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August 1, 2010

Priest Found With Cocaine

A prominent priest busted with cocaine? That's just what happened this week when an Aymara priest was arrested with a huge amount of the drug, right after he was in the news for giving a ceremonial blessing to the Bolivian President Morales.

The drug enforcement authorities in Bolivia busted the priest with a shocking 530 pounds of the illegal and highly addictive drug that sends countless people to drug rehab. The priest claims he was tricked by some Colombians who were also arrested with him, and did not realize the drugs were present around him.

The cocaine was in the liquid form of the drug, as it often is when being transported. Said the Vice President: "He was a person who moved within the Andean religious structure. Whether he's a priest or not, if he's committed a crime, he won't get any kind of protection when he faces justice."

Priest Found With Cocaine
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The Aymara priest who blessed Bolivian President Evo Morales at an inauguration ceremony four years ago has been arrested in possession of 530 pounds (240 kg) of cocaine, police said Thursday. Anti-drugs police in the Andean country found a cocaine laboratory in the home of priest Valentin Mejillones. His son and a Colombian couple were also detained. The stash of liquid cocaine seized in the raid was valued at $240,000. Mejillones told local media he had been tricked by the Colombians..


Priest Found With Cocaine

Brazilian Supermodel Lea T Sex Change (PHOTO)

One of Brazil's biggest supermodels is making big news this week, as the full truth comes out that the Brazilian model Lea T is preparing to get a full sex change operation.

Lea T poses as a female but was born as a man and has not yet had the operation to become a male biologically. She has been modeling for the high fashion brand Givenchy, and becoming a big name in the fashion and modeling world.

She also posed nude in the latest French Vogue. Said Kelly Cutrone about the fashion business, "If there is one industry where people who are gay or different can express themselves, it's the fashion industry." See the link below for a photo of Lea T.

Brazilian Supermodel Lea T Sex Change (PHOTO)
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The latest Brazilian supermodel is making headlines for more than just her striking looks. Lea T, the 28-year-old muse of Givenchy's creative director Riccardo Tisci and star of the label's new ad campaign, was actually born Leandro Cerezo. She is undergoing hormone replacement therapy in preparation for a full sex change from male to female. Meanwhile, the newest Brazilian on the catwalk since Gisele Bundchen and Adriana Lima first strutted their stuff is quickly becoming a fixture in the world of high fashion, modeling for Givenchy's haute couture show and appearing in last month's Italian Vanity Fair.

Brazilian Supermodel Lea T Sex Change (PHOTO)

Foxy Brown Brawl

Rapper Foxy Brown is no stranger to trouble, making news with everything from fighting with her manicurist to temporarily going deaf. But now, after finishing up her time in jail and getting started rebuilding her career, she's back in hot water again for a huge brawl in Manhattan.

Allegedly Foxy got into a fight with the producer of her comeback album, inthe lobby of his luxury apartment building. Foxy used to be a gold and platinum selling rapper, but has not had a hit in many years. Now she may have a hard time to pay the many attorney's fees that will come with the legal help she needs to overcome her bad behavior.

Foxy Brown Brawl
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Foxy Brown was involved in a "massive brawl" at the lobby of a New York City apartment building, reports say. Foxy was visiting somebody at a luxury penthouse on 43rd street and they a fight exploded in the lobby, TMZ reports. Foxy was throwing blows in the fracas with several other people, but no reason for the melee has been determined. One source said that Foxy was fighting with her own manager. Another source told AllHipHop.com that the brawl took place in the apartment building of producer Sean Gill, where Foxy Brown is working on her album. Just last week, Foxy was arrested and charged with felonies associated with violating an order of protection.

Foxy Brown Brawl

Elisabetta Canalis Cocaine Scandal

Is George Clooney's girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis in trouble for using cocaine? That may be the situation as another model is testifying that she say Canalis using the drug in 2007 at a nightclub in Italy.

This news came out as part of an investigation into the nightclub in Milan where Canalis and fellow models were allegedly hanging out. The other model testified as part of police efforts to find out what goes on at this club. There are no reports of Canalis suffering from drug addiction or spending time in a drug rehabilitation clinic. Drug treatment is something that is needed by many people, and many celebrities do it commonly, but there is no indication that anyone in this story has a serious problem with the drug.

Elisabetta Canalis Cocaine Scandal
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Up until now, Elisabetta Canalis has been known as the gorgeous woman on the arm of George Clooney for the past year. But the Italian beauty suddenly finds herself in the news for other, far more sordid reasons: a fellow model (turned prostitute) claims she saw Canalis snort a couple lines of cocaine at a Milan nightclub in 2007. Referring to a 2007 incident at The Club, an establishment under investigation for allowing drugs and sex, Karima Menad told prosecutors two years ago: "I remember taking cocaine with Elisabetta Canalis and two others."

Elisabetta Canalis Cocaine Scandal

Al Gore Questioned Groping Case

Al Gore continues to face heat for his alleged groping of a masseuse, but after being questioned will he now still face charges?

The former Vice President, who simultaneously both won and lost the election in 2000, has been accused of groping a masseuse that he got a massage from, but after the questioning he faced this week, he will reportedly be cleared of criminal charges.

Said a spokesperson "Mr. Gore unequivocally and emphatically denied this accusation when he first learned of its existence three years ago. He respects and appreciates the thorough and professional work of the Portland authorities and is pleased that this matter has now been resolved."

Al Gore Questioned Groping Case
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Former Vice President Al Gore was cleared Friday of allegations he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a luxury Portland hotel room in 2006, closing a case that could have tarnished the Nobel prize winner's reputation. After a four-week investigation that included interviews with Gore, masseuse Molly Hagerty, her acquaintances and hotel staff, as well as testing a pair of stained pants belonging to Hagerty, Multnomah County District Attorney Michael Schrunk said Friday there was no basis for prosecution.

Al Gore Questioned Groping Case

Snooki Mug Shot (PHOTO)

Snooki spends a lot of time on camera as part of MTV's smash hit Jersey Shore, but here's one shot she'd probably rather have avoided: Snooki's mug shot after fetting arrested last week!

Nicole Polizzi aka Snooki was arrested for disorderly conduct, and as her lawyers try to get her out of this latest batch of legal trouble, her mug shot was leaked out by TMZ, and shows her looking rather frazzled and out of sorts. Apparently her arrest came after getting overly intoxicated in the daytime, and making a public display of drunkenness. There is no word yet on whether she is ready to get counseling or treatment for alcohol addiction., but binge drinking is certainly a serious matter that shouldn't be taken as a joke, even if it makes for good television.

Snooki Mug Shot (PHOTO)

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Here is Snooki's mug shot -- taken moments after the Seaside Heights PD arrested the "Jersey Shore" star for disorderly conduct Friday afternoon. Snooki -- aka Nicole Polizzi -- was in held in custody for several hours ... before she was released on her own recognizance. As we previously reported, Snooki had been partying on the boardwalk earlier in the day with a beer bong ... and at one point, she fell off of a bicycle.

