Friday, February 29, 2008

Jackson failed to make mortgage payments

Jackson failed to make mortgage payments - Public documents show Michael Jackson has repeatedly failed to make mortgage payments on a Los Angeles home that has been used for years by his family.

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Technology Update: HP Pavilion A1720N Desktop PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6300, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium) (Personal Computers)

Ritter’s wife testifies in his wrongful death case

Ritter’s wife testifies in his wrongful death case - Jurors in the trial of a wrongful-death lawsuit against two of John Ritter’s doctors heard the actor’s voice Thursday as he reported to his wife in a phone message that he wasn’t feeling well.

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Technology Update: Visible Dust 1.5x / 1.6x Green Series Swabs for use with Sensor Clean, VDust Formula and Smear Away, Pack of 12. (Electronics)

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Wear a sweater, honor Mr. Rogers

Wear a sweater, honor Mr. Rogers - A tribute to children's public television pioneer Fred Rogers will include an effort to get people everywhere to wear a sweater on what would have been his 80th birthday.

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Technology Update: Adorama BLM-1 Replacement Rechargeable Battery for Olympus Digital Cameras, 7.4v, 1500mAh

Police looking into whether Spears was drugged

Police looking into whether Spears was drugged - Los Angeles police say they are looking into allegations that someone drugged Britney Spears but have not decided whether to open a formal investigation.

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Technology Update: Traveldrive Cl 8GB (Electronics)

Readers say, ‘Leave Britney alone!’

Readers say, ‘Leave Britney alone!’ - Msnbc.com readers share their comments about the media coverage of Britney Spears' ongoing problems as editors struggle to keep a balance between news and intrusion.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Katey Sagal testifies at Ritter’s death trial

Katey Sagal testifies at Ritter’s death trial - “I loved John,” actress Katey Sagal said, fighting back tears as she briefly testified in Superior Court.

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Technology Update: Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Electronics)

Naomi Campbell hospitalized in Brazil

Naomi Campbell hospitalized in Brazil - British supermodel Naomi Campbell was recovering in a Sao Paulo hospital on Tuesday from emergency abdominal surgery to remove a cyst, according to hospital officials and her spokesman.

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Technology Update: Lenmar TX20 (Electronics)

Judge rules Spears case will stay in state court

Judge rules Spears case will stay in state court - A Los Angeles federal judge has rejected a motion to move the Britney Spears conservatorship case to U.S. District Court.

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What makes Diablo Cody unique now gets pans

What makes Diablo Cody unique now gets pans - From tabloid newspapers to well-trafficked celeb- and media-sniping blogs, Cody’s meteoric rise has made her something of a target.

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Jackson faces foreclosure on Neverland

Jackson faces foreclosure on Neverland - Michael Jackson’s famed Neverland Valley Ranch in California will be foreclosed and sold on March 19 unless the pop star pays a balance of nearly $25 million.

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Barton faces 4 charges

Barton faces 4 charges - Former “OC” star Mischa Barton has been charged with four criminal counts related to a DUI arrest in December of last year.

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Time for media to back off Britney

Time for media to back off Britney - Pop star is lucrative subject for press, but mental illness is game-changer

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Technology Update: Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera - Pink (New Version) (Toy)

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Jolie’s baby bump on display at Spirit Awards

Jolie’s baby bump on display at Spirit Awards - Actress, partner Brad Pitt reportedly ‘thrilled to be adding to their brood’

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Technology Update: Stellanova Series Magnetic Levitating Globe (Kitchen)

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Judge extends restraining order vs. Lutfi

Judge extends restraining order vs. Lutfi - A federal judge extended a restraining order against Sam Lutfi, Britney Spears' pal,  until March 17, when a hearing was scheduled on the matter.

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Technology Update: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX9S 6MP Digital Camera with 3x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom (Silver) (Electronics)

Will Smith wins damages over Hitler claim

Will Smith wins damages over Hitler claim - Will Smith won an apology and undisclosed damages in a London court on Friday over a false claim that he had described World War Two Nazi leader Adolf Hitler as a “good person.”

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Technology Update: Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Electronics)

Federline lawyer: Spears can visit children

Federline lawyer: Spears can visit children - A lawyer for Kevin Federline said he has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons.

