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Katie Couric May Leave CBS News

Posted by Shazy on Saturday, March 26, 2011



Katie Couric May Leave CBS News 
Katie Couric's days with CBS News may be drawing to a close, according to the LA Times.

Those familiar with the situation have said that Couric, the current anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” is contemplating a move into daytime television.

The Times reports that there has been widespread speculation, since the very beginning of Couric's tenure with the Evening News, that she was never entirely comfortable with the format.

Couric was signed to a 5 year contract, which expires in June of 2011, after a number of years with NBC's popular morning show, “Today.” In recent years, evening network news has declined in viewership across the spectrum of broadcasters.

The daytime television market will experience a void with the exit of The Oprah Winfrey Show later in the year. TV personalities such as Anderson Cooper have begun to vie for the chance to fill that void with new shows starting in the fall. Couric's hypothetical daytime show would not likely debut until the fall of 2012, according to the Times report.

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Freida Pinto Dev Patel Romance is a Challenge

Posted by Shazy on Friday, March 25, 2011


Freida Pinto Dev Patel Romance is a Challenge

FREIDA Pinto admits her relationship with Dev Patel is a “challenge”.
The actress -– who has been dating the British star since they met on the set of Slumdog Millionaire — admits they are both focused on their careers, which means they spend a lot of time apart, but she insists the pair try not to let it disrupt their romance too much.
“I’m still together with Dev. It’s a challenge to meet mid-way because I live in Bombay,” she said.
“But at the same time, we both respect and support each other. We know this is our work. And we know that we’ve got to concentrate and focus on that as well, just as much as we concentrate and focus on the relationship.”
Though Freida is focused on her work, the actress’ friends have begged her to slow down because they fear her busy schedule is taking its toll on her health.

“I’ve been sick recently,” she said. “Overwork. My body was just screaming and telling me, ‘Stop what you’re doing for a bit.’ Recently a friend said, ‘Freida, you have to learn the art of saying, ‘No.’”

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Hilton 'I m feeling broody'

Posted by Shazy on Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Hilton 'I m feeling broody'
According to Bang Showbiz the 30-year-old socialite has said that she started feeling "broody" since getting together with the nightclub owner last year.

She said: "I feel broody sometimes. I'd love kids in the future.

"Cy's the best boyfriend I've ever had. I'm so happy with him."

Meanwhile, Hilton's mother Kathy stated that she would never "pressure" the 'Simple Life' star into marrying Waits, but stated her belief that Paris would be an "incredible" parent.

Kathy said: "She adores him and I never ever ask or ever push that question [of marriage] with my girls because I got married so young, I never want them to feel pressure.

"Anyone that loves animals and is kind like that.she'll be an incredible mum.


"I was at Macy's with her recently and there were 1,000 people there and the little children came up and she lights up. I could see babies and a wedding."

Hilton previously confirmed that she would like to have "three or four" children before turning 40.




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The Only Way Is Essex Girls Go Mud Wrestling

Posted by Shazy on Saturday, March 12, 2011

The Only Way Is Essex Girls Go Mud Wrestling
With just days until the second series of The Only Way Is Essex returns to our screens the characters are no doubt topping up their tans, primping their hair and ensuring their vajazzles are firmly in place.

But it seems two stars of the show tried out a novel way of getting into shape for the second round of cat-flights, tears and tantrums embarking on a grueling fitness boot camp – in true Essex style, of course.

Mark Wright’s former flame Lucy Mecklenburgh was joined by Arg’s girlfriend Lydia Bright and the girls weren’t going to let the muddy training getting in the way of looking their best and found enough energy to enjoy an impromptu mud-wrestling match.


The pair were joined by two friends who were also sporting a full face of make-up and blow dried hair for the outdoor activities at the No1 boot camp in Norfolk.

With their hair flowing behind them the girls ran down to the beach to begin their session carrying small weighted balls.

That in itself must have been a tough task for the girls who are more used to lifting boutique shopping bags than weights.

And the girls ditched their designer dresses and high heels for black exercise leggings and a low cut black vest, but didn’t opt for sports bras for the strenuous activities.

The girls did show willing and performed a number of exercises including a girl-style press up which displayed their ample cleavage and a wide-legged squat on the sand.

The girls then crawled through the mud and while they seemed to be exhausted at the activity seemed to be in good spirits, even when the trainer flicked mud across their made-up faces.

