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Golden Globes organizers roasted at own show

The Golden Globes have never really been a paradigm of dinner etiquette, but the 2011 show was notable for going out of its way to insult its hosts, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.From emcee Ricky Gervais to honored guest Robert De Niro, there were several pointed jokes directed at a group that has just been sued and accused of engaging in payola and is engaged in another fight over its lucrative TV rights."I'd like to quash this ridiculous rumor going around that the only reason 'The…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Jan 17, 2011

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David Nelson of "Ozzie and Harriet" TV family dies

Actor David Nelson, the last surviving member of the wholesome television family portrayed in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," has died at age 74, his spokesman said.Nelson died in Los Angeles on Tuesday of complications from colon cancer, his representative Dale Olson said.He played a fictionalized version of himself as the eldest son of the Nelson family in the sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" during the series' entire ABC run from 1952 to 1966.Viewers were treated to a…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Jan 12, 2011

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Want Kate's engagement ring? Just three bucks in China

Chinese vendors looking to cash in on the frenzy over the April wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are selling copies of her engagement ring for as little as three dollars.Knock-offs of the 45,000-dollar sapphire-and-diamond ring that the prince gave to Middleton -- and once worn by his mother, Princess Diana -- are on offer at various shops on Taobao.com, China's largest online mall.Most are selling for less than 100 yuan (15 dollars), with the cheapest -- allegedly made of…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 24, 2010

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Rehab staffer accuses Lohan of battery, then fired

A day that began with authorities confirming Lindsay Lohan was being investigated for battery on a female staffer at a California rehab facility treating the starlet ended with the worker fired after giving an interview about the incident.Riverside County sheriff's detectives said Tuesday they are investigating the "Mean Girls" star for an alleged altercation with a worker at a Betty Ford Center facility in Palm Desert that occurred after 1 a.m. on Dec. 12.The agency declined to say what…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 22, 2010

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Blog posts by Freeman Pullin Dec 21, 2010

50 Cent named in NY copyright infringement lawsuit

Rapper 50 Cent made a hit song out of talking about how he gets money. Now another rapper wants to get some too — from 50 Cent.Lawyers for Tyrone Simmons, an Atlanta rapper who goes by "Caliber," filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday in federal court in Brooklyn.The lawsuit names 50 Cent, along with the producer who created the instrumental beat for the 2007 hit song, "I Get Money," and a host of music industry companies.The lawsuit seeks damages and says Simmons had bought exclusive…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 16, 2010

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Celebrities call for release of Iran stoning woman

Celebrities including Robert Redford, Robert De Niro, and Sting have called on Iran to release a woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery.In an open letter published Monday, more than 80 actors, artists, musicians, academics and politicians said that "Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani has suffered enough."Signatories include actor Colin Firth, artist Damien Hirst, Nobel literature laureates Wole Soyinka and V.S. Naipaul, British opposition leader Ed Miliband and former French foreign minister…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 13, 2010

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Meadowlark Lemon makes a key "SHOT" with new book

Harlem Globetrotters great Meadowlark Lemon remembers the day he first saw the team that would become his life's story as if it were yesterday.In the darkened Ritz Theater in Wilmington, N.C., he sat mesmerized as newsreel footage showed the famous tricksters of basketball going through their paces to the delight of fans."I saw them when I was 11 years-old and that became my life's work," Lemon told Reuters, following a workout on a basketball court near his adopted home in Scottsdale, Ariz. "I…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 11, 2010

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'Time Stands Still' to close Jan. 30 on Broadway

Time will soon indeed stand still for the drama "Time Stands Still" on Broadway.Producers say the show will end its run when stars Laura Linney, Brian d'Arcy James, Eric Bogosian and Christina Ricci leave as scheduled on Jan. 30. It will have played 16 preview performances and 126 regular performances.The play, by Pulitzer Prize-winner Donald Margulies and directed by Tony Award-winner Daniel Sullivan, has enjoyed runs at two Broadway theaters. It is produced by the Manhattan Theatre Club.In…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 9, 2010

