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Speed Read Feed for February 1, 2008

Hillary Clinton buys hour on Hallmark Channel- Advertising Age

Bill Clinton says we need to slow down the economy- ABC News

Barack Obama banked $32 million in January donations- Political Kudzu

Google earnings lag behind expert estimates- International Herald Tribune

Arnold Schwarzenegger endorses John McCain for President- My Way

Widespread internet failure hits Middle East and Asia- CNN

Mommy says baby ‘fit right in’ microwave- Fox News

Top Al-Qaida commander killed in Pakistan- MSNBC

Mitt Romney accuses McCain of Nixon-like tactics- USA Today

Quote of the Day: Steve Jobs

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.”

Steve Jobs
US computer engineer & industrialist (1955 - )

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Justin Chambers in Psych Ward

Justin Chambers Goes Crazy

Justin Chambers, hunky doc from Grey’s Anatomy, was in and out of a psych ward earlier this week. Ironically it is the same psych ward that Britney Spears is currently locked up in.

Grey’s Anatomy star Justin Chambers checked into UCLA Medical Center’s psych ward earlier this week - the same facility as Britney Spears.

He “was exhausted and suffers from a sleeping disorder,” his rep tells TMZ.com. “He went in voluntarily to get some help.”

Are psych wards the new rehab for celebs?  I am glad my wife doesn’t send me to the psych ward for my sleeping issues.

Justin Chambers Photos Below

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Jessica Simpson Planning Dolly Duet

Jessica Simpson and Dolly Parton Country Duet

Jessica Simpson is planning a duet with country singer Dolly Parton on her next album.  Simpson is making a country album in Nashville in an attempt to strike big on the charts again.

Jessica told me she’s meeting with none other than Queen of Country Dolly Parton next week about doing a duet on the album. She’s also working with writer/producer John Shanks. In other words: she’s taking country seriously. Fans of the genre needn’t worry.

The only thing missing from this buxom duet will be Kenny Rogers, the plastic man.

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‘Juno’ Soundtrack Tops Billboard

Juno Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the movie ‘Juno‘ takes over the top spot on the Billboard 200Alicia Keys dropped to the #2 spot.  Natasha Bedingfield and Keyshia Cole were newcomers to this week’s chart.  Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift continue to stay strong in the top ten.

  1. Soundtrack - Juno
  2. As I Am - Alicia Keys
  3. Pocketful Of Sunshine - Natasha Bedingfield
  4. Growing Pains - Mary J. Blige
  5. In Rainbows - Radiohead
  6. Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift
  7. Exclusive - Chris Brown
  8. Just Like You - Keyshia Cole
  9. The Ultimate Hits - Garth Brooks
  10. Hannah Montana 2 Soundtrack - Miley Cyrus

source: Billboard: Issue 2008-02-09

It’s Official: Angelina Jolie is Pregnant

OK! Angelina Jolie Pregnant

OK! magazine is reporting that Angeline Jolie is indeed pregnant with her second biological child with Brad Pitt.  The couple has three adoptive children they are raising together as well.

And now OK! has learned that Angelina is indeed expecting baby no. 2 with boyfriend Brad Pitt and that the actress is over the moon about bringing another child into the world.

“Angie has wanted a second biological baby for some time now,” a friend of the star tells OK!. “And the minute she’s pregnant, she just glows. She’s the type that doesn’t want to scream it to everyone, but she has the quiet, expectant mother glow. Her smile says she’s the luckiest woman in the world.”

Many already had speculated due to her dress selection and overflowing boobs at the SAG Awards that Angie was pregnant.

Read More over at OK!

Bill Maher Says UFO’s More Likely Than Jesus Christ

Comedian Bill Maher is in trouble with Catholics and Christians alike for claiming that that UFO’s are more likely than Jesus Christ.

“UFO’s are a lot more likely, than a space God flew down bodily, and who you know is the son of God, and had sex with a Palestinian woman.”

Watch the Video for Catholic Response

Britney Spears Committed Again (5150 Hold)

Britney Spears Goes Nuts on Sam Lufti

Britney Spears has been committed again on mental evaluation hold (5150 psychiatric hold) for the second time in less than a month.  TMZ has exhausting coverage of this latest Britney drama.  Early Thursday morning, Spears, was escorted via ambulance, and police motorcycle detail to the UCLA Medical Center.

Britney’s shrink called the cops and set everything in motion. The psychiatrist was shocked at the wreckless behavior shown by Spears the day before with the high speed chase she was involved in.  Cops referred to Spears as ‘the package’ in transporting her to the hospital.

Pseudo cousin Alli Sims was all smiles upon arriving at the hospital.  Britney’s dad, Jamie Spears, was polite in asking the media to respect his privacy during this difficult time.  Her manager, Sam Lufti, the one who supposedly arranged the intervention, arrived at the hospital to check on his welfare check.  Her mom, Lynne Spears, and brother, Bryan Spears, have also arrived.

Brit went willingly to the hospital upon hearing the news from her shrink.  If Spears refuses medicine while under the 5150 hold then the psychiatrist is likely to go to court and ask a judge to hold her for an additional 14 days.

Lufti, not Brit’s parents, was making the medial decisions regarding Spears’ health initially.  She had her lawyers draw up papers last month blocking her parents from making medical decisions for her.  If she signs a Power of Attorney they can then make medical decisions for her.  Spears parents appear to have gained temporary control to make medical decisions for Spears, but this could change until a judge grants them that right legally.

