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Posted: 4:53 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012

What's inside the Republican convention swag bag & 8 things your kids principal wish parents knew!  

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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, and wife Ann wave at an election night rally in Manchester, N.H., Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Romney added to his big lead in the race for convention delegates Tuesday with a five-state sweep of Republican presidential primaries. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

By Vikki Locke

 - Battleship, L!fe Happens, Headhunters and Monsieur Lazhar are all out on DVD today.


- DirecTV is launching a Hurricane Isaac channel in markets affected by the storm


- Some Miami gas stations gouged evacuating residents by charging them $4.49 a gallon for gas.


- Sabrina Bryan beat out Carson Kressley and Kyle Massey for the final spot on Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars.


- GM is suspending production on the Chevy Volt due to poor sales.


- The greyhound Flying Tim Tebow may retire. He’s 0-1-1 in his last seven races and hasn’t been in the winner’s circle since June.

  

Swag Bag: According to Gawker, the Republican Convention Swag Bag includes:

One University of Tampa brochure and chip clip.

One Tampa Bay Storm beer cozy.

One poolside relaxation kit: cheap shades, sunscreen, handheld fan/ personal intimate massager.

One package of CSX-branded breath mints.

One copy of "The Patriot's Essential Liberty Companion Guide to Our Founders' Wisdom."

One copy of BAYPOP magazine (sample copy from editor's note: "You may be wondering who the handsome man is on the cover of the magazine you are holding right now. Is he some rising star Senator or hopeful Congressman? A political pundit? A famous actor? Despite the fact that our cover model resembles Robert Redford in The Candidate, he is none of the above. Instead, he represent an ideal: the notion of The Young Delegate who is effecting political, social and economic change in Tampa Bay—and the rest of the country.")

One copy of Mitt Romney's book, No Apology: The Case For American Greatness.

 

 

Rob Kardashian and Rihanna are not dating. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “Rob’s like a big brother to her and she likes chilling and doing stupid and goofy things with him. They did go get dinner that night and went to Playhouse [Nightclub in Hollywood]. She kept it cute and classy and only had two glasses of Rose. It was a chill night with Rob. Just low-key and Ri said they talked about life and his relationship.”

 

 

6 Ways To Break Up Like A Celebrity from abcnews.com

1. Immediately date someone else. Bonus points if it's someone hotter.

2. Go on tour and party like a rock star.

3. Write a song about it. (Or a whole album.)

4. Write a book and give all the dirt.

5. Give interviews and spill the beans.

6. Change your look.

 

 

10 Worst Value Menu Items from fitbie.com

McDonald’s Sausage Biscuit 430 calories, 27 g fat (12 g sat fat), 1,080 mg sodium

Burger King Cini-Minis 490 calories, 18 g fat (7 g sat fat), 39 g sugar for 4 pieces

Taco Bell Beefy 5-Layer Burrito 550 calories, 22 g fat (8 g sat fat), 1,270 mg sodium

Arby’s Chocolate Turnover 520 calories, 26 g fat (12 g sat fat), 39 g sugar

Dairy Queen Onion Rings 360 calories, 16 g fat (2 g sat fat), 840 mg sodium

Burger King Classic Chick’n Crisp Sandwich 470 calories, 30 g fat (5 g sat fat), 860 mg sodium

McDonald’s Large Sweet Tea 280 calories, 0 g fat, 69 g sugar

Sonic Corn Dog 210 calories, 11 g fat (3.5 g sat fat), 530 mg sodium

Burger King Chocolate Hand Spun Shake 580 calories, 17 g fat (13 g sat fat), 83 g sugar for 12 ounces

McDonald’s McDouble 390 calories, 19 g fat (8 g sat fat), 890 mg sodium

 

Cougar Town: The world’s oldest living person, Besse Cooper, celebrated her 116th birthday on Sunday. The Monroe, Georgia native has 4 children, 12 grandkids, 15 great grandkids and one great-great-grandchild. When asked about the keys to longevity, Cooper said, “I mind my own business and I don’t eat junk food.”

