Entries from May 2011 ↓

Hackers Post Fake ‘Tupac Alive in New Zealand’ Story on PBS Site



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Hackers on the PBS website posted a fake story tonight claiming deceased rapper Tupac Shakur was alive and living in New Zealand.

The same bogus report said the late hip-hop star Biggie Smalls was also residing in the country.

Shortly after publication, the fake story was removed.

It read, in part:

“Prominent rapper Tupac has been found alive and well in a small resort in New Zealand, locals report. The small town – unnamed due to security risks – allegedly housed Tupac and Biggie Smalls (another rapper) for several years. One local, David File, recently passed away, leaving evidence and reports of Tupac’s visit in a diary, which he requested be shipped to his family in the United States.”

The hack is being attributed to “Lulz Security,” which earlier this month broke into FOX, stealing personal information about employees and potential contestants on “The X Factor.”

After posting the fake Tupac story, the group taunted PBS in a series of tweets as the rumor began to spread. It also released sensitive information and passwords pertaining to employees.

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Sean Kingston Badly Hurt in Jet Ski Accident [UPDATED]



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Sean Kingston is still in critical condition after a jet skiing accident Sunday in Miami Beach.

UPDATE: He is now stabilized.

Kingston crashed his craft into a bridge connecting Palm Island to the MacArthur Causeway.

Although a rep for the hip-hop star has yet to confirm the extent of Kingston’s injuries, the singer was reportedly throwing up blood, yet responsive when other jet-skiers noticed him in the water and lent assistance.

Kingston was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he was initially treated in the trauma ward.

The singer’s rep noted later that “Sean Kingston is now stabilized and has moved from the trauma unit to ICU. Sean’s family thanks everyone for their prayers and support during this time.”

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

UPDATE: According to a report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, alcohol was not involved in the accident.

UPDATE: The report says Kingston’s female passenger was “uninjured,” although that’s not confirmed.

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Eddie Murphy Victim of Death Hoax



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Eddie Murphy is the victim of ANOTHER death hoax.

According to a gross prank from Global Associated News, “Actor Eddie Murphy is reported to have died shortly after a snowboard accident earlier today – May 29, 2010.”

The rumor is spreading on Facebook, Twitter and other social media.

Murphy is NOT dead.

He’s alive and well.

The FAKE report claimed that while at a ski resort in Zermatt, Switzerland, “Murphy lost control of his snowboard and struck a tree at a high rate of speed… Murphy was air lifted by ski patrol teams to a local hospital, however, it is believed that the actor died instantly from the impact of the crash.”

So, does this rumor sound familiar?

It should.

The same disgusting hoax ran five months ago – to the day.

It was fake then. It’s fake now.

These bogus death rumors need to end.

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Justin Timberlake Wins Indianapolis 500



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We already knew Justin Timberlake could sing, dance and act.

Today he went out and won the Indianapolis 500!

Kind of.

The star’s William Rast clothing line sponsored Indy 500 champ Dan Wheldon’s winning car at the 100th anniversary of the country’s most historic automobile race.

“What a Memorial Day weekend!” tweeted Timberlake after Wheldon took the checkered flag. “The William Rast car just won the Indy 500!!!!”

However, it wasn’t until two hours after the finish – and Timberlake’s celebratory tweet – that Wheldon was officially declared the winner, following a video review.

After it was 100% confirmed, Timberlake announced, “Congrats to Dan Wheldon, the WR racing team and everyone else who put in the hard work for this victory! Unreal!”

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Pippa Middleton is After Justin Bieber?



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“Watch Out, Selena GomezPippa Middleton Has Bieber Fever!” exclaims another logic-defying piece of drivel from HollywoodLife.

“It’s no surprise that women love Justin Bieber,” writes the blog, adding, “but his newest admirer is one of the most eligible bachelorettes in the world: Pippa Middleton!”

Really?

HollywoodLife notes, “The singing sensation has signed a deal to sell his products through the Middleton family business, Party Pieces.”

OK, but how does Bieber selling his products on Middleton’s family’s party website mean that Pippa is after the singer and Selena Gomez should “watch out”?

It doesn’t. And not even the silly site can explain its preposterous claim.

Still, HollywoodLife ends its nonsensical post by writing that it feels Gomez is “more of a reasonable love connection for the Biebs, but who knows — he loves older women!”

Funny how HollywoodLife writes that Gomez is “more of a reasonable” girlfriend than Middleton, who has an age-appropriate boyfriend and has never even expressed any thought about Bieber.

Once again, there is nothing in HollywoodLife’s article that’s “reasonable.”

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SIGHting

Katie Price and her latest man, Leandro Penna, splashing around together poolside in Marabella, Spain over the weekend, while the former glamor model/reality starlet showed off a brand NEW ink, which reads LEO 27-2-11 on her ankle!

Oh, how sweet! The day they met…three months ago!

We’re sure within the year she’ll have a lovely rose or kitten inked right over that one, just like she did for Pete!

Best of luck, you two! Ha!

Christopher Knight And Adrianne Curry Call It Quits

Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry Split 

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Adrianne Curry and Christopher Knight have broken up after five years of marriage. Knight, 53, is best known for his role on the The Brady Bunch. Curry, 28,  was once a contestant on America’s Next Top Model. The two met on a TV show too when they were roommates on The Surreal Life. Once the two started dating, they continued their careers in reality television by starring in the show My Fair Brady, which documented their wedding and first year of marriage.

The former couple’s manager released a very positive statement attributing the split to not being able to work out their differences.

“After starting a relationship with what seemed to be irreconcilable differences, the couple has reached a period where those differences are no longer appreciated.”

They apparently reached the decision “mutually” and both agree that they need time to consider what will be best for the future of ”their unique union.”

Well, they’ve admitted that their relationship was doomed from the start and neither have any promising leads for more reality TV gigs. Sounds like life is going pretty well for both of them.

Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp to Marry in July

MEG Ryan and John Mellencamp are planning to tie the knot in July — even though the rocker’s still married! The couple — who started dating earlier this year — recently revealed their marriage plans to family members. “John’s children were shocked,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer. “They don’t think their dad […]

Touchdown! Tony Romo Marries Candice Crawford

Candice Crawford, Tony RomoIt was fourth and goal, and Tony Romo scored.

The NFL star tied the knot with Candice Crawford Saturday evening at the historic Arlington Hall at Lee Park, a lushly landscaped 9-acre…

Mariska Hargitay Will Miss Christopher Meloni "Terribly" on Law & Order: SVU

Law And Order SVU, Christopher Meloni, Mariska HargitayFollowing Ice-T’s lead, Mariska Hargitay is sounding off on Law & Order: SVU costar Christopher Meloni’s exit from the show.

“For the past 12 years Chris has been my…