Cavaliers. After the game, they met LEBRON JAMES . . . who may have caused an INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT.
You see, LeBron put his arm around Kate during a photo op. And some British newspapers say that's a breach of royal protocol. (Here's video.)
They're even comparing it to a time in 2009 when MICHELLE OBAMA hugged QUEEN ELIZABETH. Although we didn't exactly go to war over that. And it sounds like this will be a similar non-issue. Will and Kate are a NEW BREED of royal.
A Palace spokesman recently said, quote, "When they're meeting people, they want to have a conversation without the other person worrying too much about how to address them.
"The message is, address them in whatever way you feel most comfortable." (Besides, William is a PRINCE. But LeBron is KING JAMES. So know your role, Willie.)
MOVIE QUICK HITS
Is a Boba Fett "Star Wars" Movie Finally Happening?
For a guy who had almost no screen time, Boba Fett is easily one of the most popular characters in the "Star Wars" universe. And now there's word that one of the stand-alone "Star Wars" movies coming up WILL be all about him.
Jon Schnepp . . . who works on several Adult Swim cartoons . . . claims it's absolutely happening. He says, quote, "I know for a fact. I will never reveal my source, but it is the one written by Lawrence Kasdan."
If that's true, fans will be even MORE psyched . . . because Kasdan wrote "The Empire Strikes Back", "Return of the Jedi" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark".
Paramount Pictures Wants the Academy to Consider "Transformers: Age of Extinction" for Best Picture
It's hard to believe this isn't a joke, but Paramount Pictures created a web page pushing "Transformers: Age of Extinction" for the Best Picture Oscar. They also think it has a shot at Best Director for MICHAEL BAY. (???)
Actually, they're seeking consideration for ALL categories, including all the technical ones where the movie actually has a shot. Maybe they're overshooting, thinking it'll increase their chances of winning those technical awards.
TV QUICK HITS - 1 of 3
"Dancing with the Stars" Is Losing Cheryl Burke and Len Goodman
HIGHLIGHTS: CHERYL BURKE is leaving ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" to do some kind of variety / competition show for NBC. She says, quote, "It's time for me to move on and try something different . . . But it was very clear ["Dancing with the Stars"] only wanted me back as a dancer. They weren't interested in using me for other things and letting me grow."
FULL STORY: On Monday, cranky British judge LEN GOODMAN announced that he's leaving "Dancing with the Stars" after the spring season. But that's not the only loss the show is suffering.
Veteran dancer CHERYL BURKE is also gone. She's leaving ABC for NBC, where she'll be on some kind of hybrid variety (slash) competition show. It's in its early stages and there aren't any other details, except that Cheryl WILL perform on it.
Cheryl had spoken before about wanting to stay with "Dancing with the Stars" as a judge, but that's not going to happen. JULIANNE HOUGH was added to the panel this past season, and with Len leaving, they'll probably just go back to a three-judge panel with Julianne taking over for Len.
Cheryl says, quote, "It's time for me to move on and try something different . . . But it was very clear the show only wanted me back as a dancer. They weren't interested in using me for other things and letting me grow."
She had been a fixture on with "Dancing with the Stars" since the 2nd season . . . which she won . . . meaning she's been with us for EIGHTEEN of its 19 seasons.
TV QUICK HITS - 2 of 3
Cuba Gooding Jr. Will Play O.J. Simpson in "American Crime Story"
CUBA GOODING JR. will play O.J. SIMPSON in "American Crime Story", the upcoming show by Ryan Murphy, the guy behind "American Horror Story". It's another "anthology series," and the first season will be a take on the O.J. trial.
Also, SARAH PAULSON is playing prosecutor Marcia Clark.
If you've seen "American Horror Story", you'd know Sarah. She's playing the conjoined twins on the current season . . . she played Cordelia Foxx last season, Lana Winters in the "Asylum" season, and was Billie Dean Howard in Season One.
(She also looks a lot like a slightly older version of LANA DEL REY.)
