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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
News / Pop Culture Where's Bubbles the chimp?
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 3:46 PM
Remember Bubbles? Before Michael Jackson had kids, he had a chimp. Fortunately, it wasn't forced to live with Katherine Jackson, Michael's mother. Unfortunately for MJ's kids, it's off to grandma's house they go.
Guess that's not so bad, though -- right? I mean, her kids turned out, um, yeah ... it's bad.
Though, Michael loved Katherine. She was reportedly one of the few people he stayed in touch with in the large Jackson family.
Just keep Joe away from the kiddos, will you, Katherine? He might try to sell them on Craigslist or something.
With all the discussion surrounding the shocking death of Michael Jackson, people have wondered whatever happened to his beloved chimpanzee Bubbles. It turns out, the chimp is alive and well and monkeying around in a Florida primate sanctuary, PEOPLE has learned.
The 26-year old chimp, who lived with Jackson in the late 1980s, has spent the past four years at the Center For Great Apes, home to forty-two chimpanzees and orangutans.
"He's a very sweet and nice chimp, he really is," says sanctuary director Patti Ragan.
Michael singing to his Momma:
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Arts / Pop Culture / News 20 Questions
Posted By Nepherterra Estrada on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 9:37 AM
1. Why did I think Ed McMahon would live forever?
2. Why is Bravo milking the NJ Housewives show to the last drop?
3. Shouldn’t Keyshia Cole put her mom on A&E’s show Intervention?
4. How could anyone not like the movie The Hangover?
5. Isn’t Bruce Willis still a tad sexy for his age?
6. What really happened to Michael Jackson?
7. Can CNN go 24 hours without mentioning President Barack Obama’s name?
8. Why do I still miss Tim Russert?
9. Why is Beyonce taking her concert to Greensboro and not Charlotte?
10. When is Chris Rock going back on tour?
11. When will couple’s learn that reality TV shows mean the end of their
relationship?
12. How many Tweets per day is too many?
13. Is anyone on MySpace anymore?
14. Have you Googled yourself lately?
15. Did you know June 19 was National Flip Flop Day?
16. When is the last time you met someone who was actually from Charlotte?
17. Will Mariah Carey ever put any clothes on?
18. Doesn’t every woman want a man with benefits?
19. What do people like about NBC’s show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of
Here?
20. Am I the only person who remembers the old TV show Small Wonder?
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Arts / Film News / Pop Culture / News WTF Wednesdays: Taylor Swift and T-Pain team up, Lohan tweets topless, Usher files for divorce
Posted By Nepherterra Estrada on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 3:51 PM
1. Taylor Swift is a GANGSTA?
I’m not sure whose album this song is on, but Taylor Swift and T-Pain teamed up to give you this musical masterpiece! I think it’s kind of funny. Enjoy.
2. Real Housewives of New Jersey Finale was sooooooo worth the wait
First things first: For all of you Danielle fans, you can order Cop without a Badge — the book that started all of the drama for $189.00 on Amazon.com.
Anyway, here’s my two cents about the finale: Of course the highlight was when Theresa got her Incredible Hulk on and flipped the table over at dinner. Bravo, Bravo! (Pun intended). Um, yeah … Dina is a liar, but I love the fact that her big sister Caroline is the female version of Tony Soprano. I especially love her classic quote: “Let me tell you something about my family. We are thick as thieves and we protect each other til' the end” (insert New Jersey accent here). Good for Jacqueline for keeping it real. And last, but not least, poor Danielle. I can’t wait to see the reunion show next Tuesday.
3. Linsday Lohan tweets topless pics
Speaking of Twitter, check out the topless picture that Lindsay Lohan posted on her Twitter page. I swear, the kids are growing up so fast these days. I miss the Lindsay from the Freaky Friday and Mean Girls days.
4. Usher Files for Divorce
Now that Usher has filed for divorce, maybe his soon-to-be-ex-wife won’t be spending as much time Twittering all day long. I hope she updates her Twitter bio too, which says “Wife to one, Mom to some, phased by little, and intimidated by none ..."
News / The Wack List / Pop Culture The Wack List: June 17
Posted By Alexzenia Davis on Wed, Jun 17, 2009 at 1:13 PM
Five people, places and things we really ain't digging today.
• Continental Airlines. Get it together!
• Sneakin' in drugs by any means necessary.
• The media's love of Amy Winehouse's drug problem.
• Former Miss California — who just will not go away.
• Politicians and their less-than-political affairs.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Arts / Pop Culture / News Captain America 600: Cap's back from the dead?
Posted By Carlton Hargro on Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 8:42 AM
Hey, we won't spoil the surprise, but the highly anticipated Marvel comic book — Captain America No. 600 — goes on sale today (on an unprecedented Monday sales day) and promises to answer all the questions about the patriotic hero's possible return.
For a spoiler-ridden account of the details check out the Robot 6 blog and be sure to talk to Cap writer Ed Brubaker when he hits town for the big HeroesCon comic convention this week.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
News / Pop Culture Prejean didn't like Playboy offer
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 3:26 PM
Her pageant day gaffe wasn't enough to get her canned, but participating in the media parade with anti-gay marriage advocates -- while ignoring her duties as Miss California -- didn't sit well with The Donald.
Now Carrie Prejean says she's "shocked" she was fired. She also says pageant officials were pushing a Playboy spread and reality TV offers. They say they were just passing along offers. (Really, are either of those offers shocking?)
She says she was fired because of her political beliefs, but -- we all know -- Donald Trump could give a crap about what rattles around in the air space between her ears; he just wants her to fulfill her contract. It's just business, baby.
