Oprah Winfrey welcomed to her show actresses Cybill Shepherd ("Moonlighting"), Linda Evans ("Dynasty") and Teri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives") to discuss the issue of aging, beauty and what our society says to women as they grow older.
Teri Hatcher says of her now-infamous no-make-up pictures that circulated on the internet, "You feel like: 'Isn't that the person you want to be loved? That's the friend ... that's the partner I want to be in a relationship. That's the mom I want to be. Really, that's what's important."
"Listen, I love looking at all the glamorous pictures. That's fun too," she continues. "I think if we can accept the truth behind it and reveal the mystery, then we can enjoy both things."
Cybill Shepherd chimes in: "When I was on seven covers of Glamour magazine and I'd walk by all those newsstands every month and see my picture, I would go home and look in the bathroom [mirror] and go: 'How did this happen to me? Why don't I look like that cover?' I had this wonderful success. At the same time, that retouched image is a lie."
"What you look like has nothing to do with what you think about yourself, and that's where we get confused," says 1980s star Linda Evans. "The outside has nothing to do with the inside. And the thing that's so mysterious to me is everything we're basing our value on is outside of us."
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Oprah Winfrey welcomed to her show actresses Cybill Shepherd ("Moonlighting"), Linda Evans ("Dynasty") and Teri Hatcher ("Desperate Housewives") to discuss the issue of aging, beauty and what our society says to women as they grow older.
Teri Hatcher says of her now-infamous no-make-up pictures that circulated on the internet, "You feel like: 'Isn't that the person you want to be loved? That's the friend ... that's the partner I want to be in a relationship. That's the mom I want to be. Really, that's what's important."
"Listen, I love looking at all the glamorous pictures. That's fun too," she continues. "I think if we can accept the truth behind it and reveal the mystery, then we can enjoy both things."
Cybill Shepherd chimes in: "When I was on seven covers of Glamour magazine and I'd walk by all those newsstands every month and see my picture, I would go home and look in the bathroom [mirror] and go: 'How did this happen to me? Why don't I look like that cover?' I had this wonderful success. At the same time, that retouched image is a lie."
"What you look like has nothing to do with what you think about yourself, and that's where we get confused," says 1980s star Linda Evans. "The outside has nothing to do with the inside. And the thing that's so mysterious to me is everything we're basing our value on is outside of us."
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The rare Hollywood star whose off-screen character was often more colorful than his on-screen ones, Tony Curtis has died at the age of 85. He passed away at midnight Wednesday night at his home in Nevada. The actor suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was hospitalized in mid-July after he had trouble breathing.
Curtis lived a life that could easily have been made into a movie. Born Bernard Schwartz and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., to Hungarian immigrants, Curtis completed only one year of high school, spent two years in the U.S. Navy, and learned to act on the GI Bill, which led to a contract gig with Universal Studios. Graduating to bigger parts in films like 1952′s Son of Ali Baba and 1953′s Houdini, Curtis made a point of working in several genres.
As a result, his best-known films ranged from historical epics (1960′s Spartacus) to edgy noir dramas (1957′s Sweet Smell of Success) to farces (1959′s Some Like It Hot). But for every classic on his resume, he also appeared in more than his share of flops. He only earned one Oscar nomination in his seven-decade career, for the 1958 crime drama The Defiant Ones.
Curtis’ personal life was filled with great turmoil: He married five times; his first, and most famous, marriage was to actress Janet Leigh, with whom he appeared in Houdini after they had wed. The union lasted 11 years (the two divorced in 1962) and produced two daughters, the actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis (Trading Places). Tony Curtis had a rocky relationship with all of his children, including his eldest son, Nicholas, who died at age 23 of a heroin overdose in 1994. Curtis himself was arrested for marijuana possession in London in 1970, and spent a month at the Betty Ford Clinic in 1984. Even into old age, he never lived quietly. “Eighty f—ing years old. I don’t feel any different now than I did when I was 30,” he told Esquire in 2006. “Dying, I just don’t feel like it.”
The rare Hollywood star whose off-screen character was often more colorful than his on-screen ones, Tony Curtis has died at the age of 85. He passed away at midnight Wednesday night at his home in Nevada. The actor suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was hospitalized in mid-July after he had trouble breathing.
Curtis lived a life that could easily have been made into a movie. Born Bernard Schwartz and raised in the Bronx, N.Y., to Hungarian immigrants, Curtis completed only one year of high school, spent two years in the U.S. Navy, and learned to act on the GI Bill, which led to a contract gig with Universal Studios. Graduating to bigger parts in films like 1952′s Son of Ali Baba and 1953′s Houdini, Curtis made a point of working in several genres.
As a result, his best-known films ranged from historical epics (1960′s Spartacus) to edgy noir dramas (1957′s Sweet Smell of Success) to farces (1959′s Some Like It Hot). But for every classic on his resume, he also appeared in more than his share of flops. He only earned one Oscar nomination in his seven-decade career, for the 1958 crime drama The Defiant Ones.
Curtis’ personal life was filled with great turmoil: He married five times; his first, and most famous, marriage was to actress Janet Leigh, with whom he appeared in Houdini after they had wed. The union lasted 11 years (the two divorced in 1962) and produced two daughters, the actresses Jamie Lee Curtis and Kelly Curtis (Trading Places). Tony Curtis had a rocky relationship with all of his children, including his eldest son, Nicholas, who died at age 23 of a heroin overdose in 1994. Curtis himself was arrested for marijuana possession in London in 1970, and spent a month at the Betty Ford Clinic in 1984. Even into old age, he never lived quietly. “Eighty f—ing years old. I don’t feel any different now than I did when I was 30,” he told Esquire in 2006. “Dying, I just don’t feel like it.”
"What did Meg Whitman know and when did she know it?" publicity hound attorney Gloria Allred asked Wednesday. It was a savvy close to a news conference at which client Nicandra Diaz Santillan, who worked as a housekeeper for Whitman, alleged that Whitman knew that she was an illegal immigrant, then fired her in 2009 as she prepared to run for governor.
