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Full Video | Rihanna 20/20 Interview

2009-11-07T03:58:00.006-05:00

Finally... Rihanna tells us what happened that night. Check out Parts 1 and 2 of last night's broadcast of Diane Sawyer, on ABC's 20/20 TV show, interviewing Rihanna.

Here are some quotes:

On what she said happened that night:
“I caught him in a lie. And he wouldn’t tell the truth … I was being more annoyed at that point in our relationship he had to lie about something so stupid. I couldn’t take that he kept lying to me. And he couldn’t take that I wouldn’t drop it. And … it was ugly.

“I was bleeding. I was swollen in my face,” she said. “So there was no way of me getting home, except for, my next option was to get out of the car and walk. Start walking in a gown, in a bloody face. So I really don’t know what my plan was. I didn’t have a plan. That whole night was not part of my plan.”

On getting back with Chris:
“I don’t have a desire at all to be with him,” she said… I can’t see how we … would get back together, but I’m also not God and I can’t predict the future.”

On whether or not she hates Chris Brown:
“I don’t hate him at all. I actually love and care about him and I’m concerned about him doing well. I want him to do well, have a great career, have a great life and grow up, and just take this as something that you had to go through to grow up and learn.”

Rihanna - 20/20 Interview - Part 1

Rihanna - 20/20 Interview - Part 2

Rihanna On Good Morning America | Video

2009-11-06T10:14:00.005-05:00

Rihanna gave an exclusive interview on Good Morning America yesterday. Tonight, you will be able to see the full full exclusive interview on 20/20. Just check your local listing to make sure you don't miss it or get a chance to Tivo the show.

Rihanna is full of 'words of wisdom' for her teenage girl fans. While promoting her new CD, I thought she did an excellent job of explaining why domestic violence should not be taken lightly.

Check out the Good Morning interview with Diane Sawyer, below. It's an eyeopener:

CLICK HERE For Full Interview on 20/20.

Nidal Malik Hasan | Ft Hood Tragedy | Video

2009-11-06T06:14:00.006-05:00

Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan
An Army psychiatrist opened fire at the Fort Hood Army post Thursday, authorities said, in a rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded. The man was identified as Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a 39-year-old, eight-year veteran from Virginia.

The latest report, November 6 2009, is that 13 are dead and the shooter, Nidal Malik Hasan, survived his wounds. According to a report, Hasan is in stable condition in an undisclosed location.

Military authorities have yet to announce the identities of the soldiers Hasan killed.

Check the AP Video Report, below:

Locals and those who live on Ft. Hood react to the shooting rampage that killed 12 people and left 31 wounded in the worst mass shooting ever at a military base in the United States. Check out the last "poignant" observation by a local resident in the video clip, below. She stated what a lot of people just might be thinking right now:

Body Count Climbs In Serial Killer Case | Cleveland | Video

2009-11-04T10:24:00.002-05:00

Authorities say more remains have been discovered at the Cleveland home of a convicted rapist, raising to 10 the number of bodies that have been found there.

Cleveland police now say the remains of ten bodies have been found in the home of suspected serial rapist and killer Anthony Sowell and they plan to work through the night to determine if the remains of any more women are hidden on the property.

Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath just wrapped up a news conference streamed live on WKYC.Com. He said that Sowell, 50, is charged with five murders so far. Over the weekend, police found six decomposing bodies in the home. Some bodies were buried and some were not.

McGrath said a backhoe unearthed four bodies in Sowell's backyard earlier today and a skull was found wrapped in a paper bag in a bucket in the basement of the home. It is not clear if that skull signifies yet another victim or if it belongs to the remains of a body already found. He cautions the coroner has yet to positively identify the remains as human, but given what they've found already, he said it is likely that they are.~source

Today - November 4 2009 - Anthony Sowell has been ordered to be held without bond. Check out his court appearance below:

Is the Ryan Seacrest Stalker Member of Army SF?

2009-11-03T06:14:00.008-05:00

Photo: TMZ
This is some scary stuff. The alleged Ryan Seacrest stalker is a member of the Army. He just might be part of the Army's Special Forces Unit.