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Lohan’s nude pics become Web phenom

Lohan’s nude pics become Web phenom - They may be tasteless in many people’s eyes, but Lohan’s nude photos recreating a famous series of Marilyn Monroe have paid off for the publisher.

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Jennifer Lopez gives birth to twins

Jennifer Lopez gives birth to twins - Singer, husband said to be ‘over the moon’ after boy, girl born in New York

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Technology Update: Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) + Canon EF-S 18-55mm Lens + Spare Replacement Battery for Canon NB-2LH + Cameta Incognito 1000 Gadget Bag + Transcend 2GB 120X CompactFlash Card (Electronics)

Friday, February 22, 2008

L.A. set to save writer Bukowski’s home

L.A. set to save writer Bukowski’s home - Poet and author Charles Bukowski is gone but the bungalow where he penned his first novel still stands, as bedraggled as the writer himself, and city leaders say they will save it as a literary landmark in a city better known for its Hollywood glitz.

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Technology Update: Visible Dust 1.5x / 1.6x Green Series Swabs for use with Sensor Clean, VDust Formula and Smear Away, Pack of 12. (Electronics)

Delta Burke was on 5 meds for depression

Delta Burke was on 5 meds for depression - For the first time since entering a psychiatric hospital in January, Delta Burke is speaking out about her depression, saying she remembered having anxiety as early as kindergarten.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to be a movie star

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to be a movie star - The East Coast-based entertainment mogul aims to get top billing on the big screen.

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Madonna, Demi urged to get Hep A shot

Madonna, Demi urged to get Hep A shot - A-list stars exposed at Kutcher’s party, where infected bartender worked.

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Technology Update: Canon Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit 5x7 (0041B005) (Electronics)

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Stallone willing to testify in wiretapping case

Stallone willing to testify in wiretapping case - Federal prosecutors have said Stallone  was one of several stars who had their phones illegally wiretapped or had their names run through police databases at Pellicano’s order.

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Technology Update: Canon EOS 40D SLR 10 Megapixel Digital Camera Body (Electronics)

Rare Marilyn Monroe photo? It’s Madonna

Rare Marilyn Monroe photo? It’s Madonna - Imitation can be the sincerest form of confusion. So learned a Las Vegas man who alerted the media this week that he thought he had his hands on a rare photo of Marilyn Monroe posing nude as a hitchhiker. What he had was a famous photo of Madonna.

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Technology Update: Ratcheting Swivel Belt Holster for Motorola V710, E815 (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Deputies arrest 4 in paparazzi crackdown

Deputies arrest 4 in paparazzi crackdown - Sheriff’s deputies arrested two cameramen photographing Britney Spears at a hair salon and two other photographers outside a trendy nightclub in a crackdown.

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Technology Update: DUNGEON KEEPER 2 (Video Game)

Vincent D’Onofrio welcomes a new son

Vincent D’Onofrio welcomes a new son - Luca D’Onofrio was born Feb. 14 to the “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” star and his wife, Carin, series spokeswoman Pam Golum said.

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Technology Update: Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party Bundle (Video Game)

Woman gets 2 years for stalking singer

Woman gets 2 years for stalking singer - A woman who stalked Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for using her work computer at Sandia National Laboratories to track and harass him and his wife.

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PETA: Aretha has no respect for animals

PETA: Aretha has no respect for animals - Marilyn Manson, Eva Longoria and Kate Moss also make worst-dressed list.

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Technology Update: I-Top Pro (Toy)

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Croc Hunter’s son unfazed by snake bite

Croc Hunter’s son unfazed by snake bite - Like father, like son? The 4-year-old son of "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin wasn't at all alarmed when he was recently bitten by a baby boa constrictor, according to his mother.

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Technology Update: Coby TF-DVD550 3.5"TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player (Electronics)

Pink and racer hubby Carey Hart split up

Pink and racer hubby Carey Hart split up - Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart have separated after two years of marriage. "This decision was made by best friends with a huge amount of love and respect for one another," Pink's rep says.

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Technology Update: Garmin City Navigator NT SD Data Card for Garmin GPS Units, Italy and Greece (010-10693-00) (Accessory)

911 tape reveals effort to revive Brad Renfro

911 tape reveals effort to revive Brad Renfro - According to a 911 call released by fire officials, Brad Renfro’s girlfriend tried to revive the troubled actor after finding him unresponsive at his Los Angeles home.

