Author: Hilary Shepherd

I honestly do not know how I feel about the David Letterman scandal. On the one hand, I think it’s deplorable that he cheated on his girlfriend – now wife – for years and years. But on the other hand, he came clean about it in a (fairly) mature way, …

Love is in the air, everywhere I look around Love is in the air, every sight and every sound And I don’t know if I’m bein’ foolish, don’t know if I’m bein’ wi-ise But it’s somethin’ that I must belie-ieve in And it’s there when I look in your eye-eyes …

UPDATE: An arrest has been made… A man has been arrested in connection with the beating death of Ashley Jewell, the fiancé of Kandi Burruss, a castmember of Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta. Homicide detectives arrested the suspect, Fredrick Richardson, who has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution …

On this day in 1985 radio shock jock Howard Stern was inexplicitly fired from his job at WNBC AM in New York. The next day, the following article was published. WNBC Shuts Up Howard Stern By Wayne Robins October 1, 1985 Newsday CITY Off-the-wall Howard Stern is off the air.…

Once upon a time there was a prime minister from Spain named José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. He and his wife, Sonsoles Espinosa, considered themselves quite lucky because there’s a law in their country preventing the media from publishing any photographs of their daughters, 16-year-old Laura and 13-year-old Alba.…

On Wednesday actress and recovering junkie Mackenzie Phillips took to the Oprah stage and announced to the world that she and her father, 60s musician John Phillips, had a consensual incestuous relationship. Michelle Phillips, Mackenzie’s step-mother, says the tormented former child star is a liar.…

Reminiscent of the Ryan Jenkins/Jasmine Fiore murder, Reality TV participant Brian Lee Randone, 45, was arrested for allegedly torturing and murdering his girlfriend, model Felicia Lee, 31. According to police, Felicia Lee, better known as the soft-core porn star Felicia Tang, showed evidence of multiple injuries sustained in the 24 …

I’m sorry, but did I miss the memo stating that celebrities with tons and tons of money are allowed to not pay taxes and can skip out on hotel bills? Former Saturday Night Live actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi Quaid were arrested today on felony charges of burglary, …

Tonight was the first elimination on Dancing with the Stars, and it was a double whammy – two couples got the boot. The men were up first. In the bottom three were Michael Irvin and Anna Demidova, Ashley Hamilton and Edyta Sliwinska, and Tom DeLay and Cheryl Burke.…

Just when I thought nothing in Hollywood could shock me, Mackenzie Phillips drops a bombshell. The 49-year-old troubled actress appears on Oprah Wednesday to promote her new autobiography, High on Arrival, and took the opportunity to reveal that her dad, John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas shot her up …

On this day in 1986, Michael Jackson’s 3D movie “Captain EO” premiered at Disney theme parks. The 17-minute film was directed by Frances Ford Coppola, executive produced by George Lucas, and starred Michael Jackson as Captain EO. Captain EO and his ragtag crew are on a mission to deliver a …

I’ve been sitting here for quite some time, trying to decide what to write about; my mind seems to be on pause, however, so thinking is proving to be difficult. For those keeping track, yes it’s Thursday and yes Thursdays are date nights.…

Henry Gibson, one of television’s all-time greatest comic character actors died Wednesday from cancer at the age of 73. You may not know the name, but I’m certain you know the face. And the long list of acting credits. A regular on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh In Haven Hamilton in …

Mary Travers, one third of the 1960s folk group Peter, Paul and Mary, lost her battle with leukemia Wednesday night in Connecticut; she was 72. With songs like “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” and “Blowin’ in the Wind,” Peter, Paul and Mary were the …

Sad, sad news to report. After a public and painful battle with pancreatic cancer, actor Patrick Swayze has died. His publicist Annett Wolf confirms that the 57-year-old Dirty Dancing star died Monday surrounded by family. I’ve always felt a connection to Patrick Swayze because we share a birthday; this is …

Celebrity deaths come in threes….. First it was Dominic Dunn then Army Archerd, and now it’s Larry Gelbart. Three Hollywood writing legends sent to Heaven in the last three weeks. Dominic Dunn died on August 26, 2009 at the age of 83 from bladder cancer.…

Hey, if I ever come to you and I’m all, “I’m thinking of going to Turkey to be on a reality show,” you can punch me. Ok, well don’t literally punch me – just remind me of this story. Nine women were rescued from the villa in Riva, a summer …

Holy crapola. How did this story go by fairly unnoticed? Steve Nunn, former GOP lawmaker, was arrested on Friday and charged with violating a protective order keeping him away from ex-girlfriend Amanda Ross after she was found shot to death in downtown Lexington, KY.…

On September 11, 2001 America – and the world – changed forever. Never ever forget. Image Source Nation Marks 8 Years Since 9/11 Attacks Memorials in New York, at the Pentagon and at the crash site of United Airlines Flight 93 in Pennsylvania all took place under gray skies, and …

Did you read what happened last night? Pretty funny, huh? Here’s a little update. This morning I heard what sounded like the moving of empty garbage cans so I went to my bedroom window to investigate. I watch as a woman moves my can away from the curb and back …

Oh hell no!! Hilary’s new neighbors need to recognize! Thursday is garbage cans on the curb night, with recycling going out every other week. As I drove up to my house tonight after date night, I noticed a garbage can and a recycling can in front of my house.…

Hm, you know, I totally did not see this one coming. Starting January 2010, Ellen DeGeneres will be the fourth judge on “American Idol,” filling the seat left empty by Paula Abdul’s interesting departure. Ellen made the historic announcement today on her daily talk show.…

Oh man, is it just me, or is the first day back at work after a long weekend just torturous? Speaking of torture, Jon Gosselin was on Good Morning America today talking about how his life with Kate Gosselin was almost worse than death.…

In September 2007 Paris Hilton sued Hallmark Cards Inc for $500,000 because they made a greeting card that stole her trademark line, “That’s hot.” For some crazy reason it has taken two full years for an appeals court just to make a decision on whether or not Paris Hilton may …

I honestly don’t even know why I’m writing about these dolts. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever. But these two little stories were just so asinine that I had to share them. First up, Spencer Pratt has decided to legally change his name.…

Really? 19 kids? I mean, how does that even stay in anymore? Seriously. But alas, it’s true. The Duggars are expecting baby number 19. Ho-ly crap. I don’t know – 19 kids isn’t my choice, but I guess more power to ‘em.…

Once upon a time there was a beauty queen named Carrie Prejean, who grew up to be Miss California and the first runner up to Miss USA. She kinda maybe would have been Miss USA if she hadn’t completely blown the interview portion of the pageant by opening her mouth …

On this day in 1982, the Steve Miller Band topped the charts with their song “Abracadabra.” Fun facts about Steve Miller’s “Abracadabra”….. The 1982 song with mild sexual innuendo was a far cry from the band’s earlier work. Steve Miller is one of several Rock artists to release a slick …

One of the worse parts of having a full-time day job that has absolutely nothing to do with my blogging, is that I can’t always get posts up right when the news breaks. Such was the case today with the news of DJ AM’s death.…

This is a happy story in the sense that an 18 year nightmare is over and a kidnapping case solved – but what happened over those 18 years is just stomach-churnningly horrendous and almost beyond belief. On June 10, 1991, Jaycee Lee Dugard, age 11, was kidnapped by two strangers …

Someone in the KFC kitchen over in Louisville, Kentucky is either a stoner with a horrible case of the munchies, or a pregnant lady with really weird cravings. There’s just no other way to explain Kentucky Fried Chicken’s latest sandwich creation.…

Well, it’s official – Michael Jackson’s death was a homicide. ho•mi•cide 1 : a person who kills another 2 : the killing of one human being by another criminal homicide: homicide committed by a person with a criminal state of mind (as intentionally, with premeditation, knowingly, recklessly, or with criminal …

Answer: Heidi Montag and Miss Universe. Question: What are two words you never thought you’d hear in the same sentence? The 2009 Miss Universe Pageant was broadcast live Sunday night on NBC from Atlantis on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. And for some crazy reason, Heidi Montag was chosen to …

