Archive - May 27, 2010

Iron Baby Takes YouTube By Storm [Video]

Iron Baby

Iron Man 2 parodies could have taken on a lot of different angles and while I would never have thought to make an Iron Baby video it’s so damn cute you can’t help but be at least a little impressed with the outcome.

The web short, created by Canadian filmmaker Patrick Boivin took in over 10,000 views during it’s first day and is currently sitting at nearly 60,000 views.

It’s not the best parody I’ve seen, but given that Boivin used his own baby daughter to make the film, it adds a whole new cute factor.

Anyways, check out the video for yourself:



Gary Coleman hospitalized, reportedly in critical condition

Former child star of the 80s hit Diff’rent Strokes, Gary Coleman, has been hospitalized- reportedly in critical condition in his home state of Utah.

Details surrounding the hospitalization are sketchy, but Coleman fell ill in both January and February of this year as well, suffering from seizures on both occasions. E! Online spoke to one of Coleman’s reps, who says the full story isn’t available yet:

“We’re just getting bits and pieces right now, so there’s really nothing to report,” Coleman’s manager told E! News. “If there’s anything to announce, we’ll let you know.”

Coleman’s brother-in-law, who was not named, spoke to TMZ about the hospitalization. He says Coleman sustained a head injury after a fall, but did not elaborate on Coleman’s status beyond “critical,” and did not discuss the actor’s prognosis. Coleman, now 42, currently lives about 55 miles southwest of Salt Lake City in Santaquin, Utah.



Gary Barlow to be Robbie Williams Best Man


Robbie Williams is reportedly going to ask Gary Barlow to be best man at his wedding.

The ‘Bodies’ singer has decided to get the Take That frontman to take on the duty instead of his close pal Mark Owen when he marries fiancee Ayda Field.

A member of Robbie’s family is quoted by the Daily Star newspaper as saying, “Rob is very fond of Gary and considers him a solid rock in his life.

“Mark was always one of his fun time pals, but Rob really wants to thank Gary and show his respect for their special bond.”

Robbie’s long-time best friend Jonathan Wilkes will also act as a best man at the 36-year-old pop star’s wedding.

The former Take That bandmates had a high-profile feud following Robbie’s departure from the group in 1995.

However, in recent years the pair have patched up their differences and it is believed at some point Robbie will rejoin Take That.

He recently said, “It will happen – but not in the next two years. There are contracts to fulfil, then I can do what I want.”



Pics: 50 cent minus 60 lbs for film ‘Things Fall Apart’

Rapper/actor 50 Cent shared stunning pictures on Twitter, chronicling his dramatic weight loss for a role as a center patient in the upcoming film “Things Fall Apart.”

50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson) plays a college football player diagnosed with cancer in “Things Fall Apart.” The film, slated for a 2011 release, also stars Ray Liotta as a doctor who treats Fitty’s character. The rapper is said to have plummeted from 214 lbs to 160 lbs in just nine weeks, using a liquid diet and three hour daily treadmill workouts to achieve the emaciated look seen in the pics. Of the rapid weight loss, 50 Cent says:

“I was starving,” he’s quoted as saying on his Web page. “But I will be back in shape in no time.”



Heather Locklear Cleared of Hit and Run Incident


Heather Locklear has been cleared of a hit and run charge due to a lack of evidence.

The former ‘Melrose Place’ star was alleged to have collided with a ‘no parking sign’ sign without alerting police in California in April.

Ventura District Attorney Gregory D. Totten has now issued a statement saying, “Insufficient evidence exists to establish who the driver of the vehicle was at the time of the collision. As a result, no criminal charges will be filed.”

On the evening in question a resident had reported the incident after hearing a crash in the middle of the night, and it was reported that Ventura County Sheriff’s Department officials had linked damage to Locklear’s BMW to the collision.

The star’s legal representative, Blair Berk, was adamant her client was not behind the wheel of the car at the time of the one-vehicle crash, and the case has now been thrown out by officials.

Locklear, 48, is currently serving a three-year probation term after she pleaded no contest to reckless driving after being formally charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs in 2008.



Cheryl Cole Reverts to Maiden Name Tweedy


Cheryl Cole is to revert to her maiden name of Tweedy.

The 26-year-old singer, who filed for divorce from cheating husband Ashley Cole yesterday (26.05.10), reportedly wants to cut all ties with the England and Chelsea footballer and is requesting half of the couple’s marital assets, including their $8.7 million Surrey mansion in South East England.

An insider said, “She doesn’t want his cash, but she does want half of their marital assets. Any trace of Ashley will be expunged from her life.

“Ashley’s lawyers have given every indication this is not too much to ask, which has raised her spirits.”

Cheryl is also allegedly determined to keep the pair’s Chihuahua dogs Coco and Buster.

Despite the couple’s four-year marriage coming to an end after the 29-year-old sportsman was linked to a string of other women, Cheryl wants to remain dignified throughout the legal separation.

The insider added to the Daily Mirror newspaper, “She’s not out to humiliate her husband, however tempting it must have felt at times.

“Cheryl loathes the idea of a messy divorce played out in public and wanted to bring the curtain down on their marriage with a bit of dignity.”

