If you thought the potholes on your road were bad, maybe think twice before calling city hall. Chances are you have nothing on this Russian cabbie. In the local news segment below, the maligned taxi driver laments that his vehicle is stuck in what is obviously a rather large gouge in the road. One obscured, apparently, by water caused by a recent storm, poor drainage, or both. Don’t you hate when that happens and you can’t see how deep it is? Speaking of which, watch what happens when he tries to get it out. Just wait. Russian Taxi Driver
The Beastie Boys’ MCA, real name Adam Yauch, has died. The hip hop pioneer was 47. In 2009, MCA announced he was being treated for cancer of the parotid gland and a lymph node. He underwent surgery and radiation therapy. It is unclear as of this posting whether Yauch’s death was related to cancer. MCA co-founded Beastie Boys in 1979 (yes, 1979) with Mike D, and Ad Rock, and went on to churn out some of the most iconic albums in hip-hop. They trio landed their big break after working with young producer Rick Rubin, who would sign them to his newly-formed Def Jam Recordings in 1984. License to Ill, Paul’s Boutique, Check Your Head and Ill Communication won the group multiple Grammys and a spot in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Yauch is survived by his wife and daughter. He will be missed by many. Russell Simmons’ site GlobalGrind (dot) com first reported his death. What are your favorite memories of Yauch, and of the Beastie Boys in general? Beastie Boys – Sure Shot
Lost amidst the hoopla of Kim Kardashian dating Kanye West ? She’s still married to Kris Humphries! How can this be, considering the couple signed a pre-nup that divided their assets? And considering they have now been apart far longer than the 72 days for which they were wed? Simple, Kim’s lawyer argued in court today: Humphries is dragging out the precedure because he wants to keep his name in the news. According to TMZ, Laura Wasser stood in front of a judge today and decreed the action of her client’s ex. She said Kardashian will be asking Kris to foot her legal fees if a divorce trial actually commences. And it looks like we really might be headed down that path: the judge ruled that depositions will be permitted, meaning Kim might truly sit in front of opposing counsel , under oath, and be asked about her motivations for marrying Humphries. Amazing.
Looks like Patricia Krentcil and Snooki are in a war of words. It was inevitable. Krentcil, a.k.a. “Tanning Mom,” is firing back at the Jersey Shore star after Snooks went on Extra this week and weighed in on Patricia’s recent arrest. Police arrested the New Jersey Tanning Mom for taking her five-year-old daughter tanning. Asked for comment, Snook noted, “that b!tch is crazy.” Word. When Krentcil got wind of this, she labeled Snooki ” the biggest a$$hole in the world ” for criticizing her life decisions … and didn’t stop there. Police have their hands full with all the Oompa Loompas in N.J. lately . Tanning Mom apparently doesn’t like Jersey Shore , because she says, “When this is all said and done, I’d like to meet up with ‘Snoopy’.” Yup, Snoopy. Charlie Brown is rolling in his grave right now. “She’s fake, she’s fat, her t*ts are fake, she’s disgusting,” Krentcil, who pleaded not guilty to child endangerment, said of the pregnant reality star. It’s a tough feud to pick the winner in, but even Snooki would probably know better than to let her kid into a tanning booth. Just saying.