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Weekly News Update for the Week of December 23rd-29th 2008
Weekly News Update for the Week of December 23rd-29th 2008
Do you work all day and have no time or energy to find out what's going on in the world? Do you get bored and impatient watching TV anchors tell you over and over what's going on? Do you sometimes care more about what Britney Spears is doing than what President Bush said during his State of the Union address? If you answered yes to even one of these questions this is what you've been waiting for! Every week I'm going to give you a quick rundown of the past week's biggest headlines. I won't bore you with minute details and shove tons of information down your throats. These are just the facts with a little humor for measure! And if you want to know more you can always just Google it or ask me.
Celeb-Potpourri:
Paris Hilton's home was robbed a couple of weeks ago, and the criminals took off with more than $2M in jewelry and clothes. Not one to drown in her sorrows...Paris showed up on the streets of L.A. in a Pepto-Bismol pink Bentley (especially made for her). Oh I hope Paris never goes away!!! Who knew that David Spade was such a gun enthusiast. The actor saw a story on Fox News about how the Phoenix police department didn't have enough weapons and were buying their own to fight crime in the area. Well super-Spade came to the rescue and donated $100,000! Nice to see the stars giving back. DJ AM has decided to sue over the jet crash that almost took his life. Travis Barker and the families of the deceased have already filed suits. They all claim that the plane wasn't equipped and prepared for their flight so the whole accident could have been avoided. David Beckham, or g-d as T-Time likes to refer to him, has officially joined the Italian soccer/football team AC Milan for a short-term stint. So he'll be spending some time in Italy instead of the states. It's ok though...eventually he will come back! Tara Reid is still in rehab, but now gossip sites are claiming that it's all for publicity. Apparently the rehab center promised her free service in exchange for leaking her name. The center adamantly denies this, but I wouldn't put it past Reid. Remember all those pictures of Matthew McConaughey filming a surfing movie on the beach in those striped boardshorts? Yeah well the movie is finally out...on DVD. Surfer, Dude never made it to the big screen so you can get your hands on at your local video store! The Associated Press has named Tina Fey as the #1 Entertainer of the Year. Good choice AP!
Madonna and Guy Ritchie may be officially divorced but they still had Christmas together...for the sake of the kids. It seems that Madge's affair with A-Rod has fizzled out and she's dating a Brazilian model named Jesus. I don't know how much I believe that, but Queen M never ceases to surprise. Guy is reportedly dating Hugh Grant's ex-girlfriend Jemima Khan. It's nice to see these 2 move on so quickly! Rumors are swirling that JLo and Marc Anthony are about to split any day! One moment she's wearing her ring, and the next she's not. As of now they're playing nice and showing up places together. Poor JLo can't catch a love break. Woody Harrelson has finally married his girlfriend of 20 years, and mother to his children, Laurie Louie. The Girls Next Door "star" Kendra Wilkinson has picked a date for her wedding to Philadephia Eagles player Hank Baskett...June 27th. I bet you money they'll tape that for the show! Are they or aren't they?!? As of now...Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are not engaged. Actress Zooey Deschanel (Elf and Yes Man...which I recommend) is engaged to Ben Gibbard of the band Death Cab for Cutie. And America's Next Top Model Season 3 winner, Eva Marcille (formerly Pigford) is engaged to her House of Payne costar Lance Gross.
Britney may be showing signs of improvement, but she couldn't have done it without a very large team behind her. A judge has ruled that she must giver her dad a $6,000 raise for being her conservator. She also has to pay her brother for helping manage her money and all the lawyers for dealing with her craziness in and out of court. Brit Brit also sent our her Christmas card, and I have to admit it's pretty cute! Not to be outdone...Brit's ex K-Fed has a new girlfriend (some 6 ft volleyball player with a slightly violent past). Winners...all winners!
