March 2007 News Archive (Page 21)

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At least three major companies want their ads pulled from Ann Coulter's Web site, following customer complaints about the right-wing commentator referring to Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards as a "faggot."

Verizon, Sallie Mae and Georgia-based NetBank each said they didn't know their ads were on AnnCoulter.com until they received the complaints.

A diarist at the liberal blog DailyKos.com posted contact information for dozens of companies with ads on Coulter's site after the commentator made her remarks about Edwards at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington on Friday.

"One of the best ways to communicate one's distaste for Coulter's repeated incidents of hate speech is to respectfully but firmly let her advertisers know you are deeply troubled by their indirect support of bigotry through their advertising on Coulter's Web site," the blogger VolvoDrivingLiberal wrote on DailyKos.com on Sunday.

Coulter did not respond to CNN's request for comment.

This bitch's time has come! Ann's hideous. There's lots of peeps like her tho, starving for fame to the point where they're excited to be hated. If everyone hates you, that ain't success. This is great. Now if only this could make Ann shut the fug up?!!!! That would be so sweet.

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While Britney Spears was in rehab, Kevin Federline took their kids to Vegas over the weekend.

K-Fed was in town for a paid - yes, paid?! WTF?!!!!!! He was in Vegas for a paid appearance at the Mirage Hotel & Casino lounge Revolution.

"Kevin was really low key," one source says. "You could definitely tell he was on his best behavior. He was having a good time, but wasn't the wild, crazy Kevin who used to come to Vegas."

He arrived on Saturday with Sean Preston, 18 months, and Jayden James, 6 months, plus a nanny, his mother and brother and two bodyguards, sources say.

He had dinner with friends and family at the hotel's Japonais restaurant, says a source, who adds: "He was late for dinner because he wanted to tuck his kids into bed."

By midnight, he was relaxing at a VIP table at the Revolution with a group of friends who included Las Vegas comedian Jeff Beacher.

Spears's rehab ordeal, says a source, has matured Federline. "He wakes up with a purpose each morning and has enjoyed his family being around him," says the source.

Kevin Federline really looks like the good guy. He is the more capable parent by far. Weirdness?!

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Some dumb show featuring the untalented Pussycat Dolls premieres tonight on the CW. Here's an early review. I'm not intrested in this trash, but some of you may be. I sure do know how to sell a show, don't I?

THE COMPETITION

Auditions - We're not forced to endure weeks of tryouts with sub-par singers or dancers. Instead, the 18 girls have three days to learn song-and-dance routines that they perform before getting cut down to nine.
Talent - Most of the girls can actually dance, and some can even carry a tune. Unfortunately, not all can do both at the same time.
Dedication - These girls put the Top Model wannabes to shame. (*SPOILER ALERT*) After a virus sweeps through the 18 contestants, many are left literally puking up bile or lying down with an IV sticking out of their arms. Despite this, every single girl got up and performed their audition, and four of the sick ones even got chosen as finalists.

THE GIRLS (Zap2it's favorite four)

Chelsea - She once weighed 192 pounds. No really. We've seen the photo several times. Having overcome being an "ogre," she's now extremely competitive and plucky.
Melissa R. - This tiny, very cute girl who can dance and sing appears to have it all ... except the support of her two practical, doctor parents and her pastor.
Anastacia - She's probably the prettiest and most, umm, statuesque of the bunch and knows it. Her "it's all about me" attitude makes her kind of scary, but in a hot way.
Sisely - She quit her punk rock band to try out, which makes her a bit of a wild card, but she has interesting vocals and looks like a feline Kirsten Dunst.

THE HOST

Mark McGrath - Why is the former Sugar Ray lead singer here? I can't think of one instance when he was needed.

THE JUDGES (except for Robin, they don't appear until the second episode)

Robin Antin - As the creator of the PCD, she seems more like the Tyra Banks of this outfit -- doling out advice, critiquing when necessary and appearing smug the whole time. Her best line when she tells the girls to dress up for a night out: "Look cute. No crimped hair."
Lil' Kim - Ex-con and rapper with the soul of a PCD; She seems a little bit soft on the contestants and is wowed mainly by their personality or appearance.
Ron Fair - The really critical one of the group. No British accent though.

