The Republican Convention dropped 100,000 balloons and 500 pounds of confetti following Mitt Romney's speech

- Steven Seagal owes the state of California $335,606.35 in back taxes

- Sage Stallone died from natural causes due to a heart condition. A source tells RADAR Online, ''Here are the facts: Sage was diagnosed at age 10 with a heart murmur, he led a very sedentary lifestyle and also had an addiction to cigarettes -- he smoked up to two packs a day -- and drank a LOT of sugary soda. There was never any evidence that Sage was a drug dealer, was taking drugs or tried to kill himself.''

- Robin Williams may star in the CBS sitcom "The Crazy Ones," about an aging ad exec, who works with his daughter.

- Bill and Giuliana Rancic have named their baby boy, Edward Duke

Wafflin': Time magazine claims the government uses Waffle House restaurants to gauge damage following a natural disaster like Isaac. FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate says, "Waffle House Index gives a green light when a full menu is being served, yellow means a limited menu due to a loss of power and red means the restaurant is closed. If you get there and the Waffle House is closed? That's really bad. That's where you go to work."

Oops! The Storm Did It Again: Tropical Storm Isaac is flooding Britney Spears' hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana. Rivers waters are four feet above flood level. Evacuees are stealing 'Kentwood, Louisiana - Home of Britney Spears' signs. Homes and bridges are being washed away.

Simon Says Save Them: Simon Cowell is being hailed as a hero for saving 9 people on a sinking ship. He was yachting in France when he received a distress call. A source says, "He only did what any good person would do. When the call came through no-one knew exactly how serious it was so everyone stopped what they were doing and went to help."

What A Drag: 'Tan Mom' Patricia Krentcil was tossed out of a New York drag queen show on Wednesday night. A witness says she was drunk. “She showed up for the red carpet and fell over. She then got up and tried to attack the drag queen. We asked her what she wanted to drink and she slurred, ‘I didn’t put my kid in a tanning bed!’

  Ewwwwwww: Cell phones carry 10 times more bacteria than toilet seats. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, tells NBC, "When's the last time you cleaned your cellphone? While toilets tend to get cleaned frequently, because people associate the bathroom with germs, cellphones and other commonly handled objects — like remote controls — are often left out of the cleaning routine. This is also this case with remote controls, which, are also often used by people when they're sick. Remotes are more frequently shared, too, so they're usually even worse than phones for spreading germs. Other common culprits that are hotspots of unseen disease include office phones, shopping carts and the first-floor buttons of elevators. To limit the spread of diseases from phones or other objects, try not to share them, or wipe them down with an antibacterial wipe if you do. While sprays might damage the equipment, a gentle wipe should do the trick.''

NBC is denying reports they banned Savannah Guthrie from wearing heels because she is taller than Matt Lauer. A Today Show rep says, “It’s not exactly a state secret that Savannah’s taller than her co-hosts in heels, but NBC doesn’t dictate the height of her heels or her chair. Savannah owns heels of all heights and likes to mix up her footwear, and she adjusts her seat as she sees fit.”

Labor Day Sales You Need To Know About from bankrate.com

School supplies--All the stuff the stores overstocked for back-to-school that didn't get purchased is available at a discount. You can save another 15%.

Patio furniture and accessories-- During Labor Day and the month of September patio furniture and related items go on sale for up to 50% off.

Shrubs, trees and canning supplies--September is a great time to be going into nurseries and looking for good prices on shrubs and trees. Some sales will run as deep as 50% off.

Winter vacation--By booking in September, you can get discounts of 5 to 20%.

Golf gear--You can save 20 to 25% during Labor Day and the rest of September.

Tech gadgets--September is a good time to save money because makers start bringing out the new tech gadgets in January.

Never Say These 5 Things In A Job Interview from yahoo.com

1. "I just sort of... and then... and like... and uh... yeah." If you ramble, you lose. Think back to when you last met someone and asked them a simple question ("So, what did you do at Acme Corp?"), only to hear 6 minutes of irrelevant details. How did you feel? Now imagine this happening in a job interview. Interviewers aren't just evaluating your technical skills. They're using the "Airport Test," asking themselves, 'Could I see myself being stuck in an airport with this person?'

2. "Yeah, I helped out with that but it wasn't just me." Humility is a great trait, but going out of your way to be self-deprecating is an interview turn-off. You should always be candid about your role, but your interviewer doesn't care about your team dynamics or organizational chart. He wants to know what you did. He wants to know how you think. He wants to know about YOU.

3. "I left my last job because I didn't really get along with my boss." We've all had bosses from hell, but an interview is not the place to trade war stories. Take the high road: "I really enjoyed working at Acme Corp. One of the things I appreciated was being able to grow my skills in email marketing, but now I'm ready to take my skills to a bigger stage. That's why I'm excited to work with you..."

4. "I work too hard." What's your biggest weakness? Interviewers love to ask this question because it separates the top performers from the average workers. The most common -- and worst -- responses are trite: "I work too hard" or "I have trouble saying no to responsibility."

