Lindsay Lohan Addicted To Drink

Lindsay Lohan is addicted to energy drinks.

The 'Mean Girls' star - who recently split from her girlfriend DJ Samantha Ronson - has been gulping down bottles of the mood enhancing soft drink to help keep her spirits high.

She said: "I drink so much of it - I love it. There are several kinds, including Neurogasm, which is for sex. But I don't need that one right now, unfortunately!"


The 22-year-old beauty - who has been to rehab three times for addictions to alcohol and drugs - is thought to be talking about either Neurosonic or Neurotrim beverages.

Energy drink Neurosonic contains caffeine and claims to enhance moods, while Neurotrim is said to stop hunger pangs, speed up metabolism and help burn fat.

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Kim Kardashian Ready For Engagement

Kim Kardashian has picked out an engagement ring - even though her boyfriend is yet to propose.

The reality TV star - who has been dating American footballer Reggie Bush for two years - was out shopping with friends, who are all brides-to-be, when she saw her perfect band.

She said: "He definitely knows all of us went ring shopping. I definitely scared him and told him it was probably way more expensive than it is, just so that when he goes he feels like he's getting a good deal. He knows what it looks like. I think I've emailed him enough pictures!"

Kim recently claimed she is Reggie's good luck charm when she goes to watch him play for his team the New Orleans Saints.

She said: "I don't have to sneak into games. I'd like to think I was his good luck charm, but I'd also like to think he plays at his best even when I'm not there."

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Jessica Simpson's Mayer Meal

Jessica Simpson reportedly enjoyed an intimate lunch with ex-boyfriend John Mayer.

The singer-and-actress, who is currently dating American football star Tony Romo, secretly met John for a meal in Calabasas, California, recently and onlookers claimed they couldn't contain their joy at seeing each other.

One source told gossip website X17Online: "They were keen not to be seen together but they looked so happy to be in each other's company. It looked to me like they were more than just good friends!"

Musician John - who has been single since breaking up with Jennifer Aniston earlier this year - split from Jessica in November 2007. Friends claim the blonde beauty was left devastated by the end of the relationship.

Last year, it was claimed Jessica went on a drinking binge to drown her sorrows after learning John was dating Jennifer.

However, the 28-year-old beauty has always insisted she is happier than ever with Tony as he "saved" her.

Jessica - who is divorced from Nick Lachey - said: "I would always fall for guys I wanted to save. For the first time, I fell in love with someone who saved me."

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Ciara In Virtual Concert- Saturday, May 2nd

Today the JIVE Label Group and Planet Cazmo, (www.planetcazmo.com), a virtual world for ‘tweens and teens, announced a May 2nd Virtual Concert featuring multi-platinum artist Ciara. The virtual concert will help to promote Ciara’s new album, “Fantasy Ride,” which debuts May 5th. This concert is the most recent event in Planet Cazmo’s Virtual Concert Series, which started in November 2008. Planet Cazmo is the only virtual world with an on-going virtual concert schedule.
The concert will begin at 12 PM EST on Saturday, May 2nd, and will be re-played each hour on the hour until 9PM EST that evening. The concerts will take place inside Planet Cazmo’s virtual concert arena, the “Cazmorena”. The celebrity musicians appear as animated characters with high-quality music from their recent releases and exclusive voice over from the artists. Ciara will also be built her own virtual room on Cazmo, where her fans will have a place to gather around the clock.

Jeff Dodes, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Digital Media, states “the Planet Cazmo concerts are a great way to extend the reach of our artists, using innovative digital platforms – a format which allows fans to interact with music in new ways.”
“Planet Cazmo is thrilled to have Ciara as the latest participant in our Virtual Concert Series” said Mike Levine, Founder and CEO of Planet Cazmo. “Music plays a major role in Planet Cazmo and the Cazmo Concert Series is something the kids keep asking for more of, and we listen when our fans speak.”

With this concert JIVE Label Group joins other major labels with whom Planet Cazmo has partnered. Planet Cazmo has done events with artists from Interscope-Geffen and Epic Records.

Tramp Stamp Barbie

Quick before no one notices... Our favorite has been girls toy Barbie has been given tattoos. Mattel tried this once before but now they think the public is ready for it.

What is particularly funny about this effort is the tramp stamp they put on her. Barbie's most controversial one reads simply, "Ken". I'm sure kids won't realize an ownership tattoo when they see it.

Personally Mattel's move makes me yawn. They'll get a mention on the six o'clock news. And it is certain that some publications will lead with "Parents are Furious over Barbie" headlines (this is what Mattel wants). The reality is Barbie/Mattel is just looking to bump sales and no one really cares. For those parents that are upset, the answer is simple. You don't let your kids watch MTV if you don't like the channel, you don't let your kids play the violent video game, and you don't buy them this specific Barbie. It's not rocket science. Looks like someone forgot that rule with the little girl above.

We get to grade President Barack Obama!

The CNN National Report Card: First 100 Days premieres tonight Wednesday, April 29 (8pm ET). This show is for viewers where WE get to rate President Barack Obama on his first 100 days.
Led by anchors Wolf Blitzer, Anderson Cooper, John King and Soledad O’Brien, the show will gauge the public’s opinion on how President Obama and other elected officials have handled their first 100 days in office, as well as how the country is progressing on significant issues.

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Grade The President's First 100 Days on CNN this Wednesday
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"Addicted To Plastic" Premieres Tonight on The Sundance Channel!

Filmed in 12 countries over three years, "Addicted to Plastic" reveals the worldwide scope of plastics pollution, examines its toxicity and explores practical and cutting-edge solutions to recycling, toxicity and biodegradability.

The TV premiere of "Addicted To Plastic" is part of Sundance Channel's 3rd season of The Green. This season, every Tuesday will feature new episodes from two series, Eco Trip: The Real Cost of Living and Carbon Cops, followed by a documentary film with interstitial pieces sprinkled through out.

"Addicted To Plastic" is directed by Ian Connacher and will air at 10:00pm on the Sundance Channel tonight!

Check out the Trailer below:

The Decemberists on the Colbert Report!

WATCH THE DECEMBERISTS' INTERVIEW & PERFORMANCE OF "THE WANTING COMES IN WAVES/REPAID"

The band's new album Hazards of Love can be purchased here

Pink Not Ready For Wedding

Pink will not remarry Carey Hart.