THE HELPERS

Mikey Minden - co-choreographer; A demanding instructor with lots of flair and a love for the skull motif on his clothing. And, despite obviously being gay, he's "hot" -- or at least contestant Melissa S. thinks so.
Eric Dawkins - vocal producer; Not afraid to tell the girls that they're flat or can't hit a note.
The Pussycat Dolls - Frankly, Nicole is the only one we recognize at this point. She always seems to be "on" and aware of the cameras.

OTHER OBSERVATIONS

- This is probably not a show where being "too sexy" is a liability like on Top Model.
- Even so, when some of these girls are out of costume and makeup, they look disturbingly young since many are only 18.
- The argument over female empowerment rages on.

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Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling played lovers in 2004's The Notebook, but didn't begin their off-screen romance until "quite a while after the movie," she says.

Rachel says she admires her boyfriend of two years for his work ethic and good looks.

"He never does the same thing twice. He's very brave. I don't think he sees the point unless he can find out what he's made of every time.He just doesn't back off. He goes into everything from that place."

Clearly, Gosling's dedication has rubbed off on McAdams. "I'm not going to make movies just to make movies," she says.

According to Elle, she turned down parts in Mission Impossible 3 and Casino Royale, as well roles that went to Anne Hathaway in both The Devil Wears Prada and the upcoming Get Smart.

"I have to be passionate about it," the Wedding Crashers star says of taking a role. "And at the same time, I can get very distracted when I'm working, and I like to get back to my life a lot."

And what about the ubiquitous claim that she's "the next Julia Roberts"? McAdams says modestly, "There's always that need to turn everything into something you can recognize."

 

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Pop On The Pop is much, much more fun than any of those big-boy celeb gossip sites, and here's one reason why: Firecracker (pictured here showing off her lovely eyelids). We ask Firecracker our patented 20 Questions to find out what makes her "pop." The answer? Jake Gyllenhaal, being mistaken for Brandy and a unicorn named Magical. Natch.

1. What newspapers do you read?
I don't actually read any newspapers right now, because I'm real busy. But I do glance! Haha. I take a good glance at The LA Times, sometimes USA Today. I also visit news sites.

2. Which ones do you move your lips to while reading?
I think I read too fast for moving my lips simultaneously.

3. Which Web sites are on your favorites bookmark?
As far as celeb gossip goes, I'm a sucker for People's website and TMZ. But some of my fave bloggers are Evil Beet and Seriously? OMG! WTF?.

4. Where do you get your car washed?
Under the clouds, when it rains. Or I'll grab a hose and spray it down. I'm high maintenance.

5. Do you know your dentist's first name?
Oh no! Is that bad?

6. Do you believe newspapers are going to die? If so, when?
There's a lot of media convergence going on right now, but I don't think hard copy newspapers or magazines will ever die. There's just something about turning a page that's kind of fun, or ripping out a pic from a mag and taping it to your wall. Staring at a computer screen just isn't the same.

7. What was the last book you read?
Right now I'm dipping into Democracy Matters by Cornel West. He's a genius.

8. What's the last book you say you read?
Cherry by Mary Karr.

9. If you got a unicorn what would you name it?
Magical.

10. What does your TiVo think about you?
Getting TiVo has been on my 'to do' list forever! But I don't watch that much TV. I listen to it while I'm doing more important things. Then I'll go look at the screen when it sounds like something good just happened and I'm like, dammit! My TiVo would think I should put its service to use by watching more TV.

11. Character of fiction you most resemble?
Susan from Desperate Housewives, 'cause we're both a bit loopy when it comes to the opposite sex. A bit of Karen from Will and Grace. And Anne Hathaway's character in The Devil Wears Prada. We're both driven, and sometimes we just don't know what we're getting into first, but we'll go for it.

12. Who plays you in your bio-pic?
Brandy. I was in a hotel in Florida one day and I went to the bathroom in the lobby. Next thing I heard was a male's voice asking, "Brandy! Can I get your autograph?" I yelled, 'I'm not Brandy!' I was shaken up. He followed me into the bathroom - fans! Brandy and I don't look alike, but being followed tips the scale a bit. I like to think I look like Gabrielle Union.

