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Alice has a wasted day trip

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Community Calendar
A book discussion of Shadow Divers will be held at 1 and 7:30 p.m. March 11. Author Robert Kurson will visit to talk about the book at 7:30 p.m. March 18. Both events will be held at Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave. Call 630) 279-8696.

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Alyssa Milano on Ex Corey Haim’s Death: “RIP Sweet Boy”
The actress dated the teen heartthrob from 1987 to 1990Get more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend us [...]

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Corey Haim’s Sad Lifelong Struggle to Stay Sober
Smoking pot at 16 and suffering a drug-induced stroke in 2001, he said three years ago he’ll always [...]

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Charlie Sheen Leaving Rehab
He will resume work on Two and a Half Men next weekGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend us on F[...]

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Alice has a wasted day trip
Model Alice Dellal’s trip to a theme park was a real drag after she was booted out for smoking a suspicious-looking ciggie.

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Blagojevich again appears on Letterman

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Market Commentary and Intraday News
(AP:NEW YORK) Welcome the latest celebrity children’s author, Hilary Duff. Simon & Schuster Books for Young readers said Tuesday the actress-singer will work on a series of young adult novels that starts with “Elixir,” to be published in October.

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Allston-Brighton community notes
Here are the latest Allston-Brighton community notes.

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Samantha Harris: I could return to ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Samantha Harris claims her decision to leave Dancing with the Stars might not be long-term.

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Underwood Takes to the Skies on New Tour
Former “Idol” Winner Kicks Off More Elaborate “Play On Tour” While Planning Her Wedding to NHL Player

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Blagojevich again appears on Letterman
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Illinois Governor. Rod Blagojevich paid a return visit to David Letterman to field jokes — mostly about his hair.

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Fashion Forward: The Oscar edition, with Bullock, Lopez

Friday, March 12th, 2010

In Brief: Tidbits of Cambria news
Tammy Rudock, general manager of the Cambria Community Services District, spent March 1 to 4 in Washington D.C. to consult with legislators on federal funding for a planned desalination plant.

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Former Sun CEO Sings Like Uncaged Bird
Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates accused of being bullies.

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MySpace outlines makeover after exec shake up
Long-ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, social networking site MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users’ posts to those sites more easily and carve out its niche as an entertainment hub more clearly.

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Teen Idol Corey Haim Dies at 38
The 80s actor is believed to have died of a drug overdoseGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend u[...]

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Fashion Forward: The Oscar edition, with Bullock, Lopez
This week: And the best-hair award goes to …

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Former Sun CEO Sings Like Uncaged Bird

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Jordan inks million pound deal for reality show
Model Katie Price, also known as Jordan, has reportedly inked a one million pound deal for her new series on ITV2.

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Asia’s Heroes Of Philanthropy
A reclusive Malaysian billionaire’s extensive charity work is an example for others.

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Struggling with debt, Annie Leibovitz reaches deal to keep portfolio
Annie Leibovitz has entered into an agreement with a private investment firm to help manage her debt and market her portfolio of celebrity images.

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In Brief: Tidbits of Cambria news
Tammy Rudock, general manager of the Cambria Community Services District, spent March 1 to 4 in Washington D.C. to consult with legislators on federal funding for a planned desalination plant.

Read more on The Cambrian

Former Sun CEO Sings Like Uncaged Bird
Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates accused of being bullies.

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Jordan inks million pound deal for reality show

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Hu’go “Hur’ley” Re’yes and other Avatized sci-fi stars
If your first thought when you saw Ben Stiller as a Na’vi at the Oscars Sunday night, was “Gee, I wonder what every other Hollywood celebrity I’ve ever seen would like like Avatized,” you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what Photoshop wizard Robert Paulson has been trying to do ever since James Cameron’s blockbuster was released.

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Asia’s Heroes Of Philanthropy
A reclusive Malaysian billionaire’s extensive charity work is an example for others.

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Tulsa ‘stars’ shine for Palmer programs
The conversation is sure to be entertaining for those who won a private dinner during the third annual Dining with Tulsa Stars held recently at the Jazz Hall of Fame.

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Asia’s Heroes Of Philanthropy
A reclusive Malaysian billionaire’s extensive charity work is an example for others.

Read more on Forbes

Jordan inks million pound deal for reality show
Model Katie Price, also known as Jordan, has reportedly inked a one million pound deal for her new series on ITV2.

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Top Twister: Local ‘Balloon Guy’ takes first place in sculpting convention

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Fans Urged Dr. Drew Pinsky to Help Corey Haim
The TV drug counselor has affirmed that fans and people on Twitter asked him to help Corey Haim battling his drug issue.