Jim Parsons Is Voicing Buddy in an Upcoming NBC "Elf" Special
NBC has a special on the way based on WILL FERRELL'S awesome 2003 Christmas movie, "Elf". And thankfully, it won't be another one of their painful live musicals.
It's an hour-long Claymation special called "Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas", and it airs next Tuesday night.
"Big Bang Theory" star JIM PARSONS is voicing Buddy . . . and the rest of the voice cast includes: Mark Hamill, Ed Asner, Fred Armisen, Jay Leno, Matt Lauer, and Gilbert Gottfried. (You can find a preview, here.)
TV QUICK HITS - 3 of 3
Weekly TV Ratings . . . Including "Toy Story", "Peter Pan" and the James Franco / Seth Rogen Edition of "Naked and Afraid"
Despite everyone's love of Pixar, the "Toy Story That Time Forgot" holiday special only attracted 6.8 million viewers. It even fewer viewers than "Peter Pan Live!", which fell just outside our Top 10 with 9.2 million viewers.
As for the other holiday specials, NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" had 9.5 million viewers . . . ABC's "CMA Country Christmas" had 8.9 million . . . and "A Very Grammy Christmas" had 4.7 million on CBS.
Meanwhile, the series premiere of TNT's "The Librarians" had 5.4 million . . . and the James Franco and Seth Rogen edition of "Naked and Afraid" drew 2.3 million.
Here are last week's Top 10 primetime shows:
1. "Sunday Night Football's" Chargers-Patriots game, NBC, 21.2 million viewers.
2. "The OT", Fox, 14.8 million viewers.
3. "NCIS", CBS, 12.6 million viewers.
4. "Monday Night Football", ESPN, 11.8 million viewers.
5. "Football Night in America", NBC, 11.5 million viewers.
6. "60 Minutes", CBS, 11.5 million viewers.
7. Monday's episode of "The Voice", NBC, 11.3 million viewers.
8. Tuesday's episode of "The Voice", NBC, 11.2 million viewers.
9. "NCIS: New Orleans", CBS, 10.6 million viewers.
10. "Saturday Night Football", ABC, 10.1 million viewers.
TV REMINDERS
Wednesday TV Reminders:
• "Modern Family" . . . 9:00 to 9:30 P.M. on ABC. The family takes Haley out to celebrate her 21st birthday. Sarah Hyland just turned 24 on November 24th.
• "Duck Dynasty" . . . 9:30 to 10:00 P.M. on A&E. Willie records a Christmas song!
• "Snooki & Jwoww" . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on MTV. Jionni's parents visit and Snooki shows off her wedding dress to Jwoww.
The actual wedding happened off screen two weeks ago on November 29th.
• The 18th season finale of "South Park" at 10:00 P.M. on Comedy Central.
Kyle lines up celebrities for a spectacular televised holiday special. It includes animated appearances by Bill Cosby, Iggy Azalea, Miley Cyrus, U2, Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, and a hologram of Michael Jackson as Peter Pan. (Preview)
• "Key & Peele" . . . 10:30 to 11:00 P.M. on Comedy Central. The sketches include a gangster trying to prove he's crazy and terrorists planning their next attack.
(You can preview Thursday's schedule here.)
TODAY ON TV TALK SHOWS
Tonight's Late Night Talk Shows:
• "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" - Mark Wahlberg, and Kevin Nealon.
• "Late Night with Seth Meyers" - Cameron Diaz, Richard Engel, and Bob Mould.
• "Letterman" - Meryl Streep, Rebel Wilson, and J. Cole.
• "Jimmy Kimmel" - Marisa Tomei, and Smashing Pumpkins.
• "Carson Daly" - Thomas Sadoski, Weezer, and Orenda Fink.
• "Conan" - Rebecca Romijn, Robert Patrick, and Mo Mandel.
• "Craig Ferguson" - Mila Kunis, and Bob Saget.
• "Jon Stewart" - Author Suki Kim, "Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea's Elite".
• "The Colbert Report" - Sarah Koenig.
(You can preview Thursday's late night schedule here.)
