WEEKEND WITH MAMA KAREN AND JAY

As many of you know, previous to Lima I was a Hoosier. I don't hail from the land of corn, just lived there for a while and made a lot of great friends along the way.



Mama Karen as we all like to call her is better known as Karen Rite (Program Director of WNDV-FM, WSMM-FM, WZOW-FM in South Bend) kinda took me under her wing sometime ago and has trained me over the years to be a better person and radio guy.

The other fellow in the pictures above is my best friend Jay Michaels who works in Terre Haute at WMGI-FM as the afternoon guy. Jay and Karen were great friends back in the day when they both worked for Louisville's Jacor Broadcasting. Over the years, we all have tangled together and are great friends and radio geeks all alike.

BE THE FIRST TO RIDE DIAMONDBACK

Kings Island is giving back to the community in a way that is fun. They are accepting bids to be the first to ride the new Diamondback at KI. Bids will be accepted no later than April 15.

The Park will auction off seats on the first five trains to the highest bidders, who will be the first official riders on Diamondback – the tallest, fastest and meanest roller coaster to ever strike Kings Island. Bids can be placed until April 15 by clicking on the bid link at the bottom of this page or by calling Kings Island at (800) 288-0808. Minimum bids must be higher than the lowest bid above the yellow line on the bid board. NOTE: Please submit bids that are not even dollar amounts in .25, .50 and .75 increments. Thank you!

One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the Diamondback first ride auction will go directly towards supporting A Kid Again, an organization that enriches the lives of over 550 children, throughout the Tri-State region, with life threatening illnesses and their families by providing year round, fun-filled group activities and destination events, fostering joy, laughter, normalcy and supportive networking opportunities. All of the organization’s adventures are geared toward the whole family, including the siblings, so no one is excluded. Please give these brave kids the opportunity to feel like A Kid Again. Thank you for your support.

http://www.kidiamondback.com/public/auction/

SIMON COWELL DOESNT EVEN HAVE TIME FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA

(people) Too busy for President Barack Obama? That's what Simon Cowell claimed on Monday's Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

"He wanted to have dinner, and our diaries didn't quite match," said the acerbic American Idol judge, 49. "He wanted to do eight [o'clock], I was free at nine. We didn't quite connect."

The remarks came four days after Obama appeared on the NBC late-night talk show and told Leno that since taking on the responsibilities of commander-in-chief he's found Washington, D.C., to be a lot like American Idol – and everyone is a Simon Cowell.

"I think what he was trying to say was Washington's becoming more intelligent," Cowell deadpanned.

Idol host Ryan Seacrest, who was sitting next to Cowell, piped up, "I'm not quite sure it was a compliment."

Shot back Cowell: "That's how I interpreted it."

When Cowell had said he was too busy to meet with Obama, Leno had asked, "What were you doing, getting your teeth whitened?"

JACK BAUER DECIDES WHO THE PRESIDENT IS

Maybe your a fan of the show, maybe not. Either way, Jack Bauer knows who the president elect should be and thats all that matters. Jack Bauer of course is the lead character on the hit show 24. Sutherland thinks the show's fictional African-American president got America used to the idea. He says, "Ten years ago people would have said that it would never happen. I can say the same thing about season seven. We had a female president, and I can guarantee you that is going to happen."

VISITING A FEW FRIENDS

This Saturday, I have the opportunity to catch up with some very good friends, and im really excited about it. In the picture you can see Karen Rite who I used to work with in Indiana prior to moving to Lima. Also on the trip, and I will post more pictures later is the very fun Jay Michaels who works for WMGI in Terre Haute Indiana. So you could say, its a "Hoosier" thang!

Im really excited, its been over two years since ive seen either one of them.

ZAC EFRON SAYS NO TO FOOTLOOSE

(the wrap) Zac Efron wants to be fancy free, but apparently not footloose.

The teen-throb star of Disney’s first three “High School Musical” films, has pulled out of Paramount’s planned remake of “Footloose,” in an apparent effort to stretch his career beyond fame as just a cute song-and-dance man.

Efron told the studio last week that he did not want to do another musical at this point in his career, according to a senior member of the production team.

The team member told TheWrap that Efron had script approval on the movie and used a rewrite on the screenplay as the loophole to get out of his contract: “People had been working on this project since last July -- we were all shocked.”

