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Anne Rice Unborn Again

fondue — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:24:06 +0000

Anne Rice told fans on her Facebook page Wednesday that she is no longer a Christian: For those who care, and I understand if you don’t: Today I quit being a Christian. I’m out. I remain committed to Christ as always but not to being “Christian” or to being part of Christianity. It’s simply impossible [...]

Ellen Off American Idol

fondue — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:40:45 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres has confirmed, via Twitter, that she will not be returning to American Idol next season: “Dim the lights … I’ve voted myself off American Idol. “It was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. “I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of [...]

Jennifer Love Hewitt’s New Boyfriend

fondue — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:25:17 +0000

Jennifer Love Hewitt, 31, has a new boyfriend, Alex Beh, 27. Beh is a director and producer of small independent films no one’s ever heard of. A friend told Us Weekly, “She’s so into him… It’s relatively new… But they’re really cute together.” Hewitt’s last boyfriend was comedian Jamie Kennedy.

Drew Carey’s Massive Weight Loss

feistyfranny — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:30:43 +0000

“The Price Is Right” host Drew Carey has lost an amazing 80 lbs ! He was photographed in Los Angeles yesterday smiling from ear to ear. He says he just eliminated carbs and exercised each day. In only 7 months time he has gone from a size 44 to a slim 33. He is no [...]

Lorenzen Wright Found Dead

feistyfranny — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:03:01 +0000

Missing NBA athlete Lorenzen Wright was found dead yesterday about 15 miles south of Memphis. He had been in his hometown, with his 6 children, to visit friends. His mother reported him missing on July 22nd. He was shot multiple times and is said to have been robbed of the thousands of dollars he was carrying. Wright played with [...]

Basil Marceaux for Governor – Yes, He’s Real

fondue — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:12:47 +0000

Sarah Palin’s popularity is motivating illiterate Republicans across the country to run for political office. Take Basil Marceaux Sr. for example. Basil Marceaux is running for governor and/or senator of Tennessee in 2010, and he is ready to take on the big issues. In addition to his ongoing, obsessive battle against “promoting slaving at traffic stops,” [...]

Linda Hogan Engaged to 21 Year Old

feistyfranny — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:43:52 +0000

Hulk Hogans ex-wife, Linda Hogan, is set to remarry. Two years ago she started dating her daughter Brooke’s classmate Charlie Hill. The Hogan’s were married for 24 years. The new fiance’ is 21. It is reported that the couple will marry aboard the yacht Linda won in the bitter divorce. The yacht is aptly named Alimony. Daughter [...]

Aretha and Condoleezza-Soul Sisters?

feistyfranny — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:54:04 +0000

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice teamed up to raise money for music and arts awareness for urban children. These formidable women put their talents together and performed at The Mann Music Center in Philadelphia last night. The pair have a mutual R-E-S-P-E-C-T for music. Unknown to many is the fact that Rice is a [...]

Yard Sale Ansel Adams Negatives Worth $200 Million

fondue — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:12:34 +0000

Rick Norsigian purchased five glass-plates of negatives for $45 at a yard sale ten years ago. Experts believe these 65 photos to be the lost work of legendary American photographer Ansel Adams. The $45 find is now valued at $200 million. Makes you want to go thrifting, huh? For more information, watch the CNN story [...]

Oakland Legalizes Large-Scale Pot Farming

fondue — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:49:25 +0000

Oakland’s City Council approved a plan to allow large-scale industrial pot farming, making the city the first in America to do so. Four marijuana production plants will be awarded licenses to grow and package medical marijuana. The businesses will be heavily taxed - at least 8 percent of gross sales. Strict regulations on the plants include [...]

“James at 15″ Star Sentenced for Theft

fondue — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:21:04 +0000

Lance Kerwin, star of 1977′s James at 15, received five years probation and 300 hours community service after pleading guilty to second-degree theft in Kauai County, Hawaii. Kerwin, 49, now a pastor, falsified documents in order to get state medical assistance and food stamps. Before the sentencing, Kerwin said, “I’m sorry. The last thing I want [...]

Tim Tebow- New Spokesman For Jockey Underwear

feistyfranny — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:49:35 +0000

Denver Bronco rookie player Tim Tebow has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with the big boys of underwear-Jockey. He will be promoting their new “Staycool” collection. Tebow stated,” I go with briefs because they are more comfortable and better fitting.” Tebow is entering the Bronco’s training camp but has yet to sign a contract with them. The [...]

Wyclef Jean for President?

feistyfranny — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:40:50 +0000

Former Fugee, Wyclef Jean is rumored to be considering running for President of Haiti. He was appointed ambassador by current Haitian President Preval in 2007. Wyclef was born in Haiti and has been tirelessly working to raise money to benefit the Haitians and help them to rebuild after the shattering earthquake. A statement issued by his [...]

iPhone Jailbreaking Now Legal

Chuck Rocker — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:29:02 +0000

Don’t you love it when the gov’t finally gets its head out of its ass and does something to make your life easier? Its a rarity but a beautiful thing when it happens. Well FCC, you’ve just made my day. Today, Monday, the FCC ruled that the practice of jailbreaking your iPhone and all other [...]

Jesse James Uses Kids to Try and Save Marriage

Chuck Rocker — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:16:28 +0000

Well, a source close to Sandra Bullock recently confirmed that Jesse James has no shot of every getting back together with Bullock. No kidding???? Thanks “anonymous source”…you’ve provided tremendous insight for us dimwitted Americans. Dude, the reality-star humped his way through the white-power-porn-scene and wants to reconcile with his mega hot ex-wife Sandra Bullock? I [...]

