Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

Is Jesse James following In Tiger’s footsteps?

Thursday, March 25th, 2010

A third woman has come forward to say she had sexual relations with Jesse James. While it is unconfirmed, sources say there is merrit behind this rumour.

The alleged third mistress, Brigitte Daguerre, a Los Angeles photographer says James hired her to do some work for him for the West Choppers shoot.

She claims he sent her numerous text messages and they met on a few occassions and engaged in sexual activity.

Winslet and husband split

Monday, March 15th, 2010

After almost six yeaers of marriage, movie star Kate Winslet has separated from her film director husband Sam Mendes.

Winslet, known for her role in the hit movie “Titanic” and Mendes, a stage director for such films as American Beauty” were married in the Caribbean in May 2003. It was Winslet’s second marriage.

And the winner is…

Monday, March 8th, 2010

“The Hurt Locker” was the big winner for best picture. The low-budget Iraq war flick beat out nine other nominees including the box-office blockbuster “Avatar.” In total “The Hurt Locker” wom six Oscars including a win for Kathryn Bigelow who became the first woman ever to win for best director.

Best actress winner Sandra Bullock, who starred in the football drama “The Blind Side,” won her first Oscar.

The following is a list of winners for the evening:

Best Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz, Inglorious Basterds
Best Animated Feature Film: Up
Best Original Song: “The Weary Kind” Ryan Bingham, T Bone Burnett, Crazy Heart
Best Original Screenplay: Mark Boal, The Hurt Locker
Best Animated Short: Logorama
Best Documentary Short: Music By Prudence
Best Live Action Short: The New Tenants
Best Makeup: Star Trek
Best Adapted Screenplay: Jeffery Fletcher, Precious
Best Supporting Actress: Mo’Nique, Precious
Best Art Direction: Avatar
Best Costume Design: The Young Victoria
Best Sound Editing: The Hurt Locker
Best Cinematography: Avatar
Best Sound Mixing: The Hurt Locker
Best Original Score: Up
Best Visual Effects: Avatar
Best Documentary Feature: The Cove
Best Film Editing: The Hurt Locker
Best Foreign Language Film: The Secret In Their Eyes (Argentina)
Best Actor: Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
Best Actress: Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Best Director: Kathryn Bigelow, The Hurt Locker
Best Picture: The Hurt Locker

Underwood/Fisher; Engaged

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Ottawa Senators heartthrob Mike Fisher and his country singer superstar friend Carrie Underwood are engaged to be married.

Fisher confirmed their engagement Monday as the Senators prepared for their game against the Boston Bruins at Scoriabank Place. Responding to questions, he said he popped the question to Underwood on Sunday, but declined to offer any other details at this point.

“It’s true,” said Fisher. “We’re both obviously excited and very happy.”

Brittany Murphy – Dead at 32

Sunday, December 20th, 2009


Brittany Murphy died early Sunday morning, apparently due to cardiac arrest.

She was 32.

A 911 call was made around 8:00 AM from the home of Simon Monjack, Brittany’s husband. It was reported that she was discoverd by her mother, unconscious in the shower. Paramedics arrived and quickly determined Murphy was in full cardiac arrest and immediately administered CPR. They continued CPR in route to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — several miles away — and Murphy was unresponsive. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. Her time of death was listed as 10:04 AM.

Murphy starred in such films as “Clueless,” “8 Mile,” and “Don’t Say a Word”

Enlightening Our Neighbours

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Windsor artists are projecting a positive message to our friends across the border.  Unique visual art on display, every night this week, at the riverfront.

Prime Minister Harper the Next Canadian Idol?

Sunday, October 4th, 2009

Prime Minister Stephen Harper received a standing ovation after his musical performance at a black tie gala for the National Arts Centre on Saturday in Ottawa.

Harper took to the stage, sat down at a grand piano and sang the Beatles’ “With a Little Help from My Friends” while accompanied by renowned cellist Yo Yo Ma.

Say what you will about him as a Prime Minister but he certainly held his own on stage as a performer.

Letterman Victim of Blackmail

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

TV talk-show host David Letterman said on Thursday he was the victim of a $2 million blackmail scheme by a man who threatened to go public about Letterman having having affairs with employees.

CBS said in a statement that an employee of CBS’s show “48 Hours” was arrested in connection to the blackmail plot.

Letterman told the audience on CBS’s “Late Show with David Letterman” that he found a package in his car three weeks ago from a person claiming to have information about his sexual affairs.  The person also went on to say that he wanted $2 million to avoid going public with the information he claimed to have.

Letterman quoted a note as saying: “I know that you do some terrible, terrible things and I can prove that you do these terrible things.”

“Sure enough, contained in the package was stuff to prove that I do terrible things,” Letterman said.

