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The Kids of YouTube

Whit Honea — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:03:00 GMT

Oh, the children of YouTube. You know who they are: Trips to the dentist (below), a quick bite from a sibling, getting Alice in Wonderland to act like a frog- the list is endless.

How and why do the parents deal with the fame?

Read Mina Hochberg's piece for some insight. Then go watch all of my kids' videos. We need a college fund.

DJ AM- Calls Mom, Nicole Richie Reacts To Plane Crash

trix — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:15:00 GMT

DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) was in a fatal plane crash last night and "was completely terrified and traumatized" from the experience. The medical staff said that he was lucky to be alive.

He was able to call his mom from the ambulance and tell her what happened. Oh my god, could you imagine getting that phone call, how terrifying.

"DJ AM suffered severe burns to his face. He is currently in a doctor-induced coma so he can "undergo skin grafts in an attempt to repair some of the extensive burn damage."

DJ AM's former fiancee, "Nicole Richie, 'is in shock, she wishes only the best for Adam and hopes he recovers from this, she's horribly upset about the people who died.'"

Joel Madden, Nicole's current partner and father of Harlow, is friends with Travis Barker, who was injured in the plane crash as well, feels terrible and hopes they recover.

Video News Report Here

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Updated: Travis Barker and DJ AM in Plane Crash

Whit Honea — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:11:00 GMT

Travis Barker and DJ AM were the only two survivors from a plane crash in Columbia, South Carolina. They are in critical condition.

Barker and Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein were leaving Columbia after playing a large outdoor concert Saturday night. According to CNN, "the Learjet 60 crashed on takeoff at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport at 11:53 p.m." It was headed to Van Nuys, California.

From CNN:

"They overran the end of runway 11. They impacted the antenna array and a number of lights at the end of the runway. They went through the perimeter fence and across the roadway here," said NTSB spokeswoman Debbie Hersman, briefing reporters on Saturday. "There was a significant post-crash fire."

William Owens told WIS-TV he was driving down Highway 302 when he said he saw a fireball go across the road.

"I didn't know what I had seen -- it was maybe 800 feet in front of me, but as I approached it closer though, I made out a fire. By then I was able to see the tail of the jet and I recognized it as a jet," Owens said.

Owens told the station he tried to get to the wreckage.

"It's in flames and the fuel is running across the road and I had to cross the fuel to get to the two guys that seemed to have been dumped on the highway," Owens said.

Owens told WIS-TV the two men were running around and pulling off clothing to put out the flames. He said he asked them if anyone else was on board the plane and they said four people were with them.

"We turned to the jet to try and see if there was anything we could do, but immediately, there was nothing anyone could do," Owens said.

The four other people on the plane were pilot Sarah Lemmon, 31, co-pilot James Bland, 52, Chris Baker, 29, and Charles Still, 25, all from California.

Travis Barker has been the subject of various rumors over the past couple of years regarding his alleged death. He and Goldstein are listed in critical condition with severe burns.

Travis Barker has two children.

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Randy Pausch Memorial - Video

Sassy Smith — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Carnegie Mellon University professor, Randy Pausch passed away on July 25, from terminal pancreatic cancer. The dad who became famous for his life lessons "Last Lecture," which millions of viewers watched on television and internet, has left a lasting impression on those people, that will not be forgotten. Randy will be remembered on September 22 at the university.

The on-campus memorial is by invitation only, and will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the school's Rangos Hall. Those that are not able to attend, will be able to watch the service live on ABC's website.

Carnegie Mellon president, Jared Cohon said in a press release, "We wish we could accomodate everybody who would like to attend this event, but the size of even the biggest room on campus, not to mention our limited parking, makes that impossible. By making live streaming video available, we hope that everyone can join us as a virtual community." You can watch the live stream on abcnews.go.com/ , and Dr. Cohon has urged various schools and colleges to host their own memorials so staff and students can watch the service as well.

Randy is survived by his wife Jai, and three young children - Dylan, 6, Logan, 3, and Chloe, 2. Mrs. Pausch is expected to attend the September 22 ceremony, however, she is not expected to speak at the service.

