Paris loses out: Hilton's fortune pledged to charity

U.S. hotel heiress Paris Hilton's potential inheritance dramatically diminished after her grandfather Barron Hilton announced plans on Wednesday to donate 97 percent of his $2.3 billion (1.16 billion pounds) fortune to charity.More…

Honeymoon for Shabana Still Due!

Shabana Azmi praised the executive producer of her new film Honeymoon Travels… Zoya Akhtar, sister to director Farhan Akhtar and daughter of legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar. Javed Akhtar is Shabana Azmi’s husband. Shabana felt that Zoya was better than brother Farhan as she had to manage six couples on the set and she is good at managing actors. She feels that this is going to help Zoya when she takes up her own maiden directorial venture.

Zoya’s directorial debut will star Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor and is scheduled to start sometime later this year. Shabana feels that the film will be worth waiting for and surely a treat. When asked about her own honeymoon she let out the cat from the bag and said that she went to Pune with a couple of her girlfriends and that she hasn’t had a formal honeymoon, she says Javed Saab owes me one! Hope husband Javed is reading this as well.

Celebrity Big Brother Betting Odds: Jackiey’s Gone & Been Evicted

Oh the British public, you can be massive idiots sometimes; it's the most boring Celebrity Big Brother in years and you go and evict Jackiey Budden - the only housemate stopping Celebrity Big Brother from sliding into a terminal coma - first.

Last night Jackiey Budden was the first housemate to be conventionally evicted from Celebrity Big Brother. Well, we say conventional; we mean Jackiey didn't quit Celebrity Big Brother by leaping over a wall or screaming "SERVANTS! SERVANTS!" until she'd alienated everyone. In fact, Jackiey Budden's Celebrity Big Brother eviction wasn't all that conventional at all - she wasn't told that the public had been voting on her, she didn't get to say goodbye to anyone in the house and she left the Celebrity Big Brother house barefoot, drunk on two bottles of champagne and with a back covered in carpet burns and Savlon.

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Rolling Stone Interview: Sacha Baron Cohen -the Real Borat- Finally Speaks

In his only interview as himself, Sacha Baron Cohen talks about growing up kosher in London, inventing a new kind of comedy with Ali G and conquering Hollywood with Borat More…

Whitfield Grant Controversial Novel “Railroaded!” Explores False Allegations of Sexual Harassment

Irving, TX (PRWEB) September 11, 2006 -- An alarming four-page advertorial pullout, in a New York City newspaper explores false allegations of sexual harassment and how Whitfield Grant dramatizes it in the novel "Railroaded!"In the article "Bearing False Witness", the writer states that when unscrupulous people use the justice system as an instrument of revenge, extortion or publicity – it is not only their target that pays the price. Ultimately, the taxpayer carries the burden of millions of dollars lost in trials and appeals, in the incarceration of the innocent, and in the freedom of the instigator to strike again with impunity. It is further pointed out that most people with deep pockets pay their accusers to go away. If they choose to fight the charges – and then sue their attacker in civil court – it could cause substantial costs in time, money, lurid media coverage, and in the court of public opinion."Railroaded!" character, Anthony Williams, the star free-safety of a professional football team, like celebrities in recent news stories, faces a sexual assault charge that threatens to take away his family, career, and freedom."Railroaded!" highlights the trials and tribulations that accompany being caught in a controversial situation. The fast-paced thriller takes readers on a roller-coaster of twists and turns that ends in a surprising courtroom drama. Although it is set in the 1970s, it could be about any of today’s celebrity athletes.
Having already appeared on some of the nation's bestseller lists, "Railroaded!" is a modern morality play that wraps all of this nation's taboos into a tight package. Race, class, gender, athletics and politics are well-mixed in this taut mystery, which reflects issues in today’s headlines. It is sure to spur dialogue and raise questions about the realization of the "American Dream" and how it is affected by factors outside of our individual control. "I try to write stories that stimulate the reader into thinking about their lives and important societal issues," said Grant, who currently resides in Denver. "Even though this story is set among a group of people most of us will never meet, the issues are ones we all face regardless of socio-economic status. Despite the tension we face from a clouded and confused political arena, dialogue among the citizenry has always been the precursor to change. If my writings can contribute to the creation of a national dialogue on the subject, then I feel I have accomplished my mission."If you can, get a copy of the Sept 6th, 2006 New York Sun to find out more about "Not All Allegations of Sexual Harassment are True," or visit www.nysun.com/advertorials/railroaded to read the advertorial online. Also visit www.RailroadedtheNovel.com for details on Whitfield Grant’s controversial novel.