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz may be against selling pictures of their newborn son Bronx Mowgli, but they're not against posting his picture on their website. Here's the cute new babe. Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend Anna Hansen are expecting their first child together. What's especially amazing about this story is that Lance's 3 children from his previous marriage were conceived via artificial insemination...the cyclist had his sperm frozen after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. But this new child was conceived au naturale. That man is unstoppable! Grey's Anatomy star Chyler Leigh (Lexi) is expecting her child with her hubby
If you're a fan of the Boss or if you're from NJ you'll be happy to know that Bruce Springsteen is releasing yet another greatest hits album. Touring artists did well this year. Bon Jovi had the top tour of the year, followed by Springsteen and Madonna taking 3rd place. Jennifer Hudson is still mourning the loss of her mother, brother and nephew and has backed out of many previously scheduled commitments. But it has been announced that she will perform live at the Grammys. Beyonce continues to release double videos for her new album I Am...Sasha Fierce. Her new singles are Halo and Diva. I'm normally like her dance songs, but this time Halo got me! With the new year only a day away there have been many "best of" lists compiled. Spin Magazine released its Top 20 videos of 2008. As a fan of videos this is one of my favorite lists!
Madonna and Guy Ritchie may be officially divorced but they still had Christmas together...for the sake of the kids. It seems that Madge's affair with A-Rod has fizzled out and she's dating a Brazilian model named Jesus. I don't know how much I believe that, but Queen M never ceases to surprise. Guy is reportedly dating Hugh Grant's ex-girlfriend Jemima Khan. It's nice to see these 2 move on so quickly! Rumors are swirling that JLo and Marc Anthony are about to split any day! One moment she's wearing her ring, and the next she's not. As of now they're playing nice and showing up places together. Poor JLo can't catch a love break. Woody Harrelson has finally married his girlfriend of 20 years, and mother to his children, Laurie Louie. The Girls Next Door "star" Kendra Wilkinson has picked a date for her wedding to Philadephia Eagles player Hank Baskett...June 27th. I bet you money they'll tape that for the show! Are they or aren't they?!? As of now...Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are not engaged. Actress Zooey Deschanel (Elf and Yes Man...which I recommend) is engaged to Ben Gibbard of the band Death Cab for Cutie. And America's Next Top Model Season 3 winner, Eva Marcille (formerly Pigford) is engaged to her House of Payne costar Lance Gross.
Britney may be showing signs of improvement, but she couldn't have done it without a very large team behind her. A judge has ruled that she must giver her dad a $6,000 raise for being her conservator. She also has to pay her brother for helping manage her money and all the lawyers for dealing with her craziness in and out of court. Brit Brit also sent our her Christmas card, and I have to admit it's pretty cute! Not to be outdone...Brit's ex K-Fed has a new girlfriend (some 6 ft volleyball player with a slightly violent past). Winners...all winners!
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz may be against selling pictures of their newborn son Bronx Mowgli, but they're not against posting his picture on their website. Here's the cute new babe. Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend Anna Hansen are expecting their first child together. What's especially amazing about this story is that Lance's 3 children from his previous marriage were conceived via artificial insemination...the cyclist had his sperm frozen after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. But this new child was conceived au naturale. That man is unstoppable! Grey's Anatomy star Chyler Leigh (Lexi) is expecting her child with her hubby
If you're a fan of the Boss or if you're from NJ you'll be happy to know that Bruce Springsteen is releasing yet another greatest hits album. Touring artists did well this year. Bon Jovi had the top tour of the year, followed by Springsteen and Madonna taking 3rd place. Jennifer Hudson is still mourning the loss of her mother, brother and nephew and has backed out of many previously scheduled commitments. But it has been announced that she will perform live at the Grammys. Beyonce continues to release double videos for her new album I Am...Sasha Fierce. Her new singles are Halo and Diva. I'm normally like her dance songs, but this time Halo got me! With the new year only a day away there have been many "best of" lists compiled. Spin Magazine released its Top 20 videos of 2008. As a fan of videos this is one of my favorite lists!
The Office of President-elect Barack Obama:
Time Magazine has named their Person of the Year, and not surprising it is President-elect Barack Obama. Here's a look at Obama's current administration.
Interested in the Inauguration Day details? Well here's what we know so far. On the big day, January 20th, Obama will be sworn in by Pastor Rick Warren (an interesting choice since Warren is quite conservative and anti-gay marriage). He will be swearing on the same bible that Abraham Lincoln used when he was sworn in as our 16th President. And Obama's tux will be made by his favorite Chicago-based menswear designer Hart Schaffner Marx. Here is a more detailed schedule of the big day. But before he officially become the Pres, Obama and his family have been vacationing in Hawaii. They were also there to pay respects to his late grandmother who helped raise him and died 2 days before he won the election. The family spread her ashes in the ocean.