Despite reports the recently reconciled couple are planning a lavish wedding to renew their vows, the singer insists she and Carey are happy to just "be together".

She said: "I don't know where the remarriage thing came from. That kind of came out of the air. We are definitely back together.

"We never really legally got divorced. Paperwork for both of us is really annoying. So we're choosing to be together. Our role models are Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon and Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn - people who just choose to be together every day because they want to be there. And labels have never been our thing."

The couple separated last February and Pink - real name Alecia Moore - insists their split didn't help as much as she expected.

She added: "We try to protect ourselves from being fully in love and fully open and fully vulnerable, and really all we're doing is protecting ourselves from love and real love and the opportunity to really learn and grow with another person, so it's actually really detrimental, and you think it's helping."

The 'So What' star's most recent album, 'Funhouse', dealt with the demise of her marriage but Pink insists she will have no problems performing any of the tracks on her forthcoming tour, despite her change in personal circumstances.

She explained to website AZCentral.com: "Aside from a few songs that are completely vulnerable for me, when I'm writing even my angry kind of songs, like 'So What', for me, every emotion is involved - I'm being sarcastic, I'm being silly, I'm being angry, I'm all of these emotions, all at the same time, so I include them in my songs.


"So it's still silly, it's still funny, I still have anger. It's really easy to just be right back there. I don't have a hard time transplanting myself straight back to that moment."

Pink first met motocross racer Carey at the 2001 X Games. They split for a short period in 2003, but got back together and tied the knot in Costa Rica in January 2006 before their second separation.

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Naomi Campbell To Retire

Naomi Campbell is to quit modelling.

The 38-year-old beauty - who is dating Russian billionaire Vladislav Doronin - is ready to retire from the fashion industry so she can start a family, and will only grace the catwalk for charity shows.

She said: "It'll be 25 years next year. In terms of fashion shows, I don't really see myself doing every show everywhere.

"I'm a woman and I'd like to be a mother one day."

The London-born supermodel is currently staying in Moscow with Vladislav, and despite being blissfully happy she admits she is missing her home comforts.

It'll be 25 years next year. In terms of fashion shows, I don't really see myself doing every show everywhere.
I'm a woman and I'd like to be a mother one day.
She added to Hello! magazine: "I miss Marks and Spencer - I have to be honest. I just don't like the chocolate as much in America or other places. Britain has the best chocolate."

Naomi and Vladislav - who is nicknamed the 'Donald Trump of Russia' in his home country - began dating last year.

Last August, it was reported the businessman was so smitten with Naomi he splashed out $18.5 million on a penthouse apartment for her in Brazil.

A source said at the time: "Naomi told Vladislav how much she loved Brazil and that she really wanted to settle down there. So he bought her the apartment as a gift. They will use it as their base when they are in Brazil together."

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'Sexy' Housewife Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez finds staying at home "sexy".

The singer-and-actress - who has 14-month-old twins Max and Emme with husband Marc Anthony - likes nothing better than snuggling up with her man for a quiet night in, despite her glamorous lifestyle.

She said: "People will probably be surprised to discover that I find it sexy to stay home - to me that's the best place to be. I find it really cosy and yummy being with a man who loves to stay in."


The 39-year-old beauty also says she felt a great deal of sympathy for Britney Spears when she went through her breakdown last year and is glad she no longer has the paparazzi following her every move.

She said in an interview with Britain's OK! magazine: "It was painful to watch Britney. I understood everything she was going through, having been through divorce and been a big pop star. Having fame, having money, having people depend on you, having kids - it's tough. Understanding what it's like to be chased by paparazzi 24 hours a day. My life is not like that anymore, but by choice. I won't live that way because it will destroy you."

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Jessica Alba Pulled Over By Cops

Actress Jessica Alba was pulled over by police in California on Friday (24Apr09) for driving in the wrong direction down a one-way street.

The Fantastic Four actress was approached by a cop after she was spotted driving in the opposite way to the traffic flow in Santa Monica.

So if I want to fight it (contest the ticket), do you have to show up in court? Wouldn't that be your lucky day?

Alba reportedly tried to talk her way out of being reprimanded for the blunder - but police still issued her with a ticket.

Before she drove away, paparazzi filmed the star joking with the officer, giggling and asking him, "So if I want to fight it (contest the ticket), do you have to show up in court? Wouldn't that be your lucky day?"

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'Wolverine' Video Game News!

PCM NEWS FLASH: We are so exciting for this movie to come out! Are you a huge X-Men fan? GameStop wants to give you exclusive access to bonus content on the upcoming “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” game. Pre-ordering the Uncaged Edition for PS3 or Xbox 360 at http://www.gamestop.com/wolverine is the only way you will gain access to the four bonus rooms of the "Weapon X Arena."

New Video from The All-American Rejects!

The All-American Rejects have just released their video for the emotionally vibrant track “Wind Blows.” Directed by Rich Lee (Fergie, Dashboard Confessional) the video carries the viewer cinematically through a beautiful relationship that ends at the perfect time. “Wind Blows” is the second single from When The World Comes Down, the band’s third full-length studio album and follow-up to the multi-platinum selling Move Along.

Frontman Tyson Ritter and company can also be seen on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight, April 27th at 11:30pm.

New Green Day Music Video

New Green Day Music Video! Today marks the world premiere of Green Day's video for "Know Your Enemy." 21st Century Breakdown, will be released worldwide on May 15th & a full U.S. tour will follow beginning July 3rd! For a list of tour dates, click here! Take a look - we like it!

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Married!

It's official! 'The Hills' couple Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag's rep released this statement, “Today, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt joined hands in marriage during an afternoon ceremony at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Twining F. Campbell served as pastor in front of 200 family and friends. Afterwards, the newlywed couple enjoyed an intimate reception at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA.”

Yup, they're married. So who showed up? Friends included former gal pal Lauren Conrad, Brody Jenner, Audrina Patridge, Lo Bosworth, and Frankie Delgado. " Laguna Beach" alum Kristin Cavallari was also in attendance.

Montag's sister, Holly Montag, was maid of honor and Pratt's sister, Stephanie Pratt, was a bridesmaid. Check out an interview that we held with Stephanie a few months ago.

Kodak's MOM-A-THON Million-Card Giveaway

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To send your mom a special gift for Mother’s Day, simply visit KODAK Gallery’s MOM-A-THON site to upload your photo and create a custom photo card. Use coupon code FREECARD at checkout and you won’t be charged for the photo card. Create your custom card now – KODAK Gallery is capping the free offer at one million cards, and May 10th is coming up fast! Create your custom card HERE!

