Katherine Webb is some insignificant Miss Alabama who didn’t quite make it to be Miss USA…but who did make it to SI Swimsuit this month…which was a huge break for an otherwise loser….and in opening doors of opportunity that make no fucking sense….she’s also staring on a show called Celebrity Diving, which also goes by the name “ABC HAS NO MORE IDEAS”….cuz seriously, that’s a horrible fucking concept for a show…and the fact that it happened almost makes me mad that my three shows I’ve pitched the last 10 years have been rejected….because I should have just shat out something like “Celebrity DIvivng”….it’d be my ticket out of this fucking hell….a hell filled with pics of Katherine Webb in her bathing suit…. TO SEE THE REST OF THE PICS FOLLOW THIS LINK
According to USA Today: Mindy McCready, a country singer better known recently for her ongoing personal troubles than for her string of late-’90s hits, died Sunday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at her Arkansas home, the Cleburne County sheriff said. Sheriff Marty Moss said his office received a call to the McCready home around 3:30 p.m. local time in Heber Springs, Ark., west of Memphis and north of Little Rock. “Ms. McCready is deceased from what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” Moss told USA TODAY. In a statement, he said officers arrived on the scene at 3:58 p.m. and found McCready’s body on the front porch. The case is under investigation; McCready will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for an autopsy. Moss said her family has been notified of her death. Earlier Sunday night, Dateline NBC correspondent Andrea Canning tweeted, “Just got a call from Mindy McCready’s best friend that she shot and killed herself this evening. My heart breaks for her two boys.” Nashville television reporter Stacy McCloud tweeted that four sources, including a member of McCready’s family, had confirmed the singer’s suicide and that a statement from the family was in the works. McCready’s country hits included her 1996 debut single, Ten Thousand Angels, and the chart-topping Guys Do It All the Time. She released her last album, I’m Still Here, in 2010. Canning interviewed McCready for Dateline after the singer’s boyfriend, record producer David Wilson, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound last month. “I just started screaming, calling 911″ after Wilson shot himself, McCready told Canning. “I laid down next to him. I just pleaded with him not to die.” McCready entered rehab shortly after Wilson’s death. The couple’s son, Zayne, was born last April. McCready also had a 6-year-old son, Zander, from a previous relationship. In 1997, she became engaged to Dean Cain, star of TV’s Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, though the couple broke up in 1998. She also claimed to have had a long-term affair with Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens that began when she was 15. Over the last decade, McCready made more headlines for her run-ins with the law than for her music, with arrests for buying painkillers with a fake prescription, identity theft, battery and violating probation. McCready had attempted suicide at least three times. She was hospitalized in July and September 2006 following drug overdoses and then again in December 2008 after she cut her wrists. In 2010, she appeared on the TV reality series Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew. Damn. WENN
Bunnies are apparently wreaking havoc at Denver International Airport, attacking cars, chewing on parts and leaving massive amounts of damage in their wake. Nearly 100 bunnies are being removed each month from the airport by the USDA Wildlife Service because the animals are chewing cables underneath cars. “They like to chew on the insulator portion of the ignition cables. That’s what we see,” said Wiley Faris, spokesman for Denver area repair shop Arapahoe Autotek. “That wiring harness has all the wiring for the car so it can run from the hundreds into the thousands depending on where the harness is damaged.” Faris told CBS Denver that bunnies are surprisingly common culprits in such car attacks, with their fur and droppings giving away their culpability. USAirport Parking, which runs garages at the Denver airport, said it is taking elevated measures to prevent any additional rabbit attacks on cars . “It’s hard to get rid of the bunnies but we’re going to try as many natural things as possible,” a parking employee told the Denver CBS affiliate. Those measures include new fencing, which will make it harder for the bunnies to burrow and enter the lot, and deterrents such as wolf urine. Introducing predators is also an option. “We’re also going to build raptor perches for hawks and eagles,” USAirport Parking told CBS Denver. Preventative “maintenance” is great, but if you’re already a victim? Those who have had their cars attacked by bunnies are out of luck when it comes to reimbursement either from the airport or their insurance company. Parking permits at the airport notify drivers that the garage isn’t responsible for any damage, and bunny attacks are usually not covered by insurance.
