David Letterman
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David Letterman shocked viewers Thursday when he announced on his show that someone was trying to blackmail him over his sexual relationships with female staffers. The person threatened to make the affairs public if he did not pay $2 million. A CNN legal analyst said Letterman had affairs with at least two female employees. No spice. [baltimoresun]
The big screen version of ‘the A-Team’ is filming this week in British Columbia, Canada, with Liam Neeson as ‘Hannibal’, Bradley Cooper as ‘Faceman’, Sharlto Copely from ‘District 9’ as ‘Murdoch’, and Quinton Rampage Jackson. Catch your first glimpse.. [wwtdd]
Liam Gallagher has found a new buzz – campaigning to save honeybees. The OASIS star believes it would spell the end of humanity if the endangered insects died out. He was alerted to their plight after honey helped him cure a throat virus that forced Oasis to pull out of the V Festival and contributed to their split. [thesun]
How Young Is Too Young? – The Polanski case revives debate about the age of consent—and where America stands when it comes to sexual permissiveness. By Thaddeus Russell. Plus, full coverage of the scandal. [dailybeast]
Singer Rihanna certainly gave French photographers an Eiffel when she showed up at a Fashion Week event in Paris in this revealing outfit. Just the other week in New York, she shocked paps when she paraded around Manhattan in a see-through dress, flashing her pierced nipple to the world. [infdaily]
Malema: We want more kwaito – ANCYL leader Julius Malema wants to hear more kwaito music on the radio, partly to teach 2010 tourists “one or two things” about local artists. The SABC board had agreed to increase the public broadcaster’s quota of local music to 70%, Malema said on Thursday. Umm, ja – we also need more of this, Julia (zips fingers across mouth) [news24]
Google Tells Employee to Decline Microsoft Award – Each year starting in 2003, Microsoft has honored Jon Skeet for his extensive work helping people code in a Microsoft-developed programming language. But Skeet joined Google last year, and his new employer is apparently the jealous type. [valleywag]
A seemingly frail Michael Jackson may have had skeletons in his closet, but not much regarding his health, a recent autopsy report obtained by the Associated Press revealed Thursday. Though his arms, face, and neck were scarred—reportedly from plastic surgeries—his heart, kidneys and other major organs were allegedly normal for a 50-year-old man. [associated]
Rachel Bilson and her sex therapist mom Janice get in some mommy-daughter time together, lunching on Italian good at La Scala Restaurant on Thursday (October 1) in Beverly Hills, California. Let’s workshop that. [justjared]
Should Women Be Allowed On The Frontlines? Australia is set to join the handful of countries that allow women to serve on the front lines. But many fear that women simply are not strong enough. Although, to be fair, it is a wonderful opportunity or their rugby players. [time]
Tony Blair is in line to be proclaimed Europe’s first president within weeks if the Irish vote “yes” in today’s referendum. Senior British sources have told The Times that President Sarkozy has decided that Mr Blair is the best candidate and that Angela Merkel has softened her opposition. [timesonline]
Audi Canada and Lowe Roche, Toronto have recently come up with this great campaign for the new Audi R8 V10. As the car was sold out quickly in Canada they decided to create a limited edition fun garage door print cover, featuring a life size picture of the Audi R8 V10. [chrisrawlinson]
Victoria’s Secret lingerie show – It’s here again! As gatherings of celestial bodies go, the Victoria’s Secret lingerie show is nothing short of nirvana… and GQ is there to capture every glorious detail [gq]
The 25-Year-Old Multi-Billionaire – Mark Zuckerberg is said by Forbes to be worth $2 billion, up $500 million from last year and equal to the lifetime earnings of around 2,000 of the Facebook founder’s fellow non-college-graduates. What a difference six months makes. [valleywag]
The SuperEna lottery has rolled over AGAIN and is currently sitting on $97 million for Saturday’s jackpot. In other words, 747 million Rand. And a boeing 747 is exactly what you’ll be buying when you win! Tickets are now available online for secure purchase. [playsuperena]
Madonna Would Rather Be Hit By Train Than Marry – Madonna has vowed she’ll never marry again. In fact, she says she would rather be hit by a train. Really? Would you do that? Can we watch? [sky]
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