  

 

Forbes Top 10 Highest Paid Celebrities

1. Oprah Winfrey, $165 million

2. Michael Bay, $160 million

3. Steven Spielberg, $130 million

4. Jerry Bruckheimer, $115 million

5. Dr Dre, $110 million

6. Tyler Perry, $105 million

7. Howard Stern, $95 million

8. James Patterson, $94 million

9. George Lucas, $90 million

10. Simon Cowell, $90 million

 

Eight Things Your Kid's Principal Probably Won't Tell You

 The school year is starting back up, and if you're a parent, we've got a list that might help you out this year.  "Reader's Digest" talked to a bunch of different principals.  Here are the eight things they wish every parent knew.

  #1.)  When You Say Your Child Would Never Lie to You, You're Being Naïve.  A lot of the time, straight-A students and kids who never get in trouble are the ones who DO lie when they make a mistake.

 --Because they don't want their parents to know they're not perfect.

 

#2.)  He Knows More About Your Private Life Than You Think.  Kids talk a LOT, and one principal admitted that he ends up knowing WAY too much about some of the parents . . . including what their money issues are, and how often they fight. 

 #3.)  If There's a Problem, Talk to the Teacher First.  Another principal said his biggest pet peeve is when parents go straight to HIM to complain, without talking to the teacher first.

  #4.)  He KNOWS Some of the Teachers Suck.  But even if he's planning to FIRE them, he probably can't say anything about it for legal reasons. 

  #5.)  Bullies Aren't Usually Expelled.  According to one principal, quote, "We suspend them again and again, but it's very tough to expel a student.  The truth is, they have a right to an education."

 #6.)  Kids Are Pretty Easy to Deal With.  It's the PARENTS who are tough, because they're constantly trying to solve their kids' problems for them.

  #7.)  If You Want to Talk, Make an Appointment.  Or at least go to their OFFICE.  Principals hate it when parents try to have a "quick" conversation about their kid during a school play or a sporting event.

 #8.) The Smartest Kids Aren't Necessarily the Teacher's "Favorites."  Most teachers value hard work more than they value someone's IQ.

 

 

Katie Holmes is keeping all of the gifts Tom Cruise gave her. A source tells RADAR Online, "Tom was extremely generous to Katie with lavish gifts during their marriage and she will be keeping millions of dollars of jewelry, Hermes handbags and other luxurious items. Tom gave Katie diamond earrings as a birthday gift one year that easily cost over $500k and he had custom design pieces made for her. Under terms of the divorce, Katie is keeping all of the jewelry, handbags, accessories, and designer clothing. What she does with it is up to her. For the time being, the jewels are being kept in a very safe place and knowing Katie, it's likely she will one day give them to Suri once she is old enough.''

 

Rosie O'Donnell announced yesterday that she married Michelle Rounds in June and is now selling original paintings on eBay to raise money for the Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation. Rounds was diagnosed with desmoid tumors in June.

 

 

Ryan Reynolds took Blake Lively to New York's Serendipity ice cream shop for her birthday. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “They came in for dessert. Ryan mentioned it was her birthday; they were doing a small, pre-celebration. They were here for 40 minutes. They were really affectionate and really into each other, like in their own world. They didn’t pay much attention to anyone or anything else going on around them; it was just the two of them. They were touching, sitting really close to each other and there was a little giggling and stuff like that. He had frozen hot peanut butter chocolate and she had the hot fudge sundae with a side of peanut butter topping, which totaled to less than $20.''

 

Jessica Simpson loves Fifty Shades of Grey. A source tells Perez Hilton, "She's thanking him (fiance Eric) with a string of X-rated romps — and telling everyone! Jessica talks about it nonstop. They haven’t had sex in a while, and she’s definitely making up for lost time!”

 

 

Goldie Hawn, Kelly Osbourne, Cyndi Lauper, Howie Mandel, Erin Andrews, D.L. Hughley and Kellie Pickler will all co-host Anderson Cooper's revamped talk show. Guests include: Richard Gere, Beyonce, Jake Gyllenhaal, Claire Danes, Meg Ryan, Ben Affleck, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Kerry Washington, Kelsey Grammer, Carol Burnett and Stephen Colbert.

