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| Posted: 23 Apr 2009 05:15 PM PDT
Is Twilight the new Harry Potter? Turns out the hit flick and novels have outgrown the regular booths at convention sites. In fact, Twilight will now have its own convention… TwiCon!!! Seriously?!?! According to reports, Texas will hold the largest US conference fully inspired by the Twilight series. This summer, the Sheraton Dallas Hotel will host the 4 day convention (from July 30th-August 2nd), which will feature music inspired by the sexy vampires and even a Volturi Masque Ball. Twilight mania is unstoppable! [Image via Summit Entertainment.] |
| Posted: 23 Apr 2009 05:00 PM PDT
Nicole Lamarche, Miss California 2003 and now an ordained minister at Cotuit Federated Church in Cotuit, Mass, is speaking out. She says: "As a pastor and a former Miss California, I am often asked to interpret what the Word of God has to say on a particular subject. I am quite confident that God prefers that we human beings stick to speaking for ourselves. And yet there are occasions when God's Word is used as a weapon, and I feel compelled to speak. In the past few days, much has been made of the words of Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean. She stated that marriage is between a man and a woman. I write not in response to her opinion, but rather about her comments that followed: that the Bible condones her words. She said, 'It's not about being politically correct, it's about being biblically correct.' While this sentiment is shared by many who seek to condemn gay people and gay marriage, citing pieces of the Bible to further one's own prejudice fails to meet the Bible on its own terms. Most people seeking to condemn gay people point to the Book of Leviticus, where we read that men lying with men is an abomination. However, we rarely hear of other verses found in the book of Leviticus that are equally challenging. For example, Leviticus also tells us that eating shrimp and lobster is an abomination. And that a person should not wear material woven of two kinds of material—an impossible mandate for a pageant contestant! In Paul's letter to the community in Corinth we read, 'For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church….' And yet these words have not prevented Christian denominations from ordaining women, such as myself. Sadly, the Bible has been used to further prejudice throughout history. We have used it to permit ourselves to enslave people; to conquer and kill; and to denigrate the earth. The truth is that it is difficult to know for sure the intentions of the biblical authors, but we do know something about God. Those of us who know God through Jesus of Nazareth know that he went to great lengths to express God's love to people who were labeled as outcasts. He spent time with children, prostitutes, and lepers, all of whom were labeled as outside of the grasp of the Holy. As we continue to seek God's vision for us as a nation grounded in a love for justice, I pray that we might move closer to the cause of grace." |
| Will Ferrell Drinks His Own Urine! Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:45 PM PDT
In an attempt to promote his upcoming flick, Land of the Lost, Will Ferrell decided to guest star in an episode of Discovery Channel's Man vs. Wild. And it turned out to be way more than he expected! The episode consisted of host, ex-Special Forces soldier Bear Grylls, taking Ferrell on a two-day excursion in the Swedish hinterland to see if they could survive in the cold mountains. So just what did the two of them do? Apparently we'll see them do "what it takes to find food in the forests." Such as the two "tandem-abseiled off of a helicopter, rappelled down hundred foot frozen waterfalls, improvised snow shoes from saplings and built a shelter to stay warm overnight in freezing temperatures." But the best part? They even drink their own urine!!! Oh, and they also bite into reindeer eyeballs. Ewwwwwwww! Ferrell confirmed in an interview that "To be able to participate in an episode of Man vs. Wild was a thrill of a lifetime, even though I did get urine-drunk which is sad." The episode airs this June, though we're not too sure we want to see the urine drinking. [Image via WENN.] |
| The End Of The Pussycat Dolls??? Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:30 PM PDT
