Today is the last day of 2006. It was certainly a life changing year for me and I look forward to the continuing changes 2007 has in store for me. And I’m not the only one. Out with the old and in with the new – life changes are happening all over the place… Julia Roberts and husband Danny Moder will welcome their third child in 2007. Tiger Woods, and wife Elin, are expecting their first child, due next summer. Former model Niki Taylor married Race...  Read More »

Picture it, Manka’s Inverness Lodge, San Francisco Bay Area, December 27th 2006, 2:30 a.m. A wind and rainstorm is passing through the area and causes a tree to crash into the back of a building near a water heater. A fire ignites. The historic lodge’s chef and co-owner, Daniel DeLong, is pulling items out of the inferno when someone begins to help him. It’s none other than actor Jake Gyllenhaal, 26. “[He] was helping me pull things out of the fire,”...  Read More »

Well, it’s two days after Christmas and about a week or more since I posted something of real importance. I had a great holiday and Santa was very good to me. Santa was even better to my step-father who received a “Major Award” (sample photo below, but his is a desk lamp). I hope to post the video of it all soon (if he lets me). As much as I would love it if the world revolved around me, it sadly does not, so things happened while I was away. Here...  Read More »

MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope Santa brought you lots of stuff. Even if you were naughty. ***** United States…where all nations and traditions blend together. Indeed, our Christmas celebrations would indicate just that. We have carols from England and Australia and trees from Germany. Santa Claus, or St. Nick. in a red suit originated in Scandinavia and his arrival through the chimney to fill stockings is reminiscent of the Netherlands. His sleigh drawn by reindeer...  Read More »

Christmas Eve traditions from around the World: Turkey or ham mainly dominates the food list as part of typical Christmas Eve traditions. Roasted goose is the traditional dish in Germany during this holiday. However, the people of Poland and Lithuania serve a traditional spread of 12 meatless dishes as part of their Christmas Eve traditions before unfastening the gifts. On the other hand, in Spain it is popular to start the meal with a seafood dish and then...  Read More »

A Christmas delight from Will Ferrell… (1 of 2) (2 of 2) Switch was an advertising campaign launched by Apple Computer (now Apple Inc.) on June 10, 2002. It featured what the company referred to as “real people” who had “switched” from the Microsoft Windows platform to the Mac. An international television and print ad campaign directed users to a website where various myths about the Mac platform were dispelled… ..while distinctive,...  Read More »

This Christmas diddy is from last Saturday’s Saturday Night Live with host Justin Timberlake. He and Andy Samberg (who, by the way, I share a birthday with – including the year) do a horrendously awesome job. This is the uncensored version (don’t say I didn’t warn you)… Fun facts about Andy Samberg: * Andy attended Berkeley High School and graduated in the class of 1996. * He loves 1980’s pop-culture, especially the wrestling. * Andy dreamed of...  Read More »

So Miss USA almost lost her crown because she’s an underage drunken whore. But are we really surprised at her behavior? I mean, isn’t this the direction in which our country is headed? We can barely go a day without seeing famous naked body parts or celebrities in rehab. One could argue that Tara Conner is actually the ideal Miss USA because (sadly) she does, in fact, represent America’s idea of a young woman. It’s a twisted idea, but it’s still what’s...  Read More »

At least she’s wearing some, I guess. But is the lace dress really necessary? And what’s up with the hot pink bra? I suppose we should be happy that Britney Spears is finally wearing underwear again, but does she really need to prove it? We get it Britney; you’re sexy single and ready to mingle. Now put some actual pants on. And for crying out loud, do something about that hair! … a panty has a waistband that rests at just below the navel and covers...  Read More »

Multi-Cultural families seem to be on the rise in Hollywood. Which is great. I come from one myself. Who do you think would win if there was a contest for the Most Beautiful Multi-Cultural Hollywood Family? The nominees are: HEIDI KLUM & SEAL — 3 kids Heidi was pregnant with daughter Leni when she and Seal started dating. Seal is the only father Leni has ever known. Heidi Klum and Seal have gone on to get married and have two more children, 1-year-old...  Read More »