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Technology Update: Sony VAIO VGC-LS37E Desktop PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) (Personal Computers)

Owen Wilson back to work after suicide attempt

Owen Wilson back to work after suicide attempt - Wilson, 39, and co-star Jennifer Aniston begin shooting March 10 on “Marley & Me,” the tale of a couple that adopts a dog to give parenthood a trial run.

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Croc Hunter’s son is unfazed by snake bite

Croc Hunter’s son is unfazed by snake bite - The 4-year-old son of “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin wasn’t at all alarmed when he was recently bitten by a baby boa constrictor, according to his mother.

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Judge to decide how much Mills will get

Judge to decide how much Mills will get - Paul McCartney and Heather Mills failed to agree on a divorce settlement  after six days in court, leaving the judge to decide how much of the ex Beatle’s fortune Mills should receive.

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Technology Update: Samsung D830 Phone (Unlocked) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Lohan recreates nude Monroe photo shoot

Lohan recreates nude Monroe photo shoot - The 21-year-old star  poses nude in New York magazine for photographer Bert Stern in a recreation of one of Monroe’s most famous photo shoots.

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Technology Update: Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera - Pink (New Version) (Toy)

Monday, February 18, 2008

Walken dons bra, wig to accept Hasty Pudding

Walken dons bra, wig to accept Hasty Pudding - Christopher Walken sang a song from “Hairspray” and spoofed a “Saturday Night Live” skit Friday night to earn Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Man of the Year award.

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Saturday, February 16, 2008

Walken to receive Hasty’s Pudding award

Walken to receive Hasty’s Pudding award - Walken has been invited to Harvard to participate in a roast of his career Friday night.

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Technology Update: HP Pavilion A1720N Desktop PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6300, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperMulti DVD Drive, Vista Premium) (Personal Computers)

McCartney hearing to continue a second week

McCartney hearing to continue a second week - Pair in court to decide on Mills' share of former Beatle's fortune

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Friday, February 15, 2008

‘Rhoda’ actor David Groh dies at 68

‘Rhoda’ actor David Groh dies at 68 - Groh died Tuesday of kidney cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his sister-in-law Catherine Mullally told The Associated Press on Thursday.

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Technology Update: 2 Pack of Vivitar/Rollei 02491-0028-00 Eq. Digital Camera Battery (Misc.)

Man pleads guilty to Adrienne Shelly’s murder

Man pleads guilty to Adrienne Shelly’s murder - A construction worker who admitted strangling actress Adrienne Shelly while robbing her apartment and then hanging her body to make it look like a suicide pleaded guilty Thursday to manslaughter.

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Pam Anderson campaigns to protect seals

Pam Anderson campaigns to protect seals - Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson followed in the footsteps of French actress Brigitte Bardot on Thursday by campaigning in Paris for the protection of baby seals.

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Technology Update: Holux GPSlim 236 Wireless GPS Receiver (SiRF III)(Free PDA vent mount + Wayfinder Navigator North America 10-day Trial Download Version)

Actress Bai Ling arrested for shoplifting

Actress Bai Ling arrested for shoplifting - Alleged theft at L.A. airport included two tabloid magazines, batteries.

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Spears’ dad to retain control until March 10

Spears’ dad to retain control until March 10 - A Los Angeles court commissioner has extended the conservatorship of Britney Spears.

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Tyler Perry tops Image Awards

Tyler Perry tops Image Awards - Denzel Washington’s “The Great Debaters” and Tyler Perry’s TBS series “House of Payne” took top honors.

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Technology Update: TomTom ONE 3rd Edition Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator (Electronics)

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Miley Cyrus, dad ‘forgot to buckle our seat belts’

Miley Cyrus, dad ‘forgot to buckle our seat belts’ - ‘We got caught up in the moment of filming,’ explains Billy Ray Cyrus.

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Technology Update: TomTom ONE 3rd Edition Portable GPS Vehicle Navigator (Electronics)

Henry Winkler testifies in Ritter lawsuit

Henry Winkler testifies in Ritter lawsuit - Actor Henry Winkler took the witness stand Wednesday in a lawsuit over the death of actor John Ritter, telling jurors he had a conversation with his friend just hours before he died.

