So this weekend I caught up on my movie watching and here are reviews:
Becuase I Said So: * 1/2
Lauren Graham is such an amazing actress, when will someone give her a great part in a great movie? I guess we'll have to wait for Evan Almighty.
The Queen: ***1/2
Just give Helen Mirren the Oscar. She is incredible in it. You barely realize it's not Queen Elizabeth II. Also a shout out to Michael Sheen who does an outstanding job as PM Tony Blair.
NASCAR Update:
Hendrick Motorsports announced only a few days before the start of Speedweeks that Casey Mears has a new crew chief. 2006 Daytona 500 winning crew chief, Darien Grubb will take over crew chief duties for the #25 team. Lance McGrew has moved into a leadership role within the company. I wonder what happened there.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and NASCAR have agreed on a five year contract extension. Goodyear will remain NASCAR’s exclusive provider of tires through 2012.
Kurt Busch is expecting a better season at Penske South. I say he’s more like praying for a better season. (foxsports.com)
Giants Update:
Jeremy Shockey will be a no show at this year’s Pro Bowl because of a nagging ankle injury. On the upside, Antonio Pierce will replace Chicago Bears Brian Urlacker at the Pro Bowl.
Around Sports:
Baseball
It’s never a good sign when an owner has to explain to his team’s fans why he has done something. Such is the case for San Francisco Giants owner Peter Magowan. Magowan wrote a letter to season ticket holders explaining why the Giants resigned Barry Bonds. He followed it up with a promise that he’ll misuse $15.8 million next year too! (foxsports.com)
The Pittsburgh Pirates and first baseman Adam LaRoche have avoided arbitration with a one year, $3.2 million contract. LaRoche made $420,000 with the Atlanta Braves last year. Way to go Rochie! (AP)
Around the World:
Hasbro is recalling 985,000 Easy Bake Ovens after discovering children’s fingers can get stuck in a small opening of the oven. There have been five reports of burns to children’s hands. Sometimes kids need to learn the hard way. (cnnmoney.com)
Only one week after announcing an affair with his campaign manager’s wife, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said he was seeking counseling for alcohol abuse. (people.com)
A mistake Katherine Schaefer made while trying to develop a drug to treat Crohn’s Disease may have actually lead to a new drug that will treat different forms of Caner including colon, esophageal, liver and skin Cancer. (Reuters)
Nyree Thompson, 32 went into labor on a NJ casino floor. Her son, Qualeen was born at the Casino weighing just 5 pounds. Both mother and son are doing fine. Why didn’t she name him Roulette, Jackpot, Dice, Spade, or Chance. I think any of those would have been more appropriate. (AP)
Popo in my crib news:
Christian Steven Ponce, who is suspected of killing a prominent politician and two other men in his native Ecuador was arrested in upstate New York on a routine traffic stop. Ponce was stopped for not wearing a seat belt. After a check of his license, officers discovered Ponce was wanted for the death of three men in 1999. He is currently in a Catskill Town Jail awaiting extradition. Just another reason why you should always wear your seat belt. Watch out Christian, because the popo are on your tail! (abcnews.com)
A man in a Chewbacca outfit was arrested for head-butting a tour guide. The guide had asked Chewie to stop hassling two tourists when he was hit in the head. Chewie was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery and released on $20,000 bail. Watch out Chewbacca, because the popo are on your tail! (Reuters).
Chung Mong-Koo, Hyundai Motor Company Chairman was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to three years in jail. Watch out Chung, because the popo are on your tail! (AP)
Celebrity Tid Bits:
Jeff Zucker will replace Bob Wright as CEO of NBC Universal. (Reuters)
Brooke Shields has signed on to play a movie studio president in the series adaptation of Candace Bushnell’s “Lipstick Jungle.”
TV ALERT: All new “Gilmore Girls” tonight at 8 PM/est on the CW. Will Lorelei finally come to senses and choose Luke? One can only hope!
Congratulations to 90210 star Jason Priestley and his wife Naomi Lowde. The couple is expecting their first child this summer. (people.com)
Congratulations to Bam Magera who married childhood friend Missy Rothstein on Saturday.
Carrie Underwood will perform with Rascal Flatts at this year’s Grammy’s.
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will go on tour this summer on their Soul II Soul tour. And guess who will be first online for tickets!
A two part series finale for “Reba” will air on February 18th on the CW. (countryweekly.com)
Keith Urban is suing Keith Urban…well, Keith D. Urban of Wayne, NJ, claiming that New Jersey Urban’s website violates federal trademark laws. To make it easier, if you’re looking for oil paintings check out Jersey Urban’s keithurban.com. If you’re looking for the amazing musical artist Keith Urban, check out keithurban.net.
Happy Birthday shout outs to Rick Astley (41), Axl Rose (45), Richie McDonald of Lonestar (45), Kathy Najimy (50), Fabian (64), Tom Brokaw (67), Rip Torn (76) and Zsa Zsa Gabor (90).
A belated Bday shout out to my favorite country singer Sara Evans who turned 36 yesterday!
It’s been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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