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Hero Pilot Inks Book Deal and Oprah and Ellen Cover Girls

If you ever wondered what it took to become a hero pilot, you’re about to find out. Chesley B. Sullenberger, the man responsible for safely splash-landing a crippled US Airways plane in New York’s Hudson River two months ago, has just inked a deal to tell his life story. The veteran pilot, whose flying expertise helped save the lives of 155 people aboard the doomed US Airways flight, has agreed to allow William Morrow to publish the first of two books about his boyhood, his military service and, of course, his “Miracle on the Hudson” experiences. In a statement to … Continue reading →

Natasha Richardson Critically Injured and Oprah’s New Puppy Dies

Tony-winning actress Natasha Richardson is fighting for her life in a Canadian hospital this morning following a skiing accident that left her with serious head injuries. According to reports, the 45-year-old movie star is in critical condition and remains hospitalized in Montreal. Richardson’s actor husband Liam Neeson reportedly left the set of a movie he was filming in Toronto and rushed to his wife’s side when he heard about her accident at Mont Tremblant winter resort. Richardson is the daughter of Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave and producer Tony Richardson, who died in 1991. Her maternal grandparents were the famed British … Continue reading →

Celebrity Headlines: “High School Musical” Returns and Oprah Gets a New Dog

It was just a matter of time before we were all in this together… again. Disney just announced that it plans to go back to school with “High School Musical 4.” The fourth edition of the cult phenomenon will reportedly begin production later this year and air sometime in 2010. Disney sources say the popular musical will include a few new twists this time around, including the introduction of a new cast of characters and a storyline that will focus on a cross-town school rivalry. Disney execs say they are hoping the new characters will draw a record number of … Continue reading →

Oprah’s 200-Pound Confession

Don’t get me wrong; I enjoy watching Oprah Winfrey just as much as the next guy, but the way the media has run with her latest confession you’d think that she was taking over Joe Biden’s job as future vice-president. So, what’s the big news from the big O? Apparently, the queen of talk has been doing more eating than chatting and she has ballooned to 200 pounds. According to a written confession appearing in the January issue of O magazine, Winfrey reveals that she has packed 40 pounds onto her former 160-pound self and declares: “I’m mad at myself … Continue reading →

Palin Preps for “SNL”

T-minus 15 hours… The countdown is on to the moment millions of “Saturday Night Live” fans have been anticipating since the first time Tina Fey nailed her impersonation of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Forget Barack Obama vs. John McCain. Tonight Palin takes on Fey. It’s on. Alaska’s governor will make her “Saturday Night Live” debut alongside scheduled host Josh Brolin, who just happens to star in the new movie “W.,” about President Bush. While “SNL” producers are staying tight-lipped about exactly how they plan to make the most of the Palin/Fey face-off one thing is for sure, it … Continue reading →

Oprah Denies Dissing Palin

It’s not something that happens everyday. In fact, as one of the most influential women on the planet (and one of the richest), TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey rarely feels the need to defend her actions to others. However, a recent report that claims the media mogul and “a couple of her top people are adamantly” against booking Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on her show, has Winfrey speaking out. In a rare personal statement released to media organizations the queen of talk came out swinging regarding a posting published on the Drudge Report that claimed she refused … Continue reading →

More Ways to Make Running Fun

I have Oprah Winfrey to thank for making my hour-long runs tolerable. When I was training for my first marathon (in the dead of winter) I would run on the treadmill at my gym. I always chose the treadmill that was located in front of the largest TV, so I could have some sort of distraction while I logged my daily miles. Since I worked out at the same time each day I eventually got hooked on Oprah. Needless to say, her shows helped the time fly by. It was only after the season changed and I started running outdoors … Continue reading →

Donald Trump Calls Rihanna a Loser

Apparently it takes one to know one… Not that she cares what he thinks; that means nothing to the unmuzzled Donald Trump, who is sharing his thoughts about Rihanna’s decision to forgive Chris Brown for allegedly assaulting her last month. Trump told TV’s “Inside Edition” that “she better get the hell out… If she goes back, she’s a loser and she doesn’t deserve to have any future success.” Nothing like cutting to the chase… As cut-throat, and perhaps, inappropriate as his comments may be, Trump is certainly not the only star sharing his two-cents worth on the whole Chris Brown … Continue reading →

California Fires Threaten Celebrity Homes

Once again, California wildfires are threatening homes. A fast growing fire started in Montecito, California, which is in the hills above Santa Barbara. Today, Oprah talked about the wildfires, which threaten her own neighborhood. Other celebrities who have homes in Montecito are Carol Burnett, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Costner, Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Douglas, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Rob Lowe, Christopher Lloyd, and Steve Martin. Oprah said “All our prayers are with all the folks and neighbors in Santa Barbara. Hope you’re well today. And those of you who lost your homes, our hearts go out to you.” An Oprah rep said that currently, … Continue reading →

Where in the World is Kim Jong Il?

In a year where America is so wrapped up in the upcoming presidential election, there is another leader missing in action – North Korea’s Kim Jong Il. The leader of the country didn’t make an appearance last Monday on Korea’s Thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok, causing speculation that about his health. Japan’s Kyodo News agency is reporting that Jong, age 66, suffered a stroke in mid August and he underwent emergency surgery. The agency said it received this information from unidentified Chinese sources who said that five doctors were requested to help perform the surgery on Jong. The same sources are … Continue reading →