Starkey gets a little help from his friends next to Capitol Records building

By Tom Wright

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 2/8/10 — The stars were in alignment  In Hollywood today ,  Richard Starkey Jr.aka (Ringo Star) with his trademark rings on his fingers  his Bond girl by his side and  with a Little help from My Friends which includes John, George  in spirit,  Ringo got his star… at last.  That only leaves Sir Paul that has not received his star on the Walk Of Fame in Hollywood. Come on down.

The capital record building home of Elvis, and the Beatles was all lit up for the unveiling of Ringo;s star, thousands appeared to honor the mop top.  Ringo was the best in Hard Day’s Night and The Magic Christian films.

Richard Starkey Jr., MBE (born 7 July 1940), better known by his stage name Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the rock group The Beatles. When the band formed in 1960, Starr belonged to another Liverpool band, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He became The Beatles’ drummer in 1962, taking over from Pete Best. In addition to his contribution as drummer, Starr featured as lead singer on a number of successful Beatles songs (in particular, “With a Little Help from My Friends“, “Yellow Submarine“, and the Beatles version of “Act Naturally“) and as songwriter with the songs “Don’t Pass Me By” and “Octopus’s Garden“.

Official GRAMMY gift suite hosted by Distinctive Assets presents celebrities with Palm Pixi mobile phones and other gifts

By Gabrielle Pantera

Palm Pixi, large screen and texting-ready keys

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 2/8/2010 – Celebrities who visited gift suite included Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum, Mary J Blige, Rihanna, Randy Jackson, Kimberly Caldwell, Lionel Richie, Roberta Flack and Kimora Lee Simmons. The official Grammys gift suite was presented by Distinctive Assets and hosting by Moroccanoil during rehearsals January 28^th to 30th.

Celebrities could autograph gifts to donate MusiCares Foundation, that provides a safety net of critical assistance for members of the music community in times of need. Let’s take a look at the latest gift ideas.

Tech

Palm Pixi and Palm Pixi Plus phones from Palm Pilot feature a thin design and fixed keyboard, making it easy to text what you want in an instant. Flip from one open app to another using the touchscreen and intuitive gestures. See friends’ contact information linked together from online sources and social networks in the same view. Back cover designs to express yourself.

http://www.palm.com/us/products/phones/pixi/index.html

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Pushing and Shoving For Oscar Starts

HOLLYWOOD,CA(Hollywood Today) 2/8/2010–As of now, the official announcement of the full list of Oscars 2010 nominees will be held on February 2, 2010 at 5:30 AM Pacific Time and 8:30AM Eastern Time. The list of Oscar Nominations 2010 and Oscar 2010 nominees will be announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, byTom Sherak, president of the Academy Awards and Anne Hathaway.

Increased from five to 10, more exposure and better ratings

UPDATE: Here is the FULL LIST of the Oscars 2010 Nominees. Who among these Oscars 2010 nominations are your bets to win the Oscars 2010 Award?

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If you do the crime you do the time. …..

Charlie Goodtimes Badtimes, "please help"

By Tom Wright

Sorry Charlie, time is running out for  Sheen who was charged Monday with felony menacing and two misdemeanors — assault and criminal mischief — in connection with a Christmas Day incident involving alleged domestic assault against his wife Brooke Mueller.

If convicted, so goes the show, crews and actors will be sided lined.

If convicted of the felony charge, Sheen faces one to three years in jail.

Sheen did not enter a plea as part of the proceeding. He is do back in court on March 15. [Read more →]

Thriller After The End

MICHAEL JACKSON FOR EVER

Which may involve an unintentional killing but with a wilful disregard for life.

By Tom Wright

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 2/8/10 — After all that has been said, written and after the trial we will still miss Michael, the child in all of us.

Hippocratic Oath: “First Do No Harm”

The Los Angeles County District Attorney has charged Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician to Michael Jackson, with one count of felony involuntary manslaughter in the singer’s death.

If convicted, Murray would serve two to four years.

Members of the Jackson family will arrive at the courthouse imminently to observe the Murray arraignment, court  press information officers announced to the press.

Here’s the entire text of the release:

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s physician was charged by the District Attorney’s Office today with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the entertainer’s death last summer.

Dr. Conrad Robert Murray, 56 (dob 2-19-1953), was charged in case No. SA073164, filed at the Airport Branch of Los Angeles Superior Court.  The count alleged that Murray “ did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson…in the commission of an unlawful act, not amounting to a felony; and in the commission of a lawful act which might have produced death, in an unlawful manner, and without due caution and circumspection.”

Arraignment was scheduled for later today in Department 144 of the Airport Court, 11701 S La Cienega Blvd.

Jackson, 50, was stricken at his North Carolwood Drive home on June 25, 2009, and taken to UCLA Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy District Attorney David Walgren of the Major Crimes Division will prosecute the case.  Walgren has worked closely with the investigative agencies – the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

If convicted, Murray faces a possible maximum four-year state prison term.  Sentencing will be up to the court.

Just can’t get enough of  Coco puffs

Tally Ho The Red Fox?

A surprise in every box… TV.

ABC may get outfoxed by Murdoch

By Tom Wright

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 2/8/10—Conan O’Brien gets ready to jump into the Fox hole  after being replaced by Jay Leno at NBC’s Tonight Show in spite of Conan’s reported $ 45 million payoff to get out of Dodge, this town isn’t BIG enough for the both of us.

