Former American Idol contestant Loretta Spruell is one of the women who accused Oscar winning songwriter Joseph Brooks of using Craiglist to lure aspiring models and actresses to his Manhattan apartment with promises of parts in his next movie. The women claim they were doped or their drinks were spiked and then raped.

Joseph, who won an Academy Award for the ballad “You Light Up My Life,” was finally arrested on Tuesday (June 23) and charged with the sexual assault of 11 women. The first of the alleged assaults involved a 22 year-old woman who said she was sexually abused at the Carlyle Hotel in November 2006. Other assaults occurred in May 2007 and March 2008 in Joseph’s apartment.

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Model/Playmate Joanna Krupa, who was recently named Sexiest Swimsuit Model by Playboy, teams up with pro-bowler Terrell Owens for ABC’s reality show “Superstars”, a sports competition program that pairs eight celebrities with a professional athlete as the teams compete against each other in various sporting events.

Joanna is not only absolutely gorgeous but she has a dirty mouth. The 30 year-old model gets really angry at her partner Terrell and drops the F-bomb like a dozen times (watch video below).

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“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” reunion, hosted by Andy Cohen, revealed some interesting details and developments – Jacqueline and Teresa are pregnant, Danielle got extensions and Dina brings out a picture of herself in high school to prove that she’s never had lip injections.

The highlight of the night was Caroline Manzo‘s anger over Mafia implications. Caroline and Dina’s father-in-law, Albert “Tiny” Manzo, was killed in a mob-style hit in Paterson back in 1983 on Caroline’s birthday. Caroline is angry because she says her husband and Dina’s husband didn’t sign up for the show and this issue should have never been brought up.

It seems like Danielle Staub isn’t the only one with a dirty past. People who live in glass house should not throw stones, Caroline!! Danielle said, “Was it my father-in-law that was killed and shoved into a trunk? I’m dangerous? I knew about this through the whole show. I didn’t bring it up once. I’m classy.”

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While Robert Pattinson has been constantly harassed by a frenzy of fans while shooting “Remember Me” in New York (photos here), his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart is calmly filming scenes for her new movie “The Runaways” in Los Angeles.

The 19 year-old actress plays the role of Joan Jett in the movie, a coming-of-age biopic about ’70s teenage band The Runaways, that will be release next year. Robert and Kristen will be back together filming the third movie of the Twilight Saga titled “Eclipse” in August.

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A 30 year-old woman, Tanya Angus, decided to speak up about the disease that made her go from 5-foot-11 and 115 pounds to 6-foot-6 and 480 pounds. Actor Richard Kiel, who played “Jaws” in the James Bond movies, and wrestler Andre The Giant also suffer from this disease, called acromegaly and commonly known as gigantism, which causes uncontrolled growth.

Tanya, an aspiring actress, says, “It could be hidden, and you wouldn’t even know it until it crawls up on you. You start looking different. It’s easier to catch if you know the symptoms.”

Symptoms of the disease normally include abnormal growth of the hands and feet, along with the enlargement of facial features such as the brow, jaw and nose. Additional symptoms (and their associated frequency) can vary and may be presented through headaches, joint pain, swelling of the soft tissue, fatigue, loss of vision, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin changes, excessive sweating, snoring, tingling in the arms and legs, impotence and absence of menstruation.

This disease can be awaked at any point in your life. It is rare, difficult to diagnose and can be awaken at any point in your life. Bob Knutzen, founder of the Pituitary Network, was diagnosed with acromegaly when he was 50. He says, “It’s one of those rare diseases that just hits you one morning, one night. You wake up and know that something is wrong.”

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“The View” host Elisabeth Hasselbeck is getting sued by a woman from Massachusetts named Susan Hasset who claims Elisabeth’s new book “The G-Free Diet: A Gluten-Free Survival Guide” infringed on copyrights of her own book titled “Living With Celiac Disease.”

Susan says she sent Elisabeth a copy of her book in April of 2008, in addition to a homemade cooking video, a business card, personal note and newspaper clipping. Elisabeth, who suffers from Celiac disease, just published her own book about celiac disease last month.

Susan’s lawyers presented an exhaustive list of similarities between the book, which also includes phrases and chapter titles, stating “without any further proof [it] would allow a judge or jury to reasonably conclude that Elisabeth Hasselbeck plagiarized Susan Hasset’s book.”

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Actress Megan Fox looked absolutely stunning dressed in a beautiful white Greek goddess gown to attend the premiere of the new ‘Transformers’ movie, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”, held at Mann Village Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday (June 22).

Amongst the special guests were co-stars Shia LaBeouf and Josh Duhamel, happily expecting couple Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett and Aubrey O’Day.

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Actor Matthew Broderick and wife Sarah Jessica Parker have welcomed twin girls via a surrogate mother. The twins were reportedly born at the East Ohio Regional Hospital on Monday afternoon (June 22).