Snooki Mug Shot (PHOTO)

Jailed American Man Admits to Five Murders (VIDEO)

As seen in the video below, an American man is now shackled in Panama after admitting to five murders, in a plot to take over the victims' businesses and property.

The death of the American and Panamanian citizens was said to be inspired by William Holbert's desire to worm his way into their business ventures and real estate holdings, as each of them had some involvement with tourist destinations and hostels. He befriended his victims by posing as an potential investor into their business ventures, before allegedly murdering them.

Holbert and his wife both face possible charges, and Holbert having admitted to the killings is sure to face very serious charges as he and his wife seek legal representation in Panama.


Jailed American Man Admits to Five Murders
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A jailed U.S. man has admitted killing five other Americans so he could take over their businesses and other properties in a Panamanian resort area, a government prosecutor said Saturday. The man's wife refused to talk with investigators and asked for legal assistance from the U.S. Embassy, the official said. The embassy was closed Saturday and U.S. officials could not be located for comment. The couple, William Dathan Holbert and Laura Michelle Reese, were arrested earlier this week when they tried to enter Nicaragua from Costa Rica.

Jailed American Man Admits to Five Murders

August 2, 2010

Anna Nicole Smith Trial

Even though she died years ago, the death of Anna Nicole Smith is still causing controversy, as trail is about to begin for the doctors and attorney who are said to have mistreated Anna Nicole in the days leading up to her tragic death of a drug overdose.

The two doctors and attorney boyfriendare both facing charges as the trial starts up this month, but each deny any wrong doing, with one of the two doctors insisting he is only being persecuted for being Aisan and homosexual. He is accused of misusing is powers as a medical doctor to provide treatment that was not in the best interest of Ms. Smith. The allegation is that they illegally prescribed opiates and sedatives to the patient Anna Nicole, who tried drug rehabilitation programs to get over her addiction but sadly did not get to overcome her problems.

Anna Nicole Smith Trial
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Attorneys were setting the stage for the trial of two doctors and the attorney boyfriend of the late Anna Nicole Smith, arguing about what evidence will be allowed in court. In a hearing Friday, defense attorneys plan to oppose the use of photos of Smith and her psychiatrist nude in a hot tub and a controversial video of Smith in clown face makeup. Prosecutors say she appears to be drugged. Other motions include prosecutors' opposition to one doctor's claim that he is being prosecuted because he is gay and East Indian.

Anna Nicole Smith Trial

New Link, Human Evolutionary Chain? (60 Minutes Video)

For centuries scientists, religious figures and regular folks have all wondered about the missing link in the evolutionary chain between apes and humans. But now for the first time in decades there is a new link, that scientists believe may solve the mystery of how we evolved.

The find was in the cradle of civilization, South Africa, where a 9 year old boy fossil was found, whose bones are said to be over two million years old! He is very well preserved and expected to provide a great deal of scientific insight into how mankind evolved.

Said one scientist about the South African site: "There's probably nowhere else on planet Earth that has a denser, better record of human origins than this land right here," See the link below for a video with more on this big news.


New Link, Human Evolutionary Chain? (60 Minutes Video)
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Where do we come from? That's often the first question a child asks and it has bedevilled scientists for centuries. Well, today we're a little bit closer to answering it. This past Thursday it was announced - with great fanfare - that the remains of a nine-year-old boy were found in South Africa. He is almost two million years old. He's being called "Sediba," which means "source," and he stands somewhere on the road between ape and human.... He belongs to a previously unidentified species and anthropologists will be studying him for decades.

New Link, Human Evolutionary Chain? (60 Minutes Video)

Rob Lowe, Parks and Rec Debut!

As you can see below, the legendary Rob Lowe is making his way back to TV, as next year he becomes a regular cast member on the NBC hit sitcom Parks and Rec!

The Parks and Recreation series has been steadily building a buzz with its cast including Amy Poehler and Aziz Ansari. Lowe will be playing a state auditor who comes to town causing trouble, and actualyl debuted as this character in an episode last season. But now he will be lighting up the TV every week, all season long!

Rob Lowe, Parks and Rec Debut!
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Rob Lowe has parlayed his late-season appearance on "Parks & Recreation" into a full-time gig. Normally we feel a little weird when we find ourselves in the position of getting excited by about news of an NBC or Universal project (this is a mercifully rare occurrence). But Lowe has carved out a late-career niche playing smarmy corporate pricks to perfection, "Parks & Rec" has done a remarkable job of rebooting itself after a miserable first season and the news comes via the Twitter feed of writer Michael Schur, aka Ken Tremendous, former founding contributory of Fire Joe Morgan, which still stands as one of the greatest blogs in the medium's brief history.

Rob Lowe, Parks and Rec Debut!

Chelsea Clinton Wedding Photos

This was finally the big weekend, with Chelsea Clinton getting married in an epic affair that a vast team of wedding planners put together in Rhineback NY. The catering, entertainment and the venue were all perfection, as were the wedding rings and Chelsea's wedding dress as seen below.

Said the Clinton family: "Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and their close friends. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family. On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhinebeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their well-wishes on this special day."


chelsea clinton wedding photos
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The Clintons also confirmed that Chelsea was wearing Vera Wang, and Hillary was in Oscar de la Renta, both as expected. Several hours earlier, at around 5 p.m., guests began boarding the buses at the Delamater Inn for the wedding. They were whisked down River Road to the ceremony. According to the New York Times' Caucus blog, "the caravan also included three black cars and a van that one state trooper said held Hillary Rodham Clinton." Also according to the Times, the nuptials were set to begin around 6:30 p.m.


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Senate Pot Brownies

A controversial decision from the Senate this week, as they decided to double the penalty for making pot brownies, compared to regular marijuana.

Dianne Feinstein's Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2009 was passed unanimously, under the dubious logic that marijuana edibles pose a greater threat to children. The edibles are commonly used by those who seek marijuana for its medicinal purposes, as it is widely believed to help with glaucoma, chronic pain, stress and many other ailments and conditions.

Many are strongly criticizing the bill, including the foredoglake blog who said: "More people are arrested for marijuana possession than any violent crime combined. Blacks and Latinos are unfairly targeted with marijuana arrests; while whites make up a third of marijuana users, relatively few are in prison..." and these laws just add to those disparities.

Senate Pot Brownies
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Last night the United States Senate voted to double the penalties for the nation's newest existential threat: brownies made with marijuana! The Senate unanimously passed Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)'s "Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act of 2009″ (S. 258) that targets pot brownies and other marijuana edibles preferred by some medical marijuana patients. The bill next moves to the House; if it passes that chamber, anyone making pot brownies or similar products could be subject to double the fines and jail time for regular marijuana.

