Mom 'will not sleep' until daughter's killer found: "Diena Thompson clutched a tissue in her right hand, frequently wiping her eyes as she told reporters that she couldn't believe it was her daughter whose body was found in a Georgia landfill. Her visage revealed the weight of grief and a yearning for justice.
Standing outside her home in Orange Park, Florida, Thompson looked into the camera and, with her voice cracking, sent out a stern warning to her daughter's killer.
'I want you to know that I will not sleep until this person is found. I hope they get you and I hope they make you pay for a long, long time. You don't take from somebody. You didn't just take her from me. You took her from my family, you took her from all these people. And you don't do this to a little baby and put my baby in the trash like she's nothing. That's not OK, this is not OK.'
The body of her daughter, 7-year-old Somer Thompson, was found in a south Georgia landfill, Clay County, Florida, Sheriff Rick Beseler said Thursday morning."
Steve Phillips wife called 911 on 'crazy woman' Brooke Hundley: "ESPN analyst and former Mets general manager Steve Phillips is in for a difficult divorce.
His wife, Marni has sued Phillips for divorce.
Marni Phillips reportedly called 911 over her husband’s mistress and told dispatchers the 22-year-old had 'come to my house to harm me and my children.'"
Steve Phillips ESPN scandal mistress filed a restraining order: "Steve Phillips’s 22-year-old girlfriend Brooke Hundley filed a restraining order against the ESPN commentator, a day after she left a detailed letter to Phillips’ wife Marni that diclosed the affair.
The document filed on Aug. 20, 2009, obtained by TMZ states that at a hotel in July, Phillips “brought me [Hundley] a strong drink and then cornered me…trying to persuade me to come to his hotel suite to spend the night.”"
Questions About the Future of New York Magazine - Media Decoder Blog - NYTimes.com: "The death on Wednesday of Bruce Wasserstein, chief executive of the investment bank Lazard, raises the question of what becomes of New York magazine — a relatively tiny part of his financial holdings, but an important piece of the media world.
Mr. Wasserstein bought New York in 2003 for $55 million, beating out a group that included Mortimer B. Zuckerman and Harvey Weinstein. It has been reported that the magazine is actually held by a trust in the names of his children. He had three adult children from his second marriage, and two boys from his third. One son is Ben Wasserstein, an editor and writer formerly at New York who went to The New Republic two years ago.
He married early this year, for the fourth time, to Angela Chao, an executive of her family’s shipping company."
PopThatZit.com On Tyra Banks Show - 47 Kinds Of Zits: "Love the website PopThatZit.com? Needless to say it's one of the nastier sites on the internet. Owner of the unique website Chris Azzari will be on the Tyra Banks Show.
According to reports, Azzari is happy to gross out America and the world. They played a couple of the clips and grossed out the audience for sure. There are more than 1000 videos available on their website."
Bruce Wasserstein, Lazard Chief, Dies - DealBook Blog - NYTimes.com: "Bruce Wasserstein, the Wall Street investment banker who helped pioneer the hostile takeover in the 1980s and reshaped the mergers and acquisitions business into a high art, died Wednesday."
Sqweel Ten-Tongued Sex Toy To Drive Women Crazy - Sqweel - Gizmodo: "Ten tongues. Ten tongues. That's how many silicon tingletings Sqweel—the new sex toy by LoveHoney—has. Three variable speeds running on three AAA batteries which, according to the hands-on by our own Dr. Debby Herbenick, is absolutely amazing."
Alejandra Guzman Hospitalized For Something Kind Of Gross | Guanabee: "Alejandra Guzman, singer and overall super fashionable person, has been taken to hospital to undergo treatment for an icky nodule on her lower back.
The singer is said to be suffering from an angiolipoma, which happens to be “a painful subcutaneous nodule, having all other features of a typical lipoma.” A lipoma, by the way, is a benign tumor made of fatty tissue. In the body, it creates a bump, like any other tumor. Outside the body, it looks like a chewed-up piece of chicle."
Chili's Revives 'Baby Back' Jingle: "Chili's Grill & Bar, battered by the recession and a crowd of rivals, is trying to remake its image by revamping some of its most-popular menu items and reviving an old ad campaign.
The moves are part of a strategy shift at the chain, a unit of Brinker International Inc. that has posted declining same-store sales for the past four quarters. Like a lot of restaurants during boom times, Chili's grew by opening new outlets, but the recession has forced it to reconsider its formula."
Girl, 14, raped by 3 strangers at beach: "A visit to the Kuala Besut jetty turned sour for a 14-year-old girl when she was raped by three strangers on Sunday.
The Form Two student from Kampung Raja here left home on Saturday and spent the night at her friend's house before deciding to go sightseeing near the jetty, where she befriended a man.
District police chief Superintendent Kamaruddin Zakaris said the girl followed the man on his motorcycle after he offered to send her home."
Take a nap Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand: "In a heart of Bangkok city’s renowned Silom district, Take a Nap provides hip, convenient and personalized accommodation for the stylish traveler.
