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  • Edna Krabappel: What Will Become of Character?

    The voice of “The Simpsons” sometimes overly-randy school teacher Edna Krabappel has died. Marcia Wallace died Friday at the age of 70 from complications stemming from a struggle with breast cancer, ending a long and hilarious run in the television business.

    “The Simpsons” is still primed to go for, well, possibly forever. So, the question that demands an answer is this, What will become of the chain-smoking staple character Edna Krabappel, who has provided decades of laughs for the eternal show? Well, according to MSN, Ms. Edna Krabappel will be retired.

    Here’s a little montage to remind you of the lovable Edna Krabappel:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLNkbRvraho

    This news was confirmed when executive Producer Al Jean said in a statement on Saturday, “I was tremendously saddened to learn this morning of the passing of the brilliant and gracious Marcia Wallace. She was beloved by all at ‘The Simpsons’ and we intend to retire her irreplaceable character.”

    Ironically, this is reminiscent of a previous statement Jean made to the press that proves difficult for him in this current situation. In the lead-up to the show’s 25th season, Jean teased that an iconic character would be killed off, telling reporters that the actor playing the character won an Emmy for playing that character, which Wallace did in 1992. However, he said after Wallace’s death, that he was not referring to Mrs. Krabappel. That’s going to take some serious back-peddling.

    “Marcia’s passing is unrelated and again, a terrible loss for all who had the pleasure of knowing her,” Jean said of his unfortunate previous statement. That’s some ill-timed joshing, right there.

    “The Simpsons” is not the only show that has been graced with the talents of Marcia Wallace. She also spent six long seasons playing Bob Newhart’s silly receptionist on his classic, “The Bob Newhart Show”.

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  • Jon Cryer’s Ex: What World Is This Happening In?

    It’s an embarrassing time for parents everywhere. Embarrassing as in, we’re embarrassed for you, Sarah Trigger. This woman is suggesting that the $8,000 per month in child support she gets from ex, “Two and a Half Men” star Jon Cryer, isn’t enough for their son, Charlie, to keep up with his peers’ extravagant lifestyles, and that he has been ridiculed at school, according to TMZ.

    Seriously? What have we come to? I don’t even know HOW I would spend $8,000 a month. But, then again, I am not the child stuck in a divorce in Hollywood, with the pressures of keeping up with snotty teenage Joneses. Thank God.

    So, to remedy this horrible, heart-wrenching situation, she has asked a judge to grant her eleven times that. After all, Jon Cryer is making $2 Million each month doing “Two and a Half Men”, it shouldn’t be too much of a stretch for him. Perhaps for $88,969 the ex-Mrs. Cryer can keep her boy at the top of the social expectancy ladder. That would sure give us all a warm and cozy feeling.

    Trigger said that Charlie’s friends would go on “exotic vacations in the summer and winter like Europe and Thailand” and hosted “huge birthday parties at expensive places like Sky High Sports and they invite the entire grade,” both of which she can’t afford. Poor thing. She’s aware that there are people who can’t afford to EAT everyday, right?

    “Last year there were multiple Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs all with custom invitations, a dress code and huge private receptions afterward,” she continued. Well, now, if the judge grants poor Sarah Trigger’s request, hopefully she can lift her baby up to the standards that surround them. Then they won’t have to suffer anymore…

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  • Britney Spears Pens Personal Letter to Fans

    Britney Spears may have finally made the big turn-around. Her new album is very personal, according to her, and as evidenced by it’s title, “Britney Jean”. Simply her first and middle name. What a difference a few years makes, right? In the wake of the upcoming release of her new album Britney posted a personal, handwritten letter to her fans on her website.

    In it, she talks about her new release and thanks her fans for all their fan-ness.

    “I am putting the finishing touches on my new album, “Britney Jean” over the next few days and I am so excited for you to hear it. I poured my heart and soul into this album and it’s been an incredible journey. I’ve learned a lot about myself, and as I am finishing, I am reminded of the incredible foundation that has supported me for the last 15 years. Thank you all for continuing to follow me on this journey and for allowing me to do what I love to do. I can’t believe this is my eighth studio album and I know I keep telling you that it is my most personal record yet, but its true and I’m really proud of that.”