Senate Pot Brownies

August 3, 2010

Undersea River Discovered

Ever heard of an underwater river? That's what scientists in Britain say they have discovered, with the find of an undersea river that even has its own waterfalls and roaring rapids.

The river is made of denser saltier water than the rest of the sea it is in, and thus can cut through the water as a regular river would on land. According to one scientist, "The water in the channels is denser than the surrounding seawater because it has higher salinity and is carrying so much sediment. It flows down the sea shelf and out into the abyssal plain much like a river on land,"

The salt water river flows from the Bosphorus, which I got to visit once on a trip to Istanbul., a beautiful body of water that puts the Hudson river to shame, for sure.

Undersea River Discovered
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Researchers say they've discovered an underwater river flowing along the bottom of the Black Sea, complete with rapids and waterfalls. British scientists say if found on land it would be the sixth largest river in the world in terms of the amount of water flowing through it, the Daily Telegraph reported Saturday. The river of highly salty water flows along a deep channel at the bottom of the Black Sea, creating riverbanks and flood plains much like a river found on land, researchers from the University of Leeds said.

Undersea River Discovered

Steve Carell, Sandra Bullock Join "The Abstinence Teacher"

Are you ready to see Steve Carell and Sandra Bullock together? If so, scroll down and behold for yourself, as they both step in to star in The Abstinence teacher.

Both are well qualified to teach about abstinence, after Bullock saw her husband's sex life go so horribly wrong, and Carell found fame as the 40-year-old Virgin. Bullock is more beloved than ever coming off of her Oscar victory for the Blind Side movie, and also won sympathy for the marriage troubles and divorce settlement she had to deal with after her husband cheated on her.

The new Abstinence Teacher movie is by the producers of Little Miss Sunshine, and will take a comical take on Abstinence and sex ed as it explores the life of a modern family.

Steve Carell, Sandra Bullock Join "The Abstinence Teacher"
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Steve Carell is fresh off the weekend opening of "Dinner for Schmucks" and now Production Weekly is reporting (via The Playlist) that he may be reuniting with some of his old pals for an upcoming gig. "Little Miss Sunshine" producers Albert Berger, Ron Yerxa and Polly Johnsen are prepping an adaptation of Tom Perrotta's 2007 book "The Abstinence Teacher." It was originally announced with directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris attached to helm back in 2006, a few months after their "Sunshine" released. Now it's back with no mention of Dayton/Faris but the "Sunshine" producers on board... and high-profile talents Carell and Sandra Bullock set to star.

Steve Carell, Sandra Bullock Join "The Abstinence Teacher"

Pregnant Man, Baby #3!

A third baby for the legendary pregnant man? That's the latest news from Thomas Beatie, who made news last year as the "pregnant man" and is now set to have baby #3, according to a new report.

Beatie was born female, but went through ten years of sex reassignment therapy to complete a sex change. He had a successful childbirth in 2008 and another in 2009. And is now building a happy family even if its not a traditional one. More power to him, I say!

Hopefully more transgender Americans can follow the same path, and have proper health insurance and medical care to cover it just as everyone else does.

Pregnant Man Baby 3
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"Pregnant man" Thomas Beatie is expecting baby No. 3. Thomas Beatie, the so-called "pregnant man," is expecting baby No. 3, the Web site MomLogic.com reports. The transgender Oregonian grabbed headlines around the world two years ago when he came forward announcing he was pregnant -- and male. Beatie underwent 10 years of sex reassignment therapy -- while retaining female reproductive organs -- before becoming pregnant with his first child. He gave birth via natural childbirth to a baby girl in June 2008. His second baby, a boy, was born a year later.

Pregnant Man Baby 3

Bieber: 3D Biopic!

If you haven't gotten enough Justin Bieber already, you're about to get more than ever before, as he makes his 3d debut in a movie that will come out alongside the new book about his life.

Bieber's in depth memoir and biography is set to come out, and along with it will come the 3D film hitting theaters with a cinematic portrayal of his life.

Said Bieber on twitter about his further media empire-building: "Next Valentine's we r coming with a major 3D Movie telling the story with an Oscar winning director and also filmin the tour at MSG in NYC!!" Bieber tweeted Monday. This is so sick!! Gonna come out in theatre's Worldwide Valentine's 2011!!! I'm taking this thing worldwide thanks to u all!! Hyped!! the story the songs the concert. Can u imagine how big my man [bodyguard] @kennyhamilton 's forehead will b on a movie screen. Lol. Sorry kenny. Luv yah."

As you see the movie is planned to be out next February, set aside some time for your kids now!


Bieber: 3D Biopic!
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Justin Bieber is about to become 3D-licious! The adorable singer isn't content with his plans to takeover the writing world, as multiple sources confirm he'll star in a movie next year that focuses on his unexpected rise to fame. It will chronicle his life story and, most exciting of all, will be released in 3D. Go ahead and scream, gals. Bieber will be coming to a theater near you - almost literally! Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth) is in negotiations to direct the film, which will arrive on February 11. Tweeted Justin about this news.

Bieber: 3D Biopic!

Steve Carell, Sandra Bullock Join "The Abstinence Teacher"

Steve Carell and Sandra Bullock together? As you can see below it's about to happen, as they star together in a new comedy named The Abstinence Teacher.

The new movie is being put together by the makers of Little Miss Sunshine, and should be a big hit with two of America's favorites. Both are well qualified to teach about abstinence, after Bullock saw her husband's sex life go so horribly wrong, and Carell found fame as the 40-year-old Virgin. Bullock is more beloved than ever coming off of her Oscar victory for the Blind Side movie, and also won sympathy for the marriage troubles and divorce settlement she had to deal with after her husband cheated on her.

Steve Carell, Sandra Bullock Join "The Abstinence Teacher"
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Who better to keep you away from sex than the 40 year virgin and a woman who relies on love potion number 9 to get a man? According to The Playlist, Steve Carell and Sandra Bullock will team up for a movie called The Abstinence Teacher, and yes, it's a comedy. The duo are the latest actors to be attached to the film that's been in development for years. Can the Oscar winner and one of the funniest comedians around get this movie pushed into production?

August 4, 2010

Eva Mendes Sex Tape: Funny or Die Video

Eva Mendes is the latest celebrity to blow up the internet with a leaked sex tape. But this one is a little different than the others.

The sex tape from Mendes is a satire that she put together for the Funny or Die website, best known for its classic Will Ferrell videos. Eva Mendes is a former model who has become one of the most popular actresses in America, best known perhaps for her starring role in Hitch, alongside Will Smith.

Says Eva is the video, "I couldn't put it together. I was making my way as an actor and suddenly the internet was demanding I release 'this' household product. In fact, Eva Mendes sex tape was a top Google search before the product even existed,"

Eva Mendes Sex Tape Funny or Die
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In a bid to answer all her fans' demands, Eva Mendes has now released her s.ex tape in a new Funny or Die's video. The more-than-one-minute clip first gives a glimpse of the "Ghost Rider" actress kneeling on a bed in her underwear through a night vision camera but turns out, she just tries to connect two power cables back together.