* Shipping is an additional charge. Offer entitles consumer to a $2.49 credit toward any photo card. Offer expires 5/16/09.

Bea Arthur Passes Away

TV legend Bea Arthur was known for her husky voice on The Golden Girls. She died Saturday at her Los Angeles home from cancer at the age of 86.

Arthur, born Bernice Frankel in New York on May 13, 1922, started out in theater in the 1940s and was a nightclub singer before beginning her career in television, which netted her 11 Emmy nominations, including a win in 1977 for "Maude" and another in 1988 for "The Golden Girls."

We will miss you!

Casey Aldridge's Car Accident

Casey Aldridge, the father of Jamie Lynn Spears’s 10-month-old daughter Maddie, was hospitalized in Jackson, Mississippi after a car crash early Sunday morning. We're hearing he was coming back from a fishing trip BUT ALSO more specifically, that he was coming back from going crabbing after a bachelor party.

Reports say he may not have been completely sober after deciding to leave the bachelor party to go catch some crabs. The truck he was driving crashed and flipped on a Louisiana highway, ejecting Aldridge and two of his four passengers.

Perhaps we shouldn't be so quick to say he was drunk driving. Aldridge, 19, was charged with a misdemeanor count of careless operation of a motor vehicle. Police reportedly had to wait more than four hours after the crash to speak to him, due to his hospitalization, but a trooper told E! that they had no reason to suspect that alcohol was a factor in the accident.

An unidentified family member said he suffered mild brain trauma and a "skull fracture around his hairline" that will require several days of hospitalization in the intensive-care unit at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, where he has been transferred.

Desmond From ABC's 'Lost' In Trouble

We don't like what we're hearing with this story. Henry Ian Cusick, who plays Desmond on the hit series Lost, is being sued for sexual harassment by an ABC crew member who alleges the actor groped her, kissed her and made inappropriate sounds and gestures around her on the set in October 2007. E! News reports:

"On Oct. 28, 2007, Stone was informed that she had been fired, the lawsuit states. Per the suit, "plaintiff suffered humiliation and severe mental and emotional distress, and suffered injury when by means of her stress Plaintiff miscarried," causing Stone to incur various medical expenses and suffer 'physical injuries, physical sickness, substantial losses in earnings" and other indignities."

We love Desmond on the show, he is one of our favorite characters but this claim made against the actor is certainly not cool! Thoughts? Do you think it's true?

'Slumdog Millionaire' Real-Life Couple News!

We'd heard rumors that Slumdog Millionaire stars Freida Pinto, 24, and Dev Patel, 19, were a couple. The pair were spotted having lunch together in Israel recently. Now, they have just been outed and confirmed as a couple by Dev’s mother, Anita Patel.

She told the UK’s Daily Mirror, “First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place. Life can’t get any better for him. Freida is really beautiful and I am really happy for them. Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her.”

We love it! They are a great couple in the movie so we think they're a pretty cute one outside movie land, too! What do you think of the two upcoming stars?

Mike Jones MySpace Music Album Premiere!

MySpace Music is proud to announce the exclusive premiere of the brand new album from Mike Jones titled “The Voice" - available only on MySpace Music days before hitting store shelves.

Users can now visit Mike Jones' official MySpace Music profile and stream the new album in its entirety for free.

Check it out at http://www.myspace.com/mikejones.

Screamers Documentary on YouTube today!

THE CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY AND WINNER OF THE AUDIENCE AWARD, AFI FILM FESTIVAL ®

To be shown in it’s entirety on YouTube this Friday April 24, 2009 in recognition of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.

MG2 Productions in association with Sony Music Entertainment, BBC Television and The Raffy Manoukian Charity present SCREAMERS, in a special, free viewing of this highly-praised documentary. Directed by award-winning journalist and filmmaker, Carla Garapedian, this gripping documentary traces the history of modern-day genocide and genocide denial -- from the Ottoman Empire at the start of the 20th century, to the current genocide in Darfur. Follow the multi-platinum album selling and Grammy-Award®-winning* band, System of a Down as they raise awareness for human rights atrocities that continue to plague the world today.

This shattering and powerful film includes seven never-before-released concert and behind-the-scenes footage of the band on tour. "A brilliant film," says Larry King of CNN, that asks the audience, as well as all people, to be “screamers” and to speak out against injustice.

"Genocides, we should feel, are all one, said Serj Tankian, lead singer of System of a Down. "I think this is an important film. It's not just about System, it is about the denial of genocide, the common denominator of all genocides, how they get away with it. It is about the hypocrisy of denial."

A similar sentiment is shared by the film's director:
“The band's music is the perfect vehicle to make people wake up and take action to end the cycle of genocide," said Carla Garapedian. "SCREAMERS busts wide-open the hypocrisy of politicians and governments who have misleadingly vowed 'never again.' This film reminds us that we, as individuals, can make a difference. We can, as Serj says, all be screamers.”
A chilling segment in the film features an exclusive interview with one such 'screamer,' journalist and activist, Hrant Dink. Brutally killed shortly after the film's premiere for speaking out for recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Hrant Dink spent the majority of his life fighting the government of Turkey's ongoing denial of the Genocide.
Synopsis

Multi-platinum, Grammy-Award winning band, System Of A Down, lend their music to this critically acclaimed political movie-- an impassioned synthesis of concert film and hard-hitting exposé about genocide in the last century-- from the Armenian genocide, the first genocide of the 20th century, to the genocide now in Darfur. The film includes commentary and interviews with Pulitzer prize-winning author Samantha Power (“A Problem from Hell: America and the Age of Genocide”), survivors from Turkey, Rwanda and Darfur, FBI whistleblowers, and the recently assassinated Hrant Dink, who all shed light on why genocides occur and how they are permitted to repeat.

Starting Friday April 24, 2009 for a one week special engagement SCREAMERS can be seen at:

www.youtube.com/screamersmovie

Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester's Debut Album To Be Released On Universal Republic Records

Universal Republic Records has signed celebrated actress/singer-songwriter Leighton Meester, star of the CW’s hugely popular drama ‘Gossip Girl,’ through an agreement with Time-Act Music to release her debut album this fall. Possessing a self-described “passion for music for as long as I can remember,” the multi-talented 23 year old star has been recording the new album in Los Angeles with some of today’s hottest producers including Harvey Mason Jr. (Justin Timberlake, Pink), Polow Da Don (Usher, Fergie, Kelis) and Spencer Nezey (Jupiter Rising).