MUSIC QUICK HITS - 1 of 2
Avril Lavigne Needs Your Prayers . . . But She Won't Say Why
HIGHLIGHTS: AVRIL LAVIGNE is suffering from an undisclosed health issue. In some Twitter direct messages that were leaked online, Avril says, quote, "I'm not feeling well. I'm having some health issues. So please keep me in your prayers." Avril's rep denies that she's pregnant . . . and wouldn't elaborate on the illness.
FULL STORY: AVRIL LAVIGNE is suffering from an "undisclosed health issue," and it sounds like it COULD be serious . . . or maybe it's just overblown drama.
In Twitter direct messages that were leaked online, Avril says, quote, "I feel bad because I haven't been able to say anything to the fans to let them know why I've been absent. I'm torn as I'm quite private . . .
"I'm not feeling well. I'm having some health issues. So please keep me in your prayers." She was apparently Tweeting with someone who runs a fan account.
Avril's rep has confirmed that the messages are legit . . . however, the rep denied that Avril was pregnant, and wouldn't elaborate on the mystery illness. Well, that's vague . . . why'd they have to go and make things so complicated?
We haven't heard much about Avril of late. There was some speculation that her one-year marriage to NICKELBACK singer CHAD KROEGER was on the rocks . . . but those were just rumors.
MUSIC QUICK HITS - 2 of 2
Urban Quick Hits: The Image Award Nominees, Nicki Minaj, and French Montana
1. The nominations for the NAACP Image Awards have been announced. Beyoncé and Pharrell scored the most music nominations, with four apiece. They were both nominated in the Outstanding Album category, along with Aretha Franklin, Jennifer Hudson, and Toni Braxton.
The Martin Luther King Jr. movie "Selma" landed eight nominations . . . the James Brown biopic "Get On Up" scored five, as did the movie "Belle". On TV, the most nominations went to "Black-ish", "How to Get Away With Murder", and "Scandal". The ceremony will air live February 6th on TV One.
(There's a complete list of nominees at NAACPImageAwards.net.)
2. NICKI MINAJ and former "Jersey Shore" star PAULY D could be the most annoying couple of all time . . . but it isn't happening, apparently.
The never reliable website MediaTakeOut.com claimed "multiple sources" were telling them it was a sure thing . . . but Pauly Tweeted, quote, "Hey Guys, I'm very much single and looking, I'm not dating The Queen. We're just friends."
3. FRENCH MONTANA is putting out a mix-tape next week as an "appetizer" while we wait for his next album. It's called, "Mac & Cheese: The Appetizer".
WEDNESDAY'S SHOWBIZ EXTRAS - 1 of 2
Sexy Extras:
The story JOAQUIN PHOENIX told on "Letterman" last night about getting engaged to his yoga instructor was a COMPLETE LIE. He was just messing around. (Full Story)
Nonsense Extras:
1. SAMUEL L. JACKSON is a big Atlanta Falcons fan . . . so he went off on Twitter on "Monday Night Football's" JOHN GRUDEN for sucking up to Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS during Monday's game. (Full Story)
2. JOAN RIVERS left money to several charities in her will. (Full Story)
3. Actress and 1959 Miss AmericaMARY ANN MOBLEY died Monday after a battle with breast cancer. She was 75. (Full Story)
Movie Extras:
1. Check out a trailer for THE ROCK's new disaster flick "San Andreas".
2. The composer of "The Amazing Spider-Man" says he didn't return for the sequel because it was, quote, "just dreadful." (Full Story)
WEDNESDAY'S SHOWBIZ EXTRAS - 2 of 2
TV Extras:
1. Check out a preview for tonight's "South Park" . . . featuring Bill Cosby, Taylor Swift, Iggy Azalea, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jackson and more.
