Odd story of the day: Fisherman dies chasing fish that stole his pole.

A police spokeswoman said the fish pulled the fishing rod out of the man's hands and dragged it about 100 metres away from shore at the Kleinen Pohlitzer lake near Eisenhuettenstadt. The man took off his clothes and swam after the pole. . . . . .Full Story

Calls to New York gay health center on the rise after Peter Jennings's death from lung cancer.

“It really is a tough habit to kick, though it is very easy to become addicted, particularly in the gay community,” Tom K., a 40-year-old New York gay man, said in an LGBT center press release. “I started smoking 10 years ago and quit about four years ago, but I started up again after 9/11, just like Peter Jennings. The news of his death really scared me, and I feel as if I am destined for the same fate.”. . . . . .Full Story

"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria rushed to hospital.

"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria was injured Wednesday during taping of the hit ABC comedy and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said. . . . . .Full Story

Carlos Santana being sued by former personal assistant.

A former personal assistant to Carlos Santana has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the rock star and his company, claiming he was fired after his consciousness was "calibrated" and determined to be too low. . . . . .Full Story

No sex for Pamela Anderson?

"I'd love to get married again," she muses. "I mean being a single mom and working, you'd love to have a partner. But it just hasn't come about yet.". . . . . .Full Story

What will last the longest in a landfill? PORN MAGAZINES !!

Scientist Fabiano Ximenes, 31, dug through two Sydney dumps to find out how long wood and paper products survive in landfill sites.

He found that magazines, newspapers and old bits of wood thrown away up to 46 years ago were in almost perfect condition, with pornography lasting the best of all.

"The best preserved was the pornography," Mr Ximenes said. . . . . .Full Story

Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt hire judge to keep their divorce private.

"This is a rent-a-judge situation. It's something that can only be done in the state of California.". . . . . .Full Story

George Bush selling pizza in New Zealand? Picture of billboard.

I doubt he knew his image was going to be used. lol

Former "Jackass" star Bam Margera cracks his head open.

"I've broken my tailbone, wrists and legs over 10 times and that definitely doesn't equal the pain of cracking my head open.". . . . . .Full Story

"Andy, stop that! Let go! I told you they are not real! You're such a pervert Andy!"

Is Jessica Simpson headed to Las Vegas?

Fresh from making her big screen debut, Jessica Simpson has been targeted by promoters who want her to perform a series of Las Vegas shows. . . . . . .Full Story

Baby boys for Britney Spears and husband Kevin Federline?

The expectant singer went on an after-hours shopping spree at an exclusive Beverly Hills area baby store where she bought all baby boy clothes. . . . . .Full Story

Three will face murder charges of wealthy couple Tom and Jackie Hawks, including former child star Skylar DeLeon. New pictures.

(Skylar DeLeon, left)


(husband and wife
Tom and Jackie Hawks)

Alonso Machain, who worked at the Seal Beach city jail when he met 26-year-old Skylar DeLeon of Long Beach, admitted to detectives in March that he agreed to participate in the killings after DeLeon promised him several million dollars. . . . . .Full Story

Prince William's girlfriend, Kate Middleton, moves in.

Prince Charles doesn’t mind them living under the same roof and never did, but the public opinion has a lot to say in the United Kingdom. But since Charles and Camilla wed, we have to give them some points in that direction, because the brits took it quite well. . . . . .Full Story

Why Lindsay Lohan dumped Wilmer Valderrama.

"Wilmer was my first love, but the timing was bad. There were all these girls around - he'd flirt with them, and I couldn't handle that. I didn't really trust him. So that was hard too.". . . . . .Full Story

Prince William and brother Prince Harry to appear on "The Simpsons".

Britain's Princes William and Harry are being lined up for cameos in 'The Simpsons'. The royal siblings are both being considered for parts in the hit animated show and are set to be approached by bosses with an offer. . . . . .Full Story

Oasis snub Maroon 5.

(Oasis)

"The day we're on is fantastic. Apart from Maroon 5, every band that's on the bill are friends of ours.". . . . . .Full Story


(Maroon 5)

Al Pacino will play Napoleon in new movie.

"We've based it on the diaries of British teenager Betsy Balcombe, who struck up a relationship with Napoleon when he was living on St. Helena, and with whom he subsequently became infatuated.". . . . . .Full Story

Madonna released from hospital.

"It happened around 4 p.m. London time. Madonna is pretty banged up…Her new disc is due this Novemeber and she is set to tour next summer. It's too soon to tell if the tour will be affected, but the press for the disc will definitely be affected.". . . . . .Full Story

Picture of the Day: Fred Durst, lead singer of limp Biscuit, and Mini-Me, Verne Troyer at the Playboy mansion.

Marilyn Monroe's first husband, James Dougherty, dies at age 84.

Dougherty married 16-year-old Norma Jeane Baker in 1942, midway through World War II. His mother was good friends with Baker's foster mother. . . . .Full Story

A picture of Jude Law naked! Well, sort of.

**** I have uploaded the image again because it wasn't showing. And this time I'm showing the uncensored version.

But what was Jude Law thinking changing clothes outside his mother's house. Doesn't he think there are cameras everywhere now since his sex scandal.

You know you've gotten someone's attention when they want to start a new show just so they can attack you on live television.

British music mogul Simon Cowell wants Paris Hilton to compete in a planned celebrity version of his hit show American Idol - because he wants to blast her onscreen. . . . . .Full Story

Tara Reid homely?

Hollywood star Tara Reid hates being branded a wild child at 29-years-old and insists she is a homely type. . . . . Full Story

Hunter S. Thompson will be shot out of a cannon this Saturday!

According to a report in the Aspen Daily News, Thompson's ashes have been sealed inside the tops of dozens of fireworks that will explode above his property on Saturday. Actor Johnny Depp is funding the event, which organizers estimate will cost roughly $2.5 million, to fulfill the vision that Thompson detailed in a 1978 BBC documentary and to his friends and family leading up to his suicide. Thompson shot himself in the head Feb. 20. . . . . .Full Story

Rapper Eminem cancels European tour due to "exhaustion".

"Eminem is currently being treated for exhaustion, complicated by other medical issues. The shows are not expected to be rescheduled," the statement read. . . . . .Full Story

Michael Jackson fined $10,000 for not showing up in court.

Michael Jackson has been fined $10,000 for failing to appear in court to face sex allegations. Joseph Bartucci, 39, is suing Mr Jackson, who he claims sexually assaulted him in a limousine in 1984. . . . . . .Full Story

78-year-old widow of Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King, suffers a stroke.

King was admitted to Piedmont Hospital on Tuesday, and the family issued a statement Wednesday saying she was resting comfortably. It expressed thanks for the "outpouring of care and support that's being sent from around the world.". . . . . .Full Story