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“Golden Girl” actress Rue McClanahan dies at 76
New York 2010-06-07 20:55:07 (GMT)- “Golden Girls” star Rue McClanahan has died. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), McClanahan passed away Thursday in New York, after suffering a brain hemorrhage. McClanahan co-starred in the hit 1980s-1990s sitcom “The Golden Girls” along with Betty White, Beatrice Arthur, and Estelle Getty, playing the role of Blanche Devereaux. She also had roles on “Maude” and “Mama’s Family.” In 2007, McClanahan released her memoir “My First Five Husbands … And the Ones Who Got Away.” McClanahan is quoted by the AP as stating to the New York Times in 1985 that the “Golden Girls” helped exhibit “that when people mature, they add layers…They don’t turn into other creatures. The truth is we all still have our child, our adolescent, and your young woman living in us.” Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Dean passes away at 81
Richmond, VA – Singer, actor, and sausage businessman Jimmy Dean has died. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Dean died Sunday at his home in Virginia. He was 81 years old. 2010-06-17 05:02:48 (GMT)As noted in the report, Dean, who was raised in poverty in a small Texas town, had a successful career as an actor and singer, including landing his own television program, “The Jimmy Dean Show.” He also had appearances in the James Bond film “Diamonds are Forever” and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Dean started his famous sausage company in 1969, selling it to Sara Lee years later. Dean’s wife Donna Meade Dean, is quoted by the AP as stating of her husband, “He was amazing… He had a lot of talents. WWE® Superstar
“The Chaperone” Also Stars Kevin Corrigan, Ariel Winter, and Annabeth Gish STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE Studios announced today that actors Kevin Corrigan (“American Gangster”), Ariel Winter (“Modern Family”) and Annabeth Gish (“The West Wing”) have joined WWE® Superstar Paul “Triple H” Levesque (“Blade: Trinity”) in the cast of the studios’ upcoming comedy, “The Chaperone.” The film will begin principal photography today in and around New Orleans, Louisiana. Stephen Herek will direct the film from a screenplay by playwright S.J. Roth. “The Chaperone” is produced by WWE Studios Executive Vice President Michael Pavone and executive produced by WWE Studios Vice President David Calloway. Ray Bradstone (PAUL “TRIPLE H” LEVESQUE) is the best “wheel man in the business,” but he is determined to go straight and be the best parent he can be to his daughter, Sally (ARIEL WINTER), and make amends with his ex-wife, Lynne (ANNABETH GISH). As Ray struggles to find honest work, his old bank-robbing crew, led by Phillip Larue (KEVIN CORRIGAN), offers him one last job. He agrees at first, but changes his mind at the last second leaving the crew without a driver. Ray decides instead to serve as a “chaperone” for Sally’s school field trip. When the robbery goes awry, Larue blames Ray and chases the school bus all the way to the Museum of Natural History in New Orleans. Ray must deal with Larue, while supervising Sally’s class on what becomes one of the craziest school trips ever. WWE Superstar Paul “Triple H” Levesque is ex-con Ray Bradstone, a former getaway driver determined to turn his life around and establish a relationship with his estranged daughter Sally. Levesque is a thirteen-time World Champion. He debuted in 1995 with World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. as Hunter Hearst-Helmsley™ and has become one of WWE’s most popular and successful Superstars of all time. Levesque has appeared in the film, “Blade: Trinity,” as a vampire enforcer and just finished filming WWE Studios’ “Inside Out” with Michael Rapaport, Parker Posey and Bruce Dern. Ariel Winter portrays Ray’s teenage daughter, Sally, who wants nothing to do with her father after his release from prison. Winter currently stars as Alex Dunphy in the popular and critically acclaimed ABC series, “Modern Family.” She recently completed the films “Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega,” “Opposite Day” and “Duress.” Her other film credits include “Speed Racer,” and voice work for “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” “Afro Samurai: Resurrection,” “Horton Hears a Who!,” “Ice Age: The Meltdown” and “Curious George.” Kevin Corrigan plays Phillip Larue, who pursues Ray after the botched bank robbery. A graduate of the Actors Studio, Corrigan is familiar to many for his roles in “American Gangster,” “The Departed,” “Superbad,” “Pineapple Express,” “True Romance,” “Goodfellas,” “Bad Boys,” and the 2009 Oscar-winning short, “The New Tenants.” His television credits include portraying slacker Eddie Finnerty in the series “Grounded for Life,” recurring roles on “Damages” and “Fringe,” and guest starring roles on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Californication.” Annabeth Gish is Lynne, Ray’s former wife, who has moved on with her life. Gish most recently portrayed Eileen Caffee on Showtime’s critically acclaimed series, “Brotherhood.” Gish’s other credits include Elizabeth Bartlett Westin, the eldest daughter of President Bartlett (Martin Sheen) on “The West Wing” and as Special Agent Monica Reyes on “The X Files.” She made her film debut as a teenager in the 1986 film “Desert Bloom,” and went on to star in the films, “Mystic Pizza,” “Wyatt Earp,” “Nixon,” “Beautiful Girls,” “Double Jeopardy” and “The Celestine Prophecy.” Director Stephen Herek made his debut as the writer-director of the feature film “Critters.” He also directed the blockbuster “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” as well as the films, “The Three Musketeers,” “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Holy Man” and “Rock Star.” World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Rick Scott
