A-Rod wants Cameron Diaz to stay away from Yankee games

May 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment

New York, May 12 (ANI): Professional baseball player Alex Rodriguez has opted not to have actress Cameron Diaz around at his games this summer.

According to BettyConfidential.com, A-Rod, 34, does not want Diaz, 37, to be a permanent fixture in the stands during his games, much like what ex Kate Hudson did during their relationship.

“He doesn’t want what happened to him and Kate to happen between him and Cameron,” the New York Daily News quoted a source as saying.

“Kate was at every New York game and then some and even went to Alex’s game practice. Things got too clingy too fast,” the source revealed.

Rodriguez, who ended a 13-year relationship with his ex-wife in 2008, is said to have been put off by Hudson trying to fast track their six-month relationship, which ended in December.

He reportedly began dating Diaz after a flirty night out in February during Super Bowl weekend in Miami, and both have since then kept a low profile about their relationship. (ANI)

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‘Wardrobe malfunction’ fine to be reconsidered

March 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

PHILADELPHIA — A federal appeals court will re-examine the FCC fine it threw out against CBS over Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.

The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia on Tuesday will consider whether the FCC’s $550,000 fine for the broadcaster over the breast-baring performance is permissible.

The U.S. Supreme Court last year directed the lower court to consider reinstating the fine, following a ruling in another case that said the FCC could threaten fines even for fleeting profanity.

The lower court threw out the fine in 2008, saying the FCC acted arbitrarily and capriciously in issuing the fine for the half-second of nudity.

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Braless Rihanna shows off pierced nipples in New York

September 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Melbourne, Sept 18 (ANI): Rihanna has flaunted her pierced nipple whilst out and about in the Big Apple.

Hitting the streets yesterday in denim shorts, hooded cardigan and a see through black top- showing off a silver nipple ring, the singer seemed embracing the Janet Jackson Super Bowl look, reports The Daily Telegraph.

Meanwhile, her ex-beau Chris Brown has started community service for assaulting her.

He was snapped picking up rubbish.

Brown has to complete 180 days community service for the attack and will also be on probation for the next five years. (ANI)

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Brit models super bowl for Obama’s pooch on the White House

May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, May 29 (ANI): A 41-year-old Brit has created a super bowl for U.S. President Barack Obama’s pet Bo.

Natalie, of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, crafted the special dog’s bowl at the President’s request.

She was stunned when Obama made an order for the bowl.

Natalie did have a reason to be surprised after the world’s most powerful man ordered one of her non-spill dishes: her idea was earlier rejected by telly’s Dragons’ Den.

She modelled the special dog’s bowl on the White House, and added the name of Obama’s Portuguese waterdog in diamante.

Natalie has won 1million pounds of US sales since the BBC tycoons sent her packing in 2008.

“Dragons you were wrong,” the Sun quoted her as saying. (ANI)

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Janet Jackson ‘wardrobe malfunction’ fine may be reinstated after Supreme Court’s order

May 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, May 5 (ANI): The US Supreme Court has ordered a re-examination of an appellate court’s decision to quash a fine over Janet Jackson’s “wardrobe malfunction” during 2004′s Super Bowl.

It was in July last year that the appellate court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) acted “arbitrarily” in fining CBS TV 550,000 dollars in September 2004, for airing the glimpse of Jackson’s breast during the broadcast.

As many as 90 million viewers are said to have seen the incident during the half time show.

The malfunction happened while Jackson was performing alongside Justin Timberlake, who reached for her bra.

Broadcaster CBS received around 542,000 complaints regarding the malfunction.

However, the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has now been directed to consider reinstating the fine imposed by the FCC.

The order comes after a high court ruling last week that upheld the FCC’s policy that subjects broadcasters to fines against even single uses of swear words on live television, reports the BBC.

That ruling will be reviewed in view of the Supreme Court’s order in the case. (ANI)

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Is Jennifer Hudson pregnant?

April 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

New York, Apr 23 (ANI): Jennifer Hudson and fiance David Otunga may be expecting a little bundle of joy.

In spite of denials by her reps, two sources close to the singer confirmed to Essence magazine that Hudson is expecting her first child.

The Grammy-Oscar winner is engaged to Harvard law graduate David Otunga, who appeared on the reality show “I Love New York 2.” However, no date for their nuptials has been set as yet, reports The New York Daily News.

Hudson, who was a contestant at “American Idol”, saw the darkest period of her life when her mother, brother and nephew were murdered in Chicago.

The beauty’s estranged brother-in-law William Balfour was later charged with the killings.

Hudson returned to the stage on February 1, singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Super Bowl.

A week later, she won her first Grammy Award for best R and B album. (ANI)

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Jennifer Hudson to perform on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’

February 26, 2009 By 1 Comment

Chicago, Feb 26 (ANI): Jennifer Hudson is set to perform on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ later this week.

Hudson will perform her new single, ‘If This Isn’t Love,’ on the talk show, reports Chicago Sun-Times.

It’s the latest of several public performances for Hudson, who made her triumphant comeback at the Super Bowl in Tampa last month.

Following the Super Bowl, where she performed the National Anthem, Hudson has performed at the NAACP Image Awards, the Grammys, as well as the pre-Grammy MusiCares event and Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party.

No details were available on whether Hudson will also sit down for an interview with Oprah on Friday’s show. (ANI)

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Jennifer Hudson to hit the road for first tour

February 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, February 10 (ANI): After winning hearts and gong at the recent Grammy’s, Jennifer Hudson is set to kick off her first solo tour.