Just three months after ending their marriage, both Adrienne Maloof and Paul Nassif have moved on – with much younger members of the opposite sex. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is engaged in a fling with Sean Stewart , a man 19 years her junior; while Life & Style broke the news that Nassif, 50, is dating Helen Marie Salas, a 27-year old beauty queen and former Miss Teen USA. The tabloid claims that Nassif started seeing Salas while still married to Maloof, even making up a tale about how she was their children’s nanny. “She thinks he’s been seeing Helen since at least March or April of last year,” says a friend. However, Nassif told TMZ last night that he has only been dating Salas for six weeks, starting the relationship after his divorce from Adrienne was finalized. As for how he landed a young beauty? Nassif would not say, but the answer is obvious, isn’t it? The man is a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. So it’s clearly his personality.
Lil Wayne and NBA basketball arenas just don’t jibe sometimes. During the Miami Heat’s win over the visiting L.A. Lakers, Weezy was ejected from American Airlines Arena for cheering for the road team … or so he claims. “So I’m @ da Heat game right, rootin 4 da Lakers kuz dats my team & would u believe they got police 2 make me leave?! Wow!” the rapper tweeted Sunday. He then added, “[Expletive] da Heat.” This fired up his Twitter followers, but much like last spring, when he claimed he was denied entry by the Oklahoma City Thunder , he may be full of it. A fan named Danny Vega, who said he was near the rapper, had a different version of events, Tweeting: “Random guy yelled at Lil Wayne at #MiamiHEAT game.” “Weezy looked back, gave him a mean stare & gestured he had a gun. Weezy just got into argument with security … He got kicked out for gun gesture.” THAT we believe. A Heat spokeswoman told USA Today that Lil Wayne was not ejected or asked to vacate the premises but instead “chose to leave.” So, there you have it. Three accounts of what went down. Our money’s on Vega’s story, but maybe LeBron James can shed some light on the matter.
Winter Storm Nemo, a.k.a. the blizzard going on outside for tens of millions of Americans, is doing its thing. But why does a big snowstorm need a name? You can thank The Weather Channel alone for the moniker, it turns out. It also turns out that the National Weather Service is not amused. The massive New York / Northeast / New England snow storm will be among the biggest on record, but the region has seen plenty of snow in the past. Why is this one so special? And why Winter Storm Nemo of all names? Here’s the Weather Channel’s rationale for naming the blizzard: Naming a storm raises awareness about it, and the weather Naming it makes it easier to monitor the system’s progress A name gives it personality, which adds to the awareness A name makes it much easier to reference in communication A named storm is easier to remember and refer to later It’s not about marketing, or hype, or ratings, or generating more buzz for the Weather Channel, they say. Just doing their part for awareness and safety. Right. The Weather Channel defended the unusual move by saying it’s just stepping up to tackle a task to benefit the public that the government won’t: “There is no national center, such as the National Hurricane Center, to coordinate and communicate information on a multi-state scale to cover such big events.” Therefore, they say, “it would be a great benefit for a partner in the weather industry to take on the responsibility of developing this new concept.” The National Weather Service doesn’t see it that way. After TWC first began the practice by coining Nor’easter Athena in November, the NWS put out a statement disassociating itself with the naming system. The agency urged employees to “please refrain from using the term Athena in any of our products,” while local meteorologists were also unimpressed. Some wondered if TWC was just trying to parlay its peak audience during hurricanes – which are all named by the National Hurricane Center – into winter ratings. The network denies this and insists it’s just trying to help. It’s true that #nemo is trending on Twitter right now, and that’s easier to type than #blizzard. Maybe? And why Nemo? TWC says Winter Storm Nemo is NOT named after Disney’s Finding Nemo or the character in Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues under the Sea . It say that Nemo is “A Greek boy’s name meaning “from the valley,” and means “nobody” in Latin. So, yeah. Read into that however you like. And stay safe people.