Eva Mendes Sex Tape: The sex tape everyone has been waiting for with Eva Mendes is finally here and you won't believe what kinds of positions she gets into.


Eva Mendes Sex Tape Funny or Die

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August 8, 2010

George Lucas: Star Wars Live-Action On Hold, "Fund Needed!"

Bad news for all the Star Wars fans out there? According to the director George Lucas, the anticipated Stars TV show may be on hold, possibly forever!

Lucas has been planning for years to do a live action version of Star Wars on TV, that told the story of what went on between the first trilogy and the second one, basically everything that happened between when Luke Skywalker was born and when we met him in the original Star Wars.

But now Lucas says they may not be able to pull off the show with the money available for such a TV show: "The live action TV show is kind of on hold because we have scripts, but we don't know how to do them. They literally are Star Wars, only we're going to have to try to do them at a tenth the cost. And it's a huge challenge, a lot bigger than what we thought it was gonna be."

George Lucas: Star Wars Live-Action On Hold, "Fund Needed!"
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Star Wars creator George Lucas has once again cast doubt on the series ever making it's way to the small screen and it now looks like the projects future is uncertain...
Back in 2005, George Lucas announced that there was plans for a live action television show that would be set between the events of Revenge Of The Sith and A New Hope which would fill in the gaps of what happened between those two movies.

George Lucas: Star Wars Live-Action On Hold, "Fund Needed!"

Did Leonardo Dicaprio Propose?

Are the rumors true about Leonardo DiCaprio getting ready to settle down?

According to the latest inside word, the acclaimed actor and always eligible bachelor may be close to getting engaged to his current girlfriend, amazing beauty and Sports Illustrated cover girl, swimsuit model Bar Refaeli.

"He is finally ready to settle down and make it official. Leo has told his closest friend that his mother has been helping him pick out an engagement ring for Bar." Leo has gone out with lots of top models including Gisele Bundchen, but after 5 years with Refaeli its said he's ready to get that diamond engagement ring and bring in the wedding planners and cateres for a gala wedding affair!

Leonardo Dicaprio is on top of the world once again right now as his latest movie Inception continues reigning as the box office champ of the summer.

Did Leonardo Dicaprio Propose?
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Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly planning to propose to girlfriend Bar Refaeli. The 'Inception' star - who has been dating the Israeli-born beauty for nearly five years - is said to have enlisted the help of his mother Irmelin to help him choose the perfect ring for the model. A source said.The 35-year-old actor - who has previously dated a string of beauties, including supermodel Gisele Bundchen - is also planning to sell his Hollywood mansion and buy a house with Bar, 25.


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August 9, 2010

$50 Billion Last Year, 8/8/2010 (60 Minutes Shocker)

How much does it cost to die? The answer might shock you, as seen in the 60 Minutes segment last night that showed how Medicare is paying huge amounts of money for the last moments of people's lives.

The medical care and treatment provided to Americans in the last two months of their lives amounted to a whopping $55 billion in doctor and hospital bills paid be Medicare.

Said one expert, "This is the way so many Americans die. Something like 18 to 20 percent of Americans spend their last days in an ICU. And, you know, it's extremely expensive. It's uncomfortable. Many times they have to be sedated so that they don't reflexively pull out a tube, or sometimes their hands are restrained. This has become almost the medical last rites for people as they die."

$50 Billion Last Year, 8/8/2010 (60 Minutes Shocker)
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Every medical study ever conducted has concluded that 100 percent of all Americans will eventually die. This comes as no great surprise, but the amount of money being spent at the very end of people's lives probably will. Last year, Medicare paid $55 billion just for doctor and hospital bills during the last two months of patients' lives. That's more than the budget for the Department of Homeland Security, or the Department of Education. And it has been estimated that 20 to 30 percent of these medical expenses may have had no meaningful impact. Most of the bills are paid for by the federal government with few or no questions asked.

$50 Billion Last Year, 8/8/2010 (60 Minutes Shocker)

Orthodox Christian Church patriarch feels "crucified" in Turkey (8/8/2010 60 Minutes)

Turkey has been working hard to gain respect in the western world, and show they are a free country that deserves trust from the world, but a 60 Minutes report on the Orthodox Christian Church there calls into question just how tolerant the country is at times.

I have been to visit Istanbul, Turkey as a tourist destiination and was impressed by how welcoming it was, and how friendly and relatable the Muslim country was, but fot the biggest remaining Christian church their patriarch says its not all cake and roses there.

According to the report, "Because we are here before this country becomes a Muslim country, much earlier. Since ever. Since the very beginning," the patriarch explained. Asked since the beginning of what, Patriarch Bartholomew said, "Of the foundation of our church, of the Church of Constantinople."


Orthodox Christian Church patriarch feels "crucified" in Turkey 8/8/2010 "60 Minutes"
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Would it surprise you to learn that one of the world's most important Christian leaders, second only to the pope, lives in a country where 99 percent of the population is Muslim? His name is Bartholomew, and he is the patriarch of 300 million Orthodox Christians. He lives in Istanbul, Turkey, the latest in a line of patriarchs who have resided there since before there was a Turkey, since the centuries following the death of Jesus Christ. That's when Istanbul was called Constantinople and was the most important city in the Christian world.

August 10, 2010

Las Vegas Hula-Hoop Ban

Of all things to happen in Las Vegas, who would believe this? A new movement in the town where anything goes is singling out hula hoops as a public menace that needs to be banned.

The tourist destination known for its casinos, resort hotels and many concerts and other attractions (as well as legalized escorts), has decided that the epidemic hula hoop usage in the Fremont Street Experience area has begun to disrupt traffic and cause a public nuisance.

Said one local, "The argument they use is that free speech is bad for business and we need to protect business. The courts have repeatedly said that while business is important, it cannot trump constitutional rights. I don't know how much clearer they can make it."


Las Vegas Hula-Hoop Ban
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This is a city where tourists are welcome to wander certain streets with open bottles of alcohol, where the phone books contain hundreds of color page ads for "escorts" and where gambling is so ubiquitous that slot machines appear in most 7-Elevens. Yet the Las Vegas City Council is now zeroing in on halting a new public menace: Hula-Hoops. OK, not all Hula-Hooping. Specifically, city leaders later this month may ban the use of the usually plastic, hip-gyrating equipment on a five-block pedestrian mall known as the Fremont Street Experience in the city's downtown core because, they argue, their use obstructs traffic flow and causes public disruptions.

Las Vegas Hula-Hoop Ban

Early Puberty, Breast Cancer Link?

As girls in America enter puberty more early than ever, concerns are rising about the health issues that come with it, including what might be an increased risk of breast cancer.