    In addition to outlining the expected greatness of the new songs on her new album, she appeals on the level of your best friend giving you a heart-felt gift. She really seems to affirm her transformation with a sincere desire to show herself as she is, on a very relatable note.

    “I want to show you the different sides of Britney Spears. I am a performer. I am a Mom. I am funny. I am your friend! I am Britney Jean. Hope you love my labor of love!”

    The note is very sweet, and a nice change of pace for her! However, it remains to be seen if this album can compare with the success of its predecessors. We will have to wait until December 3rd.

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  • Lolo Jones: Can She Pull It Off?

    Now that Lolo Jones has succeeded in getting herself a spot as a brakeman on this season’s US Women’s bobsled team, the question becomes, will she be able to hang on to it?

    The spot means that she is eligible to make the Sochi team in February, but for one reason or another, bobsled politics are notoriously controversial, according to the Christian Science Monitor.

    The question is: Should you choose the biggest, baddest brakeman or the one with the best working relationship with the pilot. The answer is one that the US is famous for getting wrong. Jones is a powerful, elite athlete with a record to back it up, but does she have what it takes to be like one with her pilot?

    Elana Myers, a medal favorite for Sochi and driver of the USA-1 sled, agrees that a pilot and brakeman need to be on the same page.

    “A great brakeman knows what I need before I need it,” she said at a media summit earlier this month. “Sometimes it is difficult.”

    She has that connection with veterans Aja Evans and Katie Eberling, she said. But as a former brakeman herself, she understands that new brakemen need an opportunity to break through. “As a brakeman, you want that opportunity.”

    However, does the chance of that opportunity come at the cost of valuable familiarity? This seems to be something that the US teams are continually lacking.

    “Crew familiarity is something that has always escaped USA Bobsled,” said pilot Steven Holcomb, and Olympic gold medalist, at the media summit.

    Someone might have better measureables, like push times, sprint speeds, etc., but on the track the team has to be seamless unit, and that comes only from familiarity and experience, Holcomb suggested.

    “You go to war with these guys,” he said. “Any sort of hesitation can cost a medal.”

    Can Lolo pull it off? We shall see…

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  • Catherine Zeta-Jones and Micheal Douglas to Reunite?

    There might be hope for those two crazy kids yet. Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas announced their intent to separate, but not divorce, back in August. However, things are looking hopeful to Douglas, 69, that he might get to live out the rest of his days with wife, Catherine, who is 44. Can they save this 13-year marriage?

    In an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, Douglas seemed upbeat. “I’ve been away for a while, but everything should hopefully be on the up and up,” Douglas said. “Sometimes people take a little bit of a break, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that’s the end. So I’m very hopeful.”

    At the time of their separation announcement in August, a source close to the couple said that Zeta-Jones’ public struggles with bipolar disorder and Douglas’ battle with throat cancer, which was later revealed to actually be tongue cancer, were to blame for the strain on their marriage. Either one of those two alone would have been a strain on any marriage.

    Watch his appearance and see what you think.

    The couple married back in 2000. They have two children together, ages 10 and 13. They seemed to be the anti-hollywood marriage poster couple just up until recent months. They both continue to wear wedding bands even as they appear in events separate from each other. That’s a good sign, right?

    Maybe these two can be an inspiration to try to make things work for the rest of Hollywood, who are generally too quick to end things?

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  • JonBenet Ramsey: New Evidence Released

    We all know about the case of the murder of six-year-old beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey of Boulder, Colorado. JonBenet’s beaten and strangled body was discovered in 1996 at her parents’ home. It was a day after Christmas, when she should have been enjoying the bike she got as a gift.

    That same day, her parents had called police to report her kidnapping. They said they found a note demanding a ransom of $118,000 for her return. She was then found dead in the basement of their home.

    Her parents, John and Patricia Ramsey lived under a cloud of suspicion, and in an ocean of unanswered questions. In October 1999, the 12 jurors who had convened for 13 months and poured over 30,000 pieces of evidence, all went home not one step closer to solving the case.

    That was before Wednesday, when a judge ordered the release of 18 pages sealed after the grand jury dispersed, according to CNN.

    Among the new evidence released on Friday are two pages about her mother and two pages about her father, according to an order from Judge J. Robert Lowenbach.

