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Jayde Nicole Says Joe Francis "Attacked From Behind," Wants Cops to Take the Lead
Joe Francis claims he was sucker punched. But Jayde Nicole insists it’s Francis who prefers to take the cheap shots. “Jayde Nicole was the victim of a violent assault when she…
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Shanna Speaks Out Against Prejean
As we mentioned earlier , Miss USA reject Carrie Prejean has sued the Miss California USA organization, and pageant organizers, Keith Lewis and Shanna Moakler. Just hours after the suit came to light, Shanna is speaking out. Her attorney says : “On Ms. Moakler’s behalf, I can say unequivocally that Ms. Prejean’s lawsuit is without merit. More importantly, as everyone who watched or read her public statements is well aware, Ms. Prejean’s unfortunate and bigoted statements are responsible for any public humiliation or damages to her reputation that she has claimed to have suffered. Ms. Moakler strenuously denies that she did anything wrong and looks forward to proving that in a court of law.” Well said. Also named in the suit is publicist Roger Neal, though noticeably absent is pageant owner Donald Trump . So she sues everyone except the man that owns it and runs it all? Looks like Prejean knows she can’t fight the Donald! But she’ll definitely go after the smaller heads. Plus, we’re sure it’ll make for some juicy content for her book/interviews. [ Image via WENN .]
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Shanna Speaks Out Against Prejean
Shanna Speaks Out Against Prejean
As we mentioned earlier , Miss USA reject Carrie Prejean has sued the Miss California USA organization, and pageant organizers, Keith Lewis and Shanna Moakler. Just hours after the suit came to light, Shanna is speaking out. Her attorney says : “On Ms. Moakler’s behalf, I can say unequivocally that Ms. Prejean’s lawsuit is without merit. More importantly, as everyone who watched or read her public statements is well aware, Ms. Prejean’s unfortunate and bigoted statements are responsible for any public humiliation or damages to her reputation that she has claimed to have suffered. Ms. Moakler strenuously denies that she did anything wrong and looks forward to proving that in a court of law.” Well said. Also named in the suit is publicist Roger Neal, though noticeably absent is pageant owner Donald Trump . So she sues everyone except the man that owns it and runs it all? Looks like Prejean knows she can’t fight the Donald! But she’ll definitely go after the smaller heads. Plus, we’re sure it’ll make for some juicy content for her book/interviews. [ Image via WENN .]
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The Oscars Change Voting Rules
In an effort to recognize “the picture that has the most support from the entire membership,” the Academy Awards are altering their voting procedure for “Best Picture” this year. In the past, members have been asked to choose 1 nominee on the final ballot. This year ,they are being asked to put the 10 “Best Picture” nominees in order of preference, an unprecedented move in Oscar history. The preferential system has been used before for the nomination process, but never for the final ballot. So why change now? “There are certain mathematical dangers with more nominees,” says the Academy’s executive director, Bruce Davis. “You could really get a fragmentation to the point where a picture with 18 or 20 percent of the vote could win, and the board didn’t want that to happen.” So naturally if a film has more than 50% of the first rank, they would win the award. That’s pretty rare, though, so this new system is designed to be as accurate as possible, factoring the other rankings when choosing the winner. Now, the nominated films will be striving to be in the top 5 to have a better chance at winning the coveted “Best Picture” Oscar. This news has not yet been formally announced to the Academy members. “I know people have been wondering about it, and even worrying about it,” says Davis. “At some point we’ll do a mailing, probably in the fall membership quarterly, to make it clear what’s coming up.” Surprise! What do U think about the new way to vote? Seems fair to us! [ Image via WENN .]
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The Oscars Change Voting Rules
The Oscars Change Voting Rules
In an effort to recognize “the picture that has the most support from the entire membership,” the Academy Awards are altering their voting procedure for “Best Picture” this year. In the past, members have been asked to choose 1 nominee on the final ballot. This year ,they are being asked to put the 10 “Best Picture” nominees in order of preference, an unprecedented move in Oscar history. The preferential system has been used before for the nomination process, but never for the final ballot. So why change now? “There are certain mathematical dangers with more nominees,” says the Academy’s executive director, Bruce Davis. “You could really get a fragmentation to the point where a picture with 18 or 20 percent of the vote could win, and the board didn’t want that to happen.” So naturally if a film has more than 50% of the first rank, they would win the award. That’s pretty rare, though, so this new system is designed to be as accurate as possible, factoring the other rankings when choosing the winner. Now, the nominated films will be striving to be in the top 5 to have a better chance at winning the coveted “Best Picture” Oscar. This news has not yet been formally announced to the Academy members. “I know people have been wondering about it, and even worrying about it,” says Davis. “At some point we’ll do a mailing, probably in the fall membership quarterly, to make it clear what’s coming up.” Surprise! What do U think about the new way to vote? Seems fair to us! [ Image via WENN .]
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Download Madonna’s Music Video For FREE!
As we mentioned last week , Madonna ’s latest music video, for Celebration , is promising to be one hot vid! The clip will have its exclusive premiere on iTunes starting tomorrow. As of September 1st, you’ll have two days to download the video for FREE ! The video will then be avilable for purchase on Thursday. We’ll be getting our free copy tomorrow!!!!
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Download Madonna’s Music Video For FREE!
Download Madonna’s Music Video For FREE!
As we mentioned last week , Madonna ’s latest music video, for Celebration , is promising to be one hot vid! The clip will have its exclusive premiere on iTunes starting tomorrow. As of September 1st, you’ll have two days to download the video for FREE ! The video will then be avilable for purchase on Thursday. We’ll be getting our free copy tomorrow!!!!
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Ousted Ill. governor explains himself in new book (AP)
AP - Ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel wanted his help in arranging to leave the Obama administration after two years to reclaim his seat in Congress.
Japan’s change and non-change - Xinhua
guardian.co.uk Japan's change and non-change Xinhua BEIJING, Sep.1 — Japan's next prime minister faces the task of how to organize a new government to tackle the slew of challenges ahead - such as record unemployment and a rapidly aging society - and draw the world's second largest economy out of the … Japan's new leader a question mark over US ties The Associated Press Hatoyama Intends to Tame Bureaucracy Wall Street Journal Press upbeat on Japan's elections BBC News Reuters
Japan’s change and non-change - Xinhua
guardian.co.uk Japan's change and non-change Xinhua BEIJING, Sep.1 — Japan's next prime minister faces the task of how to organize a new government to tackle the slew of challenges ahead - such as record unemployment and a rapidly aging society - and draw the world's second largest economy out of the … Japan's new leader a question mark over US ties The Associated Press Hatoyama Intends to Tame Bureaucracy Wall Street Journal Press upbeat on Japan's elections BBC News Reuters