This earlier puberty can make girls develop health problems that require medical treatment from the doctor later in life. It is causing girls to grow breasts as early as 7 or 8, increasing the risk of breast cancer and endometrial cancer.

According to the New York Times, "Studies suggest that earlier puberty, as measured by the age at first menstruation, can slightly increase the risk of breast cancer, probably because it results in longer lifetime exposure to the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which can feed some tumors."

Early Puberty, Breast Cancer Link?
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New evidence suggests that girls really are growing up too quickly. American girls are hitting puberty earlier than ever, developing breasts at ages 7 or 8 instead of the traditional 10 or 11 years old. That's worrisome because early puberty has been linked to an increased risk of breast and endometrial cancer, as well as a greater tendency toward low self-esteem and poor body image, according to a report published Monday in Pediatrics. Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center examined more than 1,200 girls and found that 15 percent showed signs of breast development at age 7.

Early Puberty, Breast Cancer Link?

August 15, 2010

Hottest People, Places, Trends (VIDEO)

What are the hottest people places and other trends for 2010? A complete list has been put together now for youe enjoyment, but you may not agree with all the results! Check for yourself with the link and video below.

Among the hottest trends cited in this newspaper piece are the Old Spice ad, the oh so suggestive Shake Weight workout plan, the frozen yogurt craze that continues to drive fitness and diet/nutrition aficionados, and the Sprint Nextel's HTC Evo smartphone, regarded as a worthy competitor to the iPhone.

Hottest People, Places, Trends (VIDEO)
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HOT CAMPAIGN: Old Spice

These bizarre TV spots, starring sculpted funnyman Isaiah Mustafa, spawned a series of video shout-outs to Twitter followers.

HOT TREAT: Frozen yogurt

Ice cream's leaner cousin is melting hearts across the country as more soft-serve stations have moved in. And the biggest trend is do-it-yourself shops, which have stations where you can mix yogurt flavors with fresh fruit and candy toppings.

HOT GIMMICK: Shake Weight.

This workout gadget, spoofed in a "Saturday Night Live" skit, weighs in as one of the most talked-about TV product pitches since the Snuggie.

HOT CELEBRITY TREND: Remorselessness

Sorry celebrities are soooo over. Not so long ago, Tiger Woods and David Letterman publicly apologized about their affairs. This summer, Lindsay Lohan and Mel Gibson practically bragged about how not sorry they were.


Hottest People, Places, Trends (VIDEO)

America's Hottest People 2010 (VIDEO)

Who are the hottest people in America in 2010? the official list is below, and if you disagree you're just plain wrong. I dare you to disagree! Check the link and video below for yourself.

Among the hottest for sure is Christina Hendricks, who plays Joan on Mad Men, one of the smartest, strongest and of course hottest female characters on TV, on a show that features lots of feminist themes and smart social critique.

Rachel Maddow continues to be every smart person's crush as well, as she defines the future of journalism on her show. For more options, see below.



America's Hottest People 2010 (VIDEO)
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.Isla Fisher

Isla is an absolute cutie with a smile that can melt anyone! And considering, she has some best selling novels to her list of achievements, this hot young mom personifies beauty with brains.

Freida PInto

I don't know if all the hoopla surrouding Freida is justified considering her part in the movie Slumdog Millionaire was a mere 15 minutes or so. But I will agree that she is exotically stunning. And now having become Woody Allen's newest muse, her future definitely looks starry bright!

Penelope Cruz


She's a natural at being a sultry enchantress. And it's not just the accent. It's her whole being. I can't help but cringe with just the tiniest pang of jealousy. I'm human afterall. Penelope on the other hand is divine...

America's Hottest People 2010 (VIDEO)

August 17, 2010

Unusual Ways To Quit Your Job (VIDEO)

Even though times are tough and jobs are hard to find, people are still quitting their jobs, and finding some hilarious ways to quit! The video about the top 5 most unusual ways to quit your job.

Employment opportunities are scarce, and good career advice probably dictates that you don't make a big scene when quitting a job, but sometimes you just have to go out with a bang, like Steven Slater, the Jet Blue employee who popped open some beers and slid down the slide to his freedom.

A complete rundown of the best ways to quit your job is below:


Unusual Ways To Quit Your Job
allwomenstalk

One of the top-searched stories today involves Steven Slater, the JetBlue flight attendant who caused a stir on his last flight. Here's how the situation reportedly goes: The full flight had arrived from Pittsburgh when a passenger refused to follow flight attendant directions and stood to get their luggage from the overhead compartment. An altercation ensued, Slater was injured, and then he basically lost it. The JetBlue employee let loose an expletive-rich tirade on the intercom, then made a dramatic exit down the emergency chute, beer in hand. Voila! Instant folk hero. So what other quitting stories have gone viral in the past? I found 5 that might just inspire others to do the same:

Unusual Ways To Quit Your Job)

Danielle Staub Fired? (VIDEO)

Has one of the most famous of the "Real Housewives, Danielle Staub, gotten fired from the most loved/hated reality show?

Danielle, who is notorious for having lots of drama in her past including being accused of ties to the mob, connections to kidnapping, sex-tapes and other criminal charges that surely kept her lawyers busy, is now reportedly being fired by the Bravo series before it starts it's third season in New Jersey. The reasons are not yet clear, whether it has to do with complications around her marriage, or one of her many rumored legal issues or unseemly ties. Hard to imagine anyone is corrupt enough to be too dirty for reality TV, if Blago can be on a show! Not to mention the Gotti family, back in the day.


Danielle Staub Fired?
allwomenstalk

It's a sad day in mindless entertainment drama if the rumor that Bravo fired Danielle Staub from "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" is true. According to Life & Style, Danielle, who brought the crazy and the controversy to the Bravo airwaves like few others, was told she would not return to the hit reality show for season three. Bravo has refused to comment, saying it's against policy to comment on casting decisions for an upcoming season while a current season is airing. But this isn't the first time Bravo has fired a housewife. So what does Danielle have to say about the fired rumor? Well, she'd rather talk about getting her own spin-off reality show, we're sure...

Danielle Staub Fired?

Danielle Staub Rumors: Drug dealing Kidnapping Multiple Sex-tape Scandals, Owes Former Felon

Danielle Staub has reportedly been fired from the hit show Real Housewives of New Jersey, but which one of her many rumored scandals was the cause?

Staub, one of the most infamous reality TV stars, is rumored to have many skeletons in her closet including being accused of ties to the mob, connections to kidnapping, sex-tapes, dealing drugs, and other criminal charges that surely kept her defense attorneys busy giving out lots of legal advice. She is now reportedly being fired by the Bravo series before it starts it's third season in New Jersey. The reasons are not yet clear, whether it has to do with complications around her marriage, or one of her many rumored legal issues or unseemly ties.