    Only documents signed by a foreman are being released, according to the judge’s order, which says the court can release only official documents. Lowenbach’s order Wednesday makes reference to the grand jury’s report. “It appears that the district attorney, presumably acting at the direction of the grand jury, prepared a series of possible charges regarding John Ramsey and Patricia Ramsey based on the fact that the child had died and that there was evidence that a sexual assault of the child occurred,” Lowenbach wrote.

    The Boulder Daily Camera, citing unidentified jurors and an assistant district attorney, said the grand jury voted to indict her parents on charges of child abuse resulting in death.

    Despite the grand jury’s vote, the district attorney said at the time that there was insufficient evidence to warrant filing charges, therefore, then-Boulder County District Attorney Alex Hunter did not sign the indictment. and it has remained sealed for years. The Daily Camera said the decision to unseal the indictment was in response to a lawsuit by its reporter and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

    John and Patricia have fought accusations continually since that fateful day, until Patricia died of Ovarian cancer in 2006.

    Even a few false leads have crept up over the years. In 2006, a breakthrough appeared certain with the arrest of John Mark Karr in Bangkok, Thailand. The 41-year-old teacher repeatedly said he loved the little girl and was with her the night she died. He insisted her death was an accident.

    But soon after his arrest and return to Colorado, prosecutors said DNA evidence proved he had nothing to do with her death. The district attorney decided not to charge him. Back to square one.

    Will the murder of the tiny beauty queen ever be solved?

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  • Olivia Munn Wants to Be Mary Poppins for Halloween

    Obviously, Halloween isn’t just for kids, and as the holiday draws nearer, you may be wondering what celebrities are going to be for Halloween. Well, according to E!, those answers are just as varied as they are for normal people.

    Olivia Munn has a great idea! “I actually just talked to my best guy friend the other day and I said that if one year we get our schedules together we should go as Dick Van Dyke from Mary Poppins and then I’d be Mary Poppins, because I love that movie,” Munn said. I love Mary Poppins! I wonder if I could pull that off?

    Josh Lucas has the funniest story about a previous year’s costume, “Years ago I won best costume as Matthew McConaughey. And the reason why is because I literally had a toothbrush and a pair of shorts on and multiple people got in arguments with me for not recognizing him because they thought I was him. I literally painted a six-pack of abs on and I won best costume.”

    I can totally picture that! This year may be a little different, since he’s a dad now. “Well, this year, my little one-year-old wants to go as a lion,” he said. “So I think like a lion, sort of like the Lion King family or something would be great.”

    Supermodel Karlie Kloss will be traveling, but had an idea for a suitcase-friendly getup that doesn’t require a bunch of fuss. “Well, an easy one is just be a football player. Put on a big jersey, put on some big pads, sort of do some black marks,” she said. “I always throw something together at the last minute.”

    Last minute, hmmm. That sounds familiar. I guess the stars aren’t ALWAYS so different!

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  • Ridgecrest Shooting Suspect Knew Victims

    Sergio Munoz, 39, the Ridgecrest shooting suspect who led police on a car chase through the Mojave desert, reportedly warned police that he wanted to “wreak havok” before the shootings even took place.

    According to AP, the incident began when Ridgecrest police were called to a murder scene shortly after 5 am on Friday. A woman was found dead and a man was injured by multiple gunshot wounds.

    Shortly after, Sergio Munoz allegedly called a Ridgecrest police officer’s cellphone and threatened them, saying he wanted to come to the police station and “kill all the officers but they had too many guns.”, according to a statement made by Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood at a press conference. Munoz also warned police he had a “package” for them, which was probably in reference to the people trapped in his trunk. He also stated his desire to “wreak havoc” on the city.

    Then, about two hours later, a deputy spotted Munoz’s car and hour-long the chase ensued. He ran traffic off the road, firing at least 10 times at passing vehicles with a shotgun and a handgun. No motorists were hurt, Youngblood said. As he was being chased through the desert, his trunk popped open. The open trunk revealed a man and woman. Police now say they believe that Munoz knew the victims that he drove around in his trunk.

