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Posted: 4:53 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012

Top 10 party schools & the top Olympic stories you need to know!  

By Vikki Locke

- Rob Kardashian has enrolled at USC's law school.


- A Fifty Shades of Grey CD is in the works. It will feature 15 classical songs.


- Budweiser plans to raise prices because of rising ingredient costs.
Bud cases will cost 55 cents more while Bud Light cases will increase by 75 cents.


- Kanye West recently Tweeted: "I wrote the song Perfect B**ch about Kim".


- Jared Lee Loughner
agreed Tuesday to spend life in prison for killing 6 people and injuring 11, including Arizona Rep Gabrielle Giffords.


- Sherman Hemsley
died from lung cancer


- Wendy’s Japan
is serving a lobster and caviar burger.


- Gillette gifted Ryan Lochte with a gold and diamond-encrusted razor. The gift was to celebrate his success at the Olympics.

 

 

Top 4 Olympic Stories You Need To Know ...

U.S. gymnast Jordyn Wieber was expected to lead the medal count in London. After a disappointing floor exercise competition, she will be returning home without winning any individual medals

Gabby Douglas Flops on Balance Beam.; Finishes Eighth Out of Eight.

U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman barely finished with a bronze medal in the balance beam. Even after a scoring change in her favor, her score of 15.066 was identical to Catalina Ponor of Romania. Raisman was ultimately declared the winner for a higher execution score. Raisman picked up a gold medal in the floor exercise just an hour later.

In her Olympic return following a disastrous fall in Beijing, Lolo Jones' time of 12.58 was fourth best in the 100m. Jones barely made the 100m hurdle final.

 

 

Tears of Joy: British pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale broke down in tears after she failed to medal at the Olympics. She slammed into the bar during her third and final jump. Bleasdale started smiling minutes later when her boyfriend proposed and she accepted. She Tweeted: '6th in the Olympics and @bradshaaaw proposes to me :) epic day!!!'

 

Deadbeat Dad: U.S. Olympian Gabby Douglas says her father is responsible for her family's financial problems. “It was really hard for us growing up — my dad had left us, so he wasn’t really in the picture anymore. So my mom had to front all these bills. My dad didn’t really pay the child support. He was short on money. It was definitely hard on her part, and she had to take care of me and the rest of my siblings.’’

 

  

Robert Pattinson has allegedly changed his number. A source tells Grazia magazine and Hollywoodlife.com, “Kristen's desperate to win Robert back, but he’s told mutual friends it’s over and has changed his mobile phone number to let her know that it’s over between them. She can’t sleep and has completely lost her appetite. She says she can’t think about anything rationally.”

 

Top 10 Party Schools of 2012 from thedailybeast.com

10. Indiana University-Bloomington

9. University of Florida

8. Colgate University

7. University of Wisconsin-Madison

6. University of New Hampshire

5. Union College (N.Y.)

4. Ohio University

3. University of Colorado-Boulder

2. Pennsylvania State University

1. West Virginia University

 

 

Liar Liar

A new survey by Netmums reveals that 30% of parents lie about their children's sleeping habits because they want to be seen as perfect parents. Other findings:

- 20% of parents have driven their children around to get them to fall sleep

- 50% of parents never sleep through the whole night

- 61% of parents lie about how much sleep they get

 

 

Frugal Habits Of The Super Rich from xfinity.comcast.com

David Cheriton Age: 61 Estimated net worth: $1.3 billion How he struck it rich: An early private investor in Google Frugal habit: When having dinner at a nice restaurant, he saves half of his meal for the next day.

Hilary Swank Age: 37 Estimated net worth: $40 million How she struck it rich: An award-winning actress Frugal habit: Clips coupons

T. Boone Pickens Age: 84 Estimated net worth: $1.4 billion How he struck it rich: Oil! Frugal habit: Buys new business clothes once every five years

Michelle Obama Age: 48 Estimated net worth: The Obamas' assets are valued between $2.6 and $8.3 million. How she struck it rich: Combined wealth with her husband and author, President Barack Obama Frugal habit: Shops at Target

Warren Buffett Age: 81 Estimated net worth: $44 billion How he struck it rich: Founded Berkshire Hathaway, the noted investment holding company Frugal habit: Has lived in the same modest home for 54 years.

