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Posted: 5:03 a.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 2012

QUIKKIES: Top 10 ways we embarrass ourselves.. everyday & why watching reruns is good for your health!  

By Vikki Locke

People magazine claims Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively got married in Charleston, South Carolina this past weekend. Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine performed at the wedding reception.


- Al Pacino is going to play Joe Paterno in a new movie about the coach's life.


- Ryan Lochte
is designing his own clothing line


- Khloe Kardashian is the frontrunner to host The X Factor


- Kraft is releasing Candy Corn Oreos today.


- Utah's Wasatch Brewing is going to brew White House beer based on Barack Obama's recipe.
They say, "We’re going to call it El Presidente Honey Ale.''


- Only 6.1 million people watched the MTV Video Music Awards last Thursday.


- Elvis' Bible was auctioned off on Saturday for $94,000.

 

Hooray for Hollywood: Here are this past weekend's box office results.

1. "The Possession," $9.5 million ($3.5 million international).

2. "Lawless," $6 million ($1.4 million international).

3. "The Words," $5 million.

4. "The Expendables 2," $4.7 million ($14 million international).

5. "The Bourne Legacy," $4 million ($13 million international).

 

 

Call of Duty: Prince Harry won't be returning to Vegas anytime soon. He has been sent to Afghanistan to fly Apache helicopters. His four-month tour of duty started Friday. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid says, “In the past we have defended against the invaders and we will do so in the future. We will continue to defend against all the invaders but we will use all our power to kill or capture the Prince.”

 

Talk To The Hand Chair: Clint Eastwood decided to talk to a chair at the Republican Convention just minutes before going on stage. He says, “There was a stool there, and some fella kept asking me if I wanted to sit down. When I saw the stool sitting there, it gave me the idea. I’ll just put the stool out there and I’ll talk to Mr. Obama and ask him why he didn’t keep all of the promises he made to everybody … The guy said, ‘You mean you want it at the podium?’ and I said, ‘No, just put it right there next to it. President Obama is the greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people. Romney and Ryan would do a much better job running the country, and that’s what everybody needs to know. I may have irritated a lot of the lefties, but I was aiming for people in the middle.”

 

America's Least Wanted: Casey Anthony may return to Florida to see her ill grandmother. A source says, “Family members said Casey would want to say a final goodbye to her grandmother and would break cover to come out of hiding and pay her respects. Casey has been in hiding after receiving numerous death threats after walking free from court. Family members said she has been in contact with her mother and was aware of her grandmother’s illness.''

 

You Embarrass Yourself Four Times a Day . . . Here Are the Top Ten Ways

 A new survey found the average person feels embarrassed four times a DAY.  The most common thing that embarrasses us is forgetting someone's name when you're introducing them.  That's followed by tripping in public . . . getting someone's name wrong . . . getting stains on your shirt . . . and waving at someone who doesn't see you.

 

  #1.)  Forgetting someone's name when you're introducing them.

 #2.)  Tripping in public.

 #3.)  Getting someone's name wrong.

 #4.)  Getting food stains or splashes on your shirt.

 #5.)  Waving at someone and they don't see it.

 #6.)  Having food stuck in your teeth.

 #7.)  Thinking someone's waving at you when they're not.

 #8.)  Being late.

 #9.)  Forgetting where you parked.

 #10.)  Burping accidentally.

 

 

Watching Reruns is Good for Your Health?

  Believe it or not, a new study has found that watching reruns on TV is really good for you.  When you watch reruns you feel comforted by the characters you know, but since you know what they're going to say, you enjoy it without using any mental energy.  That refreshes your brain and sets you up to do better work afterward.

 

 --The study found that watching a show you like makes you feel COMFORTED because you see the characters you love . . . but you know what they're going to say.

  --That's the best way to enjoy yourself without using ANY mental energy.

  --And by doing that, you refresh your brain and set yourself up to do better work afterward.

 

 

 

Any Given Sunday: Week 1 NFL scores

Bears 41, Colts 21

Eagles 17, Browns 16

Vikings 26, Jaguars 23, OT

Lions 27, Rams 23

Jets 48, Bills 28

Redskins 40 Saints 32

Texans 30, Dolphins 10

Patriots 34, Titans 13

Niners 30 Packers 22

Cardinals 20 Seahawks 16

Bucs 16 Panthers 10

Falcons 40, Chiefs 24

Broncos 31 Steelers 19

 

  

Kristen Stewart has been sleeping with Robert Pattinson's teddy bears. A source tells RADAR Online, “Kristen is latching on to all the things that she associates with Robert and now she can’t be without her stuffed animals. Over the years, Robert, who was a hopeless romantic, bought Kristen plushies whenever he saw one he thought she would love. She is obsessed with them and has them scattered all over her bed; they’re a sweet reminder of how he cared for her. But now, as they’re no longer together, they’ve become more of a security blanket for Kristen, so she took a collection of her favorite teddy bears with her to Toronto. She’s missing Robert a lot, and she’s clinging on to her stuffed animals for comfort; Kristen is petrified about facing the public.”

