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Vote for Heather and Steve on Your Mama Don't Dance
Your Mama Don't Dance Premiered tonight on Lifetime! The show consisted of professional dancers being paired with their amateur parents. The show was fantastic. We can't wait for next weeks results. Our favorite performance of the night was Heather and Steve Phillips. Please vote for them to stay on the show!!!! VOTE HERE! OR CALL
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Happy Birthday Ja!
Obama Is A Baller!
In True Osbourne Fashion...
A New 'Housewife' On Wisteria Lane?
The Next Big Thing
Valerie Bertinelli
Miley Cyrus drinks ketchup
Singer-actress Miley Cyrus shared another one of her talents Wednesday night while appearing on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
The 15-year-old Disney star gulped ketchup from a bottle, much to the disgust of the audience, Leno and even Cyrus' father, Billy Ray.
"But it's really good. If it tastes good, what does it matter?" Cyrus said.
Prince Harry withdrawn from Afghanistan
Prince Harry, third in line to the British throne, will be sent home from Afghanistan due to safety reasons.
The 23-year-old prince was in Helmand Province with the Household Cavalry Regiment Battlegroup of the British Army since December and, although most of the British media knew, they agreed to keep quiet for security reasons. But on Thursday the Drudge Report announced his deployment, leading the British media to back out of their agreement.
According to a statement from the defense ministry, Harry was expected to stay in Afghanistan for two more weeks, but "the situation has clearly changed." Chief of the defense staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Jock Stirrup, decided the prince will be withdrawn from Afghanistan immediately.
"This decision has been taken primarily on the basis that the worldwide media coverage of Prince Harry in Afghanistan could impact on the security of those who are deployed there, as well as the risks to him as an individual soldier," the statement said.
Gen. Sir Richard Dannatt, chief of the general staff of the army, expressed disappointment that "foreign websites" posted the story of Harry's deployment without asking for permission.
"This is in stark contrast to the highly responsible attitude that the whole of the U.K. print and broadcast media, along with a small number of overseas, who have entered into an understanding with us over the coverage of Prince Harry on operations," Dannatt said in a statement.
Prince Harry had been working as a battlefield air controller and, in interviews during his deployment that were only recently released, revealed that he enjoyed the seminormalcy of living among the other soldiers.
Reality TV - Your Mama Don't Dance on Lifetime Cast
Lifetime's upcoming reality show Your Mama Don't Dance premieres on Friday, February 29th at 9PM (EST). Hosted by Ian Ziering, the show will follow ten professional dancers as they teach their amateur parents to dance, and America will vote once a week to eliminate a pair.
Judging the competition will be singer/actress, Vitamin C, choreographer/ actor Chris Judd, and Tony Award Winning actor and dancer Ben Vereen.
For more information and PCM's exclusive interviews with the dancers and parents, visit our page on Your Mama Don't Dance.
Mischa charged with DUI and possession
Mischa Barton was charged with four misdemeanor counts yesterday related to her Decenber arrest. She was pulled over in West Hollywood on Dec. 27 after sheriff's deputies noticed her car straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to use her turn indicator.
According to court papers, the former "O.C." star was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving while having a 0.08 percent or higher blood alcohol level, driving without a valid license and possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana.
Anthony V. Salerno, Barton's attorney, released a statement that said he was happy his client was only charged with misdemeanor offenses. "The D.A.'s office is to be commended for treating this case the same as it would any other matter; Ms. Barton has received no special treatment," he said.
Barton will be arraigned Thursday in Beverly Hills Superior Court.
A new boy toy for Paris?
Benji Madden may have only broken up with fiancée Sophie Monk under two weeks ago, but he's quickly recovered from the split - with the help of Paris Hilton!
"Yes, they are dating," said a source close to the new couple. "It's pretty serious."
But according to a poll on the popsugar website, 43 percent of the over 2,000 respondents believe the relationship is just a publicity stunt.
Paris and Benji have partied all over the country and even had lunch with Madden's mom. Benji and Joel Madden also posted a "nice little family photo" that includes "the wonderful Paris" on their website.
