Slash Accuses Relevant Artists of ‘Selling Out’
“I think what was great about Guns N’ Roses is that we made it on our own integrity and we didn’t give up anything to anybody and made it on our own merit. The early gigs didn’t pay well at all. We actually looked forward to getting paid after a gig, but it was usually for the beer. I kept a straight job for a while.” He says of fame-hungry modern rockers: “Everybody else is making compromises and concessions so that they can make it big and get their picture on the cove

The World from Berlin: Fallen SPD Leader Was Wrong Man For the Job
Kurt Beck, who quit as leader of Germany's Social Democratic party on Sunday, says he was undermined by members of his own party. He claims they spread lies in the media to weaken his authority. Media commentators say he was never the right man for the job for a simple reason: he's too nice. DPA Kurt Beck said he was undermined by "spin doctors" within his own party. Kurt Beck says he quit as chairmanof the Social Democratic party on Sunday because his authority had been

SLASH On GN'R: 'We Made It On Our Own Integrity And We Didn't Give Up Anything To Anybody'
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash recently told New Zealand's 3 News that has GN'R started playing in 1985 out of their love for the music, not because they had any aspirations to become rich and famous. "Actually the [early] gigs never did pay that well but somehow they managed to... yeah, they paid the rent in one place that we used to squat in," he said. "We actually looked forward to getting paid after a gig, but it was usually for the beer, you know." He added, "I'd a lot of jobs, at s

Mel B - Bransons Boob Job For Brown
Former SPICE GIRL Melanie Brown asks for a boob job from SIR Richard Branson - in a new cartoon advert for Virgin Media. The Yorkshire-born singer, known as Mel B in her ...

Slash: 'Modern Rockers Are Sell-outs'
Rocker SLASH has blasted modern musicians for their obsession with fame and money - insisting he performed gigs for beer cash when he started out in GUNS N' ROSES. The British-born guitarist claims he was only ever motivated by his love of music, and even combined his early career in the November Rain band with a "straight job". Slash tells New Zealand's 3 News, "I think what was great about Guns N' Roses is that we made it on our own integrity and we didn't give up anything to anybody and made it on

Illinois: That's It, We've Had Enough Of Your Nude Midget Wrestling
 A bunch of humorless officials in Illinois have taken away a bar's license for sixty days after a midget wrestling night gone wrong...You know, it wouldn't be so bad if they had punished Canton's Outskirts Bar and Grill for the un-PC use of "midget" instead of "little person" or for the fact that the whole thing comes off as terribly exploitative. Nope, they freaked out over a simple mistake:Bar owner Kim Scott said one of the performers took off her top durin

'Privileged' Star Cried When She Got the Part
She is not afraid to say it.  The star of the new CW series Privileged premiering tomorrow at 9pm said she cried in front of the producers and network officials when she was told she got the part. “I know it sounds like a cliché, but this really is a dream job for me," Joanne Garcia said.  "I'm working harder than I ever have, and I'm loving every moment.” The Tampa-native went from being a blonde to a redhead to suit her role for the auditions, and she admits she

Bloomberg Talks Economy, Partisanship, Next Job
Mayor Bloomberg appeared on Meet the Press to talk the economy, and he said Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson was the right man for the job (for right now). Bloomberg also touted more transparency, "The first thing we need is more disclosure, visibility. The problem is that nobody knows what any institution owns and what the terms of the securities they own are and what they are worth. If that was out in the public domain then there wouldn't be this crisis of confidence." Bloomberg also noted how NYC's

Hollywood’s Top 10 Overpaid Actors
There are two reasons any actor gets a gig in a film. First, their ability. Fit for the role, compatibility, believability, etc. But more importantly, they get the job for the draw. The Draw can be defined as how much attention and publicity attaching a name to a film would get. This usually means that paying for a big name would translate into making the studio a big pile of cash. Usually that pays off. But the premier financial publication Forbes has taken a closer look and ranked the Top 10 Overpa

"30 Rock" Blogger Wanted
Do you consider "30 Rock" to be must-see TV? We've got a job for you.

Cute, But Still Overpriced
Lauren Conrad's hired hands did a fairly good job for her Fall 2008 collection. We think the Fall clothes are much cuter than the stuff they did for Summer. The threads are still way overpriced, though! That cute white number is $170. Big price for such little cloth! What do y'all think? U likey the looks???

M2: Twisting Reality
Hey this is a new game created by me hermione 714 I don't know i was just thinking to myself wouldn't it be odd if somehow the characters in the hp books were living in the muggle world and if they were where would they work? Well in this game twisting reality, you get to choose for them! This is how it works! The first person to post would state a character, then the next person would name a job for that character then underneath they would state another character, for example. 1st post- Snape!