What the heck is going on in the deer community? First there was the hermaphrodite deer. Now, out of Wisconsin comes a deer with seven legs. And, it too has both male and female organs. Rick Lisko, who normally hunts deer with a bow, actually hit this one with his truck when it and two does ran onto the road. When Rick got out to check on the deer, he saw that it had appendages about 3 to 4 inches in length, growing from the rear legs. Then Lisko noticed...  Read More »

Jennifer Hudson first made her mark on American Idol. Now she has joined the Hollywood elite with today’s Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in Dreamgirls. Although Beyonce Knowles is “the bigger star”, it is Jennifer who has the strongest song in the movie. Congratulations Jennifer Hudson! Suck on that, Simon Cowell! Fun facts about Jennifer Hudson: Jennifer was advised to slim down on her season of American...  Read More »

After a long battle with multiple myeloma and heart disease, veteran actor Peter Boyle, 71, has died. Born October 18, 1935 and most notably known in recent years as the crabby Frank Barone on TVs Everybody Loves Raymond, Peter Boyle started his acting career in the 1950s after leaving his calling as a Christian monk. In 1970 he received much acclaim for his portrayal of bigot factory worker in the movie Joe and in 1974 played the monster in Mel Brooks’ Young...  Read More »

Tara Reid may have gotten her boobs and stomach fixed, but she’s still a drunk. Long live Taradise! “I think the reason I never ended up in as much trouble as Paris [Hilton] or Lindsay [Lohan] is that I’m not stupid, so I’d never do a lot of the things those girls do. You’ll never read a story about me going out and partying when I’m supposed to be working, showing up on a set drunk or missing a day, never. But when I’m...  Read More »

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt made their first official appearance as a couple at this week’s NYC red carpet premier of The Good Shepherd. In the new issue of Vogue magazine, Angelina Jolie, 31, speaks a little of how she and Brad Pitt, 43, fell in love and how it was never her intention to ruin his 5-year marriage to Jennifer Aniston, 37. “I didn’t know much about exactly where Brad was in his personal life. But it was clear he was with his best...  Read More »

Hollywood party girl Paris Hilton, and her younger sister Nikki, are famous simply because they were born into the Hilton family. For some reason they feel it is their duty to remain in the news and to be known for nothing more than being known. In that spirit, the Hilton sisters delighted in posing for the camera in photos that defy description. They were at the Playboy mansion, so I guess that makes it okay? They aren’t the first sisters to be this...  Read More »

During the wee hours of Monday morning, while most of us were snuggled in bed, dreaming of our subconscious desires, Nicole Richie was in Burbank, driving the wrong way on Highway 134. Two drivers called 911 after seeing the black Mercedes SUV and when officers arrived, Nicole Richie was stopped in the carpool lane, talking on her cell phone. She admitted to taking Vicodin and smoking pot, according to the report. A test done on the scene determined that Nicole...  Read More »

Britney Spears took to her website to comment on her recent goings on and going out with fellow party girl and no-panty-wearer Paris Hilton. It’s been so long since I’ve been out on the town with friends. It’s also been 2 years since I’ve even celebrated my birthday. Every move I make at this point has been magnified more than I expected, and I probably did take my new found freedom a little too far. Anyway, thank God for Victoria’s...  Read More »

It was reported earlier in the week that the upcoming birthday bash for Jay-Z given by girlfriend Beyonce Knowles, is also going to be their wedding. Backing a statement by a rep for Beyonce denying the rumors, a spokeswoman for Jay-Z said that she had no knowledge of such a wedding. I’m not sure I believe the reps. So many Hollywood couples plan secret weddings then deny them, then have them anyway. Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z have been so private about the...  Read More »

Eddie Murphy is denying that he is the father of ex-girlfriend, and former Spice Girl “Scary Spice, Melanie Brown’s unborn child. She of course, is saying otherwise and doesn’t understand why Eddie would not only question the paternity, but do it in such a public manner. Mel B also claims that she did not know that her relationship with Murphy was over until she saw the clip from his interview last Monday on Dutch TV’s show RTL Boulevard. She was on...  Read More »