Joe Jackson: Michael Did Have Love Child
Joe Jackson, who can't sit in front of a television camera without dropping a bombshell or two, didn't disappoint in an interview with News One yesterday, confirming the long-simmering rumor that Michael Jackson did, in fact, have a secret son.
Or at least a son who was secret up until last month, when 25-year-old Norwegian Omer Bhatti's placement next to the Jackson family in the front row of his memorial—not to mention his undeniable resemblance to the late King of Pop and the fact that he spent eight years living at Neverland Ranch—got tongues wagging.
Papa Joe's included.
"I knew he had another son, yes I did," he said. "He looks like a Jackson, he acts like a Jackson, he can dance like a Jackson…"
But can he be steered into a career in entertainment like a Jackson (setting aside, for a moment, Bhatti's own denial of a biological connection)?
Ignoring what appear to be dollar signs in his eyes, we'll leave the final word on that matter to Joe: "I don't know. I can't say that yet. Not until I see it happen."
It's a big news day for the Jackson kids—particularly those who cop to the relation. Get all the details on Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket'scustody deal.
Joe Jackson: Michael Did Have Love Child
Joe Jackson, who can't sit in front of a television camera without dropping a bombshell or two, didn't disappoint in an interview with News One yesterday, confirming the long-simmering rumor that Michael Jackson did, in fact, have a secret son.
Or at least a son who was secret up until last month, when 25-year-old Norwegian Omer Bhatti's placement next to the Jackson family in the front row of his memorial—not to mention his undeniable resemblance to the late King of Pop and the fact that he spent eight years living at Neverland Ranch—got tongues wagging.
Papa Joe's included.
"I knew he had another son, yes I did," he said. "He looks like a Jackson, he acts like a Jackson, he can dance like a Jackson…"
But can he be steered into a career in entertainment like a Jackson (setting aside, for a moment, Bhatti's own denial of a biological connection)?
Ignoring what appear to be dollar signs in his eyes, we'll leave the final word on that matter to Joe: "I don't know. I can't say that yet. Not until I see it happen."
It's a big news day for the Jackson kids—particularly those who cop to the relation. Get all the details on Paris, Prince Michael and Blanket'scustody deal.
The Rehab singer, 25, has been pestering the ex-Towers of London bassist to go on a bender since she got back from the Caribbean — even sending him an envelope of cash with a note reading: “Let's have some fun.” Kristian recently rekindled his on/off romance with Sadie, 44, who has drastically cut her party lifestyle this year. A source said: “It will not suit her if he goes on benders with Amy again. They have clashed over his partying with her in the past, and this has come at a bad time as Sadie has worked hard to settle into a healthier lifestyle. Kristian has cleaned up his act, too, but Sadie fears he could fall back into his old caning ways if he goes on a bender with Amy. So far he's refused, but Amy keeps asking.” Yesterday Kristian, 25, was named among four men Blake Fielder-Civil claimed Amy had slept with during their marriage. Meanwhile, her father Mitch said today that she may have a drink problem. “She doesn't drink all the time,” he said, “but when she does, it's sometimes to excess.”Amy Winehouse's plea to Sadie Frost's fella to go on bender
The Rehab singer, 25, has been pestering the ex-Towers of London bassist to go on a bender since she got back from the Caribbean — even sending him an envelope of cash with a note reading: “Let's have some fun.” Kristian recently rekindled his on/off romance with Sadie, 44, who has drastically cut her party lifestyle this year. A source said: “It will not suit her if he goes on benders with Amy again. They have clashed over his partying with her in the past, and this has come at a bad time as Sadie has worked hard to settle into a healthier lifestyle. Kristian has cleaned up his act, too, but Sadie fears he could fall back into his old caning ways if he goes on a bender with Amy. So far he's refused, but Amy keeps asking.” Yesterday Kristian, 25, was named among four men Blake Fielder-Civil claimed Amy had slept with during their marriage. Meanwhile, her father Mitch said today that she may have a drink problem. “She doesn't drink all the time,” he said, “but when she does, it's sometimes to excess.”Amy Winehouse's plea to Sadie Frost's fella to go on bender
Baby cut from mom's womb is found; woman arrested
CONCORD, N.H. — A baby girl cut from her mother's womb in Massachusetts was in good condition at a New Hampshire hospital on Thursday, officials said, and a woman arrested at a homeless shelter with the infant was to appear in court.