We just got off the phone with deposed Miss California USA Carrie Prejean -- and she says the pageant was trying to whore her out to Playboy.Prejean claims pageant honcho Keith Lewis actually asked her last month if she would take two gigs -- appearing on "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!" and Playboy. Prejean says Lewis told her Playboy offered $140,000 for her to pose semi-nude. She rejected both offers.
A few minutes ago we talked to Lewis who said he was not pushing her to take either gig -- but merely passing the offers along. Lewis said Prejean had insisted they not turn anything down without running it by her.
Ultimately, all that will happen is that Miss No-Gay-Marriage will be a Conservative super star ... until they realize no one's listening to her, either, and they pick a new super star to sacrifice.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Arts / Pop Culture / News WTF? Wednesdays: Lil Kim dances with a Gremlin, MC Hammer comes back, Brett Michaels gets squashed and more
Posted By Nepherterra Estrada on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 3:35 PM
1. Lil Kim has gone from Dancing with the Stars to Dancing with the Gremlins
Lil Kim was one of my favorite rappers back when I was a college student at Johnson C. Smith University many moons ago. I loved her first album, Hardcore, which was certified double platinum in 1996. I used to listen to it religiously my sophomore year. But it’s been downhill for her ever since. Bless her heart; I used to think she just couldn’t catch a break. Yet, I still cheered for her during her recent stint on Dancing with the Stars, but now she’s gone too far. I just ran 
across this photo of Kim dancing with a Gremlin, also known as T Pain, during HOT 97’s Summer Jam 2009 at Giants Stadium. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little bit. WTF Kim?! Whatever you do, please don’t get any water on him, and please don’t feed him after midnight.
2. Is Ashton Kutcher keeping it too real on his Twitter account?
I don’t think so, but I guess some folks do. Word on the street is that he tweeted that “autographs are annoying.” WTF is the big deal? I’m not a celebrity, but I’m sure autographs have to be one of the most annoying things about being a star, followed by having to take random photos with fans all the time. I never understood the purpose of autographs anyway????
3. MC Hammer’s new TV show: Don’t call it a comeback … call it a train wreck!
It’s Hammertime on A&E. WTF?! Yes, MC friggin Hammer has a new show that’s airing on A&E, which premieres on June 14. I’m a reality TV junkie so I may end up watching this nonsense. Sad but true, I know. Yes, I need a reality TV intervention. And for you die-hard Hammer fans, it’s also Twittertime; you can follow him on Twitter, according to the show’s Web site. So, in honor of MC Hammer and his pants, here’s a little vintage “U Can’t Touch This” for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy.
4. The Infamous Brett Michaels Tony Awards Video
Speaking of videos, I keep watching this video footage of Brett Michaels getting squashed at the Tony Awards over and over. I think you should too! You can thank me later.
News / Pop Culture Palin to Letterman: 'You're pathetic'
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 3:01 PM
What? All he said was that she looks like a slutty flight attendant.
Sarah Palin called David Letterman “pathetic” Tuesday after the CBS “Late Show” host said the Alaska Republican governor sports a “slutty flight attendant look.”“What a commentary there,” Palin said of the comment during an interview on conservative host John Ziegler’s Los Angeles-based radio show. “That’s pretty pathetic, good ole David Letterman.”
In a follow up to Palin’s weekend trip to New York, Letterman’s “Top Ten” list on Monday featured “highlights of Sarah Palin’s trip to New York.” Number two on the list was “bought makeup at Bloomingdale’s to update her ‘slutty flight attendant’ look.”
Here's the top ten highlights of Sarah Palin's trip to New York:
News / Pop Culture TMI: David Carradine's ex-wives spill secrets
Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM
Alright. Enough, already. So, David Carradine enjoyed a long list of fetishes (including incest, apparently). He was a dirty old man who probably died very happy. Good for him.
In the wake of David Carradine's mysterious death, two of his ex-wives are shedding light on his kinkier sexual preferences.Gail Jensen and Marina Anderson -- wives No. 3 and 4, respectively -- confirm that the "Kung Fu" star had engaged in sex acts that veer from the norm.
Jensen tells RadarOnline that Carradine liked to tie himself up, had a fetish for Speedos and often experimented with drowning himself in the pool.
If this isn't enough, you can now see death photos -- complete with fishnets and a wig. (No, I'm not looking them up for you; I've had enough.)
Here's more from the Young Turks with more details we really don't need to know:
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Arts / Film News / Pop Culture / News Halle's horny(?), Beyoncé's 'Ego'-tripping
Posted By Nepherterra Estrada on Thu, Jun 4, 2009 at 11:36 AM
I’m a huge Halle Berry fan, but WTF was up with Halle and Jamie Foxx at the Spike TV Awards last week? Maybe they should just blame it on the alcohol! Based on these seductive photos, Halle might be pregnant again, this time with Jamie’s baby!
Speaking of Miss Berry, I had to post this video of her doing the “Halle Berry” dance on Ellen a few months ago. Go Halle! Get 'em girl!
3. "Ego"-tripping:
Beyoncé recently released her video for the song "Ego." Apparently the song has a double meaning: Supposedly she’s talking about Jay Z’s package, not his self confidence, if you get my drift. But that’s neither here nor there. We can all agree that Beyoncé is a great entertainer, but one of my favorite YouTube personalities Detrick, is the winner of this dance off! You be the judge:
B’s "Ego" Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4wqDmwZ2A
Detrick’s "Ego" Video:
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