Captain Richard Phillip’s wife: He says Navy Seals were the real heroes in Somali pirate standoff

April 18th, 2009

The wife of the ship captain rescued from pirates said Monday her husband is in fine spirits – even ribbing her for losing her voice just before holding a press conference.

 

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A Cessna 421 plane goes down in Oakland Park neighborhood

April 17th, 2009

A small plane crashed into a house shortly after taking off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport late this morning.

The Cessna 421 twin-engine prop plane took off around 11:15 a.m. and went down near Andrews Avenue, just north of Commercial Boulevard, said airport spokesman Chaz Adams.

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Britney’s Unwanted Visit From ‘American Idol’ Alum Miranda Tozier-Robbins

April 17th, 2009

Miranda Tozier-Robbins, who auditioned for the American Idol in Boston back in 2005, was arrested Thursday morning for trespassing onto Britney Spears’ property.

 

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Ryan Seacrest’s New Lady: Jasmine Waltz

April 16th, 2009

Ryan Seacrest, a busy man hosting American Idol, lately he has been happily enjoying the company of L.A. bartender Jasmine Waltz.

 

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General Growth Files Biggest U.S. Property Bankruptcy

April 16th, 2009

General Growth Properties Inc., owner of Boston’s Faneuil Hall and the South Street Seaport in New York City, filed the biggest real estate bankruptcy in U.S. history.

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Carlie Christine Playboy Cheerleader Coach

April 16th, 2009

Carlie Christine was fired from her cheerleader coach job at Casa Robles High School in Orangeville California for her Playboy photos.

 

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Tax Day Freebies, Don’t Miss Any

April 15th, 2009
  • Free ice cream. MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Treatery will give away single-scoop servings to customers at 200 stores in what it calls an “e-cone-omic ice cream stimulus package.”

 

  • Free sweets. Snack chain Cinnabon will give out Tax Day Bites, free bite-size cinnamon rolls usually known as Classic Bites, from 5 to 8 p.m. at its 700 outlets on tax day.

 

  • Free tacos. At its 275 restaurants in the West, Taco Del Mar will run a promotion: “Taxes Suck. Tacos Don’t.” People can register at the Taco Del Mar website for an e-mailed coupon for a free tax day taco.

 

  • Free gift cards. T.G.I. Friday’s will give Wednesday customers $5 Bonus Bites gift cards for food and beverage purchases of $15 to $25 and $10 cards for those who spend more than $25. Members of the 1,000-outlet chain’s frequent-customer program also will get double points.

Oksana Pochepa And Mel? Russian Singer Claims To Be Gibson’s Girlfriend

April 15th, 2009

A Russian pop singer last night claimed to be the mystery girl blamed for ending MEL GIBSON’s marriage.

 

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GM recalls 1.5 million cars due to fire risk

April 14th, 2009

General Motors Corp is recalling nearly 1.5 million Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac mid-sized cars due to a potential leak of engine oil that could cause an engine fire.

The recall applies to the 1997-2003 Buick Regal; 1998-2003 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo and Impala; 1998-99 Oldsmobile Intrigue; and 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, GM said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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How to Cook a Christmas Ham : Cooking a Glazed Christmas Ham

April 12th, 2009