“If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.”

Carl Sagan
US astronomer & popularizer of astronomy (1934 - 1996)

Private Practice and former Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh is getting married over this holiday weekend to movie ex Alex Young.

“I’m super excited to be getting married to this guy,” she told us. Although she did admit to a small “bridezilla moment” while trying on her wardrobe.

“Who knew someone could get so hysterical about a bra?” she says. “I was like, ‘It’s not the right bra, it’s not the right bra!’ And the sad part was there was a mirror there and I had to see the whole thing. My face sort of turned to this like sort of stone and then snakes — and it was bad. I was like I can’t believe I had a meltdown over a bra.”

Hopefully this sexy dame will now be happy without McDreamy or McSteamy throttling her.

Larry Birkhead is threatening to sue Rita Cosby, former MSNBC and Fox News host, over claims she is making in her book Blond Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith’s Death, which is set to be published next week.

Rumors are swirling about the book, Blond Ambition: The Untold Story Behind Anna Nicole Smith’s Death, due out next week. TMZ has heard Cosby will say she has documents that prove Larry Birkhead essentially bought the baby from Howard K. Stern. The publisher is mum until next Tuesday.

Today, Birkhead told TMZ, “If that’s what’s in her book, then she’ll be sued. And on top of that, there will be other individuals sued over confidential information in my custody case.”

I wish they would leave Larry and Dannielynn alone for at least a couple of years. I use to be a fan of Cosby, but it seems that she can’t hold down a job with any major news network. Most news host don’t make it back to the top after writing a tabloid book like Cosby is doing.

The claim in the book appears to be that Birkhead and Howard K. Stern were gay lovers.

Here is a couple of photos of Phoenix Noah at 7-months-old taken last week on the 23rd.  Phoenix is a tough little boy and is doing as well as can be expected after his surgery on the 29th.  In case you didn’t notice he is kinda cute!!

Kirsten Dunst is our ‘Worst Dressed Celeb of the Day‘.I know sometimes after leaving the gym you just want to stop by the grocery store and pick up a few things.  I think that is perfectly ok to do after a midnight workout but not in broad daylight.

photo: PEOPLE

Balls of Fury  - (PG-13) In the unsanctioned, underground, and unhinged world of extreme Ping-Pong, the competition is brutal and the stakes are deadly. Now, this outrageous new comedy serves up this secret world for the first time on-screen. Down-and-out former professional Ping-Pong phenom Randy Daytona is sucked into this maelstrom when FBI Agent Rodriguez recruits him for a secret mission. Randy is determined to bounce back and recapture his former glory, and to smoke out his father’s killer ¿ one of the FBI’s Most Wanted, arch-fiend Feng (Academy Award winner Christopher Walken). But, after two decades out of the game, Randy can’t turn his life around and avenge his father’s murder without a team of his own. He calls upon the spiritual guidance of blind Ping-Pong sage and restaurateur Wong, and the training expertise of Master Wong’s wildly sexy niece Maggie, both of whom also have a dark history with Feng. All roads lead to Feng’s mysterious jungle compound and the most unique Ping-Pong tournaments ever staged. There, Randy faces such formidable players as his long-ago Olympics opponent, the still-vicious Karl Wolfschtagg. Can Randy keep his eye on the ball? Will he achieve the redemption he craves while wielding a paddle? Is his backhand strong enough to triumph over rampant wickedness?

Death Sentence - (R) Nick Hume is a mild-mannered executive with a perfect life, until one gruesome night he witnesses something that changes him forever. Transformed by grief, Hume eventually comes to the disturbing conclusion that no length is too great when protecting his family.

Halloween - (R) A new take on the legend and a new chapter in the Michael Myers “Halloween” saga.

Exiled - (R) The time is 1998. The setting is Macau. Every living soul jumps at every chance to make quick money before the Portuguese colony ushers in a new era under the Chinese rule. For the jaded hit men, they wonder where this journey will end. Against this background of fin-de-siècle malaise come two hit men from Hong Kong sent to take out a renegade member trying to turn over a new leaf with his wife and newborn baby. They soon find themselves in the throes of a dilemma when two of their former associates also show up, intent on thwarting them at every cost.

Ladron Que Roba a Ladron - (PG-13) Two former thieves reunite to rob the biggest thief they know — Moctesuma Valdez, a TV infomercial guru who’s made millions selling worthless health products to poor Latino immigrants. When none of their affiliates want to go undercover as day laborers to pull off the heist, the two men turn to the real thing for help.