“Leighton Meester’s tremendous presence and spirited approach to her musical artistry is a perfect fit with her new Universal Republic home as we introduce current and new fans to this unique facet of her immense talent,” stated Monte Lipman, President and CEO of Universal Republic Records.

"Leighton brings boundless energy, focus, and a one-of-a-kind perspective to every facet of her music," stated Tom MacKay, Senior Vice President of A&R for Universal Republic. "We're thrilled to be working with such a consummate artist."

“I’m thrilled to be welcomed into the Universal Republic fold,” stated Leighton. “Their reputation for nurturing artists combined with a willingness to break new ground makes it the ultimate environment for me to enjoy making music and explore my own creative boundaries. I look forward to a great working relationship.”

The versatile artist has built up a solid resume of singing/acting performances the past few years, including a singing role in the 2007 movie Drive Thru and a memorable duet with the legendary Tony Bennett on the hit HBO series ‘Entourage.’ Citing diverse musical influences such as M.I.A. and Gwen Stefani, she has hinted many of the new songs on her debut effort favor an electro-pop edge. Most recently, a ‘leaked’ cover version of the Awesome New Republic song “Birthday,” featuring Meester on lead vocals, has been embraced by online fans around the world.

Meester, who has built a global following thanks to her acclaimed portrayal of the character Blair Waldorf in ‘Gossip Girl,’ has also appeared in TV shows such as Surface, CSI:Miami, 8 Simple Rules, 24, House, and others. She has recently been signed to star in the upcoming Sony Screen Gems thriller ‘The Roommate,’ directed by Christian E. Christiansen.

Sycophant Nadya Suleman WAS a stripper

Our favorite narcissist and sycophant Nadya Suleman is the liar everyone suspected her to be. In Touch magazine did some investigative reporting and legwork proved in their interviews with other strippers that Nadya stripped (1999-2000) not for just the 'embarrassed to have worked one night' as she has repeatedly asserted. So much for "never having even kissed a boy." Nadya's done much more. It's reported that Nadya stripped for a year solid using the stage name: Angelina. That is 364 more days than Nadya claimed she worked as a dancer. No irony there considering she has also denied a fixation with the actress Angelina Jolie. Denial is Nadya's number one playing card.

Nadya has sold herself as a saint in the face of her narcissism, claiming she is ...well anything but what the world has seen her as. Suleman has made herself out as a victim, modest mother, down-to-earth, protective of her children, has a back injury (has received over $150,000.00 in disability from state of California), and just wants the cameras and attention to go away so she can raise her children peacefully.

However she has tattoos, used the welfare system and of course gamed the system to produce 8 children in her last litter alone, and of course has her own reality show in the works already recording and hamming it up for her own cameras. You have to wonder then why she would fire her Angels in Waiting nanny service right around the time she attempted to sell her life as a reality show to The Learning Channel. Now she has hired her own nannies but has been turned down by TLC for her reality show. So far some societal justice is served. In fact not only has TLC passed her up, UK production company Eyeworks has also recently passed on her.

CHECK OUT NADYA'S BACK INJURY COURTESY HER CHILD'S TANTRUM



Suleman has made herself the laughing stock of the nation, oblivious in her bubble. Seems she can forget her past but others have not. Fellow past strippers report that Suleman did use the stage name Angelina in her hopes to look just like her. Next should come the proof her plastic surgery was a 'vain' attempt to look like Angelina Jolie. Her personal letters that 'creeped out' Angelina Jolie are no help in her denials either.

The strippers that did recall Nadya were clear on their memory of her. Say's Sage (stagename) "I met her at an amateur contest, and we wound up doing parties together".

Backing up to Nadya's claim she was shamed to have worked as a stripper, even a limo driver (Luis Ceballos) recalls Nadya during her stripper days stating that Nadya "was full of herself", going onto say, “She was overly flirty with the guys we performed for.”

Suleman boasted to fellow strippers how she was consumed with being famous. It appears she wasn't lying about being 'consumed' with that goal. What a disgusting way to accomplish that goal. So far the only thing she hasn't sold her soul for is the offer by Vivid Entertainment to star in a porn video. Personally I think they just didn't offer her enough money, clearly she has a price. We are not out of the woods yet people. Nadya's publicist (yes she has one of those too--now) states she is in talks with as many as four more production companies.

I'm certain I have it all wrong over Nadya Suleman. If you disagree with me, just be sure to drop by her website and make a donation. After all, she is asking for them.

PCM Recommended Reading: The Compass

Feeling like you're in a rut? Have you recently lost a loved one or a job? Is your life going through a major transition? Are you trying to refocus and discover what's truly important in life? I recently reviewed The Compass by John Spencer Ellis and Tammy Kling. Their book journeys its readers into finding their inner guidance system and directing them, right now, to live the best life possible. I avidly sped through the book and finished it within 3 days.

I found the book to be written in a very creative and captivating way - it wasn't too preachy and certainly kept my interest from chapter to chapter. In some ways, I found the book to be similiar to the bestseller, "Eat, Pray, Love," by Elizabeth Gilbert. I love the idea of main characters traveling the world to discover themselves.

The Compass is a life transformation novel that will guide you on a journey of self-discovery. At the core of The Compass are specific life lessons about belief systems, authenticity, and understanding who you really are in order to live out your destiny. Jonathan, the main character, escapes his suburban life after a tragedy that alters his existence and plans for the future. Numb and paralyzed by grief, Jonathan decides to journey across the globe in an effort to realign his inner compass.

This is a quick read and may provide you with some simple life lessons that change the way you live your life from day to day. Why not give it a try? PCM has been talking about good beach reads lately on our site - why not choose a book you can actually take something away from? At the end of the book, I especially enjoyed several pages of simple quotes that may inspire and provide a few valuable lessons!

To learn more about The Compass and view the DVD trailer please visit: http://thecompass.tv/ and http://www.amazon.com/Compass-Tammy-Kling/dp/1593155425/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1239383271&sr=8-1

Did You Know?! Chad Michael Murray & Miss North Carolina 2009

Last week, One Tree Hill star Chad Michael Murray, 27, was in Las Vegas at the 2009 Miss USA Pageant at Planet Hollywood. Hmm.. so why was the actor there? Does he have a weird fetish for the pageant world?