The Republican Club of East Polk County is presenting an open forum with Republican candidate for Florida governor Rick Scott, June 14th in Winter Haven, Florida. Winter Haven, FL, June 07, 2010 --(PR.com)-- In a celebration of Flag Day, the Republican Club of East Polk County is hosting an open forum with Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott, Monday, June 14th at the Best Western – Admiral’s Inn and Conference Center, 5665 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, Florida. This will be Rick Scott’s first Central Florida appearance. A forum, open to the public will be conducted Monday, June 14th at the Best Western - Admiral’s Inn and Conference Center in Winter Haven. There will be a wine reception from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. The forum will begin at 7:15 PM. Rick Scott will field questions from the audience from 7:30 until 8:30 PM. Reception tickets: $50 per person (includes forum admission) (50 ticket limit) Forum tickets: $20 per person (200 ticket limit) Tickets must be purchased in advance. Appropriate attire will be appreciated. Tickets can be obtained through the Republican Club of East Polk County via email at: rcepc@mail.com or on its website at: The Republican Club of East Polk County is the oldest chartered Republican club in Polk County and meets the 3rd Monday of every month at the Best Western - Admiral's Inn, in Winter Haven. Abused Spouse pulls plug on Gary Coleman
Provo, Utah – Gary Coleman, most known for his role on the popular 1970s sitcom, “Diff’rent Strokes” has died. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Coleman suffered a brain hemorrhage, and was placed on life support after being hospitalized following an accident. Tod Bridges, who co-starred with Coleman on “Diff’rent Strokes,” is quoted by the AP as stating of his death, “It’s unfortunate. It’s a sad day.” Fellow co-star, Charlotte Rae, is further quoted as stating of Coleman’s talent, “He was the reason we were such a big hit…He was the centerpiece and we all surrounded him. He was absolutely enchanting, adorable, funny and filled with joy which he spread around to millions of people all over the world.”
Coleman had multiple run-ins with the law as an adult, including a domestic assault incident involving his wife, Shannon Price. Price made the decision to take Coleman off life support Friday. Gary Coleman divorced Shannon Price two years ago on August 12, 2008 according to Coleman's attorney, Randy Kester Coleman had been unconscious and on life support with a brain hemorrhage since Thursday. He was hospitalized after a fall earlier this week in his Utah home. Coleman was 42 years old. Al and Tipper Gore announce split after 40 years
2010-06-03 04:30:54 (GMT)- Former vice president Al Gore and his wife Tipper are reportedly separating. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the couple recently announced their split, after 40 years of marriage. Gore is quoted by the AP as stating in an email that purportedly circulated Tuesday, the decision to separate was “a mutual and mutually supportive decision that we have made together following a process of long and careful consideration.” Associates of the couple reportedly cited the cause of the split as being due to the couple growing apart amid frequent road trips for various causes over the years. Gore served as vice president under the Clinton administration in the 1990s, and ran for president in 2000. He later received a joint Nobel Peace Prize for his activism regarding climate change. From webmaster B. javamanmonk: Good idea to haul-ass Al, look what happened to Gary Coleman after he stuck around too long, Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. A.I. runner up spilt with boyfriend before finale (WiredPRNews.com)2010-05-28 13:51:21 (GMT) – “American Idol” runner up Crystal Bowersox revealed in a recent interview that she and her boyfriend split the day before the season finale. As reported by Access Hollywood, Bowersox told A.I. host Ryan Seacrest on his radio program Thursday that her relationship with Tony Kusian had ended due to complications related to her sudden fame. Bowersox is quoted in the report as stating during the interview, “Big Tony… he went home. He wasn’t cool with the lifestyle. I didn’t break up with him… it was a mutual thing.” Bowersox further stated, “It’s cool though, we’re both logical, grown adults…He’s a small town guy and that’s fine, but I’m a small town girl, but I want this. I want this more than anything, this career, this lifestyle. I didn’t think he was up for it. He didn’t think he was up for it. It’s just been crazy.” Jesse James discusses abuse as child