Last Friday, Chidi Uzomah was determined to meet up with Ryan Seacrest at E! Studios in Los Angeles. Uzomah had a knife and planned on using it right in Seacret's office. Luckily he was recognized by some staff members, and the police were called.

Apparently, the Army issued a public apology to the radio host.

TMZ reports:

TMZ just spoke with Lt. Col. Nathan Banks, an Army spokesperson, who told us: "We apologize to Ryan Seacrest. Pending the outcome of the local investigation, the Army will decide what further action to take. We take all matters of our personnel seriously."

As TMZ first reported, Chidi Uzomah is currently a member of the U.S. Army reserves -- and is assigned to a special forces unit.

Wow... I wonder what this man, Chidi Uzomah, has against Ryan Seacrest? Why the obsession with Seacrest? If anybody has any inkling of what's going on here, your comment is appreciated.

Paranormal Activity | Box Office Hit

2009-11-01T15:35:00.005-05:00

A little Independent Film called "Paranormal Activity" is a Box Office Hit. Remember "The Blair Witch Project?" Well, this film surpassed that one, largely in part to 8,000 Twitter followers and 125,000 Facebook fans. Now, that's the power of Social Media!

First-time director Oren Peli spent just $15,000 making the film, which has so far grossed more than $65 million in the US and Canada.

Okay, I understand the power of social media, but how in the world did he get that fantastic, astronomical, 4,333% return on his investment? There has to be another element in here. It boggles the mind!

I guess it's all true. Boy, am I envious!

One thing is for sure. This director connected with his audience. The people responded. I will check out this movie, asap.

The movie trailer is below. Enjoy!

U2 on YouTube | Full Video

2009-11-01T03:31:00.005-05:00

Described as the world's greatest band, here's U2 on the world's largest stage - U2 on YouTube. Watch the rebroadcast of the full live streaming performance from the Rose Bowl. Recorded on Sunday, October 25 2009.

Some folks at YouTube are saying this was not U2's best performance. I don't know about that, but I thought it was quite entertaining. I enjoyed watching the replay.

Alicia Keys | Jay-Z | Empire State Of Mind | World Series

2009-10-31T07:42:00.003-04:00

In case you missed it, here’s Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ live “Empire State of Mind” performance. They performed at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, before the game got officially underway.

It was a great performance. I love that song!

Coyotes Kill Canadian Folk Singer | Video

2009-10-30T07:59:00.003-04:00

Canadian folk singer Taylor Mitchell died this week after being attacked by a pack of coyotes in Canada.

Taylor Mitchell, 19, was reportedly hiking by herself on Tuesday in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia when the coyotes attacked her.

Mitchell was airlifted to a hospital but died from her injuries the following day.

One of the coyotes was killed by Park Rangers and the animal's corpse has been sent for testing to try and find out what caused the coyotes to attack.

Mitchell was nominated this year for a Canadian Folk Music Award in the “Young Performer of the Year” category. She was considered an up-and-coming artist.

Check out this news report, below. It will give you more information on this tragedy.

Ricky Gervais To Host Golden Globes

2009-10-27T10:19:00.007-04:00

"Who is Ricky Gervais?" I'm scratching my head, asking the same question.

Well... he is a well known comedian from the UK and is one of the executive producers of the hit sitcom The Office. After viewing the clip below, I found him very funny! I'll have to check on some of his work online.

Ricky Gervais will host the upcoming Golden Globes award show on January 17 2010. The last time the Golden Globes had an actual host was in 1995. It will be exciting to watch, I'm sure. I'll be able to check the replays as soon as it hits YouTube.

Here is a clip from last year, 2008, where Ricky Gervais took his Emmy back from Steve Carell during the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards:

Video | Jonas Brothers Breaking Up?

2009-10-24T18:24:00.003-04:00

Are the Jonas Brothers breaking up? According to an insider, there is some whispering going on about Nick wanting to go solo as early as 2010. Supposedly, the youngest brother is writing his own material, excluding his other two siblings. And, Joe Jonas has plans of starting his own solo career.

Well, what is the oldest brother, Kevin, going to do if the other two brothers abandon ship? Check out the story, below:

First Lady Michelle Obama | Hula-Hoop Queen | Video

2009-10-24T13:28:00.005-04:00

This is turning out to be a Michelle Obama weekend!