You can see his lecture below, it will give you goosebumps.

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Barack Obama Assassination???

Sassy Smith — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:38:00 GMT

A breaking story - a Denver television station is claiming that police my have stopped an assassination plot against Barack Obama! The suspects may be part of a white supremacy group!

From TMZ:

KUSA-TV claims three men are in custody after a routine traffic stop in Aurora (near Denver) turned up two rifles, high-powered scopes, ammo and meth. The man in the car led authorities to a hotel where another suspect jumped out of a fourth floor window in an attempt to escape.

A third guy was busted at another hotel but the info on him is sketchy.

The arrests went down yesterday. The TV station says sources said "Two of the men had tattoos and jewelry popular with white supremacists."

The mugshot inset in the photo is of one of the suspects, Tharin Gartrell.

We'll keep you posted!

[TMZ]

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"American Prayer" Stars Sing For Obama - Video

Sassy Smith — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:39:00 GMT

Many celebrities, who support Barack Obama, teamed with Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and took part in making an inspirational video for change, titled "American Prayer". Dave says, "I found it more pertinent than ever to release this song at the moment when America dares to re-imagine itself and its place in the world." Stars who took part are, Pam Anderson, Macy Gray, Cindy Lauper, Forest Whitaker, Joan Baez, Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, just to name a few.

Video after the jump!

The inspiring anthem pays tribute to everyday families and people who are supporting Obama's 'platform of change.'

The song is available on iTunes as well as the Dave Stewart Songbook Volume 1, and proceeds go to MoveOn.org.

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Obama Names Biden Vice President!

The Obama Text: Barack is My Booty Call

Whit Honea — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:16:00 GMT

Barack Obama sent out a text message and/or email to an elite few (or thousands) of people at a little before 5a.m. (ET) to officially announce his pick for his running mate before going to the media. That's 2 in the morning on the left coast.

That's right, just as I was stumbling out of the bar with a soiled liver and a loin full of hope I got beeped. That is perfect booty call timing. Turns out I wasn't his choice.

Actually, I was in bed. I'm a family man, you know. Barack Obama is also a family man and so is his pick Joe Biden (as we told you hours before the big news stations dared to run with it). Between Obama's young daughters and Biden's 5 grandchildren the South Lawn may soon be sporting some swings and one of those cool monkey bar things that looks like a dome. Those are awesome.

Here's the text officially announcing JoBama:

Whit --

I have some important news that I want to make official.

I've chosen Joe Biden to be my running mate.

Joe and I will appear for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Springfield, Illinois -- the same place this campaign began more than 19 months ago.

I'm excited about hitting the campaign trail with Joe, but the two of us can't do this alone. We need your help to keep building this movement for change.

Please let Joe know that you're glad he's part of our team. Share your personal welcome note and we'll make sure he gets it:

http://my.barackobama.com/welcomejoe

Thanks for your support,

Barack

P.S. -- Make sure to turn on your TV at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to join us or watch online at http://www.BarackObama.com.

See, Barack and I are close like that.

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Obama Names Biden Vice President!

Whit Honea — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:07:00 GMT

Updated: This is now official! Yeah, you heard it here first!

Barack Obama's followers (and detractors) are filling internets, inboxes and cellphones with speculation that the presidential candidate has picked a running mate.

It is believed that Senator Joe Biden of Delaware will be the Vice Presidential Candidate on the 2008 Democratic ticket.

Some news agencies are already running the story, although no official word is expected until early Saturday morning.

Biden had 3 grown children and five grandchildren. He lost his first wife and a child in a car accident in 1972.

He has a reputation for speaking his mind and having a quick tongue. One of his most popular quotes was in regard to then-Republican candidate and frontrunner Rudy Giuliani "There's only three things he mentions in a sentence: a noun, and a verb and 9/11."

We'll keep you posted.

UPDATED: Secret Service on their way to Biden's house.

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"Last Lecture" Randy Pausch Dies

Whit Honea — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University computer science professor, has died from the terminal cancer he had been fighting. Randy Pausch led a life all too short, but it was life well lived.