Turns out, there are reasons to believe that Whitman did not know that Diaz was illegal when she hired her in 2000.
The campaign released copies of the Social Security card and immigration eligibility verification form presented by Diaz when she was hired. By Allred's account, these documents are phony. Having exhibited a willingness to fake legal status, the housekeeper's credibility is damaged.
I've known smart people who thought they were following the law in demanding documentation, only to find out later that they were duped.
In this case, Diaz also presented a driver's license. DMV spokesperson Jan Mendoza tells me, "It was a valid driver's license." California did not require proof of legal residence until 1994. Diaz got her first license in 1991.
To any voter who ever has hired a nanny, gardener or housecleaner, this would appear to be due diligence - especially for a 15-hour per week job that, according to Diaz, paid $23 per hour.
This story goes to the heart of the dilemma that faces Californians who welcome legal immigrants, but also believe in respecting federal law. What was Whitman supposed to do, not trust Diaz because she has an accent?
Allred repeated Whitman's assertion during Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate: "We do have to hold employers accountable for hiring only documented workers. And we do have to enforce that law."
That's why, Whitman says, she fired Diaz when she realized she was illegal.
At the press conference, Diaz complained that she felt as if, after nine years' service, Whitman "was throwing me away like a piece of garbage."
Whitman called firing Diaz "one of the hardest things I've ever done."
What proof does Allred have that Whitman knew? Allred alleges that the Social Security Administration sent a letter informing the Whitman household that their housekeeper's Social Security number did not match her name.
Whitman and her husband deny having seen such a letter. So far, Allred has failed to produce it.
"If Ms. Whitman would like to dispute our claims of what she knew and when she knew it, then she should be prepared for the release of evidence," Allred said. And you thought the burden was on the accuser.
"This entire political circus is targeted at one demographic," said Whitman spokesman Tucker Bounds. "New polling numbers show that Jerry Brown is nearly losing in the Latino community. This is a political play."
Brown spokesman Sterling Clifford released a statement that hit Whitman for showing "that she thinks the rules don't apply to her. After more than a year of Whitman demanding immigration policy that 'holds employers accountable,' we learn that accountability doesn't extend to her own actions."
Without proof that Whitman knew about Diaz, that's a cheap unsubstantiated shot from the Brown camp.
"What did Meg Whitman know and when did she know it?" publicity hound attorney Gloria Allred asked Wednesday. It was a savvy close to a news conference at which client Nicandra Diaz Santillan, who worked as a housekeeper for Whitman, alleged that Whitman knew that she was an illegal immigrant, then fired her in 2009 as she prepared to run for governor.
Turns out, there are reasons to believe that Whitman did not know that Diaz was illegal when she hired her in 2000.
The campaign released copies of the Social Security card and immigration eligibility verification form presented by Diaz when she was hired. By Allred's account, these documents are phony. Having exhibited a willingness to fake legal status, the housekeeper's credibility is damaged.
I've known smart people who thought they were following the law in demanding documentation, only to find out later that they were duped.
In this case, Diaz also presented a driver's license. DMV spokesperson Jan Mendoza tells me, "It was a valid driver's license." California did not require proof of legal residence until 1994. Diaz got her first license in 1991.
To any voter who ever has hired a nanny, gardener or housecleaner, this would appear to be due diligence - especially for a 15-hour per week job that, according to Diaz, paid $23 per hour.
This story goes to the heart of the dilemma that faces Californians who welcome legal immigrants, but also believe in respecting federal law. What was Whitman supposed to do, not trust Diaz because she has an accent?
Allred repeated Whitman's assertion during Tuesday night's gubernatorial debate: "We do have to hold employers accountable for hiring only documented workers. And we do have to enforce that law."
That's why, Whitman says, she fired Diaz when she realized she was illegal.
At the press conference, Diaz complained that she felt as if, after nine years' service, Whitman "was throwing me away like a piece of garbage."
Whitman called firing Diaz "one of the hardest things I've ever done."
What proof does Allred have that Whitman knew? Allred alleges that the Social Security Administration sent a letter informing the Whitman household that their housekeeper's Social Security number did not match her name.
Whitman and her husband deny having seen such a letter. So far, Allred has failed to produce it.
"If Ms. Whitman would like to dispute our claims of what she knew and when she knew it, then she should be prepared for the release of evidence," Allred said. And you thought the burden was on the accuser.
"This entire political circus is targeted at one demographic," said Whitman spokesman Tucker Bounds. "New polling numbers show that Jerry Brown is nearly losing in the Latino community. This is a political play."
Brown spokesman Sterling Clifford released a statement that hit Whitman for showing "that she thinks the rules don't apply to her. After more than a year of Whitman demanding immigration policy that 'holds employers accountable,' we learn that accountability doesn't extend to her own actions."
Without proof that Whitman knew about Diaz, that's a cheap unsubstantiated shot from the Brown camp.
Novelist Terry McMillan started to notice something distressing a few years ago about many of the women she was meeting, women in their mid-40s and up.
“They would whisper things in my ear about how sad they were,” McMillan said.
Quite a few were divorced or unhappy in their marriages. Some were empty-nesters. Others had never been married.
“Some had almost thrown in the towel,” she said.
McMillan, creator of what became a literary and movie event of the 1990s, “Waiting to Exhale,” decided to take action in the way fiction writers do: write a new book. McMillan will visit Kansas City Tuesday to discuss her recently published novel, “Getting to Happy.”
In her own life, McMillan had traveled to sorrow and beyond, namely “anger” and “devastation.” Several years ago she went through a famously hostile divorce after her then-husband, Jonathan Plummer, revealed he was gay. Just when things seem to be going smoothly, she said, betrayal and loss rise up in many forms.
“I realized I wasn’t alone, and I wanted to deal with some of these issues,” McMillan said.