Rocker/Drummer Buddy Miles Dies at 60
He was the drummer and co-founder of the legendary Band of Gypsys with Jimi Hendrix. Miles worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Stevie Wonder, Barry White, David Bowie and George Clinton.
Clinton versus Obama
The debate last night between Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Barack Obama was not the make or break showdown for Clinton as predicted. Although Clinton was ineffectual in achieving her goal of discrediting Obama's qualifications and challenging him on his inexperience, she at least avoided a repeat of her recent meltdown.
Unfortunately the outlook does not look positive for Clinton, and even by the admission of her own husband, if Hillary loses Ohio or Texas her campaign will have officially run its course. In order for Clinton to survive as a candidate she somehow has to gain momentum, whereas it seems that all Obama has to do is hold a steady course and avoid future missteps.
Writer's Guild Aprroves New Contract
"Sweater Day" for Mr. Rogers
The legendary children’s programming star died from cancer five years ago, and to those who grew up with him in their living rooms, Sweater Day is a fitting tribute to a television personality that still has a warm place in the hearts of many.
Anyone Notice Who was Missing From the Oscars?
Brangelina! Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie skipped out on the Academy Awards this year maybe it was because earlier that day, the couple revealed Angelina's growing baby bump at the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The couple decided to relax at home with the kids instead of attend the Oscars.
Though neither attended the Oscar ceremony, that didn't stop Jon Stewart, from including Jolie in a joke about pregnant actresses, saying, "Obviously, Angelina Jolie couldn't be here..it's hard to find 17 babysitters on Oscar night."
We definitely missed seeing the gorgeous couple!
Ellen + Hillary = New BFF's (apparently!)
With Oprah publicly stating that she's in full support of Obama, it seems that DeGeneres is making her stand behind Clinton as her presidential candidate of choice.
In Case You've Been Living Under A Rock Lately...
In response to girlfriend Sarah Silverman, tv night show funnyguy Jimmy Kimmel got his revenge on a prank that was aired on Silverman's show playfully admitting she was "effing Matt Damon." The clip has received millions of YouTube hits since it aired.
Now however, Jimmy Kimmel seems to have topped the TV skit prank and aired his own segment claiming that well, he's "effing Ben Affleck." Not only does Ben make his cameo in the segment, so do tons of other celebrities including Brad Pitt, Robin Williams, Cameron Diaz and many more!
Well, just see for yourself :
Juicy! JT to induct Madge into Hall of Fame!
Naomi Campbell Hospitalized
The details of her hospitalization are a little hazy but she seems to be alright.
The model's gynecologist said Campbell underwent an emergency abdominal surgery: “I cannot reveal what Naomi had, nor how serious her condition was, but I can say I operated on her yesterday and that she is completely cured.”
We wish her well!
Neverland Ranch Auction - Say Bye-Bye Michael!
Thinking of buying some real estate? Well, look no further. You have the opportunity to purchase Michael Jackson's famous Neverland Ranch! It seems the King of Pop's home is set to be sold on March 19th and everyone can get in on the bidding.
When Neverland is auctioned, it is said to include everything inside of it. We're talking all of Jacko's furniture, games, rides, etc. I don't know - the whole property has just become a little too creepy for my taste.
Father of Christian Rock Passes
His songs have also been recorded by contemporary Christian artists like DC Talk, Rebecca St. James, and Audio Adrenaline. He performed for The White House, twice - and in Moscow at the 80,000 seat Olympic Stadium. He headlined venues like The Hollywood Bowl, The Sydney Opera House, The Palladium and London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall, which he sold out six times, once filling it twice on the same day. In the last 40 years Norman has released nearly 100 solo albums.
In 2001 Norman was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame alongside Elvis Presley. At the time of his death he was working on an album with Frank Black and Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse, which will be released later this year.