Here we go again! When the Pussycat Dolls's version of Jai Ho was released, it was released under the name "Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger", which everyone (especially us!) found a bit odd. Now, the Dolls are preparing for the release of Hush Hush, a solo song which only Nicole sang on tour in Europe - while the other Dolls were off stage. Again, they are now releasing it as Pussycat Dolls featuring Nicole Scherzinger. Since Interscope, the girls' record label, seems to be keeping quiet as to WHY this is, all fans can do is think up reasons. The big reason most people believe is that Nicole has actually now LEFT the Pussycat Dolls but is still remaining with them until the Doll Domination (their current poor-selling album) era is over. If she does attempt to go solo again, hopefully - for her - things will go smoother than last time around! And hopefully her label won't spend the tens of millions of dollars they did to produce her album! |
| New Kirk, Chris Pine, Reaches Out To First Captain, William Shatner Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:15 PM PDT
The star of the new Star Trek movie, Chris Pine, is making peace with former cast member William Shatner. Shatner originally played the role of Captain Kirk in the Star Trek series but was denied a cameo spot in the new movie. That led Shatner to speak out publicly against the decision and rejection. So Pine took it upon himself, perhaps after the suggestion of his PR rep, to contact the bitter Shatner and try to resolve things. According to Pine, he says:
Awe, so heart warming and so well-played! Wonder if Shatner will watch the new movie? [Shatner image via WENN, Pine via Pacific Coast News Online.] |
| Posted: 23 Apr 2009 04:00 PM PDT
Could a musical version of the late Jade Goody's life be hitting the center stage??? Quite possibly! Don't expect the musical to be making it to Broadway anytime soon, but Danny Hayward, a close friend of Goody's, has confirmed that the project will be going into production! "Various projects we've got in the pipeline is a musical we've got coming out in about four months time and its going to be the story of her life," said Hayward. So who will nab the role of Jade??? Friends of Goody's are looking for "somebody that has to be able to dance to sing, because Jade could sing, she had a fabulous voice," revealed choreographer Victoria Hayward. It's also mandatory "to have that kind of extra special kind of sparkle that she had," said Hayward. But of course! [Image via WENN.] |
| Beyonce Wants To Take Over Broadway Posted: 23 Apr 2009 03:45 PM PDT
What's next for Beyonce and her alter ego? The singer apparently has her eye on Broadway, saying, "I'll be able to go to the theater every day and drop my kids off and maybe make some food — maybe I'll know how to cook by then — and then go do what I love and have some normalcy and have a regular schedule. I definitely want to do Broadway." We can believe the Broadway thing, but Sasha Fierce cooking? Nah-uh, no way! But Beyonce does get all fierce in her latest film, Obsessed, where her "character Sharon is the hero. She's strong and doesn't choose to be the victim, call her husband, call the police, hide in the attic — she fights" and doesn't sing! And she's practicing with her new "I Am…" tour, which Beyonce said isn't quite Broadway, but is still "theatrical." Work it, girl! P.S. No lipsynching at Beyowulf's show! [Image via WENN.] |
| Britney Gets Her Extensions Yanked Out Of Her Head! Posted: 23 Apr 2009 03:29 PM PDT Either they weren't on that tight - or this must have hurt! One of Britney's aerialists accidentally pulled out a clump of hair as he was grasping on to the pop star to securely hoist her up into the air at her Oakland, California, show on Wednesday night. Check out the LOLs above! |
| Garrison To Be Released Next Week Posted: 23 Apr 2009 03:15 PM PDT
Who knew Jessica Simpson was such good friends with a murderer? As we mentioned earlier, Prison Break actor Lane Garrison will soon be released from a real prison on April 29th. The douche was found guilty of vehicular manslaughter after he killed a 17-year-old in a 2006 drunk driving accident. And now according to reports, Simpson, who's Lane's childhood friend, was going pick the convict up from jail, but had to schedule him a ride instead. According to a source, "Jessica wanted to pick Lane up herself, but she can't. So she hired a limo for a few friends to be there once Lane walks out." And even though Jess hasn't visited Garrison once in prison, apparently because of "security risks", sources say they have been in contact since he was sentenced back in 2007. [Image via WENN.] |
| Posted: 23 Apr 2009 03:00 PM PDT
Even though the video we posted on Monday showed what we thought looked like a verrrrry pregnant Jennifer Hudson, her people are denying that the singer is preggers! Said Hudson's publicist Lisa Kasteler, "Jennifer is not pregnant." Well, that was concise! What do U think - Is she or isn't she??? P.S. Essence magazine is reporting that she IS! [Image via WENN.] |
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