The singer will share the road with R and B singer Robin Thicke when from April 2 in Philadelphia for a five-week U.S. tour that will see its finale in Houston on May 8.

“I am so grateful – my first Grammy and my first tour. It doesn’t get better than that,” People magazine quoted her as saying.

The Oscar-winning ‘Dreamgirls’ star will hop cities including Baltimore, Washington, D.C, New York City, Detroit, Atlanta, Memphis, St. Louis, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Dallas for her concerts.

Marking her return to the spotlight, the actress sang the U.S. National Anthem in front of millions of viewers at the Super Bowl on February 1 – her first public appearance after the brutal murders of her mother, brother, and nephew last year.

A source close to Hudson added: “It’s a New Year, she’s excited about performing again. She knew it was time. Fans can expect the Jennifer they’ve come to love. She just really loves to perform; it’s who she is, it’s what she does.” (ANI)

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Obama jokes about being replaced by Jessica Simpson on Us Weekly’s cover

February 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): American President Barack Obama jokingly said that he was crushed after he was cut from the cover of Us Weekly.

Obama was showed the cover of the newest issue of Us Weekly by Matt Lauer in which he had been replaced by singer Jessica Simpson.

“Yeah, it’s a little hurtful,” the magazine quoted Obama as saying.

Lauer, who sat down with Obama before the Super Bowl aired Sunday on NBC, pointed out Simpson’s picture.

“You got replaced by Jessica Simpson!” Lauer stated.

To which Obama replied: “Who’s in a weight battle, apparently. Oh well!” (ANI)

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Jennifer Hudson perfect to sing US national anthem, says Faith Hill

January 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment

London, Jan 31 (ANI): Country singer Faith Hill has praised Jennifer Hudson for choosing the Super Bowl for returning to the spotlight after her family tragedy.

Hudson is set to perform the U.S. National Anthem in front of millions of viewers before the Super Bowl making her comeback after the brutal murders of mother, brother and nephew in October last year.

Hill feels that Hudson has chosen the perfect event to mark her comeback.

“She is a strong girl, a girl of faith,” the Daily Express quoted Hill as saying.

“I believe to come and perform the National Anthem, which is this country’s favourite song, at a time that our country is stepping up and moving forward for future generations – I think it’s just the perfect choice,” she added. (ANI)

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PETA pro-veggie commercial dumped for too much sexuality

January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

New York, Jan 28 (ANI): A PETA pro-veggie commercial has been taken off by NBC because it exceeded their sexuality standards.

The ad had been planned for the Super Bowl, but was pulled out because, according to NBC Universal’s advertising standards executive Victoria Morgan, it depicted a higher level of sexuality than was allowed.

The ad, which carries the tagline, “Studies Show Vegetarians Have Better Sex,” showed lingerie-clad models getting “intimate” with vegetables.

There was even one shot where an actress was showed “rubbing her pelvic region with pumpkin.”

“PETA’s veggie ads are locked out, while ads for fried chicken and burgers are allowed, even though these foods make Americans fat, sick and boring in bed,” the New York Post quoted a PETA rep as saying. (ANI)

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PETA pro-veggie commercial dumped for too much sexuality

January 28, 2009 By 1 Comment

New York, Jan 28 (ANI): A PETA pro-veggie commercial has been taken off by NBC because it exceeded their sexuality standards.

The ad had been planned for the Super Bowl, but was pulled out because, according to NBC Universal’s advertising standards executive Victoria Morgan, it depicted a higher level of sexuality than was allowed.

The ad, which carries the tagline, “Studies Show Vegetarians Have Better Sex,” showed lingerie-clad models getting “intimate” with vegetables.

There was even one shot where an actress was showed “rubbing her pelvic region with pumpkin.”

“PETA’s veggie ads are locked out, while ads for fried chicken and burgers are allowed, even though these foods make Americans fat, sick and boring in bed,” the New York Post quoted a PETA rep as saying. (ANI)

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Obama’s inaugural parade tickets sell out in less than a minute

January 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Washington, January 10 (ANI): Tickets to watch U.S. President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural parade along Pennsylvania Avenue are selling like hot cakes, as thousands of them were sold out in less than a minute on Friday

Soon afterwards, many people offered to resell them on various Web sites.

Blogger Dcist has revealed that tickets went on sale at 1 p.m. and were no longer available at 1:01 p.m.

“Did anyone actually manage to score any?” the Washington Times quoted the blogger as saying.

On behalf of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, 5,000 tickets were sold for just 25 dollars each. One person could buy four tickets at the most.

It is believed that Obama’s inauguration may be the most attended presidential inaguration celebration since Lyndon B. Johnson drew 1.5 million people in January 1965.

Many of those lucky to be able to buy the tickets are offering them for sale on Craigslist.org.

“I am looking for 2,000 dollars for the set or best offer, and I can also split these tickets up. All reasonable offers are accepted,” wrote one of the sellers offering four tickets.

Ads on the website suggest that some people are even ready to trade their Super Bowl tickets for the parade tickets.

The offers to resell the tickets have come to the fore despite scalping being illegal in the District, and carrying a fine of 50 dollars.

Emmett S. Beliveau, executive director of the inaugural committee, said that the tickets were to be make available to the public “as part of our commitment to holding the most open and accessible inauguration in history.”

“The inaurgural parade is a celebration of America, and we are making sure that as many citizens as possible can take part in this historic tradition,” Beliveau said. (ANI)

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