During the newly-famed Super Bowl ad yesterday Dave chipped away at Leno, then Jay with a little help from his g.f.  Oprah serving as their ombudsman straight man. seated between the two late night jokers.

Maybe Oprah will choose to leave her afternoon slot and move to the Late Shift in between Jay and David.

Threes Company J.O.D.

This seemed to be the gist on the Super Bowl ad, the cream of the crop, viewers choice.

“This is the worst Super Bowl party ever,” Letterman says in the ad, munching on a chip.

It then becomes clear that Winfrey is seated next to Letterman. “Now Dave be nice,” she says.

Then, there’s a shot of Winfrey with Leno on her other side with his own snack. “He’s just saying that because I’m here,” Leno says.

“He’s just saying that because I’m here,” Letterman says, mimicking Leno, as viewers see all three in front of the TV set and Winfrey sighs in resignation.

French Quarter erupts while 107 million watching on T.V. breaking all time records

By Jeffrey Jolson

MIAMI (Hollywood Today) 2/7/10 – Bourbon Street never saw a Mardi Gras like tonight. MVP Drew Brees aired his talent and love reigned over him.

As The Who sounded off at halftime at the Super Bowl with an elaborately staged show that ultimately was as cool as the New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ air attack which left them up at 31-17.

An interception of Payton sealed the dead in the last three minutes.

With a medley of greatest hits starting with Pinball Wizard and going into tunes like Won’t get Fooled again, which was more than could be said for the Saints defense.

Meet the Boss, Same as the Old Boss, another Who refrain might have referred to former Super Bowl winner Peyton Manning who was commanding in the first half of SB XLIV.

Colts dominate in first  half, but Saints march in shortly after

By Jeffrey Jolson

New Who not Same as the Old but pretty good like Brees and Manning

MIAMI (Hollywood Today) 2/7/10 — The Who sounded off at halftime at the Super Bowl with an elaborately staged show that ultimately was as dry as the New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ air attack which left them down 16-17. He finally connected in the first drive of the second quarter by connecting with Thomas to bring them ahead 13-10.

With a medley of greatest hits starting with Pinball Wizard and going into tunes like Won’t get Fooled again, which was more than could be said for the Saints defense.

Meet the Boss, Same as the Old Boss, another Who refrain might have referred to former Super Bowl winner Peyton Manning who was commanding in the first half of SB XLIV.

Love and War in Hollywood

Amada Seyfried & Channing Tatum Love Rain On Me

By Jeffrey Jolson

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 2/7/10 — “Dear John” won the War for No. 1 at the weekend box office over Avatar as the film re-upped with another war-related film.

Dear John wrote home for the love and war story about a soldier who falls in love but re-enlists for his call for duty after 9/11 and he loses her.

The oddest thing about the backstory is he met her when he dives into the ocean to rescue her purse. Correct me, but I do not dive into angry seas to rescue a girl’s Maybelline.

This is the third major movie recently about war, including Avatar and Hurt Locker.  The news has all the real drama of war and there is no love in the eyes of these victims.

Avatar took in another $24M for a record $630M domestic box office. John Travolta’s [Read more →]

Promises of getting laid if you win bring it on home

Reality star isn’t next door anymore if Colts “win baby win” for Hank Baskett

By Jeffrey Jolson

Kendra takes the snap

MIAMI (Hollywood Today) 2/6/10 – Between the barely-dressed cheerleaders, sexy ads, parties by adult magazines and now Kendra Wilkinson, sex is driving down the field during Super Bowl XLIV

She knows just how she’ll celebrate should hubby Hank Baskett help his Indianapolis Colts take the Super Bowl title Sunday.

“When the Colts win, there’s gonna be a parade in Indianapolis,” the reality star tells E!. “We’re gonna hit up the parade…and then have a lot of sex!”

Wilkinson, 24, will be cheering on her husband of eight months in his first Super Bowl appearance against the New Orleans Saints.

Also rooting for Baskett from the sidelines? The couple’s two-month-old son, Hank IV, who took his first plane ride to Miami this weekend.

Sanchez, Madison and Kardashian party at pre-party

The reality star says motherhood has curtailed her Super Bowl party style, and admits she was nervous to make her first public appearance since Hank’s Dec. 11 birth.

Murray to be brought to justice beginning Monday

By Jeffrey Jolson

Jackson death to be avenged

HOLLYWOOD, CA (Hollywood Today) 2/6/10 — Bring me the Doctor , he is heading to court Monday  reporting to the judge as he tries to Beat It the rap that is for the death of Michael Jackson

Doctor injected MJ with a legal dose , was he just following the wishes of his patient?

“First Do No Harm,” says the hypocritical oath.

- It is being reported that on Monday charges will be filed against Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson, according to numerous news reports.

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“Holding an Olympic Games Means Evoking History”

Canada’s Gold Medal History, Hopeful It Won’t Repeat Itself .

2010 Olympic Mascots Warm and Fuzzy

By Tom Wright

VANCOUVER,CANADA,(Hollywood Today)2/5/2010–The Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games is an event of historic importance that presents Canada with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to tell a story that inspires a world audience of three billion.

“The Government of Canada is a proud supporter of the 2010 Winter Games. We, and all Canadians, look forward to a memorable Opening Ceremony that will allow the world to see the best that Canada has to offer,” said Minister Emerson.

Canada has hosted the games before first Montreal 1976,  and now 2010 Vancouver, let hope that history doesn’t repeat itself…

Olympic Games Gold Medal Scandals and Controversies

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