Last night I went to the Safety Council Meeting. It’s amazing how no matter what the subject; I can make a NASCAR reference.
In Theaters:
Smokin’ Aces
Blood and Chocolate
Catch and Release
Epic Movies
Fired (limited)
Searphim Falls (limited)
NASCAR Update:
NASCAR legends like Richard Petty, Junior Johnson, Ned Jarrett and Darrell Waltrip broke ground for the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC on Thursday. The $107.5 million facility will open in the spring of 2010.
Giants Update:
Swedish company, Skanska has received $998 million to begin building the new Giants and Jets Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. The stadium, which has ballooned to a $1.4 billion price tag, is expected to open in 2010.
Around Sports:
Baseball
Seven weeks after a preliminary agreement between J.D. Drew and the Boston Red Sox was struck, a baseball insider said the two sides are ready to make the five year, $70 million contract final.
The Texas Rangers and Sammy Sosa are close to agreeing on a minor league deal. Sosa did not play last season.
College Basketball
The Duke Blue Devils narrowly escaped Clemson with a buzzer beating 68-66 win on Thursday.
The Washington Huskies stunned the # 7 Oregon Ducks 89-77 on Thursday.
Sports Car Racing
The 24 hours at Daytona will air live on Speed this weekend. Alex Gurney in the #99 Bob Stallings Racing Pontiac Riley will start from the pole.
Around the World:
We already knew that Hollywood leans more democratic than the leaning tower of Pisa, but now those Dems have a big decision to make, Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. And remember kids, it’s Hillary Clinton not Bill Clinton!
The days of 60 degree weather in January seem like a distant memory for much of the northeast which is currently experiencing temperatures well below normal with wind chills under zero.
An Israeli Spa is offering a new beauty treatment that features snakes. Snakes in a Spa! (I couldn’t resist.) For only $70 you can let snakes slither across your body. I say “you” and not “us” or “we” because I would never, ever, allow snakes into my personal space. (Reuters)
Popo in my crib News:
Christopher Daniel Gay, an escaped convict, stole Crystal Gayle’s tour bus from a Nashville garage and drove it to Lakeland, Fl where he tried to pick up NASCAR driver Tony Stewart. A racetrack official said that Gay appeared unkempt and not befitting of the tour bus. Gay told track workers that he was going to McDonald’s and never returned. Watch out Christopher because the popo are on your tail!
Al Unser, Jr. was charged with DUI and leaving the scene of a crash after a traffic accident on the Las Vegas Beltway. Unser allegedly sideswiped a car around 11 AM Thursday morning. Unser has had run-ins with the law before. He underwent alcohol treatment after hitting his girlfriend in 2002. Drunk at 11 AM, something tells me he’ll be visiting a rehab clinic soon. Watch out Al, because the popo are on your tail! (AP)
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Blues legend, B.B. King has been hospitalized in Galveston, TX. King was scheduled to play the Grand Opera House on Thursday night.
Congratulations to Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Jade Jones.
Oprah’s latest choice for her book club is Sidney Poitier’s “Measure of a Man.” Look out for it on a bestseller list near you.
Keith Urban announced a few U.S. cities for the North American leg of his Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing world tour. The tour kicks off on June 8th in Phoenix, AZ and he’ll play 36 shows in 33 cities. (cmt.com)
Brad Paisley announced he will perform at the New Orleans Jazz festival this spring.
Happy Birthday shout outs to Wayne Gretzky (46), Ellen Degeneres (49), Eddie Van Halen (52), Lucinda Williams (54) and Paul Newman (82).
Random Quote: "I refuse to ever write a song about ANY trappings of fame. That's like your head crowing inside your ass, only set to music. Lots of people think "Vultures" is about fame and the entertainment industry, but it's not. It's more about where my confidence comes from."
-John Mayer (People.com) John, I'll only say this once, but I'm totally disappointed in you, with this whole "dating" Jessica Simpson thing.
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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