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Johnny Cash jumpsuit sells for 50,000 dollars

A jumpsuit that belonged to country music legend Johnny Cash has been sold for 50,000 dollars, the auction house that organized the sale has said.The plain blue suit was made famous in a photograph that became known simply as "The Finger," in which the much-troubled singer sneeringly flicks a one-digit salute to the camera as he rehearsed for a concert before the inmates of San Quentin State Prison in California.A Johnny Cash shirt went under the hammer for 31,250 dollars, a rare poster sold…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 7, 2010

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Down on luck diva faces surgery, mounting bills

Jeneane Marie Cranert boasts of touring Europe with the Funk Brothers and Tito Jackson and warming up the stage over the years for such stars as Frank Sinatra, Liberace and Wayne Newton.It sounds glamorous, only Cranert is telling the story from beneath the covers of her bed, where a bone disease has confined her for weeks because she doesn't have health insurance and can't afford hip replacement surgery.The 53-year-old singer's face is bloated, her speech punctuated by tearful fits, shrieks…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 5, 2010

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Neighbors recall man involved in LA publicist case

The man who killed himself just as police zeroed in on him as a "person of interest" in the slaying of a prominent Hollywood publicist was regarded as a danger by some of his apartment house neighbors but friendly by others.One person said the man they knew as Harold Smith bragged about killing Ronni Chasen and was waiting to receive the $10,000 he was promised for the hit.When detectives tried to question him in the lobby of the dreary Harvey Apartments Wednesday night, the man raised a gun to…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Dec 3, 2010

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Palin's 'Dancing' success defies easy explanation

A shadow political campaign or an "attagirl" for a struggling amateur? Bristol Palin's success on this season's "Dancing With the Stars" defies easy explanation.Either way, Bristol has something to brag about if talk at the Palin dinner table turns toward vote-getting ability. Just like her mom, Sarah, and her campaign for the vice presidency two years ago, however, Bristol fell short at the end. She finished third to champion Jennifer Grey of "Dirty Dancing" fame during the ABC competition's…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Nov 24, 2010

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Freedom Comms evaluating bids for TVs, newspapers

Freedom Communications is entertaining offers from would-be buyers for some of its properties, which include newspapers and TV stations.The Irvine, Calif.-based company said it is working with financial experts to evaluate several options."Freedom has been approached by a number of strategic buyers who will need to be further considered and evaluated as part of this larger process," Freedom spokesman Robert Emmers said in an emailed statement. "There are no recommendations or conclusions at…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Nov 21, 2010

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Robert Downey Jr. eyeing "How to Talk to Girls"

Robert Downey Jr. has officially left the orbit of "Gravity," the Alfonso Cuaron outer space survival thriller set up at Warner Bros.But those who need their Downey fix can turn their attention to 20th Century Fox's "How to Talk to Girls."Sources say that actor is circling the project, an adaptation of a book by a nine-year old boy revolving around advice on how to deal with the opposite sex.Downey, along with wife and producing partner Susan Downey, would also come aboard as one of the…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Nov 18, 2010

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Prince William gives UK long-awaited royal wedding

The college romance that seemed to falter under the pressure of adulthood and the glare of the paparazzi has blossomed at last. Prince William is finally engaged to his longtime girlfriend and will give Britain its biggest royal wedding since Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer almost 30 years ago.Royal officials announced Tuesday that William will marry Kate Middleton next spring or summer in London, ending years of rumored splits, reconciliations and will-they, wont-they…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Nov 16, 2010

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New dad Steve Nash announces divorce

Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash said the he and his wife, Alejandra, who gave birth to their son on Friday, are in the process of a divorce.Nash said in a statement to Life and Style Magazine that he and his wife have lived separately for several months but remain committed to bringing up their children "in the most positive, nurturing way possible."The couple, who had been together for several years when they married in 2005, also have 6-year-old twin daughters, Lola and Bella."I want only…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Nov 14, 2010