Bethenny Frankel Age: 41 Estimated net worth: $100 million How she struck it rich: Created the Skinnygirl cocktail brand Frugal habit: Never pays retail prices for clothing or shoes and bargain hunts on eBay

Mitt Romney Age: 65 Estimated net worth: Ranges between $190 and $250 million How he struck it rich: Comes from a wealthy family and co-founded the private equity firm Bain Capital Frugal habit: Buys golf clubs at Kmart

 

The World's Highest-Paid Celebrity Couples from forbes.com

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z, between May 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012 to $78 million

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady, $72 million

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, $54 million

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, $45 million

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, $40 million

 

Rupert Sanders' marriage is in shambles. A source tells RADAR Online, “Liberty [Ross] is not making this easy for Rupert, not surprisingly. She is refusing to see him right now and has not spoken to him about if they have a future together or not. Rupert is willing to do absolutely anything and everything he can to save his marriage, he realizes this is the worst mistake of his life, and he cannot believe he was so stupid.”

 

Robert Pattinson has been calling his ex-girlfriend, Nina Schubert. A source tells Sugarscape, "They've always stayed close. Rob and Nina grew up together, lived around the corner from one another in south-west London and come from similar middle-class backgrounds They even went to Barnes drama club together. She was Rob's first serious girlfriend. It only didn't work out between them because he had to move to LA for work. But they've stayed friends and she's been there for him more than anyone else these past few weeks, spending whole afternoons together. Even when he calls her, upset, at 2am, saying over and over how stupid he feels for not realizing what was going on between Kristen and Rupert, she's there to listen."

 

 

  Brad Pitt recently bought a motorbike for son Madoxx. A source tells the Sun, ''Brad's always been a generous dad and as Maddox has shown a keen interest in bikes, he thought he may as well get him started. He was down at the house the other week and got the builders to dig him a muddy trail all through the woods and around the lake. Brad was just as excited as Maddox about it, though - he's put in little jumps and puddles so they'll get really muddy. The bike has an automatic clutch and, of course, Brad's bought him his own helmet and protective gear. Brad took him into the garage and there the bike was with a bow on it. Maddox was over the moon and couldn't wait to try it out. He was riding it around all day at the house, tearing up the lawn.''

Brad bought Angelina a $400,000 Patek Philippe Minute Repeater watch

 

 

Robert Pattinson fans are sending hate mail to Kristen Stewart. A source tells Grazia magazine, "Kristen's getting it from all angles. On Twitter and on fan sites they're calling her a Trampire, and she's getting vile things in the post too, like pictures of her and Rob with her eyes burnt out with cigarettes. It's awful."

A source tells the National Enquirer, “They had been talking about having a baby together once ‘Twilight’ ended, which is what makes this so extra-painful. Kristen knew how badly Rob wanted to start a family, and it was a subject that had dominated their conversations in recent months. Rob would be a great father, and having a baby would probably have brought them even closer together. Kristen fears she’ll never have the chance to get Rob back, and that their baby dreams are now totally shattered. Kristen feels so terrible, this is truly a nightmare for her, but there’s nothing she can do to turn back time. If Rob takes her back at this point it will be a miracle, but she knows she only has herself to blame.”

Robert will appear on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on Monday, August 13th to promote his new film Cosmopolis

 

  

JLo is suing her former driver for extortion. Hakob Manoukian demanded $2.8 million in return for his silence. He threatened to go public with secret conversations JLo had with friends and business associates. JLo is suing for $20 million. Hakob is countersuing and claims he was berated and forced to resign.

