FameCrawler : Boston

Manny Ramirez Busted!

Whit Honea — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:04:00 GMT

Dodgers superstar Manny Ramirez has failed a drug test and will be suspended by MLB for 50 games.

Admittedly, I'm not surprised. Man-Ram using performance enhancing drugs actually explains a lot. Not only is he too good, but he tends to be labeled a jerk by pretty much everyone that ever meets him. Think Barry Bonds with really bad hair. Really bad hair.

Ramirez will lose 7.7 million dollars during the suspension- which means that he makes more in two months than the rest of us combined will make in our collective lifetime.

However, I don't think we need to worry about his kids going hungry. The little Mannys (seriously, it's George Formanesque) should be able to get by on day old caviar and Happy Meals till this all blows over. Whether or not they get over the scar of their dad being called a cheater is a different story.

Here's Manny's spin. For the record, his new spin is the same as the old spin:

"Recently I saw a physician for a personal health issue. He gave me a medication, not a steroid, which he thought was okay to give me. Unfortunately, the medication was banned under our drug policy. Under the policy that mistake is now my responsibility. I have been advised not to say anything more for now. I do want to say one other thing; I've taken and passed about 15 drug tests over the past five seasons.

"I want to apologize to Mr. McCourt, Mrs. McCourt, Mr. Torre, my teammates, the Dodger organization, and to the Dodger fans. LA is a special place to me and I know everybody is disappointed. So am I. I'm sorry about this whole situation."

Seriously? The blame the doctor angle? I didn't stay in a Holiday Inn last night, but I'm pretty sure medical professionals that are dealing with expensive commodities like professional athletes have a pretty good understanding of what they can and cannot prescribe.

Is it just me or is the American pastime going on a quick ride in a handbasket?

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American Idol's Carmen Rasmusen Has Baby!

Karl Erikson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:37:00 GMT

American Idol alum Carmen Rasmusen welcomed her first child recently. It's a boy and his name is Boston! Carmen is remaining mum - so to speak - about the details, but she was supposed to be due around Christmas.

Coming in 6th place in Idol's second season, country singer Carmen released her first album a couple of years ago, called "Nothin' Like the Summer." Now 23, she says that all her time belongs to Boston, but she'll continue to record music.

She's married to Brad Herbert. Congrats to the happy new parents.

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How We Live: Top Chef

Whit Honea — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:45:00 GMT

James Hackney is the Chef de Cuisine at one of Boston’s top restaurants, L'Espalier.

He and his family were kind enough to allow Babble into their home to see how they live.

Check it out!

Tom Brady and Gisele Getting Married?

Whit Honea — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:59:00 GMT

Tom Brady sure knows how to make the most of his sick leave. That Aflac duck can stick it. Who needs that insurance when you've got that supermodel?

Word is that Brady and Gisele will be getting hitched very soon.

According to the Chicago Sun Times, a "friend" of Gisele has said, "I don't think they will even bother getting engaged and will just slip off and marry quietly. I think that's sooner rather than later."

Scandalous!

Wonder how Bridget and little J.E.T. Moynahan will take the news.

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Updated: Tom Brady Out for the Year

Whit Honea — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:04:00 GMT

Quarterback Tom Brady was injured in the first game of the season. His suffered an injury to his knee when his New England Patriots were playing the Kansas City Chiefs. Brady will undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the extent of the injury.

The pundits on NBC, namely Bob Costas, have quoted their sources as reporting that Brady will likely be out for the year. At the very least, according to Costas, he will be out for some time.

Granted, this is speculation, but the parties involved are knowledgeable and reputable.

Does this mean that Tom Brady is going to become a Stay-At-Home-Dad this football season?

Updated: The results are in. Brady is out. Tough blow to the Patriots and Fantasy Football owners. At least Brady has a full year to recover.

Source: NBC

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Is Ted Kennedy Dying?

Whit Honea — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:36:00 GMT

Edward "Ted" Kennedy is rumored to have only weeks left in his storied and often tragic life.

Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant glioma in May of this year. It is a type of cancerous brain tumor that Kennedy opted to have surgically removed in June. The surgery was believed to be a success.

Then why is he suddenly on the cover of Globe with only weeks to live? They are reporting that his cancer is spreading. We're hoping that the publication is mistaken.

Say what you will about Ted Kennedy, but his legacy cannot be denied. Kennedy is the father to 3 children and step-father to two. He is generally considered the father figure to the thirteen collective children of his two assassinated brothers. He has many school-aged grandchildren.

Here's to your health, Mr. Kennedy.

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Ben and Jen at LAX

Whit Honea — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:32:00 GMT

A pregnant Jennifer Garner and a scruffy Ben Affleck returned to L.A. after spending time in Miami with the Damons and the Obamas.

Well, I don't know if they spent much time with Obama, but the two Boston couples spent more than my mortgage to attend a campaign dinner in Miami for the presidential hopeful.

