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Chris Farley Direct TV Commercial: Controversial? [POLL]

Spicy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:27:23 +0000

Chris Farley & David Spade in a recent Direct TV commercial [video]

When I first saw the Direct TV commercial starring David Spade and the late Chris Farley, I smiled, I laughed, and I missed Chris.

I don’t remember what I was doing when the commercial came on, I am generally multi-tasking always, but I know that the commercial had my attention from the very get go. Forget Direct TV, it was Chris Farley making us laugh again.

It’s a feel good commercial and when it comes on I stop what I’m doing and watch, everytime. But some people are offended by it. And you know those are probably the same people that are making “Michael Jackson autopsy photo” one of the hottest searches on Google right now. Serious.

(Ok, not all of you, don’t go all spider monkey on my ass!)

I’d like to poll some of you and see what Smack readers think about the subject. I’m curious to see if I am in the minority here. Do YOU think the commercial is offensive?

Online Surveys & Market Research

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Michael Jackson Autopsy Photo LEAKED

Spicy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:16:46 +0000

Jackson’s autopsy photo is about to be leaked

Michael Jackson’s autopsy photo is rumored to have been leaked and should be popping up online at any time.

Ugh, Happy Halloween!

People are so obsessed with the morbid, aren’t they? Do they actually steal these photos then get paid for them, because what kind of a prick would do something like that?

I think autopsy pics should be 100% private, available to the family only. Even then, I think it’s best if the family not see them. It puts a visual in their head for the rest of their lives, and who wants to be remembered as a lifeless shell of a cadaver? Is nothing sacred in this society?

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Billy Mays Halloween Costume Contest!

Spicy — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:33:58 +0000

Billy Mays Halloween Costume Contest

The son of the late Billy Mays has started a Billy Mays Halloween costume contest on a website dedicated to his father, WheresBillyMays.com.

I think this is just the greatest idea ever. And what an easy costume to create!

From the site:

Halloween is approaching rapidly and it goes without saying that “deceased celebrities” (and balloon boy) will most likely be a huge theme at every gathering.
There will no doubt be a multitude of people dressed as Billy Mays (or zombie Billy Mays).. it is one of the easiest costumes of all time to put together. (Beard, blue button-down, khakis, prop product, etc..) So, I’ve decided to hold a little contest for best costume.

To Enter:
1. Simply send a photo of your costume to wheresbillymays@gmail.com along with your contact info (email and/or twitter will do)
2. Be tasteful. (Zombies ARE permitted)
3. Project your voice.
4. Have fun.

Deadline for entry is Wednesday, November 4.
An experienced panel of judges (the Sullivan Productions crew and myself) will select 3 winners.

The website is pretty great all the way around. Lots of Billy Mays artwork sent in by fans, random tidbits about Billy in the media and for the price of a stamp you can even get a Billy Mays sticker sent to you.

WheresBillyMays.com

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Bette Davis on Letterman, 1989

Spicy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:09:27 +0000

Bette Davis was Hollywood royalty.

I found this great old clip of her on the David Letterman Show from 1989. She would die later that year. She was a brilliant little thing, barely standing over 5′ tall, with a wonderful sense of humor.

Davis was nominated for ten Academy Awards throughout her career. A record back in 1962. Since then, only 4 other people have broken her record. Meryl Streep (with fifteen nominations and two wins), Katharine Hepburn (twelve nominations and four wins), Jack Nicholson (twelve nominations and three wins) and Laurence Olivier (ten nominations and one win).

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Patrick Swayze: “The Time of My Life” Memoir Book

Spicy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:52:45 +0000

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Patrick Swayze penned a memoir, ‘The Time of My Life’ before his death and although it won’t hit shelves until September, 29th, we have a sneak peek for you.

The book, co-written by wife of 32-years Lisa Niemi, was written after Swayze’s February 2008 diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer.

From Amazon:

In a career spanning more than thirty years, Patrick Swayze has made a name for himself on the stage, the screen, and television. Known for his versatility, passion and fearlessness, he’s become one of our most beloved actors.

But in February 2008, Patrick announced he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Always a fighter, he refused to let the disease bring him to his knees, and his bravery has inspired both his legion of fans and cancer patients everywhere. Yet this memoir, written with wisdom and heart, recounts much more than his bout with cancer. In vivid detail, Patrick describes his Texas upbringing, his personal struggles, his rise to fame with North and South, his commercial breakthroughs in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, and the soul mate who’s stood by his side through it all: his wife, writer and director Lisa Niemi.

A behind-the-scenes look at a Hollywood life and a remarkable love, this memoir is both entertainment and inspiration. Patrick and Lisa’s marriage is a journey of two lives intertwined and lived as one–throughout their years in Hollywood and at home on their working ranch outside Los Angeles, and culminating in the hope and wisdom they’ve imparted to all who know them. This book will open the door for families, individuals, and husbands and wives to grow, bond and discover entirely new levels of love and sharing, proving that life shouldn’t be lived as a series of endings, but rather as the beginning of greater strength and love.

Quotes from the book

On realizing he had limited time to live: “I began thinking to myself, I’ve had more lifetimes than any 10 people put together. And it’s been an amazing ride. So this is ok.”