Thirty-five-year-old Julie Corey of Worcester, Mass., was arrested Wednesday in Plymouth, N.H., where police found her and a man with the child at the shelter. Corey was charged as a fugitive from justice and was to be arraigned Thursday morning in district court in Concord.
The two appear to have lived in the same apartment building as the slain woman, public records show.
Corey was arrested after acquaintances became suspicious of her claims that she had just given birth, police have said.
The man who was taken into custody with Corey, 27-year-old Alex Dion, was released to a family member.
The body of the girl's mother, Darlene Haynes, was found Monday in a closet at her Worcester apartment. It was not until an autopsy that authorities discovered the fetus was missing.
A public records database shows that someone named Julie Corey lived in the same building as Haynes in the past, and an Alex Dion is listed as living in the same building currently.
Michele Hutchins, spokeswoman at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, says the baby was in good condition Thursday morning. She said the baby was brought in at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday and was days old.
"The baby had a ribbon tied around the umbilical cord — not your normal umbilical cord-severing device, and with that it's pretty certain this is the baby from the murdered woman," Lt. Terry Kinneen, of the New Hampshire State Police, told WMUR-TV in Concord on Thursday.
Corey told acquaintances that she delivered the baby sometime late Thursday or early Friday at an undisclosed hospital, and by later Friday was showing the newborn off to acquaintances, police said.
"Some friends became a little concerned about how she got home so early after just giving birth," Worcester Police Sgt. Kerry Hazelhurst said.
Police said Corey had reportedly gone to New Hampshire to relocate. A newspaper report said she arrived at a Plymouth homeless shelter Tuesday night. She told workers there that the girl was 6 days old and identified herself as the mother but had no information on the child, according to the Union Leader in New Hampshire.
Corey was arrested Wednesday as she tried to leave the shelter with the infant after workers alerted police and a nurse began photographing the baby with her cell phone, the report said.
Haynes was eight months pregnant. Her body was found by her landlord, William Thompson, who said a "horrifying smell" led him to her apartment, where he found her body wrapped in bedding in a closet. Her death was ruled a homicide.
The exact cause of Haynes' death has yet to be determined pending toxicology tests, but Worcester said the autopsy indicated Haynes suffered head injuries.
Police said the 23-year-old had apparently been dead for several days, and that she hadn't contacted family or friends since Thursday.
Haysha Toledo, a 17-year-old neighbor, said neighbors used to hear fighting from the apartment Haynes shared until recently with her boyfriend, Roberto Rodriguez.
Haynes had a restraining order against Rodriguez. Her landlord said Rodriguez moved out of the apartment last month.
Family members said she had three other children.
Her youngest, an 18-month-old girl, is in state custody, according to Department of Children and Families spokeswoman Alison Goodwin. Family members had been looking after her.
Karl Whitney, Haynes' uncle who is acting as a spokesman for the family, said Haynes' grandmother, Joanne Haynes, is raising the two other children, Jasmine, 5, and Lillian, 3.
He told the Telegram & Gazette that Haynes had picked the name Sheila Marie for her fourth child.
Baby cut from mom's womb is found; woman arrested
CONCORD, N.H. — A baby girl cut from her mother's womb in Massachusetts was in good condition at a New Hampshire hospital on Thursday, officials said, and a woman arrested at a homeless shelter with the infant was to appear in court.
Thirty-five-year-old Julie Corey of Worcester, Mass., was arrested Wednesday in Plymouth, N.H., where police found her and a man with the child at the shelter. Corey was charged as a fugitive from justice and was to be arraigned Thursday morning in district court in Concord.
The two appear to have lived in the same apartment building as the slain woman, public records show.
Corey was arrested after acquaintances became suspicious of her claims that she had just given birth, police have said.
