June 2008 Archives

Jun 30

Get Well Heather

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Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for psychological issues at an Arizona facility, her publicist confirms to PEOPLE exclusively. "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression. She requested an in-depth evaluation of her medication and entered into a medical facility for proper diagnosis and treatment," says Locklear's rep, Cece Yorke. "This is a confidential medical matter and no further statement will be released."
Jun 29

Uma Thurman Engaged

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Looks like Uma Thurman has found love again. It's being reported that she is engaged to Arpad Busson. Arpad has two children with ex Elle McPherson and Uma has two with ex Ethan Hawke. What a beautiful blended family they will make!
Jun 29

Happy 90th Birthday Nelson Mandela

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London has always shown a special affection for Nelson Mandela. And his 90th birthday was no exception. The city celebrated the South African statesman Friday night when nearly 50,000 gathered in London's Hyde Park to celebrate. The concert featured performances by Amy Winehouse, Eddy Grant and Johnny Clegg and was honored with such celebrities as Robert DeNiro, Will and Jada Smith, Pierce Brosnan, Denzel Washington and Oprah Winfrey. In 1988, London held a similar concert singing the praises of Mr. Mandela, only he was in prison on the other side of the world. When Mr. Mandela took the stage he recalled "[t]wenty years ago, London hosted an historic concert which called for our freedom, [y]our voices carried across the water to inspire us in our prison cells far away. Tonight, we can stand before you free. We are honored to be back in London for this wonderful occasion, celebration. But even as we celebrate let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete." After 90 years of his quest, let's vow to carry the torch.
Jun 28

Cameron Diaz Dating Aniston Ex

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Cameron Diaz sure is making the rounds after her break-up from Justin Timberlake. She is currently dating British model Paul Sculfor (ex of Jennifer Aniston). And why wouldn't she?
Jun 28

Justices Rule on Guns

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The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for the first time that the 2nd Amendment explicitly protects Americans' right to own guns for self-defense -- resolving one of the Constitution's oldest disputes and reviving the debate over gun rights, crime and violence. The landmark decision struck down a District of Columbia ordinance, the strictest in the nation, that barred homeowners from keeping handguns. The ruling brought immediate court challenges to similar laws in Chicago and San Francisco. la times.
Jun 27

Sister Power

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New York City, June 19, 2008. Julia Roberts and her older sister, Lisa Roberts Gillan, at the premiere of their movie Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, which they co-produced.
Jun 27

Christie Brinkley's Ugly Divorce

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She's widely regarded as America's Sweetheart and one of the most beautiful women in the world, but her divorce from Peter Cook might be on the verge of getting very ugly. In the state of New York, one needs grounds to obtain a divorce so the affair her husband had with a teenage assistant - and the money he paid her to keep quiet - might need to become public, every last detail.
Jun 27

It's Love All Around For Kate Hudson

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Kate Hudson must seriously have some secret weapon. It's been reported that she celebrated Father's Day in Brooklyn with her son, Ryder and his father, Chris Robinson. In addition, her current fling, Lance Armstrong, and his three children were by her side. That's one party of seven.
Jun 26

Reese and Ryan Finally Done

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The divorce of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe was final on June 12, 2008. This frees Reese up to continue on her journey with Jake Gyllenhaal, and it lets Ryan continue on with, well, whatever it is he does.
Jun 25

George Carlin Remebered

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The world of comedy and entertainment lost a true talent this week. George Carlin died in his home in L.A. at age 71. HBO is honoring him with encore presentations of many of his HBO specials dating back to 1977 and including his latest "It's Bad for Ya" from earlier this year. Check the schedule at hbo.com.

Jun 25

Good Move For Big Sugar

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In one of the biggest conservation deals in U.S. history, the nation's largest producer of cane sugar reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to get out of the business and sell its nearly 300 square miles in the Everglades to the state of Florida for $1.75 billion. Big sugar has been wreaking havoc on the environment for a long time and kudos to them for taking ownership of the problem. Read more at msnbc.
Jun 24

Holy Twin Big Babies!

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North Carolina's Erin Maynard just had twins and the combined weight of her new babies is 23 lbs.1 oz. Abigail Rose (12 pounds, 3 oz.) and Sean William (10 pounds, 14 oz..) broke the state record for the heaviest twin birth in their state. Researchers have found only one other twin birth heavier than theirs in the entire country. In 1927 a set of Arkansas twins weighed four pounds more than the Maynard babies.

Jun 23

Elian Gonzalez Today

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The country was riveted by these images when Janet Reno ordered the capture of Elian Gonzalez during a politically fueled custody battle. What is he doing now? Affirming his loyalty to Fidel Castro, Elian, now 14, just joined Cuba's Young Communist Union. Read more at the LA Times.
Jun 23

Molly's Perfect Bake

JTM-036976.jpg Molly Sims has that perfect sun-kissed look, but don't blame the sun. Credit Urban Decay's Baked Bronzer. $24 at  sephora.
Jun 23

Breastfeeding Police Officer in China Quake

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BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese policewoman who breastfed babies orphaned during last month's earthquake has been given a better job, prompting online protests that promotions should be awarded on merit, not merely for good deeds.

Jiang Xiaojuan, 30, left her own baby with her parents and took part in the disaster relief work, breastfeeding nine babies, earning her the nickname of "the police mum" in the press.

Jun 22

Are You Listening Britney Spears?

This is pretty good advice from Mick Jones, formerly of The Clash. He now has a new video under his new moniker Carbon/Silicon, which is also posted here on our site.
Jun 21

350 The Magic Number

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350 is the number that is the safe line for our global climate. Why a number? Because 350 translates into many languages--numerals are among the few things most people around the world recognize. More to the point, 350 tells us what we need to do. Far from boring, it's the most important number in the world. It contains, rightly understood, the recipe for a very different world, one that moves past cheap fossil fuel to more sensible technologies, more closely-knit communities, and a more equitable global society. See 350.org

Jun 20

Nicole Richie Pretty

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Isn't she lovely? Nicole Richie seems to have all the pieces together while attending the 3rd Annual LOVEDAY Launch Love Charity Bracelet in Bel Air yesterday.

3rd Annual LOVEDAY Launch Love Charity Bracelet - Arrivals
Jun 20

Obama VP List

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WASHINGTON -- Former Sens. John Edwards and Sam Nunn are on a list of potential running mates for Democrat Barack Obama, a congresswoman said Thursday, one day after she met with the team Obama has reviewing possible candidates. Read more at Comcast news.
Jun 19

So Long Friday

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2,400 city employees in Birmingham, AL will be working four-day weeks this summer. The city believes this may save employees up to $1 million in gas expenses alone, or about five million pounds of CO2. Sounds brilliant to me. Read more at Terra Pass.
Jun 18

Gore For Obama

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Al Gore has officially thrown his support to Barack Obama for President. Too bad there isn't a VP consideration there? Oh yeah, been there done that.

Jun 18

Model Beauty

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Ok, so I don't think Heidi Klum could ever look bad. But, really, with those bangs? Was it boredom? Not sure I can get behind this trend.
Jun 17

A Real Recycling Program

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DAVIS, Calif. - Trash may not be worth much today, but in the future, it could provide the power that runs your home, car or business, or so said researchers from UC Davis. The scientists are already converting eight tons of food leftovers each week into energy.
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Jun 17

Alanis Morissette Looking and Sounding Great

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Alanis Morissette seemed to kind of disappear after her public break-up from Ryan Reynolds. But now she is back and coming on strong. She has a new amazing album and she's rocking a new body to go with it. "I'm really comfortable with my body!" As well she should be.