 

 

Sharon Osbourne is quitting "America’s Got Talent" because NBC dropped Jack Osbourne from "Stars Earn Stripes" after he was diagnosed with MS. She says, "I just can’t be fake. It’s discrimination, and it was badly handled. He didn’t want the money. He wanted his gig. It gave him something to look forward to when he was diagnosed. Think of the good that it could have done to show other people who have this [condition] that your life is not over.” A network rep says, “Sharon has been a valuable part of the NBC family. We regret any misunderstanding and wish Jack well.”

On Tuesday, Jack tweeted: "NBC said they didn't fire me over my diagnosis? Bull-F**king-SH*T #BoycottNBC."

 

Lady GaGa and Taylor Kinney celebrated their one-year anniversary by downing oysters and caviar in Chicago.

 

Eminem has recorded a song with Lady Gaga. He says, ''Yeah, I got this crazy record with Gaga and Kendrick for the upcoming LP. Its called 'Street Lights', and its just a real upbeat record.''

 

Katy Perry and John Mayer are having slumber parties. A source says, "She has been having sleepovers there. It is very private and they've been sneaking in and out. It has been going on for a while."

 

Steven Tyler was recently spotted in Hollywood driving a convertible Porsche with his shirt open and a cigar in his mouth. Johnny Depp, Jim Carrey, Seth Green and Lana Del Rey recently attended an Aerosmith after-party.

 

 

COMPOSER MARVIN HAMLISCH DIES

Famed composer Marvin Hamlisch died Monday in Los Angeles at the age of 68. Hamlisch, who composed scores for more than 40 films including Ordinary People and Sophie’s Choice, collapsed and passed away following a short illness, according to his spokesperson. Hamlisch is one of the few stars who have earned an EGOT (an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). He actually won three Oscars, two for The Way We Were and one for The Sting, as well as four Grammys, six Emmys and a Tony Award for 1975’s A Chorus Line. The musical also earned Hamlisch a Pulitzer Prize.

KUTCHER & KUNIS HOLD HANDS IN BALI!

Looks like things are heating up between Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis. The couple, who’s been quietly dating for a few months, spent last week on vacation in Bali, and was photographed walking hand-in-hand through the airport before they left the tropical island.  The pair, who starred together on That 70s Show, first went public with their romance last month when they were caught kissing at the wrap party for Ashton’s Steve Jobs movie.

Q-Kutcher and Kunis played a couple when they were on That 70s Show. What were their characters’ names? Michael Kelso and Jackie Burkhart

PORTMAN WEDDING  - LET THEM EAT MACAROONS?!

A little more information has trickled out about Natalie Portman’s weekend wedding to Benjamin Millepied. About 100 guests witnessed the event at a private home in Big Sur, CA, with the couple treating those who attended to a vegan feast.  The newlyweds also passed on the traditional wedding cake, opting instead to serve macaroons in honor of the groom’s French roots. The reception was decorated with wild flowers indigenous to the area, and playing off that theme, the pair gave out wild flower seeds as wedding favors.

Q-Can you name the pivotal role Portman played in the Star Wars prequels? Padmé Amidala, the eventual mother of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia

DIFFERING REPORTS ON KATIE’S POST-DIVORCE LIFE!

Radaronline is reporting that Katie Holmes is loving the single life now that she’s divorced Tom Cruise. Sources tell the site Katie’s “a new woman,” adding “she feels refreshed, free of Tom and doesn’t have a worry in the world.”   According to the insiders, before she married Tom, Katie would “fret if she was ever single” but “now she’s happy to be alone” and “enjoying her independence.” But Grazia magazine is telling a completely different story.  An insider tells the mag Katie’s post-divorce glow is gone, and she seems to be worried about life as a single mother. She’s even hired someone to help her get her confidence back. Explains a source, “Katie is keen to find her own voice so she has sought professional help and has employed a confidence and life coach who she's been seeing once a week to help her regain who she once was.”

Q-Before marrying Tom, Katie was in a long-term relationship with which American Pie actor? Chris Klein

 

NIELSEN CAUGHT DRUNK IN PUBLIC BUT SHE SAYS THERE’S NO NEED TO WORRY!

