Celebs Celebrating Birthdays Today
Michael Phelps 25; Olympic swimmer
Fantasia Barrino 26; 2004 American Idol
Mike Tyson 44; Pro boxer
Last night was the midnight showing of the new movie 'Twilight, Eclipse' and the night set records. Preliminary studio estimates are saying it was a $30 million night! The previous Twilight record was $26.3 million for 'New Moon'. They are estimating that by the 4th of July, Eclipse will hit $150 million!
With her Number 1 hit 'Tik Tok" a song about drinking and partying, and an image that screams party girl- Kesha wants to be taken seriously. The 23 year old pop artist who has has 3 top ten songs says she has been misrepresented. She thinks people expect her to be crazy, with a drug and drinking problem, and goes clubbing all the time. Kesha says she is none of that, she says if she wasn't responsible and hardworking she wouldn't be where she's at.
Independant game makers are becoming creative with the oil spill in the Gulf Coast, they are giving gamers the chance to stop the leak. "Crisis in the Gulf" is a game that challenges players to stop an oil leak coming from an oil rig owned by 'DP". Using torpedos, cannons and other weapons, the goal is to shoot globs of oil from the ocean.
TLC's reality TV show '19 Kids and Counting' got their newest addition last year on December 10th. When mother Michelle Duggar had to go in for an emergency c-section, little baby Josie was born at only 1 pound 6 ounces. Since December Josie has been in NICU, that is until June 25th when she was finally able to go home. She was going to come home earlier but 12 of her siblings came down with the chicken pox, so it really wasn't safe for her to be there. Now weighing in at 9 pounds 1 ounce, baby Josie seems to be doing well.
Jon Gosselin got himself new ink, a huge tattoo of a Korean dragon on his back. The dragon is holding a scroll with the names and birth dates of his 8 children, but there is also another name and date tattooed on his back. The date is 4-8-10 and Korean translators either say that the extra name says Erin (but because letters are very similar) it could also say Ellen. Which 23 year old Ellen Ross is his current girlfriend. Hmmmmmmm. The tattoo took Jon 14 hours in a two week period to get completed.
Mariah Carey is the proud owner of three Jack Russel Terriers, and she does a good job of keeping them maintained and pampered by the vet. So much so that in the course of a month Carey rang up a bill of over $37,000! She apparently uses the services of an up-scale New York vet that makes house calls to celebs, and received a bill for $37,800 which she only paid $8200 back. While sources wouldn't reveal what kind of treatments the pups received but back in May one of Carey's Dogs gave birth to a little pup.
On Sunday after the MuchMusic Awards in Toronto, Katy Perry was rocking out to her tune called "California Gurls". She must have been bustin' some pretty crazy moves because she fell and cut her leg open. The fall resulted in a trip to the hospital and... 17 stitches! Yeouch!!!
American Idolist Carrie Underwood announced her engagement back around Christmas time, and now it is time for another to do the same. Just announced Kellie Pickler is getting married! Kellie said "yes" to her boyfriend since 2007, Kyle Jacobs. Jacobs who is a songwriter, known for writting songs for Garth Brooks and Tim McGraw, popped the question on June 15th on a beach in Florida.
Months after Kim Kardashian and New Orleans Saints player Reggie Bush broke up, Kim has found herself a new man. She's sticking with the football player type, and has been dating Miles Austin from the Dallas Cowboys. Miles is 26 years and Kim is 29, sources say she's taking this one slowly. Kim wants to date someone who understands her busy lifestyle.
Lady Gaga made quit a few heads turn at the New York Yankees game... from here bra exposed, bikini bottoms strange outfit, to her unauthorized visit to the locker room. Club executives allegedly banned Gaga from the stadium, bet a short time later General Manager Brian Cashman said that Gaga is a celebrity and is not banned.
Bike builder Jesse James is moving to Texas, this rumor was confirmed by his lawyer. At the end of the month Jesse James is permanently moving to Austin Texas. Jesse says the move "is needed to handle business matters and other personal matters." The reason this seems interesting is that James's ex, Sandra Bullock, also owns a home is Austin. While he didn't make any comments about if his move is related to Bullock, a person can't help but wonder if they are going to try and work things out.
With the release of Toy Story 3 this weekend many people have been curious who was going to be the new voice for the character Slinky Dog. In the first 2 movies Slinky was played by comedian Jim Varney, best known for his movie Ernest Goes to Camp, sadly Jim passed away in 2000. So the search was on to find someone with the same personality to carry on the character. Producer Lee Unkrick says that they were very fortunate to find Blake Clark, to play the role. The name might not sound familiar but he has been a bunch of movies that you've seen. Alot of his movie roles were on Adam Sandler films like "The Waterboy"
Coming up on Friday for Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series Miley Cyrus will be rocking the stage of the morning news show, but she will share the stage for one song with Bret Michaels. Michaels will join Miley to sing a Poison song, 'Every Rose Has its Thorn' it the anticipated hit. Cyrus does a cover of this Poison song on her newest album. So tune into Good Morning America on Friday to watch rock and pop collide.
