Snakes on a Plane without Samuel LJ

An Australian airliner was grounded after four baby pythons escaped from their container in the aircraft's hold.

The snakes, just six inches long, were among 12 Stimson's pythons being flown from Alice Springs to Melbourne.

At first it was thought the reptiles may have been eaten by the other snakes, but this was discounted after they were weighed on landing.

Passengers were transferred to other aircraft. The jet was fumigated but the snakes' bodies are yet to be found.

Links
Snakes escape on Qantas flight [BBC]
Stimson's python [Wiki]
Snakes on a Plane [IMDB]

Jackson gets his (crystal-encrusted) glove back

The anticipated Michael Jackson tour looks to be saving Jacko from all his financial worries or at least current ones as yesterday the upcoming Neverland auction has been cancelled.

Items that were listed in the auction included his infamous white glove and the gates to the Neverland Ranch.

Links
Jackson Property Sale Cancelled [BBC]
Michael Jackson [Wiki]

Want to date Lohan?

Newly single Lindsay Lohan has made a internet dating video parody for the comedy website FunnyorDie.com.

It's refreshing to see Lindsay so self aware:

"I'm a workaholic, a shopaholic and according to the state of California, an alcoholic," said the actress in the skit for comedy website Funnyordie.com.

"We'll crash a few parties, a car or two," continues "newly single" Lohan, who is on probation for drink driving.

The video will appear on dating site eHarmony and can be seen on the FunnyorDie.com website.

Links
Lohan makes internet dating video [BBC]
Funny or Die [funnyordie.com]
Lindsay Lohan [Wiki]
Lindsay Lohan's eHarmony profile [FunnyorDie.com]

George Harrison gets his own star

George Harrison has been awarded his own Hollywood star on the walk of fame eight years after his death.

Close friends and family celebrated. "There's someone here from every important stage of George's life and career," Harrison's widow, Olivia, said.

Links
Hollywood gives George Harrison his own star [CNN]
George Harrison [Wiki]
Hollywood Walk of Fame [Wiki]

J'Lo's behind is the Ultimate

Winner of series five of Britain's version of Dancing with the Stars - Strictly Come Dancing - wants to beef up her behind to emulate Jennifer Lopez's.

I wouldn't be surprised if she wants to emulate J'Lo's musical success too, who doesn't!

This reminds me of rumours that Jenny from the block insured her behind for a cool $1m but these have never been confirmed.

Links
Did Jennifer Lopez insure her butt? [Urban Legends]
I want J'Lo's bottom [Daily Mail]
Alesha Dixon [Wiki]
Jennifer Lopez [Wiki]
Strictly Come Dancing [Wiki]

Passion of the Divorce

Mel Gibson is divorcing after the 28 years of wedlock - in today's terms that is around 284 times longer than the usual Hollywood marriages - 28 years!

Divorcing in the state of California states that marital assets are divided in half and what with the Passion of Christ alone being a $600m plus earner, his wife won't have to worry too much, and rumours are that it will be quick and expense!
Fingers crossed it can be a quick and painless divorce especially as they have seven children one being as young as ten.

Russian starlet Oksana Pochepa aged 24 is claiming to be the mystery woman surrounding the Gibson's split.

Was it any coincidence that Mel's wife Robyn filed papers on Good Friday - Happy Easter.

Links
Settlement figures begin to fly as Mel Gibson's wife files for divorce [The Guardian]
Russian Beauty: I am Mel Gibson's lover [NY Post]
Mel Gibson [Wiki]
Mel Gibson [IMDB]

Jamie Foxx apologises to Miley/Hannah

Jamie Foxx, has apologized via yesterday's episode of Jay Leno, to Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana for a radio verbal assault.

"I have a radio show. We're really the black Howard Stern. We go at everybody. There was a situation with Miley Cyrus, and I just want to say, I apologize for what I said. I didn't mean it maliciously. You know I'm a comedian. You know my heart."

Considering I can't always tell the character (Hannah Montana?) and the actress (Miley Cyrus?) apart, who knew Miley isn't her given name? She was born Destiny Hope Cyrus.

