Freak Files: Thursday, 5/17/12

You Might Be Developing “Smartphone Face” . . . Where Your Entire Face Sags from Staring at Your Phone Too Much

And now, something BRAND NEW to worry about:  If you stare at your phone too much, you might develop “SMARTPHONE FACE.”

–It’s when your head is tilted downward so much from staring at your phone, your skin loses its tightness, and you develop sagging skin, drooping jowls, a double chin, and extra wrinkles.

–Obviously this is totally MADE UP, but skin tightening and chin implant surgeries actually ARE up in the U.S. right now.

 

A Couple in Pennsylvania Has Three Cars Crash Into Their House In Six Months

There’s a couple in Easton, Pennsylvania who would kindly like people to stop crashing cars into their house.

–They live on a sharp curve and in the past six months, THREE CARS have taken it too fast and crashed into their house.  And those crashes have done tens of thousands of dollars in damage.

–The couple has thought about putting a GIANT BOULDER in front of their house to protect it from drivers, but the city told them it would make them liable for anything that happened to someone who hit it.

–So for now, they’re doing the only thing they can do . . . asking people to please stop crashing into their house.

 

A 12-Year-Old Boy Enters His Family’s Burning House Three Times, and Kicks Down a Door to Save His Younger Siblings

This is a pretty incredible kid.

–On Saturday night, a 12-year-old in Florida was babysitting his four younger siblings when their house caught on FIRE.  And this kid took it upon himself to save all of his siblings.

–That involved him running back into the burning house THREE times . . . and kicking down the door to his youngest sister’s room.  All five kids survived . . . but the house was a total loss.

Dirt Alert: Thursday, 5/17/12

Khloe Kardashian Hopes She’ll Still Be on Reality TV When She’s in an “Old Folks Home”

If you’re like me, you’re looking forward to the day when the KARDASHIANS are no longer on TV.  Well, KHLOE KARDASHIAN hopes that day NEVER comes.

–She says, quote, “I hope they’ll want to film me in my old-folks home, where my kids will probably put me because I’ll be too evil.  They’ll be changing my diapers on TV.”

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Jennifer Lopez Tops the Forbes Celebrity 100 List

JENNIFER LOPEZ tops this year’s Forbes Celebrity 100 List.…meaning she is viewed as the most powerful and influential person in the entertainment industry.

It’s based on their income, visibility, social media presence and other factors.

–J-Lo earned $52 million over the past year, which is nowhere near the biggest haul for a celebrity.  But she’s all over the place . . . especially thanks to “American Idol”.

–OPRAH WINFREY finished second, even though her income over the past year was more than TRIPLE J-Lo’s.

–JUSTIN BIEBER finished third, with an income of $55 million and a face that’s been pretty hard to avoid.  Rihanna and Lady Gaga round out the top-five.

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Justin Bieber Admits He’s Had Beer

In the new issue of “GQ”, 18-year-old JUSTIN BIEBER admits to having the occasional drink . . . but swears he doesn’t overdo it.

–He says, quote, “For me, it’s just like, I like to be in control of myself.  I mean, I’ve had a beer, like, before . . . But I never get out of control.”

–Justin also defends his friend KIM KARDASHIAN . . . quote, “People say she doesn’t do anything;  she actually does do stuff.  She works hard.”

Wet Nose Wednesday: Reese

Every Wednesday at 8:40, Guardian Angel Pet Rescue joins the Mike and Mandy show to showcase a special animal that needs a good home.

This week’s featured pets is Reese.

 

Reese is a young adult male (about a year old) Border Collie/Lab mix that was found by a Good Samaritan when he was a few months old. We listed him as a courtesy and he came to adoption events and eventually was adopted. But alas it turns out the people traveled a lot and bit off more than they could chew. Reese came back a little older which makes it a lot harder to find home. The family that adopted him had done little training the short time they had him, so the new foster home had some work to do. The foster family has worked a lot with him in the last 4-5 months on his manners; they say he is very well-behaved now. Reese listens well, is very smart, housebroken and does well with other dogs. He is heartworm negative, up-to-date on vaccinations and neutered. Reese weighs about 50 pounds would make a wonderful companion for an active family.

If you would like to adopt this week’s dog…please click here to fill out an electronic adoption form.


For more information on Guardian Angel Pet Rescue, please visit their website by clicking here
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Freak Files: Wednesday, 5/16/12

Castaway Sues Princess Cruise Lines for Not Rescuing Him

Adrian Vasquez and his two friends were on a fishing boat when it began to sink, stranding them in the middle of the Pacific Ocean in a lifeboat for 16 days without food or water.

–But Adrian thought he was saved when he spotted a Princess Cruise Ship sailing past.  He and his friends frantically tried to wave-down the ship using a red sweater.

