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MC Breed Has Died

Whit Honea — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:01:00 GMT

MC Breed has died. Eric "MC" Breed was a 37-year-old rapper from Michigan who had suffered from kidney failure earlier this year. MC Breed is best known for his songs "Gotta Get Mine" which featured the late rapper 2Pac, and "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'".

At the time of his death Breed was completing a new album called "The Original Breed: Swag Heavy" which was to include such rappers as The D.O.C. and Too Short.

MC Breed was reportedly in need of a kidney transplant. He died in his sleep at a friend's home.

Eric Breed left behind three daughters.

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Mike Dirnt of Green Day Welcomes Baby Boy

Karl Erikson — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:20:00 GMT

Mike Dirnt from Green Day and his partner Brittney welcomed their first child together over the weekend. Brixton Michael Dirnt came in at 8 lbs, and is the second child for the rock and roller. He's also a father to daughter Estelle, 11, from a former relationship.

Congrats to Mike and Brittney. Awesome. Mike, 36, is working in the studio now with Green Day to prepare for their next album release early next year.

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Travis' Fran Healy Loving His New Family-Friendly Neighborhood

Karl Erikson — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:02:00 GMT

The lead singer of Travis, Fran Healy, took his family recently from London to Berlin in an effort to give his son Clay more of the family life. Healy says that London is a "really fantastic city to live in from 18 and up," but it just didn't feel right for his young family.

Fran and wife Nora Kryst brought 2-year-old Clay to Germany recently and they like it much better. "In the area I live there are 60 playgrounds," says Fran. "Where I was living in London, Crouch End, which is the same size, there's two. There are different values, the cheaper way of living means families have more quality time, everything just feels a bit lighter."

Travis - great band, by the way - has a new album coming out on Tuesday called "Ode to J. Smith."

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Ben Folds New Video

Whit Honea — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:21:00 GMT

Ben Folds is cool. It's a fact. His new album "Way to Normal" hit stores (and iTunes) today and at first listen it is pretty good. I need to hear it a few more times to see where it ranks in the order of all things Foldsness.

One of the videos included in the iTunes download is for the song Cologne which in itself is a pretty decent song and a good video, but the part that caught my eye is the inclusion of Folds' kids in the action.

That must be fun for them to be a part of their dad's work. I know they've inspired quite a bit of it.

Enjoy the video and get the album!

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Joey McIntyre with Griffin

Karl Erikson — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:15:00 GMT

Here's Old Kid on the Block Joey McIntyre with his 10-month-old son just before opening night of the NKOTB reunion tour. Looks like little Griffin McIntyre is saying, "Please don't go sing, daddy. It was bad enough the first time around. Seriously."

McIntyre and wife Barrett have been married for 5 years.

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Britney NOT Lipsyncing at MTV Video Music Awards

Karl Erikson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:44:00 GMT

A few days back, the world was aflutter with the word that Britney Spears, 26 and sister of new mom Jamie Lynn Spears, would be performing at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. We got caught up in the excitement, too, because - well, it's BRITNEY! *cough*

But it turns out that was a rumor. On his recent radio broadcast - and I can't believe I'm going to source this guy - Ryan Seacrest put that story to bed after talking to Britney's manager, Larry Rudolph.

Rudolph says Britney is NOT performing in the September 7th ceremony. Damn, and I was so hoping to see her lipsync with that scrumptious weave she's got going on. Good news for you Britney fans, though. Her manager says that the reason she's not performing is because she's busy in the studio working on her next album.

I. Cannot. Wait.

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Madonna: Racy and Scrawny

Karen — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:02:00 GMT

Madonna's recent magazine covers for Vanity Fair and Elle are coming soon (April/May) and are said to be "hot and racy."

Now I don't know about you, but Madonna's scrawny body, clad in yet another dominatrix suit, and laid upon a horse that looks dead, does not appeal to me. We've talked about Madonna's body image before. I just have to wonder how much of this quest for perfection is rubbing off on daughter Lourdes. It's got to be damaging.

Madonna: That'll Put Hair on Your Chest!

Karen — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:03:00 GMT

My grandfather used to tease me that hard work outside would "put hair on my chest," but as a teenage girl, it was simply funny. I never thought that could happen to people.

Course I wasn't of the same mind as Madonna, who has been putting male testosterone cream on her skin "due to it’s toted ability to increase muscle mass, boost energy, improve memory, and ward off mood swings."

Well it seems she got more than she bargained for, as she is now apparently sprouting chest hair similar to a man.

There are so many inapproriate jokes I could make here about facials and the like, but let me just hope and pray that Madge's voice doesn't start cracking and she can control all those nocturnal emissions.