Here is America’s first lady entertaining a group of children on the White House's South Lawn by spinning a Hula-Hoop around her waist 142 times. Now... that's athletic! This was done, at the Healthy Kids Fair, to inspire physical fitness and better eating habits.

The New York Post says that after she twirled her hips all over the place Michelle Obama did some double-dutch jump-roping and then served zucchini quesadillas to the children.~source

You can view the festivities on the video, below:

First Lady Michelle Obama on Leno | Ten@Ten

2009-10-24T05:35:00.004-04:00

Ten@Ten: Michelle Obama Part 1

Ten@Ten: Michelle Obama Part 2

From ABC News, Yunji de Nies reports:

Michelle Obama flexed her funny bone tonight, as the featured guest on Jay Leno’s “Ten @ Ten” segment.

The late night host started the conversation with a compliment.

“It sounds like I’m flirting but you have a beautiful smile,” Leno said.

“I’ll tell my husband you said that,” Mrs. Obama shot back with a grin.

Mrs. Obama fielded questions about the First Tweens' Halloween costumes? “Top secret – you need security clearance for that." What’s on her iPod? Stevie Wonder, Robin Thicke, Mary J. Blidge and Herbie Hancock made the list. How Bo celebrated his birthday? A veal cake. Ad whether her husband would prefer world peace or a White Sox World Series win – world peace won out.

Leno challenged Mrs. Obama, who was only allowed one hour of television a day as a child and spent that hour watching the Brady Bunch, to name all the Brady children in 10 seconds or less. She did so with several seconds to spare.

On family life, Leno asked who disciplines Malia and Sasha – she or the President? Mrs. Obama dodged the question, saying that her mother is the person who spoils them the most.

“Grandma: she’s worthless on the discipline,” Mrs. Obama said, “Just cookies, TV, whenever they want. It’s a shame.”

When asked about her husband’s most annoying habit, Mrs. Obama deadpanned, “We don’t have enough time,” then quickly smiled, “He has no annoying habits, right Jay? He’s perfect.”

She later offered that she gets annoyed when he beats her in a game of tennis, “and he beats me quite often.”

Leno wondered if the First Lady ever gets nervous, given all the people she meets, and who made her the most nervous.

“I’m nervous now, this is terrifying,” she said, before listing the Pope, the Queen of England and Stevie Wonder.~source

Beautiful Official Obama Family Portrait | White House

2009-10-23T18:08:00.005-04:00

This beautiful portrait of the First Family, The Obamas, was released today. This is the official White House portrait of the Obama family. Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz shot the historic photo. The photo was taken in the Green Room.

Leibovitz usually photographs celebrities for magazines. She is known for her iconic shots of John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and Demi Moore, among others. Occasionally, Leibovitz has been known to photograph political figures.

This is a beautiful portrait, and the two Obama girls are adorable!

Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty | Faces 1 Year Jail Time | Video

2009-10-23T08:29:00.005-04:00

I guess 'gangsta rap' is truly 'gangsta.'

Yesterday, Lil Wayne put in a guilty plea to attempted weapon possession in New York.

Wayne was busted on July 22, 2007 in NYC after police pulled over his tour bus because they allegedly smelled pot.

Cops say when an officer approached the bus, Wayne tossed a Louis Vuitton bag with a gun inside.

New York is known for having extremely tough gun laws -- Wayne is expecting to get 1-year behind bars.

The rapper still faces felony drug possession and weapons charges in Arizona ... after cops found 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of ecstasy, various drug paraphernalia and a handgun on his tour bus during a traffic stop in Yuma County back in 2008.~source

Swine Flu Shot Leaves Cheerleader With Dystonia | Video

2009-10-23T00:33:00.004-04:00

This is a disturbing story.
A 25-year-old woman, married and competing to become pro-football cheerleader, decided to get a 'swine flu shot' on August 23 2009. Ten days later she developed a neurological disorder called Dystonia that results in uncontrollable muscle contractions.

This is a serious side effect from the flu vaccine that affects one in a million. There is no known cure.

