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Posted: 5:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012
By Vikki Locke
- Beyonce will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl
- Honey Boo Boo recently took swimming lessons at the Roosevelt Hotel in L.A..
- Paul Shaffer is not leaving David Letterman
- Someone recently egged The Octomom's house with three dozen eggs
- Arnold Schwarzenegger’s memoir, Total Recall, sold 21,000 copies in its first week.
Strikeout: Alex Rodriguez was caught flirting with two women after he got yanked from Saturday's Yankees game. A witness tells the NY Post, “I watched him flirt with two admittedly very cute young women nearby. Alex was holding a pen and wrote a note on a ball which was thrown at the women by a ball boy. The girls, who had already caught two balls, seemed bemused at first and tried to hand the ball to another fan, but other fans noticed the note on it and yelled at them to read it. The note asked them to write their phone numbers on the ball and throw it back. One of the girls, with darker blond hair, wrote . . . on the ball and threw it back at A-Rod, who gave her a big smile. They exchanged a few glances after that. The flirtation stopped once Derek Jeter got hurt.''
Kate Plus 8 .... On Welfare: CouponCabin has fired Kate Gosselin. CEO Scott Kluth blogged: "A series of recent events have made it clear to me that Kate Gosselin and her contributions do not align with the authenticity which we set out to build almost a decade ago. And that Ms. Gosselin is simply not a good fit with the wonderful team and culture at CouponCabin. It’s with this that I am writing to inform you of our decision to discontinue Ms. Gosselin's feature blog on CouponCabin.com. Ms. Gosselin’s contributions garnered both positive attention and criticism, but as always, I respect and appreciate your candid opinions, which often encourage us not to lose sight of our mission — to help YOU save money."
Diamonds Are A Man's Best Friend: This year’s Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra is worth $2.5 million. The Floral Fantasy bra features amethysts, rubies, sapphires, white diamonds, pink diamonds and yellow diamonds. A 20-carat white diamond adorns the front of the bra. The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show airs on December 4th on CBS.
Lifeguards Drowned In Boss' Stupidity: 14 El Monte, California lifeguards were recently fired after they made a video of themselves doing a "Gangnam Style" dance. Pool supervisors say they misued the pool. The guards made the video to celebrate a summer of working together at the pool. They have asked to be reinstated.
Place Your Bets: The online bookmaker Paddy Power is offering odds on who will star in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie.
The Favorites To Play Christian Grey
Ryan Gosling at 5/2
Henry Cavill at 11/4
Matt Borner at 4/1
Daniel Day Lewis at 200/1
The Favorites To Play Ana Steele
Alexis Biedel at 7/2
Emma Watson and Katie Cassidy at 6/1
Alexandra Daddario at 7/1
Mila Kunis at 5/1
Jack Osbourne had a wild bachelor party. He tells Hello magazine, "I went to Las Vegas with some friends and we rode dune buggies in the desert, fired guns... and I was kidnapped. My friends flew out some guys from counter terrorism squadrons in the U.K. and they kidnapped me from the Palazzo hotel. I got waterboarded, I got tortured - it was pretty awesome... I don't think many people can say of their bachelor party, 'I got tortured by a member of Delta Force, a Navy Seal, and two members of the Sas.'"
Staying Connected A new survey by PC World reveals that 65% of people check their smartphone when dining out. Most popular actions include ‘posting pictures’, ‘checking in’ and ‘updating a status’.Other findings: - 33% of men find a digitally-obsessed partner a turn off - 64% of women find a digitally-obsessed partner a turn off - 33% of Twitter users Tweet during meals |
Two Timing
A new survey by AshleyMadison.com, a dating site for married people, reveals that 57% of cheaters have slept with both their spouse and lover in a 24-hour period. Other findings
- 22% of cheaters say their spouse is good in bed
- 81% of cheaters say their lover is good in bed
- 41% of cheating women have been cheating with the same man for at least three months
Superfoods That Fight Colds from health.com
Fish Oily fish—including salmon, tuna, and mackerel—are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, compounds that help reduce harmful inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation prevents your immune system from working properly, and can contribute to colds and flu as well as more serious diseases. Omega 3s may fight colds on more than one front. In a placebo-controlled 2011 study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity, medical students who took fish oil supplements for three months had lower inflammation levels and also fewer symptoms of anxiety—a condition that can itself weaken immune function.
