Hot country mess Mindy McCready called in to Nashville's 107.5 The River radio station to talk about her alleged affair with Roger Clemens and how not crazy she is.
She's a family person, y'all!
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Sound Bytes, Talk Sports
Sonar technicians at KIIS-FM in L.A. discovered an unusual audio communique on Friday from the humanoid bride of ScientoloTom, Katie Holmes. Listen as earthling Ryan Seacrest attempts to decipher the extra-terrestrial stress signal.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Tom & Katie, Sound Bytes
Hottie Meagan Good isn't the only one in the family with talent! She's got them good genes y'all!
TMZ spotted Miss Good out with her cousin last night at Club Villa, and per Meagan's request, her cousin Lyrica belted out some tunes for photogs. The girl has got some serious chops on her!
Meagan better watch out -- she may have some competition in the talent category at the next family reunion!
Filed under: Sound Bytes
Actor Dennis Quaid and wife Kimberly Buffington have filed suit against Baxter Healthcare Corp., the makers of the drug Heparin.
The couple's newborn twins Zoe Grace and Thomas Boone were mistakenly given a massive overdose of the anti-coagulant drug last month while hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. The Quaid's attorney says the twins "were very critical for a while," but appear to have recovered and "everything looks good." They filed suit because they want to prevent this from happening to any other children, Loggans said. The suit claims the Baxter is liable and negligent because the packaging of the 10 unit vial of Heparin looks almost exactly as the 10,000-units-per-milliliter vial of the drug.
Three children died in Indiana from a similar mix-up with the drug.
We're told that the Quaids have not sued Cedars ... yet. Just yesterday, Baxter issued a news release outlining the company's new "drug safety initiative" that promises to change the labeling of Heparin vials.
Cedars-Sinai released the following statement:
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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Sound Bytes, Nurse!
Now that Paris is out of the pokey, what's the fake Paris to do? Well get an iPhone, of course! Natalie Reid waltzed past the waiting masses to get her very own iPhone yesterday and taunted TMZ cameramen with a sneak peak at her coveted new toy.
She then went on to tell her adoring public all about the fake charity work that she would be engaging in as a rep for an organization called Operation Smile, that works for "cancer kids with AIDS" and kids "deformed from alcohol syndrome." There really is a charity called Operation Smile that repairs childhood facial deformities of poverty-stricken people around the world. Real funny.
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paris Hilton, Sound Bytes
Not so Fergalicious: Black Eyed Peas' Fergie has come clean about her addiction to meth, and in this month's Self magazine, she talks about a particularly hamper-ing moment on the drug.
One time she was so paranoid on the drug that she talked to her hamper for eight hours straight. "I remember thinking somebody was inside of it, going to come and get me, so I was talking to the person who was crawling in the hamper," she admits. Now that's a bad trip!
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Sound Bytes
Amy Winehouse's hit song "Rehab" is getting the remix treatment, and Jay-Z is taking the opportunity to poke fun at a few celebs who have sought treatment. 
The track features Amy's original vocals, mixed with new verses from rapper Pharoahe Monch and Jigga himself. Jay-Z poked fun at a few celebs who have sought treatment (Britney, anyone?). But Hova didn't stick to just the living -- he even had a little something for those that aren't with us anymore, with the line, "I'ma OD 'til I'm in peace like Anna Nicole."
A bit much, maybe?
Filed under: Music, Sound Bytes
There's this thing among English musicians to talk trash about other artists. It seems Noel Gallagher of Oasis is dissing someone every other week , most recently lashing out at Robbie Williams. Now Amy Winehouse (I know, not many other people over here know her either) is talking trash about Bono. It's not the first time the young singer sought to make a name for herself by taking on the superstar. At the British "Q" Awards, Winehouse made the papers with an obscenity-laced interruption of Bono's acceptance speech.
Since she's new to many of us Americans, here's a bit of history: Amy is nearly as famous in the UK for her alcohol fueled antics as she is her music. Last fall, she gave an awful performance on the Charlotte Church show that left papers wondering if she was drunk while trying to sing Michael Jackson's "Beat It." Amy's even had a hit song called "Rehab." In January she reportedly had to run offstage to hurl, leaving concertgoers a bit miffed.