Even though the female protagonists of “Waiting to Exhale” were a sensation to readers and filmgoers, especially among African-American women, McMillan never planned a sequel. She had moved on.
But it didn’t take long for the idea to spark: Those four characters — Savannah, Bernadine, Robin and Gloria — would now be 15 years older, solidly in middle age and similarly dealing with a new set of life issues.
First, McMillan had to reread “Exhale” to immerse herself in the attitudes and voices of the characters. Again, going back was not her style.
“That took some doing,” she said. “I thought those women were a little on the desperate side.”
A lot can happen in 15 years, and in the first few chapters of “Getting to Happy,” a lot does happen, or is revealed.
Savannah, a television news producer, feels distant from husband Isaac, who’s apparently in love with Internet porn. Robin is an insurance executive and a single mother who longs for married life. Bernadine, who gave up her restaurant business, is betrayed by her second husband living a second life. She develops a prescription drug habit. And Gloria, who owns a successful salon and is in a loving marriage, finds her life, as anyone’s, can turn on a dime.
“I found all four of their scenarios very sad,” McMillan said, “and that’s what I wanted to explore. We all go through our own forms of hell, men and women alike. It’s how you get through it. It’s how you get past it.”
Her own fury was instructive.
“Ultimately I forgave my ex-husband,” she said. “But for the most part I was tired of being angry. I had become this other person I did not like. I didn’t know her. We have to take responsibility for our own happiness.”
As with “Exhale,” McMillan likely will hear criticism that the men in “Happy” are stereotypically unsavory. McMillan counters that, in fact, there also are good men in the book, but they often are overlooked because “bad traits loom larger.”
“And it’s a novel,” she said, “so there’s conflict.”
A novel for now, but eventually a movie?
McMillan said 20th Century Fox has purchased the rights, and she has co-written a script. She said three of the four starring actresses from “Waiting to Exhale” are likely on board for the sequel: Angela Bassett as Bernadine, Lela Rochon as Robin and Loretta Devine as Gloria. Whitney Houston as Savannah is more of a question mark: “We want to make sure Whitney is feeling better.”
Novelist Terry McMillan started to notice something distressing a few years ago about many of the women she was meeting, women in their mid-40s and up.
“They would whisper things in my ear about how sad they were,” McMillan said.
Quite a few were divorced or unhappy in their marriages. Some were empty-nesters. Others had never been married.
“Some had almost thrown in the towel,” she said.
McMillan, creator of what became a literary and movie event of the 1990s, “Waiting to Exhale,” decided to take action in the way fiction writers do: write a new book. McMillan will visit Kansas City Tuesday to discuss her recently published novel, “Getting to Happy.”
In her own life, McMillan had traveled to sorrow and beyond, namely “anger” and “devastation.” Several years ago she went through a famously hostile divorce after her then-husband, Jonathan Plummer, revealed he was gay. Just when things seem to be going smoothly, she said, betrayal and loss rise up in many forms.
“I realized I wasn’t alone, and I wanted to deal with some of these issues,” McMillan said.
Even though the female protagonists of “Waiting to Exhale” were a sensation to readers and filmgoers, especially among African-American women, McMillan never planned a sequel. She had moved on.
But it didn’t take long for the idea to spark: Those four characters — Savannah, Bernadine, Robin and Gloria — would now be 15 years older, solidly in middle age and similarly dealing with a new set of life issues.
First, McMillan had to reread “Exhale” to immerse herself in the attitudes and voices of the characters. Again, going back was not her style.
“That took some doing,” she said. “I thought those women were a little on the desperate side.”
A lot can happen in 15 years, and in the first few chapters of “Getting to Happy,” a lot does happen, or is revealed.
Savannah, a television news producer, feels distant from husband Isaac, who’s apparently in love with Internet porn. Robin is an insurance executive and a single mother who longs for married life. Bernadine, who gave up her restaurant business, is betrayed by her second husband living a second life. She develops a prescription drug habit. And Gloria, who owns a successful salon and is in a loving marriage, finds her life, as anyone’s, can turn on a dime.
“I found all four of their scenarios very sad,” McMillan said, “and that’s what I wanted to explore. We all go through our own forms of hell, men and women alike. It’s how you get through it. It’s how you get past it.”
Her own fury was instructive.
“Ultimately I forgave my ex-husband,” she said. “But for the most part I was tired of being angry. I had become this other person I did not like. I didn’t know her. We have to take responsibility for our own happiness.”
As with “Exhale,” McMillan likely will hear criticism that the men in “Happy” are stereotypically unsavory. McMillan counters that, in fact, there also are good men in the book, but they often are overlooked because “bad traits loom larger.”
“And it’s a novel,” she said, “so there’s conflict.”
A novel for now, but eventually a movie?
McMillan said 20th Century Fox has purchased the rights, and she has co-written a script. She said three of the four starring actresses from “Waiting to Exhale” are likely on board for the sequel: Angela Bassett as Bernadine, Lela Rochon as Robin and Loretta Devine as Gloria. Whitney Houston as Savannah is more of a question mark: “We want to make sure Whitney is feeling better.”
World Extreme Cagefighting® hits Arizona for the first time on Thursday, Dec. 16 with two explosive world title fights at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. This historic night features Glendale’s Ben Henderson defending the lightweight crown against 23-year-old superstar Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, while Tucson-born Dominick Cruz defends the bantamweight title against Scott “Young Guns” Jorgensen.
With two of the most anticipated title fights of the year headlining the card, WEC’s debut in Arizona closes 2010 with a bang.
“Arizona deserved a card like this after winning the Amp Energy Hometown Takedown contest,” WEC General Manager Reed Harris said. “Fans in the Phoenix market voted for over two months and beat out 30 other cities to bring WEC to their area. Now, we are bringing fans two awesome title fights to Jobing.com Arena. Glendale’s Ben Henderson will face the stiffest test of his career in Anthony Pettis. Plus, Cruz-Jorgensen has the chance to be one of the greatest bantamweight title fights of all time. We cannot wait for this event in Glendale.”
