On this day in 1985 radio shock jock Howard Stern was inexplicitly fired from his job at WNBC AM in New York. The next day, the following article was published. WNBC Shuts Up Howard Stern By Wayne Robins October 1, 1985 Newsday CITY Off-the-wall Howard Stern is off the air. Stern, WNBC radio’s top-rated on-air personality, was fired yesterday and his controversial program was abruptly canceled. “Conceptual differences exist between Stern and the management...  Read More »

The seasons have changed, so in honor of Fall, let’s take a look at the celebrities who have fallen in one way or another since Summer said goodbye. Continuing her fall from grace, Lindsay Lohan was embarrassingly kicked out of Beyonce’s dressing room at an event in Singapore – by none other than Beyonce. The actress said: “I’ve been a bit down. It was a strange night. Everyone was being aggressive and bothering me. I really didn’t like it.” Anything...  Read More »

Once upon a time there was a prime minister from Spain named José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. He and his wife, Sonsoles Espinosa, considered themselves quite lucky because there’s a law in their country preventing the media from publishing any photographs of their daughters, 16-year-old Laura and 13-year-old Alba. As a result of keeping their young daughters out of the papers, however, the country of Spain has never actually seen the girls and has no real...  Read More »

On Wednesday actress and recovering junkie Mackenzie Phillips took to the Oprah stage and announced to the world that she and her father, 60s musician John Phillips, had a consensual incestuous relationship. Michelle Phillips, Mackenzie’s step-mother, says the tormented former child star is a liar. Mackenzie’s two half-sisters, however, are backing up her claims. While they’re not exactly happy that their family’s skeletons are being exposed, they understand...  Read More »

Reminiscent of the Ryan Jenkins/Jasmine Fiore murder, Reality TV participant Brian Lee Randone, 45, was arrested for allegedly torturing and murdering his girlfriend, model Felicia Lee, 31. According to police, Felicia Lee, better known as the soft-core porn star Felicia Tang, showed evidence of multiple injuries sustained in the 24 hours before her death. Former self-proclaimed preacher Brian Lee Randone, who appeared on the 2000 Fox reality TV show “The...  Read More »

I’m sorry, but did I miss the memo stating that celebrities with tons and tons of money are allowed to not pay taxes and can skip out on hotel bills? Former Saturday Night Live actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi Quaid were arrested today on felony charges of burglary, defrauding an innkeeper and conspiracy. They’re accused of staying at the San Ysidro Ranch near Santa Barbara, CA and running out on the bill. According to reports, both Randy Quaid and Evi...  Read More »

Tonight was the first elimination on Dancing with the Stars, and it was a double whammy – two couples got the boot. The men were up first. In the bottom three were Michael Irvin and Anna Demidova, Ashley Hamilton and Edyta Sliwinska, and Tom DeLay and Cheryl Burke. After the obligatory forced tension, Ashley and Edyta were eliminated. After the tribute to Patrick Swayze – which I’ll talk about in a second – it was the women’s turn on the gauntlet....  Read More »

Just when I thought nothing in Hollywood could shock me, Mackenzie Phillips drops a bombshell. The 49-year-old troubled actress appears on Oprah Wednesday to promote her new autobiography, High on Arrival, and took the opportunity to reveal that her dad, John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas shot her up with heroin for the first time, and forced a sexual relationship upon her which lasted for years. ….. she was already a star playing a boy-crazy teen on the...  Read More »

Let me start by saying there is not a wedding in the works, however should there be one, I want naked sushi at the reception. Friday night my boyfriend and I went to a San Francisco sushi event benefiting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training, and I lost my naked sushi virginity. It was a very good time. The event was held at Shima Sushi located in the Opera Plaza, at 601 Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco. Upon arrival we were escorted...  Read More »

On this day in 1986, Michael Jackson’s 3D movie “Captain EO” premiered at Disney theme parks. The 17-minute film was directed by Frances Ford Coppola, executive produced by George Lucas, and starred Michael Jackson as Captain EO. Captain EO and his ragtag crew are on a mission to deliver a gift to the wicked alien leader Witch Queen, played by Anjelica Huston, on her planet of rotting, twisted metal and steaming vents. Captain EO’s alien crew...  Read More »