Links
Jamie Foxx Apologizes for Crude Miley Cyrus Rant [Fox News]
Jamie Foxx [IMDB]
Jay Leno [IMDB]
Miley Cyrus [Wiki]

RIP Carry On Producer

Condolences go out to the family of Carry On producer Peter Rogers as the film producer dies aged 95.

Peter Rogers produced 70 films, with Carry On franchise favourites such as Carry on Nurse, Carry on Constable, Carry on Cleo and Carry on Doctor(s).

BBC News report that Rogers was hoping to produce another film in the long-running series - Carry On London - which has yet to be realised. Fears are that the project is likely to be put on hold following his death.

Links
'Carry On' producer Rogers dies [BBC News]
Peter Rogers [IMDB]

Is Hugh Jackman nicest 'twit' or what?

More Hugh Jackman? Yes, I am spoiling you!

But it is completely justified as Hugh Jackman has taken to his Twitter account to ask his followers for their favourite charities so he can donate wisely.

Hugh tweets, “I will donate 100K to one individual’s favorite non profit organization. Of course, you must convince me why by using 140 characters or less. The more passion shown for your charity the better! Get the support of your friends and teach them the importance of giving.”

*swoon*

Links
I Tweet, Therefore I Am A Twit [Celebrity VIP Lounge]
Hugh Jackman [IMDB]
Hugh Jackman [Twitter]

Britain's Talent has Demi Moore's attention

As I type - the search 'susan boyle site youtube.com' is the 21st most searched phrase on Google (US).

A YouTube video of the silver haired 47-year-old British woman has had more than 6.5m million hits, with Hollywood stars Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher already as fans. Mr and Mrs Kutcher apparently spent their Saturday evening snuggled up in front of YouTube - like you do - and were thoroughly impressed.

All this from a performance aired in the UK just four days ago.

Go Susan!!

Links
Demi Moore backs Britain's Got Talent sensation Susan Boyle... as she gets 5m YouTube hits [Daily Mail]
Susan Boyle [YouTube]
Demi Moore [Twitter]
Demi Moore [IMDB]

Pammy, Audrina and Sam Ronson sitting in a strip club...

When I heard that Pamela Anderson, Audrina Patridge and Samantha Ronson were getting together to open a Strip Club Steakhouse in New York City, I thought wouldn't it be good if they gave Pammy a go on the decks and Sam Ronson a go in a bikini but I think that's only ever going to be happening in my flatmate's dreams... Anyway, where was I? The three women have been booked to help launch a new Gentleman’s Club entitled Sapphire New York.

Fox are reporting that the credit crisis is slowing down the attendance of men at such venues, but that more women are looking to work those poles!

On a personal note - if I hear that the credit crisis is responsible for one more potential failure or reasoning I may just scream!

Links
Pamela Anderson, Audrina Patridge and Samantha Ronson Open Strip Club Steakhouse in New York City [Fox News]
Pamela Anderson [Wiki]
Audrina Patridge [Wiki]
Samantha Ronson [Wiki]

Mike Skinner to share three new songs on Twitter

Mike Skinner, front man of the Streets has promised his followers three new songs this week on Twitter stating that "I am going to tweet 3 new songs this week. I can't be bothered with all this trying to sell you music. It wastes valuable time", and then a few tweets later "I think i regret saying I'd post 3 new songs".

The first of the songs can be found by clicking here.

Having a quick butchers at his blog and I am in love with the video for The Edge of a Cliff - watch his beard discreetly grow - love it!

Links
Mike Skinner [Twitter]
Mike Skinner and the Streets [skinnermike.com]
The Streets [Wiki]
The Streets [MySpace]
The Edge of a Cliff music video (scroll down a little) [skinnermike.com/blog]

Russell Brand is back on the airwaves

Russell Brand is going to make a return to the airwaves after his faux-pas last October that resulted in him resigning from his Saturday night music show broadcast on BBC Radio 2.

I for one am uber-excited to hear that he is back! With Oasis' Noel Gallagher in tow, to present a football related show that promises to be "a heavy dose of cutting-edge comedy" and "the odd eye-opening anecdote".