Check out the video report, below:

To Contessa Brewers: I am Rev Jesse Jackson | MSNBC Video

2009-10-22T14:44:00.007-04:00

During a discussion on income inequality, MSNBC's anchor, Contessa Brewer, called the Rev Jesse Jackson "the Reverend Al Sharpton." Check out the video below and see Jesse Jackson's response.

Of course, the TV anchor blamed it on the teleprompter though she said that she knew who he was and everybody else knows who he is. She apologized for "following the script."

Wow... she might as well be a robot. That's just like addressing President Obama as "President Bush" even though you are looking right at him and are aware that he is President Obama.

I guess you can't deviate from the script.

Sarah Palin on Oprah | November 16 2009

2009-10-21T13:19:00.008-04:00

Mark your calendars!
Here it comes. . . Sarah Palin is scheduled to appear on Oprah, Monday, November 16 2009. First, Oprah was criticized, by those on the right, for not having Sarah Palin as a guest during the presidential campaign. Now... Oprah's fans are voicing their displeasure by finding out that Sarah Palin will be hawking her book, Going Rogue: An American Life. Well, Palin is only doing what all other celebrities do when promoting their books, movies, music, and anything else they have for sale.

Some of Oprah's loyal fans said they will not continue to watch Oprah if she has Sarah Palin on her show. Yeah right... we've heard that type of response, especially after Oprah came out publicly and supported Barack Obama, instead of Hillary Clinton, for President of the USA. Besides, Oprah has more money than she can spend in a lifetime. She is doing what she wants to do.

This is what Oprah said after being criticized for supporting Obama:

I'm a Free Woman!

And don't you forget it.

Tell it like it is Oprah!

Jasper Howard | UConn Football Player Stabbed To Death

2009-10-18T15:17:00.008-04:00

Just hours after his team's win over Louisville, Jasper Howard was stabbed to death, following an altercation. Jasper Howard, 20, of Miami was a junior and starting cornerback at UConn.

State Police major crime unit and UConn police say the stabbing happened just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday on Hillside Road near the center of campus. Police said two people were stabbed and were found near each other on Hillside Road. Both were taken by UConn ambulances to Windham Community Memorial Hospital.

Howard was airlifted by LifeStar to St. Francis where he died. Police also said there was a second victim who is not being identified and was treated and released from the hospital, but it does not name which hospital or say if the second victim was male or female.

Police said the stabbing happened when a school-sponsored dance at the student union was let out. A fire alarm was pulled at 12:26 a.m., an altercation happened outside the building between two groups of people and then two people were stabbed.~source

This is such a tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and students at UConn. May Jasper Howard RIP.

Breaking: Charges To Be Filed Against Balloon Boy Dad

2009-10-18T13:26:00.006-04:00

As I write this blog post, there is a live news conference going on. I'm viewing CNN. Sheriff Jim Alberden of Larimer County, Colorado announced that charges are to be filed against Richard Heene and his wife. These charges will include conspiracy, contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The sheriff added that some media outlets could have been involved in this hoax.

These are some statements from the sheriff:

Charges include misdemeanor for filing false report to authorities.

We were manipulated by the family and the media were manipulated.

They (The Heenes) are a flight risk ... but filing warrants will follow them.

We have a lot of work to do before arrest will be made.

It has been determined this was a hoax, a publicity hoax.

Children will not likely face criminal charges.

When something like this happens, we are going to solve it.

The Heenes are not under arrest nor under indictment at this time.

There was a plan to launch the spacecraft to gain publicity. The couple wanted to create a situation where their youngest son, Falcon, was in jeopardy to gain sympathy and a TV Reality Show.

According to CNN, the sheriff department in this county started to get suspicious after viewing the Heenes interview with Wolf Blitzer earlier this week. It seems as though little 'Falcon' busted his parents by saying: "You guys said that this was for the show."

Check out highlights of the news conference, below:

Rush Limbaugh Reaction | Bum Rams Deal | Video

2009-10-16T05:44:00.005-04:00

Rush Limbaugh discussed the NFL's decision to block him from minority owner of the St. Louis Rams. The popular radio talk show host described it as, "Obama's America on full display."

Check out this report from Real Clear Politics:

On his syndicated show Thursday, Limbaugh said he was approached by St. Louis Blues chairman Dave Checketts earlier this year about participating in a Rams bid.