ROSEANNE COMES BACK?

Its the first picture I found, I promise! Roseanne Barr made national news some ten plus years ago and her primetime sitcom was #1 week after week on television. So what ever happened to good ole Roseanne? Well, she is on her way back. The Roseanne Show (with a different cast of course) is currently in the development stages of coming back. When we all thought it was safe to pick up our remotes.

REAL HOUSEWIVES ON BRAVO

Okay, so everyone has their own favorite show, right? I love a lot of television shows (CSI:NY, GHOST HUNTERS, GHOST WHISPERER, ETC.) and now I have added one more. THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK. Your probably asking, really? Yes, I love this show. Just to see what they say, and how they act, it reminds me of my own family. Whoever said Reality TV was for the dogs...hmmm...

Anyhow, just love the show and wanted to get your thoughts. Look for a new edition coming soon called the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF NEW JERSEY, I cant wait!

ME AND THE TREADMILL

For the first time in YEARS, I have discovered a treadmill. So you might be asking, seriously? Yes, I finally joined a gym (ANYTIME FITNESS IN CLOCKTOWER PLAZA) and I actually love going!

I am for one not a gym rat by any means. So for me to go is a rarity to say the least. I started going Friday night and actually ran one mile (its my first time). I also did all the basic weight machines in reps.

Then on Saturday we had a live broadcast, and not only that, I ran an additional mile on the treadmill and discovered what the elliptical is and did another mile on that.

Satuday night Jen and Mike asked if I wanted to go to the gym with them, so I did and ran yet another mile along with biking two miles and ran on the elliptical for an additional mile.

Then last night I went again. So far, four times to the gym and Im starting to enjoy it. Not too bad really! All together, I have ran 5 Miles on the treadmill, 3 Miles on the Elliptical and biked 4 miles. Im pretty darn proud of myself!

MARIAH KEEPS THE ECONOMY STRONG

(luxist) Pop diva Mariah Carey has reportedly made an offer on Fleur de Lys, the world's most expensive estate, which is listed at $125 million. The the palatial 15-bedroom mansion in Beverly Hills (above) was built by Texan billionaire David Saperstein. The five-acre estate is home to a 41,000-square foot French limestone mansion inspired by France's magnificent Vaux le Vicomte palace outside Paris. It features Italian marble walls, French limestone floors, gold-embossed leather wall coverings, gold-leaf crown moldings, a ballroom with ceiling frescoes, a library complete with rare books, two kitchens and a screening room with seating for 50.

Surrounding the mansion are rolling lawns, ornamental gardens and mature trees, a 3,000-square-foot manager's house, staff quarters for 10 people, a spa and pool with a pavilion, a championship tennis court, and a lavish garden folly. Contactmusic reports that after three months of house hunting Carey and her rapper / actor husband Nick Cannon have made an offer on the estate, for an undisclosed amount. "They like the home because there's so little that needs doing to it," a source close to the couple allegedly remarked. The house is currently owned by Saperstein's ex-wife Suzanne, whom he ditched for the childrens' hot Swedish nanny.

MORE RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN NEWS

If someone would only tell Rihanna and Chris Brown that we just dont care as much as we used to. I mean, dont get me wrong, I really feel bad for the girl, but at the same time...she took her abusive boyfriend back for what?

(popsugar) Rihanna skipped the sunglasses and looked positively glowing as she left Les Deux in LA last night after spending a few hours out with her girlfriends. Rihanna kept things low key, but the cops were still involved when her driver got a ticket on the way home for tinted windows and not having a license plate. It doesn't look like Chris Brown was around, although many of you don't believe the rumor that the two are taking a break.

Now the stories are that Rihanna and Chris Brown have decided to take a much needed vacation from one another at the present time.

SIMON COWELL SAYS THUMBS DOWN TO NEW NBC SHOW

So NBC likes the money it sees American Idol rolling in. NBC also likes the viewership numbers that American Idol is rolling in. What does that mean?

NBC wants to make the best possible "next best thing" to American Idol and Simon Cowell doesn't think too highly of this stunt.

NBC has announced they will be airing a new show this summer called "THE AMERICAN SING OFF" which will rival American Idol with one small twist. IT WILL BE TOTALLY ACAPPELLA.