–At least two cruise passengers saw the castaways and have testified that they showed cruise employees the 3 men through a telescope. But, the cruise ship sailed by without offering any assistance to the three men.

–A few days later, Adrian’s 2 friends died…and another 12 days later, Adrian was rescued.  He is now suing Princess Cruise Lines since they are required by international law to help anyone stranded at sea.

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Thieves Steal $500,000 of Medical Equipment . . . Not Realizing It’s Contaminated With Flesh-Eating Bacteria

Police in Orlando are looking for a group of thieves who recently stole about $500,000 worth of medical equipment from outside a hospital.  But they didn’t realize it was contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria.

–So if the thieves have handled the equipment, they’re in mortal danger.  The cops are still looking for them. . . . . . If they’re still alive!!!!

–If you have a really strong stomach, you can see a picture of what this bacteria does to a human being.  WARNING.  VERY GRAPHIC.  Click here. 

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Never Pass Out In Egypt, They’ll Think You’re Dead!

Grief turned to joy in southern Egypt over the weekend when a man woke up at his own funeral.

–HAMDI HAFEZ al-NUBI, a 28-year-old waiter who’d been declared dead from a heart attack, was being prepared for burial when the doctor who was to sign the death certificate discovered the body was warm.

–The doctor checked the waiter’s vital signs and found he was breathing. Upon hearing the news, mourners opted to switch gears with the funeral and turn the gathering into a celebration.

–They had to revive Hamdi’s mom, though.  She fainted when she learned her son was alive.

Dirt Alert: Wednesday, 5/16/12

Did Angelina Jolie Buy Brad Pitt a Helicopter? 

The “New York Post” says that ANGELINA JOLIE shelled out $1.6 million on a helicopter and flying lessons for BRAD PITT.

–A source says, quote, “They’ve had a helicopter pad installed in the grounds of their south of France home, Chateau Miraval, so Ange thought it would be nice to buy Brad a helicopter as a surprise present.”

–Brad’s birthday isn’t until December, so maybe it’s an ENGAGEMENT gift?

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Ryan Seacrest Bought Ellen’s Old House . . . After They Bought Brad and Angelina’s Old Place

RYAN SEACREST threw down $37 million to buy ELLEN DEGENERES Beverly Hills mansion.

–Ellen sold it because she just paid $12 million to buy a beachfront spread in Malibu from BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE.

–Ryan’s new digs are HUGE.  The estate includes a 9,200 square foot main house, two guest houses and a separate, three-bedroom house. To see some pictures click here and click here.

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Robert Downey Jr. Could Make $50 Million Off “The Avengers” . . . While Everybody Else is Getting Just a Few Million

–The “Hollywood Reporter” says ROBERT DOWNEY JR. COULD make $50 Million from “The Avengers”.

–Why?  Because after the first “Iron Man” was a hit, Downey’s reps renegotiated his deal so that he gets a cut of the profits on any movie in which he plays the character.

–And none of the other Avengers are getting anything even close.  Chris “Thor” Hemsworth, Chris “Captain America” Evans, Mark “Hulk” Ruffalo only got between $2 million and $3 million.

 

 

 

Freak Files: Tuesday, 5/15/12

Robbers Tell a Man They’re Going to Shoot His Wife if He Doesn’t Give Them Money . . . and He Successfully Calls Their Bluff

This story ended happy enough, but WOW is this guy going to have some long, painful conversations with his wife.

–On Sunday night, a tow truck driver and his wife in Florida reported to a call about a car being towed.  When they got there, two men tried to ROB THEM at gunpoint.

–One of the robbers GRABBED the wife and said he’d shoot her if the man didn’t give him some money.  And the man decided to GAMBLE WITH HIS WIFE’S LIFE and call the guy’s bluff.

–The man told the robber, quote, “You aren’t going to shoot her.  Let her go.”  And the robber did!!!   Police are still looking for the robbers.

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A Man is Bitten by a Rattlesnake . . . in the Garden Section of Walmart

Walmart is TRYING TO KILL YOU.

–On Saturday, 47-year-old Mica Craig of Clarkston, Washington was at a Walmart in Idaho, shopping in the garden section.

–As Mica was looking through the plants, a RATTLESNAKE slithered out . . . and BIT HIM on the hand.  He screamed, then stomped the snake to death.

–Mica’s hand swelled to the size of a cantaloupe from the venom.  He was treated with six bags of anti-venom, and his life isn’t in jeopardy, but his hand may be permanently disfigured.

–He hasn’t said whether he’s going to take legal action against Walmart.

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A Drunk Driver Crashes His Lexus Into a Family’s Backyard Pool

On Sunday morning, a family in La Puente, California was woken up around 5:25 A.M. by a CRASHING sound . . . and then a SPLASH.  They ran into their backyard to see what happened.