President Bush has been busy pardoning people...19 in all. But he actually withdrew 1 so now it's down to 18. See...no lame duck president here! Governor Sarah Palin is officially a grandma! Her daughter Bristol gave birth to a baby boy named Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston.
Believe it or not but the Minnesota Senate race is still going on! Election Night was Nov. 4th!!! The recount is on-going...neither Al Franken [D] or Norm Coleman [R] are showing signs of giving up! Caroline, daughter of JFK, Kennedy has officially acknowledged interested in Hillary Clinton's soon-to-be vacant Senate seat. She has met w. Rev. Al Sharpton as well as NY Governor Paterson, and she has done a string of interviews. But so far reaction to her bid has been lukewarm. Illinois Governor Blagojevich is still fighting impeachment and claiming he did nothing wrong...despite the tape recorded conversations proving otherwise. He is being accused of trying to sell Obama's vacant Senate seat.
Interested in the Inauguration Day details? Well here's what we know so far. On the big day, January 20th, Obama will be sworn in by Pastor Rick Warren (an interesting choice since Warren is quite conservative and anti-gay marriage). He will be swearing on the same bible that Abraham Lincoln used when he was sworn in as our 16th President. And Obama's tux will be made by his favorite Chicago-based menswear designer Hart Schaffner Marx. Here is a more detailed schedule of the big day. But before he officially become the Pres, Obama and his family have been vacationing in Hawaii. They were also there to pay respects to his late grandmother who helped raise him and died 2 days before he won the election. The family spread her ashes in the ocean.
President Bush has been busy pardoning people...19 in all. But he actually withdrew 1 so now it's down to 18. See...no lame duck president here! Governor Sarah Palin is officially a grandma! Her daughter Bristol gave birth to a baby boy named Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston.
Believe it or not but the Minnesota Senate race is still going on! Election Night was Nov. 4th!!! The recount is on-going...neither Al Franken [D] or Norm Coleman [R] are showing signs of giving up! Caroline, daughter of JFK, Kennedy has officially acknowledged interested in Hillary Clinton's soon-to-be vacant Senate seat. She has met w. Rev. Al Sharpton as well as NY Governor Paterson, and she has done a string of interviews. But so far reaction to her bid has been lukewarm. Illinois Governor Blagojevich is still fighting impeachment and claiming he did nothing wrong...despite the tape recorded conversations proving otherwise. He is being accused of trying to sell Obama's vacant Senate seat.
News Potpourri:
I'll leave you with some quick news tidbits that couldn't fit either here or there so they're getting their own paragraph! The sad story of the missing Florida toddler, Caylee Anthony, finally came to an end. A body found in the woods was id'd as hers, and now the search is on for who her killer is...suspect #1 is her mom Casey Anthony. There is unrest in the Middle East yet again. Israel and Hamas are fighting one another after Hamas started airstrikes over the Gaza strip. Things are showing no signs of calming down. Israel refuses to back down and will continue to defend itself till Hamas backs off. The State of California has been suffering from serious economic problems. The Governator is struggling to find a way to get rid of the debt...even trying to force workers to take unpaid days off (they get a vaca and the gov't saves $) :p Folks aren't liking this plan too much. What was the best-selling book of this year?!? The Bible...duh! It wins every year! If you plan on going to China and seeing Batman: The Dark Knight you're s.o.l. China has banned the movie. Jennifer Aniston's new movie Marley and Me beat out her ex Brad Pitt's new movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button...revenge is sweet. I have not seen Marley, but I can and will highly recommend Benjamin. Legendary actress/singer Eartha Kitt, most famous for being Catwoman died at the age of 81 from colon cancer. Beyonce's Single Ladies video has brought T-Time many videos of the week, but this is by far the best! Enjoy!
I hope this gives you an idea of what's going on in the world. Buck up…it's not so bad! 2009 is only 1 day away! All is right with the world! I hope you break all your resolutions...eat a lot of bad food and waste all your money...I double dog dare you :p
Now go and have an intellectually stimulating conversation with your neighbor about what you've just learned.
Now go and have an intellectually stimulating conversation with your neighbor about what you've just learned.
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