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Special street named for local celebrity
Ogdensburg The circular driveway and parking area around Borough Hall here was re-named Saturday morning in honor of lifelong resident Patrick Fitzgibbons. For his long service to the Ogdensburg community and for being named Grand Marshall of the 2010 Sussex County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Council Way will be officially known as Fitz Way for the month of March.

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Latest Celebrity Photos
Jimmy Kimmel hosts his post-Oscars show, looking ‘handsome’ in a tux. Adam Larkey/ABC One of the highlights of Oscar night wasn’t from the official Academy Awards telecast, or the routine red carpet rigmarole, it was from Jimmy Kimmel ‘s witty and brilliant post-Oscars ” Jimmy Kimmel Live” show.

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Hu’go “Hur’ley” Re’yes and other Avatized sci-fi stars
If your first thought when you saw Ben Stiller as a Na’vi at the Oscars Sunday night, was “Gee, I wonder what every other Hollywood celebrity I’ve ever seen would like like Avatized,” you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what Photoshop wizard Robert Paulson has been trying to do ever since James Cameron’s blockbuster was released.

Read more on Sci Fi Wire

Top Twister: Local ‘Balloon Guy’ takes first place in sculpting convention
A grand piano with sound board, bench and area rug was all it took to earn Daniel Herron of Henderson (also known as The Balloon Guy) the Top Twister award at the 12th-annual “Twist & Shout” balloon sculpting convention in February.

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Flavourful Muslim fare in Taiwan

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Interview: Hilary Hahn
No strings “Just because I play classical music doesn’t mean I am classical music.” Now 30, Hilary Hahn — who plays Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 1 with guest conductor Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos and the BSO this weekend — has been in the celebrity-soloist circuit since making her major orchestra debut at the age of 15. Well schooled in standard repertoire, she’s a multiple Grammy nominee, and …

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Corey Haim talked about his ‘boatload of drugs’ to solve his ‘ Michael Jackson problem’
Bill Zwecker: With the premature death of Corey Haim — yet another once-hot, butlong-faded young Hollywood star — the entertainment world was againshaking it’s collective heads Wednesday. According to a producer, Haim recently said, ”I have a Michael Jackson problem.” Itwas a reference to the actor’s years-long struggle with insomnia.

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VictoryPoker.net Participates in Oscar Gift Lounge and Charity Poker Tournament for Haiti
VictoryPoker.net CEO Dan Fleyshman, Team Victory Pros Alec Torelli, Andrew Robl, Keith Gipson and Playboy Playmate Sara Underwood, GBK CEO Gavin Keilly, Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis, Shaun Toub, Shannon Elizabeth, Gilles Marini, Sal Masakela, Roger Cross, Sean Michael Scott, Menace From Korn, and More Participate in Oscar Gift Lounge and GBK Celebrity Poker Tournament Benefitting Haiti

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ROLL CALL: Katherine Heigl Goes Brunette
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans Katherine Heigl Loses Her Blonde Locks : New mom Katherine Heigl was spotted in the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA on Monday sporting a new look.

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Flavourful Muslim fare in Taiwan
EXCEPT for his white skull-cap, 80-year-old Yusuf Ai looks as ordinary as the next man. The octogenarian is, however, the face for an official travel guidebook published by Taiwan Tourism Bureau titled Travelling in Taiwan For Muslims.

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Tulsa ‘stars’ shine for Palmer programs

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Special street named for local celebrity
Ogdensburg The circular driveway and parking area around Borough Hall here was re-named Saturday morning in honor of lifelong resident Patrick Fitzgibbons. For his long service to the Ogdensburg community and for being named Grand Marshall of the 2010 Sussex County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Council Way will be officially known as Fitz Way for the month of March.

Read more on The Advertiser-News

Latest Celebrity Photos
Jimmy Kimmel hosts his post-Oscars show, looking ‘handsome’ in a tux. Adam Larkey/ABC One of the highlights of Oscar night wasn’t from the official Academy Awards telecast, or the routine red carpet rigmarole, it was from Jimmy Kimmel ‘s witty and brilliant post-Oscars ” Jimmy Kimmel Live” show.

Read more on OMG

Hu’go “Hur’ley” Re’yes and other Avatized sci-fi stars
If your first thought when you saw Ben Stiller as a Na’vi at the Oscars Sunday night, was “Gee, I wonder what every other Hollywood celebrity I’ve ever seen would like like Avatized,” you’re in luck, because that’s exactly what Photoshop wizard Robert Paulson has been trying to do ever since James Cameron’s blockbuster was released.

