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10 Aug, 2010

Suicide attempt

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Fantasia is hospitalized inMercy South Hospital at Carolinas Medical Center in Pineville, North Carolina for a drug overdose on sleeping aids and aspirin after a suicide attempt. Barrino’s manager, Brian Dickens, notifies police. The incident is still under police investigation. The week before Fantasia’s overdoes, Paula Cook, filed a lawsuit in Mecklenburg County court last week against her husband, Antwaun Cook. Paula claims Antwaun and Fantasia were having an affair the year prior. Dickens:

Fantasia believed Mr. Cook when he told her he was not happy in his marriage and his heart was not in it. She believed him when he told her he and Mrs. Cook separated in the late summer of 2009. She believed Mr. Cook when he told her he lived elsewhere. He even took her there. One of Mr. Cook’s most redeeming qualities was his complete devotion to his children. Fantasia fell in love with Mr. Cook and believed that he loved her.

4 Aug, 2010

Admits to nose job

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In an interview with Parade magazine, the fitness trainer admits to undergoing rhinoplasty in response to the bullying she endured as a child.  Michaels does not specify when the procedure occurred.

I had my nose done.  I felt much better about myself. Plastic surgery is a very personal decision.

30 Jul, 2010

Keys, Beatz marry

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alicia-swizz-wedding-photoKeys and Beatz get married on the French island of Corsica. The pregnant bride wears a white one-shoulder Vera Wang gown and the groom is in a Tom Ford tuxedo and Christian Louboutin Oxfords.

 

16 Jul, 2010

Sturgeon, Murrell marry

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Sturgeon and Murrell get married in a civil ceremony at Òran Mór, in Glasgow’s West End. Sturgeon d0es not wear a veil, instead choosing a hairband and a silver necklace. Murrell wears grey, black and purple kilt, and a matching lilac tie. Guest included Alex Salmond, John Swinney and Mike Russell. Instead of a traditional fruit cake, Sturgeon selected a chocolate cake crafted by Scottish teacake producers Tunnock’s.

Discloses credits and cast

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On his blog, Martin reveals a list of the show’s credits and current cast members as released by HBO.  The announcement also mentions that the first season will consist of 10 episodes with production based in Belfast, Ireland.

This should give you plenty to chew on for a few days … while casting continues and we nail down a few more parts. Lots more still to come, including Osha, Shae, and Twyin.

Jul 2010

Cruz, Bardem marry

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penelopeandjavierCruz and Bardem get get married in an intimate ceremony at their friends house in the Bahamas. Cruz wears a gown designed by designer John Galliano. 

3 Jul, 2010

Admits fathering boy

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ron fatherThe player announces in his Facebook page and twitter account that he has a son who was named after him. He has full custody over the child while the child’s mother prefers to keep her identity confidential. Ronaldo requests his privacy and for his baby as well but speculations continue as to who the mother is.

I still learn, but I think it’s the best thing in life to have a kid

1 Jul, 2010

Signs with WWE

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Reigns signs with WWE after failing to launch a successful football career.

When I was a kid, that’s all we ever talked about, that’s all everyone around me did, Once things slowed down with football and I finished up in Canada, I figured out that the passion to wrestle and be a WWE superstar was still there, so it kind of summed things up for me, really focused me on getting into the business and learning how to wrestle.

23 Jun, 2010

Resignation

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Obama accepts McChrystal’s resignation after summoning the general to the White House. McChrystal releases a statement saying he is stepping down out of

a desire to see the mission succeed.

Obama says Americans should be grateful for McChrystal’s time in uniform. Referring to the Rolling Stone profile of the general by Michael Hastings, Obama adds:

The conduct represented in the recently published article does not meet the standard that should be set by a commanding general.

15 Jun, 2010

Ford, Flockhart marry

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Ford and Flockhart marry in a surprise ceremony at Gov. Bill Richardson’s Santa Fe, New Mexico, mansion after eight years of dating. Ford’s son:

I think it is wonderful that they finally made it legit.

31 May, 2010

Lynch, Embry marry

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Lynch marries longtime partner Embry at the Blue Heron restaurant in Sunderland, Massachusetts, one of five states where marriage is legal for same sex couples. The couple celebrate with about 20 guests. Lynch:

It’s a great and wonderful thing at the tender age of 49 to have finally found somebody that I want to be with. I’m so lucky … I’m looking forward to spending every day with this woman all the time and we’re making that happen.

22 May, 2010

Morissette, Treadway marry

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alanis-morissette-weddingMorissette and Treadway marry quietly in Los Angeles in front of family.

We’re very excited to embark on this journey with each other….sending love…connect soon xo.