 

 

Phone First

A new survey published in the Daily Mail reveals that 33% of people check their social media accounts, news sites and missed calls before saying ‘good morning’ to their partners or even taking a shower. Other findings:

- 53% of people check their phones as soon as they wake up

- 26% of people sleep with their smartphones

 

Can Food Make You Fall In Love? from match.com

  • Cheese Start off with a cheese plate and it may get you a kiss. That’s because cheese is loaded with zinc, which can help boost your amorousness by curbing your body’s production of a libido-dampening hormone called prolactin. And according to studies, even the smell of cheese can increase blood flow in men by five percent
  • Pomegranate juice There’s a reason this exotic fruit drink became such a big trend in ’06: It gives your health a major kick. Scientists have discovered that pomegranate juice is packed with loads of nutrients such as: a) vitamin E, which improves fertility, b) vitamin A, which increases testosterone and estrogen levels, and c) vitamin C, which boosts levels of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, leading to increased desire in both men and women.
  • Sushi One roll of the raw stuff packs a quadruple punch: fatty fish like tuna and salmon contains Omega 3 and L-Arginine, two chemical compounds that improve circulation and stimulate alertness and desire. And kelp (i.e., seaweed) is high in iodine, which boosts levels of libido-revving testosterone. Don’t forget to add some wasabi, since its active ingredient, capsaicin, causes changes in the body (flushing, sweating, increased heart rate) that mimic arousal and can cause people to project those fiery feelings onto individuals around them (like you). Dipping your fish in soy sauce has a blissful benefit too, since it contains a chemical that ups levels of estrogen in women.
  • Oysters This famed treasure of the sea almost lives up to its reputation: According to experts, these little sea creatures are loaded with zinc and other minerals that are crucial for the body’s production of hormones (and where would our love lives be without those?).
  • Coffee Sure, caffeine provides a serious jolt of energy. But did you know that your afternoon latte has some other, um, perks, too? Not only does java keep your mind and body alert, it also heightens sensations. A new study conducted at Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX, says that women who drink coffee have higher libidos and are more physically active than those who don’t down caffeine.
  • Chocolate There’s a reason why this stuff is universally loved. According to legend, Emperor Montezuma drank 50 cups of chocolate every day to boost his virility before visiting his harem of 600 women. And history’s most famous lover, Giacomo Casanova, reportedly indulged on a daily basis. The sweet stuff contains a compound called methylxanthine, which stimulates the transmission of nerve impulses and releases dopamine into the center of the brain that’s associated with physical pleasure. Plus, eating just one square generates high levels of serotonin, which induces relaxation
  • Pumpkin seeds This salty snack is also loaded with zinc, which kicks up testosterone levels, and contains a mood-boosting amino acid called tyrosine that’s been known to relieve anxiety, making you feel less inhibited. Here’s a reason why you should eat the roasted seeds while baking a pumpkin pie: you’ll get a double dose on the libido-boosting front. Here’s why: according to Hirsch, just the scent of pumpkin pie increases blood flow in men by 40 percent.
  • Caviar This salty delicacy is rich in magnesium — essential for balancing your hormone levels, stamina, and skin sensitivity. So splurge on this treat when you can. Don’t fancy fish eggs? You can achieve a similar benefit by eating a leafy green salad sprinkled with almonds.
  • Soy Nope, it’s not exactly what you think of when you hear the word romance, but soy has some surprising benefits. Tofu binds to estrogen receptors, which encourage female arousal and combats symptoms of menopause — particularly hot flashes. Studies also show that soy is beneficial to the prostate in men. Hit up a vegan restaurant or chow down on edamame (soy beans) when out at a Japanese restaurant to reap the benefits.
  • Honey This sugary spread has a romantic history: many medicines in Egyptian times were made from honey, including cures for sterility and impotence. And medieval men gave their brides a honey-based fermented drink, believed to sweeten the marriage. What was all the fuss about? The sticky stuff contains boron, a mineral that helps metabolize estrogen and boost testosterone levels.