Let's hope talkSport radio have invested in a huge amount of bandwidth because Russell's podcasts have always delivered top numbers.

Links
Russell Brand returning to radio [BBC News]
Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand suspended by BBC [The Guardian]
Russell Brand [RussellBrand.tv]
Russell Brand [Wiki]
Russell Brand [Twitter]

Woody Allen sues American Apparel

Woody Allen is mighty miffed with American Apparel for using his image without consent. Revered director Allen is looking for compensation believed to be around $10 million dollars.

American Apparel are claiming that Woody doesn't have a reputation to ruin, I'd have to disagree. But importantly to use one's image for commercial gain is illegal, in this economic situation American Apparel have made what looks like a calculated decision which may or may not pay off.

Considering all the hype this is causing I'm sure it would have cost the clothing company more $10m had they had solicited his face for an official campaign, a picture of the very odd looking advert can be found on the Insider's website.

I hope Woody Allen does get the pay-out though - he has moving making dreams that need funding.


Links
Picture of campaign [The Insider]
American Apparel slams Woody Allen's sex life [NY Post]
Woody Allen has no reputation to ruin, says American Apparel in $10m lawsuit [The Guardian]

How to promote a movie - X-men Style

Hugh Jackman is the all-singing movie star! *swoon*

Hugh has been promoting his new film X-men Origins: Wolverine on Spanish TV show El Hormiguero by dancing more than enthusiastically and watching pool ball/domino tricks. I wonder how much of the Spanish he actually understood?!

How many celebrities can you imagine dancing around like this? Click here for the clip c/o Filmonic

All this Hugh Jackman talk makes me want to go and watch The Prestige.

Links
Let's see Christian Bale do this [Filmonic]
Hugh Jackman [Wiki]
Hugh Jackman [Twitter]

Billy Bob pulls a Joaquin

Billy Bob Thornton is now a serious musician, get it! On a radio show Billy insisted that he be treated like Tom Petty.

Sounds like Joaquin all over again.

Links
Billy Bob goes off - don't call me an actor [TMZ]
Billy Bob Thornton [Wiki]

Smoke Jumpers vs Jump Smokers

A song bellyaching Chris Brown's treatment of Rihanna is in the midst of a controversy not because of the song subject but because the band's name Smoke Jumpers was already being used by a Texan hip-hop collaborative.

Smoke Jumpers have renamed themselves as Jump Smokers but the original Smoke Jumpers are not happy and the group says their name has been hurt "in the minds of music listeners everywhere."

If anything their name has been given publicity most bands dream of.

Links
Anti-Chris Brown song causes havoc for 2 groups [MSNBC]
Smoke Jumpers [MySpace]
Jump Smokers [MySpace]

Parker and Broderick to Divorce

After nearly a year of will they, won't they divorce together with some not so convincing united family photograph opportunities, it is being reported that Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are going to call it a day.

Enter speedy divorce. Will SPJ find a Mr Big before the next Sex and the City film premieres?!

Just realised that her beauty spot/mole is now absent from her face.

Links
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick are Divorcing [Celebrity Smack]
Sarah Jessica Parker [Wiki]

Rooney's going to be a Dad

Coleen Rooney has announced in her exclusive OK! Mag column that she is expecting Wayne Rooney's first child.

She said she was sad that the news was out there before she was ready. Even more surprising is that the magazine she has that exclusive column was one of the places the news was disclosed.

Links
Coleen's Baby Joy [OK! Mag]
I'm pregnant. Wayne's going to be a great Dad [OK! Mag]
Coleen Rooney [Wiki]

Mum's gone to Malawi

I know it shouldn't be one rule for them and one rule for us, but if Madonna comes along and says I can provide a stable home, have enough money to probably buy your country and would like a sibling for my already-adopted-and-very-happy-thank-you-very-much Malawian son then surely it's a no-brainer.

Madonna has been turned down (for now).

Actually on second thoughts I wasn't allowed chocolate and television between the ages of about five and ten and look how I turned out... Maybe the Malawians have the right idea.