In a message he wrote on Saturday, Feb 23, the day before he passed away, Norman said: "I feel like a prize in a box of cracker jacks with God's hand reaching down to pick me up. I have been under medical care for months. My wounds are getting bigger. I have trouble breathing. I am ready to fly home. I won't be here much longer. I can't do anything about it. My heart is too weak. I want to say goodbye to everyone. In the past you have generously supported me with prayer and finance and we will probably still need financial help. My plan is to be buried in a simple pine box with some flowers inside. I'd like to push back the darkness with my bravest effort. There will be funeral information posted on my website, in case some of you want to attend. We are not sure of the date when I will die.
Goodbye, farewell, we will meet again."
"Goodbye, farewell,
we'll meet again Somewhere beyond the sky.
I pray that you will stay with God
Goodbye, my friends, goodbye."
His siblings, mother, and friends were with him through late Saturday night and Sunday morning when he died peacefully in his sleep.There will be a public memorial ceremony for Larry Norman at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 1st at The Church on the Hill, 2707 Maranatha Ct., Turner, Oregon.For more information contact:Charles Norman
Miley Cyrus Dance
Illexia Unveiled!
Illexia, the Danian Queen, will be included in the Chaotic booster set, Zenith of the Hive. Here is a sneak preview.
Illexia is the supreme matriarch of Mount Pillar. Powerful and Mugically skilled, Illexia has an air of distanced nobility. Her feminine appearance can be deceiving, but her battle support skills are mighty.
Illexia's life is guarded intensely. Any Danian is willing to step up to save her. Very few ever get to see her, though her empowering and stabilizing influence on the Hive cannot be underestimated.
She's smarter than Britney- at 16!
Kirsten Takes A Break From Rehabbin'
Some paparazzi snapped some pictures of the casual and comfortable Dunst perusing the ailes at the fabulous super store this weekend, for a little dose of retail therapy. After the trip her and a fellow male rehabber were feeling the 'Yo quiero Taco Bell' rush and stopped by for a little weekend treat.
Wait- that's HIS girlfriend?!
Renfro gets shafted by the Academy
Hollywood's Newest Couple?
Orlando Bloom and Rumer Willis arrived at the party together and were sitting together all night long into the early hours of the morning.
This could be trouble!
Willis was most recently linked to Josh Hartnett. Looks like Willis is certainly getting her name out there among Hollywood's A-listers. Let's just hope she doesn't follow in her mom's footsteps and start dating someone 15 yrs. younger.
Oscar winners
Bardem's win marked the first time a Spanish actor received an Oscar in the award show's 80-year history.
A complete list of winners follows:
Best Motion Picture: "No Country for Old Men."
Lead Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, "There Will Be Blood."
Lead Actress: Marion Cotillard, "La Vie en Rose."
Supporting Actor: Javier Bardem, "No Country for Old Men."
Supporting Actress: Tilda Swinton, "Michael Clayton."
Director: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men."
Foreign Language Film: "The Counterfeiters," Austria.
Adapted Screenplay: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, "No Country for Old Men."
Original Screenplay: Diablo Cody, "Juno."
Animated Feature Film: "Ratatouille."
Art Direction: "Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street."
Cinematography: "There Will Be Blood."
Sound Mixing: "The Bourne Ultimatum."
Sound Editing: "The Bourne Ultimatum."
Original Score: "Atonement," Dario Marianelli.
Original Song: "Falling Slowly" from "Once," Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.
Costume: "Elizabeth: The Golden Age."
Documentary Feature: "Taxi to the Dark Side."
Documentary Short Subject: "Freeheld."
Film Editing: "The Bourne Ultimatum."
Makeup: "La Vie en Rose."
Animated Short Film: "Peter & the Wolf."
Live Action Short Film: "Le Mozart des Pickpockets"
Visual Effects: "The Golden Compass"
Academy Award winners previously announced this year: Honorary and technical Oscars: Robert Boyle; Eastman Kodak Co.; David A. Grafton.
LiLo wins awards (unfortunately not any Oscars)
Britney visits sons
Britney Spears was permitted a three hour visit with her two boys this morning. It was her first time seeing Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, since Jan. 3.
Kevin Federline's bodyguard drove the two boys from Federline's Tarzana house to Spears' Studio City home. Sources told People that Britney's psychiatrist and her father Jamie were both present for the visit. Afterwards, the bodyguard drove Preston and Jayden back to their Tarzana home.