Danielle Staub Fired?
dailynews

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Danielle Staub is now just a lowercase "housewife," sources say. Bravo has fired the scandal-ridden reality star, Life & Style reports, and she will not be a part of future tapings. "Danielle was told that she would not be returning for a third season," an insider revealed to the magazine It "came as a complete shock," the source said. "She thought she was definitely going to return to the successful Bravo series." Staub has been the center of the drama on the show for the last two seasons, and has gotten into numerous altercations with the other cast members.

Danielle Staub Fired?

August 18, 2010

Jolie: "vital that people help Pakistan's flood victims and not surrender to compassion fatigue"

As Pakistan recovers from a huge natural disaster, a flood that wiped out vast sections of the country leaving countless people dead and homeless, Angelina Jolie is one of the public figures leading the charge to get humanitarian aid to the country.

A stunning 20 million people have been displaced by the flooding, and so much real estate will have to be rebuilt, it will surely take decades to recover and millions and millions of dollars.

Jolie is urging people to remember Pakistan in the months and years to come, as they need to for Haiti and other places that are in the long term stages of recovery from a disaster. Angelina Jolie is one of the biggest movie stars, and with her husband Brad Pitt is also on the cutting edge of humanitarian and activist work among celebrities.



Jolie: "vital that people help Pakistan's flood victims and not surrender to compassion fatigue"

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Angelina Jolie says it's vital that people help Pakistan's flood victims and not surrender to compassion fatigue. The floods have displaced 20 million people, but donations are below those for catastrophes like the Haitian earthquake or the Asian tsunami. Jolie said she understood that "it is getting hard for people -- they see Haiti, they see these other events ... and they get exhausted by the time another big one rolls around." But she said Pakistanis face "mass death, mass displacement, and this situation is going to get worse." Jolie has visited Haiti, Iraq and other countries as a U.N. goodwill ambassador.

Angelina Jolie will NOT (will?) play Marilyn Monroe

Many people were excited to hear that Angelina Jolie was reportedly playing Marilyn Monroe in an upcoming movie, but it turns out the fans have been bamboozled.

The LA Times has the official word that Jolie will not be playing the legendary Monroe in a new movie that is based on a biography of Marilyn's dog. She had reportedly beat out Scarlett Johannson and Christina Hendricks from Mad Men, who seems like a perfect choice if this ever does really happen.

Angelina Jolie will NOT (will?) play Marilyn Monroe
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Well, it seems sort of obvious when you put it that way. The LA Times' Ministry of Gossip has confirmed that Angelina Jolie is not attached to star as Marilyn Monroe in the adaptation of author Andrew O'Hagan's novel The Life And Opinions Of Maf The Dog, And Of His Friend Marilyn Monroe. The Daily Mail reported that O'Hagan (Be Near Me) had recently revealed that Jolie had beat out Scarlett Johansson and Christina Hendricks for the role. His novel, well-received in the UK and hitting US shelves in December, is told from the perspective of Marilyn's beloved pet Mafia Honey (Maf for short), a gift from Frank Sinatra in 1960.

Angelina Jolie will NOT (will?) play Marilyn Monroe

August 19, 2010

Jailed for Facebook Friend Request!

A man in Florida was arrested and jailed this week, for adding his ex-wife on Facebook!

The man had been in a not so healthy relationship with his wife, apparently, leading to divorce lawyers setting up a contentious split that ultimately included the wife getting a restraining order.

Nowadays restraining orders naturally have to adjust to new technology, and can include contact through social media. Pretty ridiculous for him to make the request, really, but I bet he didn't think he'd wind up in jail for it! Next time you should respect her boundaries.

Jailed for Facebook Friend Request!
sfgate

There is maybe - maybe - one person in my life I never really want to hear from again. OK, maybe two. If either of these people were to contact me I'd probably blog about it delete their voicemail/e-mail/Facebook friend request and move on. That's not the case for a Florida woman who filed charges against her ex-husband after he asked to be her "friend" on Facebook. Why the strong reaction? She had a restraining order against the man and, in her eyes, no contact including any and all social networking.

Jailed for Facebook Friend Request!

Harry Bruder, Plumber: Facebook Bandit!

As seen in the mugshot linked below, a plumber named Harry Bruder has been arrested in Florida, for the crime of sending a friend request to his ex-wife on Facebook!

Harry Bruder's relationship with his wife took some bad turns, leading to divorce lawyers setting up a divorce, AND then the wife getting a restraining order. So since restraining orders nowadays also have to include social media, he was violating the order by violating her space on Facebook. He also even admitted to changing her Yahoo! email password.

After hearing of the counseling sessions he now has to attend, and the other punishment he faces, Bruder posted on his own Facebook "today my future x wife thinks she won but the real winner is me for i know the truth she is nothing but a lying emotionally disturbed woman who needs help to handle previous abusive relationship."

Harry Bruder, Plumber: Facebook Bandit!
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When Carole Bruder filed a restraining order against her estranged husband Harry, she had every reason to believe that her soon-to-be ex-hubby would never dare contact her again. Apparently, though, Harry didn't think that Facebook friend requests fell under the legal definition of "contact." According to a Pasco County Sheriff's Office report obtained by the Smoking Gun, the 54-year-old plumber from Florida has admitted to contacting his wife twice on Facebook within the past month -- a clear violation, investigators argue, of a court-ordered domestic violence injunction that bars him from making contact.

Obsessive Hoarding, Mainstream Now?

For years hoarding was a secret shame, a destructive and addictive habit that plagued many Americans but was rarely talked about. Now though, with reality TV shows and websites shedding light on it, obsessive hoarding seems to be going mainstream?

People used to think that these citizens who suffer through insanely cluttered existences were just lazy or something, but now more knowledge is being spread, and hopefully it means more people seeking therapy, counseling and treatment for this psychological problem.

Said one expert, "The general public thinks these people are just slobs or lazy, but actually most of the time it's because . . . of not wanting to waste things, and so wanting to make the right decision about a thing that it becomes overwhelming and they keep it."

Obsessive Hoarding, Mainstream Now?
psychcentral

Extreme hoarding behavior (when people obsessively accumulate things) has often been thought of as a sub-set of symptoms for obsessive-compulsive disorder. However, there has been increased discussion about hoarding being a mental disorder all its own. The Boston Globe recently had the best mainstream press article on the topic that I have ever read, touching the roots of the problem, associated personality traits, and current treatment.

Obsessive Hoarding, Mainstream Now?

"Glee" Comic Book! - About lives of the actors and creative talent involved with the Fox show

If you just can't get enough of Glee, you're in luck because now the TV show will be supplemented by a new Glee comic book!

The high school musical show has already spawned a live tour and hit albums and CDs, and now this new comic series wiull profile the cast of the smash hit show, whose followers are known as "gleeks."

Said one of the editors, "I expect that the same thing will happen with 'Fame: The Cast of Glee,"' he continued. "I hope to see a lot of people who've never picked up comics before decide to pick up this book."


