Inane Asylum

The wife of David Beckham, Victoria Beckham is in PETA’s hot-seat because of her alleged use of leather products. Read more about the story, while checking out video and pictures here.

Victoria Beckham

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) aims to bring what they believe are animal wrongdoers into the spotlight, and their newest target is former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. What is her offense you might ask? Well, Beckham has been spotted wearing designer purses that were acquired from a brand that uses crocodile skin in its apparel, according to reports.

It has been reported that the fashion connoisseur, having a hand bag collection worth over a million dollars is often seen sporting Hermes bags, so PETA plans on asking her to stop using products that contain animal skin, and to also refrain from making purchases from companies that manufacture leather products.

A representative for PETA revealed their plan’s, saying:

“We will send Victoria Beckham, a compassionate person who won’t wear fur, our undercover footage that shows how alligators and crocodiles are beaten to death and how snakes are nailed to trees and skinned alive for their products.”

What do you think of the mess that Victoria Beckham has gotten herself into with PETA? Let us know in the comment section. Also, check out pics and a video below.

Victoria Beckham Photos

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Jessica Michibata is currently dating Driver Jenson Button, according to reports. Read more about the power couple, while checking out video and a Jessica Michibata biography here.

Jessica Michibata

Racecar Driver’s are use to flying around curves, but when your girlfriend is model Jessica Michibata that all changes. Equipped with curves that would rival any racetrack, this picture perfect beauty can be seen spicing things up trackside since the couple began their relationship in January.

What do you think is this relationship built for speed or endurance? Don’t be shy; let us know in the comment section. Also, check out a video below.

As a bio, she was born on October 21, 1984 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Her father is from Argentine and of Spanish and Italian decent, and her mother is Japanese. She began her modeling career at a young age along with her older sister, Linda Karen and younger sister Angelica Patricia, who are fashion models as well. Both Jessica and her younger sis are spokes-models for the Peach John lingerie label.

In her early days of modeling her success was limited. It wasn’t until she appeared in a television ad for Uniqlo in 2007 that she became a celebrity in Japan. Jessica Michibata is placed high on the pedestal next to Anna Tsuchiya as one of the most celebrated mixed-race models in Japan. Some reports suggest that she may get married to her current boyfriend later on this year.

Jessica Michibata Photos

Jojo Simmons was arrested on May 8 for allegedly purchasing marijuana, and then fleeing law enforcement. Jojo’s troubles will be dealt with openly on the MTV show Run’s House in an hour-long special episode Monday, June 22. Read more about Jojo’s pot arrest and see photos and video here.

Jojo Simmons Arrest

Rev. Run’s son Jojo was arrested in Manhattan in May for a drug violation, and for reckless endangerment when he attempted to flee police in his BMW. The family has a hit reality TV show called Run’s House, and on Monday’s episode Rev. Run and the family will address the arrest in public.

Not only is Jojo Simmons the son of Rev. Run from the infamous hip hop trio Run DMC, he is also the nephew of notorious entrepreneur Russell Simmons, which is more than enough to make him hip hop royalty. Jojo’s arrest came as a bit of a surprise, because as viewers of the show know, Rev. Run (Joseph Simmons) is an amazing father, who sets a fabulous example for his children.

The topic of Jojo’s arrest for marijuana is a tough subject for Run to deal with. Before becoming a man of God, Rev. Run wasn’t exactly an alter boy. He admits to smoking pot during his days as a superstar in the 80s. Jojo’s uncle Russell Simmons even called the former Rev. Run a “chimney.”

We’ll have to tune in to see how Jojo and family handle this topic, especially because he has two younger brothers who look up to him. Jojo Simmons also has two older sisters, Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons, who have already came out in his defense.

The special airs Monday June 22, and I don’t doubt this family will handle things with the utmost class, and turn this into a real lesson for its many young viewers to learn from. Check it out on MTV tomorrow night.

What do you think, can Jojo win back his credibility as a good kid, or did he blow it with his arrest? Let us know in the comments section below.

I also threw in some photos and video of Jojo Simmons, who was recently arrested in New York.

Jojo Simmons Pictures

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The RIAA was the victor in a lawsuit against Jammie Thomas-Rasset, where she could be ordered to pay an ,000 per song fine. The Minnesota music pirate was caught downloading songs from Green Day and Janet Jackson. Read more and see photos and video here.

Music Pirate Jammie Thomas-Rasset ,000 Per Song Fine!

Wow, if you use Kazaa, maybe you should start saving now. Jammie Thomas-Rasset, a mother from Minnesota, was sued by the RIAA for being an alleged music pirate. It was the first case of its kind to actually make it to trial, and the potential damages awarded to the RIAA could total .92 million. For the 24 songs in question, it adds up to a fine of roughly ,000 per song.

When asked whether she could pay the fine, Jammie Thomas-Rasset simply said:

“There’s no way they’re ever going to get that. I’m a mom, limited means, so I’m not going to worry about it now.”