 

 

Man's Trash Is Another Woman's Treasure: A woman recently bought a rare Renoir painting at an Alexandria, Virginia flea market. She paid $50 for the painting, a Paul Bunyan doll and a plastic cow. The 1879 Renoir is expected to sell for $100,000.

 

 

The Sun claims Simon Cowell almost suffered a breakdown this past summer. His doctor allegedly removed all of his supplements from his diet and got him to quit smoking. The Sun quotes Simon as saying, “I don’t want any more tablets and pills. I’m cutting out the lot, including cigarettes. I desperately need peace. I’m craving normality. I’ve got to work out my demons and come out of it. I have to get back to where I was years ago. I had to stop reading texts at three in the morning and making calls later and later. I wanted peace.”

 

Kristen Stewart and James Franco recently flirted at a Toronto Film Fest party. A source tells HollywoodLife.com, “I watched [Kristen and James] chatting for about 20 minutes. Kristen was surrounded by bodyguards, but I could clearly see how excited they were, laughing and flirting. James invited Kristen for a dinner that night, and someone [said] that James thinks Kristen is beautiful, and an amazing actress.”

Stewart and her mother have purchased a $4.8 million Malibu home.

 

Nicolas Cage did NOT stalk Vanessa Hudgens on the set of their new movie The Frozen Ground even though a friend of hers tells Perez Hilton, "Cage unnerved the starlet so much that she begged directors to banish him from the set. He constantly watched her and even showed up on days when he wasn't filming to see her. Vanessa finally asked the directors to intervene and keep him away because she couldn't concentrate on her performance".

Only 50 people attended Kim Kardashian's recent nightclub appearance in Charlotte. She billed it as a Democratic Convention after-party.

 

 

Christian Bale recently flew Jayden Barber and his family to Disneyland for lunch. The four year-old is battling leukemia. His mother, Charlene, blogged, "The entire interaction was like old friends having lunch. Jayden did not get star struck but was well aware of who we were with! They talked movies and super Heros an he was genuinely happy to hear about everything Jayden wanted to tell him. Christian, his wife and daughter are three of the most beautiful people we have ever met! Christian made these arrangements for us personally and ensured we were treated like royalty. I don't have even one negative thing to say about them. I can tell you that they were just as impressed w Jayden as Jayden was w them :)"

 

 

Jay-Z and Beyonce want more kids. A source says, ''Beyonce definitely wants more kids. Jay wants a boy next so they can have one of each. They're ready for a baby whenever it happens.''

 

Chris Brown's girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, is upset that he kissed Rihanna at the MTV VMA's. A source tells US Weekly, “Karrueche and Rihanna really hate one another and Chris ultimately just does what he wants. Seeing him with Rihanna at such a public event made her very angry.”

 

 Demi Lovato and One Direction's Niall Horan had dinner together following the MTV Video Music Awards. A source says, "It looked like a first date. They were sharing guacamole and queso as they got to know one another, and kept it really private and low key."

 

 Pink is taking wine classes. She says, "Wine is my obsession. I'm in school online, studying the different regions and grapes."

 

 Someone recently stole Justin Bieber's license plate.

 

The Kennedy women fear Taylor Swift. A source tells the National Enquirer, “The Kennedy women fear Taylor may seduce Conor into eloping – because she’s not just a ruthless social climber, she’s a rich superstar and can easily support him even if his family cuts him off from the Kennedy millions. And Conor’s so totally swept away by Taylor, he can’t see straight. Conor’s cousin Patrick Schwarzenegger told pals. “My mom warned me to stay away from Taylor, and I’m sooo glad I did. Mom’s always right!”'

 

 

Liam Hemsworth asked Billy Ray Cyrus for Miley's hand in marriage. Billy says, "He begged me. He came several times, every time I said, 'Yeah, sure!' ...No, I said yeah off the bat (from the start). Liam's a great guy. We all love Liam. But he did ask."

 

 

KHLOE FRONTRUNNER FOR X FACTOR HOSTING GIG!

The new season of The X Factor premieres Wednesday, but so far, Simon Cowell has yet to name a new host for the show. According to TMZ, Khloe Kardashian is the frontrunner to get the gig. Cowell reportedly thinks she’ll be able to attract younger viewers, as will new judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato. A source connected to the show tells TMZ there’s “at least an 85% chance she’ll get the job.”