Read more on Sci Fi Wire

Top Twister: Local ‘Balloon Guy’ takes first place in sculpting convention
A grand piano with sound board, bench and area rug was all it took to earn Daniel Herron of Henderson (also known as The Balloon Guy) the Top Twister award at the 12th-annual “Twist & Shout” balloon sculpting convention in February.

Read more on The Gleaner

Tulsa ‘stars’ shine for Palmer programs
The conversation is sure to be entertaining for those who won a private dinner during the third annual Dining with Tulsa Stars held recently at the Jazz Hall of Fame.

Read more on Tulsa World

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Struggling with debt, Annie Leibovitz reaches deal to keep portfolio

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Asia’s Heroes Of Philanthropy
A reclusive Malaysian billionaire’s extensive charity work is an example for others.

Read more on Forbes

Students React to Oregon Football Developments
Some University of Oregon students say the latest criminal charges filed against Duck Football players is changing the reputation of their school. read more

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Jordan inks million pound deal for reality show
Model Katie Price, also known as Jordan, has reportedly inked a one million pound deal for her new series on ITV2.

Read more on The Times of India

Asia’s Heroes Of Philanthropy
A reclusive Malaysian billionaire’s extensive charity work is an example for others.

Read more on Forbes

Struggling with debt, Annie Leibovitz reaches deal to keep portfolio
Annie Leibovitz has entered into an agreement with a private investment firm to help manage her debt and market her portfolio of celebrity images.

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(WWE) Maria Considering Joining TNA Wrestling?, Details Inside

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Former Sun CEO Sings Like Uncaged Bird
Apple’s Steve Jobs and Microsoft’s Bill Gates accused of being bullies.

Read more on NBC Bay Area

MySpace outlines makeover after exec shake up
Long-ago lapped by Facebook in popularity and with fast-growing Twitter on its tail, social networking site MySpace is planning a series of updates over the next months that will link its users’ posts to those sites more easily and carve out its niche as an entertainment hub more clearly.

Read more on AP via Yahoo! News

Teen Idol Corey Haim Dies at 38
The 80s actor is believed to have died of a drug overdoseGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend u[...]

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Fashion Forward: The Oscar edition, with Bullock, Lopez
This week: And the best-hair award goes to …

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(WWE) Maria Considering Joining TNA Wrestling?, Details Inside
Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis was interviewed by Eric Cohen of About.com this week to promote her role on the upcoming “Celebrity Apprentice” NBC show and reveals that Donald Trump himself invited her to participate.

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Welcome to the first murdochracy

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Fashion Forward: The Oscar edition, with Bullock, Lopez
This week: And the best-hair award goes to …

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(WWE) Maria Considering Joining TNA Wrestling?, Details Inside
Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis was interviewed by Eric Cohen of About.com this week to promote her role on the upcoming “Celebrity Apprentice” NBC show and reveals that Donald Trump himself invited her to participate.

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Nominate Your Favorite Reality TV Contestant for a Pain-Free, Anxiety-Free Smile Makeover
So much talent, such an awful smile.”

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Designer Narciso Rodriguez Introduces First Ever Capsule Collection for Spring/Summer Season, Available Now …
SAN JOSE, Calif.—-eBay , the world’s largest online marketplace and leading U.S. destination for clothing, shoes and accessories, and designer Narciso Rodriguez introduce the Narciso Rodriguez for eBay Collection, on sale now at www.ebay.com/narcisorodriguezforebay.

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Welcome to the first murdochracy
Adelaide is Australia’s festival city. Its arts festival is currently in swing. Polite debate, aesthetics and high-octane wine are putting the world to rights. With one exception. Adelaide is where Rupert Murdoch began his empire. The voracious trail starts here.

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Florence County Disabilities holding barbecue benefit

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Vegas a la carte
You know the old saying what happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas? Not the food! After a whirlwind tour and dining marathon, I discovered there’s more to Vegas than slots, sin and sensational shows — the place has an excess of awesome eateries.[...]

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I’m With a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
At first, 1986 looked bright for Anheuser-Busch. After years of steady advertising, the beer giant had successfully positioned Michelob as its premium label. Thanks to a Wall Street boom and shows like Club MTV (shot at Manhattan’s Palladium), excess was cool.

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Angry e-mails deluged Florida Highway Patrol after Tiger Woods crash
ORLANDO, Fla. — When Tiger Woods crashed into a fire hydrant and his neighbor’s tree in the early-morning hours after Thanksgiving, he did more than tear up an expensive SUV and set off weeks of revelations about hismarriage and sex life.