The Nines - (R) Consists of three short films. In “The Prisoner,” a troubled television star finds himself under house arrest, with his chipper publicist and disillusioned next-door neighbor providing his only links to the outside world. Mysterious events lead him to question whether one or both women are deceiving him about the nature of his incarceration. “Reality Television“ is a 30-minute episode of “Behind the Screen,â€? a Project Greenlight-style documentary series tracking the process of creating a network television drama. Having shot the pilot, creator/showrunner Gavin Taylor faces post-production with the help of his best friend (and lead actress) Melissa McCarthy and development VP Susan Howard. “Knowingâ€? finds an acclaimed videogame designer and his wife facing car trouble deep in the woods. Their daughter uncovers information which leads to a difficult and irrevocable choice.

Self-Medicated - (R) On the edges of Las Vegas, 17-year-old Andrewâ¿¿s life is spiraling out of control. Unable to cope with the loss of his father, Andrewâ¿¿s descent into drugs and violence is gaining momentum, and the once promising young man is now headed for self-destruction. Andrewâ¿¿s mother, helpless to control her son and fighting an addiction of her own, refuses to watch idly as her only child destroys himself. As a last resort, she hires a private company to forcibly kidnap and confine him in a locked-down and corrupt psychiatric hospital. As Andrew is subjected to the secret physical and emotional abuses of the program something inside him is re-awakened. He must somehow get free to save whatâ¿¿s left of his life, but to do that, he knows he must first face his own demons head-on.

Fred Thompson to announce his Presidential candidacy on Jay Leno- Washington Post

Dangerous Iraqi chemicals found stored at the United Nations- Reuters

Michael Douglas confesses soft spot for Hillary Clinton- Breitbart

Colorado school has banned the game of tag- My Way

10 minutes on cell phone could trigger cancer- Daily Mail

WWE has suspended ten of its wrestlers- The Sun Online

Iowa court rules same sex couples can marry- CNN

Mrs. Tennessee bit my rattle snake at Mrs. USA pageant- Fox News

Angela Merkel ranked #1 most powerful woman in the world- MSNBC

FHA to help refinance at-risk loans- USA Today

“If we were to wake up some morning and find that everyone was the same race, creed and color, we would find some other cause for prejudice by noon.”

George Aiken

Keith Urban

The nominees for the 41st Annual CMA Awards were announced live on Good Morning America this morning.

Brad Paisley and George Strait let the way with five nominations each.

The show will air live from Nashville, Tennessee on November 7th at 8 pm EST on ABC.

Entertainer of the Year

• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• Rascal Flats
• George Strait
• Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year

• Alison Krauss
• Miranda Lambert
• Martina McBride
• Reba McEntire
• Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year

• Kenny Chesney
• Brad Paisley
• George Strait
• Josh Turner
• Keith Urban

Horizon Award

• Jason Aldean
• Rodney Atkins
• Little Big Town
• Kellie Pickler
• Taylor Swift

Vocal Duo of the Year

• Big & Rich
• Brooks & Dunn
• Montgomery Gentry
• Sugarland
• The Wreckers

Single of the Year

• “Anyway” - Martina McBride
• “Before He Cheats” - Carrie Underwood
• “Lost in this Moment” - Big & Rich
• “Ticks” - Brad Paisley
• “Wrapped” - George Strait

Album of the Year

• “5th Gear” - Brad Paisley
• “It Just Comes Natural” - George Strait
• “Long Trip Alone” - Dierks Bentley
• “Love, Pain, and the Whole Crazy Thing” - Keith Urban
• “These Days” - Vince Gill

Music Video of the Year

• “Anyway” - Martina McBride
• “Before He Cheats” - Carrie Underwood
• “Moments” - Emerson Drive
• “Online” - Brad Paisley
• “You Save Me” - Kenny Chesney

View All of the Nominees for Every Category

• Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue to live large with kids- Backseat Cuddler
• Wentworth Miller acts like a diva on Prison Break set- Celebitchy
• Bret Michaels casting for Rock of Love 2- Celebrity Smack!
• Elle MacPhereson loves her salad- Gabby Babble
• Paris Hilton promotes her fashion line- Grumpiest
• John Mayer embarrassed by his Gap ads- Hollywood Backwash
• Britney Spears leaves home without her pants- Ninja Dude
• Jodie Foster is one hot lesbian- Popbytes

A sneak peak at Justin Timberlake’s Madison Square Garden concert performance and a Q&A. The special is set to air on HBO this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

David Beckham, of the L.A. Galaxy, was injured again last night in the Galaxy’s soccer match.  Beckham injured his knee last night and is expected to miss at least six weeks.