Q-Who hosted season one of X Factor? Steve Jones

STEWART SAYS SHE AND PATTINSON ARE ‘‘FINE’’

While the tabloids can’t stop speculating about the current status of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson’s relationship, and how it will affect the promotion of the final Twilight movie, Stewart doesn’t seem at all concerned. When asked about how they will handle doing interviews for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2, Stewart simply said, “We're going to be fine. We're totally fine." The former couple has not been spotted together since news hit that Stewart had a fling with her Snow White & The Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. On Thursday, she made her first public appearance since the scandal

DECISION MADE ON IDOL JUDGES?

Fox still hasn’t announced the new judges that will join Mariah Carey on American Idol, but it sounds like they sure are close. Deadline.com reports the network will soon reveal that Nicki Minaj, Keith Urban and Enrique Iglesias will make up the judges’ table. Word is, Carey will be making between $15-17 million, while Minaj and Iglesias will be paid somewhere in the $10- $12 mil range, and Urban will get between $3 and $5 mil.

Q-What popular daytime talk show host judged Idol for one season? Ellen DeGeneres

HUDSON SURPRISED AT BEING LABELED BIG GIRL IN HOLLYWOOD!

Jennifer Hudson looks amazing after losing weight with Weight Watchers, but at the beginning of her career, she endured constant criticism in Hollywood for not being a size two.  “I had lost like 60 pounds then, I was exercising every day I got down to a size 12 and I got to Hollywood and they were like, ‘How do you feel being the big girl?,’” she told Oprah Winfrey. “And I was like, ‘Who are they talking to?’ I literally looked around like this is normal, this is fine, this is average, where I come from it's totally fine, so I couldn't understand.” She also hated being asked about whether being larger made her feel insecure. ”Another one they would say is "Do you feel insecure being a big girl?" And I thought, "Why should I feel insecure?,” she explained. “I remember saying, ‘I have the height of a model, lips people pay for, you know things like that."' Hudson also admits she had lip injections for the movie Dreamgirls, but only because her dent caused a lighting issue while filming. She said the doctor didn’t even want to do it for her, telling her, “do you realize people come in here and pay to have the lips you have naturally,” but she had no choice and went through with the procedure.

Q-Hudson competed on the third season of American Idol. Who won that season? Fantasia Barrino

RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN CAUGHT ON CAMERA!

Looks like Rihanna and Chris Brown really are on good terms. The former couple, who split after Brown was arrested for physically abusing Rihanna, was caught looking quite friendly at the MTV Video Music Awards Thursday night.  A picture posted on the internet Friday shows the two stars exchanging hugs, and a kiss on the cheek after Rihanna won the Video of the Year award.

BRAD TALKS WEDDING!

Brad Pitt was in London promoting his new movie Killing Them Softly, and of course, he was asked about his pending marriage to fiancée Angelina Jolie. "No plans yet, other than we are going to do it," said Pitt,  adding, "I plan very little as I get older.” When asked whether good buddy George Clooney would be his best man, Brad doubted it. "Well, you know, he doesn't believe in institutions," Pitt said. "So he can get people to their seats or something."

Q-What actress played Brad Pitt’s love interest in 2004 Ocean’s Twelve? Catherine Zeta-Jones

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER STAR MARRIES!

 How I Met Your Mother star Cobie Smulders married longtime boyfriend Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live) Saturday at the Alisal Guest Ranch and Resort in Solvang, CA.  The pair got engaged in January 2009 and is parents to a daughter, Shaelyn, 3.

HEIDI DENIES CHEATING ON SEAL!

Heidi Klum is finally speaking out about rumors she cheated on hubby Seal with her bodyguard. In an interview airing Wednesday on Katie Couric’s new talk show Katie, Heidi said, “When we were together, I never looked at another man.” Seal was quoted by TMZ as saying he wished Heidi would not “fornicate” with the help while they were still married, a comment he later said was misconstrued. Said Heidi, “It was a unique choice of words… I’m used to it. Other people aren’t.”

 

SCIENTOLOGY CAME BETWEEN TOM AND PENELOPE!

Katie Holmes may not have been Tom Cruise’s third wife, if it wasn’t for Scientology. According to Radaronline, Cruise wanted to marry his girlfriend of three years Penelope Cruz, but she dumped him because of the controversial religion.  "Tom had absolutely planned on proposing to Penelope, and they had openly discussed marriage during the three years they were dating," a source tells the site. "However, Penelope pulled the plug on the relationship because she felt that the Church of Scientology was the third wheel in their relationship. Penelope doesn't have anything against the Church, but it just wasn't her thing. She admired Tom's dedication to it, but it wasn't her cup of tea and wasn't something she wanted to give her life up for.”

Q-Penelope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem have both won Academy Awards. For what films did they win? Cruz – Vicky Cristina Barcelona; Bardem – No Country for Old Men

MALOOF/NASSIF DIVORCE TURNS UGLY!