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New 'Call of Duty' blasts last year's sales record

"Call of Duty: Black Ops" blasted entertainment records this week by raking in $360 million in its first 24 hours on sale, a dramatic and lucrative indication that video games have cemented their place as mainstream entertainment on a par with movies, books and music.For the hordes of devoted fans who waited at midnight Monday to get their hands on the military shooter, this is hardly a surprise. For them, popping the new "Call of Duty" into a game console is the equivalent of turning on the TV…See More

Blog post by Freeman Pullin Nov 12, 2010

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Freeman Pullin is now a member of Verocska Art Network Nov 7, 2010

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Resilience (Juggernaut part 5)

("Stone Wheel Juggernaut" by Serge Lachinov) The fifth section of « Juggernaut » is entitled « Resilience, » which is defined as :The physical property of a material that can return to its original shape or position after deformation that does not exceed its elastic limit. An occurrence of rebounding or springing…See More

Blog post by Christopher Stewart Sep 13, 2010

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The Urbanization of Delta Blues :

Billy,Hope everything is going great.As you are no doubt aware, we are in the process of making some changes to our website.For that reason, we are sending you the new link to your interview.You can…Continue

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How do I change my profile photo?

There are two places you can change your profile photo.Change your profile photo on a specific social networkTo change your profile photo on a social network you already belong to, sign in to the…Continue

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Started by Verocska in Help Apr 13, 2009.

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Golden Globes organizers roasted at own show

The Golden Globes have never really been a paradigm of dinner etiquette, but the 2011 show was notable for going out of its way to insult its hosts, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

From emcee Ricky Gervais to honored guest Robert De Niro, there were several pointed jokes directed at a group that has just been sued and accused of engaging in payola and is engaged in another fight over its lucrative TV rights.

"I'd like to quash this ridiculous rumor going around that…

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Posted by Freeman Pullin on January 17, 2011 at 10:43pm

David Nelson of "Ozzie and Harriet" TV family dies

Actor David Nelson, the last surviving member of the wholesome television family portrayed in "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," has died at age 74, his spokesman said.

Nelson died in Los Angeles on Tuesday of complications from colon cancer, his representative Dale Olson said.

He played a fictionalized version of himself as the eldest son of the Nelson family in the sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" during the series' entire ABC run from 1952 to…

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Posted by Freeman Pullin on January 12, 2011 at 10:07pm

Want Kate's engagement ring? Just three bucks in China

Chinese vendors looking to cash in on the frenzy over the April wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton are selling copies of her engagement ring for as little as three dollars.

Knock-offs of the 45,000-dollar sapphire-and-diamond ring that the prince gave to Middleton -- and once worn by his mother, Princess Diana -- are on offer at various shops on Taobao.com, China's largest online mall.

Most are selling for less than 100 yuan (15 dollars), with the cheapest…

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Posted by Freeman Pullin on December 24, 2010 at 9:54am

Rehab staffer accuses Lohan of battery, then fired

Riverside County sheriff's detectives said Tuesday they are investigating the "Mean Girls" star for an alleged altercation with a worker at a Betty Ford Center facility in Palm Desert that occurred after 1 a.m. on Dec. 12.

The agency declined…

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Posted by Freeman Pullin on December 22, 2010 at 11:33am

'Survivor: Nicaragua' winner crowned

Jud "Fabio" Birza romanced the jury to win "Survivor: Nicaragua."

The goofy 21-year-old model-student from Los Angeles overcame wishy-washy 24-year-old singer-jackman Chase Rice from Fairview, N.C., and sneaky 30-year-old real estate broker Matthew "Sash" Lenahan from New York to take home the CBS reality competition's $1 million grand prize Sunday. He earned five votes from the nine-person jury of dismissed contestants.

"From how I felt down in Nicaragua, going through all the…

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Posted by Freeman Pullin on December 21, 2010 at 6:21am