Who Knew!!!???

I was unaware that an African American actress has played the role of Elpheba in Wicked on Broadway. While browsing through YouTube clips today, I came upon a couple of Saycon Sengbloh who has played in several shows on Broadway, including Rent and AIDA. Below are a few clips of her from Wicked. This girl can SING!!

Gay Florida High School Student Sent Home for Drag Activism

This kid is brave and amazing! Read the story here.

Amazing Images from Earth Hour 2009

Check out these awesome animated photos from this past Saturday's Earth Hour. Click each photo to see the animation.

Where the Wild Things Are Movie Trailer

SOOOO excited for this! It looks AMAZING

America's Unhealthiest Restaurants

Note to Self: Don't eat here!

Flaming H2O!

This is a crazy story...

Families in Hudson, Colorado are upset over the amount of natural gas that is seeping into their water. The amount is so high that the water is flammable!!

Check out the story, with video, here.

Beach Blanket Babylon's Memorable "Academy Awards" Performance!

From the opening performance of the 1989 "Academy Awards" with Rob Lowe. This apparently went down as one of the "most interesting" opening numbers in the history of the Oscars.

My Kind of Math

You may have seen these floating around on Facebook....I get a chuckle every time I see them.

An oldie but a goodie!

This HILARIOUS clip was taken from Bulgarian Idol... The contestant is singing Mariah Carey's "Ken Lee" aka "I Can't Live (If Living is Without You)."

In Memory....

Natasha Richardson's Tony-Award Winning Performance in the revival of Cabaret

Oprah Invites Ellen to Share the Cover of "O" Magazine

Just Because....

I love these songs and I love the performances even more....She is one passionate performer.

Michelle Obama Breaks Ground on White House Garden

I loved this story...First Lady Michelle Obama and 26 elementary school children broke ground on the White House's new produce and herb garden.

Michelle is the definition of class!

Acoustic Lady GaGa

This rocks!!! Check out Lady GaGa's (who turns 23 today) incredible acoustic version of "Poker Face."

UCLA Students Don't Want James Franco as Commencement Speaker

A group of UCLA are pissed that James Franco has been selected as their Commencement Speaker this year. Click here to see the Facebook page that was created.

University of Nebraska wrestler gets kicked off team for "gay for pay" photos

Here's an interesting story....

The Definition of Marriage

According to Merriam-Webster, this is the definition of 'marriage'

(side note: according to Merriam-Webster, this defintion was updated in 2003!)

"Grey Gardens" Poster Revealed

The poster for "Grey Gardens," the new movie based on the 1970s documentary of the same name, was just released. Starring Drew Barrymore (who looks AMAZING) and Jessica Lange, the story is about Little Edie Beale and Big Edie who were relatives of Jackie Onassis. They made headlines when they were discovered living as recluses in a decrepit East Hampton, N.Y., mansion. The movie will premiere on HBO on April 18.

The trailer looks AMAZING (see below).

This is why I love Stephen Colbert

Subway Hero Relishes Anonymity

Click here for a great story.

Pope Benedict: Condoms Not the Answer in AIDS Fight

I am floored at just how stupid the Pope is.... check out the article here.

IKEA says Gay is Okay!

Some Polish Catholics apparently had a fit over gays being represented in an IKEA Catalog. IKEA was pressured to respond to the letters from the angry Catholics.... so they issued this statement: "Homosexuality is one of the essential elements of living in contemporary society."

To see the "homosexual representation" in the catalog, click here and go to pages 54-57.

The (homosexual) Game of Life!

This is ridiculous!

A woman is complaining about the online version of Milton Bradley's "The Game of Life" because it gives players the choice of picking a same-sex partner.

Read the story here.

Why hasn't "American Idol" Profiled Adam Lambert?

They've told us about Danny Gokey's dead wife and about Scott MacIntyre's sister who is also visually impaired...but how come we haven't heard anything about Adam Lambert's personal life?

Check out this story from Entertainment Weekly's website.

3 Men Fight Killer Shark for 2 Hours

Three men spear fishing for tuna in the Mississippi ended fighting off a killer shark...for 2 HOURS!

Click here for the story and video footage.

File this under CRAZY!

Check this out - a crocodile was photographed devouring a shark in Australia !

Click here to read the story.

Joaquin Phoneix Attacks Clubgoer!

The always classy Joaquin Phoenix atacked a clubgoer who was heckling him during his "hip hop" performance in Miami Beach.

