Reports confirm that Sheryl Phillips, the mother of popular "American Idol" champ Phillip Phillips, was arrested and charged with a DUI on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14). According to law enforcement, Mama Phillips was spotted swerving across lanes of traffic in Albany, GA on Thursday. When pulled over, she was unable to complete a field sobriety test and officers had reason to believe that she was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Sheryl has allegedly been going through some tough times over the past few weeks, recently splitting from her hubby and experiencing some intense family problems steaming from tight money issues. Read More »
Michael Jordan, arguably the greatest basketball player of all time, has chosen Kobe Bryant over Lebron James in the biggest NBA debate in recent years. The question is a big one: Who is the better player, and Jordan feels that Bryant’s 5 championship rings speak louder than James’ 1. Michael Jordan, who turns 50 on Sunday, has 6 championship rings and is the current owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. Read More »
During the State of the Union Address on Tuesday (Feb. 12), Congressman Steven Cohen turned some suspicious heads when he was spotted sending "flirty" tweets to a sexy, 24-year-old model right in the middle of President Obama's annual speech. But it turns out 56-year-old Cohen's mysterious social networking actions were in no way scandalous... the young blonde bombshell is in fact his daughter, Victoria Brink. Cohen later admitted that he only discovered he had a college-aged daughter about three years ago, and he had yet to come out publically with it. The Democratic senator from Tennessee was simply happy that Brink was actually watching the SOTU. Read More »
An 11-ton meteor flew across the Russian sky over the Ural Mountains, followed by a bright flash and then a loud "thundering sound," leading to more than 950 people needing medical attention. The Russian Academy of Sciences released a statement saying that the meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere at a speed of at least 33,000 mph and broke apart about 18-32 miles above ground. Meteorite fragments fell from the sky over the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, causing plenty of damage. Many of the incidents of injury were from fragments of glass resulting from the explosions and at least 110 people have been hospitalized. 159 victims are children. Read More »
Just when all the Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart breakup rumors were finally coming to an end... Hollywood Life reports that the "Twilight" starlet seems to have some "major chemistry" brewing with yet ANOTHER British heartthrob (Jim Sturgess) on the set of their upcoming film, "The Big Shoe." Sounds a little shady, considering both Hollywood stars are currently in serious romantic relationships... Read More »
Jim Jones may be the co-CEO of Diplomat Records and an original member of Dipset, but that does not mean he can abandon his car, not shovel his sidewalk, and not yield to emergency vehicles without being arrested. That is exactly happened in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. The 37-year-old Jones was charged with disorderly conduct and hindering apprehension by the Police Department. Read More »
Reports confirm that former "Melrose Place" starlet Amy Locane-Bovenizer was recently sentenced to three years in prison for vehicular homicide after being charged in a deadly DUI crash that took place back 2010. The 41-year-old actress' blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit when the incident occurred, which resulted in the death of Montgomery Township, NJ resident Helene Seeman. Locane-Bovenizer initially faced up to 10 years in prison after an NJ jury found her guilty back in November. Read More »
Valentine’s Day is probably not the day you want to go to your regular lunch spot during your break to see that your girlfriend purchased ad space on the Amscreen digital billboard to dump you. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened to “Gary” thanks to “Laura” in Manchester, England. Luckily for the Internet, Jordan Wilson snapped a picture of the message while at the Esso garage. The ad reads, ““I’m leaving you for Gary. Your clothes are at your mum’s. I’ve changed the locks. Sorry to do this on Valentine’s Day. Laura.” Read More »
On Valentine's Day morning (Thursday, Feb. 14), stunning model and rising star Reeva Steenkamp was found dead in the South African home of her Olympic athlete boyfriend, Oscar Pistorius. While details surrounding the tragic shooting still remain hazy, the Paralympic track star was promptly arrested and charged with the murder of 29-year-old Steenkamp. Family, friends, and fans continue to mourn the unexpected death of a young woman who will always be remembered for her brains, beauty, and empowerment. Read More »
NIVEA, the German skin and body care company, released a new marketing campaign commercial turning innocent bystanders into wanted criminals for its “Stress Protect” deodorant brand. These individuals being put through this “stress test” have to deal with his or her picture being advertised as “wanted” on fake newspapers, news broadcasts and the intercom system while sitting in an airport. Hilarity and mounting stress ensues. How do you think you would do in this situation? Read More »
Reports confirm that University of Alabama Crimson Tide football players Tyler Hayes, Eddie Williams, and D.J. Pettway were recently charged with two counts of second-degree robbery after violently beating up and stealing from two fellow students. One of the alleged victims, Samuel Jurgens, recently spoke with the University's student newspaper the Crimson White, revealing more details about the violent, bloody ordeal. Despite the heavy beating, Jurgens insists that he's always "gonna love Alabama football." Read More »
Ryan Reynolds has indeed punched co-star Scott Speedman on the set of there new film, Queen of the Night, but do not worry; it was part of the script! The Atom Egoyan directed movie, which also stars Rosario Dawson, centers on a man trying to locate his kidnapped daughter. The 36-year-old Reynolds portrays the father who originally believes his daughter to be dead but upon receiving clues to the contrary he starts his search. Dawson plays a detective in charge of the case whereas Speedman’s role has yet to be revealed. It seems like he could be the antagonist of the film. Read More »
Singer Natalie Maines compares country music with ‘abusive husband.’ Read More »