Amy just hit the States for a tour, and is obviously looking for more press. So, what does she do? She slags off Bono again. After her gig at NYC's Joe's Pub, she sat down with Spinner for an interview and re-lived her heckling escapades. She also bragged about dissing the Irishman after he introduced himself. Hmm... let's see, Bono's last NYC gig was a sold-out Madison Square Garden. And, Amy is at... Joe's Pub. I like Joe's, but I think we might see another reason behind the attacks, eh?
Filed under: Music, Celebrity Feuds, Sound Bytes
Gossip bloggers have latched onto a homemade YouTube clip that purports to be synched to a leaked Britney Spears track called "Fed Up." Some see the track as a a parting shot at our favorite pitchman, Fed-Ex. With lyrics like "I Know We All Get Crazy / Everyone Makes Mistakes" this certainly could be a song about Mr. Federline. But...
Sorry ya'll. Hate to disappoint, but a label rep says that is not Britney's voice on the track and it is not a song from her forthcoming record. (Although we still have no word on when the record will actually come out.) It seems Brit has other things on her mind these days besides making records.
Filed under: Music, Britney Spears, Sound Bytes
You know you're a pop culture junkie if you can list all five American Idol winners from memory. You're a full-blown addict if you can list them in chronological order. I shocked myself this afternoon when I was able to do both. All the hype leading up to tonight's kick-off episode got me reflecting on the phenomenal franchise. I can't claim to have watched every episode. I'm pretty sure I skipped all of season three and most of four. However, despite my past viewing habits, I have to admit some strange curiosity to tune in for season six. I have to admit that I like being in on the conversations the next day and enjoy the surprises. There's bound to be another William Hung and hopefully a few more Katherine McPhees.
At times I've made fun of the show as a glorified karaoke contest and lamented the lack of media coverage for musicians who actually write and perform their own songs, touring the country and making it big "the old fashioned" way. But, love it or hate it, you simply cannot deny - at least from a commercial/pop music perspective - the tremendous success born from the show. Even through her "technical difficulties" the other day, Paula Abdul made at least one salient point: The show has churned out performers who've moved units in a record industry that as a whole during the same time period has struggled.
Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Hicks have sold millions and millions of records. The runners up haven't done too bad either. The depth of the show's roster is also impressive. As Jennifer Hudson has shown, it is not just the winners at the top kicking butt in their post-Idol careers. As Randy Jackson recently said, as long as they keep finding talent, the show will go on. Idol is under contract through 2009, and if things continue as they have been, there is no reason to think it won't be around for years after that. You may see some subtle changes as time goes on, but when you have a cash cow of this size, you have to be a fool to stop milking it. And, most of us, myself included, are likely to keep drinking. So, tune in or get that TIVO ready. Like it or not, Simon, Randy and Paula (and God help us, Ryan too) are back ... and are likely here to stay.
Filed under: Music, American Idol, Sound Bytes
Butt-Head, that ever wise pop culture commentator, once said that Michael Bolton "could probably make any kind of music suck." I'm certainly not going to argue with that. After murdering various soul classics over the years, Michael now has his eye on a new genre: opera. Yes, the man the Isley Brothers probably sued for crimes of the ear more than for the copyright violations they cited in their lawsuit, is looking to become the Pavarotti of Pop. He's recorded his favorite arias and is now threatening to unleash the results on the public.
It won't be the first time Michael tried to stretch himself (or at least his pants). Remember when he tried to be Bon Jovi? I forgot too ... my apologies for reminding you. If you're adventurous, the DVD "Michael Bolton: My Secret Passion" hits stores January 30.
Filed under: Music, Sound Bytes
VH1 has expanded their "Surreal Life" franchise by adding a new game show, "The Surreal Life Fame Games," that premiered this past Sunday. The show pits celebrities in various contests, including Vanilla Ice, Poison's C.C. Deville, Pepa and Joanie "Chyna Doll" Laurer. If the opening episode is any indication, we'll see plenty of "reality" as the series unfolds.