MyPacifier.com and Their MyPacifier™ Personalized Pacifiers Participate in Eva Longoria’s Charity Event on Wisteria Lane, the “Desperate Housewives” S

Fremont, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2006 -– Mommy-invented MyPacifier™ Personalized Pacifiers participate in the first-ever charity event held on the Universal Studios Wisteria Lane set for one of television’s hottest shows, “Desperate Housewives.”PADRES Contra El Cáncer, a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, held their annual El Sueño de Esperanza (Dream of Hope) Gala on September 6, 2006. PADRES National Spokesperson and Event Chair, Eva Longoria, welcomed celebrity guests and industry executives to the "Desperate Housewives" Wisteria Lane set at Universal Studios, Hollywood for the black-tie fundraiser. Billy Bush served as Master of Ceremonies for the event.MyPacifier.com was invited to participate in the A-list celebrity gift tent. As celebrities came through the tent, on their way to an exclusive backyard cocktail party, a limited number of specially-invited vendors presented them with gifts to introduce their products. MyPacifier.com handed out sample personalized pacifiers with imprinted titles including ‘Future A-lister’, ‘Hollywood Baby’, ‘Desperate Housebaby’, and ‘I am hope’ (the theme of PADRES Contra El Cáncer).
MyPacifier.com collected autographs on a 16 X 24” framed poster of the company’s official personalized pacifier test baby, Mason Redmond. Celebrities that signed the one of a kind poster include: George Lopez, comedian and star of TV; Mario Lopez, star of “Saved by the Bell” and “Dancing with the Stars”; Adrian Bellani, star of TV’s “Passions” series; Brenda Strong, Joy Lauren and Andrea Bowen of “Desperate Housewives”; Matthew Underwood and Victoria Justice, stars of Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101”; Carlos Mencia, comedian; Marion Ramsey, from “Police Academy’; Denise Rich, songwriter and well-known socialite; Dick Van Patten from “Eight is Enough”; James Van Patten, TV and movie star; Cristina Pérez of “Cristina’s Court”; Corina Villaraigosa, wife of L.A.’s mayor; Katrina Smirnoff of “Dancing with the Stars” and a few others we frankly can’t identify! " href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270027576288" target=_blank>The autograph poster is currently being auctioned on ebay, with 100% of the proceeds going to PADRES Contra El Cáncer courtesy of MyPacifier.com.The reaction to MyPacifier™ Personalized Pacifiers was similar to that of all parents that see them for the first time. “What a great idea!” is the universal response amongst stars and non-stars. Some stars mentioned their other celebrity friends that have babies and promised to get MyPacifiers for them. Interestingly, the El Sueño de Esperanza Gala on Wisteria Lane was the event where the infamous Paris Hilton had a well-publicized DUI incident later in the evening. MyPacifier.com representatives did see her there, but didn’t get her autograph on the auction poster. Perhaps she was busy enjoying that one margarita with friends!The MyPacifier™ story started when a young mother in Denmark experienced the pacifier swap problem. Pia Callesen, the creator of MyPacifier™, says “When I went to day care to pick up my son Frederik, more often than not I found that his pacifier had disappeared and Frederik had another child’s pacifier in his mouth. I began searching for a pacifier product with a name on it, but I got the same answer in all the shops, ‘buy a permanent marker pen and write his name on the pacifier.’ I thought it should be possible for all parents to buy a quality pacifier with their child’s name engraved on it. Apart from looking good, it could then also survive repeated sterilization.” Pia Callesen went on to invent the personalized pacifier, something she thought was sorely needed for mothers everywhere. Callesen spent months researching to find the right mix of a quality pacifier and the best-possible engraving equipment. “Since its launch in Denmark and Sweden, under the name Navnesutten.dk, there has been great interest in MyPacifier,” says Callesen. “When my family in California heard about my idea and how popular it was becoming, they decided that the time was right for personalized pacifiers to come to the United States. In partnership with Navnesutten.dk, Kim and Carol Pedersen of Fremont, California have made MyPacifier™ available to all American parents via their website, MyPacifier.com.” The Pedersens were both on hand at the Wisteria Lane gala, along with Carol’s sister, Margrit Stevens. Stevens is the grandmother of Mason, MyPacifier.com’s poster baby.MyPacifier™ is a quality European-produced product, approved by the American Consumer Standards Association and certified to EN Standard 1400. MyPacifiers come in sizes for newborns, 0-3 months, and for infants older than three months. MyPacifiers can be purchased on the Internet at MyPacifier.com. They are available in packs of three for only $15 plus $3 shipping and handling. Discounts are given to those purchasing more than one pack. MyPacifiers Personalized Pacifiers are available in different colors and with either silicone or latex nipples. There is room for up to two lines of text on each MyPacifier™. At MyPacifier.com, you can preview just how a child’s name will look when engraved on one of our pacifiers for free, without having to place an order. MyPacifier™ makes a great gift, as well as a wonderful keepsake.MyPacifier™, the original personalized pacifier and favorite of Hollywood stars.