 The divorce between Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’Adrienne Maloof and ex Paul Nassif just turned ugly. The couple is fighting for custody of their three sons, and Paul is now claiming Adrienne has physically attacked him, the worst, and most recent incident occurring in July in Las Vegas. Paul claims after drinking four vodka sodas, Adrienne got “increasingly hostile” as they fought over whether Adrienne’s mother could come to a party. They fought for 45-minutes, during which time Adrienne accused him of cheating, and repeatedly hit him in the face, chest and legs.  Meanwhile, Adrienne has filed documents claiming Paul has an explosive temper, and carries a gun, which he keeps in easy reach of their children.  Adrienne believes Paul is a danger to their kids, and cites an incident where he was drinking while operating a Kayak, and one of the kids fell into the water.  She also claims he  lost one of their kids for 45 minutes during a camping trip three years ago.

MAYNARD & HOLM STILL TOGETHER!

Emily Maynard and Jef Holm are still together, despite reports that Emily was caught cheating. “It’s crazy, it’s just rumors and tabloid stuff. And it’s not true,” Jef told Good Morning America. “Emily and I are so happy. We’re great. We’re in love, we’re happy.”  As for Jef’s brother, who was the person who talked to the tabloids, Jef said, “I don’t know why he would do that. I don’t even know if he really knows why he did that.” Meanwhile, the couple says they are still engaged, and that Jef just moved to Charlotte “a few days ago,” to be closer to Emily.  As for wedding plans, Emily said, “Well the first thing on my checklist was getting him to Charlotte. Now we can start the fun part.”

CHENOWETH HAS ISSUES, BUT DOING BETTER AFTER ON-SET ACCIDENT!

Kristin Chenoweth was looking happy and healthy on Live with Kelly and Michael! Friday, her first TV interview since being injured on the set of The Good Wife earlier this summer. "I'm doing so much better than I was," said Kristin. "Basically, a big lighting thing fell on me ... and knocked me out cold."  As for her injuries, Kristin explained, “I have a skull fracture and a rib issue and a hip issue. I’m just issue-ridden.” She said when she woke up from the accident at Bellevue Hospital in NYC, her Good Wife co-star Josh Charles was at her bedside. “He was holding my hand,” she said. “He’s my angel.”

Q-In 2009, Chenoweth won an Emmy Award for playing Olive Snook on what short-lived ABC? Pushing Daisies

ARMED INTRUDER ARRESTED AT MILEY’S HOME!

 An armed intruder was arrested at Miley Cyrus’ home Saturday. A man named Jason Luis Rivera hopped the fence at Miley’s LA pad, saying he wanted to meet her. Cops responded to a 911 call and arrested Rivera for trespassing. He was carrying a pair of scissors when he was apprehended. Miley was luckily not home at the time of the incident.

MILEY NOT RUSHING TO ALTAR!

Miley Cyrus may have gotten engaged to boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, but it doesn’t sound like she’s in a rush to walk down the aisle.  "I'm really excited to obviously get married, but I kind of already feel married," Cyrus told reporters on the MTV Video Music Awards red carpet. "I know we are forever. I don't really need the paper right now." The other hot topic when it comes to Miley, is her short blonde hairdo. “It’s so easy. The only thing that’s hard is that it’s the only thing that people want to talk about,” she said. “People are like, ‘Oh, I didn’t recognize you!’ I’m like, ‘I know, but I love it, and it’s really me and it’s good.’’”

Q-Miley Cyrus’ dad Billy Ray is probably best known for what 1992 hit song? “Achy Breaky Heart”

CARSON DALY & GIRLFRIEND WELCOME BABY GIRL!

Carson Daly and girlfriend Siri Pinter are parents again. Pinter gave birth to a daughter on Thursday, who they’ve named Etta Jones.  “Tonight at 5:15pm we welcomed the latest addition to our family,” Daly wrote on his Facebook page. “Etta Jones Daly weighs 8lbs and is beautiful! Mom was a rockstar, Jackson James is a proud big bro, and dad's drinking a cold one. Praise God.” The couple’s son Jackson is three.

LOCHTE BOMBS AS FASHION CORRESPONDENT!

Olympic Gold medalist Ryan Lochte has been hired by E! to cover New York’s Fashion Week, but the network seems to be regretting its decision.  Insiders tell the New York Post that network execs aren’t exactly thrilled with his on camera performance. “Even after media training, he’s still not sharp,” said an insider. An E! rep though insists the story is “inaccurate.”

  

 

 

 

 

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