2. Here's another document from that Sony Pictures hack: It's an email from PAUL REISER wondering why not every season of "Mad About You" is available on DVD or iTunes. (Full Story)
3. In an online chat, CHEVY CHASE said he'll have a cameo in the new season of "Community" . . . and might make a few more appearances. (Full Story)
4. On last night's "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show", they cut out the moment when an angel's wings smacked ARIANA GRANDE in the face. (Full Story)
Music Extras:
1. For the third straight year, 92-year-old acting legend CHRISTOPHER LEE has released a HEAVY METAL CHRISTMAS SINGLE. This one is called "Darkest Carols, Faithful Sing". (Full Story)
2. KELLY CLARKSON performed "A Moment Like This" at the Miss Vietnam pageant. And she shaved part of her hair. (Video)
3. U2 added some new tour dates, because ticket sales are so huge. (Full Story)
STUPID NEWS HIGHLIGHTS - 1 of 2
1. Here are a few random facts for you. Suicides are actually lower in December than any other time of the year. Santa's reindeer Donner and Blitzen were originally called Dunder and Blixem. And about half the trees Americans buy this Christmas were grown in either North Carolina or Oregon. (Full Story)
2. What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear "Christmas"? According to a new survey, 33% of people say Christmas songs and carols . . . 22% say Santa and presents . . . and 21% say parties and gatherings. Only 17% say Jesus. (Full Story)
3. A new survey found moms do an average of 23 major tasks for Christmas . . . and dads do an average of EIGHT. Women are most likely to do everything with the food, decorating, presents, and cleaning. Men are most likely to drive to pick up the in-laws and help kids play with their new toys. (Full Story)
4. A new survey asked people to name the strangest gift they'd ever gotten from a coworker. Some of the best ones are: A box of Hot Pockets . . . a coupon for a free lawn game the coworker invented . . . and a Christmas ornament with photos of the coworker and his wife on it. (Full Story)
5. A psychotherapist in England has a recommendation for you before your company Christmas party: PLEASURE YOURSELF. She says it'll calm your loins down and help you make a more rational decision on whether to get-it-on with a coworker. (Full Story)
6. A new survey ranked the rudest things people do on planes, and the top five are: Kicking the seat in front of you . . . letting your kid be loud or out of control . . . smelling bad . . . talking loudly . . . and getting too drunk. (Full Story)
STUPID NEWS HIGHLIGHTS - 2 of 2
7. A guy in Florida pulled in to a parking spot that an off-duty COP wanted . . . and the cop was so mad he tried to ARREST the guy. He wound up breaking some of the guy's bones in the process, then charged him with resisting arrest. The charge was eventually dropped . . . and now the guy is suing. (Full Story)
8. Two guys in Florida were arrested a few months back after cops caught them with a bunch of stuff they'd stolen. And while they were in the back of the cop car, they tried to get their stories straight . . . but didn't realize a camera was recording them the whole time. They were both just charged with burglary and grand theft. (Full Story)
9. Police in New Jersey are hunting for a guy who's been stealing BREAST PUMPS . . . and ONLY breast pumps. He's hit two different locations . . . we assume his plan is to resell them. (Full Story)
10. A 23-year-old guy in Oregon had a court date Monday for heroin possession . . . and as he went through the security screening at the courthouse, guards found hypodermic needles full of HEROIN in his pockets. So he got hit with a NEW heroin possession charge. (Full Story)
11. On Monday, a husband and wife who work for UPS were delivering a package to a church in Virginia Beach, just as an 84-year-old deacon was having a heart attack. And no one at the church knew CPR, but the wife did . . . and saved his life. (Full Story)
STUPID NEWS - 1 of 8
Five Random Facts For Wednesday
HIGHLIGHTS: Here are a few random facts for you. Suicides are actually lower in December than any other time of the year. Santa's reindeer Donner and Blitzen were originally called Dunder and Blixem. And about half the trees Americans buy this Christmas were grown in eitherNorth Carolina orOregon.
FULL STORY: Here are some random facts for you . . .
1. The thing about people committing suicide around the holidays is a myth . . . according to the CDC, suicides are actually LOWER in December than any other time of the year.
2. Two of Santa's reindeer had name changes. In "A Visit From Saint Nicholas", Donner and Blitzen were originally Dunder and Blixem. They were eventually changed from Dutch to German . . . Donner and Blitzen means thunder and lightning.
3. Almost half of the 17 million trees Americans will buy for Christmas this year were grown inNorth CarolinaorOregon.
4. TheU.S.state that has the most people speaking French at home is . . .Maine. 5.28% of households inMainespeak French, versus 4.68% inLouisiana.