With the ‘Fight for This Love’ hitmaker citing “unreasonable behavior” rather than “adultery” as the grounds for divorce, it could mean the couple’s marriage is over in a matter of weeks.

The Girls Aloud star is now apparently considering moving to Los Angeles and taking up Simon Cowell’s offer of appearing on ‘The X Factor’ in the US.

A source said, “She’s spent a lot of time out in the States and views being based there as the perfect way to kick-start her life. Yes, it will be a wrench saying goodbye to family and friends but the last few months have only strengthened her resolve for a fresh start.”



Lindsay Lohan Thirsty For Organic Kombucha Tea


Lindsay Lohan has been gulping down cups of organic tea which contains a small trace of alcohol.

The ‘Mean Girls’ actress, who has been forced to wear a SCRAM bracelet which monitors her alcohol consumption following a probation hearing regarding her second driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, has reportedly become addicted to a herbal drink which is said to detox and energize the body.

The 23-year-old star, who was spotted clutching a bottle of the healthy Kombucha tea as she left the Andy Lecompte salon in West Hollywood yesterday, May 26, has allegedly been drinking the beverage for “over a year”.

GT Dave, the founder of Kombucha, said, “We are thrilled to be a part of Lindsay’s new found healthy lifestyle. But we’re not surprised she was photographed carrying our product. She’s actually been drinking Kombucha for over a year… great to see that she’s taking her health seriously.”

Although the product comes with a long list of benefits including improving the liver, blood and digestive systems, drinkers need to be careful not to consume too much since it is known to contain traces of alcohol due to fermentation of its fruit ingredients.

Some users have also claimed that it can give a “mild euphoria” on top of energizing the body.

Lindsay is not the only fan of the health drink as Jessica Simpson and Ryan Seacrest reportedly have cases of it delivered to their homes on a regular basis.



Tom Cruise Gives Daughter Suri Fashion Freedom


Tom Cruise lets his daughter be creative with her fashion choices.

The 47-year-old actor doesn’t mind if four-year-old Suri, his daughter with wife Katie Holmes, wears high heels or expensive dresses because he wants her to be able to express herself with her clothes.

Tom – who won the Screen Icon Award at the National Movie Awards in London last night, May 26, told BANG Showbiz, “I think it’s important for children to be able to put on what they want to put on.

“She always just… she wears what she wants to wear and we allow her that creativity. She’s just very special. An extraordinary little girl.”

Despite her expensive tastes, Tom insists Suri doesn’t have a style budget.

He joked, “Suri doesn’t have a job yet so she doesn’t spend anything on clothes.”

Tom also revealed his wife Katie is his favorite film star, but he has enjoyed working with Cameron Diaz on new action comedy ‘Knight and Day’.

He said, “My favorite leading lady is Kate. But I like working with great actresses. I haven’t worked with Cameron since ‘Vanilla Sky’, she’s a great friend.”

Tom recently admitted he takes career advice from Suri – because he thinks she makes him a better actor.

He said, “I’ll put Suri on a swing and tell her stories when I’m working on a script.

“I’ll start with the beginning of the movie and take her through the story beat by beat. Of course, I make it age appropriate. She’s four years old. But she asks all the right questions, ‘Why does that happen?’ ‘Those are the bad guys?’ ‘You’re the good guy, right?’

“It comes down to the same thing as when I was a kid. Can I create a character that will make her happy, that will make her laugh? And you know what? She makes me get better and better, because she’s always asking me to do it again.”



Naomi Campbell’s Modeling Survival Fear


Naomi Campbell used to think she “wouldn’t survive” the modeling world.

The 40-year-old British beauty admits she pushed herself too hard because she thought she would go “crazy” if she had to sit down and evaluate what she wanted out of life.

She said, “To be honest, there were times I thought I wouldn’t survive. The time between 1998 and 2005 was especially bad. During that time I avoided looking in the mirror, because I didn’t like the person who was looking back at me.

“So I had to find out what I wanted and what I didn’t want. The thing is, as a model you’re used to being on the go, so just the thought of sitting down and thinking about something drives you crazy.

“I used to have a lot of problems. Amongst others I drank too much so I joined the Alcoholics Anonymous to get and stay sober.”

The supermodel, who is dating Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin, insists she now has no interest in going out parting because her priorities have changed as she has grown older.

She added to Germany’s InTouch magazine, “I’ve grown up. I’ve stopped driving myself to exhaustion. I want to lead a calm life. I’m done with partying. When you get older things that seemed important to you when you were 20 suddenly lose significance.”

Naomi also credits having friends who aren’t afraid to tell her the truth as helping her stay on the right path.

She said, “I don’t like yeasayers. I think people like that are extremely dangerous. I need people who tell me the truth – no matter how harsh it is. I’ve got a lot of respect for them.”



LOST: The Unanswered Questions

It’s no secret that I got something in my eye during the LOST finale. I thought it was a great episode and a worthy ending to the show. It’s amazing how fast 6 years pass by.

The whole concept of LOST was – Everytime you get a question answered, another question is asked. Collegehumor has brilliantly collected all (?) the unanswered questions from LOST. I think I can answer a few of them, but still there are a lot of unexplainable mysteries left for interpretation.