Tickets for WEC: Henderson vs. Pettis go on sale Thursday, Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. PT and will be priced at $165, $135, $65 and $35. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to WEC newsletter subscribers on Wednesday, Sept. 29 starting at 10 a.m. PT. To access this presale, users must register for the WEC newsletter through wec.tv. Tickets can be purchased at the Jobing.com Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800.745.3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com and www.JobingArena.com. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges.
Henderson vs. Pettis will be televised nationally live on VERSUS beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. All of the network’s live WEC events are presented in HD and Spanish language SAP where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.
Unbeaten in WEC at 5-0, Ben “Smooth” Henderson (fighting out of Glendale, Ariz.) has become one of the most dominant champions in company history. With victories over Anthony Njokuani, Shane Roller, Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone (twice), the 26-year-old Henderson (12-1) has his sights set on beating the rising star Pettis on Dec. 16. Knowing that he’ll be defending the title on his home turf only further motivates the champion.
“I’m very excited to fight in front of my friends and family in Glendale,” Henderson said. “Pettis brings high-energy and good skill set to the table. He’s dynamic and tough, and he showed a lot of heart and grit by tapping out Shane Roller with a triangle in his last fight. If he wants it, let’s find out who the better man is on Dec. 16.”
Known for his fiery striking and fluid jiu jitsu skills, Anthony Pettis (fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.) has taken the sport by storm since debuting in WEC last June. With four victories in the organization, including a submission win over Shane Roller in Aug., “Showtime” has become one of the most feared lightweights in the world. Pettis (12-1), who was featured on MTV’s hit show “World of Jenks” this month, is ready to capture his first world title and realize a lifelong dream.
“I love the matchup,” Pettis said. “Ben Henderson is at the top of the division and that’s where I want to be. He’s a well-rounded fighter who brings it every time. Neither of us quit so it’s going to be an interesting fight. I’m going to be ready for everything and anything.”
The most dynamic striker in 135-pound history returns for his second title defense on Dec. 16. Tucson-born Dominick Cruz (fighting out of San Diego, Calif.), who has never lost a fight in the bantamweight division, locks horns with Scott Jorgensen in Arizona. The 25-year-old known for his fast feet and crisp striking plans on being ready for all that his wrestling-savvy opponent offers this December.
“He’s a strong, powerful guy with great wrestling ability,” Cruz, 16-1, said. “But his winning streak means nothing to me because I’m on a streak myself. He’s got a different matchup with me and I’m excited to put an end to his streak. I’ve got nothing but respect for the guy, he’s a great fighter, but I’m going to be better that night.”
With five straight victories, perhaps no fighter has more momentum than Scott Jorgensen (fighting out of Boise, Idaho). After defeating rugged Englishman Brad Pickett in a Fight of the Year candidate in Aug., the 27-year-old Boise State University wrestling standout finally cemented his place as number one contender in the bantamweight division. Now Jorgensen (11-3) has a chance to wear WEC gold, an opportunity he plans to take full advantage of come Dec. 16.
“I’m going to beat him down for 25 minutes,” Jorgensen said. “I want to fight for five rounds because I’m a grinder, that’s what I do. That’s a scary thing for Dominick to face. He’s never had an opponent that is built like me and has the mindset that I’ve got. He’s in for a rude awakening when he gets in that cage with me. He’s never felt the pressure that I’m going to bring.”
Remaining bouts for WEC: Henderson vs. Pettis will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit www.wec.tv. Follow WEC at http://twitter.com/WEConVERSUS.
About World Extreme Cagefighting®
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About VERSUS:
VERSUS, the fastest growing sports cable network in the country, prides itself on super-serving passionate sports fans across all platforms (VERSUS.com, VERSUS on Demand and VERSUS HD). Now in more than 75 million homes, the network is the cable television home of the National Hockey League (NHL), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France, World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Professional Bull Riders (PBR). VERSUS also airs NASCAR, NBA, UFC, college football and college basketball programming. The network is home to the best outdoor programming on television and airs original programs not available anywhere else, including The Daily Line and Sports Soup. VERSUS, a wholly owned company of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK), is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.
About Jobing.com Arena
Jobing.com Arena, Arizona’s Premiere Sports & Entertainment Facility, is home to the National Hockey League Phoenix Coyotes. The award winning, state-of-the art, multi-purpose facility hosts national and international chart topping recording artists, variety of sporting events and exciting family shows each year. Jobing.com Arena is located at the 101 & Glendale Avenue.
World Extreme Cagefighting® hits Arizona for the first time on Thursday, Dec. 16 with two explosive world title fights at Jobing.com Arena in Glendale. This historic night features Glendale’s Ben Henderson defending the lightweight crown against 23-year-old superstar Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, while Tucson-born Dominick Cruz defends the bantamweight title against Scott “Young Guns” Jorgensen.
With two of the most anticipated title fights of the year headlining the card, WEC’s debut in Arizona closes 2010 with a bang.
“Arizona deserved a card like this after winning the Amp Energy Hometown Takedown contest,” WEC General Manager Reed Harris said. “Fans in the Phoenix market voted for over two months and beat out 30 other cities to bring WEC to their area. Now, we are bringing fans two awesome title fights to Jobing.com Arena. Glendale’s Ben Henderson will face the stiffest test of his career in Anthony Pettis. Plus, Cruz-Jorgensen has the chance to be one of the greatest bantamweight title fights of all time. We cannot wait for this event in Glendale.”
Tickets for WEC: Henderson vs. Pettis go on sale Thursday, Sept. 30 at 12 p.m. PT and will be priced at $165, $135, $65 and $35. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to WEC newsletter subscribers on Wednesday, Sept. 29 starting at 10 a.m. PT. To access this presale, users must register for the WEC newsletter through wec.tv. Tickets can be purchased at the Jobing.com Arena Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800.745.3000 or online at www.Ticketmaster.com and www.JobingArena.com. Tickets are subject to applicable service charges.