An inside source credits the visit to Jamie Spears. "The real hero was Jamie. He has taken charge, and she has visitation again."
Attorneys for Federline and Spears spent two days working on a structured visitation agreement that allows Preston and Jayden to spend supervised time with their mother.
"We're pleased that ... the process of reinstating the children's mother as a participant in their lives can commence," Kaplan said Friday.
New Sex and the City Movie!
The Jonas Brothers Pledge to Stay Virgins
The Jonas Brothers have taken a vow of chastity. The Disney singing trio all boast purity rings and have sworn to remain virgins until marriage.
In their interview with Details Magazine, the middle brother Joe claims that the rings symbolize their “promises to ourselves and to God that we’ll stay pure till marriage.” The youngest brother Nick, stated that the purity rings are "just one of our ways of kind of like being different than everybody else out there."
How cute. I can already hear the unrequited sighs of teeny bopper girls across America. Let just see if their vow ends up lasting longer than Britney’s.
J-Lo Gives Birth!
Jennifer Lopez, the thirty-nine-year-old singer/actress, gave birth to twins early Friday morning at a Long Island hospital.
Lopez’s daughter arrived at 12.12 a.m., weighing 5 pound seven ounces, and was followed eleven minute later by her brother who weighed in at exactly 6 pounds.
Although their names have not been officially released, reports from late January claim that the twins will be called Emme and Max, respectively.
Mother and children are set to return home early next week where Lopez and her thirty-eight-year-old husband Marc Anthony have set up a reported $120,000 ocean-themed nursery. After a harsh biding war, People Magazine won the exclusive rights to print the babies' first photos at the cost of $6 million, where I'm sure the proceeds will go directly to the twins’ college fund.
The babies are the first for Lopez, but Anthony is no stranger to parenthood and is the father of three children already. The couple has been married since 2004.
Audition to be Ciara's Backup Dancer
Check out Ciara's YouTube video below for a message from her about what's she's looking for!
Atlanta - 02/22/08
Friday @ 11AM
Gotta Dance Atlanta
1778 Elisworth Industrial Drive., NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
Miami – 03/02/08
Sunday @ 11AM
Dance Attack Studio
13424 SW 131st Street
Miami, FL 33186
New York – 03/09/08
Sunday @ 11AM
New Dance Group
305 West 38th Street
2nd Floor
New York, New York 10018
Los Angeles – 03/16/08
Sunday @ 11AM
Millennium Dance Studio
5113 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Actors Slated to Finish Heath Ledger's Final Film
Jude Law, Johhny Depp, and Colin Farrel will replace Heath Ledger in his unfinished final film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. The fantasy flick is being directed by Terry Gillian and filming was halted after Ledger’s accidental death.
Heath’s original footage will be kept, and the three actors will play a reconstructed version of the character.
Colin Farrell is honored to be a part of the film and said "It's about getting Heath's work out there, get his work out there, he's too good for any of his work not to be seen, you know, and I'm really keen and looking forward to doing it and just doing the best job I can do."
Ledger is clearly a respected actor and it sounds like the film will be a tribute to the young stars unfortunately short-lived career.
Lindsay’s Parents Okay With Naked Photo Shoot
Both of Lindsay’s parents have released statements in support of their daughter’s decision to pose nude and believe that the photographs were taken in good taste. Dina, her mother/manger, told the press that she views the pictures ”artistically” and that it was an honor for Bert Stein to call Lindsay and ask her to do the shoot.
Lindsay’s father, Michael Lohan agrees with her mom and told Us Magazine “Lindsay is an adult, and she knows the direction she wants to take her career. It’s her decision.” He did add, however, that he does not intend to look at his pictures claiming, "That’s my daughter!”
Additionally, he expressed concern that Lindsay’s life might parallel Marilyn’s in more ways then just the photo shoot, and with the way the troubled young starlet’s life seems to be heading her father’s trepidation is not entirely off base.