Let's just hope she stops this silliness before she starts looking like ~~gal~~-pal Rosie O'Donnell:

New Jack Johnson

Whit Honea — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:54:00 GMT

You don't read much about Jack Johnson on here. Yes, he has a little boy, and he is a celebrity, that meets the criteria. The thing is, he just doesn't come across the wire much. Jack is more of a surf and family guy than the fancy restaurant, make an ass of yourself type.

He has a new album out today and if you want to slip into springtime properly I highly recommend you pick it up. Oh, and vote.

Here's his new video for 'If I Had Eyes.'

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The Truth Behind Madonna's Bruises

Karen — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Last week we pondered the question about Madonna's face and why she looked so banged up. The answer is actually pretty telling about her character.

She was in a confessional mood while lunching with gal pals in London,

"Forty can be a fabulous age — it certainly was for me," she told friends, including Gwyneth Paltrow and Stella McCartney.

"But there's absolutely nothing sexy about 50. The only thing I have to look forward to is the menopause."

Her friends laughed politely, but know there's something else at work here.

"All you have to do is stand within six feet of Madonna these days to see how much work she's had done," says an associate.

"Her skin is so stretched and thin that it's almost translucent when she doesn't have make-up on.

"She's paranoid about the sun as a result — when she goes to the beach, she covers up from head to toe. And she's obsessed with radiators. They tend to dry out the skin, which ages you prematurely, apparently.

"herever possible, she has underfloor heating instead.

"Of course she knows she'll get old eventually, but she's determined to do everything to fight it."

September 2006 - mystery scars near her ears.

"She's been having work done since her 30s, but in the past year she's really stepped it up, which is worrying," says a member of her circle.

"For a long time, she used to rely on non-invasive therapies such as Botox, chemical peels and injectable fillers. But that works only for so long.

"Of course, she finds it embarrassing walking about with black eyes and bruises, but as far as Madonna is concerned, that's a price she's prepared to pay."

Madonna has remained enigmatic on the subject of cosmetic surgery, saying: "I am certainly not against plastic surgery; however, I am absolutely against having to discuss it."

"Madonna is a perfectionist, so seeing her body age is killing her," says a friend.

"Bear in mind that she's been a massive star for over two decades, with people constantly telling her how great and important she is.

"The notion of mortality doesn't sit comfortably with that lifestyle, so she's decided plastic surgery is the only realistic long-term solution. A couple of years ago, up close, she had quite a few lines on her face and looked tired, although fantastic for her age. But now she does look different.

"She has no lines at all on her face and her skin is as tight as a drum. But she has the hands of an old lady and the rumour is that she'll be getting them fixed next."

More rumours. But if she really has been going under the knife for so long, how has she managed to conceal it?

"She usually has her hair cleverly in place to cover up the scars around her ears — you rarely see her with it scraped back," says the friend.

"And the real reason for building that new gym is so she can work out without anyone seeing what she looks like without her make-up.

"The one person she feels comfortable with as herself — not wearing what we call 'the mask' — is her husband.

"They had a rough patch last year, but came through it and that has just made them realise how much they care for each other.

"Recently, Madonna said to me: 'Thank God for Guy — at least I know he loves me for the woman I am, not the star I'm supposed to be.'"

Let's hope Madonna grasps the ability to age gracefully. Fighting it isn't doing much for her face or her psyche. Not to mention what she is teaching her young children. Looks aren't everything, sugar.

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Madonna Could Kick Justin Timberlake's Ass

Karen — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:03:00 GMT

Look at this picture. My goodness that woman is ripped.

Dear Madonna,

I'm sorry for all the things I've ever said about you. Please don't hunt me down and kill me.

Love, Karen

ANYWAY, Justin Timberlake told Ellen this week that he will be doing a video with Madonna! According to her stylist, B, “Madonna’s look is going to be more edgy, more fresh—with no more disco.”

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Move Over Gwen: No Doubt's Tom Dumont And Wife Expecting Baby #2

HerBadMother — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:35:00 GMT

No Doubt's Tom Dumont - already the father of an adorable little boy - is expecting a second child with his wife, Mieke.

He left the No Doubt Forum a message about the good news:

Hey ND community!

Just a belated Happy Holidays to you all, and of course Happy New Year as well!

There’s a variety of news to report here, starting with of course the new ND album. We’re eager to get together and make some great music this year. It’s been awhile and absence makes the heart fonder, and we’re feeling very very fond of making some No Doubt stew for ourselves and for you too...

What else? Oh yeah Mieke and I are pregnant again, due in June, don’t tell anyone- Shhhh:)

Okay that’s it for the moment. Have fun out there!!!

Tom

Congrats, Tom and Mieke!