Henderson vs. Pettis will be televised nationally live on VERSUS beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. All of the network’s live WEC events are presented in HD and Spanish language SAP where available. For more information and how to find VERSUS in your local viewing area, visit http://www.versus.com/findversus.
Unbeaten in WEC at 5-0, Ben “Smooth” Henderson (fighting out of Glendale, Ariz.) has become one of the most dominant champions in company history. With victories over Anthony Njokuani, Shane Roller, Jamie Varner and Donald Cerrone (twice), the 26-year-old Henderson (12-1) has his sights set on beating the rising star Pettis on Dec. 16. Knowing that he’ll be defending the title on his home turf only further motivates the champion.
“I’m very excited to fight in front of my friends and family in Glendale,” Henderson said. “Pettis brings high-energy and good skill set to the table. He’s dynamic and tough, and he showed a lot of heart and grit by tapping out Shane Roller with a triangle in his last fight. If he wants it, let’s find out who the better man is on Dec. 16.”
Known for his fiery striking and fluid jiu jitsu skills, Anthony Pettis (fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.) has taken the sport by storm since debuting in WEC last June. With four victories in the organization, including a submission win over Shane Roller in Aug., “Showtime” has become one of the most feared lightweights in the world. Pettis (12-1), who was featured on MTV’s hit show “World of Jenks” this month, is ready to capture his first world title and realize a lifelong dream.
“I love the matchup,” Pettis said. “Ben Henderson is at the top of the division and that’s where I want to be. He’s a well-rounded fighter who brings it every time. Neither of us quit so it’s going to be an interesting fight. I’m going to be ready for everything and anything.”
The most dynamic striker in 135-pound history returns for his second title defense on Dec. 16. Tucson-born Dominick Cruz (fighting out of San Diego, Calif.), who has never lost a fight in the bantamweight division, locks horns with Scott Jorgensen in Arizona. The 25-year-old known for his fast feet and crisp striking plans on being ready for all that his wrestling-savvy opponent offers this December.
“He’s a strong, powerful guy with great wrestling ability,” Cruz, 16-1, said. “But his winning streak means nothing to me because I’m on a streak myself. He’s got a different matchup with me and I’m excited to put an end to his streak. I’ve got nothing but respect for the guy, he’s a great fighter, but I’m going to be better that night.”
With five straight victories, perhaps no fighter has more momentum than Scott Jorgensen (fighting out of Boise, Idaho). After defeating rugged Englishman Brad Pickett in a Fight of the Year candidate in Aug., the 27-year-old Boise State University wrestling standout finally cemented his place as number one contender in the bantamweight division. Now Jorgensen (11-3) has a chance to wear WEC gold, an opportunity he plans to take full advantage of come Dec. 16.
“I’m going to beat him down for 25 minutes,” Jorgensen said. “I want to fight for five rounds because I’m a grinder, that’s what I do. That’s a scary thing for Dominick to face. He’s never had an opponent that is built like me and has the mindset that I’ve got. He’s in for a rude awakening when he gets in that cage with me. He’s never felt the pressure that I’m going to bring.”
Remaining bouts for WEC: Henderson vs. Pettis will be announced at a later date. For more information, visit www.wec.tv. Follow WEC at http://twitter.com/WEConVERSUS.
About World Extreme Cagefighting®
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There is a new website on the internet made just for woman. It is created by 72-year-old actress, Marlo Thomas.
She was known best for acting in the TV Series “That Girl” way back in the 1960′s, but has played in many other roles throughout the years.
Now Marlo Thomas and teamed with AOL to create a website called “MarloThomas.com”, where she hopes to empower women. Thomas had this to say about her new project:
“I could not be more excited about partnering with AOL. The idea for this site has been humming in my head for years, and to bring it to fruition in partnership with a company that shares my core values of informing, entertaining and connecting the world is an absolute joy.”
Thomas, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, was the eldest child of Lebanese-American comedian Danny Thomas, who passed away back in 1991. She not only is an actress, but also a social activist and a producer. She is also known for a lot of non-profit work she has done for Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital which was founded by her father.
The website, which launched 2 days ago has a goal in mind. It wants to bring together women from all over the world, for them to share stories, photos and videos with others.
There is a new website on the internet made just for woman. It is created by 72-year-old actress, Marlo Thomas.
She was known best for acting in the TV Series “That Girl” way back in the 1960′s, but has played in many other roles throughout the years.
Now Marlo Thomas and teamed with AOL to create a website called “MarloThomas.com”, where she hopes to empower women. Thomas had this to say about her new project:
“I could not be more excited about partnering with AOL. The idea for this site has been humming in my head for years, and to bring it to fruition in partnership with a company that shares my core values of informing, entertaining and connecting the world is an absolute joy.”
Thomas, who was born in Detroit, Michigan, was the eldest child of Lebanese-American comedian Danny Thomas, who passed away back in 1991. She not only is an actress, but also a social activist and a producer. She is also known for a lot of non-profit work she has done for Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital which was founded by her father.
The website, which launched 2 days ago has a goal in mind. It wants to bring together women from all over the world, for them to share stories, photos and videos with others.
I don't think I've ever taken an athlete's word for it, but Steven Jackson is convinced his light schedule at practice—designed to rest his balky knee—is no big deal. St. Louis Rams fans and fantasy football owners would be happy in equal measure to believe that.
Right now he's listed as probable. I've just heard so much crap from athletes, though. I'd feel better if he'd said something like, "Oh, my knee is fine, don't worry about it. Now, my back—you've definitely got to worry about that. Thing could go at any moment."
I don't think I've ever taken an athlete's word for it, but Steven Jackson is convinced his light schedule at practice—designed to rest his balky knee—is no big deal. St. Louis Rams fans and fantasy football owners would be happy in equal measure to believe that.