Although Lindsay was aware that she would be posing nude in the shoot her publicist, Leslie Sloane Zelink, claims that they didn’t think that the New York Magazine would actually run the nudes. Personally, though, I think it’s pretty obvious that a magazine would want to go ahead and publish the naked pictures they just took, but maybe I’m just a little jaded.
Zelnik maintains that Lindsay “loves the photos,” and all in all the Lohan family seems to be proud of Lindsay’s pics. Watch the video below, and check out the PG version of some of them for yourself.
Four Paparazzi Arrested
After refusing to disassemble from the sidewalk, the four cameramen were charged with obstructing a public walkway and released with citations. The paparazzi were confused as to why they were chosen to be made an example of in this relatively everyday situation, when the police have failed to take action in the recent and considerably more dangerous celebrities car chases.
TMZ Managing Editor, Harvey Levin told The Associated Press. “We’ve been saying for a long time that law enforcement needs to crack down, that they’ve closed their eyes to a lot of dangerous things happening. The danger is blowing lights, running people off the road. ... This was not one of those situations.”
Nonetheless, at least the police department has finally decided to take a stand in a press situation that, as of late, seems to be escalating out of hand.
Daryl Hall and John Oates To Be Named BMI Icons
DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES TO BE NAMED BMI ICONS
AT 56th ANNUAL POP AWARDS MAY 20 IN LOS ANGELES
LOS ANGELES, February 20, 2008 – BMI will salute duo Daryl Hall and John Oates as BMI Icons at its 56th annual Pop Awards, slated for Tuesday, May 20 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. Hosted by BMI President and CEO Del Bryant and BMI Vice President and General Manager, Writer/Publisher Relations, Los Angeles, Barbara Cane, the invitation-only event will also honor the songwriters and publishers of the past year’s most-performed pop songs in the United States. The evening’s capstone will take the form of a stirring musical tribute to Daryl Hall & John Oates.
BMI Icons are selected because of their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” As BMI Icons, Daryl Hall and John Oates will join elite ranks that include the Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, James Brown, Ray Davies, Carlos Santana and Dolly Parton.
The effervescent popularity of Daryl Hall and John Oates’s magical collaborations springs from the duo’s devout passion for Philly soul and buoyant pop harmonies. Warmly accessible and expertly polished, Daryl Hall and John Oates’s smooth production utilizes undeniable hooks and innate contemporary lyrical sensibility. The resulting eight no. 1 singles, three double-platinum and two platinum albums catapulted the pair into pop superstardom; in 1987, Daryl Hall and John Oates became the #1 selling duo in pop music, according to the RIAA. Skilled songwriters, Daryl Hall and John Oates are both members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, together boasting 24 BMI Pop Awards and a catalog studded with 14 BMI Million-Air award songs, including “She’s Gone,” “Everytime You Go Away,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater” and “Sara Smile.” They have prompted a surge of interest and homage from a diverse bevy of new artists, who cite the pair as definitive influences. Restless creators, Daryl Hall and John Oates have spent much of the last decade touring throughout the world.
In addition to the Icon, BMI will recognize Song, Songwriter and Publisher of the Year during the evening, along with the recipient of the BMI Foundation’s John Lennon Scholarship. Pop Award winners from previous years include Maroon 5, R. Kelly, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Pharrell Williams, Michelle Branch, Lil Jon, the Foo Fighters, Linkin Park and Sheryl Crow.
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is an American performing right organization that represents more than 350,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music and more than 6.5 million works. BMI’s latest financial results, $839 million in performing right collections for its 2007 fiscal year, are the highest for any copyright organization in the world. BMI has represented the most popular and beloved music from around the world for over 65 years. The non-profit-making U.S. corporation collects license fees from businesses that use music, which it then distributes as royalties to the musical creators and copyright owners it represents.
PETA's Worst Dressed Celebs
For 2008, PETA has updated its Worst Dressed List beyond just fur coats. While many celebs have learned that wearing fur is taboo, they have not worked past exotic leathers and skins. Python skinned bags and alligator covered pumps were all the rage this season and celebrities were not shy about stepping out with their favorite crocodile clutch.
