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January 28, 2012

Usher’s wife suffered heart attack

tamekausherUs Magazine is reporting that Tameka Raymond, wife of singer Usher suffered a heart attack before undergoing plastic surgery.

Ellen Dastry, spokeswoman for plastic surgeon Silvio Sterman, says Tameka Raymond checked into the Sao Rafael Hospital last Friday for a “simple liposuction.” Dastry said that Raymond suffered a cardiac arrest while being anesthetized for the procedure “but was revived in less than a minute by heart massage.” She was then placed in an induced coma before being taken to the intensive-care unit, a procedure Dastry said was “absolutely normal” and performed in order to “avoid unnecessary complications.”

His rep told Usmagazine.com Monday that she was in “stable condition after suffering complications from routine surgery.”

I realize that there are some fab surgeons in Brazil but why didn’t she get the procedure done here?  There is speculation that doctors in the U.S. would not perform liposuction surgery so soon after given birth.

I hope she gets better soon!

Steve Coogan wears prosthetic breasts!

80811a1_coogan_s_b-gr_02Actor/Comedian Steve Coogan visited with his old friend Craig Ferguson last night to promote his upcoming gig as Master of Ceremonies for Film Independent’s 2009 Spirit Awards. The two old buddies catch up on what’s been going on in their lives since they last met.

Steve seemed so surprised to learn that actor Mickey Rourke is dating Hole singer Courtney Love!  (Love and Coogan used to do the horizontal mambo!)  They also chat about who’s prosthetic breasts are more expensive, working in the U.S. and the huge market for lady boys!

The 2009 Film Independent”s Spirit Awards ceremony will air uncut, uncensored, and commercial free on IFC (Independent Film Channel) LIVE at 5 pm EST/2 pm PST.

Are the Jonas Brothers hoping for a “New Moon”?

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Disney’s golden trio the Jonas Brothers were in NYC this week to celebrate their wax figures being prominently displayed at Madame Tussaud’s in Times Square. Ironically, they’re being placed next to fellow Mouseketeer and former girlfriend to Nick, Miley Cyrus. The JBros have quite an exciting month ahead of them with their feature film debut “Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience” which hits theaters Feb. 27.

The Jonas Brothers are hoping for a chance to sing on the “New Moon” soundtrack.

“The movie was obviously a huge success, and if they asked us to be a part of (the sequel), that would be great,” Nick Jonas told MTV.

“That would be really cool,” Joe and Kevin Jonas added.

If the JBros were to get that chance, they would be amongst a pretty A-list group of artists that were featured on the first album for Twilight.

The “Twilight” soundtrack opened last November at the top of the Billboard album charts, featuring a range of artists including Paramore, Linkin Park and Collective Soul.

The Bachelor to close with a BANG!

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One would think that by the 13th season, The Bachelor would start to lose some steam.  But after watching this season myself I can assure you that it has not.  The big wigs over at ABC have taken notice and the network has ordered a one-hour special to air the day after the finale.

The shows creater Mike Fleiss is promising that the finale is going to be MAJOR!!!

“It’s going to be shocking,” Fleiss said. “The end of this series is the best we’ve every had.”

Does this make me think that Jason is going to lose his mind temporarily and propose to ex-Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas? Maybe!

Jason has become one of the most popular Bachelor’s so Fleiss is open to the possibility of bringing him and his fiance back.

“Maybe we’ll do a wedding special,” Fleiss said. “The couple seems pretty happy.”

Yeah, I’m dying to know who he picks too!!

Bar Refaeli celebrates with Letterman

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover model Bar Refaeli visited with The Late Show with David Letterman last night. The Israeli model is currently celebrating her achievement of attaining the coveted spot on the cover of SI after 3 years of being included in the special edition.

One thing is for sure though, she won’t share anything about her famous boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio!


Photo Cred: Bauer Griffin

Joaquin Phoenix is faking!

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Is it just me or does everyone “get” that Joaquin Phoenix is faking?! I had my doubts before but after watching this train wreck interview between Joaquin and Letterman last night I realize this is all just some lame attempt at a joke that will end up a mockumentary of some sort. This wreaks of Andy Kaufman. He has to hold back his laughter throughout the whole bit!

Judge for yourselves. Joaquin visited with Letterman to promote his latest flick with Gwyneth Paltrow entitled, “Two Lovers.”

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Important Things on Comedy Central.

“Important Things with Demetri Martin” is a stream-of-consciousness sketch and variety show from comedian Demetri Martin. Each episode focuses on a single topic through the prism of Demetri’s unique point of view, whether it’s apples or the afterlife.

ITwDM premiered tonight, and although I only caught the last half of the show, it looks promising. I’ve always liked Demetri Martin’s Comedy Central specials, but wasn’t really sure if he had the goods for a sketch comedy show. To be honest, I would’ve taken monkeys riding bicycles over another season of Carlos Mencia, and fortunately it seems like no one is missing that show. Martin’s deadpan delivery and timing takes a little getting used to, but his sketches bring out a whole new side of the up-and-coming comedian. I caught the entire sketch of the clip I have below, and it’s funnier than70% of the stuff I’ve been seeing on SNL. If you want a pretty funny sketch/stand-up show that doesn’t necessarily take much brain power, the drop down to first gear and check this one out.