According to reports, the Recording Industry Association of America doesn’t think they’ll see the .92 million either. It is believed that music pirate Thomas-Rasset will actually end up settling with the RIAA for a much smaller fine of ,000 to ,000.

This isn’t the first time that Jammie Thomas-Rasset was sued for being a music pirate by the RIAA. A previous lawsuit filed against her in 2007, ended in a mistrial because of a technicality. That allowed for the case to be retried, which ultimately resulted in this week’s ruling.

What do you think, is an ,000 per song fine too outrageous? Is the RIAA out of line, or are they simply protecting copyrighted material from music pirates? Let us know in the comments section below.

I’ve included a video about Jammie Thomas-Rasset’s RIAA lawsuit below.

T.R. Knight has officially been released from his contract with the ABC program “Grey’s Anatomy,” according to several reports. Read more about the story, plus check out pictures and video here.

T.R. Knight

Rumors have been floating around for sometime that T.R. Knight would be leaving “Grey’s Anatomy.” Now the rumors have been confirmed. It was first reported by Entertainment Weekly that the Actor would be let out of his contract early. Feeling gratitude towards the cast and crew of the hit ABC show, Knight said in a statement that:

“Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ was not an easy decision for me to make. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much. I continue to wish them the very best, and wholeheartedly thank all of the fans who have supported me and the show with such passion and enthusiasm.”

Talk of Knight’s departure was originally sparked by his discontent with his diminishing storylines, and his involvement or lack there of in the show. Although, “Grey’s Anatomy” creator, Shonda Rhimes, stated that the twist at the end of the season finale episode was “necessary,” when the John Doe who was struck by a bus turned out to be George. She also went on to say that everyone involved with the show will miss Knight, and that they wish him “the best in his future endeavors”.

What are your thoughts on T.R. Knight leaving “Grey’s Anatomy”? Let us know in the comment section. Also, don’t forget to check out pics and a video after the jump.

T.R. Knight Photos

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Jane Kaczmarek and Bradley Whitford are divorcing after 16 years of marriage. Read more about the story, and find pictures, video, and a Jane Kaczmarek biography here.

Jane Kaczmarek

Actors Bradley Whitford and Jane Kaczmarek are calling it quits after 16 years of marriage, reports People Magazine. The former “Malcom in the Middle” actress and the “West Wing” actor filed for divorce on Friday in Los Angeles. The ex-couple has three children together. They were married in 1992.

Jane Kaczmarek, a representative for Whitford released a statement saying that:

“He hopes the media will respect their wish for privacy as they focus on their children”

You can see pictures and a video after the jump.

Born on December 21, 1955, in Greendale, Wisconsin, she is an American actress who is best known for playing Lois on the television show “Malcolm in the Middle”. She is the daughter of Edward Kaczmarek, a defense department worker, and Evelyn, a teacher, according to wiki.

Starting off at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a theater major, she later went on to receive a degree from the Yale School of Drama; where she was also a part of the theater company. She has won LA Drama Critic’ Awards for starring in both Broadway hits “Lost in Yonkers” and “Raised in Captivity”. Her debut television role was on the show “For Lovers Only” in 1982.

Jane Kaczmarek and her husband Bradley Whitford filed for divorce on June 19, 2009.

Jane Kaczmarek, Bradley Whitford Photos

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Keishla Villafane Rivera was relieved of her crown on Friday after alleged “intolerable conduct”. Read more about the developing story, while checking out pictures and a video here.

Keishla Villafane Rivera

Picture perfect beauty, Keishla Villafane Rivera, was stripped of her Miss Puerto Rico Petite title on Friday after she was deemed intolerable by patient officials. There are claims that the beauty queen used “coarse language,” made assault threats towards staff members, and that she dishonored her contract by allowing her image to be used in an advertisement without first receiving permission from the pageant.

Villafane nor her attorney Maribel Vidal has yet to comment on the situation.

Libni Garcia, a spokeswoman for the pageant turned down an interview with “The Associated Press” to make the details of the accusations publicly known, telling them that there will be more information revealed in the lawsuit that the company intends to file against Villafane.
Garcia did mention that the problems began with the former queen soon after she took the crown last August, saying:

“We were trying to handle this conduct of hers, but it was impossible; it was constant.”

Tamara Perez, a competitor in last year’s Miss Puerto Rico Petite pageant will take the place of Keishla Villafane Rivera until next years competition in August.

Readers, what are your thoughts? Let us know in the comment section. Also, there are limited photos available of Rivera, but check out a pic and a video full of pictures below.

Keishla Villafane Rivera Photo

Sports Presenter, Gary Papa, died as a result of his long fight against prostate cancer on Friday, June 19, 2009. Read more about the story, plus see pictures and a video of the legendary anchor here.

Gary Papa

Gary Papa, 54, was a veteran Philadelphia Sportscaster. He died Friday night after battling prostate cancer for several years. After spending almost three decades covering sporting news in Philly, he acquired an impressive legion of fans. During Papa’s battle a Facebook group dedicated to him sprang up, and now many of his followers are using it as a method to show their condolences.