And perhaps aware of the cameras on them, or maybe just fans of mud-wrestling Lydia challenged Lucia to a bout and the pair got the grips with each other in the dirt.

Always ready to oblige a waiting photographer the girls got together for a group shot.

Lucy, who is a size eight and weights nine stone has revealed how all the cast members have been putting in extra effort getting into shape for the new series.

She told New! Magazine: ‘Everyone’s gone a bit hardcore trying to lose weight for the next series.’

The 20-year-old credits her own trim figure to zumba classes and poledancing

The Only Way Is Essex returns March 20th on ITV2 at 10pm








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Charlie Sheen launches his own cookery show

Posted by Shazy on Thursday, March 10, 2011





Charlie Sheen launches his own cookery show
He's currently unemployed after being fired from Two And A Half Men on Monday, but it looks like Charlie Sheen may have found a new vocation.

Taking his media blitz one step further, the father-of-five has hosted a spoof cookery show for the FunnyOrDie.com website.

Playing up to his new 'winning' catchphrase, the troubled actor wears a tiger-patterned chef's hat as he presents 'Charlie Sheen's Winning Recipes'.

Despite his erratic behaviour in recent weeks, the 45-year-old was praised for being 'very professional' during the filming at his Beverly Hills home.


Mike Farah, President of Production for FunnyOrDie.com, said the company had approached the actor on Sunday with ideas for a collaboration and he had been very forthcoming.

Farah told TMZ.com that Sheen was full of ideas and even suggested the tiger-patterned hat - playing up to his recent claim to drinking 'tiger blood'.

As Sheen was filming at home, a porn star was outside with a 'special delivery' from adult entertainment company Brazzers.

Actress Britney Amber turned up with a large box addressed to Sheen while wearing a T-shirt reading 'Charlie's Goddess'.
She was declined entry to the property, but she did manage to successfully deliver whatever was in the box.

After Sheen claimed he had tiger blood running through his veins, he's also been spotted drinking a bottle of red liquid with the words 'tiger blood' written across it.

But it turns out the source of 'Sheen's power' is actually Xango mangosteen juice.

A source close to Sheen he actually refers to it as 'mango juice' privately, despite hamming it up and claiming its tiger blood for the media.
However, one company has been inspired to launch a new energy drink called Bi-Winning Tiger Blood.

Sheen's impassioned outbursts about his strength and mental prowess have inspired the red drink, which is described on Harcos Laboratories's website as: 'Made from 100 per cent passion specifically to make your brain fire in a way that's not from this particular terrestrial realm.'

The website continues: "Tiger Blood allows you to use household items, you're welcome to take more drugs than anyone can survive.

'Be different, have a different brain, and a different heart. When you feel Tiger Blood in your veins, you'll realise dying's for fools and that can't is the cancer of happen.

'Period. The end.'

While the world is still reeling from the stream of garbled 'Sheenisms', Harcos is selling pouches of the drink for $4 each through the website.

The firm behind Sheen's on-screen shirts in the sitcom aren't so positive about the future after he complained about the 'silly shirts'.

Clothing company Da Vinci's pannelled shirts were inspired by one worn by his character Charlie Harper and endorsed by the actor.

But they're concerned about their business after he declared he was happy he didn't have to 'put on those silly shirts for as long as this warlock exists in the terrestrial dimension'.

Chief designer Christopher Wicks told TMZ.com: 'Charlie's frustration is based on his current position in life, rather than the actual shirts. I wish him good health and happiness in his new found terrestrial dimension.'
Meanwhile, the actor revealed yesterday that over 74,000 people have applied to be his social media intern.

He only joined Twitter last week and has so far accrued 2.45million followers and is hoping to employ someone to spread his own brand of 'winning'.

Yesterday, Sheen appeared on a California radio station while running on a treadmill from his LA home.

The actor talked about his possible replacements to play his Two And A Half Men character Charlie Harper - and wished them good luck.

He also offered a 'half apology' to his former co-star Jon Cryer for calling him a 'turncoat and a troll' but later told the hosts of K-EARTH 101 that Cryer was awful at fluffing his lines.

During his breathless interview, Sheen also challenged Celebrity Rehab's Dr. Drew Pinsky to a boxing match.

Speaking about the experts who have branded him unstable, he said: 'I have to scoff at their silliness ... they never met the man.'