  

Someone recently stole Dr Phil's $100,000 '57 Chevy. He and a friend were repairing it when they had it towed to a repair shop. Thieves smashed a roll-up door and took the car.

  

Katy Perry continues to help Robert Pattinson get over his breakup. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, ''Katy has been trying to be as supportive as she can for Rob. She understands what he's going thru and wants to help him. Katy has been urging Rob to go out and be silly and have fun!''

  

Lady GaGa is recording naked. A source tells the Sun, "Gaga has really taken to the idea of naked recording. She has been recording vocals while she's been completely starkers. She thinks it makes her voice sound better

 

Katy Perry celebrated the end of her relationship with John Mayer by going to Disneyland. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “Katy is determined to stay positive despite her short lived romance with John Mayer. Her break up with Russell was tough enough and she made a vow to herself that her happiness comes first and foremost. It was her decision to go to Disneyland with her best friend Shannon [Woodward] this past Saturday. She loves, loves, loves Disneyland and it is her favorite place on earth!”

  

Pink almost overdosed in 1995. She says, "I understand addiction. I was a hardcore partyer from 12 to 15… [I was] on all the club drugs… selling Ecstasy and crystal meth and Special K. I overdosed in ’95, and then I never took drugs again, ever."

 

 Pink won't judge reality TV. She says, ''I've been asked to do American Idol and X Factor... It's just not for me."

  

Carly Rae Jepsen is falling for Matthew Koma. She says, "He's a really great guy and really talented. I really like guys who have confidence, but not the cocky over-the-top confidence. Guys with the right type of confidence are really sexy. I love to go on spontaneous dates and do things that we've never tried before or stay at home and make a homemade dinner. I really like to cook. One of my favorite things to make is homemade sushi. I know how to make the rolls and it's really fun to do."

 

Taylor Swift warned Katy Perry not to date John Mayer. A source tells Closer magazine, "Taylor's told Katy not to get entangled with John because he treated her badly. But Katy says he'd grown up a lot since then - it's just moving too fast.''

  

 

ROSIE O’DONNELL SECRETLY GOT HITCHED!

 Rosie O’Donnell is married! The former talk show host announced yesterday that she and fiancée Michelle Rounds secretly tied the knot back in June. The couple, who announced their engagement in December 2011, exchanged vows on June 9. They had initially planned to get hitched this month, but bumped up the wedding after Rounds was diagnosed with desmoid tumors, a rare disease that required surgery. While Rounds is now on the road to recovery, O’Donnell, 50, suffered her own health scare a couple of weeks ago. She had a heart attack and had to have a stent inserted into one of her arteries. O’Donnell wrote on her blog that she and Rounds will have a proper wedding celebration when both are well enough. [See Spotlight On for more!]

 

ROBIN ROBERTS ANNOUNCES DATE OF MED. LEAVE!

Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts yesterday announced the date she will begin her medical leave from the show. Roberts’ last day on-air will be this Friday, August 31. She will then take an extended leave of absence to treat her myelodysplastic syndrome (commonly called "MDS"). Beginning on Monday, Sept. 3, the 51-year-old Roberts will start preparations to undergo a bone-marrow transplant. She says she got MDS because of complications from her breast cancer treatment five years ago. [See yesterday’s About Last Night morning for audio.]

 

LINDSAY OFFICIALLY A THEFT SUSPECT!

Lindsay Lohan’s in trouble again. Law enforcement source tell TMZ that the troubled actress is now formally a suspect in the theft of $100,000 worth of watches and sunglasses. Lindsay was at the Hollywood Hills home of Sam Magid a week ago and after she left, Sam called the LAPD to report that items had been stolen. Apparently, Lindsay and her assistant Gavin Doyle are both suspects in the theft. The odd thing is, Sam later recanted his story and now says nothing was taken. But sources say cops are not dropping the investigation because they believe they have independent witnesses who can confirm Lindsay and Gavin did indeed pilfer some goods.