His "Last Lecture," in which he discussed the lessons of life as he had learned them, has had millions of internet viewers and Randy Pausch was featured on television shows and publications across the country.

It is a touching and moving lecture and it is a tribute to the man that was able to deliver it.

Randy Pausch is survived by his wife Jai and their three children, Dylan, 6, Logan, 3, and Chloe, 2.

The lecture can be seen below, it is worth watching:

Will Smith on Letterman

Whit Honea — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:34:00 GMT

Did you know that Will Smith puts out a new movie every 30 minutes? It's true*.

He was on Letterman talking Hancock and family stuff:

*Not true

PS- Be careful searching for Hancock pictures, holy crap, my eyes!

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Meanwhile, Back at the Vanity Fair...

Whit Honea — Fri, 30 May 2008 19:08:00 GMT

I thought it was a circus today, but apparently it's the fair that is in town. It's basically the same thing, but with more sheep than elephants- also, a lot of kids in jean jackets. The best part about the fair? Still pregnant Angelina Jolie is on the cover.

Hello, nurse!

BTW, it's the July cover. We're two days away from June. I've never understood that. Tune in next week when we bring you the Christmas version.

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Another Celebrity Pregnant! Guess Who! Guess Who!

Sassy Smith — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:54:00 GMT

I'm not sure if anyone believes me when I say there's something magical in that Hollywood bottled water, but seriously, there's quite the celebrity baby boom going on. And now, there's another television personality to add to that long list of preggos. I'll give you one hint: She's a real witch!

A witch - as in Sabrina the Teenage Witch co-star Caroline Rhea! Caroline, 44, and her boyfriend of many years, Costaki Economopoulos are going to be first time parents, her rep has confirmed to People. Rhea is due in the fall.

Congratulations!

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Cute Celebrity Kid On Video - Who?

Sassy Smith — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:13:00 GMT

This kid is so cute - he can really dance up a storm to Squarepusher! Recognize him?

Video and pic after the jump

The little boy is the son of actress Shannyn Sossamon - she starred in A Knight's Tale with Heath Ledger, and was most recently seen in the thriller One Missed Call. She's such a pretty actress and I really like her acting but why, oh, why would you name your son Audio Science? Seriously? Oh the teasing that kid is going to endure!

Anyway, he's a doll - watch him dance:

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Randy Pausch and the Impact of a Lecture

Whit Honea — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:56:00 GMT

I first saw the video of Randy Pausch giving his now famous "last lecture" shortly after it hit the internet. It came in an email, the type you normally delete, with little midi files playing crappy music and hearts bouncing on rainbows. There may or may not have been puppies. I'm sure that I was instructed to forward it to everyone that I love or some such thing. They all blur together, these dreaded "FWD" emails that stalk my inbox.

For some reason I watched the video that day and I may or may not have forwarded it to everyone that I love. I honestly don't remember. I do, however, recall the power of the video and the words of Randy Pausch, and if I think real hard I might even remember a tear or two, although it can never be proven.

I told the staff that I was going to write about Randy Pausch for FameCrawler and I only received one reply: who?

Granted, Randy Pausch hasn't made millions of dollars in the world of entertainment. He hasn't slept with Hollywood starlets, as far as I know. He hasn't been in rehab or sold pictures of his children to Ok! Magazine. He has been on Oprah, and no, he didn't jump on the couch. He is a celebrity, albeit a reluctant one, in the most positive sense of the word, and that is enough to justify his presence here.

His video, which was filmed as part of a series at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Mellon University where he taught computer science, has been viewed an estimated 6 million times. He was the subject of an hour long special with Diane Sawyer on Wednesday night and just had a book released this week. All of which deal with one thing, and in doing so expanding on many: life.

Randy Pausch is a father. He and his wife Jai have three children, Dylan, 6, Logan, 3, and Chloe, who is almost 2.

Randy Pausch is dying. He has terminal cancer. His time is limited.