Looks like Brigitte Nielsen needs a return trip to Celebrity Rehab. The Danish actress was photographed in Los Angeles over the weekend looking drunk and disoriented. The pictures show a plastered Brigitte drinking vodka and smoking cigarettes and witnesses say at one point she collapsed on the grass and vomited. Nielsen has battled alcohol for years, but seemed to be doing better after going on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab in 2008. At the time she said she felt “like a new-born person.” But yesterday, Brigitte released a statement insisting fans don’t have to worry about her.  “Looking at the pictures I can understand the level of worrying, but I can assure everyone that there is no cause for alarm. I have been on the road working non-stop for such a long time, fulfilling my professional commitments, shooting shows around the world with all the pressure that comes with it," she told Radar. “That combined with major health issues in my family drove me to the unfortunate circumstances that you can see on the pictures. At that moment in time, I felt like I needed a moment to myself, in a park. The vodka came about as a desperate move to try to release some pressure and is under no circumstances an indication of how I lead my life on a day to day basis."

 

Q- Nielsen was at one time married to which action superstar, who she met while filming Rocky IV? Sylvester Stallone

JACK OSBOURNE FIRES BACK AT NBC!

The Osbourne family fight with NBC isn’t going away. On Monday, Sharon Osbourne revealed she quit America’s Got Talent because they fired her son Jack from the upcoming reality show Stars Earn Stripes after he announced he had multiple sclerosis. Sharon claimed they were discriminating against her son, a charge NBC publicly denied. The network claimed they hadn’t had a signed deal with Jack when he went public with his diagnosis. Well, Jack is firing back at the network, writing on Twitter, “Bull-f**king-s**t. #boycottNBC.” He then added, “I took part in a 16 hr challenge over 30 miles with a 40lbs ruck on my back in Jan. I had MS then. Don’t tell me wot physically demanding is.”

BIEBER CRITICIZES PRINCE WILLIAM’S HAIRLINE!

Justin Bieber is known for his hair, so he apparently feels qualified to give others advice about theirs.  During an interview with a UK publication, the 18-year-old pop star felt it necessary to criticize Prince William’s receding hairline. "I mean, there are things to prevent that nowadays, like Propecia," Bieber said, adding. "I don't know why he doesn't just get those things, those products. You just take Propecia and your hair grows back. Have you not got it over here?"

PATTINSON TO DO DAILY SHOW BEFORE GMA!

Good Morning America isn’t the only show to snag an interview with Robert Pattinson. It was announced yesterday that the Twilight star, whose girlfriend Kristen Stewart recently cheated on him, will be interviewed on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Monday, two days before the GMA interview. The actor is promoting his new film Cosmopolis.

SANDERS’ WIFE GOES RING-LESS!

Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders may have a hard time winning back his wife. Insiders say Rupert has been desperate to save his marriage following the news of his fling with Kristen Stewart, but it looks like his wife Liberty Ross may be ready to throw in the towel. While Rupert is still wearing his wedding ring, Liberty was seen out in LA Monday without hers.

LOPEZ SUES EX-DRIVER OVER EXTORTION THREAT!

Jennifer Lopez has filed a $20 million dollar countersuit against a former driver who claimed he was forced to resign after being berated by J.Lo’s manager Benny Medina. J.Lo claims Hakob Manoukian was so controlling, he wanted to be in charge of her entire security team and wanted more money to do it. When he was denied the gig, he demanded $2.8 million or else he would spill confidential and embarrassing secrets he overheard while driving her.  J.Lo claims Manoukian said if he wasn’t paid he would spill his info to the authorities and have her criminally prosecuted.  J.Lo is now seeking damages in excess of $20 mil.

OHIO MAN ARRESTED TRYING TO BRING GUNS INTO DARK KNIGHT RISES SCREENING!

A man trying to smuggle guns into a screening of The Dark Knight Rises was arrested in Ohio over the weekend. Authorities say the man, identified as 37-year-old Scott Smith, was carrying a satchel filled with guns, ammunition and knives when he went to a 10 pm screening Saturday. The manager of the movie theater became suspicious and alerted an off-duty cop who was working security. The cop searched the bag, found the arsenal, and called police. Smith, who did not have a permit to carry a concealed weapon, was arrested without incident.

