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Charlie Sheen was arrested. Again. He spent part of Christmas in a Colorado clink for allegedly trying to choke his wife Brook Mueller.

Between basketball and NFL, I feel like I saw the Charlie Sheen/Michael Jordan Hanes commercial at least a dozen times on Christmas Day. So while he was behind bars, he was still shilling underwear! God bless America!

Charlie Sheen’s troubled life has played out in the press over many years now. It’s been almost 20 years since he “accidentally” shot Kelly Preston, his fiance’ at the time in the arm (unsurprisingly, the relationship ended soon after).

Sheen always seems to wind up getting a pass, and I don’t think it will be much different here. I think in the end, and sooner, rather than later, he’ll get more of pass with the media and the American public than Tiger Woods is going to get.

These are just some quick Christmas time thoughts, but if it it works out that he gets more of a pass than Tiger Woods it a.) won’t surprise me at all and b.) isn’t fair (yes, I know nobody ever said life is fair!).

Why won’t I be surprised if Sheen gets a pass where Tiger doesn’t? Because Sheen is like a real life Hank Moody from Californication. He’s got the lovable rogue thing down in spades. Where Woods comes off surly and aloof, Sheen is charming and likable. Some will say it’s because Tiger is much more famous than Sheen, and I think Woods is more famous, both in the USA and throughout the world, but still think Woods’ getting more scrutiny is more a result of his surly and aloof image than his fame.

It’s perfectly natural to like people who are charming and likable more than people who are surly and aloof! While it’s fair to like Sheen more as a result, it’s not fair to give him more of a pass. Why? Well, if the allegations against Woods are all true, what he did was sleazy (and apparently sleazy over and over and over and over again), but not illegal. If the allegations against Sheen prove true, trying to choke a person is definitely illegal.

What does that say about us if we are willing to cut more slack to someone who allegedly tried to wring his wife’s neck simply because in general the person is more likable? It probably speaks more to simple human nature than anything else. But as with Tiger Woods, in the end, money will prevail. Hanes might pull the Sheen spots, but there’s no chance CBS is going to cancel Two and Half Men over this.


i don't know in what world charlie sheen is likeable, he seems like an asshole.

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We are excited to announce actress, recording artist and fashion icon Hilary Duff has joined us in our campaign to give a human face to the American homeless. Blessings In A Backpack, USA Harvest and The American Red Cross are but a few of Hilary’s many notable efforts towards organizations and programs to help the needy. “JOY” is the word to describe Hilary! She is a purveyor of joy and kindness to all! Thank You Hilary!


( I Am Joy, Hilary Duff )

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Nice job Hilary this is why I love her, she looks so pretty too.

PRESS RELEASE: Bandai America Powers Up Like It’s 1993; Brings Back Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in New Toy Line
Oct 1st, 2009 by admin.
Bandai America Powers Up Like It’s 1993; Brings Back Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in New Toy Line

(CYPRESS, CA – October 1, 2009) – Go! Go! Get your Power Morphers – it’s Morphin’ time! Bandai America will bring the best-selling Power Rangers toy line back to its intergalactic, prehistoric roots with the “five teenagers with attitude” that started it all in a new collection of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys. The inaugural and most recognizable of 15 Power Rangers themes, this powered up Mighty Morphin line will feature both fresh and nostalgic play and collection experiences. Including action figures, vehicles, Megazords and role-play items aligned with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series premiering Saturday mornings January, 2010 on ABC Kids; the highly anticipated toys will begin to arrive at retail by the end of this year.

( It's Morphin Time )
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Main Bits:
- ABC is re-airing the original Power Rangers Series in place of a new series using footage from the 2009 Super Sentai television series, starting January 2010
- Releasing toys to go along with the airing of the series
- The guy who played Bulk is really excited for this
- Not mentioned, but there's going to be a Power Rangers convention in August 2010

Okay, so this is kind of epic, ngl. And Billy, Tommy and Zach are appearing at the convention. Is anyone going to go?

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Artist and musician Yoko Ono will have her artwork featured on 160 of New York's yellow cabs in January.


The next place to see modern art in New York City could be on an iconic yellow cab.

Show Media, the company that sells advertising space on taxi roofs, says it will display works by three artists on 500 of the city's taxis during January.( read more )

Benicio Del Toro is about to star as the new "Wolfman," a remake of the classic Universal horror film. But sources said Del Toro is developing another remake -- of the cult classic TV series "T.H.E. Cat."

The dark, stylish NBC show ran for one season in 1966 and starred Robert Loggia as a hard-hitting former circus-aerialist-turned-gun for hire named "T. Huett Ed ward Cat," a k a "The Cat."

Our source said, "Benicio is looking to start filming early 2010." The series was also inspired, in part, by Alfred Hitchcock's "To Catch a Thief," which George Clooney is rumored to want to remake with "Mad Men" star January Jones in the Grace Kelly role.