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Technology Update: FREEDOM KEYBOARD 037KEY-006 Portable Bluetooth Keyboard

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Judge sentences The Game to 60 days in jail

Judge sentences The Game to 60 days in jail - The rapper was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail after pleading no contest to felony possession of a firearm in a school zone.

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Technology Update: Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000 ( 68C-00001 ) (Electronics)

Paris Hilton’s brother arrested for DUI

Paris Hilton’s brother arrested for DUI - Paris Hilton’s younger brother, Barron Hilton, was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly driving under the influence, authorities said.

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Lil Wayne indicted on felony drug charges

Lil Wayne indicted on felony drug charges - Rapper was charged with one count each of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, misconduct involving weapons and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia, according to the indictment.

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Technology Update: Heroscape Game System Expansion Set: Thaelenk Tundra Glacier Mountains, Ice and Snow Pack with Snow Hunters (Toy)

Magazine tells Miley Cyrus to buckle up

Magazine tells Miley Cyrus to buckle up - Blog calls out ‘Hannah Montana’ for not wearing seat belt in film

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Technology Update: Olympus Stylus 790SW 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Blue) (Electronics)

Lovely lady lumps, no baby bump, for Fergie

Lovely lady lumps, no baby bump, for Fergie - Rep denies reports that singer and boyfriend Duhamel are expecting.

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Technology Update: Mobile Persuasion: 20 Perspectives of the Future of Behavior Change (Paperback)

Gary Coleman says he married secretly

Gary Coleman says he married secretly - Gary Coleman is a not-so-newlywed. The former "Diff'rent Strokes" star married 22-year-old Shannon Price in August on a mountaintop in Nevada, but they have been keeping their vows under wraps, the pair told "Inside Edition."

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Technology Update: Toshiba SD-5970 DVD Player with HDMI (Electronics)

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Lenny Kravitz hospitalized for bronchitis

Lenny Kravitz hospitalized for bronchitis - Rock star Lenny Kravitz was admitted to a Miami hospital on Monday suffering from severe bronchitis, a spokeswoman for the singer said.

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Technology Update: Creative Zen Vision W 30 GB Widescreen Multimedia Player (Black) (Electronics)

Trial against John Ritter’s doctors begins

Trial against John Ritter’s doctors begins - A lawyer for John Ritter’s family told a jury Monday that he would show doctors caused the actor’s death by an improper diagnosis and substandard treatment.

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Technology Update: Sylvania DV220SL8 DVD / VCR Combo (Electronics)

Game gets 60 days in jail

Game gets 60 days in jail - The rapper was sentenced Monday to 60 days in jail after pleading no contest to felony possession of a firearm in a school zone.

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Mom: Winehouse is on road to recovery

Mom: Winehouse is on road to recovery - Amy Winehouse’s successful performance at the Grammys shows the troubled young singer is on the road to recovery, her mother said in an interview to be broadcast Tuesday.

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Technology Update: Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) + Canon EF-S 18-55mm Lens + Spare Replacement Battery for Canon NB-2LH + Cameta Incognito 1000 Gadget Bag + Transcend 2GB 120X CompactFlash Card (Electronics)

Sienna Miller tells court she feels ‘hunted’

Sienna Miller tells court she feels ‘hunted’ - Sienna Miller felt hunted by a group of paparazzi as they chased her car across London in an attempt to find out where she lived, the 26-year-old actress told a British court Monday.

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Technology Update: Apple iMac Desktop with 24" Display MA878LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) (Personal Computers)

Monday, February 11, 2008

‘Jaws’ star Roy Scheider dies at 75

‘Jaws’ star Roy Scheider dies at 75 - Roy Scheider, the actor best known for his role as a police chief in the blockbuster movie “Jaws,” has died. He was 75.

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Technology Update: Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Electronics)

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Leonardo DiCaprio sues building contractors

Leonardo DiCaprio sues building contractors - DiCaprio and the cousin from whom he rents a house are suing dozens of building contractors in an ongoing legal fight over a basketball court that neighbors claim destabilized their Hollywood Hills property.

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Technology Update: Polaroid 10.2" Portable DVD Player - Pdm-1058 (Electronics)

Autopsy shows Renfro died of heroin overdose

Autopsy shows Renfro died of heroin overdose - Star of ‘The Client’ was arrested for trying to buy heroin back in 2005.