    Munoz repeatedly shot at police as the chase continued, but when he pulled over and began to shoot into the trunk space, police shot and killed him. He, not surprisingly, had a criminal history going back to at least 1999. Munoz had previously been charged 21 times with various crimes including drug possession for sale, child endangerment, receiving stolen property, domestic violence, and possessing ammunition as a felon. He served two years in jail for the stolen property.

    Police have yet to release a motive, but when they do, it will be announced. They did say that he had lost his job, and his life was falling apart, however, sometimes, there’s just no motive for psychopath.

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  • “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” Trailer Release

    “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” Trailer Release

    Dreamworks is back in a big way with their latest creation, “Mr. Peabody and Sherman“. The movie company is no stranger to making movies from books, as was the case with “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Shrek”. But there’s just something a little different about this one. The movie centers around two baby-boomer era favorites and a storyline remembered from way back. Or should I say WABAC?

    The things that modern technology can do for two characters and the time-traveling machine, the WABAC, from the “Peabody’s Improbable History” segments of the 1960s animated television series, “Rocky and Bullwinkle”, is incredible. Watch and see what you think. Could this be a surprise hit for Dreamworks?

    The voice talent is nothing short of perfect. Mr. Peabody is voiced by Modern Family’s Ty Burrell, Sherman is voiced by The Neighbor’s Max Charles, and Penny is voiced by Ariel Winter, also from Modern Family. Showing up in the supporting cast are the usual voice over suspects, including the best voice actor ever to grace the mic, Patrick Warburton.

    “Mr. Peabody and Sherman” is produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by 20th Century Fox. Rob Minkoff is the director, and Alex Schwartz and Denise Nolan Cascino are the producers.”Mr. Peabody and Sherman” is slated for a much anticipated February 7, 2014 release in the UK and March 7, 2014 release in the United States.

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  • Kim Kardashian to Leave Wedding Up to Kanye

    Kim Kardashian has been one busy lady these last few, well, years. But especially in the last few weeks. Just days after accepting boyfriend Kanye West’s proposal, Kim and Kanye were in Vegas to celebrate her birthday.

    Kim stunned in a white corset top and signature form-fitting skirt. She posed with big sister Kourtney Kardashian, “Glee”‘s Naya Rivera, Robin Antin and Blac Chyna for an Instagram moment:

    Kardashian has a lot to celebrate this birthday. She is a new mom, has a new fiance, and is living it up around the world with her impressive post-baby body, which was reportedly accomplished through help from the Atkins diet.

    As far as her wedding planning goes, what does Kimye plan for the upcoming big day? According to People, she wants to leave it up to the Mr.

    “We honestly haven’t had a moment to talk about it or even breathe, so we haven’t really talked about it, but whatever he wants,” she told PEOPLE, adding that the only sure thing is that stepdad Bruce Jenner will walk her down the aisle.

    Certainly Kanye can pull off one heck of a wedding if his proposal is any indication of what he’s capable of. Kim claims she had no idea of the grand scheme of the evening when he popped the question. She says the proposal was an “absolute, complete surprise.” Even her family – who had gathered at San Francisco’s AT&T Park – assumed it was for a surprise birthday party. “I was shaking so much, shaking the entire time,” she said. “Like, ‘Is this really happening?’ It was like an out-of-body experience.”

    I don’t know about you, but I expect nothing but the extraordinary from a wedding masterminded by Kanye.

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  • Quincy Jones Insists MJ’s Estate Owes Him Big

    Famed producer Quincy Jones is suing Michael Jackson’s estate, claiming that he is owed at least $10 million dollars. The claims are aimed at The King of Pop’s estate and Sony Music Entertainment, insisting that they improperly re-edited songs to deprive him of royalties and production fees, according to AP.

    The producer worked with Jackson on three of his most popular solo albums, “Off the Wall,” ”Thriller” and “Bad”, and more recently on the movie “This Is It”, for which he claims he should have received Producer credit. Jackson’s hits “Billie Jean,” ”Thriller” and “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” are among the songs Jones claims were re-edited to deprive him of royalties and his producer’s fee.

    The lawsuit states Jones’ belief that the Jackson parties “secretly entered into a venture agreement with Sony” where Sony and the Jackson Label would share profits according to The Hollywood Reporter. But Jones also alleges that rights to the master recordings “reverted from Sony to MJJ” and albums featuring the performances of Jackson were “distributed by the Jackson Label, instead of Sony, including albums embodying one or more of the Masters.”