His "last lecture" is about living life and chasing your childhood dreams. It was given to roughly 400 people in an auditorium in Pittsburgh. It has been seen by so many more and continues to touch and help people daily, yet Pausch makes one thing clear, while grateful and humbled by the attention, it is for his children that his words are intended.

The book is available now. The video is included below. Forward it to everyone that you love.

Photo/Source: AP

Please visit Randy Pausch's website

Jenny McCarthy and Leah Remini's Secret Motherhood Project

Karen — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:32:00 GMT

Psst! you love a good secret right?

Well Jenny McCarthy and Leah Remini have been working together with actress Chelsea Handler (who is hilarious) in an online 'sitcom' of sorts, called "In The Motherhood." I watched every episode last night and it was pretty funny. It's actually just starting it's 2nd season so maybe this isn't such a secret to you.

The twist on this series is that moms like you, you, you and you can submit YOUR stories that they might turn into an episode down the road. Sounds like fun, right? We all have stories about parenthood that we share with girlfriends - like the time my kids decided it would be fun to use my KY on the slip and slide. No? Just me? Alrighty then.

Check it out on the site. Here's a clip:

Baby Mama Clip

Whit Honea — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:12:00 GMT

Man, this looks so much better than Mad Money.

Baby Mama starring Tina Fey and Amy Poelher will be out this spring. Here's a clip to pass the time:

Source: Popbytes

Katie Holmes, Is That You? "Anonymous" Declares War on Scientology

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:35:00 GMT

Tom Cruise, you've been served. An internet vigilante group calling itself "Anonymous" has declared war on the Church of Scientology. Reacting to the recent pulling of the Tom Cruise/Scientolofreak videos from YouTube, the group is retaliating against what they are calling internet censorship. The Church of Scientology is currently pursuing a lawsuit against website Gawker for copyright infringement for their posting of the videos.

"Anonymous" includes computer experts that are already known for causing internet mischief. In recent days the group has defaced websites for local chapters of the Church of Scientology and has also fax-spammed those same offices. To explain their campaign against Scientology, the group has posted a YouTube video putting the Church on notice:

"Over the years, we have been watching you, your campaigns of misinformation, your suppression of dissent, your litigious nature. All of these things have caught our eye.

"We shall proceed to expel you from the Internet and systematically dismantle the Church of Scientology in its present form."

I was hoping there would be some threats to kidnap Katie from the mothership and release her back on earth.

Click HERE to see the video.

[photo: People.com]

Tom Cruise and Son Connor: A Cut Above

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:05:00 GMT

Tom Cruise took his son Connor out last week for a little male bonding at Wolfgang Puck's steak restaurant, Cut. There are steaks on Cut's menu that cost $160 - not your usual male bonding experience, where a couple of guys hit Hooters and scarf down a platter of chicken wings.

Connor is a really nice looking kid, and from what I've read seems pretty normal and well-adjusted. I wonder if he knows his dad's brain is in a jar in L. Ron Hubbard's library.

[photo: People.com]

The Writer's Strike: Prelude to a Talk

Whit Honea — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:53:00 GMT

The Studios are reaching out. I guess they read my piece. Hopefully some talks will start and the stoppage will, um, stop.

Man, I hope so. I'm sick of reality- TV and otherwise.

Source/Photo: People

Bad Money: Critics Pan Katie Holmes Latest Performance

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:35:00 GMT

The critics have spoken, and they're not fans of Katie Holmes' 'comeback' performance in the new comedy Mad Money. The film, which also stars Queen Latifah and Diane Keaton, was being touted as Holmes' first return to the big screen since marrying Tom Cruise and giving birth to daughter Suri. Looks like Tom's latest on-screen performance is the one to watch these days.

In one of the more caustic reviews, a New York Post critic calls the movie “the most cringe-making return since Love Boat: The Next Wave" and saves his harshest criticism for Mrs. Cruise. “Holmes, with Alice Cooper hair and crazy Jim Carrey eyes, looks terrible and acts worse, unless this movie is unintentionally a lobotomy documentary,” the reviewer writes. “Whatever could have happened to her in the last couple of years to zap the talent out of her like this?”

