"After our kiss, Sean texted Madonna – his ex-wife, Madonna – and said, 'I just popped my cherry kissing a guy. I thought of you. I don't know why.'" – actor James Franco to Out magazine about his on-screen kiss with Sean Penn in Gus Van Sant's biopic Milk. (Page Six) ...

• Heath Ledger's parents and three sisters, who were bequeathed the late actor's entire estate worth around $20 million, have given it all to Matilda Rose, Ledger's daughter with actress Michelle Williams. • Jersey boy Frankie Valli left a $1,000 tip for a $14 martini. The bartender was just too good to be true. • Longtime TV staple Heather Locklear was arrested yesterday in Santa Barbara County on suspicion of driving while impaired. She was held overnight and released today. • Scarlett Johansson is no longer available, you poor deluded fools who thought you had a chance. She and Ryan ...

In case you have a life and were out last night instead of watching Saturday Night Live, here's the highlight: Tina Fey as Sarah Palin being interviewed by Amy Poehler as Katie Couric. The genius part comes halfway through when Fey does a spot-on impression of Palin's buzz-wordy way of saying nothing at all when asked for her opinion on the economic crisis. ...

(cross-posted to Frequently Felt)A great writer ... and a wonderful character!Wiki:Georges Joseph Christian Simenon (pronounced [ʒɔʀʒ simˈnɔ̃] in French) (February 13, 1903–September 4, 1989) was a Belgian writer who wrote in French. He is best known for the creation of the fictional detective Maigret.At the age of three, Simenon learned to read at the Sainte-Julienne nursery school. Then, between 1908 and 1914, he attended the Institut Saint-André. In September 1914, shortly after the beginning of the First World War, he began his studies at the Collège Saint-Louis, a ...

good morning! last night tina fey took on sarah palin once again on saturday night live - this time it's the katie couric (played by funny lady amy poehler) interview - ms. fey is totally brilliant - her impersonation is spot on (watch the video below) the rest of the show was actually semi-decent - host anna faris did an excellent job - she's very funny (the boat ride skit was great along with an appearance by judy grimes) plus my gal duffy was the musical guest (i'm going ...

Here's how I think it will work out: 1) The Republicans, since the 1990s, have worked steadily to remove regulations and allow banks and lending companies to rape and pillage -- simple usury. Republicans have no idea what fiscal responsibility is. 2) The ensuing boom, which took place during Clinton's administration, is credited to Clinton although he seemingly had little to do with it other than to ride along and cheer. 3) Bush's policies, including pre-emptive war bolstered by falsified intelligence, inadvisable tax cuts, and huge government spending leads us into a new depression and the collapse of the bubble. He goes ...

Dear Target: I know this "Christmas Creep" phenomenon has been going on for many years now, but I am getting worried. We live in an era where jokes are increasingly becoming real, satire about the Bush administration suddenly turns into reality and things are being taken to their ridiculous extremes every day. But still, Christmas in September? At this rate, you'll be selling Easter candy before the Halloween candy is even stale. And putting a countdown on display just makes it all the more absurd. "Shop now! Time's running out! You only have THREE MONTHS!" Speaking of Halloween candy, I'm having ...

When someone mentions your receding hairline: "Hey! I have hair! It's a home....but I have it." ...

This morning we said goodbye to our beloved Felix. ...

"Fusion Man" Yves Rossy flew 22 miles over the English Channel in 10 minutes with four tiny jets propelling him at 187 miles per hour. (Story, video) ...

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The inevitable (and unsurprising) has occurred.Clay Aiken has announced that he is gay. ...

Which one is the elitist again? The McCains have 8 houses, a private jet, 13 cars while the Obamas have 1 house and 1 car. You decide! ...

That’s right - no giving up on bootcamp. Today is Day 2 of the dreaded 5-week program, and although I have a stomach full of butterflies, I’m better prepared this time. This morning I had a small breakfast of 1 egg and 1 plum. They’ve had time to settle in my stomach and start digesting, and hopefully will not make a return appearance at the park today. I also set out early this morning (if you consider 8:30am early) to Target. Last week the instructor told me I had to wear black shorts this week, so after searching the entire house ...

One of the things that I wanted to do while my parents were here visiting was the Suspects Dinner Theatre aboard the majestic Delta King in Old Sacramento. If you haven’t been to the show, it’s an inexpensive way to visit a historic venue, have a pretty good dinner, and be entertained by a hilarious sequence of dastardly murders. When you arrive you are taken to your assigned table and presented with an Answer Form. I won’t show you my answer form here, because if you’re planning to be at the show any time in the next ...

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