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Technology Update: Sony VAIO VGC-LS37E Desktop PC (Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200, 2 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, Vista Premium) (Personal Computers)

Britney’s dad granted power to fire manager

Britney’s dad granted power to fire manager - A Superior Court commissioner gave Britney Spears’ father the power to fire the singer’s business manager, according to documents released Friday.

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Technology Update: Sandisk 2GB Cruzer Micro USB Drive (high Speed) (Electronics)

Friday, February 8, 2008

Dad: Ledger’s death should serve as warning

Dad: Ledger’s death should serve as warning - Heath Ledger's death by accidental overdose should serve as a warning to others not to mix prescription drugs, his father said, calling the loss an enduring agony for his family.

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Technology Update: 2 Pack of Vivitar/Rollei 02491-0028-00 Eq. Digital Camera Battery (Misc.)

Madonna, J.Lo among stars at U.N. benefit

Madonna, J.Lo among stars at U.N. benefit - Madonna, Chris Rock and dozens of other celebrities raised $5.5 million at a star-studded benefit at the United Nations to help poor and sick children around the world.

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Technology Update: Kensington Lightweight, Slim line 120 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter for PC Laptops- 33196 (Electronics)

Jolie in Baghdad to highlight plight of refugees

Jolie in Baghdad to highlight plight of refugees - Angelina Jolie brought her star power to Baghdad Thursday on a mission as a U.N. goodwill ambassador to highlight the plight of Iraqi refugees.

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Heidi Fleiss arrested for drug possession

Heidi Fleiss arrested for drug possession - Former Hollywood madam was arrested Thursday on charges of illegal possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence, authorities said.

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Technology Update: Canon Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit 5x7 (0041B005) (Electronics)

Charlize Theron gets goofy for Hasty Pudding

Charlize Theron gets goofy for Hasty Pudding - Before Charlize Theron could pick up her Woman of the Year award, she had to prove she was worthy.

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Winehouse to perform via satellite at Grammys

Winehouse to perform via satellite at Grammys - Amy Winehouse will not be performing at this year’s Grammy Awards because her request for a visa has been turned down by the U.S. Embassy, her publicist said Thursday.

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Spears’ parents believe Britney’s life ‘at risk’

Spears’ parents believe Britney’s life ‘at risk’ - Why was she released? That's the lingering question after Britney Spears was discharged from the hospital Wednesday over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist and against the wishes of her father.

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Emergency hearing called in Spears case

Emergency hearing called in Spears case - The court commissioner who placed Britney Spears under conservatorship held a closed-door hearing after reviewing an unspecified emergency request in the case.

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Thursday, February 7, 2008

Video of Winehouse attracts police interest

Video of Winehouse attracts police interest - British singer Amy Winehouse has been questioned about a video that allegedly showed her smoking crack cocaine, police said Wednesday.

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Technology Update: HTC - Advantage X7501 - Unlocked GSM Smartphone (US Version)

Dylan Lauren finds the sweet spots

Dylan Lauren finds the sweet spots - Dylan Lauren is known as the daughter of famous designer Ralph Lauren, but she’s also a celebrity entrepreneur in her own right as the owner of the growing, increasingly popular Dylan’s Candy Bar franchise, which has six U.S. locations, including the flagship shop in New York City. As a seeker of all things sweet, Lauren has traveled all around the world. We caught up with her just in time for Valentine’s Day to talk about candy and travel and how the two mix.

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‘Harvard is hot!’ Lampoon honors Paris

‘Harvard is hot!’ Lampoon honors Paris - Paris Hilton picked up the Harvard Lampoon humor magazine’s “Woman of the Year” award in front of the Lampoon castle.

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Heath Ledger died of accidental overdose

Heath Ledger died of accidental overdose - 28-year-old actor had oxycodone, anti-anxiety, sleep aids in his system

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Britney released from the hospital

Britney released from the hospital - Britney Spears was quietly released Wednesday from a hospital where she had been undergoing a psychiatric evaluation, a police official said.

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Technology Update: Stellanova Series Magnetic Levitating Globe (Kitchen)

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Ledger’s family returns to star’s hometown

Ledger’s family returns to star’s hometown - Heath Ledger’s family evaded scores of photographers Tuesday as they returned to Perth following the Oscar-nominated actor’s death in a Manhattan apartment last month.