He also said Checketts assured him his involvement as a minority investor had been vetted by the National Football League.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Colts owner Jim Irsay both expressed misgivings this week about Limbaugh's involvement. Late Wednesday, Checketts said Limbaugh had been dropped from the bid.

Limbaugh says he believes he has been made an example by a players' union seeking leverage in talks over a new collective bargaining agreement. And he says he believes what happened to him was an illustration of "Obama's America on full display."

And, you can hear from Rush, himself, below. The saga continues. . . .

Part 1

Part 2

Balloon Boy Found In Attic | Video

2009-10-15T18:22:00.006-04:00

Photo: TMZ.com

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A 6-year-old Colorado boy feared to have floated off in a helium balloon has been found safe at his home, hiding in a cardboard box in the garage attic.

Sheriff Jim Alderman turned to reporters during a news conference and held thumbs up and said, “He’s at the house.” Alderden said an investigator on the scene saw the boy and he was fine.

He said the boy apparently has been in the attic the whole time.

The boy’s brother had said he saw 6-year-old Falcon Heene get in the balloon before it took off. The flight last two hours and spanned 50 miles and set off a frantic search.~source

Check out the "Balloon Boy" Family on last night's Larry King Live

Leona Lewis Attacked | Book Signing | Video

2009-10-15T08:06:00.004-04:00

British singing sensation Leona Lewis was punched in the face by a man at her book signing in London yesterday, October 14 2009, AP is reporting.

A spokesman for Leona Lewis says the singer has been hit by a young man at a book signing session at a central London store.

The attacker, reportedly a 29-year-old man, was immediately led away by security guards and later arrested by police.

Lewis has gone to see a doctor as a precaution. Leona Lewis shot to fame after winning the “X-Factor” reality show.

Check out the AP Video Report, below:

Rush Limbaugh Wants NFL Team Ownership

2009-10-13T13:00:00.007-04:00

Rush Limbaugh wants co-ownership of an NFL Team, the St. Louis Rams, and boy are the naysayers and protesters coming out of the woodwork. Civil Rights leaders, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have already voiced their opinions:

Sharpton sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday requesting a meeting to discuss the “myriad of reasons” why Limbaugh shouldn’t be permitted to bid for the Rams.

And Jackson said in a telephone interview with ESPN that Limbaugh had made his wealth “appealing to the fears of whites” with an unending line of insults against blacks and other minorities.

“The National Football League has set high standards for racial justice and inclusion,” Jackson said. “He should not have the privilege of owning an NFL franchise — and it is a privilege.”

Limbaugh responded on his radio show on Monday:

“Now, this saddens me as well this disappoints me,” he said. “I know Rev. Sharpton. Sharpton is better than this. He knows better than this. You know, I didn’t judge Al Sharpton’s fitness to be in radio when he wanted to earn an honest living for once, given his well-documented past as the author of the Tawana Brawley hoax. I believe in freedom and I also don’t discriminate.”~source

But, Limbaugh has an ally in Stephen A. Smith, a popular sports commentator. This is what Smith had to say:

“If he has the money, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it, and those black ballplayers that are saying that, I’m here on national television telling you they’re lying through their stinking teeth.”~source

Left, Stephen A. Smith - Right, Rush Limbaugh

Wow... this controversy can only get better [lol]... stay tuned!

UPDATE: Check out the latest news on this controversy, here...

Michael Jackson's New Song | This Is It!

2009-10-12T09:09:00.005-04:00

An unreleased song by the late Michael Jackson was released at midnight. The song is called "This Is It." It has been released on MichaelJackson.com. There is some discussion across the web that this song actually was created in the 1990s.

"This Is It," featuring background vocals by Michael’s brothers The Jacksons, plays during the closing sequence of Sony Pictures' upcoming film, 'Michael Jackson's This Is It,' and is included on the two-disc CD set Michael Jackson's This Is It, which is the stand-alone companion to the motion picture.

On October 26th Sony Music Entertainment's Columbia/Epic Label Group will release the album internationally. And in North America on October 27th to coincide with the worldwide release of the motion picture, which arrives in theaters on October 28th and runs for a limited two-week engagement.

Check out the Michael Jackson site for more information. If you haven't heard the song, here it is: