Author: Hilary Shepherd

Celebrities From The 80s – The Two Coreys

They were teen heartthrobs – then came trouble. Now they’re housemates on A&E’s new “scripted reality” series The Two Coreys. – Reagan Alexander, People Magazine, August 6, 2007 In their tween-idol heyday, “it was almost like Beatlemania,” say Feldman, 36.…

Selenite Crystals. Truly Spectacular!

Crystal Cave of Giants. Naica Mine. Chihuahua, Mexico. These are the largest selenite crystals ever discovered. They are 1,000 feet down in limestone host rock – where miners are mining for lead, zinc and silver – and were formed by hydrothermal fluids emanating from the magma chambers below.…

Throw Dubya Out The Window!

President Bush, First Lady Laura Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney were flying on Air Force One. George looked at Laura, chuckled and said, “You know I could throw a thousand dollar bill out of the window right now and make somebody very happy.”…

Burning Man Is Coming! Burning Man Is Coming!

I’m a virgin, are you? A Burning Man virgin, I mean. Because lord knows, I’m no virgin… Eight days in Black Rock City – a temporary city in Black Rock Desert of Nevada, 90 miles north-northeast of Reno – culminating in the burning of the Man on Labor Day weekend.…

Lane Garrison To Undergo 90-Day Evaluation.

In an effort to better decide the former Prison Break star’s jail sentence, Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox has ordered the actor to undergo a 90-day “diagnostic,” given by parole officers and psychologists. Garrison will be back in court on October 31st for formal sentencing.…

Black Rock City Rocket Launch

You’re invited to the Black Rock City Rocket Launch in Gerlach, Nevada… Black Rock is a “dry” lake about 100 miles north of Reno Nevada. It’s very empty country; just about the only town nearby is the town of Gerlach. About the Black Rock Desert This coming September 14th, 15th, …

R.I.P. Bill Walsh (1931-2007)

I grew up in the Bay Area in the 1980s, so Bill Walsh is the first coach I think of when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers. He will be greatly missed. Nicknamed “The Genius” for his creative schemes that became known as the West Coast offense, Walsh died …

The Simpsons Movie Is Finally Here!

I’m so darn excited! Going to see it tonight, of course. I even have a collectible Simpson’s Movie t-shirt to wear. A bit dorky, yes, but at least I’m not waiting in line for days to buy my ticket or dressing up in full Simpson’s regalia.…

Lindsay Lohan Is A Felon!

Lock her up! While we were tucked nicely in our beds during the wee hours of this morning, Lindsay Lohan was driving the streets of Santa Monica chasing her (newly) ex-assistant’s mom. This is how the story goes…. Lindsay’s assistant quits.…

Drew Carey! Come On Down!

You’re the next host of The Price Is Right! Congratulations, Mr. Carey! You’ve got some mighty splendid shoes to fill. I hope nothing else changes with The Price Is Right, now that there is a new host. I hope the sets and the models still look like throwbacks, and the …

Oprah Winfrey Loses Her Beloved Gracie.

Some sad news to report…. Oprah Winfrey’s two year old golden retriever, Gracie, has died. It’s being reported that the cause of death was choking. I would simply die if something like that happened to my dog. “Weeks have passed,” Winfrey says in the August issue of O, the Oprah …

Paris Hilton Lies To Larry King.

I took some notes last night as I watched Paris Hilton spew forth verbal crap on Larry King Live. *voice is deeper – her real voice – not her high-pitched “dumb” voice *not wearing a lot of makeup, very natural looking *simple hair and clothing *fake eyelashes are annoying *says …

Tom Sizemore Sentenced To Jail. Update.

Tom Sizemore’s 16 month prison sentence was cut in half today, giving him credit for time already served. No matter how long or short his stay in jail is, I hope it truly helps. Tom Sizemore is a great actor who was brought down by the evils of methamphetamines, but …

Paris Hilton Released From Jail. Again.

Paris the Heiress was released from jail shortly after midnight on Tuesday. She used a public restroom to change from her orange jumpsuit to a pair of jeans and a jacket before making her appearance. It’s being reported that she lost ten pounds while in the slammer (The only place …

Tom Sizemore Sentenced To Jail.