MARIAH CAREY BUYING A NEW HOME

Looks like Mariah is about ready to move her highly insured "booty" into a new house. The New York Post reports long-time New York resident Mariah Carey and hubby Nick Cannon are searching for a new home in Santa Monica, California. A source tells the paper, "She wants to act more and she has to be on the West Coast to do that." Cannon just inked a two-year deal with Nickelodeon, which is based in Santa Monica.

31 MILLION TEXT MESSAGES ON ONE NIGHT!

American Idol results from Tuesday and Wednesday night. Oh and this week 31 MILLION VIEWERS VOTED!!!!

Texas oil-rigger Michael Sarver was the first up with some harmonica accompaniment on "Ain't Goin' Down Till the Sun Comes Up" by Garth Brooks. Randy Travis advised Sarver not to slip up on the lyrics.

* Randy Jackson said, "It was a cool song choice, but it didn't show your vocal capabilities."
* Kara DioGuardi said, "We got to see your personality. We missed the big notes."
* Paula Abdul said, "You had fun and we had fun. This is the genre that suits you so well."
* Simon Cowell said, "I couldn't understand a single word you sang. I thought it was a bit clumsy."

Teen powerhouse Allison Iraheta rocked the place with "Blame It on Your Heart" by Patty Loveless. Travis praised the maturity of the 16-year-old's voice, and advised her not to be too cute on stage.

* Randy said, "I thought it was dope."
* Kara said, "I am starting to think you could sing the alphabet and sing it well."
* Paula said, "No one will ever take away the power to your voice. You will go far in the business."
* Simon said, "I thought it was good. It did look like you were struggling remembering some of the words."

Kris Allen made an unusual move and left his twangin' guitar at home on country night. He did the Garth Brooks ballad "To Make You Feel My Love." Travis said Brooks would be proud of Allen's take. Paula expressed surprise at the guitar-less performance. Simon also praised the move. Randy dubbed Allen a "Tender Dawg."

* Randy said, "You went out on a limb."
* Kara said, "It was very Kris Allen."
* Paula said, "I am pleasantly surprised. I thought it was a pure vulnerable performance."
* Simon said, "I thought that was terrific. Great choice of song."

Lil Rounds did Martina McBride's "Independence Day." Travis advised the R-and-B singer to slow it down on stage. Simon insisted on calling her "Little" despite multiple corrections from the panel.

* Randy said, "When you hit the chorus, you opened up and it got a little better."
* Kara said, "It wasn't your best but good for standing your ground."
* Paula said, "Your vocals are spot on."
* Simon said, "It kind of came over as a one of those girls that was forced to sing that at a wedding."

Jonas Brother look-alike Adam Lambert had the most unusual take on country music. Randy Travis was a bit surprised by Adam's nail polish and plan to do a breathy Middle Eastern take on Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire." Travis just shook his head and said, "I don't even know what to say about this boy."

* Randy said, "It's current, it's young, it's fresh, it's hot."
* Kara said, "All a little strange. I got my drama, but it was strange."
* Paula said, "You are someone who stands out and is true to who you are."
* Simon said, "What the hell was that... Lot of people throwing their television sets out the window at this point."

Blind contestant Scott MacIntyre was at his trademark piano for Martina McBride's "Wild Angels." Travis said Scott was one of the more surprising of the singers he mentored.

* Randy said, "I am looking for the hot crazy vocals and I am not seeing them."
* Kara said, "We want you to up your game. Really deliver it."
* Paula said, "Tonight was another impressive performance. The piano may be a bit of a crutch though."
* Simon said, "Your performances are too similar. Choose better songs."

Memphis, Tennessee's Alexis Grace, considered a favorite in the country category, did Dolly Parton's "Jolene." Travis predicted that Dolly would be proud.

* Randy said, "You didn't hit the notes quite well. There was some pitch issues."
* Kara said, "I think you lost your edge. It was a little flat for me."
* Paula said, "That song was more effective for you than the others think."
* Simon said, "We will forget that performance in ten minutes."

Danny Gokey sang Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel." Travis praised Gokey for having soulfulness most pro singers wished for. Simon said Gokey's white jacket made him look like he was going on a polar expedition.

* Randy said, "The verses, you have to support them."
* Kara said, "The front half wasn't spectacular."
* Paula said, "I think you were brilliant. I think Carrie would buy that record."
* Simon said, "You have to have a little bit of light and shade. My only problem is what you are wearing."