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‘General Hospital’s’ Amy, Shell Kepler, dies at 49

‘General Hospital’s’ Amy, Shell Kepler, dies at 49 - Actress Shell Kepler, who for years played the gossipy nurse Amy Vining on the TV soap opera “General Hospital,” has died. She was 49.

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‘Fugitive’ TV star Barry Morse dies at 89

‘Fugitive’ TV star Barry Morse dies at 89 - Actor Barry Morse, who played a detective pursuing the wrongly accused Dr. Richard Kimble in 1960s TV series “The Fugitive,” has died, his son said Tuesday. He was 89.

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50 Cent feels ‘normal’ next to De Niro

50 Cent feels ‘normal’ next to De Niro - 50 Cent and Robert De Niro star in the new crime drama “Righteous Kill” and the rapper says De Niro is a different breed of celebrity.

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Rebecca De Mornay gets probation for DUI

Rebecca De Mornay gets probation for DUI - Actress Rebecca De Mornay, best known for starring opposite Tom Cruise in the hit film “Risky Business,” was sentenced to three years’ probation on Tuesday after pleading no contest to drunken driving.

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Britney’s elusive friend Lutfi has shady past

Britney’s elusive friend Lutfi has shady past - The 33-year-old man in the baseball cap who’s been behind the scenes throughout Britney’s public downfall has not been easy to define.

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Spears’ friend Lutfi accused of drugging her

Spears’ friend Lutfi accused of drugging her - A restraining order against Britney Spears’ manager and friend Sam Lutfi accuses him of drugging her, taking over her home, life and finances, and cutting her phone lines.

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

‘Grey’s’ star seeks help for sleeping disorder

‘Grey’s’ star seeks help for sleeping disorder -

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Ledger’s hometown mourns its biggest star

Ledger’s hometown mourns its biggest star - Heath Ledger’s hometown prepared Monday for the arrival of his remains, while locals expressed dismay at speculation in the media that the actor had used drugs.

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Soap star Shell Kepler dies at 49

Soap star Shell Kepler dies at 49 - Actress Shell Kepler, who for years played the gossipy nurse Amy Vining on the TV soap opera “General Hospital,” has died. She was 49.

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Rapper Pimp C died of accidental OD

Rapper Pimp C died of accidental OD - Southern rapper Pimp C died of an accidental overdose of a combination of  codeine and promethazine, the county coroner’s office ruled Monday.

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Judge: Brit’s dad to retain control

Judge: Brit’s dad to retain control - A court commissioner extended the temporary conservatorship of the pop star to her father and an attorney until Feb. 14, and appointed a physician to evaluate her competence.

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Technology Update: EVGA e-GeForce MX 4000 128MB DDR AGP Dual-Display Video Graphics Card with VGA/TV Out

Monday, February 4, 2008

Stars heat up chilly Maxim Super Bowl party

Stars heat up chilly Maxim Super Bowl party - Sure, there was sizzlin’ music, plenty of drinks and stars in attendance, but with temperatures dipping into the 30s Friday night, many partygoers at Maxim’s mostly outdoor Super Bowl soiree huddled around heat lamps and fire pits.

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Technology Update: Olympus Stylus 790SW 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Blue) (Electronics)

Abdul says injury prevents live performances

Abdul says injury prevents live performances - Paula Abdul, who has a new song with fellow “American Idol” judge Randy Jackson, blames a plane mishap for keeping her out of the musical arena for more than a decade.

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Technology Update: Caesar IV (CD-ROM)

Victoria’s Secret Super Bowl party scores celebs

Victoria’s Secret Super Bowl party scores celebs - Move over, Maxim and Penthouse. Step aside, Sports Illustrated and ESPN. Playboy has found another worthy adversary when it comes to hosting a star-studded Super Bowl party.

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Technology Update: Logitech VX Nano Cordless Laser Mouse for Notebooks (Electronics)

Doctors extend Spears’ hospital stay

Doctors extend Spears’ hospital stay - Fallen pop princess Britney Spears got her stay in a psychiatric ward extended Sunday, as doctors decided to keep her hospitalized an additional 14 days.

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Technology Update: Apple iMac Desktop with 24" Display MA878LL/A (2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 1 GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive, SuperDrive) (Personal Computers)

Saturday, February 2, 2008

Pam Anderson to do striptease show in Paris

Pam Anderson to do striptease show in Paris - Former “Baywatch” star and Playboy model Pamela Anderson takes to the stage in one of France’s most famous nude revues this month.