Indeed, within a few hours of filming the very first episode, things got real for former New Kid on the Block, Jordan Knight. Knight received a call saying his grandmother died. He told cast members he had to leave, and before the first show was in the can -- he was gone. Rumors swirled on the web that Jordan simply wanted out, but one cast member tells TMZ that they believe the call was legit.
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Filed under: TV, Music, Sound Bytes
An internet report published this morning indicated that a judge ruled in favor of Mariah Carey in her attempt to prevent adult star Mary Carey from trademarking the stage moniker she's been using for years. According to Mary's attorney, who is assisting her with the trademark application, the report is not true. There has not been a ruling in the case.
Indeed, Mary hasn't even filed her response to Mariah's objection. Mary has plenty of time to file that response before a Judge would normally rule. So, as of now, there is no ruling saying Mary Carey cannot trademark her stage name and we're told the web report indicating otherwise is being taken down. Although she hasn't filed her formal, official response with the trademark office, you'll recall Mary already shared her thoughts with us on Mariah's attempted intervention into the trademark process.
As for Mariah, besides being busy trying to make sure no one confuses her with a porn star, she's going to reveal a few things to Playboy in March. But, she won't be emancipating any body parts. Ms. Mariah won't be posing nude, but a source tells us she will be on the cover as she's interviewed in the issue and history shows that Playboy cover models are typically scantily clad. So, we'll see if Mariah comes out looking more like Mimi or Mary when it hits new stands in a couple months.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music, Sound Bytes
Obviously, Britney Spears hasn't had the best run of publicity lately. Even though she (or whoever wrote the "mea culpa" on her website) might think the media has been unfair to her -- there's no shortage of people who agree she's been on a downward spiral. Indeed, some fans seem to be jumping ship from the USS Britney -- and reports claim that no PR flacks will work for her since her most recent publicist went overboard.
There are some folks sticking with Brit: her record label. Despite reports circulating to the contrary, a rep for Jive Records tells TMZ that there are no plans to drop Britney from the label, saying, "Jive's relationship with Britney is just fine. She continues to be one of our biggest worldwide artists and we remain 1,000 percent committed to her career."
No doubt Brit's latest web missive, which includes her expressed desire to finish her record, is meant not only to reassure her fans, but is likely an attempt to assuage any possible doubts at Jive about her commitment to restart her career. I have no doubt that when the new stuff hits the stores, she'll still be able to move some units. However, there is no word on when the record will actually see the light of day. Until then, we'll just have to keep our pants on ... now if only Britney will do the same!
Filed under: Music, Britney Spears, Sound Bytes
Justin Timberlake is proving over and over that he's no dummy. He's put out a brilliant record, managed a high profile romance and brought the house down on all his recent live performances. But, even the big names like Timberlake can use some additional juice to take their game a little higher. For his upcoming video for "What Comes Around...Goes Around" the new King of Pop managed have Ms. Golden Globes herself, Scarlett Johansson cast as the leading lady.
Bob Dylan learned first hand that young Scarlett spruces up a video. Dylan utilized Johansson's smoldering sex appeal to bring even more visual depth to the haunting "When the Deal Goes Down." It is a wise move on Justin's part to feature Scarlett in the video. There's no question that her appearance will draw extra attention to the already intriguing song. And, even if not true, there's bound to be some speculation on a JT-Johansson hook-up. Nothing better for a guy's rep as a player than that kind of story floating around!
Meanwhile, You-tubers continue to insist on making their own videos for this song, with most of the submissions featuring Britney Spears. While some of the home made versions aren't too bad, I'm thinking the real thing with Ms. Scarlett is going to come out quite nice. Now, if he can just get her to come on out on the road with him. I'm already looking forward to seeing JT on tour, particularly if he brings this band he played with on Ellen. But, I'd pay double if Scarlett was rolling around on stage!
Filed under: Music, Sound Bytes
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