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Speed Read Feed for January 31, 2008

Mitt Romney accuses John McCain of dirty tricks- Breitbart

Hillary Clinton serenaded by black Elvis- Political Kudzu

John Edwards drops out of presidential race- My Way

First January without snow in 75 years for NYC- NY Sun

Sexy Russian female bodyguard killed in carjacking- Daily Mail

Ex-priest jailed in exorcism killing of nun- CNN

Illegal aliens no longer eligible for cash tax rebates- Fox News

Suicides reach record level for soldiers- MSNBC

NYPD detective accused of pimping teen- USA Today

Quote of the Day: Marlon Brando

“If there’s anything unsettling to the stomach, it’s watching actors on television talk about their personal lives.”

Marlon Brando
US movie actor (1924 - 2004)

‘ET’ Won’t Air Heath Ledger Drug Tape

Heath Ledger RIP

‘Entertainment Tonight’ after much pressure from fans of the show and critics alike has decided not to air the video tape of Heath Ledger snorting cocaine in a hotel room at the Chateau Marmont.

‘ET’ posted the following statement on their website:

Out of respect for HEATH LEDGER’s family, “Entertainment Tonight” and “The Insider” have decided not to run the Heath Ledger video which has been circulating in the world media.

The show allegedly paid $200,000 for Heath’s drug tape.

A description of what took place and was said on the tape by Heath can be found here.

Max Baer Jr.’s Girlfriend Chere Rhodes Commits Suicide

Max Baer, Jr. - Beverly Hillbillies

Chere Rhodes, girlfriend of former actor Max Baer Jr., shot herself in the chest and died several days later according to Lake Tahoe authorities. Baer is famous for playing ‘Jethro Bodine’ on the syndicated classic TV show ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’.

Baer, 70, an entrepreneur who played “Jethro” in the 1960s “Hillbillies” series, summoned authorities to his Lake Tahoe home last Thursday after he found Rhodes with a single gunshot wound to the chest, Halsey said.

“She was conscious on the scene and told [officers] that it was a self-attempted suicide,” Halsey said. “There was a suicide note as well, which substantiated her statement.”

He said the handwritten note cited “relationship problems.”

Baer’s father, the late Max Baer, Sr., was one of the more famous boxers of all-time. The movie Cinderella Man is based on his life. Baer, Jr. has been on record as saying the film distorts his father’s image in a negative and false light.

Baer wrote, directed, and produced several successful films before retiring to the slopes of Lake Tahoe.

Chere Rhodes Penthouse Model
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Robbie Carrico’s Boy-Band Past

Robbie Carrico Now

Robbie Carrico’s boy-band past was mentioned on tonight’s episode of ‘American Idol’.  But what boy band was he in?  He was a member of the boy/girl-band, Boyz-N-Girlz United.  No wonder they let him audition.

Who has actually heard of them?  The album cover doesn’t make the group look any better.

Boyz-N-Girlz

On a positive note there is a photo (see below thumbnail) from a magazine, that states that Robbie once dated Britney Spears.  Boyz-N-Girlz opened for Spears on one of her early European tours.

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Zachary Levi and Christina Applegate Dating

Backseat Cuddler is reporting that TV stars Zachary Levi (Levy) is dating Christina Applegate. Zachary plays Chuck Bartowski on Chuck.  Applegate stars on Samantha Who? as Samantha.  Zach is nine years younger than Applegate. Both stars grew up as child actors.

Christina is most famous for her role as Kelly Bundy on Married With Children.

Applegate was married to Jonathan Schaech for six years.  Their divorce was finalized in August of last year.

Ethan Hawke Knocks Up Ryan Shawhughes

Super Nanny - Ethan Hawke Knocks Up Nanny

Ethan Hawke has knocked up his former nanny. Hawke and girlfriend, Ryan Shawhughes, are expecting their first baby together. Shawhughes use to be the nanny to Hawke’s two kids with ex-wife Uma Thurman.

Ethan Hawke and his girlfriend, Ryan Shawhughes, are expecting a baby.

“I can confirm and they are thrilled,” Hawke’s publicist, Mara Buxbaum, told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

There is something to be said for knocking up the nanny. One can bet Uma is having regrets for not hiring the Super Nanny to keep her kids and Ethan in their place. Although, Ethan must have thought Ryan was the Super Nanny, for all the services she could provide, in addition to child care.

Britney Spears Goes Off On Sam Lufti

Britney Spears Goes Nuts on Sam Lufti

Britney Spears went a bit nuclear on manager/creep Sam Lufti today.  She was talking to him like a dog in regard to him letting her drive her own car.

Britney in her best British accent told Lufti:

“I want to drive my f***ing car.”

“Please get out of the f***ing car.”

“Get out of the f***ing car.”
“And you are going to sit right here.”
“Drive my f***ing car is what I gotta do.”

The video footage is priceless and can be viewed HERE at TMZ.

More Photos Below

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Daniel Edwards Sculpts ‘The Oprah Sarcophagus’

The Oprah Sarcophagus by Daniel Edwards

Controversial sculptor Daniel Edwards has unveiled his latest masterpiece called The Oprah Sarcophagus.  What do you think of his latest work? Flattering or insulting to Oprah?  Does this statute rival Michaelangelo’s David?

photo: TMZ/WENN

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Worst Dressed Celeb of the Day: Paris Hilton (Pink Fila)

Worst Dressed Celeb of the Day: Paris Hilton (Pink Fila Edition)

Paris Hilton is starting to receive our ‘Worst Dressed Celeb of the Day‘ honor so often that she might start to challenge Britney Spears record of twelve awards.

FILA, sweatsuits, hot pink, and that hair style all went out in the early 90’s. And what is that on her head? I know FILA pays her mad money to promote their line, but you have to have a bit of self respect at some point.

It looks like Paris is going to a NKOTB concert circa 1991.

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