I should throw a $1000 per plate dinner to help pay off my student loans. That would be awesome.

But I digress. Here's Jenny, she's cute.

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Jonathan Papelbon to be a Father

Whit Honea — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:44:00 GMT

New York's favorite Red Sox player Jonathan Papelbon and his wife Ashley are going to be parents.

The baby is due at the end of the year- literally December 31st.

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Beer or Baby: Guess the Belly

Whit Honea — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:26:00 GMT

You are looking at celebrity belly. The question is, are you looking at a baby bump or a pony keg? You make the call.

If you went with the brew then you were right! Congratulations.

This fine trophy to the high life belongs to Mr. Philip Seymour. Hey, sorry dude. If it makes you feel better, I'm working on one, too.

By the way, what's up with the Baltimore hat and Yankees shirt? Are you wearing Red Sox underoos?

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Best of FameCrawler: Week of June 20th

Whit Honea — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Aniston Is A Hater

C-Section For Jamie-Lynn Spears Baby

Ray Allen's Son: A Hard Week

OMG!! Baby # 2 On The Way So Soon?!!

Sienna Miller is Selfish

Sara Evans Wedding Photo

FIRST LOOK: Jessica Alba In Genlux Magazine

Angelina Jolie is One Cool Lady

Kate Beckinsale's Nude Shower Scene

Do You Know These Kids?

9 Celebrity Parents When They Were Children

Jamie Lynn's Family Makes First Statement About New Baby

David Ortiz is an American Papi

Whit Honea — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:27:00 GMT

Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, aka Big Papi, has become a citizen of the United States of America.

Says Ortiz, "My whole family, kids and everyone, have been born here. It's a great country, proud to be here, now proud to be a part of it."

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Photos: Globe Staff Photo / Stan Grossfeld

Violet Affleck's School Day

Whit Honea — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:25:00 GMT

Miss Violet attended preschool today in Los Angeles. Mommy and Daddy were both on hand.

See? Here's Jennifer Garner trying to remember is she was supposed to bring snack today:

And here's Dad again, after the drop. His name is Ben:

Jennifer Garner and Violet Start Life of Crime

Ben Affleck Hopes He's a Good Dad

Guess The Celebrity Tot Going To School!

Violet Affleck to the Rescue

Remember Violet and Jennifer?

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Kate Hudson's Stalker Arrested!

Sassy Smith — Sat, 03 May 2008 14:35:00 GMT

I didn't even know Kate Hudson had a stalker! Apparently she did and he's been arrested. How scary for anyone, especially someone who's constantly in the public eye and who has a child.

Neil Bergman, 44, of N.H., was taken into custody near the Boston set where Kate is filming her new movie Bride Wars. Security for Hudson has been beefed up and the guy is being detained for a full 30-day psychiatric evaluation.

When he was being taken away, he was ranting about Kate and her mom, Goldie Hawn.

Boston police spokesperon Elaine Driscoll said, "This suspect made statements to the arresting officers that indicated the individual had an unhealthy interest in Kate Hudson. As a matter of caution, we alerted her security."

Yikes! You can read the details of the arrest here.

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Matt Damon and Isabella

Whit Honea — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:24:00 GMT

Matt Damon was spotted at the airport with his daughter Isabella.

It looks like someone punk'd Damon and put a Red Sox hat on him. Oh, wait, it was him. Good one, Matt.

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Violets Are Pretty - Including Little Violet Affleck

Sassy Smith — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:07:00 GMT

Violet Affleck - daughter of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck - is one of the cutest celebrity kids on the block! She was born with mom's adorable dimples and they sure pop when she smiles!

More pics of Violet and her mom Jennifer Garner

Jenn is shooting scenes for her new movie This Side of the Truth in Boston, Mass, and during her breaks, she spent some mom - tot time with her 2 1/2 year old daughter Violet. The two are about as cute as anyone can get!

Source:Justjared.com

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Kevin Garnett Welcomes New Baby and a Win

Whit Honea — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:08:00 GMT

This is a good week for Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics. His team is on fire and looking to roll past Atlanta in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and his wife reportedly gave birth to their first child. It's a good time to be Kevin Garnett- or a Boston fan. MVP, anyone?

Source: ESPN

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Tom Brady is a Sneaky Traitor

Whit Honea — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:22:00 GMT

What the hell is Brady up to?

I don't know if this is as bad as his pictures in a Yankees cap, but it's still gotta sting the hearts in Beantown.

My concern is the message he's sending to his son. Don't be sneaky, J.E.T.!

Photo: Jezebel

Dice-K Welcomes Son

Whit Honea — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:50:00 GMT

Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will be traveling to Japan with his team for four games and one baby. His wife gave birth Saturday to their second child, their first son.