    Therefore, the defendants are charged with an effort to “divert” revenues to MJJ and “disguise” the revenues as “profits” instead of “royalties.”

    According to the lawsuit, “By removing such Disguised Royalties from the pool of revenues upon which Jones’ royalties are calculated, MJJ purposely reduces the royalties … payable to Jones under both of the Agreements.”

    Jackson’s estate disagrees with Jones’ stance and wrote in a statement that it was saddened by Jones’ lawsuit. “To the best of its knowledge, Mr. Jones has been appropriately compensated over approximately 35 years for his work with Michael.”

    Jones’ attorney, Henry Gradstein, said, “Quincy has been frustrated with these matters for a number of years, felt he was not making any progress and needed to take more formal action.”

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  • Woman Evicted From Marriot After 9 Years

    Woman Evicted From Marriot After 9 Years

    A woman who has been holed up in a Racine, Wisconsin Marriot hotel for nine years, left peacefully on Thursday before a sheriff could enforce the eviction order.

    Jana Ganjian, 64, left the Racine Marriott on her own accord, Sheriff Christopher Schmaling told ABC.

    Ganjian, 64, who is $28,000 behind in her bill, moved into the hotel after her life was turned upside down in 2004 after a forclosure on her home and a diagnosis with a lupus-type disease. She has reportedly spent over $300,000 at the Marriot, and her savings is totally tapped out.

    She said that she has seriously neglected her health the last few weeks, because she was afraid that if she left her room, the staff would lock her out.

    “I don’t know where she ended up going, but she left before we had to evict her,” Sheriff Schmaling said. Prior to Ganjian leaving, hotel staff had been working with her to help her find another place to live.

    Her lawyer, Joseph Seifert says that he is working to get her approved for housing, but until then, he doesn’t know where she will stay. He said he had tried to file a motion with a judge earlier this week to remain at the hotel, but the judge didn’t get to it on time, prompting the eviction notice to take effect on Thursday.

    At $169 per night listed rate, it’s easy to see how Ganjian could rack up a huge delinquent bill of over $28,000. “It’s a cliché, I know,” Ganjian told ABC. “But it feels like a nightmare to me that I can’t wake from.”

    How does a hotel let a bill get this far behind? I don’t know about you, but most of the hotels I’ve stayed at aren’t nearly this gracious. Perhaps Marriot harbored a soft spot for a woman going through difficult times? When asked, Jeff Flaherty, senior director of corporate relations of Marriott International Inc. responded, “As a matter of guest privacy we don’t discuss details of our guests’ stay.” Perhaps that will remain a mystery.

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  • McDonald’s Ketchup: Who Will Be Next Supplier?

    McDonald’s Ketchup: Who Will Be Next Supplier?

    Move over, Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom. There’s a new divorce of the decade. Your favorite fries will no longer be served with your favorite ketchup. Soon, Heinz ketchup will no longer have a home at your friendly neighborhood grease factory.

    McDonald’s has announced that it will no longer be partnering with Heinz, nor will it be serving their ketchup in their restaurants. The reason is that Heinz is now run by the former chief of rival mediocre burger franchise Burger King, Bernardo Hees.

    The switch will mostly go unnoticed by consumers, as sauce packages handed out at McDonald’s restaurants in the United States often say only “fancy ketchup”, and most in-store sauce dispensers are not branded, according to Reuters.

    “As a result of recent management changes at Heinz, we have decided to transition our business to other suppliers over time,” McDonald’s said in a statement. “We have spoken to Heinz and plan to work together to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.”

    Heinz has declined to comment on the situation. The company spokesman for Heinz, Michael Mullen, said, “As a matter of policy, Heinz does not comment on relationships with customers.”

    However, the switch will be much more apparent in countries outside the United States. In the US, Heinz ketchup is surprisingly really only still used in Pittsburgh and Minneapolis.

    The rumor is, now that McDonald’s, which has more than 34,000 restaurants around the globe, will be in the market for a new ketchup source, the big split could possibly benefit sauce rival, Hunt’s, which is owned by ConAgra Foods, or another company like Del Monte. So, who will the next partner be? Who will be able to provide the perfect dip for McDonald’s delicious fries? That remains to be seen…

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  • Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom to Divorce

    Hollywood’s cutest little couple has split. Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom, who look like a pair of elves from his “Lord of the Rings” set, confirmed their split on Thursday as reported by E!.