Matthew and Sarah, rumored to be going through a hard stage of their relationship, wanted to expand the family and decided to turn to a surrogate after failing to conceive the old fashioned way. The couple has a 6 year-old son James Wilkie, who is pretty excited to become a big brother. Congratulations to Sarah, Matthew and James!!

UPDATE! The twins were named Marion Loretta Elwell (5 lbs., 11 oz) and Tabitha Hodge Broderick (6 lbs). The couple said in a statement: “The babies are doing beautifully and the entire family is over the moon. (…) Both Hodge and Elwell are family names on Parker’s side.”

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It is never easy running a full 26.2 mile marathon. Every helpful hint, tip, and trick you can pick up from experienced marathoners can give you more an advantage on race day. I don’t consider myself an expert, but I have run five marathons and learned a lot over the past five years of marathon running.  So I decided to compile a short list of things I have found helpful for running a marathon.

Below are 10 Really Good Marathon Tips that will help you in running your first marathon or running one even better than you have before.

10 Really Good Marathon Tips

1. Pick Marathon Course Wisely – The most important part of running a marathon is to be smart in selecting the course, especially if it is your very first marathon.  If it is your first race then it would be smart to find a fast course. In other words find a course that is flat, with few hills, and with mild to cool weather.  Multiple hills, climbs and hot weather can drain your energy, fatigue you, and end your race day before the finish line.  There are many sites online where you can read reviews about marathons and the elevations of the different courses.  Pick something flat and cool for your first marathon and then add hills and heat as you gain experience as a marathon runner.
2. Carb Up Night Before - It is essential to put a ton of carbs into your body in the days leading up to and especially the two days before your race. This means pasta, pasta, and more pasta. Don’t get too fancy with it or you might end up with an upset stomach on race day. Stick to a simple marinera or meat sauce and eat enough to get full without overeating.  RELATED 2(a) Marathon Day Eating: Be sure to eat properly the morning before your race. Don’t eat anything that is going to upset your stomach or make you feel too heavy or sick. Personally, for me I eat 4 packets of apple oatmeal and a Poptart or Nutrigrain fruit bar (right before the race). I also hydrate the night before and drink a couple of bottles of water with my race day breakfast.  If you are having to use the bathroom multiple times before the race then you are adequately hydrated.  Be sure to test your race day diet out before race day in your training.
3. Comfortable Clothing – It is smart and beneficial to buy proper running attire.  I went cheap for my first marathon in San Diego and wore a pair of gym shorts and a wife beater t-shirt.  Well, let me just say that wife beater got soaked and extremely heavy as the day unfolded.  I also wear a bandana to hold my hair back and keep the sweat off of my face.  We have all made fun of runners wearing really short shorts, but just remember the really good runners usually do everything for a reason.  I don’t wear an all-out running short, but I do wear them shorter on race day to be lighter and more wind resistant.  Every advantage you can give yourself will benefit you during the day.  Be sure to train in your marathon day clothing before race day to make sure it doesn’t rub or chafe and that it is comfortable. On that note – be sure to rub Vaseline around your arm pits, nipples and other areas that are susceptible to chafing.
4. Big Enough Shoes – My biggest mistake from my first marathon was wearing running shoes the same size I would normally wear to work out and run in.  I was quick to learn it was a mistake within 10 days after the marathon when all of my toenails had fallen off. It was suggested to me to buy marathon shoes that are a half size/full size bigger due to all of the pounding that the toes and nails take over 26.2 miles.  I wear a size 13 normally, but now do my marathon and all of my running in 14′s. I have still had some toe nail loss after marathons, but the bigger shoe size has definitely helped out.  NEVER go cheap on running shoes. Expensive running shoes are usually worth their money in saved doctor’s bills.  I would recommend a good Asics or Spira Running Shoes. My shoe of choice has been Spira for the past six months.
5. Sunscreen/Sunglasses/Hats - Being in the sun for 3-5 hours can do mild to severe damage to your skin unless you are fully prepared for it on race day.  Be sure to apply a strong sunblock to help prevent burn and dehydration. Remember you can still get sun burn even on a cloudy or overcast day.   Some people don’t like running in sunglasses, but I prefer them to keep the sun out of my eyes (and provide a bit of sunscreen protection as well).  A hat can also provide sun protection, shade, and relief from the heat.
6. Running Watch – Some races have many official race clocks throughout the course, but they are never more than every few miles.  Some races don’t have a clock except at the finish line. It’s important to know your accumulated running time during the race (at least to me).  A simple start/stop timing watch will do, but the GPS running watches that keep track of distance traveled, pace, elevation, heart rate, among many other features.  A good running watch can really add to your training and race day experience. I currently run with the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS (see left wrist in photo above) and love it. It is great for training, in that I can just take off on training runs, and know the distance I have run without having to mark it off beforehand.
7. Pain Medication – Someone told me before my first marathon to take 6-hour Tylenol right before the start to help with joint and bone pain throughout the race and to get a head start on post-race recovery.  I have done this for every race but one, and my body punished me for forgetting to do so.  I had bad shin splints for the last 12 miles of the race that forced me to walk a few stretches in order to finish.  It is a must for me on my pre-race checklist and before the starter’s gun goes off.
8. Never Pass Up Water/Energy Drink – Never take your hydration for granted or assume you are fine.  Be sure to drink water or a Gatorade like drink at every available station throughout the marathon.  You will constantly be sweating – losing fluids and it’s essential to replace them throughout the race.  During most marathons, and especially when it is really warm, be sure to take salt packets at aid stations and swallow the salt with water to help retain fluids.  If your marathon is using a sports aid drink that you are not used to, then try to find it and train with it to make sure it mixes well with your stomach.  I often grab Gatorade and water and mix the two together so it will be easier on the stomach.  Most races will already have watered down the sports drink in advance.
9. Energy Beans/Gel/Gu/Shot Bloks – A very essential part of running a marathon is replacing the energy and electrolytes you burn throughout the race.  This is something that has evolved perhaps more than anything over the past decade or so in the marathon world.  I have used three different forms of these during my marathons.  I have tried energy gels, sports beans, and shot bloks.  For me, I have had the best success with the energy gels.  I tried the sports beans during the Walt Disney World marathon and had the most upset stomach of my life for the last 16 miles. I can’t prove the beans were the reason, but they were the one thing I did different compared to other marathons. Sports beans are jelly beans with a ton of caffeine in them.   I also tried the shot bloks that day. The bloks are the easiest to get down. They are like gummy cubes. The gel is very tough and gooey to get down.  Be sure to swallow it at a water station so you can chase it with water.  Again, it’s best to test any of these out during your training to see how your body responds to them.
10. Porta Potties – The larger marathons will have many porta potties placed throughout the course.  If you tend to over-hydrate or need to use the restroom before the race starts then be sure to get there early.  I have yet to attend a marathon that didn’t have extremely long lines for the porta potties before the race, even if the pre-race area was stocked with hundreds of potties.  If the marathon uses computer chip timing then be sure to use the potty before the race, remembering your marathon time won’t start until you cross the start line.  If your marathon doesn’t have computer chip timing, then find our beforehand where the porta potties will be placed on the course. Sometimes businesses will be open and available to runners to use during the race.  As a man, it is always easier since we can pull up anywhere and hydrate nature with our excessive fluids. Women naturally face a more difficult challenge and need to know where the toilets will be located.  Although, I have seen several women go for it right along the tree line with the guys too.