–Turns out a 40-year-old drunk driver named Modesto had crashed his Lexus through their cinderblock wall . . . then sank his car in their pool.  He suffered minor injuries and was arrested.

–Here’s a picture of the Lexus at the bottom of the pool….

Dirt Alert: Tuesday, 5/15/12

Would You Want To Take Your Vacation With Kate Gosselin?

Here’s a shocker –there’s not a lot of people that want to vacation with KATE GOSSELIN!

–Kate was supposed to host a Royal Caribbean cruise this August for her fans, but the event has been canceled due to low demand.  –

-RadarOnline.com reports the feisty reality diva felt “horrible” about the situation and wanted to personally reach out to everyone who sprung for tickets.

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Is “The Voice” Replacing The Judges??

NBC has announced that it will now air “The Voice” twice a year.  In the Spring and in the Fall.  But will NBC be able to keep the same judges for both seasons?

–NBC Entertainment chief Bob Greenblatt confirmed that coaches Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton are all on board for “The Voice’s” first fall season, but, he admits that after this fall, the coaches won’t be able to do two seasons a year…since they are on tour or recording new albums.

–So, they are working on a different set of judges to rotate with the current judges…but nobody knows who they might be.

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Kim Kisses Kanye . . .

KIM KARDASHIAN wore a short wig that made her look a little bit like her mom for a “Vogue Italia” photo shoot.

–Then, to make things even weirder, she kissed her boyfriend KANYE WEST, who showed up to watch the shoot.

–It really does look like Kanye kissing Kris Jenner.  Check out some pics by clicking here.  

Freak Files: Monday, 5/14/12

A High School Kid Puts On Too Much Axe Body Spray . . . Which Sets Off the School’s Fire Alarm

–On Thursday afternoon, around 3:00 P.M., a student at Middletown High School in Connecticut was in the gym locker room just DOUSING himself in Axe Body Spray.  And he put on SO MUCH, it set off the FIRE ALARM.

–When the fire department got there, they figured out what had happened.

–The alarm was ruled an accident, so the kid won’t be facing charges or anything . . . he’ll just be known forever as the guy who set off the fire alarm and made international news because he was ODing on Axe.

 

Woman Has No Memory Of Hitting Moose, Continues Driving To Work…

Most people who hit a moose with their car would probably consider it a memorable event, but a Canadian woman says she has no memory of her encounter with one of the giant animals.

–The only thing Michelle Higgins remembers about driving to work last week is pulling into her parking spot and her coworkers asking why she was bleeding and her car was destroyed.

–Turns out, the roof of her vehicle was ripped off when she hit the moose, but she drove another 25 miles on the highway without realizing anything was wrong.

– Higgins is currently recovering from a number of bad bruises and two fractured neck bones.

–Check out a picture of the damage the moose did to her car by clicking here.  Seriously, how did she NOT REMEMBER?

 

An Ohio State Football Player Decided to Go to Law School Instead of the NFL

If you thought all college football players are just killing time until they can play in the NFL, meet Andrew Sweat.

–Andrew Sweat was a linebacker for Ohio State University for the last four years.  He was also a marketing major with a 3.4 GPA.  The Cleveland Browns offered him an NFL contract two weeks ago, but over the weekend Andrew told them “thanks but no thanks”.

–He’s been accepted to law schools at Pitt, West Virginia, Florida, and Miami, and he decided he’d rather be a lawyer than play in the NFL.

Dirt Alert: Monday, 5/14/12

Will There Be Cameras in the Delivery Room When Snooki Gives Birth?  It’s Not Out of the Question

What is the grossest thing you can possibly imagine?  No matter what you thought of, think about this:

–It is entirely possible that there will be cameras in the delivery room when SNOOKI gives birth . . . so she can share it with the world on one of her reality shows.

–Snooki says, quote, “Me and JIONNI haven’t discussed it.  It’s up to him too, so I’m not sure yet.”

 

The First Pictures of Jessica Simpson’s Baby Sold for $800,000

JESSICA SIMPSON has sold the first pics of her newborn daughter Maxwell to “People” magazine for $800,000.

–That’s on the low-end for celebrity baby pics.  Four years ago, “People” shelled out $11 million for the first shots of BRAD PITT and ANGELINA JOLIE’S twins.

(–Although industry people have said numerous times that the market for baby photos will NEVER get that outrageous again.)

–On the other hand, BEYONCÉ and JAY-Z didn’t make a dime off their daughter Blue Ivy.  They just posted pictures of her online.

 

Whitney Houston’s Family is Getting a Reality Show

WHITNEY HOUSTON’S family is getting a reality show.  “The Houston Chronicles” will debut sometime later this year on Lifetime.

–The focus of the show will be Whitney’s brother Gary and sister-in-law Pat, and their efforts to “support and guide” Whitney’s daughter BOBBI KRISTINA.