It has the privilege of being located in a central business area full of activities, sights, shops, nightlife’s and public transport.
Take a nap offers travelers thirty graphic-designed guest rooms. Each of the 30 rooms has its own style with an individual work of wall art. Rooms range from funky street art to the beautiful fairy tale, all of which can melt the imagination."
Lee Corso of ESPN GameDay recovering after minor stroke - ESPN: "ESPN 'College GameDay' analyst Lee Corso recently suffered a minor stroke, but plans on being back for the kickoff of the 2009 college football season. Corso suffered no permanent damage in the minor stroke, which was caused by the blockage to a small artery, according to a statement from Corso. He is expected to make a full recovery.
"This is just a small bump in the road," Corso said in a statement issued by ESPN. "A 'not so fast, my friend' in my game of life. I look forward to making a full recovery and returning to ESPN for my 23rd season analyzing the greatest sport in the world -- college football."
Corso, who played collegiately at Florida State, is a former head coach at Louisville, Indiana and Northern Illinois. He also coached the Orlando Renegades of the USFL.
He joined ESPN in 1987."
25 Hot Girls With Weapons: "There's just something about a hot chick with a big weapon..."
Bus stop proposal: Lakeview man proposes to girlfriend with an ad at her stop: "Eric Anderson wanted to do something big when he proposed to his girlfriend, Rachel Clark.
So when he spotted the bus shelter at Sheridan Road and Surf Street with available ad space, he had found the site to declare his love to Clark -- and to commuters on Routes 134, 143, 151 and 156. Most importantly, it's the stop Clark uses most days"
Ba Ling PHOTOS!: "PHOTOS! Here are pictures of Bai Ling (”A Beautiful Life”) who stars in over eight films this year alone. Bai Ling’s 2002 director from her hit film “FACE” will next direct Edison Chen in his first film since Chen’s 2008 photos scandal, LALATE reported earlier this week.
Bai Ling appears in Beautiful Life that opened October 2 opposite Jesse Garcia, LALATE’s fav Dana Delany, and Debi Mazar."
Actress Charmaine Sheh lands big catch after falling out of love?: "Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh has finally admitted to dating actor Kevin Cheng but said that things did not work out for them.
The pair who have collaborated on numerous drama serials such as “Forensic Heroes II” and “Point of No Return”, have denied romance rumours despite being photographed together by the paparazzi on numerous occasions.
In an interview with Hong Kong’s Next Magazine, the 34-year-old said, “Before each relationship, both parties have to understand and communicate with each other. I admit that Kevin and I were at that stage but it did not bear fruit.”"
Edison Chen in 1st movie since sex photo scandal: "Edison Chen will appear in his first movie since his career was derailed by a sex photo scandal more than a year ago.
The 28-year-old Chinese-Canadian actor-singer will feature in the English-language comedy, "Almost Perfect," which stars Kelly Hu, according to the Web site of New York-based production company Slew Pictures.
Slew Pictures founder Bertha Bay-Sa Pan is directing the movie, the story of an Asian woman who juggles the competing needs of her new boyfriend and her immediate family. Pan made the 2002 drama, "Face," starring Bai Ling.
It was not clear when the movie would be released. Slew Pictures' publicists did not immediately respond to an e-mail Monday seeking further details about the movie, and Chen's managers didn't return a call.
Photos that were leaked onto the Internet early last year showed Chen performing sex acts separately with eight female Hong Kong stars. The photos caused an uproar and forced the stars to suspend their careers."
Irina Shayk - 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition - SI.com: "Irina Shayk, 23, is a native of Emangelynsk City, Russia. She was discovered in 2004 while on a three-day train ride from Chelyabinsk to Moscow. Since the, Irina has been featured in Intimissimi, Lacoste and Guess campaigns. This is Irina's third appearance in the Swimsuit Issue."
Madonna & Lady Gaga's SNL Catfight (VIDEO): "Madonna and Lady Gaga faced off on Saturday Night Live this week. Gaga was the musical guest, the show host was Ryan Reynolds.
Halfway through the 'Deep House Dish' sketch, about a fake music talk show, Gaga and special guest Madonna came out to perform together, looking shockingly identical from behind."
Man mauled by tiger after scaling Calgary Zoo fences - CNN.com: "A Siberian Tiger mauled a man Monday morning after he and a friend scaled the fence of the Calgary Zoo and pressed up against the tiger cage, zoo officials said.
"The information we have is that while his injuries appear not to be life-threatening. They are, however, quite serious," Graham Netwon, the zoo's director and chief financial officer, said at a news conference Monday.
Officials said two men scaled the zoo's 8-foot perimeter fence, which also is covered in barbed wire, about 1 a.m. Monday morning.
The two 27-year-old men, who were not identified, then headed toward the tiger cage, where they scaled a safety fence meant to keep the public away.
The two men never entered the cage, but stood in between the safety fence and another fence meant to "keep the tigers in" when they startled a 2-year-old Siberan tiger named Vitali.
