Archive for October, 2011



Giuliana Rancic and breast cancer

E!’s Giuliana Rancic revealed Monday that she’s facing a new challenge in her journey to become a mother – She has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The 36-year-old host of ‘E! News’ and ‘Fashion Police,’ who’s been televising her efforts to get pregnant with her husband, Bill Rancic, on the Style Network’s ‘Giuliana and […]

Dan Wheldon dies Indycar crash

Dan Wheldon (who moved to the United States from his native England with hopes of winning the Indianapolis 500 and went on to twice prevail in the famed race) died Sunday after a massive, fiery wreck that involved 15 cars at the Las Vegas Indy 300. Mr. Wheldon (33) was one of the most popular […]

Zachary Quinto – gay or not

With New York Comic Con happening this weekend, there is no better time for Zachary Quinto to do a book signing in the city! Zachary will be signing copies of ‘Mr. Murder Is Dead’ with writer Victor Quinaz and artist Brent Schoonover tonight, Saturday, October 15, from 8 to 10pm at St. Marks Comics, 11 […]

Joshua Komisarjevsky guilty in murder

After nearly two days of deliberation, the jury in the Joshua Komisarjevsky trial found the defendant guilty on all of the 17 counts against him. They convicted Komisarjevsky of murdering Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her two daughters, Hayley and Michaela during a 2007 home invasion. Since six of those counts are capital felonies, that same jury […]

Chris Tucker faces foreclosure on mansion

‘Rush Hour’ star Chris Tucker is facing foreclosure on his 6 million dollars Central Florida home. The Orlando Sentinel reports that the actor/comedian owes more than 4.4 million dollars to the bank, citing papers filed in Circuit Court in Lake County. Tucker (39) purchased the 10,000-square-foot home waterfront home, on Lake Apopka in Montverde’s pricey […]

Massacre at Seal Beach salon

A gunman apparently enraged over a custody dispute walked into a crowded Seal Beach hair salon where his former wife worked and opened fire, killing eight people and critically wounding another person in the deadliest shooting in Orange County history. The attacker sprayed Salon Meritage with gunfire Wednesday afternoon as victims fell to the floor […]

Derrick Mason and Texans trade

First, the New York Jets demoted wide receiver Derrick Mason. Then, late Tuesday night, they traded him to the Houston Texans for a conditional seventh-round draft pick – ESPN New York reported. The move comes after a swirl of reports that Mason was unhappy with the team’s offense. In the latest twist for Team Drama, […]

Phoenix Jones arrested in Seattle

Seattle’s masked superhero crime fighter ‘Phoenix Jones’ is now fighting an assault charge for allegedly spraying pepper spray on people who he claims were fighting. Seattle police claim the people were dancing. Phoenix Jones (who has been unmasked by police as Benjamin Francis) was arrested about 2:30 a.m. Sunday while still wearing his black and […]

Yom Kippur and day of forgiveness

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, observed this year from sundown on Friday night, October 7th until nightfall on October 8th, and is the Most Awesome Day in the Jewish calendar. Concluding the “Ten Days of Repentance” – also known as the “Days of Awe,” Yom Kippur is a day where few Jews venture further […]

Columbus Day 2011 events

A variety of celebrations including religious services, a ceremony in a Near West Side park, and the annual downtown parade will be held Monday, October 10, in observance of Columbus Day. A Mass honoring the Italian born explorer will begin at 9 a.m. that day at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1225W. Lexington […]