5. Salt water taffy isn't made with salt water. It got its name when a candy store inAtlantic Citywas flooded in 1883. Afterward, the owner offered "salt water taffy" for sale. People liked the name, so it stuck.
(The Easterner / MNN / Washington Post / Wikipedia / Wikipedia)
STUPID NEWS - 2 of 8
What's the First Thing That Pops Into Your Mind When You Think of "Christmas"?
HIGHLIGHTS: What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear "Christmas"? According to a new survey, 33% of people say Christmas songs and carols . . . 22% say Santa and presents . . . and 21% say parties and gatherings.
FULL STORY: What's the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word "Christmas"?
"Christianity Daily" is a small Korean newspaper out ofL.A., and they just did a survey asking that question.
33% said Christmas songs and carols . . .
22% said Santa and presents . . .
21% said parties and gatherings . . .
And only 17% said Jesus.
And it got worse when they asked people to name the MEANING of Christmas.
50% said it's a holiday to spend meaningful time with family and friends . . . 24% said it's a time to help those in need . . . 18% said it's a worldwide celebration . . . and only 8% said it's the time to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
The survey also found only about 22% of people go to church on Christmas day. (Christianity Daily)
STUPID NEWS - 3 of 8
Moms Do 23 Major Christmas Tasks . . . Dads Do Eight
HIGHLIGHTS: A new survey found moms do an average of 23 major tasks for Christmas . . . and dads do an average of EIGHT. Women are most likely to do everything with the food, decorating, presents, and cleaning. Men are most likely to drive to pick up the in-laws and help kids play with their new toys.
FULL STORY: Christmas is great when you're a little kid and it's all toys and food . . . but Christmas is a JOB when you're a parent. Well . . . when you're a mom. As a dad, apparently it's still just toys and food.
A new survey found moms do an average of 23 major tasks for Christmas . . . and dads do an average of EIGHT.
Women are most likely to do all the stuff related to buying and cooking the food . . . cleaning the house before and after Christmas . . . buying and wrapping presents . . . decorating the house . . . and buying and decorating the tree.
The jobs men are most likely to do are driving to pick up the in-laws . . . carving the turkey . . . pouring drinks . . . and helping the kids play with their new toys.
45% of parents say they get into arguments over who's doing what every year for Christmas.
(SWNS)
STUPID NEWS - 4 of 8
The Eight Weirdest Christmas Presents People Have Gotten From Coworkers
HIGHLIGHTS: A new survey asked people to name the strangest gift they'd ever gotten from a coworker. Some of the best ones are: A box of Hot Pockets . . . a coupon for a free lawn game the coworker invented . . . and a Christmas ornament with photos of the coworker and his wife on it.
FULL STORY: A new survey asked people to name the strangest gift they'd ever gotten from a coworker. Here are the best answers . . .
1. A box of Hot Pockets.
2. A chess piece . . . just one piece, not a set.
3. A fire extinguisher.
4. A coupon for a free lawn game the coworker had invented.
5. A turquoise leather vest.
6. A Ziploc bag with coffee . . . enough to make about one pot.
7. A "Gun of the Day" calendar.
8. A Christmas ornament with photos of the coworker and his wife on it.
20% of people say they plan on buying gifts for coworkers and their bosses this year . . . 75% will spend less than $25. (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
STUPID NEWS - 5 of 8
Here's Why You Should Pleasure Yourself Before Your Company Christmas Party
HIGHLIGHTS: A psychotherapist inEngland has a recommendation for you before your company Christmas party: PLEASURE YOURSELF. She says it'll calm your loins down and help you make a more rational decision on whether to get-it-on with a coworker.
FULL STORY: Your company Christmas party is filled with land mines . . . and a psychotherapist named Lucy Beresford has a strategy for eliminating at least one of the big ones.
She says before your company Christmas party . . . you need to vigorously FONDLE YOURSELF.
Her advice is actually for WOMEN . . . but we think it applies to men too.