Superior Court Judge Cynthia Rayvis sentenced Tom Sizemore to 16 months in jail today, ruling that the drug-addicted actor had violated his probation from a previous drug case when methamphetamine was found in his car this past May 8th. During sentencing, Judge Rayvis said that Sizemore “has been in every …

George W. Bush Is A Dead Ringer For His Mother.

Happy Monday! Here’s a great way to start the week… I’m sure you’ve noticed the similarities between the President and his mother, but have you ever seen the proof look quite like this? I do believe the original picture from which this was derived, is the following picture of his …

San Francisco Dyke Day 2007 Wrap Up.

I had such a great time yesterday! I met some really great hilarious people, was witness to wonderful equal opportunity love, and even made it home with my very own rainbow feather boa. Not to mention all of the beautiful women I saw!…

San Francisco Gay Pride 2007

Today I am off to San Francisco to enjoy the start of Gay Pride Parade weekend. Today is the Dyke March. The 15th annual. It should be a good time. There’s a gathering at Dolores Park at 3, then the Dykes on Bikes parade at 7.…

Celebrity Babies. Soon They Will Be Talking…

I got this email the other day and thought that it went along very nicely with yesterday morning’s post, Celebrity Babies – They’re Everywhere! Kids say the craziest things… A personal note: When I was about two or three, my mom asked me where my please and thank yous were, …

Tom Sizemore Should Be In Jail.

If Paris Hilton has to do 45 days for violating her DUI arrest probation, then Tom Sizemore should have to spend at least that much time behind bars for violating his drug arrest probation. Tom Sizemore, 45, has been arrested several times before, for several things, including drugs and assault.…

Paris Hilton Out Of Medical Ward.

I don’t know about you, but I woke up this morning wondering what Paris Hilton was up to. Around 11:00 p.m. last night, she was transferred from the medical ward back to the all-women’s jail she started her sentence in over a week ago.…

Heinz Top This TV Challenge

Have you ever said to yourself “man, I could really use $57,000 right about now”? Well here’s your chance… Enter the Heinz Ketchup Top This TV Challenge today – you could win the money and go down in history. All you need is a video camera and a kick-ass idea.…

Paris Hilton To Become A Born Again Christian?

Place your bets now. Here’s the latest update from the saga of our favorite Hollywood Heiress, Paris Hilton… *After throwing a fit when ordered back to jail last Friday, Paris has calmed down a bit and decided not to appeal. She will remain in jail and finish out her (original) …

Paris Hilton Is Out! What the Hell?!?

So TMZ is reporting that Paris Hilton is out of jail, after only three days. Her original 45 day sentence was reduced to 23 days. I guess 23 days is really 3 days in Paris Hilton world. Lucky @@@@@. Full Story There will be a press conference in a little …

Paris Hilton. Jail Fashionista. Day 3.

Here’s the latest… *Paris Hilton has removed her contacts. Did you know her eyes are actually brown? *Paris is also not wearing any makeup and apparently is getting a positive response to it from the other inmates. I wonder if she will continue this look when she gets out.…

Young Hollywood – Hiding Lonely Places.

Lately I’ve noticed a lot of very unhappy young ladies in Hollywood… Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, the Olsen Twins… I used to be an unhappy young lady too. Extremely unhappy. Except I didn’t know how sad I really was.…

Poor Pretty Prisoner Paris Hilton. Day 1.

Paris Hilton is in jail today. Where she belongs. She spent her last night of freedom (for 3 weeks) attending the MTV Movie Awards last night. While being interviewed on the red carpet, Paris said that she was ready to serve her sentence and hoped that she would be a …

Lindsay Lohan ARRESTED!!

YES!! It was just a matter of time, really. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, Lindsay Lohan managed to jump a curb and crash her Mercedes into some trees. She had two other “adults” in the car with her, who were not hurt, but Lindsay was taken to Cedars …

OJ Simpson Gets The Boot!

Once upon a time, a guilty man got away with murder. Then he said he would spend his days searching for the real killer. First his search took him to the golf courses. Now his search has led him to the Kentucky Derby, where last Friday, OJ Simpson was asked …