Right now he's listed as probable. I've just heard so much crap from athletes, though. I'd feel better if he'd said something like, "Oh, my knee is fine, don't worry about it. Now, my back—you've definitely got to worry about that. Thing could go at any moment."
Sela Ward, 54, returns to prime-time television this fall, filling Melina Kanakaredes' spot on "CSI: NY." CBS' popular police procedural returns Friday night for its sixth season.
Tell me about your character Jo Danville in "CSI: NY."
I love her. She's smart and she's a little artsy and edgy. To me, she's a character very different from the FBI crime investigator world. Our background is that she has come from Virginia — the FBI in D.C. — and her field of expertise is DNA evidence and her philosophical point of view is everyone is innocent until the science proves otherwise. She also has background in criminal psychology, so that's very interesting to me and fun to play.
Sela Ward, 54, returns to prime-time television this fall, filling Melina Kanakaredes' spot on "CSI: NY." CBS' popular police procedural returns Friday night for its sixth season.
Tell me about your character Jo Danville in "CSI: NY."
I love her. She's smart and she's a little artsy and edgy. To me, she's a character very different from the FBI crime investigator world. Our background is that she has come from Virginia — the FBI in D.C. — and her field of expertise is DNA evidence and her philosophical point of view is everyone is innocent until the science proves otherwise. She also has background in criminal psychology, so that's very interesting to me and fun to play.
Mark Zuckerberg, who has gained worldwide fame for developing the social networking site Facebook, has always had the reputation of being a quiet and reserved person.
However, Zuckerberg recently came public with the fact that he in fact does have a serious girlfriend.
According to sources, Zuckerberg’s relationship with Boston native Priscilla Chan is more than just a fling.
The two have been together for awhile, and while he manages his website, she is busy as a third year medical student.
Chan eventually has plans to become a pediatrician.
According to an article in the New Yorker, the pair do have plans to get married but have made no formal plans as of yet.
This news comes right as the movie, The Social Network, which describes the creation of Facebook, opens in theatres.
Mark Zuckerberg, who has gained worldwide fame for developing the social networking site Facebook, has always had the reputation of being a quiet and reserved person.
However, Zuckerberg recently came public with the fact that he in fact does have a serious girlfriend.
According to sources, Zuckerberg’s relationship with Boston native Priscilla Chan is more than just a fling.
The two have been together for awhile, and while he manages his website, she is busy as a third year medical student.
Chan eventually has plans to become a pediatrician.
According to an article in the New Yorker, the pair do have plans to get married but have made no formal plans as of yet.
This news comes right as the movie, The Social Network, which describes the creation of Facebook, opens in theatres.
If there is such a thing as a pioneer in the world of celebrity scandal, Eddie Fisher might have been it.
The pop singer may have recorded 32 hit songs, but what most people remember about him is the fact that he stood smack in the middle of one of the most high-profile cheating controversies of all time, one that made it clear how hungry the American public was to read about the sordid private lives of its glossiest stars.
Any publication or blog that covers the rich and glamorous -- and that includes this one -- owes a strange debt, in a way, to Mr. Fisher. For those of you Celebritologists whose knowledge of scandalous Hollywood affairs doesn't go much farther back than the Meg Ryan/Russell Crowe era, allow me to explain.
In the late '40s and '50s, Eddie Fisher rose to fame as a benign pop crooner -- the kind of guy who earnestly and sweetly sang tunes like "Oh My Papa" and prompted teen girls to call him dreamy.
In 1955, he married Debbie Reynolds, an actress with a radiating-sunshine smile and a resume that included roles in "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Affairs of Dobie Gillis." Together, the two seemed to seep fairy-tale bliss from their pores; this was the perfect, black-and-white-photo-ready marriage. They had two children together, one of whom would eventually grow up to become enslaved by Jabba the Hutt while wearing a metal bikini. All was right with the world.
Then it all fell apart. In 1958, movie producer Mike Todd -- one of Fisher's closest friends -- died in a plane crash. Fisher reportedly tried to console Todd's widow, who happened to be Elizabeth Taylor, a friend of both Fisher's and Reynolds's. The two eventually began an affair, and not long after, Fisher asked for a divorce from Reynolds, as recounted in a profile of Reynolds that earlier this year in London's Daily Mail:
Lonely at home, while Eddie was away on tour, she telephoned her best friend Elizabeth Taylor at her hotel for a chat.
To her great shock, Fisher answered.
"Suddenly, a lot of things clicked into place," she recalls. "I could hear her voice asking him who was calling - they were obviously in bed together. I yelled at him, 'Roll over, darling and let me speak to Elizabeth.'"
Fisher slammed the receiver down and rushed home for a face-to-face confrontation. "I'm sorry," he told her. "Elizabeth and I are in love and I want a divorce."
Debbie replied: "If you marry her, she will throw you out within 18 months."
Reynolds was right. Ten months after Fisher and Taylor married, in May 1959, Taylor left Fisher and immediately married Richard Burton. It was all so ugly and sad, and the celebrity magazines at the time couldn't get enough of it.
To put this in contemporary context, if the equivalent of this love triangle broke today, TMZ would have to hire a new reporter solely to track all developments on the Reynolds/Fisher/Taylor beat. (Which, of course, would involve writing stories with headlines like: "Debbie to Liz: Stay away from my man!")
But of course, there is no equivalent to this story. The Fisher/Reynolds breakup had a shock factor of the Sandra Bullock/Jesse James split, times 10. This all happened in the 1950s, after all, an era when nice people didn't get divorced and women were supposed to make meat loaf for dinner while wearing high heels and flouncy, June Cleaver-esque house dresses. There are women who grew up during this time who, to this day, remain forever loyal to Debbie Reynolds because they feel so passionately that she was publicly, horribly wronged. I know this for a fact. One of those women is my mother.
Fisher's career pretty much dribbled down the drain after the whole debacle. Of course, if the same thing happened in the present day, he undoubtedly would have bounced back after a few high-profile interviews and an impressive turn on "Dancing With the Stars." But Eddie Fisher was a product of another era, one in which American society hadn't yet mastered the art of managing scandal.