    Bloom, 36, and Kerr, 30 started dating in 2007, and were married in July 2010. Miranda gave birth to their son, Flynn, on January 6, 2011.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-lnp9yL71M

    A rep for Bloom exclusively confirms the breakup. “In a joint statement, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr have announced that they have been amicably separated for the past few months,” the rep said. “After six years together, they have recently decided to formalize their separation. Despite this being the end of their marriage, they love, support and respect each other as both parents of their son and as family.”

    The split is a bit of a surprise, eventhough it is reported that they have been seperated for the past few months. Kerr gushed about Bloom during an interview for the November 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan. “When I saw Orlando on Broadway in Romeo and Juliet, I was blown away,” she said of his current stint on stage. “For someone to be able to learn all that and hold the energy to do it every day, six days a week — I have so much respect for him.”

    So, what happened? They were so CUTE! According to Us Weekly, a source said, “It’s been a long time coming.”

    Seriously?

    I’m sure the details will slowly make their way out of the cracks. However, I did not see this coming. Although so many marriages, especially Hollywood marriages, are doomed for failure, the marriage of the elf and the angel seemed to be a little more stable than many that have come before. I guess not.

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  • Katharine McPhee is Embarrassed by Indescretion

    Unless you’ve been under a rock this week, you have heard that American Idol runner-up and all around American sweetheart, Katharine McPhee has tarnished her reputation by making out, and strolling hand-in-hand and lovingly looking into each other’s eyes, with a married man.

    Earlier this week, she was caught red-handed by nearby cameras kissing her “Smash” director Michael Morris, who happens to be married to actress Mary McCormack.

    McCormack did what any self-respecting woman would do, and proceeded to swiftly boot him out of their home that they share with their three children. Tisk Tisk.

    Well, now Us Weekly reports that McPhee is “embarrassed” about getting caught in her indiscretion. Notice I didn’t say embarrassed by her indiscretion. Just getting caught.

    When will celebrities learn that there is probably nowhere they can be that a camera can’t be? Unless you’re in your basement, with the shades pulled, lights off, and cotton in the keyhole, you could be captured on film.

    The crazy thing is, that these pictures look like they are in a parking lot. In broad daylight. Duh?

    Katharine, herself, 29, is still technically a married woman. She married producer Nick Cokas, 47, 5 years ago. However, reports say they have been seperated for about 6 months. (image) Katharine McPhee and husband, Nick Cokas

    The scandal has caused a ripple effect that has not left anyone totally bruise-free. The real loser in the situation is poor Mary McCormack, who lost her husband and their children, Margaret, 9, Rose, 6, and Lillian, 2, who lost their father.

    Then there is Michael Morris. “Smash” was already in the toilet, but he had a gig already lined up, heading a pilot for E! called “Songbyrd”, but after news broke of his extramarital activities, his services were suddenly no longer needed.

    McPhee seems to be the one who will suffer the least. She was already amicably seperated from her December-ish other half, and they don’t have any children. Her career may suffer some bruising, but most likely will pick back up.

    It’s a sad situation all around.

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  • TLC Movie Premieres Tonight, Reveals Ups and Downs

    “Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story”, a movie about 90’s smash girl R&B group, TLC, premieres tonight on VH1 at 9/8pm Central. The movie reveals the group’s ups and downs, trials and elations, as well as what they went through and how they held it together after their bandmate Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes died suddenly in a car accident on April 25, 2002 in La Ceiba, Honduras. She was the driver of the vehicle when she rolled off the road and was thrown out; she died from her injuries.

    According to Access Hollywood, there was only one scene that Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas couldn’t bear to see being filmed. “When we shot the funeral scene for Lisa, we didn’t go on set because we didn’t want to relive that,” Chilli told Access Hollywood on Monday.

    The girls mentioned that they would probably still be making records together today, if Lopes was still around. When asked, Chilli said, “Yes, I think so. I think she just had — honestly we never ever had a problem with her wanting to do solo stuff. We all have our own things that we want to individually, but it doesn’t mean that the group is no more.”