We put two-and-two together. Murray is currently engaged to the younger sister (Kenzie Dalton) of Miss North Carolina (Kristen Dalton). He was there to support his finanee's sister and by night’s end, Kristen was crowned Miss USA 2009! Looks like Chad Michael Murray is going to now be the brother-in-law of Miss USA 2009!

Murray is pictured here with Kenzie Dalton. Hope you learned something here today, the world of celebrities seems to be linked together in funny ways! New episodes of One Tree Hill are on Monday nights on the CW.

Major Ouch! Britney's Hair Comes Out!

No, no, it's not what you think. She didn't shave her head again. At Britney Spears' Oakland, California concert on Wednesday night, some of her hair extensions were ripped out in the middle of one of her songs. Check out the video here. OUCH! Either she needs to hire a new hairstylist to make sure those things stay in better or a big clump of hair was probably taken out with them and that calls for a major, "OUCH!"

So what exactly happened? It basically looks like she was lifted from a couch during a trapeze stunt and her hair may have gotten caught on something. Britney has had a few 'oops moments' at her concerts but they've mostly included the star yelling out weird obscenities or phrases to the crowd.

MTV Brings The Trials And Tribulations Of Steve-O To Life In "Steve-O: Demise And Rise"!

MTV continues to experiment and break the mold in documentary filmmaking with the release of “Steve-O: Demise and Rise,” a self-documented look inside the mind of a man struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. This explosive special gives a raw, intimate first-hand account of Steve-O’s downward spiral to when he ultimately hits rock bottom and is saved by the intervention of friends and his own will to do whatever it takes to get – and stay – sober. “Steve-O: Demise and Rise” airs on Sunday, May 3rd at 10pm ET/PT.

“Addiction is a brain disease that kills. Steve suffered from the profound consequences of long-standing polydrug addiction. The disease brought him to the edge of sanity and one night nearly took his life,” said Dr. Drew Pinsky. “His recovery has been an inspiring but gut-wrenching process. Steve remains an inspiration to all. Those that have come to know him through this process love him.”

"This documentary captures the most frightening moments of my friend at the apex of his addiction. I know because I was there,” said Johnny Knoxville. “More importantly though it offers hope, and documents the tremendous amount of courage and hard work on Steve-O's behalf to turn that hope into a healthy person."

Steve-O, a self-professed ham in front of the video camera, never leaves home without it. Since his early teens, Steve-O has captured moments of his life on tape, including everything from his days as an amateur stuntman and flea-market clown to his rise to fame as popular member of “Jackass” and “Wildboyz.” Consequently, the darkest hours of Steve-O’s life are also captured. Viewers will see moments of extreme substance abuse, including the marathon nitrous oxide sessions, terrorizing his next door neighbor, his ill-fated attempt at being a gangsta-rapper and several infamous public displays of self-destructive behavior. All of Steve-O’s antics lead to his friends stepping in, turning off the camera and forcibly admitting him to the medical center where he was forced to begin the process of learning to live sober.

Since his intervention, it hasn’t been without hurdles that Steve-O has tried to stay clean, sober and focused on making amends to those closest to him hurt by his addiction -- his family and friends. Steve-O’s journey has taken him through highs and lows, and this documentary follows them all, right up until his first performance this year on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Now faced with the daily challenge of living a clean life while still being the Steve-O that everyone loves, he wants it to be known that he is not the poster child for drug addiction or recovery but wants to show how truly difficult it is to stay sober every day.
Check out the promo below:

Did Perez Hilton Discriminate?

Discrimination sucks. Older people shouldn't be overlooked for a job to go with a younger applicant. Women shouldn't face a glass ceiling. Men shouldn't be discounted excellent single parents, the list goes on. But when it comes to a beauty pageant, are all bets off?

Take for instance Perez Hilton's damning decision to fail Carrie Prejean (Ms California) in the final round of the Miss USA contest. He asked her a loaded question, one which he had a serious bias in, and she was given a zero on her answer for answering it against his belief system. What was it? He asked her if she agreed with same sex marriage. Perez is openly gay and human nature tells you any question against his choice of living was bound to hurt her. It is less than ironic that he chose to ask only her the question based on her open Christian values. So the landmine was set and she answered according to her values and convictions.

The question is now, do you penalize someone for disagreeing with you, or do you give them points for standing up for their beliefs? After all, Perez stood up for his. Perez commented after the event, "She lost it because of that question. She was definitely the front-runner before that."

Now this is a beauty contest. One that at one time was based on paleolithic underpinnings. A 'guy thing'. Over time it's become a politically correct wash. The word beauty is dropped and de-emphasized. What are we judging these ladies on now? What standards are really in play? Isn't the point of the pageant (remnant description of the event) to use your own personal discrimination? Or is it to judge based on looks, talent (use that term losely) and smarts? You can go so many directions with this. The funny thing is no one ever cares about these contests until somone finds something offensive to stand on a soap box and complain about.

This question is going to be played out for some time now. This explosion is in a soft state. It should erupt and grow due to what appears as 'discrimination' to many legal analysts. Perez would be wise to how much he reflects on this situation as he is a celebrity blogger that is now becoming the news instead of one reporting on it. I mean to say, 'everything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.' Mark my words, this is only the beginning. Legally this Miss USA dust up will go no-where, but our society is now beginning to examine the issue of gay marriage in a way that draws every one of us into it like it or not. For now... the question remains, did Perez Hilton discriminate?

-Lars Hindsley

PR.Com Chats With Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls!

Check out some brief Q&A with a link to the entire article from PR.Com when Allison Kugel interviewed Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls!

PR.com: Tell me how The Pussycat Dolls ended up getting on the Britney Spears Circus tour.
Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls): We just have really dope people and she’s got dope people, and they thought it was a really genius idea to put us together. It’s like the biggest tour this year. It’s so awesome for us to be able to have the opportunity to be here on tour with Britney.

PR.com: Tell me about The Pussycat Dolls on tour. What can fans expect during shows?
Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls): The Pussycat Dolls on stage are pretty fierce! We’re a full live show. We’re working and you got to get up and work. We’re all about connecting with the audience and having a good time. It’s crazy, live singing and crazy, live dancing full out, full throttle and a lot of stamina and energy. It’s very interactive and undeniable. We make you get up on your feet. In the end, I don’t care who you are, hopefully we’ve won you over (laughs).