UPDATE: Vancouver Sun August 23, 2009 6:54 PM METRO VANCOUVER — Fugitive Ryan Jenkins, wanted in the murder of his swimsuit model ex-wife, has been found dead in a motel in Hope, police have confirmed. It appears the reality TV star “took his own life,” said RCMP Sgt.…

August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 135 days remaining until the end of the year. 1735 Evening Post begins publishing (Boston Mass) 1872 1st mail-order catalog issued by A.…

Melissa Huckaby, 28, has officially been indicted on charges she kidnapped, raped and killed 8-year-old Sandra Cantu, and that she drugged two additional people in Tracy, CA. Huckaby cried as San Joaquin County Judge Linda Lofthus read the indictment against her.…

After more than 30 years in the slammer for trying to kill President Gerald Ford, 60-year-old Manson Family member Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme has been released from Fort Worth’s Federal Medical Center Carswell. And it almost went unnoticed. Being a sly little devil Squeaky Fromme slipped past the media laying low …

I don’t really know how I feel about Michael Vick being allowed back into the NFL and signed to a team. On the one hand he’s done the time for his crime, but on the other hand the activities he was involved with which landed him behind bars were brutal …

UPDATE: A day later, Kourtney has revealed her baby daddy. I found this article: Kourtney Kardashian, her ex-ex expecting “It’s Scott. My ex-boyfriend. Who is now my boyfriend,” she said. The couple split in January but have seen each other on occasion, Todayshow.com…

Another country music era has ended. After 20 years together, the best-selling country duo Kix Brooks, 54, and Ronnie Dunn, 56, have decided to call it quits. But don’t worry, there’s no bad blood between them; they say it’s “just time.”…

Disclaimer: The following was sent to me as an email forward. If it’s not true or accurate, it’s not my fault. If nothing else, it’s just a fun little thing to read. Well, now……here’s something I never knew before, and now that I know it, I feel compelled to send …

My birthday is ten days from now, I’ll be 31. As a little girl I figured I would me married with children by now, but I’m not. I’m ok with it though, I know I’m right where I’m supposed to be.…

I’m sure you know by now that movie director John Hughes died today of a heart attack at the age of 59. Since so many people are writing about John Hughes the man and director, I’ve decided to make my memorial post a collection of my favorite John Hughes movie …

George Sodini walked into a “Latino impact” dance class at an L.A. Fitness gym in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Tuesday August 4, 2009 and opened fire – killing Heidi Overmier, 46; Elizabeth Gannon, 49; and Jody Billingsley, 38, before turning the gun on himself.…

Laura Ling and Euna Lee, American journalists for former Vice President Al Gore’s San Francisco-based Current TV, have been pardoned by the South Korean government. The two women were sentenced last March to 12 years of hard labor after being captured along the North Korean border with China and charged …

Another day, another divorce rumor in the world of politics. The Immoral Minority Blog, a site dedicated to “finding the truth, exposing the lies, and holding our politicians and leaders accountable when they fall far short of the promises that they have made to both my fellow Alaskans and the …

The man may be gone, but the legend lives on. Celebrate Michael Jackson’s life and honor his death with the limited-edition Michael Jackson Tribute Set. Only $10.00, plus $6.99 for shipping and handling. The limited-edition Michael Jackson Tribute Set includes: Rare Classic Thriller Cover Bonus Full-Color Commemorative Lithograph Two Individually …

Went to a blogger meetup tonight in Stockton, CA; I met a bunch of great people and learned about some cool stuff that – by some divine miracle – I’ve survived this long without. Now that I’m home, all the information is racing around in my brain trying to decide …

We’ll soon be seeing a lot more of Octomom Nadya Suleman and her kagillion kids. Oh, but don’t think it’s all about Nadya making a buck or two – each kid will be making about $250 a day for three years, totaling around $250,000.…

LeAnn Rimes and her husband of seven years Dean Sheremet have separated – according to an alleged source close to the couple. The news comes just days after LeAnn’s alleged lover Eddie Cibrian was publicly dumped by his wife. LeeAnn’s friend very simply told usmagazine.com:…