“It’s just gone from one thing to another thing. Maybe it is a sign to give it a rest, get it right and not come back until it is right,” Beckham told reporters after the game which the Galaxy lost on penalties.

A Galaxy spokesman said Beckham had suffered a sprain to his right knee while the midfielder indicated the injury could be more serious.

“It doesn’t feel good. With a ligament strain it is four-to-six weeks. We will have to wait and see,” he said before refusing to rule himself out of the Galaxy’s match away against Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

“I’m going to have a scan, at the end of the day, if the scan comes back tomorrow and it is not as bad as it was then you know maybe I’ve got a chance to play [on Saturday].”

It seems the U.S. soccer experience for David Beckham could perhaps be over for good.  He will miss the rest of the MLS season. At his age, and with his ankle and now knee injuries, it won’t be surprising to see him hang his shin guards  up.

Bumpshack Exclusive: Many people often ask me what places they should see on their trip to Hollywood before they come out here. So I thought it would make a great excuse to come up with this list of the ‘Top 10 Places to Visit in Hollywood‘. Of course there are many more, so feel free to drop a comment with your favorite places and landmarks.

1. Hollywood Sign- A must see for any visitor to Hollywood. The sign, erected in 1923, originally said ‘Hollywoodland’ and was an advertisement for a housing development in the Hollywood Hills. Today it stands as the most recognized symbol and must see landmark for tourists. It is also the easiest landmark in Hollywood to see.



2. Paris Hilton’s Home- Located in the Hollywood Hills, on Kings Road, this has become the current day must see landmark for Parisites and the XY generation. Almost everything Paris related during the last three years, either started at 1467 N. Kings Road, or it ended there after one of her DUI arrests. The home recently went on the market for $4.25 million.



3. Grauman’s Chinese Theater- The most famous movie theater in the world where almost every giant premiere of the last one hundred years has taken place. It is located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard and is very distinctive looking. In front of the theater of hundreds of hand and foot prints of the most famous actors of all-time. Many with personal notes addressed to Sid Grauman who opened the theater.



4. Laurel Canyon Country Store- A hidden treasure in the Hollywood Hills at 2108 Laurel Canyon. The store has been a hang out and throw back grocery store for residents of the Hills for decades. Once a year hundreds of Laurel Canyon residents meet in front of the store for the annual Canyon Country Store photo. In the basement of the building is Pace restaurant, which has become a hot place among celebrities trying to enjoy a quiet dinner. Right behind the store is Love Street and the house Jim Morrison lived at during the later years of his life.



5. Hollywood Bowl-Every major artist worth their weight in salt has played at the Hollywood Bowl. It’s an outside concert venue that is shaped like a bowl and fits snug in the Hollywood Hills at 2301 North Highland Avenue. Artists from Bob Dylan to Motley Crue to Frank Sinatra to Johnny Cash have played at the Bowl.



6. Hollywood Walk of Fame- Not many people make it to Hollywood without seeing the stars on the Walk of Fame. They are all up and down Hollywood Boulevard and one can’t really miss them. The ‘Walk’ is probably one of the most overrated places to see in Hollywood. It has been so copied at other tourists attractions around the world that it has diminished the allure of the original. Most celebs usually pay the $25,000 sponsorship fee before the release of a big project or film to be placed on the Walk of Fame.



7. Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles- This is the place for some good ole’ greasy southern fried chicken that comes with some syrupy waffles. A weird combination that goes down smoother than fresh buttermilk. Roscoe’s is mentioned in many pop culture references including The Notorious B.I.G. song ‘Going Back to Cali’ where he raps about “frequently flossing hoes at Roscoe’s”.



8. Mulholland Drive- A beautiful curvy and long road that sits atop of the Hollywood Hills and splits Hollywood from the San Fernando Valley. Mulholland Drive has been featured in several movies and is home to many movie stars including Jack Nicholson, Warren Beaty and the late Marlon Brando.  There is even a movie called Mulholland Drive that is actually pretty good.



9. Capital Records Tower- Easily recognizable to the average fan of Hollywood. It was the first circular office building when it was built back in 1956. A little known fact about the Capital Records Tower is a blinking light at the top that spells out Hollywood in Morse Code.



10. 8763 Wonderland Avenue- Home of the ‘Wonderland Killings‘ in 1981 that is portrayed in the movie Boogie Nights. The late porn star John Holmes was accused of the killings before being acquitted. The killings were the result of a big drug deal gone bad. Holmes was at the scene when the murders took place. His girlfriend at the time, said after his death in 1988, that John had come to her house the following morning with blood all over his clothes.

