Celebrities stepping up for Obama health overhaul effortOctober 7th, 2009 Obama turning to Hollywood for health reform helpWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is enlisting Hollywood celebrities including actress Rosario Dawson and musician Will.I.Am to draw attention to his health care overhaul agenda. The performers will act as celebrity judges for a TV commercial contest set up by Organizing for America, the Obama political organization that's part of the Democratic National Committee.
Minogue Wows Famous Fans On First U.s. TourOctober 5th, 2009 PARIS HILTON and HOWARD STERN were among the celebrity fans who joined KYLIE MINOGUE's boyfriend ANDRES VELENCOSO as she performed in Las Vegas on Saturday night (03Oct09). Minogue kicked off her first U.S.
Winfrey & Obama Back Chicago's Olympics BidSeptember 30th, 2009 America's TV titan OPRAH WINFREY and U.S. First Lady MICHELLE OBAMA have joined forces to help Chicago, Illinois land the Olympics in 2016.
Smiths To Host Nobel Peace ConcertSeptember 29th, 2009 Hollywood couple WILL SMITH and JADA PINKETT SMITH will be the hosts of this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert in December (09). The pair will take to the stage in Oslo, Norway to host the concert which awards those who promote peace internationally.
Braless Rihanna shows off pierced nipples in New YorkSeptember 18th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Rihanna has flaunted her pierced nipple whilst out and about in the Big Apple. Hitting the streets yesterday in denim shorts, hooded cardigan and a see through black top- showing off a silver nipple ring, the singer seemed embracing the Janet Jackson Super Bowl look, reports The Daily Telegraph.
George Takei of 'Star Trek' and Brad Altman first gay couple to appear on TV's 'Newlywed Game'September 16th, 2009 TV's 'Newlywed Game' features first gay coupleNEW YORK — Even as states and jurisdictions made gay and lesbian marriages legal, "The Newlywed Game" has played it straight — until now. The long-running game show, now on the GSN cable network, said Wednesday it will feature its first gay couple this season on a celebrity edition.
Power Ranger Set To Become An Ultimate FighterSeptember 3rd, 2009 Former MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS star JASON DAVID FRANK will be fighting on TV again after signing up to compete as a mixed martial artist. The one-time Green and White Ranger, 35, is in training to become a full-time UFC fighter.
Super Bowl title only piece missing from Titans coach's resume as he heads into 15th seasonSeptember 2nd, 2009 Titans' Fisher a title away from greatness?NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jeff Fisher has not spent the past few months dissecting how his Tennessee Titans blew home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Madonna Shares Meal With Israeli PoliticianSeptember 1st, 2009 MADONNA is cosying up to the political elite during her trip to Israel - she was spotted dining out with opposition leader TZIPI LIVNI. The Queen of Pop is visiting the state on her Sticky & Sweet world tour for two shows in Tel Aviv on Tuesday and Wednesday (01-02Sep09).
Superstitious Whisenhunt again calls off practice, sends players to the moviesAugust 19th, 2009 Whisenhunt cancels practice, sends team to moviesFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — It was back to the movies for the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday.
AP Exclusive: Cheney speaks _ working on memoir planned for 2011June 24th, 2009 AP Exclusive: Cheney writes memoirNEW YORK — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has signed a book deal with a conservative imprint of Simon & Schuster and said he hopes readers of all ideologies will be interested in his story. The memoir by Cheney, widely considered the most powerful vice president in history, is expected to be published in Spring 2011, a few months after President George W.
AP Exclusive: Former Vice President Dick Cheney working on memoir planned for 2011June 24th, 2009 AP Exclusive: Dick Cheney working on memoirNEW YORK — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has signed a book deal with a conservative imprint of Simon & Schuster and said he hopes readers of all ideologies will be interested in his story. The memoir by Cheney, widely considered the most powerful vice president in history, is expected to be published in Spring 2011, a few months after President George W.
Celebrities write, tweet, upload birthday wishes to Myanmar's jailed Aung San Suu KyiJune 19th, 2009 Celebrity birthday wishes for Aung San Suu KyiHollywood celebrities, singers, writers and dignitaries tweeted, uploaded and signed petitions for the release of Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who turned 64 in prison Friday. Here are excerpts from birthday messages that appear on a Web site created in her honor: 64forsuu.org
— "Nineteen years ago, the Burmese people chose Aung San Suu Kyi as their next leader.
Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'; Obama given place on honorary power listJune 4th, 2009 Jay-Z tops The Source magazine's 'Power 30'NEW YORK — It's been a minute since Jay-Z released an album, but he's still got enough swagger to land on The Source's "Power 30" list. The hip-hop magazine says Jay-Z tops the list because he's an industry leader and a top businessman, with his ventures with Live Nation and Rocawear, and his part-ownership of the New Jersey Nets.
Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison join NBC's Sunday night NFL studio showJune 3rd, 2009 Dungy, Harrison join NBC's Sunday NFL studio showNEW YORK — An understated coach and an outspoken safety are adding their voices to NBC's Sunday night NFL studio show. The network said Wednesday that Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison are joining "Football Night in America" as analysts.