Randy Travis mentored fellow North Carolina native Anoop Desai for Willie Nelson's "You Were Always on My Mind." Anoop was going in as the underdog, but Randy Travis assured us that his slow soaring rendition would be the best we've heard so far from Anoop. He was right. The judges agreed it was one of the night's best performances, and the biggest surprise.

* Randy said, "You can really sing. You proved it."
* Kara said, "What you did tonight was amazing. Best performance of the night."
* Paula said, "Anoop is back. I am so proud of you. The love fit you with this song."
* Simon said, "You went from zero to hero."

Megan Joy, formerly known to us as Megan Joy Corkrey, was in the hospital this week with the flu. She struggled through sickness to do the Patsy Cline classic "Walkin' After Midnight." Travis expressed concern that the song has been sung to death, but still thought Megan had a unique jazzy cabaret-style take. The judges were impressed.

* Randy said, "I thought it would have been a train wreck, but I was impressed."
* Kara said, "Perfect song, perfect look. You're a winner."
* Paula said, "You are a fighter. You were fantastic tonight."
* Simon said, "You should have the flu every week. You were better this week than last week."

Matt Giraud was at the piano for Carrie Underwood's "So Small." Randy Travis said he has reservations about Giraud doing the tune.

* Randy said, "Favorite performance of the night. You got it going on."
* Kara said, "There ain't nothing small about you. Amazing. I love you."
* Paula said, "You're a authentic performer. You're piercing through so many people's hearts."
* Simon said, "Tonight you out sang Danny. Great vocals. Terrific performance."

On Tuesday, the judges took issue with Grace's choice of song, with the show's newest judge, Kara DioGuardi, saying the singer had lost some of her "edge." Of course, this means Grace didn't make it into the Top 10.

LEANNE RIMES A BAD BAD GIRL!

This is a video thanks to our friends at US Magazine!

Us Weekly has the exclusive video of LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian kissing, holding hands -- and even sucking on each other's fingers during a March 7 date at Mosun and Club M in Laguna Beach, California. Twenty-two seconds into the clip, Cibrian arrives at the restaurant and they walk in hand-in-hand. Then they're seated -- as seen in the center left of the frame -- and proceed to hold hands (36 seconds) and kiss (1:47). At the 2:10 mark, Rimes suggestively sucks on Cibrian's finger. They leave together shortly after.

Us Weekly has seen the $95 receipt for the dinner, as paid for by Cibrian on his credit card and signed by him.

SOME CSI:NY FOR YOUR SAINT PATTY'S DAY

Okay, last night was Saint Pats, and while I am a strong blooded Irish man, I didn't celebrate my own holiday like most would. Instead, I insisted on making a box of Hamburger Helper and watching one of the best shows of all time CSI:NY. I love that show!

I worked on a few things at the station til 8ish or so. Then after, I went home...started fryin up some hamburger and even had a adult beverage of choice.

Sat on the edge of my comfortable bed and shared diner with my cat to enjoy CSI New York! I LOVE THAT SHOW so much better than the other CSI's. It may not been exciting by any stretch of the imagination, however it wasnt too bad.

JENNIFER ANNISTON IS NOT GETTING MAYERED

I thought the tie in to being "MAYERED" would be funny, maybe not!

(the sun) FURIOUS JENNIFER ANISTON has told friends she dumped singer JOHN MAYER. Jen, 40, split from the 32-year-old after coming back from the UK to promote film Marley & Me.

A source said her decision came after Mayer “went cold” following the Oscars. The actress’s claim contradicts reports that Mayer was the one who ended their affair. Pals said Jen felt angry and used.

“It’s humiliating. To say her feelings are hurt is an understatement.”

OCTO-MADONNA

Okay, I thought that was just too funny to pass up. So as you know, the race is on between Madonna, Brangelina and OctoMom on who can be the most popular because the amount of babies they have.

"It's something I have been considering," Madonna said in an interview with the country's Nation newspaper. "But [I] would only do if I had the support of the Malawian people and the government."

The singer's rep Liz Rosenberg echoes her sentiment, telling PEOPLE, "Madonna has stated many times that she'd love to adopt again."

Oh boy, Madonna adoting...whats next, Chris Brown and Rihanna get back together? Oh wait...nevermind!