5. "I made 40K at my last job, so I'm really looking for something more like 50K. But you know...I'll be willing to take 45K too." Your interviewer will always want to know how much you made at your last job. But it's not your responsibility to tell them. In fact, you put yourself at a severe disadvantage if they know your salary. For example, if you tell them you make $50,000, and the hiring manager was prepared to offer you $60,000, you've just lost thousands of dollars from one sentence.

 Grillin and Chillin

This Labor Day Weekend, Americans will devour over 65 million pounds of beef. Other findings:

- Weber Grills says nearly 70% of Americans will grill this weekend.

- Over 5 million hot dogs and 4.5 million hamburgers are eaten between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

- Mustard is the number one condiment on both.

- According to the National Cattleman's Beef Association, steak was this summer's top grilled item followed by burgers, chicken, pork, hot dogs and fish.

- most all-American foods: Apple pie (28%), hamburgers (25%), hot dogs (20%) and barbecue (17%)

Slippery When Wet: A truck, carrying 40,000 pounds of bacon, recently overturned on Interstate 74 near Deer Creek, Illinois. The trailer broke open as the bacon spilled onto a grassy median. The driver, Rodney Kalman, was charged with improper lane usage.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart plan to meet at Reese Witherspoon’s ranch. A source tells Look magazine, “Kristen was getting through to Rob, when she begged him to meet her face to face so they could talk and he has agreed to see her. The friend said that Rob understands that it must be worse for her because she’s not just dealing with heartbreak, but being portrayed as a villain, while he gets all the sympathy.”

Robert Pattinson may relocate. A source tells RADAR Online, “Robert is thinking long and hard about returning to London. He’s selling his home in Los Angeles, not only because it holds bad memories, but because he wants a fresh start. He never fell in love with Los Angeles and has always longed for home. When Kristen was shooting Snow White and the Huntsman in London, he made his excuses to visit her as much as he could - he missed it so much. Despite making friends in America, Robert longs just to have a pint with the mates he grew up with in a local west London pub. He’s just a regular guy.''

Katie Holmes' new apartment allegedly features a room for Suri's imaginary friends. A source tells Jezebel, “Katie spent money on high-end furniture and had a designer decorate a room just for Suri’s imaginary friends.”

Adele did not get secretly married.

LeAnn Rimes is in rehab for stress and anxiety. She says, ''This is just a time for me to emotionally check out for a second and take care of myself and come back in 30 days as the best 30-year-old woman I can be. All the things in my life will be there when I get out, but you know what? I'm hoping they're not going to affect me as much. I'll have the tools to know how to deal with them.''

Rimes is also suing Kimberly Smiley and her daughter Lexi, for illegally taping her phone calls and posting snippets online. The Smileys are friends with Brandi Glanville. Glanville Tweeted: “I’m glad she is finally getting help”

LeAnn Rimes thinks Eddie Cibrian may be cheating. A source tells RADAR Online, “LeAnn called a friend of hers a few weeks ago sobbing hysterically about Eddie going out. She was home for the weekend and he didn’t stay in with her and she was crying saying that she was so worried about what he was doing when he wasn’t with her. LeAnn is beyond stressed about the cracks in her relationship with Eddie and she has been really scared that he is cheating on her.

Reddit and 4chan users are trying to change the outcome of the "Taylor Swift On Campus" contest. The school with the most LIKES on Facebook wins a free concert. The users are voting for the Horace Mann School for the Deaf.

MTV ANNOUNCES FINAL JERSEY SHORE SEASON!

There will be no more fist pumping on MTV. The network has announced that the upcoming sixth season of Jersey Shore will be the show’s last. The final edition recently wrapped production in Seaside Heights and will premiere Thursday, October 4^th. In addition, the network will air a retrospective on the series, titled Gym, Tan, Look Back, right before the MTV Video Music Awards on Thursday, September 6^th.  [See Spotlight On for more.]

LeANN SUES TWO WOMEN FOR INVASION OF PRIVACY!

Meanwhile, LeAnn Rimes has sued two women she claims illegally taped a conversation with her that has now hit the internet.  (Click here for audio- NOTE CONTENT) The suit, filed in LA Superior Court, says  the women, Kimberly Smiley and Lexi Smiley, are supporters of Brandi Glanville, the ex-wife of LeAnn’s husband Eddie Cibrian.  LeAnn says she called Kimberly trying to get her to stop posting negative things about her on the internet, and Kimberly illegally recorded the conversation, which, taken out of context, paints LeAnn in a “false and negative light.” They also have falsely said that LeAnn was “crazy and delusional.” She is suing for invasion of privacy. On Thursday, Kimberly contacted Radaronline, claiming LeAnn called her and cursed her out because she stopped following LeAnn on Twitter.  Kimberly told site that LeAnn called her and said, “Hey b**ch this is LeAnn you have 5 minutes to say whatever you want to me!" Smiley said the call was filled with expletives, adding she has “never heard a person curse so much.”    Kimberly, who admits to supporting Glanville,  added,  “LeAnn called me because she believed that telling me her side, would change my mind." Oddly, Smiley claims LeAnn is obsessively concerned about how the public perceives her. "She really wants us to like her and see that she's not as bad as we think. It's very strange, if you ask me," Kimberly said. "I mean I'm just a mom, wife, and  teacher from a rural town in Northern California. Why would she care?"