13. Do you floss?
Sometimes.

14. Did you ever believe your toys come alive when you leave the room? Do you still?
Nah. Sounds fun though.

15. How many old cell phones do you own?
I'll say 'seven!' That number's always interesting, or lucky. Or something like that.

16. Best show legendary biz/movie star encounter.
I refer to this one all the time. But I met Jake Gyllenhaal backstage at a Maroon 5 concert. I think he was filming Jarhead. All I know is, his muscles were bulging from underneath his tee, and his eyes were so incredibly beautiful! Plus, he's unbelievably kind and down to earth.

17. Do you get satellite radio?
I really miss Howard Stern! No, not yet.

18. And as a follow do you "get" satellite radio?
There's obviously a market for it. And, for me, satellite radio sometimes feels like a necessity. Especially when you have a long commute and you're listening to commercials, feeling queasy.

19. Do you read the Enquirer/ InTouch/ Us/ People?
I used to have a subscription to Us magazine. I adore their body analysis pics where they'll take a picture of a couple and they'll say, 'The angle of her neck means she's insecure about their relationship. The way he's bending his back indicates he cheated last week.' Love it!

20. Do you lie about it?
I would bring Us to work with me! National Enquirer and In Touch, I like reading their headlines in the checkout line.

Media Bistro

Tobey Maguire, his daughter and his bitch Jennifer.I understand that Tobey wants to be a hands on Daddy, but his fingers aren't a diaper. There's water proof diapers/bikini bottoms for shite like this. That poor baby's gonna be so pissed when she sees these pics when she's older.That being said, they're all just so cute together.

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LINKAGE
Dumbest Britney Spears rumor I've ever heard - Celebrity Smack
Lindsay Lohan's new addiction - Ninja Dude
New pictures of Suri Cruise - Seriously? OMG! WTF?
Find out what fake names celebs use to check into hotels - Evil Beet
Find out who's tappin' Michelle Trachtenberg's ass - Holy Candy
Reason why rich people marry other rich people, it starts in the playpen - Monica Monroe
Paris and Nicky playing Poker - Into Gossip
Scarlett Johansson's scary fashion - Gone Hollywood
Celebrity Myspace pages - Bumpshack
Marc Anthony continues to control J. Lo - Celebitchy
Tori Spelling is the fugliest pregnant mom - Glitterati
Tons of ANS funeral pics and details - Nosy Snoop
50 Cent in his Lamborghini
David Beckham has to take six weeks off to get better
Maroon 5's new album, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" hits stores May 22nd

Courtney Love claims on her Web site that there was a big pile of white powder in the rest room at Paris Hilton's birthday party on Oscar eve.

Now the head of the Foundation for Jewish Camping is skeptical about Paris and Nicole Richie's stint as camp counselors on the next season of "The Simple Life." "Counselors are trained, recruited, and tested," said Jerry Silverman. "We take [it] very seriously."

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Gwyneth Paltrow's hubby was so rude to journalists in Brazil that one is saying he feels sorry for the "Shakespeare In Love" star for being married to him.

"Gwyneth Paltrow must suffer," opined a writer from Folha de Sao Paulo, according to our translator. "Chris Martin, her husband isn't one of the nicest persons on earth. At least that's what it seemed on the 20 minutes press conference."

The Coldplay frontman was in the South American country, and became especially testy when his famous wife's name was mentioned.

When a woman reporter asked if Martin ever planned to sing a duet with Paltrow, the musician snapped: "What's your favorite sexual position?"

At one point, Martin reportedly griped that all that matters in music today is that your song becomes a ring tone.

And, according to Folha de Sao Paulo, shortly after Paltrow's name was mentioned again, Martin stormed out.

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My fave pug, Cameron Diaz and Tyrese were caught getting nasty, swappin' saliva at L.A. club Xenii.

"They made out right in front of me on the dance floor," says the spy.

They also came (and left) together to a pre-Oscars party thrown by Harvey Weinstein, Tamara Mellon and Tracey Edmonds. Diaz's rep tells us the two are not dating.

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