SCARY AUDITIONS FOR AMERICAS NEXT TOP MODEL

Americas Next Top Model has been competitive by nature for quite some time, but no one ever expected it to become this fierce.

After a mass stampede at one of the tryouts, 3 people were arrested for disorderly conduct along with six others who were hurt during the rush of the models. Police weren't immediately sure what caused the commotion. But New York's Daily News reported that a fight had broken out among the bystanders, and then, moments later, a car spewing smoke appeared and reportedly led to shouts that a bomb had exploded.

OUCH!

KEVIN AND BRITNEY FEDERLINE AGAIN?

I honestly hoped that it weren't true, but it looks like the rumors around Brit Brit and Kevin Federline being a couple again may actually be true.

According to Star magazine, Brit's back with Kevin Federline, who's been trailing her on the road with their two sons in tow. A source says, "[There's been] some kissing. They've shared a lot of flirty moments. The truth is, they're falling in love again. I don't think they ever really fell out of love to begin with."

TWITTER TO LOVE?

Courtesy of SheKnows.com
Twitter, a micro-blogging website that allows users to update their friends (or 'followers') about their real-time thoughts and activities in posts (aka 'tweets') is also changing the way we date.

Like a dating profile, a person's tweets provide a wealth amount of information about him: what his interests are, the kind of activities he enjoys - even his whereabouts at any given moment. And when combined with a 100x100 pixel photo, you can begin to form a portrait of who he is.

So while Twitter has been heralded as a new form of journalism, the site's social networking aspect plus the sheer amount of information people provide about themselves will make it the next great dating site in 2009 and beyond.

Below are four reasons to cancel your paid dating site membership and find a date on Twitter:

1. Easily search for people with similar interests
Unlike other social networking sites, Twitter offers (at least) one additional feature that others don't: a people search engine. With a few clicks of the mouse at search.twitter.com, you can find new Twitter friends by typing in specific keywords, such as an interest, profession, or location.

2. Strike up a low-pressure conversationIt is easy to introduce yourself and start a conversation on Twitter. Once you spy someone interesting, simply start following them - which means that all of their tweets will show up on your homepage when you log in. If something they say strikes you fancy, simply direct a reply tweet at them by hitting the reply arrow to the right of each tweet, or typing in the @ symbol and their user name before your response. It will show up on their homepage and soon you will be chatting away.

3. Find clues about a potential date (or fling)
Forget spending awkward first dates asking get-to-know-you questions. With Twitter, you can learn what your future paramour is like before ever meeting him. For example, a Twitter stream that includes Sunday morning tweets from the office may signal a workaholic, whereas numerous 2am tweets about various parties and girls may mean that he is a bit of a playboy.

4. Tweet-up and fall in loveMeet Gwen (@gwenbell) and Joel (@jlongtine), a couple who found each other on Twitter. He started following her. She began following him. They both fell in love with the other one's witty tweets. The rest is history.

Last year, they announced their engagement on Twitter - and will, of course, be live-tweeting their wedding in March for friends, followers, and Twitterazzi around the globe.

Don't know where to start? Follow @MrTweet for customized, automated recommendations of people in your Twitter circle that you've been missing out on.

THE FASHION OF 09

So ladies...you want to see the biggest and hottest fashion of 2009? Yep, the "JUMPSUIT". Uhhhh...now, while im not a fashion guru by any means, this reminds me of the 1980's. Nothing wrong with that decade, it was very beneficial. However, im not really an 80's style kinda guy personally. I guess for most, these outfits are charming, stylish and very easy just to get in and and go out.

ROBIN EGGS AND CHEDDAR FRIES

Its almost easter! What?? I know, I know! Can you believe its already March even? So our lovely and talented Traffic Director brought in Robin Eggs. Now, I must remind you that her name is Robin, and yes its cute that she brought in a food that shares the same name.

However, they are addicting! So I have decided that I cannot go near these little delicious pieces of chocalate with a caramel coating. Thank you Robin for bringing them in!



Ahhh...so I have discovered that Meijer now sells Andy Capp Cheddar Fries. I remember as a kid, my mom would take me and my sister to this place called The Grocery Bag in downtown. It was a novelty food store and they sold the worlds biggest Ice Cream Cones and yes, ANDY CAPP CHEDDAR FRIES. My sister would always buy chocolate milk with her dollar and I would buy a bag of these tasty treats. On the way home, my sister would always want some and of course as a big brother...I shared :)

I am so happy that I finally found these things again!