The theory is pretty simple . . . if you take care of yourself beforehand, it'll calm your loins down and help you make a more rational decision on whether to get-it-on with a coworker.
And if you have a thing for a coworker and were thinking of using the party as an opportunity to make a move . . . by self-pleasuring beforehand, you can focus on flirting at the party, not escalating things, which is a smarter long-term play.
STUPID NEWS - 6 of 8
The 18 Rudest Things People Do on Planes
HIGHLIGHTS: A new survey ranked the rudest things people do on planes, and the top five are: Kicking the seat in front of you . . . letting your kid be loud or out of control . . . smelling bad . . . talking loudly . . . and getting too drunk.
FULL STORY: Expedia just released the results of yet another survey ranking the 18 rudest things people do on planes. We're surprised there were only 18. I've sat next to plenty of people who do 18 rude things in the first five minutes.
Here are the results . . .
1. Kicking the seat in front of you . . . it was mentioned by 67% of us.
2. Letting your kid be wild, loud, or out of control, 64%.
3. Smelling bad, 56%.
4. Talking loudly or playing music loudly, 51%.
5. Getting too drunk, 50%.
6. Constantly talking to the person next to you, even if it's clear they want to be left alone, 43%.
7. Bringing on giant carry-ons, 39%.
Continued . . .
STUPID NEWS - 7 of 8
The 18 Rudest Things People Do on Planes (continued)
8. Hogging the armrest, 38%.
9. Reclining your seat, 37%.
10. Pushing past people to get off the plane instead of waiting your turn, 35%.
11. Putting your bag in the first overhead bin, instead of the spot over your seat, 32%.
12. Bringing on food that smells, 32%.
13. Grabbing the back of the seat in front of you, 31%.
14. Readingor watching adult material, 30%.
15. Being inappropriately affectionate with your significant other, 29%.
16. Going to the bathroom several times when you have a window seat, 28%.
17. Taking off your shoes and socks, 26%.
18. Switching seats, 13%.
The survey also found 5% of Americans say they've gotten INTIMATE on a plane. 3% of Americans got intimate with their significant other . . . 2% did it with someone they met on the flight. (PR Newswire)
Related Comedy: (CAREFUL) A new study found that "rear-seat kickers" have replaced "inattentive parents" as the least favorite airplane passenger. I'll go with the morbidly-obese-guy-next-to-you-masturbating.
STUPID NEWS - 8 of 8
A Cop Arrests a Guy For Taking His Spot in a Parking Lot . . . Now There's a Lawsuit
HIGHLIGHTS: A guy inFlorida pulled into a parking spot that an off-duty COP wanted . . . and the cop was so mad he tried to ARREST the guy. He wound up breaking some of the guy's bones in the process, then charged him with resisting arrest. The charge was eventually dropped . . . and now the guy is suing.
FULL STORY: We all know the RAGE you feel when someone takes the open spot you want in a crowded parking lot. But this is one of the WORST ways to handle it . . .
Frank Maio is a police officer inBroward County,Florida. Back in January of 2011 he was in the parking lot of a shoe store inDeerfield Beach,Floridawhere he did some off duty security guard work . . . and saw an open spot.
But a guy named Clausel Pierre saw the spot too, and managed to pull in RIGHT before Maio.
And Maio responded by ORDERINGPierreto move, then trying to ARREST him when he didn't. AndPierreactually wound up with BROKEN BONES trying to avoid being arrested.
Then he was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest. Those charges were dropped last year, but nowPierreis SUING Maio and the Broward County Sheriff's Office for $15,000.
STUPID CRIMINALS - 1 of 3
Two Guys Try to Get Their Stories Straight in the Back of a Cop Car . . . Not Realizing They're Being Recorded
HIGHLIGHTS: Two guys inFlorida were arrested a few months back after cops caught them with a bunch of stuff they'd stolen. And while they were in the back of the cop car, they tried to get their stories straight . . . but didn't realize a camera was recording them the whole time. They were both just charged with burglary and grand theft.
FULL STORY: 39-year-old Daniel Gargiulo and 38-year-old Michael Rochefort of Jupiter,Florida were arrested a few months back, after they broke into two houses. The police found a bunch of stolen stuff in their car, like purses and tools.