PR.com: I heard that you said you’d be afraid to challenge Britney Spears to a dance-off.
Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls): I was doing an interview the other day and they were like, “Would you challenge Britney Spears to a dance-off?” And I was like, “No! I’m not going to challenge Britney Spears to a dance-off!” And then I read everywhere saying I’m afraid to challenge Britney Spears to a dance-off. I’m a cool chick, man. I’m not going to challenge Britney Spears to a dance-off. I’m on tour with her! We can dance together (laughs).

More of this interview here...

Dave Matthews Band iTunes Pass Launches This Week!

The Dave Matthews Band iTunes Pass launched yesterday, April 21, on the iTunes Store. With iTunes Pass, music fans can get new and exclusive music, video, remixes, art and other content from their favorite artists over a set period of time, delivered to their iTunes library as soon as it's available.

Fans who purchase the Dave Matthews Band iTunes Pass ($19.99) beginning today will receive an instant download of the band’s latest single, “Funny the Way It Is,” and the new album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, as soon as it’s released on June 2nd. They’ll also receive plenty of additional content from now through September, including Scenes from Big Whiskey, a documentary on the making of the record, exclusive bonus music (including b-sides and live music from the band’s Spring and Summer 2009 tours), two tracks in advance of the album’s release (“Shake Me Like A Monkey” and “Lying In the Hands of God”), a download of the “Funny the Way It Is” music video, a deluxe digital booklet of the album artwork, drawn by Matthews, and more.

Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, which was produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, My Chemical Romance), is the follow-up to 2005’s Stand Up, the fourth consecutive Dave Matthews Band studio album to enter The Billboard 200 at No. 1. With its celebratory spirit and lyrical ruminations on fragile mortality, Big Whiskey pays tribute to the band’s saxophonist, LeRoi Moore, and features some of his last recordings. Moore passed away in the summer of 2008 while the group was on tour and midway through making the album. The remaining founding members – Carter Beauford (drums), Stefan Lessard (bass), Dave Matthews (vocals, guitar) and Boyd Tinsley (violin) – kicked off the group’s Spring 2009 tour last week at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The group, named the top-drawing American band in the world by Billboard, will perform on NBC’s “TODAY” show on Rockefeller Plaza on June 5th.

Check out the band’s new single, “Funny The Way It Is” here.

Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King hits stores on June 2nd.

Walk with Confidence! New video from Gillette!

It takes a lot of confidence to re-create John Travolta's Saturday Night Fever walk. That is exactly what sports stars Derek Jeter, Tiger Woods and Roger Federer have done. Check out the video below:

Portugal. The Man Make TV Debut On "The Daily Habit"

Indie rockers Portugal. The Man will make their television performance debut this Wednesday, April 22 on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit." Portugal. The Man will perform "People Say," the lead-off track from their brand new album, The Satanic Satanist, due out July 21, and "1989," from 2008's CD, Censored Colors.

Over the course of its three albums, Portugal. The Man has received stellar critical acclaim, including indie-rock bible Alternative Press hailing "Censored Colors" as one of 2008's "10 Essential Albums," and naming P.TM John Baldwin Gourley the "Best Vocalist of 2008."

"The Daily Habit" will air P.TM's episode on Wednesday at 9:00PM ET (6:00PM PT), and will re-air later in the evening at 12:00AM ET (9:00PM PT), and then again on Thursday, April 23 at 2:30PM ET (11:30AM PT) and 5:30PM ET (2:30PM PT). Fuel TV is part of Fox Cable Networks, and seen in more than 26-million U.S. homes.

Portugal. The Man will tour extensively in support of The Satanic Satanist, with dates to include the band's first-ever major festival appearances - Bonnaroo on June 11, Lollapalooza in early August, and San Francisco's Outside Lands Festival on August 28. Currently, the band is breaking in their new show with dates in their native Alaska; a full Spring/Summer itinerary will be announced shortly.

APRIL25 University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK

MAY1 Club Millennium, Anchorage, AK
MAY2 Mat-Su Resort, Wasilla, AK

Ben Lee MySpace Music Album Premiere

MySpace Music is proud to announce the exclusive premiere of the brand new album from Ben Lee titled “The Rebirth of Venues” - available only on MySpace Music days before hitting store shelves.

Users can now visit Ben’s official MySpace Music profile and stream the new album in its entirety for free. Check it out at http://www.myspace.com/benlee.

PCM's Kristyn puts the iPhone Jeopardy App to the test!

I recently had the opportunity to review the Jeopardy app for the Apple iPhone and I have to say that I am definitely impressed. You can tell that a lot of time and energy went into to developing the game show application that was as realistic to the the actual television show as possible. I had multiple heads turn my way when the classic Jeopardy theme song began blaring out of my phone, mind you this is before I figured out how to control the sound settings....lol!

Actual game play for this app runs quite similar to the actual show, right down to allowing players to scrawl their own names on the board, and wager enormorous sums of money on a hunch. There were tons of categories and unique questions and in the several times that I have played I have yet to recieve the same category or question. I am just glad that they offer mulitple choice for answers, or else I would have been out quite a few times! This app is definitely recommended for longtime fans of the classic gameshow, and anyone who enjoys a fun trivia challenge!

Glad I had the opportunity to check it out and look forward to reviewing more cool apps for the iPhone in the future!

Click here to give it a try for yourselves!

The Jonas Brothers album cover revealed!

When I saw this I just could not resist posting! The new Jonas Brothers album titled "Lines, Vines, and Trying Times" will be hitting stores on June 15th! Check out the recently released album cover art and be sure to let us know what you think! Does anyone agree with me that it looks more like an ad for cologne or designer clothing rather than an album cover....forgive me tween girls, they still look hot, but I am not sure who chose this design!

Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer Actress Releases Book Trilogy

Amber Benson, who earned a large following for her popular role as Tara Maclay (Alyson Hannigan's love interest) on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Amber has established a very successful career outside the show: She's co-written comics, novels and an animated web-series for the BBC with Christopher Golden (widely acclaimed author of the Hellboy novels) and written, produced and directed three feature films, including Drones, to be released later this year. Now she's launched a very cool trilogy of fantasy novels geared towards young adult females. The first book, Death's Daughter, was just released via Penguin Books.