Watch it all go down here

I Must Have This!!!

Now that I'm on a fitness and health kick, I found something that would be PERFECT in my office...the treadmill desk! With my A.D.D., I'm sure I'd fall off in the first 4 minutes.

Click here to read all about it!

"Family Guy" back in trouble with the FCC

My favorite show, "Family Guy," is once again in trouble with the FCC for apparently going too far in a March 8 episode.

Check out the link on PerezHilton.com.

Wade in a Box!

This is fascinating... a magician claims he shipped himself from New York to Vegas in a wooden crate, with 4 video cameras (3 pointing outside the box, 1 inside) taping the entire journey. Now he may be facing federal charges...

Click here to read the story or here to watch the videos.

From tragedy comes a happy ending...

This is a great story (especially since I LOVE elephants). This baby elephant was a victim of a landmind and lost one of his legs. He was recently fitted with a new prosthetic leg. Watch how happy he is below...

California Ballot Initiative Launched to Replace "Marriage" with "Domestic Partnership"

Two heterosexual Southern California college students submitted a ballot initiative that would replace the term "marriage" with "domestic partnership" in California.

The ballot measure was approved for circulation by Debra Bowen, California's Secretary of State. Under the rules of the initative, they must collect 694,354 signatures by August 6, 2009 to get it on the ballot.

The initiative reads....

"The Attorney General of California has prepared the following title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure: SUBSTITUTES DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP FOR MARRIAGE IN CALIFORNIA LAW. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE. Replaces the term 'marriage' with the term 'domestic partnership' throughout California law, but preserves the rights provided in marriage. Applies equally to all couples, regardless of sexual orientation. Repeals the provision in California’s Constitution that states only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: This measure would have an unknown fiscal effect on state and local governments. (09-0003.)"

Under an initiative, Californians can "directly propose and enact state laws and amendments to the California Constitution. Under the initiative process, a proposed statute or constitutional amendment must receive a specified number of valid petition signatures in order to be placed on a statewide ballot for consideration by voters."

Read the whole story here

Diakadi Boot Camps are Back!

I'm so excited for this Saturday because....Diakadi Boot Camps start up again! When I signed up for the January sessions, I was dreading it! However, I must say these sessions have truly changed my life. They are intense, but FUN!

For more information or to sign up, visit www.diakadibody.com or call 415-863-4922. Space is limited.

Your Friday Funny!

These were posted on !! omg blog !! and I found them hysterical.

...and Rihanna got back with Chris Brown because...???

This is from the Detective's notes on what went down the morning of the Grammy's:

"Christopher B and Robyn F have been involved in a dating relations for approx 1 and half year. On Sunday Feb 8 at 25 hours Brown was driving a vehicle with Robyn F as the front passenger on an unknown street in Los Angeles. Robin F picked brown,s cellular phone and picked up a three-page text message from a woman Brown had had a previous relationship with.

"A verbal argument ensued and Brown pulled a vehicle over in an unknown street. Reach over Robyn F with his right hand and open the car door and attempted to force her out. Brown was unable to force Robyn F out of the vehicle because she was wearing a seat belt. When he could not force her to exit he took his right hand and shoved her head against the passenger window of the vehcile causing an approx 1 inch raised circular contusion.

"Robyn F turned to face Brown and punched her in the left eye with right hand. He then drove away in the vehicle and continued to punch her in the face with his right hand while steering the vehicle with his left hand. The assault caused Robyn F's mouth to fill with blood and blood to splatter all over her clothing and the interior of the vehicle. Brown looked at Robyn F and stated "I am going to beat the shit out of you when we get home! You wait and see!?

"Robyn F picked her cellular phone and called her personal assistant Jennifer Rosales. Rosales did not answer the telephone but while her vm greeting was playing Robyn F pretended to talk to her and stated "I am on my way home. Make sure the cops are there when I get there? (this statement was made while greeting was playing and was not captured) after Robyn faked the call, Brown looked at her and stated, 'You just did the stupidest thing ever! Now I really am going to kill you.'

