News Archive for January 11 2008

Paula Abdul may perform at the Super Bowl

Filed under: American Idol, Judges, PerformancesIs it just idle rumors, or is "the nice judge" really in talks to join Tom Petty and perform at Super Bowl XLII on February 3? It certainly looks like Paula Abdul may just put on her dancing shoes and try to show Mr. Simon Cowell that she really can sing ... and dance. Adding credence to the rumors are [...]

I am getting on with my job: Peter Hain in full

The text in full of today's statement by Work and Pensions Secretary Peter Hain:

O.J. Simpson Held on Bail Violation

O.J. Simpson is in custody in Florida on allegations that he violated terms of his release on bail by calling one of his co-defendants in a Las Vegas armed robbery case, a court official said Friday.

Report: TSA site put travelers at risk...and a bit of poetic justice

UPDATE: See below for TSA's response.

A scathing congressional report released Friday confirms that security flaws in a Transportation Security Administration site put thousands of Americans at risk of identity theft.

The report (PDF) also reveals that a no-bid contract to create the site was awarded to an outside ...

Sierra Boggess makes a splash in 'Little Mermaid'

Long before Sierra Boggess became a mermaid, she was a rather less adorable sea creature.

Weinstein Co. expects to make a deal with striking writers

The Weinstein Co., one of Hollywood's largest independent filmmakers, said Thursday it expects to reach a deal with striking ...

Toni Collette Gives Birth to a Daughter

Toni Collette has given birth to her first child, a baby girl, Australian media reported Friday.

Ron Paul Supporters To Sponsor Boxer Roy Jones Jr.

In yet another amazing eye opening campaign strategy, Internet phenom US Republican Presidential candidate, Ron Paul, will be sponsoring the upcoming January 19 Roy Jones Jr. fight. Roy Jones Jr. opponent will be the amazing Felix Trinidad. Actually, his supporters will be sponsoring the event, much the same way they have previously paid to fly a massive [...]

Review: 'Comanche Moon' on CBS

They don't make miniseries like they used to.

Disgraced Marion Jones Sentenced to Six Months

Track star Marion Jones was sentenced Friday to six months in prison for lying about using steroids, and two months concurrently for her role in a check-fraud scheme. The sentencing judge said Jones' punishment should send a message to athletes who cheat with performance-enhancing drugs.

TV JUDGE BEFORE THE SUPREMES

WASHINGTON - When Alex Ferrer, TV's "Judge Alex," enters the courtroom for the most important case of his life on Monday, there will be no cameras and he won't be wielding the gavel. Instead, he'll play the lead in Preston vs. Ferrer, a Supreme...