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| Joanne Borgella Dies; Former American Idol Finalist Was 32 Years <b>...</b> Posted: 19 Oct 2014 03:38 AM PDT Joanne Borgella, a finalist on Season 7 of American Idol and the first-ever winner of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance, died after a long battle with cancer on Saturday. She was 32 years old.
Borgella's family confirmed the tragic news via a brief message on Facebook that reads: "With heavy hearts, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Joanne." Borgella competed on the opening season of Mo'Nique's Fat Chance as "Miss F.A.T." She went on to advance to the final 12 women in 2008 on American Idol. Five years later, Joanne was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, updating fans about her condition in a series of Facebook videos.. Her last update came on September 23, as she prepared for more radiation and chemotherapy. "At an early age, Joanne made a choice to serve and trust the Lord; and since her diagnosis over a year ago, Joanne made a choice to also be a fighter and share her journey with the world," her family wrote on Facebook, adding: "Her faith, courage and strength were unshaken throughout every obstacle she encountered," continued Borgella's family. "Although our family is suffering with this great loss, we find comfort in the closeness Joanne shared with the Lord. "We know her spirit still shines and will continue to live on in heaven."  |
| Misty Upham Dead at 32: Missing Actress' Body Found in <b>...</b> Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:33 AM PDT Missing actress Misty Upham has now been confirmed dead, according to a spokesperson for her family, who confirmed what many had feared. A body found in a Seattle, Wash., ravine on Thursday afternoon is, as was widely suspected, that of the 32-year-old Native-American actress and activist. Best known for her notable roles in the films Frozen River and August: Osage County, her family reported Misty Upham missing back on October 6.  According to Seattle-based filmmaker Tracy Rector, a longtime friend of Upham's, it was Robert Upham, the missing woman's uncle who found her. He had been the organizer of a search party that went looking for her three days ago. Charles Upham, her father, confirmed her identity to police. "We waited at the site where the team had found the body," said Rector, who also was a part of the ongoing search party, late Thursday evening. Then "it took about five-and-a-half hours to confirm. Then we gathered around her body to say prayers and now we're all gathered at the church." Upham's cause of death has not yet been determined. On October 10, her father reported that Upham suffered from bipolar disorder and was off her medication when she disappeared, possibly suicidal. Rector said the family felt differently last night, and "has stated that, after seeing the body, they still do not feel that Misty Upham committed suicide." Rector also indicated that the family is enraged at the Auburn, Wash., P.D. for what they say is a lack of assistance in the search to locate Upham. "First and foremost," she told The Hollywood Reporter, "the family wants everyone to know that the Auburn police did not help with this situation at all." In fact, she notes, "They refused to help." "When she disappeared October 5, the family knew something was seriously wrong. It was out of character for her to be gone so long without being in touch." They went to the police, who insisted there was no cause for concern, or at least there was nothing they could do to have this classified a missing persons case. Regardless, it's tragic by any measure. In the hours after the news broke, there was a predictably huge outpouring of grief via social media from Upham's friends, fans and colleagues. Streep, who starred with her in August: Osage County, wrote, "So so sad to hear this news ... all our thoughts are with her family and with her beautiful spirit." Leo, whose character collaborated with Upham's to smuggle illegal immigrants into America in Frozen River, wrote, "Such a loss... so sad, so so sad." R.I.P. Paul Walker died in a car accident on November 30, 2013. He left behind a daughter and a burgeoning film career. |
| Kendra on Top Season 3 Episode 4 & 5 Recap: Hank Admits Ava <b>...</b> Posted: 18 Oct 2014 03:27 AM PDT Kendra on Top Season 3 Episode 4 and Episode 5, airing in tandem last night on We TV, showed us more of the aftermath unfolding after the cheating scandal. With Hank Baskett having done the unthinkable, the hour showed Kendra Wilkinson seek out guidance and companionship from sources expected and unexpected.  Watch Kendra on Top Season 3 Episode 5 Online On Kendra on Top Season 3 Episode 4, she must have been really desperate for a storyline and/or shoulder to cry upon, because our girl reached out to her mom. Kendra Wilkinson and Patti Wilkinson? Not exactly peas in a pod. The night kicks off with Kendra grilling Hank about the tabloid rumors about his fling with Ava London, a transsexual model. He denies the affair took place! Not just dodging the issue, either. We're talking about full-throated denials and begging his scorned wife to "please believe me. I'm at your mercy." Kendra must sort of believe the rumors, though, because she kicks him out of their bedroom, if not their house, and says he's no longer a husband to her. Luckily, he leaves town (for work) at which point Kendra invites her mom over to patch things up and bond, albeit sort of sadly, over Hank's alleged affair. Patti, never a Hank fan, advises her little girl to boot him out. After the events of Kendra on Top Season 3 Episode 5, she was likely tempted. Hank, back from his trip, was crying on the bathroom floor - but still denying it. Following that, she did some digging of her own, then pursued the tried-and-true girls night out strategy, hoping for some laughs and a bit of distraction. That didn't turn out quite as she planned, however.  Watch Kendra on Top Season 3 Episode 4 Online Jessica Hall has long been Kendra's best friend. Unfortunately, in this case the best friend failed at giving her what she needed, which was a respite from the turmoil and not a full-fledged interrogation. The elephant in the room - those tabloid rumors surrounding Hank and Ava London - quickly became the topic of discussion and the mood turned sour. Kendra's girlfriends seemed to agree that Hank needed to man up or get the f--k out, but it looked as though Jessica Hall was holding something back. She was. "Hank basically told Kyle what happened," Jessica said, likely referring to a boyfriend, and since Hank has Jessica's number, he and Kyle might be tight. Having dropped that BOMB on Kendra, she adds that "there's two sides to every story" and she doesn't think people should be so hard on Hank now. WTH!?! Kendra presses her for info on what Hank said, but Jessica apologizes, says she doesn't know anything, and says Kyle promised to take it to his grave. Wow. Follow the links above to watch Kendra on Top online and tell us whether you think she should forgive Hank ... or Patti, or Jessica, or Kyle, after this. Yeah. Kendra's got a lot on her plate. Ava Sabrina London is the model who says she had a fling with Hank Baskett. Do you believe her? |
| Justin Bieber Remixes All About That Bass: Love It or Hate It? - The <b>...</b> Posted: 16 Oct 2014 01:29 PM PDT Justin Bieber is apparently All About That Bass. The musical superstar has put his own touch on Meghan Trainor's massive hit, coming out with a remixed version that brings the pop single into a whole new genre. Bieber also changes some of the lyrics, as you'll hear below:  Justin Bieber - "All About That Bass," The Remix "I'm all about that bass, no treble," sings Bieber above. "We gonna take it to a whole 'nother level … We know that sh-t ain't real. We know it's Photoshopped." You heard the man, Selena Gomez! You better go get one of those Kim Kardashian butt lifts if you wish to keep Justin happy. Your current booty is simply too small for someone who is, admittedly, all about one's bass. If you know what he means! Trainor's track has exploded online, hitting the top of many charts and spawning some impressive covers. It's also led to this AMAZING dance routine by a 11-year old girl and this awesome duet by a father and his daughter. Check both out now: Sorry, The Biebs. But we'll take either of these over your remix. As for the celebrity "bass" that we'd take above all others? That's a tough question. But take a few moments to cycle through the following gallery and attempt to answer it now: Hey, it's Ke$ha! And there is Ke$ha's butt! The singer is anything but shy in this Twit pic. |
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