Sheen said he had been talking to Rob Lowe, who has been touted as his possible replacement.

'He's a buddy of mine, he's a beautiful man, he's a brilliant actor and I hope he does it and kicks its a** - because I still get paid.'

But asked if he had any advice for his possible replacement he joked: 'I recommend making it their own. Don't look at the 177 brilliant episodes I did, ignore the 400 re-runs every week that you can't avoid, cancel your Sheen ap.'

Asked about his former co-star Cryer, who he hit out at yesterday, Charlie said: 'I will apologise to Jon right now. I was kind of in a mood and I threw it out there to someone.'

When one of the presenters Lisa Stanley asked him he was formally apologising to Cryer, he back tracked, saying: 'A little bit, it's a half apology, it's an apol.'

He said that he was upset because Cryer hadn't been in touch following his sacking to say he 'had his back' which promoted him to make the comments to a U.S. celebrity website.

Later, when asked by host Gary Bryan about a reel of footage which Warner Bros. is said to have put together showing Sheen in a bad light, the actor appeared shocked at first.

The host explained that the reel supposedly showed Sheen forgetting his lines and being unable to perform his duties which Warner Bros. could use to justify sacking Sheen if the matter is the subject of a civil lawsuit.

But Sheen put on a strong front, blasting: ' I say poppycock. Is that the best they've got. Wow. Burial, losing, sizzle, bye.'

He claimed that Cryer was the one who always fluffed his lines: 'Jon's the bubble popper, but it's OK because it makes it fun for the [studio] audience.'

Sheen rounded off by saying that his TV days are 'probably behind' him, but said he was looking forward to going and making some movies.











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Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson Dress up as Playboy Bunnies

Posted by Shazy on Tuesday, March 8, 2011



Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson Dress up as Playboy Bunnies
Coronation Street stars Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson made history as the street's first female gay couple.

And the gorgeous pair, who have dressed up as Playboy bunnies in a racy new photoshoot, are now insisting that they'll leave the soap if producers break up the characters.

Brooke declares: 'If they split us up, I’d leave. It’s made too much impact for them to break it up.

'It’s gone past the line. Me and Sach think we should win Best Partnership at the Soap Awards.'

The gal pals dressed up in blush pink satin Playboy bunny outfits, complete with bow ties, bunny ears and cotton tails for a provocative photoshoot and interview for Heat magazine.

Lounging against an ornate bar, the girls, both 18, giggle and whisper in each other's ears as they work the cameras.

Sacha has hinted that perhaps their close bond off camera is even becoming something more, adding: 'We just come as a pair now. We tell each other we love each other all the time. I think we’re really starting to become our characters.'

The girls have also revealed their celebrity 'girl crushes'.

Both agree that What's My Name star Rihanna is their favourite. They add: 'And Nicki Minaj. Definitely. We just love Nicki’s attitude.'

The also actresses say they feel a responsibility to fans who can relate to their onscreen relationship.

Brooke, who has played Sophie Webster on the long-running soap since she was just 11, says: 'It’s mad when you realise how many people have come out because of the storyline.

'So many people have come up to us and said, “Thank you. Without this, I wouldn’t have been able to come out to my parents or have people accept me.”

'There’s a pressure to make it 100 per cent believable. Because we’re not gay ourselves, it could be like watching someone in a film trying to put on an Irish accent and getting it totally wrong.'

Sacha, also 18, adds: 'You don’t realise it at the beginning, but when you’ve been doing it for a while – and especially now because of Twitter – you get so many people saying things about it.'

In the soap, the pair play former best friends who have fallen head over heels in love.

Christian teenager Sophie was seen succumbing to her feelings for Sian in an episode screened in April.

Vincent said at the time: 'Sacha and I were friends long before Corrie and I'm so glad it's her. We've been to drama school together and known each other since we were six or seven.

'We've talked about it, we're so close so we'll be all right. I've just told her as long as she sticks to her own side when it comes to the kissing scenes things will be fine. But no tongues.

'It will also let other teenage girls know they are not the only ones going through it if they are experiencing something similar.

'Often there aren't as many lesbian characters on TV compared to gay ones so it's a really positive thing for the soap.








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Catherine Zeta Nearly Falls Out of Dress

Posted by Shazy on Saturday, March 5, 2011

Catherine Zeta Nearly Falls Out of Dress
Just days after she was made a CBE at Buckingham Palace, Catherine Zeta Jones has received yet another honour.