"Brown resumed punching Robyn F and she interlocked her fingers behind her head and brought her elbows forward to protect her face. She then bent over at the waist placing her elbows and face near her lap and in attempt to protect her face and head from the barrage of punches being levied by Brown. Brown continued to punch Robyn F on her left arm and hands, causing her to suffer a contusion on her left triceps that was approx 2 inches in diameter and numerous contusions on her left hand. Robyn attempted to send another text message to other personal assistant Melissa Ford. Brown snatched the cellular telephone out of her hand and threw it out of the window to an unknown street. Brown continued driving and Robyn observed his cellular phone in his lap. She picked up the cellular phone with her left hand, and before she could make a call, he placed her in a head lock with right hand and continued to drive the vehicle with his left hand.

"Brown held Robyn close to him and bit her on her left ear. She was able to feel the vehicle swerving from right to left as Brown sped away. He stopped the vehicle in front of [address] and Robyn F turned off the car removed the key from inignition and sat on it. Brown did not know what she did with the key and began punching her in the face and arms. Brown began applying pressure to Robyn F left and right carotid arteries causing her to be unable to breath. She began to lose consciousness. She reached up with her left hand and began to attempting to gauge his eyes in attempt to flee herself. Brown bit her left ring and middle fingers and released her. While brown continued to punch her she turned around placing her back against the passenger door. She brought her knees to her chest and placed her feet against Brown's body and began pushing him away.

"Brown continued to punch her on legs and feet causing several contusions. Robyn began screaming for help. And Brown exited the vehicle and walked away. A resident in the neighbor heard Robyn F's plea for help and called 911, causing a police response. An investigation was conducted and Robyn F was issued a domestic violence protective order (EPO). Affiant conducted an interview with Melissa Ford who advised on Feb. 8 2009 at 2500 hours she received a phone call from Robin F from an unknown telephone number later identified as the telephone number of Officer Chavez. Robin F had advised Ford that she had been assaulted by Brown. At approx at 1 am Brown called Ford as nothing happened. Ford advised Brown that she had already talked to Robin F and was aware of what happened. Ford had advised brown that the neighbors had called police and that they were with Robyn F. Brown had asked Ford if robin F had provided police with his name. And ford advised him that she had. Brown hung up the telephone and did not call back.

"On Feb. 8, Brown turned himself in and was given a copy of the EPO and advised to not contact Robyn.

"On Feb. 17 Ford advised the affiant that she had received text messages from … a number that Ford recognized as belonging to Brown. In the text message Brown apologized for what he had done to Robin F. and advised Ford he was going to get help."

San Jose Mercury News' opinion on today's Proposition 8 oral arguments

According to the San Jose Mercury News, it's not looking good for the "No on 8" gang.

Read their coverage on today's oral arguments here.

This is some CRAZY $%#&!

Watch as this man survives getting hit by a truck AND a train! Clearly his guardian angel was on duty...

Poor Fat Cat!

Too funny!

Fat Cat Doesn't Fit @ Yahoo! Video

I may have saved a life yesterday

This is very important to read....

Yesterday morning I was catching up on Facebook when I came upon a status update that startled me. It was from a buddy of mine who used to live in San Francisco but now lives in North Carolina. After reading his profile, I realized that he was desperately crying for help. Many of the status updates were quite disturbing ("I want to die!"). I reached out to a couple of his friends and asked them if they knew anything. They both wrote back and said he was going through a very difficult period (DUI, break-up with his boyfriend, money issues, etc). One of them forwarded the conversation he had with my buddy. When I saw the line "I think I am depressed and have calculated ways to end it all," I took it upon myself to call the Suicide Hotline in North Carolina to seek assistance. I gave them my friend's information, including cell phone number, and they told me they would follow-up with him.

This morning I called my buddy to see if I could get a hold of him. He answered and we chatted about his issues and what he could do about them. He thanked me for calling the Suicide Hotline and said they talked to him for a while and gave him names and phone numbers of doctors that could help him. I highly encouraged him to seek their assistance.

If you see that a friend is in need, take the time to try and help...it may just save their life!

UPDATE: His Facebook status now reads "____ appreciates his friends and is trying to get through this very difficult" - Good to see this!

A Pink Dolphin!?!?

Yes, it's true - a pink dolphin is appearing in Lake Calcasieu, an inland saltwater estuary, north of the Gulf of Mexico in southwestern USA. The pink color is a result of albinism.

Read the story here.

March Forth on March 4!

I hope everyone can get out there tomorrow night and march for equality!!!

Guys & Dolls Revival Less-Than-Stellar

The New York Times gave the revival of Guys & Dolls a less-than-stellar review.

Read the review here.

Bizkit the Sleep Walking Dog

This video clip needs no setup. Too funny for words....