The TV talk-show host said that after consulting his attorney, he arranged to meet the man who said he planned to go public with a screenplay and a book about “all the terrible stuff” Letterman did unless he was paid off.

“The creepy stuff was that I have had sex with women who work for me on this show,” Letterman told a stunned audience, which seemed unsure how to react to the story, laughing and applauding at times and exclaiming at others.

“My response to that is, yes I have,” Letterman said. “Would it be embarrassing if it were made public? Perhaps it would, especially for the women.”

“It’s been a very bizarre experience. I feel like I need to protect these people. I need to certainly protect my family. I need to protect myself. I hope to protect my job,” he said.

An investigation led to an arrest earlier on Thursday. As part of the investigation, Letterman said he handed over a “phony” check for $2 million to the individual.

A name has not been released as to the man’s identity.

Out of This World

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

The founder of Cirque du soleil has become Canada’s first space tourist.  Guy Laliberte, a Russian cosmonaut and an American astronaut blasted off into space early Wednesday aboard a Soyuz spacecraft headed for the International Space Station.  The trip will cost Laliberte $35 million.  On Oct. 9th he plans to broadcast from the space station for his One Drop Foundation.  The foundation was established to raise awareness of the threat to global water supplies.

Video: Kanye West Steals the Show

Monday, September 14th, 2009

September 13, Taylor Swift took the stage to accept her award for Best Female Video, when Kanye West steals the mic. Watch the events unfold…

DeGeneres named judge on American Idol

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

On Wednesday, comedian and talk show host, Ellen DeGeneres, was named as the new fourth judge on American Idol, replacing Paula Abdul, who quit the television show last month.

DeGeneres, whose award-winning talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show is in its seventh season, described herself as a longtime fan of the show.

DeGeneres will take her seat at the judge’s table after the audition rounds start.

The three other judges, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardiand and Randy Jackson will be returning to the “Idol” along with host Ryan Seacrest.

The Beatles: Rock Band

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

The Beatles Rock Band video game goes on sale Wednesday, and is guaranteed to fly off the shelves. 45 of the Fab Four’s legendary songs are included in the package that is destined to be a “Revolution” for a new generation.

To ensure the games authenticity to the original music, creators (Harmonix Music Systems) enlisted band members Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney in its development.

There are short videos made up of clips showing the group through the years and jammed with previously unseen photographs, interviews and audio recordings. Your chance to “Get Back”, to the greatest band in history.

Michael Jackson’s death ruled a homicide

Friday, August 28th, 2009
(AFP/File/Timothy A. Clary)

(AFP/File/Timothy A. Clary)

The L.A. County coroner says it was a homicide.

The death of pop superstar Michael Jackson is being attributed to “acute propofol intoxification”.  Propofol is a powerful anesthetic typically used in a hospital setting.  The coroner’s report reveals that was not the only drug in Jackson’s system.  Also found – lidocaine, midazolam, ephedrine and others.

The King of Pop died June 25th at 50 years of age.  His personal physician, Conrad Murray, has admitted to giving the singer propofol to help him sleep.

So far, no charges have been laid against Dr. Murray.  The investigation continues.

 

Michael Jackson’s Death a Homicide

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide which makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.

The coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died June 25. Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol, along with other sedative related drugs caused Jackson’s death.

Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s personal physician told investigators he administered a 25 mg dose of propofol around 10:40 a.m. after spending the night injecting Jackson with two sedatives in an unsuccessful attempt to get him to sleep.

Murray has spoken to police and last week released a video saying he has told the truth and has faith that the truth will prevail.

Ryan Jenkins Found Dead

Monday, August 24th, 2009

Photograph: Buena Park police department/AP

The search for murder suspect Ryan Jenkins came to an end Sunday when his body was found hanging in a British Columbia motel room.

Jenkins had been on the run since the discovery of his ex wife, Jasmine Fiore’s naked and mutilated corpse was found inside a suitcase in a California dumpster.

New information on Sunday suggests that Jenkins may have had help while he was on the run by a young woman. Police did not elaborate further.

Jenkins, 32, had been living in the United States since going down to participate in a VH1 reality show called “Megan Wants a Millionaire.”

He apparently married Fiore, 28, in Las Vegas after a short romance however Fiore’s mother said the relationship had problems. Jenkins, who was convicted of assault in Calgary in 2007, was charged in Nevada with domestic battery involving Fiore.

Fiore and Jenkins had apparently reconciled and were together on August 13, the day that Jenkins reported her missing.

Shortly after, police found Fiore stuffed in a suitcase in a dumpster, naked, with her fingers and teeth removed. She was identified using the serial numbers on her breast implants.