Conan on FOX: Deal in The Works

Fox is currently in negotiations with Conan to bring him back to late-night TV.

Conan never should have left his original gig, and if Fox brings him in to compete with Jay and Dave (and Kimmel) I suspect Coco comes in last place.

FOX should instead slot him in against Jimmy Fallon, who sucks so bad dead Jack Parr could beat him.

Conan, you need to be on in a time slot favored by college kids.  That's where your brand of comedy stylings plays best. With kids smoking dope, staying up late, who will laugh at your assorted tics as if they were actually funny.

How to Invest $50,000 Wisely

Mackenzie Phillips recently spent $50,000 on Botox, Restylane, and laser treatments on her face as well as dental work and hair extensions.

What a waste of money!

A canvas bag filled with nickels and then pummeled around her face and neck could have done a better job.



I'm still of the opinion that she lied about the sex with her late father to sell her book and make some coin.

And judging from her rebooted look, she was ripped off!  Her new face makes you yearn for her old face, and her old face looks like something you might find in dumpster, or at a Tea Party gathering.

I'm sure Hollywood casting agents are going gaga over her new look.

Why isn't there a sarcasm tag!?

Negative Cash Flow: New York State Tax Refunds Delayed

For hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, the check won't be in the mail -- at least not on time. New York State has stopped paying tax refunds and won't start again until next month.


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EPA to Increase Restrictions on Flea and Tick Products: Protecting Your Pets

There are many EPA-registered pesticide products on the market today to treat your pets for fleas and ticks. When used according to label instructions and precautions, pet products can be very effective, but when misapplied or not used according to directions, your pets may be unnecessarily exposed to pesticides and could become ill. Protect your pets from pests and potential pesticide risks by following product label directions and understanding the precautions.

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Fiat Loves the Pink: New 500C Goes Pepto Bismal

Chrysler's new overseers/partners have just introduced a new variation on their 500C, called the 500C Pink, it will sell for about $21,000 USD in Europe.

No word on whether or not this version will make it to U.S. shores, but Barbie and Ken are hoping it does.

Jay Leno's Q Rating Plummets: To the Surprise of No One but Leno

The number of people who view Jay Leno unfavorably increased dramatically in the weeks after the network announced it was moving him from the 10 p.m. slot it installed him in last summer back to 11:30, where he had long reigned as host of The Tonight Show. That's according to the latest survey from Marketing Evaluations Inc., the Long Island research film behind the closely watched "Q Scores," an objective measure of celebrities' likability.

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NYC Cabbies: Gouging Passengers for Over $8 Million

Next time you hail a cab in NYC, make sure the hack doesn't move the meter to double the rate.

For the past two years, thousands of taxi drivers overcharged passengers a total of more than $8 million by switching the meter to double the rate, the Taxi and Limousine Commission said Friday afternoon.

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Worst Photoshop Job of the Month: W Magazine, Gerard Butler

Gerard Butler and Jennifer Anniston on the cover of W Magazine.

If I hadn't been told in advance that that was Gerry, I would have guessed it was his body double. Photoshop can be a wonderful tool, but whoever edited this photo must have not known what Gerard looked like. For comparison purposes, here's a shot of Gerry below.

American Idol: Early Prediction

With just twelve finalists left, my early prediction to take home the big prize is:

Siobhan Magnus

She's cute, quirky, has pipes, and may have the kind of personality and taste that will play well with the voters.

However, given the mean age of the voters and their fickle nature, anything else is possible.

Truth be told, there are no real quality prospects in this season's offering, but Siobhan may be the best of a largely mediocre field of dreamers.

Crystal Bowersox is fine, but would probably best be served playing Janis Joplin in a biopic. Her teeth are a huge distraction in HD, but she's clearly one of the more accomplished live performers.

The other ten contestants are largely forgettable, but Tim Urban must be axed really soon or I'll throw a shoe at my TV set the next time he performs.

These two-hour shows are getting increasingly difficult to watch, particularly when the talent is so weak.

Jesse James New Piece? So Says She

The tattooed woman seen here on the cover of a tattoo rag claims to have been in an 11-month relationship with Jesse James -- AKA Sandra Bullock's husband -- during the times James was (and still is) married to Bullock.

Whether or not this is someone seeking some 15 minutes of fame or is telling the truth remains to be determined, but given James's last ex-wife -- porn star Janine Lindenmeyer (seen below) it's not hard to imagine that this alleged piece could be telling the truth. At least she fits the mold.

The 20 U.S. cell phones with highest radiation levels

Although there is no conclusive evidence on the effects of cell phone radiation levels on humans, forewarned is forearmed and this info might be instructive to some making their cell phone decision.

Personally, I'd err on the side of caution on this issue.

See the full list by hitting the link below.

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