"Glee" Comic Book! - About lives of the actors and creative talent involved with the Fox show

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"Glee" has already conquered television, music, and live touring, and now the show will invade the world of comic books. Bluewater Productions has named the cast of the hit TV series as the centerpiece for the next installation of their "Fame" biographical comic series. "Fame: The Cast of Glee," set for a November release, will chronicle the meteoric success of the show. The series will also document the newfound fame of cast members Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Jane Lynch, Cory Monteith, Chris Colfer and show creator Ryan Murphy.

Lindsay Lohan Rehab! - doctors think her drug and psychiatric problems require less inpatient care than previously thought

Lindsay Lohan is getting lucky once again, as she is reportedly ready to get released from rehab even earlier than expected.

The troubled actress recently served a much shorter prison term than expected, for troubles that arose from her alleged alcohol and substance abuse problems, and now it looks like she will serve less than expected in the rehab as well.

Hopefully she has at least taken it seriously and gotten good counseling and therapy there. Lindsay really is a talented actress, unlike many other tabloid regulars, and even if she wasn't nobody wants to see someone out of control and having therir life go wrong. Well that's not true, all of America wants to see it, but we should learn not to be so gossipy.

Lindsay Lohan Rehab! - doctors think her drug and psychiatric problems require less inpatient care than previously thought
huff

Lindsay Lohan has been offered $1 million for her first post-jail interview by OK! magazine, sources tell the Hollywood Reporter. She is also set to collect a slew of appearance fees and paychecks for stories of her time inside. The first interview could come sooner than expected as Lindsay is set for an early release from rehab, possibly later this week. She left jail and entered rehab on August 2 and was supposed to stay for 90 days. Doctors reportedly think her drug and psychiatric problems require less inpatient care than previously thought, but a judge will have to sign off on an early release from her rehab sentence.

Lindsay Lohan Rehab: OK! First Interview, Appearances

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly set to get a whopping $1 million for her first interview after rehab, or at least that's the offer she's got coming from the British tabloid OK!

The troubled actress recently served a much shorter prison term than expected, for troubles that arose from her alleged alcohol and substance abuse problems, and now it looks like she will serve less than expected in the rehab as well.

Hopefully she has at least taken it seriously and gotten good counseling and therapy there. Lindsay really is a talented actress, unlike many other tabloid regulars, and even if she wasn't nobody wants to see someone out of control and having therir life go wrong. Well that's not true, all of America wants to see it, but we should learn not to be so gossipy.

Lindsay Lohan Rehab: OK! First Interview, Appearances
huff

Lindsay Lohan has been offered $1 million for her first post-jail interview by OK! magazine, sources tell the Hollywood Reporter. She is also set to collect a slew of appearance fees and paychecks for stories of her time inside. The first interview could come sooner than expected as Lindsay is set for an early release from rehab, possibly later this week. She left jail and entered rehab on August 2 and was supposed to stay for 90 days. Doctors reportedly think her drug and psychiatric problems require less inpatient care than previously thought, but a judge will have to sign off on an early release from her rehab sentence.

Lindsay Lohan Rehab: OK! First Interview, Appearances

August 20, 2010

Long-Time Unmarried Celebs

As much as we love celebrity drama from Hollywood, some of the best stories come from celebs who have stayed together for years and years, without even getting married!

As we see start after star spending millions on divorce lawyers, family counseling, child support payments and prenuptial agreements, many couples who never tied the knot at all have continued to have happy and strong ties with each other.

The most famous of all, Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, sadly did break up recently after over 20 years, but there are still many others who never bought that engagement ring but still stay together, like Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.


Long-Time Unmarried Celebs
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So going through the slideshow, I did a little lexical inventory of what the baby mama/baby daddy get called and find it interesting that there's a difference, even though I can't figure out who gets to be called what. It's either "boyfriend/girlfriend" (for example, Halle Berry's, Matthew McConaughey's, Jamie Lynn Spears', Alba's, Nicole Richie's) or "longtime boyfriend/girlfriend" (Mark Wahlberg's). Only the Tim Robbins/Susan Sarandon industrial complex is referred to in terms of "partner."Brad and Angelina get to be called "a couple." Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher are spared the girlfriend/boyfriend tag, too, either because they're both actors or because, as their slide indicates, he proposed to her years ago. Any unmarried couples out there want to chime in with terminological ideas for the celebrity press?

Long-Time Unmarried Celebs

Sexiest Men, Women Alive (VIDEO)

Who are the sexiest men and women alive? The people have spoken, and you can see the sexy results for yourself in the video and article below.

Many people nowadays believe Megan Fox is the hottest, though she may have troule holding on to that spot now that she won't be in Transformers anymore. Katy Perry makes many lists, as well as Rihanna. For the more intellectual set, Rachel Maddow is a favorite, as well as Tina Fey. Stars like Brad PItt, Matt Damon and Denzel Washington continue to reign for the men, as well as Jon Hamm from Mad Men, and the many sexy vampires on True Blood. Or for younger vampire lovers, Robert Pattinson and Christian Lautner from Twilight.

Sexiest Men, Women Alive (VIDEO)
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Do you want to know who the sexiest men and women alive are in 2010? According to FHM magazine, the world chooses Megan Fox as the sexiest woman alive, while Johnny Depp gets their honor of sexiest man alive by People magazine. Other celebrities and movie stars chosed for their sexiest women include: Salma Hayek, Halle Berry, Beyoncé, Helen Mirren, Jessica Alba, Charlize Theron, Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson.Do The sexiest men are: Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Josh Holloway, Ryan Reynolds, David Beckham, Denzil Washington, Isaiah Mustafa and Taylor Kitsch

Sexiest Men, Women Alive (VIDEO)

August 22, 2010

Lindsay Lohan Adderall Shocker?

Blame it on the A-a-a-a-a-adderall?

Sources close to Lindsay Lohan are reporting that thedrug Adderall may be causing a lot of her recent troubles, after she was mistakenly diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

The troubled actress recently served jail time for troubles that arose from her alleged alcohol and substance abuse problems, and now new reports suggest Adderall may be at the root of these problems.

Adderall is a prescription medication for ADHD, a drug that is also used by many young people to aid them with studying and concentration, and misused very often with negative effects on mental health.

Lindsay Lohan Adderall Shocker?
gossip

Lindsay Lohan's Adderall addiction has been well documented at this point, but it may all be the result of a medical misdiagnosis and largely responsible for her increasingly erratic behavior over the past several months (or years). Doctors at UCLA Medical Center, where she is currently in rehab, believe Lindsay was misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). At some point, Lohan was given Adderall to treat the affliction, which experts such as Dr. Joe Haraszti, an L.A. addiction specialist, say she doesn't have. According to Haraszti, people who take Adderall when they don't actually need it can experience severe side effects - similar to using cocaine or meth.