Hi, My Name Is Ocho Cinco:Maybe
Last week, Simply Dumb Sports reported on the ridiculousness of Chad Johnson’s legal name change to his nickname Ocho Cinco. Well, legally he can call himself anything he wants (you don’t want to know what some NFL fans are calling him) but if he wants to change his game jersey he’s got to pay. CNBC’s Darren Rovell explains the problem here. If Chad wants to be Ocho Cinco on his game jersey, he would have to buy the remaining Chad Johnson jerseys from Reebok, who makes the NFL’

Mario Lopez Set to Host “MTV’S TOP POP GROUP” starting Sept 11th.
Mario Lopez is extremely busy these days. He has landed yet another hosting job for MTV. Mario will be the host of MTV’s new American Idol style pop group show. Premiering Thursday, September 11 at 10:00 PM ET/PT join Mario in the studio with backstage correspondent Marianela Pereyra. Celebrity judges and mentors for “MTV’s Top Pop Group” to be announced at a later date. Following a nationwide search in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Miami and Los Angeles, MTV will welcome nine of the gr

Sarah Palin's "Feminism" Is Irrelevant To Her Irresponsible Record [PTA Problems]
A lot of people, including the much-loved Gloria Steinem, are talking about whether or not Sarah Palin was the "feminist" choice for Vice President. "This isn't the first time a boss has picked an unqualified woman just because she agrees with him and opposes everything most other women want and need," Steinem argues in the L.A. Times today. "Feminism has never been about getting a job for one woman. It's about making life more fair for women everywhere." While I happen to agree with Steinem, I think focusi

Brett Ratner Is Way Too Into “Guitar Hero”
First Michael Bay announces a Ouija board movie, now Brett Ratner is telling MTV he wants to make one based on Guitar Hero? Here’s what he told MTV News: “I love ‘Guitar Hero’ and I think it’s a part of pop culture. I would love to do a ‘Guitar Hero’ movie, if Activision would ever let me. I’m trying to convince them, but why would you have a movie screw up such a huge franchise? Not that I would make a bad movie. So that would be cool, to do a ‘Guitar Hero’ movie.” I lov

Take This Job And Love It [Working It Out]
"Who the hell would want this job, if not someone who is (pardon the expression) a starfucker?" This is a line from the Radar story about celebrity assistants, who become "friends." Pals on the payroll! Angelina Jolie has Holly Goline; Jessica Simpson had CaCee Cobb, who is now dating Donald Faison from Scrubs. And Britney Spears' former assistant Alli Sims is trying for a singing career. But not everyone goes on to a great life; most assistants just sacrifice their own lives. Says one writer's assistant: "

Best Seat In The House Goes To Ashanti’s Dancer
I’ll take this guys job for a day…just kiddin! He looks like he likes his job though

Forget the rest! Keep Michael Badalucco on Bones
Filed under: OpEd, Bones, CastingAttention to Hart Hanson and Barry Josephson, the creators of Bones: your search for a new intern for Temperance is over. I know I know, you wanted Dr. Brennan to have a number of interns over this season so she could find a suitable replacement for Zack Addy, who went a bit batty in the season finale. But, why waste any more of the show's budget when you exampled the perfect replacement in this past week's episode.Michael Badalucco, who portrayed Scott Starret -- Bones' old

Aubrey O'Day Chooses Broadway Over Blow Job
For someone who often poses nude, Aubrey O'Day made a surprising decision recently.The Danity Kane singer told OK! that she was offered a cameo on The CW's new 90210, but chose a part in the Broadway production of Hairspray instead. The role O'Day turned down?"I can’t remember her name, but I can tell you what the script was that I read. It was the girl who was giving head to [Dustin Milligan] in the car..." the singer said.Choosing Broadway over a blow job? Looks like Aubrey has come a long way.

Lindsay Lohan joins the bra-less club
   Hot and sexy actress Lindsay Lohan has also joined the bra-less club of Pamela Anderson and Britney Spears. She was spotted hanging out without a bra in Los Angeles. The Sun reported that she was spotted alone when she was shopping for her lover Samantha Ronson in Los Angeles without a bra. She was wearing just a fitting vest in a quest to protect her modesty. It must have been a tough job for the vest in fact. There are also rumors that 22-year-old Lindsay Lohan is planning to convert to Judai

New hosting gig a dream job for Dingo
For Ernie Dingo, the chance to host Seven's new series Outback Wildlife Rescue was more than just a job - it allowed him to combine three of his great passions. The actor, who is a long-time presenter on The Great Outdoors, said he jumped at the chance to travel around the country trying to help wild animals in peril. "I loved it because of the fact that it's quite a big cross-promotion of what I love doing," Dingo told AAP. "I love the outback, I love animals and I love fixing them up, and also I love m

Brangelina Create Job for Zahara
Zahara Jolie-Pitt is only 3, but she already has her first job lined up. Read the full story

Brangelina Create Job for Zahara
Zahara Jolie-Pitt is only 3, but she already has her first job lined up.

Euro's Esther Lee Steps Down
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- After scarcely more than a year, Euro RSCG North American CEO Esther Lee is exiting the agency because of what several industry insiders have billed as a clash of egos in the C-suite. Esther Lee Ms. Lee joined the Havas agency last spring as its first North American CEO and president of global brands following a five-year post at Coca-Cola, where she served as senior VP-chief creative officer. Her boss, Global CEO David Jones, had wooed he