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Technology Update: Kensington Lightweight, Slim line 120 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter for PC Laptops- 33196 (Electronics)

Lesley Stahl victim of $100,000 burglary

Lesley Stahl victim of $100,000 burglary - A burglar posing as a construction worker made away with about $100,000 worth of jewelry and electronics in a broad-daylight heist at Leslie Stahl's apartment, police said Friday.

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Technology Update: Kensington Lightweight, Slim line 120 Watt DC Notebook Power Adapter for PC Laptops- 33196 (Electronics)

‘Survivor’ winner’s tax conviction upheld

‘Survivor’ winner’s tax conviction upheld - A federal appeals court upheld the tax evasion conviction of “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch, who was found guilty in 2006 of failing to pay taxes on the $1 million he won.

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Technology Update: Blackberry 7105t Unlocked GSM PDA Cell Phone (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Actress Eva Mendes enters rehab

Actress Eva Mendes enters rehab - “Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend to some personal issues,” her publicist said.

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Michelle Williams: ‘My heart is broken’

Michelle Williams: ‘My heart is broken’ - Michelle Williams ended her silence Friday, saying her “heart is broken” over the death of “Brokeback Mountain” actor Heath Ledger.

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Technology Update: Beginning Ubuntu Server Administration: From Novice to Professional (Paperback)

Wesley Snipes acquitted of federal tax fraud

Wesley Snipes acquitted of federal tax fraud - A jury has acquitted action star Wesley Snipes of federal tax-fraud and conspiracy charges, but convicted him of failing to file tax returns.

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Technology Update: Olympus Stylus 790SW 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 3x Optical Zoom (Blue) (Electronics)

Celebs love giving advice to Britney

Celebs love giving advice to Britney - It seems everyone has advice for breakdown diva Britney Spears these days, including those glittering examples of stable living themselves â€" other celebrities.

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Technology Update: Palm 755p Burgandy Smartphone (Sprint) (Wireless Phone)

Spears’ dad put in charge of her welfare

Spears’ dad put in charge of her welfare - Court also issues restraining order against friend Sam Lutfi

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Technology Update: Rim Blackberry 7105t - PDA/Email Cellular Phone (Unlocked)

Friday, February 1, 2008

Paul McCartney denies having heart procedure

Paul McCartney denies having heart procedure - Paul McCartney says recent media reports that he had heart procedure last year are “entirely untrue.”

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Technology Update: Crash of the Titans (Video Game)

Clooney’s new role: U.N. messenger of peace

Clooney’s new role: U.N. messenger of peace - Clooney toured U.N. headquarters for a ceremony and a new pin on his lapel marking his designation for the special job by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

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Technology Update: Adorama BLM-1 Replacement Rechargeable Battery for Olympus Digital Cameras, 7.4v, 1500mAh

Spears’ well-being now in hands of experts

Spears’ well-being now in hands of experts - With Britney Spears committed to a hospital psychiatric ward, it’s now up to a team of professional caregivers â€" and possibly the legal system â€" to reverse her downward spiral.

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Technology Update: Fisher Price Kid Tough Digital Camera - Pink (New Version) (Toy)

Battle for best star-studded Super Bowl party

Battle for best star-studded Super Bowl party - In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, magazines such as Playboy, ESPN and Maxim will  rival  for the biggest, bestest and most exclusive celebrity-filled Super Bowl party ever.

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Technology Update: The Rough Guide to the iPhone (Rough Guide Reference) (Paperback)

Heigl voted most desirable woman of 2008

Heigl voted most desirable woman of 2008 - Superlatives keep piling up for actress Katherine Heigl who on Thursday was named the “most desirable woman of 2008” by lifestyle Web site, AskMen.com.

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Technology Update: Nokia N75 Black Phone (Unlocked) (Wireless Phone Accessory)

Celeb shows won’t air Ledger party video

Celeb shows won’t air Ledger party video - “Entertainment Tonight” says it won’t air a video it has acquired that shows the late Heath Ledger at a Hollywood party where drugs were apparently being taken.

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Technology Update: SanDisk Micro Secure Digital 2 GB Memory Card (SDSDQ-2048-A11M) Retail Package (Electronics)