SYLVESTER STALLONE’S SON DIED OF HEART DISEASE!

The Coroner’s report is back on Sylvester Stallone’s son Sage and despite the internet rumors, drugs were not responsible for his death. The report states that Sage, who was 36, died from a heart attack, and there was evidence that he suffered from heart disease.   As for drugs, the coroner said  there was only a small “sub-therapeutic” level of hydrocodone i(a.k.a. Vicodin) n his system.

LINDSAY KNEW PRODUCERS WEREN’T PAYING HER HOTEL BILL!

Lindsay Lohan is blaming Liz & Dick producers for her $64,000 unpaid Chateau Marmont bill, but sources say she always knew her  hotel expenses were her responsibility.  Sources close to Lindsay tell TMZ producers gave the Mean Girls star a one-time only advance of $5,000 against her salary so she could move into the hotel, but they never even suggested they would pay for her to stay there. Insiders claim Lindsay does plan to pay, should producers refuse to settle the outstanding balance. Meanwhile, Lifetime yesterday released some new images from Lindsay’s Liz& Dick movie. Click here to see them.

ROBERTS BEGINS GMA LEAVE!

Robin Roberts said her goodbyes to Good Morning America Thursday, one day earlier than expected. “See you later. See you soon. I’ll get back as soon as I can,” she promised the audience.  Roberts’ last day before her medical leave was supposed to be Friday, but at the last minute she decided to leave early in order to visit her ailing mother in Mississippi.  In June, Roberts disclosed that she had been diagnosed with the blood and bone marrow disease MDS, and will be receiving a transplant from her sister Sally-Ann in the coming weeks. During her absence, some famous faces will be subbing for Roberts, including Katie Couric, Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer, Oprah Winfrey and Chris Rock.

HUMPHRIES DENIES HE GAVE WOMAN HERPES!

Kris  Humphries is denying a woman’s claim that he gave her herpes. Kayla Goldberg filed a lawsuit against Kris, claiming the NBA star knew he had the disease when they hooked up in 2010 but did not disclose it to her. But a rep for Kris tells Gossip Cop the allegation is “completely bogus,” adding Kris is “100 percent sure (Kayla) did not contract (herpes) from him.”

BEVERLY  HILLS 90210 HOOKUP DENIED!

As exciting as it may sound, former Beverly Hills 90210 stars Jennie Garth and Luke Perry are not dating. The National Enquirer had reported the two now-single stars reconnected after shooting a recent commercial for Old Navy.  “Since seeing Luke again, Jennie has fallen in love with him and Luke feels the same,” a source close to the couple told tab. “There is an electricity between them that has been revived after all these years. It just happened.” But reps for both stars say the story is bogus. Perry’s rep told Gossip Cop the romance rumors are “not true,” while Garth’s rep says the two stars are nothing more than best friends.

Q-What was the name of Luke Perry’s character on Beverly Hills 90210? Dylan McKay

MADISON’S BABY DADDY FACES 13 YEARS BEHIND BARS!

Holly Madison sure picked a winner of a baby daddy. The Playboy Playmate recently announced that she and boyfriend Pasquale Rotella are expecting their first child in March, but hopefully he won’t be behind bars when the baby is born. According to People, in April, Rotella was indicted along with six others on 29 counts of bribery, embezzlement, conspiracy and conflict of interest in Los Angeles. The corruption case stems from raves held at Los Angeles’ Memorial Coliseum. Rotella allegedly rerouted more than $2.5 million from the venue to pay off city officials. If convicted, Rotella, who is due back in court September 25^th, faces up to 13 years in prison.

Q-Holly Madison competed on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars. Who was her partner? Dmitry Chaplin

JOE SIMPSON ORDERED TO STAY SOBER!

Jessica Simpson’s dad will have to stay off the sauce while he awaits the outcome of his DUI arrest. Joe Simpson was due in court last week in connection with his August 4^th arrest, but his lawyer got the case continued. As a condition of the continuance, the judge ruled Joe cannot drink any alcohol while out on bail. Joe has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of DUI. He was busted at a DUI checkpoint in Sherman Oaks, CA, and blew a .12 on the breathalyzer.

TV TIDBITS!

● Country star Miranda Lambert has sold a series to NBC. The star, whose husband Blake Shelton is a mentor on NBC’s The Voice, will produce a new dramedy for the network about a couple who work as private investigators while raising teenagers. The show is based on Miranda’s own childhood; her father, a former police officer,  became a private eye and worked alongside her mother.

QUIKKIES COURTESY OF SHEETHAPPENS.