Hear the One About the Holocaust Survivor Who Lived with Wolves…?
Author Misha Defonseca, who wrote a best-selling memoir about surviving the Holocaust by living with wolves, has snagged herself a one-way ticket to hell — by fabricating the entire story, including the minor detail of being, um, JEWISH and demanding a judge affirm a $32.4 million jury award (to be paid by the publisher) in her favor. The jury had found the publisher failed to promote the book in the United States and hid profits (also very upstanding individuals); however, the jury sided with Mischa

Have The Katrina Lessons Been Learned?
Hopefully, the City of New Orleans, the State of Louisiana and the United States Government are all much better prepared for a hurricane now than they were then. ... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/commentary/article_212168562.shtml"><b>More</b>

Al Gore Makes Triumphant Return to the Democratic National Convention!
former Vice President of the United States, Al Gore urged Democrats to seize this opportunity and unite and vote for Barack Obama. “Today, we face essentially the same choice we faced in 2000, though it may be even more obvious now because John McCain, a man who has earned our respect on many levels, is now openly endorsing the policies of the Bush-Cheney White House and promising to actually continue them,” Gore said, before joking: ” Hey, I believe in recycling, but that’s ridicul

'Dark Knight' continues global streak
Web Exclusive: Batman film has cumed $416.7 million offshore -- "The Dark Knight" remained potent overseas, easily leading the weekend with $19 million at 6,580 playdates in 62 markets, while "Mamma Mia!" stayed stellar outside the United States.

Doubts Persist As Iraq Takes Over U.S.-Backed Patrols
The United States will begin handing over control to the Iraqi government in October of largely Sunni Muslim local guard units credited with helping contain bloodshed across Iraq.... <a href="http://www.postchronicle.com/news/breakingnews/article_212168628.shtml"><b>More</b>

BBC may set up shop in U.S.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The BBC isn't commenting about reports that one of the British broadcaster's top executives may be heading up a division in the United States.

Rap industry exhausting The Game
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Hip-hop's The Game says the rap industry in the United States has "taken its toll" on his life.

LegalView Informs Mesothelioma Blog Readers of Asbestos Still in Use in America
LegalView reported on the details of several thousand tons of asbestos still being used in the United States, even though the material has been highly associated with an incurable form of lung cancer. The U.S. Geological Survey reported on the us ...

ONTD Theme Song on TV!!!!!!!!!
I just heard/saw this on tv. It was a commercial for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is the sequel to 2005's Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction and is due for release in the United States on August 31, 2008 and in Europe on September 5, 2008. The game is set in Venezuela. Check out the commercial.........which basically shouts out OH NO THEY DIDN'T.......kinda. AND HERE'S THE OFFICIAL DOWNLOAD OF THE SONG AVAILABLE AT THE M2:WIF WEB SITE. LYRICS: oh no oh no oh no

Upcoming Doctor Who Specials To Get "U.S. Setting" and "U.S. Assistant"?
Rumor: SyFy Portal says that News of the World says that an unnamed BBC source says that two of the three Doctor Who specials will be filmed right here in the U.S. of A. Not only that, but the Timelord will allegedly get a "U.S. assistant." "Two specials in America, with a U.S. setting and U.S. assistant, will take it to another level," the alleged BBC source told News of the World. "David Tennant is already gaining a huge following and this will make him really hot property." SyFy Portal surmises this make

BILL CLINTON SAYS OBAMA IS THE MAN!: Former prez put the past behind and heartily backs Democratic nominee; Party unification is complete.
*Former President Bill Clinton offered hearty and unqualified praise for Barack Obama on Wednesday, saying the man who crushed his wife's White House dream was ready to lead America and restore U.S. global leadership.       Clinton said Obama, who defeated Hillary Clinton in a bitter struggle for the Democratic nomination, could lead the United States past the divisions and strife of the last eight years of Republican leadership under President George W. Bush.   &nb

"Kurt Russell is to the right of Attila the Hun."
Quotes from the interview circuit: "No one seems to mention that the President of the United States in Escape from New York is British! [Laughs] We made up some story about him being the love child of Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. That didn't make it into the movie because Kurt Russell is to the right of Attila the Hun. He actually doesn't think we should have to pay for roads--unbelievable. But we're friends because we respect each other's work ethic. He's a wonderful guy; I love him."    &n

Mark Indelicato at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (US Open)
It’s tennis day here at Ugly Betty News! :) Ugly Betty’s Mark Indelicato was one of the celebrities that appeared at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open in Flushing, Queens. The event was held at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. “Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day kicks off the US Open each year bringing together the hottest young musical acts and tennis’ brightest stars,” said Pierce O’Neil, Chief Business Officer, USTA (United States Tennis Association).