Death's Daughter tells the story of Calliope Reaper-Jones, a girl torn between an immortal life helping her father run Death, Inc., and a normal human existence. When Callie chooses to leave the family business behind and pursue a career in fashion, she finds herself in a dead end job, relegated to a life of perpetual stasis. That is, until someone kidnaps her father, the CEO of Death, Inc., as well as Callie's older sister Thalia. Now it's up to Callie to find her father and sister, while trying to keep the business running smoothly. If she fails, Callie dooms her family to morality and allows the Devil to choose the new head of Death, Inc.

Of the book, Benson says, "Death's Daughter is my take on the classic Hero's Journey, but told from the female perspective. I tried to create a flawed, female protagonist who--even though she makes some really selfish choices during the course of the book--still makes the reader root for her to learn and grow from her experiences."

Kate Voegele Launches New MySpace Page!

PCM really likes this idea!

Interscope/MySpace Records recording artist Kate Voegele launched her new MySpace community as she gears up for her Lift Me UP tour across North America. Throughout the tour, Kate’s fans can visit HER NEW MYSPACE SITE for exclusive behind-the-scenes content of Kate, including new videos, photos and tour information.

For the second year in a row, Kate Voegele has teamed up with MySpace and University of Phoenix as she heads on tour and gets ready to release her sophomore album, A Fine Mess. Voegele’s spring tour will include 35-dates across North America.

In addition to exclusive tour content, Kate will also personally answer questions from fans once a week via her “Ask Kate” forum on her tour community. Her page will provide fans with an intimate look at Kate while she balances her life on the road, being a college student and pursuing her acting career. Voegele is currently earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree at University of Phoenix. Voegele talked to Pop Culture Madness.Com about her upcoming album and touring plans, stay tuned for that new interview on our site soon!

Don’t miss your chance to catch Kate Voegele live. Please visit www.myspace.com/kateontour for complete tour dates and details.

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Follow us on Twitter - we've joined the craze! Welcome us and let's tweet together! We may not have CNN or Ashton Kutcher status yet but we'll get there!

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Kim Kardashian's Sunburn

Poor Kim Kardashian. It's happened to all of us - well, maybe not all of us. After a long day playing and swimming at the beach, falling asleep on a towel or beach chair can happen. Celebrities are just like us, too. Here's an example of what will happen to you if you fall asleep for too long without proper sun protection. Don't try this at home.

The E! reality TV star recently posted the following on Twitter: "PLEASE HELP ME! I am so sunburned! I fell asleep with huge glasses on yesterday! This tan line is not ok!!!"

Ouch! That looks like it really hurts. Be careful out there people, summer is right around the corner. Protect your skin and body!

Columbus Short, Star of 'Stomp the Yard,' Addresses Problem

Check out non-profit site 99Problems.org – a website dedicated to addressing 100 problems still plaguing our country within Obama’s first 100 days in office by encouraging young voters to still be part of the political process by submitting videos of issues they see revolving around their community, while the site offers a viable solution to each of those problems.



There is much celeb participation in this site with Xzibit, Le Toya Luckett, Sarah Silverman, Janelle Monae and more all submitting videos to the site describing the issues they see in their communities.

Columbus Short, Star of Stomp the Yard, stops on the red carpet at the Hip Hop 101 Music & Arts Festival to discuss a key issue affecting the black community. Yesterday we the dancer/actor extraordinaire expressed his thoughts about HIV/Aids. Check it out at the link below, along with the “solution” video to Columbus’ speech. Check it out!

'Slumdog Millionaire' Child Actor For Sale

This story has been everywhere lately because of its shocking nature. Rubina Ali, a child actress that starred in Slumdog Millionaire as a young version of Latikia, is reportedly for sale. The nine-year old's father, Rafiq Qureshi, told Great's Britain's News of the World that he listed his daughter for $300,000, a figure he increased after initially asking for just $75,000.

"I have to consider what's best for me, my family and Rubina's future," said Rubina's dad, who claims to be broke. Does that mean selling her is a good idea?

According to News of the World, Rubina's uncle confirmed the family upped the asking price following the success of Slumdog Millionaire. Shockingly, he said, "The child is special now. This is an Oscar child!" What are your thoughts on this disturbing story?

PCM Recommended Reading: 'Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music'

PCM RECOMMENDED READING: Fifteen years after Kurt Cobain's suicide on April 5th, 1994, comes the authoritative story of grunge. 'Grunge is Dead: The Oral History of Seattle Rock Music' (released April 1, 2009, via ECW Press) by Greg Prato is the definitive story of the Pacific Northwest music scene of the late '80s and early '90s. Never before has a book attempted to examine the scene as a whole. Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament says, "Finally, a book about the early years of our little scene in Seattle. I can't wait to hear all the different perspectives from the people that were actually there, not the so-called experts, who didn't show up until the '90s."

Taking the form of an oral history, Prato's tome contains over 130 original interviews conducted for the book over a three-year period. No outside interviews are included and most of the interviews are published here for the first time. Interviews include musicians from Pearl Jam, Guns N' Roses, Nirvana and Alice in Chains.

'Grunge is Dead' begins with a retrospective of the '60s and '70s that explains the rise of the Seattle music scene. Additionally, a large number of previously unpublished photographs appear in color and black and white throughout the book. The result is the complete first-hand history of grunge. 'Grunge is Dead' will allow rock fans to discover a unique chapter in music history, through the experiences of the people who were actually there.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Greg Prato is a Long Island, New York-based journalist whose writing has appeared in All Music Guide, Classic Rock Magazine, and Goldmine Magazine, and is the author of the books 'A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon' and 'Touched by Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story.' He has interviewed many noted rock musicians over the years, including members of Rush, Kiss, Jane's Addiction, The Ramones, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, and others.

'Dancing With The Stars' Recap!

Have you missed what's going on with ABC's Dancing With The Stars lately? Former 'Bachelor' cast-off Melissa Rycroft seems to be the favorite to win. Who have you enjoyed watching on the dance floor? Here's a rundown of this week's scores:

Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani, Argentine Tango : 29

Shawn Johnson and Mark Ballas, Cha Cha: 28

Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough, Samba: 27

Gilles Marini and Cheryl Burke, Viennese Waltz: 27

Lil' Kim and Derek Hough, Rumba: 26

Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower, Waltz: 24

Lawrence Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska, Waltz: 21

MTV's 'The Phone' On Twitter & Facebook!