The man who was taken into custody with Corey, 27-year-old Alex Dion, was released to a family member.
The body of the girl's mother, Darlene Haynes, was found Monday in a closet at her Worcester apartment. It was not until an autopsy that authorities discovered the fetus was missing.
A public records database shows that someone named Julie Corey lived in the same building as Haynes in the past, and an Alex Dion is listed as living in the same building currently.
Michele Hutchins, spokeswoman at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth, says the baby was in good condition Thursday morning. She said the baby was brought in at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday and was days old.
"The baby had a ribbon tied around the umbilical cord — not your normal umbilical cord-severing device, and with that it's pretty certain this is the baby from the murdered woman," Lt. Terry Kinneen, of the New Hampshire State Police, told WMUR-TV in Concord on Thursday.
Corey told acquaintances that she delivered the baby sometime late Thursday or early Friday at an undisclosed hospital, and by later Friday was showing the newborn off to acquaintances, police said.
"Some friends became a little concerned about how she got home so early after just giving birth," Worcester Police Sgt. Kerry Hazelhurst said.
Police said Corey had reportedly gone to New Hampshire to relocate. A newspaper report said she arrived at a Plymouth homeless shelter Tuesday night. She told workers there that the girl was 6 days old and identified herself as the mother but had no information on the child, according to the Union Leader in New Hampshire.
Corey was arrested Wednesday as she tried to leave the shelter with the infant after workers alerted police and a nurse began photographing the baby with her cell phone, the report said.
Haynes was eight months pregnant. Her body was found by her landlord, William Thompson, who said a "horrifying smell" led him to her apartment, where he found her body wrapped in bedding in a closet. Her death was ruled a homicide.
The exact cause of Haynes' death has yet to be determined pending toxicology tests, but Worcester said the autopsy indicated Haynes suffered head injuries.
Police said the 23-year-old had apparently been dead for several days, and that she hadn't contacted family or friends since Thursday.
Haysha Toledo, a 17-year-old neighbor, said neighbors used to hear fighting from the apartment Haynes shared until recently with her boyfriend, Roberto Rodriguez.
Haynes had a restraining order against Rodriguez. Her landlord said Rodriguez moved out of the apartment last month.
Family members said she had three other children.
Her youngest, an 18-month-old girl, is in state custody, according to Department of Children and Families spokeswoman Alison Goodwin. Family members had been looking after her.
Karl Whitney, Haynes' uncle who is acting as a spokesman for the family, said Haynes' grandmother, Joanne Haynes, is raising the two other children, Jasmine, 5, and Lillian, 3.
He told the Telegram & Gazette that Haynes had picked the name Sheila Marie for her fourth child.
It wasn't surprising to me that Britney Spears fell for Kevin Federline. Though he was a douche bag, he was a pretty hot guy. Let's face the facts, ladies: many of us have fallen for that combination before. But now, there's absolutely nothing to be desired with K-Fed. While Britney Spears is once again becoming fabulous, Kevin Federline is becoming FAT...and no, that's not with a "P.H." Britney Spears baby daddy was spotted at Ryan Sheckler X Games Celebrity Classic carrying a wide load. Yes, that is his pot belly in the photo below! I see a new nickname in his future. K-Fat, anyone??? Kevin Federline's first baby mamma, Shar Jackson, said of the weight gain, "It's daddy weight! When you are a full time parent, sometimes you can't focus on you. If gaining a few pounds is your only problem, life's not too bad!" I have no doubt that parents are bound to gain weight. Taking care of your kids is a full-time job, and unfortunately you don't have the time to put yourself first. But the key word here is, "taking care of your kids". How often does K-Fat, I mean K-Fed, do this? This loser is off making flop-albums, dating ex-volleyball players and collecting $20,000 a month from Brit-Brit. Someone get Celebrity Fit Club on the phone, stat! Sounds like a joke, but we all know they really will be calling him soon.Kevin Federline's new size - There's junk in the trunk