 

SABRINA BRYAN 13THDWTS CONTESTANT!

 

Sabrina Bryan has been named the 13th contestant on Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars. The 27-year-old Cheetah Girls star won the “viewer’s choice” spot. She beat out fashion expert/TV host Carson Kressley, 42, and Disney Channel star Kyle Massey, 20, in the fan vote. Bryan originally competed on season five of the show and came in 6th place. This time around, she will be paired with dancing pro Louis Van Amstel.

 Q- Who was her partner the first time she competed on the show? Mark Ballas

 

PRINCE HARRY FREEZES FACEBOOK ACCOUNT!

Prince Harry is still dealing with the aftermath of his naked picture scandal. The 27-year-old British royal has reportedly frozen his Facebook account, which he kept under a pseudonym. He was apparently advised to go offline until things calm down. As of yesterday, Prince Harry was set to report back to his Royal Air Force Wattisham base. Harry, who is a helicopter pilot, will have formal interviews with his superiors, who will ultimately decide how to reprimand him for the scandal. Last week, naked photos of Harry partying in Las Vegas were made public, sending shockwaves through the royal family.

 

KELLAN LUTZ SPILLS DATING M.O.!

 If you dream of dating Twilight hunk Kellan Lutz, know this: He won’t change for any woman! The 27-year-old revealed his simple dating M.O. to People magazine last week. "I've become more mature when it comes to women and relationships," he said. "My M.O. now is to be who I really am and not be fake in order for a girl to like me back." Lutz, who previously dated 90210’s AnnaLynne McCord, revealed that in the past he would tell lies or make exaggerations to impress a girl. He said he once told a girl he liked a certain band just because she liked them. “Then she bought me tickets to their concert and I was stuck in going. It's not fair to her and to me," he said. Now Lutz is happily – and honestly - dating Australian actress Sharni Vinson, 29.

 

Q- Name the actor Kellan’s ex, AnnaLyne McCord, is dating now. Dominic Purcell

 

GAME OF THRONES STARS DATING?

 These two Game of Thrones stars might be dabbling in the game of love! Rumor has it Kit Harington and Rose Leslie are dating. According to TMZ, the two enjoyed a dinner date at London’s Rossopomodoro restaurant earlier this month and engaged in some PDA at the table. Harington, 25, plays Jon Snow on the HBO drama, and Leslie, also 25, plays Ygritte.

JESSICA ALBA GOES BLONDE!

Jessica Alba said bye to brown and hello to blonde! The actress posted pictures of her newly lightened locks over the weekend. She went back to blonde for the movie Sin City 2, where she’ll reprise her role as stripper Nancy Callahan. The end result was more an ombre look – darker on top, blonder at the bottom.

Q- Alba was also blonde for this 2005 movie, where she played superhero Susan Storm. Can you name it? Fantastic Four

TV TIDBITS!

  • NBC’s The New Normal hasn’t even aired yet, but already one TV station in Utah is not a fan. NBC Utah affiliate KSL-TV has pulled the sitcom from its fall lineup. It called the series, about a gay couple and their surrogate, “inappropriate on several dimensions.” GLAAD president Herndon Graddick released a statement criticizing the decision saying, “While audiences, critics and advertisers have all supported LGBT stories, KSL is demonstrating how deeply out of touch it is with the rest of the country.” The show, starring Justin Bartha and Andrew Rannells, debuts on Sept. 11 on all other NBC channels.
  •  Former SNL cast member Abby Elliott will appear in a multi-episode arc on the upcoming season of How I Met Your Mother. She will play Janeane, "the craziest girl the HIMYM gang has ever encountered."
  • Vera Farmiga has joined A&E's new Psycho prequel series, Bates Motel, as Norman Bates' mother.

 

MISC. MOVIE NEWS!

  • Australian actress Abbie Cornish has joined the film Fellini Black and White. She will play Betty, a veterinarian who falls for acclaimed Italian director Federico Fellini.

 

 

 

QUIKKIES COURTESY OF SHEETHAPPENS.

 

 

 

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