Real Life Survivor? Who do You Depend on For Your Daily Survival; PeopleFinders.com Enables You to Make Sound Life Decisions Based on Facts, Not Just

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2006 -- The 13th edition of the television show Survivor on CBS divides contestants into four tribes based on their race: white, black, Asian and Hispanic. Contestants then must depend on their teammates to help them survive on the show and have nothing to base their newfound loyalty on besides the race of their teammates. Thus, Survivor: Cook Islands poses a major societal question, would you trust someone based in their appearance alone? Probably not. Therefore, if you want to truly get to know someone and begin to trust him or her, the only logical approach is through the use of a background check or another people search to get a clear picture of a person’s past.According to Robert Miller, CEO of leading people search web site PeopleFinders.com, people searches can provide a more complete picture of who a person truly is than physical appearances can. "People searches allow you to see if someone has a criminal history or is a sex offender, as well as if they have been married, have kids, changed residences often and all sorts of other valuable data which," Miller states.A background check, and other people searches such as a criminal check, marriage and divorce search, and birth records search allow anyone to anonymously and instantly gain access to data that provides a "snap-shot" of a person’s past. According to Miller, however, people don’t often realize how useful a people search can be."People searches are not just for law enforcement agencies or employers and should be used to learn more about the pasts of individuals with whom we interact with frequently," Miller states.Miller believes that spending the few minutes online that it takes to conduct a people search on someone who could pose a threat to a person or their family is not too high of a price to pay. "Your children’s teachers, coaches and car pool drivers, for example, how well do you truly know them?" Miller asks. "Wouldn’t you like to know more about the people around you?" Miller adds.For more information on PeopleFinders.com, background checks, criminal checks or other people searches, visit www.peoplefinders.com.PeopleFinders.com is currently ranked number one for accuracy in people search results by online search publication People Search News.About PeopleFinders.comPeopleFinders.com provides the most extensive range of people search services on the web including background checks, criminal data record searches, birth and death certificate searches, marriage and divorce record checks and many other search services.Besides background checks and other people searches, PeopleFinders.com provides other investigative tools to parents including educational articles and information, and the new PeopleFinders.com Personal Investigative Series.

Method Man, Stephen A. Smith and Dr. Boyce Watkins Discuss 'What if George Bush were a Black Man?,' Hillary Clinton, Charles Barkley and Other Topics

Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) September 12, 2006 -- Dr. Boyce Watkins, prominent Syracuse Professor and author of "What if George Bush were a Black Man?" appeared with hip hop star Method Man on the ESPN2 show "Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith." The show has a new Wednesday night format that consists of panelists discussing various issues in society and sports. The panel also included tennis star Vince Spadia.During the show, several topics were discussed, including: "What if George Bush were a Black Man?", "Should OJ Simpson lose the rights to use his image to earn a living?", and "Should Charles Barkley run for governor?" "There are brothers rotting upstate for little things they did," says Watkins, when speculating on President Bush as a black man. "They didn’t get those second chances that people like President Bush receive. So, if he were a black man, chances are that his choices would have left him dead or in jail like a lot of other black men who lived the same way."Regarding Barkley’s possible run for Governor of the state of Alabama, the panel was mixed. Method Man felt that Barkley was a "hater", angry at anyone who has won the championship ring that he never received. Stephen A. Smith, the host of the show, felt that the panelists should not be so hard on Barkley, but Watkins agreed with Method Man. "Barkley’s a little bit of a haterologist," says Watkins. "You have to give him credit for saying whatever is on his mind. The problem is that there is never anything in his brain to begin with."

