Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The ugliest dog in the world dies.

Sam, the dog whose ugliness earned him TV appearances, limousine rides and even a meeting with millionaire Donald Trump, has died, the Santa Barbara News-Press reported Tuesday.
The pooch with the hairless body, crooked teeth and sparse tuft of hair atop his knobby head died Friday, just short of his 15th birthday, said his owner, Susie Lockheed.
"I don't think there'll ever be another Sam," she said, adding wryly, "Some people would think that's a good thing.". . . . . .Full Story
George Clooney denies attacking George Bush.

The actor considers its an attack on “the system” rather than a particular person. . . . . .Full Story
Angelina Jolie almost passes out in airport.

Angelina Jolie sparked health fears after coming close to passing out in an airport lounge.
The beautiful star was striding through Los Angeles International Airport to catch her flight when she faltered and had to sit down.
Fellow passengers said the screen beauty - who is romancing Hollywood heartthrob Brad Pitt - insisted on recovering from her dizzy spell by relaxing in a chair for several minutes before walking towards the departure gate. An onlooker revealed: "Angelina looked as cool as ever in her shades and matching black top and trousers". . . . . .Full Story
George Clooney likes chasing women.

George Clooney wants to hunt down a woman and won't consider dating anyone who has chased him.
The sexy star says he likes to be the one seducer in a relationship - and not the other way round. . . . . .Full Story
George Clooney likes to play jokes.

"So I called Brad up and I said we should sort of let it leak out and then hire a bunch of kids dressed up to pretend to be getting married on that day and let everybody rent helicopters and spend a fortune.". . . . . .Full Story
What's happening to Mariah Carey's face?

"It looks like she may have had malar (cheek) implants or fat injection to her face.". . . . . .Full Story
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Witness links Gotti brothers to attempted murder of rapper 50 Cent.

The Gotti brothers, whose real names are Irving and Christopher Lorenzo, were the subject of a years-long federal investigation that concluded earlier this year with their arrests on money-laundering charges (see "Irv Gotti Pleads Not Guilty, Released On $1 Million Bond"). On Wednesday, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Haran accused them of running a covert money-laundering operation via hip-hop label the Inc., and prosecutors contended that the brothers routinely accepted cash from convicted crack dealer Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff's drug-dealing enterprises and then cleaned the illegal profits through film and music projects (see "Prosecutor Alleges Drug Ties To The Inc. In Gotti Trial Opening").
Ragin, a self-admitted pimp, is testifying as part of a plea deal he orchestrated with the federal government in exchange for leniency at the time of his sentencing on money-laundering and credit card fraud charges. He's pleaded guilty to both charges and, according to the prosecution, bilked banks, credit card companies and retail stores out of more than $1 million. During a round of questioning that occurred without the jury present, Ragin, a friend and former business associate of McGriff's, told the court he'd had several conversations with McGriff about 50 Cent.
Ragin said the conversations initially revolved around 50 being a problem — a nuisance who, before his 2000 shooting, made a habit of disrespecting the Inc.'s biggest name, Ja Rule, on mixtapes. McGriff had told Ragin he'd had several meetings with 50 and told the rising rap star to stop targeting Ja and the Inc. in his rhymes. Several verbal agreements were made between the two, but 50 never held up his end of the bargain, Ragin recalled.
On May 24, 2000, Ragin — who's in the Federal Witness Protection Program for reasons not related to the Gotti trial — said he received a call from McGriff, who said he had "hurt 50." McGriff wanted to speak with Ragin, and a meeting was set up in a Brooklyn garage. Ragin told the court McGriff sounded "rushed" on the phone, and when he asked him "what was up," McGriff told him, "We got him" — a reference to 50 Cent, Ragin later learned. . . . . .Full Story
Ted Koppel's final broadcast tonight.

Ted Koppel, the "Nightline" anchor and a 42-year veteran of ABC News, will sign off this evening for the last time from the late-night news program.
The broadcast will look back at a three-part series that aired in 1995 and told the story of Morrie Schwartz, a retired sociology professor from Brandeis University who, at the time, was dying of ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease.
The series caught the attention of a former student, sportscaster Mitch Albom, who in turn began weekly visits with his professor that led to the national bestseller, "Tuesdays with Morrie."
"In thinking about what to do for a final broadcast, the Morrie interview is certainly among my favorites," Koppel said. "Some of 'Nightline's' most fascinating shows over the years have featured people no one has ever heard of, and Morrie is a perfect example.". . . . . .Full Story