    T-Boz said she believes many people, especially musicians can learn a few lessons from this biopic. “I think the most important thing is that we learned from all of our mistakes and you grow and that’s what made us the women we are today,” T-Boz said. “You don’t like everything you go through in life, but I’m proud of who I am, she’s proud of who she is. We grew up together, we went through death, children, divorce, so outside of the music business, I think people can learn from [Chilli’s] personal situation, my personal situation, there’s everybody goin’ thru something and especially the message to the musicians — learn from what we went through.”

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  • Casey Kasem on Death Bed, According to Wife

    Casey Kasem, world-famous Top 40 host, and center of recent controversy, is very near death and has only months to live, according to TMZ. Kasem’s wife, Jean filed court documents that stated, “My husband is terminally ill and unable to leave home.” This was in the on-going legal case brought against the Kasems by former caretaker, HIlda Loza, who was suing them for claims that she was mistreated and cheated by Jean during her employment with the couple.

    Jean did not appear at the hearing. The wife of her lawyer appeared on Jean’s behalf. The woman told the judge that Jean wanted a continuance for a few months because that’s how long it will take for “the situation to resolve or end, unfortunately”, alluding to Casey’s impending death.

    This is not the first time Jean Kasem has made headlines for her dealings with her husband, who suffers from advanced Parkinson’s disease. At the beginning of October, Kasem’s three older children were accusing Jean of prohibitting them from seeing their 81-year-old, ailing father. They protested outside the Kasem home, and had the cops called on them.

    They claimed the protest had nothing to do with money. Kerri, his daughter, said she wants to send a message to her dad: “Your children are here for you. We have not abandoned you.”

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    A few days later, Casey’s children filed a legal petition to gain control of his healthcare. The petition states that Kasem is suffering from advanced Parkinson’s disease, and is being isolated from his friends, family members and children, by his wife. The filing for conservatorship was submitted by Julie, Kerri and Mike Kasem, and says that Jean refuses to reveal the name of Casey’s primary care physician.

    What a disgraceful mess to mar the radio icon’s last days. It remains to be seen if his stubborn wife will cooperate and let Casey’s kids have a role in their father’s life in these last few precious moments. I have a feeling she’ll regret it if she doesn’t…

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  • Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are Engaged!

    Kim Kardashian got a really spectacular gift from boyfriend and baby daddy, Kanye West for her 33rd birthday. According to Yahoo, it was along the lines of a huge diamond, 15-Carat to be exact, and an extravagant public proposal!

    What did she say? Yes, of course! The couple has been getting along swimmingly since their relationship was confirmed in May of last year at the Cannes film festival. (Remember last weeks Twit Pic? Oh, yeah. They’re golden.) They hung all over each other to be sure that no one missed the point, and no one did.

    Kanye was so in love, he told future mother-in-law Kris Jenner on her talk show, “Kris,” that his feelings for Kim were “definitely” love at first sight when they met many years before getting together. “I was in love with her before I even got to talk to her,” he said.

    Kim, in and interview for the February 2013 issue of Cosmopolitan, said, “This is where I probably always should have been. [Marriage] is something I know that we both want in our future, but I don’t have this sense of urgency about it. I have this best friend who understands me and helps me through all my tough experiences, and vice versa, you know? It just feels like this is it for me.” Awww!

    This will be the third marriage for Kardashian, who shamelessly tied the knot with basketball player Kris Humphries in an elaborate televised ceremony in 2011, only to call it quits 72 days later. She was married to music producer Damon Thomas from 2000-2004, before she became a household name. The wedding will be Kanye’s first. He was engaged to longtime girlfriend Alexis Phifer for 18 months before they called things off in 2008.

    Well, now baby North’s parents are going to walk the aisle and make it official! Kanye had a serious plan of action to make it happen.The rapper, 36, rented out AT&T Park stadium in San Francisco, where he asked his baby mama to marry him as their close friends and family stood by to witness the momentous occasion. He reportedly asked his future mother-in-law for Kim’s hand before the event.

    Needless to say, the rest of the “Keeping Up With Kardashians” gang is ecstatic about the latest development. “A match made in heaven,” Kris Jenner told E! News. “I am so happy for both of my kids, Kim and Kanye.”