MTV has recently launched a contest on the MTV Facebook, where fans just enter their phone number and wait for a call with trivia questions from the show’s operator after every new episode. It’s a chance to win $5,000. “The Phone” is a groundbreaking game show whose blend of reality and cinematic action-adventure pulls its participants out of their everyday lives and thrusts them into a high-stakes labyrinth of engagement, suspense and intrigue as they race against time for a huge cash prize.

The show, executive produced by Justin Timberlake, is premiering tonight on MTV at 10PM. It is similar to ‘Eagle Eye’ where a mysterious operator guides strangers into and out of scary missions for a chance to win 50K! Check out the Facebook Contest here!

Are you a fan of Twitter? Do you tweet? People are so obsessed with the new site! There's a game of telephone being hosted on Twitter. Get your Telephone Twitter on by going to MTV Twitter, and looking for the key word “#thephone.” Then, just re-tweet the last message (but change one word) and you’re in the game!

MySpace Music Presents "Beyond The Sound" With Mike Jones, Bun B, and Paul Wall in Atlanta, GA On Wednesday, April 22nd!

MySpace Music, the world's premier music community, is proud to announce the "Beyond the Sound" concert featuring Mike Jones, Bun B and Paul Wall at The Loft in Atlanta, GA, on Wednesday, April 22. The Texas hip-hop icons will perform a free show for their MySpace Music friends to celebrate the release of their upcoming (and recently-released) respective albums, with special guest DJ Knuckles. Doors open for the show at 8:00 p.m. and admittance will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. "Beyond the Sound" is a new music program bringing MySpace DJs and producers across the country together to perform alongside buzz-worthy artists, giving fans an in-depth look at their music via intimate live shows and video interviews. The "Beyond the Sound" show featuring Mike Jones, Bun B and Paul Wall is being powered by Coca-Cola. Visit the Beyond the Sound MySpace page for concert details, ticket information, and exclusive interviews at: http://www.myspace.com/dj.

The Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling "People's Champ," Paul Wall is gearing up for the release of his third album, "Fast Life," being released May 12 on SwishaHouse/Asylum. "Fast Life" features an all-star cast of producers (Travis Barker, Beanz & Kornbread, Mouse, and Antwan "Amadeus" Thompson) along with a complementary selection of superstar features that include: Baby Bash, Yung Joc, Gorilla Zoe, Too Short, Z-Ro, Lil' Keke & Expensive Taste.

Four years ago, multi-platinum selling rapper Mike Jones debuted his first album, "Who Is Mike Jones?" and re-ignited an interest in the Houston rap scene. Now, in 2009 he is off to a great start again with his first single "Next to You," which is off his sophomore CD "The Voice" due in stores April 28 on Ice Age/Swishahouse/Asylum Records.

Jive Records' legendary hip-hop duo UGK recently announced the release of their final studio album "UGK: UGK 4 Life." The sixth studio-album from the influential southern duo, Bun B and the late Pimp C, is a poignant culmination of their musical legacy and was issued on March 31. "UGK: UGK 4 Life" embodies the pure essence of UGK and the late Pimp C's signature production incorporating the down and gritty Texas sound they created over two decades ago in Port Arthur, Texas.

Show Location:
The Loft Atlanta
1374 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309

Check out Mike Jones' official MySpace Music profile for the latest news and tour dates: http://www.myspace.com/mikejones

Check out Paul Wall's official MySpace Music profile for the latest news and tour dates: http://www.myspace.com/paulwall

Check out Bun B's official MySpace Music profile for the latest news and tour dates:
http://www.myspace.com/bunbofugk

What Do You Think About Miss California?

It all started when gossip blogger Perez Hilton was chosen to ask Miss California Carrie Prejean a question, and proceeded to inquire about her views on same-sex marriage. She answered that it was "great" that the option is available in some states, but that "in my country and in my family, I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman -- no offense to anyone out there." In her country? Don't we all live in The United States?





Hilton has proceeded to go on a media blitz attacking her and she's all over the Internet. Gay rights activist groups have spoken out against her as well. NOTE: Miss California didn't win the competition. Miss North Carolina actually won the crown! Did you know that? Poor gal, the media isn't bothering to really discuss her!

The beauty queen also went on Billy Bush's radio show on Monday, saying she believes her comment on gay marriage "cost me my crown," but she "wouldn't have had it any other way. I said what I feel."

What are your thoughts on this controversy? It seems people are split about her answer depending on their stance about the issue of gay marriage. Miss California was both booed and cheered for her answer.

GEICO’s Commercials

GEICO’s commercials have always garnered a lot of attention! People love them. Because these commercials were so interesting, they have been reposted on YouTube and other popular internet video sites.

In this new GEICO Video parody campaign, GEICO is taking the humorous tone of its commercials and integrating the GEICO Gecko into nine popular YouTube videos. These videos will involve the Gecko and some of YouTube’s most famous stars! Enjoy and catch up on some commercials if you're a fan.

Foo Fighters Singer Welcomes Baby Girl!

Dave and Jordyn Grohl have welcomed the newest addition to their happy and healthy family: second daughter Harper Willow Grohl was born in the afternoon of April 17. Violet Grohl's newly arrived little sister (named after Dave's great uncle Harper Bonebrake. Yes, Bonebrake.) is according to her dad "7 lbs 8 oz, 20 inches long and loud as hell." Congratulations to the family - we are definitely feeling that baby name!

Amy Winehouse Plans to Adopt

You have to pass a test to drive a car but anyone can be a parent. Famous lines from an obscure film, but it brings to light the seriousness of how badly our world operates today.

World famous drug addict and poster girl for self-destruction Amy Winehouse has announced through sources she wants to adopt a child. Is your reaction the same as mine? What is this world coming to? Here is what sources say: "Amy is seriously thinking about adopting. But she is aware it's going to be incredibly difficult with her background."

If you've been keeping up with Amy's life, you'll know she's been spending a lot of time on the lush Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It's not as third world as Barbados but there is great disdain for foreigners there other than to take our money. Yet somehow Amy has endeared herself to the culture there and Amy's own spokesman says, "Amy was talking about adopting in the context of looking after children on the island, perhaps through some kind of music and education-based project."

So does this mean mother, or caregiver? Sources goes on to say, "She has always wanted to be a mother. She loves St. Lucia and would move there for good in order to adopt."

The reality is you can't take care of others until you learn how to take care of yourself.