This year’s biggest fashion offender went to Aretha Franklin. PETA asked for more R-E-S-P-E-C-T towards animals from the queen soul and criticized her for consistently stepping out in giant fur coats. Also making the list was Marilyn Manson for his many head to toe leather ensembles. PETA also called out Kylie Minogue for her hoards of leather skinned bags. Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss, and Eva Longoria also were featured for filling their wardrobes with fur pieces.
PETA asks that celebrities set the example and help save the animals from not just dying but the excruciating pain that goes along with harvesting their skins. Other celebs, such as Pamela Anderson and Christina Applegate have stepped out in support of PETA’s efforts, posing nude in anti-fur and pro-vegetarian ads.
Presidential Predictor Cards
Paula Abdul's NEW Music Video "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"
Paris finds a new vice? Who thought it was possible
Martha Says Shove it Oprah, in a Nice Way!
Stewart's company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. announced this past Tuesday that they have purchased the rights to the Emeril Lagasse franchise empire, which includes cookbooks, kitchen producst, and television shows. This totaled up to abou $45 million in cash and another $5 million in stock.
Even though it seems like Stewart acquired everything of Emeril's, Emeril still has his Homebase, which includes his office and 11 or his world famous restaurants.
Now only if Martha could acquire the ever annoying Rachael Ray and make her and her 30 minute meals disappear!
Sex Tapes Have Never Been Hotter.
500K Hotter!!! Edison Chen has a rather addicting hobby of video tapping and taking pictures of his scandelous sexual affairs with six famous asian pop stars. This may not be a new thing to us Americans, but when half of these girls promote themselves as "virginal" vixens and pre-pubescent hotties things can get sticky. Chen had these videos stolen after taking his computer in for maintenance at eLiTe Multimedia Ltd. in downtown Hong Kong. The famous girls depicted are Gillian Chung, a pop star known as one of "The Twins", Bobo Chen, Candice Chueng, Rachael Ngan, and Vincy Yeung. We can't post any of these X-rated pictures here, but believe it when we say that these virginal beauties look nothing like their promoted images. The employee that orignally stole the pictures is currently missing and has become some sort of internet asian crusader against governmental oppression. He has doned himself with the nickname "Kira" off of the extremely popular anime series Death Note. And just like the anime he teases and taunts the authorities with his antics.
Currently Edison Chen is in hiding and plans to stay that way for quite some time especially with the uproar in the government and society his nasty little hobby has caused. In response, the Chinese government is out to arrest Edison Chen and censoring Baidu searches for Edison Chen sex pics. They have also arrested nine other people for distributing the photos and videos online. Also an underworld figure has offered a $500,000HK ($91,000) reward to hack off one of Chen’s hands, which is rumored to be started by Edison Chen or "Kira" himself. What will come of this insane asian clamity? Who knows, but I can't wait for the next plot twist.
Pink is getting divorced
Singer Pink and her husband Carey Hart, a motocross racer and former Surreal Life star, have separated and are in the process of a divorce, the pop star's publicist told People Tuesday.
"Pink and Carey Hart have separated. This decision was made by best friends with a huge amount of love and respect for one another," publicist Michele Schweitzer said. "While the marriage is over, their friendship has never been stronger."
Pink wrote to her fans on her website and thanked them for their support. She said she still considers Hart a "good man."
"This breakup is not about cheating, anger or fighting. I know it sounds like cliché bulls---, but we are best friends, and we will continue to be," she wrote. "One never knows the future, but mine and Carey's just might involve beach babies and sunshine one day. Just not right now. Thanks for the concern and caring."
The couple met at the 2001 X Games and in 2005, Pink proposed to Hart during one of his races. They married in Jan. 2006 and, while there were rumors of a split over the summer, Hart said the stories were "just a bunch of trash talk."
Bayadera Busts Loose on March 20th!
Three-time OC Music Awards winner BAYADERA are set to release their sophomore CD "Rotation of Earth" worldwide on Bitemark Records Tuesday, March 18, 2008 as a follow-up to their successful 2003 release "90 Million Miles". And in celebration of the release, BAYADERA, with its melting pot of musical styles, backgrounds, and experiences, has scheduled a high profile event for Thursday, March 20th at Martini Blues, 5874 Edinger Ave. in Huntington Beach, CA. Doors open at 8PM. Admission: $12. This show is for ages 21 and up.
