American Idol Alumni, David Archuleta made a tearful announcement Monday night during his Christmas tour. He is taking time off from music to go do “what is in my heart.” Watch the video and be moved. Make sure to read: Why Khloe Kardashian Is Handling The Trade Great!
Last-minute Christmas shopping can leave you feeling overwhelmed as you try to please everybody but yourself. But Shanda Says that even the smallest moment of selfishness can get you through the holiday season. Take some time out for yourself! More from Shanda: Unhappy In Your Relationship? You Deserve Better! How Is Your Sex Life? When Was The Last Time You Were Really Kissed?
No matter what you think of the Casey Anthony verdict , it’s clear this is a wise move. The 25-year-old will seek treatment for serious mental issues. As such, the acquitted murder suspect won’t be sitting down with ABC, NBC, CBS or any other network for an interview in the foreseeable future. Guilty or not, she needs to receive professional help ASAP. Sources say Casey is seeking treatment for three reasons: She realizes her questionable behavior when daughter Caylee Anthony went missing in 2008 stemmed from “obvious mental health issues.” She needs help coping with the “obvious trauma of losing her child.” She spent nearly three years in solitary confinement in a Florida jail. That’s 23 hours a day in a cramped cell, with death row looming if she were convicted of murder. A source close to Casey says “It messed with her head.” When she’s healthy, Anthony will have the final word on where and how her story will be told. Attorney Jose Baez will continue to field offers .
The Real Housewives of New York City just wrapped up yet another dramatic season. But might it have been a tad TOO dramatic? Insiders say the life on set reached a new low this year, from insulting Tweets to Moroccan brawls to incidents not seen on camera. “Things have gotten so bad that producers are worried that this cast can no longer film together,” a source says“All the ladies have long memories and will not let the smallest thing go. The level of hatred at the moment is so high that it’s toxic and all consuming… it’s just petty and sad.” One particular source of contention? A blogger has been bashing the heck out of Jill Zarin, but multiple co-stars have actually befriended this individual, creating serious tension, a friend of Jill’s tells The Huffington Post : “This sort of behavior should be rejected by all the cast members, no matter how hot disagreements get on the show. It has stopped being a TV fight and is now a real life battle that is unacceptable.” Might it lead to significant cast upheaval? We’ll keep you informed.
I happen to really love a woman in short shorts and Ashely Tisdale seems to know that and is constantly using it to get my attention. Here she is walking down an escalator the other day in some of the smallest shorts I’ve ever seen outside of a strip club. My boxer shorts are bigger than this and I buy them small to make me feel like I’m packing a more impressive weapon. Why is she carrying such a giant key chain? That’s what you’re massive stripper bag is for. I hate this look. Luckily the shorts are working for me. Enjoy.
Justin Bieber is asking fans to donate to charity to celebrate his 17th birthday tomorrow (01.03.11). The ‘Baby’ hitmaker has implored his fans to give 17 dollars to Charity: Water in order to raise $17,000 for clean water in developing countries. Writing on his Charity: Water page, he said: “Together, we’ve made a big difference for many causes. Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne disease? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this! I want to make my birthday matter this year – let’s make it so more kids can grow up to have a 17th birthday like me. Join me to make a change. “I’m really so grateful for my family, friends and fans – and I believe we can do something big to help bring clean water to people in need. Even if you don’t have $17 to give I just ask you to go out in your community and try and make a positive difference. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way. Thanks and God Bless! #makeachange.” Last night Justin stepped out in public for the first time with Selena Gomez, who he is reportedly dating. The pair – who were spotted in a photo booth kissing and cuddling at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party – even matched their outfits for the occasion, with 18-year-old Selena in a floor-length red dress while Justin wore a suit with a red pocket handkerchief.
photo: jon smith via flickr If you buy a carbon offset for the flights you take, you’re in a small minority–at least according to a new survey by the UK Civil Aviation Authority carried out at Stansted airport last September. As reported by The Guardian , only 7% of flyers surveyed bothered to buy at offs… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Photo by cogdogblog Locally raised organic food — it’s what anyone who wants to eat the healthiest foods with the smallest environmental footprint hunts for, right? Whether from their own garden or the local markets, anyone should have access to produce, dairy and meats that are from their own county. But what do you do when you live in a place that’s not exactly conducive to raising crops, like, say, Phoenix, Arizona. After finding myself in this very city for a long enough visit that the minuscule organic produce offerings at the big chain grocery store down the street weren’t going … Read the full story on TreeHugger
Istanbul during Ramadan. The illuminated writing between the mosque’s minarets reads “Believers are brothers.” Photo by laszlo-photo via Flickr. When the evening call to prayer rang out as I went to board the tram the other night, the platform attendant called out to me, stepping out of his booth to offer me a date — the traditional food used to break the fast during Ramadan . Onboard, a man carried a large bottle of water and a plastic… Read the full story on TreeHugger
The admirable selflessness of Lizzy Caplan aside, the second season finale of Party Down — airing tonight on Starz, but already available via Netflix Instant Watch — could very well be its last episode. Even if Starz’s were to pick up Party Down for a third season, how would the show work when Adam Scott — the ostensible lead — can only appear in three of the likely 10 episodes because of his new job on Parks and Recreation ? That’s like having Dexter appear on his eponymous show 30 percent of the time. So, yes: This could be the last episode ever. And guess what? That’s probably a good thing. To get you revved up for the season finale, here are five reasons why this should be the end of Party Down .