SOMEONE BOOKS BRITNEY FOR PROM

Jason Trawick gets a phone call from a local high school student asking for one thing...will Britney Spears come to his High School Prom? Yep!

Not only are the rumors flying that Jason and Brit Brit are a bonified couple, but some local high school student from the Hancock County area is begging for his "girlfriend" to perform at a High School.

The biggest question remains...HOW WILL BRITNEY FIT THAT TENT INTO THE HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM for the Circus show?

97 DEGREES?

Whats 98 Degrees without Nick Lachey? 97 Degrees! Okay, maybe that wasn't as funny as I had hoped, but looks like Lachey is making a return.

A) Taking The Stage, an MTV reality show that he's executive producing, debuts March 19.

B) April 27, he'll make a cameo on The CW's One Tree Hill. And later in the spring, his album Coming Up For Air will be released – his first since 2006's What's Left Of Me.

Looks like the homegrown Cincinnatian is about to hit the big screen again too, rumor of a movie in which he will land a roll is becoming even more of an option!

DJ AM WAS SCHEDULED TO FLY INTO BUFFALO

The luck never seems to change when it concerns Airlines with DJ AM.

(tmz) DJ AM, in an incredible sequence of events, was scheduled to fly on the doomed Continental flight that crashed in Buffalo and killed 49 people -- it would have been his second plane crash in six months.

He was booked on the flight but had a bad feeling about it and canceled and drove instead.

DJ AM now says his flying days are over. He will only book gigs if he can drive to them

RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN DUET

And one thought the story may finally fizzle out. Rihanna and Chris Brown have turned this media frenzy into a game of their own doing. Usmagazine.com has new details on Chris Brown's duet with Rihanna. On Tuesday, it was reported that Brown, 19, is back in a Santa Monica, Calif., studio with Rihanna, 21, working on an as-yet-untitled duet with producer Polow Da Don. "The theme is about being stronger and growing stronger in a relationship," a source tells Us. "The song was originally created for Rihanna before the fight. However, it wasn't initially slated for Chris to be on the song."

Adds the insider, "The funny thing is, the song expresses the emotions that both Chris and Rihanna are feeling at this moment - facing challenges and overcoming the ups and downs of a relationship in which you become stronger." The source adds that Brown and Rihanna "were very playful in the studio."

JASON MESNICK ROOTS FOR MELISSA ON DWTS

Looks like im not the only one who is rooting for Melissa to win DWTS. Hold on....I think I need to find a trash can.....

Jason Mesnick, you know the guy that won millions of hearts to turn around and crush every single one of them. Yeah, that guy in the pictures....blah! He tells Extra, "I am so excited for Melissa. I know she has danced her whole life and she must be excited for the opportunity. I hope and think she will win it all."

I think I need to wash that nasty taste now!

LAST NIGHT ON DWTS

Remember the "naked neighbor"? No not 88 year old Earl who lives next door and sometimes forgets to robe up before getting the Lima News in the morning. I mean the one from Sex and The City! Looks like Gilles (pr. Jill) Marini and his partner did the Electric Slide right into first place last night on DWTS.

Melissa Rycroft also showed her stuff as she easily claimed seconds last night. You may remember her from last week and The Bachelor. Glad she landed on stage again (so to speak).

Narrowly escaping the last position was bull-riding champ Ty Murray and Chelsie Hightower proving that eight-seconds on a wild bull could be less painful that three-minutes on the dance floor. While he still remains Chris Connors favorite, I guess we will just have to see how he rides the bull next week.

OCTO-MOM IS BACK IN THE NEWS

Looks like Octo-Mom may need to fill out a change of address to her new 600,000 home! The folks at Angels in Waiting, a foster care group has decided to help Octo-Mom with the children. Nadya will also be provided with around-the-clock neo-natal intensive care nurses for the octuplets and psychological and physical early therapies for her six older children.

OPRAH CHIMES IN

"Rihanna should not go back to Brown" says Oprah. Oprah Winfrey strongly cautioned Rihanna from hastily reconciling with her accused attacker Chris Brown, saying during her show on Friday that "love doesn't hurt" and charging that "if a man hits you once, he will hit you again."