Lindsay Lohan Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Shocking news about Lindsay Lohan, as reports say she was wrongly diagnosed with
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and this could be the root cause of her troubles in recent years.

Lohan is widely reported to have problems with Adderall addiction, and if she was wrongly diagnosed with ADHD that could help explain why the drug has done more harm than good.

The troubled actress recently served jail time for troubles that arose from her alleged alcohol and substance abuse problems, as well as going to rehab, and now new reports suggest Adderall may be at the root of these problems because of the wrong diagnosis.

Adderall is a prescription medication for ADHD, a drug that is also used by many young people to aid them with studying and concentration, and misused very often with negative effects on mental health.


Lindsay Lohan Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
huff

Lindsay Lohan has been offered $1 million for her first post-jail interview by OK! magazine, sources tell the Hollywood Reporter. She is also set to collect a slew of appearance fees and paychecks for stories of her time inside. The first interview could come sooner than expected as Lindsay is set for an early release from rehab, possibly later this week. She left jail and entered rehab on August 2 and was supposed to stay for 90 days. Doctors reportedly think her drug and psychiatric problems require less inpatient care than previously thought, but a judge will have to sign off on an early
release from her rehab sentence.

Lindsay Lohan Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Adderall: when they don't need it can experience similar effects as people who use cocaine or methamphetamine

New developments in the Lindsay Lohan story, as new reports say she was wrongly diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and this could be the root cause of her many troubles in recent years.

Lohan is widely reported to have problems with Adderall addiction, and if she was wrongly diagnosed with ADHD that could help explain why the drug has done more harm than good.

Said one expert, misuse of the drug can cause "driving around until all hours of the morning, smoking heavily, tweeting and texting all night long." The doc adds, "They can become very impulsive." Also they "might then complain of insomnia and then take Ambien or other sleep aids to help fall asleep in a vicious cycle"


Adderall: when they don't need it can experience similar effects as people who use cocaine or methamphetamine
huff

Lindsay Lohan's Adderall dependence -- the result of a medical misdiagnosis -- may have been the reason she went off the rails. As TMZ first reported, the docs at the UCLA rehab facility believe Lindsay was misdiagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and then prescribed Adderall to treat the phantom affliction. Dr. Joe Haraszti, a prominent L.A. addiction specialist tells TMZ that people who take Adderall when they don't need it can experience similar effects as people who use cocaine or methamphetamine.

Lindsay Lohan Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Lindsay Lohan Settles Boutique Lawsuit

One of many scandals plaguing Lindsay Lohan may now be reaching its climax, as news comes in about Lindsay Lohan and the lawsuit against her from an LA boutique.

The ritzy Church Boutique outside Los Angeles had sued Lohan for failing to pay over $10,000 in bills, but now they are reportedly ready to settle, and move on.

Lohan is widely reported to have problems with Adderall addiction, and if she was wrongly diagnosed with ADHD that could help explain why the drug has led her to get into so much trouble.

Said one expert, misuse of the drug can cause "driving around until all hours of the morning, smoking heavily, tweeting and texting all night long." The doc adds, "They can become very impulsive." Also they "might then complain of insomnia and then take Ambien or other sleep aids to help fall asleep in a vicious cycle"


Lindsay Lohan Settles Boutique Lawsuit
huff

LINDSAY LOHAN is using her time in rehab to sort out her finances - the actress has settled a lawsuit with a posh Los Angeles boutique over an unpaid bill.

The Mean Girls star was served with papers from Church Boutique outside a L.A. courthouse last month (Jul10) - minutes before she learned she'd be serving time behind bars for violating probation from a 2007 DUI arrest. In the suit, it was alleged she had failed to settle a $17, 060 (£11,374) bill for clothing, jewellery and accessories. But Lohan is cleaning up her act while in court-ordered rehab in more ways than one - she has signed a cheque for the full amount, plus extras, to pay for the goods, according to TMZ.com. The website reports the boutique has now agreed to drop the suit.

Lindsay Lohan Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Lindsay Lohan: shortened rehab

After she got an early release on her time in jail, AND an early release from a shortened rehab, another one of many scandals plaguing Lindsay Lohan may now be reaching its climax, as news comes in about Lindsay Lohan and the lawsuit against her from an LA boutique.

The ritzy Church Boutique outside Los Angeles had sued Lohan for failing to pay over $10,000 in bills, but now they are reportedly ready to settle, and move on.

Lohan is widely reported to have problems with Adderall addiction, and if she was wrongly diagnosed with ADHD that could help explain why the drug has led her to get into so much trouble.

Said one expert, misuse of the drug can cause "driving around until all hours of the morning, smoking heavily, tweeting and texting all night long." The doc adds, "They can become very impulsive." Also they "might then complain of insomnia and then take Ambien or other sleep aids to help fall asleep in a vicious cycle"


Lindsay Lohan: shortened rehab
huff

LINDSAY LOHAN is using her time in rehab to sort out her finances - the actress has settled a lawsuit with a posh Los Angeles boutique over an unpaid bill.

The Mean Girls star was served with papers from Church Boutique outside a L.A. courthouse last month (Jul10) - minutes before she learned she'd be serving time behind bars for violating probation from a 2007 DUI arrest. In the suit, it was alleged she had failed to settle a $17, 060 (£11,374) bill for clothing, jewellery and accessories. But Lohan is cleaning up her act while in court-ordered rehab in more ways than one - she has signed a cheque for the full amount, plus extras, to pay for the goods, according to TMZ.com. The website reports the boutique has now agreed to drop the suit.

Lindsay Lohan Diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Mel Gibson: 6K Child Support Drama

As Mel Gibson struggles to recover from the disastrous wreckage of his relationship with his baby's mother, new details have emerged about their negotiations for a child support agreement.

According to sources, Gibson hopes that he will be paying 6k a month in child support, in the agreement he has reached with Oksana Grigorieva, who has made Gibson's reputation plummet with the leak of tapes she recorded, that show him hatefully abusing her with many shocking epithets.

For someone who makes as much money as Gibson, the $6,000 is taken by many as a shockingly low figure, and one that may be hotly contested by divorce lawyers, It remains to be seen whether this will stand up in court.

Mel Gibson: 6K Child Support Drama
huff

Mel Gibson reportedly wants to pay just $6,000 a month in child support. Lawyers for the 'Braveheart' actor are said to have told a judge overseeing his bitter custody battle with former lover Oksana Grigorieva - the mother of his nine-month-old daughter Lucia - that the 54-year-old star spends a staggering $7.2 million a year on himself but he does not want to increase payments for his daughter. According to RadarOnline.com, Mel's lawyers insist some of Oksana's requests - such as he pays for bodyguards - are unnecessary as Lucia is still just a baby. In contrast, they argue the money he spends on himself is necessary for his living expenses and doesn't include luxuries such as his private jet.


Mel Gibson: 6K Child Support Drama

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