-Bumpshack.com

Actress Keira Knightley has kissed many of Hollywood’s leading heart throbs in her  young acting career including actors Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. However, she claims her current co-star James McAvoy, in Atonement, is the best kisser she has ever had on screen.

“James [McAvoy] is the best kisser ever!” a giggling Knightley, 22, said of her Atonement costar while sitting in romantic Venice.

Despite kissing Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom, Knightley – who is currently dating actor Rupert Friend – glanced at McAvoy and diplomatically dubbed him the best on the opening day of the Venice Film Festival.

Perhaps McAvoy is Knightley’s best on-screen kiss ever but I would bet more money that it is purely propaganda for their current movie.   Not exactly good press for the movie if she says, “Well James was pretty good, but damn that Johnny Depp about sunk my pirate ship”.

Diane Keaton is the PacMan Jones of celebrity fashion. There is so much wrong with everything she has on in this photo that it is almost pointless to being, because I know I would leave something out.

Diane is rather easily our ‘Worst Dressed Celeb of the Day‘.

I eagerly await the comment telling me what an idiot I am and how stylish Keaton is here.

photo: TMZ

The ugly, reckless driving trail of Nick Hogan is becoming more and more apparent every day. On Sunday night he wrecked his Toyota Supra while trying to dust another car. The car accident put both Nick and his friend John Graziano in the hospital. Graziano remains hospitalized in very critical condition.

Just last month Nick boasted to Rides magazine about his numerous exploits in his vast array of sports cars. He talks of cops not giving him tickets for topping 100 MPH and even dragging against other family members. Here are a few of Nick’s claims:

Nick Boasts of Getting out of Numerous Speeding Tickets Topping 100 MPH

In my silver Viper, I was driving from Miami to Tampa. I got pulled over going 107 [mph] and the guy let me off. He’s like, “Hey, I know who you are, just keep going, ya know. Dude, I got back on the road and two minutes later I get pulled over going 113 [mph]. Another highway patrol from the same county said, “I just heard on the radio that my buddy pulled you over and let you go. I’ma let you go this time. It’s your second warning. You get pulled over again, you’re probably going to go to jail. Three minutes later, [I was] doing 123 [mph] in a 50 [mph zone]. The guy is like, “Hey, I just heard you got pulled over twice in the last 10 minutes. I got to write you a ticket.

Nick Boasts of His Hot-Rods Attracting the Women

The yellow Supra and yellow Viper are pussy magnets for sure. I mean, the green and the silver appeal more to men, ’cause a guy knows what he’s looking at and will drool over it. But girls see the yellow, and panties start dropping off.

Nick Boasts of Drag Racing Other Hogan Family Members

We always go out and run each other. My sister definitely can’t keep up, especially with the busted rear bumper [points to a dent on Brooke’s Expedition]. My mom has a V12 Mercedes-Benz 600. My dad’s pride and joy is a ’68 Charger; it’s got 800 horsepower.

I think Nick should be calling his car a ‘Lawsuit Magnet’ now!

photo: Rides Mag

Thank you to everyone for the emails, comments and phone calls with your prayers and thoughts for lil’ Phoenix Noah in regard to his surgeries yesterday.  Everything went very well and he has been his happy/joyful self since coming out of them.

He should be fully recovered in about two weeks.

I am going to try really hard to get some recent photos of Phoenix posted today.

I apologize for the slight slow down in posting the past couple of days. Phoenix Noah is having a couple of surgeries today at 6:30am that will require for him to be put under for a couple of hours.

We appreciate your thoughts and prayers for our special little guy.

The photo above is his six month old photo. I promise to update everyone with his seven month photo by the weekend.

I might even tell the story of my 911/ER near-death experience if I get a load of energy. It involves fangs!

• Lance Bass disses on New York City- Celebitchy
• Scott Baio’s VH1 reality show to return next season- Celebrity Smack!
• Naomi Campbell nude with fruit- City Rag
• Sophia Bush ranks high with teenage demographic- Fatback/Collards
• Lindsay Lohan looks like a whore- Grumpiest
• Britney Spears new single to drop soon- Hollywood Backwash
• Paris Hilton covers GQ Germany- Pop on the Pop
• Mischa Barton needs a stylist- Right Celebrity

Nick Hogan, who wrecked his Toyota Supra (pics) on Sunday night, on his MySpace page is asking for everyone to pray for his friend John Graziano who is still in critical condition.

I want to thank everyone who has sent their support to me. Right now I would like to ask all of you to focus your prayers on my friend John.

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