Venezuela to fine broadcasters of 'Family Guy'; official says show promotes marijuana useSeptember 24th, 2009 Venezuela to fine networks that air 'Family Guy'CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities plan to impose fines on cable television companies that refuse to stop airing the animated television series "Family Guy."
Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami says the program should be pulled from the airwaves because it promotes the use of marijuana. El Aissami was outraged by a recent episode in which the show's characters started a campaign to legalize marijuana.
Medical marijuana dispensary raided in Spokane, owners arrestedSeptember 10th, 2009 Medical marijuana shop raided in SpokaneSPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police on Thursday raided a medical marijuana store, shutting it down, arresting the owners and warning similar operations to close, too.
Dog runs away from owner and gets 'stoned' after eating marijuana at Seattle parkJune 11th, 2009 Dog doesn't just say no and gets 'stoned' at parkSEATTLE — A dog that ran off from its owner in Seattle's Seward Park found and ate some marijuana and got high. Owner Jen Nestor Waddell told KING-TV the 11-year-old black Lab mix named Jack was "just stoned" May 12 after they returned home from the park.
Douglas became one woman man after meeting Zeta-JonesMay 3rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Douglas put an end to his womanising ways when he started dating Catherine Zeta-Jones because the actress told him she would take the relationship forward only if he will promise to be a one woman man. Douglas, who was previously married to Diandra Luker, admits when he first began dating the 'Entrapment' star she made him promise to cut ties with other women.
Kirk Douglas recovering from broken footMay 1st, 2009 LONDON - Legendary actor Kirk Douglas has injured his foot after he took a tumble at his California mansion. Recently, the 92-year-old star fell in his Beverly Hills home, but refused to see a doctor until the next day.owever, after consulting medics, he was diagnosed with a broken bone in his foot.
Zeta Jones never succumbed to Douglas' saucy nurse request on sick bed!April 30th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran actor Michael Douglas admits that he tried to persuade wife Catherine Zeta Jones to dress as a nurse following his knee surgery. The Basic Instinct star had titanium rods put in the left joint last month after a skiing injury.
Michael Douglas feels dwarfed in front of techno-savvy dadApril 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood star Michael Douglas is embarrassed how ignorant he is when it comes to technology, while his 92-year-old father Kirk has a blog to his credit. Douglas has said that he is proud of the Spartacus star's status as "the oldest blogger on MySpace."
However, the 64-year-old actor has admitted that doesn't even know how to use email.
Oliver Stone to helm 'Wall Street 2'April 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Filmmaker Oliver Stone has been signed on to helm the sequel to his 1987 hit film 'Wall Street' starring Michael Douglas. Douglas, who won an Oscar for the original film, is set to reprise his Gordon Gekko's role.
Douglas may reprise Wall Street roleApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Douglas is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Gordon Gekko in 'Wall Street' sequel. Studio bosses are trying to convince him to slip back into a pin-striped suit and head back to New York's financial district.
Britney walks out of concert due to marijuana fumesApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears walked off stage during a recent concert complaining the arena was filled with smoke of marijuana. Spears performed three songs in Vancouver, Canada, during her ongoing 'Circus' tour before leaving the stage, reports the Mirror online.
Carlos Santana urges Obama to legalize marijuanaApril 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Guitarist Carlos Santana has urged American President Barack Obama to legalize marijuana. Carlos feels that the legalization would boost America's flagging economy and create jobs.
Obama says marijuana can't give sinking US economy a highMarch 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has told an online crowd that legalizing marijuana won't do any good to the sinking American economy. Obama was drawn into the debate over legalizing pot when the cannabis crowd flooded the first-ever Internet-based presidential Town Hall meeting.
Split from Miller made Rhys Ifans learn a valuable lessonMarch 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans has said that he has no regrets as far as his split from Sienna Miller is concerned, as it made him learn the valuable lesson of staying away from high profile relationships. Ifans and Miller romance attracted a lot of media attention.
Rhys Ifans wants marijuana to be legalizedMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans has demanded that marijuana be legalized, as he considers it to be a "beneficial herb". The 'Notting Hill' actor, who is currently filming Mr.
Michael Douglas' ice-cream gift brings his father to tearsMarch 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Douglas's father Kirk was brought to tears after his superstar son presented him with an ice-cream cone at the close of the final night of his one-man show on March 15. The gift, which may have seemed odd for many, was a huge, symbolic gesture for Kirk Douglas, reports Contactmusic.
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