Amid reports that NBC is trying to secure a book deal for Casey Anthony in exchange for an interview… not a lot of publishers are showing interest in such a deal. The biggest names in publishing want nothing to do with “Tot Mom” (copyright Nancy Grace), with one even calling this hypothetical book deal “blood money.” Check out the statements of three prominent publishing houses: “We are 100% not interested. We are NOT NOT NOT interested. Simon & Schuster is not publishing, and has never intended to publish, any book by Casey Anthony, her family, attorneys or any member of her team.” – Simon & Schuster “We are still planning on publishing the prosecutor’s book who was involved in the Casey Anthony case, so we have no plans in releasing a Casey Anthony book. We’re sticking with the prosecutor.” – Harper Collins “We have no plans on doing a book deal with Casey Anthony.” – Penguin Another publisher that asked not to be named had this to say when asked if they would be interested in such a project: “Hell no … it’s blood money.” Tough break, Case. You could always start a blog.
The Casey Anthony and Amanda Knox have obvious parallels. Both are attractive white women accused of murder and acquitted after spending years behind bars – in Knox’s case, she was actually convicted first – and who have become national stories (and eviscerated by Nancy Grace ) for better or worse. One area where they differ – to Casey’s detriment, according to her lawyer Jose Baez – is in the parenting department. Amanda alone has that going for her. Baez says he was happy when the Amanda Knox verdict was overturned and she was freed. Having gone through it with Anthony, it brought back memories. “It was a surreal moment … I remembered being in that situation – a young woman’s life hung in the balance, and in a split second, her life was given back to her.” Baez says he felt Amanda’s family played a key role and they should “be applauded” for sticking with their 24-year-old daughter through the entire process. Contrarily, Casey’s parents George and Cindy Anthony did not support her and “hurt her case.” That was even before their shameless Dr. Phil interview , too. In the end, Baez says they’re just a pair of “all-American girls.” A lot of people would likely choose different words, but we suppose that’s true, if only literally. You tell us, readers: Casey Anthony … Then tell us: Amanda Knox …
“Sometimes, I don’t like this.” Pretty much. Being married to one woman is hard enough. Imagine four! Or think about sharing your husband with three other women. Not what we signed up for … Only for Kody Brown and his quartet of spouses, they did sign up for it. This is what they do, and like all of us, their lives feature drama and tension beneath the surface. Unlike all of us, there’s a TLC show devoted to the Browns … So what went down last night? While Kody was excited to announce the sex of Robyn’s baby, he reflected on the problems he faced with his first three marriages. Marriages that are still going on, of course. Christine, with whom he’s currently having serious marital discord, expressed frustration with the family’s new Las Vegas living situation. It’s been an adjustment. She is lonely. She feels Kody coddles Robyn, although she adores Kody and Robyn. It’s just that he leaves for four days at a time, and frankly that blows (our words). The Brown Bomber muses that “jealousy creeps in when one wife says in her mind ‘he loves her more than me.'” Dude, when ya got four of ’em, that’s inevitable. In spite of all that, Kody is quick to note that “I’ve loved [Christine] all my life.” Ditto first wife Meri, whom he calls his “soul mate,” and who’s in it for the long haul. With Janelle, Kody says their strongest bond is their kids. Speaking of, Robyn’s unborn child, the family’s 17th in all, is totes going to be a … boy baby! NICE! When Robyn told the doctor that Kody had four wives and 17 kids , his reaction was just priceless, even though he had to know it was coming, being filmed and all. His take? “That’s, I guess, cool.” I guess . Gotta love Nevada, where people could pretty much not give a bleep as long as you’re otherwise law-abiding. And paying. That brings us to Kody’s other goal, besides marital stability. Dude isn’t made of money, and that is a lot of mouths to feed. So how will he accomplish that task? By going into business with all four of his wives. Somehow. His initial idea is a family food franchise that is health oriented. The wives? Less than enthusiastic. Hey, TLC isn’t gonna front all their living costs for life. Better figure something out, gang. What did you think of this installment of Sister Wives? Sound off below!
Disguised and appearing via video link, Casey Anthony was deposed Saturday morning in a defamation suit filed against her by Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez. Gonzalez claims she is unemployed and ostracized because Anthony originally told police that a woman with the same name kidnapped her daughter, Caylee. Investigators proved that Gonzalez had nothing whatsoever to do with the case and that Casey fabricated Zanny the Nanny , but the damage was done. So claims Gonzalez, who is suing her for defamation. In this weekend’s deposition, Casey Anthony answered few questions and her attorney repeatedly invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Attorney John Morgan , who represents Gonzalez, said Casey wore a Philadelphia Philllies cap, “gigantic sunglasses” and what appeared to be a long, dark wig. “She clearly did not want to be there,” Morgan said in response to a question about the acquitted murder suspect’s mood, but was “composed” and “courteous.” Casey Anthony’s location was not revealed . Anthony answered general questions, such as whether she was present during her trial and whether she was in court for her attorney’s opening statement. But more specific questions, predictably, were shut down and met with the Fifth Amendment assertion by Casey’s Orlando-based attorney, Charles Greene. “Deep breathing, nostrils flaring,” Morgan said of her demeanor. The questioning lasted about 45 minutes. “We didn’t want to turn this into a 2-hour circus.” “We asked enough questions and got her to invoke the Fifth enough times that we feel we can file a motion to a judge to compel her to answer [more].” “We didn’t want to go bit by bit through [all the Anthony case details such as] the trunk and the chloroform; that would have served no purpose.” Morgan plans to file said motion in the next week. She is in Florida serving probation in a check fraud case. Other than that, little is known about Anthony’s whereabouts, or what she’s been up to lately. We know she’s not working or in school .