It wasn't surprising to me that Britney Spears fell for Kevin Federline. Though he was a douche bag, he was a pretty hot guy. Let's face the facts, ladies: many of us have fallen for that combination before. But now, there's absolutely nothing to be desired with K-Fed. While Britney Spears is once again becoming fabulous, Kevin Federline is becoming FAT...and no, that's not with a "P.H." Britney Spears baby daddy was spotted at Ryan Sheckler X Games Celebrity Classic carrying a wide load. Yes, that is his pot belly in the photo below! I see a new nickname in his future. K-Fat, anyone??? Kevin Federline's first baby mamma, Shar Jackson, said of the weight gain, "It's daddy weight! When you are a full time parent, sometimes you can't focus on you. If gaining a few pounds is your only problem, life's not too bad!" I have no doubt that parents are bound to gain weight. Taking care of your kids is a full-time job, and unfortunately you don't have the time to put yourself first. But the key word here is, "taking care of your kids". How often does K-Fat, I mean K-Fed, do this? This loser is off making flop-albums, dating ex-volleyball players and collecting $20,000 a month from Brit-Brit. Someone get Celebrity Fit Club on the phone, stat! Sounds like a joke, but we all know they really will be calling him soon.Kevin Federline's new size - There's junk in the trunk
Police have arrested a 23-year-old New Jersey man in connection with Saturday morning's hit-and-run death of two-time "American Idol" contestant Alexis Cohen. The Asbury Park Journalreports that Daniel Bark was arrested at 6 p.m. on Sunday and charged with causing Cohen's death by reckless driving and then leaving the scene of a collision. Cohen, 25, the defiant blonde who auditioned for "Idol" in seasons seven and eight, became a fan favorite thanks to her clashes with judge Simon Cowell, who referred to her as the "Green Goblin" after her first high-energy auditions. Proudly proclaiming that she marched "to the beat of a different drummer," the Allentown, Pennsylvania native who shared a studio apartment with her mom didn't impress with her cover of Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" in 2007. She seemed humbled by the judges' criticisms at first, but then exploded once outside the audition room, dubbing the acerbic Brit Cowell "egotistical" when he failed to put her through to the Hollywood round, and vowing to go into acting instead after flipping the camera a double bird and ranting to Cowell to "Take it, take it, take it!" Cohen was struck by a car early Saturday morning in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and found around 5 a.m. by two passersby, who reported the death to 911. She was pronounced dead two hours later at the Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey. Autopsy results showed that she had suffered chest, head and abdominal injuries. Cohen's body was found 350 yards away from her car, which was parked in a nearby lot. Police said it was unclear if Cohen was returning to her car when she was struck. If convicted in Cohen's death, Bark could serve 10 to 15 years in jail. He is currently being held in the Ocean County Jail in Toms River on $35,000 bail.Man Charged With 'American Idol' Contestant Alexis Cohen's Death
Police have arrested a 23-year-old New Jersey man in connection with Saturday morning's hit-and-run death of two-time "American Idol" contestant Alexis Cohen. The Asbury Park Journalreports that Daniel Bark was arrested at 6 p.m. on Sunday and charged with causing Cohen's death by reckless driving and then leaving the scene of a collision. Cohen, 25, the defiant blonde who auditioned for "Idol" in seasons seven and eight, became a fan favorite thanks to her clashes with judge Simon Cowell, who referred to her as the "Green Goblin" after her first high-energy auditions. Proudly proclaiming that she marched "to the beat of a different drummer," the Allentown, Pennsylvania native who shared a studio apartment with her mom didn't impress with her cover of Jefferson Airplane's "Somebody to Love" in 2007. She seemed humbled by the judges' criticisms at first, but then exploded once outside the audition room, dubbing the acerbic Brit Cowell "egotistical" when he failed to put her through to the Hollywood round, and vowing to go into acting instead after flipping the camera a double bird and ranting to Cowell to "Take it, take it, take it!" Cohen was struck by a car early Saturday morning in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, and found around 5 a.m. by two passersby, who reported the death to 911. She was pronounced dead two hours later at the Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey. Autopsy results showed that she had suffered chest, head and abdominal injuries. Cohen's body was found 350 yards away from her car, which was parked in a nearby lot. Police said it was unclear if Cohen was returning to her car when she was struck. If convicted in Cohen's death, Bark could serve 10 to 15 years in jail. He is currently being held in the Ocean County Jail in Toms River on $35,000 bail.Man Charged With 'American Idol' Contestant Alexis Cohen's Death