Sportscaster for NBC 10, John Clark, and good friend of Papas shared his remorse, saying:

“Gary Papa was one of the best people you could ever meet. We became good friends and he was my mentor”.

Then he went on to say:

“There will never be another Gary Papa. He made all of our lives better.”

What are your thoughts on the death of the Legendary Philly Sportscaster? Let us know in the comment section. Also, check out a pic and a video below.

He was born on September 2, 1954. He was best known for being a sportscaster for WPVI-TV, which is located in Philadelphia, since he joined the station in 1981. He was the co-host of the public affairs show “Primetime Weekend” together with Cecily Tynan. He took the hosting job after the death of Jim O’ Brien.

He shared the bad news with his audience that he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, and that he was balding as a result in April of 2004. He kept on working throughout his chemotherapy treatment. In July of 2007, he revealed on the 6:00 PM Action News broadcast alongside Jim Gardner that he was undergoing chemotherapy once again.

Papa’s house located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania is an unofficial landmark of Radnor Township, according to wiki. Many tourists and Philadelphians alike have visited his home.

Gary Papa Died on June 19, 2009, at 2:57 pm, at age 54, while admitted at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He leaves behind his wife, Kathleen Papa, and his two sons Nathaniel and Tucker.

Gary Papa Picture

Today, a stunned America learned that Nestle USA issued recalls for its cookie dough. Read more about the recalls and see photos and video here.

Nestle Cookie Dough Recall

After just eating more than half a package of raw Nestle Toll House cookie dough, something struck me—is it really dangerous to eat raw cookie dough? So I searched the web, and BOOM! I was smacked with headlines, like this one: Nestle Recalls Refrigerated Cookie Dough Products. And why? Because of a possible E. Coli problem!

If this is my last post, at least I’ll have written it with the awesomeness that is raw cookie dough flavor in my mouth. I can’t force myself to throw up just because of these recalls, after all I spent my childhood chewing on plastic toys straight out of Hong Kong, and I’m still here with only minor side-effects.

But this Nestle USA cookie dough recall can’t be anti-Chinese propaganda. After all, a warning from the US Food and Drug Administration prompted the cookie dough recall— and they’re always right.

This cookie dough recall hits where it really hurts. Worse yet, the risk of E. Coli is most deleterious to, among others, the elderly and pregnant women. The elderly must love it—it doesn’t require much chewing. And pregnant women probably just ball it up into a softball size clump, roll it in crushed M&M’s and eat it like a giant apple.

What is the most obese society in the world to do? I think something just moved in my stomach.

In all seriousness, any recall issued shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you have purchased any Nestle Toll House cookie dough, throw it away, and do not consume it. If you have eaten any lately, and show any symptoms of E. Coli (bloody loose bowel, vomiting, stomach cramps, and fever) you should go get checked out.

Check out a cookie dough recall video below.

Meet Skylar Deleon, a former actor who is being charged with the murder of Thomas and Jackie Hawks. His best-known role was on Power Rangers. Read his biography and see photos and video here.

Skylar Deleon

Skylar Deleon is a former television actor, who is now facing murder charges. Apparently CNN said he starred in Power Rangers, but the people at Rangerboard, so it isn’t so. After looking more into it, we found he had a small non-speaking part in the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which aired May 4, 1994.

Skylar Deleon was born on August 12, 1979, and is the son of a convicted drug dealer. He began acting at a young age, and at the age of 14 landed his part in the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. However his acting career didn’t last long, as he was not one to remember lines. When he was 20 he joined the United States Marine Corps, but went UA (Unauthorized Absence) after fifteen months.

It was in November 2004, Skylar Deleon answered an ad regarding the sale of a yacht. Thomas and Jackie Hawks were the owners, who were retired and looking to sell the yacht to buy a new home. According to reports the couple was suspicious of Deleon, but after he brought his pregnant wife, Jennifer Deleon and their child, their nerves settled. A few days later on a test cruise in Newport Beach Harbor, Deleon and two accomplices and Alonso Machain, reportedly bound and gagged the couple and threw them overboard. The Hawkes bodies have never been found.

According to authorities, Skylar Deleon was the mastermind of the murder, in hopes of financial gain. In March 2005, Machain confessed to the crime. Deleon and his wife Jennifer, Kennedy, and Machain were arrested in connection with the couple’s disappearance. Skylar Deleon maintains his innocence, claiming that he was not present at the time and that the couple was killed over a bad drug deal.

Skylar Deleon has not been able to keep out of trouble even while in jail, as he was also charged with soliciting another inmate to murder his father and cousin. And was also accused of killing John Jarvi.

Deleon’s wife, Jennifer, was sentenced to two life terms without the possibility of parole after being found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder.

Skylar Deleon has been given the death sentence for the murders of Thomas and Jackie Hawks. Orange County Superior Court Judge Frank Fasel said;

“The mental anguish and torment these three people must have anticipated while bound and eventually experiencing their ultimate fates warrants the death penalty instead of life without parole.”

Hopefully this brings the Hawks families a bit of closure. So sad.

Skylar Deleon Pictures