"You need somebody to tell you the truth in this moment. And the truth is guys, both Chris Brown and Rihanna, if I were your friend, I would call you up and I would say 'Give it some time, get yourself some counseling, take care of yourself, heal yourself first'," she said during the live broadcast.
"And also, 'Love doesn't hurt'. I've been saying this to women for years - love doesn't hurt. And if a man hits you once, he will hit you again. He will hit you again. I don't care what his plea is, he will hit you again.'"

NEW APARTMENT JITTERS

So as many of you know, I recently moved into a new apartment. Its a nice one, an upstairs one bedroom of a house with a really large living room and even a bigger kitchen (which I like the most).

So now your asking, "whats up with the screen door?"

Last night, I just begun to fall asleep around 11:30 after watching an episode of CSI:NY which I love. As my eyes finally close all of a sudden...bang! Now remind you, I just moved onto North Metcalf, so its a number of things going thru my head. About ten seconds later...bang! So I begin to get out of bed and look around and can't find the source. I figure it might be a bad water pipe, so I lay back down. BANG! It gets louder and louder and more frequent!

BANG! Okay, seriously..its getting on my nerves. I look out the window and see the neighbors storm screen door swing back and forth in the terrential downpour. Whew!

Oh, and that wasn't all. After I finally cope with the noisy neighbor guy, I begin to fall asleep. About 1:30 AM I hear a large swooshing sound outside my window. Seriously, what in the world?
I jump out of bed again and something hit my bedroom window. I look outside to a very dark sky, no streetlight..nothing! Again, something hit my window! So I put on my pajamas and open the front door to find that my wicker chair decided to lodge itself between the house siding and window.

I guess its just the new apartment jitters, but I will get used to it eventually.

OOPS, SHE DID IT AGAIN!

Well she isn't pregnant and she didn't get married for 55 hours again, so what is it this time? Kevin Federline has been a great father by bringing little Sean Preston and Jayden James to the shows, however he hasn't actually taken them inside the circus.

Federline says the show is very raunchy at points of the day, and he would rather his kids grow up and learn values. Ouch! So during the practice sessions, Britney sees her children sitting in the room and it cheers her up.

Im really glad that she at least gets to see her kids and they get to see their mom perform. It must mean a lot to both parties involved. However, she may want to rethink the clothing option!

JACKSON TO TOUR LONDON

Jackson must need money! Sources say that he has set up a 10 location tour throughout London to perform!

The tour is rumored to start July 9th. From the sources I hear that its also his new date he can perform after the latest nose job.

CHRIS BROWN LOOKS LIKE A GENTLEMAN

Chris Brown has his day in court. While he looked quite dapper for the appearance, he had very few words to say. Brown did not put in his plea as the arraignment has been moved to April 6.

When the judge asked Rihanna's attorney if there was a "no-contact order" in place, Donald Etra replied, "Miss Fenty [Rihanna] does not request such an order."

CHRIS BROWN CHARGED WITH FELONY

The L.A. County District Attorney has just charged Chris Brown with felony assault and making criminal threats, also a felony.

The charging documents name "Robyn F." as the alleged victim. Brown will be arraigned today at 3:30 PM in downtown LA. A spokesperson for the D.A. tells TMZ he could face a maximum of four years and eight months in prison.

*Courtesy of TMZ

RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN - BREAKING NEWS

Hold on, I have to find the "Breaking News Alert" button...

Still looking....

Oh, nevermind! Here it is - CHRIS BROWN AND RIHANNA ARE MARRIED?

Yeah, Im not joshin ya, Star Magazine recently reported that the couple tied the knot at Diddy's beautiful estate just off the shore of Miami last weekend. This is the same weekend Brown is seen driving jet-skiis and more all over the Atlantic shore.

Even more interesting is the fact that Usher on Monday was very upset with Mr. Brown, and late yesterday he has backed off his stand saying he hopes they are happy. Hmm...married?

Oh, and thats not all!

TMZ reports that Rihanna told police this is NOT THE FIRST TIME that Chris Brown beat Rihanna. Its been happening for a while and continues to escalate. The photo that TMZ obtained showing Rihanna battered, bloody and bruised is mild compared to other photos. We've learned additional pics were taken on February 9, the day after the attack, and they are far more gruesome -- the bruises and swelling far more pronounced.

And still not done!