So the cops put them in the back of a cruiser and went to search their car some more. And while Daniel and Michael had that moment alone, they tried to get their stories straight.
There was just one problem. They didn't see the camera in the cop car pointing directly at them, recording what they were saying.
So they were busted making a plan to blame the stolen stuff on another guy who they'd just dropped off at a gas station.
But the cops checked the surveillance footage from the gas station and saw the guys DIDN'T actually drop anyone off.
They were both just charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and grand theft. (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
(Here are their mugshots. Michael is the one on the left.)
STUPID CRIMINALS - 2 of 3
Cops Are Hunting For a Guy Who Only Steals Breast Pumps
HIGHLIGHTS: Police inNew Jersey are hunting for a guy who's been stealing BREAST PUMPS . . . and ONLY breast pumps. He's hit two different locations . . . we assume his plan is to resell them.
FULL STORY: It'll be interesting to hear this guy's story once the cops catch him . . . specifically the part when they ask him, "Sir, why do you need so many breast pumps?"
The police inNew Jerseyare looking for a guy who's been going around stealing BREAST PUMPS . . . and ONLY breast pumps.
He's already hit two Burlington Coat Factory locations, one inBrick Township,New Jerseyand one in Freehold,New Jerseyfor multiple breast pumps. Also, who knew Burlington Coat Factory sold breast pumps?
The breast pumps sell for over $300 each, so we're thinking he's trying to resell them for cash . . . we doubt it's because he's impregnated several women in his harem, because he does NOT look like the type of guy with a harem.
(Here's a surveillance shot of him before one of the robberies.)
STUPID CRIMINALS - 3 of 3
A Guy Shows Up to Court For a Heroin Charge . . . and Brings Along His Syringe Full of Heroin
HIGHLIGHTS: A 23-year-old guy inOregon had a court date Monday for heroin possession . . . and as he went through the security screening at the courthouse, guards found hypodermic needles full of HEROIN in his pockets. So he got hit with a NEW heroin possession charge.
FULL STORY: I think it's safe to say this guy is NOT on the road to recovery from his heroin addiction.
23-year-old Michael Durban ofSalem,Oregonhad a court date on Monday . . . he was being arraigned on a heroin possession charge.
And as he went through the security screening to get into the courthouse, guards found hypodermic needles in his pocket . . . which they believe were full of HEROIN.
And Michael's excuse for having them was, quote, "I got mixed up. I thought I left it in my car."
For whatever reason, they didn't accept that excuse . . . he was arrested and got a NEW heroin possession charge. (FOX 12 - Oregon / Salem Statesman Journal)
(Here's his mugshot.)
BIRTHDAYS - 1 of 3
Raven-Symoné is 29. Deliciously chubby out-of-the-closet superstar from "The Cosby Show", "That's So Raven" and "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper". She would also like you to know that Bill Cosby NEVER touched her.
Emmanuelle Chriqui is 37. Sloan on "Entourage" . . . Lorelai Martins on "The Mentalist" . . . and one of the contract killers on the Crackle web series "Cleaners".
You might also know her as the chick Usher nails in "In the Mix" or as Adam Sandler's love interest in "You Don't Mess with the Zohan".
(And for anyone who's played the first "Call of Duty: Black Ops", that's Emmanuelle counting down "the numbers" when you put the disc in. And she's also the voice of Cheetara on the most recent "Thundercats" cartoon!)
Meg White is 40. Oddly sexy / chesty drummer in the White Stripes. (The "hardest button to button" is the one on MY PANTS when I see pictures of Meg White!)
Summer Phoenix is 36. River and Joaquin's sister. Casey Affleck nails her ANYTIME HE WANTS TO!
Bobby Flay is 50. The ONLY "Iron Chef" I care about.
NIA PEEPLES! is 53. Star of "Walker, Texas Ranger" AND "The Party Machine With Nia Peeples"!