Have your own marathon tips and advice I didn’t cover?  Then leave a comment below with your own helpful marathon tips and advice.

- Joshua Holmes

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‘Tonight show’ sidekick Ed McMahon died after a long battle with bone cancer at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in California On Tuesday (June 23). Ed McMahon was 86 years old.

A family source said, “Ed was at peace because he got his business taken care of. He settled his lawsuit with Cedars and with the settlement he was able to take care of his family.”

Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon did NBC’s ‘Tonight Show’ together from 1962 to 1992 and Ed was well known for his opening catchphrase, “Heeeeeeeeeeere’s Johnny!” R.I.P. Ed McMahon!

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Neda Agha Sultan (or Neda Agha Soltan) was a beautiful Iranian girl who died from a gunshot wound to the heart in the streets of Tehran while peacefully protesting with her father. The girl held a sign that read “freedom”, a simple cry for democracy in Iran.

“She only ever said that she wanted one thing, she wanted democracy and freedom for the people of Iran,” Neda’s boyfriend, Caspian Makan, told a reporter. The 27 year-old woman has become a symbol of rebellion/martyr for the cause in Iran.

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In an interview Ryan O’Neal revealed his plans to marry actress Farrah Fawcett, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of anal cancer back in 2006. Ryan confessed he has asked the 62 year-old actress to marry him many times. As soon as she is well enough to officially say “I do”, they are going to tie the knot twenty nine years after they first started dating.

Ryan said, “I’ve asked her to marry me again, and she’s agreed. We will, as soon as she can, say yes. Maybe we can just nod her head,” he said, with a laugh. “I promise you, we will. Absolutely.”

“I used to ask her to marry me all the time,” O’Neal said for the interview on 20/20. “But … it just got to be a joke, you know. We just joked about it.”

“I know this, that in the last two years I loved her more than I’ve ever loved her – ever,” he told Meredith Vieira. “She’s so much more of a woman … powerful, courageous, fearless and all those adjectives. And I look at her with awe.”

Ryan and Farrah started dating back in 1980, have lived together and have a 24 year-old son Redmond O’Neal, who is now in rehab following previous drug convictions. Farrah was recently hospitalized again and is expect to be released today.

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