Links
Madonna loses Malawi adoption bid [BBC]
For Madonna's kids: No TV, no ice cream [MSNBC]
Madonna [Wiki]

Hawking for a bruising

Is Ethan Hawke cruising for a bruising?

Mr Hawke wrote an article on Kris Kristofferson for Rolling Stone magazine and made mention of a country music singer but would't name him or maybe didn't want a fact checker to alert him of the article. Toby Keith is pretty sure he is the unnamed man and mighty miffed about it.

In other news - I like to use the name Quiz Quizofferson when completing in pub quizzes.

Links
Toby Keith rips Ethan Hawke’s magazine article [MSNBC]
The Essential Kris Kristofferson by Ethan Hawke [Rolling Stone Mag]
Ethan Hawke [Wiki]
Toby Keith [Wiki]

Levi speaks out!

The Palins are apparently having a wobbly that Levi baby-daddy Johnston discussed personal matters with Tyra.

Levi should count his lucky stars that the comedy duo McCain/Palin didn't make it to the White House; he would probably under house arrest with a gag order to boot.

Links
Levi Johnston: Bristol Palin "Doesn't Want Me Around" [US Magazine]
Sarah Palin [Wiki]

From House to the White House

Kal Penn is giving up acting to work in the White House, and after just watching Ali G on YouTube all I can say is 'respect!'.

Working for Obama would be a dream come true for many. After working on the presidential campaign and getting a taste for politics; Kal is the incoming Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Liaison.

Congratulations on the new job Kal.

Links
Exclusive interview with Kal Penn [EW.com]
Kal Penn [Wiki]

Give us a smile Posh!

It occurred to me earlier that I haven't seen Vicky Beckham smile or God forbid laugh since she transferred officially from Posh Spice to Victoria Beckham.

The last time I saw her visibly happy must have been on Comic Relief with hubby being interviewed by Ali G - click here if you don't believe me.

Links
Ali-G Interviews Posh Spice and David Beckham [YouTube]
Victoria Beckham [Wiki]

Amy streaks in Caribbean hotel

Amy Winehouse acted out after being told she couldn't sunbathe topless by reportedly streaking in the hotel grounds of the Caribbean hotel she is residing in.

When I heard of this streak, I too thought Amy had gone naked but no, in true English fashion Amy streaked half-naked i.e. topless!


Links
Amy Winehouse 'streaks through hotel after being told to cover up' [Daily Mail]
Amy Winehouse [Wiki]

Guy is Madonna's Rock(nRolla)

Amidst all the 'He hates her, she hates him more' controversy surrounding their divorce, allegedly Guy Ritchie was at the airport to meet Madonna back from her unsuccessful baby shopping trip. "They may be divorced, but Guy still showed what a supportive person he really is."

What a rock.

On a personal level, I'm hoping that my mother doesn't see the pictures of Madonna in Malawi sporting that bumbag (or fanny pack in the US); I really couldn't bear Ma blowing off the cobwebs to her bumbag circa 1992.

Links
Madonna at Cicconi Restaurant [I'm not Obsessed]

Danniella Westbrook gets a job, her old job

Danniella Westbrook has been given a job, well, her old job as mouthy Sam Mitchell in BBC's long running soap Eastenders. I am guessing she is being brought in to get Bianca to shout Rrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiicccccccckkkkkkkkeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyy a few more times an episode.

Since Danniella's departure, however, actress Kim Medcalf was drafted in to play Sam Mitchell, maybe the Eastenders' bosses couldn't see Sam Mitchell II actually being attracted to old flame Ricky Butcher and had to get the original in.



Links
Westbrook returns to EastEnders [BBC News]
Danniella Westbrook [Wiki]

Brown pleads not guilty

Chris Brown pleaded not guilty in court yesterday to felony charges of assault (against Rihanna) and making criminal threats.

A hearing has been scheduled for 29 April, but it is being reported that Brown hopes to organise a plea bargain settlement before then - I bet he is!

Links
Chris Brown pleads not guilty in Rihanna case [US Magazine]

Noho for Sex and the City

It is being alleged that Sex and the City's Mr Big aka Chris Noth hasn't signed up to the next instalment of the Sex and the City franchise apparently over money.