In addition to BAYADERA, celebrity pro surfer/musician Josh Mohr is slated to perform at the CD release event. Mohr is a sponsored by Airwalk and Coors, among others. More info about Josh is available at http://www.myspace.com/joshmohrmusic. Also performing their alt/pop/rock tunes will be another popular So-Cal band Fuji Minx. http://www.myspace.com/fujiminx
BAYADERA will give away free autographed posters and DVDs of the evening's performance to the first 30 people to attend the show. Those attendees will receive candid DVD footage as well as the performances of all the bands at the party.
BAYADERA represent and reflect our diverse society today; focusing on our common urge to seek a middle ground. Primarily rock based, BAYADERA combines strong grooves ala old school R&B with splashes of Latin flare and modern digital nuances. Sultry singer Gina Bandy weaves heartfelt and introspective lyrics though the band's musical landscape, capturing the essence of the human experience with her powerful yet delicate delivery. Full of hope, loss, love, and a need for change this album embodies our current state of affairs with engaging, foot-tapping music and catchy hooks.
Along with vocalist Bandy, BAYADERA boasts top-notch OC musicians Saatara (guitars), Dat Nguyen (guitars/background vocals), Chris Payne (bass, background vocals), and Donn Untiet (drums). Overcoming both cultural and physical barriers (guitarist Dat Nguyen is blind), BAYADERA is proving to have the talent and perseverance for a lasting musical career. Receiving numerous awards and accolades including placing among the Hot 100 Artists in Music Connection magazine, Honorable Mention in the Billboard International Song Contest, the Richmond Times Critics Choice Award, and the National Head Start Latino Leadership Award has fueled the frenzy so powerfully that all five of BAYADERA's CD releases have sold out. BAYADERA wins over audiences on both coasts and is currently filling their tour schedule for 2008.
For more information about BAYADERA, please visit their web sites.
Pop Culture Madness interview with Chris and Gina
http://www.bayadera.com/
http://www.myspace.com/bayadera
http://www.sonicbids.com/bayadera.
Lindsay Lohan poses nude!
Readers of New York magazine will be seeing a lot of Lindsay Lohan this spring. The actress poses nude in the spring fashion issue, recreating Marilyn Monroe's famous 1962 photo shoot for veteran lensman Bert Stern.
Lohan's Feb. 5 shoot was also photographed by Stern. She said she was comfortable with the nudity, although she did admit to doing 250 crunches the night before.
While some people wondered if the nude photo shoot was an appropriate choice for the party girl actress who has been in rehab three times, her mom Dina has expressed her approval.
"It was very tastefully done," Dina Lohan told People. "I respect the photographer as an artist, so I look at them artistically. For him to call Lindsay 46 years later and to say can you recreate these photos is an honor. I looked at it as art, and as Lindsay doing a character. So I don't look at them like it's Playboy; she was being a character. So if you look at it that way, you can look at it as a mother."
She added that her daughter, a Marilyn Monroe fan, viewed the photo shoot as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"Lindsay was very excited when she first got the phone call," Dina Lohan said. "Of course we talked about how they would be done. Lindsay said, 'Mommy, I'm never going to get this opportunity to do it again.' She was very thankful she was asked."
Dancing with the Stars Line-up announced!
Here is the just announced line-up for the new season of Dancing With The Stars:
ADAM CAROLLA - Television and Radio personality
CRISTIÁN DE LA FUENTE - International film and television star
SHANNON ELIZABETH - Actress/model
STEVE GUTTENBERG - Actor
MARIO - Twenty-one year-old, multi-platinum selling R&B/Pop singer and actor
MARLEE MATLIN - Actress, Children of a Lesser God
PENN JILLETTE - Penn Jillette is one-half of the famous illusionist team Penn & Teller.