THE JUICY DETAILS are finally rolling in. The police report has finally been released with what exactly happened...ready?

Supposedly Rihanna read a THREE PAGE text message on Chris' phone before the argument occured. Brown allegedly tried forcing Rihanna out of the car, but since she was buckled in she couldn't get out of the way.
*EDITORIAL SIDE NOTE - At least she had her seatbelt on right?

Brown allegedly shoved her into the passenger side window. When Rihanna turned to face Brown, he allegedly punched him over and over until she nearly passed out. Brown allegedly told Rihanna, "I'm going to beat the **** out of you when we get home. You wait and see." Rihanna called her assistant and left a message saying, "I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there." Brown then replied, "You just did the stupidest thing ever. I'm going to kill you."

WOW, and now she wants to get back with him? Takes guts!

Melissa e-mails Jason

SO folks, the story isn't over yet for our fearless Jason and Melissa. Might I add that I feel really bad for her, she was dumped on national television to over 15Million viewers!

Here are just a few of her e-mails she wrote to Jason a few weeks back after the breakup was taped.

"Last night didn't go NEAR how I thought... I still can't believe how you can't give reasons other than 'It changed.'... You know as well as I do that you didn't give 100% to me or the relationship. And I don't understand how you can walk away form something without giving it your all," she wrote in the e-mail dated January 19, 2009. "But I am walking away knowing I did."

and it doesn't stop there

"And getting confirmation about Molly in front of people like that was a complete classless move if you ask me - how could you do that to me after I repeatedly asked you about it? I'm not stupid, I knew about Molly... and you lied to me about it," she wrote. "I can't even tell you how much respect I lost for you... but it makes this whole process from here on out much easier for me."

So you think Jason would own up to something, right? In an interview with People following Monday's finale, Jason insisted he had no choice in how the situation played out, claiming it was "part of the deal" in his contract - a sentiment echoed in his reply e-mail to Melissa.

"The producers had a lot to do with it. I am so sorry. This is so horrible," Jason wrote.

Here is where I have to give Melissa credit. SHE DIDN'T BELIEVE IT!

"You are a grown man and perfectly capable of making your own decisions," she replied in a subsequent e-mail. "Own your actions and stop blaming this process."

In a later e-mail, dated January 21, 2009, Jason answered Melissa's note, even going as far as to say he had suffered karmic retribution for calling off the engagement.

"You don't deserve any of it at all. I wish there were more that I could say. I want to take all of your pain away and put it on me," he replied. "If you are talking about Karma, I slipped and fell and had a huge gash in my leg 3 inches wide and to the bone. I deserve so much worse for what I am doing to you."

OUCH!

"I do think it's a little ironic that you kept telling me, 'Morally, how could I ever get back with DeAnna after what she did to me?' And I agree... just seems like a very similar situation with your new lady... Just a little irony I guess," Melissa wrote. "Seeing the person that you became, you are right: a relationship between you and I would never work out... I'm not mad... I'm not hurt - seeing how things were handled helped me get over things quickly.

"I do wish you both the best though. Take care," Melissa wrote.

Nuf Said!

-E-mail courtesy of ACCESS HOLLYWOOD

SHOULD IT BE CALLED THE BACHELOR ANYMORE?

Maybe the biggest twist in network reality television since Richard Hatch (which by the way still gives me nightmares). So you introduce your kid to the parents and announce on live television his love for her, to turn around and take it all away!

I know, I know, This Jason guy was made to take your heart and rip it apart right? I just feel that the way he did it was completely terrible, he basically ripped her heart out!

Whats your thoughts?

CAMEL

Okay, so while I was browsing the "internets" i scrolled across something I just about died from laughing too much.

Ever wonder what a camel looks like jammed into a economy car listening to Kidd Kraddick in the Morning? I always wondered that too, just kidding of course.

THE CHRIS BROWN - RIHANNA SAGA

So the story continues, and ironically just as Chris Brown is finishing up the recordings on his new album set to debut this summer.

I know its set in Miami, so saying it smells FISHY only helps set the mood. I am a true believer in make it work, no matter what, you have to give it all last ditch efforts before you jump the ship. However, this being such a highly publicized couple and the fact that Chris Brown is a HUGE role-model to teenagers all over the country, somethings are just meant to be.

No matter what, its still a tough situation, and even if Rihanna is pregnant or not, its best that they figure something out!