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  • Cee Lo Green Charged with Felony

    Cee Lo Green, whose real name is Thomas DeCarlo Callaway, was charged today with a felony count of furnishing a controlled substance according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Good Morning America reports that Green pleaded not guilty to the charge. If convicted, he could face 4 years in prison.

    “The Voice” star, Green, “allegedly slipped ecstacy to a 33-year-old female while the two were dining at a downtown Los Angeles restaurant sometime between July 13 and July 14, 2012,” the DA’s office said in a statement. Green, 39, and the woman later went back to her hotel, the statement added, but prosecutors declined to file a charge of rape, “citing insufficient evidence.” Surprisingly, the woman had previously accused Green of spiking her drink.

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    Green had been in good spirits before he was charged today. In an interview with ABC News Radio, he said he was flattered that so many fans were rooting for the singer to win this season on “The Voice,” a reality singing competition where Cee Lo Green is a celebrity coach and mentor to young talent. Other celebrity coaches on the show include Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Christina Aguilera.

    “So many people are rooting for me to win. I hear it from everybody, ‘It’s your year!’” he said. “You know, even the guy at the gas station, I’m like, ‘Give me 50 on two,’ and he’s like, ‘Here ya go, also it’s your year!’ So many people are married to this show, so it’s great.”

    NBC has so far declined to comment about his future with the show in light of the case.

    According to CNN, Green’s attorney Blair Berk issued a statement Monday afternoon saying she and Green were pleased with the prosecutor’s conclusion “that the evidence did not support the false and unfounded claims made over a year ago.”

    “Mr. Green encouraged a full and complete investigation of those claims and he was confident once conducted he would be cleared of having any wrongful intent and it would be established that any relations were consensual. CeeLo had faith that if the true facts were known the district attorney would reject those charges.”

    Green “will responsibly address” the drug charge in court, Berk said.

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  • Lionfish Invasion: Recipe for Revenge

    Lionfish Invasion: Recipe for Revenge

    There have been many reports about the out-of-control lion fish population in the Atlantic ocean along the east coast. The lionfish grows up to 18 inches long. Lionfish are skilled hunters known to eat just about anything they can fit in their mouths. There are estimates that about 70 percent of the Atlantic’s fish species are fair game for the fish and that at least 40 native species have suffered thanks to the over-population.

    They are especially threatening to native coral and have been found with fatty livers from gorging so much on Atlantic Ocean natives.The vicious predator has no known predators. That is, except us.

    They say that the only solution that will work is for people to start eating them. This idea is unsavory to some, what with the stripes and the poisonous spines and all.

    So here are some recipes from around Pinterest to help get things started.







    Yummy.

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  • Bally’s Hotel Shooting Suspect: History of Violence

    A man who was disputing a $30 cover charge is responsible for the death of one person, and the injury of two at a Las Vegas nightclub in Bally’s early on Monday. According to AP, the gunman, Benjamin Frazier, 41, was reportedly an ex-con with a history of violence at Vegas clubs.

    Frazier is currently hospitalized at University Medical Center, where he is recovering from head injuries sustained during apprehension. He will be booked at the Clark County jail and an that will be followed with an initial court appearance on murder and attempted murder charges, Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie said. He said Frazier acted alone.

    A club manager was wounded in the arm and a security guard was shot in the stomach before an unidentified club patron tackled Frazier as he tried to leave the club with a gun in his hand, Gillespie said. The patron was shot several times during a struggle and died. The names of the patron and the two employees weren’t immediately made public. “Security professionals and a heroic patron who lost his life prevented what could have been even more death and injury.”, said Gillespie.

    Vicki Greco, a lawyer who represented Frazier in a recent drunk driving conviction and a 2012 misdemeanor battery conviction, said they were still working on gathering information about Monday’s incident. Frasier’s attorney Bob Beckett, who is also the ousted former district attorney in rural Nye County, said Frazier is his cousin. He said Frazier had been working at a car dealership in recent months.

    This is not the first time Frazier has been in trouble. He was convicted in 1997 of a felony assault with a deadly weapon, in a plea deal stemming from a June 1996 incident at a Las Vegas club. His attorney said he completed a sentence of two years of probation, performed community service and took impulse control classes. Apparently, those classes weren’t enough.

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