Oysters Zinc, an essential mineral, has a strong track record of fighting the common cold. A comprehensive review of the research, published in a Canadian medical journal in 2012, concluded that taking zinc lozenges appears to shorten the duration of cold symptoms in adults. Zinc supplements carry a risk of side effects such as nausea and headaches, however. A better bet, may be to get zinc straight from your diet. Oysters contain more of the nutrient per serving than any other food—but if you're concerned about staying healthy, you might not want to eat them raw.
Garlic These pungent cloves do more than just flavor your food. Garlic also contains allicin, a sulfuric compound that produces potent antioxidants when it decomposes. A 2001 study in the journal "Advances in Therapy" found that people who took garlic supplements for 12 weeks between November and February got fewer colds than those who took a placebo. And of those who did get sick, those who took the garlic supplement felt better faster. Garlic packs the biggest antioxidant punch when eaten raw. Flavor too strong for you? Consider taking aged-garlic extract capsules.
Anise Seeds These licorice-flavored seeds, which have antibacterial properties, have been shown to ease coughing and help clear congestion from the upper respiratory tract. Anise seeds can be eaten (in rolls and cookies, for instance), but for cold-fighting the delivery method of choice is usually tea. According to the American Pharmaceutical Association's "Practical Guide to Natural Medicines," a typical recipe is to add one cup of crushed anise seeds to one cup of hot water, and flavor with sugar, garlic, cinnamon, or honey (if desired). Sip this concoction up to three times a day.
Citrus Fruits Recent research suggests that vitamin C may not be as useful in preventing colds as once thought. However, studies do show that taking the vitamin at the first sign of illness may reduce a cold's duration by about a day, which can feel like a lifetime when you're suffering. Eating lots of citrus—whether that entails digging in to orange and grapefruit slices, or using lemons and limes in recipes—will provide plenty of this powerhouse nutrient. Don't worry about overdoing it, since it's very hard to overdose on vitamin C. Anything your body doesn't use is just washed right out of your system.
Fennel Like anise seeds, fennel is a natural expectorant, and can help clear chest congestion and soothe a persistent cough. The two foods have similar flavors, in fact, and in supermarkets fennel is sometimes referred to as anise, even though they're different plants. Fennel can be eaten raw or roasted, but you may get the best cold-fighting benefit from drinking a tea made from fennel seeds. Try Yogi Tea's Throat Comfort, or make your own with 1.5 teaspoons of fennel seeds and one cup boiling water. Steep for 15 minutes, strain, and sweeten with honey to taste.
Yogurt and Kefir We usually think of bacteria as a bad thing, but some of these microorganisms are essential for good health. Eating probiotic foods, such as yogurt and kefir, is a good way to replenish beneficial strains of bacteria, which promote digestive health and help prevent stomach ailments. There are over 10 trillion bacteria living in our gastrointestinal tract, so you want to make sure the good ones outnumber the bad ones.
Tea Everyone knows a steaming hot cup of tea can help break up chest congestion and soothe a sore throat, but the benefits may run deeper. All tea—black, green, or white—contains a group of antioxidants known as catechins, which may have flu-fighting properties. In a 2011 Japanese study, people who took catechin capsules for five months had 75% lower odds of catching the flu than people taking a placebo. Need another reason to turn on the kettle? Other research suggests catechins may help boost overall immunity, rev metabolism, and protect against cancer and heart disease.
Woman Arrested For Being Full Of Bologna: The Palm Bay, Florida police recently arrested Christine Brown for calling 911 six times to thank jailers for her bologna sandwich. She said she enjoyed it during her incarceration.
Silicon Valley: Justin Jedlica has had 90 plastic surgeries. The New Yorker says he's got bicep implants, tricep implants and glute implants. "I understand the risks ... and I'm willing to take those on. I love to really metamorphosize myself!" It all started with a nose job, and then another one, and then another.'' Justin's surgeries cost $100,000.
The Kardashians are happy that Khloe is hosting The X Factor. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “Khloe is just over the moon about her X Factor hosting job. She feels excited and relieved that it’s finally official. Kris is planning on throwing a huge party for Khloe and wants to film it for an upcoming reality show. Kris is the most thrilled out of everyone. She knows what this means for Khloe–network television, exposure, fame like never before. Kim on the other hand is not that thrilled. She has always been her mom’s favorite but now Kris is gloating over Khloe 24/7. Lamar is really happy for Khloe. “He said ‘This is the best thing that has ever happened to Khloe…other than me!’”