Publicists, the media and members of the public all know the image-rehab drill by now. But Fisher -- either fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your perspective -- happened to cheat at a time when the public couldn't quite handle it. I suppose one could say we've progressed since then. Yet progress, somehow ... well, that doesn't seem like quite the right word.
If there is such a thing as a pioneer in the world of celebrity scandal, Eddie Fisher might have been it.
The pop singer may have recorded 32 hit songs, but what most people remember about him is the fact that he stood smack in the middle of one of the most high-profile cheating controversies of all time, one that made it clear how hungry the American public was to read about the sordid private lives of its glossiest stars.
Any publication or blog that covers the rich and glamorous -- and that includes this one -- owes a strange debt, in a way, to Mr. Fisher. For those of you Celebritologists whose knowledge of scandalous Hollywood affairs doesn't go much farther back than the Meg Ryan/Russell Crowe era, allow me to explain.
In the late '40s and '50s, Eddie Fisher rose to fame as a benign pop crooner -- the kind of guy who earnestly and sweetly sang tunes like "Oh My Papa" and prompted teen girls to call him dreamy.
In 1955, he married Debbie Reynolds, an actress with a radiating-sunshine smile and a resume that included roles in "Singin' in the Rain" and "The Affairs of Dobie Gillis." Together, the two seemed to seep fairy-tale bliss from their pores; this was the perfect, black-and-white-photo-ready marriage. They had two children together, one of whom would eventually grow up to become enslaved by Jabba the Hutt while wearing a metal bikini. All was right with the world.
Then it all fell apart. In 1958, movie producer Mike Todd -- one of Fisher's closest friends -- died in a plane crash. Fisher reportedly tried to console Todd's widow, who happened to be Elizabeth Taylor, a friend of both Fisher's and Reynolds's. The two eventually began an affair, and not long after, Fisher asked for a divorce from Reynolds, as recounted in a profile of Reynolds that earlier this year in London's Daily Mail:
Lonely at home, while Eddie was away on tour, she telephoned her best friend Elizabeth Taylor at her hotel for a chat.
To her great shock, Fisher answered.
"Suddenly, a lot of things clicked into place," she recalls. "I could hear her voice asking him who was calling - they were obviously in bed together. I yelled at him, 'Roll over, darling and let me speak to Elizabeth.'"
Fisher slammed the receiver down and rushed home for a face-to-face confrontation. "I'm sorry," he told her. "Elizabeth and I are in love and I want a divorce."
Debbie replied: "If you marry her, she will throw you out within 18 months."
Reynolds was right. Ten months after Fisher and Taylor married, in May 1959, Taylor left Fisher and immediately married Richard Burton. It was all so ugly and sad, and the celebrity magazines at the time couldn't get enough of it.
To put this in contemporary context, if the equivalent of this love triangle broke today, TMZ would have to hire a new reporter solely to track all developments on the Reynolds/Fisher/Taylor beat. (Which, of course, would involve writing stories with headlines like: "Debbie to Liz: Stay away from my man!")
But of course, there is no equivalent to this story. The Fisher/Reynolds breakup had a shock factor of the Sandra Bullock/Jesse James split, times 10. This all happened in the 1950s, after all, an era when nice people didn't get divorced and women were supposed to make meat loaf for dinner while wearing high heels and flouncy, June Cleaver-esque house dresses. There are women who grew up during this time who, to this day, remain forever loyal to Debbie Reynolds because they feel so passionately that she was publicly, horribly wronged. I know this for a fact. One of those women is my mother.
Fisher's career pretty much dribbled down the drain after the whole debacle. Of course, if the same thing happened in the present day, he undoubtedly would have bounced back after a few high-profile interviews and an impressive turn on "Dancing With the Stars." But Eddie Fisher was a product of another era, one in which American society hadn't yet mastered the art of managing scandal.
Publicists, the media and members of the public all know the image-rehab drill by now. But Fisher -- either fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your perspective -- happened to cheat at a time when the public couldn't quite handle it. I suppose one could say we've progressed since then. Yet progress, somehow ... well, that doesn't seem like quite the right word.
Frank has tried to commit suicide. 32-year-old, son of Frank Sinatra Jr. is hospitalized at this time. This afternoon, authorities took measures to a 911 emergency call for a probable suicide in Downey, California and he admitted to the hospital. Frank had taken lots of pills, but when authorities reached for the spot, he was conscious. According to the sources, who are close to the family told KTLA that the incident happened around 5PM.
A near loved ones source tells TMZ, “it was undeniably a “suicide attempt.” “We’re told the more youthful Sinatra has constantly avoided the spotlight that appears using the loved ones name.” At present, Sinatra is under therapy in the ER at Downey Regional healthcare Center. Law enforcement sources said, “The patient who is also known as Frank is the son of 66-year old Frank Jr. He had taken too many pills, but was alert when authorities reached on the spot.”
Frank has tried to commit suicide. 32-year-old, son of Frank Sinatra Jr. is hospitalized at this time. This afternoon, authorities took measures to a 911 emergency call for a probable suicide in Downey, California and he admitted to the hospital. Frank had taken lots of pills, but when authorities reached for the spot, he was conscious. According to the sources, who are close to the family told KTLA that the incident happened around 5PM.
A near loved ones source tells TMZ, “it was undeniably a “suicide attempt.” “We’re told the more youthful Sinatra has constantly avoided the spotlight that appears using the loved ones name.” At present, Sinatra is under therapy in the ER at Downey Regional healthcare Center. Law enforcement sources said, “The patient who is also known as Frank is the son of 66-year old Frank Jr. He had taken too many pills, but was alert when authorities reached on the spot.”
The San Diego Chargers have a player facing a six game suspension. The one way to cut that suspension down from 6 games to 4 is for the Chargers to trade him. That doesn’t exactly make much sense but that’s how the NFL works. Currently, everyone is denying that a Vincent Jackson trade is even on the table.