BACHELOR HOST OFFICIATES WEDDING!

Turns out some people really do find love on The Bachelor. Over the weekend, Cassie Lambert and Pete Scalettar, two producers of the ABC show, tied the knot in Malibu, CA, with Bachelor host Chris Harrison officiating the ceremony. The couple apparently asked Harrison to get ordained and marry them while TheBachelorette was filming in Prague last season.    The newlyweds, who met in 2008 while filming Matt Grant’s season of The Bachelor, tied the knot at show creator Mike Fleiss’ home, with several Bachelor/Bachelorette stars in attendance, including Emily Maynard and Jef Holm,JP Rosenbaum and Ashley Hebert, Ali Fedotowsky, DeAnna Pappas and Ben Flajnik.

ROB KARDASHIAN GOING TO LAW SCHOOL!

Is Rob Kardashian ready to say goodbye to reality show fame?   The 25-year-old, who competed on Dancing with the Stars in 2011 and has appeared on several of his family’s E! shows, tweeted yesterday that he’s becoming a lawyer.  “Going to Law School very soon and so excited and can’t wait!” he wrote, adding, “School just never ends for me!” Rob, whose late father Robert Kardashian served on OJ Simpson’s defense team, will be attending the University of Southern California.

Q-Rob was a runner up on Dancing with the Stars. Who was his partner? Cheryl Burke

PRETTY  LITTLE LIARS STAR OPENS UP ABOUT EATING DISORDER!

Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale tells this month’s Cosmopolitan magazine that she has struggled with an eating disorder in the past. “I’ve never really talked about this, but I would go days without eating,” said Hale, 23. “Or maybe I’d have some fruit and then go to the gym for three hours.” She adds, “I knew I had a problem… It was a gradual process but I changed myself.”

Q-Before Pretty Little Liars, Lucy starred on what CW series, alongside actress Joanna Garcia? Privileged

JEFFERSONS STAR DIED OF LUNG CANCER!

According to the El Paso Texas Medical Examiner, The Jeffersons star Sherman Hemsley died last month from lung cancer. The Post Mortem Report listed the primary cause of death as a complication resulting from a mass on the actor’s lung. Hemsley was reportedly advised to get chemo and radiation before his death He was 74 when he passed.

MISCELLANEOUS MOVIE NEWS!

● Jennifer Lawrence is a huge reason The Hunger Games was so successful and that will soon be reflected in her bank account. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence is close to a deal for the film’s sequel Catching Fire which will pay her in the $10 million range. The deal will also give her a portion of the film’s profits, which means she could earn more depending on the box office performance. She reportedly got just $500,000 plus bonuses for the first film.

● Sacha Baron Cohen has sold a new project to Paramount, described as a James Bond-style comedy.  The film follows a 007-type spy forced to go on the run with his moronic long lost brother, who is a soccer hooligan. Cohen is expected to play the brother, not the spy.

TV TIDBITS!

Reno 911 star Tom Lennon will guest star on the season premiere of How I Met Your Mother. In the season finale, Ted (Josh Radnor) ran off with former girlfriend Victoria (Ashley Williams), who was just about to walk down the aisle. Lennon will play Victoria’s jilted fiancé Klaus. The season premiere of How I Met Your Mother airs Monday, September 24th.

Travel Channel announced that Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations  - The Final Tour will premiere Monday, September 3rd.   The premiere will be preceded by a nine-hour marathon of some of the show’s best episodes from the past eight seasons.

● Wilmer Valderrama has landed a recurring role on Fox’s Raising Hope. The former That 70s Show star will appear in at least three episodes, playing a love interest for Sabrina’s (Shannon Woodward) mother, who is being played by Melanie Griffith. Griffith’s real-life mom, Tippi Hedren, will also appear on the show’s October 2nd season premiere, playing Sabrina’s dead grandmother, who appears in a video reading her last will and testament.

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