I haven't seen the movie, but judging by the trailers I have to agree. Did anyone see Holmes in her well-reviewed film Pieces of April? Rent this movie, and tell me that the girl hasn't been brainwashed and talent-washed since then.

[photo: USmagazine.com]

Tom Cruise Scares The Crap Out Of Me

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Forget Cloverfield, Saw IV, The Eye - those 'scary' movies are nothing compared to the creepfest that is Tom Cruise accepting his Freedom Medal of Valor award. Watch as he tells all us lost souls how he saved America after 9/11 - without even asking for permission! See the freakishly possessed look in his eyes! See the hands gesturing menacingly! Run for your lives!

If you want to give yourself a good scare I suggest you pull up your chair, pour yourself a nice cup of Thetan tea and watch the entire video. I wonder how many tasers it takes to stop an out-of-control Scientologist?

UPDATE: The video I wanted to post has been pulled from YouTube by evil underlords, but you can view it on Gawker and Defamer. Go. Now.

Britney's Boys Look Happy!

Sassy Smith — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:36:00 GMT

Britney Spears' boys, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1, have never looked happier! They are...

PHOTOS AFTER THE READ

...with their grandmother Federline, and I must say they are cute kids. It's nice to see that they do get some stability in their lives and can have some "normal" interactions with family instead of sitting, strapped in a car seat, being blinded by flashing bulbs.

The photos were taken for Life & Style Weekly magazine.

Photo credit: Life & Style Weekly

Dead Or Alive? Travis Barker Seen Shopping Yesterday

Sassy Smith — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:05:00 GMT

For a dead guy, he looks pretty good right?

The rumour was that Travis Barker died on November 13th, but he was seen shopping on Thursday, November 15th. I'm gonna go with, he's probably still alive. Although, as of yet, there's been no statement from Travis himself, although his wife, Shanna Moakler has given a statement on her Myspace. Maybe he's busy coming back from the dead?

Photo credit: Buzz Foto

Travis Barker Dead: The Hoax

Whit Honea — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:25:00 GMT

The word is everywhere, Travis Barker of the Transplants, +44, Blink 182 and "Meet the Barkers" fame was apparently found dead in his garage. Yet the internet holds no official statements or acknowledgments- either way.

While I feel that this is most likely a hoax, where are the statements from Barker? I understand that a celebrity can't go around and comment on every rumor that starts about them, but one that has this much fever should be acknowledged. It's like Paul McCartney all over again*. He shouldn't just ignore it and stay out of view. Who is he- Castro**?

In fact, while most sites tend to agree that this is not true, only one actually states it, that being the Travis Barker Wikipedia page. Sure, that's more official than... well, nothing. Anyone can add to a wiki.

So where is Barker? Is he going to let his fans know that he is okay or just let it escalate to the heights of unforgettable urban legend. If the latter is true there must be a CD or DVD tie-in coming. The press is fantastic.

UPDATED: It's not true!!

*Paul McCartney was rumored dead back in the day. The Beatles had some fun with it.

**Castro, the leader of Cuba has been rumored dead recently. Official statements came from Cuba that he was well, but they did not provide any proof that the ailing dictator still lived.

***Sorry, I bought a ton of these *'s because of the Bonds thing. I'm going to be rich!

Photo: ASL

Rosie O'Donnell Considers Doing a Show "In Blogville"; If She Comes Near FameCrawler I'm Outta Here

sweatpantsmom — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:15:00 GMT

Lock the doors and password-protect your servers: Rosie O'Donnell is coming to a URL near you. MSNBC cut off negotiations with O'Donnell after she prematurely started yapping about it, and now the TV bully has decided to take it out on billions of innocent internet users. "I'm going to figure out a way to do a show here, in my blogville, because I really think it's the next way anyway," And by "next way" she means the next way to get scores of people to tune her out by taking a sledgehammer to their computers.

For some reason I've got a sinking feeling, like knowing that the family who's moving in next door has got six-foot speakers in their living room, a bullhorn mounted on their car and a drum set in their garage.