Photo: Sportscartel

Matsuzaka Puts Pressure on Unborn Child

Whit Honea — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 21:27:00 GMT

After a disappointing rookie season for Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka he has stepped up and said that he will be a better sophomore. He believes that having a second child, due this spring, will provide him some fuel to take it up a notch. I'm not sure what he thinks is going to happen when he and his wife have two kids in diapers under the same roof. Maybe the desire to be out of the house more? Is it an excuse to increase the workouts?

According to Yahoo:

"It will be the best source to give me power. I will aim for a second straight World Series title," Matsuzaka told a sponsor's event in Tokyo.

"Personally I will have to achieve more and I am convinced I can do better than what I did this season," he said.

And if that doesn't work, Daisuke, just have a third kid!

Photo: SI

Matt Damon is the Hare to My Tortoise

Whit Honea — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:02:00 GMT

Matt Damon spent the Thanksgiving holiday with his wife's family in Miami. Here he is taking a break while jogging. This is where he falls asleep and I pass him to win the race. I hope he ate a lot of turkey because he'll have to sleep for about 8 hours.

Isn't he cold? It's fall in Miami. It must get down to the low 80's there.

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Patriot Tom Brady Visits Baby During Bye Week

Whit Honea — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:11:00 GMT

Bridget Moynahan and son John graced the cover of Ok! and daddy Tom Brady graced them with his presence. Tom is having a banner freakin' year. The Patriots has a bye last week and seizing the opportunity Brady went to visit his boy. Word is he even changed a diaper or two. I bet he knew what the sticky tabs were for.

Jennifer and Violet are Cute. That's All.

Whit Honea — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:27:00 GMT

These pictures of Jenn and Violet are a few days old. They are from a simpler time, before the craziness of Halloween and the opening of Jennifer Garner's Broadway debut. They were snuggled between World Series wins and little lamb costumes. Things were different then. There was an ease in the air and together they breathed it in.

Basically, a little Jenn and Violet action going into the weekend is always nice.

Photo: Celebrity Moms

The World Series is Over?

Whit Honea — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 22:29:00 GMT

This is Mike Timlin and his daughter Mykala. Those other people are fanatics.

Apparently while the rest of us were picking pumpkins and watching football the Boston Red Sox swept the Colorado Rockies in the World Series. I don't think it was on TV, but you can find coverage on the internets.

Below you'll find another picture of Mike and Mykala, followed by a shot of the series-winning hitter Bobby Kielty and his daughter as they pass by the throng of said fanatics.

Congratulations, Red Sox Nation.

Photos: Boston Globe

The Manny Ramirez-es

Whit Honea — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:58:00 GMT

If you're nickname was Man-Ram would you name two of your three sons the same thing? Even if your nickname was great would you name two kids the same thing? I'm not talking to you, George Foreman. Luckily for the city of Boston the oddly-coiffed baseball player is more creative on the field than he is in the game of baby naming.

Ramirez and his two oldest boys, Manny and Manny Jr., really, spent a little time horsing around at Fenway where Rudy Giuliani's Boston Red Sox have won the first two games of the World Series.

Congrats to Rudy, Manny, Manny and Manny.

Photo: Yahoo!

When Ben Affleck Ditches Family These Smiles Turn to Tears: Jennifer and Violet, a Baseball Story

Whit Honea — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:32:00 GMT

Really Ben? You'd rather watch the heartbreak that will undoubtedly arise from the Red Sox in the World Series than spend time with these lovely ladies? You're just going to leave them on the street to fend for themselves while you pound Guinness with Matt Damon and root for guys with ketchup on their socks? That's cold.

I hear you, man. It's the series, I get it. I just had to write that last bit in case my wife browsed through FameCrawler today. Cute kid.

BTW, that headline was wicked awesome, wasn't it?

Photo: Jezebel

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American Idol's Carmen Rasmusen Has Baby!

How We Live: Top Chef

Tom Brady and Gisele Getting Married?

Updated: Tom Brady Out for the Year

Is Ted Kennedy Dying?

Ben and Jen at LAX

Jonathan Papelbon to be a Father

Beer or Baby: Guess the Belly

Best of FameCrawler: Week of June 20th

David Ortiz is an American Papi

Violet Affleck's School Day

Kate Hudson's Stalker Arrested!

Matt Damon and Isabella

Matt Damon Smashes Toys For Darfur

Matt Damon & Wife Preggo - Confirmed!

Matt Damon and Wife Luciana Barroso Are Dating

Violets Are Pretty - Including Little Violet Affleck

Kevin Garnett Welcomes New Baby and a Win

Tom Brady is a Sneaky Traitor

Dice-K Welcomes Son

Matsuzaka Puts Pressure on Unborn Child

Matt Damon is the Hare to My Tortoise

Patriot Tom Brady Visits Baby During Bye Week

Jennifer and Violet are Cute. That's All.

The World Series is Over?

The Manny Ramirez-es

When Ben Affleck Ditches Family These Smiles Turn to Tears: Jennifer and Violet, a Baseball Story