Russia experienced their worst ever performance in the winter Olympics in Vancouver. They ended up in 11th place for the medal count and "only" got three gold medals. President Medvedev said the Russian Olympic officials should resign. He said they "should take the brave decision and submit their resignations. If they cannot do it, we will help them." [Emphasis added]. Yikes. When your country kind of has a reputation for being corrupt and heavy-handed, the last thing you want to do is say something that sounds menacing. Eagan said if the Russian Olympic officials aren't careful, they're going to be "resigned" to the bottom of a river.
Russia's performance in Vancouver and the country's subsequent outburst of anger and disappointment makes me concerned for the the next winter games...that are going to be held in Russia. I don't even want to think about what lengths they're going to go to to make sure they "own the podium" in 2014. After Evan Lysacek won the gold medal in figure skating against Russian skater Evgeni Plushenko, even Putin said Plushenko was robbed. Evan joked in an interview, when asked if he would compete in the 2014 games to defend his gold medal, that he probably won't even be allowed in the country to compete.
It was reported that approximately 50% of the Canadian population (16.6 million viewers) watched the entire gold medal hockey game on Sunday. And 80% of the Canadian population watched some part of the game. That is one universally loved sport in Canada. The closest equivalent for the U.S. that I could think of is the Superbowl. Not everyone watches the Superbowl in the U.S., but it is a pretty big event and lots of people watch it (and more people watch it than regular football games). This year's Superbowl even had a record breaking number of 106.5 million viewers. While that is more than three times Canada's population, that only translates to about 1/3 of the U.S. population. So even with something big like the Superbowl, only 1/3 of our country watched. So those that were sad that the U.S. lost the gold medal hockey game, just imagine how devastated the Canadian population would have been if they lost. Eighty-percent (plus) of the population would probably be on suicide watch. Whereas, I would speculate 80% of the U.S. population didn't even know there was a hockey game on Sunday.
Julianne Moore has confirmed that she will make an appearance on the soap opera "As the World Turns." She will have a walk-on appearance. Julianne Moore first got her start on the soap in 1985 and she even earned a daytime Emmy in 1988 for her role. The show is ending in September after being on for 54 years.
First of all, I think it's cute that Julianne Moore is going back to show her appreciation for the show that gave her a start. I'm sure there are actors of her caliber that wouldn't go back because they're "too good" for the show now (Rick Springfield, I'm looking at you) -- even though the show is ending and its a good way to pay their last respects, so to speak. I love Julianne Moore. Second of all, 54 years?!? That blows my mind.
First of all, I think it's cute that Julianne Moore is going back to show her appreciation for the show that gave her a start. I'm sure there are actors of her caliber that wouldn't go back because they're "too good" for the show now (Rick Springfield, I'm looking at you) -- even though the show is ending and its a good way to pay their last respects, so to speak. I love Julianne Moore. Second of all, 54 years?!? That blows my mind.
Gary Coleman suffered a seizure on the set of "The Insider". But what really caught my attention in the article was "...and [Gary] received immediate treatment from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who happened to be on the set as well." Is there anything Dr. Drew doesn't do?! That guy is almost in as many places as Kris Kristofferson.
Plus, I'm glad Gary Coleman didn't have a stroke...because then the puns would be a-flying (but, as is, thank goodness he had something "diff'rent" than a stroke) [I had to].
The Price is Right is having even more legal problems with their models. Does that show ever learn?! Now a former Price is Right model filed a lawsuit because she was harassed and discriminated against for being pregnant. Producers on the show made rude remarks about her pregnancy, her appearance, her weight, and her eating habits. And she was not allowed to return to work after her pregnancy leave. In the past, the show has been sued by the models for sexual harassment, age discrimination, and weight discrimination.
Eagan said the moral of the story is to always remember to spay and neuter your models.
Martin Scorsese is the latest to sing the praises of 3-D movies. He said he'd love to do one. He said, "We see in depth, for the most part. We go to the theatre -- it's in depth. Why couldn't a film like 'Precious' be in 3-D? It should be." Yeah, because explicit physical and sexual abuse is something I want to feel is popping out of the screen and right up in my face.
Apparently a stun gun was delivered recently to the Jackson family estate (where Michael Jackson's kids are living) and child service workers are investigating the incident. But all is well, it turns out it was just Jermaine's 13 year old son that had ordered it (not Jermajesty, but another one. I think it was JerJester...). And why shouldn't a 13 year old be mail-ordering a Taser? Sounds like a typical day in Jacksonville, if you ask me. Oh wait, that's a real city... My apologies to Jacksonville (Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and West Virginia. But I'm not apologizing to Jacksonville, Texas. Did you know Ryan Adams is from Jacksonville, North Carolina? And he frequently references it in his songs. )
Umm, this is kind of awkward. There has been a 13-year legal battle between OJ Simpson's sports agent and Fred Goldman, the father of Ron Goldman (the man OJ Simpson was accused of murdering, along with his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson). Both of the men claim the right to the suit, shirt, and tie that OJ was wearing when he was acquitted of murder charges. I don't really understand why either of them wanted those clothes in their possession (yeah, I get it, they wanted to make money off of them. But still. I don't get it. ). So a deal was reached with a judge. They decided to donate the outfit to the Smithsonian Institution. The donation would be made in the name of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. Can you imagine how awkward that would be seeing that display in the Smithsonian American History museum, with a little placard next to it with the names of these murder victims? Yikes.
One problem, the Smithsonian rejected them. I think their press release said something like 'Hell no, we're not getting involved with this shit.' Now those involved are looking for another museum or institution of higher learning to give the suit to. Good luck.
If you look close enough, you can see the ten foot pole in the background that the Smithsonian Institution refuses to even touch his suit with.
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