But Dr. Watkins is not completely down on Barkley. He feels that if Barkley is sincere about his mission to help the poor, he is just as qualified as anyone else to be in office. "I don’t hate Charles," says Watkins, who also wrote "Everything you ever wanted to know about college." "He is a strong black man, and I respect him for that. I just haven’t always agreed with him."The panel also speculated on whether or not the country was ready for a female president. Watkins feels that "Hillary Clinton has the biggest testicles in her household," and that "Our country has been hurt because we have never given a woman a chance to have a powerful position." At the same time, Watkins is down on Hillary Clinton in terms of her commitment to the African-American community. "It’s one thing to show up at church, eat barbecue and pretend to be a Baptist minister," says Watkins, who has been asked to help Senator Clinton obtain votes in Upstate New York. "But it’s another thing to actually support tangible policies that will help our people. As much as I love Hillary, I will probably vote independent in the next presidential election."Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Finance Professor at Syracuse University. He is the author of "What if George Bush were a Black Man?" For more information, please visit www.boycewatkins.com, www.blackmanbush.com, or www.stepupcollege.com. Please call (502) 640-8155 for interviews.

NBC Star Tomorrow Finalist Survives Near Death Experience; Recording Artist Struck by Drunk Driver

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2006 -- NBC's new exclusive music competition, Star Tomorrow, nearly lost one of its top performers after the recording artist was struck by a drunk driver in Los Angeles, California. Singer/songwriter, Aria, turned her near-death experience into inspiration to follow her dreams and is now a finalist on NBC's Star Tomorrow.Aria was hit by a drunk driver on the 101 freeway in Los Angeles. She was driving home from the recording studio when a drunk driver collided with her vehicle, causing her to spin across four lanes of freeway. "My life literally flashed before my eyes as I watched three cars coming toward me at 80 mph," said the singer/songwriter. "Every special memory and all the people I love at the same time - I just remember praying for God to take me to heaven if I had to die." She and her vehicle miraculously landed unhurt on the side of the road, she felt as if her life was changed forever. "I got a second chance to follow my dreams. It has always been my mission to inspire others and help change lives through music," she said.

A day after her near-miss, the talented 21 year-old artist heard that NBC was hosting a nationwide search for its new online music competition "Star Tomorrow." She immediately knew that this was an opportunity she could not ignore. The show (www.startomorrow.com) is judged by 14-time Grammy winning producer David Foster, with special guest appearances by Travis Barker (Blink 182), Sheila E., Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Mick Jones (Foreigner), and Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac). Unlike American Idol, NBC’s Star Tomorrow is the first interactive online music competition, where contestants compete for a record deal with Warner Brothers by performing their original music. Viewers are exclusively in control of choosing the winner by deciding who survives each round, having already whittled the top 100 down to the top 50. Aria is among the final 50 and is looking forward to being around when the competition is all said and done."She sings good, she looks good…she’s got something [special," said producer David Foster. Aria credits her fans on Myspace (www.myspace.com/ariadelacruz) for much of her success. "I am overwhelmed by the support of my fans, friends, and family," she said. "I made it to round two because they all voted for me at www.startomorrow.com. They even spread the word through e-mail, and it was like an infectious chain of support." About Aria:Aria is a singer/songwriter who has skyrocketed to success. Born and raised in the San Francisco bay area, Aria is an exotic blend of Lebanese and Portuguese who was inspired to write, as well as, sing from childhood. The recording artist recently debuted her music video "Beauty," which was featured on America's Next Top Model with Tyra Banks. Aria is also featured in the documentary, "Walk the Walk," which chronicles the struggle and rise to success in the music industry.When asked about her influences, Aria cites Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, Mariah Carey and everything Motown. Her fate has taken numerous turns, including the arrangement of an all girl group called "Reality" and later Aria's regularly touring band "Lucky Six." Post high school, Aria turned down the opportunity to tour Europe, Hong Kong and China with her band, to instead record her solo album. Now it’s up to you to make Aria NBC’s next Star Tomorrow. Please go to www.startomorrow.com to register and vote. You have until September 18th, 9pm EST to vote.