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AC/DC Austrian concert in doubt over rare bird risk




* AC/DC concert may be cancelled
* Headbanger music "a danger to birds"
* Animal rights group threatening legal action

AUSSIE rockers AC/DC could have to cancel a sold-out concert because their big sound poses a danger to rare birds.

Animal rights campaigners are threatening legal action if the veteran band goes ahead with a gig planned for Wels airport in Austria in May.

Hans Uhl of BirdLife said birds nesting in the area at the time would be threatened by anthems such as Highway To Hell and You Shook Me All Night Long.

"The second biggest colony of curlews in Upper Austria and various other ground-nesting birds must not become endangered," Mr Uhl said, The Daily Telegraph reports.

Tickets for the event - which sees the group return after playing to a sold-out crowd at Vienna’s Ernst Happel Stadium last May - sold out after going on sale earlier this month.

The event's 80,000 tickets were sold out within hours.

In Australia, the band's Melbourne concerts at Etihad Stadium in February had been in doubt after AFL objections earlier this year.

The AFL said the dates would clash with a possible pre-season NAB Cup match.

But the signing of a new contract between the league and the stadium has allowed AC/DC to go ahead with the three Melbourne shows on February 11, 13 and 15.

The band sold 180,000 tickets for those shows.


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Country star Willie Nelson has joined the Animal Welfare Institute's efforts to save the last of America's wild horses. Nelson, who has 68 horses, says in a letter:

"I got involved eight years ago when AWI first made me aware that American horses are being slaughtered and shipped overseas for human consumption."

He's urging fans to help, adding: "There are more wild horses in holding pens than in the wild. Something is wrong with that, so we must act now before the Bureau of Land Management has managed these magnificent animals into extinction."



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Keyshia Cole was spotted at Acts Full Gospel Church in her hometown of East Oakland dropping off gifts to Foster Kids. She was accompanied by her adoptive mother Yvonne Cole.

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Katy Perry and Russell Brand could be celebrating extra hard this festive season as reports emerge the pair have gotten engaged.

Comedian Russell, 35, is said to have asked singer Katy to marry him during her visit to the UK.

A source said: "They don’t know when the wedding will be but they are planning to make it in 2010 if the schedules can work."

Katy, 25, spent some time with Russell before flying back to the US to celebrate Christmas with her family.

It should give Russell plenty of time to find a ring to give her when they see each other on New Year's Eve.

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Madonna has bought a £6 million horse ranch in New York State’s trendy Hamptons.

Madonna, 51, who was badly hurt in a riding accident four years ago, bought 30-acre Wild Ocean Farm from fashion guru Calvin Klein’s ex-wife Kelly.

She is also said to be planning to buy a £1.5 million plot next door and build a ­mansion.

Her spokesman said: "The farm is used to train show horses and Madonna intends to maintain it as a working equine ranch."

The singer is currently in London with her children Lourdes, Mercy, David and Rocco.

The children spent Christmas day with Madonna's ex-husband Guy Ritchie. She was later spotted taking Lourdes and Mercy to visit the Kabbalah Centre on Boxing Day.

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StyleList: What inspired your new swimwear line?
Jessica Simpson: My spring collection was inspired by my favorite vacations and the jet-setting getaways I dream about. From the nautical seashores here at home, to hot Havana nights or the bold colors you'd think of in an exotic foreign land, the line is fun and flirty, but still so classic. I'm always inspired by my fans and I want my clothes to be pieces that women feel confident wearing anywhere.

SL: What was the design process like?
JS: It has been so much fun. I worked with my great team and Red Carter -- they really know swimwear. The product looks great and fits so well, which is really important in a swimsuit. My mom is also a huge part of the line. We love working together from inspiration to final product -- we touch each and every item.
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Taylor Swift ‘Jealous of Emma Roberts’

Taylor Swift is not a lady to be messed with!

The singer — who recently celebrated her 20th birthday — apparently flew into a jealous rage when she saw Julia Roberts‘ niece Emma Roberts making a play for her hunky beau Taylor Lautner, who stars with both girls in new movie Valentine’s Day.

“Everyone on set could tell Emma was crushing on Taylor’s teenage toyboy — she kept making goo-goo eyes whenever she saw him, even though they have no scenes together,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer.

“Then Emma pushed too hard, unexpectedly showing up on-set to watch a love scene between Taylor and Taylor.

“Swift got really creeped out because Emma kept staring at Taylor, so just to show her that the race really does go to the swift, she suddenly kissed her boyfriend like he was the last guy on earth.

“Her kiss was so long and passionate that everyone held their breath, knowing it was an in-your-face warning to Emma that she’d better back off fast.”

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2009 Best (and Worst) Beauty Trends


In with a bang! It seemed like every celeb got the memo that bangs were going to be hot again this year, since we spotted them on everyone from Vanessa Hudgens to Keira Knightley to to Jennifer Lopez and Leighton Meester. They didn't keep them for very long, but this one-snip style made for a very dramatic makeover.

( 2009's Best + Worst Beauty Trends (for those, like me, who must refresh ONTD every 10 minutes to make it through the holiday season.  )


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