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12:15 PM ET, May 1, 2006

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James Vicini / Reuters:
Anna Nicole Smith wins ruling  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Playmate of the Year Anna Nicole Smith won from the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday a new chance to collect millions of dollars she claims her late Texas oil tycoon husband promised her.  —  The justices unanimously overturned …
David Bauder / Associated Press:
Network Newsmagazines Struggle to Survive  —  NEW YORK - The point was so important that Diane Sawyer was compelled to make it twice during a "Primetime" episode on battling stepfamilies.  —  "You want reality TV?" she asked.  "Tonight, you get it.  Starting now."  —  The appeal couldn't be any more plain, or plaintive.
Discussion: Jossip
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Stones' Keith Richards Injured in Fiji  —  Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards suffered a concussion in Fiji, a band spokeswoman said on Saturday, Reuters reports.  The rocker is said to be recovering in a New Zealand hospital.  —  Band spokeswoman Fran Curtis has said that Richards …
Discussion: Best Week Ever
Roger Friedman / Fox News:
Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08  —  Cher Says She'll Replace Celine in '08  —  Cher, the mighty mighty Cher, has not retired after all.  She told me on Friday night it's definite: she will replace Celine Dion at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  —  As with Celine, Caesars will build …
Discussion: Glitterati Gossip
NY Daily News:
Clark's reading of Duke case  —  America's grand dame of suspense, Mary Higgins Clark, has been doing some sleuthing from the headlines.  —  Asked at the Mystery Writers of America's annual Edgar Awards Thursday what real-life puzzle she would most like to have solved, Clark answered …
Discussion: Dlisted and A Socialite's Life
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Don Johnson a Father for Fifth Time  —  Don Johnson and his wife Kelley celebrated their seventh anniversary with the birth of their third child, a son, a rep for the Miami Vice and Nash Bridges star announced Sunday.  —  The 27 1/2" long, 7 lb. baby boy, who is yet to be named …
Associated Press:
Madonna Thrills Fans at Music Festival  —  Madonna thrilled thousands of fans at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Sunday, even as she brought a mainstream feel to the traditionally edgy event.  —  A swollen outdoor crowd erupted in cheers after the Material Girl made her entrance inside …
Associated Press:
Dean of Hollywood Lawyers Faces Legal Woes  —  When A-list stars have legal troubles or need to negotiate seven-figure movie deals, they often turn to powerhouse attorney Bert Fields.  —  The 77-year-old legal legend has built a reputation as one of the most feared litigators in Hollywood …
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Ellen DeGeneres Tops Daytime Emmys … Ellen DeGeneres proved the darling of Friday night's 33rd annual Daytime Emmy ceremony, taking home the award for best talk-show host for the second time and the top prize for best talk show for the third year running.  —  "This means a lot of me," …
Discussion: Jossip
Kimberly Nordyke / Hollywood Reporter:
Carter reality series part of new E! slate  —  E! Entertainment Television is set to announce today a slate of new series and specials, including an unscripted show centering on the real-life drama of singers Nick and Aaron Carter and their sisters.  —  Also on the slate are new series examining …
Discussion: TV Squad and reality blurred …
Arjan Writes / arjanwrites music blog:
Coachella Day 2  —  The 2006 Coachella Arts & Music Festival concluded last night with stellar performances by Madonna and Scissor Sisters.  Yes, the indie kids rocked it to the profanity of Madonna and the glitter of Scissor Sisters.  I had an amazing day on Sunday also enjoying performances by Infadels …
Discussion: Queerty
FemaleFirst:
Paris Hilton's smoke turn-on  —  Paris Hilton thinks smoking is sexy.  —  The blonde socialite - renowned for her love of partying - likes the way she looks when she sparks up a cigarette.  —  She said: "Smoking is so sexy.  —  "It's like so cool how you all smoke everywhere in the UK.'
Discussion: Dlisted
Peter / Peter Nellhaus Film Criticism and Review:
Ladyhawke  —  Today's entry is part of Nathaniel R's Michelle Pfeiffer Blog-a-thon.  Other links are to be found at his site Film Experience.  And on behalf of The Self-Styled Siren who is busy moving herself and her family from Toronto to NYC, another reminder that June 29 has been marked …
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Associated Press:
This paper rack will self-destruct in 10 seconds  —  Bomb squad destroys news box playing 'Mission: Impossible III' theme  —  SANTA CLARITA, Calif. - A newspaper promotion for Tom Cruise's upcoming "Mission: Impossible III" got off to an explosive start when a county arson squad blew up a news rack, thinking it contained a bomb.
Discussion: A Socialite's Life
Ananova:
Eva on Kiefer Rumours  —  We were a bit disturbed to hear certain whispers about secret liaisons.  —  Could Eva Longoria really be enjoying naughty trysts with 24 star Kiefer Sutherland?  —  It seems not.  Eva has laughed off rumours that there's something going on with her co-star in new movie The Sentinel.
FemaleFirst:
Sienna Miller's boob pills  —  Sienna Miller is popping pills to enhance her bust.  —  The 24 year-old blonde - who has recently finished filming 'The Factory Girl' in New York - was left devastated after she dropped down to 7st 5lbs for the role, and her bust size dropped down to a 32B.
Discussion: Derek Hail
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Sex-Offender Teacher Arrested Again  —  A Tennessee teacher who was jailed last year for having sex with one of her 13-year-old students has been arrested again and is being held without bail for allegedly sending naked photos and sexually explicit messages to her victim, authorities say.
Discussion: Fatback and Collards
Kim Ficera / afterelton.com:
Interview with The Sopranos' Joe Gannascoli  —  Vito Spatafore is a paisan with the good fortune of a Lucky Charms character.  He's survived yet another week in the underworld known as HBO's The Sopranos, a place where people of his sort are routinely "fit with a new suit."
Discussion: Popwatch | Blog
 
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