We round off the early evening with this must watch interview by Tommy Humphrey of Cambridge House International with Casey Report’s Doug Casey, familiar to all regulars of Zero Hedge, in which all the usual suspects are discussed: systemic downfall, alternative investments and flight to real, not mainstream media inspired, safety. Speculator Series with Doug Casey from Cambridge House International… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : zero hedge Discovery Date : 30/09/2011 02:43 Number of articles : 2
Scarlett Johansson’s lawyer is on the offensive following the nude photo hack job that sent images of the actress sprawling across the Internet yesterday. Marty Singer is warning celebrity gossip websites in no uncertain terms that Scarlett owns the copyright to the images and to take them down. Or else. Various sites, most notably and not surprisingly TheDirty (dot) com, have been ordered to remove the “stolen copyright protected private photographs.” The actress’ camp contacted the FBI over the hacking and officials are investigating. It’s unclear who was behind it and what consequences they may face. Singer claims , “The highly personal and private photographs at issue capture our client self-posing in her own home in a state of undress and/or topless.” Just to make sure he’s perfectly clear, Singer concludes: “If you fail to comply, you will be acting at your own peril. Please govern yourselves accordingly.” TheDirty says it will take down the Scarlett Johansson photos , which you will not find here at THG. However, enjoy the classic Vanity Fair cover above! Keira Knightley’s on it, too. Could be worse, right?
Cindy Anthony telling Dr. Phil McGraw that Casey Anthony had a seizure that may explain covering up 2-year-old Caylee Anathony’s death for weeks? Cindy insisting that Casey participated in a “hot body” contest while her daughter was missing (and presumably dead) strictly to help out a friend? George Anthony admitting he and Cindy nearly divorced in 2006, after the family learned he had secretly racked up about $30,000 in gambling debts? George and Cindy Anthony Interview Excerpts, Analysis The Anthonys never having met Zanny the nanny, having no clue who Caylee’s dad is, and suspecting Casey of stealing from them – yet doing nothing? George claiming “he could never be out celebrating,” and making it clear the two are divided over Casey’s innocence , yet downplaying his own role? Dr. Phil self-righteously claiming he would never interview “unconscionable psychopath” Casey Anthony herself, because “her actions said enough”? McGraw trying to look like he’s somehow above the fray by not paying the Anthonys, but rather donating the money to charity – run by the Anthonys? This may have set the low water mark for TV “journalism.”
Melanie Moore was prepared to come in second. “In my head I really thought Sasha was going to win,” the So You Think You Can Dance champion told reporters after she was crowned last night . “Just being up there and being named one of the final two I was like, ‘Wait, is this really happening?’ I just started crying.” Melanie Moore Wins So You Think You Can Dance In fact, all Moore could muster on stage was a “thank you” in between tears. But she had more to tell reporters after the finale aired. Saying she hopes to use the $250,000 to “go back to school,” the 19-year old was also excited about one particular aspect of the competition being over: “I’m really looking forward to spending time with my boyfriend. I haven’t really got to see him very much. I got to see him and give him a really quick kiss and then ran out here.” What’s next for Moore? Aside from touring with the other top 10 finishers? Kenny Ortega, who will helm the upcoming Dirty Dancing remake , served as guest judge this season. Melanie laughed and directed the following at the director: “Give me a call.”
Wherever Casey Anthony is hiding, she’s got two weeks to come out. America’s most hated person has just been ordered by a judge to return to her native Orlando, Fla., to begin probation in her check fraud case. Judge Belvin Perry ruled that Casey Anthony must return by August 26 to serve one year of probation, but her address may remain confidential. Last year, Casey admitted to fraudulently using others’ checks to buy clothes and groceries in the month after daughter Caylee disappeared. Her lawyers previously argued that it is too dangerous for her to return to the area and that she had completed the probation while in jail. Judge Perry apparently didn’t buy either defense argument. Anthony, 25, was acquitted of murder July 5. While she was convicted on four counts of lying to police, she had spent nearly 1,000 days in custody by that point, so she was released July 17 and immediately went into hiding. Somehow we don’t expect people in Orlando will be thrilled to have the accused child killer back. The weather may be warm, but her welcome will not be. A Caylee Anthony birthday memorial was held on what would have been the little girl’s sixth birthday Wednesday. Casey’s parents attended. Casey did not. She was last seen in Ohio last week. No clue where she is now, or when she will return to the Sunshine State, but she’s gotta do it, or else. How would you have ruled in the Casey Anthony case?
Joe Jonas will be joining Britney Spears’ previously all female Femme Fatale tour – which also features second banana Nicki Minaj – later this summer. The middle Jonas brother will tagging along for one night only. Joe tweeted: “This just in…I will be performing at the @BritneySpears concert in NJ on Aug 5. and get ready for #FastLife in stores Oct. 11.” A musical dream team if ever there were one . Earlier this year, Joe was rumored to be Brit’s full-time opener before Team Spears locked in Nicki, but he’ll finally get to live the dream, if only for a night. Brit’s other new tour addition , Jersey Shore’s DJ Pauly D, won’t start his stint on the girl power gig until August 17, after Britney leaves the Garden State. We will fist-pump to that.
