Keanu Reeves Back To Science Fiction

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Matrix star Keanu Reeves will star in a remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day The Earth Stood Still. He will play Klaatu, a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth accompanied by an indestructible, heavily armed robot and a warning to world leaders that their continued aggression will lead to annihilation by species watching from afar according to Coming Soon. Maybe his acting will improve? Doubt it. The movie starts shooting late this Fall or early next year.

Nick Hogan Discharged

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Last night, Nick Hogan was injured while apparently drag racing his car and crashing it into a palm tree. He is now doing well and has been discharged from the hospital in Florida.

Gonzales Steps Down

United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez has resigned. Finally. Here is the official story.

Eliza Dushku Signs Deal

Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Bring It On actress Eliza Dushku has signed a deal with 20th Century FOX TV to star in new projects for the network according to Variety. Dushku was last seen on FOX's Tru Calling and also in the pilot for FOX's Nurses (which sounds a lot like Grey's Anatomy).

Owen Wilson Suicide Attempt

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I will not confirm this at the moment because the main sources come from the National Enquirer and Star magazines. It can be confirmed that Owen Wilson has, in fact, been hospitalized. However, news outlets are reporting that Owen Wilson was hospitalized Sunday after an apparent suicide attempt. More to come.

Hogan Son In Serious Crash

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Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Hogan, was involved in a serious car crash in Clearwater, Florida. Apparently, his yellow car slammed into a palm tree at high speeds. We'll keep him in our prayers. We'll keep you updated.

Women's Equality Day

On this date, August 26, 2007, we commemorate the adoption of the 19th Amendment of the United States Constitution, which guarantees a woman's right to vote. The extraordinary accomplishments at the Seneca Falls convention in 1848, where strong, leading women believed that "all men AND women were created equal" should be honored to the highest degree.

Since that convention, the women's rights movement has grown strong and continues to thrive across the country. The 19th Amendment does not only represents equality among genders to partake in one of the defining principles of our democracy, but also a great change for women's opportunities.

There have been great achievements made by women throughout history that should be honored and praised. From Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Margaret Sanger, to Madeline Albright, Amelia Earhart, and Barbara Walters - all should be commended.

Even today, women have continued to rise above. Just this past year, Nancy Pelosi became the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives and Hillary Rodham Clinton, if elected in 2008, will become the first woman President of the United States.

So as today is designated Women's Equality Day, we must celebrate and honor the audacity, intellect, and great accomplishments of women. Without their hard work and leadership, our country would not be half of what it is today. I salute you all!

2007 Teen Choice Awards Tonight

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Hilary Duff and Nick Cannon host the 2007 Teen Choice Awards tonight on FOX at 8 PM EST. Zac Efron and his High School Musical castmates are set to appear.

Former CNN Anchor Finds New Gig

Former CNN Headline News anchor Thomas Roberts will become a co-host for celebrity news program The Insider. Roberts left CNN in May. He became a news item when he revealed that he was sexually abused by a priest as a child and, also, when he revealed that he was gay.

Ashlee Simpson's New Album

Ashlee Simpson's official website is reporting that she will release a new album this November. Her last album was released in 2005. Ashlee Simpson has enjoyed a more successful recording career than her sister Jessica.

Superbad Reigns For 2nd Week

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In a slow week, Superbad remains the top film at the box office for the second week in a row. The three new films (Mr. Bean's Holiday, The Nanny Diaries, and WAR) did not fare too well.

Here is the top 5 according to Box Office Mojo:

1. Superbad - $18,000

2. The Bourne Ultimatum - $12,361,000

3. Rush Hour 3 - 12,250,000

4. Mr. Bean's Holiday - $10,121,000

5. WAR - $10,000,000

Camilla Won't Attend Diana Memorial

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Camilla Parker Bowles, The Duchess of Cornwall and wife of Prince Charles, will not attend a memorial service this week marking the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana's death. She had initially accepted an invite from Princes William and Harry. However, she is choosing not to attend because she fears it could divert attention from the purpose of the occassion. I can't really blame her. The media will be all over her if she went and, remember, Camilla was Charles's mistress when he was married to Diana. Click here for more.

DNC Strips Florida

The Miami Herald is reporting that the Democratic National Committee has voted to strip Florida of its national convention delegates because the date of their January 29th primary date violates party rules. This decision is very likely to impact how much time and money the current Democratic presidential candidates spend in Florida. The Herald also writes that this vote may affect the outcome of a property-tax referendum scheduled to be voted on the same day as the primary. The DNC has given Florida Democrats 30 days until their vote to strip delegates becomes effective unless Florida Democrats can reach a compromise with the national party. If the DNC's vote sticks than the Florida primary will become essentially meaningless.

Because it's just too damn funny...

Miss Teen USA South Carolina 2007 messes up big time! Let me know if you have any idea what she was trying to say!

Hollywood's Hottest Singles

Forbes has named George Clooney as their most eligible bachelor and Cameron Diaz as the most eligible bachelorette (despite rumors that she and John Mayer are now an item). What do you think?

Deadly Fires Tear Across Greece

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Since Friday morning there have been numerous reports of deadly fires burning all across many areas of Greece. According to msnbc.com:

...more than 170 blazes fires have burned from the western Ionian islands to Ioannina in northwest Greece, and down to the south. New fires broke out Saturday, and fears grew that the death toll could rise as rescue crews reached villages that had been cut off by walls of flames.

The fires have already killed at least 44 people and counting, leaving the country in a state of panic. Many countries have offered their help, including France, Germany, and Spain in order to help put out the deadly blazes. With Greece under a state of emergency, it has been reported that many of the fires have left houses in ruins and villages without working electricity. For the full story, click here.

Childbirth Deaths Are Up

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This is not something I would expect to hear. American women are dying from childbirth at the highest rate in decades according to new government figures. Experts believe increasing maternal obesity and a jump in Caesarean sections are partly to blame. While the risk of death is very small, this is still pretty alarming. For more, click here.

Slap them on the wrists!

Nothing makes me angrier than all these states trying to push their primaries up. Between Michigan and Florida, the 2008 election is going to start tomorrow! This is just so ridiculous. Luckily, the DNC plays hardball and is threatening sanctions. DO IT! The sanctions would strip Florida of its delegates, which would essentially turn their potential early primary into the Iowa straw poll, part 2. Or as the DNC affectionately calls, a beauty contest. Dear states, not all of you can go in January! Please stop trying!

In other news, AP, Reuters, and no other credible news source have verified Perez Hilton's claim that Fidel Castro is dead. Until then, Wonkette is just posting some quality comments on Perez's post. Including one witty snark telling us how Castro was awesome, and another telling us to suck Bush's dick. I don't know the exact wording, but you get the idea.

Kevin's 2008 Prediction

Listen here as Green Room staffer Kevin Coughlin makes a short prediction for the 2008 election season with a focus on Bill Richardson. Much to my chagrin as a Hillary Clinton supporter, Kevin does not have some nice words for the other candidates.

Also, listen to our latest episode dealing with entertainment here!

Aaliyah Remembered

Today marks the 6th anniversary of the death of R&B singer Aaliyah. Rest in peace.