Well first, Camilla Belle was spotted hanging out and having dinner with R-Patz last December. Around that time people began to wonder if Joe Jonas’ goody-goody lifestyle was too much for Camilla Belle. The two claimed to be “just friends,” and life went on. Then, this weekend, Camilla Belle was hanging with tennis player Fernando Verdasco in his luxury box at the Paribas Open in California. Verdasco’s girlfriend was also supposedly there, but according to reports, he and Camilla Belle left for dinner together later that night. They even allegedly went home together after they ate. Could this spell the end for Joe Jonas and Camilla Belle? We’ll let you know as soon as we hear the word that they broke up. Until then, read Camilla Belle’s bio below. Actress Camilla Belle, full name Camilla Belle Routh, was born October 2, 1986. She is 22 years old. She has been in the business a long time for such a young girl. Camilla Belle’s first national television appearance happened at only 9 months old. Only about four years later, at age 5, she landed a gig on NBC’s Trapped Beneath The Earth. Camilla Belle’s first lead role didn’t occur until 2000, when she starred in Disney’s Rip Girls in 2000. She then landed another lead role in the remake of When A Stranger Calls. More recently, Camilla was in 10,000 BC and Push, where she could be seen alongside Dakota Fanning. We assume Camilla Belle met Joe Jonas when she appeared in the music video for The Jonas Brother’s song Love Bug in 2008, only a few months before we heard that they were dating. Now, in 2009, we have heard rumors that they broke-up over the weekend. See more photos and video of Camilla Belle and Joe Jonas before their supposed break-up below.Camilla Belle Is Joe Jonas Girlfriend: Joe Jonas Camilla Belle Break-Up
Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers has been dating Camilla Belle since late last year. But over the weekend people began to wonder whether or not they had a break-up. Most of the speculation came after Camilla had been spotted with a few other celebs, but who were they?
Well first, Camilla Belle was spotted hanging out and having dinner with R-Patz last December. Around that time people began to wonder if Joe Jonas’ goody-goody lifestyle was too much for Camilla Belle. The two claimed to be “just friends,” and life went on. Then, this weekend, Camilla Belle was hanging with tennis player Fernando Verdasco in his luxury box at the Paribas Open in California. Verdasco’s girlfriend was also supposedly there, but according to reports, he and Camilla Belle left for dinner together later that night. They even allegedly went home together after they ate. Could this spell the end for Joe Jonas and Camilla Belle? We’ll let you know as soon as we hear the word that they broke up. Until then, read Camilla Belle’s bio below. Actress Camilla Belle, full name Camilla Belle Routh, was born October 2, 1986. She is 22 years old. She has been in the business a long time for such a young girl. Camilla Belle’s first national television appearance happened at only 9 months old. Only about four years later, at age 5, she landed a gig on NBC’s Trapped Beneath The Earth. Camilla Belle’s first lead role didn’t occur until 2000, when she starred in Disney’s Rip Girls in 2000. She then landed another lead role in the remake of When A Stranger Calls. More recently, Camilla was in 10,000 BC and Push, where she could be seen alongside Dakota Fanning. We assume Camilla Belle met Joe Jonas when she appeared in the music video for The Jonas Brother’s song Love Bug in 2008, only a few months before we heard that they were dating. Now, in 2009, we have heard rumors that they broke-up over the weekend. See more photos and video of Camilla Belle and Joe Jonas before their supposed break-up below.Camilla Belle Is Joe Jonas Girlfriend: Joe Jonas Camilla Belle Break-Up
Joe Jonas of The Jonas Brothers has been dating Camilla Belle since late last year. But over the weekend people began to wonder whether or not they had a break-up. Most of the speculation came after Camilla had been spotted with a few other celebs, but who were they?