Michael Moore: Hurricane Gustav Is Gift From God [Blabbermouths]
So what if Hurricane Gustav displaces thousands, destroys their homes, and further devastates an already devastated region of these United States? Filmmaker Michael Moore sees a silver lining around the eerily quiet eye of the disastrous storm: It will screw-up the Republican National Convention. Already, John McCain is saying his party might have to postpone the Convention. And Moore couldn't be more tickled. He told MSNBC's Keith Olbermann, "I was just thinking, this Gustav is proof that there is a God in

Snow Patrol: Snow Patrol album to have exclusive content for iPhone and iPod Touch
Though Microsoft has been preaching the virtues of exclusive content to shore up the Zune, Apple is showing that it also has a few avenues for exclusive content. The first example is A Hundred Million Suns, the new album by Snow Patrol. The album will of course be available in all formats, but owners of the iPhone and iPod Touch will be able to access bonus content including artwork, behind-the-scenes images and lyrics with the touchscreen on each device. Apple has not announced any further plans for exclus

AHH Strays News: Mos Def, Pharcyde Celebrate Labor Day
Rappers Mos Def, The Pharcyde and Atmosphere will join The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today (September 1) during the Take Back Labor Day Festival in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the inaugural year for SEIU’s festival, which celebrates the many contributions of organized labor in the United States. The concert will take place from 3-7 PM and will also feature performances by Steve Earle, Billy Bragg, Tom Morello and friends, Allison Moorer and others. The Take Back Labor Day Festival...(r

The Fall DVD Release Date!
Starring Lee Pace and directed by Tarsem, this movie is finally coming out on DVD 9/9/08! This was released limitedly in May 2008 across the United States after it was shown at the Toronto film festival in 2006. 1,2 this movie is brilliantly gorgeous. if you've seen The Cell, I understand your reservations with Tarsem, but this is a beautiful movie that should not be missed!(Post a new comment) countincrows 2008-08-27 11:46 am UTC (link) Oh this looks like a beautiful film!(Reply to this)(Thre

Diddy: John McCain is Buggin!
You might think Sarah Palin - the Republican candidate for Vice President of the United States - is having a great week, but three recent developments have popped up:Political website The Daily Kos says Palin is lying about being the mother of her fifth child. Seriously.Palin's own mother-in-law in unlikely to vote for her, as Faye Palin told The New York Daily News: "I'm not sure what [Sarah] brings to the ticket other than she's a woman and a conservative."Diddy is down on her as a selection.In a hilariou

Eric The Midget In Las Vegas Pics 8-30-08
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Josh Brolin Comments on Playing Bush, Arrest @DNC
At a panel on progressive media (and specifically Chris Moore’s film based on Howard Zinn’s A Peoples History of the United States, Josh Brolin commented on his arrest earlier this summer at a bar near the set of W, in which he plays the title role. “I was arrested, and it was basically because I was standing up for someone, speaking out on something I thought was wrong. And what happens when you speak out? You go to jail.” Brolin also discussed his new-found empathy for Neo-cons

'NCIS' Star Gets Cast in Wonder Woman Movie
NCIS series regular David McCallum was cast to do the voice of Zeus in the Warner Bros. animated Wonder Woman movie.  McCallum, who plays NCIS Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ducky Mallard on the procedural, will lend his voice to the chief of the gods in the fantasy sci-fi animation slated to come out February of next year. Directed by Lauren Montgomery, Wonder Woman will trace the origins of the superheroine as she tries to save her people and ultimately the world from the vengeful god of war Ares.&nb

Obama: Compete with China, turn off TV
TOLEDO, Ohio--Standing atop a downtown building in a city that represents the decline of America's industrial economy, Barack Obama continued Sunday to pound away on economic issues, sketching in broad strokes a plan he said would create jobs and enhance American competitiveness. Speaking at a small-scale event at the city's public library, Obama engaged in a give-and-take with a select crowd of invitees. One theme that quickly emerged was the United States' ability to compete with rising global powerhous

The Best Of Riley Martin Tribute
If you’ve yet to listen to the space cowboy Riley Martin do his thing on Sirius, then this video tribute is for you. The only pre-req is that you’re into weed or aliens. Or weed smoking aliens (Stagian purple, folks). On an unrelated note… This just in: Lindsay Lohan Loves Music: Share: Permalink Posted in: celebs, Howard Stern, Lindsay Lohan, show, sirius, video, youtube September 1, 2008

SLIPKNOT Goes Head-To-Head With THE GAME For Top Spot On BILLBOARD Chart
According to Hits Daily Double (the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS), SLIPKNOT's new album, "All Hope Is Gone" is poised to sell between 230,000 and 250,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release. The CD will go head-to-head with Geffen rapper THE GAME's "L.A.X." for the top spot on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. SLIPKNOT's last album, "Vol. 3: (The Subliminal Verses)", opened with 243,000 copies back in June 2004 to debut at No. 2. "Vol. 3 (The Subliminal V

The Lucky Ones
A timely drama about life in America today, Lionsgate's The Lucky Ones stars Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins and Michael Pena as three soldiers on leave trying to make sense of their lives during an unexpected road trip across the United States. A humorous, moving portrayal about the challenges of coming home, The Lucky Ones is directed by Neil Burger (The Illusionist) from a script by Burger and Dirk Wittenborn. After suffering an injury during a routine patrol, hardened sergeant TK Poole (Michael Pena) is