Rachael's Entertainment News for Monday, September 24, 2007
Weekend Box Office:
#1 – Resident Evil: Extinction - $24 million
#2 – Good Luck Chuck - $14 million
#3 – The Brave One - $7.4 million
#4 – 3:10 to Yuma - $5.7 million
#5 – Eastern Promises - $5.7 million
George Clooney is back on his feet after a motorcycle accident left him with a fractured rib on Friday. Clooney and his girlfriend, Sarah Larson, were riding his Harley in New Jersey when he was sideswiped by a motorist. Clooney came out of the run-in with a hairline fracture and “road rash” and the more seriously injured Larson broke her foot and had lacerations on her face.
Hilary Duff’s hockey player boyfriend, Mike Comrie, surprised her with a Mercedes-Benz G-class SUV, worth over $100,000, as an early 20th birthday present.
Rosie O’Donnell has backed out of interviews with BOTH Oprah Winfrey and Diane Sawyer to discuss her new book. Good Morning America producers were surprised by her sudden revelation that she’s not doing any interviews at all. O’Donnell said that details in the book are “too raw” to discuss.
The stork has been busy in Tinseltown lately. Salma Hayek and Dancing With the Stars co-host Samantha Harris each gave birth over the last few days. Hayek delivered a girl who was named Valentina Paloma Pinault. It's the first child for 41-year-old Hayek, who is engaged to businessman Francois Henri Pinault. As for Harris, she also gave birth to a girl. Josselyn Sydney Hess is Harris' first child as well. Harris was scheduled to begin working tomorrow night as the new season of Dancing With the Stars gets underway. ABC is expected to announce her replacement on tomorrow night's episode.
Racal Flatts new CD, Still Feels Good, hits store shelves tomorrow and the guys plan to celebrate with two big television appearances in New York City. First though, they’ll be talking to the Dr. Don Show Tuesday morning, then they’ll perform on ABC’s Good Morning America, then head over to CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman later in the evening.
The Brady Bunch star Maureen McCormick was not nearly as innocent as her character Marcia Brady was on the 1970’s series, according to recent stories circulating on the internet. Besides kissing her “brother”, Barry Williams, off-camera, McCormick is said to reveal in an upcoming autobiography that there was intimate horseplay between herself and her TV sister, Eve Plumb, who played Jan Brady. McCormick reportedly says in her tell-all, Here’s The Story, that she had a crush on Eve Plumb and took her interest a few steps further.
According to Forbes magazine, Tim McGraw/Faith Hill and Bon Jovi are among the Top 10 highest-earning musicians. While Tim landed at #7 on the magazine’s annual list with a total of $37 million earned between June 2006 and June of this year, Bon Jovi’s $67 million took them to the #4 spot, just a few notches above Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
If you’re a diehard Brad Paisley fan, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live wants you in the audience when he appears on the show. On Tuesday, October 23rd, Brad will play a mini-concert on Kimmel’s show. If you are 18 or older and want tickets to see the performance, visit 1iota.com, click on the Jimmy Kimmel Live logo and follow the instructions. Space is limited . . . . so act fast!
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A Proud Father's Memories on Memorial Day "As I sit here in my living room, surrounded by memories of times past, I see photographs of happier times. I see Justin’s Senior Picture…taken in my dark blue suit and tie, (The tie that I had to tie and that he complained about.) “It’s not me” he said putting it on. . .. Those people that we speak about during ceremonies, parades and speeches, are real people, not distant heroes, Our Heroes. They have real families. They deserve this day. Please honor them for their sacrifices, because at my house… everyday is Memorial Day." Please feel free to share your thoughts inside, on this, and what Memorial Day means to you.
A Letter from Kenny to his fans. . . Dear Friends... I want to thank each of you personally for your part in this 4th Entertainer of the Year Award . . .When I stood on the stage and said "this means the world to me," I meant it . . .because it means not only am I blessedwith the best fans in the world, but you guys were willing to stand up for us and be counted. . . (Leave your comments for Kenny inside!)
Don't You Know You're Beautiful? In Kellie's words. . . "I believe in this song because it beholds a very powerful message. I think we all suffer from low self esteem from time to time and we all have our own insecurities....which can really bring a person down . . . Here's what's really important. . . " Share your thoughts on Kellie's new hit single!
Toby Keith on his USO Tour in Iraq Send a thanks to Toby and the troops inside! View Exclusive WYCD photos of Toby Keith, currently in Iraq on his 6th USO Tour, entertaining our troops. Photos are courtesy of one of those soldiers, TSgt William Long.
What motion pictures should be filmed in Michigan? So, I heard about our Governor signing legislation that would permit some 80 motion pictures to be filmed in Michigan. And it got me to thinking.. what movies would anyone want to film in Michigan. And I came up with this list. Feel free to add your own ideas. . .
Mayor's Tradition Parody Detroiters want to know. . . Kwame, "Why do you text. . .?" Watch the parody of "Family Tradition!" Then compose yourself and leave us a comment!
Funny Hoedown Moments! Well, the 2008 lineup for the WYCD Hoedown has been announced and I'm so pumped! Twenty-two national acts, dozens of great local acts, original stage configuration, plus a new 3rd stage and so much more! Read about it inside and then share with us what was the funniest thing (or person) you've ever seen at Hoedown!
Jyl's trip to Guatemala! Guatemala turned out to be so much more wonderful that I ever imagined. We fell in love with the people and their rich culture. . . . Have you ever considere d living somewhere else? I really never did until I started traveling to CentralAmerica and meeting so many Americans who have relocated. . .
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George Clooney is back on his feet after a motorcycle accident left him with a fractured rib on Friday. Clooney and his girlfriend, Sarah Larson, were riding his Harley in New Jersey when he was sideswiped by a motorist. Clooney came out of the run-in with a hairline fracture and “road rash” and the more seriously injured Larson broke her foot and had lacerations on her face. 
If you’re a diehard Brad Paisley fan, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live wants you in the audience when he appears on the show. On Tuesday, October 23rd, Brad will play a mini-concert on Kimmel’s show. If you are 18 or older and want tickets to see the performance, visit 