PRISCILLA PRESLEY - Actress, producer and entrepreneur
MONICA SELES - Tennis champ
JASON TAYLOR - This year's NFL Man of the Year Award Winner and last year's NFL Defensive Player of the Year
MARISSA JARET WINOKUR - Broadway actress
KRISTI YAMAGUCHI - An Olympic Gold medalist and World Champion for Figure Skating
What could she be stealing those for?
Actress Bai Ling was arrested for shoplifting in the giftshop at LAX. A store employee caught Bai Ling attempting to steal a couple of celebrity magazine and packs of Duracell batteries. It is claimed that the actress what was in cooperative, but in tears when she was caught by the employee. Bai was booked for investigation of misdemeanor shoplifting and released after agreeing to appear in court on March 5. The stolen goods only equaled out to about 16 bucks...come on Bai! What gives!
It was reported to E!Online that the actress broke up with her boyfriend the day before Valentine's Day was has not been in her right frame of mind. Magazines and batteries....hmmm....what could she possibly be stealing those for....use your imagination and the possibilities are endless.
Heidi Klum: I want to help Britney Spears
Celebs are cashing in on photos of their babies
"People are so excited to see this unbelievably glamorous couple - who have been in the public eye for years - have all these kids," she adds. "They just need to see them when they're walking down the street in the French Quarter [of New Orleans] and they've got the baby in one arm and a stroller behind them."
Britney's new lawyer speaks out
Following Thursday's court decision to extend Jamie Spears' co-conservatorship over daughter Britney, the singer's supposed next lawyer claims Britney's civil rights are being violated.
During Thursday's hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz also granted Jamie Spears and the other co-conservator, Andrew Wallet, the power to handle the pop star's taxes. Her brother, Bryan, was named as trustee of her trust and given influence over her day-to-day expenses.
Lawyer Jon Eardley filed a complaint in U.S. District Court on behalf of Britney Spears on Thursday, claiming the current conservatorship is a "violation of [Spears'] civil rights."
The lawyer, with practices in Washington, D.C. and New York, also requested that the case be moved to Federal Court rather than the current California State Court.
"I see the case as a civil rights case," Eardley told People. "These are issues of confinement. Very serious confinement. Not allowed to contact her friends. Not allowed to use the phone. Not allowed to come and go as you please. Bodyguards controlling you and so forth."
However, an L.A. Superior Court spokesperson told E! News on Friday that the conservatorship agreement will continue to be handled in the local court, despite Eardley's request.
Legal insiders agree with the decision. "The saddest part [of Eardley's legal maneuvering] is it is all to [Britney's] detriment," a legal insider said. "The limited conservatorship puts in place medical care and protection of her assets that may be put at risk by the distraction and expense of having to get such an opportunistic and counterproductive action dismissed."
Also, the Superior Court found that Spears "lacks the capacity" to choose and retain her own counsel. Eardley said he has never met Spears, but that she selected him. "She reached out by phone. I have no idea how [she got my number]," he said.
Eardley also said he does not believe the singer's erratic behavior is dangerous to herself and others, and that he sees far worse situations on the streets.
"In downtown Los Angeles I'm surrounded by people talking to themselves and having fits on the street," Eardley added. "They are out in public. They are not being institutionalized."
Dancing with the Stars favorite takes a break
A surprising announcement regarding Dancing with the Stars was made on Monday evening's Dance War finale. Professional dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy, 28, who has partnered Laila Ali and Mel B. in the finals, will not be returning for the sixth season.
"He just needs a break," an ABC spokesperson said. "He is part of the Dancing family, and he will be back."
In December he told People that he felt burnt out from the grueling schedule of the popular show.
"After coming down from two seasons back-to-back, 10 weeks each season — 14 weeks, if you count all of the rehearsals — it puts a lot of pressure on a person and it takes its toll," he said.
Chmerkovskiy is currently completing a Dancing with the Stars fitness video with Cheryl Burke, another of the show's professional dancers. He will continue teaching students at Rising Stars Dance Academy in Saddlebrook, N.J. this spring, and there is a possibility he may appear in the group-choreographed dances during the results shows of Dancing with the Stars.