Winter Storm Nemo, a.k.a. the blizzard going on outside for tens of millions of Americans, is doing its thing. But why does a big snowstorm need a name? You can thank The Weather Channel alone for the moniker, it turns out. It also turns out that the National Weather Service is not amused. The massive New York / Northeast / New England snow storm will be among the biggest on record, but the region has seen plenty of snow in the past. Why is this one so special? And why Winter Storm Nemo of all names? Here’s the Weather Channel’s rationale for naming the blizzard: Naming a storm raises awareness about it, and the weather Naming it makes it easier to monitor the system’s progress A name gives it personality, which adds to the awareness A name makes it much easier to reference in communication A named storm is easier to remember and refer to later It’s not about marketing, or hype, or ratings, or generating more buzz for the Weather Channel, they say. Just doing their part for awareness and safety. Right. The Weather Channel defended the unusual move by saying it’s just stepping up to tackle a task to benefit the public that the government won’t: “There is no national center, such as the National Hurricane Center, to coordinate and communicate information on a multi-state scale to cover such big events.” Therefore, they say, “it would be a great benefit for a partner in the weather industry to take on the responsibility of developing this new concept.” The National Weather Service doesn’t see it that way. After TWC first began the practice by coining Nor’easter Athena in November, the NWS put out a statement disassociating itself with the naming system. The agency urged employees to “please refrain from using the term Athena in any of our products,” while local meteorologists were also unimpressed. Some wondered if TWC was just trying to parlay its peak audience during hurricanes – which are all named by the National Hurricane Center – into winter ratings. The network denies this and insists it’s just trying to help. It’s true that #nemo is trending on Twitter right now, and that’s easier to type than #blizzard. Maybe? And why Nemo? TWC says Winter Storm Nemo is NOT named after Disney’s Finding Nemo or the character in Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues under the Sea . It say that Nemo is “A Greek boy’s name meaning “from the valley,” and means “nobody” in Latin. So, yeah. Read into that however you like. And stay safe people.
NFL Hall of Famer Franco Harris & Lydell Mitchell hosted the “Immaculate Reception & Dinner Presented by Hennessy V.S” in New Orleans during Super Bowl weekend. The exclusive event raised funds for two charities, Warriors to Citizens & Clearview Legacy Foundation. Celebrities in attendance included Hall of Famer Julius “Dr.J” Erving, Barry Sanders, Jim Brown and Hines Ward. The elite former athletes were spotted smoking cigars and enjoying specialized Hennessy V.S signature cocktails including the Hennessy VS #32 names after Franco Harris & the Hennessy VS # 26 in honor of Lydell Mitchell. Aw, the old timers look so excited to be around each other. Great to see them come together for a good cause. Photo Credit: Collins Metu
Beyonce is coming to a country near you… Beyonce Announces Plans For 2013 World Tour The King Bey takeover is in full swing for 2013 and if you haven’t gotten enough by now, she’s set to make sure she’s on every screen, page, stage, and radio airwave before the year is even half way over. Even the thirstiest of fans are getting way more than their fair share of all Bey everything these days, but she doesn’t seem to be slowing her media ambush down any time soon. Hinting at a “major announcement” during her recent Super Bowl media day press conference in New Orleans , Mrs. Carter may have concert management team Live Nation UK to thank for spilling the beans and confirming plans for a 2013 World Tour via a leaked poster ad. Will you be checking for Bey Bey in a city near you if she hits the road? Peep a few recent pics of Bey and her orange-coated cakes during an interview with Deion Sanders in New Orleans following the press conference when you hit the flip… AP
Would you say this broad has a “youthful appearance?” Just sayin’ cuz Nicole Kidman ain’t the most bangin white jawn in our eyes, but for whatever reason a lot of people think she’s had plastic surgery to make her so pretty. Via US Weekly reports : Despite rumors to the contrary, Nicole Kidman has always insisted that she has never undergone plastic surgery, but in a new interview with Italian newspaper La Repubblica, the actress does cop to one anti-aging cheat: Botox. “No surgery for me,” she told the paper when asked about how she maintains her youthful appearance. “I did try Botox, unfortunately, but I got out of it and now I can finally move my face again.” Kidman, 45, admitted that getting the age-defying injections was an “unfortunate move,” but said that she is happily now back to being “completely natural.” “I wear sunscreen, I don’t smoke and I take care of myself, and I am proud to say that,” she proclaimed. “Anybody can do anything to themselves — I don’t judge — but personally, I believe in being physically fit. That’s how I was raised.” The Academy Award-winning actress similarly defended her appearance back in 2011, insisting to Marie Claire UK that she prefers her own natural look, signs of aging and all. “Well, I move my forehead, I frown … I tried it, I didn’t like it, so I’ve gone back to my own forehead,” she said to the magazine at the time. “But I’ve never had plastic surgery on my face. People say I have but I haven’t.” Wamp Wamp… But at least she’s not out here promoting getting knifed up! WENN