Considering the first film made more money than anticipated (as I recall that was in first week!), they can afford it but there is part of me that hopes that Carrie becomes a spinster/ageing divorcee, and if Noth holds out for too long he may just be shown the door.

Links will be posted when it's been confirmed either way.

Lohan split confirmed by EVERYONE!

Lindsey Lohan; actress, model and (allegedly part-time) lesbian, has broken up with long-term lover Samantha Ronson. How do we know? How can we not know? Twitter posts, locksmiths, hotel staff have all been brought in as 'evidence'.

I hope they can either reconcile and live happily ever after or avoid each other at all costs and let Lindsey go back to boys and Sam to DJ for half the price.

Links
OK! Exclusive: Ronsons Look Into Restraining Order Against Lindsay [OK! Magazine]
Samantha Ronson Changes Locks After Lindsay Lohan Split [US Magazine]

Researchers suspect something...

Researchers suspect oral sex to blame for rise in tonsil cancer.

Did you get that 'suspect'. I suspected my next-door neighbours for being overly influenced by Texas Chain Saw Massacre and it just turned out they used to run their washing machine overnight.

Before one turns the table on sexual activity and scaremongers teenagers into getting-pregnant-activities how irresponsible and sensationalist has this suspicion been reported?

Links
Researchers suspect oral sex to blame for rise in tonsil cancer [USA Today]

Botox gave me a headache

"Botox gave me a headache" No shit Sherlock!

Links
Celebrities Ageing [Guardian]

Two shot dead in courthouse (Germany)

It's been reported that at least two people have been killed and more injured in a courthouse shooting in Bavaria, Germany.

"Police spokesman Leonard Mayer said the gunman was believed to have killed himself. It was not clear who else died in the shooting."

Links
Two dead in German court shooting [BBC News]

Blame the Gremlins

The next time you get into trouble and then decide to go onto a chat show remember that those Gremlins have a lot to answer for.

This worked for former NY Governor Eliot Spitzer when talking about his caught-in-the-cookie-jar prostitution revelation that ended in his resignation.

With Gremlins we always need to remember the special rules:
- Avoid bright lights
- Don’t feed them after midnight
- Don’t EVER get them wet!

Links
Eliot Spitzer Blames 'Gremlins' for Hooker Scandal on 'Today Show' [Fox News]
Eliot Spitzer [Wiki]

More babies - Gareth Gate's Missus gives birth to Missy

Gareth Gates' wife Suzanne has given birth to their first child yesterday morning and weighed in at a healthy 7lb 8oz. They have reportedly decided to call the baby girl Missy.

Missy Gates. WTF?! She will be Miss Missy Gates.

Congratulations go out to the Gates family.


Links
Baby Girl for Joseph star Gates [BBC News]

Third bun in the oven for Jools and Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver's wife of nearly nine years Jools gave birth to their third daughter at 0246 hours on 3 April 2009 and will reportedly be called Petal Blossom Rainbow and weighed in at 6lb 10oz.

Many congratulations Mr and Mrs Oliver.

Links
Third daughter for Jamie Oliver [Press Association]
Chef gets a 3rd bundle of joy [The Sun]

Get well soon Matt Horne

Mathew Horne collapsed on stage yesterday fifteen minutes into the second half of Joe Orton's Entertaining Mr Sloane, it's being reported as exhaustion and hope it's nothing more serious.

Mathew Horne who is everywhere at the moment with comedy partner James Corden namely Comic Relief, Horne and Corden plus the newly released Lesbian Vampire Killers.

Get well soon.

Links
Wiki - Mathew Horne
BBC - Mathew Horne collapses on stage

Danielle is dead

Last night there was a fury of internet activity trying to ascertain if Danielle Jones (Amy Mitchell) had actually died in Eastenders. To the point where Wikipedia closed edits to the Danielle Jones page.

Forum posts stating that it was a travesty if she had died, that Ronnie was due some happiness and hopefully maybe Danielle would be in a coma!

I'm afraid to say she has popped it, passed away, ceased to exist, confirmed by Digital Spy "Ronnie tried to deal with Danielle's death".