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People.com has reported that Tiger Wood’s mother-in-law was rushed to the hospital from the golfer’s Florida home on Tuesday on “advanced life support.” Firefighters received an emergency call at 2:36 am on Tuesday. Footage was aired of a blonde woman being carried away on a stretcher, receiving oxygen. Hospital spokesperson Dan Yates confirmed it was the 57 year old Barbro Holmberg. Yates said in his statement, “Barbro Holmberg, mother of Elin [Nordegren], was admitted to Health Central Hospital with stomach pain. She’s in stable condition and is currently undergoing evaluation. Media reports other than this attributed to this matter have been erroneous and speculative, and we ask that her privacy be respected at this time.”
December 9, 2009
Two thieves have stolen up to 75 dresses from Victoria Beckham’s spring/summer 2010 collection. Usmagazine reports that Beckham’s pieces were taken from a delivery van while en route to New York department store Neiman Marcus this past Thursday, in a ‘carefully planned attack.’ Usmagazine gives the following description of the events:
‘Two thieves followed the van, which started its journey at the star’s management office in West London and was headed to London’s Heathrow Airport.
When the driver stopped to make another delivery, he returned to the vehicle to find the padlocks smashed. The two thieves then burst from the back of the van with two huge boxes of dresses in tow. Although the driver was left bruised and shaken, he was not seriously injured.’
A spokesperson for Beckham said the hopefully the collection will be able to be remade in time. Police are investigating.
December 7, 2009
Usmagazine is reporting that Alexa Ray Joel called 911 herself after taking a handful of homeopathic pills this past Saturday. The dispatcher has Joel’s voice saying, “Took pills. Want to die.” The 23 year old daughter of Billy Joel and Christie Brinkely was allegedly upset over a recent breakup and she swallowed eight tablets of Traumeel, an herbal alternative to ibuprofen, which were incapable of killing her. Joel then panicked about what she had, therefore placing the 911 call. She was rushed to St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City’s Greenwich Village and later released. Father Billy Joel told reporters late Saturday that she would be fine. Alexa Ray is now staying with him.
December 7, 2009
Amy Adams and fiancé Darren Legallo are expecting their first child. The couple has been together for seven years, after meeting in an acting class in 2001, and became engaged in July of 2008.
Adams, 35, will next be seen in the romantic comedy, Leap Year, which hits theaters on Jan. 8.
December 5, 2009
Pamela Anderson…pop singer? According to Usmagazine, that answer is yes. The blonde bombshell’s music debut is titled High and is about high fashion. Fashion designer and friend Richie Rich told the New York Post, “We are recording a pop single together. Pam says she wants to sing, but nothing too difficult, so she’s just going to sing the word ‘high’ over and over.”
The actress is also collaborating on a clothing line with Rich, A*Muse, and will walk the runway when the line shows in February for Fashion Week.
December 4, 2009
Women’s Health Magazine put out a great article busting common sleep myths. It’s not uncommon that I find myself struggling to fall asleep at night, and reading through these myths taught me a lot and gave me some good tips for falling asleep quicker. Some of my favorites were:
1. Myth: It is good to “catch-up” on sleep when you can- such as sleeping in on the weekends.
–I have to admit I do this all the time. My job requires me to work Monday-Friday starting at 8, and it isn’t unusual for me to sleep in until 11 or sometimes even noon on the weekends!
Busted: You want to keep a regular sleep pattern all seven days. Having a regular bedtime and waking up at the same hours will help you fall asleep at night.
2. Working out in the evening will cause you to be tired and fall asleep quickly.
–Again, I am guilty of this! I try to work out everyday, but sometimes I have to squeeze in my gym time around 8 or even 9 at night.
Busted: Exercising regularly will help you sleep at night. But you want to finish your workout at least 3 hours before you hit the sheets, because a cooler body will help you get to sleep faster. When you exercise, your body temperature is raised and can take some time to get back down to normal.
3. Having a drink before bed, such as a glass of wine, will make you tired.
Busted: Drinking alcohol may make you tired, but it will cause you to have fragmented sleep, and you may have problems waking up throughout the night.
Click here to read all 10 sleeping myths and tips for a better night’s sleep.
December 4, 2009
The countdown to the Grammy’s is on! Last night was the announcement of the nominees, with Beyonce leading with 10 nominations. Taylor Swift followed closely behind with 8, and Lady Gaga secured herself 5 nods. Click here to see all the nominees! Be sure to check out the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31st and 8 pm on CBS.
December 3, 2009
Tiger Woods has released another statement on his personal website amidst claims on infidelities and domestic disputes. The 33 year old golf champion had this to say, “I have let my family down and I regret those transgressions with all of my heart. I have not been true to my values and the behavior my family deserves. I am not without faults and I am far short of perfect. I am dealing with my behavior and personal failings behind closed doors with my family. Those feelings should be shared by us alone.
Although I am a well-known person and have made my career as a professional athlete, I have been dismayed to realize the full extent of what tabloid scrutiny really means. For the last week, my family and I have been hounded to expose intimate details of our personal lives. The stories in particular that physical violence played any role in the car accident were utterly false and malicious. Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.
But no matter how intense curiosity about public figures can be, there is an important and deep principle at stake which is the right to some simple, human measure of privacy. I realize there are some who don’t share my view on that. But for me, the virtue of privacy is one that must be protected in matters that are intimate and within one’s own family. Personal sins should not require press releases and problems within a family shouldn’t have to mean public confessions.
Whatever regrets I have about letting my family down have been shared with and felt by us alone. I have given this a lot of reflection and thought and I believe that there is a point at which I must stick to that principle even though it’s difficult.
I will strive to be a better person and the husband and father that my family deserves. For all of those who have supported me over the years, I offer my profound apology.”
December 2, 2009
Nick Jonas is going it alone. The youngest of the group, Nick, 17, has announced five concert dates with his side project, Nick Jonas & The Administration. Tickets for the concerts, which will be performed in more “intimate” venues than where The Jonas Brother performed, will go on sale Saturday. Dates for the show are as followed: Dallas (Jan. 2), Nashville (Jan 4), Washington, D.C. (Jan. 6), New York City (Jan. 7) and Chicago (Jan. 17). Usmagazine reports that Jonas will be singing songs off of the group’s upcoming album Who I Am, which will come out February 2nd.
This does not mean the Jonas Brothers are breaking up. Nick took to his MySpace blog and had this to say, “We’ve said from the beginning of our career as the Jonas Brothers that anything we do outside of the group is a side project because you can’t break up brothers. My brothers are my biggest supporters, and were on the phone with me every day while I was in the studio asking how it was going, and telling me they couldn’t wait to hear the record.”
Nick Jonas & The Administration will make their performance debut at Wednesday’s Grammy Nomination Concert, airing live at 9p.m./ET on CBS.
December 1, 2009
