Archive for July, 2009:
What If Jon and Kate Were Faking—Everything?
We’ve got a theory: Anything that seems too bad to be true probably is. Jon and Kate Gosselin are Exhibits A-Z. The cheesy alleged affairs. The cheesy midlife-crisis…
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Judd Apatow Will Keep It Coming!
There is no question that Judd Apatow is hot right now, but now we can guarantee that he’ll remain front and center for years to come. The filmmaker has just signed a big bucks deal with Universal to write and direct three films! Universal Pictures chairman David Linde says that “it was a true mutual enthusiasm to really cement a relationship. Linde goes on to say that Apatow “has become a cornerstone for what this company prides itself on, which is excellence in comedies,” and that he is “one of the most responsible filmmakers that this company works with. He is always on budget, he is always on time.” Apatow has directed three films for Universal: The 40-Year-Old-Virgin (2005), which grossed $177 million worldwide, Knocked Up (2007) which grossed a whopping $219 million worldwide, and the upcoming film Funny People , which expects a strong box office performance. He also produced Forgetting Sarah Marshall and is currently in production on Get Him To The Greek , both for Universal. With the new contract, Apatow may produce projects elsewhere, but those penned and directed by him will be done at Universal. To date, he has produced six films for Columbia, including Year One, Pineapple Express , and Superbad . Congrats, big guy! [ Image via WENN .]
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Debbie Rowe Wanted Cashola And Gets It!
As we mentioned earlier , Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe have reached a custody agreement over the fate of Michael Jackson ’s children. Katherine will have custody and Debbie will be allowed visitation. But while we thought that it was drama free and all done in the children’s best interest, it turns out there may have been a little more devil in the details. Rowe has forgone custody of the children in exchange for spousal support payments which total $4 million overall. According to Rowe (who was left out of Jackson’s will), the King of Pop had an arrangement with her in which he paid her $1 million dollars a year. Unfortunately for Rowe, this was a verbal agreement and so she had no physical proof of the agreement. As a result, Jackson’s brothers were incredibly reluctant to adhere to her demands that she continue to be paid and, apparently, Jackson’s lawyers even said they had grounds to fight the claim. Ultimately, however, Jackson’s mother, Katherine, made the executive decision to give Rowe her money just to put the whole mess to rest and avoid putting the kids through even more of a media circus. One source said, “they just want to get rid of her. They recognized early in this process that she had no interest in playing a real role in their lives and that it was all about money.” Katherine will remain the children’s guardian, and Rowe, in turn, will receive a few hundred thousand dollars a year over a set period of time and be allowed supervised visits. Apparently, as part of the agreement, the Jackson clan has to say that it wasn’t a matter of money for Rowe, even though it was. It sounds like even though the Jacksons will have to continue paying Rowe, the children ended up with the person who will really look out for them. All’s well that ends well…but Debbie Rowe still sucks. [ Image via WENN .]
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Shizer! The Germans Have Bone To Pick With Fiddy!
50 Cent and his representation have pissed off a German promotional company and so, now ,their getting sued ! The German company, Major Movez claims that the William Morris Endeavor agency charged them $125,000 to negotiate a concert as a good faith gesture. If the concert were not to happen, the money would be returned to them free and clear. There was no concert, nor was their money returned to them. So now they will go to court to hash it all out. Let’s hope it just doesn’t turn into World War Fiddy! [ Image via WENN .]
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Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino Dies - Washington Post
BBC News Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino Dies Washington Post Corazon Aquino, the unassuming widow whose “people power” revolution toppled a dictator, restored Philippine democracy and inspired millions of people around the world, died Saturday morning (Friday afternoon Eastern time) after a battle with colon … Aquino, heroine of Philippine people power, dies Reuters Ex-Philippine president Aquino dies Aljazeera.net Corazon Aquino, Who Led 1986 Revolt in Philippines, Dies at 76 Bloomberg Xinhua
Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino Dies - Washington Post
BBC News Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino Dies Washington Post Corazon Aquino, the unassuming widow whose “people power” revolution toppled a dictator, restored Philippine democracy and inspired millions of people around the world, died Saturday morning (Friday afternoon Eastern time) after a battle with colon … Aquino, heroine of Philippine people power, dies Reuters Ex-Philippine president Aquino dies Aljazeera.net Corazon Aquino, Who Led 1986 Revolt in Philippines, Dies at 76 Bloomberg Xinhua
Air Force One NYC Flyover - ABC News
FOXNews Air Force One NYC Flyover ABC News A Boeing 747 that can be used as Air Force One and an F-16 fighter jet fly unusually low en route to Manhattan. The photo-op, for some New Yorkers, evoked memories of the 9/11 attacks. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he was “furious” that he … Controversial Air Force One photos released Chicago Tribune New Photos Released from Flyover Blunder NBC New York Air Force One Manhattan Flyover Pictures Released Washington Post FOXNews
Foreigners, possibly Americans, missing in Iraq - Reuters
AFP Foreigners, possibly Americans, missing in Iraq Reuters SULAIMANIYA, Iraq (Reuters) - Three foreign nationals believed to be US citizens disappeared close to northern Iraq's border with Iran, Iraqi security officials said on Friday, but US officials could not confirm the report. … US tourists 'being held by Iran' BBC News Iran detains three US tourists near Iraqi border: CNN AFP Iran detains three Americans who strayed across border from Iraq MiamiHerald.com Washington Post
Ousted federal prosecutor renominated by Obama - The Associated Press
Ousted federal prosecutor renominated by Obama The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A former US attorney for Nevada who was forced to resign during the Bush administration could soon be getting his old job back. President Barack Obama nominated Daniel G. Bogden on Friday to serve as the United States attorney for Nevada. … Obama offers job back to US attorney fired by Bush MiamiHerald.com US Attorney, Dismissed by Bush, Nominated by Obama Bloomberg Bogden tabbed to be US Attorney for Nevada Las Vegas Sun CNN Political Ticker
Analysis: Obama's rare race foray a positive step - The Associated Press
New York Times Analysis: Obama's rare race foray a positive step The Associated Press Perhaps the biggest “teachable moment” from the Henry Louis Gates Jr. saga was for President Barack Obama: If you want to improve race relations, you have to enter the fray. Even some of Obama's fiercest opponents say that by bringing together the … Heads of State Wall Street Journal Jarrett Says Obama's Talk With Gates, Crowley Was Productive Bloomberg Was there a better way to conduct Gates-Crowley debate? Christian Science Monitor CNN International