–Whitney’s mother CISSY HOUSTON and her cousin DIONNE WARWICK will also appear on the show.

–Pat Houston says a reality show was in the works BEFORE Whitney’s death, but the direction was changed after she died.

Freak Files: Friday, 5/11/12

Freaky Expensive Houses For Sale

Let’s have a look at some of the country’s FREAKY expensive real estate for sale, and the sometimes sad stories behind these mega million dollar homes.

–Fleur de Lys in Bel Air, California is the current king of pricey estates at $125 million. It was built by billionaire David Saperstein and his former wife of 23 years, Suzanne, in 2002.  This 35,000sf  mansion now belongs to Suzanne, which is one of the perks she won in her divorce settlement from David.

–She got the house and a much younger boyfriend.  He got the family nanny.

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Teens Fall Into Lake On The Way To Prom:

A group of teens heading to their high school prom in Wales, Wisconsin took an unexpected plunge in a lake on the way to the dance.

–They were dressed in their very best for Prom including expensive gowns and rented tuxedos when they stopped to take photos on a wooden pier at a local lake.

–Once they were all lined up on the pier, they heard a loud CRACK and the entire pier collapsed from under them.

–Luckily, the kids were able to laugh it off, and went to a home to dry their clothes (mostly with blow-dryers).  Then, they went to the prom and had a great time.

Check out pictures and video of the pier collapsing by clicking here.

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A Man Robs a Bank . . . But Accidentally Leaves the Bag of Cash Behind

How unfocused do you have to be to make THIS mistake during a robbery?

–Yesterday morning, a man went into a bank in Chicago, said he had a bomb, and demanded that the teller fill up his bag with cash.  Then he took off . . . but FORGOT THE BAG OF CASH.

–The bomb squad came in and found he didn’t really have a bomb . . . police are now searching for the Stupid Criminals!!

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Dirt Alert: Friday, 5/11/12

Howard Stern Says Britney Spears Will Be a Train Wreck on “X Factor”

 

–At a press conference yesterday, Howard Stern joked, quote, “I we’re going to tune in to see her, to see if she can function through the thing.

–”As far as any real criticism, I think Simon [Cowell] and L.A. Reid will do that.  I think Britney will sit there and eat a lollipop and wear a sexy outfit . . . I’ll tune in to see what kind of train wreck she is, absolutely.”

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Kim Kardashian’s Divorce Case Is Heating Up

 

KRIS HUMPHRIES wants the engagement ring he gave her returned and would also like to know what happened to one of their wedding gifts.

–Seems a wealthy Malaysian businessman gave them a white Ferrari worth 325-thousand-dollars and Kim has retained sole ownership. The two are embroiled in a fierce legal battle that’s really heating up –apparently K-squared needs to be deposed, but claims to be busy with her reality series.

–The groom fired back that he’d love for the cameras to capture all the action!

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Madonna Bringin’ In The Jack!

 

Is MADONNA’S lime light beginning to fad?   Still think she’s over?  We should all be so lucky.  It’s estimated that she could make $500 MILLION this year.

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Freak Files: Thursday, 5/10/12

A Man Stands in the Driveway to Block His Wife From Driving to Vote . . . So She Runs Him Over

On Tuesday, a 30-year-old woman in Wisconsin wanted to vote in the state’s primary for their recall election for governor.

–It’s a pretty divisive issue in Wisconsin . . . and THIS shows just how divisive it got.  The woman supported a different candidate than her 36-year-old husband.  So he stood in the driveway to block her car . . . and eventually, she RAN HIM OVER trying to get out.

–She did try to swerve around him, but he kept jumping in the way of her Dodge Durango.  He is in the hospital, in stable condition . . . and she may face criminal charges.

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A Family Survives a House Fire by Jumping Out a Bedroom Window and Onto a Trampoline

Trampolines get a pretty bad rap as MAGNETS for children to hurt themselves.  So it’s good to see one SAVE some kids.

–On Saturday night, 31-year-old Craig Jackson of Burton, in Staffordshire, England, was home with his wife and his three kids when his house caught on fire.

–All five of them were trapped upstairs.  The window was too high for any of them to jump from except for Craig.  But fortunately, they had a TRAMPOLINE.

–First Craig jumped out.  Then he pulled his sons’ trampoline under the bedroom window and, one-by-one, the family jumped down and bounced to safety.

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A U.S. Soldier is Killed in Afghanistan . . . and His Two Wives Learn About Each Other at His Funeral

Back on April 25th, a 29-year-old U.S. Army soldier was killed in an accident in Afghanistan.  And at his funeral on Tuesday, his wife showed up.  Then his OTHER wife showed up!!  They BOTH found out about each other at the funeral!!

–The second wife thought he was divorced from the first . . . but he wasn’t.  He had a son with both of them, but only the first wife will receive Army benefits.