Tom Brady Gets New Contract

Chuck Rocker — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:48:14 +0000

Super Bowl quarterback for the New England Patriots, Tom Brady, is whining about his contract sources say. Apparently he is unhappy with his 6-year $60 million extension. Yep, that’s $10 million a year for a guy that took a whole season off to cuddle with his super-model girlfriend. The guy has won 3 Super Bowls [...]

World Cup Over?

Chuck Rocker — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:34:12 +0000

Ok, soccer fans, the World Cup is finally over…isn’t it? Or maybe it’s getting close to being over…or maybe I’m just over IT. Listen, soccer blows. Stop trying to convince me I’m wrong. It’s probably easier to convince me that I should be trading in my t-bone steak for some nice tasty tofu stir-fry. Screw [...]

Comic-Con Costumes

Chuck Rocker — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:22:37 +0000

You uber geeks may have known that the annual Comic-Con convention was this past weekend. Comic nerds of all shapes and sizes turned out in San Diego. There is an excellent slideshow of all the best costumes here. But you’ll get a sneek peek right here on EPK.

Chord Overstreet to Join Glee

fondue — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:45:57 +0000

With a name like Chord, he kind of has to be on a musical show, doesn’t he? iCarly’s Chord Overstreet, 21, will be joining the Glee cast as a new singer who becomes Finn’s competition. Other new cast members include 18-year-old Filipino singer Charice, who was recently in the news for having gotten botox. She [...]

Nap Nanny Recalled

feistyfranny — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:03:41 +0000

A portable baby recliner called Nap Nanny has been recalled. The CPSC is investigating the death of a 4 month old in Michigan. The child ended up being caught between the Nap Nanny and the crib bumper. The Nap Nanny was being misused at the time by being placed in a crib. However, there have [...]

Kings of Leon Pooped Out In St. Louis

feistyfranny — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:37 +0000

A pigeon poop attack forced Kings of Leon to exit a stage in St. Louis after only 3 songs. The award winning, sibling band were just beginning their set when the aerial attack began. They were pelted in the face and arms by excrement. They wanted to stick it out but just couldn’t do it. [...]

Whale Lands on Boat In South Africa

feistyfranny — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:51:35 +0000

Off of the coast of Cape Town, South Africa a couple was out for an simple sail when a whale jumped into the air and landed directly on their yacht. The tremendous creature smashed onto the boat causing extensive damage. Palona Werner and Ralph Mothes narrowly escaped being landed upon directly. The only words out [...]

Cal Culver Claims Affair With Superman

feistyfranny — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:26:05 +0000

The late adult film star Cal Culver claimed that he had an affair with Christopher Reeves in the 1970′s. A new book, “Hollywood Babylon Strikes, Again” has brought to light an interview with Culver in which he discusses the brief relationship. Culver claims the two met at an audition for a Broadway show and things [...]

Sara Gilbert To Host Mom Show

feistyfranny — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:52:35 +0000

CBS has announced its intentions to introduce a new talk show targeted specifically to moms. It will fill the time slot of the long running soap opera “As The World Turns”. It will feature a panel of mom hosts including its executive producer Sara Gilbert. Sara is best known for her role as Darlene on [...]

Pam Anderson PETA Ad Pulled

feistyfranny — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:57:41 +0000

A PETA ad featuring sex bomb Pam Anderson showing her body as cuts of meat was pulled by Canadian officials. Pam said she is disappointed in Canada’s puritanical approach. She stated that a woman should be able to use her body however she likes to protest cruelty to cows and chickens. A spokesperson for PETA [...]

Happy National Junk Food Day

fondue — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:29:25 +0000

Really? We have a National Junk Food Day? Isn’t that kind of redundant here in America, where every day is junk food day? The origins of this ‘holiday’ are unknown, and no act of Congress has been passed to make this official. But we’ll take any excuse to celebrate, right? And don’t most celebrations include junk [...]

Minaj a Un

fondue — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:13:52 +0000

With the single “Your Love,” Nicki Minaj has become, according to MTV, “the first solo female hip-hop artist in more than eight years to score a #1 record on Billboard’s rap chart.” And she wasn’t even planning to release the song at all. Minaj told MTV: “The song was actually stolen and leaked… I was [...]

Christina Applegate Preggers

fondue — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:49:45 +0000

Christina Applegate, 38, and her bass player fiancé, Martyn Lenoble, 41, are expecting. The couple got engaged on Valentine’s Day after a two-year courtship. Applegate has been tweeting about eating a lot of avocados. Now that word is out about her pregnancy, she tweeted: Thank you all for your sweet words. Now you understand my [...]

Celebrities Speak Out for Gulf Coast

fondue — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:45:28 +0000

Sandra Bullock and other celebrities are lending their support to Restore the Gulf’s “Be the One” campaign. The group’s new PSA features Blake Lively, John Goodman, Peyton Manning, Dave Matthews, Lenny Kravitz, Emeril Lagasse, and Treme’s Wendell Pierce. In it, Bullock asks, “What can you offer? Your voice. Speak up.” “Be the One” was started by a [...]

Facebook Hits 500 Million User Milestone

feistyfranny — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:31:19 +0000

It turns out Facebook isn’t the passing fad many at one time thought it to be. They are about to launch a testimony promotion in honor of hitting the 500 Million active user milestone. The promotion will be called “Facebook Stories”. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be interviewed about the promotion and the success of Facebook [...]