In a struggling economy, retailers scramble to stock their shelves with new, attention-getting products with a high probability of selling. One of the hottest items of the year - the Chia Obama - is flying off shelves for two reasons: It's so popular it sells-out, and it's so controversial that many stores have pulled it before a single sale could be made. Walgreen's recently announced that stores are pulling the item, which is modeled after the likeness ofPresident Barack Obama. Walgreen's spokesman Michael Polzin said the corporate office has asked stores to stop carrying the product because "it is not appropriate for the company's corporate image." The Chia Obama, which features "a ceramic figure upon which fresh greens are planted and allowed to grow." In other words, it's President Obama with a green Afro. Although there are "unnamed reports" everywhere of people being "shocked and offended" by the product, it seems no one has actually met such an outraged consumer. Have you? Or are you perhaps one of the angry silent majority? Whether you find the Chia Obama racist, funny, stupid or a combination of the three, please leave your comments below. The product isn't about to disappear. But neither are its supporters or critics.Is the Chia Obama racist, funny, stupid... or all three? (video)
In a struggling economy, retailers scramble to stock their shelves with new, attention-getting products with a high probability of selling. One of the hottest items of the year - the Chia Obama - is flying off shelves for two reasons: It's so popular it sells-out, and it's so controversial that many stores have pulled it before a single sale could be made. Walgreen's recently announced that stores are pulling the item, which is modeled after the likeness ofPresident Barack Obama. Walgreen's spokesman Michael Polzin said the corporate office has asked stores to stop carrying the product because "it is not appropriate for the company's corporate image." The Chia Obama, which features "a ceramic figure upon which fresh greens are planted and allowed to grow." In other words, it's President Obama with a green Afro. Although there are "unnamed reports" everywhere of people being "shocked and offended" by the product, it seems no one has actually met such an outraged consumer. Have you? Or are you perhaps one of the angry silent majority? Whether you find the Chia Obama racist, funny, stupid or a combination of the three, please leave your comments below. The product isn't about to disappear. But neither are its supporters or critics.Is the Chia Obama racist, funny, stupid... or all three? (video)
Jake Lloyd Talks 'Star Wars: Episode I' Ten Years Later
Well, Sci-Fi Pi -- the SciFi Channel's blog Down Under, where it's not called SyFy; lucky them -- managed an interview with Lloyd at Australia's Supanova pop culture expo about starring in the prequel and his life in the decade after, and I found it to be a brief but telling look at how childhood stardom plays out today.
On the one hand, he's clearly grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of something so big, but on the other, it seems to be that one thing that his high school and college peers tend to harp on, to a clearly wearying extent. I certainly wouldn't begrudge him his current year-long hiatus from school if that's what he still has to put up with. What do you think about the interview?
Thanks to Drew over at Hitfix for pointing this out.
Jake Lloyd Talks 'Star Wars: Episode I' Ten Years Later
Well, Sci-Fi Pi -- the SciFi Channel's blog Down Under, where it's not called SyFy; lucky them -- managed an interview with Lloyd at Australia's Supanova pop culture expo about starring in the prequel and his life in the decade after, and I found it to be a brief but telling look at how childhood stardom plays out today.
On the one hand, he's clearly grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of something so big, but on the other, it seems to be that one thing that his high school and college peers tend to harp on, to a clearly wearying extent. I certainly wouldn't begrudge him his current year-long hiatus from school if that's what he still has to put up with. What do you think about the interview?
Thanks to Drew over at Hitfix for pointing this out.
Whatever Happened to Neil Armstrong?
Astronaut's First Steps on the Moon Were Legendary, but the Man Remains Largely a Mystery
And yet the man who realized one of our greatest dreams has remained largely a mystery, reports CBS' "The Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith.
Uncomfortable in the spotlight, it took Armstrong, now 78, more than 30 years to grant his first television interview with CBS' Ed Bradley.
"I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks but for the ledger of our daily work," he said during a 2005 interview on "60 Minutes."
There were rumors Armstrong had converted to Islam; that he had gone into hiding - all false.
The truth is Armstrong considers himself more "engineer" than "risk-taker."