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Colony to Take Over Leibovitz Debt, Help Market Photographs
Colony Capital LLC agreed to take over the debt of Annie Leibovitz after the celebrity photographer bought back control of her works and real estate from Art Capital Group.

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Florence County Disabilities holding barbecue benefit
SCRANTON — Volunteers in Scranton had prepared 1,100 barbecue plates by the end of lunchtime Tuesday for the annual Florence County Disabilities Foundation Celebrity Bar-B-Q Benefit, which is being held in Johnsonville and Florence as well.

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Leibovitz strikes deal to clear her debt

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Florence County Disabilities holding barbecue benefit
SCRANTON — Volunteers in Scranton had prepared 1,100 barbecue plates by the end of lunchtime Tuesday for the annual Florence County Disabilities Foundation Celebrity Bar-B-Q Benefit, which is being held in Johnsonville and Florence as well.

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Blago On A Top Ten List That’s Not A “Most Wanted” One
Photo via towleroad. Phil Rosenthal is reporting over at the Tower Ticker that unesteemed ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich will be showing up on the Late Show With David Letterman this Wednesday to deliver the evening’s Top Ten List. Blago will most likely be shilling for his upcoming stint as whipping boy for Donald Trump on the new ” Celebrity Apprentice ” season, which starts this weekend. While …

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MySpace looks to the past for its future
The social networking site plans to return to its roots by pushing entertainment content and jettisoning portal-like features. In a last-ditch effort to revive struggling MySpace, owner News Corp. has adopted a new strategy that it hopes will give the site’s millions of users a reason to keep coming back.

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Mark Owen apologises for affairs
Mark Owen has said he is “deeply sorry” after admitting a string of affairs behind his wife’s back.

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Leibovitz strikes deal to clear her debt
Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz has signed a deal with a private equity firm in order to clear her debt and retain the rights to her work.

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Black Eyed Peas Get Party Started For Samsung In NYC

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Tampa Bay’s Price nearly injured in win over Red Sox
Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left yesterday’s 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat.

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Maria Considering Joining TNA Wrestling?, Details Inside
Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis was interviewed by Eric Cohen of About.com this week to promote her role on the upcoming “Celebrity Apprentice” NBC show and reveals that Donald Trump himself invited her to participate.

Read more on Wrestling News

Odyssey Ends Back on Slopes for Coach
Perhaps the most surprising thing about the Nordic ski team’s rise this year is that the team’s assistant coach is a former softball recruit who had never cross country skied before college.

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Love before cricket: star’s priorities outrage Australia
She is being called the Yoko Ono of the cricket world. Lara Bingle, a 22-year-old swimsuit model, stands accused of jeopardising the career of the Australian cricketer Michael Clarke. The vice-captain’s decision to desert a one-day series in New Zealand has outraged fans and commentators, with some calling for him to be sacked.

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Black Eyed Peas Get Party Started For Samsung In NYC
Samsung launched its new 3D LED TV last night (March 10) in New York City with a little help from Grammy-winning party starters the Black Eyed Peas. The Peas mingled with director James Cameron, Hilary Duff, and Andy Samberg at the launch party, and treated all of Times Square to a splashy concert in celebration of [...]

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Maria Considering Joining TNA Wrestling?, Details Inside

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Why Was It the Worst Travel Week Ever?
Rick Seaney was particularly amused at how absurd some of last week’s true tales sounded. You know, the bizarre incidents involving fake pilots, mini-controllers and more. United States – Recreation – Aviation – United Airlines – Southwest Airlines

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Celebrities? So last season, say Paris fashionistas
PARIS, March 9 — Maybe it’s the effect of recession, maybe it’s simply a case of Hollywood fatigue — whatever the reason, buyers and designers at Paris fashion week are declaring the end of the celebrity cult. Backstage at the shows, the talk was not of glitzy muses such as actress Lindsay Lohan, but of classic accessories, inspiration from the archives and long-lasting pieces to tempt choosy …

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EAST WINDSOR: Lifelong love of science pays off
EAST WINDSOR Ever since he was a young boy, Simon Gordonov wanted to make an impact in the sciences.

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Tampa Bay’s Price nearly injured in win over Red Sox
Tampa Bay Rays prized left-hander David Price, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2007 draft, left yesterday’s 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox in the bottom of the second inning after being hit on the right hand by the barrel of a shattered bat.

Read more on The Eagle-Tribune

Maria Considering Joining TNA Wrestling?, Details Inside
Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis was interviewed by Eric Cohen of About.com this week to promote her role on the upcoming “Celebrity Apprentice” NBC show and reveals that Donald Trump himself invited her to participate.

Read more on Wrestling News

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