However, the Redskins have apparently expressed interest in taking Vincent Jackson off the Chargers hands. However no one, not even Coach Mike Shanahan is willing to confirm that story. Along side that rumor, the Vikings have confirmed that they signed wide receiver Hank Baskett to a one year contract. Having Baskett in practice today makes folks even more interested in what might happen regarding a Vincent Jackson trade.
The Vikings may have a gem in Baskett and then again, they are the fifth team in five years to put their fate in Basketts hands. The Vikings won’t have Sidney Rice for a few more weeks either. Factor in Percy Harvin’s hip injury and the fact that he missed practice today with a migraine, the Vikings appear to be hurting. If the trade doesn’t take place between the Chargers and someone in the NFL, Vincent Jackson won’t be eligible to play until week 7.
The San Diego Chargers have a player facing a six game suspension. The one way to cut that suspension down from 6 games to 4 is for the Chargers to trade him. That doesn’t exactly make much sense but that’s how the NFL works. Currently, everyone is denying that a Vincent Jackson trade is even on the table.
However, the Redskins have apparently expressed interest in taking Vincent Jackson off the Chargers hands. However no one, not even Coach Mike Shanahan is willing to confirm that story. Along side that rumor, the Vikings have confirmed that they signed wide receiver Hank Baskett to a one year contract. Having Baskett in practice today makes folks even more interested in what might happen regarding a Vincent Jackson trade.
The Vikings may have a gem in Baskett and then again, they are the fifth team in five years to put their fate in Basketts hands. The Vikings won’t have Sidney Rice for a few more weeks either. Factor in Percy Harvin’s hip injury and the fact that he missed practice today with a migraine, the Vikings appear to be hurting. If the trade doesn’t take place between the Chargers and someone in the NFL, Vincent Jackson won’t be eligible to play until week 7.
Carlos Santana has released his latest collaboration album, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time.
Santana has called on a diverse group of collaborators for the project including hip-hop star Nas on a cover of AC/DC's "Back in Black" and his old pal Rob Thomas on Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love."
The guitarist will also collaborate with Chris Cornell on Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and Scott Weiland on the Rolling Stones' "Can't You Hear Me Knocking." Creed's Scott Stapp will appear on Credence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son."
The Guitar Heaven tracklisting appears below.
1. "Whole Lotta Love" (featuring Chris Cornell)
2. "Can't You Hear Me Knocking'" (featuring Scott Weiland)
3. "Sunshine of Your Love" (featuring Rob Thomas)
4. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (featuring india.arie and Yo-Yo Ma)
5. "Dance the Night Away" featuring Pat Monahan
6. "Back in Black" (featuring Nas and Janelle Monáe)
7. "Riders on the Storm" (featuring Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek)
8. "Smoke on the Water" (featuring Jacoby Shaddix)
9. "Photograph" (featuring Chris Daughtry)
10. "Bang a Gong" (featuring Gavin Rossdale)
11. "Little Wing" (featuring Joe Cocker)
12. "I Ain't Superstitious" (featuring Jonny Lang)
13. "Fortunate Son" (featuring Scott Stapp)*
14. "Under the Bridge" (featuring Andy Vargas)*
Carlos Santana has released his latest collaboration album, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time.
Santana has called on a diverse group of collaborators for the project including hip-hop star Nas on a cover of AC/DC's "Back in Black" and his old pal Rob Thomas on Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love."
The guitarist will also collaborate with Chris Cornell on Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and Scott Weiland on the Rolling Stones' "Can't You Hear Me Knocking." Creed's Scott Stapp will appear on Credence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son."
The Guitar Heaven tracklisting appears below.
1. "Whole Lotta Love" (featuring Chris Cornell)
2. "Can't You Hear Me Knocking'" (featuring Scott Weiland)
3. "Sunshine of Your Love" (featuring Rob Thomas)
4. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (featuring india.arie and Yo-Yo Ma)
5. "Dance the Night Away" featuring Pat Monahan
6. "Back in Black" (featuring Nas and Janelle Monáe)
7. "Riders on the Storm" (featuring Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek)
8. "Smoke on the Water" (featuring Jacoby Shaddix)
9. "Photograph" (featuring Chris Daughtry)
10. "Bang a Gong" (featuring Gavin Rossdale)
11. "Little Wing" (featuring Joe Cocker)
12. "I Ain't Superstitious" (featuring Jonny Lang)
13. "Fortunate Son" (featuring Scott Stapp)*
14. "Under the Bridge" (featuring Andy Vargas)*
Jesse Jackson Jr is in the center of media and political controversy. First of all, sources declare he wants to buy the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. Then, there is another detail about his private life that might jeopardize Jackson’s future political career. An intimate relationship with a female acquaintance named Giovana Huidobro pushed the congressman to apologize to the people he let down by his actions.
A photo taken outside the White House shows Jackson and political fundraiser Nayak together. Rumors started circulating about a transaction regarding a Senate seat for the congressman. Giovana Huidobro was also present at this meeting. She is a hostess at a nightclub in Washington DC, where Jackson has organized numerous fundraisers. Media started to present the alleged mistress’ photos on the front pages just hours before the congressman’s wife birthday party. His wife Sandy, the 7th Ward alderman might be in danger of not getting re-elected after this sexual scandal involving his husband.
Jesse Jackson Jr’s situation is very delicate, as he is running for re-election six weeks from Tuesday and more importantly, running for being elected Mayor of Chicago. His consultant, Delmarie Cobb stated that “I don’t think he could possibly run for Mayor at this point”.
This afternoon’s highlight was an official statement issued by Jackson :” The reference to a social acquaintance is a private and personal matter between me and my wife that was handled some time ago. I know I have disappointed some supporters and for that I am deeply sorry”.
The couple now has to face this unfriendly media climate a they prepare to celebrate Sandi’s birthday party Tuesday night.