Honey Boo Boo's mom, June, says her family is like the Lohans. “Lindsay Lohan, I bet that she has had a lot of family issues. We’re going through the same thing with a couple fathers of my kids [who] have not been in their lives for years, and all of a sudden now, they are wanting to be father of the year.”
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart are getting separate hotel rooms for the Breaking Dawn-Part 2 promo tour. A source tells RADAR Online, "Despite getting back together, Rob and Kristen will have separate hotel rooms booked for them on the upcoming promotional tour for Breaking Dawn-Part 2. Summit Entertainment isn't taking any chances that the couple will have problems again and be forced to scramble at the last minute to book one of them a posh hotel suite. In fact, in several cities, rooms have been booked for Kristen at a separate hotel from the rest of the A-list cast. Rob and Kristen are always professional, but the fact is she cheated on him, and this media tour needs to go off without a hitch. Summit wants the final installment of the Twilight franchise to go off without a hitch, in order to prime the movie to break box office records.''
Scott Baio doesn't know anything about Erin Moran being homeless. He tells Fox, ''To be perfectly honest with you I don’t know what’s going on. People tell me certain things. I don’t know what her situation is. I have a job to do, I have a wife and child to take care of. So I don’t pay attention to things that I don’t know anything about. I’ve got my own situation to deal with.''
Lindsay Lohan consented to an interview with Barbara Walters after the producers of Liz and Dick paid her $46,000 hotel bill. A source tells RADAR Online, "Part of Lindsay's contract with the producers of Liz & Dick was that she was not to do any press to promote the movie before it aired. But when Lindsay requested that production pick up her hotel bill, the producers said they'd be more than happy to pick up the tab, but in exchange Lindsay would have to agree to a sit-down interview to promote the movie. Lindsay wasn't happy about it, but realized that she was stuck and agreed to do it. There will be no questions that are off limits and expect Walters to grill Lindsay about her personal life, recent arrest, and fight with her mother Dina. The producers picked Walters for the interview, not Lindsay. The interview will be conducted with producers of the project present when Walters interviews Lindsay. Walters has agreed to delve into Lindsay's role as Liz Taylor, and not let the actresses personal life override the interview."
Jennifer Aniston is planning a massive wedding. A source tells Showbiz Spy, “What started out as quite low-key is now looking more extravagant. They are still keen on a beach wedding in Hawaii or Mexico towards the end of the year, but Jen wants it to be more like a massive party and, at the moment, it looks like it could stretch over three days. Half of Hollywood will be there too. The dress is being kept top secret. But now Jen’s debuted this massive ring, it’s kind of set a precedent so who knows, we could see Jen break from her conservative, simple style and go for a show-stopper of a dress too.”
Justin Bieber is now endorsing Adidas.
Katy Perry and John Mayer were spotted lunching in New York and celebrating his birthday
Beyonce will perform at halftime of the Super Bowl
Taylor Swift won't be writing an autobiography anytime soon. She says, "I could write an autobiography. I think I'd have to be about 80 for it to be interesting enough though.''
Taylor Swift and Ethel Kennedy are growing close. Ted Kennedy Jr. says, “She’s a very open person…to people of all generations. As I just said, she’s a very welcoming person and she and Taylor have a genuine friendship. They love spending time together. They really like spending time with one another and, you know, they’re fascinated by each other. I think Ethel makes her feel very at ease. You know, Taylor lives in a world – she’s obviously achieved incredible success and the people who live in that world, some people just like to hang out and relax and let their hair down and I think Ethel makes that possible. I think it’s as simple as that.”
Blake Shelton and Christina Aguilera have recorded a new song called “Just A Fool.'' It will appear on her new CD Lotus due out November 13th.
Billie Joe Armstrong may have started drinking because he was stressed about turning 40. He once told Nylon magazine, "For three months before it (turning 40), I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Then, when it happened, I was like, 'Oh, I'm still alive.'"
During a "Women in Hollywood Dinner" in Beverly Hills Monday night, KRISTEN WIIG shared some sensitive information with the crowd.
--She said, quote, "I do want to say something from the heart, something actually kind of serious and truthful. I have not pooped in four days . . . four days!"
--She added, quote, "I've been travelling. I'm nervous. I'm getting concerned. I'm wearing a tight dress."
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