On working on The Beast while receiving treatment: “I continued with therapy all the way through the shoot, but I never took any painkillers since they dull not only your pain but your senses.”

His pledge to wife Lisa, as the couple renewed wedding vows: “Together we’ve created journeys that were beyond anything we could imagine, yet you still take my breath away. I’m still not complete until I look into your eyes.”

What a love story. This couple really had something special. And how rare is it for a Hollywood leading man to actually be SO in love with his wife? What a great thing is that?

Patrick had it all, alright. And I think he summed it up best in the line above about having lived 10 lifetimes during his time on earth. He is so inspirational to those facing a similar situation. His wife is surely proud of him.

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DJ AM Funeral & Burial Today

Spicy — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:26:56 +0000

DJ AM will be buried after a private funeral service today.

The funeral is taking place at the Jewish cemetery, Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in West Los Angeles. He is set to be buried at 3:00 PM.

The funeral is private and will be attended by family only. A public memorial service is scheduled for Thursday evening at the Hollywood Palladium.

RIP DJ AM.

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DJ AM: Was it Suicide?

Spicy — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:07:04 +0000

Did DJ AM commit suicide?

It is looking more and more like DJ AM, a.k.a. Adam Goldstein, committed suicide.

According to new reports, the famous DJ took NINE oxycontin pills after a crack cocaine binge. Eight undigested pills were found in his stomach, and one pill was found in his mouth.

Evidence suggests that Adam barricaded himself in his apartment by propping mirrors up against the doors. Those mirrors were shattered when police arrived on the scene.

This is truly such a sad case. Adam has the world at his fingertips. He was one of the most famous DJ’s in the world, he had seemingly conquered his drug demons and was a roll model for those trying to kick.

Was it the recent breakup with girlfriend Hayley Wood that put him over the edge? Was it the plane crashed that he somehow miraculously survived? The medications prescribed thereafter? Why on earth would such a talented young man take his own life?

Sadly, we will never know exactly. Suicide is such a terrible thing. It is so final and those left behind wonder “why” for the rest of their lives. Not to mention the guilt that is carried with them.

Hopefully Adam’s friends, family and Hayley will be able to recover from this tragedy. Sadly it will most likely take a lot of years and a lot of therapy..

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-Suicide.

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DJ AM Talks About His Crack Addiction

Spicy — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:55:45 +0000

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DJ AM admitted in an MTV interview that month that crack cocaine was his drug of choice.

He claimed to have had 11 years sober in the July 29, 2009 video.

Police have since stated that a baggie of crack was found next to his body. It is believed that a recent breakup caused him to start using again.

[TMZ]

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Michael Jackson ALIVE! VIDEO

Spicy — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:48:12 +0000

Is Michael Jackson really alive?

Conspiracy theorists: Michael Jackson is ALIVE!

Well, according to whomever posted this video online anyways. Honestly, I found this video to be more comical than anything.

It’s a clip of a Coroner’s van pulling into what I assume is the parking garage of a Medical Examiner’s office. The van pulls up to a door where a man is waiting. Sirens are heard in the background.

The man opens the van’s back doors and as they swing open you see a figure in black pants and a white long sleeved shirt exit the back of the van. The person does have the stature and hair of Jackson, but no face is seen and it is not clear of the person is a male or female. Immediately the “person” goes into the doors of the building and the clip ends.

No one knows when the 30-second clip was shot and there is certainly no proof that this is Michael Jackson. But I’m sure some people will try to make something of this!

Here’s what “the source” wrote about the video, and believe me, it makes no sense whatsoever..

This video shows that Michael was still alive after his dead body was transported to the Los Angeles Dept. of Coroner I checked the license plate number and it looks like the King of Pop is jumping out of the same van, his dead body has been in. I got the original video tape from a trustworthy source. I know him for years. And I am sure it´s real and Michael is alive.

Interesting video, but I would say it is strictly for entertainment purposes. But what if….?

[LL]

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Michael Jackson’s Death: HOMICIDE

Spicy — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:53:11 +0000

Michael Jackson’s death has been ruled a homicide by the LA County Coroner’s office.

This is not good news for Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician who treated Michael Jackson in the weeks leading up to his death.

The autopsy conducted found that Jackson was given a lethal dose of Propofol along with a mixture of other sedatives. But it is the Propofol which is believed to have killed him.

Dr. Murray claims no wrong doing, but a manslaughter case is building against him. He told investigators that he gave Jackson Propofol to help him combat insomnia. He added that he felt Jackson was becoming dependent on the drug so he was gradually weening him from it. The night before the pop star’s death he says he tried other drugs, lorazepam and midazolam, to help him sleep. At 1:30 AM he gave him valium. When Jackson was still awake at 2:00 AM he gave him lorazepam via an IV. (Wow, to me that seems excessive already…) Then at 3:00 AM he gave Jackson midazolam when he STILL hadn’t fell asleep. Then at 10:40 AM Jackson “demanded” his “milk” a.k.a. propofol, which Murray oblidged.

Now, remember this all according to Dr. Murray. I think it sounds fishy… That’s a lot of sedatives for such a small, frail man to still be awake after receiving. Something is not right.

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