The actress was given lifetime achievement award by the Welsh society of New York at the Yale Club last night.

But the 41-year-old beauty certainly wouldn't have won any awards for best supported actress.

The usually impeccably dressed star fell foul of a mammary malfunction as her revealing dress left very little to the imagination.

The actress' assets were spilling out all over the place and even her rather hideous fur coat did little conceal her plunging neckline.

The star, who is originally from Swansea, Wales, was given the Hopkins bronze medal during the St David's Day celebration banquet.


The actress was seen heading off to the Yale Club in a black gown and white fur coat, accompanied by her supportive husband Michael Douglas.

The organisation said the award was for Zeta Jones' 'worldwide stature in the film and theatre industries, her unstinting pride in Wales, her generosity in support of Welsh causes and her role as an ambassador for Wales in the United States of America.'

The star, who won an Oscar for her role in Chicago, is back in New York with her husband after a brief visit to London to be named a CBE (Commander of the British Empire).
She was given the award for services to the film industry and to charity and was presented with the honour by Prince Charles.
The couple were joined at the ceremony, held at Buckingham Palace, by their children Dylan and Carys.

After receiving her award, she said: 'It means a lot to come home with my family and to be honoured in this way - very emotional, rather nervous I must say, and it was worth (it) to have Michael in good health to be able to enjoy it (with me).'
The actress also revealed that she had chatted to the Prince about her husband's health and recent battle with throat cancer and said Charles had expressed his sympathy.

She added: 'Obviously we talked about Michael. The last time I saw His Royal Highness, Michael had just got his treatment so he was concerned, but he was very happy to hear... he's well on the road to recovery.'
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The Snake Who Bit Off More Than He Could Chew

Posted by Shazy on Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The Snake Who Bit Off More Than He Could Chew
The Snake Who Bit Off More Than He Could Chew

It's an Amazonian tree frog that a snake waiting on a branch decided he liked the look of as he was hopping happily by.
The hapless amphibian struggled and kicked to try and break free for 45 minutes, but it was a struggle in vain as he was swallowed whole by his attacker.
 
 
 

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Katie Price Thanks Fans for Let's Dance Comic Relief Success

Posted by Shazy on Sunday, February 20, 2011

Katie Price has thanked her fans for putting her through to Comic Relief's Let's Dance final, as she admits she wishes she had fellow champion Russell Kane's legs.
The glamour model beat off competition from interior designers Coin and Justin, Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne, The Thick Of It star Rebecca Front and cast members from Waterloo Road to sail through for a place in the final.
Wowing judges during the show - a competition which celebs re-create classic dance routines from stage and screen - she gave a hilarious performance of Freddie Mercury's I Want To Break Free.
And taking to Twitter last night after the results, she wrote to her fans: 'Thankyou everyone who voted ahhh it means I have to do it again how scary!! [sic].'
Katie made it through to next month's final along with comedian Russell Kane who impressed the judging panel – Graham Norton, Frankie Skinner and Greg Davies – with a daringly saucy version of Beyonce's Crazy In Love.
However, it seems Katie realises she has stiff competition from the comedian in the coming weeks as she later tweeted: 'So jealous of russell kanes legs haha.'
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Katie Price Thanks Fans for Let's Dance Comic Relief Success

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Katie Price has thanked her fans for putting her through to Comic Relief's Let's Dance final, as she admits she wishes she had fellow champion Russell Kane's legs.
The glamour model beat off competition from interior designers Coin and Justin, Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne, The Thick Of It star Rebecca Front and cast members from Waterloo Road to sail through for a place in the final.
Wowing judges during the show - a competition which celebs re-create classic dance routines from stage and screen - she gave a hilarious performance of Freddie Mercury's I Want To Break Free.
And taking to Twitter last night after the results, she wrote to her fans: 'Thankyou everyone who voted ahhh it means I have to do it again how scary!! [sic].'
Katie made it through to next month's final along with comedian Russell Kane who impressed the judging panel – Graham Norton, Frankie Skinner and Greg Davies – with a daringly saucy version of Beyonce's Crazy In Love.
However, it seems Katie realises she has stiff competition from the comedian in the coming weeks as she later tweeted: 'So jealous of russell kanes legs haha.'
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