In a somewhat shocking move, Chicago was eliminated in the first round for the 2016 Summer Olympics,(Tokyo was also knocked out). Rio is now vying with Madrid to host the games, (Investors see the Olympics generating jobs and investments in Brazil's second largest city).
Friday, October 2, 2009
David Letterman Extortion Details (Video)
10/3 Update Second Woman Comes Forward: Former Intern Holly Hester
October 02, 2009, (Sawf News) - One of his female staffers that David Letterman had a sexual affair with is Stephanie Birkitt, according to he search warrant obtained by FOX 5 New York.
Birkitt, Letterman's former assistant, was till recently living with Robert J. Halderman, the 48 Hours producer charged with attempted grand larceny for allegedly threatening to expose Letterman's sexual relationships with his female staffers.
The package that Halderman allegedly sent to Letterman 3 weeks ago, while initiating his blackmail attempt, containing "supporting materials" included copies of excerpts from Birkitt's diary and her correspondence, according to the search warrant.
Halderman told Letterman that he would publish a book with more incriminating details including photos, letters and emails.
Before the sting operation, Halderman met undercover agents twice, once on September 23 when he told them he would not divulge the contents of the diary in exchange for $2 million.
Recounting how the extortion attempt began, Letterman told his audience on Thursday that he found a package in his car as he got into it early morning three weeks ago.
An accompanying letter read:
"I know that you do some terrible, terrible things and that I can prove that you do some terrible things." He acknowledged the letter contained proof.
He recalled that the experience was terrifying "because there's something insidious about (it). Is he standing down there? Is he hiding under the car? Am I going to get a tap on the shoulder?"
He reported the threat to the Manhattan District Attorney's Special Prosecution Bureau.
A sting operation was planned and executed during which Letterman handed over a fake $2 million check to the extortionist, who was subsequently arrested.
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October 02, 2009, (Sawf News) - One of his female staffers that David Letterman had a sexual affair with is Stephanie Birkitt, according to he search warrant obtained by FOX 5 New York.
Birkitt, Letterman's former assistant, was till recently living with Robert J. Halderman, the 48 Hours producer charged with attempted grand larceny for allegedly threatening to expose Letterman's sexual relationships with his female staffers.
The package that Halderman allegedly sent to Letterman 3 weeks ago, while initiating his blackmail attempt, containing "supporting materials" included copies of excerpts from Birkitt's diary and her correspondence, according to the search warrant.
Halderman told Letterman that he would publish a book with more incriminating details including photos, letters and emails.
Before the sting operation, Halderman met undercover agents twice, once on September 23 when he told them he would not divulge the contents of the diary in exchange for $2 million.
Recounting how the extortion attempt began, Letterman told his audience on Thursday that he found a package in his car as he got into it early morning three weeks ago.
An accompanying letter read:
"I know that you do some terrible, terrible things and that I can prove that you do some terrible things." He acknowledged the letter contained proof.
He recalled that the experience was terrifying "because there's something insidious about (it). Is he standing down there? Is he hiding under the car? Am I going to get a tap on the shoulder?"
He reported the threat to the Manhattan District Attorney's Special Prosecution Bureau.
A sting operation was planned and executed during which Letterman handed over a fake $2 million check to the extortionist, who was subsequently arrested.
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Kanye West & Lady Gaga “Fame Kills” Tour Cancelled
This is too bad! How long do you think this hate for Kanye West is going to last?
See Official Tweet from Live Nation HERE
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
(500) Days of Summer is One of The Best Films of 2009
The other day, I had a few pennies in my pocket, so I checked out (500) Days of Summer.
The film has been out for a while and should be ready to go to DVD soon, but from very first frame, this clearly one of my favorite films of 2009, if not of the decade.
This is not your usual "boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy loses girl, boy holds boom box on the top of the Empire State building to get girl back" kind of film.
A traditional romantic comedy this is not.
In some ways, "(500) Days" is like a faux documentary with a hint of Woodie Allen's "Annie Hall", as we follow the love affair between fictional characters Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and Summer (Zooey Dechanel).
First time director Marc Webb use of flash forwarding and going backward to tell their story is pretty smart (the film begins on day "488", goes back to day "1" and zig-zags like an episode of "Lost" and ultimately ends on day "500")
I agree with famed film critic Roger Ebert who says that when we think about our past loves, we don't think about it in chronological order, because it is always jumbled and depending on our mood or how the relationship ended, we either focus on the very good or the very bad.
However, the centerpiece of the film (outside of the dance number) is the split screen scene.
I won't spoil it for you, but for any person who is deeply in love with another, the expectations that we have are at times are very different from what reality actually tell us.
As I watched the film, I saw a lot (maybe too much) of myself in Joesph Gordon Levitt's Tom, a greeting card writer who believes that Summer is the only girl for him.
Gordon-Levitt's approach as the lovestruck Tom is a throwback of sorts.
He's not a bumbling, romantic like Hugh Grant or a suave, smooth talking player like George Clooney, Tom is like most of us, a regular guy who is trying to find his place in the world, while trying to find someone who truly understands him.
Tom thinks that he found that woman in Summer.
Looking like an early 70's version of Linda Rondstadt with a pinch of Katy Perry, Zooey Deschanel plays a character who is not bitchy or mean, but one who is fun loving, but also not the hopeless romantic like Tom, (even though her displays of affection says otherwise).
Although Summer is very honest with Tom about her feelings, Tom chooses to hear what he wants to hear (and see).
It's a shame that "(500) Days of Summer" has not been a blockbuster hit, (it has only made $31.6 million since its July 17th release, however with a budget of only $7.5 million, "(500) Days" has made a profit)
But like Summer, maybe the film is too honest for film goers who still believe that four acts are the best way to find love on the silver screen.
I hope "(500) Days" will get some love during Oscar time and maybe then more people will embrace the film on DVD, like I did during a bargain day at a movie theater in Akron, Ohio.
CNN's Rick Sanchez Makes The Moves on TruTV's Ashleigh Banfield
Good job Rick! Personally I probably would have tried same player move on Ms. Banfield too...if I was at a club?!?!? I don't know about you, but something tells me Walter Cronkite wouldn't have done that...welcome to 21st century news folks.
Glenn Beck refuses to define 'white culture' (video)
From Hollywood Reporter
A hilariously awkward moment in CBS News' Katie Couric's interview with Fox News' Glenn Beck where she gently, insistently kept asking Beck to explain exactly what he meant by "white culture" (from when he said Barack Obama has a "deep-seated hatred for white culture"). The scene plays a bit like Steve Carell's Michael Scott in "The Office" when he's put on the spot about some over-the-top statement. That the question is from a Twitter user makes it even better.
A hilariously awkward moment in CBS News' Katie Couric's interview with Fox News' Glenn Beck where she gently, insistently kept asking Beck to explain exactly what he meant by "white culture" (from when he said Barack Obama has a "deep-seated hatred for white culture"). The scene plays a bit like Steve Carell's Michael Scott in "The Office" when he's put on the spot about some over-the-top statement. That the question is from a Twitter user makes it even better.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Video captures Jackman chiding cell phone offender
Wolverine and James Bond are not to be messed with, especially when they're doing the whole acting thing. Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig were trying to perform their play "A Steady Rain" on Wednesday.
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