I’ve been sitting here for quite some time, trying to decide what to write about; my mind seems to be on pause, however, so thinking is proving to be difficult. For those keeping track, yes it’s Thursday and yes Thursdays are date nights. But this week date night is Friday because we’re going to Naked Sushi Night! Woot! Woot! I’ve always wanted to eat sushi off a naked chick, so I’m pretty stoked. Hopefully I’ll be allowed to take pictures so I...  Read More »

Henry Gibson, one of television’s all-time greatest comic character actors died Wednesday from cancer at the age of 73. You may not know the name, but I’m certain you know the face. And the long list of acting credits. A regular on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In Haven Hamilton in Robert Altman’s Nashville Neo-Nazi in The Blues Brothers The voice of Wilbur in the original Charlotte’s Web film Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnolia A feisty little judge...  Read More »

Mary Travers, one third of the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, lost her battle with leukemia Wednesday night in Connecticut; she was 72. With songs like “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Blowin’ in the Wind,” Peter, Paul and Mary were the harmonious voice of the 1960s peace movement. Ms. Travers brought a powerful voice and an unfeigned urgency to music that resonated with mainstream listeners. With her straight...  Read More »

If you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard, Kanye West made a total ass of himself Sunday night at the MTV Video Music Awards when he jumped on stage while Taylor Swift was giving her acceptance speech and basically usurped her moment in the spotlight. VMA VIDEO Kanye West Interrupts Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards – Starcasm Listen to Obama Call Kanye a ‘Jackass’ – Popeater Kanye West x Jay Leno Interview – Ashley...  Read More »

Sad, sad news to report. After a public and painful battle with pancreatic cancer, actor Patrick Swayze has died. His publicist Annett Wolf confirms that the 57-year-old Dirty Dancing star died Monday surrounded by family. I’ve always felt a connection to Patrick Swayze because we share a birthday; this is especially sad for me. Image Source Last spring Patrick Swayze announced he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he continued to work as he...  Read More »

Celebrity deaths come in threes….. First it was Dominic Dunn then Army Archerd, and now it’s Larry Gelbart. Three Hollywood writing legends sent to Heaven in the last three weeks. Dominic Dunn died on August 26, 2009 at the age of 83 from bladder cancer. Army Archerd died on September 8, 2009 at the age of 87 from mesothelioma. Larry Gelbart the award-winning writer of such classics as Broadway’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the...  Read More »

Hey, if I ever come to you and I’m all, “I’m thinking of going to Turkey to be on a reality show,” you can punch me. Ok, well don’t literally punch me – just remind me of this story. Nine women were rescued from the villa in Riva, a summer resort on the outskirts of Istanbul, Turkey on Monday after the military police raided the place. According to a spokesman, the women had been held captive there for around two months. Details of exactly what...  Read More »

Holy crapola. How did this story go by fairly unnoticed? Steve Nunn, former GOP lawmaker, was arrested on Friday and charged with violating a protective order keeping him away from ex-girlfriend Amanda Ross after she was found shot to death in downtown Lexington, KY. According to reports Ross, 29, was shot and killed at 6:36 a.m. Friday, September 11th; her death is being investigated as a homicide. Shortly after the shooting, Steve Nunn was found in a cemetery...  Read More »

On September 11, 2001 America – and the world – changed forever. Never ever forget. Image Source Nation Marks 8 Years Since 9/11 Attacks Memorials in New York, at the Pentagon and at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania all took place under gray skies, and those reading names at ground zero spoke under tents to protect against rain. Eight years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the nation paused Friday to remember. “This...  Read More »

Did you read what happened last night? Pretty funny, huh? Here’s a little update. This morning I heard what sounded like the moving of empty garbage cans so I went to my bedroom window to investigate. I watch as a woman moves my can away from the curb and back up to her garage. This woman, by the way, I think I’ve seen once before but I’m not really sure; but the car that was in the driveway was one of the three I’ve seen. As she’s moving my can,...  Read More »