Award-Winning Argentine Singer Mercedes Sosa Dies at 74 - washingtonpost.com: "Mercedes Sosa, an Argentine singer who emerged as a electrifying voice of conscience throughout Latin America for songs that championed social justice in the face of government repression, died today at a medical clinic in Buenos Aires. She was 74 and had liver, kidney and heart ailments.
With a rich contralto voice, Ms. Sosa was foremost a compelling singer whose career spanned five decades. She performed with entertainers as varied as rock star Sting, the Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés and folk singer Joan Baez, who said she was so moved by Ms. Sosa's 'tremendous charisma' and emotive firepower that she once dropped to her knees and kissed Ms. Sosa's feet."
Crusading Argentine singer Mercedes Sosa dies at 74 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, who fought South America's dictators with her voice and became a giant of contemporary Latin American music, has died aged 74, her family said in a statement.
One of the best known names in Latin American music, she had been in intensive care in a hospital for days with kidney problems.
Her body was taken to the Congress building in Buenos Aires for public visitation Sunday afternoon (local time) and her remains are to be cremated today, local media reported."
Fans mourn loss of Argentine folk legend Mercedes Sosa: "Massive crowds jostled to have a chance to pay their last respects to the Argentine-born singer as her remains were lying in repose at the National Congress building in Buenos Aires late Sunday.
Sosa, who had been suffering from various kidney and lung diseases, had been in intensive care at the hospital since September 18."
China's 'weapons' in miniskirts: "But all of China is abuzz over another set of 'weapons of mass destruction' that were on show at the parade: a mini-skirted phalanx of the Beijing Women's Militia Police, whose trendy, figure-flattering pink outfits, calf-length go-go boots and immaculate in-step marching drew plenty of applause -- and even a rare smile from a normally dour President Hu Jintao.
The militia is a civilian force, and marching at this year's parade were university students, corporate workers, village officials -- and even young mothers! The two women who were heading the marching militia unit -- Zhang Xiaofei and Zhao Na -- are final-year students at China Women's University in Beijing, who deferred their graduation for the honour of participating in this year's 60th anniversary parade. They are also professional models -- and China's newest sweethearts.
Within a day of the parade that awed the world with its sheer choreographic excellence, diligent Chinese internet users dug out modelling shots of Zhang and Zhao, including a few photographs of them in bikini. Zhang has modelled for L'Oreal cosmetics and a mainland Chinese apparel brand, and Zhao has appeared in print advertisements for foreign carmakers Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Both of them hail from the Shandong province in China's east, and had appeared as hostesses at last year's Beijing Olympics."
Drew Barrymore. Ellen Page. Kissing. 'Nuff Said.: Drew Barrymore and Ellen Page locked lips for Marie Claire
Arrest Made in Erin Andrews Peeping Tom Case | TMZ.com: "TMZ has learned an arrest has been made in the Erin Andrews Peeping Tom case -- the one in which the ESPN reporter was secretly videotaped walking around naked in various hotel rooms ... and the suspect has been charged with the federal crime of felony stalking.
48-year-old Michael David Barrett was arrested at Chicago O'Hare International Airport tonight.
According to the FBI, Barrett allegedly stalked Erin 'with the intent to harass, to place under surveillance with intent to harass and intimidate, and to cause substantial emotional distress to a person in another state.'"
Kandi Burruss Fiance Died, AJ Jewell Killed (PHOTOS, VIDEO) | Bitten and Bound: "The Real Housewives of Atlanta reality show cast member Kandi Burruss has been informed that her ex-fiance A.J. Jewell was killed during a brawl at the Atlanta strip club Body Tap at 1271 Marietta Boulevard yesterday. Jewell, the father of six children, was taken to Piedmont Hospital where he was pronounced dead of massive head injuries on Friday, October 2, 2009.
Kandi’s publicist Lisa Nelson reported that her client is “stunned and speechless” after learning of the brutal death. She indicates that the family is asking for privacy during this very difficult time.
The 33 year old singer, songwriter and businesswoman began dating Ashley A.J. Jewell of Atlanta in early 2009 and the couple became engaged to be married. In August, Burruss and Jewell called off the engagement and later ended their romantic relationship completely, though Jewell was quoted as saying they remained “good friends”. Though he moved out of Burruss’ home, she is the legal guardian of his 12-year-old twin daughters who remain in her care"
The Daily What: "Facebook Fail of the Day: Oh, Amanda. Wasting your dead grandma card trying to make someone on Facebook feel like a douche? Tsk tsk."
Tiffany Shepherd is Porn Star Leah Lust | Bitten and Bound: "Tiffany Shepherd, the Florida teacher fired after racy photos of her showed up on the internet, is making headlines again for her new career as porn star Leah Lust.
Shepherd, 31, was fired from Port St. Lucie High School in April, 2008, after bikini-clad pictures of her were posted on a fishing charter boat’s website. Shepherd moonlighted as a “bikini mate” on the boat “Smokin Em.”"