(WiredPRNews.com)2010-05-27 14:46:21 (GMT) – Jesse James unexpectedly opened up about childhood abuse at the hands of his father in a recent interview with “Nightline.” As reported by omg! From Yahoo, the television personality discussed the abuse in addition to events leading up to his recent split with Oscar winning actress Sandra Bullock. An emotional James is quoted in the report as stating in the interview of breaking his arm at the age of 6, the current age of his daughter Sunny, as he and his father fought, “I remember my dad laughed at me when I hit the ground and called me a dummy… It’s really tough for me to think about now because…Sunny’s the age that I was when my dad broke my arm.” Jesse further discussed the impact the event and others had on his self-esteem stating, “I basically never felt good enough for anyone.” The “Nightline” interview aired Tuesday night on ABC. from Webmaster B. javamanmonk: the devil made me do it. Pakistan politician tweets after Facebook ban
Interior Minister Rehman Malik turns to Twitter after a ban in his country on Facebook. Islamabad (WiredPRNews.com)2010-05-26 14:26:41 (GMT) – Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has found social networking alternatives after the enactment of a ban on Facebook in his country. As reported by Reuters, Rehman Malik turned to Twitter after not being able to use his Facebook page, following protests of images posted on the site of Prophet Mohammad, which many in the country deem offensive. Malik is quoted by Reuters as stating of his use of Twitter, “Only a few days back I came in (as a Twitter user). I like it… There are lot of questions, are you real, are you fake?” The Interior Minister reportedly has a following of over 270 Twitter users currently. As noted in the report, approximately 1,000 sites have been blocked in Pakistan due to posted images of the prophet. Facebook privacy concerns persist Some are accusing the social networking site of turning its back on user privacy for financial gain. San Francisco (WiredPRNews.com)2010-05-03 01:55:38 (GMT) – Fears about Facebook privacy issues following its recent announcement of site expansion have turned into accusations about the company’s regard for user privacy. As reported by AFP, some have suggested that Facebook is disregarding the privacy of members for financial gain. As noted in the report, new “plug-ins” for the site will allow users to see websites visited by friends from the network and their comments. The company has proposed it is a means to make user experiences more social. Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg is quoted by AFP as stating of the change, “The Web is at a really important turning point right now… We are building toward a Web where the default is social.” Attorney Kurt Opsahl of Internet rights defense group Electronic Frontier Foundation, is further quoted in the report as stating of the issue, “This is a transition from pretty good privacy to Facebook making categories of information available to construct business deals… It seems that they want to go to sites and say ‘We have this treasure trove of user information, what do you have?” Mozilla CEO to leave position after two years
John Lilly will reportedly leave his position as CEO of Mozilla. California (WiredPRNews.com)2010-05-15 03:18:59 (GMT) – Mozilla CEO John Lilly will reportedly leave his position as CEO of the company. As reported by PC World, Lilly, is set to leave after more than two years when a replacement is found. Lilly, who made the announcement on a recent blog post, will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. He joined the company in 2005, obtaining his CEO position after serving as chief operating officer. Lilly is quoted in the report as stating in a blog post on Tuesday, “400 million users are directly touched every day by the work we’ve done so far, and many, many more are using better browsers because of our work.” He further expressed in his posting interest in returning to working with startups. Facebook expansion raises privacy concerns Some lawmakers have raised concerns about privacy issues with the site’s expansion. San Francisco - (WiredPRNews.com)2010-04-28 10:41:09 (GMT) – Some federal lawmakers have expressed concerns about privacy issues with Facebook’s plans for expansion. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), four senators stated this week that the social networking site should find more avenues for privacy protection of users. As noted in the report, the Federal Trade Commission has begun probing practices of the site and others regarding data collection. Facebook recently announced plans for expansion that would allow information from other sites to be shared with users in one’s network. The site has stated that personal information will not be shared to websites that use the plug-in feature; however, some like Sen. Charles Schumer suggest privacy issues will still be a factor. Schumer is quoted by the AP as stating of the issue, “They have sort of assumed all their users want their information to be given far and wide, which is a false assumption.” Jessica Rich, deputy director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, is further quoted in the report as stating of the agency’s plans on the matter, “Our plan is to develop a framework that social networks and others will use to guide their data collection, use, and sharing practices.”
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