"Of all of the astronauts, Neil really is on the far end of the systematic thinking engineering type," said James R. Hansen, Armstrong's authorized biographer.
But from the beginning, Armstrong had the "right stuff." He earned his wings before getting a driver's license and flew 4,000-mph rocket planes.
His wife Janet said that while she had fears about the ambitious moon mission, she had no misgivings about her husband.
"This is what Neil wanted to do and I knew that when I married him," she said on "The Early Show" Monday.
His children also watched their father's mission with faith it would all work out.
"I knew it was going to work. I mean, I just didn't have any doubt that everything was going to go well," said Rick Armstrong, who was 12 years old at the time.
Mark Armstrong, then 6, said he was "blissfully unaware of the dangers involved."
But having conquered the risks of space flight, Armstrong returned to more earthly pursuits. A professor at the University of Cincinnati in the 1970s and a board member of various corporations, Armstrong's most public role after his legendary moon mission was on the commission investigating the Challenger disaster in 1986.
"I admire the character of integrity that he has lived his life with," said Hansen. "That is a legacy for the first man on the moon that we can all be very proud of."
Even though Armstrong flies with a glider now, the first man on the moon is still at home with his feet on the ground.
Whatever Happened to Neil Armstrong?
Astronaut's First Steps on the Moon Were Legendary, but the Man Remains Largely a Mystery
And yet the man who realized one of our greatest dreams has remained largely a mystery, reports CBS' "The Early Show" co-anchor Harry Smith.
Uncomfortable in the spotlight, it took Armstrong, now 78, more than 30 years to grant his first television interview with CBS' Ed Bradley.
"I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks but for the ledger of our daily work," he said during a 2005 interview on "60 Minutes."
There were rumors Armstrong had converted to Islam; that he had gone into hiding - all false.
The truth is Armstrong considers himself more "engineer" than "risk-taker."
"Of all of the astronauts, Neil really is on the far end of the systematic thinking engineering type," said James R. Hansen, Armstrong's authorized biographer.
But from the beginning, Armstrong had the "right stuff." He earned his wings before getting a driver's license and flew 4,000-mph rocket planes.
His wife Janet said that while she had fears about the ambitious moon mission, she had no misgivings about her husband.
"This is what Neil wanted to do and I knew that when I married him," she said on "The Early Show" Monday.
His children also watched their father's mission with faith it would all work out.
"I knew it was going to work. I mean, I just didn't have any doubt that everything was going to go well," said Rick Armstrong, who was 12 years old at the time.
Mark Armstrong, then 6, said he was "blissfully unaware of the dangers involved."
But having conquered the risks of space flight, Armstrong returned to more earthly pursuits. A professor at the University of Cincinnati in the 1970s and a board member of various corporations, Armstrong's most public role after his legendary moon mission was on the commission investigating the Challenger disaster in 1986.
"I admire the character of integrity that he has lived his life with," said Hansen. "That is a legacy for the first man on the moon that we can all be very proud of."
Even though Armstrong flies with a glider now, the first man on the moon is still at home with his feet on the ground.
Northern State University men’s basketball coach Don Meyer has been presented with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Actor Rob Lowe presented Meyer with the national award Wednesday night during taping of the annual ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. The awards program will air Sunday on ESPN. Meyer is the third recipient of the Jimmy V Award, which is given to a member of the sporting world who has overcome great obstacles through physical determination and perseverance. Meyer lost part of his leg and battled cancer after surviving a near-fatal car accident. He was driving a car that collided with a truck last September. In January, Meyer set a national record for career coaching wins in NCAA men’s basketball. In his acceptance speech, Meyer said he thinks a cure eventually will be found for cancer. Life: Don Meyer (born December 16, 1944) is an American college basketball coach. He is currently the head coach of the men’s team at Northern State University. He previously was head coach at Hamline University and Lipscomb University. As of January 10, 2009, he is currently first place all-time on the NCAA men’s basketball coaches win list with 903 wins in his career. He trails NAIA men’s coach Harry Statham and Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball coach Pat Summitt in career wins.don meyer - 2009 espys winner