BIRTHDAYS - 2 of 3
Kenneth Branagh is 54. Shakespearean actor-director who was Gilderoy Lockhart, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, in "Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets". He also used to nail the saucy Emma Thompson . . . but he ditched her for the succulent delights of Helena Bonham Carter . . . who's with Tim Burton now, anyway.
Rod Blagojevich is 58. Fine upstanding formerIllinois governor who's doing hard time for trying to SELL OFF Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat. He was sentenced to 14 YEARS in prison.
Sexy Susan Dey is 62. "The Partridge Family" and "L.A. Law"!
("Partridge Family" stud DAVID CASSIDY admitted that he did indeed knock incestuous boots with his TV "sister" back in the day. But he had to let her go because she wasn't SKANKY ENOUGH!)
(He said, quote, "I find a certain sluttiness very attractive in a woman, and Susan just didn't have it. She was sweetness and innocence, a good girl, and I couldn't think of her as anything but my sister.")
(In his autobiography, David also said that people used to call him "Donk" . . . as in DONKEY . . . because he's so gifted, you know, DOWN THERE.) (True! And Susan Dey KNOWS IT!)
Johnny Rodriguez is 63. Acquitted murderer [slash] country singer.
Ralph Tavares is 73. TAVARES!
BIRTHDAYS - 3 of 3
Tommy Kirk is 73. "Old Yeller".
Michael Clarke Duncan would have been 57. (1957 - 2012) "The Green Mile", "Armageddon", "The Whole Nine Yards" and "Planet of the Apes". He also used to be a bodyguard for Will Smith and LL Cool J . . . and he was supposed to be Biggie's bodyguard the night Biggie was shot. He was nailing "Apprentice" villain Omarosa at the time of his death.
Greg Giraldo (1965 - 2010) Comedian who was starting to get big from his epic performances at Comedy Central's roasts . . . then he overdosed on pain medication and died at age 44.
Dan Blocker (1928 - 1972) Hoss on "Bonanza".
Melvil Dewey (1851 - 1931) The genius who came up with the Dewey decimal system . . . the way we find books in the library. (You need to know the Dewey Decimal System. Otherwise, Conan The Librarian gets upset. And you don't want to make Conan the Librarian upset, do you?)
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DECEMBER 10th - BACK IN THE DAY - 1 of 2
61 years ago . . . In 1953, the first issue of "Playboy" hit newsstands. It featured MARILYN MONROE. HUGH HEFNER thought that would be the only issue, so he didn't even put a date on it.
53 years ago . . . In 1961, 4-foot-7 spinner (slash) FORMER ISRAELI SNIPER (True!) . . . DR. RUTH . . . married one Fred Westheimer. They made the very naughty beast-with-two-backs until his death in 1997.
51 years ago . . . in 1963, DONNY OSMOND debuted with the Osmonds on NBC's "Andy Williams Show".
47 years ago . . . In 1967, OTIS REDDING had the biggest hit of his life . . . into Lake Monona, Wisconsin. It was a plane crash, Cletus. He died. Three days earlier, Otis Redding had recorded "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay"; it became the biggest hit of his after-life. No, I'll see YOU in Hell!
32 years ago . . . In 1982, "Airplane 2" was released.
21 years ago . . . In 1993, "Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit" was released. This was the one with LAURYN HILL as a troubled, miseducated inner-city minx!
21 years ago . . . In 1993, "Wayne's World 2" was released.
DECEMBER 10th - BACK IN THE DAY - 2 of 2
19 years ago . . . In 1995, 450-pound Darren Robinson, THE HUMAN BEAT BOX of THE FAT BOYS, died unexpectedly at the age of 28. (Then again, if you're 450 pounds, can your death ever be "unexpected"?)
14 years ago . . . In 2000, the cinematic classic "DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR?" was released.
Nine years ago . . . In 2005, brilliant comedian RICHARD PRYOR died of a heart attack. He was 65.
Nine years ago . . . In 2005, GARTH BROOKS married TRISHA YEARWOOD at theirOklahoma home.
Five years ago . . . In 2009, JAMES CAMERON'S "Avatar" was released. It went on to make more than $2.5 BILLION at the box office worldwide.
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