It has just been confirmed that actress Megan Fox is no longer on the market... sorry guys. While in Hawaii Fox's boy toy Brian Austin Green (yes he's from TV show 90210) popped the question at the Four Seasons Hotel. A witness said it happened beach side, and Megan Started jumping around. Next thing they saw was staff from the hotel sifting through the sand. In all the excitement Fox dropped the ring in the sand. The ring is 2 carats and currently missing in action. Ummm OOOOPS!
Taylor Swift told the public that she would host a 13 hour meet-and-greet session on June 13th, because after all her favorite number is 13, and she didn't disappoint. This fan session was held as part of CMA Fest, and all by herself she attracted 10,000 fans of which 2,000 fans were actually able to meet Taylor. She even did a small performance during the day. However her plan of meeting everyone in 13 hours just didn't work. She started meeting with fans at 8am and realized that she wouldn't be able to get to everyone before the cut off time of 9pm, so what does Taylor do? Taylor extends the party another 2 hours! For 15 hours Taylor hung out with her fans, what other celeb would do that?
Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources is asking for help from drivers as turtles move to their nesting grounds. We are at the start of the nesting time for turtles which means many of the shelled critters are making their way from their winter homes to their warmer summer nesting ground. This move means that many turtles will be crossing roads to get to where they need to be. The DNR asks that motorist slow down and drive around turtles. They say that turtles are happiest if they are allowed to cross under their own power, but if you need to assist them, keep them pointed in the direction they where headed in, and get them across the shortest way possible. Minnesota is the home to 9 turtle species, some of which are protected.
Country music singer and sausage company founder Jimmy Dean died at 81 years old on Sunday. He passed away in his Virginia home. Known for his big hit in 1961, 'Big Bad John' Dean also starred on his own TV show called "The Jimmy Dean Show' which aired from 1963 to 1966. Vowing not to be a celebrity that wastes his money and dies with nothing, Dean started his own business, 'Jimmy Dean Sausage Company'. He sold his meat company to Sara Lee Corp. in 1984. Since then built his dream home and lived in peace.
A new film is in the works, 'Cleopatra', and who has the role been designed for? None other than the gorgeous Angelina Jolie. Producer Scutt Rudlin has been working on this project since 2006 and has developed the role for and with Angelina Jolies help. The last big name to play Cleopatra was Elizabeth Taylor in 1963 which was the highest grossing film of that year. So be looking forward to this new flick!
After making an appearance during the season finale of American Idol, it has been rumored that Bret Michaels will be the new judge to replace Simon Cowell. Michaels is basically confirming the rumors by saying he has received Idols offer. Michaels is even so confident that his future is with American Idol that he is already planning his schedule around the next season. If he does get it Bret sounds super excited to be a part of it.
On May 28 911 was called from Shawn Kings home, her father found her unresponsive in her bed. It appears she overdosed on either anxiety or anti-depressant pills. While some are saying this was not a suicide attempt police did find new prescription bottles that were empty, a note saying she took the pills intentionally, and that she wished to be buried in Utah.
Yesterday Joran Van Der Sloot allegedly admitted to killing 21 year old Flores in his hotel room. It is also being said that as part of his confession he is going with police back to the hotel to show them exactly what happened. Some reports are saying that the confession came after a long rough interrogation process, and it may have been forced. Either way it is hard to beat the video footage of Joran and Flores entering his hotel room.
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne says he wants to donate his body to science after he passes away. He thinks that scientists will find something interesting if they study him because it is amazing that he has lived 61 years with all the abuse he has thrown at it. He says that for 40 years it was one long party. Ozzy has struggled with alcohol and prescription drug abuse problems, at one time he would down 4 bottles of booze a day, black out, wake up and continue partying. He says his body is a medical miracle.
While playing at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin Ohio, Tiger Woods was having a rough day. Tiger ended up hitting three spectators with golf balls! The first time was on his first swing on the first hole. he hit a guy in the neck. The second time was on the second hole, he hit a 19 year old guy in the leg. The third time was on the 15th hole, he hit another guy in the hand. Tiger apologized to the fans and gave them each an autographed glove. Tiger went on to finish in a tie for 19th, his worst finish at this tournament since 2002.
After fleeing to Chile from Peru, Joran van der Sloot was picked up on his international warrant for the murder of a 21 year old woman. The woman was found in Joran's hotel room with her neck broke. Joran said he met the woman in the casino and that was it, but cameras show van der Sloot and the woman going from the casino to his hotel sometime after dawn.
In a recent interview with 'Our Country" Lady Gaga was asked who she is embarrassed to like.
John Mayer was out on tour in Europe and just performed in Copenhagen on Sunday but had to cancel his show for last Monday night. He has also cancelled all remaining shows this week in Europe which were all sold out, he will not be rescheduling and told ticket holders to get a refund. On his website he said he will be returning to the US to recover with doctors care. He said he is still planning on performing in Charlotte North Carolina on July 16.
Last night Gaga was a guest on The Larry King Show, and he asked lots of interesting questions and even got her to open up about Michael Jackson. Apparently Gaga was suppose to be the opening act for the the 'This Is It' tour, and said she may have even performed with Michael during the show. Gaga also talked about her health and her scare with Lupus.