Attorney General Andrew Cuomo recuses himself from Gov. Paterson probes
March 11, 2010
(ChattahBox) – To avoid later recriminations, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says he’s removing himself from his office’s two investigations into the Paterson Administration. Cuomo has appointed New York State’s widely respected former chief judge, Judith Kaye, as special counsel in his investigation of Governor David Paterson. Kaye, who was appointed as chief judge to the Court of Appeals by Cuomo’s father, will lead the probe of whether Gov. Paterson or the State Police influenced a Bronx woman to drop a domestic violence case against a top aide to the governor. Read more
Report: Tiger Woods returning in two weeks to play at Arnold Palmer’s tournament
March 11, 2010
(ChattahBox) – After returning from rehab and seen working on his game in long practice sessions it probably comes as little surprise that Tiger Woods is ready to return to the PGA Tour. The New York Post is reporting that Tiger Woods will return in two weeks and play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational starting March 25. Previous reports have Woods first entering in the March 22-23 Tavistock Cup, which will be played at his home course of Isleworth. Read more
CBS Producer Pleads Guilty In Blackmail Case
March 10, 2010
(ChattahBox) – The producer who blackmailed David Letterman into admitting to sexual conduct with show staff has plead guilty to a count of second grand larceny.
One Half Of ‘The Coreys’ Found Dead Of Suspected OD
March 10, 2010
(ChattahBox) – Corey Haim, the popular 1980’s teen idol, has been found dead of an apparent overdose.
Meryl Streep Wears Oscar Dress Designed by Project Runway Star
March 8, 2010
(ChattahBox)— Meryl Streep graced the red carpet at Sunday night’s Oscars wearing a long sleeve ivory gown that received rave reviews from the fashionistas and earned the two-time Academy Award winning actress a spot on the best-dressed list. But surprisingly, her Oscar frock wasn’t a Givenchy or a John Galliano for Dior, or even an Oscar De La Renta design. No, her stunning dress was designed by none other than Project Runway’s Chris March, who is more at home outfitting drag queens than Oscar nominees. Read more
Capitalism To End The World? Chris Hedges Thinks So
March 8, 2010
(ChattahBox) – Capitalism: A Love Story, the latest film by documentary filmmaker Michael Moore, features an interview with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Chris Hedges about Capitalism’s place in the fall of humanity.
Mike Daisey Takes On Steve Jobs In New Play
March 8, 2010
(ChattahBox) – Celebrated American playwright, Mike Daisey, has taken up the pen once more, this time writing a play about Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
Sean Penn Hopes His Critics ‘Die Screaming of Rectal Cancer’ (Video)
March 6, 2010
(ChattahBox)—Academy Award winning actor and political activist Sean Penn is no stranger to controversy. And he is quick to become personally involved in disaster relief, most notably during Hurricane Katrina and now with the quake-ravaged country of Haiti, where he has used his fame and fortune to establish a private Haitian relief organization. But he has come under attack from some of his fans for using Haitian relief efforts as a cynical publicity stunt. During a taping of an appearance on CBS News’ Sunday Morning, set to air this Sunday, Penn lashed out at his critics in his own special way, saying that he wished they would just go away and die of “rectal cancer” already. Penn,49, who traveled to Cuba two-years ago to meet with Raúl Castro, and even met with Hugo Chávez, said during the interview, that he is just too busy setting up a Hatian tent camp and saving the children to be bothered with what his critics say about him. Read more
“The Doctors” Producers Accused Of Penile Surgery Trickery
March 6, 2010
US (ChattahBox) – A 21-year-old man is suing CBS after he claims the producers of the show “The Doctors” tricked him into attending a taping to discuss a procedure they bullied him into receiving for the show.
Oscar Nominees Score Luxe $85,000 Swag Bag
March 5, 2010
(ChattahBox)—With Oscar fever hitting Los Angeles this weekend, the contents of the annual Oscar nominee gift bag have been disclosed and there is no sign of a recession in sight. The swag bag put together by the marketing firm Distinctive Assets, is valued at $85,000 and is packed with luxurious trips, including an island vacation to Turks & Caicos and an African Safari with a private chef. Other goodies, include a $4,000 limited edition luxury Leather Travel Bag from Victorinox, a HGTV Green Home Mattress Collection by Serta and gourmet chocolates. The “Everybody Wins at the Oscars” nominee gift baskets are given to candidates for best actor, best actress, best supporting actor, best supporting actress and best director. And for those of you who are collecting unemployment checks and eating Ramen noodles as you read this, there may be some consolation in the knowledge that the Hollywood stars receiving all of this cool swag have to pay taxes on their loot. Read more